Supplementing the standard diet with brown rice bran powder might effectively improve the metabolic syndrome characteristics and antioxidant status: an open label randomized controlled trial.

: This study explores the impact of brown rice bran powder (BRBP), known for its beneficial components, such as dietary fiber and γ-oryzanol, on individuals suffering from metabolic syndrome (MetS). /: In this eight-week open-label controlled trial, fifty participants with MetS were randomly assigned to either a control group, which received a standard diet (SDiet), or an intervention group, which incorporated 15 grams of BRBP daily into their diet. Demographic, anthropometric and clinical data were collected, and blood samples were taken to assess metabolic factors and antioxidant enzyme activities.

Exploring the reasons for self-administration medication errors among illiterate and low-literate community-dwelling older adults with polypharmacy: a qualitative study.

Background: Polypharmacy and low literacy increase medication self-administration errors (MSEs) among older adults, adversely affecting both patients and healthcare systems through increased costs and reduced treatment efficacy.

Objectives: This study explored the reasons for MSEs among illiterate and low-literate older adults with polypharmacy from the perspective of older adults, informal family caregivers, physicians, and pharmacists.

Method: The qualitative study used a conventional content analysis approach from September 2022 to April 2023.

Accessibility of Special Care Dentistry Across Countries: A Scoping Review.

Introduction: People with special care needs often face significant barriers in accessing dental care due to physical and cognitive limitations, leading to high rates of dental issues like caries. Despite the growing recognition of these challenges, unmet dental care needs remain prevalent. This review aims to explore the global landscape of special care dentistry to identify gaps and opportunities for improving dental services for this population.

Viability and antibacterial properties of Ba AgFeMoO(x=0.0, 0.05) double perovskite oxides.

Double perovskite BaFeMoO (BFMO) and doped with Ag ions were synthesized via the sol-gel method. The structural and antibacterial properties and viability of the samples were systematically investigated. The results of the Rietveld refinement indicated that both samples exhibited a single phase with cubic structure and space group Fm-3m.

Serum melatonin levels and in a sample of Iranian patients with migraine.

Migraine, a complex disorder, is characterized by recurrent headache episodes. The production of melatonin in the pineal gland, which is crucial for controlling circadian rhythms and sleep-wake cycles, is altered in various conditions, including neurological disorders such as migraine. Recent studies underscore the significance of serum melatonin levels in patients with chronic and episodic migraine, the focus of this study.