Novel biocomposite of ionic cross-linked chitosan and acid-treated potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) peel agro-waste for highly efficient removal of methylene blue dye from water.

In this study, a biocomposite material (CS-OXA/PP-SA) composed of ionic crosslinked chitosan-oxalate (CS-OXA) and chemically modified lignocellulosic biomass (potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) peel-HSO acid, PP-SA) was synthesized to serve as a bioadsorbent for removing methylene blue (MB) dye from aquatic systems. The research utilized response surface methodology (RSM) to evaluate the effects of three variables: CS-OXA/PP-SA dosage (0.

Transforming food environments: a global lens on challenges and opportunities for achieving healthy and sustainable diets for all.

Food environments are rapidly changing globally, both in developed and developing contexts, contributing to poor dietary habits and environmental concerns. As a result, more than 80% of countries in the world face different forms of malnutrition, while the environment faces further degradation due to unsustainable production and consumption patterns. Understanding food environments in diverse settings via a global lens is critical for facilitating the global transition to sustainable and healthy food environments.

Novel bionanocomposite of grafted chitosan-phthalic anhydride/CoO nanoparticles for efficient removal of brilliant green dye: Adsorption optimization using Box-Behnken design.

A novel bionanocomposite of grafted chitosan-phthalic anhydride/CoO nanoparticles (CHT-PHT/CoO) was synthesized and used for the elimination of brilliant green (BG) dye from aquatic systems. The CHT-PHT/CoO material underwent several instrumental characterizations including, XRD, BET, FTIR, FESEM-EDX, and pH examinations. The impact of the key uptake factors, namely A: CHT-PHT/CoO dose, B: starting solution pH, and C: contact duration, on the effectiveness of BG removal, was mathematically optimized using the response surface methodology (RSM).

Adherence to Lifestyle Recommendations among Adults Attending Hypertension Clinics in Selected Hospitals in Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background And Aims: Hypertension is the first contributor to the deaths caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) worldwide. A change of lifestyle is recommended as an equal-first-line approach for controlling hypertension. However, the burden of uncontrolled hypertension remains high.

Assessment of the anticancer potential of certain phenolic and flavonoid components in ginger capsules using colorectal cancer cell lines coupled with quantitative analysis.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the fourth most common cause of malignant tumor death. The development of novel, more effective drugs is desperately needed to treat CRC. Zingiber officinale is believed to possess anticancer properties due to its flavonoids and phenols.

Finding Strength in Times of Crisis? Post-Traumatic Growth During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Saudi Arabian Perspective.

This paper contributes to the Covid-19 literature by exploring the concept of post-traumatic growth (PTG) utilizing a mixed methods approach. The study examines to what extent the participants experienced positive growth and renewal arising from the prolonged period of lockdowns and emergency online learning. Exploring the experiences of 552 female undergraduate students in a private Saudi Arabian university, an online survey was utilized to gather the data.

Iatrogenic Liver Perforation During Liposuction: A Case Report and In-depth Review of Clinical Presentation, Management, and Lessons Learned.

Liposuction is generally recognized as a safe medical procedure. However, it is important to acknowledge the potential for complications during and after the operation. Although rare, the occurrence of iatrogenic liver perforation following liposuction is viewed as a serious complication, necessitating immediate and attentive medical care.

Massive traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage mimicking aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Introduction: Massive traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (tSAH) is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition that can mimic the clinical presentation of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH). The accurate differentiation between these two entities is crucial, as their management and prognoses significantly differ.

Case Presentation: We present a case of a 64-year-old male patient who presented to our emergency department after being involved in a motor vehicle collision.

The Effect of Visual Impairment and Its Severity on Vision-Related and Health-Related Quality of Life in Jordan: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study.

Purpose: To assess the effect of visual impairment (VI), its severity, and ocular diseases on vision-related and health-related quality of life (QoL) in Jordan.

Patients And Methods: A comparative, cross-sectional, hospital-based study was conducted among a group of 278 patients with VI aged ≥ 18 years, and age and sex-matched control group of 278 individuals with no VI. An interviewer administered the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire (NEI VFQ-25) and the Medical Outcomes Study 12-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12) to all participants.

Surgical management and outcomes of traumatic global brachial plexus injury: A concise review and our center approach.

Global brachial plexus injury (GBPI) mainly affects adults and causes severe life-changing consequences that lead to the deterioration of patients' quality of life. Several surgical approaches have been described and reported in the literature to improve patients' functional ability. A literature review is done on PubMed/MEDLINE and Embase using specific keywords to retrieve relevant articles assessing different surgical approaches for GBPI management.

Tropicamide Versus Cyclopentolate for Cycloplegic Refraction in Pediatric Patients With Brown Irides: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Purpose: To compare the final cycloplegic refraction of tropicamide 1% and cyclopentolate 1% in children 3-16 years of age with brown irides.

Design: Randomized, controlled, multicenter prospective clinical trial.

Methods: Included patients were randomized to either cyclopentolate 1% or tropicamide 1% in the first visit with autorefraction measurements.

Secondary school Student's perspectives about nursing career and their motivations to become future nurses in Singida municipal: A qualitative study.

Aim: To explore secondary school students' perspectives about nursing careers and their motivations to become future nurses.

Design: Qualitative descriptive design.

Methods: A qualitative study was conducted among secondary school students in Central Tanzania.

Characterization of the physico-chemical properties of the natural habitat and in vitro culture effects on the biochemistry, proliferation and morphology of Lemna minuta.

In this study, the ecological conditions of the natural habitat of Lemna minuta Kunth in Morocco were investigated, and the impact of five synthetic growth media (Murashige-Skoog (MS), Schenk-Hildebrand (SH), Hoagland medium (HM), 10X Algal Assay Procedure (AAP), and Swedish Standard Institute medium (SIS)) on the morphophysiological and biochemical parameters was analysed. The morphophysiological parameters included root length, frond surface area, and fresh weight, while the biochemical parameters included photosynthetic pigments, carbohydrates, and protein content. The study was conducted in vitro in two phases: an uncontrolled aeration system (Phase I) and a controlled aeration system (Phase II).

Abstracts of Presentations to the Working Session on Improving Predictive Modeling of Mycotoxin Risk for Africa Held at the 3rd ASM2022 on 7 September 2022, in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

In 2008, the African Postharvest Losses Information Systems project (APHLIS, accessed on 6 September 2022) developed an algorithm for estimating the scale of cereal postharvest losses (PHLs). The relevant scientific literature and contextual information was used to build profiles of the PHLs occurring along the value chains of nine cereal crops by country and province for 37 sub-Saharan African countries. The APHLIS provides estimates of PHL figures where direct measurements are not available.

Thymoquinone Alleviates Cadmium Induced Stress in Germinated Seeds by Reducing Oxidative Stress and Increasing Antioxidative Activities.

This study investigated the effect of thymoquinone on seeds germination and young seedlings of lentils under cadmium (Cd) stress (300 µM). Three different concentrations (10 µM, 1 µM, and 0.1 µM) of thymoquinone were applied.

Normative Data of Macular Thickness Using Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography for Healthy Jordanian Children.

Purpose: To report normative values of macular thickness and volume by spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) in the eyes of healthy Jordanian children aged 6-16 years and assess the correlation of macular parameters with age, sex, and refractive error.

Patients And Methods: This observational study included 144 eyes of 144 healthy children. All children underwent comprehensive ocular examination and cycloplegic refraction.

Our Experience in Using Lateral Chest Flap to Treat Axillary Hidradenitis Suppurativa.

Unlabelled: Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects apocrine gland-bearing areas' causing abscesses and sinuses. Multimodality treatment is suggested for management. The surgical option is becoming more widely used, especially in drug-resistant cases.

Appropriateness of carpal tunnel syndrome management compared with the AAOS appropriate use criteria: A retrospective review across various specialties.

Purpose: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common peripheral nerve entrapment disorder among adults that causes upper-extremity disability. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) developed an evidence-based appropriate use criteria (AUC) for the management of CTS. This study aimed to assess the appropriateness of our practice and the usability of the AUC through comparing the actual management provided at our institution with that recommended by the AUC.

A Simple Option Added for Reconstruction of Posterior Neck Defects.

Background: Posterior neck defects are uncommon and are mainly caused by infections or tumors. Consequently, the reconstruction options are limited in the literature. They vary according to the size and type of the defect, and options range from grafts to free flaps.

Insight into extract for potential biostimulant effects in modulating cadmium-induced stress in sorghum plant.

The main aim of the current study was to investigate the role of leaves extract (CSE) in alleviating the toxic effect of cadmium (Cd) in sorghum () plants. The plants exposed to Cd (200 µM) exhibited limited growth, reduced biomass, and chlorophyll content compared to unstressed ones. Nevertheless, supplementation of CSE restored the negative effect of Cd and increased biomass and pigment content.

Adults with Longstanding Strabismus: Psychosocial and Functional Impacts and Reasons behind Surgery Delay.

Purpose: The aims of the study were to determine the reasons behind surgical correction delay in adult patients with strabismus, reveal motivations for seeking treatment, and study the psychosocial and functional impacts of strabismus on patients using an Arabic version of the Adult Strabismus-20 (AS-20) questionnaire. This study included 79 patients aged ≥18 years and had strabismus for at least one year prior to surgical correction and 40 controls without known visual defects. After a comprehensive ophthalmic exam during their preoperative visit, a validated questionnaire was administered to patients to collect sociodemographic data, reasons for surgery delay, and motivations for seeking treatment now.

Handwashing knowledge, attitudes, and practices in Ghana.

Introduction: Handwashing has been recognized as a convenient, effective, and cost-effective means of preventing communicable diseases. However, many people overlook the importance of handwashing when engaging in activities that require handwashing due to various factors. The objectives of this study were to assess the level of handwashing knowledge, attitudes, and practices and determine their relationships and how they are affected by sex, educational background, and age.

Diffuse Type Neurofibroma of the Forearm.

Nerve sheath tumors comprise 5% of soft tissue masses of the upper limb in adults. Neurofibromas are divided into three types: localized, diffuse, and plexi- form. The diffuse type is rare and is typically found in the head and neck region.