Physical therapy assistance in labor: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Physical therapy assistance during labor may provide physical and emotional support to the expectant mother. Through specific techniques, physical therapists may help alleviate pain, improve mobility, and facilitate a safer and more comfortable delivery.

Objective: To perform a systematic review of the literature to assess the potential benefits and risks of physical therapy assistance during labor.

Use of Lung Volume Recruitment Technique in Patients With Chronic Respiratory Disease Among Brazilian Health Professionals.

Lung volume recruitment (LVR) is a stacked-breath assisted inflation technique in which consecutive insufflations are delivered, without exhaling in between, until the maximum tolerable inflation capacity is reached. Although LVR is recommended in some neuromuscular disease guidelines, there is little information detailing when and how allied health professionals (AHPs) prescribe LVR. This study is aimed at describing the use of LVR in practice across Brazil.

Coordinated conformational changes in P450 decarboxylases enable hydrocarbons production from renewable feedstocks.

Fatty acid peroxygenases have emerged as promising biocatalysts for hydrocarbon biosynthesis due to their ability to perform C-C scission, producing olefins - key building blocks for sustainable materials and fuels. These enzymes operate through non-canonical and complex mechanisms that yield a bifurcated chemoselectivity between hydroxylation and decarboxylation. In this study, we elucidate structural features in P450 decarboxylases that enable the catalysis of unsaturated substrates, expanding the mechanistic pathways for decarboxylation reaction.

Dry crude pomegranate peel extract as a bio-input for medicinal pharmaceutical gel with healing activity.

The sustainable use of pomegranate peel, a by-product of the food industry, is gaining importance in developing pharmaceutical bio-inputs, aligning with circular economy practices and waste reduction. This study explores the application of dry crude pomegranate peel extract (PPE) as a bio-input for medicinal gels with wound healing properties. PPE was extracted via percolation in ethanol and freeze-dried.

Global Advancements in Bioactive Material Manufacturing for Drug Delivery: A Comprehensive Study.

Manufacturing bioactive materials for drug delivery involves developing materials that interact with biological tissues to release drugs in a controlled and targeted manner. The goal is to optimize therapeutic efficacy and reduce side effects by combining knowledge from materials engineering, biology, and pharmacology. This study presents a detailed bibliometric analysis, exploring the keywords "manufacturing," "bioactive materials," and "drug delivery" to identify and highlight significant advancements in the field.