The Effect of Different Ratio of Methionine-Zinc and Zinc Oxide on Performance Indicators and Diarrhea in Suckling Holstein Calves by Morteza Rezapour, Yadollah Chashnidel, Asadollah Teimoury Yansary, Essa Dirandeh

“…Zinc supplements mixed with milk were fed to the calves from day one to day 14, and performance monitoring continued for 70 days. The stool score was evaluated on a scale of 1 to 4. Diarrhea was defined as the presence of grade 3 or 4 stools for 2 consecutive days. …”
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Surgical ergonomics among ophthalmologists at Alsaim Eye Hospital, Wad Madani, Sudan: a clinical audit by Imtinan Yousif, Khawla Jibreel, Mehera Mohammed

“…This study aimed to assess ophthalmologists’ surgical ergonomic practices and compared them to expert ophthalmologists’ recommendations published by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. Methods In this audit cycle, we sent an anonymous online pretested questionnaire via Google Form to all ophthalmologists and residents at Alsaim Eye Hospital, aiming for total coverage. …”
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Factors Associated with Foodborne Pathogens among Food Handlers: A Case Study of Thika, Kiambu County, Kenya by Joseph Maina Kimemia, John Gachuki Kariuki, Alfred Owino Odongo, Paul Ng’ang’a Murima

“…Random sampling was used to enroll respondents in the survey. A single stool specimen was collected from each study participant. …”
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Metabolomic profiles of <i>Ribes nigrum</i> L. and <i>Lonicera caerulea</i> L. from the collection of the N.I. Vavilov Institute in the setting of Northwest Russia by T. V. Shelenga, V. S. Popov, A. V. Konarev, N. G. Tikhonova, O. A. Tikhonova, Y. A. Kerv, A. E. Smolenskaya, L. L. Malyshev

“…Organic acids, phenol-containing compounds and polyols prevailed in L. caerulea, while mono- and oligosaccharides, in R. nigrum. …”
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Serial Paediatrics Omics Tracking in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (SPOT-ME): protocol paper for a multidisciplinary, observational study of clinical and biological markers of paediatr... by Adam Scheinberg, Natalie Thomas, Katherine Huang, Paul R Gooley, Elisha K Josev, Tracey Chau, Darcy Tantanis, Sarah J Knight, Christopher W Armstrong

“…The outcomes of this research have the potential to identify biomarker signatures, aid in understanding the underlying mechanisms, and ultimately, improve the lives of children with ME/CFS.Ethics and dissemination This project was approved by the Royal Children’s Hospital’s Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC 74175). …”
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Detection of OqxAB Efflux Pumps, a Multidrug-Resistant Agent in Bacterial Infection in Patients Referring to Teaching Hospitals in Ahvaz, Southwest of Iran by Mojtaba Moosavian, Mahtab Khoshkholgh Sima, Nazanin Ahmad Khosravi, Effat Abbasi Montazeri

“…In this study, 100 Enterobacteriaceae isolates collected from different clinical specimens of infectious patients, such as wounds, urine, blood, discharge, and abscesses except stool, were examined. Identification of the isolates was performed using standard biochemical tests such as TSI, citrate, urea, lysine, SIM, MR-VP, and gas production. …”
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Prebiotics as an adjunct therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder: a pilot randomized controlled trial by Robin M. Voigt, Robin M. Voigt, Robin M. Voigt, Phillip A. Engen, Michelle Villanueva, Simona A. Bambi, Stefan J. Green, Stefan J. Green, Ankur Naqib, Ankur Naqib, Shohreh Raeisi, Maliha Shaikh, Bruce R. Hamaker, Bruce R. Hamaker, Thaisa M. Cantu-Jungles, Thaisa M. Cantu-Jungles, Sarah A. Pridgen, Philip Held, Ali Keshavarzian, Ali Keshavarzian, Ali Keshavarzian, Ali Keshavarzian

“…., acetate, propionate, butyrate), (2) if CBT treatment with a concomitant prebiotic fiber intervention would beneficially impact clinical outcomes in veterans with PTSD, (3) evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a prebiotic intervention as an adjunct treatment to CBT, and (4) assess the impact of treatment on the intestinal microbiota and stool SCFA (i.e., mechanism).ResultsThis study found that PTSD severity may be associated with reduced abundance of taxa capable of producing the SCFA propionate, and that a subset of individuals with PTSD may benefit from a microbiota-modifying prebiotic intervention.ConclusionThis study suggests that targeting the intestinal microbiome through prebiotic supplementation could represent a promising avenue for enhancing treatment outcomes in some individuals with PTSD.Clinical trial registrationhttps://clinicaltrials.gov/, identifier NCT05424146.…”
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Metabolomic approach to search for fungal resistant forms of <i>Aegilops tauschii</i> Coss. from the VIR collection by T. V. Shelenga, L. L. Malyshev, Yu. A. Kerv, T. V. Diubenko, A. V. Konarev, V. I. Horeva, M. K. Belousova, M. A. Kolesova, N. N. Chikida

“…A comparative analysis of groups of Ae. tauschii accessions showed that metabolomic profiles of the forms with or without resistance to fungal pathogens differed significantly in the contents of nonproteinogenic amino acids, polyols, phytosterols, acylglycerols, mono- and oligosaccharides, glycosides, phenolic compounds (hydroquinone, kempferol), etc. …”
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Adverse Events of the BCG (Bacillus Calmette–Guérin) and Rotavirus Vaccines in a Young Infant with Inborn Error of Immunity by Suleiman Al-Hammadi, Najla S. Alkuwaiti, Ghassan A. Ghatasheh, Huda Al Dhanhani, Hiba M. Shendi, Abdulghani S. Elomami, Farida Almarzooqi, Abdul-Kader Souid

“…He then developed high-fever, lymphadenopathy, and refractory diarrhea. Stool was positive for rotavirus, and lymph node biopsy showed acid-fast bacilli, consistent with tuberculosis lymphadenitis. …”
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The role of Ashwagandha in modulating gut parameters in dogs—a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial by Kala Kumar Bharani, Ashok Kumar Devarasetti, Rajendar Bobbili, Amit Khurana, Donga Durga Veera Hanuman, Roupesh Gudepu, Swapna Guda

“…Various parameters were assessed, including serum haematology, biochemical markers, stool parameters, and gut–microbiome parameters.ResultsThe erythrocyte counts and haemoglobin levels were significantly increased with ARE (p &lt; 0.01 and p &lt; 0.001). …”
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La politique sportive de la région Casablanca-Settat suite à la régionalisation avancée by Youssef SIAME, Abderrahim RHARIB, Mohamed BOUKHALKHAL

“…Le Maroc, depuis le Discours Royal du 3 janvier 2010, a lancé le chantier de la régionalisation avancée pour adopter une nouvelle dynamique de développement axée sur les principes de la décentralisation et constituant ainsi un tournant des modes de gouvernance territoriale. …”
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Polyethylene Glycol 3350 in the Treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation: Post hoc Analysis Using FDA Endpoints by Stacy B. Menees, Anthony J. Lembo, William D. Chey

“…Reductions in the mean number of hard/lumpy stools/week (–2.1 vs –0.9; P=0.0014) and the weekly mean five-point cramping rating (–0.3 vs –0.1; P=0.0272) also significantly favored polyethylene glycol 3350. …”
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The 100th anniversary of the Federal Scientific Vegetable Center, the leader of Russian scientific vegetable growing by A. V. Soldatenko, F. B. Musaev, D. V. Sokolova

“…The Institute was headed by Acad. P. F. Sokol. Under his leadership, capacity building and logistic support of the Institute were promoted: new facilities were built, and the experimental production network was expanded. …”
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Diagnostics and treatment of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency: clinical guidelines of the Russian gastroenterological association by V. T. Ivashkin, I. V. Mayev, A. V. Okhlobystin, S. A. Alekseyenko, Ye. V. Beloborodova, Yu. A. Kucheryavy, T. L. Lapina, A. S. Trukhmanov, I. B. Khlynov, M. V. Chikunova, A. A. Sheptulin, O. S. Shifrin

“…In routine clinical practice PEI is diagnosed mainly on the basis of decreased pancreatic enzymes activity in stool in patients with verified pancreatic disease but can result in decreased exocrine function. …”
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High prevalence of fecal carriage of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing Enterobacterales among patients with urinary tract infections in rural Tanzania by Magreth Erick Macha, Magreth Erick Macha, Magreth Erick Macha, Weihong Qi, Salome N. Seiffert, Anja Bösch, Philipp Kohler, Honorathy Msami Urassa, Sabine Haller, Erin West, Maja Weisser Rohacek, Maja Weisser Rohacek, Maja Weisser Rohacek, Baharak Babouee Flury, Baharak Babouee Flury, Baharak Babouee Flury, Baharak Babouee Flury

“…Demographic data and resistance risk factors were collected via structured questionnaires. Stool samples collected pre-antibiotic treatment were screened for ESBL-PE and carbapenemase locally. …”
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Economic feasibility assessment and parameter sensitivity analysis of rainwater harvesting systems in different climatic zones of China by Chonghua Xue, Feng Xiong, Junqi Li, Xiaojing Li, Jing Li, Yu Wang, Xiangyu Li, Ziyu Cui

“…Sensitivity analyses, including Sobol sensitivity analysis, were performed for parameters such as subsurface characteristics, water price, discount rate, and number of days for emptying the impoundment. …”
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Intestinal Microbiota in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure and Systolic Dysfunction by M. V. Fadeeva, A. V. Kudryavtseva, G. S. Krasnov, M. R. Skhirtladze, V. T. Ivashkin

“…The intestinal microbiota in stool samples was studied by sequencing the 16S gene of ribosomal RNA (rRNA).Results. …”
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Diagnostic interval of inflammatory bowel disease in Chinese children and its relationship with growth parameters: a retrospective study by Juan Zhou, BinRong Chen, ZhiCheng Wang, Li Liu, HongJuan OuYang, YanHong Luo, WenTing Zhang, ChenXi Liu, MeiZheng Zhan, JiaQi Duan, CanLin Li, Na Jiang, JieYu You, HongMei Zhao

“…Multivariate logistic regression models showed that fever was associated with a prolonged time interval from first symptom onset to admission and the odds ratio (OR) was 0.45 [95% confidence interval (CI) 0.22–0.94]. Age and bloody stools were associated with prolonged intervals from admission to diagnosis, with ORs of 0.84 (95% CI 0.77–0.92) and 0.36 (95% CI 0.14–0.94), respectively. …”
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A prospective, cross-sectional study to establish age-specific reference intervals for neonates and children in the setting of clinical biochemistry, immunology and haematology: th... by Susan M Donath, Monsurul Hoq, Vicky Karlaftis, Susan Mathews, Janet Burgess, John Carlin, Paul Monagle, Vera Ignjatovic

“…Where possible, sample aliquots from the same patients are analysed for an analyte across multiple commercially available analysers.Ethics and dissemination The study protocol was approved by The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, Ethics in Human Research Committee (34183 A). …”
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Subhepatic appendicitis in a 27-year-old male: a case report from Odahulle General Hospital of Ethiopia by Abduletif Haji Ababor Abagojam, Abduletif Haji Ababor Abagojam, Remedan Jemal Dekema, Tamirat Godebo Woyimo, Jafer Yasin Mohammed, Kedir Negesso Tukeni

“…Laboratory investigations were unremarkable apart from the stool examinations which revealed many pus and red blood cells and was full of actively motile bacteria. …”
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