Chlorophyll Extraction from Microalgae: A Review on the Process Engineering Aspects by Aris Hosikian, Su Lim, Ronald Halim, Michael K. Danquah

“…It is used not only as an additive in pharmaceutical and cosmetic products but also as a natural food colouring agent. …”
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Subungual Bowen’s Disease: Clinical Mimicker of Subungual Melanoma by Ritu Rani, Reena Kumari Sharma, Mudita Gupta

“…Subungual BD is a less commonly described entity and involvement of toenails is even rarer probably because of less cosmetic concern, especially in elderly males. As clinical characteristics of subungual BD are not clearly defined, creating diagnostic dilemma with various benign and malignant diseases such as fungal infections with nail pigmentation and subungual melanoma, respectively. …”
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Sustainable pectin extraction from Riang husk using ultrasound-assisted extraction with deep eutectic solvents and its potential in antipollution products by Manee Saelee, Hla Myo, Nuntawat Khat-udomkiri

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A Comparative Analysis of Morphological Characteristics between Endangered Local Prickly Pear and the Newly Introduced Dactylopius opuntiae-Resistant Species in Eastern Morocco by Ahmed Marhri, Mehdi Boumediene, Aziz Tikent, Reda Melhaoui, Kawtar Jdaini, Aatika Mihamou, Hana Serghini-Caid, Ahmed Elamrani, Christophe Hano, Malika Abid, Mohamed Addi

“…The only desirable agronomic trait of this species is its elevated seed content, which has the potential for utilization in oil production for the cosmetic industry.…”
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Study of the Boson Peak and Fragility of Bioprotectant Glass-Forming Mixtures by Neutron Scattering by F. Migliardo, S. Magazù, M. A. Gonzalez, C. Mondelli

“…In addition, these systems are employed in different industrial fields, such as pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, as additives in mixtures for cryopreservation and in several formulations. …”
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Grape Pomace: A Review of Its Bioactive Phenolic Compounds, Health Benefits, and Applications by Janice da Conceição Lopes, Joana Madureira, Fernanda M. A. Margaça, Sandra Cabo Verde

“…Furthermore, this review explores the potential applications of this agro-industrial waste and its extractable compounds across the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical sectors.…”
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Osteochondroma of the Scapula with Accessory Nerve (XI) Compression by Philippe Beauchamp-Chalifour, Stéphane Pelet

“…Neurovascular compressions or cosmetic issues can occur in specific locations. Malignant transformation is extremely rare, and MRI can help evaluate these lesions. …”
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Advances in Pediatric Urologic Laparoscopy by M. C. Smaldone, E. Polsky, D. J. Ricchiuti, S. G. Docimo

“…The initial experiences with laparoscopic ureteral reimplantation and laparoscopic-assisted bladder reconstructive surgery have been described, reporting encouraging results with regards to feasibility, hospital stay, and cosmetic outcome. This report will provide a directed review of the literature to establish the current indications for laparoscopy in pediatric urologic surgery.…”
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Evaluation and Formulation of Lip Balm Preparation From Aloe Vera (Aloe Vera) and Bit (Beta Vulgaris) Fruit Extract as Natural Dye by Hafni Nur Insan, Yulia Vera

“…Lip balm is a cosmetic preparation that is useful for moisturizing and shiny lips. …”
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Endoscopic Repair of the Distal Biceps Tendon by Steven Bokshan, M.D.

“…Distal biceps ruptures are common orthopaedic injuries that may result in cosmetic deformity, loss of subjective flexion strength, and loss of objective supination strength if treated nonoperatively. …”
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Prosthetic Rehabilitation of a Patient with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: 4-Year Followup by Ricardo Coelho Okida, Daniela Micheline dos Santos, Aljomar José Vechiato Filho, Agda Marobo Andreotti, Rodrigo Antonio de Medeiros, Marcelo Coelho Goiato

“…With the change in eating habits, the treatment of GERD and lithium disilicate ceramics provided excellent cosmetic results after 4 years and the patient reported satisfaction with the treatment.…”
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GC Method Validation for the Analysis of Menthol in Suppository Pharmaceutical Dosage Form by Murad N. Abualhasan, Abdel Naser Zaid, Nidal Jaradat, Ayman Mousa

“…Menthol is widely used as a fragrance and flavor in the food and cosmetic industries. It is also used in the medical and pharmaceutical fields for its various biological effects. …”
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Clinicopathological Review of 547 Bulbar Enucleations in Hungary (2006–2017) by Gábor Tóth, Nóra Szentmáry, Gábor László Sándor, Béla Csákány, Erika Maka, Jeannette Tóth, Zsuzsanna Antus, Milán Tamás Pluzsik, Achim Langenbucher, Zoltán Zsolt Nagy, Olga Lukáts

“…Clinical immediate enucleation indications were tumours (46.1%), atrophia or phthisis bulbi (18.5%), infection or inflammation (18.5%), painful blind eye due to glaucoma (11.2%), acute trauma (3.7%), threatening or spontaneous perforation (1.3%), cosmetic reasons (0.5%), and expulsive bleeding (0.4%). …”
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Long-term outcome of photodynamic therapy with hexyl aminolevulinate, 5-aminolevulinic acid nanoemulsion and methyl aminolevulinate for low-risk Basal Cell Carcinomas by M. Salmivuori, M. Grönroos, T. Tani, J. Räsänen, E. Snellman, N. Neittaanmäki

“…A blinded dermatologist assessed the response, cosmetic outcome, and obtained biopsies for histological verification at three months, one year and five years. …”
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Comparative Assessment of Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Prickly Pear Seed Oil from Opuntia ficus-indica and Opuntia megacantha Varieties by Fatima Ettalibi, Abderraouf El Antari, Allal Hamouda, Chemseddoha Gadhi, Hasnaâ Harrak

“…This study provides a basis for qualitatively evaluating the therapeutic and cosmetic potential of prickly pear derivatives and for establishing quality standards of seed oil derived from the two species studied.…”
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Application of Purified Botulinum Type A Neurotoxin to Treat Experimental Trigeminal Neuropathy in Rats and Patients with Urinary Incontinence and Prostatic Hyperplasia by Yoshizo Matsuka, Teruhiko Yokoyama, Yumiko Yamamoto, Tomonori Suzuki, Ni Nengah Dwi Fatmawati, Atsushi Nishikawa, Tohru Ohyama, Toshihiro Watanabe, Takuo Kuboki, Atsushi Nagai, Keiji Oguma

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Luteolin Attenuates IL-1β-Induced THP-1 Adhesion to ARPE-19 Cells via Suppression of NF-κB and MAPK Pathways by Wen-Chung Huang, Chian-Jiun Liou, Szu-Chuan Shen, Sindy Hu, Chien-Yu Hsiao, Shu-Ju Wu

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BLUE THEOLOGY AND WATERSHED DISCIPLESHIP IN SOUTH AFRICA

“…The practical application of a traditional creation care paradigm can remain abstract, a-contextual and cosmetic; insufficiently radical in its diagnosis – remaining located in the political geography of dominant cultural ideation rather than in the topography of creation. …”
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The use of oral topically acting glucocorticosteroids in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease by P. Rutgeerts

“…These drugs however carry important cosmetic short-term side effects and when used long-term they induce severe irreversible complications. …”
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Laparoscopic Surgery for Recurrent Crohn's Disease by Antonino Spinelli, Matteo Sacchi, Piero Bazzi, Nicoletta Leone, Silvio Danese, Marco Montorsi

“…Laparoscopy has been widely applied over the last twenty years in colorectal surgery and was associated with lower postoperative pain, shorter hospitalization, faster return to daily activities, and better cosmetic results. Laparoscopy experienced a slower diffusion in inflammatory bowel disease surgery than in oncologic colorectal surgery, but proved to be safe and effective, and is currently considered the gold standard for the treatment of primary uncomplicated ileocolic CD. …”
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