Broadband near unity absorption meta-structure for solar thermophotovoltaic systems and optical window applications.

Developing a meta-structure with near-unity absorbance in the visible and infrared spectra for solar energy harvesting, photodetection, thermal imaging, photo-trapping, and optical communications is a long-term research challenge. This research presents a four-layered (insulator-metal-insulator-metal) meta-structure unit cell that showed a peak absorbance of 99.99% at 288-300 nm and the average absorbance of 99.

Joint Association of Albuminuria and Left Ventricular Hypertrophy with Incident Heart Failure in High-Risk Adults with Hypertension: a SPRINT substudy.

Background: Albuminuria and left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) are independent predictors of heart failure (HF), however their combined effect on risk of HF has not been explored previously.

Objectives: To examine the joint associations of albuminuria and electrocardiographic (ECG) LVH with incident acute decompensated HF (ADHF), and whether albuminuria/LVH combinations modified the effects of blood pressure control strategy in reducing the risk of ADHF.

Methods: 8,511 participants from the SPRINT (Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial) were included.

Association Between Vitamin D Receptor Polymorphism and the Response to Helicobacter Pylori Treatment.

Background & Aims: This research aimed to determine how variations in the vitamin D receptor gene affected the response of infections to eradication therapy.

Patients And Methods: On 105 adult -positive patients, a prospective cohort study was carried out. PCR was used to genotype all patients' VDR gene polymorphisms.

Halting aberrant DNA methylation via in silico Identification of potent inhibitors of DNMT3B enzyme: Atomistic insights.

To date, Cancer remains a global threat due to its impact on growing life expectancy. With the many efforts and methods of combating the disease, complete success remains a challenge owing to several limitations including cancer cells developing resistance through mutations, off-target effect of some cancer drugs resulting in toxicities, among many others. Aberrant DNA methylation is understood to be the primary reason for improper gene silence, which can result in neoplastic transformation, carcinogenesis, and tumour progression.

Standalone versus Anterior Cervical Plating for One-To-Two Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Propensity Score-Matched Comparative Study.

Background: Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) can be performed with and without supportive anterior cervical plating. Fusion rates, incidence of dysphagia, and repeat surgery are concerns when performing ACDF with or without plating. We aimed to compare procedural success and outcomes between patients treated with and without cervical plating for 1-2 level ACDF.

Qualitative structure-activity relationships of aryl isoprenoid derivatives as biorational juvenoids - reweighing.

Unlabelled: Juvenoids are juvenile hormone (JH) mimetics, with specific structural features and defined molecular size that disrupt the target insect development. Juvenoid activity (= JH-type activity) of various isoprenoid-based derivatives as insecticidal candidates of the insect growth disruptors (IGDs) type were rated against the house fly, L. The epoxidized decenyl and nonenyl phenyl ether derivatives have more active compounds than those of both parent alkoxidized or olefinic structures.

Outcomes of 2-Level Versus 3- or 4-Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Using a Biomimetic Surface Titanium Cage: Multicenter Experience.

Objective: Interbody cages for spinal fusions are primarily constructed from polyetheretherketone or titanium compositions. However, these crude macroscopic materials pose limitations for improving the rates of bony fusions. The authors aimed to compare the fusion rates and postoperative complications in patients who underwent 2-level or 3-or 4-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) performed with the use of a novel biomimetic surface titanium cage.

Impact of axial length on visual outcomes and complications in phacoemulsification surgery: a multicenter database study.

Purpose: To analyze the impact of axial length (AL) on the visual outcome and rate of perioperative complications in phacoemulsification surgery.

Design: Retrospective clinical database study.

Methods: Cataract surgery data of 217,556 eyes was extracted from the electronic medical records of 8 ophthalmic centers in the United Kingdom from July 2003 to March 2015.

Outcomes Following Type C Distal Humeral Fracture Fixation Using Two Different Osteosynthesis Techniques.

Background: Distal humeral fractures are notorious injuries, and they require surgical fixation. The reliability of reconstruction devices has been a subject of debate. Our primary outcome was to detect differences, if any, between two different groups of patients using the patient-reported outcomes measurement information system (PROMIS) Global-10 form and to compare it with the Mayo elbow performance score (MEPS) results.

Effects of herbal supplements on milk production quality and specific blood parameters in heat-stressed early lactating cows.

The present study explored the influence of supplemental herbal mixtures on cow milk production, quality, and blood parameters in dairy cows under high ambient temperatures. Thirty Holstein cows were randomly assigned into three experimental groups of 10 each. The first control group was supplied with the commercial basal diet, whereas two treatment groups were provided with the commercial basal diet supplemented with 50 and 100 g/head/day of the herbal mixture, respectively.

Modulatory role of Coriandrum sativum (coriander) extract against diabetic complications on the gonads of female rats and their offspring.

It is well known that diabetes is associated with impairment of ovarian and testicular structure and function. Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) is identified as one of the oldest herbal plants valued for its nutritional and medicinal properties.

Syndrome of inappropriate secretion of anti-diuretic hormone due to hypothalamic hamartoma: use of tolvaptan.

Objectives: Hypothalamic hamartoma (HH) typically presents with gonadotrophin-dependent precocious puberty and/or seizures. Other endocrine disturbances are rare. We describe an infant with syndrome of inappropriate secretion of anti-diuretic hormone (SIADH) and a HH.

The Efficacy of BloodSTOP iX, Surgicel, and Gelfoam in Vascular Operations: First-in-Human Head-to-Head Study.

This study aims to compare the efficacy and safety of 3 different hemostatic agents in vascular surgeries in humans. Twenty-four patients were enrolled in the present study with 40 vascular anastomoses including 16 aortic and 24 femoral. The patients were randomized (computer-based) to either BloodSTOP iX, Gelfoam, or Surgicel.

Performance and satisfaction during the E-learning transition in the COVID-19 pandemic among psychiatry course medical students.

Background: In the field of medical education, students faced significant challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Abrupt alterations were made in the form of preventative precautions. Virtual classes replaced onsite classes, clinical placements were canceled, and social distance interventions prevented face-to-face practical sessions.

Complications of the Prone Transpsoas Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion for Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease: A Multicenter Study.

Background And Objectives: The prone transpsoas (PTP) approach for lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) is a novel technique for degenerative lumbar spine disease. However, there is a paucity of information in the literature on the complications of this procedure, with all published data consisting of small samples. We aimed to report the intraoperative and postoperative complications of PTP in the largest study to date.

Detection and Quantification of Some Ethanol-Producing Bacterial Strains in the Gut of Mouse Model of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Role of Metformin.

Ethanol-producing dysbiotic gut microbiota could accelerate the progress of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Metformin demonstrated some benefits in NAFLD. In the present study, we tested the ability of metformin to modify ethanol-producing gut bacterial strains and, consequently, retard the progress of NAFLD.

Antischistosomal effects of green and chemically synthesized silver nanoparticles: In vitro and in vivo murine model.

Schistosomiasis is one of the most important neglected tropical diseases in Africa, caused by blood fluke, Schistosoma sp. The use of nanotechnology in the treatment of this type of disease is urgently important to avoid the unwanted side effects of chemotherapy. The present study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of green silver nanoparticles (G-AgNPs), fabricated by (Calotropis procera), comparing with both chemically prepared silver ones (C-AgNPs) and Praziquantel (PZQ) treatments.

Cyclophosphamide with cyclosporine A for graft-versus-host disease prophylaxis in adult patients with acute myeloid leukemia undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation from human leucocyte antigen-matched donors.

Background: Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is one of the most severe complications in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who underwent allogenic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). This study addressed the effectiveness and safety outcomes of high dose post-transplant cyclophosphamide (PT-CY) followed by cyclosporine A (CSA) as a GVHD prophylaxis protocol.

Patients And Methods: From January 2019 to March 2021, AML patients who underwent HSCT, and received high-dose PT-CY followed by CSA were prospectively recruited, assessed, and followed up for one-year post-transplantation (PT).

Eugenol Essential Oil and Nanoemulsion as Antihydatic Agents with Antifibrotic and Immunomodulatory Effects in Cystic Echinococcosis.

Conventional scolicidal agents are still unsatisfactory in combating hydatid disease due to their low efficacy and increased drug side effects. Therefore, novel scolicides are required. This study aimed to evaluate the antihydatic and immunomodulatory effects of eugenol essential oil (Eug) and its nanoemulsion (Eug-NE) in cystic echinococcosis (CE).

Impact of green antioxidants on decreasing the aflatoxins percentage in peanut oil seed ( L.) during storage.

The present study conducted an experimental investigation to impede the degradation of peanut ( L.) seeds and enhance their quality while being stored. The efficacy of eco-friendly chemicals such as ascorbic acid, salicylic acid, acetic acid, and propionic acid in seed preservation was evaluated over a period of six months.

Implementation of a multidisciplinary inpatient heart failure service and its association with hospitalized patient outcomes: First experience from the Middle East and North Africa region.

Background: Multidisciplinary care models have been associated with improved clinical outcomes and an increase in adherence to guideline-directed medical therapy among patients hospitalized with heart failure (HF).

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the association between the creation of a multidisciplinary inpatient HF service and patient outcomes at a tertiary care center in the Middle East/ North Africa.

Methods: We used electronic health records to retrospectively identify patients hospitalized for acute HF between June-2015 and June-2018.

Large rectal diverticulum in the setting of pelvic organ prolapse treated with robotic ventral mesh rectopexy: a case report.

Background: Rectal diverticula are a very rare occurrence compared to diverticula of the colon. They are reported to account for only 0.08% of all diverticulosis.