The potency of herbal extracts and its green synthesized nanoparticle formulation as antibacterial agents against associated biofilms.

This study aims to determine the effects of the extracts of and its formulation of green synthesized silver nanoparticle (AgNPs) on growth and biofilm formation. The ethanolic extracts of , and a mix of the three herbs demonstrated antibacterial activity against isolates by reducing bacterial biofilm formation and decreasing bacterial cell surface hydrophobicity. The formulated AgNPs from the ethanolic extracts could enhance the antibacterial activities of the plant extracts.

Effectiveness of an online educational video intervention to improve the knowledge and behavior of contact lens care during the COVID-19 pandemic: A pre-test/post-test design.

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of an online educational video in improving contact lens (CL) care knowledge and behavior.

Methods: Participants completed a 47-item questionnaire on their CL hygiene knowledge and wear and care behavior. A 5-min CL educational video was shown, and participants completed a post-test.

Bacterial microbiota of the contact lens surface and associated care behaviours.

Introduction: Contact lens (CL) wear has been reported to cause changes to the microbiome of the ocular surface. More insight into the alteration of this microenvironment can help to understand the pathogenesis of CL-related eye infections. Knowledge of the relationship between the CL wearer's behaviours and pathogens would help health care providers focus on each step of proper CL care.

Rub and Rinse Contact Lenses Before Wearing as a Protective Regimen Against Contact Lens-Related Eye Infections.

Purpose: Data on contact lens (CL) users in Thailand are limited, and previous reports have mainly focused on young populations. This study aims to determine demographic data, hygienic behaviour, and complications related to the usage of CLs in the general population.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional survey conducted from November 2020 to March 2021 using an anonymous questionnaire.

Atomistic insight and modeled elucidation of conessine towards efflux pump.

Drug-resistant efflux pump extrudes antibiotics from cells for survival. Efflux pump inhibitor (EPI) thus becomes an interesting alternative to handle the drug-resistant bacteria. Conessine, a natural steroidal alkaloid from , previously exhibited efflux pump inhibitory potential.