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Interestingly, based on the results of the LAMP assay, out of 95 studied samples, 18 (18.94%; CI 95% 0.19 ± 0.08) specimens were Toxocara canis, while only 1 (1.05%; CI 95% 0.005 ± 0.01) sample was diagnosed as Toxocara cati. The relatively high prevalence of Toxocara species in the studied cats shows the role of this species in spreading the parasite and the role of the cats in transmitting this zoonotic parasite. Preventive measures including the control of stray cat's population by castration and protection of public gardens where children play are recommended. The easy, highly sensitive and specific LAMP method is proposed for the differential detection of Toxocara species in animals and humans.Endometriosis is an incurable gynecological disease characterized by the abnormal growth of endometrium-like tissue, characteristic of the uterine lining, outside of the uterine cavity. Millions of people with endometriosis suffer from pelvic pain and infertility. This review aims to discuss whether nanomedicines that are promising therapeutic approaches for various diseases have the potential to create a paradigm shift in endometriosis management. For the first time, the available reports and achievements in the field of endometriosis nanomedicine are critically evaluated, and a summary of how nanoparticle-based systems can improve endometriosis treatment and diagnosis is provided. Parallels between cancer and endometriosis are also drawn to understand whether some fundamental principles of the well-established cancer nanomedicine field can be adopted for the development of novel nanoparticle-based strategies for endometriosis. This review provides the state of the art of endometriosis nanomedicine and perspective for researchers aiming to realize and exploit the full potential of nanoparticles for treatment and imaging of the disorder. Nutrition and mealtime interventions can improve nutritional intake amongst hospital inpatients; however, patient-reported experience is rarely considered in their development and evaluation. The present study aimed to measure patient-reported food and mealtime experience to evaluate and inform continuous quality improvement of hospital nutrition care. A cross-sectional survey with inpatients in seven acute care and rehabilitation wards was conducted. A 27-item validated questionnaire measured five domains of patient experience food choices, organisational barriers, feeling hungry, physical barriers to eating and food quality. Responses were summarised descriptively and compared between settings (acute versus rehabilitation), patient demographics (age, gender) and time in hospital. Responses from 143 participants (mean age 67years, 57% male, 28% rehabilitation, median 6days into hospitalisation) showed that 10% or fewer respondents reported difficulties with food choices, feeling hungry or food quality.l barriers, especially in acute care wards. The questionnaire may be useful for informing and evaluating systematic nutrition care improvements.Hardy kiwifruit (Actinidia arguta) is a highly appreciated exotic fruit endowed with outstanding bioactive compounds. The present work proposes to characterize the pulp from A. arguta organic fruits, emphasizing its radicals scavenging capacity and effects on intestinal cells (Caco-2 and HT29-MTX). The physicochemical properties and phenolic profile were also screened. The total phenolic and flavonoid contents (TPC and TFC, respectively) of pulp were 12.21 mg GAE/g on dry weight (DW) and 5.92 mg CE/g DW, respectively. A high antioxidant activity was observed (FRAP 151.41 μmol FSE/g DW; DPPH 12.17 mg TE/g DW). Furthermore, the pulp did not induce a toxic effect on Caco-2 and HT29-MTX cells viability up to 1000 μg/mL. Regarding in vitro scavenging capacity, the pulp revealed the highest scavenging power against NO. (IC50 =3.45 μg/mL) and HOCl (IC50 =12.77 μg/mL). These results emphasize the richness of A. arguta fruit pulp to be u