COVID-19 and diabetes: What do we know so far?

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) management has been challenging for patients with comorbidities. Patients with diabetes and COVID-19, in particular, have shown severe symptoms and rapid progression of the disease. They also have a high mortality rate compared to the non-diabetic population.

Challenges faced by student nurses and midwives in clinical learning environment - A systematic review and meta-synthesis.

Objectives: This systematic review aimed to offer insight and understanding, through synthesis of findings from studies that report on perspectives of student nurses/midwives, clinical instructors, clinical nurses/midwives on the challenges faced by student nurses/midwives in the clinical learning environment (CLE).

Design: All primary qualitative research studies published in the English language that reported on the views of student nurses/midwives, clinical instructors and clinical nurses/midwives on the challenges faced by student nurses/midwives in the CLE were included.

Data Sources: The electronic databases of Medline EBSCO (1946-), CINAHL (1970), Embase Ovid (1974-), ScielO, WHOLIS (2002-), ASSIA (1985-), Web of Science (1956-), PsycINFO (1800s-) and Maternal and Infant Care (1970-) were searched in November 2019.

In-silico comparison of inhibition of wild and drug-resistant Haemonchus contortus β-tubulin isotype-1 by glycyrrhetinic acid, thymol and albendazole interactions.

Abstract: is among the most prevalent pathogenic gastrointestinal nematodes that poses significant health issues in small ruminants. Control of relies on benzimidazoles. However, most small ruminants have started showing benzimidazole resistance due to prolonged and intensive drug consumption It is postulated that single nucleotide polymorphism of specific amino acids, Phe200Tyr, Phe167Tyr and Glu198Ala in β-tubulin is the causal factor of this resistance.

Attenuation of oxidative stress in arthritic rats by ethanolic extract of Albizia procera benth bark through modulation of the expression of inflammatory cytokines.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Albizia procera L. (Leguminosae) commonly known as Konda vagai in Tamil, is used for the treatment of stomach and intestinal disorders. A decoction of the bark is prescribed for rheumatism and haemorrhage.

Trends in Vena Cava Filter Placement: An Analysis of Nationwide Inpatient Sample Database Over an 11 Year Period.

Objectives: There have been increasing concerns regarding inappropriate usage of vena caval filters. Our study was done to analyze the current trends in vena caval filter placement.

Methods: This study used the data from Nationwide Inpatient Sample database for the years 2002- 2012 to identify patients with vena caval filter placement.