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In vitro and In vivo Comparison of Marine Magnesium salts (Oxide, Citrate, Bisglycinate, and Citrate Malate) Absorption and their Activity on Inflammatory Response and Oxidative Stress
Although dietary magnesium intake is common, its low bioavailability contributes to widespread deficiency in modern pop
ulations. This study aims to evaluate the absorption and biological activities of four marine magnesium forms (oxide, cit
rate, citrate malate, and bisglycinate) for maximizing magnesium biological effectiveness. Absorption of marine organic
magnesium compounds was compared to marine magnesium oxide by Caco-2 intestinal permeability assay and their in
vivo bioavailability in mice
Is Gibbs Energy Truly a Form of Energy?
e article shows that the Gibbs energy (free energy) is not energy and that work is done due to the heat of the environ
ment, not the Gibbs energy. e change in Gibbs energy at constant values of temperature and pressure in most cases
was explained by the performance of work due to Gibbs energy. Gibbs energy has the dimension of energy and this
forces many to believe that Gibbs energy is energy. However, work is actually performed due to the heat of the environ
ment in an amount equal to the change in Gibbs energy. If
, then the process can be used for another process. A
decrease in at constant values of and leads the system to equilibrium when .
Research Progress on Inflammatory Mediators Involved in the Micro-Inflammatory State of Diabetic Kidney Disease
Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD) , a prevalent and severe chronic complication of diabetes, is the leading cause of chronic kid
ney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) worldwide. The pathophysiology of DKD is multifactorial, involving
dysregulated glycolipid metabolism, hemodynamic abnormalities, renin-angiotensin system (RAS) overactivation, inflam
mation, autophagy impairment, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and genetic/epigenetic dysregulation. Emerg
ing evidence highlights inflammation as a central driver of DKD progression
The Serum Magnesium Level of Different Etiologies of Liver Cirrhosis: A Retrospective Study
Liver cirrhosis remains a major health issue globally. Serum magnesium y is common among liver cirrhosis pa
tients, but there are very limited large-scale studies on it. Our study aimed to investigate the serum magnesium level of cir
rhotic patients and determine the distribution of serum magnesium y in t etiologies among liver cirrhosis
patients, in Hangzhou, China.
Burden of Telogen Effluvium Associated with Sjogren's Disease
Sjogren’s disease is a chronic autoimmune disease with a wide range of symptoms. A patient can first experience symptoms
from dry eyes or dry mouth to eventually progressing to more severe symptoms that can affect several organs in the body.
Hair loss can be one of the symptoms that physicians might see as less severe but can have a negative impact on a person’s
quality of life.
Adult-Onset Nesidioblastosis: A Challenge In Diagnosis and Management in Re source Limited Countries: A Case of Recurrent Hypoglycemia after Partial Pan createctomy for Nesidioblastosis
We report a 44 year old male patient with recurrent attacks of hypoglycemia (RBS 40-50 mg/dL), neuroglycopenic symp
toms, and weight loss, prompting evaluation for causes of hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia.
The Win Ratio and Novel Continuous Win Ratio and Win Difference Statistics with a Focus on Oncology Trials with Two Prioritized Outcomes
The win ratio is an estimate of the treatment effect used in situations where composite endpoints are employed and where
the events that make up the composite endpoint can be prioritized. We study the win ratio in the context of oncology trials
with the events of progression and death. We then propose two new measures related to the win ratio, called the continuous
win ratio and continuous win difference
Challenges and Barriers in the Use of Ultrasound during Pregnancy: A Systematic Review
Ultrasound is a critical tool in prenatal care, yet various challenges and barriers can affect its effectiveness.
This systematic review aims to identify and synthesize these challenges to inform future research and practice.The primary
objective of this review is to address the challenges associated with ultrasound use during pregnancy, focusing on both ma
ternal and fetal outcomes. The review seeks to highlight areas needing further investigation and improvement in ultrasound
practices.
True Deprescribing: Empowering Patient’s Autonomy
Advancements in human knowledge across various scientific fields, including medical sciences such as vaccination, lifestyle,
health, medical procedures, pharmacology, and up-to-date screening programs, have contributed to an increase in life expectan
cy. However, longevity is associated with multiple non-communicable diseases, such as osteoarthritis, cardiovascular diseases,
and cognitive impairment that affect the elderly [1]
Green Technology: A Panacea for Effective and Sustainable Fish Health and Aquaculture Management
The advent of sustainable aquaculture demands a serious need for eco-friendly technology. This is what green technology
seek to offer as regards different areas of aquaculture which include: fish nutrition, fish diseases management, water quality
management and pollution control, ecotoxicology, and fish breeding
Evaluation of Volume Reduction Using the Kuhnke Method after Instrumental Lymphatic Drainage in Patients with Stage I and II Lymphedema: A Three-Month Study in Moscow
This prospective clinical study assessed the effectiveness of the Kuhnke method in reducing limb volume in patients with
Stage I and II lymphedema following instrumental lymphatic drainage therapy. Conducted at the Instrumental Therapy
Center of Pirogov Medical University, Moscow, the study involved 54 patients treated under a standardized protocol. Re
sults demonstrated significant limb volume reduction, particularly in Stage I patients, supporting the use of the Kuhnke
method as an adjunctive therapy for early-stage lymphedema. Additionally, the study evaluated potential correlations be
tween age, gender, and BMI to further understand the therapy’s efficacy
Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic State on Decision to Travel
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted global tourism, causing an unprecedented decline in international travel
due to restrictions, safety concerns, and economic uncertainty. Government in most countries imposed border closures,
quarantine mandates, and flight suspensions in compliance with lockdowns and restricted movement measures to curb the
spread of the virus. While the literature demonstrates substantial empirical evidence that reports the effect of the pandemic
on the tourism sector, the impact on travel decisions post-pandemic has not been well documented.
Addressing Efficacy of Everyday Hygiene Cleansing Products in Context of Sustainable Handwashing Behaviour in the Post-Pandemic Era
Simple hygiene behaviour such as washing hands is key to improving health of individuals and reducing community trans
mission of communicable diseases such as respiratory and enteric infections. Consistent and relentless messaging by global
and local health authorities had resulted in heightened hygiene awareness amongst the public during the COVID-19 pan
demic. Unfortunately, many of the hygiene behaviours practiced during the pandemic have proven to be unsustainable in
the immediate period following the pandemic
A Potassium Result Is Not Necessary Before Insulin Administration in Patients with Hyperglycemia
Background: Hyperglycemia is a common condition that is treated in the emergency department (ED). Hyperglycemia is of
ten treated with intravenous fluids and insulin. Current guidelines recommend obtaining potassium levels prior to the initia
tion of insulin therapy. This often delays insulin therapy for several hours.
The Activity of Antimicrobials-Producing Extremophile Bacteria from Lake Magadi, Kenya
Background: Drug resistance poses a challenge in managing microbial infections, highlighting the urgency to develop nov
el, e ective antimicrobials. e natural environment is a proven source of novel antimicrobial agents. is study explored
unique and exploitable antimicrobial-producing bacteria from the extreme habitat of Lake Magadi
Introduction to the special issue on ‘Nanostructures by Valve Metal Anodization’
With this special issue of JMSN we are pleased to present significant contributions to a fascinating topic in the field of materials nanostructing, which is the anodization of valve metals. By this treatment porous oxides of controlled geometry can be grown on the respective metal surfaces. To date, aluminum (Al) has been used most often, as confirmed in this special issue where nine out of ten contributions deals with its anodization.
Ordered Growth of Anodic Aluminum Oxide in Galvanostatic and Galvanostatic-Potentiostatic Modes
The results are presented of obtaining anodic aluminum oxide with an ordered pore arrangement by employing two anodizing modes - galvanostatic mode and combined (galvanostatic + potentiostatic) mode, at high values of the current density and voltage. Use has been made of an oxalate electrolyte and a complex electrolyte comprising oxalic acid and phosphoric acid. Scanning electron microscopy has been used to investigate the surface morphology of the barrier and porous layers and to determine pore sizes and inter-pore distance.
Anodic Porous Alumina Array for Cyanine Fluorophore Cy3 Confinement
Self-organized anodic porous alumina films with hexagonal pore lattice have attracted a considerable attention for biological arrays and confinement of various organic probes dyes in solutions. A molecular structure with axial symmetry in bis-heterocyclic indole chains and conjugate system, such as cyanine fluorophore Cy3 dye, was investigated here with respect to its fluorescence when loaded in the anodic alumina pores.
Anodizing for Design and Function
Two basic reactions occur during the anodizing of aluminum: 1) the aluminum is consumed and 2) an oxide grows. By accepting this statement as true, the anodizing process can be viewed as a corrosion process, and anodizing can be modeled using the Tafel Equation. Anodizing process parameters of electrolyte chemistry and concentration, temperature, aluminum substrate resistance and current density are presented as they relate to the Tafel Equation and how they impact the anodic aluminum oxide structure and properties. Understanding this relationship is consequent in making anodizing an engineering process, one that enables tuning the structure such that it yields distinct characteristics to fulfill design and application requirements.
Recent Developments in Human Odor Detection Technologies
Human odor detection technologies have drawn attention due to the wide possibility of potential applications they open up in areas such as biometrics, criminal investigation and forensics, search for survivors under rubble, and security checkpoint screening. Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) has been the most successful and powerful analytical approach developed to date for human odor analysis, and hundreds of human odorants have been identified using this tool.
Electronic-nose Applications in Forensic Science and for Analysis of Volatile Biomarkers in the Human Breath
The application of electronic-nose (E-nose) technologies in forensic science is a recent new development following a long history of progress in the development of diverse applications in the related biomedical and pharmaceutical fields. Data from forensic analyses must satisfy the needs and requirements of both the scientific and legal communities. The type of data collected from electronic-nose devices provides a means of identifying specific types of information about the chemical nature of evidentiary objects and samples under investigation using aroma signature profiles of complex gaseous mixtures containing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released from manufactured products and parts of the human body. E-nose analyses also provide useful qualitative information about the physicochemical characteristics and metabolic conditions of human subjects without the need for time-consuming analyses to identify all chemical components in human-derived volatile mixtures.
Analysis of Sweat Simulant Mixtures using Multiplexed Arrays of DNA-Carbon Nanotube Vapor Sensors
Carbon nanotube (NT) based electronic vapor sensors were tested against synthetic sweat solutions, consisting of 13 volatile organic
compounds (VOCs) in saline, in order to probe the device ability to analyze and differentiate vapors derived from complex biological
samples.
Characteristic Human Scent Compounds Trapped on Natural and Synthetic Fabrics as analyzed by SPME-GC/MS
The collection of human odor volatiles is of interest to forensic applications as a path to investigate canine scent discriminations in
legal investigations. A study using a selected array of previously identified human odor compounds has been conducted to determine
the retention and release capabilities of five (5) natural and synthetic fabric types, cotton (mercerized fabric and gauze matrix),
polyester, rayon and wool.
The Effects of the Film Thickness and Roughness in the Anodization Process of Very Thin Aluminum Films
The anodization of aluminum foils having micrometer thickness is a common process and results in hexagonally self-ordered alumina membranes. However, anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) membranes fabricated from nanometer-thin films present new challenges to the anodization process, since aluminum films adheres poorly on supporting substrates and the smoothness of the film is highly related to the kind of substrate.
Anodic Oxidation of Titanium in Sulphuric Acid and Phosphoric Acid Electrolytes
Anodisation of pure titanium has been carried out in sulphuric and in phosphoric acid solutions at potentials ranging from 50 to 150V. The SEM and AFM morphological analysis indicates that, within this potential range, oxidation in sulphuric acid solution produces better developed mesoporous oxide layers.
Fabrication of Ordered Arrays of Anodic Aluminum Oxide Pores with Interpore Distance Smaller than the Pitch of Nano-pits formed by Ion Beam Etching
We investigated a method for preparation of ordered nanopore arrays with the interpore distance of 60 nm by guided self-organization of anodic aluminum oxide with a prepatterned array of pits in the starting Al film.
Preparation of Large Area Anodic Alumina Membranes and their Application to Thin Film Fuel Cell
The design of an electrochemical reactor for the preparation of self-supported comparatively thin (up to 10 μm) and large area (up to 50 cm2) anodic alumina membranes is described allowing growth of porous alumina at high applied potential (up to 150 V) without burning.
Fabrication of Vertical Cu2ZnSnS4 Nanowire Arrays by Two-Step Electroplating Method into Anodic Aluminum Oxide Template
Vertical Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) nanowire arrays have been synthesized via two-step electroplating method into anodized aluminum oxide template. For deposition of CZTS nanowires, anodized aluminum oxide (AAO) was used as the growth mask for the growth of the nanowires. AAO templates with hole sizes of 70 nm in diameter were used in the experiments.
Fabrication and Luminescence of Anodic Alumina with Incorporated Vanadyl Citrate Chelate Anions
Anodic aluminum oxide doped with vanadyl citrate chelate complex anions was formed by a two-step self-organized anodization in 2 wt. % sulfuric acid containing 0.04 M V2O5 and 0.08 M citric acid at voltage range 13-23 V, and at 0 and 15 oC. The combination of two temperatures and at least four voltages (depending on the applied temperature) was applied as the operating conditions of anodization.
Synthesis of BaTiO3 Nanowires via Anodic Aluminum Oxide Template Method Assisted by Vacuum-and-Drop Loading
In this paper, we report on the synthesis of BaTiO3 nanowires via the anodic aluminum oxide template method. To fill in the precursors of BaTiO3 into anodic aluminum oxide templates, the vacuum and drop loading method developed in our previous study was used. Ba(CH3COO)2 (barium acetate) and C12H28O4Ti (tetraisopropyl orthotitanate) were used as Ba and Ti sources, respectively. Anodic aluminum oxide membranes with the through-hole diameter of ~200 nm were used as the template for BaTiO3 nanowires.
Editorial Board Members Related to
Ercument Genc
Professor
Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Engineering
Faculty of Agriculture
Ankara University
Turkey
Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Engineering
Faculty of Agriculture
Ankara University
Turkey
Alain L Fymat
President/CEO and Professor
International Institute of Medicine and Science
Rancho Mirage
California
USA
International Institute of Medicine and Science
Rancho Mirage
California
USA
TOMAS A. SALERNO
Professor
Department of Surgery
Miller School of Medicine
University of Miami
United States
Department of Surgery
Miller School of Medicine
University of Miami
United States
