For years, standard asthma treatment has included short acting beta agonists (SABA), including as monotherapy in patients with mild asthma symptoms. In the Global Initiative for Asthma 2019 strategy for the management of asthma, the authors recommend...
The National Immunization Program (NIP) on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (i.e., Caribbean Netherlands (CN)) includes the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine since 1988/89. Seroepidemiological data is an important tool to evaluate the NIP, hence a c...
The ‘Saba’ banana cultivar is one of the most abundantly grown fruit crops in the Philippines. However, large postharvest losses were posed due to the rapid deterioration and challenges in marketing. This study was conducted to develop a...
The psoas major muscle (PMM) is a piece of pork with good tenderness and high value. Intramuscular fat (IMF) content, serving as a pivotal indicator of pork quality, varies greatly among pigs within the same breed. However, there is a paucity of stud...
Control of leader growth in Christmas tree production is a critical and expensive component in developing quality trees. Producers typically hand trim leaders to a desired length. With noble and Turkish fir this practice frequently results in poor to...
Helicobacter pylori is a pathogenic microorganism that successfully inhabits the human stomach, colonizing it by producing several virulence factors responsible for preventing host self-defense mechanisms. The adherence mechanism to gastric mucosal t...
In order to explore the regulating role and the physiological and biochemical mechanisms of trans-abscisic acid (hereinafter referred as S-ABA) in the process of rice growth and development under salt stress, we took Chaoyou 1000 and Yuxiangyouzhan a...
Asthma and rhinitis are common comorbidities that amplify the burden of each disease. They are both characterized by poor symptom control, low adherence to clinical management guidelines, and high levels of patient self-management. Therefore, this st...
This article deals with the description of the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts in the Byzantine liturgical book known as the Typikon of Mâr Saba. This description is well preserved from its oldest known Greek testimonies until at least the 1...
Gluten avoidance is becoming a popular diet trend around the world. In this study, green Saba banana flour (GSBF) was used to produce a gluten-free (GF) steamed cake. The effects of soy protein isolate (SPI) (0%, 10%, 15%) and Ovalette (0%, 3.5%, 7%)...
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Around 339 million people worldwide have asthma, and 50% have uncontrolled asthma. One trait of uncontrolled asthma, often seen in primary care, is short-acting β2-agonist (SABA) overuse, defined as using SABA more than twice a week. SABA overus...
Salt stress significantly reduces rice yield and deteriorates rice quality. The present study was conducted to explore the regulatory effects of sole and combined application of S-abscisic acid (S-ABA) and soil conditioner on rice under high salt str...
Background/Objectives: The overuse of short-acting β2-agonists (SABAs) has been associated with increased asthma morbidity and mortality, prompting changes in treatment guidelines. However, the role of frequent short-acting muscarinic antagonist...
Background and Objectives: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains a critical global health challenge, characterized by high morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Current guidelines may overlook patients who present with only one m...
Background/Objectives: Jordan’s geographical position at the crossroads of the Southern Levant, Arabian Peninsula, and Africa has contributed to its complex demographic and population interactions and genetic admixture. This study aimed to inve...
Background/Objective: Single-inhaler triple therapy (SITT) with budesonide/formoterol/glycopyrronium (B/F/G) is an option for COPD patients with frequent exacerbations. We evaluated its long-term efficacy in real life on emergency room visits/hospita...
This study was performed to develop and characterize a bio-film composed of Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis), green banana Saba (Musa acuminata x balbisiana), and curcumin for the detection of Fe2+ ions. Cross-linking interaction between banana starch-al...
Smartphone addiction is very prevalent among university students and can negatively impact both their physical and mental health. This study aimed to translate the smartphone application-based addiction scale (SABAS) into Spanish and evaluate its psy...
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The increased use of smartphones among adolescents has highlighted the need to distinguish between problematic and non-problematic smartphone use. To date, there are a lack of short, easy-to-use, and valid psychometric tools to assess smartphone addi...
The use of short-acting beta-2 agonists (SABAs) is more common in elite athletes than in the general population, especially in endurance sports. The World Anti-Doping Code places some restrictions on prescribing inhaled β2-agonists. These drugs...
Asthma is a heterogeneous chronic inflammatory airway disease that imposes a great burden on public health worldwide. In the past two years, fundamental changes have been addressed in the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) recommendations focusing m...
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and abscisic acid (ABA), as a signaling molecule and stress hormone, their crosstalk-induced thermotolerance in maize seedlings and its underlying mechanism were elusive. In this paper, H2S and ABA crosstalk as well as the unde...
In current-generation designs of total primary hip joint replacement, the prostheses are fabricated from alloys. The modulus of elasticity of the alloy is substantially higher than that of the surrounding bone. This discrepancy plays a role in a phen...
Asthma is a heterogeneous and multifactorial respiratory disease with an important impact on childhood. Difficult-to-treat asthma is not uncommon among children, and it causes a high burden to the patient, caregivers, and society. This review aims to...
Gastric cancer constitutes one of the most prevalent malignancies in both sexes; it is currently the fourth major cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. The pathogenesis of gastric cancer is associated with the interaction between genetic and envi...
This essay lays the elaborate textile of feminist discourse alongside the equally rich fabric of contemporary female Buddhist monasticisms, taking note of places the latter has pulled threads from the former, but also pointing out the ways in which f...
Salt stress exerts a notable influence on rice’s normal growth and development process. It causes a decline in rice yield, and in certain extreme cases can lead to the complete failure of rice crops. Abscisic acid, also known as S-ABA, may play...
Solar photovoltaic system parameter identification is crucial for effective performance management, design, and modeling of solar panel systems. This work presents the Subtraction-Average-Based Algorithm (SABA), a unique, enhanced evolutionary approa...
Hydrophobic and amphiphilic derivatives of the biocompatible and biodegradable poly(dimethylmalic acid) (PdiMeMLA), varying by the nature of the lateral chains and the length of each block, respectively, have been synthesized by anionic ring-opening...
Water scarcity has become one of the most significant problems globally. Membrane technology has gained considerable attention in water treatment technologies. Polymeric nanocomposite membranes are based on several properties, with enhanced water flu...
We showed the present data about the efficacy and safety of inhaled short-acting β2-agonists (SABA), such as salbutamol and fenoterol, in the management of obstructive diseases in children and adults. Our work discusses major mechanisms of action, cl...
Meat products are widely consumed worldwide and, as a result, they may be an exciting supplier of health benefits due to the need for better formulations, such as reduced fat and increased fibre in processed meats. This study was carried out to deter...
The objective of this work was to assess the association of ACC (1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid), S-ABA (abscisic acid), and ethephon on color development and anthocyanin accumulation in berries, as well as on other quality attributes of &lsqu...
This study evaluated the effects of dietary S-abscisic acid (S-ABA) supplementation on reproductive performance and piglet growth in multiparous sows under commercial farming conditions. A total of 65 Landrace × Yorkshire multiparous sows were...
Background: Aortic stenosis (AS) is the most common valvular heart disease, associated with poor outcomes if left untreated. Current guidelines recommend that transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) procedures be performed in hospitals with an...
Long-acting muscarinic antagonists (LAMAs) and short-acting β2-adrenoceptor agonists (SABAs) play important roles in remedy for COPD. To propel a translational research for development of bronchodilator therapy, synergistic effects between SABAs with...
Inhaled selective short-acting β-2 agonists (SABA), such as salbutamol, are the rescue treatment of choice for the relief of symptoms of acute asthma exacerbations: one of the leading causes of pediatric emergency department admission and hospit...
Background/Objectives: Asthma’s preventable burden is heavily driven by severe exacerbations (SE). Replacing standalone short-acting β2-agonists (SABAs), which risk reducing patient tolerance, with inhaled corticosteroid/long-acting β...
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) has been identified as a group-1 definite carcinogen. As of yet, there is no available vaccine for this microorganism. Our study aimed to identify antigenic peptides in H. pylori using an in silico proteomic approach,...
In colored table grapes, the anthocyanin contents are inhibited by the high temperature during ripening and berries suffer a lack of skin color, thus affecting their market value. In order to overcome this issue, a research study was planned to evalu...
Background: Saharan dust intrusions (SDIs) are associated with poor air quality and adverse respiratory outcomes. However, their impact on real-world inhaler utilization remains insufficiently characterized. We aimed to examine the association betwee...
Abscisic acid (ABA) plays important roles in positively or negatively regulating plant disease resistance to pathogens. Here, we reassess the role of endogenous and exogenous ABA by using: 35S::ABA2, a previously reported transgenic Arabidopsis line...
Background: Apathy is a neuropsychiatric symptom that is frequently present in nursing-home residents, including residents with Korsakoff’s syndrome (KS). Although apathy is common in KS, treatment guidelines are lacking. The Shared Action for...
The present study evaluated the psychometric properties of four instruments related to internet use, namely the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale (BSMAS), Smartphone Application-Based Addiction Scale (SABAS), (nine-item) Internet Gaming Disorder Sc...
Background/Objectives: Asthma action plans (AAPs) are recommended for patients’ self-management of asthma and should be adapted to a country’s situation. This study aimed to develop expert consensus on the optimal structure, content, and...
Genetic variability and diversity of genotypes are very important for all living organisms. Knowledge of the genetic diversity is a potential tool for pre-breeding parental selection. The present experiment was conducted at two locations (Isfahan, Kh...
The objective of this work was to assess different concentrations of a novel formulation of 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (ACC) on anthocyanin accumulation and color development, as well as on the physicochemical characteristics of the &lsquo...
Background: Japanese guidelines recommend the addition of a long-acting muscarinic antagonist for patients with asthma uncontrolled on inhaled corticosteroid/long-acting β2-agonist (ICS/LABA) therapy, the effectiveness of which is evaluated here...
Species of the anthozoan order Zoantharia (=Zoanthidea) are common components of subtropical and tropical shallow water coral reefs. Despite a long history of research on their species diversity in the Caribbean, many regions within this sea remain u...
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