Synthesis of Hydrazide Derivative of Betulinic Acid, Its Organometallic Complexes, Characterization and Bioassay.

Betulinic acid and its derivatives comprehend an immense prospective toward the development of cytotoxic, antiviral, antimicrobial and antioxidant agents. Cisplatin (cytotoxic drug) divert the attentions to develop organometallic compounds with pronounced biological activities. The current study was aimed for the first time to synthesize, characterize and evaluate biologically a series of metal (Fe, Cu, Zn, Sn and Sb) complexes of betulinic acid hydrazide.

Organotin (IV) complexes with sulphonyl hydrazide moiety. Design, synthesis, characterization, docking studies, cytotoxic and anti-leishmanial activity.

Due to a lack of therapeutic options for the pathological condition of leishmaniasis, which is characterized by polymorphic lesions and skin surface infections, Leishmania genus parasites damaged dermis and mucosa. There was a need to synthesize and characterize some new complexes. This study evaluated the biological activities preferably anti-Leishmanial activity of organotin (IV) containing sulphonyl hydrazide derivatives.

Prospective Application of Two New Pyridine-Based Zinc (II) Amide Carboxylate in Management of Alzheimer's Disease: Synthesis, Characterization, Computational and in vitro Approaches.

Background: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative illness described predominantly by dementia. Even though Alzheimer's disease has been known for over a century, its origin remains a mystery, and researchers are exploring many therapy options, including the cholinesterase technique. A decreased acetylcholine ACh neurotransmitter level is believed to be among the important factors in the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

Synthesis of 2-nitro aniline derivative of 3, 4, 5-trihydroxybenzoic acid, its metal complexes, characterization and bioassay.

Present research work discloses new and novel synthesis of metal complexes (Fe, Cu, Zn, Sb and Sn) of 3, 4, 5-trihydroxybenzoic acid derivative containing aniline moiety with substitution at C-7 position of 3, 4, 5-trihydroxybenzoic acid in order to enhance its biological activities by coupling therapeutic values of transition metals as well. In vitro antibacterial and antifungal activities of these compounds has been performed by using agar diffusion method against different bacterial and fungal strains. The free radical scavenging assay was performed by using 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picryl-hydrazyl (DPPH).

Evaluation and management consideration for children who are visually impaired.

Clinical low vision evaluations provided by optometrists or ophthalmologists trained and experienced in low vision rehabilitation care should be recommended for all children with a visual impairment, regardless of the cause of their vision loss, their age or the severity of their additional disabilities. This article discusses an effective model for pediatric vision rehabilitation service.

Zinc metal carboxylates as potential anti-Alzheimer's candidate: anticholinesterase, antioxidant and molecular docking studies.

In search of suitable therapy for the management of Alzheimer's disease, this study was designed to evaluate metal complexes against its biochemical targets. Zinc metal carboxylates () were evaluated against acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE). The antioxidant in combination with anticholinesterase activity can be considered as an important target in the management of Alzheimer's disease.

Zinc and iron complexes of oleanolic acid, (OA) attenuate allergic airway inflammation in rats.

Oleanolic acid (OA) is a hydroxyl pentacyclic triterpene acid (HTAs) used in various ailments. Inflammatory diseases may be profoundly influenced by iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) status. We studied the anti-asthmatic effects of two metal complexes (Fe and Zn) of OA in the ovalbumin (OVA)-induced rat model.

Corrigendum: Ursolic Acid Hydrazide Based Organometallic Complexes: Synthesis, Characterization, Antibacterial, Antioxidant, and Docking Studies.

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Low vision rehabilitation: An update.

This article provides information concerning issues related to the care of individuals who are visually impaired. Issues reviewed include determining who should be referred for vision rehabilitation services, Charles Bonnet syndrome, visual acuity, contrast sensitivity and visual field testing along with Useful Field of View testing. This article also discusses technology advances that can enhance the visual functioning of individuals who are visually impaired, including how these advances can help drivers with visual impairments to continue to safely operate motor vehicles, at least on a limited basis.

Ursolic Acid Hydrazide Based Organometallic Complexes: Synthesis, Characterization, Antibacterial, Antioxidant, and Docking Studies.

In thecurrent research work,eleven metal complexes were synthesized from the hydrazide derivative of ursolic acid. Metal complexes of tin, antimony and iron were synthesized and characterized by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy. The antibacterial and antioxidant activities were performed for these complexes, which revealed that the metal complexes synthesized are more potent than their parent compounds.

Carica papaya ameliorates allergic asthma via down regulation of IL-4, IL-5, eotaxin, TNF-α, NF-ĸB, and iNOS levels.

Background: Natural products have a prime importance as an essential source for new drug discovery. Carica papaya leaves (CPL) have been used to treat inflammation in traditional system of medicine.

Aim/hypothesis: Current study evaluates the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects of CPL extract using mouse model of ovalbumin- (OVA) induced allergic asthma.

Feasibility of retinal screening in a pediatric population with type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Purpose: To study the feasibility of using a nonmydriatic camera to screen children with type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM1) as young as 2 years for diabetic retinopathy.

Methods: Prospective pilot imaging study involving children with DM1 aged 2 to 17 years. The screening consisted of: (1) intake form; (2) measurement of blood pressure, pulse, and oximetry; (3) assessment of visual acuity (SIMAV, Padova, Italy); and (4) nonmydriatic color imaging (Canon CX-1 45° 15.

Fundus autofluorescence and colour fundus imaging compared during telemedicine screening in patients with diabetes.

We investigated the use of fundus autofluorescence (FAF) imaging in screening the eyes of patients with diabetes. Images were obtained from 50 patients with type 2 diabetes undergoing telemedicine screening with colour fundus imaging. The colour and FAF images were obtained with a 15.

Software-assisted analysis during ocular health screening.

Objective: To describe the use of software-assisted analysis of non-mydriatic 45° color fundus images during comprehensive ocular screening.

Materials And Methods: Software-driven filters (blue [490 nm; nerve fiber layer], green [550 nm; neural retina], and red [610 nm; pigmented retina/choroid]) and an "emboss" (topographic changes) digital filter were used to enhance image analysis during ocular health screening performed using a Canon (Tokyo, Japan) 8.2-megapixel non-mydriatic retinal camera.

Ocular telehealth screenings in an urban community.

The current U.S. economic recession has resulted in a loss of income, housing, and healthcare coverage.

Software-assisted optic nerve assessment for glaucoma tele-screening.

Increased optic nerve head (ONH) cup-to-disc ratio (CDR) may indicate glaucoma but evaluation needs to be performed by a trained examiner. This research assessed new software to calculate CDR from ONH images. Digital stereoscopic ONH images from 28 subjects acquired during screening using a nonmydriatic 45-degree camera with 8.