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The effects of climate crises and disasters must be managed appropriately. These effects can have a considerable influence on public health. This issue relates to epidemiological models and policy regarding climate factors, such as temperature, preci...

Health professionals like physiotherapists require additional choices in portable dynamometers to conduct evaluations pre- and post-intervention in order to accurately measure the efficacy of treatments and patient progression and to adjust rehabilit...

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) such as extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing and carbapenem-resistant (CARBA) Enterobacterales is a main global cause of human deaths and a major health burden to domestic animals. AMR circulation in wildli...

This study aims to analyze the patent documents concerning the uses of medicinally active plants (MAPs) in relation to COVID-19 during the last four years. Hereinafter, we demonstrate that MAPs, such as those in the Lamiaceae family, can be a fast, h...

The purpose of this review is to delve into the essence of Annona muricata Linn. A. muricata, also known as soursop, guanabana, and graviola, is a member of the Annonaceae family and has a long history of traditional uses. This is an evergreen plant...

Maternal health is a serious concern for many nations due to a lack of appropriate healthcare facilities, healthcare staff, and late diagnoses of life-threatening diseases. Pregnant women suffer with numerous challenges during the pregnancy and child...

Insulin affects wound healing by reducing inflammation, regulating oxidative reactions, and increasing collagen deposition. Despite the many benefits of insulin, there is still no topical product for insulin delivery through the skin on the market. T...

Cissus quadrangularis (Vitaceae) is a common perennial succulent climber plant belonging to the Vitaceae family. The plant has a strong pharmacological profile with a variety of phytoconstituents and is geographically distributed throughout tropical...

Santolina chamaecyparissus, commonly known as cotton lavender, is a plant with recognized medicinal properties that has been traditionally used for several conditions, including providing relief in premenstrual syndrome and the treatment of infection...

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a widespread, long-term illness recognised as elevated blood sugar. Infection, inadequate blood flow, neuropathy and insufficient proliferative and cytokine signalling slow down wound healing in diabetics. Recent research ha...

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder and is associated with impaired wound healing. Non-healing leg and foot ulcers are a frequent significant consequence of diabetes and are caused by a combination of inadequate tissue perfusion, s...

Algae protein has emerged as a sustainable and non-allergenic alternative to animal protein as the market seeks to reduce reliance on traditional animal protein sources. To effectively utilize algae protein isolates, particularly from Arthrospira pla...

Climate change poses a significant risk to the environment and public health, leading to extreme weather patterns, rising sea levels, and loss of biodiversity. The relationship between air pollution from African dust and climate change demonstrates i...

Transboundary water pollution is a major global challenge as its movement and impacts remain unsurveyed. Monitoring pollution along international borders can reveal some of the pathways by which sewage and chemicals enter water bodies, and can hence...

Inflammatory bowel disease is a term used for chronic inflammatory condition that includes two diseases, i.e., ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease; both mostly affect the colon, as well as the mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, and...

This study aimed to formulate polymer-based chitosan nanoparticles as a drug (miltefosine) delivery system for treating leishmaniasis. Miltefosine-loaded chitosan nanoparticles (MLCNPs) have been synthesized and then characterized by the use of UV-vi...

Cinnamon extract has received significant attention due to its significant antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, and even anti-cancer properties. The purpose of this study was to create cinnamon-extract-loaded PLGA nanoparticles and evaluate their...

Wound healing consists of a sequence of coordinated phases: inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. In skin lesions, neutrophils and keratinocytes are the main cell types participating in the inflammatory phase, during which the release of media...

The growing global concern about antimicrobial resistance necessitates alternative strategies against multidrug-resistant bacteria. Our study explores the antimicrobial potential of phenolic compounds from Tinto Cão grape winemaking by-product...

Background: This study aimed to assess the antimicrobial resistance profiles of urinary tract infection (UTI) collected from individuals of various age groups, both male and female. Methods: This study analyzed 266 urine samples from diverse individu...

Previous estimates of the prevalence of vegetarians in New Zealand are unreliable. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of vegetarians, vegans and other dietary patterns that exclude some animal-sourced foods in a large representative sample o...

The English surveillance programme for antimicrobial utilisation and resistance (ESPAUR) antimicrobial resistance (AMR) chapter reports on bacterial, viral, and fungal AMR trends between 2017 and 2021 in England. A 10.8% increase in patient episodes...

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major public health threat. The hoarding, sharing and unsafe disposal of unused or expired antibiotics in domestic waste streams or sewage systems by patients may contribute to the risk of acquiring or spreading an...

This review explores the biofilm architecture and drug resistance of Enterococcus faecalis in clinical and environmental settings. The biofilm in E. faecalis is a heterogeneous, three-dimensional, mushroom-like or multilayered structure, characterist...

Breast cancer (BC) is one of the leading causes of death in Canadian women, with an average survival rate of 5 years after diagnosis. Early detection of BC can greatly improve patient outcomes and survival. However, a non-invasive BC detection method...

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most common aggressive malignant primary brain tumor, afflicting approximately 3.19 per 100,000 persons in the United States with an incidence 1.6 times higher in males compared to females. Arising from the glial...

Glioblastoma is an aggressive type of CNS tumor. The aim was to evaluate the antitumor activity of Taraxacum officinale (TO) extracts on U-138 MG glial cells and correlate it with the concentration of chicoric (ChA), chlorogenic (CGA), and caftaric (...

The rearrangement of molecular pathways and the activation of bypass signaling determine the progression of tumor cell resistance to various drugs that specifically block target signaling proteins. The present work was performed on the MCF-7 breast c...

We show that an extract from catmint (Nepeta nuda L.) flowers is not hemotoxic and does not alter erythrocytes’ morphology. H₂O₂-induced oxidative stress leads to an increase in lipid peroxidation, accompanied by a reduction in the number of bi...

The problem of pharmacologically correcting CNS hypoxic disorders is one of priority. HSP70, an endogenous regulator of cytoprotective processes, can be considered as an effective pharmacological target. The aim of this research was to study the abil...

In today’s busy lifestyle, people are experiencing a constant shortage of time for their personal care. Focus on personal health and hygiene has reduced to a significant extent. In such situations, health and hygiene of people are continuously...

Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli (EAEC) has been widely recognized as one of the leading causes of infantile diarrhoea and nutrient malabsorption in developing as well as developed countries. In recent years, drug resistance, particularly multi-dru...

Dermatological diseases of the scalp such as seborrheic dermatitis (SD) significantly affect the quality of life of a population. Medical shampoos with synthetic substances have adverse effects that can be alleviated by use of medical shampoos with p...

The frequency of Candida spp. isolates as a cause of hospital infections has risen, and in vitro antifungal susceptibility testing (AST) plays an increasingly important role in guiding therapeutic decisions. This multicenter study aimed to determine...

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there is no formal regulatory guidance specifically for mRNA-based vaccines. However, the WHO provides information and regulatory considerations regarding key aspects of the manufacture and quality co...

Lignin, a main byproduct from paper manufacturing and biorefineries, is now emerging as a new low-cost, renewable starting material for new product development. Its biocompatibility and safety make it valuable for creating novel and value-added produ...

Background: Staphylococcus aureus, particularly methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), has emerged as a leading antimicrobial-resistant pathogen challenging global health systems and antibiotic therapy. Pigs have been identified as important re...

Baby food pouches are becoming an increasingly popular way to assist the transition from breast milk or infant formula to solid foods, both in New Zealand (NZ) and worldwide. These pouches have overtaken the market in NZ supermarkets, with 63.9% of t...

In children, diets high in sodium and low in potassium lead to increased blood pressure and risk of cardiovascular disease later in life. This study aimed to describe the major packaged food sources of sodium for New Zealand children aged 5 to 14 yea...

‘Hass’ avocado (Persea americana Mill) by-products (peel, and seed) are rich sources of potential antimicrobial agents. The current study used thiazolyl blue tetrazolium bromide (MTT) as a colour indicator to evaluate the antibacterial ca...

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disability in older adults worldwide. This study aimed to determine the associations between inflammatory markers, dietary intake and OA symptoms and pain. Understanding these associations has the potential t...

Milk structural assemblies (e.g., casein micelles) occur naturally and can be altered during processing, and this may influence the milk’s nutritional properties. Heat treatment of dairy ensures microbiological safety and extends shelf-life. Bo...

NHS England designs and administers improvement and assurance schemes that include elements to incentivize prudent use of antimicrobials, optimise patient outcomes, minimise avoidable exposure to antimicrobials, and reduce selection pressure for anti...

Access to digital health data collections such as clinical notes, discharge summaries, or medical charts has increased in the last few years due to the increased use of electronic health records, which provide instant access to patients’ clinic...

Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is a slowly progressive cholestatic autoimmune liver disease which leads to fibrosis, cirrhosis, and liver failure. Oxidative stress seems to play an important role in the pathogenesis of chronic liver diseases. The...

The term neuroimmunomodulation defines the modulating role of the nervous system in relation to immune functions. This phenomenon is possible due to the existence of receptors for neurotransmitters in immune cells. The neuronal mediators are also abl...

Since 2020, the Catania-Messina-Enna Cancer Registry (CR) has operated a transformational and incremental program while also applying a Lean Six Sigma methodology (LSS) to optimize the processes and reduce waste. Each project aimed to raise the perfo...

Understanding the distribution of electrical potential within neurons is critical for advancing our comprehension of neuronal signaling and communication. Neurons, the fundamental units of the nervous system, rely on complex electrochemical processes...

The SCIAMI International Workshop was held in Chieti, Italy, at University G. d’Annunzio, Chieti-Pescara, from 7 to 8 June 2024. It was organized by Simonetta D’Ercole and was funded by the European Union–Next Generation EU, “...

The 3rd International Electronic Conference on Biomedicines (ECB 2025) was an online event held from 12 to 15 May 2025, by the journal Biomedicines MDPI. The goal of this conference was to enable scientists to present their latest research in the fie...