Concordia University Wisconsin

Enhanced Antibacterial Activity of Lippia grata Essential Oil by Nanoencapsulation

Abstract Background Nanoencapsulation of essential oil with polysaccharides improves the antimicrobial property by reducing the essential oil volatility and imprinting a synergic effect from the polyelectrolyte. This was investigated for Lippia grata essential oil encapsulated in...

Psychological Resilience among Nurses in Selected Hospitals in Calapan City

Nurses frequently encounter workplace stressors that may affect their well-being and professional performance. Therefore, nursing careers are closely related not only to personal and professional growth but also to potential psychological risks. This study assessed the demographi...

Egg quality and performance responses to dietary calcium and phosphorus concentrations in laying hens of different ages

Context The balance of dietary calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P) plays a crucial role in laying hen performance and egg quality, yet optimal concentrations for these minerals are not well-defined, particularly across different ages. Aims This study aimed to evaluate the effects of...

Perioperative corticosteroids and venous thromboembolism risk: a systematic review with exploratory pooled meta-analysis

BACKGROUND Perioperative corticosteroids suppress pro-inflammatory pathways that drive postoperative coagulation, suggesting a potential anti-thrombotic effect. No prior systematic review has examined this relationship.METHODS We systematically reviewed studies reporting DVT or P...