A Comprehensive Review on Cellulose Nanofibers, Nanomaterials, and Composites: Manufacturing, Properties, and Applications.

Cellulose nanofibers (CNFs), cellulose nanomaterials (CNMs), and cellulose-based composites represent a convergence of material science, sustainability, and advanced engineering, paving the way for innovative and eco-friendly materials. This paper presents a comprehensive review of these materials, encompassing their extraction, preparation methods, properties, applications, and future directions. The manufacturing of CNFs and CNMs leverages diverse techniques-chemical, mechanical, and enzymatic-with each offering distinct advantages in tailoring material characteristics to meet specific needs.

Abdominal adiposity is negatively associated with physical function among people with HIV.

Objective: To examine the relationship between body mass index (BMI), abdominal adiposity, handgrip strength and physical function in people with HIV (PWH), and to explore the potential influence of physical activity (PA) and diet on this relationship.

Design: Cross-sectional analyses.

Methods: The PROSPER-HIV Study was conducted at four clinical sites across the United States.

EFFICACY OF PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY IN CONTROLLING PERSISTENT SCALP INFECTIONS AFTER TEMPORAL LIFTING: A CASE REPORT.

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a promising approach for treating infections caused by antibiotic-resistant microorganisms. This case report discusses the successful use of PDT in conjunction with antibiotics to treat a persistent scalp abscess in a patient. After multiple failed antibiotic treatments, PDT was introduced, resulting in significant improvement and eventual resolution of the infection.

Exploring trends in natural product-based treatments to skin burn: A comprehensive review.

Background: Burns are traumatic injuries caused by thermal, chemical, or other external factor, significantly impacting organic tissue. They are among the most common and severe types of trauma worldwide, often resulting in considerable morbidity and mortality. Natural products, owing to their pharmacological properties, present promising avenues for burn management and treatment.

Effect of modulated masking on electrophysiological and behavioral measures.

Purpose: To analyze the Benefit of Modulated Masking (BMM) in electrophysiological and behavioral measurements in young and adult normal-hearing individuals.

Methods: Observational and cross-sectional analytical study, with a final research sample consisted of 40 participants, 20 individuals aged 18 to 30 years (young adults) and 20 individuals aged 31 to 50 years (adults), to carry out behavioral assessment (Sentence recognition test in the presence of stable and modulated noise) and electrophysiological (Cortical Auditory Evoked Potential) for BMM investigation. The results were analyzed using the paired t-test and ANOVA for repeated measures, applied by the Bonferroni post-hoc test (p-value <0.