Cutting-edge: bionanomaterial solutions in the battle against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2.

Amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the imperative of our time resides in crafting stratagems of utmost precision to confront the relentless SARS-CoV-2 and quell its inexorable proliferation. A paradigm-shifting weapon in this battle lies in the realm of nanoparticles, where the amalgamation of cutting-edge nanochemistry begets a cornucopia of inventive techniques and methodologies designed to thwart the advances of this pernicious pathogen. Nanochemistry, an artful fusion of chemistry and nanoscience, provides a fertile landscape for researchers to craft innovative shields against infection.

Development and Characterization of Potato Starch-Pectin-Based Active Films Enriched With Juniper Berry Essential Oil for Food Packaging Applications.

The increasing demand for sustainable food packaging has driven the development of films based on biopolymers. However, enhancing their functional properties remains a challenge. In the current study, potato starch-pectin (PSP) composite films were fabricated and enriched with juniper berry essential oil (JBEO) to improve their physicochemical properties.

Medical students' attitudes toward AI in education: perception, effectiveness, and its credibility.

Background: The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized both medical education and healthcare by delivering innovative tools that enhance learning and improve overall outcomes. The study aimed to assess students' perceptions regarding the credibility and effectiveness of AI as a learning tool and to explore the dynamics of integrating AI in medical education.

Methodology: A cross-sectional study was carried out across medical colleges in Pakistan.

Green hydrothermal approach for the synthesis of carbon quantum dots from waste tea bags for acrylamide detection in drinking water: A fluorescence assay validated by HPLC-PDA analysis.

The study focused on converting tea bag waste into strong fluorescence carbon quantum dots (TBW-CQDs) for the detection of acrylamide in drinking water, antimicrobial activity, and photocatalytic degradation. The TBW-CQDs exhibited blue luminescence and maximum absorbance at 287 nm under UV light and distinctive fluorescence emission and excitation wavelengths at 425 nm and 287 nm, respectively. TBW-CQDs revealed a particle size of 8.

The Relationship Between Medical Error Attitudes of Surgical Nurses and Evidence-Based Work Environment.

Background: It is important for health care professionals to use evidence-based practice during  surgical procedures to ensure patient safety and prevent medical errors.

Aims: The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between surgical nurses' perceptions of their work environment's support for evidence-based practice and their attitudes toward medical errors.

Methods: The descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between February and May 2023.

Sulfur dioxide (SO) donors, a new gasotransmitter, improve erectile dysfunction after castration in a rat model.

Background: Androgen deprivation is associated with erectile dysfunction (ED). In different animal models, sulfur dioxide (SO) donors NaSO and NaHSO reduced oxidative stress, fibrosis, and inflammation which contribute to the pathogenesis of androgen deprivation-induced ED, however the effect of SO donors on ED in castrated rats were not known.

Objective: To investigate the therapeutic effect of SO donors, NaSO/NaHSO, on ED in castrated rat model.

Exploring the immunomodulatory effects of sertraline: Cytokine modulation and signaling pathway dynamics.

This study explores the nuanced immunomodulatory effects of sertraline, which is widely used in the treatment of major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety in adults and children. Recent investigations have emphasized the intricate interplay between depression and the body's inflammatory response. This has sparked an exploration into the impact of sertraline on the immune system, an area that still awaits comprehensive exploration.

The effect of an aromatic solution applied after percutaneous nephrolithotomy on sore throat, thirst, and nausea-vomiting: A randomised controlled trial.

Background And Purpose: Common postoperative symptoms are known to impede recovery, indicating the necessity for non-pharmacological alternatives to address these symptoms. This study aimed to investigate the effect of an aromatic solution prepared from lavender and ginger oil on sore throat, thirst, and nausea-vomiting after percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) surgery.

Materials And Methods: The trial used an experimental, double-blind randomised controlled group design with three arms.

Synthesis of hydrothermal-assisted papaya peel-derived carbon quantum dots impregnated carboxymethyl cellulose and pectin crosslinked nanohydrogel for shelf-life enhancement of strawberry.

This study focuses on utilizing papaya peel to produce carbon quantum dots (PP-CQDs) via a hydrothermal method and the PP-CQDs are subsequently embedded into carboxymethyl cellulose and pectin nanohydrogel to enhance the shelf-life of strawberries. The synthesis of PP-CQDs was found to be optimal under conditions of 12 h and 200 °C, resulting in a quantum yield of 39.15 % and an average particle size of 4.

Cardioprotective effects of H3 receptor activation could be double-sided: insights from isoproterenol-induced cardiac injury.

Histamine H3 receptors (H3Rs) are known to modulate neurotransmitter release in the nervous system, but their role in cardiac injury remains unclear. The present study aimed to investigate the cardioprotective role of H3Rs in a mouse model of myocardial injury. Forty BALB/c male mice were divided into four groups: Control (SF), Isoproterenol (ISO), Imetit (IMT), and IMT + ISO.

The effect of missed care on the nursing image perceived by patients and their trust relationships with nurses.

Background: Missed care has negative consequences for patients, directly affecting the quality of nursing care and patient safety.

Aim: This study investigated the effect of missed care on the nursing image perceived by patients and their trust relationships with nurses.

Methods: This descriptive and correlational study was conducted in all inpatient wards of a hospital in southern Türkiye.

Assessment of Cervical Joint Position Sense and Head Posture in Individuals With Myogenic Temporomandibular Dysfunctions and Identifying Related Factors: A Case-Control Study.

Background: Temporomandibular dysfunctions (TMDs) have the potential to cause changes in cervical muscle strength, muscle endurance and position sense by changing muscle activation patterns, especially as a result of forward head posture. The effects of TMDs on cervical joint position sense (CJPS) and head posture remain controversial.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the head posture and CJPS of individuals with TMDs and compare them with healthy individuals.

The Effect of Cervical Cancer and Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Education on Vaccination Perception in University Students: A Quasi-Experimental Controlled Educational Intervention.

The study investigated the impact of cervical cancer and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine education on university students' vaccination perceptions. This research was conducted with pre- posttest and quasi-experimental design with students enrolled in the department of health services of a university. The sample of the study consisted of 87 students ( = 43 in the intervention group, = 44 in the control group).

The Impact of Intensive Care Unit Nurses' Burnout Levels on Turnover Intention and the Mediating Role of Psychological Resilience.

Background: This study aims to investigate the relationship between burnout levels among intensive care unit (ICU) nurses, turnover intention, and the mediating role of psychological resilience.

Methods: This survey design was used to collect data from 228 ICU nurses from hospitals in Turkey. The study utilized self-report questionnaires to measure burnout levels, turnover intention, and psychological resilience.

Corrigendum to "Antimicrobial topical polymeric films loaded with Acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid (AKBA), boswellic acid and silver nanoparticles: Optimization, characterization, and biological activity" [Heliyon 10(11) 15th June 2024, e31671].

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.

Metaphorical perceptions of stoma patients about living with a stoma: A qualitative study.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate how stoma patients perceive their experiences living with a stoma.

Methods: The research is a descriptive study conducted with 42 patients who lived with a stoma for at least 3 months. Data were collected by a face-to-face interview method with a semi-structured form.

Posttraumatic growth and its associations with perceived stress and core beliefs in women after traumatic childbirth during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic added new challenges and stressors to the childbirth period, potentially increasing the risk of traumatic childbirth experiences. There is little known about posttraumatic growth (PTG) in a childbearing population. This study describes PTG in women after traumatic childbirth during the COVID-19 pandemic and its association with sociodemographic, birth-related characteristics, traumatic childbirth events, perceived stress, and core beliefs, as well as explores what factors predict PTG.

Fatty infiltration and morphology of cervical muscles in patients with temporomandibular disorders: A case-control study.

Background: Changes in the fatty infiltration and/or muscle volume of neck muscles can alter cervical spine alignment and cranial load distribution, which may cause pain in the orofacial region.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to examine the muscle volume and fatty infiltration of neck muscles in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD).

Material And Methods: This case-control study included 18 patients with TMD and 18 ageand sex-matched controls.

Synthesis and evaluation of di-heterocyclic benzazole compounds as potential antibacterial and anti-biofilm agents against Staphylococcus aureus.

Cumulative escalation in antibiotic-resistant pathogens necessitates the quest for novel antimicrobial agents, as current options continue to diminish bacterial resistance. Herein, we report the synthesis of di-heterocyclic benzazole structures (12-19) and their in vitro evaluation for some biological activities. Compounds 16 and 17 demonstrated potent antibacterial activity (MIC = 7.

Innovative approach against cancer: Thymoquinone-loaded PHEMA-based magnetic nanoparticles and their effects on MCF-7 breast cancer.

Breast cancer is most common cancer among women in the World. Thymoquinone (TQ) exhibits a wide range of biological activities such as anticancer, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, analgesic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects. However, its effectiveness in cancer treatment is hindered by its poor bioavailability, attributed to its limited solubility in water.

Ultrasound assessment of talar cartilage thickness measurements in asymptomatic subjects with pes planus and its relationship with anthropometric parameters.

Introduction: Individuals with pes planus may have alterations in talar cartilage thickness due to changes in lower extremity alignment. The aim of this study was to measure the talar cartilage thickness of subjects with pes planus and compare the results with those of healthy controls. Another aim of the present study was to evaluate its relationship with anthropometric foot parameters.