Local Application of Tanshinone IIA protects mesenchymal stem cells from apoptosis and promotes fracture healing in ovariectomized mice

Abstract Background Elderly patients suffering from osteoporotic fractures are more susceptible to delayed union or nonunion, and their bodies then are in a state of low-grade chronic inflammation with decreased antioxidant capacity.Tanshinone IIA is widely used in treating cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases in China and has anti-inflammat

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Pollution indicators and human health risk assessment of fluoride contaminated drinking groundwater in southern Pakistan

This study investigated fluoride contamination in groundwater and associated health risks in the Badin district of Pakistan.Fifty-seven groundwater samples were analyzed for fluoride, turbidity, iron, and total dissolved solids (TDS).Pollution indices and health risk models were employed to assess Basket contamination levels and potential health im

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