Publications by authors named "M Sedighi"

Carrageenan-based biomaterials have attracted considerable attention in recent years due to their unique biological properties, including their biodegradability, compatibility, and lack of adverse effects. These biomaterials exhibit a variety of beneficial properties, such as antiviral, antitumor, and immunomodulatory effects, which set them apart from other polysaccharides. Stimuli-responsive carrageenan-based biomaterials have attracted particular attention due to their unique properties, such as reducing systemic toxicity and controlling drug release.

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Research studies on Metal Organic Frameworks (MOF) based composites and their potential applications in environmental engineering and pollution control have recently emerged. An attractive material to form MOF composites is biochar (BC); a low-cost, highly porous carbonaceous by-product of biomass pyrolysis. This paper presents a critical review on MOF-biochar composites, focusing on fabrication, characterisation, modification, and applications in environmental protection and pollution control.

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  • The study investigates the installation of groundwater contamination remediation units in Bihar, India, focusing on contaminants like arsenic, iron, and fluoride, which are significant issues for drinking water quality in the region.
  • It reports that most arsenic remediation units are located near the River Ganges, while iron units are primarily in the eastern districts, and fluoride units are only south of the river, yet there's a mismatch between these installations and actual contamination levels.
  • The study suggests that outdated maps and administrative decisions may have influenced the placement of these units, leading to many areas still needing intervention while units are installed where they might not be as necessary.
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Objectives: This study investigated the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) before and during the mirror visual feedback (MVF) on hand grip strength (HGS) and range of motion of the affected hand in children with spastic hemiplegia cerebral palsy (SHCP).

Materials & Methods: Twelve children with SHCP participated in this randomized, crossover, and double-blind study. They were randomly exposed to one of four intervention conditions, including 1) a-tDCS-offline, 2) s-tDCS-offline, 3) a-tDCS-online, and 4) s-tDCS-online, with a one-week interval.

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Purpose: Evidence suggests that changes in the composition of gut microbiota may be linked to metabolic disorders including type 2 diabetes (T2D). The present study aims to evaluate the compositional changes of the intestinal microbiota in patients with T2D as compared to healthy individuals.

Methods: In this case-control study, there were 18 T2D patients and 18 healthy individuals who served as controls.

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