Ficus carica and Sizigium cumini Regulate Glucose and Lipid Parameters in High-Fat Diet and Streptozocin-Induced Rats by El-Shaimaa A. Arafa, Waseem Hassan, Ghulam Murtaza, Manal Ali Buabeid

“…Ficus carica (FC) and Syzigium cumini (SC) are part of indigenous flora with traditional medicinal properties. Fresh seeds of SC fruit and fruit of FC were collected and macerated to obtain the final extract. …”
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Binding Investigation of Some Important Metal Ions Copper (I), Nickel (II), and Aluminium (III) with Bovine Serum Albumin Using Valid Spectroscopic Techniques by Hassan A. Alhazmi, Md Shamsher Alam, Mohammed Albratty, Asim Najmi, Ahmed A. Abdulhaq, Rym Hassani, Waquar Ahsan, Abdulrahman N. Qramish

“…Studies based on the interaction of metals with proteins resulted in the development of promising metal-based compounds with encouraging medicinal potential. This study was aimed to utilize FT-IR and UV-Vis spectroscopic techniques to analyze the interactions of biologically significant metal ions, such as Al3+, Ni+2, and Cu+, with bovine serum albumin (BSA). …”
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Rectal versus vaginal progesterone administration for luteal phase support in the hormone replacement therapy frozen embryo transfer (HRT-FET) cycle: protocol for a non-inferiority... by Peter Humaidan, Birgit Alsbjerg

“…An interim analysis will be conducted once half of the study population has been enrolled.Ethics and dissemination The trial was approved on 21 November 2023 by the Danish National Ethical Committee and the Danish Medicines Agency and is authorised by the Clinical Trials Information System (EUCT number 2023-504616-15-02). …”
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In vitro and molecular docking evaluation of black sesame seeds' anti-prostate cancer and antioxidant activity processed by nine steaming nine drying by Glennielyn D. Magdamit, Cheng-Yang Hsieh, Mon-Juan Lee, Kathlia A. De Castro-Cruz, Samantha Franchette B. Austria, Beatrice D. Sipat, Steven Kuan-Hua Huang, Po-Wei Tsai

“…Abstract Black sesame seeds, known for their rich flavor and medicinal properties, hold significant potential as natural therapeutics against prostate cancer, a major health challenge for men today. …”
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Nutritional Properties, Antioxidant and Antihaemolytic Activities of the Dry Fruiting Bodies of Wild Edible Mushrooms Consumed by Ethnic Communities of Northeast India by Merilin Kakoti, Dibya Jyoti Hazarika, Assma Parveen, Samim Dullah, Alokesh Ghosh, Dipankar Saha, Madhumita Barooah, Robin Chandra Boro

“…A variety of cultivated mushrooms in Northeast India are well known for their taste, nutritional and medicinal benefits. Many wild-growing mushrooms are also consumed due to their exotic flavours and tastes; however, the scientific exploration of their nutritional and bioactive properties is still negligible. …”
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Estradiol and progesterone levels in early pregnancy after natural, estradiol + progesterone or gonadotrophin stimulated frozen embryo transfer cycle: a randomised controlled trial... by Nina Freiesleben Mørch, Mette Petri Lauritsen, Pernille Fog Svendsen

“…The study is approved by the Scientific Ethical Committee of the Capital Region of Denmark and the Danish Medicines Agency. The study will be carried out in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki and monitored by a good clinical practice unit. …”
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L’abeille mellifère (Apis mellifera unicolor) à Mayotte by Samuel Perichon

“…Honey is a product that is sought after worldwide due to its benefits and medicinal properties. According to the Muslim religion, which has a large majority in Mayotte, honey is viewed as a healing substance of different colors (Sura 16, An-Nahl, v. 69). …”
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Novel green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from empty fruit bunch waste: Biomedical applications and mechanistic insights by Bashirat Olamide Yusuf-Salihu, Shakirat Afodun Abdulmumini, Toheeb Taiye Bajepade, Halimah Adekunbi Durosinmi, Muinat Olanike Kazeem, Victoria Atinuke Ajayi, Agbaje Lateef

“…This unique approach of transforming EFB trash into high-value AgNPs could help sustain waste management and the circular bioeconomy by enabling medicinal applications.…”
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Physiological Alterations due to Hepatotoxicity and the Protective Role of Cleome viscosa Linn Seed Extract in Experimental Animals by Addai-Mensah Donkor, Martin Ntiamoah Donkor, Benjamin Ahenkorah, Kwadwo Asante Asare-Konadu, Emmanuel Asiedu, Richard Mosobil

“…Liver ailment is a key public health menace, principally in developing nations. Quite a lot of medicinal florae have been identified to have liver shielding activities. …”
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4-Aminoquinoline as a privileged scaffold for the design of leishmanicidal agents: structure–property relationships and key biological targets by Angel H. Romero, Francisco Delgado

“…All these aspects demand the identification and development of new, safe, and effective chemical systems, which must not only be focused on medicinal chemistry and pharmacological aspects but also consider key aspects relative to parasite survival.In this sense, the quinolines and, in particular, 4-aminoquinoline, represent a privileged scaffold for the design of potential leishmanicidal candidates due not only to their versatility to generate highly active and selective compounds but also to their correlation with well-defined biological targets. …”
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C-Reactive Protein As A Response Indicator In Drug-Naïve Patients With Major Depressive Disorder: A Hospital-Based Study by Ather Muneer, Nargis Munir, Nadia Shams, Mirza Inam, Usman Ghani, Neelam Ayub

“…Patients taking antidepressants, anti-inflammatory medicines, having co-morbid conditions or other psychiatric conditions were excluded. …”
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Effect of botanical powders and the assassin bug, Alloeocranum biannulipes Mont. and Sign. (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) against Dinoderus porcellus Lesne (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) infe... by Kitherian SAHAYARAJ, Antonio SINZOGAN, Manuele TAMO, Joelle TOFFA, Yêyinou Laura Estelle LOKO, Armand VODOUNNON, Innocent DJEGBE

“…Methods This study aims to evaluate the compatibility of the leaf powders of these medicinal plants and the predator A. biannulipes in the integrated management of D. porcellus under laboratory and farm conditions. …”
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Bioactive compounds in the aboveground part of hemiephemeroid onions (Allium L.) by T. I. Fomina, T. A. Kukushkina

“…Representatives of the genus Allium L. are valuable food and medicinal plants that have long been used for nutrition and human health. …”
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Plant-Mediated Green Synthesis of Ag NPs and Their Possible Applications: A Critical Review by Darbin Kumar Poudel, Purushottam Niraula, Himal Aryal, Biplab Budhathoki, Sitaram Phuyal, Rishab Marahatha, Kiran Subedi

“…The potential applications of Ag NPs are exciting and beneficial in a variety of fields; however, there is less awareness of the new risks posed by inappropriate disposal of Ag NPs. The Ag NPs have medicinal, plasmonic, and catalytic properties. The Ag NPs can be prepared via physical, chemical, or biological routes, and the selection of any specific route depends largely on the end-use. …”
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MET-PREVENT: metformin to improve physical performance in older people with sarcopenia and physical prefrailty/frailty – protocol for a double-blind, randomised controlled proof-of... by Andrew Clegg, James Wason, Miles Witham, Nina Wilson, Claire J Steves, Helen C Hancock, Avan A P Sayer, Leanne Marsay, Claire McDonald, Thomas von Zglinicki, Katherine J Rennie, Penny Bradley, Stephen Connolly, Shaun Hiu, Laura Robertson, Laura Simms, Alison J Steel, Bryony Storey

“…The primary outcome measure is the four metre walk speed at the 4-month follow-up visit.Ethics and dissemination The trial has been approved by the Liverpool NHS Research Ethics Committee (20/NW/0470), the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Authority (EudraCT 2020-004023-16) and the UK Health Research Authority (IRAS 275219). …”
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Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis with Cladribine Tablets: Literature Review and the Guidance of the Lithuanian Association of Neurologists by R. Kizlaitienė, D. Mickevičienė, L. Malcienė, N. Giedraitienė, R. Balnytė, D. Jatužis

“…During more than five years after the approval of the medicinal product, the new clinical trial data and the Real-World Evidence (RWE) on the efficacy and safety of cladribine tablets have become available, based on which, several national and international expert panels, as well as the Lithuanian Association of Neurologists, have issued guidance on the use of cladribine tablets reviewed in this article. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to implementation of non-medical independent prescribing in primary care in the UK: a qualitative systematic review by Nicola Carey, Judith Edwards, Melaine Coward

“…Objectives To support workforce deficits and rising demand for medicines, independent prescribing (IP) by nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals is a key component of workforce transformation in UK healthcare. …”
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Human drone interaction in delivery of medical supplies: A scoping review of experimental studies. by Franziska Stephan, Nicole Reinsperger, Martin Grünthal, Denny Paulicke, Patrick Jahn

“…The potential of drones, as unmanned air vehicles, in healthcare are huge and are discussed as an effective new way to delivery urgent medicines and medical devices, especially in rural areas. …”
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Unveiling the biological activities of Heliotropium indicum L. plant extracts: anti-inflammatory activities, GC–MS analysis, and in-silico molecular docking by Mst. Sadia Afroz Shoily, Md. Ekramul Islam, Nur Mohammad Rasel, Shahnaz Parvin, Jaytirmoy Barmon, Aqibul Hasan Aqib, Debendra Nath Roy, Mst. Shahnaj Parvin

“…Abstract Heliotropium indicum is well-known for its diverse medicinal properties, traditionally utilized to treat ailments such as diabetes, obesity, bacterial infections, inflammation, and diarrhea. …”
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Design and assembly of plant-based COVID-19 candidate vaccines: reсent development and future prospects by E. A. Uvarova, P. A. Belavin, E. V. Deineko

“…Although plants have long been used by mankind as sources of various medicinal substances, in a pandemic, plant expression systems become attractive as biofactories or bioreactors for the production of artificially created protein molecules that include protective antigens against viral infection. …”
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