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A patent application has been filed by James A. Kaslik for a device that can transform toilet paper in real time to improve its effectiveness at cleaning residue off the skin and body hair. The device is pocket-sized and can be carried anywhere. It uses liquid, a mold, and pressure to transform the texture, density, and wetness of the paper. The transformed paper provides superior cleaning and decomposes in water without causing harm to sewage and septic systems. Various variations of the device are also described in the patent application. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses a study on the use of a digital format for testing pareidolias, which are visual perceptual deficits where ambiguous shapes take on meaningful appearances. The study compared the results of paper-based and digital testing approaches on healthy controls and patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, Dementia with Lewy body disease, and Parkinson's disease. The findings suggest that the illusionary phenomenon of pareidolia is consistent across both paper and digital modalities of testing, and that perceptual constancy is maintained across patient groups. The study also found that pareidolic misperceptions can be stabilized on a digital format, demonstrating a practical way of testing pareidolias on smartphones without compromising the functionality of the test. [Extracted from the article]

A new study from North Carolina State University explores the impact of global megatrends on the pulp and paper industry (P&PI), with a specific focus on hygiene tissue products. The study utilizes a multi-criteria framework to assess the effects of digitalization, changes in social behavior, and sustainability on the industry. The findings highlight the need for alternative raw materials to prevent supply chain disruptions and emphasize the importance of substantiating sustainability claims with hard data to avoid consumer skepticism. The study aims to provide decision support for strategic planning and enhance sustainability efforts within the P&PI industry. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers from Zhejiang University of Technology in Hangzhou, China have developed a paper-based 3D SERS immunoassay array for the ultrasensitive and highly stable detection of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), which is important for the early diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The array combines self-assembled AuNBPs@Ag nanorods, filter paper, and sandwich immunoassay. The sensor exhibited a wide linear range, low detection limit, good specificity, and high signal reproducibility. This research provides a new avenue for the fabrication of stable SERS substrates and their application in the early diagnosis of cancer. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted in Maharashtra, India, examined the use of theory papers as an assessment method in medical education. The researchers developed a rubric matrix to analyze postgraduate question papers in various specialties. The analysis revealed that the majority of departments were graded as fair, with none being graded as very good. Additionally, the study found that the questions asked in these papers were more recall-based rather than assessing higher cognitive functions. This research suggests the need for valid assessment methods that properly evaluate learning outcomes in medical education. [Extracted from the article]

Patent URL (for desktop use only): https://ppubs.uspto.gov/pubwebapp/external.html?q=(20230148657)&db=US-PGPUB&type=ids Keywords for this news article include: Smoking, Patent Application, Health and Medicine. Keywords: Health and Medicine; Patent Application; Smoking EN Health and Medicine Patent Application Smoking 6974 6974 1 06/05/23 20230609 NES 230609 2023 JUN 9 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- A patent application by the inventors Khatibzadeh, Abdolhamid (Granada Hills, CA, US); Ramaswami, Max (Granada Hills, CA, US), filed on November 15, 2022, was made available online on May 18, 2023, according to news reporting originating from Washington, D.C., by NewsRx correspondents. A cigarette rolling paper system comprising: a cigarette paper; a mark of nicotine-infused ink incorporated along the length of the cigarette paper; and an adhesive section incorporated along an edge of the cigarette paper running along the length of the cigarette paper. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at Yasuj University of Medical Sciences in Iran focuses on the development of surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) biosensors for the detection of amoxicillin, an antibacterial drug commonly used in food production. The biosensors use filter paper substrates coated with silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) and demonstrated a limit of detection (LOD) of 10-12 M for amoxicillin. The substrates are disposable, reproducible, and chemically stable, making them highly sensitive and suitable for SERS-based research and the development of biosensors. This research has been peer-reviewed and provides valuable insights into the field of biosensors. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Actinomycetales Infections; Gram-Positive Bacteria; Health and Medicine; Mycobacterium Infections; Mycobacterium Tuberculosis; Tuberculosis EN Actinomycetales Infections Gram-Positive Bacteria Health and Medicine Mycobacterium Infections Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Tuberculosis 250 250 1 09/25/23 20230929 NES 230929 2023 SEP 26 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at TB & Outbreaks Week -- Current study results on tuberculosis have been published. Actinomycetales Infections, Gram-Positive Bacteria, Health and Medicine, Mycobacterium Infections, Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, Tuberculosis. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers at the Animal Health Research Institute (AHRI) in Giza, Egypt have developed a paper-based fluorescent molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) sensor for the rapid detection of Lumpy Skin Disease Virus (LSDV). LSDV is a viral disease that affects cattle and can cause significant economic losses. The sensor demonstrated high specificity to LSDV and showed a limit of detection of 101 log10 TCID50/mL. This is the first paper-based rapid detection test for LSDV based on fluorescent turn-on behavior. [Extracted from the article]