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🌱 Nutrition and Male Fertility: What You Need to Know! 🥗 By Alessandra Ferramosca and Vincenzo Zara from Università del Salento Did you know that your diet can significantly impact sperm quality? Both the quantity and quality of what you eat play crucial roles in male reproductive health. Key factors include: -Caloric Content: The balance of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats matters! -Fatty Acid Composition: A healthy mix of fats can support sperm health. -Dietary Patterns: While a Western diet may increase the risk of infertility, the Mediterranean diet appears to offer protective benefits. The effects of a vegetarian diet on sperm quality remain debated, highlighting the complexity of nutrition's role in fertility. As diet is a modifiable factor, it’s essential to focus on daily nutrient intake to help preserve male fertility and combat infertility. Making informed dietary choices today can lead to healthier reproductive outcomes tomorrow! 🍽️💪 https://lnkd.in/gjgQ-Xdj This entry is adapted from the peer-reviewed paper https://lnkd.in/gkfjapyd International Journal of Molecular Sciences MDPI #MaleFertility #Nutrition #HealthyDiet #ReproductiveHealth #MediterraneanDiet

🌟 Did you know that migraine affects around 12% of the global population? As one of the most common neurological conditions, migraines can lead to significant socio-economic and health challenges. For many, repeated attacks can render them physically, mentally, and socially incapacitated for days. By Eleonóra Spekker and Gábor Nagy-Grócz from University of Szeged 🧠 Recent studies suggest that nutrition and dietary triggers play a crucial role in preventing migraines. Certain foods can provoke attacks, making dietary awareness an essential part of managing this condition. Understanding the link between diet and migraine can empower individuals to take control of their health. 🌱✨ https://lnkd.in/gaPaGH55 Let's spread awareness and support each other in navigating this challenging journey! #MigraineAwareness #NutritionMatters #HealthTips

🌊Blennothrix majus is a tiny, fuzzy cyanobacterium with hair-like structures that help it photosynthesize, turning CO2 and water into oxygen. These little green organisms are vital to aquatic ecosystems! 👉Discover more fascinating science images at: https://lnkd.in/gS-u4nnF

🌵 Enhancing STEAM Education 👨🎓 Natalia Spyropoulou and Achilles Kameas from Hellenic Open University   STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) education is gaining increasing attention worldwide, with many initiatives being implemented to promote its adoption and effectiveness. 🐠   🐬 STEAM education constitutes an approach to learning that integrates a broader spectrum of subjects alongside the “traditional” STEM disciplines. This evolution from STEM to STEAM acknowledges that comprehensive education is not just about scientific and technological advancements but also about understanding and expressing the human experience.   🍋 This study aims to support the uptake of STEAM education by introducing a competence framework that is more than a theoretical construct; it is a practical guide for educators, underpinning their pivotal role in shaping learner outcomes.   👉 Want to learn more? Check out the full video here: https://lnkd.in/gSMvqJJ2 This video is adapted from https://lnkd.in/gac_vENz #competenceframework #STEAMeducation #STEAMeducators

⚡ Empowering Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Through Radiomics ⚡ 👨🎓 Jacobo Porto-Álvarez, Antonio Mosqueira Martínez, Javier Martínez Fernández, Marta Sanmartín López, Miguel Blanco Ulla, Fernando Vázquez Herrero, José Manuel Pumar, Manuel Rodríguez-Yáñez, Anxo Manuel Minguillón Pereiro, Alberto Bolón Villaverde, Ramón Iglesias Rey and Miguel Souto-Bayarri from Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago de Compostela   Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) occurs when there is a sudden reduction in cerebral blood flow, leading to a loss of neurological function. It is a major contributor to disability and mortality worldwide. 🎄   ❄️ The rise of artificial intelligence has introduced applications like radiomics, which leverage this technological advancement to enhance diagnostic methods and support personalized clinical management for patients.   🍉 Recently, the use of radiomics has expanded beyond brain tumors to include various brain pathologies. Research has explored radiomic features for prognostic predictions in AIS, as well as for forecasting degenerative diseases and even predicting aneurysm rupture.   👉 More information can be found https://lnkd.in/gW4iSfNQ  The entry is adapted from peer-reviewed paper https://lnkd.in/ggrUFUPq Applied Sciences MDPI #acuteischemicstroke #AIS #radiomics #artificialintelligence #neuroradiology #neurology

💥 Artificial Intelligence in Combating Antimicrobial Resistance 💥 👨🎓 Ali A. Rabaan, Saad Alhumaid, Abbas Al Mutair, Prof, Ph.D, Mohammed Garout, Yem Abulhamayel, Muhammad A. Halwani, Jeehan H. Alestad, Ali AL Bshabshe, Tarek Sulaiman, Meshal K. AlFonaisan, Tariq Almusawi, Hawra Albayat, Mohammed Alsaeed, Mubarak Alfaresi, Sultan Alotaibi, Yousef N. Alhashem, Mohamad-Hani Temsah, Urooj Ali and Naveed Ahmed from Alfaisal University, The University of Haripur, Umm Al-Qura University, Al Baha University and Universiti Sains Malaysia   🌵 The potential of AI in healthcare is boundless, offering transformative solutions that can accelerate the discovery of new antimicrobial drugs, enhance diagnostic and treatment accuracy, and reduce costs all at once.   🐠 Most AI tools proposed for tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are designed to complement, not replace, a physician's expertise, acting as invaluable resources that simplify their workflow. In the realm of infectious diseases, AI stands poised to be a game-changer in the fight against antibiotic resistance, revolutionizing how we approach treatment and prevention.   👉 More information can be found https://lnkd.in/dbjGYaQt  The entry is adapted from peer-reviewed paper https://lnkd.in/gxViaiSU Antibiotics MDPI   #antibioticstewardship #AMR #AI

Do you believe there are creatures in the world that can live forever? Some jellyfish actually can! More scientific infographics: https://lnkd.in/gpKscnAZ #jellyfish #livingcreatures

💡 Transforming Renal Cancer Management! 👨🎓 Elena Ivanova, Alexey Fayzullin, Victor Grinin, Dmitry Ermilov, Alexander Arutyunyan, Peter Timashev and Anatoly Shekhter from Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is a significant health burden worldwide, presenting challenges in diagnosis and treatment. 🐙 For renal cancer prognosis, a shift from traditional nuclear gradation to a more precise cell density analysis is underway. 🏥 Advanced image analysis algorithms powered by artificial intelligence (AI) enable the precise quantification of cellular and molecular markers, significantly enhancing the accuracy and consistency of renal cancer diagnoses. 🍄 Additionally, digital pathology platforms foster collaboration among pathologists across distances and support the development of extensive databases, which are vital for further research and the application of machine learning techniques. 👉 More information can be found https://lnkd.in/g8-eWWsv The entry is adapted from peer-reviewed paper https://lnkd.in/gnV2T9hd Biomedicines MDPI #digitapathology #deeplearning #artificialintelligence #renalcellcarcinoma

👴 👵 Revolutionizing Parkinson’s Diagnosis with Intelligent AI Models 🤖   👨🎓 Shriniket Dixit, Khitij Bohre, Yashbir Singh, Yassine Himeur, Wathiq Mansoor, Shadi Atalla and Kathiravan Srinivasan from Vellore Institute of Technology, Acropolis Institute of Technology and Research, Manglia Chouraha, Indore and University of Dubai 🌲 Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a devastating neurological disease that cannot be identified with traditional plasma experiments, necessitating the development of a faster, less expensive diagnostic instrument. 🍀   🌴 This article provides a thorough analysis of several AI-based ML and DL techniques used to diagnose PD and their influence on developing additional research directions. 👉 More information can be found https://lnkd.in/gr2faSzf  The entry is adapted from peer-reviewed paper https://lnkd.in/gnhKYNTU Electronics MDPI #Parkinsondisease #computationalintelligence #deeplearning #machinelearning #virtualreality

🌅 Dynamic Hydrological Modeling Meets Satellite Data 👨🎓 Pooja P. Preetha, Ph.D. and Ashraf Al-Hamdan from Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University and The University of Alabama in Huntsville   💧 Soil erosion decreases soil fertility as well as agricultural productivity by land degradation, increased flooding and landslides, and surface and ground contaminant diffusion by the inflow of sediments to rivers. 💦   Traditional models overlook key dynamic factors impacting sediment yield. This study uses satellite data 🌍and hydrological models 🌊 to make real-time, accurate sediment predictions with improved tools!   👉 Want to learn more? Check out the full video here https://lnkd.in/gnnK9dZv This video is adapted from https://lnkd.in/gQZYgS8c Remote Sensing MDPI #SWAT #remotesensing #sedimentyield #GeographicInformationSystems