Monthly Archives: September 2018
Old school wins: outbreak investigation of foodborne salmonellosis
Salmonellosis is one of the most common foodborne diseases in humans posing a major public health concern worldwide. It is caused by ingestion of contaminated food with non-typhoidal Salmonella. The most common foods that have been linked
Analysis of school traumatic brain injury policy content
Millions of children and teens are affected by sports- and recreation-related traumatic brain injuries (TBI) annually. To help reduce the effects of TBIs in youth sports, between 2009 and 2014, all 50 states and the District of
Gamma-tubules — novel filaments in the fight against cancer
The word skeleton sounds very significant, and indeed humans could not exist without a skeleton! Similarly, a cellular skeleton or cytoskeleton is crucial for the functions of a cell. Several different types of cytoskeleton have been identified
Threading bromoplumbate nanochannels with polycationic chains
To obtain precise structural information of polymers in the solid state is of importance in chemistry, physics and materials science because such information not only provides fundamental understanding of the nature of polymers, but can also allow
Mediterranean diet and liver steatosis: the importance of polyphenols
In November 2010 UNESCO officially recognized the Mediterranean diet as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity and defines it as a “set of traditional practices, knowledge and skills passed on from generation to generation, providing a sense
Eye drops for preventing dry eye in adverse environments
Dry eye disease is a common chronic condition, affecting between 5% and 50% of the adult population in different parts of the world. Adverse environmental conditions, including low relative humidity and high airflow velocity, are recognised to
A novel estimation method for diffusion in biological membranes
Random walk of lipids and other molecules present in biological membranes is of great relevance in biology and medicine. The distance travelled by walking molecule depends on the geometrical characteristics of the trajectory. At the beginning of
Electrifying drug delivery
Most patients with chronic illnesses are treated with oral drugs and injections. These delivery methods are plagued by low drug efficacy and nonspecific side effects. In addition, studies estimate that as high as 60% of the patients
Nanofabrication of mechano-bactericidal surfaces
The adaptation of bacteria to survive in the presence of antibiotics and their ability to form biofilms on conventional antibacterial surfaces has led to an increase in persistent infections caused by resistant strains of bacteria. This presents
Spinal nerve involvement in early Guillain-Barré syndrome: the Haymaker and Kernohan’s legacy
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is an acute-onset, immune-mediated disorder of the peripheral nervous system, which is currently divided into several subtypes based on electrodiagnostic, pathological and immunological criteria. GBS includes at least three disease patterns: acute inflammatory demyelinating
A stirring-free photoelectrochemical cell for solar hydrogen production
Direct conversion of solar energy to hydrogen via photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting is a promising approach to a sustainable-energy society, because hydrogen is storable, transportable, and can be converted to electricity without producing carbon dioxide. PEC cells
Chemical reactions speed up with hollow fluorescent carbon and gold nanoparticles
Gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) constitute one of the most interesting model systems in the area of heterogeneous catalysis. Au NP hybrids with hollow nanocages, alloyed nanoparticles and core-shell structure play important roles in harvesting light energy and
Psychiatry, Women’s Mental Health and Child Protection. Dubai, UAE. August 26-27, 2019
Lexis Conferences welcome you to Dubai, UAE; the most populous and largest city focusing on modern architecture with extravagance shopping and exuberant nightlife scene. Middle East Meetings on ‘’Psychiatry, Women’s Mental Health and Child Protection’’ slated on
Transient imine directing groups for C–H functionalisation
In chemistry, ‘organic’ molecules are defined as having a carbon-based structure and are found in all living systems. They can also be designed and synthesised for application in numerous industries, for example as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, cosmetics, paints,
H+ and OH− in H2O
The effects of H+ and OH− on liquid H2O have attracted much attention by spectroscopic and computer simulation studies. In this work, we offer an alternative approach; from a differential solution thermodynamic. Namely, we use higher order
Alzheimer’s risk gene weakens brain cell’s garbage disposal system
APOE ε4 is the most common genetic risk factor for development of Alzheimer’s disease. Having two copies of this gene (one from the mother and one from the father) increases a person’s relative risk to as much
Hidden toxicity of zinc oxide nanoparticles
Zinc Oxide (ZnO) is one of the most exploitable nanoparticles (NPs) in industrial and consumer products especially in cosmetics, food additives, pharmaceuticals, biosensors, photo electricity and rubber industry etc. Regarding their wide variety of applications, they constantly
Will older people use smart technologies designed to improve the quality of their lives?
Smart technology or gerontechnology devices or solutions, including telehealth, telecare, information and communication, and robotic options offer older adults throughout the world the promise of having more healthy, independent, comfortable, and active lives. This technology relies on
The journey of an Indian pediatric cardiologist
The journey of an Indian pediatric cardiologist, who gave substantial attention to advance new knowledge and teach/train physicians around the world while providing care to patients with heart disease over a 45-year period, is examined. This review
Melatonin play wonders in Zinc oxide nanoparticle induced toxicity
Over the past several decades, the field of nanotechnology has perceived an uplifting graph of achievements and developments. Among the principal nanoparticles contributing for the same, ZnO nanoparticles should be considered as the foremost. By having unique
