Amelioration of Cadmium-Induced Oxidative Damage in Wistar Rats by Vitamin C, Zinc and -Acetylcysteine.

The present study was performed to determine the protective effects of vitamin C, zinc, and N-acetylcysteine, individually or in combination with Cd, to monitor their amelioration capability against Cd-induced oxidative damage in Wistar rats. We investigated and demonstrated that cadmium is a toxic element that damages rat liver and kidney tissues. Vitamin C, zinc, and NAC have been proven to have protective roles against Cd toxic effects.

Bringing Real-World Microbiology Experiences to Undergraduate Students in Resource-Limited Environments.

Undergraduate microbiology curriculum should be amenable to periodic changes to incorporate new developments and ideas. The curriculum should be used not merely as a way to disseminate facts but also as a way to allow students to experience the process of science. In the context of undergraduate microbiology education in Osmania University (Hyderabad, India), existing curriculum does not explicitly allow students to engage in deeper understanding of concepts and understanding of the process of science, both in lecture and laboratory courses.

Emergency preparedness and response (EP&R) by pharmacy professionals in India: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic and the way forward.

The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the importance of Emergency Preparedness & Response (EP&R) education, training, capacity building and infrastructure development in India. During the pandemic, pharmacy professionals (PPs) in India have continued to provide medications, supplies and services. India's public-private healthcare system is complex and of variable quality.

Frequency and temperature dependent dielectric studies of propylene glycol-sulfolane binary mixtures in the microwave frequency region.

The dielectric permittivity of propylene glycol/sulfolane binary mixtures have been determined at various temperatures in the frequency range of 0.02 ˂ν/GHz˂ 20 using open-ended coaxial probe method. The permitivity spectra of propylene glycol/sulfolane mixtures with an asymmetric shape is observed.

Lead and trace element levels in placenta, maternal and cord blood: a cross-sectional pilot study.

Aim: To determine lead (Pb) and trace element (Fe, Zn, Cu, Mg) levels in placenta, maternal and cord blood; further, to assess the interactions between Pb and trace elements, if any.

Methods: A cluster of 'at term pregnant women' from rural and urban areas (n = 30 each, total n = 60) as well as their neonates after delivery were recruited. Maternal blood, heel prick neonatal blood, placenta and cord blood were collected at the time of parturition.