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PubMed1979

Maladapting preschool children: identification, diagnosis, and remediation.

This article evaluates a preschool intervention program conducted as a part of the Wayne State University Preschool Project. The project's aim is (a) to provide early identification of preschool age children experiencing mental health problems, and (b) to reverse the diagnosed deficiencies, particularly among high risk children. The program was evaluated with children ranging in age from 3 to 4 years, within demographically comparable regions in the Detroit School System. Pretest and posttest measures were taken on the AML Scale and the Caldwell Preschool Inventory. Pretest scores were used to establish high risk children. A prescriptive intervention program was established within one region, aimed primarily at reducing adjustment problems among high risk children. The analysis of posttest data revealed more favorable scores among experimental children when compared to control children. In addition, evidence is provided of specific benefits for high risk children in the experimental program.

Acting Out↗
PubMed1976

Small-cell carcinoma of the lung: attempt to remedy causes of past therapeutic failure.

A regimen of intensive, cyclic chemotherapy (cyclophosphamide, vincristine, doxorubicin administered concurrently with radiotherapy of bulk disease plus prophylactic whole-brain irradiation has been investigated for small-cell carcinoma of the lung. Treatment was completed in 12 weeks, after which patients were observed without maintenance therapy. Complete clinical remissions were noted in twenty of twenty-one patients with unresectable tumours, 10 of whom had distant extrathoracic spread upon admission. Survival has been prolonged and nine of the eleven patients with regional disease (mediastinal adenopathy with or without pleural effusion and/or supraclavicular nodes) have remained clinically disease-free for 6-14 months (median 10) and have resumed normal activities.

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PubMed2026

Bioengineered zinc oxide nanoparticles derived from Teucrium polium as a multifunctional platform for anticancer activity, hemocompatibility, larval toxicity and photocatalytic remediation.

In this study, we evaluate the physicochemical properties and the antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer, photocatalytic, and larvicidal activities of T. polium-mediated ZnO NPs. The synthesized ZnO NPs were characterized by UV-visible spectroscopy (absorption at 392 nm), FTIR, TEM, and XRD, confirming their successful synthesis. The antioxidant activity of ZnO NPs was evaluated using various assays: DPPH scavenging at 54% (100 µg/mL), ABTS scavenging at 63.3% (100 µg/mL), FRAP scavenging at 61.2% (100 µg/mL), and hydrogen peroxide scavenging at 65% (100 µg/mL), demonstrating concentration-dependent activity. The antibacterial properties were tested against E. coli, P. aeruginosa, K. pneumoniae, and S. aureus, with the largest inhibition zone observed for P. aeruginosa (28.3 mm at 100 µg/mL). Cytotoxicity on MCF-7 cells showed a dose-dependent decrease in cell viability, with values of 75.6%, 44%, 20%, and 8% for concentrations of 25, 50, 75, and 100 µg/mL, respectively. ROS generation and apoptosis were also observed at higher concentrations. The photocatalytic degradation of Methyl Orange was evaluated under UV irradiation, yielding 85% degradation efficiency at pH 3 with a ZnO NP concentration of 50 mg/L. The larvicidal toxicity against Aedes aegypti was significant, with LC50 values of 76.63 µg/mL for III instar and 82.74 µg/mL for IV instar larvae. The results suggest that T. polium-mediated ZnO NPs possess significant potential for therapeutic applications, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer, photocatalytic, and larvicidal activities, making them a promising candidate for biomedical and environmental applications.

Zinc Oxide↗
PubMed1977

Social remedial measures for multiple sclerosis patients in Denmark.

A total of 57 patients admitted to the Danish Multiple Sclerosis Society's treatment and nursing home in Haslev have been interviewed about their socio-medical situation concerning their course of disease, physical, psychic and economic status, family relationships, and different assistance needs. Sixty per cent lived together, and of the solitary only 9 were unmarried. None were employed fulltime and as a whole they received higher allowances than other disabled persons. All suffered from walking impairment. 17 had no wheelchair, 21 had a wheelchair and limited walking ability, 19 could move around only by wheelchair. None were bedridden. The distribution of housing corresponded to that of other disabled persons but was inferior to that of the population as a whole. 54 per cent had got modifications to housing paid for by the public authorities and 42 per cent had a car for the disabled. 47 per cent alleged that their need for transportation remained uncared for. None of the patients were lonely to a severe degree. Expenses for medicine and transportation varied greatly, showing inequality of grant administration. The results of the investigation are discussed.

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