Medical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre
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To investigate the effect of exposure factors used in digital screening mammography on image quality of different breast compositions. ⋯ The use of an Rh filter showed a better image quality for all phantoms. 28 and 30 kVp with the W/Rh combination provided a slightly better image quality, and the MGD is less than 1.2 mGy.
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the relaxative effects of blackcurrant juice on the gastrointestinal smooth muscle in vitro. ⋯ The antispasmodic effect of Ometa cultivar shows that common gastrointestinal disorders could be treated by the functional food.
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To study the available data on the prevalence of atopic diseases and food allergy in children living on the Arabian Peninsula. ⋯ The reported overall rates of atopic disease in countries of the Arabian Peninsula are comparable to those reported in other industrialized countries. This is probably related to the good economic status in the region, which is reflected in the living standards and lifestyle. Further, genetic factors, such as factors related to gene polymorphism, and the high rate of consanguinity in the region may contribute to the higher prevalence of atopic diseases.
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Prolidase plays a vital role in collagen turnover, matrix remodeling, and cell growth. We aimed to evaluate the association between treatment with chorionic gonadotropin and infertility and erectile dysfunction by investigating tissue prolidase activity, oxidative stress, and levels of antioxidant enzymes. ⋯ In this study, we observed that treatment with hCG increased prolidase activity and oxidative stress and decreased the antioxidant capacity of penile and testicular tissues; therefore, this may affect fertility and erectile function.