Leveraging the influenza sentinel surveillance platform for SARS-CoV-2 monitoring in Bangladesh (2020-2024): a prospective sentinel surveillance study.

Background: There is limited global evidence on whether influenza sentinel surveillance platforms can be effectively adapted for long-term SARS-CoV-2 monitoring in low-resource contexts. We explored the utility of the hospital-based influenza sentinel surveillance (HBIS) platform for monitoring SARS-CoV-2 in Bangladesh by comparing SARS-CoV-2 detection in HBIS platform with national COVID-19 platform and assessing how its integration into influenza surveillance aligns with national trends.

Methods: From March 2020 to December 2024, we analysed data from patients with severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) and influenza-like illness (ILI) enrolled in HBIS.

Assessing long-lasting insecticidal net coverage, access, and use: Insights from malaria-endemic regions and Rohingya camps in Bangladesh.

Objectives: Malaria remains a major public health challenge, particularly, in endemic regions such as Bangladesh. To combat this, the National Malaria Elimination Programme has been working to ensure that long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) reach vulnerable populations. This study assessed LLIN coverage, access, and use among the Bangladeshi population and forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals (FDMNs).

Multicompartmental monitoring and associated health risks estimation of some selected pesticides in the aquatic ecosystems of Sungai Besar, Sekinchan, Malaysia.

The use of pesticides for crop production leads to environmental contamination, adversely affecting water and sediment quality, as well as the health of the entire aquatic ecosystem; all of these pose serious public health concerns. Sungai Besar, Sekinchan, a key rice-producing area in Malaysia, has a notable agricultural history. Despite the widespread use of different pesticides, data on organochlorine residues in fish, water, and sediment are lacking.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in agriculture and its potential conflict with circular economy.

This review explores the contamination of agricultural systems by Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and its potential conflict with circular economy principles. PFAS contamination, originating from soil and water sources, poses significant environmental and ecological risks, affecting agricultural productivity and ecosystem health. The migration of PFAS into soil and crops is a substantial concern, with potential food safety risks associated with both plant uptake and livestock exposure.

Can generative AI-enabled ChatGPT or large language models (LLMs) assist orthopedic surgeons?

The incorporation of generative artificial intelligence (AI) models, like ChatGPT, into orthopedic surgery, has generated considerable interest among medical professionals. This paper provides an overview of the latest research on using ChatGPT in orthopedics. It explores the potential applications, advantages, obstacles, and ethical concerns of implementing this technology.

Nutrient and trace metal dynamics driving eutrophication in the Cox's Bazar Coast of the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh.

Coastal eutrophication, driven by nutrients and trace metal enrichment, poses a significant threat to marine ecosystems worldwide. This study investigated the nutrient and trace metal dynamics driving eutrophication along the Cox's Bazar Coast of the Bay of Bengal (BoB), Bangladesh. Summer surface seawater samples were collected from 12 strategically located stations between 2021 and 2023 and analyzed for physicochemical parameters, dissolved nutrients, and trace metals using standard spectrophotometric and ICP-MS techniques.

Design and simulation of the potential of lead-free AgBiI perovskite solar cells with different charge transport for energy enhancement.

Emerging perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are facing environmental toxicity issues due to lead-based perovskites, and long-term stability remains a challenge. In recent years, silver bismuth iodides (AgBiI) have gained attention as an absorber due to their lead-free, non-toxic, and cost-effective characteristics. However, device performance is still low so research is necessary to make it marketable.

Overexpressed MicroRNA-455-3p enhances cognitive function in late-onset Alzheimer's disease.

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are emerging as key regulators of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD). miR-455-3p has been implicated in neuronal function, yet its role in cognition, motor function, and behavioral responses, in relation to AD remains unexplored. This study investigates the effects of miR-455-3p overexpression and knockout in late-onset humanized Amyloid beta (hAbKI) mouse model.

Iatrogenic coronary sinus diversion to left atrium mimicking paravalvular leak: the importance of documentation.

Managing adult patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) presents unique diagnostic as well as therapeutic challenges due to their altered anatomy, complex physiology, and lack of surgical records. We present a case of pseudo-paravalvular leakage after mitral valve (MV) replacement. The patient was a 46-year-old female who presented with severe mitral regurgitation, pulmonary hypertension, and single-vessel coronary artery disease.

Palmitate-induced downregulation of lipocalin prostaglandin D synthase accompanies hepatic lipid accumulation in HepG2 cells.

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is associated with multiple metabolic dysfunctions and poses a significant global health challenge. Our prior in vivo studies demonstrated that the absence of lipocalin prostaglandin D2 synthase (L-PGDS) leads to the development of fatty liver disease, and L-PGDS expression significantly decreased when C57BL/6 mice were kept on a high-fat diet. Briefly, L-PGDS belongs to the arachidonic acid pathway and enzymatically isomerizes prostaglandin H2 to prostaglandin D2, which imparts pharmacological effects via two receptors called DP1 and DP2.

Comparative Analysis of Preferences and Willingness to Pay for COVID-19 Vaccine Among Individuals With and Without Chronic Diseases: A Discrete Choice Experiment Approach.

Background And Aims: The rapid development and deployment of COVID-19 vaccines have been pivotal in the global battle against the pandemic. However, vaccine acceptance remains a critical determinant of their effectiveness. While numerous studies have explored factors influencing vaccine acceptance, there is a notable dearth of research regarding preferences and willingness to pay (WTP) among individuals with chronic diseases (ChD) who are at heightened risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes.

Organic and inorganic fertilizers influence the productivity, fruit quality and nutrient use efficiency of strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.).

Efficient nutrient management is crucial for profitable strawberry production. This study investigated the practical consequences of organic and inorganic fertilization strategies, assessing their influence on yield, fruit quality, nutrient uptake and efficiency and economic viability for the production of strawberry. Field experiments were conducted at the Horticulture Research Centre, BARI, Gazipur, Bangladesh, from 2019 to 20 to 2020-2021.

Novel mannose-binding snail mucus lectins from Lissachatina fulica exhibited antimicrobial, antitumor and insecticidal activities.

Lectins are carbohydrate-binding proteins with diverse biological functions, particularly their roles in innate immunity through the recognition of pathogen-associated molecular patterns and mediation of non-specific immune responses. This study investigates the bioactivities of mucus lectins derived from Lissachatina fulica (LFLs). The LFLs were purified using ion exchange chromatography and analyzed for toxicity, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antitumor, and insecticidal properties.

Validation of modified COVID-19 Phobia Scale (MC19P-SE) to examine the relationships between corona anxiety and COVID-19 symptoms: A case-control study.

Purpose: The main purpose of the present study is to validate the modified COVID-19 phobia scale (MC19P-SE) in Bangla and use it to identify the link between COVID-related anxiety and the onset of COVID-19 symptoms.

Methods: A retrospective case-control study was conducted in Sylhet, a northeastern district in Bangladesh, focusing on a population of 18 years or older. The MC19P-SE scale was used to gather data on coronaphobia among the respondents, and factor analysis was used to derive reliable factors.

Joint modelling of anthropometric child undernutrition indicators to identify their risk factors in Bangladesh: evidence from the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2019.

Objective: Stunting, wasting and underweight are the three widely recognised indicators of child undernutrition. This study aimed to simultaneously model all indicators while accounting for their association using a joint modelling technique to identify their risk factors.

Design: This was a cross-sectional study design.

Methyl jasmonate counteracts cadmium toxicity in water spinach plant by adjusting growth, physiology and redox regulation.

Increased cadmium (Cd) level in foods due to anthropogenic activities is a serious concern to public health. This study investigated the efficacy of exogenous methyl jasmonate (MeJA) application to mitigate adverse effects of Cd toxicity in water spinach plant. The seeds (cv.

Carbon Doped Boron Nitride Nano-Coatings for Durable, Low Emissivity Glass Windows.

Energy-efficient, durable low-emissivity (low-E) glass windows are in demand for reducing energy consumption and comfortable living environments. However, commercial low-E coating materials are expensive, prone to abrasion, and hence coated only on the interior side of windows, limiting their energy efficiency. Here, a new material is introduced, namely chemically inert and transparent carbon (C) doped boron nitride (BN) nano-coatings on glass surfaces at room temperature using pulsed laser deposition, that shows promising long-wave infrared emissivity (ε ≈0.

Microplastic contamination in vertical water columns and fish: a comparative study between the Buriganga River and the Bay of Bengal in Bangladesh.

This study investigated microplastic (MP) contamination in freshwater and marine ecosystems in Bangladesh, focusing on the Buriganga River and the Bay of Bengal. Water and fish samples were collected, digested with HO, and analyzed using microscopy and micro-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy for visual inspection and MP characterization. Microplastics were significantly more prevalent in the freshwater system and its fish compared to the marine environment (p ≤ 0.

Identifying predictors and assessing causal effect on hypertension risk among adults using Double Machine Learning models: Insights from Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey.

Background: Hypertension poses a significant public health challenge in low- and middle-income countries. In Bangladesh, the Health Population and Nutrition Sector Development Program has shown effectiveness in resource-limited settings. Estimating causal relationships on hypertension while adjusting for nonlinear observed confounders in adult population is complex.

Comparative study of the glucose and trehalose addition on the extenders for goat sperm liquid storage.

Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess the effects of varying glucose and trehalose concentrations on tris-citric acid-egg yolk-fructose (TCEF) diluents for the short-term cold storage of goat semen.

Materials And Methods: The semen sample was collected, unwashed, and divided into the following groups: control (TCEF without glucose and trehalose), TCEF + glucose (75, 150 mm), and TCEF + trehalose (75, 150 mm). Each experimental sperm group (sperm concentration: 9 × ×10/ml) was kept at 4°C in a refrigerator.

Polymorphisms and Their Association with Colorectal Cancer Risk: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-containing protein 2, encoded by , can trigger chronic gut inflammation that leads to colorectal cancer (CRC). However, studies that have investigated the association of polymorphisms and CRC susceptibility have produced inconsistent findings. To clarify this relationship, a meta-analysis was conducted to integrate data from previous studies to achieve a more precise evaluation of the risk association.

Enhancing cadmium stress resilience in rice seedlings via Bacillus pseudomycoides: modulation of heavy metal transporters and physiological responses for sustainable agriculture.

Heavy metal contamination, particularly cadmium pollution, is a critical environmental concern that poses a serious threat to sustainable agriculture. Our study examined the impact of Bacillus pseudomycoides (Bp) on enhancing rice seedling growth, metabolism, stress tolerance, and reducing cadmium accumulation, with potential applications for mitigating heavy metal toxicity and promoting sustainable agriculture. A 50-min seed inoculation with Bp resulted in the greatest enhancements in seed emergence rate, seedling vigor, germination capability, plant stature, dry weight, and relative water content.