Morphology of the sternoclavicular joint and its microanatomical changes in response to osteoarthritic degeneration.

Although the sternoclavicular joint shares structural similarities with the knee and hip joints as a diarthrodial joint, its biomechanics differ significantly due to its non-weight-bearing nature. Nevertheless, it is subject to considerable loading, leading to increased susceptibility to osteoarthritis, a prevalent condition characterized by the degeneration of the joint's articular surfaces and fibrocartilaginous intra-articular disc. The osteoarthritic degeneration of the fibrocartilaginous and cartilaginous surfaces of the sternoclavicular joint has been investigated, considering multiple factors.

Investigating the effect of the educational intervention based on the Health Belief Model on the knowledge and beliefs of Yemeni teachers in the use of breast cancer screening: a randomized controlled trial study.

Background: Breast cancer (BC) is the most prevalent cancer among women. Teachers play a crucial role in promoting healthy behaviors, including breast cancer screening (BCS). This study aimed to assess the impact of an Health Belief Model (HBM)-based educational intervention on BCS uptake, knowledge, and beliefs among female Yemeni teachers in Klang Valley, Malaysia.

Design analysis and performance enhancement of a 2-element MIMO skin-implantable antenna for IoT-based health monitoring devices.

Two two-element slotted patch multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antenna with coplanar waveguide (CPW) feed is proposed for deployment in implantable medical devices. Implantable devices are compact and demand high-gain antennae with unidirectional radiation patterns. Regarding compactness, the antenna has a size of 16 × 6×0.

COVID-19's influence on Karachi stock exchange: A comparative machine learning algorithms study for forecasting.

The COVID-19 pandemic has great effects for economies internationally. This study studies the interconnection between COVID-19 metrics and Pakistan's premier stock exchange, the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) with the object of identifying the most effective machine learning (ML) model for predicting KSE developments in the pandemic. Our investigation periods the peak COVID-19 period from March 1, 2020, to November 26, 2021, applying data from both the KSE 100 index and COVID-19 associated variables.

Oronasal Fistula Closure and Defect Reconstruction: Two Case Reports Using Periodontal Plastic Surgery Principles.

Objectives: Oronasal fistulas are common sequelae following cleft lip and palate surgery and can significantly impact a patient's quality of life. They result from various factors, including surgical techniques, tissue management, and patient-specific factors. This case report explores the modern approach to oronasal fistula closure using periodontal plastic surgery principles.

Ceftobiprole mono-therapy versus combination or non-combination regimen of standard antibiotics for the treatment of complicated infections: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: Various bacteria produce complicated infections that are difficult to treat worldwide. Ceftobiprole is effective against resistant Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

Methods: This review assessed effectiveness and safety of ceftobiprole monotherapy for severe infections.

Liver histopathological and oxidative stress assessment by a combination of formaldehyde and oxytetracycline in sea bass ( L).

Background: Formaldehyde (FA) and oxytetracycline (OTC) are the chemicals commonly used in aquaculture to prevent or treat fish diseases due to protozoa, parasites, and bacteria.

Aim: The goal of the present study is to assess the liver injury and oxidative stress induced by exposure of sea bass ( L) to therapeutic doses of FA (200 ml.m) and OTC (40 g.

Mandibular Chondroblastic Osteosarcoma: A Case Report.

Osteosarcoma is primarily a long-bone disease that rarely affects the facial bones. Chondroblastic osteosarcoma is a subvariant of osteosarcoma. Its defining characteristics include the presence of malignant spindle and polygonal cells, as well as a thick layer of chondroid matrix and interwoven neoplastic tissue deposition.

Phytochemical compounds, antiradical capacity, and inhibitory effect against fish pathogenic bacteria of okra fruits ( L.) at different maturity stages.

Background: L., okra, has been known as a healthy plant and classically employed in food and folk medicine for several human and animal diseases.

Aim: The antioxidant and antibacterial capacities, in addition to the phytochemical compounds of the okra fruit extracts gathered at three maturity stages, were the objectives of this study.

Recognition of Arabic Air-Written Letters: Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, and Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Techniques.

Air writing is one of the essential fields that the world is turning to, which can benefit from the world of the metaverse, as well as the ease of communication between humans and machines. The research literature on air writing and its applications shows significant work in English and Chinese, while little research is conducted in other languages, such as Arabic. To fill this gap, we propose a hybrid model that combines feature extraction with deep learning models and then uses machine learning (ML) and optical character recognition (OCR) methods and applies grid and random search optimization algorithms to obtain the best model parameters and outcomes.

Revascularization Modalities in Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Review of the Current State of Evidence.

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) stands as a leading global cause of mortality, underscoring the importance of effective prevention, early diagnosis, and timely intervention. While medications offer benefits to many patients, revascularization procedures such as coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and emerging hybrid approaches remain pivotal for ACS management. This review delves into the 2018 ESC/EACTS guidelines alongside an analysis of existing literature to shed light on the spectrum of revascularization methods.

Mechanical and biodegradability of porous PCL/PEG copolymer-reinforced cellulose nanofibers for soft tissue engineering applications.

The design and development of a new class of biomaterial has gained particular interest in producing polymer scaffold for biomedical applications. Mechanical properties, biological and controlling pores scaffold of the biomaterials are important factors to encourage cell growth and eventual tissue repair and regeneration. In this study, poly-ε-caprolactone (PCL) /polyethylene glycol (PEG) copolymer (80/20) incorporated with CNF scaffolds were made employing solvent casting and particulate leaching methods.

Country risk factors and banking sector stability: Do countries' income and risk-level matter? Evidence from global study.

Extant literature suggests the essential role of a country's vulnerability in decreasing the stability of the banking sectors. However, the effect of country-specific risks on banking sector stability remains largely understudied. This study specifically examines the impact of country risk, encompassing political, economic, and financial risks, on the banking sector stability from a global perspective.

Effect of humic acid and probiotics on immunity of broiler chickens.

Background: The immune system in chickens has a fundamental role in controlling many diseases based on vaccination, thus enhancement of the immune system response is a priority.

Aim: The aim of this experiment was to study the effect of probiotics and humic acid on immunity of broiler chickens.

Methods: Day-old 300 Ross broiler chicks were segregated into 5 groups of 60 chicks per group.

The Use of D-Optimal Mixture Design in Optimizing Formulation of a Nutraceutical Hard Candy.

The aim of this study was to optimize the formulation of hard candy with antiviral herbal extracts and flowered with peel essential oils. To substitute water fraction, the D-optimal mixture design was used. The optimized mixture fractions of the best hard candy formulation contain extract (10%), Asso extract (3.

Effectiveness of mixing poultry litter compost with rice husk biochar in mitigating ammonia volatilization and carbon dioxide emission.

Nitrogen-rich materials such as poultry litter (PL) contributes to substantial N and C loss in the form of ammonia (NH) and carbon dioxide (CO) during composting. Biochar can act as a sorbent of ammonia (NH) and CO emission released during co-composting. Thus, co-composting poultry litter with rice husk biochar as a bulking agent is a good technique to mitigate NH volatilization and CO emission.

Breast Plasmacytoma as Extra-Medullary Lesion of Multiple Myeloma: A Case Report.

Breast plasmacytoma is relatively uncommon in which most of the recorded cases were related to disseminated multiple myeloma. However, many of these cases tend to be misdiagnosed with other breast lesions such as breast carcinoma. This article presents a case study on a Libyan female patient around the age of 55 who has a single breast lump, which was first diagnosed to be a malignant lesion.

The timing setting in kinetic dengue studies: A systematic review.

Dengue is classified as an endemic infectious disease, which is transmitted by Aedes mosquitos. Kinetic studies, which monitor the viral load of the disease, have been the mainstay for several decades in humanity's quest to control this disease. Our study aims to systematically evaluate the usage of different timing systems in dengue kinetic studies.

Generation of an inactivated vaccine for avian pathogenic using microarrays: A more rational approach to inactivated vaccine design.

Background: remains a major pathogen of poultry. Most vaccines are inactivated and produced empirically. Although inactivated vaccines have been produced by culture under conditions of Fe deprivation, no vaccines have been produced which are likely to express all the proteins expressed during infection of antigen-presenting cells.

Impact of lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health among the Libyan population.

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may have a potentially serious effect on mental health and increase the risk of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorders in people. In this study, we aimed to determine the prevalence of psychological illness and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Libyan population's mental health.

Method: A cross-sectional survey, conducted in both online and paper modes and consisting of five sections, was completed in more than 30 cities and towns across Libya.

Primary Pleomorphic Omental Rhabdomyosarcoma in an Adult: A Report of a Unique Case.

Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is a very rare, highly malignant neoplasm thought to originate from the pluripotent mesenchymal tissue. Predominantly diagnosed among children and teenagers, however they can also be encountered in adults. There are a few risk factors associated with RMS like family history of malignancy and genetic syndromes like neurofibromatosis type 1, Li-Fraumeni syndrome, Noonan syndrome and Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome; however, most cases of RMS are sporadic.

Characterisation of the E. coli and Salmonella qseC and qseE mutants reveals a metabolic rather than adrenergic receptor role.

Catecholamine stress hormones (norepinephrine, epinephrine, and dopamine) are signals that have been shown to be used as environmental cues, which affect the growth and virulence of normal microbiota as well as pathogenic bacteria. It has been reported that Escherichia coli and Salmonella use the two-component system proteins QseC and QseE to recognise catecholamines and so act as bacterial adrenergic receptors. In this study, we mutated the E.

The association between coracoacromial ligament morphology and rotator cuff tears: A cadaveric study.

To determine the association between coracoacromial ligament (CAL) morphology and rotator cuff tears. The present study is a prospective cohort study based on the dissection of 172 shoulders from 86 (46 female, 40 male) formalin embalmed European Caucasian cadavers, with a median age of 82 years. The anatomy of CAL was examined, including its morphology and parametric measurements, while the rotator cuff tendons were inspected for the presence of tears.