Dynamic changes in resilience among family caregivers in the face of healthcare challenges: A scoping review.

Background: Resilience as a dynamic concept has already been described through various longitudinal studies. To better understand the changes in the resilience of caregivers over the course of care-providing, however, a scoping review can provide a clearer picture of their resilience process which, in turn, can be used to improve caregivers' well-being.

Objectives: To provide a comprehensive overview of dynamic change in the resilience of caregivers while caring for the family to enhance understanding and potential for future research.

Mangiferin is a new potential antimalarial and anticancer drug for targeting serine hydroxymethyltransferase.

Mangiferin, a polyphenolic xanthone glycoside found in various botanical sources, including mango (Mangifera indica L.) leaves, can exhibit a variety of bioactivities. Although mangiferin has been reported to inhibit many targets, none of the studies have investigated the inhibition of serine hydroxymethyltransferase (SHMT), an attractive target for antimalarial and anticancer drugs.

Optimising blood glucose control with portioned meal box in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: a randomised control trial.

Background: The impact of dietary factors on glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is well established. However, the effectiveness of transforming portion control into a practical innovation for glycaemic control in T2DM has not yet been established for counselling in nutrition. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of general counselling in nutrition (GCN) and a portioned meal box (PMB) on fasting blood glucose, glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) and body composition.

After morning, phew! A knowledge, attitudes, and practices survey related to emergency oral contraception in Thai pharmacists.

Introduction: Pharmacists' knowledge and attitude toward Emergency Oral Contraception (EOC) can affect users' access to EOCs, especially where EOCs are provided by pharmacists without the need for prescriptions. We conducted a Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice (KAP) survey on Thai pharmacists to better understand KAP related to EOCs and the correlation among KAP components.

Methods: An in-depth interview, GoogleTrend search, and Pantip.

Small bowel transmural necrosis secondary to acute mesenteric ischemia and strangulated obstruction: CT findings of 49 patients.

Rationale And Objectives: Transmural bowel necrosis (TBN) is an uncommon surgical emergency that represents an endpoint of occlusive acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI), nonocclusive AMI and small bowel obstruction (SBO). According to limited evidence, each etiology of TBN might demonstrate a different CT finding. This investigation aimed to 1) identify overall CT findings of TBN, and 2) compare CT findings of TBN in each etiology.

Practical Application of 3D Printing for Pharmaceuticals in Hospitals and Pharmacies.

Three-dimensional (3D) printing is an unrivaled technique that uses computer-aided design and programming to create 3D products by stacking materials on a substrate. Today, 3D printing technology is used in the whole drug development process, from preclinical research to clinical trials to frontline medical treatment. From 2009 to 2020, the number of research articles on 3D printing in healthcare applications surged from around 10 to 2000.

Chitooligosaccharide from Pacific White Shrimp Shell Chitosan Ameliorates Inflammation and Oxidative Stress via NF-κB, Erk1/2, Akt and Nrf2/HO-1 Pathways in LPS-Induced RAW264.7 Macrophage Cells.

Chitooligosaccharide (COS), found in both insects and marine sources, has several bioactivities, such as anti-inflammation and antioxidant activities. However, the mechanism of shrimp shell COS on retardation of inflammatory and antioxidant effects is limited. Therefore, the aim of this study is to examine the mechanism of the aforementioned activities of COS in LPS-activated RAW264.

Combination Vaccines of Saposin-like Protein-2 and Leucine Aminopeptidase.

Saposin-like protein-2 (SAP-2) and leucine aminopeptidase (LAP) are major proteins involved in the digestive process of (Fg). Both SAP-2 and LAP are highly expressed in ; therefore, they could be vaccine candidates for fasciolosis. The aims of this study are (1) to observe the tissue expression of SAP-2 (FgSAP-2) and LAP (FgLAP) in by indirect immunofluorescence technique under confocal microscopy and (2) to test the vaccine potentials of individual and combined recombinant (r) FgSAP-2 and rFgLAP against in Imprinting Control Region (ICR) mice (n = 10 per group).

Predicting narcissistic personality traits from brain and psychological features: A supervised machine learning approach.

Narcissism is a multifaceted construct often linked to pathological conditions whose neural correlates are still poorly understood. Previous studies have reported inconsistent findings related to the neural underpinnings of narcissism, probably due to methodological limitations such as the low number of participants or the use of mass univariate methods. The present study aimed to overcome the previous methodological limitations and to build a predictive model of narcissistic traits based on neural and psychological features.

Factors associated with health-related quality of life among employed individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A correlational study in China.

Background: The rising prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in China has led to a decline in the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of employed individuals with the condition. Consequently, healthcare providers play a crucial role in identifying the factors associated with HRQOL in this population.

Objectives: This study aimed to describe the HRQOL of employed individuals with COPD and determine the relationships between symptom burden, functional performance, social support, and HRQOL.

Factors related to preoperative uncertainty among patients with breast cancer in Wenzhou, China: A cross-sectional study.

Background: One of the most prevalent psychological signs of breast cancer is uncertainty, which is more prevalent in Chinese patients during the preoperative period. Despite the numerous factors contributing to preoperative uncertainty, there is limited relevant research conducted in China.

Objective: This study aimed to describe the current state of preoperative uncertainty and to investigate the relationship between anxiety, illness perception, social support, and preoperative uncertainty in patients with breast cancer in Wenzhou, China.

Dataset on the optimization by response surface methodology for dried banana products using greenhouse solar drying in Thailand.

The banana industry in Thailand holds immense potential, driven by favorable growing conditions, robust domestic consumption, and active participation in the export market. Solar dryers have the potential to revolutionize fruit processing by providing a sustainable, cost-effective, and nutritionally rich solution. This research aims to optimize the greenhouse solar drying process for bananas using response surface methodology.

Exploring Prokaryotic Communities in the Guts and Mucus of Nudibranchs, and Their Similarity to Sediment and Seawater Microbiomes.

In the present study, we compared mucus and gut-associated prokaryotic communities from seven nudibranch species with sediment and seawater from Thai coral reefs using high-throughput 16S rRNA gene sequencing. The nudibranch species were identified as Doriprismatica atromarginata (family Chromodorididae), Jorunna funebris (family Discodorididae), Phyllidiella nigra, Phyllidiella pustulosa, Phyllidia carlsonhoffi, Phyllidia elegans, and Phyllidia picta (all family Phyllidiidae). The most abundant bacterial phyla in the dataset were Proteobacteria, Tenericutes, Chloroflexi, Thaumarchaeota, and Cyanobacteria.

Effectiveness of neurobic exercise program on memory performance in community-dwelling older adults with mild cognitive impairment: A randomized controlled crossover trial.

Background: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is an early stage of cognitive decline in individuals who are still able to perform their activities of daily living. They are at increased risk of developing dementia. Improving and maintaining cognitive functions are essential goals for older people with MCI to delay or prevent the transition to dementia.

Multilevel Factors Impacting PrEP Engagement Among Young Gay Men and Young Transgender Women in Thailand: A Qualitative Analysis.

Half of new HIV infections in Thailand are among young people, the majority of whom are young gay and other men who have sex with men (YMSM) and young transgender women (YTGW). Amid low pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) coverage, we explored practice-based factors that impact PrEP engagement among YMSM and YTGW. In 2018, we conducted 4 focus group discussions with 20 YMSM and 5 YTGW, and 22 in-depth interviews (5 in 2022) with healthcare providers (HCPs), community-based organization (CBO)/nongovernmental organization (NGO) staff, and peer educators.

Roles of the RON3 C-terminal fragment in erythrocyte invasion and blood-stage parasite proliferation in .

species cause malaria, and in the instance of is responsible for a societal burden of over 600,000 deaths annually. The symptoms and pathology of malaria are due to intraerythocytic parasites. Erythrocyte invasion is mediated by the parasite merozoite stage, and is accompanied by the formation of a parasitophorous vacuolar membrane (PVM), within which the parasite develops.

Sustained release gel (polymer-free) of itraconazole-loaded microemulsion for oral candidiasis treatment: time-kill kinetics and cellular uptake.

Itraconazole (ICZ) was prepared in a self-microemulsifying (SM) gel. This gel was intended for use in the oral mucosa, where low volume and flow of saliva result in limited solubility and absorption of drugs that are poorly water-soluble. The drug-loaded gel formulation (ICZ-SM) was selected as a clear solution in the ternary phase diagram to improve the solubility of ICZ.

Dissolvable shower gel tablets with enhanced skin benefits.

Objective: The excessive use of plastic packaging, even though it is possible to recycle it, is one of the main causes of global warming. In this study, dissolvable shower gel tablets for multiple uses have been developed in order to reduce the use of fresh plastic packaging.

Methods: The appropriate ratio of two surfactants, cocoyl glutamic acid (CGA) and sodium coco sulphate (SCS), was optimized using design of experiments.

Five times over: 42 new species highlight Southeast Asia's rich biodiversity (Gastropoda, Stylommatophora, Hypselostomatidae).

The Southeast Asian genus , currently comprising 13 nominal species, encompasses the world's tiniest land snails. This work shows that there are far more species than previously suspected, and that this genus is in fact, a very speciose group of tiny snails widely distributed in Southeast Asia. is revised based on type material of known species as well as 211 samples newly collected in China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.

Beneficial Effects of Indigenous Probiotics in High-Cholesterol Diet-Induced Hypercholesterolemic Rats.

Hypercholesterolemia is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease and metabolic disorders. Probiotics are the essential constituents of the gastrointestinal microbiota that provide health-promoting effects. Cholesterol-lowering activity is a specific property of probiotics, improving the cholesterol metabolism without adverse effects.

Pentaketides and 5--Hydroxyphenyl-2-pyridone Derivative from the Culture Extract of a Marine Sponge-Associated Fungus KUFA0732.

Five undescribed pentaketide derivatives, ()-6,8-dihydroxy-4,5-dimethyl-3-methylidene-3,4-dihydro-1-2-benzopyran-1-one (), [(3,4)-3,8-dihydroxy-6-methoxy-4,5-dimethyl-1-oxo-3,4-dihydro-1-isochromen-3-yl]methyl acetate (), ()-5, 7-dimethoxy-3-((-(1-hydroxyethyl)-3,4-dimethylisobenzofuran-1(3)-one (), ()-7-hydroxy-3-(()-1-hydroxyethyl)-5-methoxy-3,4-dimethylisobenzofuran 1(3)-one (), and a -hydroxyphenyl-2-pyridone derivative, avellaneanone (), were isolated together with the previously reported ()-3-acetyl-7-hydroxy-5-methoxy-3,4-dimethylisobenzofuran-1(3)-one (), ()-7-hydroxy-3-(()-1-hydroxyethyl)-5-methoxy-3,4-dimethylisobenzofuran-1(3)-one () and isosclerone (), from the ethyl acetate extract of a culture of a marine sponge-derived fungus, KUFA0732. The structures of the undescribed compounds were elucidated using 1D and 2D NMR, as well as high-resolution mass spectral analyses. The absolute configurations of the stereogenic carbons in , , , and were established by X-ray crystallographic analysis.

Dual functional WO/BiVO heterostructures for efficient photoelectrochemical water splitting and glycerol degradation.

Dual functional heterojunctions of tungsten oxide and bismuth vanadate (WO/BiVO) photoanodes are developed and their applications in photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting and mineralization of glycerol are demonstrated. The thin-film WO/BiVO photoelectrode was fabricated by a facile hydrothermal method. The morphology, chemical composition, crystalline structure, chemical state, and optical absorption properties of the WO/BiVO photoelectrodes were characterized systematically.