Phytosynthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles for enhanced antioxidant, antibacterial, and photocatalytic properties: A greener approach to environmental sustainability.

Multifunctional nanoparticles (NPs) production from phytochemicals is a sustainable process and an eco-friendly method, and this technique has a variety of uses. To accomplish this, we developed zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) using the medicinal plant Tinospora cordifolia (TC). Instruments such as UV-Vis, XRD, FTIR, FE-SEM with EDX, and high-resolution TEM were applied to characterize the biosynthesized TC-ZnONPs.

Fat Embolization Syndrome Secondary to Steroid Treatment in a Case of Sickle Cell Vaso-Occlusive Crisis.

Fat embolization syndrome (FES) is often seen as a complication of fractures and has been known to cause respiratory failure, rashes of the skin, thrombocytopenia, and neurological damage. Nontraumatic FES is uncommon and occurs due to bone marrow necrosis. Vaso-occlusive crisis in sickle cell patients secondary to steroid therapy is a rare entity and not widely acknowledged.

Virtual Interviews: A Cross-Sectional Quality Improvement Project Aimed to Improve the Interview Process in an Internal Medicine Residency Program.

Background: The residency interview is a crucial step that helps the program identify potential new trainees while the trainees find out more about the program. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it became essential to hold interviews virtually.

Objective: Here, we conducted a questionnaire-based study to identify areas of improvement in the virtual interview process in our program.

Cystic Glioblastoma: A Mimicker of Infection? A Case Report and Literature Review.

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most frequent malignant and aggressive type of glioma. Most cases of GBM present as a single solitary solid tumor; however, there are rare instances in which it may present as a cystic lesion. Here, we report an even rarer case of GBM presenting as bilateral multicystic lesions, mimicking infectious etiology.

Evaluation of the Toxic Effect of Mediated Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles against and Models.

Metal nanoparticles, such as gold nanoparticles, silver nanoparticles, etc., have many benefits and have been in use for a very long time. Nevertheless, a number of concerns have been raised about the environmental impact and the possibility of exposure to various living systems at the moment.

Evaluation of Heavy Metal Removal of Nanoparticles Based Adsorbent Using as Model.

Nanoparticles are potential candidates for wastewater treatment especially for the removal of heavy metals due to their strong affinity. Many biopolymers are used as adsorbents and encapsulation of nanoparticle onto them can increase their efficiency. In this study, SPIONs, alginate, and SPIONs incorporated on alginate beads have been synthesized and characterized both microscopically and spectroscopically.

Biosynthesis of reduced graphene oxide using Turbinaria ornata and its cytotoxic effect on MCF-7 cells.

Graphene-based nanomaterials are gaining importance in biomedicine because of their large surface areas, solubility, and biocompatibility. Green synthesis is the most economical method for application, as it is rapid and sustainable. Biofunctionalized reduced graphene oxide (TrGO) nanosheets were synthesized using methanol extract of Turbinaria ornata, and bioreduction of graphene oxide was primarily confirmed and characterized using UV-visible, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), and X-ray diffraction spectroscopy and further characterized by zeta potential and transmission electron microscopy.

A comparative study on chitosan nanoparticle synthesis methodologies for application in aquaculture through toxicity studies.

Chitosan nanoparticles (CSNPs) have been recently used for various applications in aquaculture, especially as drug carriers. The aim of this study was to synthesise and investigate a superlative method of CSNP synthesis for application in aquaculture through aquaculture-based toxicology screening methods. Two different methods were analysed: the first a direct ionic gelation method (A) and the other involving a low-molecular-weight chitosan microparticle intermediate method (B).

Sulfated polysaccharide from Sargassum tenerrimum attenuates oxidative stress induced reactive oxygen species production in in vitro and in zebrafish model.

The sulfated polysaccharide (SP) was isolated from the brown alga S. tenerrimum. The chemical composition of SP composed of 57 ± 0.

Genomic insights of Vibrio harveyi RT-6 strain, from infected "Whiteleg shrimp" (Litopenaeus vannamei) using Illumina platform.

The pathogenicity of "Vibriosis" in shrimps imposes prominent menace to the sustainable growth of mariculture economy. Often the disease outbreak is associated speciously with Vibrio harveyi and its closely related species. The present study investigated the complete genome of the strain V.

Back pain: An unusual manifestation of acute lymphoblastic leukemia - A case report and review of literature.

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) presented with bone pain and leukopenia is a well-recognized complex. Bone and joint pain are seen as presenting symptoms in 25% of patients with acute leukemia, but generalized osteopenia and vertebral complications are less common. Back pain due to vertebral changes as an early feature has been infrequently reported.

De novo assembly and annotation of the whole genomic analysis of Vibrio campbellii RT-1 strain, from infected shrimp: Litopenaeus vannamei.

Objectives: This study aimed to sequence the whole genome of Vibrio campbellii RT-1 strain.

Methods: V. campbellii strain was isolated from an infected shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei collected from aquaculture ponds, India (12.

A prospective study on the attitude of post graduates in general pediatrics toward pediatric oncology subspeciality as a career.

Objectives: The health care scenario in India is experiencing an increase in the number of children affected with cancer and the number of pediatric oncologists available to treat these children are few and the awareness of childhood cancer is decimally low. Hence, the purpose of this study was to determine the attitude of post-graduate students of general pediatrics towards childhood cancer and to assess their interest in pursuing pediatric oncology as a specialty in their carrier.

Materials And Methods: The study was conducted among 188 post-graduates hailing from various Medical colleges all over South India who were attending a 2 day workshop at Chennai.

The need of pediatric palliative care education among pediatric postgraduates in South India.

Objectives: To assess the status of Pediatric Palliative care education among the pediatric postgraduates in South India and reinforce the need to introduce a targeted curriculum to improve their skills and confidence levels in handling terminally ill children.

Methods: The study was conducted in a 2 d workshop attended by 180 pediatric postgraduates from South India. An 18 point questionnaire was given to the participants and the questions were to test their clinical knowledge and confidence levels in treating terminally ill children.