The Present and Future of Szigetvár Spa – An Economic Analysis of Geothermal Energy Investment by Judit Pálné Schreiner

“…In 1997, this thermal water was certified as medicinal water. The wellhead temperature of Szigetvár thermal water is 62°C in the 790 metres deep thermal well. …”
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Analysis of the Distribution Pattern and Prophage Types in <i>Candidatus Liberibacter</i> Asiaticus ‘Cuimi’ Kumquat by Wen-Ting Li, Xiao-Feng Teng, Li He, Bin Guan, Cui-Ling He, Jian-Jun Liu, Ke-Ling Chen, Zheng Zheng, Jian He

“…In addition to its use in fresh consumption and processing, this variety exhibits certain medicinal properties. This study aims to investigate the genetic diversity of the Huanglongbing (HLB) bacterium across different tissues of the ‘Cuimi’ kumquat, offering a theoretical basis for understanding the HLB epidemic in Dechang County, Sichuan. …”
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Evaluation of Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Some Common Herbs by Muhammad Abdul Qadir, Syeda Kiran Shahzadi, Asad Bashir, Adil Munir, Shabnam Shahzad

“…Furthermore the extracts of these medicinal herbs in 80% methanol, 80% ethanol, 80% acetone, and 100% water were screened for antimicrobial activity by disc diffusion method against selected bacterial strains, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, and Pasteurella multocida, and fungal strains, Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, Rhizopus solani, and Alternaria alternata. …”
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Soybean and avocado unsaponifiables: a review of their potential use in the treatment of osteoarthritis by Ana Sabucedo-Suárez, Ana Sabucedo-Suárez, Mónica López-Peña, Mónica López-Peña, María Permuy, María Permuy, Fernando Muñóz, Fernando Muñóz

“…These qualities can potentially lessen the need for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs) and their secondary effects. This review aims to examine the current literature on ASU, focusing on their efficacy, mechanism of action, and potential utility in treating OA for managing chronic pain associated with this condition. …”
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Competencies of nurses to participate in safe medication management practices for biologics: A scoping review. by Wansheng Li, Li Li, Linbo Li, Cardenas Xiaodong, Mudiao Chen, Hongye Liu, Peirao Li

“…<h4>Background</h4>With the widespread use of biological agents in disease treatment, ensuring the safe and economical use of high-cost medicines is particularly important. Even though nurses are essential in patient care, detailed knowledge regarding their competence and role in the safe administration of biologics is lacking.…”
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Exploration of Secondary Metabolites in <i>Platostoma menthoides</i> (L.) Using Ethyl Acetate Extract and Its Antibacterial, Antioxidant, and Larvicidal Activities by Pavithra Senthilkumar, Subbu Thavamurugan, Aravinth Annamalai, Prabhu Kolandhasamy, Vasanthy Muthunarayanan, Nandhini Selvaraj, Lakshmiprabha Azhagiyamanavalan, Ramachandran Vinayagam

“…All these findings suggest that <i>P. menthoides</i> is a rich source of phytoconstituents with various medicinal applications and can be used as an antioxidant, antibacterial, and mosquito-larvicidal agent.…”
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Smallholder farmers’ knowledge on management of Cinchona in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by Bezawit Mekonnen, Landry Cizungu, Julio Alegre, Haben Blondeel, Emiel De Lombaerde, Hans Verbeeck, Luc Duchateau, Eddie Schrevens, Kris Verheyen, Pascal Boeckx, Pieter De Frenne

“…Our results provide information on current cultivation of Cinchona in the DRC, which may become more important given the rising resistance of the malaria parasite against other medicines.…”
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Elucidating the potential of EGFR mutated NSCLC and identifying its multitargeted inhibitors by Anakha D. Rajeeve, Ramasamy Yamuna, P. K. Krishnan Namboori

“…Since curcumin and CB[2]UN support various medicinal applications in drug delivery and design, we investigated the effect of curcumin and CB[2]UN-based drugs in controlling EGFR-mutant NSCLC through a dodecagonal computational approach. …”
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Review on antibacterial flavonoids from genus Erythrina: Structure-activity relationship and mode of action by Tati Herlina, Abd Wahid Rizaldi Akili, Vicki Nishinarizki, Ari Hardianto, Jalifah Binti Latip

“…The Fabaceae family, particularly genus Erythrina, is renowned for significant medicinal properties. These plants have been used as natural remedies to address various health issues and are rich in flavonoids. …”
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Valorization of Betalain Pigments Extracted from <i>Phytolacca americana</i> L. Berries as Natural Colorant in Cheese Formulation by Ionuț Dumitru Veleșcu, Ioana Cristina Crivei, Andreea Bianca Balint, Vlad Nicolae Arsenoaia, Alexandru Dragoș Robu, Florina Stoica, Roxana Nicoleta Rațu

“…Pokeweed (<i>Phytolacca americana</i> L.) is a medicinal plant that contains valuable biologically active compounds, including betacyanins, which serve as its red pigments, along with phenolic acids, flavonoids, polyphenolic compounds, and others. …”
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Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Diterpenoids from Celastrus orbiculatus in Lipopolysaccharide-Stimulated RAW264.7 Cells by Hyun-Jae Jang, Kang-Hoon Kim, Eun-Jae Park, Jeong A. Kang, Bong-Sik Yun, Seung-Jae Lee, Chan Sun Park, Soyoung Lee, Seung Woong Lee, Mun-Chual Rho

“…Celastrus orbiculatus Thunb has been known as an ethnopharmacological medicinal plant for antitumor, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic effects. …”
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Exogenous selenium enhances cadmium stress tolerance by improving physiological characteristics of Artemisia argyi seedlings by Yaxin Yu, Yingbin Yang, Yu Guo, Meiqi Pan, Wenfang Hao

“…Abstract The contamination of Chinese medicinal materials with cadmium (Cd) is a pressing global issue that poses significant risks to human health. …”
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Cloning and functional verification of Geraniol-10-Hydroxylase gene in Lonicera japonica by Shuping Zhang, Zhenhua Liu, Jia Li, Qian Liu, Yongqing Zhang, Gaobin Pu

“…Methods and Results A gene related to the biosynthesis of monoterpenoid, geraniol 10-hydroxylase, has been cloned from the medicinal plant Lonicera japonica. The gene, LjG10H, encodes a peptide of 498 amino acids with a predicted molecular weight of 54.45 kDa. …”
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Respiratory diseases in young cattle by T. S. Ermilova, M. A. Samburova, O. V. Kasharnaya, E. A. O. Salimzade

“…The use of combined medicines and preparations containing microelements increases treatment effectiveness.…”
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Potency of Garlic Extract Against Koi Herpesvirus (KHV) in Common Carp by Sri Nuryati, D. Puspitaningtyas, D. Wahjuningrum

“… Prevention of koi herpesvirus (KHV) infection using chemicals or medicines was ineffective way.  In this study garlic extract was used to prevent KHV infection.  …”
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Essential Oils from Citrus Peels Promote Calcium Overload-Induced Calcicoptosis in U251 Cells by Yurong Li, Juanjuan Wei, Zimao Ye, Chen Ji, Wenji Li, Li Xu, Zhiqin Zhou

“…Citrus peel essential oils (CPEOs) have demonstrated substantial medicinal potential for glioblastoma treatment because of their extensive antitumor effects, low potential for drug resistance, and ability to cross the human blood–brain barrier. …”
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Characterization and Antifungal Activity of Limonoid Constituents Isolated from Meliaceae Plants Melia dubia, Aphanamixis polystachya, and Swietenia macrophylla against Plant Patho... by Thanh Nguyen Tan, Hieu Tran Trung, Quang Le Dang, Hien Vu Thi, Hoang Dinh Vu, Tuan Nguyen Ngoc, Hoai Thu Thi Do, Thanh Huong Nguyen, Dang Ngoc Quang, Thang Tran Dinh

“…Many species of the genera Khaya, Swietenia, Aphanamixis, and Melia in this family are known as medicinal plants and have biological activities such as antiviral, antimicrobial, antifeeding, insecticidal, and cytotoxic properties. …”
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Greener Synthesis, Characterization, and Antimicrobiological Effects of Helba Silver Nanoparticle-PMMA Nanocomposite by Manal A. Awad, Awatif A. Hendi, Khalid M. O. Ortashi, Amnah B. Alanazi, Batool A. ALZahrani, Dina A. Soliman

“…There has been huge enthusiasm for the commercialization of nanocomposites for an assortment of uses including medicinal, electronic, and basic. The general motivation behind this study was on the development of silver nanoparticles, due to the present enthusiasm encompassing these metals due to their exceptional properties which are not quite the same as the relating bulk material. …”
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Assessment of Compliance of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate in Patients with Early Osteoarthritis of the Knee by Ajit Prakash Bhaskarwar, Ashish Pande, Kailash Pati Dev Jaidev

“…The variation in the reported level of compliance in the study population was due to factors such as literacy level, family status, functional status, associated medical illnesses, daily medicinal load, as well as awareness of the disease. …”
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Finger roots (Uvaria chemea) and African greenheart (Cylicodiscus gabunensis): Alternative potent therapy to sildenafil in erectile dysfunction by Etukudo Okon Jimmy, Grace Edet Bassey, Abijah Ekwere, Udoh Idorenyin Umoh, Adeyemi Fatai Odetayo, Udoh Nsikan Malachy

“…Traditional herbal remedies, rooted in cultural practices, have been explored as alternative therapies for ED, and this study focuses on Uvara chemea and Cylicodiscus gabunensis, two plants with reported medicinal properties, as potential alternatives to sildenafil, a standard pharmaceutical for ED. …”
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