Formation of Matricaria chamomilla extract-incorporated Ag nanoparticles and size-dependent enhanced antimicrobial property.

Various concentrations of Matricaria chamomilla (M. chamomilla) flower extract was used for biosynthesis of Ag NPs with different sizes, 70±5 (Ag NP-1), 52±5 (Ag NP-1) and 37±4nm (Ag NP-3), and size-specific antimicrobial activity of them was evaluated towards Gram+ Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), Gram- Escherichia coli (E.

The effect of walking sticks on balance in geriatric subjects.

[Purpose] Guidelines and clarity regarding the information for deciding the need for walking sticks and the suitability of these sticks is insufficient. This study aimed to evaluate the suitability of walking stick and its effects on the balance in the elderly. [Subjects and Methods] A total of 39 elderly subjects aged between 65-95 years (mean age, 76.

Comparison of upper extremity function, pain, and tactile sense between the uneffected side of hemiparetic patients and healthy subjects.

[Purpose] The aim of this study was to compare the unaffected upper extremity of patients with hemiparesis with that of healthy subjects in terms of function, pain, and tactile sense. [Subjects and Methods] Upper extremity evaluation parameters of 20 patients with hemiparesis were compared with an age-matched control group of 20 healthy subjects. A shorter version of the Disability of Arm and Shoulder Questionnaire, Upper Extremity Functional Index, and Simple Shoulder Test were used to evaluate the upper extremity functionality.

The Role of Active Video-Accompanied Exercises in Improvement of the Obese State in Children: A Prospective Study from Turkey.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the effects of active video games and music-accompanied aerobic and callisthenic exercises on body mass index (BMI), body fat ratio, physical performance tests, psychosocial status, and self-respect in overweight and obese adolescents.

Methods: Fifty (21 males and 29 females) slightly overweight and obese participants with no chronic disorder and of an average age of 12.16±0.

A new generation of flowerlike horseradish peroxides as a nanobiocatalyst for superior enzymatic activity.

Although various supports including nanomaterials have been widely utilized as platforms for enzymes immobilization in order to enhance their catalytic activities, most of immobilized enzymes exhibited reduced activities compared to free enzymes. In this study, for the first time, we used iron ions (Fe(2+)) and horseradish peroxidase (HRP) enzyme together to synthesize flowerlike hybrid nanostructures with greatly enhanced activity and stability and reported an explanation of the enhancements in both catalytic activity and stability. We demonstrated that Fe(2+)-HRP hybrid nanoflower (HNF) showed catalytic activity of ∼ 512% and ∼ 710%, respectively when stored at +4 °C and room temperature (RT = 20 °C) compared to free HRP.

Three different points of view in stroke rehabilitation: patient, caregiver, and physiotherapist.

Background: The similarities or differences of the three some (physiotherapists, patients, and caregivers) thought about the process of stroke rehabilitation can play a key role in the success of rehabilitation.

Objective: The aim of this qualitative study was to investigate the perspectives of the three some, with regard to the two themes of the study: (1) What are the problems faced by the patients after stroke?; and (2) What does recovery after stroke mean to you?

Methods: The qualitative questions and possible answers were prepared by four physiotherapists. The answers were matched to International Classification of Functioning (ICF) components.