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View article: 0725 Nuestro Sueño: Providers’ Perceived Disparities for Sleep Treatment in Spanish-Speaking Communities
0725 Nuestro Sueño: Providers’ Perceived Disparities for Sleep Treatment in Spanish-Speaking Communities Open
Introduction Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent disorder, affecting approximately 34% of Hispanic/Latino men and 18% of Hispanic/Latino women. Despite the proven effectiveness of Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) therapy, treatment …
View article: Growth parameter optimization of hybrid poplar (Populus tremula × Populus alba) hairy root culture for the production of antioxidant specialized metabolites
Growth parameter optimization of hybrid poplar (Populus tremula × Populus alba) hairy root culture for the production of antioxidant specialized metabolites Open
Hairy roots cultures resulting from transformation by the soil bacteria Rhizobium rhizogenes represent a biotechnological tool to produce specialized bioactive metabolites. We previously developed a protocol allowing the sustainable produc…
View article: Enhancing healthcare cost transparency: assessing implementation challenges, criticisms, and alternative solutions
Enhancing healthcare cost transparency: assessing implementation challenges, criticisms, and alternative solutions Open
The United States healthcare system grapples with a staggering estimated waste of $935 billion, with pricing failure contributing a substantial $240.5 billion. This paper explores an innovative solution to combat rapidly escalating healthc…
View article: Biotransformation and biological fate of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles for biomedical research and clinical applications
Biotransformation and biological fate of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles for biomedical research and clinical applications Open
Safe implementation of nanotechnology-based products in biomedical applications necessitates an extensive understanding of the (bio)transformations that nanoparticles undergo in living organisms.
View article: Research priorities for children’s cancer: a James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership in the UK
Research priorities for children’s cancer: a James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership in the UK Open
Objectives To engage children who have experienced cancer, childhood cancer survivors, their families and professionals to systematically identify and prioritise research questions about childhood cancer to inform the future research agend…
View article: What matters to you? Engaging with children in the James Lind Alliance Children’s Cancer Priority Setting Partnership
What matters to you? Engaging with children in the James Lind Alliance Children’s Cancer Priority Setting Partnership Open
Background Previous priority setting exercises have sought to involve children, but in the final reporting, it is evident that few children had been engaged through the process. A primary aim in the Children’s Cancer Priority Setting Partn…
View article: Natural Plant-Derived Compounds in Food and Cosmetics: A Paradigm of Shikonin and Its Derivatives
Natural Plant-Derived Compounds in Food and Cosmetics: A Paradigm of Shikonin and Its Derivatives Open
Shikonin and its derivatives are the natural naphthoquinone compounds produced in the roots of the Boraginaceae family. These red pigments have been used for a long time in coloring silk, as food colorants, and in the Chinese traditional s…
View article: Black Poplar (Populus nigra L.) Root Extracellular Trap, Structural and Molecular Remodeling in Response to Osmotic Stress
Black Poplar (Populus nigra L.) Root Extracellular Trap, Structural and Molecular Remodeling in Response to Osmotic Stress Open
The root extracellular trap (RET) consists of root-associated, cap-derived cells (root AC-DCs) and their mucilaginous secretions, and forms a structure around the root tip that protects against biotic and abiotic stresses. However, there i…
View article: Efficacy of Artificial Oocyte Activation in Improving the Reproductive Outcome in Poor Responders: A Single Centre Cohort Study
Efficacy of Artificial Oocyte Activation in Improving the Reproductive Outcome in Poor Responders: A Single Centre Cohort Study Open
Objective: Achieving pregnancy in poor ovarian response patients is a challenge. Failed fertilization after ICSI, despite normal semen parameters is due to defects in oocyte activation. In-vitro activation of oocytes using Ca+2 agents can …
View article: Delhi's network for surveillance of antimicrobial resistance: The journey, challenges and output from first year
Delhi's network for surveillance of antimicrobial resistance: The journey, challenges and output from first year Open
There are many challenges in generating quality AMR data in lower-middle-income countries. There is a need for resource allocation and capacity building at all levels to ensure the collection of quality assured data.
View article: PHYTOTHERAPY: A POTENTIAL REMEDY AGAINST INFECTIOUS CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19)
PHYTOTHERAPY: A POTENTIAL REMEDY AGAINST INFECTIOUS CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19) Open
A novel Coronavirus disease caused by SARS-Cov-2 has emerged as one of the most infectious diseases of the present century.It has caused a serious threat and global health crisis.Although the vaccines and some drugs approved, the pandemic …
View article: The Role of GTF2H1 and SULF1 Gene Polymorphisms in T2DM
The Role of GTF2H1 and SULF1 Gene Polymorphisms in T2DM Open
Genetic variations could be involved in the pathogenesis of diabetes. Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) accounts for 90% of all diabetes cases worldwide, however, the percentage is higher in the South Asian region. In this study, we observed the sing…
View article: Cardiovascular and Osteoporosis Protection at Menopause with Lycopene
Cardiovascular and Osteoporosis Protection at Menopause with Lycopene Open
Objective: The effect of lycopene (LycoRed) supplementation was evaluated in healthy postmenopausal women by biochemical markers for cardiovascular protection and osteoporosis protection. Study Settings and Design: This was a multi-centric…
View article: Reporting the whole story: Analysis of the ‘out‐of‐scope’ questions from the James Lind Alliance Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Priority Setting Partnership Survey
Reporting the whole story: Analysis of the ‘out‐of‐scope’ questions from the James Lind Alliance Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Priority Setting Partnership Survey Open
Objective We conducted a UK‐wide survey to identify the top 10 research questions for young people's cancer. We conducted secondary analysis of questions submitted, which were ‘out‐of‐scope’ of the original survey aim. We sought to dissemi…
View article: A Brief Overview of Potential Treatments for Viral Diseases Using Natural Plant Compounds: The Case of SARS-Cov
A Brief Overview of Potential Treatments for Viral Diseases Using Natural Plant Compounds: The Case of SARS-Cov Open
The COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the more general global increase in viral diseases, has led researchers to look to the plant kingdom as a potential source for antiviral compounds. Since ancient times, herbal medicines have been extensive…
View article: BONE MINERAL DENSITY: AN ANALYSIS OF WEIGHT BEARING, RESISTANCE AND IMPACT PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
BONE MINERAL DENSITY: AN ANALYSIS OF WEIGHT BEARING, RESISTANCE AND IMPACT PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES Open
Studies have confirmed that resistance training can have a beneficial effect on bone mineral contents. But, it is not well established that which type of sporting activity is more beneficial for increased bone mineral density (BMD). The ob…
View article: The Prospect of Physiological Events Associated with the Micropropagation of Eucalyptus sp.
The Prospect of Physiological Events Associated with the Micropropagation of Eucalyptus sp. Open
Micropropagation is a reliable technique in biotechnology and genetic engineering domain, which has been widely applied for rapid mass propagation of plants in vitro condition. Through micropropagation techniques, reproduction of plants ca…
View article: Genital Tuberculosis and its Impact on Male and Female Infertility
Genital Tuberculosis and its Impact on Male and Female Infertility Open
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View article: Chemical Profile and Biological Activities of Essential Oil from Artemisia vulgaris L. Cultivated in Brazil
Chemical Profile and Biological Activities of Essential Oil from Artemisia vulgaris L. Cultivated in Brazil Open
Essential oil from the leaves of Artemisia vulgaris L. (Compositae) cultivated in Brazil was investigated for its chemical composition and biological activities including antibacterial, antifungal, and anthelmintic. The constituents of ess…
View article: 1052 Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Sleep Apnea- The Central Plot
1052 Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Sleep Apnea- The Central Plot Open
Limited data exists on sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) with an estimated frequency of 40–80%, predominantly of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We present a case of Central Sleep Apnea (CSA) and Cheyne-S…
View article: Mimicking reproductive endocrinology to achieve successful pregnancy in frozen embryo replacement cycle in luteinized unruptured follicle (LUF
Mimicking reproductive endocrinology to achieve successful pregnancy in frozen embryo replacement cycle in luteinized unruptured follicle (LUF Open
Frozen embryo replacement cycles are commonly performed in all ART centres for various indications. In FER cycles, aim is to achieve the synchronization between the endometrium and the embryo. It can be undertaken in a natural or in an art…
View article: Effect of insulin sensitizers on raised serum anti-mullerian hormone levels in infertile women with polycystic ovarian syndrome
Effect of insulin sensitizers on raised serum anti-mullerian hormone levels in infertile women with polycystic ovarian syndrome Open
Therapy with insulin sensitizers in PCOS women with raised AMH reduces the AMH levels, converts irregular menstrual cycles to regular, and reduces clinical hyperandrogenism.