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Introduction: Musculoskeletal pain (MSP) is a common occupational health issue in nursing due to physically demanding clinical tasks like manual patient handling, maintaining awkward postures, and prolonged standing. Student nurses are particularly vulnerable to work-related work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) remains a significant human pathogen responsible for a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations, ranging from minor skin and soft tissue infections to life-threatening conditions such as pneumonia, endocarditis, and septicemia
Freshwater lakes serve as important ecological units supporting fish diversity and providing livelihood resources to local communities. The present investigation documents the ichthyofaunal composition of Pendur Lake, a man-made freshwater lake located in Malvan Taluka of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India. The lake covers an area of approximately 21 hectares with an average depth of about 4 m and is primarily utilized for irrigation.
Peripheral neuropathy is a common neurological disorder characterized by sensory disturbances such as pain, numbness, tingling, and loss of vibration sense, often associated with diabetes mellitus and degenerative changes. Conventional management focuses on symptomatic relief and is frequently limited by partial efficacy and adverse effects. Ayurveda describes peripheral neuropathy under conditions such as Vatavyadhi, PramehaUpadrava, and Vata-pradhanaNanatmaja Vyadhi.
The present study aimed to examine the changes in cognitive function among addicted and non-addicted adolescents in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. A purposive random sampling technique was employed to select 200 adolescents aged 15-18 years from urban schools. The Cognitive Ability Test - Group Mental Level Battery (CAT-GMLB) was used to assess five domains of cognitive function: awareness, memory, understanding, reasoning ability, and problem-solving ability.
Curcumin, a polyphenolic diarylheptanoid derived from Curcuma longa (turmeric), and berberine, an isoquinoline alkaloid prevalent in Berberis aristata (Indian barberry), are two powerful bioactive chemicals of plant origin, exhibiting significant antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activities. This review examines the botanical origins, chemical characteristics, principle pharmacological qualities, and significant limitations—specifically inadequate aqueous solubility and limited oral bioavailability that hinder clinical applications.
Poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) films doped with different concentrations of FeSO4 were prepared by solution casting technique and their thermal, structural, morphological, optical and magnetic properties were investigated. Thermal properties of these films were investigated employing differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA). Using the DSC thermograms, glass transition temperature (Tg) and melting temperature (Tm) of the films were measured.
A series of new 2-(aryl)-3-(4-phenyl-6-[1,2,3,4]tetraazolo[1,5-a]quinolin-4-yl-2-pyrimidinyl)-1,3-thiazolan-4-one 15(a-j)has been synthesized by incorporating tetrazole, pyrimidine and thiazolidinone rings in one molecule for intensifying biological activity. Further, all the newly synthesized compounds have been assayed for their antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive bacteria viz. Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus sphaericus and Staphylococcus aureus, and Gram-negative bacteria viz.
Freshwater ecosystems throughout the world play very crucial role in ichthyofaunal diversity as well as fishery potential.North-east India is considered a hotspot of ichthyofaunal resources. The Palla river flows through the Baksa and Barpeta districts of Assam. It is a tributary of the Chaulkhowa river, which merges with the Brahmaputra River. In the present study, a total of 56 species of fish have been identified under 43 genera, 8 orders and 19 families from the four sampling sites of the Palla river, Assam, India (Table 1).
Laterality in unilateral facial cleftshas been shown to follow non-random patterns and to influence morphology, surgical complexity, functional outcomes, and psychosocial adjustment. This review surveys existing literature to describe the existing knowledge about laterality- epidemiology, developmental and genetic underpinnings, morphological and functional consequences, implications for surgery and long-term outcomes. We conclude that though the leftsided unilateral clefts are more frequent, the side of cleft has meaningful, though often subtle, impact on outcomes.