Impact of anthropogenic activities on the abundance of microplastics in copepods sampled from the southeast coast of India.

In recent year, the use of plastics has become inevitable due to its unique properties that allow for the production of durable and non-durable goods. Post use, plastics enter the waste stream and now can be found in all compartments of the biosphere as microplastics (MPs). This study presents the abundance of MPs in surface water and within copepods in the southwestern Bay of Bengal during dry (June 2022) and wet season (November 2022).

Microplastic intrusion into the zooplankton, the base of the marine food chain: Evidence from the Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean.

Microplastics (MPs) are ubiquitous in the marine environment, yet information regarding their occurrence in the food web is limited. We investigated the concentration and composition of MPs in water and diverse zooplankton groups from the Arabian Sea basin. Forty-one zooplankton tows were collected with a bongo net (330 μm mesh) from the Arabian Sea in January 2019.

Bioactive Zinc(II) complex incorporated PCL/gelatin electrospun nanofiber enhanced bone tissue regeneration.

Bone tissue regeneration is augmented by biocompatible nanofiber scaffolds, that supports reliable and enhanced bone formation. Zinc is an essential mineral that is vital for routine skeletal growth and it emerges to be able to improve bone regeneration. Phytochemicals, particularly flavonoids have achieved prominent interest for their therapeutic ability, they have demonstrated promising effects on bone by encouraging osteoblastogenesis, which finally leads to bone formation.

Production, purification and application of Cutinase in enzymatic scouring of cotton fabric isolated from AU10.

Conventional cotton scouring in the textile industry using alkali results in huge environmental impact which can be overcome by using enzymes. Pectinase along with cutinase gives enhanced bioscouring results. Cutin was extracted from tomato peels and was used as substrate in the microbial media.

Stress and Coping Styles in Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Background: Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) require well-balanced care and a comprehensive therapeutic approach. Mental health problems often go unnoticed in mothers of children with ASD due to the focus on training for the children. The presence of stress and depressive symptoms in mothers can interfere with the quality of care and therapy given to the child.

Minimum absolute graft weight of 650 g predicts a good outcome in living donor liver transplant despite a graft recipient body weight ratio of less than 0.8.

In living donor liver transplant (LDLT), it is recommended to have a minimum graft recipient body weight ratio (GRBWR) 0.8 for good outcomes. Recent reports have, however, shown that good outcomes can be obtained even with GRBWR less than 0.

Pharmacotherapy for relapse prevention of alcohol use disorder in the Indian setting: A systematic review.

Alcohol use disorders (AUDs) is an important public health concern as estimates of the prevalence of AUD range at 4%-6% in the Indian population. Currently, there is limited literature on the pharmacotherapeutic interventions for AUD in the Indian setting. It is imperative to identify the possible variations in their effects from Western studies, and hence the current review was attempted to perform a comprehensive evaluation and critical appraisal of the methodology of the evidence on pharmacological strategies of relapse prevention of AUD in the Indian setting.

Therapeutic effects of mobile-based text message reminders for medication adherence in bipolar I disorder: Are they maintained after intervention cessation?

Mobile phone short messaging service (SMS) reminders may be a low-cost method for promoting medication adherence. Our objective was to determine whether text SMS reminders improve medication adherence in patients with bipolar I disorder even after discontinuation of the intervention. Participants were stable adult bipolar I disorder outpatients on maintenance medication who were randomized to receive treatment as usual (TAU; n = 70) or TAU plus twice-weekly medication reminders by SMS (n = 62) for 3 months.

Sickness Behavior and Seasonal Affective Disorder: An Immunological Perspective of Depression.

We describe a case of 45-year-old female suffering from chronic hepatitis B and bronchial asthma who presented with symptoms of seasonal affective disorder and sickness behavior. The case report illustrates syndromal and sub syndromal presentations of depression such as sickness behavior in support of "malaise theory of depression" from psychoneuroimmunological perspective. The current case depicts the complex interplay of inflammatory physical illness, medication and manifestations of depression in an individual case.

A Cross-sectional Analysis of Patterns and Predictors of Medication Adherence in Bipolar Disorder: Single Center Experience from South India.

Objective: Our objective was to determine patterns and predictors of medication adherence in bipolar disorder.

Methods: Between August 2015 and December 2016, we recruited 160 patients with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder as per International Classification of Diseases-10: Clinical Descriptions and Diagnostic Guidelines. The diagnosis was further confirmed by using the MINI International Neuropsychiatric Inventory.

Ultrastructure of spermatozoa in cobia, Rachycentron canadum (Linnaeus, 1766).

Ultrastructure and development of spermatozoa in cobia, Rachycentron canadum are described. Sections through the testis show different developmental stages viz, Spermatocytes, spermatids and sperm. Spermatozoa of R.

Adequacy of examining one sputum specimen in tuberculosis drug resistance surveys.

Objective/background: Collection of one spot and one morning sputum specimen is recommended for tuberculosis (TB) drug resistance surveys. This was a retrospective analysis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis cultures isolated from two spot sputum specimens collected from smear positive TB patients in a TB drug resistance survey. It was conducted to understand the value of a second specimen.

Overview on mechanisms of isoniazid action and resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Isoniazid (INH) is one of the most active compounds used to treat tuberculosis (TB) worldwide. In addition, INH has been used as a prophylactic drug for individuals with latent Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) infection to prevent reactivation of disease. Importantly, the definition of multidrug resistance (MDR) in TB is based on the resistance of MTB strains to INH and rifampicin (RIF).

A qualitative analysis of explanatory models in medically unexplained physical symptoms presenting to a tertiary health care psychiatric facility in South India.

Background: Knowledge about subjective perceptions and explanatory models has the potential to inform clinical evaluation and lead to development of patient-friendly treatment models in medically unexplained physical symptoms (MUPS).

Aim: To collect qualitative data about explanatory models in MUPS.

Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was done among patients with MUPS presenting over a 2-year period to a specialty psychosomatic clinic.

Does situs inversus totalis preclude liver donation in living donor liver transplantation? A series of 3 cases from single institution.

Introduction: Liver transplantation (LT) is the gold standard for decompensated Chronic Liver Disease (CLD) in individuals satisfying the selection criteria. Organ scarcity is the rate limiting step in liver transplantation across the globe. Expanding the donor pool is practiced by transplant surgeons across the globe in view of perennial donor organ scarcity and ever increasing organ demand.