Possible ferro-electro-magnetic behaviours of graphene-based materials: hydrogenated graphene, MWCNTs and reduced graphene-oxide (GO).

This study investigated the electric polarization and magnetic behaviours of various graphene-based materials, including hydrogenated graphene (H-graphene), multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), and reduced graphene oxide (r-GO). Results showed that MWCNTs exhibit higher magnetization, with a magnetic squareness ( / ) of approximately ≈0.5, compared to H-graphene (≈0.

Physicochemical Stimuli-Mediated Precipitation Approach for the Modulation of Rifampicin's Dissolution and Oral Bioavailability.

The intricate process of protein binding orchestrates crucial drug interactions within the bloodstream, facilitating the formation of soluble complexes. This research endeavours to improve the dissolution and oral bioavailability of Rifampicin (RMP) by strategically manipulating drug-protein binding dynamics and the hydrophobic characteristics of human serum albumin (HSA). Various precipitation techniques leveraging methanol, ammonium sulfate, and heat treatment were meticulously employed to tailor the properties of colloidal albumin (HSA NPs).

Dose-Dependent Attenuation of the Efficacy of Clitoria ternatea by Cobalt Oxide Nanoparticles Against Diabetes-Induced Cognitive Impairment.

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder caused by insulin deficiency, insulin resistance, genetic alterations, and oxidative stress. The high glucose levels may impair the functioning of nerve cells, leading to neurodegenerative diseases, including cognitive impairment. Clitoria ternatea has various pharmacological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and neuroprotective effects.

Endophthalmitis caused by : A diagnostic dilemma.

A 76-year-old male presented with pain, redness, and decreased vision in the left eye for 5 days. The patient had undergone combined cataract extraction and vitrectomy for a macular hole 2 weeks back. The vision had reduced to the perception of light in the left eye.

All trans retinoic acid-induced bilateral disc edema in a case of acute promyelocytic leukemia.

An 18-year-old female presented with sudden onset bilateral vision loss. Extensive retinal hemorrhages were seen in both eyes. Systemic examination lead to a diagnosis of acute promyelocytic leukemia.

PD-DETECTOR: A sustainable and computationally intelligent mobile application model for Parkinson's disease severity assessment.

This paper introduces a mobile cloud-based predictive model for assisting Parkinson's disease (PD) patients. PD, a chronic neurodegenerative disorder, impairs motor functions and daily tasks due to the degeneration of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain. The model utilizes smartphones to aid patients in collecting voice samples, which are then sent to a cloud service for storage and processing.

Novel Approaches for the Enhancement of Bioavailability of Drugs: An Updated Review.

In medicine, bioavailability is the percentage of a drug that enters the bloodstream and can be used to treat a patient. It has proven challenging throughout time to develop techniques that allow oral administration of most drugs, regardless of their properties, to achieve therapeutic systemic availability. This will be an impressive feat, considering that over 90% of pharmaceuticals are known to have limitations on their oral bioavailability.

Network Pharmacology, Molecular Docking and in vivo-based Analysis on the Effects of the MBZM-N-IBT for Arthritis.

Introduction: Arthritis is the cause of morbidity associated with Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) infection. It persists even after the virus has been cleared from the body. MBZM-NIBT was earlier shown to inhibit (CHIKV) infection in vitro and in vivo.

Anticancer activity of quantum size carbon dots: opportunities and challenges.

Research into the anticancer activity of quantum-sized carbon dots (CDs) has emerged as a promising avenue in cancer research. This CDs delves into the opportunities and challenges associated with harnessing the potential of these nanostructures for combating cancer. Quantum-sized carbon dots, owing to their unique physicochemical properties, exhibit distinct advantages as potential therapeutic agents.

Performance assessment of hybrid machine learning approaches for breast cancer and recurrence prediction.

Breast cancer is a major health concern for women everywhere and a major killer of women. Malignant tumors may be distinguished from benign ones, allowing for early diagnosis of this disease. Therefore, doctors need an accurate method of diagnosing tumors as either malignant or benign.

Amlodipine Ocular Delivery Restores Ferning Patterns and Reduces Intensity of Glycosylated Peak of Carrageenan-Induced Tear Fluid: An Flexible Docking with IL-β1.

Background: The tear ferning test can be an easy clinical procedure for the evaluation and characterization of the ocular tear film.

Objective: The objective of this study was to examine the restoration of tear ferning patterns and reduction of glycosylation peak after amlodipine application in carrageenan-induced conjunctivitis.

Methods: At the rabbit's upper palpebral region, carrageenan was injected for cytokine-mediated conjunctivitis.

High-resolution Computed Tomography Thorax Volumetric Assessment in Coronavirus Disease 2019 Patients and Correlation with Pulmonary Function Tests.

Introduction: Years after SARS coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) recovery, residual pulmonary abnormalities may still exist. This brings on the question of whether or not COVID-19 could have comparable late consequences. Structural changes in the lungs after recovery can be better visualized using computed tomography (CT) thorax.

Impact of metamorphoses from desk to E-commute - an acumen of professionals: A cross-sectional study.

Introduction: The deadly pandemic COVID-19 has brought the world to a standstill. Due to worldwide lockdown, economy was severely compromised. Everyone was in fear of the consequences that would be faced.

Super-twisting MPPT control for grid-connected PV/battery system using higher order sliding mode observer.

In recent times, photovoltaic (PV) power generation has been growing due to increase in energy demand. In grid-connected mode, achieving maximum power (MP) from the PV array is difficult by using conventional techniques due to various reasons like low tracking efficiency, stability issues, etc. This motivates the design of an appropriate control strategy to obtain the maximum power point tracking (MPPT) to harvest MP from the PV array.

Telmisartan loaded lipid nanocarrier as a potential repurposing approach to treat glioma: characterization, apoptosis evaluation in U87MG cells, pharmacokinetic and molecular simulation study.

The study explores anticancer potential of telmisartan (TS) loaded lipid nanocarriers (TLNs) in glioma cells as a potential repurposing nanomodality along with estimation of drug availability at rat brain. Experimental TLNs were produced by previously reported method and characterized.anticancer efficacy of experimental TLNs was estimated by MTT, confocal microscopy, and FACs analysis in glioma cells.

Utilization of Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) Practitioners' Services Among Older Adults: Results From the Longitudinal Aging Study in India.

Background: Ayurveda, yoga, naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and homeopathy (AYUSH) form an alternative system of medicine in India. Understanding the utilization of AYUSH practitioners' services is crucial to substantiating the current government initiatives to mainstream AYUSH in the Indian health system. The utilization of AYUSH practitioners' services among different sub-populations, including older adults, for various health conditions is underexplored.

Efficacy of dexamethasone implant in the management of chronic central serous chorioretinopathy without choroidal neovascularization.

Purpose: To demonstrate the treatment efficacy of intravitreal dexamethasone (DEX) implant in chronic recurrent/persistent central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC).

Design: Prospective, non-randomized, open-label study.

Methods: In this study, subjects with chronic CSC without signs of choroidal neovascularization (CNV) received intravitreal DEX implant therapy.

Indian Society of Periodontology Good Clinical Practice Recommendations for Peri-implant Care.

Current implant therapy is a frequently employed treatment for individuals who have lost teeth, as it offers functional and biological advantages over old prostheses. Concurrently, active exploration of intervention strategies aims to prevent the progression of peri-implant diseases and manage the existing peri-implant tissue damage. Indian Society of Periodontology has recognized the need for systematic documents to update the everyday clinical practice of general dental practitioners and has provided evidence-based consensus documents, namely good clinical practice recommendations from time to time to raise the oral health-related awareness and standards of oral health-care delivery across the country.

The Recent Development of Luteolin-loaded Nanocarrier in Targeting Cancer.

Introduction: Luteolin (LUT), a naturally occurring flavonoid found in vegetables, fruits, and herbal medicines, has been extensively studied for its pharmacological activities, including anti-proliferative and anticancer effects on various cancer lines. It also exhibits potent antioxidant properties and pro-apoptotic activities against human cancers. However, its therapeutic potential is hindered by its poor solubility in water (5 μg/ml at 45°C) and low bioavailability.

Can Doped-MXene-Based Supercapacitors Be the Game-Changer for Future Energy Landscape? A Critical Perspective.

MXene has attracted considerable attention for supercapacitor applications in the past decade owing to its exceptional electrochemical properties. Although major research interests are focused on composite-based MXene, doping engineering of MXene has recently emerged as a promising alternative. This work unveils the potential of doped MXene for supercapacitor applications with a critical perspective.

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on online medical education - An online survey of students' perspective.

Introduction: The year 2020 brings in a paradigm shift in medical education with the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the government of India initiated the first countrywide lockdown, educational institutions, including medical colleges, have adopted online mode for undergraduate teaching. Medical education is virtually incomplete without appropriate practical exposure.