The endocrine disorder polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is complicated. In India, two out of every ten women have PCOS. PCOS can also be identified with a polycystic ovary morphology and an ovulatory hyperandrogenism. PCOS, defined as one of the mo...
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...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic autoimmune disease characterised by inflammation of the synovial lining of joints, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness with potential for joint deformity. RA affects about 2.3% of New Zealanders and 2.8% of M...
The 72nd Annual International Congress of the European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery (ESCVS) 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey, marks a significant milestone in the advancement of cardiovascular surgery. As the main event in the cardiova...
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...
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...
Anterior open bite malocclusion, defined as a lack of vertical overlap or contact between the maxillary and mandibular incisors, has a multifactorial etiology. A 17-year-old female patient came to the Egas Moniz University Clinic complaining of anter...
Groundwater is often used as a primary resource by those who have boreholes inside their properties; however, this has caused concerns among health professionals. This water may contain microorganisms or substances that are harmful. The main objectiv...
The present research experimentally outlines the reaction of a Monstera deliciosa plants to the effects of acid rain at various pH levels. Sulfuric acid was used to simulate acid rain, with prepared solutions having four different pH values. Paper ch...
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...
Halitosis is an unpleasant breath odor that interferes with self-confidence and with people’s professional and social lives. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate the impact of tongue coating on intra-oral halitosis in patients...
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...
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...
As environmental issues become more complex, so do our emotional responses to them. Paul Robbins and Sarah A. Moore offer the term “ecological anxiety” to frame scholarly discourse around a fearful response to the “negative normativ...
Heat waves (HWs) are becoming more frequent due to climate change. Their impact on cardiovascular (CV) health has been widely studied, and results vary depending on the disease and the geographic area. Our aim was to study this phenomenon using emerg...
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...
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...
Childhood experiences have a significant impact on the development of resilience, shaping an individual’s capacity to cope with stress and adversity throughout their lifespan. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between positive childh...
Antibiotic prophylaxis is used to prevent infections related to surgery from the administration of antimicrobials before, during and after the procedure. Its practice is mainly recommended in surgeries classified as contaminated or potentially contam...
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...
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...
Barrio Logan is a Mexican American community in San Diego in which industrial companies and residences share a space enclosed by a bay and an interstate. Ever since WWII, the Barrio Logan community has faced environmental injustice. There is a gap in...
Self-medication (SM) of antibiotics has become a prevalent reason for the development of antibiotic resistance. This study aims to assess the use of self-medication practices with antibiotics and related factors among the population of Ernakulam dist...
Resistance to presently available antifungals and their toxicities is a serious concern throughout the world. It is necessary to investigate innovative, more effective molecules especially derived from medicinally active plants with lesser side effec...
‘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...
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...
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...
Stable analogues of the adipokine apelin-13 have shown promising therapeutic potential via APJ receptor activation in isolated β-cells and in animal models of obesity-related diabetes. Incretin mimetics such as exenatide that bind to GLP-1 recep...
The climate crisis, combined with the COVID-19 lockdown measures, exacerbated pre-existing psychological conditions among young people experiencing climate anxiety due to a lack of information and a diffuse sense of powerlessness. The current study a...
This article delves into an explanatory model of interpersonal behavior based on alexithymia and internet dependence, demonstrating how these factors affect interpersonal relationships in a sample of university students. Alexithymia refers to a persi...
Individuals who have higher emotional intelligence show higher levels of life satisfaction. This study analyzed the impact of emotional intelligence on life satisfaction in a sample of 144 individuals aged between 18 and 77 years (M = 36.97, SD = 15....
Sugar is essential to organisms, but excessive consumption can lead to certain diseases. Overconsumption is a major concern in modern society, especially in developed countries. The purpose of this study was to convert sucrose present in sucrose-rich...
The 4th International Electronic Conference on Antibiotics (ECA2025) was an online conference held on 21–23 May 2025, organized by the MDPI journal Antibiotics. This event aims to bring together researchers and scholars to discuss a wide range...
ID NOW™ INFLUENZA A&B 2 is a point-of-care assay for rapid molecular diagnosis of Influenza A and B. The present study aims to evaluate the performance of ID NOW™ INFLUENZA A&B 2 compared to a reference RT-PCR assay. A total of 67...
In the elderly, many chronic diseases and systemic conditions, medications, and salivary dysfunctions, mostly caused by therapeutic radiation and chemotherapy, are associated with hyposalivation and xerostomia, affecting quality of life. The purpose...
Microplastics (MPs) pollution has increasingly exposed the pelagic biota to physical harm. The small size of micro-particles makes them more suitable for passive ingestion by a wide variety of organisms with serious effects on growth rates, respirati...
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...
The study evaluates the influence of irrigation with sodium hypochlorite on the microtensile bond strength to dentin with different bonding protocols on pre-endodontic restorations. After endodontic opening of restored human molars, teeth were random...
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...
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...
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...
The growing development of new technologies and the evolution of communication devices has led the world’s population to gradually replace traditional writing on paper and pen with digital handwriting. This shift in writing instruments and medi...
The goal of this study is to show the relationship between the 5-factor model of personality and aggression in 54 suspects of domestic violence, between 23 and 68 years old, assessed in the Victims Information and Assistance Office (GIAV) within the...
This study compared the precision of extracting mesio-distal tooth size of each participant, from plaster models, digital models, and by scanning plaster models using the iTero Element 5D Plus scanner. Ten participants were included in the study. Des...
The literature shows that aggression in adulthood is associated with adverse childhood experiences and genetics. This research aims to study the phenomenon of aggression in adulthood and analyse its relationship with genetics (dopamine and serotonin...
The rising issue of antibiotic resistance has emerged as a serious global health problem, compromising our capacity to successfully tackle bacterial diseases. Antibiotic abuse and misuse have hastened the development of resistance, leaving many once-...
In the present study was to determine the anti-inflammatory activity of the aqueous extract of the bark and root of Myrica esculenta and their active phytoconstituents through in vitro and in silico studies. The bioactive phytoconstituent of Myrica e...
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...
Edible mushrooms have been considered an excellent source of nutraceuticals with high potential to prevent diseases such as cancer. Recently the anti-cancer potential of a small RNA (sRNA) fraction isolated from C. cibarius was described. To better u...
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...
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