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Elucidation Of Micro/Nanoplastic Signature Of Human And Murine Lung Tissue Utilizing Pyrolysis-Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry, Aerlin D. Decker

Pharmaceutical Sciences ETDs

Micro-and Nanoplastics (MNPs) are ubiquitous biological pollutants that have been identified throughout a variety of biological samples. MNPs have been detected in several human tissues, such as the brain, kidneys, and liver. Lung tissue remains understudied for MNP accumulation despite the large surface area and clear path for exposure. Using Pyrolysis-Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (Py-GC/MS), human lung tissue was evaluated for 12 different polymers, enabling quantification of total plastic per gram of tissue to be identified. Further analysis was performed with Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) to investigate heavy metal accumulation in human lung samples and determine whether a …

Pacific Rxtracts - July 2026, Pacific Rxtracts

Pacific RxTracts

Articles:

• Tribute: In Memory of Evan Le
• Redefining Influenza Prevention: Phase 3 Trial of an mRNA Influenza Vaccine
• Risk of Non-Vitamin K Anticoagulants in Atrial Fibrillation
• Oral Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Risk: Expanding Its Role in High-Risk Patients
• Baxdrostat for Resistant Hypertension: The Bax24 Phase 3 Trial
• SGLT2 Inhibitors Shown to Normalize Blood Pressure in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
• Brolucizumab: A New Vision for Treating Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
• Mavacamten Comes of Age: FDA Expands Treatment Options for Adolescent Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
• Children and Adolescent CKD Management: New Evidence Supports RAAS Inhibitors as First-Line Therapy
• Comparing Survival Outcomes of CDK4/6 Inhibitors plus …

The Exploration Of The Antidiabetic Potentialities Of Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria Siceraria) Fruits Through In Vivo, In Vitro And In Silico Approaches, Arifa Sultana, Fahima Aktar, Fabiha Noushin, Mariam Wahed, Jakir Ahmed Chowdhury, Abu Asad Chowdhury, Shaila Kabir, Md. Shah Amran

Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research

Due to the ineffectiveness, side effects, and high cost of conventional drugs, medicinal plants grabbed the attention to treat diabetes, which has been a global health concern nowadays. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the antidiabetic potentialities of bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) fruits in in vivo, in vitro, and in silico methods. For the in vivo assessment, alloxan-induced diabetic rats were fed food mixed with bottle gourd powder for 21 days. For the in vitro assessment, the alpha-amylase inhibitory assay was used to determine the antidiabetic properties of an ethanolic extract of L. siceraria. For the …

Identification Of Active Compounds And Antidiabetic Activity Of Red Shoot (Syzygium Myrtifolium) Leaves Extract With In Vitro And In Silico Methods, Muhamad Iqbal Prakoso, Siti Warnasih

Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disease that affects approximately 537 million people worldwide (1 in 10 individuals), and its prevalence is projected to reach 783 million by 2045. One of the plants that has the potential to be an antidiabetic is red shoots (Syzygium myrtifolium) since it contains various secondary metabolite compounds such as flavonoids, triterpenoids, steroids, saponins, phenolics, and anthocyanins. This study aimed to evaluate the antidiabetic properties of red shoot leaves extract and to identify and predict interactions between its active compounds and the α-glucosidase receptor. Ethanol, ethyl acetate, and n-hexane extracts of red …

Ecorxchoice.Com— An Sidp-Funded Calculator Integrating Environmental Metrics With Antimicrobial Stewardship, Pamela S. Lee, Hugh Gordon, Theresa Ferguson, Tien Dinh, Misty Vu, Marina Nguyen, Chaynor Hsiao, Gary Fong

Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research

Healthcare sustainability is a multidisciplinary field that seeks to mitigate healthcare’s environmental consequences. Antimicrobial stewardship and healthcare sustainability both aim to reduce wasteful resource use while maximizing patient safety. However, a strong partnership between antimicrobial stewardship and healthcare sustainability has yet to develop. To facilitate environmentally sustainable decision-making in antimicrobial prescribing, we developed a web-based calculator (EcoRxChoice (www.ecorxchoice.com)) where users can enter different antimicrobial regimens and compare how much plastic waste each regimen creates. This work was supported in part by the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP), reflecting SIDP’s commitment to strengthening sustainability as a practical extension of antimicrobial …

Sharksrx Newsletter Summer 2026, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Sharks Rx

No abstract provided.

Pharmed. System Manual: Hololens Application, Eden Woldeselassie

Systems Manuals - 2026

This document provides the full life cycle of PharmEd HoloLens. PharmEd stands for Pharmacy Education. The overall document will go through the complete system manual by going over requirements, followed by design, how to install the application, how to upload the application to Microsoft store, troubleshooting and source code. The first section will explain the background, the existing problems and why the need to develop PharmEd.  Here techniques of requirement gathering and some statistics will elaborated. The following section discusses about functional requirements. The requirement section includes subtopics: functional and nonfunctional requirements for both -programmer and end user- and the …

July 2026, Swosu Rural Health Center

RURAL ROCKS

Rural Health Center

As we prepare to kick off our first semester in the new Jerry & Margaret Hodge College of Pharmacy and Rural Health Center, there is a lot to be excited about! It has been incredible to watch this vision become a reality, and we can't wait to welcome students, faculty, healthcare partners, and community members into a space designed to strengthen rural healthcare across western Oklahoma. The opportunities for collaboration, education, and innovation are endless, and we are especially looking forward to creating more hands-on learning experiences for our students while continuing to build strong partnerships that …

Personalizable Metabolic Models To Enable Immune Characterization And Drug Discovery, Joshua Loecker

Department of Biochemistry: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Cellular metabolism is reshaped by disease and physiological state, and genome-scale metabolic networks (GSMNs) offer a systematic way to interrogate this biology and identify therapeutic targets. Building a GSMN from expression data, however, requires a sequence of stages including read processing, normalization and gene-activity classification, multi-omic integration, model reconstruction, simulation, and biological interpretation. These are typically handled by disconnected tools spanning multiple programming languages, file formats, and databases. The resulting reliance on heterogeneous interfaces and manual steps threatens reproducibility. This work develops an ecosystem of computational tools that carry an analysis from raw sequencing reads to mechanistic biological interpretation. First, …

Analisis Pengelolaan Persediaan Obat Menggunakan Integrasi Abc–Fsn Dan Economic Order Quantity (Eoq) Di Rsud Haji Provinsi Jawa Timur, Rina Kartika Sari, Irwan Syahrir, Musa Gufron

Jurnal Ekonomi Kesehatan Indonesia

This study aims to analyze the performance of pharmaceutical inventory at RSUD Haji, East Java Province using an integrated ABC–FSN and Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) approach. A quantitative descriptive method was employed using secondary data from 560 drug items during January–December 2025. ABC analysis was used to identify the concentration of investment value, while FSN analysis was applied to evaluate drug movement patterns. Furthermore, EOQ was utilized to determine the optimal order quantity to minimize total inventory costs. The results show that the majority of inventory value is concentrated in category A (70.08%) and is dominated by fast-moving items (89.15%). …

Detection And Evaluation Of Biofilm-Producing Clinical Bacterial Isolates By Tcp Method In Karbala-Iraq, Huda Ali Salman Almosawey

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Medical Sciences

Background: A biofilm is a complicated, three-dimensional microbial community that forms at an interface and interacts with its surroundings. To detect the ability of bacteria to form biofilms, the Tissue Culture Plate Method (TCP) is one of the most widely accurate methods and is frequently used with clinical isolates. Objective: This study aims to determine the ability of clinical bacterial isolates to form biofilms using the TCP method and to compare biofilm production between different types of bacteria; to study the relationship between biofilm formation and antibiotic resistance, which helps in understanding the reasons for the failure of some antibiotic …

Epigenetic Regulation Of Immune Responses In Autoimmune Diseases And Cancer: Mechanisms And Therapeutic Implications, Faisal H. Al-Amier, Ammar B. Al-Asadi, Aljuboori M. Nafea, Karar M. Jaleel

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Medical Sciences

Immune tolerance balances immune responses with self-tolerance, a balance that is directive by epigenetic pathways. These mechanisms responsible for gene expression regulation and immune cell activity, and include DNA methylation, histone modifications, and non-coding RNAs. Disruption of mechanisms involved in the autoimmune disorder pathophysiology like systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis through the induction of long term inflammation and breakdown of immune tolerance. In cancer, epigenetic changes allow immune evasion and establish an immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment. Epigenetic markers have been used for diagnosis and prognosis, and epigenetic treatments have the potential to rebalance the immune system and improve …

Socio-Demographic And Clinical Profile Of Diabetic Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study, Ali Kadhim Obyes, Suhair Mohammed Hassoon, Dhakam Mohammed Abbas

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Medical Sciences

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a growing global health crisis, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries. In Iraq, prevalence is estimated at 12–15%, yet comprehensive local data on patient profiles remain scarce. Objectives: To describe the socio-demographic, clinical, nutritional, and laboratory profile of diabetic patients attending a tertiary hospital in Babylon, Iraq. Patients and Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 200 adult diabetic patients (type 1 or type 2) admitted to the endocrinology unit of Marjan Teaching Hospital from December 2025 to May 2026. Data were collected via face-to-face interviews, medical records, and laboratory reports. Descriptive statistics (frequencies, percentages, …

Predictors Of Culture-Positive Urinary Tract Infections And Antibiotic Resistance Among Pregnant Females In Al-Hilla City: A Cross-Sectional Study, Zainab Salim Husein, Ishraq Ahmed Chiad, Zeena Jamal Alkhazraji

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Medical Sciences

Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a frequent health problem in women. Patients often present with significant pyuria, and sometimes with no bacterial growth. Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlations between demographic, clinical, and behavioral factors and urine culture findings and to analyze the antibiotic sensitivity patterns of the isolated uropathogens. Methods: A cross-sectional study was done among pregnant women presenting with elevated pus cells (> 20 cells/HPF). Data on demographic characteristics, pregnancy complications, and hygiene habits were analyzed. Urine culture and comparative antibiotic sensitivity tests were performed for the isolated pathogens (Escherichia coli …

Cleft Lip And Palate: From Genetic Foundations To Psychological Impact – A Multidisciplinary Review, Farah Abdulwahab Al-Saadi, Teeba Fares Hadi, Sura Saleem Albermani

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Medical Sciences

Cleft lip and/or cleft palate consider one of the most known and common congenital disorders of the head causing clear disruption of the normal face structure. Despite being the most seen birth defects, the clefts genetic basis is still not fully comprehended. Clefts have sporadic genetic nature, it can occur duo to rare mutations as part of syndromic disease or it can be isolated, non-syndromic cleft. The contemporary advances in genomic technology have enabled a deeper comprehension of the complex architecture of cleft lip/palate, of these technologies are genome-wide association studies, whole genome sequencing, transcriptome-wide association studies and others. Furthermore, …

Global Trends And Research Landscape Of Metformin And Artificial Intelligence: Bibliometric Analysis, Raya Doraid Mohammed, Alaa Qasim Hayder, Hamza A. Saadallah, Ali Q Saeed, Alice Louis Yousif, Safa M Salim, Noor Mahmood Sultan, Mohammed Ahb. Al-Krdoshi

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Medical Sciences

This bibliometric study examines global research trends and key thematic areas in Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications related to Metformin, especially in diabetes treatment. A total of 227 articles were retrieved from the Science Citation Index Expanded (Web of Science Core Collection) from 2020 to 2024. VOSviewer and CiteSpace were used to analyze publications by year, country, institution, journal, citation impact, and keyword co-occurrence. The United States, Canada, and South Korea contributed over 85% of the output, with leading institutions including the University of California, Los Angeles. Keyword mapping identified ``machine learning,'' ``Metformin,'' and ``Type 2 Diabetes'' as the most influential …

Measure The Sensitivity Of Streptococcus Mutans Against Cds Nanoparticles, Ali Essam Ali, Sara Habeeb Jassim, Abeer Ali Marhoon

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Medical Sciences

Dental caries is the most common disease that poses a threat to human health. As a result, caries prevention is crucial because it is now a major global public health issue. Nowadays, there is more focus on employing nanoscale medication delivery devices to prevent dental cavities. Here, an antibacterial activity of CDs synthesis with allover plant by measuring the turbidity and bacterial colony after the effect of CDs NPs on the one-off gram-positive bacteria streptococcus mutans that cause dental caries. The results showed significant (p < 0.05) concentration of 10, 15, 25 μ g/mL of CDs NPs. Fourier transmission infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) analysis showed the effect of CDs NPs on the bacterial cell, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) that showed the size, shape and the attachment of Nanoparticles to the bacterial cell wall that support the effect of nanoparticles on bacteria. When compared to chemical and physical procedures, environmentally friendly technologies can produce simple, easy, and affordable nanoparticles. has the capacity to function as antimicrobial agents.

Clinical Interactions Of Celiac Disease And Relationship With Type 1 And Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Noor Thair Tahir, Raghda Shams Akram, Aseel Ibrahim Abbas, Sahar Abdul Wahab Alshaban, Fatma Abd Alhamza Obed

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Medical Sciences

Celiac disease is a typical autoimmune ailment that can be brought on by gluten, a protein present in wheat, barley, and rye. It is estimated that one person out of every 100 worldwide has celiac disease, with the majority going untreated. Although it can manifest asymptomatically, celiac disease is typified by a variety of gastrointestinal and extra-intestinal symptoms. The consistency of clinical, serological, and histopathological data is essential for the diagnosis of celiac disease. The diagnosis, nevertheless, is often missed and can be difficult. A higher risk of complications and a negative impact on quality of life are linked to …

Mpox Preparedness And Pandemic Memory: An Exploratory Study Among Young And Highly Educated Populations In Iraq, Israa M. Ali Alameen

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.

The Pink Color Of Composite In Esthetic Prosthodontics, Reem Abdulrahim Alobaidy

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Medical Sciences

Studies on the detailing of gingival color used a narrative path. Researches on visual gingival color record had various aims, methods, and measurements. It is difficult to match or even join their scores in a scientifically significative mode. A literature search was implemented in the online databases – PubMed, Science Direct, Medline and Google Scholar with the feedback of that progress in dental materials and technology appear handed concernedly due to their special properties and temple of pink gingival color. The activity between gingival color and the shade of ceramic restorations has never been fully discussed. Purpose of this study …