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In the present era, plant derived green products are gaining a lot of importance due to their ecofriendly nature, unique chemical compositions and mode of action. In the present study, three varieties of Moringa oleifera, namely Shyama- black color variety (most found), Shveta – white color variety and Rakta – red color variety (less found) were used for the synthesis of biosurfactant, pectins and resins. The results of the study indicated that the varieties were good sources of pectin, showing that the samples could be efficiently used in many food processing industries as a gel forming, thickening agent and as a stabilizer. Natural resins were synthesized from the varieties of Moringa oleifera leaves. The results obtained from the present study showed that Moringa oleifera could be a potential source of plant derived resins with application in medicine and pharmacy as many plant resins have been observed to elicit pharmacological effects. Biosurfactants were obtained from the leaves of the plant samples thus proving to be suitable for the formulation of green products...
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Background: The emergence and spread of Vancomycin, Linezolid and combined linezolid/vancomycin resistance in Enterococcus species (LVRE) is a major therapeutic challenge. Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci are an important cause of healthcare-associated infections. Linezolid and Teicoplanin are currently approved for the treatment of VRE; however, resistance to these antimicrobials appears to be increasing. Aims/Objectives: The study was done to find the prevalence and to study the antimicrobial resistance pattern of Enterococci isolated from patients with bacteremia in a tertiary care hospital in Ahmedabad. Methodology: This retrospective study was conducted for a period of one year; Blood samples were received and incubated in Bact/Alert 3D automated blood culture machine. Positive indicated blood samples were cultured, and identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing was done using both manual and automated methods. Results: In this study, 4147(35%) blood samples were found positive. Out of 4147 positive blood samples 278(6.7%) samples were shown growth with Enterococci species. Out of 278 Enterococci, 8(2.87%) Enterococci were found to have both linezolid and vancomycin resistance. Conclusions: Prevalence of LVRE is low...
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Biomedical and Pharmaceutical waste management is essential for safeguarding public health as well as environmental sustainability. Efficient waste management systems are crucial to minimize the adverse impact of biomedical waste. This article gives the key aspects of bio- medical and pharmaceutical waste management including plant location, land requirement, area, machines and equipment, infrastructure, collection and transportation. This article mainly focusses on the no-burn technologies used for treating most of the categories of pharmaceutical waste, highlighting the need for incineration for specific categories of waste and other equipment required for proper treatment of waste. This article also explains in detail the basic infrastructure setup of a common bio-medical waste treatment facility...
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Cordia macleodii is an endangered ethnomedicinal plant found in dry deciduous forest areas of India. It is one of the 13 species belonging to the genus Cordia of the Boraginaceae family, commonly known as Dahipalas or Dahiman. The main identifying feature of this plant is that any injury to the adaxial surface of the leaf will result in persistent black markings. This plant species is at risk of extinction due to several causes, including early flowering, restricted fruit development, premature drying of fruits, and poor seed germination. C. macleodii has been highlighted for its therapeutic effects including antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, wound healing, aphrodisiac and hepatoprotective abilities, and also used by different tribals of India for healing wounds, mouth sores, treating piles and diarrhoea. Leaf powder of C. macleodii is useful for treating hypertension and controlling blood urea, and the ethanolic bark extract is used against Ophiophagus hannah venom due to its antivenom properties. Various bioactive constituents, including saponins, tannins, glycosides, alkaloids, terpenoids, triterpenoids, flavonoids, lipids, fixed oils, resin...
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Introduction: The space environment induces distinct modifications in astronaut physiology that necessitate the attention of medical professionals and researchers. These alterations stem from various space related factors including radiation, disrupted sleep-wake cycles and notably the absence of Earth’s gravitational pull, which has traditionally been crucial for establishing normal bodily functions and balance. It has been noted that exposure to microgravity leads to a dysregulated human immune system at the cellular level, potentially posing health risks for astronauts. Methods: The completion of this study involved consolidating information from classical Ayurvedic literatures, academic research papers, guidelines, as well as searching databases such as PubMed and MedLine. Results and Discussion: Radioprotective agents encompass substances such as antioxidants and similar compounds containing sulfhydryl groups along with adaptogens, are agents that enhance resistance to radiation. Typically derived from natural sources, these biological protectors defend against mild ionizing radiation by regulating immune responses and enhancing the body’s own antioxidant mechanisms, thus enhancing overall resistance in biological systems. Ayurvedic medicinal plants exhibit a promising ability to...
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