Dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 Immunoglobulin G Antibody Among Hospitalized Patients and Healthcare Workers During the Delta Wave in Bangladesh.

Background:  A reliable marker of COVID-19 past infection is the anti-spike IgG antibody (Ab) titer of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which may be identified even one year from diagnosis. Serology can be effective in diagnosing asymptomatic infection and patients with negative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. Exploring these dynamics and the persistence of antibodies is vital to understanding the disease process.

Assessment of Thyroid Status and Six Months of Follow-Up in COVID-19 Patients: A Prospective, Observational Study.

Background Globally, the COVID-19 pandemic inflicted considerable morbidity and mortality. It has become a systemic illness that affects several body organs. The primary pathway for the SARS-CoV-2 virus to enter cells is the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor, and it uses transmembrane serine protease 2 (TMPRSS2) for S protein priming.

Glycemic Control Status After Six Months in Post-COVID-19 Patients.

Background Despite being typically a viral respiratory disease, COVID-19 has harmful effects that go beyond the respiratory system. The endocrine system is particularly susceptible to damage due to the high expression of angiotensin-converting enzyme-2 receptors. This study evaluates glycemic status in survivors of COVID-19.

Utilization of factory tea () wastes in eco-friendly dyeing of jute packaging fabrics.

Eco-friendly dyeing of jute packaging fabrics was evaluated using aqueous extraction of factory tea ( wastes. Jute and factory tea wastes are available in Bangladesh and jute bags are used for packaging of various exportable agricultural commodities. The extract of factory tea waste (FTW) is dark coffee colored and it was characterized by attenuated total reflection-fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) and microbial analysis.

Antioxidant activity study and GC-MS profiling of Linn.

The antioxidant activity of tea leaves extract is a widely researched topic. Tea leaves, particularly those from the Linn plant, have garnered attention due to their potential health benefits attributed to their antioxidant properties. Antioxidants are compounds that can neutralize harmful free radicals in the body, which can damage cells and contribute to various health issues, including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and aging.

Abundance, characteristics, and spatial-temporal distribution of microplastics in sea salts along the Cox's Bazar coastal area, Bangladesh.

Microplastics (MPs), together with microfibers, have emerged as a contaminant of concern all around the globe. MPs have been detected in freshwater, seawater, sediment, and aquatic species among others. As suggested by several recent investigations, sea salts, a daily intake item by humans, are also contaminated by MPs.

Pervasiveness and characteristics of microplastics in surface water and sediment of the Buriganga River, Bangladesh.

Microplastics (MPs) are an emerging environmental problem due to their all-around existence and extraordinary stability. A significant number of studies are found in recent literature on the occurrence, distribution, transport, and fate of the MPs in several environmental compartments. In this study, we have investigated the occurrence and characteristics of MPs in the surface water and sediment of the Buriganga river, located beside the mega-city of Dhaka in Bangladesh.

Disseminated mucormycosis: An unusual case of ascites with bone marrow invasion.

Mucormycosis is a fatal invasive illness most frequently seen in immunocompromised hosts with uncontrolled diabetes, hematological malignancies, organ transplantation, or long-term steroid treatment. It has a poorer outcome than other fungal diseases due to its rapid spread and resistance to antifungal agents. We report a rare case of disseminated mucormycosis including the bone marrow, peritoneum, lung, and lymph nodes in an apparently immunocompetent 58-year-old gentleman who presented with two months of ascites and weight loss.