Fe-based nanostructured particles affect the biocontrol activity of Trichoderma species by inducing their effector-like and mycoparasitism-associated genes.

The use of biocontrol microorganisms is one of the primary techniques used in agriculture to combat the damage caused by phytopathogens. Of these, Trichoderma sp. stand out as fungi species that are naturally present in agricultural soil and can come into contact with various compounds, such as nanostructured particles (NPs), which are starting to be used as pesticides and fertilizers.

Synthesis of an antimicrobial chitosan film impregnated with ZnO nanoparticles phytosynthesized with Ruta graveolens plant extract.

In this study, biopolymer of chitosan-based films were synthesized, which were impregnated with zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) at concentrations of 0, 1, 5 and 10 % w:v to obtain a film with microbicide properties and non-toxic for humans. The ZnO NPs were phytosynthesized with ethanolic extract of Ruta graveolens, by UV-Vis spectrophotometry and Tauc equation were estimated their Band gap energy=3.37 eV at wavelength of 302 nm.

The Human Footprint and Climate Change Shape Current and Future Scenarios of Visceral Leishmaniasis Distribution in Doce River Basin in Brazil.

The identification of factors that influence the distribution of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is key for future surveillance and control. This study sought to understand how environmental and climate variables can interfere with VL expansion in the Doce River basin located in Brazil. This ecological study explored the influence of anthropogenic, environmental, and climatic factors on VL expansion.

Joint Metabolites for Avocado Oil Identity: Fatty Acid Profiles and Fatty Alcohol Esters as Unique Derivatives.

Fatty acid (FA), tocopherol, and phytosterol profiles are used in avocado oil purity standards. However, blends with other oils can mimic the profile of pure avocado oil, resulting in similar ranges for these molecules. Therefore, fatty alcohol esters (FAEs) uniquely of spp.

Characteristics and Guardianship Status of Children Undergoing Forensic Medical and Psychological Evaluation for Asylum in Miami.

To add to the limited evidence on forensic medical and psychological evaluations of children experiencing distress migration and seeking asylum in the United States, this paper describes the sociodemographic characteristics, nature of human rights violations, and guardianship status of the children served by the Human Rights Clinic of Miami from 2010 to 2021. Through a retrospective study of affidavits, we identified trends among sociodemographic characteristics and types of human rights violations and used bivariate analysis to determine factors associated with guardianship. Children constituted 17% of all evaluations conducted during this period.

Epidemiological and Oral Public Health Aspects of Dental Pain: A Narrative Review.

The aim of this narrative review is to synthesize and discuss existing evidence on the epidemiological aspects of dental pain, addressing its prevalence, risk factors, population distribution, impact on the quality of life, and implications for public health. Dental pain is a common condition that involves complex mechanisms of pain transmission and perception. Dental pain can be due to various causes, such as caries, pulpitis, periodontitis, dental trauma, and soft tissue conditions (e.

Qualitative Descriptions of Developer Changes or Consistency Over Time.

Developmental networks comprise individuals (i.e., developers) who take an active interest in and concerted action to advance protégé's career.

Reasons for Faculty Attrition, Assessed by Latent Class Analysis.

Almost 60% of early career faculty at Schools of Medicine (SOM) leave within ten years of hire. National data indicate that inadequately mentored faculty, particularly those from underrepresented minority backgrounds, are less likely to be retained. The role of mentoring in faculty retention is inadequately studied.

Desmoid-type fibromatosis of the breast in a male patient following cosmetic surgery: a rare case report.

Background: Desmoid-type fibromatosis of the breast is a rare, benign, but locally aggressive tumor that typically affects women. Its presentation in male patients is exceedingly rare, and even more so following a cosmetic procedure such as liposuction. This case report describes a unique presentation of breast fibromatosis in a male patient, who developed the condition after undergoing liposuction for cosmetic purposes to define the pectoral area.

Breast pericytes: a newly identified driver of tumor cell proliferation.

Introduction: Effective treatment of breast cancer remains a formidable challenge, partly due to our limited understanding of the complex microenvironmental factors that contribute to disease pathology. Among these factors are tissue-resident perivascular cells, which play crucial roles in shaping vascular basement membranes, maintaining vessel integrity, and communicating with adjacent endothelial cells. Despite their essential functions, perivascular cells have been relatively overlooked.

Meniscal extrusion: Proposal for a novel qualitative classification.

Unlabelled: Meniscal extrusion (ME), defined as the radial displacement of the meniscal body outside the margins of the tibial plateau, has been seen as an independent and relevant predictor of intra-articular knee degeneration. Nonetheless, available classifications for ME are exclusively quantitative assessments not considering the context in which extrusion is identified. Indeed, ME can be the result of several different conditions spanning from acute tears to chronic degeneration and its definition cannot be only dependent on the numeric calculation of the radial displacement of the meniscal body.

Structure-Function Relationships of the CMP-Sialic Acid Transporter through Analysis of a Pathogenic Variant in an Alternatively Spliced Functional Isoform.

The human CMP-sialic acid transporter (hCST) is a mammalian highly conserved type III antiporter that translocates CMP-sialic acid into the Golgi lumen, supporting sialylation. Although different works have focused on elucidating structure-function relationships in the hCST, this is the first study to address them in an alternatively spliced isoform. We have previously reported the expression of a functional human del177 isoform that has skipping of exon 6, resulting in a loss of 59 amino acids, without change in the open reading frame and conserving its C-terminal region.

Safety and Efficacy of STREAMLINE Canaloplasty with Phacoemulsification in Hispanic Adults with Open-Angle Glaucoma: 12-Month Outcomes.

Purpose: To report the 12-month clinical outcomes in eyes with mild to moderate open-angle glaucoma (OAG) in Hispanic adults undergoing STREAMLINE Surgical System (STREAMLINE) canaloplasty combined with phacoemulsification.

Patients And Methods: This was a prospective, multi-center, interventional clinical trial involving 45 eyes of 45 Hispanic adult patients receiving topical medical therapy for mild to moderate OAG and undergoing phacoemulsification surgery for visually significant cataracts at three sites. All eyes underwent a Screening visit, followed by medication washout and a subsequent Baseline visit to determine eligibility for STREAMLINE canaloplasty.

Bromelia pinguin Extract Mitigates Glyphosate-Induced Toxicity in Human Cells.

Introduction: Extensive agricultural activity results in significant exposure to pesticides, particularly glyphosate, which has been linked to immunological disorders, including apoptosis and inflammation. , a species from the Bromeliaceaefamily native to Mexico, is traditionally used in folk medicine for its medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory effects. This research aimed to evaluate the protective effects of extract on human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) exposed to Faena®, a commercially available glyphosate-based herbicide.

Multidimensional Personality Changes Following Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy in Patients With Alcohol Use Disorder: Results From a Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial.

Objective: Evidence suggests that psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAT) leads to durable shifts in personality structure. However, such changes have yet to be characterized in disorders of addiction. In this secondary analysis from a randomized controlled trial, the authors examined the effect of PAT on personality dimensions in patients with alcohol use disorder (AUD), hypothesizing that PAT would attenuate personality abnormalities in AUD and that reductions in trait impulsiveness would be associated with lower drinking.

Cognitive impairment at older ages among 8000 men and women living in Mexico City: a cross-sectional analyses of a prospective study.

Background: There is limited population-based evidence on the prevalence of cognitive impairment in Mexico, a country with a rapidly aging population and where key risk factors, such as diabetes and obesity, are common. This study describes the distribution of cognitive impairment in adults from Mexico City.

Methods: This cross-sectional population-based study included participants from the Mexico City Prospective Study which recruited 150,000 adults aged ≥ 35 years in 1998-2004.

Elastic static power, its correlation with acute respiratory distress syndrome severity: A Bayesian post-hoc analysis of the Mechanical Power Day cross-sectional trial.

Objective: The relationship between different power equations and the severity of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate various power equations: total mechanical power, total elastic power (comprising elastic static and elastic dynamic power), and resistive power, in a cohort of mechanically ventilated patients with and without ARDS. Bayesian analysis was employed to refine estimates and quantify uncertainty by incorporating a priori distributions.

Dermatophytosis caused by Nannizzia gypsea: report of 155 cases from Western Mexico.

Background: Dermatophytosis caused by Nannizzia gypsea are considered rare. The clinical picture is indistinguishable from that produced by other dermatophytes, but, being this a geophilic fungus, it can cause more inflammatory disease.

Methods: Retrospective study.

Pathway to care, treatment and disease burden of pulmonary arterial hypertension: a real-world survey of physicians and patients in Latin America.

Objectives: To investigate clinical characteristics, symptom profile, testing practices, treatment patterns and quality of life (QoL) among patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in Latin America.

Design: Data from the Adelphi Real World PAH Disease Specific Programme, a cross-sectional survey with retrospective data collection.

Setting: University/teaching hospital, regional centres, private practices and government institutions in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico.

Changes in miRNA Pattern Expression Associated With COVID-19 Severity.

Background/aim: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection, manifests a wide range of clinical symptoms ranging from mild to moderate and severe. Host-related factors influence the course of SARS-CoV-2 infection; for instance, the expression of host microRNAs (miRNAs) could influence the progression and complications of COVID-19. This study aimed to determine the expression pattern of endogenous miRNAs in 80 severe COVID-19 patients compared to a group of healthy individuals.

Phthalimides as anti-inflammatory agents.

Isoindoline-1,3-dione, also referred as phthalimide, has gained recognition as promising pharmacophore due to the documented biological activities of its derivatives. Phthalimides are a family of synthetic molecules that exhibit notable bioactivity across various fields, particularly as anticancer and anti-inflammatory agents. This review focuses on syntheses and anti-inflammatory studies of the reported phthalimide derivatives.

Finding of situs inversus in endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty: Case report.

Introduction And Importance: Situs inversus is an anatomical rare condition in which visceral organs are not located in its normal position, with a reversal anatomical orientation.

Case Presentation: We present a case of an 27-year-old male with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 36.02 Kg/m2, who was programed for a Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG), in which Situs inversus was documented.