Novel biosynthesized zinc selenite photocatalysts for enhanced degradation of oxytetracycline and Rhodamine B dye with antibacterial activity.

A novel biosynthesis approach was used to develop zinc selenite (ZnSeO) catalysts from the plant extracts of Nephrolepis cordifolia (ZnSeO:NC) and Ziziphus jujube (ZnSeO:ZJ) using hydrothermal method. This study investigates the structural, morphological, and optical properties of pure and biosynthesized ZnSeO catalysts. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis confirms the presence of an orthorhombic phase in both catalyst types.

Screening for the loss of protective sensation in people without a history of diabetic foot ulceration: Validation of two simple tests in India.

The ability of the Ipswich touch test (IpTT) and Vibratip to detect loss of protective sensation (LOPS) was tested against a neurothesiometer in an outpatient diabetic population without a history for ulceration. Our results support the use of the IpTT as a screening tool for LOPS, but not of Vibratip.

Impact of naturopathy, yoga, and dietary interventions as adjuvant chemotherapy in the management of stage II and III adenocarcinoma of the colon.

Introduction: Naturopathy, Yoga and Dietary interventions are known to improve the quality of life in cancer patients. We aim to evaluate the effect of naturopathy interventions along with adjuvant chemotherapy in patients who underwent surgery for Adenocarcinoma of the Colon.

Methods: A total of 116 adult patients were randomised in to one of the two groups; the experimental group received naturopathy, Yoga and Dietary interventions and the control group received psycho-social counselling in addition to standard chemotherapy.

The Biological Potentialsof Indian Traditional Medicine, Curcumin for Treating Human Diseases.

Curcumin is an active compound extracted from the rhizomes of Curcuma longa L. (Turmeric). It possesses a di phenolic structure and there are three important fractions of curcumin namely curcumin, mono-desmethoxycurcumin and bis-desmethoxycurcumin.

Au-Pd bimetallic nanoparticles anchored on α-FeO nonenzymatic hybrid nanoelectrocatalyst for simultaneous electrochemical detection of dopamine and uric acid in the presence of ascorbic acid.

We have found that magnetic α-FeO nanocubes exhibit an intrinsic catalytic activity toward the electrochemical sensing of dopamine (DA) and uric acid (UA) in the presence of ascorbic acid. Au-Pd bimetallic nanoparticles, which act as efficient signal amplifiers, can be attached to the surface of α-FeO particles to further enhance the catalytic electrochemical signals. The one-step synthesized α-FeO@Au-Pd hybrid nanostructure shows significantly well-separated oxidation peaks with enhanced peak currents of DA and UA.