Achromobacter pneumonia in a patient with advanced COPD, a diagnostic challenge.

Bacterial pneumonia causes significant morbidity and mortality especially in elderly and immunocompromised hosts. Achromobacter xylosoxidans denitrificans pneumonia is very rarely reported. However, the reported cases have been in patients who are either immunocompromised or have bronchiectasis.

A decade in focus: mixed germ cell tumors with choriocarcinoma components.

Introduction: This 10-year registry review aimed to investigate the clinical behaviour and outcomes of mixed germ cell tumours with choriocarcinoma components, a rare and aggressive subtype of testicular cancer, in Saudi Arabia. The study explores the demographic characteristics of affected patients, tumour profiles, and the mortality rate associated with this malignancy.

Methods: Utilizing data from the Saudi Cancer Registry, the authors identified 33 cases of mixed germ cell tumours with choriocarcinoma components among 1001 testicular cancer cases recorded between 2008 and 2017.

Pomegranate Peel Extract Stabilized Selenium Nanoparticles Synthesis: Promising Antimicrobial Potential, Antioxidant Activity, Biocompatibility, and Hemocompatibility.

The green synthesis of selenium nanoparticles (Se NPs) had been synthesized by pomegranate peel extract (PPE). The antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticancer activities of the synthesized Se NPs, as well as their hemocompatibility, were investigated. Se NPs were characterized by UV-Vis.

Hydrothermal assisted biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles: A potential study on virulent candida isolates from COVID-19 patients.

Till now the exact mechanism and effect of biogenic silver nanoparticles on fungus is an indefinable question. To focus on this issue, the first time we prepared hydrothermal assisted thyme coated silver nanoparticles (T/AgNPs) and their toxic effect on Candida isolates were determined. The role of thyme (Thymus Vulgaris) in the reduction of silver ions and stabilization of T/AgNPs was estimated by Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy, structure and size of present silver nanoparticles were detected via atomic force microscopy as well as high-resolution transmission electron microscopy.

Technical and economic feasibility analysis of a PV grid-connected system installed on a university campus in Iraq.

In this article, a technical-economic study has been displayed to evaluate the productivity of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) solar system in a campus of University of Zakho, Iraq. The feasibility of this study is based on performance ratio, capacity factor, cost of energy and yield factor. The analysis of the system has been performed using System Advisor Model (SAM) software and real data of Zakho city that is available in national renewable energy laboratory (NREL).

Photocatalytic and Antimicrobial Activities of Biosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles Using .

The toxicity of the ecosystem has increased recently as a result of the increased industrial wastewater loaded with organic contaminants, including methylene blue (MB), which exerts serious damage to the environment. Thus, the present work aims to green the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) and to evaluate their degradability of notorious MB dye, as well as their antimicrobial activities. Ag-NPs were synthesized by extract fully characterized by UV-vis, TEM, DLS, XRD, and FTIR.

Design, Synthesis, and Spectroscopic Studies of Some New α-Aminophosphonate Analogues Derived from 4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde with Special Reference to Anticancer Activity.

Introduction: As biological activity components, α-aminophosphonates and their moieties play important roles in medicinal chemistry. Alpha-phosphonic acids are significant α-amino acid counterparts. Due to its strong biological activity, this class of molecule has recently been discovered to have numerous medical applications.

Multifunctional Silver Nanoparticles Based on Chitosan: Antibacterial, Antibiofilm, Antifungal, Antioxidant, and Wound-Healing Activities.

The purpose of this study is to create chitosan-stabilized silver nanoparticles (Chi/Ag-NPs) and determine whether they were cytotoxic and also to determine their characteristic antibacterial, antibiofilm, and wound healing activities. Recently, the development of an efficient and environmentally friendly method for synthesizing metal nanoparticles based on polysaccharides has attracted a lot of interest in the field of nanotechnology. Colloidal Chi/Ag-NPs are prepared by chemical reduction of silver ions in the presence of Chi, giving Chi/Ag-NPs.

Synthesis of Chitosan-Based Gold Nanoparticles: Antimicrobial and Wound-Healing Activities.

The global spread of multidrug-resistant bacteria has become a significant hazard to public health, and more effective antibacterial agents are required. Therefore, this study describes the preparation, characterization, and evaluation of gold nanoparticles modified with chitosan (Chi/AuNPs) as a reducing and stabilizing agent with efficient antimicrobial effects. In recent years, the development of an efficient and ecofriendly method for synthesizing metal nanoparticles has attracted a lot of interest in the field of nanotechnology.

Inhibition of Growth and Aflatoxin Production in L. Using Endophytic .

infection of vegetative tissues can affect the development and integrity of the plant and poses dangerous risks on human and animal health. Thus, safe and easily applied approaches are employed to inhibit . To this end, the fungal endophyte, i.

-Mediated Silver Nanoparticles: Antifungal and Antioxidant Biogenic Tool for Suppressing Mucormycosis Fungi.

Mucormycosis is considered one of the most dangerous invasive fungal diseases. In this study, a facile, green and eco-friendly method was used to biosynthesize silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using S. Azhar, to combat fungi causing mucormycosis.

Investigation of the Anticancer Effect of -Aminophosphonates and Arylidine Derivatives of 3-Acetyl-1-aminoquinolin-2()-one on the DMBA Model of Breast Cancer in Albino Rats with In Silico Prediction of Their Thymidylate Synthase Inhibitory Effect.

Breast cancer is a major cause of death in women worldwide. In this study, 60 female rats were classified into 6 groups; negative control, -aminophosphonates, arylidine derivatives of 3-acetyl-1-aminoquinolin-2()-one, DMBA, DMBA & -aminophosphonates, and DMBA & arylidine derivatives of 3-acetyl-1-aminoquinolin-2()-one. New -aminophosphonates and arylidine derivatives of 3-acetyl-1-aminoquinolin-2()-one were synthesized and elucidated by different spectroscopic and elemental analysis.

Synthesis of Isatin Derivatives Exhibiting Antibacterial, Antifungal and Cytotoxic Activities.

Objective: The current objective was to synthesize biologically active Isatin derivatives. For this purpose, six (06) chemical entities of Isatin derivatives such as 3a-3c and 4a-4c were synthesized from Isatin substrate.

Methods: The pure compounds were characterized with the help of H-NMR, FT-IR, EIMS spectroscopic techniques.

Preparation of Electrochemical Supercapacitor Based on Polypyrrole/Gum Arabic Composites.

The current research focused on the super capacitive behavior of organic conducting polymer, i.e., polypyrrole (PPy) and its composites with gum arabic (GA) prepared via inverse emulsion polymerization.

The Effect of Endophytic on Growth, Absorption and Accumulation of Heavy Metals of Grown on Sandy Soil Amended by Sewage Sludge.

Sewage sludge improves agricultural soil and plant growth, but there are risks associated with its use, including high heavy metal content. In this study, experiments were carried out to investigate the role of endophytic MW695526 on the growth of cultivated in soil amended with sewage sludge and its phytoremediation ability. could produce gibberellic acid (GA) and stimulate to accumulate GA.

Antiviral Activity of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Mediated by L. Extract Against Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV-1).

Introduction: L. is considered a valuable source in the Plumbaginaceae family for various types of active compound such as alkaloids, phenolics and saponins. To promote the usage of in the bionanotechnology field, zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) were biosynthesized by using its alcoholic extract.

Exploring Amantadine Derivatives as Urease Inhibitors: Molecular Docking and Structure-Activity Relationship (SAR) Studies.

This article describes the design and synthesis of a series of novel amantadine-thiourea conjugates (-) as Jack bean urease inhibitors. The synthesized hybrids were assayed for their in vitro urease inhibition. Accordingly, -(adamantan-1-ylcarbamothioyl)octanamide () possessing a 7-carbon alkyl chain showed excellent activity with IC value 0.

Influence of Glycine Betaine (Natural and Synthetic) on Growth, Metabolism and Yield Production of Drought-Stressed Maize ( L.) Plants.

A study was carried out to evaluate the effectiveness of sugar beet extract (SBE) and glycine betaine (GB) in mitigating the adverse effects of drought stress on two maize cultivars. Seeds (caryopses) of two maize cultivars, Sadaf (drought-tolerant) and Sultan (drought-sensitive) were sown in plastic pots. Plants were subjected to different (100%, 75% and 60% field capacity (FC)) water regimes.

Nano Zinc Oxide Green-Synthesized from Lam. Alcoholic Extract.

Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) were synthesized by using an alcoholic extract of the flowering aerial parts of Lam. Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) revealed that the average size of synthesized ZnO NPs was 10.58 ± 3.

Exogenous Myo-Inositol Alleviates Salt Stress by Enhancing Antioxidants and Membrane Stability via the Upregulation of Stress Responsive Genes in L.

Myo-inositol has gained a central position in plants due to its vital role in physiology and biochemistry. This experimental work assessed the effects of salinity stress and foliar application of myo-inositol (MYO) on growth, chlorophyll content, photosynthesis, antioxidant system, osmolyte accumulation, and gene expression in quinoa ( L. var.

The Antifungal Activity of Ag/CHI NPs against Linked with Tomato Plant Health.

Pathogenic infestations are significant threats to vegetable yield, and have become an urgent problem to be solved. is one of the worst fungi affecting tomato crops, reducing yield in some regions. It is a known fact that plants have their own defense against such infestations; however, it is unclear whether any exogenous material can help plants against infestation.

Introgression of Bacterial Blight Resistance Genes in the Rice Cultivar Ciherang: Response against pv. in the F Generation.

Bacterial blight (BB) is caused by pv. and is one of the most important diseases in rice. It results in significantly reduced productivity throughout all rice-growing regions of the world.

Phylogeny and Optimization of for Chitinase Production: Evaluation of Their Antifungal Behaviour against the Prominent Soil Borne Phyto-Pathogens of Temperate India.

is the most commonly used fungal biocontrol agent throughout the world. In the present study, various isolates were isolated from different vegetable fields. In the isolated microflora, the colony edges varied from wavy to smooth.

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding COVID-19 Among Health Care Workers in Public Health Facilities in Eastern Ethiopia: Cross-sectional Survey Study.

Background: On March 13, 2020, Ethiopia reported the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Addis Ababa. COVID-19 is likely to overwhelm an already-fragile health care delivery system and reduce the availability of essential health services. This analysis of data from the Somali Region of Eastern Ethiopia on health care workers' (HCWs) knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the prevention and control of COVID-19 may be used in planning health education programs about the emerging viral disease.