In situ synthesis of ZnO/g-CN based composites for photodegradation of methylene blue under visible light.

In this study, in situ-synthesized ZnO/g-CN based composites were used as photocatalysts for organic pollution removal. These nanocomposites were prepared through simple calcination of a mixture of melamine and ZnO nanoparticles and underwent comprehensive evaluation of their structural, morphological, optical, and photocatalytic properties, using various analytical techniques. As the g-CN content increased, the band gap decreased from 3.

Facile synthesis of spongy NiCoO powders for lithium-ion storage.

Spongy NiCoO powders were prepared by solution combustion synthesis (SCS) method for lithium ions storage. The effects of combustion parameters including fuel type (L-lysine, glycine, and urea) and fuel amount on the lithium storage performance of NiCoO powders were analyzed by various characterization techniques. Single-phase NiCoO powders with extremely porous microstructure showed a strong drop of initial specific capacity up to 350 mAhg which was recovered up to 666 mAhg following 100 charge/discharge cycles.

The relationship between social determinants of health and fear of contracting infectious diseases in pregnant women presenting to health centers in Kashan, Iran: a path analysis study.

Introduction: Pregnancy is one of the most critical times in a woman's life that is accompanied by a lot of worry, fear, and stress for the mother, and fear of contracting diseases and losing the children are among the most important of them. The present study investigated the relationship between the social determinants of health and fear of contracting infectious diseases in pregnant women using path analysis.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 330 pregnant Iranian women in Kashan from September 21th, 2021, to May 25th, 2022, using a multi-stage method.

Targeted gene delivery to the brain using CDX-modified chitosan nanoparticles.

Blood-brain barrier with strictly controlled activity participates in a coordinated transfer of bioactive molecules from the blood to the brain. Among different delivery approaches, gene delivery is touted as a promising strategy for the treatment of several nervous system disorders. The transfer of exogenous genetic elements is limited by the paucity of suitable carriers.

Effects of iron oxide contents on photocatalytic performance of nanocomposites based on g-CN.

α-FeO/FeO/g-CN nanocomposites were prepared in-situ by solution combustion as magnetically separable photocatalysts using ferric nitrate as oxidant, glycine as organic fuel, and g-CN. The effects of various amounts of iron oxides, on the magnetic, optical, and photocatalytic properties were explored by different characterization methods. The magnetite (FeO) phase as ferrimagnetic material disappeared with the increase in ferric nitrate contents, leading to the decrease of magnetic properties.

Adolescent mental health during covid-19 pandemics: a systematic review.

Objectives: The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has had wide-ranging outcomes on adolescents' well-being. However, less attention has been paid to the adolescent's mental health during the pandemic. The pandemic may impair adolescents' mental health through stress spillover from other family members, contextual and policy changes, and the disruption of everyday life routines.

The status of adolescent health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus is a life-threatening disease with many devastating psychological, emotional, social, and sexual implications, especially for vulnerable people. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess adolescent health and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. 1300 male adolescents filled out the Male Adolescent Health Need Assessment Scale (MAHNAS) and corona-related anxiety scale (CRAS) from January to May 2021.

Does trans fatty acid affect low birth weight? A randomised controlled trial.

To evaluate the effect of low trans fatty acids (TFAs) dietary patterns during pregnancy on the risk of low birth weight (LBW). All pregnant women who received prenatal care with gestational age <8 weeks in this study took place in Tehran from December 2014 to August 2016. Women in the intervention group received dietary patterns with TFAs content of < 1%; those in the control group had dietary intake without any change in TFAs content.

Isothermal Amplification of Nucleic Acids Coupled with Nanotechnology and Microfluidic Platforms for Detecting Antimicrobial Drug Resistance and Beyond.

Antibiotic resistance is one of the serious health-threatening issues globally, the control of which is indispensable for rapid diagnosis and treatment because of the high prevalence and risks of pathogenicity. Traditional and molecular techniques are relatively expensive, complex, and non-portable, requiring facilities, trained personnel, and high-tech laboratories. Widespread and timely-detection is vital to the better crisis management of rapidly spreading infective diseases, especially in low-tech regions and resource-limited settings.

Effect of low trans-fatty acid intakes on preeclampsia: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Preeclampsia (PE) is a high blood pressure disorder accompanied by proteinuria during pregnancy. It remains unclear whether dietary trans-fatty acid (TFA) can influence PE risk. We examined the effect of low TFA dietary intakes during pregnancy on the risk of PE.

pH-Sensitive magnetite mesoporous silica nanocomposites for controlled drug delivery and hyperthermia.

In clinical applications, chemotherapy and hyperthermia are commonly used together. To achieve this, we synthesized multifunctional magnetite mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MMSNs) coated with a chitosan hydrogel. pH-Responsive chitosan hydrogels (cross-linked glutaraldehyde) were used to cover mesoporous silica pores.

Association between C-reactive protein and gestational diabetes: a prospective study.

Studies that examined the impacts of inflammatory factors on gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are very sparse. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between C-reactive protein (CRP) and the risk of GDM. Pregnant women who fulfilled the inclusion criteria and their gestational ages were below 10 weeks were recruited to this cohort study and were followed up until the 24-28 weeks of gestation.

The effectiveness of low trans-fatty acids dietary pattern in pregnancy and the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus.

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common disorder in pregnancy. The association of trans fatty acids (TFA) intake and risk of GDM have been reported; It remains unclear whether dietary TFA can influence GDM risk. We examined the effect of low TFA dietary intakes during pregnancy on risk of GDM.

Prolactin concentration in various stages of endometriosis in infertile women.

Objective: The relation between excessive prolactin and endometriosis-related infertility is debatable. Anovulation or defective luteal phase occurs frequently due to hyperprolactinemia in subfertile women. In this investigation, we evaluated the association between serum prolactin levels and the severity of endometriosis.

The Effects of Lemon balm on Menstrual Bleeding and the Systemic Manifestation of Dysmenorrhea.

We conducted a double-blind randomized placebo controlled trial to evaluate the impact of Lemon balm ( L.) on the bleeding and systemic manifestations of menstruation. A total of 90 students were randomly assigned to treatment or placebo group.

The Effect of Extract on the Severity of Primary Dysmenorrha.

Primary dysmenorrhea refers to painful cramps during menstruation with no organic reason. With respect to its high incidence and adverse outcomes in quality of life and some evidences regarding the sedative and antispasmodic effects of on smooth muscles as an herb, this double-blind clinical trial was conducted to determine the effects of its capsules on severity of dysmenorrhea in the students of Islamic Azad University of Zanjan in 2014. 110 students were matched in terms of dysmenorrhea severity and experience; age; menarche; body mass index (BMI); occupation as well as educational level of parents; and duration, interval as well as amount of bleeding.

Anti-inflammatory effects of conjugated linoleic acid on young athletic males.

Objective: To explore the efficacy of conjugated linoleic acid supplementation on some inflammatory factors in young healthy males during exhaustive exercise.

Methods: The randomised double-blind controlled study was conducted at Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Iran, from December 2012 to March2013, and comprised healthy male athletes 18-24 years of age. The subjects were randomly distributed into control and intervention groups.

Effects of menthol essence and breast milk on the improvement of nipple fissures in breastfeeding women.

Background: Nipple fissure is a common disorder during breastfeeding. With high prevalence of nipple fissures and its impacts on breastfeeding, as well as the existence of evidence in favor of the application of peppermint as an antiinflammatory and antiinfection herb, the purpose of this study is to determine the effect of Menthol essence on improving nipple fissures in the primiparous breastfeeding women.

Materials And Methods: This study was conducted using a clinical trial method.

Effect of medicinal herbs on primary dysmenorrhoea- a systematic review.

Conventional treatment for primary dysmenorrhoea has a failure rate of 20% to 25% and may be contraindicated or not tolerated by some women. Herbal medicine may be a suitable alternative. To determine the efficacy and safety of Iranian herbal medicine for primary dysmenorrhea when compared with placebo, no treatment, and other treatment.