Lost microbes of COVID-19: , depletion and decreased microbiome diversity associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection severity.

Objective: The study objective was to compare gut microbiome diversity and composition in SARS-CoV-2 PCR-positive patients whose symptoms ranged from asymptomatic to severe versus PCR-negative exposed controls.

Design: Using a cross-sectional design, we performed shotgun next-generation sequencing on stool samples to evaluate gut microbiome composition and diversity in both patients with SARS-CoV-2 PCR-confirmed infections, which had presented to Ventura Clinical Trials for care from March 2020 through October 2021 and SARS-CoV-2 PCR-negative exposed controls. Patients were classified as being asymptomatic or having mild, moderate or severe symptoms based on National Institute of Health criteria.

Investigation of the effect of dipyrone on cells isolated from intervertebral disc tissue.

The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of dipyrone, an indispensable analgesic, anti-pyretic and anti-spasmodic used in emergency departments, on nucleus pulposus and annulus fibrosus cells . After surgical biopsy, primary cell cultures were prepared from intact intervertebral disc tissues. Dipyrone was administered to the cultures in the experimental groups except for the control group.

Camouflage therapy in aesthetic surgery.

The use of makeup has been traced back to antiquity. Today, there are multiple reasons that makeup constitutes an important part of, and is a driving force in, almost every woman's life. The idea of using cosmetics for camouflage therapy, especially in the postoperative period, originates from the illusionary effect, which is thought to diminish the post-traumatic stress frequently seen after facial operations.

Opinions concerning male and female sterilisation in Turkey.

Background: Vasectomy is well accepted in some countries, but uncommonly used in others. The failure of family planning programmes may be the result of men failing to play a role in contraception. This study was carried out to determine the attitudes of women and men regarding male and female sterilisation.