Silk fibroin nanofibers enhance cell adhesion of blood-derived fibroblast-like cells: A potential application for wound healing.

Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate silk-fibroin electrospun nanofibers and blood-derived fibroblast-like cells for cytotoxicity and cell adhesion.

Background: Silk fibroin (SF) has emerged as a favorable and potential bio-material owing to its unique properties such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, the possibility of functional modifications, mechanical strength, and regenerative capability. Despite current advancements in tissue engineering technologies, delay wound healing and scar formation remain unresolved.

Profile of snakebite envenoming in rural Maharashtra, India.

One hundred and eighty two cases of snakebite were admitted during twelve months at five hospitals situated in five different districts of rural Maharashtra. Out of these 55 (30.2%), 38 (20.

Management of snake-bite in rural Maharashtra: a 10-year experience.

Background: A high incidence of snake-bite envenomation has been reported from Marathwada, Maharashtra. This study analysed the pattern of snake-bites and their management in a rural area of India over a 10-year period.

Methods: A total of 633 patients with snake-bite admitted to the Rural Community Centre and Punde Hospital in Mukhed taluka, Nanded district (Marathwada) of Maharashtra, between 1992 and 2001, were analysed retrospectively.