First Report of Causing Root Rot of Incense Cedar in Tennessee and the United States.

Incense cedar [ (Torr.) Florin] is a coniferous evergreen tree, indigenous to western North America, that is being evaluated in Tennessee for its adaptability to eastern U.S.

Chemical Composition, Antimicrobial, and Enzyme Inhibitory Properties of Elaeagnus angustifolia L.

Research on natural antioxidants derived from plants has surged due to their potential health benefits. In the current study, the chemical composition, enzyme inhibitory activity, and antimicrobial effects of the Elaeagnus angustifolia L. plant, including leaves, flowers, and flower stalks extracts, were analyzed.

Physical activity, fatigue, kinesiophobia and quality of life: comparative study of prostate cancer survivors with healthy controls.

Objectives: To determine the distribution of prostate cancer (PCa) patients between physical activity and kinesiophobia, fatigue and quality of life, and to what extent PCa persists compared to healthy males.

Methods: Total of 118 males participated in the study. These participants were allocated into two groups: PCa group (n:59) and control group (n:59).

Inhibition of clinical multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms by cinnamaldehyde and eugenol from essential oils: in vitro and in silico analysis.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa causes nosocomial infections and chronic diseases. Cinnamomum cassia and Syzygium aromaticum are used natural antimicrobials. Essential oil (EO) from Cinnamomum cassia (CCEO) and Syzygium aromaticum (CEO) were characterized using GC-MS analysis.

A secure and efficient blockchain enabled federated Q-learning model for vehicular Ad-hoc networks.

Vehicular Ad-hoc Networks (VANETs) are growing into more desirable targets for malicious individuals due to the quick rise in the number of automated vehicles around the roadside. Secure data transfer is necessary for VANETs to preserve the integrity of the entire network. Federated learning (FL) is often suggested as a safe technique for exchanging data among VANETs, however, its capacity to protect private information is constrained.

Isolated muscle involvement in hydatid cyst.

Although hydatid cyst, caused by , can develop in any part of the body, involvement of the liver and lung represents approximately 90% of all cases. Involvement of the musculoskeletal system is comparatively rare. Diagnosis is difficult because symptoms are non-specific.

Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Including Rosehip (Rosa canina L.) Seed Extract: Evaluation of its Characterization and Bioactivity Properties.

The use of bioactive compounds in plants as reducing, stabilizing, and capping agents in nanoparticle manufacturing is an exceptionally eco-friendly approach. This work used rosehip seed extract, acquired by automatic solvent extraction, in the microwave-assisted green production of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs). The total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), and antioxidant activity of the extracted materials and nanoparticles were assessed using the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2'-azinobis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) assays.

Integrative bioinformatic analysis to identify potential phytochemical candidates for glioblastoma.

Glioblastoma (GBM) is one of the most malignant forms of cancer with the lowest survival ratio. Our study aims to utilize an integrated bioinformatic analysis to identify hub genes against GBM and explore the active phytochemicals with drug-like properties in treating GBM. The study employed databases of DisGenet, GeneCards, and Gene Expression Omnibus to retrieve GBM-associated genes, revealing 142 overlapping genes.

Arteriovenous fistula and pseudoaneurysm in a pediatric patient with persistent postoperative hemarthrosis: A rare complication following arthroscopic repair of a bucket handle medial meniscal tear.

This case report highlights a rare complication of arthroscopic meniscal tear which is an arteriovenous fistula and pseudoaneurysm of the superior medial geniculate artery. A 14-year-old male patient presented with persistent hemarthrosis following arthroscopic repair of a bucket handle medial meniscal tear. The patient was investigated due to suspicion of vascular damage.

The effects of gabapentin and pregabalin on fracture healing: A histological, radiological, and biomechanical analysis.

Objectives: This study evaluated the impact of different doses of gabapentin and pregabalin on fracture healing in a rat femoral shaft model, with histological, radiological, and biomechanical assessments.

Materials And Methods: Seventy male Wistar albino rats were divided into five groups: control, low-dose gabapentin (GBP-L, 300 mg/day), high-dose gabapentin (GBP-H, 3600 mg/day), low-dose pregabalin (PRG-L, 150 mg/day), and high-dose pregabalin (PRG-H, 600 mg/day), based on human equivalent doses. Bilateral femoral fractures were induced; the right femurs were prepared for radiological examination using microtomography, followed by histological analysis, whereas the left femurs were allocated for biomechanical testing.

Evaluation of ChatGPT-4o's answers to questions about hip arthroscopy from the patient perspective.

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the responses provided by ChatGPT-4o to the most frequently asked questions by patients regarding hip arthroscopy.

Materials And Methods: In this cross-sectional survey study, a new Google account without a search history was created to determine the 20 most frequently asked questions about hip arthroscopy via Google. These questions were asked to a new ChatGPT-4o account on June 1, 2024, and the responses were recorded.

Risk factors and rates of revision amputation following ischemic lower major limb amputations: A 10-year retrospective analysis.

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the rates and risk factors associated with revision amputation following ischemic lower major limb amputations, focusing on cases related to peripheral arterial disease.

Patients And Methods: This retrospective study included 253 patients (174 males, 79 females; mean age: 73.1±12.

Surgical treatment of coronal plane hamate fractures: Clinical and radiological outcomes.

Objectives: In this study, we present our extensive case series on hamatometacarpal fracture-dislocations treated with open reduction and internal fixation and share our treatment strategies and outcomes.

Patients And Methods: Between March 2014 and November 2022, a total of 17 male patients (mean age: 28.6±7.

Reviewing the reliability of revised Melbourne Cerebral Palsy Hip Classification System across different medical specialties.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to measure the reliability of the expanded and revised Melbourne Cerebral Palsy Hip Classification System (r-MCPHCS) across different medical specialties.

Patients And Methods: Anteroposterior pelvic radiographs of a total of 44 patients (20 males, 24 females; median 16.7 years; range, 12 to 32 years) with cerebral palsy (CP) were analyzed between January 2005 and December 2020.

Potential impact of obstetric history on postmenopausal fragility fracture risk: A reassessment of the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool.

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of integrating obstetric parameters into the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) on the precision of risk assessment.

Patients And Methods: In this retrospective study, patients who experienced postmenopausal fragility fractures of the distal radius, proximal femur, or lumbar vertebrae between January 1, 2021, and December 31, 2023, were included. Obstetric histories, along with standard FRAX parameters, were obtained by phone interviews.

Effect of supplementation with type 1 and type 3 collagen peptide and type 2 hydrolyzed collagen on osteoarthritis-related pain, quality of life, and physical function: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of Naturagen® 4 Joint product, containing type 1, 2, and 3 collagen, on pain associated with osteoarthritis (OA) and to evaluate its effects on quality of life and physical functioning.

Patients And Methods: This double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical study included a total of 31 patients (8 males, 23 females; mean age: 53.5±9.

Factors affecting prognosis in open A1 pulley release surgery for trigger finger.

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the frequency of recurrence and prolonged postoperative symptoms in patients undergoing open A1 pulley release for trigger finger and to identify potential associated factors.

Patients And Methods: Between October 2021 and December 2023, a total of 72 patients (30 males, 42 females; mean age: 58.0±11.

Use of nailfold capillaroscopy for the assessment of patients undergoing digit replantation and revascularization.

Objectives: In this study, we aimed to evaluate microvascular changes using nailfold capillaroscopy in patients who underwent digit replantation and revascularization.

Patients And Methods: A total of 46 patients (34 males, 12 females; mean age: 45.8±17.

Novel Aminothiazole-chalcone Analogues: Synthesis, Evaluation Acetylcholinesterase Activity, In silico Analysis.

In this study, novel thiazole-chalcone analogs were synthesized, and their inhibitory effects on acetylcholinesterase (AChE) were examined. In vitro enzyme activity studies were conducted to calculate IC50 values, which were found to range between 2.55-72.

Evaluation of Ocular Parameters in Newly Diagnosed Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Children With Eye-Rubbing Compulsion.

Purpose: To determine the ocular structural changes in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) children with eye-rubbing compulsion.

Methods: Participants recruited at the child and adolescent psychiatry clinic were evaluated for the OCD diagnosis. All patients underwent imaging with Scheimpflug corneal topography (Sirius, CSO, Italy), Tomey EM-4000 specular microscopy (Nagoya, Japan), and Lenstar LS 900 (Haag-Streit AG, Switzerland) optical biometry.

AI-Enhanced Interface for Colonic Polyp Segmentation Using DeepLabv3+ with Comparative Backbone Analysis.

Polyps are one of the early stages of colon cancer. The detection of polyps by segmentation and their removal by surgical intervention is of great importance for making treatment decisions. Although the detection of polyps through colonoscopy images can lead to multiple expert needs and time losses, it can also include human error.

Differential diagnosis of submucosal gastric tumors: gastric schwannomas misdiagnosed as GISTs.

Schwannomas commonly occur in the head and neck region but are rarely seen in the gastrointestinal tract; the stomach and small intestine are the most commonly involved sites. These tumors are usually misdiagnosed as gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) before histopathological confirmation due to radiological similarity. GI schwannomas show positivity for S100 protein and vimentin but are negative for CD 117 and CD 34, which helps in differentiating the tumor from GISTs.

Flexible solid-state supercapacitors based on biowaste-derived activated carbon and nanomaterials for enhanced performance.

Supercapacitors are energy storage devices with long cycle life that can harvest and deliver high power. This makes them attractive for a broad range of applications including flexible and lightweight wearable consumer electronics. In this work, we fabricate flexible solid-state supercapacitors with improved capacitance and cycle life.

Highly selective and reusable nanoadsorbent based on FeO-embedded sodium alginate-based hydrogel for cationic dye adsorption: Adsorption interpretation using multiscale modeling.

This study aims to develop a stable and efficient magnetic nanocomposite hydrogel (MNCH) for selective removal of methylene blue (MB) and crystal violet (CV). MNCHs with different FeO contents (0-9 wt%) were synthesized following graft co-polymerization method using sodium alginate, acrylamide, itaconic acid, ammonium persulfate and N,N-methylene bisacrylamide. Among them, MNCH, with 5 wt% FeO, showed highest removal efficiency (>95 %).

Enhanced lithium-ion battery performance with a novel composite anode: S-doped graphene oxide, polypyrrole, and fumed silica.

In this work, a novel composite anode material was developed, utilizing S-doped graphene oxide (SGO), polypyrrole (PPy), and fumed silica to enhance the performance of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). The chronoamperometric approach was used to produce SGO, while the chemical method was employed to synthesize PPy. A composite of SGO, PPy, and fumed silica was prepared as an anode for a half-cell, using two samples: one with a high PPy ratio (S1) and the other with a low PPy ratio (S2) and compared the results with bare sample (S0).