Probiotic Supplementation Improves Hematological Indices and Morphology of Red Blood Cells and Platelets in Obese Women: A Double-Blind, Controlled Pilot Study by Nina Okuka, Nevena Dj. Ivanovic, Neda Milinkovic, Snezana Polovina, Mirjana Sumarac-Dumanovic, Rajna Minic, Brizita Djordjevic, Ksenija Velickovic

“…<i>boulardii</i>, and 40 mg octacosanol; <i>n</i> = 13) and the placebo group (<i>n</i> = 12). Blood samples were collected for light microscopic examination, morphometric analysis, and an automated hematology analyzer. …”
Get full text

Increasing stress resilience in older adults through a 6-week prevention program: effects on coping strategies, anxiety symptoms, and cortisol levels by Marie-Josée Richer, Sébastien Grenier, Sébastien Grenier, Sonia Lupien, Sonia Lupien, Pierrich Plusquellec, Pierrich Plusquellec, Pierrich Plusquellec

“…In addition, we tested the effect on basal cortisol secretion over 2 days from saliva samples upon awakening and the total diurnal cortisol output [area under the curve with respect to ground (AUCg)]. …”
Get full text

Tumor microenvironment parameters as a predictor of the duration of clinical effectiveness of immunotargeted therapy in advanced or metastatic endometrial cancer: A pilot multicent... by A. A. Maltseva, A. Yu. Kalinchuk, N. V. Krakhmal, N. M. Chernorubashkina, E. S. Martynova, R. A. Zukov, A. A. Gofman, A. B. Villert, O. N. Churuksaeva, L. A. Kolomiets, L. A. Tashireva

“…Using TSA-associated multiplex immunofluorescence, the proportions of CD8+ T lymphocytes, CD20+ B lymphocytes, FoxP3+ T regulatory lymphocytes and CD163+macrophages in tumor samples before the start of immunotargeted therapy were analyzed.Results. …”
Get full text

Fluoxetine and agomelatine mitigate anhedonic and hepatic changes in chronic restraint stress rat model by Wedad S. Sarawi, Norah K. Algarzae, Nada M. Alharbi, Ahlam M. Alhusaini, Layan M. Akkam, Reem E. Alsharidah, Latifah S. Alrasheed, Hala A. Attia, Iman H. Hasan

“…Thirty-six male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomized into four groups: control, CRS + vehicle, CRS + fluoxetine, and CRS + agomelatine. …”
Get full text

Assessing the Risk of Birth Defects Associated with Exposure to Fixed-Dose Combined Antituberculous Agents during Pregnancy in Rats by O. Awodele, E. B. Patrick, Esther Oluwatoyin Agbaje, A. A. Oremosu, S. C. Gbotolorun

“…Blood samples were collected from the 1st filial rats of the remaining six animals for biochemical and hematological examination. …”
Get full text

Investigation regarding the effects of different monochromatic lights on lipid metabolism and immune function in chickens by Xiaodong Tan, Yuting Jin, Jiahua Li, Jie Dong, Minjie Huang, Deqian Wang

“…Body, liver, and spleen weights and serum indices were measured at 56 days, and liver and spleen samples were taken for transcriptomic sequencing. …”
Get full text

Effect of a High Protein Weight Loss Diet on Weight, High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein, and Cardiovascular Risk among Overweight and Obese Women: A Parallel Clinical Trial by Leila Azadbakht, Vajihe Izadi, Pamela J. Surkan, Ahmad Esmaillzadeh

“…Total protein was divided between animal and plant sources in a 1 : 1 ratio, and animal sources were distributed equally between meats and dairy products. Fasting blood samples, hs-CRP, lipid profile, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and anthropometric measurements were assessed using standard guidelines. …”
Get full text

Evaluation of a toolbox for the prevention of skin cancer among outdoor workers: an intervention study by Florentine L. de Boer, Daisy Vreenegoor, Jos W. R. Twisk, Jack J. van der Gragt, Thomas Rustemeyer, Sanja Kezic, Henk F. van der Molen

“…The primary outcome was internal UVR exposure, measured by the relative cis-urocanic acid (cUCA) levels in the stratum corneum (SC). SC samples were taken from two skin sites (cheek and neck) at baseline and 6 weeks. …”
Get full text

Sigma-1 Receptor Rescues Autophagy Through AMPK/mTOR Signaling Pathway in Sepsis-Induced Acute Kidney Injury by Jiang W, Zhang J, Zhang Y, Huang Z

“…Wei Jiang,1 Jianfeng Zhang,2 Yinan Zhang,3 Zhongwei Huang1 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, 226001, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, 226001, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Dermatology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, 226001, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Zhongwei Huang, Department of Emergency Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, 20 Xisi Road, Nantong, Jiangsu, 226001, People’s Republic of China, Email hzw889@163.comPurpose: This study aimed to investigate the effects of σ-1R on autophagy in sepsis-AKI and its potential involvement in the AMPK/mTOR signaling pathway.Methods: The serum samples from patients were used to diagnose sepsis and sepsis-AKI using double-blind and randomized method and to quantify σ-1R and inflammatory cytokines using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. …”
Get full text

An In Vitro Comparison of Clinpro™ XT and Duraphat Varnish for Protecting Teeth from Discoloration during Orthodontic Treatment by Lin Xu, Yuchun Zou, Hanyu Lin, Xinhan Yang, Linyu Xu

“…All the samples were exposed to 180 ml of coffee (4 times × 5 min/day) for 7 or 28 days. …”
Get full text

The response of TNF-α, IL-6 serum levels and lipid profiles to two aerobic training frequencies with the same volume in obese middle-aged women with type 2 diabetic by ali rajabi, ali akbarnejad, Marefat siahkohian, morteza yari

“…Subjects in Groups I and II performed aerobic training for eight weeks with an intensity of 60 to 75% of the maximum heart rate and the same volume. Samples were taken Pre-test, 48 hours and two weeks after the last training session. …”
Get full text

Moringa oleifera aqueous seed extracts and its efficacy in the management of heat stress: assessment of physiological parameters in female New Zealand White rabbits by Valence B. Mutwedu, Albert W. Nyongesa, Rodrigue B. B. Ayagirwe

“…At 80 day of experimental period animals were sacrificed, blood samples and vital organs collected for appropriate analysis. …”
Get full text

Evaluation of a new method of selective dry cow treatment using microbiological culture and antibiogram results by Hossein Navaei, Mehdi Vodjgani, Babak Khoramian, Vahid Akbarinejad, Faramarz Gharagozloo, Massoud Talebkhan Garoussi, Amir Momeni

“…The cows were randomly divided into two groups of control (n = 151) and treatment (n = 140). …”
Get full text

Efficacy Evaluation of a VR-2332-Based Modified Live Vaccine Against NADC30-like PRRSV in China by Lixin Li, Xiaxia Tong, Jianhong Shu, Huapeng Feng, Yanping Quan, Yulong He

“…<b>Methods:</b> Forty piglets were randomized into a vaccination group (MLV group), negative control group (NC group), and sentinel group. …”
Get full text

Bioequivalence study of fixed-dose combination Losartan + amlodipine + rosuvastatin Sanofi in comparison with coadministered fixed- dose combination Lozap® AM and monocomponent dru... by A. L. Khokhlov, D. Yu. Grebenkin, E. K. Faeva, V. I. Kazey, A. A. Khokhlov, A. E. Miroshnikov, O. V. Lebedeva

“…The concentrations of losartan, amlodipine and rosuvastatin in blood plasma samples obtained from volunteers were determined by a validated HPLC-MS/MS method. …”
Get full text

EFEKTIVITAS MODEL PEMBELAJARAN TUTOR SEBAYA DENGAN PENGGUNAAN LKS TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR SISWA DALAM MENYELESAIKAN SOAL CERITA PADA MATERI KELILING DAN LUAS LINGKARAN by Ariestha Widyastuty Bustan, Hasan Samsi, Mustafa A. H Ruhama

“…The population in this study were all eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Kota Ternate and samples that were randomly taken were class VIIIA students as an experimental class which amounted to 27 students and class VIIIB as a control class totaling 30 students. …”
Get full text

Genetic Profiles of Purine, Uric Acid, Superoxide Dismutase, and Growth in Thai Slow-Growing Chickens by Wuttigrai Boonkum, Vibuntita Chankitisakul, Srinuan Kananit, Veeraya Tuntiyasawasdikul, Vatsana Sirisan, Wootichai Kenchaiwong

“…In total, 30 chickens (15 males and 15 females) were randomly euthanized to collect breast meat, liver, and blood samples to determine the purine content. …”
Get full text

Ameliorative effects of Berberine chloride against 5-fluorouracil-induced cardiotoxicity in Sprague Dawley rats by Mirna Akram Labib, Omar S. Saeed, Samar H. ElSharkawy, Marwa S. Khattab, Hesham Y. El-Zorba, Khaled Abo-EL-Sooud

“…On the 14th day, all groups underwent ECG evaluation. Blood and heart samples were collected 24 h after the last dose for further investigations. 5-FU induced significant alterations in the ECG pattern and caused a significant increase in cardiac troponin I (cTnI), creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and malondialdehyde (MDA). …”
Get full text

Hand hygiene intervention to optimize helminth infection control: Design and baseline results of Mikono Safi-An ongoing school-based cluster-randomised controlled trial in NW Tanza... by Kenneth Makata, Safari Kinung'hi, Christian Hansen, Philip Ayieko, Simon Sichalwe, Onike Mcharo, Jeroen Ensink, Robert Dreibelbis, Sarah Rockowitz, Elialilia Okello, Heiner Grosskurth, Saidi Kapiga

“…The objectives of the baseline survey were: (i) to confirm whether the deworming campaign was successful, and identify and treat students still infected about 2 weeks after deworming, (ii) to document any baseline differences in STH prevalence between trial arms, and (iii) to assess handwashing behaviours, and access to water and sanitation at school and home. We randomly sampled 35 students per class in Grades 1-6 (an average of 200 children per school), stratified to ensure equal representation between genders. …”
Get full text

Long Term Effect of Post-Covid-19 Syndrome on Hematological Parameters in Iraqi People by Sara Basim Zwain, Sami Raheem Al-Katib, Falah Mahdi Dananah, Basim MH Zwain

“…The results confirm alterations in hematological parameters. Analysis of blood samples showed significantly a higher mean of RBC and a decline in MCHC, and MCV in comparison to the control. …”
Get full text