Antiarthritic activities of berberine in a rat model of gouty arthritis.

Gouty arthritis (GA) is an inflammatory arthritic disorder that is characterized by intense, acute inflammatory responses, such as synovitis and arthritis that occur due to articular deposition of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals. This study has compared the therapeutic potentials of either Berberine (BERB) or Paracetamol (Para) on MSU-induced inflammation in rat model of Gouty arthritis (GA). GA was induced by "intra-articular" injection of MSU suspension (20 mg/ml) inside the knee joint of the rat's right limb.

Arabic Adaptation and Validation of the SARC-F Questionnaire for Sarcopenia Screening in Elderly Populations: Exploration of Associated Factors.

Sarcopenia is a geriatric condition marked by decreased muscle mass and function as people age. The SARC-F questionnaire is a simple and useful instrument for sarcopenia screening but it is not available in the Arabic language. This study aimed to translate the SARC-F into the Arabic language, validate it among Arabic-speaking older adults, and explore the association between SARC-F and fatigue, QOL, and cognitive impairment.

Long-term functional outcome and quality of life after ileal pouch anal anastomosis: retrospective, tertiary-center study, over 19 years.

Purpose: Restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA) is a well codified procedure with low morbi-mortality and increasingly satisfactory functional results. We aimed to evaluate long-term quality of life and functional outcome of this procedure.

Methods: Retrospective, descriptive study of IPAA cases carried out over a period of 19 years [2001-2019], in the visceral and digestive surgery department of Sahloul Hospital.

A Novel Isolate Enhances Growth, Immunity, and Gene Expression in Whiteleg Shrimp.

In this study, the freshwater microalga NIOF17/005 was utilized as a feed additive for the Pacific whiteleg shrimp (). was characterized morphologically, phylogenetically (using 18s rRNA), and biochemically. Shrimp diets were supplemented with at 0, 1, 2.

Barriers to Physical Activity Participation Among University Staff: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Regular physical activity (PA) is crucial for health, yet many individuals face barriers to engage in an active lifestyle. This study aimed to identify and analyze the barriers preventing university staff from participating in PA. A cross-sectional quantitative approach was utilized, distributing surveys to a diverse sample of 238 university staff aged 19 to 77 years, with an average age of 40.

Marine Diatom Dietary Supplementation Improves Growth, Immunological Responses, Antioxidant Activities, Gene Expressions, and Digestive Enzymes of Shrimp .

This work highlighted the impact of dry concentrations (0, 1, 2, and 4 g/kg diet) of the marine diatom species (SK, SK, SK, and SK, respectively) as an aquafeed additive on the postlarvae of Pacific whiteleg shrimp (). During an 8-week feeding trial, the impact of on growth, digestive enzymes, antioxidant activities, immunity-associated gene expressions, and immunological responses of Pacific white shrimp was investigated. The protein, lipid, and carbohydrates of were 33.

Gut virome: New key players in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory illness of the intestine. While the mechanism underlying the pathogenesis of IBD is not fully understood, it is believed that a complex combination of host immunological response, environmental exposure, particularly the gut microbiota, and genetic susceptibility represents the major determinants. The gut virome is a group of viruses found in great frequency in the gastrointestinal tract of humans.

In vitro and in vivo antidiabetic evaluation of new Coumarin and Chromone derivatives: Design, synthesis and molecular modeling.

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by an imbalance in glucose homeostasis, which raises blood glucose levels. α-glucosidase enzyme hydrolyzes polysaccharides to produce glucose and since glucose is one of the primary energy sources in eukaryotes, α-glucosidase is a target for postprandial hyperglycemia regulation. The design and synthesis of new oxadiazole coumarin (5a,b and 6a,b), acryloyl chromone (10a-c) and pyrazolyl chromone (11a-c) derivatives as naturally based scaffolds are presented in this work.

Group cohesion and passive dynamics of a pair of inertial swimmers with three-dimensional hydrodynamic interactions.

When swimming animals form cohesive groups, they can reap several benefits. Our understanding of collective animal motion has traditionally been driven by models based on phenomenological behavioral rules, but more recent work has highlighted the critical importance of hydrodynamic interactions among a group of inertial swimmers. To study how hydrodynamic interactions affect group cohesion, we develop a three-dimensional, inviscid, far-field model of a swimmer.

Impact of dietary administration of Arthrospira platensis free-lipid biomass on growth performance, body composition, redox status, immune responses, and some related genes of pacific whiteleg shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei.

The current study aimed to assess the influence of dietary inclusion of cyanobacterium Arthrospira platensis NIOF17/003 as a dry material and as a free-lipid biomass (FL) on the growth performance, body composition, redox status, immune responses, and gene expression of whiteleg shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei postlarvae. L. vannamei were fed five different supplemented diets; the first group was fed on an un-supplemented diet as a negative control group (C-N), the second group was fed on a commercial diet supplemented with 2% of A.

Fishmeal substitution by zooplankton or Daphnia magna biomass meals in the diet of Nile tilapia: Effects on growth, gut histological changes, bacterial abundance and stress tolerance.

Fishmeal substitution with sustainable feed sources is highly essential towards sustainable production. This study aimed to investigate the effects of substituting fishmeal (FM) with Daphnia magna biomass meal (DBM) or zooplankton biomass meal (ZBM) on growth performance, liver and intestinal histology, gut bacterial abundance and stress tolerance of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, fry. Nile tilapia fry (0.

Comparative Study between Modified Millard and White Roll Vermilion Flap Techniques in Unilateral Lip Repair: A Randomised Controlled Study.

Background: Cleft lip and palate, which affects 0.5-1.6 out of every 1000 live births, is the most prevalent congenital defect of the head and neck.

Peritonitis on sigmoidal perforation in a cocaine user: A rare case report.

Introduction And Importance: Cocaine, the second most abused drug in Morocco after cannabis, has been associated with multiple cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and digestive complications. Colonic perforation following cocaine abuse is relatively lesser-known and requires attention as abuse rates are increasing, and existing evidence is scarce. Only a few cases have been reported in medical literature.

Gastroenteric-anastomosis in the setting of marked stomach dilatation associated with gastric pyloric obstruction secondary to .

is an anaerobic gram-positive bacterium capable of surviving in the acidic environment of the stomach and causing gastrointestinal symptoms. We report the case of a 51-year-old patient with no notable medical history who presented with abdominal distension, nausea, and vomiting. Initial endoscopic evaluation revealed a distended stomach in stasis with pyloric stenosis.

Gallbladder primary well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumor: A misdiagnosed case.

Introduction: Gallbladder (GB) Well-Differentiated (WD) Neuroendocrine Tumor (NET) are extremely rare tumors. They represent only about 0.5 % of all Neuroendocrine Neoplasms (NENs).

Anatase-cellulose acetate for reinforced desalination membrane with antibacterial properties.

This study aimed to prepare antifouling and highly mechanical strengthening membranes for brackish and underground water desalination. It was designed from cellulose acetate (CA) loaded anatase. Anatase was prepared from tetra-iso-propylorthotitanate and carboxymethyl cellulose.

Surf Redfish-Based ZnO-NPs and Their Biological Activity with Reference to Their Non-Target Toxicity.

The marine environment is a rich source of bioactive compounds. Therefore, the sea cucumber was isolated from the Red Sea at the Al-Ain Al-Sokhna coast and it was identified as surf redfish (). The aqueous extract of the surf redfish was utilized as an ecofriendly, novel and sustainable approach to fabricate zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs).

Rupture of a liver hydatid cyst into the right portal vein leading to right portal vein thrombosis: a case report and literature review.

Hydatid disease (HD) is a worldwide parasitic disease. HD is endemic in many sheep- and cattle-raising areas, with a high prevalence of 5% to 10% in the Mediterranean region. Fistulation of liver hydatid cysts (LHC) in the bile ducts is the most common complication, followed by rupture of cysts in the peritoneal and thoracic cavities.

Benthic foraminifera as bioindicators for the heavy metals in the severely polluted Hurghada Bay, Red Sea coast, Egypt.

Twenty-nine sediment samples were collected from the Hurghada Bay, a heavily polluted bay on the Red Sea of Egypt, to inspect the environmental quality status and anthropogenic consequences on benthic foraminifera. Some foraminiferal species showed deformations in their apertures and coiling directions as a response to environmental stresses. In addition, the FoRAM index, an index used for evaluating the growth of coral reefs, indicated a hazard in the proximity of nearshore stations.

Surgical Outcomes and Complications of Laparoscopic Hysterectomy for Endometriosis: A Multicentric Cohort Study.

Study Objective: To investigate the postoperative morbidity of laparoscopic hysterectomy (LH) for endometriosis/adenomyosis in terms of operative outcomes and complications.

Design: Retrospective multicentric cohort study.

Setting: Eight European minimally invasive referral centers.