Synthesis and Biological Activity of Some 3,4-Dihydro-4-(4-substituted aryl)-6-(naptho[2,1-b]furan-2-yl pyrimidine-2(1H)-one Derivatives by Sanjeevan S. Gaikwad, Venkat S. Suryawanshi, Kishan S. Lohar, Dhanaji V. Jadhav, Narayan D. Shinde

“…A series of new oxopyrimidine were prepared by cyclocondensation route with various substituted chalcones in presence of alcoholic solution of potassium hydroxide at reflux temperature. …”
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GC-MS Analysis and Study of the Antimicrobial Activity of Citrus paradisi, Citrus aurantifolia, and Citrus sinensis Peel Essential Oils as Hand Sanitizer by Isra Osman Mohammed, Ayat Ahmed Alrasheid, Saad Mohammed Hussein Ayoub

“…The disc diffusion method was used to screen the antibacterial activity of the essential oils against Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, and Candida albicans compared with a 78% alcohol-based commercial hand sanitizer. The antimicrobial testing results were statistically analyzed. …”
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Family Aggregation and Risk Factors for Breast Cancer in Affected Individuals by Julio Armando Sánchez Delgado, Nailé Edita Sánchez Lara

“…The risk factors for smoking (OR = 4.1), ingestion of the contraceptive pill (OR = 3.1), and alcohol (OR = 2.8) had the highest association with the disease. …”
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Multi-metabolic altered patterns and cardiovascular risk factors associated to hypertension in the community. by Alexis Ocampo Segura., Yoel Alberto Hernández Rodríguez., Benigno Figueiras Ramos., Raúl López Fernández, Mikhail Benet Rodríguez

“…<strong><br />Results:</strong> Family history of hypertension OR:64( 29:14,19) and alcohol consumption OR: 19,8 ( 4,6:84,8) were the most frequent risk factors in the population. …”
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Characterization of the Escherichia coli Antifungal Protein PPEBL21 by V. Yadav, R. Mandhan, M. Kumar, J. Gupta, G. L. Sharma

“…An antifungal protein isolated from Escherichia coli BL21 (PPEBL21) and predicted to be alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) was subjected to biological characterization. …”
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Liver Injury Patterns and Hepatic Toxicity among People Living with and without HIV and Attending Care in Urban Uganda by Clara Wekesa, Rosalind Parkes-Ratanshi, Gregory D. Kirk, Ponsiano Ocama

“…Liver injury is prevalent among both people living with and without HIV in care, and cholestatic liver injury is the most common pattern. Alcohol is associated with all patterns of liver injury and increasing age associated with cholestatic liver injury among people living without HIV and people living with HIV, respectively.…”
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Volatile Organic Compounds, Total Phenolic Content, Color, and Heating Uniformity of Lemon Peel as Affected by Rotational Speed of Turntable During Microwave Drying by Sevilay San, Işıl Barutçu Mazı

“…At 600W, formation of furan compounds (furfural, furfuryl alcohol, tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, 2-acetyl furan, 5-methyl furfural, and HMF) were identified. …”
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Risk Factors for Dyspepsia Incidence in Community Aged 15-64 Years in Oesao Village, Oeaso Community Health Center Work Area by Elistho Adrianus Ndun, Sigit Purnawan, Deviarbi Sakke Tira

“…This study concludes that coffee, alcohol, sour, and spicy foods have a significant relationship with the incidence of dyspepsia. …”
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Stress and Anxiety Levels of International Nursing Students: Case of Northern Cyprus by Samineh Esmaeilzadeh, Kemal Elyeli, Sandra Chıkwana

“…Perceived Stress Scale average scores vary depending on students' grade point averages and alcohol/substance use while under stress. Generalized Anxiety Disorder - 7 Scale mean scores vary depending on alcohol/ substance use while under stress (p lt; 0.05).Conclusion: Educational programs should be organized to enable students to cope more effctively with the stressors they encounter. …”
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Hypertension: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Municipalities of Kathmandu, Nepal by Raja Ram Dhungana, Achyut Raj Pandey, Bihungum Bista, Suira Joshi, Surya Devkota

“…In multivariable analysis, smoking, alcohol consumption, physical activity, body mass index, and diabetes were identified as significant explanatory variables for hypertension. …”
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Fluoxetine attenuates stress-induced depression-like behavior due to decrease in pro-inflammatory cytokines in male rats. by Nabirumbi, Ritah, Onohuean, Hope, Kato, Charles Drago, Alagbonsi, Abdullateef Isiaka, Adedeji1, Ahmed A.

“…Pro-inflammatory cytokines are implicated in depression caused by both environmental- and alcohol-induced stress. The purpose of the study was to investigate the cytokine levels in serum and hippocampus following induction of depression-like behaviors (DLB) by either force. swimming test (FST) or ethanol-induced DLB (EID). …”
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Trends in the use and dual use of factory-made combustible cigarettes, other tobacco products and electronic cigarettes: Results from South African Social Attitudes Surveys during... by Catherine O. Egbe, Siphesihle Gwambe, Mukhethwa Londani, Olufemi Erinoso, Olalekan A. Ayo-Yusuf

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Validation of the Chronic Liver Disease Questionnaire for MASH (CLDQ-MASH) by Zobair M. Younossi, Maria Stepanova, Issah Younossi, Andrei Racila

“…Methods: From our non-alcoholic fatty liver disease/non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NAFLD/NASH) database, patients who met the definition of MASH according to the new criteria were selected. …”
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Hyperglycemia Is a Potential Prognostic Factor for Exacerbation in Severe Psoriasis with Diabetes or Prediabetes by Yongpisarn T, Thadanipon K, Suchonwanit P, Rattanakaemakorn P

“…Patients with severe psoriasis and diabetes or prediabetes with high blood sugar (HbA1c ≥ 7%) or a history of alcohol consumption are at higher risk of exacerbation. …”
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dynamics of boric acid Sorption by boron-selective SB-type anionite by Igor N. Lipunov, Inna G. Pervova, Alexander F. Nikiforov, Irina A. Klepalova

“…The anion exchanger contained aminooxyethyl and alcohol functional groups in its structure.…”

Cholestasis in Chronic Liver Disease and the Role of Ademetionine in its Treatment (Literature Review and Expert Panel Resolution) by K. L. Raikhelson, A. O. Bueverov, E. A. Kondrashina, M. V. Maevskaya, I. B. Khlynov, E. N. Shirokova, V. T. Ivashkin

“…The effectiveness of ademetionine in the treatment of various liver diseases occurring with intrahepatic cholestasis (cholestatic forms of drug-induced liver damage, alcoholic liver disease, non-alcoholic liver disease, primary biliary cholangitis) was demonstrated, manifested by a decrease in clinical and laboratory signs of cholestasis. …”
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Liver fibrosis and markers of endothelial function at metabolic syndrome and early disorders of carbohydrate metabolism by L. V. Chesnokova, I. M. Petrov, Ye. A. Sidorova, I. A. Troshina, Yu. A. Petrova

“…In 72% of patients presence of NAFLD at steatosis stage and in 18% —at non-alcoholic steatohepatitis stage was found.Results. …”
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Manganese biofortification in grapevine by foliar spraying improves volatile profiles of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes and wine sensory traits by Ruihua Ren, Miaomiao Wang, Lijian Zhang, Fuxian Ren, Bowei Yang, Huangzhao Chen, Zhenwen Zhang, Qingqing Zeng

“…Multivariate analysis and odor activity values jointly identified eight volatile compounds (ethyl acetate, phenylethyl acetate, and phenylethyl alcohol, etc.) as key odorants that contribute to the floral and fruity flavors of Mn-treated wine. …”
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The Role of Serum Cytokines in the Pathogenesis of Hepatic Osteodystrophy in Male Cirrhotic Patients by Ali Riza Soylu, Cengiz Tuglu, Ender Arikan, Tarkan Yetisyigit, Hakan Kunduracılar, Ibrahim Hakki Koker, Gulbin Unsal, Ahmet Huseyin Tezel, Hasan Umit, Sakir Berkarda

“…Matherial and Methods. 44 consecutive male cirrhotic patients (17 alcoholic, 20 hepatitis B, 7 hepatitis C), 15 age- and sex-matched chronic alcoholics without liver disease, and 17 age- and sex-matched healthy controls were included in the study during one year period. …”
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Comparative evaluation of commercial Douchi by different molds: Biogenic amines, non-volatile and volatile compounds by Aijun Li, Gang Yang, Zhirong Wang, Shenglan Liao, Muying Du, Jun Song, Jianquan Kan

“…Thirteen volatile compounds such as furfuryl alcohol, phenethyl alcohol, and benzaldehyde caused the flavor difference of three types of Douchi. …”
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