A chromosome-scale assembly of Brassica carinata (BBCC) accession HC20 containing resistance to multiple pathogens and an early generation assessment of introgressions into B. juncea (AABB).

Brassica carinata (BBCC) commonly referred to as Ethiopian mustard is a natural allotetraploid containing the genomes of Brassica nigra (BB) and Brassica oleracea (CC). It is an oilseed crop endemic to the northeastern regions of Africa. Although it is under limited cultivation, B.

Effect of oral vitamin C administration along with iron supplementation for treating anaemia among adolescent girls - Protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Anemia among adolescent girls is a worldwide public health problem. Although anemia has several causes, the most common and significant is iron deficiency. Treatment of anemia with iron alone may result in reduced compliance on account of adverse effects.

Smartphone Usage Patterns Among Postgraduate Medical Students: A Central India Perspective on Adaptive Learning in Medicine.

Introduction Technological developments are drawn on a path of continuous inventions. Smartphones have been used in educational activities to access course content, acquire information related to students' performance, and encourage discussion and sharing between students and teachers. Students as learners are the drivers of using new technology for their learning needs, and this is always evolving.

Treatment of pharmaceutical wastewater through activated sludge process-a critical review.

The occurrence of pharmaceutical compounds in water is a rising issue in the environment. These drugs in the waste may be toxic to aquatic organisms and humans as they disrupt the endocrine system, cause genotoxicity, etc. Several techniques were used for the treatment of pharmaceutical wastewater, such as physical, chemical, physiochemical, and biological processes like adsorption, chemical coagulation, and activated sludge processes, but these techniques possess several merits and demerits, such as higher installation and operation costs.

An Observational Study of Indian Medical Students: Are We Truly Aware of Monkeypox?

Introduction Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease caused by an enveloped double-stranded DNA virus from the Poxviridae family. As the future front-liners of healthcare, it is crucial to equip medical students with adequate knowledge of diseases like monkeypox that pose a potential pandemic threat. Aim This study was planned to evaluate the level of awareness of monkeypox among Indian medical students.

Biofilm-forming plant growth-promoting rhizobacterial consortia isolated from mines and dumpsites assist green remediation of toxic metal (Ni and Pb) using Brassica juncea.

To study how biofilm-forming rhizobacteria isolated from mines and dumpsites improved the phytoremediation efficacy of B. juncea in metal-contaminated soil. Out of 91 isolates, six were chosen for research based on their tolerance to metals, and their efficient PGPR properties, and subjected to the design of a consortium.

Effect of Dietary Modification and Physical Activity on Obese Young Adults Going to Gym for Weight Loss in Central India: A Before and After Study.

Background: An adequate diet is a prerequisite for appropriate growth and development so as to remain active. Balanced nutrition coupled with physical activity forms a healthy lifestyle which eventually leads to multiple health benefits such as positive mental health and a lower risk of noncommunicable diseases like diabetes, hypertension, etc. It has become an upcoming trend for young adults to join a gym.

Epidemiology of Primary Headache and Its Associated Psychosocial Factors Amongst Undergraduate Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study From the Vidarbha Region.

Introduction The present study was carried out to investigate the epidemiology of primary headaches amongst undergraduate medical students by determining the prevalence of primary headaches and their associated psychosocial factors. Methods A cross‑sectional study was conducted at a medical college in the Vidarbha region of India from January 2023 to February 2023 amongst 471 medical students. Diagnosis of tension-type headache (TTH) was made according to the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3) criteria.

Risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 infection among health workers in India: a case control study.

Background: COVID-19 was declared as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 30th January 2020. Compared to the general population, healthcare workers and their families have been identified to be at a higher risk of getting infected with COVID-19. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the risk factors responsible for the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 infection among health workers in different hospital settings and to describe the range of clinical presentations of SARS-CoV-2 infection among them.

Age-Old Dilemma of Pregnancy During Residency: A Cross-Sectional Study From Central India on Perceptions and Experiences of Female Medicos.

Introduction The integration of family and career poses a significant problem for women in the medical profession. Balancing residency program demands with burgeoning family issues has always been a dilemma for female medicos. Lack of support and sometimes hostility from life partners, program administrators, teachers, and other residents have been reported.

Enhanced exopolysaccharide production by multi metal tolerant Klebsiella variicolaSMHMZ46 isolated from mines area and application in metal bioremediation.

The current study aimed to enhance exopolysaccharide production by Klebsiella variicolaSMHMZ46 isolated from the Zawar mines area in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, by optimizing the medium with OFAT and a central composite design. The trial including sucrose (9.5%), casein hydrolysate (3%), and NaCl (0.

Prevalence, Pattern, and Reasons for Self-Medication: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study From Central India.

Introduction Self-medication is an important public health problem, with varied prevalence across the world. The high prevalence of self-medication in India is one of the important factors contributing to the development of antimicrobial resistance. Self-medication without medical guidance can lead to inappropriate, incorrect, or undue therapy, missed diagnosis, delays in appropriate treatment, pathogen resistance, and increased morbidity.

Status of Respectful Maternity Care Among Women Availing Delivery Services at a Tertiary Care Center in Central India: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction There are numerous reports of disrespectful, abusive, or neglectful treatment during childbirth from health facilities worldwide. Although India has substantially increased the number of hospital deliveries and reduced the maternal mortality ratio, the quality of intrapartum and immediate postpartum care for delivering mothers has not been given much importance. Therefore, assessing mistreatment and quality of care during childbirth is vital for promoting respectful maternity care.

Awareness and Satisfaction About COVAXIN Vaccination Services at an Immunization Clinic in Nagpur: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction Initially, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination was started in India for the elderly above 60 years of age. Adults with any comorbidity have been gradually included in the vaccination drive. It is empirical to gain insight into the satisfaction of these beneficiaries with the vaccination as it may act as an influencing factor for receiving the vaccine.

COVID-19 and subsequent lockdown: Adverse effects on psychological health of Indian women.

Context: COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown have led to adverse psychological outcomes in general population. Stress is mounting at an unbelievable pace and one gender is taking the brunt more than the other. While it's easy to understand the predicaments of working women and how stressful they are during the lockdown, what escapes the notice is the condition of homemaker women who face a lot of challenges as their workload has increased due to lack of house help.

Non-utilization of Public Health Care Facilities by Women of Reproductive Age Group: A Cross-Sectional Study in an Urban Area of Central India.

Introduction Non-utilization of public health care facilities by women in India is one of the crucial concerns when ensuring universal health coverage. However, contrary to the fact that women need more health care assistance throughout their lifespan, there is a considerable lack of awareness among them, and this is a major contributor to their unwillingness to use these services. Methods A community-based descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among women of the reproductive age group (15-49 years) in an urban field practice area of a tertiary health care center in central India.

Rapid determination and optimisation of berberine from Himalayan by soxhlet apparatus using CCD-RSM and its quality control as a potential candidate for COVID-19.

SARS-CoV-2 (or COVID-19) has become a global risk and scientists are attempting to investigate antiviral vaccine. are important plants due to the presence of bioactive phytochemicals, especially berberine from the protoberberine group of benzylisoquinoline and recent studies have shown its potential in treating COVID-19. Royle growing in subtropical regions of Asia had wide applications in Indian system of medicine.

Synergistic optimization of thermoelectric performance in earth-abundant CuZnSnS by inclusion of graphene nanosheets.

Earth-abundant quaternary chalcogenide semiconductors with complex structures, such as copper zinc tin sulphide (CuZnSnS; CZTS), have the potential to become economic and non-toxic thermoelectric materials. However, the inferior power factor of CZTS, due to its insignificant electrical conductivity, negates the advantage of inherent small thermal conductivity. In the present report, the thermoelectric properties of CZTS composites integrated with graphene nanosheets (GNs) CZTS/x (x = 0.

Publisher Correction: High resolution structural and functional analysis of a hemopexin motif protein from Dolichos.

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High resolution structural and functional analysis of a hemopexin motif protein from Dolichos.

It is increasingly evident that seed proteins exhibit specific functions in plant physiology. However, many proteins remain yet to be functionally characterized. We have screened the seed proteome of Dolichos which lead to identification and purification of a protein, DC25.

Association of translocator protein total distribution volume with duration of untreated major depressive disorder: a cross-sectional study.

Background: People with major depressive disorder frequently exhibit increasing persistence of major depressive episodes. However, evidence for neuroprogression (ie, increasing brain pathology with longer duration of illness) is scarce. Microglial activation, which is an important component of neuroinflammation, is implicated in neuroprogression.

Prevalence of Integrase Strand Inhibitor Resistance (INSTI)in New Orleans, Louisiana, 2012-2013.

Integrase strand inhibitors (INSTI) are the newest class of antiretroviral (ARV) therapies available to patients. There is little surveillance data on INSTI resistance, particularly in the South. A retrospective review on all patients who underwent PhenoSense Integrase testing between January 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013 was performed to better identify who should be screened for integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI) resistance at the Interim Louisiana State University Hospital (ILH).