Trends in urine screening positive for cannabis of emergency department admissions in Israel 2016–2024
Abstract Background: Although recreational cannabis is not yet legalized in Israel, the increase in cannabis prescriptions may lead to an…
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Breaking biofilm barriers in skin wounds: Membrane-Active antimicrobials in an era of resistance
Abstract Chronic wounds remain a significant challenge for healthcare systems worldwide, placing a considerable burden on both patients and resources.…
Compassion Fatigue Among Critical Care Nurses and Physicians: A Scoping Review
Abstract Introduction: The continuous engagement with critically ill patients leaves healthcare providers vulnerable to Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS), consequently developing…
Involvement of HemI, an ECF sigma factor, in hemin acquisition and antibiotic susceptibility in Stenotrophomonas maltophilia
Abstract Background: Hemin is a major source of iron for pathogens in infectious niches. The FecIRA-like surface signaling cascade is…
Burnout among public health physicians and residents in Canada following the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study
Abstract Previous research identified high levels of burnout in the Canadian public health workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study…
Controlling Off-Odors in Plant Proteins Using Sequential Fermentation
Abstract Off-odors produced by volatile compounds remain a major barrier to consumer acceptance of plant-based proteins. This study presents a…
A Review of Bryophytes: Enzymatic and Non-Enzymatic Antioxidants as a Key for Their Pharmacological Potential and Green-Biotechnological Application
Abstract Bryophytes, as early land plants, have evolved and developed a wide array of enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant defense mechanisms…
Phenolic Constituents Drive Antimicrobial and Antibiotic-Enhancing Activities of Cannabis sativa Seed Extracts Obtained by Two Extraction Methods
Abstract Hemp seeds (Cannabis sativa L.) are a rich source of phenolic compounds with antioxidant and antimicrobial potential. Still, their…
Changes in sleep quality during the 12 months following medical cannabis initiation
Abstract Background: Poor sleep quality is a commonly reported reason for medical cannabis (MC) use, yet evidence regarding its long-term…
Cannabidiol Mitigates Pollution-Induced Inflammatory, Oxidative, and Barrier Damage in Ex Vivo Human Skin
Abstract Airborne particulate matter (PM) is a major environmental pollutant that accelerates skin aging, inflammation, and barrier impairment. Cannabidiol (CBD),…