Pseudomonas putida is one of the emerging pathogens responsible causing mastitis in lactating animals. This study investigated the prevalence, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), genetic diversity and virulence factor genes (VFGs) to highlight the pathogenic potentials of P. putida strains isolated from milk, feces and farm soil of bovine clinical mastitis (CM).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWhile studies from high-income countries have shown an association between adolescents' poor dietary habits and a lack of quality sleep, there is a dearth of similar data from developing nations. This study intends to investigate the relationship between the consumption of carbonated soft drinks and fast food and sleep disturbances linked to anxiety in school-going adolescents in Bangladesh. The data used for this study came from the 2014 Bangladesh Global School-based Health Survey.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn the twenty-first century, human-technology interaction has increased multifold. However, excessive use of technology has led to an unprecedented rise in mental health issues, such as computer anxiety. Bangladesh has a scarcity of empirical studies addressing computer-related mental health issues.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSoil ecosystem services (SES) are the benefits that humans derive from soil. These services emerge from the complex interactions between biotic and abiotic processes within soil systems. They are vital for maintaining ecosystem resilience and ensuring long-term sustainability.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study provides a comprehensive analysis of biofilm formation, antibiotic resistance, motility, and gene expression in four Aeromonas hydrophila strains-ATCC 15467, ATCC 7966, KCTC 2358, and KCTC 11533-on stainless steel (SS), silicon rubber (SR), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) surfaces over 24, 48, 72, and 96 h. Biofilm formation peaked at 72 h, with ATCC 7966 demonstrating the highest biofilm density on PET (6.50 ± 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground/aim: Ovarian cancer is categorized into epithelial ovarian cancer and non-epithelial ovarian cancer (NEOC), with NEOC accounting for approximately 10% of cases, predominantly affecting young women and adolescents. The incidence of gestational ovarian cancer is expected to rise in developed nations due to delayed childbearing. NEOC in pregnancy presents various risks, including spontaneous abortion, ventriculomegaly, respiratory distress, and maternal-fetal mortality.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe assessed a new methodological and analytical approach for examining how therapist moment-to-moment interpersonal flexibility and responsiveness influence subsequent client collaboration. Therapist interpersonal flexibility was conceptualized as one of the crucial components of interpersonal responsiveness and operationalized as adjustments in therapists' interpersonal behaviors between speaking turns. To uncover the context-dependent nature of the responsiveness, the study also explored how these turn-to-turn adjustments, in relation to previous client collaboration, influence subsequent client collaboration.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSoap is essentially used for various purposes. Therefore, it is important to determine the physico-chemical, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties of soaps to evaluate their quality. The present research work focuses on 22 commercial soaps which include bar soaps (SN 1-SN 19) and liquid hand washes (SN 20-SN 22).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: This study aimed to determine the optimal doses of a flavonoid blend (FB) for enhancing cost-efficient production, digestibility, gut-beneficial microbiota, serum metabolites, and meat quality in broilers.
Materials And Methods: For 35 days, 280-day-old chicks (Cobb-500) were randomly allocated to four groups, each containing 70 birds, with 5 replicates. Birds were given FB (gm/kg) at the levels of 0.
A Gram-stain-negative, aerobic, rod-shaped, motile and flagellated novel bacterial strain, designated MAHUQ-64, was isolated from the rhizosphere of rice. The colonies were observed to be creamy white-coloured, smooth, spherical and 0.5-1.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF: Fruits are a convenient and natural source of carbohydrates that can rapidly affect blood sugar levels and the glycemic index (GI). The GI plays a crucial role in the management of chronic diseases, including diabetes, obesity, hyperglycemia, and diet-related illnesses. Despite there being several health benefits linked with consuming fruits, it remains unclear which specific components of fruits are the key determinants that significantly influence the GI.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: This study explores the impact of HIV/AIDS on urban slum dwellers in Dhaka, Bangladesh, addressing unique socio-economic challenges and limited health resources. Despite low overall prevalence, gender inequalities, economic disparities, and awareness gaps persist. The aim is to assess HIV/AIDS-related knowledge, attitudes, and practices among this population, informing targeted interventions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe need for novel vaccination strategies to control tuberculosis (TB) is underscored by the limited and variable efficacy of the currently licensed vaccine, Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG). SigH is critical for Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) to mitigate oxidative stress, and in its absence Mtb is unable to scavenge host oxidative/nitrosative bursts. The MtbΔsigH (ΔsigH) isogenic mutant induces signatures of the innate immunity in macrophages and protects rhesus macaques from a lethal Mtb challenge.
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Chicken anemia virus (CAV) causes immunosuppression and increased mortality in chickens globally, including Bangladesh. This report provides the complete genome sequence of a CAV strain from a recent outbreak on a Bangladeshi layer farm, contributing to the limited availability of published data on the CAV genome in the country.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Aims: Bangladesh has been experiencing a rapid demographic shift from the younger population to older adults, with the older adults facing significant challenges due to the absence of residential and formal home care models. This perspective aimed to evaluate the status of residential and formal home care models and propose potential strategies to improve elderly care in Bangladesh.
Methods: This perspective utilized a narrative review approach to search existing literature on elderly care in Bangladesh on PubMed, Google Scholar, and Web of Science.
Background And Aims: Evidence confirms a high prevalence of general and abdominal obesity among university students in Bangladesh. The primary objective of this case-control study was to examine the association between overweight/obesity and sleep patterns (including sleep duration and quality) among university students in Bangladesh. The secondary objective was to identify the sociodemographic and lifestyle-related factors that predict overweight/obesity in the study population.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: The prevalence and impact of the branchiuran copepod parasite Argulus japonicus on the snakehead fish Channa punctata were investigated in the southwestern region of Bangladesh.
Methods: Parasitic infestation was examined to determine parasitological indexes including prevalence (%), mean intensity (MI), abundance (A), and index of infestation (IOI). Haematological parameters were also determined, along with morphological identification, clinical signs, and size grading of A.
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February 2025
Bioactive materials have a wide range of applications, and bioactive materials with antibacterial properties, in particular, have attracted significant medical interest [...
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn this investigation, our research has investigated the impact of the Hubbard parameter on the physical properties of GdNiMnO (GNMO) systematically. Implementation of Hubbard correction on electronic band structure calculation determines that Ni-3d and Mn-3d orbitals are highly localized at = 1 eV. Furthermore, effective mass calculation determines the higher mobility of electrons compared to holes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Postpartum haemorrhage is a leading cause of maternal mortality. A multicountry, cluster-randomised trial (E-MOTIVE) demonstrated a 60% reduction in adverse postpartum haemorrhage outcomes. The E-MOTIVE intervention included early postpartum haemorrhage detection using calibrated blood-collection drapes, followed by a postpartum haemorrhage treatment bundle (ie, uterine massage, oxytocics, tranexamic acid, intravenous fluids, examination and escalation [MOTIVE]), supported by implementation strategies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBiofilm, complex structures formed by microorganisms within an extracellular polymeric matrix, pose significant challenges in the sector by harboring dangerous pathogens and complicating decontamination, thereby increasing the risk of foodborne illnesses. This article provides a comprehensive review of the sigma factor, 's role in biofilm development, specifically in gram-negative bacteria, and how the genetic, environmental, and regulatory elements influence activity with its critical role in bacterial stress responses. Our findings reveal that is a pivotal regulator of biofilm formation, enhancing bacterial survival in adverse conditions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPhytoplankton are diverse photosynthetic organisms in estuarine ecosystems and sensitive indicators of environmental changes. This study employed Generalized Additive Model (GAM) to explore the impact of environmental variables on the abundance of six dominant phytoplankton species in the tropical Karanja estuary, India. Data were collected from five sampling stations between January 2022 and March 2023.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBluetongue virus (BTV) and epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus (EHDV) are vector-borne orbiviruses that pose an emerging threat to livestock, including cattle and sheep. This review summarizes the global distribution, genetic diversity, and key factors driving their spread along with the existing knowledge gaps and recommendations to mitigate their impact. Both viruses cause hemorrhagic disease in susceptible ruminants and are commonly reported in tropical and subtropical regions including North America, Asia, Africa, Oceania, and some parts of Europe.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe pervasive and escalating issue of toxic metal pollution has gathered global attention, necessitating the exploration of innovative ecological strategies like phytoremediation. This study explored the extent of potentially toxic metal contamination status and the effectiveness of three planted mangrove species (Avicennia marina, Bruguiera gymnorhiza,and Excoecaria agallocha) in phytoremediation efforts to reduce pollution level. The results indicated that the mean concentrations of elements in the sediment of the area followed a descending sequence: Fe (27,136.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe gram-negative, facultative anaerobic bacterium Morganella morganii is linked to a number of illnesses, including nosocomial infections and urinary tract infections (UTIs). A clinical isolate from a UTI patient in Bangladesh was subjected to high-throughput whole genome sequencing and extensive bioinformatics analysis in order to gather knowledge about the genomic basis of bacterial defenses and pathogenicity in M. morganii.
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