A Crossover Trial Evaluating Coconut Oil as an Alternative to Commercial Ultrasound Gel in Obstetrical Ultrasounds
Conclusion Ultrasound images collected with coconut oil as the coupling agent are equivalent in quality to those collected using commercial ultrasound gel. Patients also preferred the use of coconut oil during their ultrasound, making its use a possible way to improve the patient ultrasound experience. Coconut oil has the potential as an alternative coupling agent that could significantly increase access to ultrasound use in resource-limited settings. Key Points [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  A...
Source: American Journal of Perinatology - March 26, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Edelman, Claire Rouse, Caroline Yang, Ziyi Cook, Myanna Daggy, Joanne Shanks, Anthony Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Coconut husk-lignin derived carbon dots incorporated carrageenan based functional film for intelligent food packaging
Int J Biol Macromol. 2024 Mar 22:131005. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131005. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCarbon dots (CDs) derived from sustainable natural feed-stocks like lignin have gained wide acceptance by virtue of their renewability and promising potential in intelligent sensing applications. The precursor lignin is isolated from agro-biomass waste, coconut husk through sodium hydroxide based extraction process. CDs are synthesised from amine functionalized lignin through solvothermal process and integrated into carrageenan biopolymer (1, 2 and 3 wt%) through solvent casting technique. The composite film with 2 w...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - March 24, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: U K Sangeetha Nandhana Sudhakaran P A Parvathy Malini Abraham Subrata Das Sriparna De Sushanta K Sahoo Source Type: research

Coconut husk-lignin derived carbon dots incorporated carrageenan based functional film for intelligent food packaging
Int J Biol Macromol. 2024 Mar 22:131005. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131005. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCarbon dots (CDs) derived from sustainable natural feed-stocks like lignin have gained wide acceptance by virtue of their renewability and promising potential in intelligent sensing applications. The precursor lignin is isolated from agro-biomass waste, coconut husk through sodium hydroxide based extraction process. CDs are synthesised from amine functionalized lignin through solvothermal process and integrated into carrageenan biopolymer (1, 2 and 3 wt%) through solvent casting technique. The composite film with 2 w...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - March 24, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: U K Sangeetha Nandhana Sudhakaran P A Parvathy Malini Abraham Subrata Das Sriparna De Sushanta K Sahoo Source Type: research

The Mediterranean diet: a historical perspective
Aging Clin Exp Res. 2024 Mar 23;36(1):78. doi: 10.1007/s40520-023-02686-3.ABSTRACTThe Mediterranean diet, which was born in the Mediterranean basin, was initially quite poor and simple, essentially based on the products that grew almost spontaneously along the shores of the Mediterranean, i.e., olives, grapes, and wheat, which were long cultivated in the Mediterranean region. The invasions of the Roman Empire by barbarian populations, between 400 and 800 AD, made the diet enriched with products from wild uncultivated areas, meat from game and pigs, and vegetables. With the arrival of the Arabs in southern Italy in the nint...
Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research - March 23, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Antonio Capurso Source Type: research

The Mediterranean diet: a historical perspective
Aging Clin Exp Res. 2024 Mar 23;36(1):78. doi: 10.1007/s40520-023-02686-3.ABSTRACTThe Mediterranean diet, which was born in the Mediterranean basin, was initially quite poor and simple, essentially based on the products that grew almost spontaneously along the shores of the Mediterranean, i.e., olives, grapes, and wheat, which were long cultivated in the Mediterranean region. The invasions of the Roman Empire by barbarian populations, between 400 and 800 AD, made the diet enriched with products from wild uncultivated areas, meat from game and pigs, and vegetables. With the arrival of the Arabs in southern Italy in the nint...
Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research - March 23, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Antonio Capurso Source Type: research

The Mediterranean diet: a historical perspective
Aging Clin Exp Res. 2024 Mar 23;36(1):78. doi: 10.1007/s40520-023-02686-3.ABSTRACTThe Mediterranean diet, which was born in the Mediterranean basin, was initially quite poor and simple, essentially based on the products that grew almost spontaneously along the shores of the Mediterranean, i.e., olives, grapes, and wheat, which were long cultivated in the Mediterranean region. The invasions of the Roman Empire by barbarian populations, between 400 and 800 AD, made the diet enriched with products from wild uncultivated areas, meat from game and pigs, and vegetables. With the arrival of the Arabs in southern Italy in the nint...
Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research - March 23, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Antonio Capurso Source Type: research

Bioconversion of pineapple wastes for production of Pleurotus pulmonarius (gray oyster mushroom) and Pleurotus ostreatus (white oyster mushroom)
This study was performed to find out the ability of using pineapple leaves waste as a substrate for the cultivation ofPleurotus pulmonarius (gray oyster mushroom) andPleurotus ostreatus (white oyster mushroom) and compare the results obtained with mushrooms grown using traditional substrates (sawdust). The mushroom bags were prepared using a dry and wet medium of pineapple leaves waste. The results revealed that 60% of dry and wet pineapple leaves waste produced the highest output ofP. pulmonarius andP. ostreatus in comparison to other percentages. The growing ofP. pulmonarius on dry pineapple leaves waste substrate reveal...
Source: Environmental Quality Management - March 20, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Norliana Munir, Aizi Nor Mazila Ramli, Aimi Wahidah Aminan, Sharifah Zafierah Syed Badrulzaman, Reshma Vasant Patil, Siti Zulaiha Zailani, Nur Izyan Wan Azelee, Nor Hasmaliana Abdul Manas, Elmie Adha Ismail Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Nitrogen-doped metal-free granular activated carbons as economical and easily separable catalysts for peroxymonosulfate and hydrogen peroxide activation to degrade bisphenol A
In this study, granular nitrogen-doped highly developed porous carbons with a particle size of 0.25-0.30 mm were prepared by preoxidation and subsequent NH3 modification of a commercially available coconut-based activated carbon, and used to activate peroxymonosulphate (KHSO5) or hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) to degrade bisphenol A (BPA). The nitrogen-doped carbon (ACON-950) prepared by NH3 modification at 950 °C, with the addition of only 0.15 g/L could remove 100% of 50 mg/L BPA in 150 min, and more than 90% of the removed BPA was due to degradation. The removal rates of total organic carbon of ACON-950/KHSO5 and ACON-950/H2...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - March 15, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Tao Zhang Songlin Zuo Source Type: research

Exploring the Diverse Biological Properties of Cannabidiol: A Focus on Plant Growth Stimulation
Chem Biodivers. 2024 Mar 11:e202400274. doi: 10.1002/cbdv.202400274. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe aim of the current study was to compare some biological activities of edible oils enriched with 10% of cannabidiol (CBD samples) from the Slovak market. In addition, hemp, coconut, argan, and pumpkin pure oils were also examined. The study evaluated the fatty acids content, as well as antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, cytotoxic, and phytotoxic activities. The CBD samples presented antimicrobial activity against the tested bacterial strains at higher concentrations (10000 and 5000 mg/L) and antifungal activity agains...
Source: Chemistry and Biodiversity - March 11, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Daniela Gru ľová Be áta Baranová Rosaria Francolino Hazem Elshafie Zuzana Ki ššová Al žbeta Glovaťáková Laura De Martino Giuseppe Amato Mara Martino Lucia Caputo Flavio Polito Francesco Manna Ippolito Camele Ľudmila Tkáčiková Vincenzo De Fe Source Type: research

Thielaviopsis paradoxa and cultivable mycobiota associated with carapace of Rhynchophorus palmarum L. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in the state of Alagoas, Brazil
Braz J Biol. 2024 Feb 23;83:e275755. doi: 10.1590/1519-6984.275755. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTRhynchophorus palmarum (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) is a significant agricultural pest in palm plantations across tropical America, playing a critical role as a vector of the fungus Thielaviopsis paradoxa, which is the causative agent of stem bleeding disease in coconut palms. This disease has raised concerns due to its rapid spread and subsequent reduction in coconut production in northeastern Brazil. Additionally, this insect can establish mutualistic interactions with various fungi, including saprophytic, phytopathogenic, and ent...
Source: Braz J Biol - February 29, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: R J N Calumby L M Almeida J L L Eliziario C B Dornelas V Alvino L A M Grillo Source Type: research

Thielaviopsis paradoxa and cultivable mycobiota associated with carapace of Rhynchophorus palmarum L. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in the state of Alagoas, Brazil
Braz J Biol. 2024 Feb 23;83:e275755. doi: 10.1590/1519-6984.275755. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTRhynchophorus palmarum (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) is a significant agricultural pest in palm plantations across tropical America, playing a critical role as a vector of the fungus Thielaviopsis paradoxa, which is the causative agent of stem bleeding disease in coconut palms. This disease has raised concerns due to its rapid spread and subsequent reduction in coconut production in northeastern Brazil. Additionally, this insect can establish mutualistic interactions with various fungi, including saprophytic, phytopathogenic, and ent...
Source: Braz J Biol - February 29, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: R J N Calumby L M Almeida J L L Eliziario C B Dornelas V Alvino L A M Grillo Source Type: research

Thielaviopsis paradoxa and cultivable mycobiota associated with carapace of Rhynchophorus palmarum L. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in the state of Alagoas, Brazil
Braz J Biol. 2024 Feb 23;83:e275755. doi: 10.1590/1519-6984.275755. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTRhynchophorus palmarum (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) is a significant agricultural pest in palm plantations across tropical America, playing a critical role as a vector of the fungus Thielaviopsis paradoxa, which is the causative agent of stem bleeding disease in coconut palms. This disease has raised concerns due to its rapid spread and subsequent reduction in coconut production in northeastern Brazil. Additionally, this insect can establish mutualistic interactions with various fungi, including saprophytic, phytopathogenic, and ent...
Source: Braz J Biol - February 29, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: R J N Calumby L M Almeida J L L Eliziario C B Dornelas V Alvino L A M Grillo Source Type: research

Thielaviopsis paradoxa and cultivable mycobiota associated with carapace of Rhynchophorus palmarum L. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in the state of Alagoas, Brazil
Braz J Biol. 2024 Feb 23;83:e275755. doi: 10.1590/1519-6984.275755. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTRhynchophorus palmarum (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) is a significant agricultural pest in palm plantations across tropical America, playing a critical role as a vector of the fungus Thielaviopsis paradoxa, which is the causative agent of stem bleeding disease in coconut palms. This disease has raised concerns due to its rapid spread and subsequent reduction in coconut production in northeastern Brazil. Additionally, this insect can establish mutualistic interactions with various fungi, including saprophytic, phytopathogenic, and ent...
Source: Braz J Biol - February 29, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: R J N Calumby L M Almeida J L L Eliziario C B Dornelas V Alvino L A M Grillo Source Type: research

Thielaviopsis paradoxa and cultivable mycobiota associated with carapace of Rhynchophorus palmarum L. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in the state of Alagoas, Brazil
Braz J Biol. 2024 Feb 23;83:e275755. doi: 10.1590/1519-6984.275755. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTRhynchophorus palmarum (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) is a significant agricultural pest in palm plantations across tropical America, playing a critical role as a vector of the fungus Thielaviopsis paradoxa, which is the causative agent of stem bleeding disease in coconut palms. This disease has raised concerns due to its rapid spread and subsequent reduction in coconut production in northeastern Brazil. Additionally, this insect can establish mutualistic interactions with various fungi, including saprophytic, phytopathogenic, and ent...
Source: Braz J Biol - February 29, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: R J N Calumby L M Almeida J L L Eliziario C B Dornelas V Alvino L A M Grillo Source Type: research

Prospective Randomized Double-Blind Vehicle-Controlled Study of Topical Coconut and Sunflower Seed Oil-Derived Isosorbide Diesters on Atopic Dermatitis
Conclusions: Topical application of emollients containing coconut oil- and sunflower seed oil-derived fatty esters may improve itch, reduce topical steroid use, and reduce the relative abundance of S. aureus in mild-to-moderate AD. CTR number: NCT04831892.PMID:38394048 | DOI:10.1089/derm.2023.0329 (Source: Dermatitis)
Source: Dermatitis - February 23, 2024 Category: Dermatology Authors: Dawnica Nadora Waqas Burney Ratan K Chaudhuri Aidan Galati Mildred Min Sydney Fong Kenny Lo Cindy J Chambers Raja K Sivamani Source Type: research