In the following commentary, we provided discussions regarding an article bublished by Albasher et al. (2020) concerning the effects of long-term use of finasteride on women. They reported some adverse effects, including abnormal levels in the steroid hormones, irregular menstrual cycles, and heavy menstrual bleeding. Some concerns exist in the study mainly concerning the sample, particularly its size and composition. The authors recruited Saudi women. Thus, the findings cannot be generalized. Their study can be seen as a starting point in this regard. Even though the concerns can restrict the study, their study is still credible addressing critical issues that need to be taken seriously by other researchers and stakeholders.
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Appl Biochem Biotechnol
January 2025
Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-I-Azam University Islamabad, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan.
The current research was conducted to synthesize Parietaria alsinifolia-mediated iron oxide nanoparticles (P.A@FeONPs) using the green and eco-friendly protocol. The biosynthesized P.
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MAFLD Research Center, Department of Hepatology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
Background: The global burden of metabolic diseases is increasing, but estimates of their impact on primary liver cancer are uncertain. We aimed to assess the global burden of primary liver cancer attributable to metabolic risk factors, including high body mass index (BMI) and high fasting plasma glucose (FPG) levels, between 1990 and 2021.
Methods: The total number and age-standardized rates of deaths and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) from primary liver cancer attributable to each metabolic risk factor were extracted from the Global Burden of Disease Study 1990-2021.
Cureus
December 2024
College of Medicine, Al-Maarifa University, Riyadh, SAU.
Introduction The rise of vaping, especially among young adults in Saudi Arabia, has raised concerns due to the lack of awareness of the health risks associated with electronic cigarette use. This study examines the prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) among university students in Riyadh, focusing on smoking behaviors and their influence on GERD symptoms. Methodology This cross-sectional study was conducted from July to September 2024, including random students aged 18 and above from several universities in Riyadh city.
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January 2025
Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P. O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.
Salinity stress disrupts water uptake and nutrient absorption, causing reduced photosynthesis, stunted growth, and decreased crop yields in plants. The use of indole acetic acid (IAA), arginine (AN), and mango fruit waste biochar (MFWB) can be effective methods to overcome this problem. Indole acetic acid (IAA) is a natural auxin hormone that aids cell elongation and division, thereby increasing plant height and branching.
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January 2025
Department of Psychology and Education, School of Arts and Sciences, Lebanese American University, Jbeil, Lebanon.
It is well evidenced that Early Maladaptive Schemas (EMS) are important mental health determinants, particularly in adolescents and young adults. The short version of the Young Schema Questionnaire (YSQ-S3) is widely used globally to assess EMS, and has yet to be validated in the Arabic language. The aim of the current study was to validate the Arabic version of the YSQ-S3 in Arabic-speaking young adults from Lebanon.
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