Trust in nurses and its association with medication adherence of cardiovascular patients: A descriptive correlational study.

Background: Medication adherence plays an important role in managing cardiovascular diseases. Trust in nurses may be effective in enhancing medication adherence in patients with cardiovascular diseases.

Aim: This study aimed to investigate the correlation between trust in nurses among cardiac patients and their medication adherence and explore the predictors of medication adherence.

Improving the antibacterial properties of polyethylene food packaging films with Ajwain essential oil adsorbed on chitosan particles.

The aim of this research is to develop a composite antibacterial film for food packaging using low-density polyethylene (LDPE), linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), polyethylene-graft-maleic anhydride (PE-g-MA), and incorporating chitosan (CS) particles onto which ajwan essential oil (AEO) is adsorbed. The films were characterized using various techniques, including Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy (GC-MS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), tensile testing, oxygen transmission rate (OTR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and antibacterial assays. FTIR results confirmed the presence of CS and/or AEO in the films.

The Effect of Spirulina Supplementation on Blood Pressure in Adults: A GRADE-Assessed Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials.

Previous studies have yielded controversial results regarding the effect of spirulina on blood pressure (BP), which need updating. So, this updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) carry out a more accurate estimation of the effect of spirulina on BP in adults. This systematic searches (in PubMed/Medline, Scopus, and ISI Web of Science) until April 1, 2024, to identify related RCTs based on PICOS guidelines (population (individuals > 18 years old), the intervention (spirulina), the comparison (control or placebo group), the outcomes (systolic BP (SBP) and diastolic BP (DBP)), the study design (RCTs)), and PRISMA-checklist (Supporting Information, data S2).

Clinical, laboratory, and procedural predictors of slow flow/no reflow phenomenon after emergency percutaneous coronary interventions in ST-elevated myocardial infarction.

Background: Emergency percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a common treatment for ST-elevated myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients. However, the coronary slow flow/no reflow phenomenon (CSF/NRP) can occur as a complication during or after the procedure. Identifying predictors of CSF/NRP after emergency PCI in STEMI patients can help clinicians anticipate and prevent this complication.

SMARTINI3 parametrization of multi-scale membrane models via unsupervised learning methods.

In this study, we utilize genetic algorithms to develop a realistic implicit solvent ultra-coarse-grained (ultra-CG) membrane model comprising only three interaction sites. The key philosophy of the ultra-CG membrane model SMARTINI3 is its compatibility with realistic membrane proteins, for example, modeled within the Martini coarse-grained (CG) model, as well as with the widely used GROMACS software for molecular simulations. Our objective is to parameterize this ultra-CG model to accurately reproduce the experimentally observed structural and thermodynamic properties of Phosphatidylcholine (PC) membranes in real units, including properties such as area per lipid, area compressibility, bending modulus, line tension, phase transition temperature, density profile, and radial distribution function.

Association between Dietary Intake, Profibrotic Markers, and Blood Pressure in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease.

Background: Among profibrotic and oxidant factors, matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and advanced glycation end products (AGEs) have a major impact on the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, very limited studies evaluated the relationships between nutrient intake and the mentioned factors in patients with CKD. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the correlation between dietary intake and the levels of MMPs, AGEs, and blood pressure (BP) in these patients.

Lab-on-a-lollipop (LoL) platform for preventing food-induced toxicity: all-in-one system for saliva sampling and electrochemical detection of vanillin.

Saliva has emerged as a primary biofluid for non-invasive disease diagnostics. Saliva collection involves using kits where individuals stimulate saliva production a chewing device like a straw, then deposit the saliva into a designated collection tube. This process may pose discomfort to patients due to the necessity of producing large volumes of saliva and transferring it to the collection vessel.

Safety and potential effects of intrathecal injection of allogeneic human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes in complete subacute spinal cord injury: a first-in-human, single-arm, open-label, phase I clinical trial.

Objective: Neurological and functional impairments are commonly observed in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) due to insufficient regeneration of damaged axons. Exosomes play a crucial role in the paracrine effects of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and have emerged as a promising therapeutic approach for SCI. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the safety and potential effects of intrathecal administration of allogeneic exosomes derived from human umbilical cord MSCs (HUC-MSCs) in patients with complete subacute SCI.

Cardiomyopathy discovered during pregnancy: Insights from speckle tracking echocardiography in a cohort of pregnant patients.

Background: Heart failure (HF) is considered the leading cause of cardiac-related morbidity and mortality during pregnancy. Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) presents diagnostic challenges, often mirroring dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). The aim of the study is to evaluate echocardiographic features, including global and segmental longitudinal strain values, in pregnant women with a history of newly diagnosed left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD) in the third trimester of pregnancy.

Intramyocardial dissecting hematoma: A systematic review and pooled analysis of available literature.

Background: The current systematic review and pooled analysis were conducted to answer several questions using findings from case reports and case series as follows: (1) Demographic characteristics; (2) clinical findings; (3) management approach; and (4) prognosis of individuals diagnosed with intramyocardial dissecting hematoma.

Methods: Electronic databases, including PubMed (Medline), Scopus, and Web of Science, were systematically searched from the earliest available date up to February 2023 using selected keywords. All analyses were performed using SPSS software version 27 (IBM Corp, Armonk, NY, USA), and a P-value less than 0.

Reproductive factors and risk of cardiovascular outcomes in women with ST-elevation myocardial infarction.

Background: There are many sex-specific factors affecting myocardial infarction (MI) outcomes in males and females. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between reproductive factors and cardiovascular outcomes in women after ST-elevation MI.

Method: This retrospective cohort study was initiated in 2016-2017 at Chamran Hospital, Isfahan, Iran.

Impact of PAHs compounds on air quality in Maragheh city: Probabilistic risk assessment and source apportionment.

This study explores the concentrations and spatial distribution of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the ambient air of Maragheh city, Iran, while evaluating their potential health implications. PAHs levels were examined in PAHs-bound to particulate matter samples collected from diverse locations across the city. The results showed that in all sampling points, there was contamination by PAHs.

Phasor-based analysis of a neuromorphic architecture for microwave sensing.

This article presents a design procedure for implementing artificial neural networks (ANNs) using conventional microwave components at the hardware level with potential applications in radar and remote sensing. The main objective is to develop structured hardware design methods for implementing artificial neurons, utilizing microwave devices to create neuromorphic devices compatible with high-frequency electromagnetic waves. The research aims to address the challenge of encoding and modulating information in electromagnetic waves into a format suitable for the neuromorphic device by using frequency-modulated information instead of intensity-modulated information.

The protection role of human growth hormone on skin cells following ultraviolet B exposure.

Background: Ultraviolet-B (UVB) radiation is the leading environmental cause of skin damage and photoaging. The epidermis and dermis layers of the skin mainly absorb UVB. UVB stimulates apoptosis, cell cycle arrest, generation of reactive oxygen species, and degradation of collagen and elastin fibers.

Transient pores in hemifusion diaphragms.

Exchange of material across two membranes, as in the case of synaptic neurotransmitter release from a vesicle, involves the formation and poration of a hemifusion diaphragm (HD). The nontrivial geometry of the HD leads to environment-dependent control, regarding the stability and dynamics of the pores required for this kind of exocytosis. This work combines particle simulations, field-based calculations, and phenomenological modeling to explore the factors influencing the stability, dynamics, and possible control mechanisms of pores in HDs.

Unlocking the potential of Extensin Signal peptide and Elastin-like polypeptide tag fused to Shigella dysenteriae's IpaDSTxB to improve protein expression and purification in Nicotiana tabacum and Medicagosativa.

Plants are often seen as a potent tool in the recombinant protein production industry. However, unlike bacterial expression, it is not a popular method due to the low yield and difficulty of protein extraction and purification. Therefore, developing a new high efficient and easy to purify platform is crucial.

Towards sustainable and humane dairy farming: A low-cost electrochemical sensor for on-site diagnosis of milk fever.

Milk fever is a metabolic disorder that predominantly affects dairy animals during the periparturient period and within four weeks of calving. Milk fever is primarily attributed to a decrease in the animal's serum Ca levels. Clinical milk fever occurs when Ca concentration drops below 1.

Production of soft unripened cheeses using acidic and salty coagulants: Investigation of technological and sensory characteristics.

Soft cheeses are coagulated milk products obtained through acidification or applying a combination of acids and heat. In this research, in order to improve technological characteristics, the effects of different coagulants (salt and acids) and process parameters (temperature and homogenization pressure) on the organoleptic, textural, and functional characteristics of soft (unripened) cheese were investigated. The results revealed significant differences between cheeses coagulated with acid and mineral salt regarding protein recovery, fat content, and moisture content ( < .

Rarity of on Edible Mushrooms Associated with Susceptibility to Biological Competition.

Taxonomically diverse species induce bacterial blotch of edible mushrooms around the world. , [. ], and are dominant mycopathogenic pseudomonads in mushroom production farms.

Colorectal Cancer Stem Cell Biomarkers: Biological Traits and Prognostic Insights.

Due to self-renewal, differentiation, and limitless proliferation properties, Cancer Stem Cells (CSCs) increase the probability of tumor development. These cells are identified by using CSC markers, which are highly expressed proteins on the cell surface of CSCs. Recently, the therapeutic application of CSCs as novel biomarkers improved both the prognosis and diagnosis outcome of colorectal Cancer.

SPOOC (Sensor for Periodic Observation of Choline): An Integrated Lab-on-a-Spoon Platform for At-Home Quantification of Choline in Infant Formula.

Choline is an essential micronutrient for infants' brain development and health. To ensure that infants receive the needed daily dose of choline, the U.S.