Antimicrobial Efficacy of L. Extracts for Dental Caries: Green Extraction Techniques and Bioactive Compounds.

Dental caries is a highly prevalent chronic condition globally. In recent years, scientists have turned to natural compounds such as plant extracts as an alternative to address concerns related to biofilm-mediated disease transmission, increasing bacterial resistance, and the adverse impacts of antibiotics. Consequently, this study investigated the antimicrobial properties of ethanolic, hydroethanolic, and aqueous extracts of L.

Case Series of Anthrax in Iran.

In endemic areas with a compatible epidemiological context, clinicians should consider anthrax as a potential diagnosis. The disease can present with diverse clinical manifestations, including cutaneous, gastrointestinal, respiratory, or central nervous system infections.

In vitro comparison of Enterococcus Faecalis survival in dentinal tubules following root canal therapy with AH plus, endoseal MTA, and cold ceramic sealers.

Background: Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) is the most common microorganism responsible for post-endodontic infections, which can penetrate deep into dentinal tubules. This study aimed to compare the survival of E.

Conservative Management of Horizontal Root Fracture: A Case Report.

In cases where permanent teeth have closed apices and completely erupted roots, the probability of root fractures is increased due to the stable support given by the adjacent bone and periodontal tissues. Fractures have the potential to affect several dental structures, including the pulp, dentin, cementum, bone, and periodontal tissues. In cases of horizontal root fractures (HRF), the apical section typically maintains vitality; however, the present case presented an unusual apex necrosis.

Dwelling characteristics and mental well-being in older adults: A systematic review.

The increasing prevalence of mental health challenges in older adults underscores the need for a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between dwelling characteristics and mental health outcomes. This systematic review aims to investigate house characteristics associated with mental well-being in older adults. The review meticulously explores existing literature from databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and the Google Scholar search engine.

Biochemical profile of isolates, with a main focus on the fatty acid profile.

Biochemical characterization of new microalgal strains that are isolated from diverse environmental conditions is an important starting point for the establishment of high-quality feedstock for nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications. In this research study, the biochemical composition of three Iranian native subspecies of microalgae (, , and sp.), with the main focus on fatty acid composition, was studied.

Biochemical profile of isolates from different regions of Iran with a focus on pharmaceutical and nutraceutical potential applications.

This study was conducted to evaluate three species of microalgae (, , and sp.) indigenous to Iran as new sources of natural chemical and bioactive compounds for exploring pharmaceutical and nutraceutical potential applications. The results showed that the fat, carbohydrate (mono- and di-saccharide), dietary fiber, and protein content of were in the range of 13.

Effect of time-restricted eating and intermittent fasting on cognitive function and mental health in older adults: A systematic review.

Objective: Emerging evidence suggests that dietary interventions hold promise for promoting cognitive function and mental well-being in aging populations. This systematic review aimed to examine the potential relationship between Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) and Intermittent Fasting (IFA) with cognitive function and mental health in older adults.

Methods: A thorough exploration was undertaken on electronic databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Science Direct, and Google Scholar, up to October 2023, following PRISMA standards.

The effects of L-carnitine supplementation on inflammation, oxidative stress, and clinical outcomes in critically Ill patients with sepsis: a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial.

Background: Sepsis, a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a host's dysregulated response to infection with an inflammatory process, becomes a real challenge for the healthcare systems. L-carnitine (LC) has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties as in previous studies. Thus, we aimed to determine the effects of LC on inflammation, oxidative stress, and clinical parameters in critically ill septic patients.

The association between intergenerational relationships and depression among older adults: A comprehensive systematic literature review.

Objective: This systematic review aims to comprehensively examine the relationship between intergenerational relationships and depression among older adults in Eastern Asian countries.

Methods: For this research, a systematic search was conducted on several electronic databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar search engine up until June 2023.

Results: Out of 953 articles initially identified, 33 met the inclusion criteria.

The relationship between volunteering and cognitive performance in older adults: A systematic review.

Objectives: This systematic review aims to examine the relationship between cognition and volunteering in older adults, with a specific focus on domain-specific outcomes.

Methods: In April 2023, a comprehensive search was conducted across multiple electronic databases including PubMed, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, and Scopus. The inclusion criteria for the study were limited to longitudinal studies or randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

Wheat germ, a byproduct of the wheat milling industry, as a beneficial source of anti-aging polyamines: A quantitative comparison of various forms.

Polyamines have received a lot of attention since the 1990s because of their anti-aging, anti-chronic disease, and proliferative effects. Wheat germ was reported as one of the natural sources of high polyamine, especially spermidine. The current study used three types of wheat germ: group A was industrially separated germ from whole grain, group B was the commercially available germinated wheat germ, and group C was manually separated wheat germ from germinated grain.

Association of intergenerational relationship and supports with cognitive performance in older adults: A systematic review.

Objective: As individuals age, cognitive decline can significantly impact their quality of life. This systematic review aims to investigate the potential association between parent-child relationships among older adults in Eastern Asian countries and their cognitive performance.

Methods: For this research, a systematic search was conducted on several electronic databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar search engine, up to March 2023.

Strategies to increase social capital and interaction of faculty members of medical universities.

Background: Social participation and group interaction are the basic and expected indicators of serving in the job of the faculty. Some improvements are needed for universities and professors in this area, which they can be better identified by studying the main beneficiaries. In this regard, this study was aimed to identify strategies to increase social capital and interaction of medical universities' faculty members.

A new look toward crown-to-implant ratio.

Purpose: To clarify how crown-to-implant ratio (C-I ratio) influences the bone biomechanically with its two components: crown height and implant length.

Methods: This three-dimensional finite element study was performed in two phases. The first phase aimed to show the influence of the C-I ratio on the stresses in the peri-implant bone and the second phase to reveal the impact of each of the two components of the C-I ratio: crown height and implant length.

Novel prevention insights into depletion of oxidative stress status through regular exercise and grape seed effective substance in heart ischemia rat model.

Myocardial ischemia (MI) is recognized as the most frequent cardiovascular disease which is the dominant cause of global morbidity and mortality. Artificial intelligence tools and integrative data analysis revealed superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase, gap junction protein α, myosin heavy chains, and zinc finger transcription factor GATA4 are engaged in oxidative stress and in cardiomyopathy. Network analysis indicated that MAPK3 might be the highest distribution property and cut point in this network, which could be a potential candidate for preventing and treating oxidative stress in heart tissue.

Comparing dimensions of upper airway in patients with nasal septal deviation and healthy people in CBCT.

Nasal septal deviation causes the obstruction of the nasal lateral wall and sinus cavities as well as bringing some respiratory problems. Furthermore, the obstruction of the upper airway tract can cause changes in normal breathing process, which itself has an important effect on the normal development of both the mandibular and facial areas. This study aimed to assess the dimensions of airway in patients suffering from nasal septal deviation as well as comparing them with healthy individuals through CBCT images.

Review of proposed different irradiation methods to inactivate food-processing viruses and microorganisms.

Coronaviruses, which have been enveloped nonsegmented positive-sense RNA viruses, were first mentioned in the mid-1960s and can attack people as well as a wide range of animals (including mammals and birds). Three zoonotic coronaviruses have been identified as the cause of large-scale epidemics over the last two decades: Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), and swine acute diarrhea syndrome (SADS). Epithelial cells in the respiratory and gastrointestinal tract are the principal targeted cells, and viral shedding occurs via these systems in diverse ways such as through fomites, air, or feces.

The effect of chelating agents including potassium tartrate and citrate on the maximum reduction of lead and cadmium during soaking and cooking from some different varieties of rice available in Iran.

This study aimed to determine the percentage of reduction of lead and cadmium by chelating agents (potassium tartrate and potassium citrate) in the steps of soaking, cooking, and simultaneous soaking and cooking in some varieties of rice for the first time. Each chemical experiment was performed in ten replications. Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (Agilent-7700X ICP-MS) was used to assess the complete Cd and Pb content in rice samples acid-digested (500 mg dry-sample, 9 ml HNO: 3 ml HCl).

Thermal stability of natural pigments produced by in submerged fermentation.

The major aim of the current study was to assess thermal stability of red pigments produced by ATCC 16362/PTCC 5303 in submerged fermentation. Natural pigments were produced by using stirred tank bioreactor. Stability of pigments was assessed under various temperature (50.

Investigation of the possibility of fermentation of red grape juice and rice flour by and .

The aim of the current study was to evaluate the possibility of the bacterial growth and substrate metabolism during the fermentation of red grape juice and the mixture of red grape juice and rice flour solution using and . In recent years, cereal-based beverages have been used as functional compounds such as antioxidants, dietary fiber, minerals, probiotics, and vitamins in diets. In this research, fermentation of red grape juice (media 1) and 1:1 mixture of red grape juice and rice flour solution (media 2) by two strains of gram positive and homofermentative lactic acid bacteria: and .

The effect of apple cider vinegar on lipid profiles and glycemic parameters: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.

Background: Elevated lipid profiles and impaired glucose homeostasis are risk factors for several cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), which, subsequently, represent a leading cause of early mortality, worldwide. The aim of the current study was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect of apple cider vinegar (ACV) on lipid profiles and glycemic parameters in adults.

Methods: A systematic search was conducted in electronic databases, including Medline, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and Web of Knowledge, from database inception to January 2020.

The effect of complete replacing sodium with potassium, calcium, and magnesium brine on sodium-free ultrafiltration Feta cheese at the end of the 60-day ripening period: Physicochemical, proteolysis-lipolysis indices, microbial, colorimetric, and sensory evaluation.

The effect of complete substitution of NaCl with KCl, MgCl, and CaCl in brine used for the ripening stage in Na-free ultrafiltration (UF) Feta cheese making investigated. The chemical, microbial, textural, colorimetric, and sensory evaluation did at the end of the 60-day ripening period. As the ripening period of the cheese increased, the amount of acidity and total solid significantly increased while pH and moisture significantly decreased.

Optimization of fortified sponge cake by nettle leaves and milk thistle seed powder using mixture design approach.

Powdered nettle leaf and milk thistle (MT) seed were added to the cake batter with certain percentages selected by the Design-Expert v. 10 software (0-25, 25-0, 18.75-6.