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Does Yoghurt, Cheese and Milk consumption reduce gut gram negative bacteria and toxic plasma bacterial lipopolysaccharides?
RELEVANT REFERENCES: 1. Sharma, A and IJ Martins. The role of Microbiota in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease. Acta Scientific Nutritional Health. 7.7 (2023): 108-118. 2. Bacterial Lipopolysaccharides and Neuron Toxicity in Neurodegenerative Diseases. Neurology Research and Surgery. 2018; 1(1): 1-3. 3. Overnutrition Determines LPS Regulation of Mycotoxin Induced Neurotoxicity in Neurodegenerative Diseases. Int J Mol Sci. 201516(12): 29554–29573.
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What threshold of urinary cadmium (Cd-U) is currently considered indicative of early renal tubular dysfunction in exposed adult populations?
I am conducting a study on chronic environmental cadmium exposure and its nephrotoxic effects, particularly focusing on early biomarkers of renal tubular damage. Several sources suggest 2 µg/g creatinine as a reference point, but variability exists depending on population, sex, and co-exposure. Could experts clarify which threshold (e.g. 1 µg/g, 2 µg/g, or 5 µg/g creatinine) is most reliable or currently used in risk assessments and clinical practice?
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Do you think general physicians or medical doctors might be redundant when AGI is fully developed?
This is a burning topic in medical or clinicians' circles globally as it might have the potential to shake up the medical profession due to the concerted efforts by AI enthusiasts by questioning the relevance of the doctors e.g. general physicians if not all (e.g. medial surgeons or specialists). This may be a challenge for the future healthcare planners and might need a thorough debate. The following reference might give a glimpse and assist while answering for my ping question. Kazzazi F....
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Does Yoghurt, Cheese and Milk consumption reduce gut gram negative bacteria and toxic plasma bacterial lipopolysaccharides?
RELEVANT REFERENCES: 1. Sharma, A and IJ Martins. The role of Microbiota in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease. Acta Scientific Nutritional Health. 7.7 (2023): 108-118. 2. Bacterial Lipopolysaccharides and Neuron Toxicity in Neurodegenerative Diseases. Neurology Research and Surgery. 2018; 1(1): 1-3. 3. Overnutrition Determines LPS Regulation of Mycotoxin Induced Neurotoxicity in Neurodegenerative Diseases. Int J Mol Sci. 201516(12): 29554–29573.
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Do co-authors in low and middle income countries (LMICs) really engage in a research paper they are listed?
Number of published research papers were among the criteria of promotions for academic staffs and researchers in many localities. This might have been caused biased and false publications in resource limited countries. Should researchers study researchers?
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How do you balance privacy and public health in a pandemic?
Digital contact tracing involves a level of surveillance that could make a lot of people uncomfortable, especially given the involvement of large technology companies with spotty records on privacy. However, contract tracing represents one of the most potent methods for combating the pandemic and is only useful if implemented on a wide scale. How do we balance privacy and public health in these times?
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What is the most important research material in protein bioinformatics? 1. Protein sequence 2. Protein structure 3. Protein-related Software 4. A high-speed computer
A protein's sequence contains its intrinsic properties as a code. Nobel laureate scientist, C. B. Anfinsen proved it through experiments. Unlike sequence, since structures are man-made and obtained under different laboratory conditions, they may contain human error. Further, unlike nucleic acid, to date, the protein-folding code is unknown. So, in my opinion the study of protein sequence is primary. It is better if one can include structure study with it. But little can be said about this...
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In developing bioresorbable metallic implants for bone applications, what do you think are the biggest challenges?
Presently, a lot of research is going on based on magnesium, zinc, and iron for being used as temporary implants for orthopedic applications. Despite its advantages, widespread adoption in clinical settings still presents numerous challenges.
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How sustainable are current water sources—including alternatives such as desalination, wastewater reuse, and groundwater—for supporting irrigated agriculture in semi-arid and arid regions?
Over 80% of water use in semi-arid and arid regions is allocated to agricultural irrigation, making the sustainability of water sources in these areas a critical concern. The key trade-offs and long-term implications of relying on alternative waters sources are not fully understood.
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what are the possible side effects of the use of 5 alpha reductase inhibitors in young men?
what is the incidence of side effects? what are the common side effects and symptoms? what are the genetics and molecular bases for such side effects and symptoms?
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