Spectroscopic Analysis and Energy Transfer From Synthesized AgInS Nanoparticles to Cresyl Violet Dye.

Synthesis of (AIS) nanoparticles and spectroscopic investigation of energy transfer phenomena are described. Powder XRD identified broad diffraction peaks that are consistent with the tetragonal chalcopyrite phase of NPs. Tetragonal structure was confirmed by the interplanar spacing indices and peak positions, with a shift in XRD peaks, indicating reduced lattice parameters due to increased concentration.

Protocatechuic Acid and its Derivatives: Synthesis, Antioxidant Properties, and Potential In Vivo Wound Healing Applications.

Treatment of chronic wounds is a potential healthcare problem, affecting people globally. Traditional methods of wound healing are prone to several limitations, like infections, oxidative stress, and development of secondary wounds. Management of oxidative stress is an interesting platform to deal with chronic wounds.

Factors influencing transfusion reactions in paediatric patients: Active haemovigilance data from a children's hospital in India.

Background And Objectives: Because of inherent differences, reports on paediatric transfusion reactions are more heterogeneous than those seen in the adult population. In this study, we aimed to prospectively (active haemovigilance) study the incidence, clinical presentation and factors influencing transfusion reactions among paediatric patients.

Materials And Methods: This was a prospective descriptive study in a teaching children's hospital from the public healthcare system in North India over 1 year.

Effect of Edaravone Therapy on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Score (ALS-FRS) in Patients of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in Central India: A Retrospective Open Label Study.

Background: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting motor neurons and is characterised by a diverse range of clinical manifestations. With the understanding of its pathophysiology, many treatments have emerged in last two decades. This study aims to evaluate the impact of intravenous Edaravone on Amyotrophy Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale (ALS-FRS) scores and patient survival outcomes of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis patients in Central India.

High Electron Charge Carrier Mobility in the Nematic Phase of a Roof-Shaped Nematogen with Optimum Molecular Biaxiality.

A roof-shaped molecule forming exclusively a nematic liquid crystal phase is prepared based on a lead structure. The aspect ratio is designed to be almost optimum with respect to the molecular biaxiality. A broad nematic phase over more than 100 K is observed in which a weak, transient biaxial alignment can be induced under specific thermal and mechanical conditions.

Ultrasound-guided release of the fibro-osseous tunnels around the wrist and hand: A technical review.

Fibro-osseous tunnels allow the unhindered passage of the neurovascular bundle and sliding tendons across the mobile joint. Release of the fibro-osseous tunnels is performed for entrapment neuropathy and stenosing tenosynovitis which occur as a result of increase in the volume/pressure within these tunnels. The common surgical principle in all these pathologies is releasing the pressure by transecting the fascial covering.

Efficient Charge Transport and Electronic Conduction in Organic Liquid Crystalline Semiconductor-Reduced Graphene Oxide Hybrid Assembly with Controlled Microscale Morphologies.

Small weight percentages, 0.05≤ wt% ≤0.4, of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) nanoflakes are dispersed in the 2-(4'-octylphenyl)-6-dodecyloxynaphthalene (8-PNP-O12) liquid crystalline semiconducting material, and current-voltage (I-V) characteristics along with the charge transport mechanism in the smectic B (SmB) and smectic A (SmA) phases are investigated.

Ultrasound-Guided Partial Release of Transverse Carpal Ligament in Severe Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Using a Curved Needle.

Ultrasound (US) is an excellent tool for diagnosis and management of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Severe, recalcitrant CTS is an indication for complete release of the transverse carpal ligament (TCL). However, complete TCL release may be associated with postprocedural pillar pain.

Phenotypic and Genotypic Characterization of Clinical Isolates of Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii: A Cross-Sectional Study From a Tertiary Care Hospital in Western Uttar Pradesh, India.

Introduction due to its recognition as a major cause of healthcare-associated infections, is posing a huge therapeutic challenge for clinicians globally. The present study aimed to study the phenotypic and genotypic characteristics of carbapenem-resistant (CRAB). Methods A total of 121 clinical isolates of were identified using VITEK 2 (bioMérieux, France) from January 2017 to June 2018.

Modified thermal modulation for safe radiofrequency ablation of spinal osteoid osteoma: a pilot study.

Purpose: In our pilot study, we modified the temperature and duration of radiofrequency ablation of spinal osteoid osteoma to minimize the risk of neural damage without compromising adequate ablation.

Methods: Seven patients were enrolled in this study after obtaining written informed consent. RFA was done in prone position under CT-guidance (256-slice Siemens Somatom scanner) under general anesthesia.

Seven Golden Steps for Performing Safe and Effective Percutaneous C-Arm-Guided Vertebral Intervention.

Percutaneous C-arm-guided diagnostic or therapeutic vertebral intervention has advantages of real-time monitoring of needle progression in vertebrae in craniocaudal or caudocranial angulation. To minimize the complications of nerve root or spinal cord damage, stepwise methodical intervention is pertinent. In this technical report, we demonstrate the seven golden steps for a safe and effective C-arm-guided vertebral intervention.

Assessment of neurovascular bundle involvement by an extremity sarcoma on MRI: a critical decision for sarcoma surgeon.

Bone or soft tissue sarcoma of the extremity represents a varied group of mesenchymal tumors, with an extensive range of histopathology, epidemiology, and anatomical involvement. Many of these tumors grow to involve the adjacent major neurovascular bundles, leading to a paradigm shift of management between limb salvage and limb amputation. MRI is the gold standard imaging modality for assessing neurovascular involvement, primarily on T2-weighted fat suppressed (T2 W FS) axial and T1-weighted (T1 W) axial sequences.

A study to compare the efficacy of neoadjuvant chemotherapy in locally advanced human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 overexpressing breast cancer.

Background: This prospective single institutional study was conducted to compare the efficacy of the two different neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) regimens in human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (Her2neu) overexpressing non metastatic breast cancer.

Materials And Methods: Patients randomly assigned into two arms in a 1:1 ratio. Arm A received NACT containing docetaxel, doxorubicin, and cyclophosphamide (TAC) regimen.

Unveiling Greenwashing: Analyzing the interaction of factors discouraging ESG Greenwashing through TISM and MICMAC.

Corporations, as major contributors to carbon emissions, face mounting pressure to adopt genuine sustainability practices. However, the rise of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosures has concurrently given rise to greenwashing-misleading claims that erode stakeholder trust and obstruct sustainability progress. Despite the widespread acknowledgment of greenwashing, there is a notable gap in research identifying the key factors that can mitigate it.

Minimizing Variable Downhole Fractionation in U-Pb Zircon Geochronology by LA-MC-ICP-MS at Smaller Spot Size.

The development of LA-ICPMS and LA-MC-ICPMS resulted in analytical methods for zircon geochronology using a 20- to 60-μm laser spot size. A high amount of complexly zoned zircons promotes the requirement of U-Pb dating at smaller spot sizes. When spot size reduces, downhole fractionation (DHF) increases, increasing the DHF discrepancy between zircon grains and the primary reference zircon standard and resulting in inaccurate results.

Durability of Functional SARS-CoV-2-Specific Immunological Memory and T Cell Response up to 8-9 Months Postrecovery From COVID-19.

Research on long-term follow-up in individuals who have recovered from coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) would yield insights regarding their immunity status and identify those who need booster vaccinations. This study evaluated the longevity of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-specific cellular and humoral memory responses, as well as T cell effector functionalities, at 1-2 months ( = 40), 8-9 months ( = 40), and 12 months/1 year ( = 27) following recovery from SARS-CoV-2 infection. CTL response by enzyme-linked immunospot (ELISPOT); levels of cytokine by Bio-Plex, natural killer (NK), CD4+ helper, and CD8+ cytotoxic T cell functionalities using flow cytometry; anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG by ELISA; and levels of neutralizing antibodies (NAbs) by surrogate virus NAb assay were assessed.

Triple G-C-T Base-Coded Self-Assembling Water-Soluble Nucleobase Monomers with a Broad Scope for Biomaterial and Protein Bioconjugation Applications.

We report self-assembling water-soluble nucleobase monomers with a broad scope for biomaterial and protein bioconjugation applications. These nucleobase monomers are adorned with nature-inspired triple G-C-T nucleobases featuring three recognition sites: DDA (G mimic), DAA (C mimic), and ADA (T mimic). Using readily accessible starting materials, these monomers can be synthesized in excellent yields, making them good choices for diverse applications.

Genome wide identification of MATE and ALMT gene family in lentil (Lens culinaris Medikus) and expression profiling under Al stress condition.

Background: The membrane transporters viz. multidrug and toxic compound extrusion (MATE) and aluminum-activated malate transporter (ALMT) are associated with aluminum (Al) tolerance by accelerating secretion of organic acids, which can influence nutrient availability and stress response. However, such transporter families have not yet been reported in lentil under Al stress condition.

Synthetic Imaging Radar Data Generation in Various Clutter Environments Using Novel UWB Log-Periodic Antenna.

In short-range microwave imaging, the collection of data in real environments for the purpose of developing techniques for target detection is very cumbersome. Simultaneously, to develop effective and efficient AI/ML-based techniques for target detection, a sufficiently large dataset is required. Therefore, to complement labor-intensive and tedious experimental data collected in a real cluttered environment, synthetic data generation via cost-efficient electromagnetic wave propagation simulations is explored in this article.

as an emerging rare cause of septicemia among neonates and children in Western Uttar Pradesh: A case series.

Background And Purpose: is a recently emerging nosocomial fungal pathogen. Candidemia is the fourth most prevalent cause of bloodstream Infections with mortality rates varying from 5-71%.

Materials And Methods: This was a retrospective study conducted at Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Etawah, India, from September 2023 to February 2024.

Prevalence and impact of obstructive sleep apnea in type 2 diabetes mellitus: A descriptive cross-sectional study.

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been reported to have a high prevalence in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. There is scarcity of literature on relationship between OSA and diabetes in Indian population.

Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital and 80 consecutive and consenting patients with diabetes were enrolled over 24 months from 01 Sep 2014 to 31 Aug 2016.

Sunflower mapping using machine learning algorithm in Google Earth Engine platform.

The sunflower crop is one of the most pro sources of vegetable oil globally. It is cultivated all around the world including Haryana, in India. However, its mapping is limited due to the requirement of huge computation power, large data storage capacity, small farm holdings, and information gap on appropriate algorithms and spectral band combinations.

Utility of Magnetic Resonance Arthrography in the Age of Expanded Magnetic Resonance Imaging Capabilities: A Global Survey Perspective.

Background Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) arthrography has been a mainstay in the diagnosis of musculoskeletal (MSK) joint-related pathology for decades. With the advent of MRI and further advancements incorporating powerful magnetic fields, the radiological landscape is undergoing a shift. The objective of this study is to evaluate the relevance and preference for MRI arthrography versus MRI among MSK radiologists in our current clinical practice across a range of geographic locations.

Rotation of liquid crystal microdroplets in the intensity minima of an optical vortex beam.

An optical vortex is characterized by its donut-shaped intensity distribution and helical phase structure. In this study, we demonstrate that an optical vortex beam, generated by a spatial light modulator, can trap, circulate, and rotate liquid crystal microdroplets of various sizes at different positions within the beam. Our findings indicate that larger microdroplets are trapped at intensity minima without altering their internal liquid crystal orientation, which is fluid by nature, and the rotation of microdroplets were observed.

Aggressive bone tumours: what a radiologist can offer to the surgeon?

The management of aggressive bone tumours requires a multidisciplinary approach, with radiologists playing a central role alongside clinicians and pathologists. Radiologists contribute significantly to diagnosing benign and some aggressive tumours, although complex cases often need histopathological confirmation. Their expertise in tumour characterization and extension assessment is crucial for treatment planning.