Endometrial thickness and pathology in postmenopausal women with bleeding on transdermal 17β-estradiol plus body-identical progesterone.

Objective: The primary objective was to explore the relationship between endometrial thickness and transdermal 17β-estradiol/micronised progesterone dose in postmenopausal women with unscheduled bleeding on menopausal hormone therapy (MHT). The prevalence of endometrial pathology was also assessed.

Methods: Retrospective analysis of a consecutive case series.

Penicillium citrinum-infused Biochar and externally applied auxin enhances drought tolerance and growth of Solanum lycopersicum L. by modulating physiological, biochemical and antioxidant properties.

Drought stress is a critical issue in agricultural crops as it can affect crop development, growth, physiological processes and yield. To meet nutritional needs amid rapidly dwindling water resources, it is crucial to adopt precise and efficient strategies through various amendments. Organic treatments such as biochar and the growth hormone auxin (IAA) can play a vital role in this regard.

Incidence of gastro-esophageal reflux disease in mechanically ventilated full-term Egyptian neonates by detection of pepsin in endotracheal aspirate.

Background: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is common among neonates, particularly those requiring mechanical ventilation. Pepsin, a reliable marker of gastric aspiration, may help detect GER episodes in ventilated neonates and assess associated clinical outcomes.

Aim: To determine the incidence of GERD, associated risk factors, and morbidities among full-term mechanically ventilated neonates by detecting pepsin in endotracheal aspirates (ETA).