Synergistic effects of dietary selenium nanoparticles and vitamin C improve growth performance, immune response, and antioxidant status of juvenile common carp (Cyprinus carpio).

Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the synergistic effects of dietary selenium nanoparticles (Se-NPs) and vitamin C (VC) on growth, body composition, antioxidant defense, immunity, and serum biochemical indexes of common carp (Cyprinus carp) juveniles.

Methodology: The test diets were supplemented with three levels of Se-NPs (0, 0.5, and 1 mg/Kg) and three levels of VC (0, 500, and 1000 mg/Kg): the basal diet without supplemental Se-NPs and VC (VCSeNPs; control), 0.

Electro-Immobilisation and Fish Welfare: An Investigation into Stress, Consciousness, and Physiological Aspects During Slaughter.

The aquaculture industry frequently employs various slaughter methods that subject fish to inhumane conditions, resulting in significant suffering. This study examined the effects of electrical method on the welfare of farmed fish () compared to air asphyxiation. Fish captured with electricity exhibited calm behavior until death, in contrast to fish treated with air asphyxiation, which exhibited violent responses within 4 minutes of capture.

The Effect of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Purpose: Cardiometabolic disease (CMD) is increasing along with its predisposing factors and adverse consequences. As gut microbiota dysbiosis is established in these patients, fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), which alters the bacterial composition of the intestine, supposedly can help improve cardiometabolic disturbances. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating the impact of FMT on the cardiometabolic parameters and gut microbiota composition of patients experiencing at least one cardiometabolic issue.

The association of plant-based dietary pattern with general and abdominal obesity: a large cross-sectional study.

Purpose: Only a few studies have studied the association between plant-based dietary index (PDI) and the prevalence of obesity. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between PDI and the prevalence of general and abdominal obesity in a large sample of Iranian adults.

Methods: The current cross-sectional study was performed from 2010 to 2012 in Isfahan, Iran.

A patient with PLACK syndrome with a novel splicing mutation in CAST: the evidence for a loss-of-function mechanism through mis-splicing.

PLACK syndrome is a relatively recently defined generalized peeling skin syndrome that has been reported with major skin manifestations and sometimes atypical features. We report the case of a 5-year-old boy with PLACK manifestations. Whole exome sequencing and subsequent Sanger sequencing identified a putative splice variant c.

The association between dietary intakes of zinc, vitamin C and COVID-19 severity and related symptoms: A cross-sectional study.

Background: The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a devastating impact on health systems, food supplies, and population health. This is the first study to examine the association between zinc and vitamin C intakes and the risk of disease severity and symptoms among COVID-19 patients.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 250 recovered COVID-19 patients aged 18-65 years from June to September 2021.

The Effect of a Moderately Restricted Carbohydrate Diet on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Overweight and Obese Women With Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Purpose: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a major public health concern that increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality. In previous studies of MetS management, low-carbohydrate diets have been strongly emphasized, despite the fact that many apparently healthy individuals have difficulties adhering to these diets on a long-term basis. The purpose of the present study was to elucidate the effects of a moderately restricted carbohydrate diet (MRCD) on cardiometabolic risk factors in women with MetS.

Effects of Dietary and Isomaltooligosaccharide on Growth Performance, Immunity, and Antioxidant Defense in Juvenile Common Carp.

The aim of this study was to investigate the synbiotic effects of (PA) and isomaltooligosaccharide (IMO) on the performance of juvenile common carp (). A total of 360 fish (17.22 ± 0.

Legume Consumption and Risk of All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality: A Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-Analysis of Prospective Studies.

There is an equivocal and inconsistent association between legume consumption and health outcomes and longevity. The purpose of this study was to examine and quantify the potential dose-response relationship between legume consumption and all-cause and cause-specific mortality in the general population. We conducted a systematic literature search on PubMed/Medline, Scopus, ISI Web of Science, and Embase from inception to September 2022, as well as reference lists of relevant original papers and key journals.

Antigen B modulates anti-inflammatory cytokines in the EAE model of multiple sclerosis.

Introduction: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is characterized by the destruction of the blood-brain barrier, loss of myelin sheath, and contribution of inflammatory interleukins such as TNF-alpha, interleukin-17, and interleukin-6.

Methods: The current study investigated the effect of antigen B of hydatid cyst fluid on the reduction of anti-inflammatory cytokines and nerve conduction velocity in rats with experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE)-induced MS. After isolation of antigen B from sterile cyst fluid, the rats were randomly divided into four groups: saline, EAE, EAE + teriflunomide (EAE + TF), and EAE + antigen B (EAE + AngB).

The effect of "moderately restricted carbohydrate" diet on gut microbiota composition and metabolic parameters in women with metabolic syndrome: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a group of risk factors that increase the risk of death and a variety of chronic diseases. Recent studies have indicated that the imbalance of gut microbiota might contribute to development and progression of metabolic syndrome. Carbohydrate restriction in the diet has been proven to be one of the most effective methods in the management of metabolic syndrome, even in the absence of weight loss.

Aromatherapy with Isopropyl Alcohol versus Intravenous Ondansetron in Management of Mild Brain Trauma Nausea and Vomiting; a Randomized Clinical Trial.

Introduction: Nausea and vomiting are common complaints among patients who refer to the emergency department with head trauma. This study aimed to compare the effect of aromatherapy with isopropyl alcohol versus intravenous ondansetron in management of mild head trauma nausea and vomiting.

Methods: This randomized clinical trial was conducted on patients with isolated mild head trauma complaining of nausea and vomiting who were referred to emergency department during a 6-month period.

Association of fat mass and obesity-associated () gene polymorphisms with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the Iranian population: A systematic review of observational studies.

Background: Single nucleotide polymorphisms have been implicated in various diseases, most notably non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The aim of this study was to review available evidence regarding associations between polymorphisms and NCDs in the Iranian population.

Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted through PubMed/Medline and Scopus databases up to December 2021, as well as reference lists of pertinent articles and key journals.

Association of fruits, vegetables, and fiber intake with COVID-19 severity and symptoms in hospitalized patients: A cross-sectional study.

Background And Aims: Fruits and vegetables are rich in fiber and a good source of anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. We investigated the association between fruits, vegetables, and fiber intake and severity of COVID-19 and related symptoms in hospitalized patients.

Methods: A total of 250 COVID-19 hospitalized patients aged 18 to 65 years were recruited for this cross-sectional study in Kashan, Iran, between June and September of 2021.

Transient Transduction of the Strobilated Forms of Echinococcus granulosus.

Cystic echinococcosis or hydatid disease is one of the most important zoonotic parasitic diseases caused by Echinococcus granulosus, a small tapeworm harbored in the intestine of canines. There is an urgent need for applied genetic research to understand the mechanisms of pathogenesis and disease control and prevention. However, the lack of an effective gene evaluation system impedes direct interpretation of the functional genetics of cestode parasites, including the Echinococcus species.

Assessment of antibiotic resistance changes during the Covid-19 pandemic in northeast of Iran during 2020-2022: an epidemiological study.

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 seems to change antibiotic resistance pattern. Certain conditions in the Covid-19 era may be contributing to the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Due to the limited information on the impact of Covid-19 on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the purpose of this research was to investigate the trend in antimicrobial resistance changes of E.

Consumption of whole grains and risk of type 2 diabetes: A comprehensive systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies.

This study aimed to quantitatively summarize earlier findings on the association between whole grain (WG) intake and type 2 diabetes (T2D) risk. We searched related keywords on PubMed/Medline, Scopus, and Google Scholar up to October 2021. Prospective observational studies investigating the association between WG intake and risk of T2D were included.

Higher Intake of Dietary Magnesium Is Inversely Associated With COVID-19 Severity and Symptoms in Hospitalized Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background And Aims: Magnesium is an anti-inflammatory mineral that plays a role in the innate immune system, and the relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle warrants additional attention in COVID-19. This study examined the association between magnesium intake and COVID-19 severity and related symptoms in hospitalized patients.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was done enrolling 250 COVID-19 patients aged 18 to 65 years.

Examining the Relationship between Salivary Amylase Level, Head Trauma Severity and CT Scan Results in Patients with Isolated Mild Head Trauma.

Objective: To investigate the relationship between salivary amylase level and computed tomoraphy (CT scan) findings in patients with isolated mild traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) referred to the emergency department of Shahid Hasheminejad Hospital.

Methods: Patients with isolated mTBI and indication for brain CT scan who referred to the trauma center of Shahid Hasheminejad Hospital, Mashhad, Iran in 2019 were included in a cross-sectional study. In the initial examination, the patient's level of consciousness was measured using the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), and saliva samples were taken at the emergency department to determine the level of salivary amylase.

Diagnostic Accuracy of Suprasternal Versus Subxiphoid Ultrasonography for Endotracheal Intubation.

Background: Airway management is an important skill for emergency physicians, and confirmation of correct endotracheal tube (ETT) placement is a crucial component of airway management.

Objectives: Due to the occurrence of incorrect ETT positioning in emergency departments, the present study aimed to compare the diagnostic sensitivity of ultrasound using suprasternal and subxiphoid methods for confirming the correct placement of ETT compared to capnography.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted by examining patients requiring intubation.