Saudi Med J
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To evaluate the clinical and laboratory characteristics of COVID-19 patients admitted to Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey, and to determine the factors affecting mortality. ⋯ Considering these elements when assessing patients and adjusting the course of treatment according to the recommendations of the most recent guidelines may lower mortality.
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To evaluate the antibacterial activity of plumbagin (PGN) against multidrug resistance (MDR) clinical isolates. ⋯ Plumbagin is a stand-alone, broad spectrum antibacterial with promising potential against the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance.
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To determine the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its related risk factors in a group of healthy subjects. ⋯ Metabolic syndrome prevalence and defining criteria are significantly high among Iraqi university students. Fasting blood glucose was the most common component followed by increased WC. The significant risk factors for MetS were older age, females, high BMI (≥25), low physical-activity, and eating of fast foods, and can remedy the risk if the components of the disease are reported at a younger age.