T-helper-17 (Th17) cells are implicated in a number of inflammatory disorders including rheumatoid arthritis.Antagonism of Th17 cells is a treatment option for arthritis.Here, we report that Baicalin, a compound isolated from the Chinese herb Huangqin (Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi), relieved ankle swelling and protected the joint against inflamma
The influence of obstructive sleep apnea on self-perceived dental aesthetics and need for orthodontic treatment among the general population in Makkah, Saudi Arabia
OBJECTIVE: To assess the influence of obstructive sleep apnea on self-perceived dental appearance and need for orthodontic treatment.MATERIALS AND METHODS: A self-administered questionnaire was used in a random sample of a general adult population in Makkah region, Saudi Arabia.A total of 1014 participants completed the questionnaires, which includ
Mechanism Underlying Acupuncture Therapy in Spinal Cord Injury: A Narrative Overview of Preclinical Studies
Spinal cord injury (SCI) results from various pathogenic factors that destroy the normal structure and function of the spinal cord, Cleansing balm subsequently causing sensory, motor, and autonomic nerve dysfunction.SCI is one of the most common causes of disability and death globally.It leads to severe physical and mental injury to patients and ca
Open Source and Open Content: a Framework for Global Collaboration in Social-Ecological Research
This paper discusses opportunities for alternative collaborative approaches for social-ecological research in general and, in this context, for modeling land-use/land-cover change.In this field, the rate of progress in academic research is steady but perhaps not as rapid or efficient as might be possible with alternative organizational frameworks.T