Assessment of the serum ferritin level in patients with different subtypes of juvenile idiopathic arthritis and its association with disease activity.

Background: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a heterogeneous complex autoimmune disorder that occurs in childhood and is characterized by chronic joint inflammation. Serum ferritin, an acute phase reactant, is elevated in various inflammatory illnesses, including JIA, where it serves as a significant biomarker in systemic JIA. However, its role as a disease activity marker in other JIA subtypes remains underexplored.

Comparative Effect of Conventional and Non-Conventional Over-the-Counter Treatments for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.

The expanding literature on nutraceuticals for male androgenetic alopecia (AGA) has inadvertently created knowledge gaps on the relative efficacy of conventional and non-conventional over-the-counter (OTC) treatments. We conducted a Bayesian network meta-analysis (NMA); the outcome measure was the 24-week change in total hair density (INPLASY202570087). We determined the relative efficacy of nine active comparators-including topical minoxidil 5% and 2%.

Multifaceted neuroprotective potential of phytocompounds and extracts from Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms flowers against alzheimer's disease: An in vitro and in silico approach.

Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms, also known as Pontederia crassipes Mart, has traditionally been used for its sedative, antipsychotic, and memory-enhancing properties. However, its effects against Alzheimer's disease (AD) remain unexplored.

Recent Advances in Flexible and Wearable Gas Sensors Harnessing the Potential of 2D Materials.

In the Internet of Things era, flexible and wearable gas sensors are increasingly vital for real-time monitoring in healthcare, environmental safety, and industrial security. These sensors detect hazardous gases at room temperature and seamlessly integrate with clothing and portable devices. The 2D materials, including transition metal dichalcogenides, black phosphorus, MXenes, graphene and its derivatives, and metal-organic frameworks, stand out due to their exceptional electrical, mechanical, and physicochemical properties, such as large surface areas, high carrier mobility, and intrinsic flexibility.

Enhanced Protein Extraction from Through Synergistic Mechanical Cell Disruption and Alkaline Solubilization.

Microalgae proteins are increasingly recognized in the food and nutraceutical industries for their functional versatility and high nutritional value. Mild alkaline treatment is commonly used for cell wall degradation and intracellular protein solubilization, consequently enhancing the protein extraction yield. The findings of this study reveal that alkaline treatment alone, even at higher NaOH concentration (up to 0.