A novel ultrasound-assisted magnetic solid-phase extraction coupled with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (US-MSPE-GC/MS) was developed to detect trace amounts of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in tomato paste, using a magnetic biochar adsorbent derived from nectarine cores. The highest extraction recovery was attained under 10 mg adsorbent mass, 30 min extraction time, 9 % (/) sodium chloride, and elution with 200 μL of dichloromethane. Under optimum conditions, the method demonstrated excellent linearity (R > 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe presence of pharmaceutical compounds in the environment poses a significant threat to human and aquatic animal health. Dexamethasone (DEX), a synthetic steroid hormone with endocrine-disrupting effects, is one such compound that needs to be effectively removed before discharging into the environment. This research presents a novel approach utilizing magnetically recyclable FeO@NH-MIL NRs as an efficient adsorbent for the treatment of DEX from aqueous solutions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction And Importance: While acute colonic ischemia is frequently observed in the elderly, rectal ischemia is a rare occurrence. We presented a case of transmural rectosigmoid ischemia in a patient who had not undergone any significant interventions and had no underlying diseases. Conservative treatment methods were unsuccessful, and surgical resection was necessary to prevent the development of gangrene or sepsis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Aims: Elderly people are potentially vulnerable with a higher need for health services, and utilization of Essential Public Health Services (EPHS) among this group is of high importance. This study aimed to examine the utilization of health services among the elderly in Iran during the coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in 21 public health centers in Sirjan, Southern Iran, from May to December 2020.