As biofield therapy is increasingly popular in biomedical heath care, so present study aimed to evaluate the impact of Mr. Trivedi’s biofield treatment on antimicrobial sensitivity, minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), biochemical study, and biotype number of multidrug resistant strain of R. ornithinolytica.
Phenotyping and Genotyping Characteristics of Serratia MarcescensGru Marckel
A study was performed to evaluate the impact of biofield treatment on phenotyping and genotyping characteristics of S. marcescens. Visit here for more details.
An Effect of Biofield Treatment on Multidrug-resistant Burkholderia cepacia: ...Mahendra Kumar Trivedi
Aim of the present study was to analyze the impact of biofield treatment on multidrug resistant B. cepacia. Clinicalsample of B. cepacia was divided into two groups i.e. control and biofield treated.
Antimicrobial Susceptibility, Biochemical Characterization and Molecular Typi...wilhelm mendel
Pathogenic isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae), particularly the extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) producing strains, are mostly associated with the failure of antibiotic therapy in nosocomial infections. The present work was designed to evaluate the impact of Mr. Trivedi’s biofield energy treatment on phenotypic and genotypic characteristics of K. pneumoniae. The strain of K. pneumoniae bearing ATCC 15380 (American Type Culture Collection) was procured from the Bangalore Genei, in sealed pack and divided into control and treated groups. Treated group was subjected to Mr. Trivedi’s biofield energy treatment and analyzed for the antimicrobial susceptibility, minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), biochemical reactions, and biotyping using automated MicroScan Walk-Away® system. Further, the effect of biofield treatment was also evaluated using Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) in order to determine their epidemiological relatedness and genetic characteristics of biofield treated K. pneumoniae samples. The antimicrobial susceptibility results showed an improve sensitivity (i.e. from intermediate to susceptible) of ampicillin/sulbactam and chloramphenicol, while altered sensitivity of cephalothin (i.e. from susceptible to intermediate) was also reported as compared to the control sample. The MIC value showed two-fold decrease in MIC value of ampicillin/sulbactam (i.e. 16/8 to ≤8/4 μg/mL) and chloramphenicol (i.e. 16 to ≤ 8 μg/mL) as compared to the control. The cephalothin showed two-folds change (i.e. ≤ 8 to 16 μg/mL) in the MIC value as compared with the control. Biofield treatment showed 9.09% alterations in biochemical reactions followed by a change in biotype number (7774 4272) in the treated group with respect to the control (7774 4274). Genetic fingerprinting was performed on control and treated samples using RAPD-PCR biomarkers, which showed an average range of 11 to 15% of polymorphism among the treated samples with respect to the control. These results suggested that Mr. Trivedi’s biofield energy treatment has a significant impact on K. pneumoniae.
An Evaluation of Biofield Treatment on Susceptibility Pattern of Multidrug Re...Mahendra Kumar Trivedi
Present study was designed to evaluate the effect of biofield treatment against multidrug resistant S. maltophilia. Clinical sample of S. maltophilia was collected and divided into two groups i.e. control and biofield treated which were analyzed after 10 days with respect to control.
An Impact of Biofield Treatment: Antimycobacterial Susceptibility Potential U...albertdivis
The aim was to evaluate the impact of biofield treatment modality on mycobacterial strains in relation to antimycobacterials susceptibility. Mycobacterial sensitivity was analysed using 12 B BACTEC vials on the BACTEC 460 TB machine in 39 lab isolates (sputum samples) from stored stock cultures.
Effect of Biofield Treatment on Phenotypic and Genotypic Characteristic of Pr...albertdivis
The Present study was designed to evaluate the effect of biofield treatment on P. rettgeri against antimicrobial susceptibility, biochemical reaction pattern, biotype number, and 16S rDNA sequence.
Assessment of Antibiogram of Multidrug-Resistant Isolates of Enterobacter aer...wilhelm mendel
Enterobacter aerogenes (E. aerogenes) has been reported as the versatile opportunistic pathogen associated with the hospital infections worldwide. The aim of the study was to determine the impact of Mr. Trivedi’s biofield energy treatment on multidrug resistant clinical lab isolates (LSs) of E. aerogenes. The MDR isolates of E. aerogenes (i.e., LS 45 and LS 54) were divided into two groups, i.e., control and treated. Samples were analyzed for antimicrobial susceptibility pattern, minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), biochemical study, and biotype number using MicroScan Walk-Away® system, on day 10 after the biofield treatment. The antimicrobial sensitivity assay showed 14.28% alteration out of twenty eight tested antimicrobials with respect to the control. The cefotetan sensitivity changed from intermediate (I) to inducible β-lactamase (IB), while piperacillin/tazobactam changed from resistant to IB in the treated LS 45. Improved sensitivity was reported in tetracycline, i.e., from I to susceptible (S) in LS 45, while chloramphenicol and tetracycline sensitivity changed from R to I in treated LS 54. Four-fold decrease in MIC value was reported in piperacillin/tazobactam, and two-fold decrease in cefotetan and tetracycline in the biofield treated LS 45 as compared to the control. MIC results showed an overall decreased MIC values in 12.50% tested antimicrobials such as chloramphenicol (16 μg/mL) and tetracycline (8 μg/mL) in LS 54. The biochemical study showed an overall 45.45% negative reaction in the tested biochemical in both the treated isolates as compared to the control. A change in biotype number was reported in MDR isolates (LS 45 and LS 54), while in LS 54, altered biotype number, i.e., 0406 0374 as compared to the control (7770 4376), with identification of the new species as Stenotrophomonas maltophilia with brown color as special characteristic. The study findings suggest that Mr. Trivedi’s biofield energy treatment on clinical MDR isolates of E. aerogenes has the significant effect on altering the sensitivity of antimicrobials, decreasing the MIC values, changed biochemical reactions, and biotype number.
Phenotyping and Genotyping Characteristics of Serratia MarcescensGru Marckel
A study was performed to evaluate the impact of biofield treatment on phenotyping and genotyping characteristics of S. marcescens. Visit here for more details.
An Effect of Biofield Treatment on Multidrug-resistant Burkholderia cepacia: ...Mahendra Kumar Trivedi
Aim of the present study was to analyze the impact of biofield treatment on multidrug resistant B. cepacia. Clinicalsample of B. cepacia was divided into two groups i.e. control and biofield treated.
Antimicrobial Susceptibility, Biochemical Characterization and Molecular Typi...wilhelm mendel
Pathogenic isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae), particularly the extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) producing strains, are mostly associated with the failure of antibiotic therapy in nosocomial infections. The present work was designed to evaluate the impact of Mr. Trivedi’s biofield energy treatment on phenotypic and genotypic characteristics of K. pneumoniae. The strain of K. pneumoniae bearing ATCC 15380 (American Type Culture Collection) was procured from the Bangalore Genei, in sealed pack and divided into control and treated groups. Treated group was subjected to Mr. Trivedi’s biofield energy treatment and analyzed for the antimicrobial susceptibility, minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), biochemical reactions, and biotyping using automated MicroScan Walk-Away® system. Further, the effect of biofield treatment was also evaluated using Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) in order to determine their epidemiological relatedness and genetic characteristics of biofield treated K. pneumoniae samples. The antimicrobial susceptibility results showed an improve sensitivity (i.e. from intermediate to susceptible) of ampicillin/sulbactam and chloramphenicol, while altered sensitivity of cephalothin (i.e. from susceptible to intermediate) was also reported as compared to the control sample. The MIC value showed two-fold decrease in MIC value of ampicillin/sulbactam (i.e. 16/8 to ≤8/4 μg/mL) and chloramphenicol (i.e. 16 to ≤ 8 μg/mL) as compared to the control. The cephalothin showed two-folds change (i.e. ≤ 8 to 16 μg/mL) in the MIC value as compared with the control. Biofield treatment showed 9.09% alterations in biochemical reactions followed by a change in biotype number (7774 4272) in the treated group with respect to the control (7774 4274). Genetic fingerprinting was performed on control and treated samples using RAPD-PCR biomarkers, which showed an average range of 11 to 15% of polymorphism among the treated samples with respect to the control. These results suggested that Mr. Trivedi’s biofield energy treatment has a significant impact on K. pneumoniae.
An Evaluation of Biofield Treatment on Susceptibility Pattern of Multidrug Re...Mahendra Kumar Trivedi
Present study was designed to evaluate the effect of biofield treatment against multidrug resistant S. maltophilia. Clinical sample of S. maltophilia was collected and divided into two groups i.e. control and biofield treated which were analyzed after 10 days with respect to control.
An Impact of Biofield Treatment: Antimycobacterial Susceptibility Potential U...albertdivis
The aim was to evaluate the impact of biofield treatment modality on mycobacterial strains in relation to antimycobacterials susceptibility. Mycobacterial sensitivity was analysed using 12 B BACTEC vials on the BACTEC 460 TB machine in 39 lab isolates (sputum samples) from stored stock cultures.
Effect of Biofield Treatment on Phenotypic and Genotypic Characteristic of Pr...albertdivis
The Present study was designed to evaluate the effect of biofield treatment on P. rettgeri against antimicrobial susceptibility, biochemical reaction pattern, biotype number, and 16S rDNA sequence.
Assessment of Antibiogram of Multidrug-Resistant Isolates of Enterobacter aer...wilhelm mendel
Enterobacter aerogenes (E. aerogenes) has been reported as the versatile opportunistic pathogen associated with the hospital infections worldwide. The aim of the study was to determine the impact of Mr. Trivedi’s biofield energy treatment on multidrug resistant clinical lab isolates (LSs) of E. aerogenes. The MDR isolates of E. aerogenes (i.e., LS 45 and LS 54) were divided into two groups, i.e., control and treated. Samples were analyzed for antimicrobial susceptibility pattern, minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), biochemical study, and biotype number using MicroScan Walk-Away® system, on day 10 after the biofield treatment. The antimicrobial sensitivity assay showed 14.28% alteration out of twenty eight tested antimicrobials with respect to the control. The cefotetan sensitivity changed from intermediate (I) to inducible β-lactamase (IB), while piperacillin/tazobactam changed from resistant to IB in the treated LS 45. Improved sensitivity was reported in tetracycline, i.e., from I to susceptible (S) in LS 45, while chloramphenicol and tetracycline sensitivity changed from R to I in treated LS 54. Four-fold decrease in MIC value was reported in piperacillin/tazobactam, and two-fold decrease in cefotetan and tetracycline in the biofield treated LS 45 as compared to the control. MIC results showed an overall decreased MIC values in 12.50% tested antimicrobials such as chloramphenicol (16 μg/mL) and tetracycline (8 μg/mL) in LS 54. The biochemical study showed an overall 45.45% negative reaction in the tested biochemical in both the treated isolates as compared to the control. A change in biotype number was reported in MDR isolates (LS 45 and LS 54), while in LS 54, altered biotype number, i.e., 0406 0374 as compared to the control (7770 4376), with identification of the new species as Stenotrophomonas maltophilia with brown color as special characteristic. The study findings suggest that Mr. Trivedi’s biofield energy treatment on clinical MDR isolates of E. aerogenes has the significant effect on altering the sensitivity of antimicrobials, decreasing the MIC values, changed biochemical reactions, and biotype number.
Biochemical Characteristics of Staphylococcus aureusdeeptimishra10
The specific biochemicals showed some changes against S. aureus after biofiel d treatment. In this study, overall 37.93% biochemical reactions were altered in tested twenty nine biochemicals with respect to control after biofield treatment.
This is part of our project that aims to assess current state of anti-microbial resistance in Egypt with a specific focus on development of anti-parasitic drugs resistance in addition.
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern, Biochemical Characteristics and Biotypi...albertdivis
The current study was attempted to investigate the effect of biofield treatment on Salmonella paratyphi A (S. paratyphi A) in terms of antimicrobial susceptibility assay, biochemical characteristics and biotyping.
This document discusses the case of a 77-year-old patient (MG) presenting with altered mental status and difficulty breathing who has a history of multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (MDR PA) infection. MG was initially treated with Zerbaxa for MDR PA but it was discontinued after 4 days. The patient's condition fluctuated with worsening infiltrates seen on imaging and they were ultimately discharged for hospice care due to declining status. The document provides background on MDR PA epidemiology, resistance mechanisms, treatment options including Zerbaxa and Avycaz, and risks of PA colonization.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when microorganisms become resistant to antimicrobial drugs that were previously able to treat infections. AMR arises through natural mutation and genetic transfer between microbes and is accelerated by misuse and overuse of antimicrobials. If not addressed, AMR could lead to increased mortality and healthcare costs as resistant organisms cause treatment failure. To combat AMR, proper antimicrobial use, hygiene, and surveillance are needed at the patient, clinical, agricultural, and policy levels. Education is also key to promoting appropriate antimicrobial usage.
The Evolution of Melaleuca Alternifolia Concentrate/98aliveSteven Hall
1) The document summarizes the evolution and development of Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Concentrate (98 Alive) by Professor Max Reynolds as an alternative anti-microbial agent.
2) Laboratory and clinical studies showed the concentrate was effective against various bacteria, fungi, viruses and had low toxicity. Specific studies demonstrated effectiveness against coronaviruses, herpes, influenza, and dengue fever.
3) A small clinical trial of HIV/AIDS patients found that after treatment with the concentrate for over a year, patients' viral loads decreased by an average of 83% and CD4 counts increased by an average of 168%, with patients returning to normal lifestyles.
This document summarizes a study on multi-drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis conducted in South Gujarat, India. A total of 90 samples were collected and analyzed using staining, culture and drug susceptibility testing. Of the 33 culture positive samples, 96.96% were M. tuberculosis and 3.04% were atypical mycobacteria. Drug susceptibility testing found that 39.39% of strains were multi-drug resistant, 6.06% were sensitive to all drugs tested, and 54.55% were resistant to one or more drugs other than the combination defining multi-drug resistance. The results indicate a prevalence of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis in the study region.
Association of Hygiene Hypothesis with High prevalence of Allergy and Autoimm...Agriculture Journal IJOEAR
Prevalence of Allergy and Autoimmune Diseases are high in developed countries, but not in developing countries. Helminth infection were associated with lower level of allergy but the mechanism is not yet clear. In hygiene countries like UK, Japan and Korea, Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) has gained interest as novel therapy and prevention and reach to medicine industrial manufactures. This study will support it by associate Hygiene Hypothesis (HyHy) and the high prevalence of Allergy and Autoimmune Disease. Systematic review and Bayesian network analysis in EBSCO host search engine were used. Result from dynaMed Evidence Based, Point-of-care Reference e Journals: Dentistry, Medical and Nursing has describe 9 literatures support the association of Hy-hy/parasite infection with Allergy and/ or Autoimmune Diseases: 2 publications of meta-analysis are chosen and supported by 5 cross sectional, longitudinal, cause-effect design, and 2 clinical and animal trial. Conclusions: Low-middle-high income countries has a life style of Hyhy pattern support FMT industrial medicine and travelling to developing countries with broad diversity bacteria and worm in therapeutic and prevention potential, supported by sub-saharan and tropical rainforest developing countries.
Mohit Vashishta is an Indian immunologist with expertise in tuberculosis and pneumococcal infections. He has a PhD from the University of Delhi and has published 5 papers with impact factors ranging from 2.7 to 4.573. His research focuses on regulating programmed death ligand-1 expression and understanding host-pathogen interactions during bacterial infections. He has over 8 years of experience in research and teaching and seeks to further his career in immunology.
1) A study investigated Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from 65 burn victims admitted to a hospital in Iraq over 2 months.
2) PCR and phenotypic assays found that the majority of P. aeruginosa isolates were able to form alginate biofilm and had high antibiotic multi-drug resistance.
3) Specifically, 82% of isolates were found to be positive for alginate biofilm formation by PCR and 91% by a phenotypic assay, and the isolates showed resistance to many antibiotics with a multiple antibiotic resistance index of 0.4.
This document discusses the role of genetics in allergic diseases. It begins with definitions and history of genetics, then outlines genetic models of disease. It describes methods of studying genetics, including hypothesis-dependent candidate gene studies and hypothesis-independent genome-wide association studies. Genome-wide association studies have successfully identified genetic factors underlying allergic diseases. However, they have limitations such as large numbers of false positives and requiring large study populations. Overall, the document finds that genetics play an important role in susceptibility to allergic diseases, determination of target organs, interactions with environmental factors, disease severity, and response to therapeutics.
This document summarizes a study on the molecular modeling and simulation of the Acyl CoA synthetase enzyme of Mycobacterium leprae, the bacteria that causes leprosy. The study identified Acyl CoA synthetase as a potential drug target as it plays a key role in lipid metabolism and is essential for the bacteria's survival. It performed sequence analysis to find structural homology to other Acyl CoA synthetases. Molecular modeling was used to generate a predicted structural model of the enzyme, which contained conserved domains important for its catalytic function. The researchers concluded that emphasizing Acyl CoA synthetase as a drug target could help identify novel drugs to treat leprosy.
This document summarizes several research studies on various antibiotics and antimicrobial agents. It discusses penicillin and its derivatives as immune response triggers. It also looks at hypersensitivity reactions to beta-lactam antibiotics in children and methods of synthesis and molecular modeling of cephalosporins. Additional articles summarize the pH potential of antimicrobials under environmental and light factors, glycopeptides in clinical development, targeting the bacterial cell wall, mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance, and dalbavancin origin and activity. Further articles address tigecycline, fluoroquinolones, tuberculosis treatment, rifaximin, shortening treatment for tuberculosis, polymyxin B sulfate, colistin, mechanisms of newer antibiotics
Multi drug resistance (MDR TB) tuberculosis Mohan Giri
MDR-TB and XDR-TB pose a major global public health crisis. MDR-TB is resistant to at least isoniazid and rifampicin, while XDR-TB is MDR-TB that is also resistant to fluoroquinolones and injectable second-line drugs. An estimated 450,000 people develop MDR-TB each year, with over half occurring in India, China, and Russia. Treatment of drug-resistant TB is longer, more toxic, and costly. Failure to properly treat TB has led to the emergence and spread of drug-resistant strains worldwide. Improved diagnosis, treatment, and prevention are urgently needed to control drug-resistant TB.
The document discusses rapid diagnosis of drug resistant tuberculosis. It provides an overview of conventional and newer diagnostic methods. Conventional methods like culture and drug susceptibility testing can take 8-12 weeks to identify resistance. Newer rapid phenotypic tests such as automated liquid cultures, thin layer agar cultures, TK medium and microscopic-observation drug susceptibility assay can reduce the time to 1-2 weeks but require specialized equipment. Molecular methods like real-time PCR and line probe assays that detect gene mutations associated with resistance have been commercialized and can provide results in 1-2 days, aiding early treatment decisions. Effective control of drug resistant tuberculosis will require scaling up rapid testing capacities and expanding use of novel molecular technologies.
This document provides an overview of shellfish allergy, including:
- Classification of different types of shellfish such as crustaceans, mollusks, and others.
- Epidemiology showing shellfish allergy prevalence is around 2% and is a common cause of anaphylaxis.
- Major allergens in shellfish like tropomyosin and their heat stability and cross-reactivity.
- Clinical manifestations ranging from mild oral symptoms to anaphylaxis and factors affecting reactions.
- Diagnosis involving patient history, skin prick tests, food challenges and IgE antibody tests to confirm allergy.
Effect of the Gayatri Mantra Playing on Microbial Load in Room AirBhoj Raj Singh
In the study, the effect of the Gayatri Mantra playing for 24 hr on microbial quality of air was examined in 12 rooms of scientists of the ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, India willing to participate in the study and in 7 empty classroom/ examination hall lying vacant since March 2020 due to COVID-19. Of the empty rooms, 6 were used as the control for the first two days, then after a week, all rooms were also used to detect the effect of playing the Gayatri Mantra. A total of 31 bacterial species of medical importance were isolated and identified in the air of the rooms. After playing the Gayatri Mantra in Raag Bhairvi for 24 h bacterial count significantly decreased in rooms inhabited by vegetarian (OR 24, CI 95: 0.00-0.88; p, 0.036) than in rooms occupied by non-vegetarians. Rooms occupied by vegetarians. The effect of Gayatri Mantra in the empty room had no significant difference but bacterial count reduced. Bacterial counts of rooms occupied by non-vegetarian increased significantly post Mantra playing. Bacterial counts of rooms occupied by non-vegetarians and empty rooms varied significantly (OR 18, p, 0.02, CI 95: 0.00 – 0.79). Empty rooms with and without mantra not varied significantly for the reduction of the bacterial count. Paenibacillus spp. was not detected in any of the 12 rooms occupied by the scientists/ staff but in 3 of the 7 empty rooms (p, 0.01) it was detected even without playing any mantra. It indicated that daily disturbance in the environment may be detrimental to the survival of Paenibacillus spp. After playing Mantra P. alvei, P. cookie, P. lautus were detected in 5 of the seven rooms occupied by Non-vegetarians, while P. pantothenicus continued to be present in three of the vacant rooms even after playing the Mantra. Paenibacillus spp. bacteria are known for their probiotic potential and its significance in the study is not clear. It seems that the Gayatri mantra has some enrichment effect on Paenibacillus spp. but a detrimental effect on other microbes.
An Evaluation of Biofield Treatment on Susceptibility Pattern of Multidrug Re...Mahendra Kumar Trivedi
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia (S. maltophilia) is a Gram-negative bacillus, an opportunistic pathogen, particularly among nosocomial infections. Multi-drug resistant strains are associated with very high rate of morbidity and mortality in severely immunocompromised patients. Present study was designed to evaluate the effect of biofield treatment against multidrug resistant S. maltophilia. Clinical sample of S. maltophilia was collected and divided into two groups i.e. control and biofield treated which were analyzed after 10 days with respect to control. The following parameters viz. susceptibility pattern, minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), biochemical studies and biotype number of both control and treated samples were measured by MicroScan Walk-Away® system. The results showed an overall change of 37.5% in susceptibility pattern and 39.4% in biochemical study while 33.3% changes in MIC values of tested antimicrobials after biofield treatment. Further, the treated group of S. maltophilia has also shown a significant change in biochemical reactions followed by its biotype number as compared to control group. Biochemical reactions of treated group showed negative reaction to acetamide and positive reactions to colistin, glucose, adonitol, melibiose, arabinose, nitrate, oxidation-fermentation, raffinose, rhaminose, sorbitol, sucrose, and Voges-Proskauer as compared with control. The biofield treatment showed an alteration in MIC values of amikacin, amoxicillin/K-clavulanate, chloramphenicol, gatifloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, ceftazidime, cefotetan, ticarcillin/K-clavulanate, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. Altogether, data suggest that biofield treatment has significant effect to alter the sensitivity pattern of antimicrobials and biotype number against multidrug resistant strain of S. maltophilia.
An Evaluation of Biofield Treatment on Susceptibility Pattern of Multidrug Re...albertdivis
The document discusses an evaluation of the effects of biofield treatment on the susceptibility pattern of multidrug resistant Stenotrophomonas maltophilia. The key findings of the study are:
1) Biofield treatment led to changes in the antimicrobial susceptibility patterns and minimum inhibitory concentration values of several antimicrobials against S. maltophilia.
2) 37.5% of the tested antimicrobials showed changes in susceptibility patterns and 33.3% showed changes in MIC values after biofield treatment.
3) Biofield treatment also resulted in 39.4% changes in biochemical reactions of S. maltophilia and changed its biotype number leading to identification as Enterobacter aerogenes rather
Antimicrobial Susceptibility, Biochemical Characterization and Molecular Typi...rachelsalk
Pathogenic isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae), particularly the extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) producing strains, are mostly associated with the failure of antibiotic therapy in nosocomial infections. The present work was designed to evaluate the impact of Mr. Trivedi’s biofield energy treatment on phenotypic and genotypic characteristics of K. pneumoniae. The strain of K. pneumoniae bearing ATCC 15380 (American Type Culture Collection) was procured from the Bangalore Genei, in sealed pack and divided into control and treated groups. Treated group was subjected to Mr. Trivedi’s biofield energy treatment and analyzed for the antimicrobial susceptibility, minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), biochemical reactions, and biotyping using automated MicroScan Walk-Away® system. Further, the effect of biofield treatment was also evaluated using Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) in order to determine their epidemiological relatedness and genetic characteristics of biofield treated K. pneumoniae samples. The antimicrobial susceptibility results showed an improve sensitivity (i.e. from intermediate to susceptible) of ampicillin/sulbactam and chloramphenicol, while altered sensitivity of cephalothin (i.e. from susceptible to intermediate) was also reported as compared to the control sample. The MIC value showed two-fold decrease in MIC value of ampicillin/sulbactam (i.e. 16/8 to ≤8/4 μg/mL) and chloramphenicol (i.e. 16 to ≤ 8 μg/mL) as compared to the control. The cephalothin showed two-folds change (i.e. ≤ 8 to 16 μg/mL) in the MIC value as compared with the control. Biofield treatment showed 9.09% alterations in biochemical reactions followed by a change in biotype number (7774 4272) in the treated group with respect to the control (7774 4274). Genetic fingerprinting was performed on control and treated samples using RAPD-PCR biomarkers, which showed an average range of 11 to 15% of polymorphism among the treated samples with respect to the control. These results suggested that Mr. Trivedi’s biofield energy treatment has a significant impact on K. pneumoniae.
Evaluation of Phenotyping and Genotyping Characterization of Serratia marcesc...albertdivis
The present study was aimed to evaluate the impact of biofield treatment on phenotyping and genotyping characteristics such as antimicrobial susceptibility, biochemical reactions, biotype, DNA polymorphism, and phylogenetic relationship of S. marcescens (ATCC 13880).
Antimicrobial Sensitivity Pattern of Pseudomonas fluorescens after Biofield T...Mahendra Kumar Trivedi
Objective of this study was to investigate the effect of biofield treatment on antimicrobial sensitivity patternof P. fluorescens. P. fluorescens cells were procured from MicroBioLogics in sealed packs bearing the AmericanType Culture Collection (ATCC 49838) number.
Biochemical Characteristics of Staphylococcus aureusdeeptimishra10
The specific biochemicals showed some changes against S. aureus after biofiel d treatment. In this study, overall 37.93% biochemical reactions were altered in tested twenty nine biochemicals with respect to control after biofield treatment.
This is part of our project that aims to assess current state of anti-microbial resistance in Egypt with a specific focus on development of anti-parasitic drugs resistance in addition.
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern, Biochemical Characteristics and Biotypi...albertdivis
The current study was attempted to investigate the effect of biofield treatment on Salmonella paratyphi A (S. paratyphi A) in terms of antimicrobial susceptibility assay, biochemical characteristics and biotyping.
This document discusses the case of a 77-year-old patient (MG) presenting with altered mental status and difficulty breathing who has a history of multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (MDR PA) infection. MG was initially treated with Zerbaxa for MDR PA but it was discontinued after 4 days. The patient's condition fluctuated with worsening infiltrates seen on imaging and they were ultimately discharged for hospice care due to declining status. The document provides background on MDR PA epidemiology, resistance mechanisms, treatment options including Zerbaxa and Avycaz, and risks of PA colonization.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when microorganisms become resistant to antimicrobial drugs that were previously able to treat infections. AMR arises through natural mutation and genetic transfer between microbes and is accelerated by misuse and overuse of antimicrobials. If not addressed, AMR could lead to increased mortality and healthcare costs as resistant organisms cause treatment failure. To combat AMR, proper antimicrobial use, hygiene, and surveillance are needed at the patient, clinical, agricultural, and policy levels. Education is also key to promoting appropriate antimicrobial usage.
The Evolution of Melaleuca Alternifolia Concentrate/98aliveSteven Hall
1) The document summarizes the evolution and development of Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Concentrate (98 Alive) by Professor Max Reynolds as an alternative anti-microbial agent.
2) Laboratory and clinical studies showed the concentrate was effective against various bacteria, fungi, viruses and had low toxicity. Specific studies demonstrated effectiveness against coronaviruses, herpes, influenza, and dengue fever.
3) A small clinical trial of HIV/AIDS patients found that after treatment with the concentrate for over a year, patients' viral loads decreased by an average of 83% and CD4 counts increased by an average of 168%, with patients returning to normal lifestyles.
This document summarizes a study on multi-drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis conducted in South Gujarat, India. A total of 90 samples were collected and analyzed using staining, culture and drug susceptibility testing. Of the 33 culture positive samples, 96.96% were M. tuberculosis and 3.04% were atypical mycobacteria. Drug susceptibility testing found that 39.39% of strains were multi-drug resistant, 6.06% were sensitive to all drugs tested, and 54.55% were resistant to one or more drugs other than the combination defining multi-drug resistance. The results indicate a prevalence of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis in the study region.
Association of Hygiene Hypothesis with High prevalence of Allergy and Autoimm...Agriculture Journal IJOEAR
Prevalence of Allergy and Autoimmune Diseases are high in developed countries, but not in developing countries. Helminth infection were associated with lower level of allergy but the mechanism is not yet clear. In hygiene countries like UK, Japan and Korea, Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) has gained interest as novel therapy and prevention and reach to medicine industrial manufactures. This study will support it by associate Hygiene Hypothesis (HyHy) and the high prevalence of Allergy and Autoimmune Disease. Systematic review and Bayesian network analysis in EBSCO host search engine were used. Result from dynaMed Evidence Based, Point-of-care Reference e Journals: Dentistry, Medical and Nursing has describe 9 literatures support the association of Hy-hy/parasite infection with Allergy and/ or Autoimmune Diseases: 2 publications of meta-analysis are chosen and supported by 5 cross sectional, longitudinal, cause-effect design, and 2 clinical and animal trial. Conclusions: Low-middle-high income countries has a life style of Hyhy pattern support FMT industrial medicine and travelling to developing countries with broad diversity bacteria and worm in therapeutic and prevention potential, supported by sub-saharan and tropical rainforest developing countries.
Mohit Vashishta is an Indian immunologist with expertise in tuberculosis and pneumococcal infections. He has a PhD from the University of Delhi and has published 5 papers with impact factors ranging from 2.7 to 4.573. His research focuses on regulating programmed death ligand-1 expression and understanding host-pathogen interactions during bacterial infections. He has over 8 years of experience in research and teaching and seeks to further his career in immunology.
1) A study investigated Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from 65 burn victims admitted to a hospital in Iraq over 2 months.
2) PCR and phenotypic assays found that the majority of P. aeruginosa isolates were able to form alginate biofilm and had high antibiotic multi-drug resistance.
3) Specifically, 82% of isolates were found to be positive for alginate biofilm formation by PCR and 91% by a phenotypic assay, and the isolates showed resistance to many antibiotics with a multiple antibiotic resistance index of 0.4.
This document discusses the role of genetics in allergic diseases. It begins with definitions and history of genetics, then outlines genetic models of disease. It describes methods of studying genetics, including hypothesis-dependent candidate gene studies and hypothesis-independent genome-wide association studies. Genome-wide association studies have successfully identified genetic factors underlying allergic diseases. However, they have limitations such as large numbers of false positives and requiring large study populations. Overall, the document finds that genetics play an important role in susceptibility to allergic diseases, determination of target organs, interactions with environmental factors, disease severity, and response to therapeutics.
This document summarizes a study on the molecular modeling and simulation of the Acyl CoA synthetase enzyme of Mycobacterium leprae, the bacteria that causes leprosy. The study identified Acyl CoA synthetase as a potential drug target as it plays a key role in lipid metabolism and is essential for the bacteria's survival. It performed sequence analysis to find structural homology to other Acyl CoA synthetases. Molecular modeling was used to generate a predicted structural model of the enzyme, which contained conserved domains important for its catalytic function. The researchers concluded that emphasizing Acyl CoA synthetase as a drug target could help identify novel drugs to treat leprosy.
This document summarizes several research studies on various antibiotics and antimicrobial agents. It discusses penicillin and its derivatives as immune response triggers. It also looks at hypersensitivity reactions to beta-lactam antibiotics in children and methods of synthesis and molecular modeling of cephalosporins. Additional articles summarize the pH potential of antimicrobials under environmental and light factors, glycopeptides in clinical development, targeting the bacterial cell wall, mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance, and dalbavancin origin and activity. Further articles address tigecycline, fluoroquinolones, tuberculosis treatment, rifaximin, shortening treatment for tuberculosis, polymyxin B sulfate, colistin, mechanisms of newer antibiotics
Multi drug resistance (MDR TB) tuberculosis Mohan Giri
MDR-TB and XDR-TB pose a major global public health crisis. MDR-TB is resistant to at least isoniazid and rifampicin, while XDR-TB is MDR-TB that is also resistant to fluoroquinolones and injectable second-line drugs. An estimated 450,000 people develop MDR-TB each year, with over half occurring in India, China, and Russia. Treatment of drug-resistant TB is longer, more toxic, and costly. Failure to properly treat TB has led to the emergence and spread of drug-resistant strains worldwide. Improved diagnosis, treatment, and prevention are urgently needed to control drug-resistant TB.
The document discusses rapid diagnosis of drug resistant tuberculosis. It provides an overview of conventional and newer diagnostic methods. Conventional methods like culture and drug susceptibility testing can take 8-12 weeks to identify resistance. Newer rapid phenotypic tests such as automated liquid cultures, thin layer agar cultures, TK medium and microscopic-observation drug susceptibility assay can reduce the time to 1-2 weeks but require specialized equipment. Molecular methods like real-time PCR and line probe assays that detect gene mutations associated with resistance have been commercialized and can provide results in 1-2 days, aiding early treatment decisions. Effective control of drug resistant tuberculosis will require scaling up rapid testing capacities and expanding use of novel molecular technologies.
This document provides an overview of shellfish allergy, including:
- Classification of different types of shellfish such as crustaceans, mollusks, and others.
- Epidemiology showing shellfish allergy prevalence is around 2% and is a common cause of anaphylaxis.
- Major allergens in shellfish like tropomyosin and their heat stability and cross-reactivity.
- Clinical manifestations ranging from mild oral symptoms to anaphylaxis and factors affecting reactions.
- Diagnosis involving patient history, skin prick tests, food challenges and IgE antibody tests to confirm allergy.
Effect of the Gayatri Mantra Playing on Microbial Load in Room AirBhoj Raj Singh
In the study, the effect of the Gayatri Mantra playing for 24 hr on microbial quality of air was examined in 12 rooms of scientists of the ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, India willing to participate in the study and in 7 empty classroom/ examination hall lying vacant since March 2020 due to COVID-19. Of the empty rooms, 6 were used as the control for the first two days, then after a week, all rooms were also used to detect the effect of playing the Gayatri Mantra. A total of 31 bacterial species of medical importance were isolated and identified in the air of the rooms. After playing the Gayatri Mantra in Raag Bhairvi for 24 h bacterial count significantly decreased in rooms inhabited by vegetarian (OR 24, CI 95: 0.00-0.88; p, 0.036) than in rooms occupied by non-vegetarians. Rooms occupied by vegetarians. The effect of Gayatri Mantra in the empty room had no significant difference but bacterial count reduced. Bacterial counts of rooms occupied by non-vegetarian increased significantly post Mantra playing. Bacterial counts of rooms occupied by non-vegetarians and empty rooms varied significantly (OR 18, p, 0.02, CI 95: 0.00 – 0.79). Empty rooms with and without mantra not varied significantly for the reduction of the bacterial count. Paenibacillus spp. was not detected in any of the 12 rooms occupied by the scientists/ staff but in 3 of the 7 empty rooms (p, 0.01) it was detected even without playing any mantra. It indicated that daily disturbance in the environment may be detrimental to the survival of Paenibacillus spp. After playing Mantra P. alvei, P. cookie, P. lautus were detected in 5 of the seven rooms occupied by Non-vegetarians, while P. pantothenicus continued to be present in three of the vacant rooms even after playing the Mantra. Paenibacillus spp. bacteria are known for their probiotic potential and its significance in the study is not clear. It seems that the Gayatri mantra has some enrichment effect on Paenibacillus spp. but a detrimental effect on other microbes.
An Evaluation of Biofield Treatment on Susceptibility Pattern of Multidrug Re...Mahendra Kumar Trivedi
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia (S. maltophilia) is a Gram-negative bacillus, an opportunistic pathogen, particularly among nosocomial infections. Multi-drug resistant strains are associated with very high rate of morbidity and mortality in severely immunocompromised patients. Present study was designed to evaluate the effect of biofield treatment against multidrug resistant S. maltophilia. Clinical sample of S. maltophilia was collected and divided into two groups i.e. control and biofield treated which were analyzed after 10 days with respect to control. The following parameters viz. susceptibility pattern, minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), biochemical studies and biotype number of both control and treated samples were measured by MicroScan Walk-Away® system. The results showed an overall change of 37.5% in susceptibility pattern and 39.4% in biochemical study while 33.3% changes in MIC values of tested antimicrobials after biofield treatment. Further, the treated group of S. maltophilia has also shown a significant change in biochemical reactions followed by its biotype number as compared to control group. Biochemical reactions of treated group showed negative reaction to acetamide and positive reactions to colistin, glucose, adonitol, melibiose, arabinose, nitrate, oxidation-fermentation, raffinose, rhaminose, sorbitol, sucrose, and Voges-Proskauer as compared with control. The biofield treatment showed an alteration in MIC values of amikacin, amoxicillin/K-clavulanate, chloramphenicol, gatifloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, ceftazidime, cefotetan, ticarcillin/K-clavulanate, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. Altogether, data suggest that biofield treatment has significant effect to alter the sensitivity pattern of antimicrobials and biotype number against multidrug resistant strain of S. maltophilia.
An Evaluation of Biofield Treatment on Susceptibility Pattern of Multidrug Re...albertdivis
The document discusses an evaluation of the effects of biofield treatment on the susceptibility pattern of multidrug resistant Stenotrophomonas maltophilia. The key findings of the study are:
1) Biofield treatment led to changes in the antimicrobial susceptibility patterns and minimum inhibitory concentration values of several antimicrobials against S. maltophilia.
2) 37.5% of the tested antimicrobials showed changes in susceptibility patterns and 33.3% showed changes in MIC values after biofield treatment.
3) Biofield treatment also resulted in 39.4% changes in biochemical reactions of S. maltophilia and changed its biotype number leading to identification as Enterobacter aerogenes rather
Antimicrobial Susceptibility, Biochemical Characterization and Molecular Typi...rachelsalk
Pathogenic isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae), particularly the extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) producing strains, are mostly associated with the failure of antibiotic therapy in nosocomial infections. The present work was designed to evaluate the impact of Mr. Trivedi’s biofield energy treatment on phenotypic and genotypic characteristics of K. pneumoniae. The strain of K. pneumoniae bearing ATCC 15380 (American Type Culture Collection) was procured from the Bangalore Genei, in sealed pack and divided into control and treated groups. Treated group was subjected to Mr. Trivedi’s biofield energy treatment and analyzed for the antimicrobial susceptibility, minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), biochemical reactions, and biotyping using automated MicroScan Walk-Away® system. Further, the effect of biofield treatment was also evaluated using Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) in order to determine their epidemiological relatedness and genetic characteristics of biofield treated K. pneumoniae samples. The antimicrobial susceptibility results showed an improve sensitivity (i.e. from intermediate to susceptible) of ampicillin/sulbactam and chloramphenicol, while altered sensitivity of cephalothin (i.e. from susceptible to intermediate) was also reported as compared to the control sample. The MIC value showed two-fold decrease in MIC value of ampicillin/sulbactam (i.e. 16/8 to ≤8/4 μg/mL) and chloramphenicol (i.e. 16 to ≤ 8 μg/mL) as compared to the control. The cephalothin showed two-folds change (i.e. ≤ 8 to 16 μg/mL) in the MIC value as compared with the control. Biofield treatment showed 9.09% alterations in biochemical reactions followed by a change in biotype number (7774 4272) in the treated group with respect to the control (7774 4274). Genetic fingerprinting was performed on control and treated samples using RAPD-PCR biomarkers, which showed an average range of 11 to 15% of polymorphism among the treated samples with respect to the control. These results suggested that Mr. Trivedi’s biofield energy treatment has a significant impact on K. pneumoniae.
Evaluation of Phenotyping and Genotyping Characterization of Serratia marcesc...albertdivis
The present study was aimed to evaluate the impact of biofield treatment on phenotyping and genotyping characteristics such as antimicrobial susceptibility, biochemical reactions, biotype, DNA polymorphism, and phylogenetic relationship of S. marcescens (ATCC 13880).
Antimicrobial Sensitivity Pattern of Pseudomonas fluorescens after Biofield T...Mahendra Kumar Trivedi
Objective of this study was to investigate the effect of biofield treatment on antimicrobial sensitivity patternof P. fluorescens. P. fluorescens cells were procured from MicroBioLogics in sealed packs bearing the AmericanType Culture Collection (ATCC 49838) number.
Assessment of Antibiogram of Multidrug-Resistant Isolates of Enterobacter aer...rachelsalk
This document summarizes a study on the effects of biofield energy treatment on multidrug-resistant isolates of Enterobacter aerogenes. Two multidrug-resistant clinical isolates of E. aerogenes were divided into control and treated groups. The treated groups were subjected to biofield energy treatment by Mr. Trivedi. Antimicrobial susceptibility, minimum inhibitory concentration values, biochemical reactions, and biotype numbers were analyzed and compared between control and treated groups. The results showed alterations in antimicrobial susceptibility for 14.28% of antibiotics tested, decreases in MIC values for 12.5% of antibiotics, and overall 45.45% negative biochemical reactions in treated isolates compared to controls. A change in biotype number was also reported for one
Antibiogram and Genotypic Analysis using 16S rDNA after Biofield Treatment on...albertdivis
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Mr. Trivedi’s biofield energy treatment on M. morganii in the lyophilized as well as revived state for antimicrobial susceptibility pattern, biochemical characteristics, biotype number and genotype.
Management of antibiotic resistance uploadAnimesh Gupta
This document discusses antibiotic resistance and its management. It defines antibiotic resistance as when microorganisms become resistant to drugs that previously treated infections from them. It outlines various mechanisms of antibiotic resistance in microorganisms and lists priority resistant bacteria. It also discusses superbugs and different strategies to manage antibiotic resistance like prudent antibiotic use, infection control, developing new drugs, and reducing agricultural overuse of antibiotics.
Antimicrobial resistance is a growing problem that threatens modern medicine. When bacteria become resistant to antibiotics, it diminishes their effectiveness for all users and makes treatment of infections increasingly difficult. Each year, antimicrobial resistance results in millions of deaths worldwide, comparable to other major diseases. It also has a huge economic impact, with projections of its effect on global GDP measured in trillions of dollars. Resistance spreads through the overuse and misuse of antibiotics in humans and livestock. New alternatives to antibiotics are needed to tackle this problem, along with coordinated global action to strengthen surveillance, promote appropriate use, and foster new drug development.
This document outlines Patient Safety Goal 4 to tackle antimicrobial resistance as part of WHO's 3rd Global Patient Safety Challenge. It describes 3 indicators to monitor the incidence of MRSA, ESBL-Klebsiella Pneumoniae, and ESBL-E.coli infections. Data on newly identified multidrug resistant organism cases will be collected and the infection rates calculated monthly. Strategies like implementing antibiotic guidelines, stewardship programs, and national campaigns aim to optimize antibiotic use and contain the spread of antimicrobial resistance.
Use of nanotechnology in antimicrobial R&D- Students Against (SAS) Superbugs ...JimmyNkaiwuatei
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The document discusses the emergence of antimicrobial resistance due to the introduction and use of antimicrobials in humans and animals. It states that while antimicrobial resistance genes have existed naturally for thousands of years, the widespread use of antimicrobials has applied strong selective pressure that has led to growing antimicrobial resistance among human and animal pathogens. It also describes some of the associations seen between antimicrobial use and the emergence of resistance in various settings and bacterial species.
This document discusses herbal antimicrobials as an alternative to conventional antibiotics to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR). It provides information on the scope of AMR globally, including an estimated 1.27 million deaths directly attributable to resistance in 2019. The document then summarizes research on the antimicrobial properties of various herbs and oils, including carvacrol, ajowan oil, thyme oil, and cinnamaldehyde. It presents data on the susceptibility of different bacterial strains to these herbal antimicrobials. The document concludes by acknowledging limitations to the therapeutic use of herbal antimicrobials, such as a lack of quality control and defined therapeutic doses, but also their potential to be effective antimicrobial treatments.
This document provides an overview of antibiotics used in periodontics. It begins with an introduction to antibiotics and their historical background. It then covers classification of antimicrobial agents based on chemical structure, mechanism of action, organisms targeted, and spectrum of activity. Guidelines for antibiotic use in periodontal diseases are presented, along with the diseases where antibiotics can be used. Commonly used antibiotics like tetracycline, doxycycline, metronidazole, penicillin, and amoxicillin-clavulanate are described in detail. The document concludes with a reference to research on systemic antibiotic use in periodontics.
Multidrug Resistance Pattern of Staphylococcus Aureus Isolates in Maiduguri ...Scientific Review SR
This study investigated the multidrug resistance patterns of Staphylococcus aureus isolates in Maiduguri, Nigeria. Samples were collected from hospitals and tested for S. aureus, which was isolated from 38.8% of samples, primarily from wound swabs. Antibiotic sensitivity testing found high resistance to ciprofloxacin (64.3%), ampicillin (59.5%), and chloramphenicol (54.8%). Multiple antibiotic resistance was observed in over 92% of isolates. The multiple antibiotic resistance index was highest at 0.6 (23.8%) and 0.5 (19.0%), indicating resistance to multiple drugs. The results demonstrate high multidrug resistance in S. aureus isolates from the
Multidrug Resistance Pattern of Staphylococcus Aureus Isolates in Maiduguri M...Scientific Review
Multi drug-resistant (MDR) isolates of Staphylococcus aureus are on rise and are becoming a challenge for timely and appropriate treatment. The present study was carried out with an objective to isolate Staphylococcus aureus from clinical samples and determine their sensitivity. Out of 110 samples collected, 44 were shown to contained S. aureus. The isolates were subjected to antibiotic sensitivity tests using 10 different and commonly used antibiotics by modified Kirby- Bauer disc diffusion technique. Out of the total isolates (42) tested, only 7.1% were susceptible to all the antibiotics. Multiple resistance was eminent in over 92% with highest occurrence in 4.8% where the entire antibiotics were resisted. Multiple antibiotic resistance indixes (MAR index) indicated that 0.6 index occurred most (23.8%) followed by 0.5 (19.0%). On the other hand, 0.1 and 0.8 indexes were the lowest with 0.0% and 1.0% occurrence respectively. Ciprofloxacin was resisted by most of the organisms (64.3%) while amoxicillin (64.3%) and streptomycin (61.9%) were most efficacious. With over 90% isolate having MAR index ≥ 0.2, the multiple drug resistance by the S. aureus is quite alarming and might suggest inappropriate antibiotic usage by the sampled population. Therefore, the need to strategize the nature of antibiotic treatment against S. aureus and massive campaign on indiscriminate antibiotic use is urgent.
This document discusses rapid detection of multi drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). It begins with an introduction to tuberculosis, including prevalence, causative bacteria, types of infection, and emergence of MDR-TB. It then describes the molecular mechanisms of rifampicin and isoniazid resistance. The objectives are to rapidly detect tuberculosis using molecular methods like line probe assay and GeneXpert. The results found both tests had 99% sensitivity and 100% specificity. The conclusions state these tests provide results within hours, allowing faster treatment compared to conventional methods.
This document discusses rational antibiotic use and resistance. It describes the mechanisms of different antibiotic classes and how bacteria develop resistance. Resistance occurs through genetic mutations or extrachromosomal elements like plasmids, which allow resistance genes to spread between bacteria. The document emphasizes using antibiotics appropriately based on diagnosis, obtaining cultures, and giving the minimum effective treatment to reduce resistance.
This document presents information on antimicrobial resistance (AMR). It defines AMR as microorganisms becoming resistant to antimicrobial drugs like antibiotics, antivirals, and antimalarials. The document discusses factors that contribute to AMR, including overuse of antibiotics. It describes mechanisms of resistance such as mutations, plasmids, and enzymes that inactivate drugs. It recommends strategies to control AMR like prudent antibiotic use, developing new drugs, and reducing unnecessary use in animals. The conclusion emphasizes that AMR is a global threat that requires strategies to prevent further resistance development.
Evaluation of Biofield Treatment on Physical and Structural Properties of Bro...albertdivis
Bronze, a copper-tin alloy, widely utilizing in manufacturing of gears, bearing, and packing technologies due to its versatile physical, mechanical, and chemical properties. The aim of the present work was to evaluate the effect of biofield treatment on physical and structural properties of bronze powder.
Influence of Biofield Treatment on Physical and Structural Characteristics of...albertdivis
Barium oxide (BaO) and zinc sulfide (ZnS) are well known for their applications in electrical, optical and chemical industries. The present study was aimed to evaluate the impact of biofield treatment on the structural and physical properties of BaO and ZnS powder.
Physical and Structural Characterization of Biofield Treated Imidazole Deriva...albertdivis
The Aim of present study was to evaluate the impact of biofield treatment on two imidazole derivatives (i.e., imidazole and 2-methylimidazole) by various analytical methods.
Characterization of Physical, Spectral and Thermal Properties of Biofield Tre...albertdivis
The objective of the present research was to investigate the influence of biofield treatment on physical, spectral and thermal properties of 1,2,4-triazole.
Physical, Thermal and Spectroscopic Studies on Biofield Treated p-Dichloroben...albertdivis
This research article studied the effects of biofield treatment on para-dichlorobenzene (p-DCB). p-DCB is widely used as a chemical intermediate but has some limitations. X-ray diffraction analysis found an increase in crystallite size of the treated sample compared to the control. Differential scanning calorimetry analysis showed a reduction in the latent heat of fusion and melting point of the treated p-DCB. Thermogravimetric analysis found an increase in the maximum weight loss temperature of the treated sample, indicating increased thermal stability. However, UV-visible spectroscopy found no changes in the structural properties of the treated p-DCB. Overall, the study found that biofield treatment
Antibiogram Typing and Biochemical Characterization of Klebsiella pneumoniae ...albertdivis
The Aim of the present study was to determine the impact of Mr. Trivedi’s biofield treatment on four MDR clinical lab isolates (LS) of K. pneumoniae (LS 2, LS 6, LS 7, and LS 14).
Phenotypic and Biotypic Characterization of Klebsiella oxytoca: An Impact of ...albertdivis
Klebsiella oxytoca (K. oxytoca) is a Gram-negative microbe generally associated with community and hospitalacquired infections. Due to its clinical significance, we evaluated the effect of biofield treatment on phenotype and biotype characteristics of K. oxytoca (ATCC 43165).
Spectroscopic Characterization of Disodium Hydrogen Orthophosphate and Sodium...albertdivis
Disodium hydrogen orthophosphate is a water soluble white powder widely used as pH regulator and saline laxative. The sodium nitrate is a highly water soluble white solid, used in high blood pressure, dentinal hypersensitivity, and production of fertilizers. The present study was aimed to investigate the impact of biofield treatment on spectral properties of disodium hydrogen orthophosphate and sodium nitrate.
Fourier Transform Infrared and Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopic Characteriza...albertdivis
Ammonium acetate and ammonium chloride are the white crystalline solid inorganic compounds having wide application in synthesis and analytical chemistry. The aim of present study was to evaluate the impact of biofield treatment on spectral properties of inorganic salt like ammonium acetate and ammonium chloride.
Characterization of Physical and Structural Properties of Aluminium Carbide P...albertdivis
Aluminium carbide (Al4C3) has gained extensive attention due to its abrasive and creep resistance properties. Aim of the present study was to evaluate the impact of biofield treatment on physical and structural properties of Al4C3 powder.
Structural and Physical Properties of Biofield Treated Thymol and Mentholalbertdivis
Thymol and menthol are naturally occurring plant derived compounds, which have excellent pharmaceutical and antimicrobial applications. The aim of this work was to evaluate the impact of biofield energy on physical and structural characteristics of thymol and menthol.
Spectroscopic Characterization of Biofield Treated Metronidazole and Tinidazolealbertdivis
Metronidazole and tinidazole are widely used antimicrobial drugs against Gram-negative and Gram-positive anaerobic bacteria. The present study was aimed to evaluate the impact of biofield treatment on metronidazole and tinidazole using FT-IR and UV spectroscopy.
Potential Impact of BioField Treatment on Atomic and Physical Characteristics...albertdivis
Magnesium (Mg), present in every cell of all living organisms, is an essential nutrient and primarily responsible for catalytic reaction of over 300 enzymes. The aim of present study was to evaluate the effect of biofield treatment on atomic and physical properties of magnesium powder.
Biofield Treatment: A Potential Strategy for Modification of Physical and The...albertdivis
Indole compounds are important class of therapeutic molecules, which have excellent pharmaceutical applications. The objective of present research was to investigate the influence of biofield treatment on physical and thermal properties of indole.
Characterization of Physical and Structural Properties of Brass Powder After ...albertdivis
Brass, a copper-zinc (Cu-Zn) alloy has gained extensive attention in industries due to its high corrosion resistance, machinability and strength to weight ratio. The aim of present study was to evaluate the effect of biofield treatment on structural and physical properties of brass powder.
Characterization of Physical, Thermal and Structural Properties of Chromium (...albertdivis
Chromium (VI) oxide (CrO3) has gained extensive attention due to its versatile physical and chemical properties. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the impact of biofield treatment on physical, thermal and structural properties of CrO3 powder.
Thermal and Physical Properties of Biofield Treated Bile Salt and Proteose Pe...albertdivis
Bile salt (BS) and proteose peptone (PP) are important biomacromolecules being produced inside the human body. The objective of this study was to investigate the influence of biofield treatment on physicochemical properties of BS and PP.
An Evaluation of Biofield Treatment on Thermal, Physical and Structural Prope...albertdivis
Cadmium is widely utilized in nickel-cadmium batteries, stabilizers, and coating applications due to its versatile physico-chemical properties. The aim of present study was to evaluate the impact of biofield treatment on atomic, thermal, and physical properties of cadmium powder.
ESPP presentation to EU Waste Water Network, 4th June 2024 “EU policies driving nutrient removal and recycling
and the revised UWWTD (Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive)”
Authoring a personal GPT for your research and practice: How we created the Q...Leonel Morgado
Thematic analysis in qualitative research is a time-consuming and systematic task, typically done using teams. Team members must ground their activities on common understandings of the major concepts underlying the thematic analysis, and define criteria for its development. However, conceptual misunderstandings, equivocations, and lack of adherence to criteria are challenges to the quality and speed of this process. Given the distributed and uncertain nature of this process, we wondered if the tasks in thematic analysis could be supported by readily available artificial intelligence chatbots. Our early efforts point to potential benefits: not just saving time in the coding process but better adherence to criteria and grounding, by increasing triangulation between humans and artificial intelligence. This tutorial will provide a description and demonstration of the process we followed, as two academic researchers, to develop a custom ChatGPT to assist with qualitative coding in the thematic data analysis process of immersive learning accounts in a survey of the academic literature: QUAL-E Immersive Learning Thematic Analysis Helper. In the hands-on time, participants will try out QUAL-E and develop their ideas for their own qualitative coding ChatGPT. Participants that have the paid ChatGPT Plus subscription can create a draft of their assistants. The organizers will provide course materials and slide deck that participants will be able to utilize to continue development of their custom GPT. The paid subscription to ChatGPT Plus is not required to participate in this workshop, just for trying out personal GPTs during it.
ESR spectroscopy in liquid food and beverages.pptxPRIYANKA PATEL
With increasing population, people need to rely on packaged food stuffs. Packaging of food materials requires the preservation of food. There are various methods for the treatment of food to preserve them and irradiation treatment of food is one of them. It is the most common and the most harmless method for the food preservation as it does not alter the necessary micronutrients of food materials. Although irradiated food doesn’t cause any harm to the human health but still the quality assessment of food is required to provide consumers with necessary information about the food. ESR spectroscopy is the most sophisticated way to investigate the quality of the food and the free radicals induced during the processing of the food. ESR spin trapping technique is useful for the detection of highly unstable radicals in the food. The antioxidant capability of liquid food and beverages in mainly performed by spin trapping technique.
The ability to recreate computational results with minimal effort and actionable metrics provides a solid foundation for scientific research and software development. When people can replicate an analysis at the touch of a button using open-source software, open data, and methods to assess and compare proposals, it significantly eases verification of results, engagement with a diverse range of contributors, and progress. However, we have yet to fully achieve this; there are still many sociotechnical frictions.
Inspired by David Donoho's vision, this talk aims to revisit the three crucial pillars of frictionless reproducibility (data sharing, code sharing, and competitive challenges) with the perspective of deep software variability.
Our observation is that multiple layers — hardware, operating systems, third-party libraries, software versions, input data, compile-time options, and parameters — are subject to variability that exacerbates frictions but is also essential for achieving robust, generalizable results and fostering innovation. I will first review the literature, providing evidence of how the complex variability interactions across these layers affect qualitative and quantitative software properties, thereby complicating the reproduction and replication of scientific studies in various fields.
I will then present some software engineering and AI techniques that can support the strategic exploration of variability spaces. These include the use of abstractions and models (e.g., feature models), sampling strategies (e.g., uniform, random), cost-effective measurements (e.g., incremental build of software configurations), and dimensionality reduction methods (e.g., transfer learning, feature selection, software debloating).
I will finally argue that deep variability is both the problem and solution of frictionless reproducibility, calling the software science community to develop new methods and tools to manage variability and foster reproducibility in software systems.
Exposé invité Journées Nationales du GDR GPL 2024
The use of Nauplii and metanauplii artemia in aquaculture (brine shrimp).pptxMAGOTI ERNEST
Although Artemia has been known to man for centuries, its use as a food for the culture of larval organisms apparently began only in the 1930s, when several investigators found that it made an excellent food for newly hatched fish larvae (Litvinenko et al., 2023). As aquaculture developed in the 1960s and ‘70s, the use of Artemia also became more widespread, due both to its convenience and to its nutritional value for larval organisms (Arenas-Pardo et al., 2024). The fact that Artemia dormant cysts can be stored for long periods in cans, and then used as an off-the-shelf food requiring only 24 h of incubation makes them the most convenient, least labor-intensive, live food available for aquaculture (Sorgeloos & Roubach, 2021). The nutritional value of Artemia, especially for marine organisms, is not constant, but varies both geographically and temporally. During the last decade, however, both the causes of Artemia nutritional variability and methods to improve poorquality Artemia have been identified (Loufi et al., 2024).
Brine shrimp (Artemia spp.) are used in marine aquaculture worldwide. Annually, more than 2,000 metric tons of dry cysts are used for cultivation of fish, crustacean, and shellfish larva. Brine shrimp are important to aquaculture because newly hatched brine shrimp nauplii (larvae) provide a food source for many fish fry (Mozanzadeh et al., 2021). Culture and harvesting of brine shrimp eggs represents another aspect of the aquaculture industry. Nauplii and metanauplii of Artemia, commonly known as brine shrimp, play a crucial role in aquaculture due to their nutritional value and suitability as live feed for many aquatic species, particularly in larval stages (Sorgeloos & Roubach, 2021).
Current Ms word generated power point presentation covers major details about the micronuclei test. It's significance and assays to conduct it. It is used to detect the micronuclei formation inside the cells of nearly every multicellular organism. It's formation takes place during chromosomal sepration at metaphase.
Describing and Interpreting an Immersive Learning Case with the Immersion Cub...Leonel Morgado
Current descriptions of immersive learning cases are often difficult or impossible to compare. This is due to a myriad of different options on what details to include, which aspects are relevant, and on the descriptive approaches employed. Also, these aspects often combine very specific details with more general guidelines or indicate intents and rationales without clarifying their implementation. In this paper we provide a method to describe immersive learning cases that is structured to enable comparisons, yet flexible enough to allow researchers and practitioners to decide which aspects to include. This method leverages a taxonomy that classifies educational aspects at three levels (uses, practices, and strategies) and then utilizes two frameworks, the Immersive Learning Brain and the Immersion Cube, to enable a structured description and interpretation of immersive learning cases. The method is then demonstrated on a published immersive learning case on training for wind turbine maintenance using virtual reality. Applying the method results in a structured artifact, the Immersive Learning Case Sheet, that tags the case with its proximal uses, practices, and strategies, and refines the free text case description to ensure that matching details are included. This contribution is thus a case description method in support of future comparative research of immersive learning cases. We then discuss how the resulting description and interpretation can be leveraged to change immersion learning cases, by enriching them (considering low-effort changes or additions) or innovating (exploring more challenging avenues of transformation). The method holds significant promise to support better-grounded research in immersive learning.
Travis Hills' Endeavors in Minnesota: Fostering Environmental and Economic Pr...Travis Hills MN
Travis Hills of Minnesota developed a method to convert waste into high-value dry fertilizer, significantly enriching soil quality. By providing farmers with a valuable resource derived from waste, Travis Hills helps enhance farm profitability while promoting environmental stewardship. Travis Hills' sustainable practices lead to cost savings and increased revenue for farmers by improving resource efficiency and reducing waste.
2. and negative charge in outer and inner cell wall respectively [12]. The
biofield energy can be monitored by using electromyography (EMG),
electrocardiography (ECG) and electroencephalogram (EEG) [13]. Mr.
Trivedi’s biofield treatment is well known and significantly studied in
different fields such as altering the sensitivity pattern of different
human pathogens [14-16]. It has been significantly studied in field of
agriculture [17-19], biotechnology [20,21], and in material science
[22-24].
Materials and Methods
Experimental design and biofield treatment
MDR strain of R. ornithinolytica was obtained from stored stock
cultures of clinical sample in Microbiology Lab, Hinduja Hospital,
Mumbai. MDR strain was divided in two groups i.e. control and
treatment. In case of treatment group, sealed pack of MDR strain of R.
ornithinolytica was handed over to Mr. Trivedi for biofield treatment
under laboratory conditions. Mr. Trivedi provided the treatment
through his energy transmission process to the treated group without
touching the sample. The biofield treated sample was returned in the
similar sealed condition and further analyzed on day 10 using the
standard protocols. After biofield treatment, following parameters like
antimicrobial susceptibility, MIC values, biochemical reactions, and
biotype number were measured using MicroScan Walk-Away® system
(Dade Behring Inc., USA) with respect to control. All antimicrobials
and biochemicals were procured from Sigma Aldrich.
Evaluation of antimicrobial susceptibility assay
Antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of R. ornithinolytica was
studied using MicroScan Walk-Away® system along with Negative
Break Point Combo (NBPC 30) panel as per manufacturer's
instructions. The antimicrobial susceptibility pattern (S: Susceptible, I:
Intermediate, and R: Resistant) and minimum inhibitory
concentration (MIC) values were determined by observing the lowest
antimicrobial concentration showing growth inhibition. The
antimicrobials used in the susceptibility assay viz. amikacin,
amoxicillin/k-clavulanate, ampicillin/sulbactam, ampicillin,
aztreonam, cafazolin, cefepime, cefotaxime, cefotetan, cefoxitin,
ceftazidime, ceftriaxone, cefuroxime, cephalothin, chloramphenicol,
ciprofloxacin, ESBL-a Scrn, ESBL-b Scrn, gatifloxacin, gentamicin,
imipenem, levofloxacin, meropenem, moxifloxacin, nitrofurantoin,
norfloxacin, piperacillin, piperacillin/tazobactam, tetracycline,
ticarcillin/k-clavulanate, and tobramycin, trimethoprim/
sulfamethoxazole [25].
Biochemical study
Biochemical study of R. ornithinolytica was determined using
MicroScan Walk-Away® system in both control and treated groups.
Biochemicals used in the study are acetamide, adonitol, arabinose,
arginine, cetrimide, cephalothin, citrate, colistin, esculin hydrolysis,
nitrofurantoin, glucose, hydrogen sulfide, indole, inositol, kanamycin,
lysine, malonate, melibiose, nitrate, oxidation-fermentation,
galactosidase, ornithine, oxidase, penicillin, raffinose, rhaminose,
sorbitol, sucrose, tartarate, tryptophan deaminase, tobramycin, urea,
and Voges-Proskauer [25].
Identification by biotype number
The biotype number of R. ornithinolytica in control and treated
samples were determined followed by identification of microorganism
by MicroScan Walk-Away® processed panel report with the help of
biochemical reaction data [25].
Results
Antimicrobial susceptibility
Results of antimicrobial sensitivity pattern and MIC values of
control and biofield treated MDR strain of R. ornithinolytica are
summarized in Tables 1 and 2, respectively. All these changes were
observed on day 10 after the biofield treatment as compared to control
group. Antimicrobial sensitivity assay showed that 60.71% of tested 28
antimicrobials were reported with significant increase in sensitivity
pattern from R → S viz. amoxicillin/k-clavulanate, ampicillin/
sulbactam, aztreonam, cefazolin, cefotaxime, ceftriaxone, cefuroxime,
cephalothin, ciprofloxacin, gatifloxacin, gentamicin, levofloxacin,
moxifloxacin, piperacillin, tetracycline, trimethoprim/
sulfamethoxazole, and tobramycin after biofield treatment. Apart from
this, 10.71% tested antimicrobials showed altered sensitivity pattern
from I → S in ceftazidime, piperacillin/tazobactam, and ticarcillin/k-
clavulanate as compared to control. Rest of the antimicrobials (28.7%)
did not show any alteration in sensitivity pattern (Table 1).
S. No. Antimicrobial Control Treated
1 Amikacin S S
2 Amoxicillin/k-clavulanate R S
3 Ampicillin/sulbactam R S
4 Ampicillin R R
5 Aztreonam R S
6 Cefazolin R S
7 Cefepime S S
8 Cefotaxime R S
9 Cefotetan S S
10 Cefoxitin S S
11 Ceftazidime I S
12 Ceftriaxone R S
13 Cefuroxime R S
14 Cephalothin R S
15 Chloramphenicol S S
16 Ciprofloxacin R S
17 Gatifloxacin R S
18 Gentamicin R S
19 Imipenem S S
20 Levofloxacin R S
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3. 21 Meropenem S S
22 Moxifloxacin R S
23 Piperacillin R S
24 Piperacillin/tazobactam I S
25 Tetracycline R S
26. Ticarcillin/k-clavulanate I S
27. Tobramycin R S
28. Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole R S
R: Resistant; I: Intermediate; S: Susceptible
Table 1: Effect of biofield treatment on Raoultella ornithinolytica to
antimicrobial susceptibility.
Besides antimicrobial sensitivity assay, an overall significant
decrease in MIC values were reported in 71.88% of antimicrobials
(twenty three out of thirty two) against R. ornithinolytica as compared
to control. Four folds decreased in MIC value were observed in case of
cefotaxime, ceftriaxone, piperacillin, piperacillin/tazobactam,
ticarcillin/k-clavulanate, and cefuroxime while two folds decreased in
MIC value in case of amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, ampicillin/sulbactam,
aztreonam, cefazolin, cephalothin, ceftazidime, gentamicin,
norfloxacin, tetracycline, tobramycin, gatifloxacin, levofloxacin,
moxifloxacin, and ciprofloxacin. Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole was
reported with decreased MIC value (less than 2/38 µg/mL) as
compared to control (Figure 1 and Table 2).
Figure 1: Percentage change in antimicrobial sensitivity pattern,
minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values and biochemical
reactions after biofield treatment of multidrug resistant strain of
Raoultella ornithinolytica.
S. No.
Antimicrobial Control
(µg/mL)
Treated
(µg/mL)
1 Amikacin ≤16 ≤16
2 Amoxicillin/k-clavulanate >16/8 ≤8/4
3 Ampicillin/sulbactam >16/8 ≤8/4
4 Ampicillin >16 >16
5 Aztreonam >16 ≤8
6 Cefazolin >16 ≤8
7 Cefepime ≤8 ≤8
8 Cefotaxime >32 ≤8
9 Cefotetan ≤16 ≤16
10 Cefoxitin ≤8 ≤8
11 Ceftazidime 16 ≤8
12 Ceftriaxone >32 ≤8
13 Cefuroxime >16 ≤4
14 Cephalothin >16 ≤8
15 Chloramphenicol ≤8 ≤8
16 Ciprofloxacin >2 ≤1
17 ESBL-a Scrn >4 ≤4
18 ESBL-b Scrn >1 ≤1
19 Gatifloxacin >4 ≤2
20 Gentamicin >8 ≤4
21 Imipenem ≤4 ≤4
22 Levofloxacin >4 ≤2
23 Meropenem ≤4 ≤4
24 Moxifloxacin >4 ≤2
25 Nitrofurantoin ≤32 ≤32
26 Norfloxacin >8 ≤4
27 Piperacillin >64 ≤16
28 Piperacillin/tazobactam 64 ≤16
29 Tetracycline >8 ≤4
30 Ticarcillin/k-clavulanate 64 ≤16
31 Tobramycin >8 ≤4
32 Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole >2/38 ≤2/38
ESBL-a, b Scrn: Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase screen.
Table 2: Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of tested
antimicrobials on Raoultella ornithinolytica.
Biochemical reaction
Table 3 summarizes the data related to biochemical reactions in
control and biofield treated group. Results showed that, 15.15% tested
biochemical reactions out of 33 were changed from positive (+) to
negative (-) such as cetrimide, cephalothin, kanamycin, ornithine, and
tobramycin after biofield treatment as compared with control (Figure
1).
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4. S. No. Code Biochemical Control Treated
1 ACE Acetamide - -
2 ADO Adonitol + +
3 ARA Arabinose + +
4 ARG Arginine - -
5 CET Cetrimide + -
6 CF8 Cephalothin + -
7 CIT Citrate + +
8 CL4 Colistin - -
9 ESC Esculin hydrolysis + +
10 FD64 Nitrofurantoin - -
11 GLU Glucose + +
12 H2S Hydrogen sulfide - -
13 IND Indole + +
14 INO Inositol + +
15 K4 Kanamycin + -
16 LYS Lysine + +
17 MAL Malonate + +
18 MEL Melibiose + +
19 NIT Nitrate + +
20 OF/G Oxidation-Fermentation + +
21 ONPG Galactosidase + +
22 ORN Ornithine + -
23 OXI Oxidase - -
24 P4 Penicillin + +
25 RAF Raffinose + +
26 RHA Rhaminose + +
27 SOR Sorbitol + +
28 SUC Sucrose + +
29 TAR Tartrate - -
30 TDA Tryptophan Deaminase - -
31 TO4 Tobramycin + -
32 URE Urea + +
33 VP Voges-Proskauer + +
- (negative); + (positive)
Table 3: Effect of biofield treatment on Raoultella ornithinolytica to
the vital process of microorganism.
Organism identification by biotype number
Based on the biochemical results, change in biotype number was
observed in biofield treated group (7775 4370) at day 10 of R.
ornithinolytica with respect to control (7775 5372). After alteration in
biotype number the new organism was identified as Klebsiella oxytoca
(Table 4).
Feature Control Treated
Biotype 77755372 77754370
Organism
Identification
Raoultella ornithinolytica Klebsiella oxytoca
Table 4: Effect of biofield treatment on Raoultella ornithinolytica to
distinguishing feature of the genotype.
Discussion
MDR emergence of R. ornithinolytica is a global health problem
commonly associated with bacteremia, urinary tract infection,
neonatal infections, and exist in underlying existing infection
[6,26,27]. Increasing resistance in microorganism for antimicrobials
becomes a major threat to health and economic problem which
ultimately leads to allowing survival of the resistant bacteria and death
of the susceptible ones. Major mechanistic pathways associated with
resistant in microorganism are cell membrane alterations, which lead
to decreased uptake of drug [28]; mutation occurs, that lead to over
expression of drug target enzymes and the other common mechanism
being the drug efflux pump [29]. Now-a-days, R. ornithinolytica
acquired resistance against broad range of antimicrobials. Research
study suggests that most of the clinical isolates of R. ornithinolytica
were found resistant to all class of antimicrobials such as ampicillin,
amoxicillin, cephalothin, cephotaxime, chloramphenicol, penicillin,
gentamicin, rifampin, and streptomycin. Nitrofurantoin and
meropenam showed highest sensitivity for R. ornithinolytica in all the
clinical samples [30]. Our experimental control sample (R.
ornithinolytica) showed similar sensitivity and resistant pattern of
tested antimicrobials. Overall results showed increase in antimicrobial
sensitivity after biofield treatment in 71.4% tested antimicrobials as
compared to control. Mr. Trivedi’s biofield treatment has significantly
decreased the MIC values of 71.87% tested antimicrobials as compared
to control. As an enteric pathogen, R. ornithinolytica causes enteric
fever associated with syndrome like fever, headache, and abdominal
pain. Best treatment therapy during the infection starts with
amoxicillin/clavulanic acid for 10-14 days, but therapy depends upon
the sensitivity pattern of clinical strain [31]. Different class of
antimicrobials showed significant effect after biofield treatment viz. β-
Lactam penicillins (amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, ampicillin/sulbactam,
and piperacillin), cephalosporins (cefazolin, ceftriaxone, and
cefuroxime), monobactum (azetronan), fluoroquinolones
(ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin), aminoglycosides (amikacin and
tobramycin) and tetracycline. Lucchetti et al. studied the effect of
energy therapy as an alternate medicine on growth of bacterial culture,
and found a significant effect [32]. Similarly, experimental results
showed improved antimicrobial sensitivity and reduced MIC values
suggest that biofield treatment could be a new alternative treatment
approach to inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria.
Several phenotypic biochemical identification tests were available to
differentiate the Raoultella species. Identification test of R.
ornithinolytica was performed using a series of biochemical reactions
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5. and the basic positive reactions were observed in case of urea,
ornithine and lysine decarboxylase, citrate, glucose, and sucrose. It
generally grown at 10°C with utilization of L-sorbose as a carbon
source [33]. Experimental control group showed positive reaction in
above general characteristic of R. ornithinolytica, but biofield
treatment group showed a significant alteration i.e. negative reactions
in biochemical such as cetrimide, cephalothin, kanamycin, ornithine
and tobramycin. Further, these biochemical changes were studied by
biotype number analysis which was performed using an automated
system. A significant changed in biotype number was found in treated
group on day 10, and new organism was identified as Klebsiella
oxytoca after biofield treatment as compared to control R.
ornithinolytica (Table 4). Biofield treatment on pathogenic
microorganism had been reported, which alter the biochemical
reactions, followed by change biotype number and identification of
new microorganism after treatment. Current results are well
supported with recent reported study [34].
Overall results of antimicrobial assay suggest that Mr. Trivedi’s
biofield treatment has significantly improved the sensitivity and MIC
value of most of the tested antimicrobials (Figure 1). Therefore, it may
be possible that lower dose of antimicrobials might require with
similar response after biofield treatment, which may minimize the side
effects associated with higher doses of antimicrobials. Mr. Trivedi has
the ability to harness energy from environment and altered the
significant changes in microorganisms [15,16]. Biofield treatment
might be responsible to do alteration in microorganism at genetic level
and/or enzymatic level, which may act on receptor protein. While
altering receptor protein, ligand-receptor/protein interactions may
alter that could lead to show different phenotypic characteristics.
Biofield treatment might induce significant changes in MDR strain of
R. ornithinolytica, so that tested antimicrobials were showed better
susceptibility pattern, decreased MIC values, and altered biochemical
reactions, against this microorganism.
Conclusion
Present study concludes that biofield treatment has the ability to
inhibit the microbial growth, by significantly increasing the
susceptibility pattern and decreasing the MIC values of 71% tested
antimicrobials. Biofield treatment has significantly altered the
biochemical reactions and biotype number of MDR strain of R.
ornithinolytica. On the basis of changed biotype number after biofield
treatment, new organism was identified as Klebsiella oxytoca. It is
assumed that biofield treatment could be applied in biomedical health
care system in future to improve the antimicrobial potency that
enhance human well-being.
Acknowledgement
Authors gratefully acknowledged the whole team of PD Hinduja
National Hospital and MRC, Mumbai, Microbiology Lab for their
support.The generous support of Trivedi Science™, Trivedi Master
Wellness™ and Trivedi Testimonials is gratefully acknowledged.
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