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Ruptured Amoebic Liver Abscess With Empyema, Venous Thromboembolism and Bronchopleural Fistula: A Case Report

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 2, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Amoebiasis, a gastrointestinal infection caused by Entamoeba histolytica, is the third leading cause of mortality worldwide among parasitic infections with over 100,000 deaths annually. Apart from dysentery, it can manifest as extraintestinal disease, most commonly liver abscess, and rarely pulmonary, cardiac, and brain involvement.
Nur H. Ahnal, Siti N. Mohd Nawi, Wan S. Wan Ghazali, Alwi Muhd Besari, Hafsah Sazali, Fathin Hadi   +5 more
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Alkaloid biosynthesis in medicinal crop kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) varies with postharvest, genetic, and seasonal factors

Frontiers in Plant Science
Introduction Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa), a medicinally valuable ethnobotanical tree native to Southeast Asia, has traditionally been used to combat fatigue and enhance productivity.
Meng-Zi Zhang, Annabella Lyndon, S. R. R. Kanumuri, Abhisheak Sharma, Brian J. Pearson, Christopher R. McCurdy, Jianjun Chen   +6 more
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Environmental Influence on the Untargeted Foliar Metabolome of Naturally Growing Mitragyna Species in Thailand

Plant-Environment Interactions, Volume 7, Issue 1, February 2026.
ABSTRACT This study investigates the foliar secondary metabolite profiles of four Mitragyna species naturally occurring in Thailand: M. diversifolia, M. hirsuta, M. rotundifolia, and M. speciosa (kratom). Using untargeted gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS), 409 secondary volatile metabolites were annotated across the four species.
Tushar Andriyas, Nisa Leksungnoen, Chatchai Ngernsaengsaruay, Suwimon Uthairatsamee, Rossarin Tansawat, Pakawat Sirilertpanich   +5 more
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The 730 nm Picosecond Titanium Sapphire Laser for Treatment of Kratom‐Induced Hyperpigmentation

Lasers in Surgery and Medicine
This case series reports the use of the 730‐nm picosecond titanium‐sapphire laser in the treatment of kratom‐induced hyperpigmentation, a dermatological side effect associated with the use of Mitragyna speciosa, which remains poorly understood.
Alanoud A Alhadyani, Christen Samaan, Girish S. Munavalli   +2 more
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Compost Tea as a Natural Bioactive Solution: Unlocking the Antimicrobial and Antiviral Potential of Bell Pepper and Citrus Wastes

Environmental Microbiology Reports, Volume 18, Issue 1, February 2026.
Compost teas derived from bell pepper and citrus waste are rich in bioactive phenolics and lignin derivatives, showing strong antibacterial activity against gram‐positive bacteria and potent antiviral effects against HSV‐1 and RSV. These findings highlight their potential as sustainable, circular bioresources for biomedical applications.
Maria Vittoria Verrillo, Roberta Della Marca, Vincenza Cozzolino, Annalisa Chianese, Carla Zannella, Massimiliano Galdiero, Riccardo Spaccini, Anna De Filippis   +7 more
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Clinically characterizing adults who use kava or kratom: Substance use disorder assessment challenges for increasingly popular botanical products

Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports
Background: Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) and kava (Piper methysticum) are psychoactive botanicals with growing popularity We aimed to characterize the clinical characteristics of people who have consumed these products.
Katherine Hill, Edward W. Boyer, Kirsten E. Smith   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Patterns and Outcomes of Poisoning Among Older Adults in Thailand: A Four‐Year Retrospective Analysis From the Siriraj Poison Control Center

Clinical and Translational Science, Volume 19, Issue 1, January 2026.
ABSTRACT Poisoning among older adults poses unique challenges due to age‐related physiological changes, polypharmacy, and comorbidities. As Thailand transitions to a super‐aged society, this study characterizes poisoning patterns in Thai older adults to inform prevention strategies.
Pornchanok Monkaew, Nerisa Thornsri, Pattaraporn Mekavuthikul, Junporn Kongwatcharapong   +3 more
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Kebijakan Kriminalisasi Tanaman Kratom Sebagai Narkotika Golongan I

, 2021
Tantangan dalam menanggulangi narkotika semakin besar ketika dalam perkembangannya bermunculan jenis baru hasil sintetis atau dikenal dengan sebutan New Psychoactive Substances (NPS).
Pratiwi N., Surya Candra
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The Effect of Light Intensity and Polyethylene-Glycol-Induced Water Stress on the Growth, Mitragynine Accumulation, and Total Alkaloid Content of Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa)

Horticulturae
The cultivation of Mitragyna speciosa (kratom) has gained significant interest due to its diverse alkaloid profile, increasing its commercial and medicinal demand.
Nisa Leksungnoen, Tushar Andriyas, Yongkriat Ku-Or, Suthaporn Chongdi, R. Tansawat, A. Aramrak, C. Ngernsaengsaruay, Suwimon Uthairatsamee, W. Sonjaroon, Phatthareeya Thongchot, Sirinapa Ardsiri, Pichaya Pongchaidacha   +11 more
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Is Addiction Research Addicted to Artificial Intelligence? Mapping the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Substance Use and Mental Health Through a Bibliometric Analysis

Drug and Alcohol Review, Volume 45, Issue 1, January 2026.
ABSTRACT Issues From extracting insights from large‐scale, multimodal data to prevention and support, there is growing interest in the applications and implications of recent advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the fields of addiction, substance use and mental health, which we refer to as ASUM.
Loïs Vanhée, Simone Scarpa
wiley   +1 more source