Unlocking the future of smart food packaging: biosensors, IoT, and nano materials.

This review examines how biosensors, the Internet of Things (IoT), and nano materials can revolutionize food packaging. It highlights the limitations of traditional packaging, particularly concerning barrier properties and food quality monitoring. The paper aims to provide specific insights into the potential of these technologies.

Ionotropic receptors mediate olfactory learning and memory in Drosophila.

Phenylacetaldehyde (PAH), an aromatic compound, is present in a diverse range of fruits including overripe bananas and prickly pear cactus, the two major host fruits for Drosophila melanogaster. PAH acts as a potent ligand for the ionotropic receptor 84a (IR84a) in the adult fruit fly and it is detected by the IR84a/IR8a heterotetrameric complex. Its role in the male courtship behavior through IR84a as an environmental aphrodisiac is of additional importance.

Phenylacetaldehyde induced olfactory conditioning in Drosophila melanogaster (Diptera: Drosophilidae) larvae.

Phenylacetaldehyde (PAH), an aromatic odorant, exists in varied fruits including overripe bananas and prickly pear cactus, the 2 major host fruits of Drosophila melanogaster. It acts as a potent ligand for the Ionotropic receptor 84a (IR84a) and the Odorant receptor 67a (OR67a), serving as an important food and courtship cue for adult fruit flies. Drosophila melanogaster larvae respond robustly to diverse feeding odorants, such as ethyl acetate (EA), an aliphatic ester.

Acute Exposure to Arsenic Affects Pupal Development and Neurological Functions in .

Millions of people in developing countries are affected by arsenic (As) toxicity and its prevalence. Arsenic's detrimental effects on humans have been amplified by an unacceptable level of exposure to food and drinking water, the ongoing rise in industrial usage, and several other occupational conditions. Due to increased cellular absorption and the ability to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB), inorganic arsenic (iAs) is extremely hazardous to living organisms in its trivalent form.

Generalized Dystonia as Presenting Feature of Wilson Disease: A Case Report.

Wilson disease is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disease, caused by the mutation of the ATP7B gene leading to decreased secretion of serum ceruloplasmin in blood and decrease biliary excretion of copper leading to toxic level accumulation in the liver, brain, kidney, and cornea, resulting in development of characteristic liver disease and neuropsychiatric symptoms. Our case presented with mainly clumsiness and gait abnormality without any psychiatric component and any history of liver disease. A 13-year old male, born out of non-consanguineous marriage, presented with clumsy walking and slurring of speech.

Phosphorylated chitosan accelerates dermal wound healing in diabetic wistar rats.

Phosphorylated chitosan (PC), a water-soluble derivative of chitosan possesses several biological and chemical properties suitable for diabetic wound healing. In the present study, we report the synthesis and diabetic wound healing capabilities of PC. Elemental analysis, FT-IR, C-NMR and P-NMR techniques were employed for the chemical characterization of PC.

Treatment of hepatitis C in children and adolescents: how far have we reached?

Background: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a global public health problem and also generates a significant case load in children and adolescents. With the introduction of directly acting antivirals (DAA), the treatment and care of HCV-infected patients have progressed significantly. The available treatment options in children are limited, and this review aims to provide an overview of treatment of HCV infection in children and adolescents with the current available DAA regimens.

A Novel Decentralized Blockchain Architecture for the Preservation of Privacy and Data Security against Cyberattacks in Healthcare.

Nowadays, in a world full of uncertainties and the threat of digital and cyber-attacks, blockchain technology is one of the major critical developments playing a vital role in the creative professional world. Along with energy, finance, governance, etc., the healthcare sector is one of the most prominent areas where blockchain technology is being used.

Analysis of Erosive Nature of Fruit Beverages Fortified with Calcium Ions: An In Vitro Study Evaluating Dental Erosion in Primary Teeth.

Background: Since children frequently consume acidic fruit beverages, dental erosion is common in children. The erosive effects on primary teeth are more profound due to the lesser thickness of enamel and dentin. This study evaluated if calcium fortification of fruit beverages could reduce their erosive potential.

Morphological and functional recovery following acute and acute recurrent pancreatitis in children: A prospective sequential 2-point evaluation.

Background: The functional and morphological recovery following an episode of acute pancreatitis (AP) in children still remains ill understood as research exploring this is limited. We aimed to characterize the morphological and functional changes in pancreas following AP and ARP (acute recurrent pancreatitis) in children.

Methods: Children with AP were followed prospectively and assessed at two time points at least 3 months apart, with the first assessment at least 3 months after the AP episode.

Match-Level Fusion of Finger-Knuckle Print and Iris for Human Identity Validation Using Neuro-Fuzzy Classifier.

Biometrics is the term for measuring human characteristics. If the term is divided into two parts, bio means life, and metric means measurement. The measurement of humans through different computational methods is performed to authorize a person.

Chemosensory Pathways as Potential Targets to Curb the Insect Menace.

From a unicellular bacterium to a more complex human, smell and taste form an integral part of the basic sensory system. In fruit flies , the behavioral responses to odorants and tastants are simple, though quite sensitive, and robust. They explain the organization and elementary functioning of the chemosensory system.

Mitochondria-targeted antioxidant, mito-TEMPO mitigates initiation phase of N-Nitrosodiethylamine-induced hepatocarcinogenesis.

Targeting mitochondrial oxidative stress during initial stages of hepatocarcinogenesis can be an effective and promising strategy to prevent hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). In the present study, mitochondria targeted antioxidant, mito-TEMPO was administered to male BALB/c mice at a dosage 0.1 mg/kg b.

Pancreatic ascites and Pleural Effusion in Children: Clinical Profile, Management and Outcomes.

Background: Pancreatic ascites (PA) and pleural effusion (PPE) are rarely encountered in children. They develop due to disruption of the pancreatic duct (PD) or leakage from an associated pancreatic fluid collection (PFC). The literature on childhood PA/PPE and its management is scarce.

Peroxynitrite-induced conformational changes in DNA that lead to cell death: UV, CD spectral, molecular dynamics simulation and FACS analysis.

Peroxynitrite is known to react with biomolecules leading to their structural and function alteration. Structural alteration in DNA induced by peroxynitrite is not clearly known. The current study was carried out to decipher the changes induced by peroxynitrite using UV-Vis spectra, circular dichrometry, molecular dynamics simulation followed by restriction digestion.

A Scanning Electron Microscope Analysis of Sealing Potential and Marginal Adaptation of Different Root Canal Sealers to Dentin: An study.

Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate the sealing potential and marginal adaptation of different root canal sealers to dentin.

Materials And Methods: A total of sixty human lower premolars of the permanent dentition that were extracted were used for this study. The visible debris and calculus were removed from the extracted teeth ultrasonically and were kept for 2 hours in 2.

Paediatric acute pancreatitis: Clinical profile and natural history of collections.

Background & Aims: Acute Pancreatitis (AP) tends to have a benign course in children. However there is a paucity of information with respect to severity of AP in children, the categorization of collections viz., walled off necrosis (WON)& pseudocyst and their natural history & outcomes.

A Novel Approach to Enhance High Temperature Thermal Stability of Superparamagnetic Fe₃O₄ Nanoparticles.

We report a novel approach to enhance thermal stability of magnetite nanoparticles by entrapping them in silver matrix. The oleic acid capped nanoparticles of average crystallite size ˜10 nm were synthesized through co-precipitation, followed by hydrothermal microwave assisted capping of magnetite nanoparticles with Ag matrix in ethylene glycol solvent. At ˜160 °C the oleic acid is desorbed from the magnetite nanoparticles, and silver is deposited on negatively charged magnetite seeds through electrostatic attraction.

Use of Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles to decrease incidence of neonatal hypothermia in the labor room.

Background: Body temperature of a neonate continues to be under-documented, under-recognized, and under-managed, even though studies have shown that neonatal hypothermia increases mortality and morbidity. We aimed to reduce neonatal hypothermia (body temperature <36.5 °C) at 1 h following normal vaginal delivery in term and late preterm neonates in delivery room from 50% at baseline to less than 10% by 6 weeks.

Comparison of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Triclosan- Containing, Herbal and Homeopathy Toothpastes- An Invitro Study.

Background: Use of antimicrobial agents is one of the important strategies to prevent oral diseases. These agents vary in their abilities to deliver preventive and therapeutic benefits.

Objectives: This invitro study was conducted to assess antimicrobial efficacy of different toothpastes against various oral pathogens.