A comprehensive review on ethnomedicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological properties of genus Bistorta (L.) scop
The objective of this review is to present up-to-date information from the scientific literature about the phytochemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology of Bistorta. At present, there is a lack of a comprehensive review that consolidates the various scientific studies conducted on the genus Bistorta. To address this knowledge gap, a global review has been compiled on the genus Bistorta, which emphasizes ethnomedicinal, phytochemistry, and pharmacology. To gather information about Bistorta, relevant keywords were used to search internet databases including Google scholar, PubMed, ResearchGate, Web of Science, Europe PMC, CNK...
Source: Fitoterapia - May 2, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Hanan Javid Ishrat Shaheen Roof Ul Qadir Junaid Ahmad Magray Bilal Ahmad Wani Irshad A Nawchoo Shabana Gulzar Source Type: research
IoT-based waste management: hybrid optimal routing and waste classification model
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2024 May 2. doi: 10.1007/s11356-024-33418-3. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTInternet of Things (IoT) makes connectivity between physical devices which are embedded with sensors, software, and connectivity that let them to communicate and transfer data. This technology makes it possible to collect and transfer data from a vast network device, opening the door to the development of automatic and more efficiency systems. The term "waste management" refers to all of the responsibilities essential to regulate trash, from the point of gathering through reusing and monitoring. Reducing the hazardous con...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - May 2, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Sunilkumar Ketineni Malathi Chilakalapudi Srilaxmi Dandamudi Surendarnath Sundaramoorthy Kassian T T Amesho Sheela Jayachandran Source Type: research
Factors associated with adherence to the COVID-19 vaccine in pregnant women
CONCLUSION: there was evidence of low adherence to the vaccination schedule against COVID-19 during the gestational period, considering the number of recommended doses and the interval between them. Therefore, professionals in their clinical practice must make pregnant women aware of the importance of immunization and compliance with the vaccination schedule.BACKGROUND: (1) Maternal vaccination plays a significant role in preventing and combating maternal morbidity. (2) Some factors may influence acceptance or hesitancy of the COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy. (3) Safety regarding the effectiveness of vaccination against ...
Source: Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem - May 2, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Patr ícia Pereira Vasconcelos Ana Catarina Torres de Lacerda Cleide Maria Pontes Tatiane Gomes Guedes Luciana Pedrosa Leal Sheyla Costa de Oliveira Source Type: research
Pre-Treatment Knowledge and Side-Effects Experienced during Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital
CONCLUSION: Majority of the patients were aware of the side effects of chemotherapy. Having knowledge about side effects was associated with faster recovery. Pre-Chemotherapy counselling should be done routinely for patients starting on chemotherapy.PMID:38694219 | PMC:PMC11058440 | DOI:10.60787/NMJ-62-4-37 (Source: Cancer Control)
Source: Cancer Control - May 2, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Abbas Abdus-Salam Atara Ntekim Sharif Folorunso Ayorinde Folasire Mutiu Jimoh Adeniyi Adenipekun Source Type: research
Sensors, Vol. 24, Pages 2917: Wireless Power Transfer Efficiency Optimization Tracking Method Based on Full Current Mode Impedance Matching
ou Wu
Wireless power transfer (WPT) technology is a contactless wireless energy transfer method with wide-ranging applications in fields such as smart homes, the Internet of Things (IoT), and electric vehicles. Achieving optimal efficiency in wireless power transfer systems has been a key research focus. In this paper, we propose a tracking method based on full current mode impedance matching for optimizing wireless power transfer efficiency. This method enables efficiency tracking in WPT systems and seamless switching between continuous conduction mode and discontinuous mode, expanding the detection capabilities of th...
Source: Sensors - May 2, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Yuanzhong Xu Yuxuan Zhang Tiezhou Wu Tags: Essay Source Type: research
Management of inflammatory bowel disease in the emergency setting: the MIBODI international survey and evidence-based practices
ConclusionsInflammatory bowel disease is a complex disease that requires a multidisciplinary approach with close collaboration between gastroenterologists and surgeons. Emergency surgeons play a crucial role in managing complications related to IBD. One year after publication, the MIBODI study showed significant global implementation of the WSES-AAST guidelines in clinical practice, offering an imperative tool in the improved management of IBD in emergency and urgent settings. (Source: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery - May 2, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Research on the Development of Methods for Detection of Substandard and Falsified Medicines by Clarifying Their Pharmaceutical Characteristics Using Modern Technology
Biol Pharm Bull. 2024;47(5):878-885. doi: 10.1248/bpb.b23-00749.ABSTRACTThe existence of substandard and falsified medicines threatens people's health and causes economic losses as well as a loss of trust in medicines. As the distribution of pharmaceuticals becomes more globalized and the spread of substandard and falsified medicines continues worldwide, pharmaceutical security measures must be strengthened. To eradicate substandard and falsified medicines, our group is conducting fact-finding investigations of medicines distributed in lower middle-income countries (LMICs) and on the Internet. From the perspective of pharm...
Source: Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin - May 1, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Naoko Yoshida Source Type: research
Research on the Development of Methods for Detection of Substandard and Falsified Medicines by Clarifying Their Pharmaceutical Characteristics Using Modern Technology
Biol Pharm Bull. 2024;47(5):878-885. doi: 10.1248/bpb.b23-00749.ABSTRACTThe existence of substandard and falsified medicines threatens people's health and causes economic losses as well as a loss of trust in medicines. As the distribution of pharmaceuticals becomes more globalized and the spread of substandard and falsified medicines continues worldwide, pharmaceutical security measures must be strengthened. To eradicate substandard and falsified medicines, our group is conducting fact-finding investigations of medicines distributed in lower middle-income countries (LMICs) and on the Internet. From the perspective of pharm...
Source: Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin - May 1, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Naoko Yoshida Source Type: research
Research on the Development of Methods for Detection of Substandard and Falsified Medicines by Clarifying Their Pharmaceutical Characteristics Using Modern Technology
Biol Pharm Bull. 2024;47(5):878-885. doi: 10.1248/bpb.b23-00749.ABSTRACTThe existence of substandard and falsified medicines threatens people's health and causes economic losses as well as a loss of trust in medicines. As the distribution of pharmaceuticals becomes more globalized and the spread of substandard and falsified medicines continues worldwide, pharmaceutical security measures must be strengthened. To eradicate substandard and falsified medicines, our group is conducting fact-finding investigations of medicines distributed in lower middle-income countries (LMICs) and on the Internet. From the perspective of pharm...
Source: Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin - May 1, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Naoko Yoshida Source Type: research
Research on the Development of Methods for Detection of Substandard and Falsified Medicines by Clarifying Their Pharmaceutical Characteristics Using Modern Technology
Biol Pharm Bull. 2024;47(5):878-885. doi: 10.1248/bpb.b23-00749.ABSTRACTThe existence of substandard and falsified medicines threatens people's health and causes economic losses as well as a loss of trust in medicines. As the distribution of pharmaceuticals becomes more globalized and the spread of substandard and falsified medicines continues worldwide, pharmaceutical security measures must be strengthened. To eradicate substandard and falsified medicines, our group is conducting fact-finding investigations of medicines distributed in lower middle-income countries (LMICs) and on the Internet. From the perspective of pharm...
Source: Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin - May 1, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Naoko Yoshida Source Type: research
Pilot testing of mobile app-based blended learning on selected skills of cardiopulmonary resuscitation among nursing students
Conclusion Both mobile app-based and internet link-based learning resource material along with hands-on sessions were effective in bringing comparable improvement in knowledge, skills, self-confidence and satisfaction of students in performing the selected skills of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.PMID:38692615 | DOI:10.25259/NMJI_659_21 (Source: Cancer Control)
Source: Cancer Control - May 1, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Poonam Joshi Smita DAS Shashi Mawar Lakshmanan Gopichandran Rakesh Garg Rashmi Ramachandran Ambuj Roy Source Type: research
Factors associated with symptomatic urinary tract infection in persons with spinal cord lesions who perform clean intermittent catheterization with single ‐use catheters
ConclusionsMale gender and stocks of antibiotics were associated with sUTI in persons with SCL who were performing ISC with single-use catheters. (Source: LUTS: Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms)
Source: LUTS: Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms - May 1, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Noritoshi Sekido,
Ryosuke Takahashi,
Fujio Matsuyama,
Tatsunori Murata,
Mihoko Matsuoka,
Atsushi Sengoku,
Masashi Nomi,
Takeya Kitta,
Takahiko Mitsui Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Optimizing Communication on HPV Vaccination to Parents of 11- to 14-Year-Old Adolescents in France: A Discrete Choice Experiment
DiscussionUsing DCEs to elicit parents ’ preferences around communication messages, notably on cancer prevention, vaccine coverage and information about vaccine safety, could help to optimize HPV vaccination promotion efforts. (Source: The Patient - Patient-Centered Outcomes Research)
Source: The Patient - Patient-Centered Outcomes Research - May 1, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Examining the Performance of ChatGPT 3.5 and Microsoft Copilot in Otolaryngology: A Comparative Study with Otolaryngologists ’ Evaluation
AbstractTo evaluate the response capabilities, in a public healthcare system otolaryngology job competition examination, of ChatGPT 3.5 and an internet-connected GPT-4 engine (Microsoft Copilot) with the real scores of otolaryngology specialists as the control group. In September 2023, 135 questions divided into theoretical and practical parts were input into ChatGPT 3.5 and an internet-connected GPT-4. The accuracy of AI responses was compared with the official results from otolaryngologists who took the exam, and statistical analysis was conducted using Stata 14.2. Copilot (GPT-4) outperformed ChatGPT 3.5. Copilot achiev...
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - May 1, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
Sensors, Vol. 24, Pages 2899: Bat2Web: A Framework for Real-Time Classification of Bat Species Echolocation Signals Using Audio Sensor Data
Dana Dghaym
Bats play a pivotal role in maintaining ecological balance, and studying their behaviors offers vital insights into environmental health and aids in conservation efforts. Determining the presence of various bat species in an environment is essential for many bat studies. Specialized audio sensors can be used to record bat echolocation calls that can then be used to identify bat species. However, the complexity of bat calls presents a significant challenge, necessitating expert analysis and extensive time for accurate interpretation. Recent advances in neural networks can help identify bat species automatica...
Source: Sensors - May 1, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Taslim Mahbub Azadan Bhagwagar Priyanka Chand Imran Zualkernan Jacky Judas Dana Dghaym Tags: Article Source Type: research
