Combined impact of biosynthesized selenium nanoparticles and imipenem against carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa and their associated virulence factors by Mohamed Shawky, Mohamed H. Kalaba, Gamal M. El-Sherbiny

“…However, the combination of Se-NPs and imipenem demonstrated enhanced selectivity toward cancer cells, with HepG-2 cells showing significantly lower viability compared to normal HFP-4 cells across all tested concentrations. …”
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Аdsorption of Co²⁺ and radioactive ⁶⁰Со by mesoporous TiO₂ by H. V. Vasylyeva, I. F. Mironyuk, I. M. Mykytyn

“…The mesoporous TiO2 with the initial pore size ratio (Smeso/S = 58 %; Vmeso/V = 64 %) was selected as adsorbent. Synthesis of adsorbents was carried out by the method of liquid phase hydrolysis of aqua complex of TiCl4. …”
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Establishment of an interpretable MRI radiomics-based machine learning model capable of predicting axillary lymph node metastasis in invasive breast cancer by Dingyi Zhang, Mengyi Shen, Li Zhang, Xin He, Xiaohua Huang

“…Abstract This study sought to develop a radiomics model capable of predicting axillary lymph node metastasis (ALNM) in patients with invasive breast cancer (IBC) based on dual-sequence magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) of diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) and dynamic contrast enhancement (DCE) data. …”
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Vertical Transmission of Group B Streptococcus, Prevalence, Associated Factors, and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profile among Newborns Delivered at Health Facilities in Jigjiga Ci... by Addisu Tesfaye, Mahlet Fekede, Fasil Getu, Surafel Mekuria, Tigist Abebe, Daniel Tollosa, Shamil Barsenga, Bawlah Tahir, Abdurahman Kedir Roble, Sara Tesfaye, Muluken Walle

“…The modified Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method was used for antimicrobial susceptibility testing. …”
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Synthesis, characterization and biological profile of some new dihydropyrimidinone derivaties by Madiha Kanwal, Humaira Nadeem, Sumra Malik, Saima Maqsood

“…Also in-vitro anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant activity was performed by using ager well diffusion method and DPPH assay respectively. Moreover, the In-vivo biological evaluation of these derivatives was conducted by using carrageenan-induced hind paw model. …”
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Preparation of PET matrix gradient composite fiber membrane for coal mine and Study on the dust filtration-moisture permeability by Gang ZHOU, Zhuo XU, Liwei JIANG, Guanshuang CHEN, Yunlong MA, Rulin LIU, Yongmei WANG

“…And polyvinyl pyrrolidone was selected to regulate the hydrophilic gradient and improve the moisture permeability. …”
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Bacterial profile and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of uropathogens among suspected patients attending Bule Hora University Teaching Hospital, southern Ethiopia by Alo Edin, Dagnamyelew Tilahun, Berhanu Adula Jara, Angefa Ayele

“…Antibiotic susceptibility testing of the isolates was conducted using the Kirby–Bauer disc diffusion method. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 25, and descriptive statistics were used to summarize the findings. …”
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Detection of blaTEM, blaOXA, blaCTX-M, and blaSHV genes of antibiotic resistance in diarrheagenic E. coli causing enteric infection in hypertensive patients at Laquintinie Hospital... by Ornella Djiolieu Tsobeng, Armelle T. Mbaveng, Michael F. Kengne, Ballue S.T. Dadjo, Delano G.T. Fonjou, Victor Kuete

“…This study aimed to determine the distribution of different virulence genes of E. coli isolates in hypertensive and non-hypertensive patients and their association with some selected beta-lactam resistance genes. Methods: At the Douala Laquintinie Hospital, 518 fecal samples were collected from both hypertensive and non-hypertensive patients with enteric infections. …”
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Study on protective effect of Salvia miltiorrhiza extract on mesangial proliferative glomerulonephritis in rats based on the NLRP3/caspase 1 pathway by QIU Peng, NI Xiao-na

“…Methods A total of 48 rats were selected to establish MsPGN models and randomly divided into 4 groups:(1)model group, not administered with any drug;(2)Salvia miltiorrhiza extract group, administered gastrically with Salvia miltiorrhiza extract(10 mL/kg) every day;(3)VX-765 group, administered with VX-765(NLRP3 inflammatory body inhibitor, dosage: 50 mg/kg)every day, by intraperitoneal injection;(4)Salvia miltiorrhiza extract + VX-765 group, administered gastrically with Salvia miltiorrhiza extract(10 mL/kg) every day, and with VX-765( 50 mg/kg)by intraperitoneal injection. …”
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Whole genome analysis reveals the major pathotypes and predominant antimicrobial resistance genes in Escherichia coli strains from India by Dr Punit Kaur, Dr. Priyanka Sharma, Dr Arti Kapil

“…Methods: A total of 100 strains of E. coli were selected for WGS analysis from different clinical samples. …”
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Antioxidant potential, antimicrobial activity, polyphenol profile analysis, and cytotoxicity against breast cancer cell lines of hydro-ethanolic extracts of leaves of (Ficus carica... by Aziz Tikent, Salah Laaraj, Salah Laaraj, Toufik Bouddine, Mohamed Chebaibi, Mohamed Chebaibi, Mohamed Bouhrim, Kaoutar Elfazazi, Ali S. Alqahtani, Omar M. Noman, Lhoussain Hajji, Larbi Rhazi, Ahmed Elamrani, Mohamed Addi

“…The coefficients for flavonoid content were −0.89, −0.89, −0.97, and 0.80, respectively. Disk diffusion and MIC results show that the hydro-ethanol fig leaf extracts eliminate fungi and bacteria. …”
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Evaluation of the role of whiB6 and kdpDE in the dominant multidrug-resistant clone Mycobacterium tuberculosis B0/W148 by Isabelle Bonnet, Mickael Orgeur, Florence Brossier, Fadel Sayes, Wafa Frigui, Jan Madacki, Hugo Varet, Aurélie Chauffour, Alexandra Aubry, Nicolas Veziris, Wladimir Sougakoff, Roland Brosch, Régis Tournebize

“…Our study provides new insights into the transcriptional landscape of the selected MDR strains, although no direct connection to virulence could be established.…”
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Effect of Mediterranean diet or mindfulness‐based stress reduction during pregnancy on placental volume and perfusion: A subanalysis of the IMPACT BCN randomized clinical trial by Ayako Nakaki, Eugenio Denaro, Maddalena Crimella, Roberta Castellani, Kilian Vellvé, Nora Izquierdo, Annachiara Basso, Cristina Paules, Rosa Casas, Leticia Benitez, Irene Casas, Marta Larroya, Mariona Genero, Sara Castro‐Barquero, Alex Gomez‐Gomez, Óscar J. Pozo, Eduard Vieta, Ramon Estruch, Alfons Nadal, Eduard Gratacós, Francesca Crovetto, Fàtima Crispi, Lina Youssef

“…Placental volume and perfusion were assessed in a subgroup of randomly selected women (n = 165) using magnetic resonance (MR) at 36‐week gestation. …”
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Spectral monitoring technology for gas concentrations of multiple target components in oil and gas leakage detection by Zhirong ZHANG, Pengchao CHEN, Yongjun CAI, Wenyou DU, Zhonglin LI, Yuntao PENG, Pengshuai SUN, Bian WU

“…It is specifically aimed at simultaneously monitoring multiple selected parameters, including combustible gases (methane, propane, and butane), combustion-supporting gas (oxygen), and temperature. …”
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A 3D acid fracturing design calibrated to describe the productivity index in several southwestern Iranian oil fields by Mohammad Mirhashemi, Kaveh Ahangari, Ali Naghi Dehghan, Kamran Goshtasbi

“…These parameters include permeability, Young’s modulus, closure stress, acid percentage, effective diffusion, viscosity, acid rate, and acid volume. The parameters were selected based on validation criteria comparing the 3D model, laboratory data, and field experiments. …”
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A comparative study of the essential oil extracts of Centaurea alexanderina different parts: GC-MS analysis, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-hyperglycemic activities by Hossam A. Abdallah, Naglaa Afifi, Enas I. A. Mohamed, Mohamed Sebak, Rabab Mohammed, Mohamed A. Zaki

“…Antimicrobial activities of different essential oil extracts were evaluated via the agar cup diffusion method. DPPH radical scavenging and FRAP assays were used for determination of the antioxidant capacity. …”
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Study of bases influence on the biopharmaceutical characteristics of the pastes for onychomycosis therapy by V. V. Luc, V. V. Gladyshev, A.P. Lisyanskaya, A.D. Diudiun

“…Investigations of scientifically substantiation of the base of paste for onychomycosis therapy were carried out according to plan of single-factor analysis of variance with repeated observations. For all selected compositions the releasing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (2-mercaptobenzthiazol and chinozol) from ointments were studied with equilibrium dialysis method by Kruvchinsky at the temperature 25.0 ± 0.5 °С (temperature on the surface of nail) through the semipermeable film “Kuprofan” in the Franz diffusion cell apparatus (producer PermeGear, Inc., USA). …”
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Pathogen Distribution, Drug Resistance, and Postoperative High-Quality Nursing Intervention Effectiveness in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients After Knee Arthroplasty With Postoperative... by Tang Y, Fu B, Tong Q

“…Another 87 patients without postoperative infection during the same period were selected as the control group. Deep wound exudate samples were collected from the infection group for pathogen culture, isolation, and identification. …”
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Green Biosynthesis of Bimetallic Copper Oxide-Selenium Nanoparticles Using Leaf Extract of Lagenaria Siceraria: Antibacterial, Anti-Virulence Activities Against Multidrug-Resistant... by Elkady FM, Badr BM, Saied E, Hashem AH, Abdel-Maksoud MA, Fatima S, Malik A, Aufy M, Hussein AM, Abdulrahman MS, Hashem HR

“…This research aimed to biosynthesize bimetallic copper oxide-selenium nanoparticles (CuO-Se BNPs) and to assess its bioactivity on various P. aeruginosa clinical isolates.Methodology: Based on the possible synergistic effects, CuO-Se BNPs were selected and biosynthesized using leaf extract of Lagenaria siceraria (L. siceraria) for the first time. …”
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Clove Oil-Based Nanoemulsion Containing Amphotericin B as a Therapeutic Approach to Combat Fungal Infections by Marcel Lucas de Almeida, Ana Paula dos Santos Matos, Veronica da Silva Cardoso, Tatielle do Nascimento, Ralph Santos-Oliveira, Leandro Machado Rocha, Francisco Paiva Machado, Franklin Chimaobi Kenechukwu, Alane Beatriz Vermelho, Eduardo Ricci-Júnior

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> The selected CO-in-water NEs containing AmB demonstrated promising potential as a topical therapeutic alternative for treating fungal infections.…”
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