Smart Nanocomposite Hydrogels as Next-Generation Therapeutic and Diagnostic Solutions.

Stimuli-responsive nanocomposite gels combine the unique properties of hydrogels with those of nanoparticles, thus avoiding the suboptimal results of single components and creating versatile, multi-functional platforms for therapeutic and diagnostic applications. These hybrid materials are engineered to respond to various internal and external stimuli, such as temperature, pH, light, magnetic fields, and enzymatic activity, allowing precise control over drug release, tissue regeneration, and biosensing. Their responsiveness to environmental cues permits personalized medicine approaches, providing dynamic control over therapeutic interventions and real-time diagnostic capabilities.

Exploring the Impact of ICU Diary on ICU Survivors' Emotions and Feelings: A Qualitative Study.

Background: An intensive care unit (ICU) diary provides a powerful and moving account of a patient's journey through critical care.

Aim: The primary goal of this research was to explore the qualitative perceptions of general ICU survivors toward the ICU diary, which was completed during their hospital stay and reintroduced to them during a follow-up visit 6 months after ICU discharge.

Setting: An Italian general ICU with structured follow-up and an ICU diary program.

The Development of a Calculator for Objectively Evaluating Supervisory Behaviors in Practice.

Supervision has been a popular topic of study by behavior analysts for the last decade. This popularity came about after several hallmark articles were published and key events in our profession enhanced clarity regarding how much impact supervision can have on important variables such as the quality of behavior-analytic service delivery, patient outcomes, staff satisfaction, and level of staff burnout. Despite the increase in the volume of supervision literature, few articles have provided concrete recommendations for how to objectively evaluate supervisory behaviors in practice.

Thermo-Responsive Hydrogel Containing Microfluidic Chitosan Nanoparticles Loaded with Extract for Periodontitis Treatment.

Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease resulting from the dysbiosis of periodontal bacteria and the host's immune response, leading to tissue degradation and sustained inflammation. Traditional treatments, such as mechanical debridement and antimicrobial agents, often fail to fully eradicate pathogenic bacteria, especially in deep periodontal pockets. Consequently, the need for novel therapeutic approaches has increased the interest in bioactive natural extracts, such as that of , known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties.