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Turmeric extract as an aid to skin regeneration and controlling microbial infection

USER-ALT Ola Elkhateeb and others , Alexandria University , Egypt

Curcumin is a compound extracted from the spice turmeric and has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties . However , the agent has low solubility in water , which limits its bioavailability and potential value in medicine . The authors investigated the properties of a gel consisting of curcumin presented within lipid nanoparticles . Their findings suggest that the curcumin-containing gel had a potent inhibitory effect on both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria and on certain fungi . The gel also showed greater potential in hastening wound healing than a conventional curcumin preparation .

BMC Veterinary Research https :// doi . org / 10.1186 / s12917-023-03774-2

Use of infrared thermography in detecting foreign bodies causing obstructions in the gut

USER-ALT Joanna Finstad and others , Ohio State University , Columbus , USA

Foreign bodies are the most common cause of blockages in the small intestine in dogs . They can be made of a wide range of materials , but they are all likely to cause local ischaemic injury and inflammation . The authors examined the value of infrared thermography in identifying the location of the object during a laparotomy . A reduction in the surface temperature of the intestinal segment was detectable adjacent to a hard object , such as a stone or corn cob . In cases where the obstruction was caused by a soft object , such as cloth , there was an increase in the surface temperature . Further studies are warranted to assess the usefulness of this technology in evaluating intestinal perfusion .

American Journal of Veterinary Research https :// doi . org / 10.2460 / ajvr . 23.04.0082

Effects of insufficient or disrupted sleep on human health and wellbeing

USER-ALT Michele Steffey and others , University of California , Davis , USA

Sleep deprivation is known to be associated with a range of chronic physical and mental health problems . There are various factors that may predispose veterinary staff to insufficient or poorquality sleep , including societal expectations that healthcare staff should be continuously available and a historical work culture that has often treated sleep deprivation as evidence of motivation . The authors review the physiology of sleep , explain the potential effects of poor sleep patterns on clinical judgement , and offer advice on strategies for developing healthy sleeping habits .

Canadian Veterinary Journal 64 ( 6 ), 579 – 587

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