The Dynamic Role of Curcumin in Mitigating Human Illnesses: Recent Advances in Therapeutic Applications.

Herbal medicine, particularly in developing regions, remains highly popular due to its cost-effectiveness, accessibility, and minimal risk of adverse effects. L., commonly known as turmeric, exemplifies such herbal remedies with its extensive history of culinary and medicinal applications across Asia for thousands of years.

Understanding Efficacy of Using ACEIs and ARBs in Chronotherapeutic Treatment of Hypertension: Which Drug When?

Hypertension, a prevalent global health issue, poses significant risks for morbidity and mortality. The interplay between hypertension and comorbidities like diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) underscores the urgency for effective management strategies. Chronotherapy, aligning medication administration with circadian rhythms, emerges as a promising approach to optimize treatment outcomes.

Lignocellulose biosorbents: Unlocking the potential for sustainable environmental cleanup.

Climate change, the overconsumption of fossil fuels, and rapid population and economic growth have collectively driven a growing emphasis on environmental sustainability and the need for effective resource management. Chemicals or materials not currently regulated are known as contaminants of emergent concern (CECs). Nevertheless, wastewater is thought to be its main source, and worries about its probable presence in the environment are growing due to its potential damage to human and environmental health.

Recent Updates on Antibacterial Quinolones: Green Synthesis, Mode of Interaction and Structure-Activity Relationship.

Quinolone antibiotics are a crucial class of synthetic antibacterial agents, widely utilized due to their broad spectrum of antibacterial activity. Due to the development of antimicrobial resistance, the potency of quinolone drugs decreased. Many conventional methods have been developed to elevate amination rate and to improve yield.

Unraveling the Role of Quinoa in Managing Metabolic Disorders: A Comprehensive Review.

Purpose Of Review: The review aims to address the knowledge gap and promote the widespread adoption of quinoa as a functional food for improving metabolic health. By presenting a comprehensive overview of its nutritional profile and bioactive components, the review aims to increase consumers' awareness of the potential therapeutic benefits of incorporating quinoa into diets.

Recent Findings: Recent studies have highlighted the diverse range of bioactive compounds in quinoa, such as phytosterols, saponins, phenolic acids, phytoecdysteroids, and betalains.

Synthesis of gum acacia-cl-acrylic acid-co-itaconic acid hydrogels for efficient removal of toxic dye rhodamine-B: A step for sustainable environment.

In the present study, we prepared Gum Acacia-cl-Acrylic acid-co-itaconic acid (GA-cl-AA-co-IA) hydrogels by free radical crosslink polymerization method for the efficient removal of Rhodamine-B (RhB) dye. The hydrogels were further characterized by different characterization techniques: Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Atomic force microscopy (AFM), Brunuer-Emmett-Teller (BET) and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) to confirm synthesis. The synthesis parameters were optimized by swelling studies, which were performed by gravimetric analysis method.

Unveiling the substantial role of rutin in the management of drug-induced nephropathy using network pharmacology and molecular docking.

Introduction: Flavonoids including quercetin, kaempferol, myricetin, rutin etc. have always been a part of traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of several ailments. Rutin (RT), also known as rutoside, sophorin is one of the flavanol glycoside having structure resemblance with quercetin.

Baicalein, a natural flavonoid in gastrointestinal cancers treatment: recent trends and future perspectives.

Gastrointestinal cancer is a malignant condition of the gastrointestinal tract (GI) which affect multi-organs of digestive system, such as esophagus, stomach, biliary system, pancreas, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus. Gastrointestinal cancer is a 5th most common malignant cancer and 4th major cause in cancer-related mortality rate. Various significant facilities are available that have reduced the radio-resistance, chemo-resistance, and their adverse side effects.

A Comprehensive Review Highlighting the Prospects of Phytonutrient Berberine as an Anticancer Agent.

Berberine, an isoquinoline alkaloid derived from various medicinal plants, emerges as a potential therapeutic agent against diverse human diseases. It has particularly shown notable anticancer efficacy against breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, and liver cancer. Berberine results in inhibition of cancer cell proliferation, induction of apoptosis, and suppressing angiogenesis, positioning it as a versatile, multitargeted therapeutic tool against cancer.

Formulation, Development, and Optimization of Fast Dissolving Tablets Containing Tapentadol Hydrochloride.

Background: Tapentadol hydrochloride is a potent analgesic commonly used to manage moderate to severe pain. Rapidly dissolving tablets of Tapentadol offer a significant advantage in enhancing patient compliance by providing quick pain relief. The development of fast-dissolving tablets (FDTs) requires careful consideration of formulation parameters to achieve optimal disintegration and dissolution profiles.

Correction of Class I Bimaxillary Protrusion Using Sliding Mechanics With Mini-implant Anchorage: A Case Report.

Class I bimaxillary protrusion is characterized by proclined incisors, a convex facial profile, procumbent lips, and increased lip strain. Treatment includes the extraction of premolars and the mesial movement of the proclined anterior teeth in the extraction spaces to correct the inclination. This case report describes the treatment of an 18-year-old male patient who presented with class I bimaxillary protrusion and procumbent lips.

The role of ACE inhibitors and ARBs in preserving cognitive function via hypertension Management: A critical Update.

Hypertension poses a significant risk to cognition-related disorders like dementia. As the global population ages, age-related neurological illnesses such as Alzheimer's disease are becoming increasingly prevalent. The primary hypertension treatments, angiotensin receptor blockers, and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, exhibit neuroprotective properties.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of outcome measures to assess coordination among children.

Background: Coordination can be tested through different outcomes, which provide a platform for clinical and research purposes. The psychometric properties of the outcomes aid clinicians/researchers in appropriately selecting the measure.

Objective: To investigate the coordination outcomes measures for children aged 4-17.

O-Acetyl Bakuchiol Exhibits Analgesic, Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Arthritic Effects: A Combined In Silico and In Vivo Experimental Study.

In the present manuscript, we evaluated the analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic effects of bakuchiol derivative, O-acetyl bakuchiol (BAc), at 5, 10 and 20 mg/kg p.o. doses in adult Sprague-Dawley rats.

Stabilizing 4π electron pyrrolyl cations by inducing aromaticity.

The pyrrolyl cation is a 4π electron ring system which is anti-aromatic and unstable. This work reports an experimental procedure to obtain stable pyrrolyl cations. Electron donation from N-heterocyclic carbenes makes the ring stable by converting a 4π electron ring system into a 6π electron ring system.

Smartphone-assisted colorimetric detection of nickel(II) ions using a novel benzothiazole-quinoline dyad in semi-aqueous media.

In this study, we present three different approaches for the colorimetric detection of Ni ions using a specifically designed benzothiazole-quinoline dyad (L) synthesized the Knoevenagel condensation reaction in high yield. The unique properties of L enable a rapid and selective response to Ni ions, making it an ideal probe for practical applications. The probe L shows a pale yellow color under normal conditions.

Doxophylline, a Non-Selective Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor, Protects Against Chronic Fatigue-Induced Neurobehavioral, Biochemical, and Mitochondrial Alterations.

Chronic fatigue stress (CFS) is a multisystem disorder which exhibits multiple signs of neurological complications like brain fog, cognitive deficits and oxidative stress with no specific treatment. Doxophylline, a non-selective phosphodiesterase inhibitor (PDEI), has anti-inflammatory properties with enhanced blood-brain barrier penetration and tissue specificity. We have evaluated the neuroprotective potential of doxophylline in a murine model of forced swim test (FST) induced CFS and in HO (hydrogen peroxide) induced oxidative stress in PC12 cells.

Scoping review to compare the sphygmomanometer and pressure biofeedback unit in assessing core muscle strength.

Background: A strong core is a key to stability, posture, and strength. To reduce back pain and improve functional movement deep abdominal muscles are targeted. Use a sphygmomanometer for reliable, objective core muscle strength and stability measurements based on the resistance applied.

Effect of neuromuscular taping and transcutaneous electrical stimulation on neuromusculoskeletal impairments in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: A case-series.

Introduction: Approximately 60-70% of individuals with diabetes experience varying degrees of damage to their nervous system, resulting in a condition known as diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). DPN usually involves distal body parts and is characterised as distal symmetrical sensorimotor neuropathy which is progressive in nature and follows a "glove and stocking pattern". It has significantly contributed to neuropathic pain, decreased nerve conduction velocity (NCV), impaired proprioception, compromised balance, and postural instability.

Mechanistic insights and therapeutic potential of astilbin and apigenin in diabetic cardiomyopathy.

Diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) represents a critical complication of Diabetes mellitus (DM), characterized by structural and functional changes in the myocardium independent of coronary artery disease or hypertension. Emerging evidence highlights the significant roles of phytochemicals, particularly astilbin and apigenin, in modulating key molecular pathways implicated in DCM. This review synthesizes current mechanistic insights and therapeutic potential of these compounds, focusing on their interactions with AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs), O-linked N-acetylglucosamine (O-GlcNAc), sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2), protein kinase C (PKC), nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB), mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), and c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) pathways.