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Heliyon ; 10(17): e36606, 2024 Sep 15.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39263076

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Assessing and predicting quality of groundwater is crucial in managing groundwater availability effectively. In the current study, groundwater quality was thoroughly appraised using various indexing methods, including the drinking water quality index (DWQI), pollution index of heavy metals (HPI), pollution index (PI), metal index (MI), degree of contamination (Cd), and risk indicators, like hazard quotient (HQ) and total hazard indicator (HI). The assessments were augmented through multivariate analytical techniques, models based on recurrent neural networks (RNNs), and integration of geographic information system (GIS) technology. The analysis measured physicochemical parameters across 48 groundwater wells from El-Menoufia region, revealing distinct water types influenced by ion exchange, rock-water interactions, and silicate weathering. Notably, the groundwater showed elevated levels of certain metals, particularly manganese (Mn) and lead (Pb), exceeding the drinking water limits. The DWQI deemed the bulk of the tested samples suitable for consumption, assigning them to the "good" category, whereas a small number were considered inferior quality. The HPI, MI, and Cd indices indicated significant pollution in the central study region. The PI revealed that Pb, Mn, and Fe were significant contributors to water pollution, falling between classes IV (strongly affected) and V (seriously affected). HQ and HI analyses identified the central area of the study as particularly prone to metal contamination, signifying a high risk to children via oral and dermal routes and to adults through oral exposure alone (non-carcinogenic risk). The adults had no health risks due to dermal contact. Finally, the RNN simulation model effectively predicted the health and water quality indices in training and testing series. For instance, the RNN model excelled in predicting the DWQI, with three key parameters being crucial. The model demonstrated an excellent fit on the training set, achieving an R2 of 1.00 with a very low root mean of squared error (RMSE) of 0.01. However, on the testing set, the model's performance slightly decreased, showing an R2 of 0.96 and an RMSE of 2.73. Regarding HPI, the RNN model performed exceptionally well as the primary predictor, with R2 values of 1.00 (RMSE = 0.01) and 0.93 (RMSE = 27.35) for the training and testing sets, respectively. This study provides a unique perspective for improving the integration of various techniques to gain a more comprehensive understanding of groundwater quality and its associated health risks, with a strong focus on feature selection strategies to enhance model accuracy and interpretability.

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Med Sci Monit ; 30: e945386, 2024 Sep 16.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39279207

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BACKGROUND Surgical extraction of impacted mandibular third molars is the most commonly performed procedure in oral surgery; its associated complications include sensory nerve damage, swelling, and trismus. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of hyaluronic acid (HA) on healing of the socket following extraction of the lower impacted third molar tooth in 40 dental patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS This prospective, double-blind, randomized, controlled study was carried out on 40 adult healthy patients indicated for surgical removal of bilateral impacted mandibular third molars with equal surgical difficulty (moderate surgical difficulty according to the Koerner index. Patients with right mandibular third molars were included into the study (HA) group and those with left mandibular third molars were included into the control group. Surgical removal of impacted teeth was performed at different times for each patient for proper measurement of postoperative clinical variables, including pain, swelling, and mouth opening. RESULTS Postoperative pain evaluation results using the visual analog scale (VAS) showed reduced pain levels at all observation periods. Postoperative swelling peaked in intensity within 12-48 hours, resolving between the 5th and 7th days, and there was no significant difference in pre- and postoperative measurements of interincisal opening between both groups (P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS We found that intra-socket application of hyaluronic acid after surgical extraction of impacted mandibular third molars promoted normal wound healing, and there was a clinical benefit of reduced postoperative pain and swelling.


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Ácido Hialurónico , Tercer Molar , Extracción Dental , Diente Impactado , Cicatrización de Heridas , Humanos , Ácido Hialurónico/farmacología , Tercer Molar/cirugía , Extracción Dental/efectos adversos , Extracción Dental/métodos , Diente Impactado/cirugía , Femenino , Masculino , Adulto , Cicatrización de Heridas/efectos de los fármacos , Método Doble Ciego , Estudios Prospectivos , Alveolo Dental/efectos de los fármacos , Dolor Postoperatorio/tratamiento farmacológico
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Materials (Basel) ; 17(17)2024 Sep 05.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39274828

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The Materials Editorial Office retracts the article "Numerical Case Study of Chemical Reaction Impact on MHD Micropolar Fluid Flow Past over a Vertical Riga Plate" [...].

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Sci Rep ; 14(1): 17805, 2024 08 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39090209

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The current research study evaluated the health and environmental risks issues associated with potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in the complex terminal aquifer located in the Algerian desert. The methods used included principal component and cluster (dendrogram) analysis to estimate source of ions and contamination. Various indices such as the Heavy Metal Pollution Index (HPI), Metal Index, hazard quotient, hazard index (HI), and cancer risk (CR) were applied to assess both environmental and human health risks. Furthermore, the Monte Carlo method was applied for probabilistic assessment of carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risks through oral and dermal exposure routes in both adults and children. The results revealed that approximately 16% of the samples fell within the low pollution category (HPI < 100), indicating relatively lower levels of heavy metal contamination. However, the remaining 84% of the samples exhibited high pollution levels, indicating a significant presence of heavy metal pollutants in the northeastern part of the investigated area. The calculated average risk index (RI) for the collected samples was 18.99, with a range from 0.03 to 103.21. This indicates that a large portion, 82% of the samples, could cause low ecological risk (RI < 30), whereas the remaining 18% indicate a significant environmental pollution risk. The HI for oral ingestion showed that adults had HI values ranging from 0.231 to 1.54, while children exhibited higher values, ranging from 0.884 to 5.9 (Fig. 5a). For dermal exposure, HI values in adults ranged from 2.71E-07 to 8.74E-06 and in children, from 2.18E-06 to 7.03E-05. These findings highlight the potential non-carcinogenic risks associated with oral exposure to PTEs and underscore the increased vulnerability of children to metals such as Fe, Mn, Pb, and Cr. Most samples showed CR exceeding 1 × 10-4 for chromium (Cr) and lead (Pb), indicating a significant vulnerability to carcinogenic effects in both children and adults.


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Metales Pesados , Contaminantes Químicos del Agua , Argelia , Medición de Riesgo/métodos , Humanos , Metales Pesados/análisis , Metales Pesados/toxicidad , Contaminantes Químicos del Agua/análisis , Calidad del Agua , Monitoreo del Ambiente/métodos , Niño , Adulto , Método de Montecarlo , Exposición a Riesgos Ambientales/efectos adversos , Exposición a Riesgos Ambientales/análisis , Agua Subterránea/química , Agua Subterránea/análisis
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Sci Rep ; 14(1): 18639, 2024 Aug 11.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39128943

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Evaluation of water quality is crucial for managing surface water effectively, ensuring its suitability for human use, and sustaining the environment. In the lower Danube River basin, various methods were employed to assess surface water quality for irrigation, drinking, human health risk purposes and the main mechanism control the surface water chemistry. These methods included water quality indicators (WQIs), complex statistical analyses, geographic information systems (GIS), Monte Carlo simulation, and geochemical modeling. Physicochemical analyses of surface water samples revealed primarily Ca-Mg-HCO3- is the dominant water types. Principal component analysis (PCA), ionic ratios and piper, chloro alkaline index, Chadha, and Gibbs diagrams identified three distinct water characteristics influenced by water-rocks interaction, evaporation, ions exchange, and human activities. The geochemical modeling showed Danube River water's strong ability to dissolve gypsum, halite, and anhydrite (SI < 0) and precipitate aragonite, dolomite, and calcite with saturation index (SI) value greater than 0 along its flow path. The irrigation water quality index (IWQI = 99.6-107.6), sodium adsorption ratio (SAR = 0.37-0.68), sodium percentage (Na% = 13.7-18.7), soluble sodium percentage (SSP = 12.5-17.5), Potential Salinity (PS = 0.73-1.6), and Residual Sodium Carbonate (RSC = - 1.27-0.58) values were used, mainly indicating acceptable quality with some limitations. Danube River water was unsuitable for drinking based on WQI value (WQI = 81-104). Oral exposure of children to specific components showed a higher hazard index (HI > 1) compared to adults, indicating a 2.1 times higher overall non-carcinogenic risk hazard index. However, Monte Carlo simulation demonstrated negligible iron, manganese, and nitrate health hazards for both age groups. These findings are valuable for water quality management decisions, contributing to long-term resource sustainability.

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Environ Geochem Health ; 46(10): 409, 2024 Aug 31.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39215896

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Due to water shortages and the potential impact of Ethiopia's new dam on the Nile River, Egypt is seeking new water resources. This study assesses the drinking water quality and associated risks from potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in the Quaternary aquifer (QA) in Beni-Suef, Egypt. Using a comprehensive approach, including PHREEQC geochemical modeling, ionic ratios, multivariate statistical analyses, and the integrated weight water quality index (WQI), the study evaluated the sources of ion contamination and the mixing of Nile water with QA. Various indices, such as the Heavy Metal Pollution Index (HPI), ecological Risk Index (RI), Hazard Quotient (HQ), and Hazard Index (HI), were used to assess ecological and health risks. Monte Carlo simulations provided probabilistic assessments of non-carcinogenic risks for adults and children. GIS tools were used to map risk indices, identifying the most deteriorated locations for sustainable management. The hydrochemical analysis revealed water facies including Na-Cl, Ca-Mg-HCO3, and mixed types, influenced by carbonate dissolution, ion exchange, and silicate weathering. Contamination sources, particularly in the north and south, were linked to agricultural activities, irrigation return flow, municipal waste, and evaporation. The WQI indicated that 10.14% of samples were extremely poor, 21.7% were poor, 26% were medium, and 42% were good to excellent. PTE contamination varied, with HPI values indicating good water quality in the central area in 53.6% of the collected samples (HPI < 30), but contamination in the north and south is high (HPI > 51). Ecological Risk Index values were below the threshold in 100% of samples (RI < 30), confirming water safety regarding PTEs. In comparison, for hazard index (HI) through oral/ingestion, adults exhibited HI values ranging from 0.012 to 2.16, while children showed higher values, ranging from 0.045 to 8.25. However, the hazard index for oral/ingestion exceeded safe limits in the north and south (HI oral > 1), posing non-carcinogenic risks. Monte Carlo simulations revealed significant risks from oral exposure to manganese (HQ oral > 1), particularly in El-Wasta and El-Fashn, necessitating further treatment and management.


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Contaminantes Químicos del Agua , Calidad del Agua , Medición de Riesgo/métodos , Contaminantes Químicos del Agua/análisis , Humanos , Egipto , Monitoreo del Ambiente/métodos , Método de Montecarlo , Agua Subterránea/química , Metales Pesados/análisis , Agua Potable/química , Simulación por Computador
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Curr Probl Cardiol ; 49(11): 102777, 2024 Nov.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39103132

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BACKGROUND: Cardiogenic shock (CS) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Sex differences in the outcomes and management of cardiogenic shock are not well established. The primary objective of this study is to investigate the differences inik cardiogenic shock outcomes between males and females. METHODS: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) methodology. Studies were searched via the MEDLINE/PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases from inception to December 2022. RESULTS: The analysis included 24 studies comprising 1,567,660 patients. Compared to females, males with CS had a significantly lower risk of in-hospital all-cause mortality (risk ratio [RR] 0.88, 95 % confidence interval [CI] 0.85-0.90, p < 0.001) and 1-year mortality (RR 0.90, 95 % CI 0.89-0.92, p < 0.001). Males were more likely to undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (RR 1.21, 95 % CI 1.13-1.31, p < 0.0001) and intra-aortic balloon pump placement (RR 1.21, 95 % CI 1.11-1.32, p < 0.0001), with no significant sex differences in the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation or Impella. During the index hospitalization, males were at higher risk of arrhythmias (RR 1.18, 95 % CI 1.05-1.34, p = 0.003) and less likely to develop acute kidney injury (RR 0.86, 95 % CI 0.79-0.94, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: Men have a lower all-cause mortality risk in cardiogenic shock. Addressing disparities in management is crucial for improving CS outcomes, especially for women.


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Choque Cardiogénico , Humanos , Choque Cardiogénico/terapia , Choque Cardiogénico/mortalidad , Factores Sexuales , Femenino , Masculino , Mortalidad Hospitalaria/tendencias , Manejo de la Enfermedad , Contrapulsador Intraaórtico/métodos , Contrapulsador Intraaórtico/estadística & datos numéricos , Resultado del Tratamiento
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World J Surg Oncol ; 22(1): 176, 2024 Jul 04.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38965563

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OBJECTIVES: We present an Egyptian study on pediatric ovarian immature teratomas (ITs), aiming to clarify our treatment strategy selection. METHODS: A retrospective review of all children with pure ovarian ITs who were treated at our institution between 2008 and 2023. The analysis included clinical characteristics, tumor staging according to Children's Oncology Group (COG), grading based on the Norris system, management, and outcomes. RESULTS: Thirty-two patients were included, with a median age of 9 years. All patients underwent primary surgery. Unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy was performed in 31 patients. Surgical staging was completed in all patients. Based on COG staging, there were 28 patients (87.5%) stage I, 1 (3%) stage II, and 3 (9.5%) stage III. According to Norris classification, 16 patients (50%) were classified as grade I, 9 (28%) grade II, and 7 (22%) grade III. All patients in stage I were treated using surgery-alone approach, whereas the remaining four (12.5%) received adjuvant chemotherapy. Five patients in stage I had gliomatosis peritonei (GP), and none of them underwent extensive surgery. At a median follow-up of 86 months, two patients had events. The first patient (stage III/grade I) developed IT relapse on the operative bed, and the second (stage I/grade I) had a metachronous IT on the contralateral ovary. Both patients were successfully managed with surgery followed by second-line chemotherapy. Five-year overall survival and event-free survival for all patients were 100% and 93.4%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Surgery-alone strategy with close follow-up achieves excellent outcomes for localized ovarian ITs in children, irrespective of the Norris grading or the presence of GP. However, adjuvant chemotherapy is questionable for patients with incompletely resected or locally advanced tumors, and its role requires further evaluation through prospective multicentric studies with a larger sample size.


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Neoplasias Ováricas , Teratoma , Centros de Atención Terciaria , Humanos , Femenino , Teratoma/patología , Teratoma/terapia , Teratoma/cirugía , Teratoma/mortalidad , Neoplasias Ováricas/patología , Neoplasias Ováricas/terapia , Neoplasias Ováricas/cirugía , Neoplasias Ováricas/mortalidad , Estudios Retrospectivos , Niño , Estudios de Seguimiento , Adolescente , Pronóstico , Preescolar , Centros de Atención Terciaria/estadística & datos numéricos , Tasa de Supervivencia , Estadificación de Neoplasias , Quimioterapia Adyuvante/métodos , Lactante , Egipto/epidemiología , Salpingooforectomía/métodos , Manejo de la Enfermedad
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Heliyon ; 10(12): e32992, 2024 Jun 30.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39022055

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The current study integrates remote sensing, machine learning, and physicochemical parameters to detect hydrodynamic conditions and groundwater quality deterioration in non-rechargeable aquifer systems. Fifty-two water samples were collected from all water resources in Siwa Oasis and analyzed for physical (pH, T°C, EC, and TDS) chemical (SO4 2-, HCO3 -, NO3 -, Cl-, CO3 2-, SiO2, Mg2+, Na+, Ca2+, and K+), and trace metals (AL, Fe, Sr, Ba, B, and Mn). A digital elevation model supported by machine learning was used to predict the change in the land cover (surface lake area, soil salinity, and water logging) and its effect on water quality deterioration. The groundwater circulation and interaction between the deep aquifer (NSSA) and shallow aquifer (TCA) were detected from the pressure-depth profile of 27 production wells penetrating NSSA. The chemical facies evolution in the aquifer systems were (Ca-Mg-HCO3) in the first stage (freshwater of NSSA) and changed to (Na-Cl) type in the last stage (brackish water of TCA and springs). Support vector machine successfully predicted the rapid increase of the hypersaline lake area from 22.6 km2 to 60.6 km2 within 30 years, which deteriorated a large part of the cultivated land, reflecting the environmental risk of over-extraction of water for irrigation of agricultural land by flooding technique and lack of suitable drainage network. The waterlogging in the study was due to a reduction in the infiltration rate (low permeability) of the soil and quaternary aquifer. The cause of this issue could be a complete saturation of agricultural water with chrysotile, calcite, talc, dolomite, gibbsite, chlorite, Ca-montmorillonite, illite, hematite, kaolinite and K-mica (saturation index >1), giving the chance of these minerals to precipitate in the pore spaces of the soil and decrease the infiltration rate. The NSSA is appropriate for irrigation, whereas TCA is inappropriate due to potential salinity and magnesium risks. The best way to manage water resources in Siwa Oasis could be to use underground drip irrigation and combine water with TCA and NSSA.

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Int Urol Nephrol ; 2024 Jul 13.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39003366

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PURPOSE: We studied the effect of a platelet-rich fibrin matrix (PRFM) combined with prostaglandin E-1 (PGE-1) injection on erectile function in patients refractory to response for phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5-Is). METHODS: This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study included 80 patients. The patients were randomly assigned to four groups and blinded together with the administrating physicians to the nature of the intracorporeal injection (ICI) therapies. Group (1) received saline, group (2) received platelet-rich fibrin matrix (PRFM), group (3) received prostaglandin E-1 (PGE-1), and group (4) received a combination of PRFM + PGE-1. The patients received ICI therapy weekly for 8 consecutive weeks. Clinical information and follow-up data were obtained at 1, 2, 3, and 6 months. RESULTS: A significant increase occurred in the validated Arabic version of the International Index of Erectile Function (ArIIEF-5) score in group (4) compared to the other three groups (p value = 0.037). There was a significant difference in erection hardness scale (EHS) scores among all groups after receiving the different treatments (p = 0.004). A significant increase was seen in the ArIIEF-5 score in groups 4 and 3 compared to that in groups 1 and 2 (p < 0.001). There was also a significant increase in the arterial dilatation % in groups 4 and 3 compared to that in groups 1 and 2 (p = 0.019). CONCLUSION: The combination of PRFM plus PGE-1 had shown significant improvement in the ArIIEF-5 score, yet the patients still had mild to moderate ED.

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J Cardiol Cases ; 30(1): 9-11, 2024 Jul.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39007044

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Cogan syndrome (CS) is a chronic inflammatory disorder primarily affecting young adults. It is characterized by interstitial keratitis, vestibuloauditory dysfunction, and, rarely, systemic vasculitis and aortitis. In this case report, we present a rare instance of a young male with anterior ST-elevation myocardial infarction in the context of aneurysmal coronary vessels and proximal occlusion of the left anterior descending artery. This case underscores the importance of recognizing cardiac risk factors in the setting of CS, as they can be life-threatening. Regular follow up is necessary, especially for patients showing signs of vasculitis or experiencing cardiac symptoms. A multidisciplinary approach to management can help optimize the prognosis for these complex patients. Learning objective: Comprehend Cogan syndrome (CS): Grasp the clinical manifestations and potential cardiovascular complications of CS. Diagnostic approach in CS: Differentiate cardiac symptoms in CS from typical coronary diseases, emphasizing the role of heart catheterization. Multidisciplinary management: Recognize the importance of integrating rheumatologists, cardiologists, and surgeons for optimal CS patient outcomes.

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Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg ; 62(6): 559-564, 2024 Jul.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38866686

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The purpose of this study was to compare the efficiency of using autologous platelet-rich fibrin versus a resorbable collagen membrane in secondary alveolar bone grafting. Patients were randomly allocated to the three treatment groups: Group 1 - twelve children in whom the nasal layers of the alveolar clefts were repaired using autologous platelet-rich fibrin with autogenous chin bone; Group 2 - twelve children in whom the nasal layers of the alveolar clefts were repaired using bovine collagen membrane type I (Colla-D) with autogenous chin bone; and Group 3 - twelve children in whom the bony alveolar clefts were grafted with autogenous chin bone after construction of a watertight nasal floor had been completed. The study population comprised 36 patients with alveolar clefts, ranging in age from seven to 12 years. At the last follow-up period all groups had stable healing conditions and good radiological outcomes in terms of the alveolar bone height bordering the teeth (both mesially and distally) and the incorporation of grafting material with the surrounding bone. The use of either a PRF membrane and a collagen membrane as an interpositional layer between the nasal layer and the autogenous chin bone graft enhanced bone formation and density in alveolar clefts compared with the control group.


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Injerto de Hueso Alveolar , Proceso Alveolar , Trasplante Óseo , Fisura del Paladar , Colágeno , Membranas Artificiales , Fibrina Rica en Plaquetas , Humanos , Niño , Injerto de Hueso Alveolar/métodos , Masculino , Fisura del Paladar/cirugía , Femenino , Trasplante Óseo/métodos , Estudios de Seguimiento , Proceso Alveolar/diagnóstico por imagen , Proceso Alveolar/anomalías , Colágeno/uso terapéutico , Resultado del Tratamiento , Cicatrización de Heridas/fisiología , Implantes Absorbibles , Colágeno Tipo I/uso terapéutico , Animales , Osteogénesis/fisiología , Bovinos , Labio Leporino/cirugía
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Int J Biol Macromol ; 273(Pt 2): 133240, 2024 Jul.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38897521

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Chemically cross-linked hydrogel nanoparticles (HGNPs) offer enhanced properties over their physical counterparts, particularly in drug delivery and cell encapsulation. This study applied pH-thermal dual responsive bio-adhesive HGNPs for dual complexation and enhanced the controlled release and bioavailability of cisplatin (CDDP) and Vitamin E (VE) drugs. The CDDP was loaded into the HGNPs via chemical conjugation with the carboxyl groups in the HGNPs surface by soy polysaccharides (SSPS). At the same time, the host-guest interaction complexed the VE through the ß-cyclodextrin (ß-CD). The HGNPs showed a uniform HGNPs size distribution of 90.77 ± 14.77 nm and 81.425 ± 13.21 nm before and after complexation, respectively. The FTIR, XRD, XPS, and zeta potential confirmed the conjugation. The cumulative release percent of CDDP reached 98 % at pH 1.2, while <45 % was released at pH 7.4. Our HGNPs enhance the incorporation of CDDP by substituting its chlorides with carboxyl groups of the SSPS; the loading of CDDP and VE was 15 ± 0.33 and 11.32 ± 0.25 wt%, respectively. Moreover, the CDDP and VE also released slower from the HGNPs at 25 °C than at 37 °C and 42 °C. The (VE/CDDP)-loaded HGNPs exhibited longer circulation time in vivo than free CDDP and free VE suspension.


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Cisplatino , Liberación de Fármacos , Glycine max , Hidrogeles , Nanopartículas , Polisacáridos , Vitamina E , beta-Ciclodextrinas , Nanopartículas/química , Cisplatino/química , Cisplatino/farmacocinética , Cisplatino/administración & dosificación , Glycine max/química , Vitamina E/química , beta-Ciclodextrinas/química , Polisacáridos/química , Animales , Hidrogeles/química , Portadores de Fármacos/química , Concentración de Iones de Hidrógeno , Ratones
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Heliyon ; 10(11): e31086, 2024 Jun 15.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38832266

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The success of industrial operations depends on the effective identification, appraisal, and mitigation of possible hazards and associated environmental concerns. This report provides a complete review of environmental management techniques at the Sukari Gold Mine (SGM), located in the southeastern desert of Egypt. Extensive environmental measurements were taken to assess air and water quality, identify hazards, and analyze risks on the SGM premises. Air quality and noise intensity levels were measured at 39 places around the mine's working region. The findings found noncompliance with the Egyptian Environmental Law's (EEL4/94) noise exposure limitations, with the Power Generator House having the maximum noise levels at 107 dB. Remedial measures such as personal protective equipment (PPE) and exposure limit reduction strategies are being considered to address elevated noise levels. Measurements of particulate matter (PM10) and noxious gases (e.g., CO, SO2, NO2, HCN, and NH3) were conducted in workplace and ambient environments. Elevated PM10 concentrations were particularly concerning in underground regions, forcing the deployment of water depression techniques and improved PPE measures. While gas emissions from most activities remained under regulatory limits, select zones showed hydrogen cyanide (HCN) levels that exceeded permitted thresholds, necessitating specific control actions. Using hazard index (HI) and risk rating assessments, this study found different risk profiles across SGM's workplaces, focusing on high-risk regions for focused intervention. Additionally, a water assessment near a Tailing Storage Facility (TSF) was conducted to monitor the impact of mining activities on groundwater quality. The study revealed that groundwater in the region belongs to the Na-K-Cl-SO4 and Ca-Mg-Cl-SO4 water classes, with potential degradation attributed to high mineralization processes induced by aquifer materials and seawater intrusion. The findings underscore the importance of ongoing monitoring, control measures, and implementation of programs to ensure environmental sustainability and minimize risks associated with mining activities in the Sukari Gold Mines. This research highlights the imperative of continuous monitoring, proactive control measures, and the implementation of environmental initiatives to ensure the sustainability of mining operations within the Sukari Gold Mines.

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Life (Basel) ; 14(5)2024 May 17.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38792661

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Nitrogen is an essential element for maize growth, but excessive application can lead to various environmental and ecological issues, including water pollution, air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and biodiversity loss. Hence, developing maize hybrids resilient to low-N conditions is vital for sustainable agriculture, particularly in nitrogen-deficient soils. Combining ability and genetic relationships among parental lines is crucial for breeding superior hybrids under diverse nitrogen levels. This study aimed to assess the genetic diversity of maize inbred lines using simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers and evaluate their combining ability to identify superior hybrids under low-N and recommended conditions. Local and exotic inbred lines were genotyped using SSR markers, revealing substantial genetic variation with high gene diversity (He = 0.60), moderate polymorphism information content (PIC = 0.54), and an average of 3.64 alleles per locus. Twenty-one F1 hybrids were generated through a diallel mating design using these diverse lines. These hybrids and a high yielding commercial check (SC-131) were field-tested under low-N and recommended N conditions. Significant variations (p < 0.01) were observed among nitrogen levels, hybrids, and their interaction for all recorded traits. Additive genetic variances predominated over non-additive genetic variances for grain yield and most traits. Inbred IL3 emerged as an effective combiner for developing early maturing genotypes with lower ear placement. Additionally, inbreds IL1, IL2, and IL3 showed promise as superior combiners for enhancing grain yield and related traits under both low-N and recommended conditions. Notably, hybrids IL1×IL4, IL2×IL5, IL2×IL6, and IL5×IL7 exhibited specific combining abilities for increasing grain yield and associated traits under low-N stress conditions. Furthermore, strong positive associations were identified between grain yield and specific traits like plant height, ear length, number of rows per ear, and number of kernels per row. Due to their straightforward measurability, these relationships underscore the potential of using these traits as proxies for indirect selection in early breeding generations, particularly under low-N stress. This research contributes to breeding nitrogen-efficient maize hybrids and advances our understanding of the genetic foundations for tolerance to nitrogen limitations.

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Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38618610

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Left ventricular assist devices serve as a salvage therapy for patients with advanced heart failure. Complications such as thrombosis and obstruction can lead to acute device malfunction, posing significant clinical risks. A multidisciplinary approach is crucial for management. Few cases in the literature have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of percutaneous intervention, which holds significant value due to its less invasive nature and minimal risk of morbidity, especially in high-risk surgical patients.


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Insuficiencia Cardíaca , Corazón Auxiliar , Trombosis , Humanos , Trombosis/diagnóstico por imagen , Trombosis/etiología , Trombosis/terapia , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/diagnóstico , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/etiología , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/terapia
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Acta Radiol ; 65(5): 506-512, 2024 May.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38591942

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BACKGROUND: Apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) value is an important part of bladder cancer magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) assessment and can predict the aggressive and invasive potentials. There is growing interest in whole tumor volume measurements. PURPOSE: To investigate if the volumetric ADC measurement method will significantly exceed the diagnostic performance of the selected region of interest (ROI) method in everyday practice. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A prospective evaluation was carried out of 50 patients with bladder cancer by two radiologists. The mean and the minimum ADC values were measured using both methods. The inter-reader agreement was determined by the intraclass correlation coefficient. The ADC values were compared between different grades, states of muscle invasion, and lympho-vascular invasion (LVI); then, validity was evaluated using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. Areas under the curve (AUC) were then compared for the level of statistical significance. RESULTS: The inter-observer agreement was excellent for the ADC values using both methods. The volumetric measurement provides higher mean and lower minimum ADC values with statistically significant differences (P <0.00001). The highest diagnostic accuracy for differentiating tumor grade and predicting muscle invasion was for the minimum ADC by a selected ROI. However, the differences between the achieved AUCs were of no statistical significance. None of the ADC values predicted LVI with statistical significance. CONCLUSION: The selected ROI and volumetric measurement methods of mean and minimum ADC in bladder cancer yield different values, still having comparable diagnostic performance with accurate ROI sampling. The minimum ADC value by ROI is preferred in everyday clinical practice.


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Neoplasias de la Vejiga Urinaria , Humanos , Neoplasias de la Vejiga Urinaria/diagnóstico por imagen , Femenino , Masculino , Anciano , Persona de Mediana Edad , Estudios Prospectivos , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Reproducibilidad de los Resultados , Adulto , Imagen de Difusión por Resonancia Magnética/métodos , Imagen por Resonancia Magnética/métodos , Carga Tumoral , Variaciones Dependientes del Observador , Vejiga Urinaria/diagnóstico por imagen , Vejiga Urinaria/patología , Invasividad Neoplásica/diagnóstico por imagen , Interpretación de Imagen Asistida por Computador/métodos
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