Antimicrobial and antiparasitic potential of lupeol: antifungal effect on the species complex and nematicidal activity against .

There is growing concern about infections caused by non- species, including species of the complex - which have seen a considerable increase in cases during the COVID-19 pandemic - in addition to concern about nematode resistance to currently used anthelmintics. Lupeol is a triterpenoid phytosterol that has a wide range of biological activities, although its antifungal and antiparasitic potential is still poorly explored. Additionally, its effect on the biofilm of the species complex has not yet been studied.

Thrombogenicity assessment of surface-modified flow diverters: the impact of different surface modification strategies on thrombin generation in an acute test.

Background: New generation flow-diverting stents have benefited from recent technological advances to reduce their thrombogenicity. This in vitro study is the first of its kind to compare multiple surface modified flow diverters with their bare metal counterparts.

Methods: A thrombin generation assay (TGA) was used to compare thrombin generation resulting from different stent types with glass beads (positive control) and plasma (negative control).

Comprehensive assessment of quality of life in PLHIV using WHOQOL-HIV-Bref: a study in northeastern Brazil.

Quality of life is evaluated through various factors and the individual's self-perception. In this context, considering the multifactorial nature of well-being in people living with HIV, the World Health Organization developed the WHOQOL-HIV-Bref questionnaire. This study aims to assess the quality of life of PLHIV using the WHOQOL-HIV-Bref questionnaire.