Health Sciences

Cancer is a multifactorial disease, therefore it is difficult to identify the specific agents responsible for its progression and development, but lifestyle and nutrition have been shown to play an important role. Several natural compounds, especially plant extracts, are demonstrating efficacy in the development of new cancer therapies, among these compounds sulforaphane is the most studied. But one of the main challenges with sulforaphane treatment is its low solubility and oral bioavailability. Several carriers are being studied to overcome these difficulties.

We report a case of a 51-year-old male with controlled hypertension and recent severe COVID-19 infection treated with high-dose steroids, Bevacizumab, and Remdesvir, presenting with black tarry stools, upper abdominal pain, and paleness, with laboratory findings showing severe anemia (hemoglobin 5.6 g/dL) and liver lesions, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy revealed a large excavating ulcer from the fundus to the antrum, aspirate culture confirmed Mucor spp., leading to a diagnosis of gastric mucormycosis, treated with intravenous liposomal amphotericin B followed by posaconazole, and a cons

Green Secret: Unveiling Herbal Beauty Remedies" digs into the potential of herbal cosmetics in today's beauty landscape. Rooted in ancient traditions yet adapted for contemporary needs herbal beauty remedies offer sustainable, eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic products. It examines the health benefits of plant-based ingredients, emphasizing efficacy, safety, and environmental advantages. The study also investigates the science behind commonly used herbs. It delves into their active components and their uses in skin care.

Antecedentes: Una de las fuentes de infección persistente en los primeros molares superiores, es la dificultad de localizar y tratar todo el sistema radicular durante una endodoncia primaria. Cuando el conducto MV2 no se puede tratar adecuadamente, puede contribuir a que el paciente continúe con el dolor e incluso representar una causa de fracaso del primer tratamiento endodóntico.

The integration of digital technologies, particularly MOOCs and e-portfolios, has transformed teacher professional development. MOOCs offer scalable learning opportunities, giving teachers access to diverse resources, while e-portfolios provide personalized spaces for reflection and tracking progress. Combining these tools in teacher training creates a flexible, learner-centered approach that enhances accessibility and effectiveness.

Ectopia cordis is a rare congenital anomaly where the heart is partially or completely extruded from the thorax. It can occur with other associated defects, especially as part of the Pentalogy of Cantrell (a collection of 5 congenital midline birth anomalies; involving the sternum, heart, pericardium, diaphragm, and abdominal wall).

Managing the simultaneous performance of a cesarean section and intracranial meningioma resection in pregnant patients presents a significant anesthetic challenge. This case report describes a 34-year-old woman at 27 weeks of pregnancy diagnosed with a left pontocerebellar angle meningioma. The patient experienced acute neurological deterioration, necessitating urgent surgical intervention comprising a cesarean section and tumor resection in a single operative session.

Introduction: Sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT) occurs commonly in neonates and infants and poses significant obstetric and fetal challenges, especially in resource-strained settings. SCT affects 1 in every 35,000–40,000 live births. Prompt diagnosis and effective management of SCT improve obstetric and neonatal outcomes. Case presentation: A 25-year-old gravida 2 para 1+0 at 27 weeks gestation was admitted to the hospital with complaints of intermittent lower abdominal pain and reduced fetal movements.

Antecedentes: La anestesia regional puede reducir el riesgo de dolor agudo post operatorio después de una instrumentación de columna, una afección frecuente y debilitante. Comparamos la anestesia convencional con un bloqueo retrolaminar para la prevención del dolor agudo posoperatorio. Metodología: Ensayo Clínico aleatorizado, No cegado.

Background and Aims: Nephrotic syndrome addressed as one of the most common causes of inherited chronic kidney disease. Where, protein is excessively filtered into the urine.Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors in nephrotic patients on immunosuppression are underexplored.This research aimed to investigate the impacts of dapagloflozin in treatment of proteinuria in patients with nephrotic syndrome. Material and methods: A prospective clinical trial involving fifty-six adult patients, without a diagnosis of diabetes, with persistent proteinuria.