Exploiting spinel manganese oxide decorated with silver nanoparticles as electrodes for supercapacitor application.

This work presents a novel approach to the development of supercapacitor technology through the integration of a gel polymer electrolyte (GPE) and Ag nanoparticle (NP) modified MnO electrodes. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to employ a GPE comprising poly(vinylidene fluoride)-co-hexafluoropropylene (PVdF-HFP) as the host polymer, propylene carbonate (PC) as the plasticizer, and magnesium perchlorate (Mg(ClO)) as the salt, in conjunction with Ag NP-modified MnO electrodes. The study also introduces a pioneering low-temperature ultrasonication method for the attachment of Ag NPs to MnO, which eliminates the need for a reducing agent.

The impact of gallbladder motility in intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy: a prospective observational study.

Background: Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is a liver disorder that occurs during pregnancy, typically in the third trimester, and is associated with adverse fetal outcomes. Despite being well-recognized, the exact pathogenesis of ICP remains incompletely understood, with impaired hepatobiliary function hypothesized to play a significant role in its development.

Purpose: The study aims to evaluate the relationship between altered gallbladder motility and hepatobiliary dysfunction in pregnancies complicated by ICP.

Radiological insights into pediatric undernutrition: Early detection, complications, and a structured evaluation approach.

Despite a decade of significant growth in economic conditions of South Asian countries, people continue to suffer from the pervading problem of malnutrition. High prevalence of child undernutrition despite unprecedented economic growth in these nations have a multifactorial etiology including fetal malnutrition and status of women, inadequate feeding practices in infant and young child, poor household sanitation and untargeted health schemes. The diagnosis and management of malnutrition and its various complications require a multidisciplinary approach and radiologists have a potentially important, albeit currently underutilized, role in early detection, identifying the other clinical mimics such as endocrinal and genetic disorders, and detection of key complications.

COVID-19 Vaccines: A Radiological Review of the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.

The World Health Organization has declared "with great hope" an end to COVID-19 as a public health emergency. The vaccination drive that started in December 2020 played a crucial role in controlling the pandemic. However, the pace at which COVID-19 vaccines were developed and deployed for general population use led to vaccine hesitancy, largely owing to concerns regarding the safety and efficacy of the vaccines.

Integrated use of contrast-enhanced and grey-scale ultrasound in assigning American College of Radiology Thyroid Imaging-Reporting and Data System scores for characterisation of thyroid nodules: A prospective observational study.

Background: The advent and increased use of high-resolution ultrasonography has resulted in improved detection of thyroid nodules. Even with the use of various Thyroid Imaging-Reporting and Data System, accurate imaging diagnosis of malignant thyroid nodules has been suboptimal, which necessitated use of newer modalities like contrast-enhanced ultrasonography alone and in combination for this purpose. Although the combined use of various Thyroid Imaging-Reporting and Data System and contrast-enhanced ultrasonography has turned out to be accurate in many studies, the ideal way to integrate contrast-enhanced ultrasonography into the Thyroid Imaging-Reporting and Data System algorithm is under-investigated.

Demystifying the Radiography of Age Estimation in Criminal Jurisprudence: A Pictorial Review.

Skeletal radiographs along with dental examination are frequently used for age estimation in medicolegal cases where documentary evidence pertaining to age is not available. Wrist and hand radiographs are the most common skeletal radiograph considered for age estimation. Other parts imaged are elbow, shoulder, knee, and hip according to suspected age categories.

Deep learning and content-based filtering techniques for improving plant disease identification and treatment recommendations: A comprehensive review.

The importance of identifying plant diseases has risen recently due to the adverse effect they have on agricultutal production. Plant diseases have been a big concern in agriculture, as they affect crop production, and constitute a major threat to global food security. In the domain of modern agriculture, effective plant disease management is vital to ensure healthy crop yields and sustainable practices.

Comparative analysis of simultaneous integrated boost and sequential boost radiotherapy in node-positive cervical cancer: dosimetric and radiobiological considerations.

For locally advanced cervical cancer, the standard therapeutic approach involves concomitant chemoradiation therapy, supplemented by a brachytherapy boost. Moreover, an external beam radiotherapy (RT) boost should be considered for treating gross lymph node (LN) volumes. Two boost approaches exist with Volumetric Intensity Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT): Sequential (SEQ) and Simultaneous Integrated Boost (SIB).

Variation in hepatic segmental portal venous pulsed wave Doppler flow distribution in patients with NAFLD: A pilot study.

Purpose: To evaluate the segmental variations in portal venous pulsed wave colour Doppler flow velocity in patients with moderate to severe non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in comparison with healthy controls.

Materials And Methods: In this prospective, observational, case-control study, the maximum velocity of all the segmental branches of portal vein were evaluated on colour Doppler in patients with moderate to severe non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and the values were compared between three groups (1) Healthy controls ( = 30), (2) non-alcoholic fatty liver disease group, that is moderate to severe fatty liver without features of portal hypertension ( = 32) and (3) non-alcoholic steatohepatitis-portal hypertension group, that is those non-alcoholic fatty liver disease patients with features of portal hypertension ( = 13).

Results: Compared to controls, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease group showed a lower velocity in all the eight segments of liver.

Enhancing the Fruit Yield and Quality in Pomegranate: Insights into Drip Irrigation and Mulching Strategies.

Pomegranate ( L.) is a fruit tree that is globally distributed, especially in warm areas with low annual rainfall and limited water availability. This species exemplifies the critical role of water in agriculture and the need for efficient irrigation practices due to its characteristics, cultivation requirements, and geographic diffusion.

Survival outcome and prognostic factors post inadvertent hysterectomy in carcinoma cervix treated with salvage chemo-radiation.

Introduction: The standard of care for treating early invasive cervical cancer is radical hysterectomy or radiation alone while chemo-radiation is a definitive treatment for advanced disease. Occasionally, a simple hysterectomy is performed in the cancer cervix and these patients merit adjuvant treatment in view of the high chances of loco-regional recurrences. The aim of the study was to analyze the survival outcome of these patients treated with salvage chemo-radiotherapy and also to determine the prognostic factors affecting survival.

A cross-sectional study of clinical and laboratory characteristics of systemic lupus erythematosus in tribal region of Jharkhand at RIMS, Ranchi.

Objectives: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease of unknown etiology, mainly affecting female of child-bearing age group. Clinical scenario of SLE is not well defined in east region of India, especially in tribal region of Jharkhand. This article is mainly focused on clinical and laboratory characteristics of SLE in tribal region of Jharkhand.

Hiccups: An atypical side effect experienced during chemo-radiotherapy in carcinoma nasopharynx.

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is an uncommon cancer but has a distinct racial and geographic distribution. Patient presents with constellation of signs and symptoms due to its vicinity to critical structures and are best treated by conformal concurrent chemo-radiotherapy. We present a case of 45-year-old male diagnosed with carcinoma nasopharynx, referred to us for radiotherapy after three cycles of neoadjuvant chemotherapy.

Magnetic resonance imaging spectrum of COVID-associated rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis and assessment of anatomical severity.

Objectives: To describe the extent and imaging findings of COVID-associated rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis on magnetic resonance imaging and to evaluate the value of MRI severity score in grading the extent of involvement.

Methods: Proven cases of ROCM with a history of concurrent or recently (<6 weeks) treated COVID-19 underwent MRI at the initial presentation. Findings were charted for each anatomical structure and the extent of involvement was scored for sinonasal, extra-sinus soft tissues, orbits, and brain.

A scalable health system model to achieve high coverage and quality of Kangaroo mother care in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Aim: To design a health system model for scaling-up Kangaroo mother care (KMC) and assess its impact on the population-level coverage and quality of KMC in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Methods: We co-developed the model with mothers and health system stakeholders using human-centred design over multiple cycles of implementation, learning and data-driven refinement. Infants with birthweight <2000 g in the study district were prospectively followed to assess the 'effective coverage' of KMC.

Evaluation of Uterocervical Angle and Cervical Length as Predictors of Spontaneous Preterm Birth.

 The aim of this article was to evaluate uterocervical angle (UCA) and cervical length (CL) measured at 16 to 24 weeks of gestation using transvaginal sonography (TVS) as predictors of spontaneous preterm birth.  In this prospective study, TVS was performed in 159 primigravidas with a singleton, uncomplicated pregnancy at 16 to 24 weeks of gestation to measure the anterior UCA and CL. All the cases were followed until labor to document gestational age at delivery.

Initial comparative analysis of pulmonary involvement on HRCT between vaccinated and non-vaccinated subjects of COVID-19.

Objectives: To compare the high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT)-derived severity score in COVID-19 patients between those who had earlier received the vaccine against the SARS-CoV-2 and those who did not.

Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional analysis of HRCT of the chest was done in correlation with the vaccination status of clinically diagnosed COVID-19 patients. The variable under evaluation was the CT severity score, whereby differential analysis of the variability on this parameter between incompletely (single dose) vaccinated, completely (both doses) vaccinated, and non-vaccinated individuals was the outcome.

Scaling up Kangaroo Mother Care in Ethiopia and India: a multi-site implementation research study.

Objectives: Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC), prolonged skin-to-skin care of the low birth weight baby with the mother plus exclusive breastfeeding reduces neonatal mortality. Global KMC coverage is low. This study was conducted to develop and evaluate context-adapted implementation models to achieve improved coverage.

Immunotherapy for Breast Cancer Treatment: Current Evidence and Therapeutic Options.

Breast Cancer (BC) has the highest incidence among all forms of malignancies detected in women globally. The therapeutic approaches available for BC include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, and surgery. Recently, advanced immunology-based therapeutics with potential for BC treatment, including immune checkpoint blockades, vaccines, and combinations with other treatment strategies, have emerged.

A Comparative Study of Combined Dermaroller and Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Dermaroller Alone in Acne Scars and Assessment of Quality of Life Before and After Treatment.

Background: Scarring due to acne is a frequently encountered problem in dermatological outpatient department. Microneedling has been a well-accepted modality for the treatment of atrophic acne scars. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a newer option to investigate.

Impact on Quality of Life in Vitiligo Patients Treated with Narrowband Ultraviolet B Phototherapy.

Context: Vitiligo is a psychosocial problem which significantly affects quality of life in Indian scenario.

Aims: The purpose of this study was to compare the changes in quality of life in patients of vitiligo before and after treatment with narrowband ultraviolet B (NBUVB) phototherapy.

Subjects And Methods: A total of 54 patients had completed the study.

Attenuation of Lead-Induced Neurotoxicity by Omega-3 Fatty Acid in Rats.

Background: Lead is widely distributed in the environment and has been found to be associated with various health problems including neurodegenerative diseases.

Purpose: In view of the increasing health risk caused by lead, this study has been carried out to investigate the neuroprotective effect of omega-3 fatty acid (omega-3FA) in lead-induced neurotoxicity in rats.

Methods: Biochemical parameters including oxidative stress in brain regions, lead levels in blood and brain regions and histopathological examination of brain regions of rats were carried out in the present study.

Omega-3 fatty acid attenuates oxidative stress in cerebral cortex, cerebellum, and hippocampus tissue and improves neurobehavioral activity in chronic lead-induced neurotoxicity.

In view of the increasing risk of lead on human health, the present study has been carried out to investigate the neuroprotective effect of omega-3 fatty acid on chronic lead-induced neurotoxicity and behavioral impairment in rats. Different neurobehavioral parameters, biochemical assays, and histopathological analyses in brain regions of rats were conducted. Rats exposed to different doses of lead (lead acetate 2.