Publications by authors named "S E Mini"
Tuberculosis (TB) is a worldwide burden whose total control and eradication remains a challenge due to factors including false positive/negative diagnoses associated with the poor sensitivity of the current diagnostics in immune-compromised and post-vaccinated individuals. As these factors complicate both diagnosis and treatment, the early diagnosis of TB is of pivotal importance towards reaching the universal vision of a TB-free world. Here, an aptasensor for signaling an interferon gamma (IFN-γ) TB biomarker at low levels is reported.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNatural 3D Extra Cellular Matrix mimicking stem cells seeded decellularized scaffolds as a platform for tendon regeneration.
J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater
September 2023
Article Synopsis
- The Achilles tendon, the body's strongest tendon, is susceptible to injury due to limited blood supply, affecting athletes, laborers, and the elderly.
- This study explores a new treatment using a tissue-engineered tendon product made from decellularized tendon (DT), stem cells, and an extract from Tinospora cordifolia, which shows promise in promoting tissue regeneration.
- The research demonstrates that the DT construct is non-toxic and has strong regenerative potential, offering a cost-effective alternative for tendon repair, thereby benefiting various groups prone to tendon injuries.
Background: There were limited data on the true burden of COVID 19 infection in children since the majority of the infections are asymptomatic or paucisymptomatic. This study aimed to measure the prevalence of SARS CoV2 antibodies in children of the 5-to-18 years age group.
Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in the field practice area attached to a tertiary care hospital in Kerala.
Background: The diagnosis of peritonitis among peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients is based on clinical presentation, dialysis effluent white blood cell (WBC) count, and dialysis effluent culture. Peritoneal fluid WBC count is very important in the initial diagnosis of peritonitis. The purpose of this work was to determine the optimal number of peritoneal WBCs with different clinical presentations at admission to define PD-related peritonitis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFormaldehyde-free hair-straightening products are hair-smoothening solutions widely used by professional beauty salons. Formaldehyde-free hair straighteners do not technically contain formaldehyde; however, they contain other chemicals such as glyoxyloyl carbocysteine which releases formaldehyde upon contact with heat. Moreover, its by-product glyoxylate may convert to oxalate; both compounds have potential nephrotoxic effect.
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