An alternative approach to wound healing field; new composite films from natural polymers for mupirocin dermal delivery

In this study, novel adhesive films were prepared for Mupirocin dermal delivery.Natural polymers as chitosan, sodium alginate and carbopol were used for films development to evaluate possible interactions and drug release properties.Solvent evaporation method was used for films preparation.Preliminary studies involved FT-IR spectroscopy and Scannin

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Production of Micro- and Nanofibrillated Cellulose through an Aqueous Counter Collision System Followed by Ultrasound: Effect of Mechanical Pretreatments

The purpose of this work was the production of cellulose micro-nanofibrils from wood pulps through a combination of mechanical treatments, including a recently patented process, a so-called aqueous counter collision (ACC) method followed by ultrasound treatment.Previously to ACC process, the raw pulp materials had to be downscaled to micro-sized di

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Oral health of Anganwadi children in Tumkur city: A field study

Objective: In India, due to illiteracy and poor socioeconomic conditions, along with harmful oral habits, the prevalence of oro-dental diseases is widespread.Primary health care approach is the strategy to attain health for all.Hence, the objective was to assess oral health of Anganwadi children.Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was

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