The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of progesterone (PROG) on blood-brain barrier (BBB) permeability, cerebral edema and the expression of matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) and aquaporin-4 (AQP-4) in neonatal rats with hypoxic-ischemic brain damage (HIBD) and to explore the mechanism of its neuroprotective effect. Sixty 7-day-old Wistar rats were divided into sham surgery, hyp...

Background: Cutaneous candidiasis is the second most common fungal infection. One of predisposing factors for moisture. Excess moisture will cause skin damage related to or also known as Moisture-Associated Skin Damage (MASD) defined inflammation and erosion caused by prolonged exposure various sources This study aimed determine comparison in patients with cutaneous without candidiasisSubjects ...

The authors assessed the relation between exposure to dampness and molds in dwellings and the development of allergic rhinitis in childhood in a 6-year, population-based prospective cohort study of 1,863 children aged 1-7 years at baseline in 1991 (follow-up rate, 77%) from Espoo, Finland. The studied exposures were history of water damage, presence of moisture and visible mold, and perceived m...

The increasingly aged population worldwide means more people are living with chronic diseases, reduced autonomy, and taking various medications. Health professionals should take these into consideration when managing dermatological problems in elderly patients. Accordingly, current research is investigating the dermatological problems associated with the loss of cutaneous function with age. As ...

The authors assessed the relation between exposure to dampness and molds in dwellings and the development of allergic rhinitis in childhood in a 6-year, population-based prospective cohort study of 1,863 children aged 1–7 years at baseline in 1991 (follow-up rate, 77%) from Espoo, Finland. The studied exposures were history of water damage, presence of moisture and visible mold, and perceived m...

to evaluate the flour quality 10 flour plants were selected in iran, tehran province. two kinds of flour were sampled from each plant (flour with 87% extraction named straight-run- flour as well as patent flour). samples were analyzed for their moisture content, ash, maximum viscosity of dough, particle size, falling number and the amount of damaged starch, which was determined through maltose ...

Alfalfa is usually wilted 15% or less moisture prior to baling for hay. However, harvesting at low moistures increases loss of leaves (protein) during baling and reduces nutritive value. In addition, long wilting times increases the risk for damage from rain. In order to retain more nutrients and prevent rain damage, hay can be baled at higher moistures but the risk of spoilage from undesirable...

Abstract The work concerns issues related to the diagnostics of moisture in historic buildings. Moisture content is one basic physical properties materials. Excessive and undesirable growth masonry causes considerable damage wall assemblies. It reduces load-bearing capacity structural elements, difficulties with heating contributes development mould fungi. article describes diagnostic procedure...

Evaluating the performance of rejuvenated asphalt mixes is crucial for pavement design and construction, as using a rejuvenator not only boosts recycling contributes to positive effects on environment but also increases sensitivity rutting moisture. This study was executed evaluate effect warm mix (WMA) antistripping agent, namely nano-ZycoTherm, moisture-induced damage potential mixtures conta...