Nanocellulose-stabilized nanocomposites for effective Hg(II) removal and detection: a comprehensive review
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2024 Apr 15. doi: 10.1007/s11356-024-33105-3. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMercury pollution, with India ranked as the world's second-largest emitter, poses a critical environmental and public health challenge and underscores the need for rigorous research and effective mitigation strategies. Nanocellulose is derived from cellulose, the most abundant natural polymer on earth, and stands out as an excellent choice for mercury ion remediation due to its remarkable adsorption capacity, which is attributed to its high specific surface area and abundant functional groups, enabling efficient Hg(II) i...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - April 15, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Karthik Chinnappa Caroline Dharmaraj Glory Bai Pandi Prabha Srinivasan Source Type: research
Suniya Luthar (1958-2023)
Am Psychol. 2024 Apr 15. doi: 10.1037/amp0001355. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCo-founder Emerita of Authentic Connections, Founder of Authentic Connections Groups, and Professor Emerita at Columbia University's Teachers College, Suniya Luthar passed away on February 16, 2023. Suniya was born on December 9, 1958, in New Delhi, India, where she studied for BA (1978) and MA (1980) degrees and served as a lecturer on child development (1981-1984), all at Lady Irwin College. After decades of studying youth across the economic spectrum, Suniya concluded that ultimately children's ability to be resilient is most linked to their...
Source: The American Psychologist - April 15, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jacob A Burack Source Type: research
Frequency of concomitant injuries in maxillofacial trauma in a tertiary health care centre in India: A 5-year retrospective study
DISCUSSION: Head injury was the most common associated injury followed by soft tissue and vital structures and bone injuries among subjects with maxillofacial trauma. Clavicle fracture and injury to the lower extremities were the most common hard and soft tissue-associated injuries.PMID:38616471 | DOI:10.1016/j.cjtee.2024.03.008 (Source: Chinese Journal of Traumatology)
Source: Chinese Journal of Traumatology - April 15, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Saubhik Dasukil Shiwangi Verma Ashok Kumar Jena Mounabati Mohapatra Source Type: research
Exploring the immunomodulatory potential of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) in the treatment of invasive ductal carcinoma
AbstractBacopa monnieri (L) Wettst, commonly known as Brahmi, stands as a medicinal plant integral to India ’s traditional medical system, Ayurveda, where it is recognized as a “medhya rasayana”—a botanical entity believed to enhance intellect and mental clarity. Its significant role in numerous Ayurvedic formulations designed to address conditions such as anxiety, memory loss, impaired cognition, and diminished concentration underscores its prominence. Beyond its application in cognitive health, Brahmi has historically been employed in Ayurvedic practices for the treatment of inflammatory diseases, including arthr...
Source: Medical Oncology - April 15, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Utility of Microvascular Reconstruction in Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery During Complex Resections and Emergency Salvage
AbstractMajor gastrointestinal surgical resections and subsequent reconstruction can occasionally need arterial or venous resection, can encounter variant anatomy, or may lead to injury to vessels. These can lead to arterial and/or venous insufficiency of viscera like the stomach, liver, colon, or spleen. Left unaddressed, these can lead to, partial or total, organ ischemia or necrosis. This can trigger a cascade of systemic clinical complications resulting in significant morbidity or even mortality. The aim of this case series is to highlight the utility of microvascular plastic surgical principles and practices in counte...
Source: Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology - April 15, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
A randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a culture and disease-specific, patient-centric multi-component tobacco cessation intervention package for the patients attending non-communicable disease clinics in Punjab, India
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Source: Psychology and Health - April 15, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Garima BhattSonu GoelSubodh Kumar YadavAjay PatialBikash MedhiSandeep GroverSavita AttriRajbir KaurGurmandeep SinghSandeep Singh Gilla Department of Community Medicine, School of Public Health, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PG Source Type: research
High-Frequency Audiovestibular Dysfunction in Long-Standing Diabetes Mellitus: Insights from a Cross-Sectional Study
This study investigates audiovestibular dysfunction in individuals with long-standing diabetes mellitus (DM). A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 100 patients (DM for ≥ 10 years) at the Department of E.N.T. in Prakash Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Sangli, Maharashtra. A mean age of 43.09 years among patients, with 64% male and 36% female participants. Hearing loss was the most common complaint, affecting 46% of subjects, followed by vertigo in 23%. Pure tone audiometry revealed that 34% of patients had sensorineural hearing loss, with varying degrees of severity. Vestibular dysfunction wa...
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - April 15, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
Correction: Isolated Extra-Pulmonary Tuberculosis in ENT: A Commonly Missed Diagnosis
(Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - April 15, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
Development of a Robust, Rapid and Reliable Tandem Mass Spectrometry Method for the Measurement of Sildenafil, Bosentan and their Major Metabolites
In this study, we aimed to develop a liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method (LC –MS/MS) to measure the levels of bosentan, sildenafil, and their active metabolites in patients with PAH. We have developed an LC–MS/MS measurement procedure using a liquid–liquid extraction to measure serum drug concentrations and validated the procedure according to Clinical and Laboratory S tandards Institute (CLSI) protocols.Finally, the validated method was used to measure the levels of sildenafil, bosentan, and their metabolite in pediatric PAH patients. The method was linear in the range of 0.975 –1000 ng/ml and 0...
Source: Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry - April 15, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Source Type: research
The Evaluation of Mass/DNA Copy Number of Mitochondria in Umbilical Cord Blood-derived Hematopoietic Stem Cells Cocultured with MSCs
AbstractOver recent decades, UCB has been widely used as an excellent alternative source of HSCs for treating many hematologic disorders. Recent studies suggest using mesenchymal stroma cell co-cultures to increase the number of HSCs prior to transplantation. Considering the critical role of mitochondria in the cell's fate and the importance of the self-renewal capacity of HSCs in HSCT, we decided to investigate the mass/DNA copy number of mitochondria in HSCs while co-cultured with MSCs and alone after seven days. UCB units were collected from full-term deliveries. MSCs and HSCs were isolated from UCB and the purity of ce...
Source: Indian Journal of Hematology and Blood Transfusion - April 15, 2024 Category: Hematology Source Type: research
Bi-clonal Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
(Source: Indian Journal of Hematology and Blood Transfusion)
Source: Indian Journal of Hematology and Blood Transfusion - April 15, 2024 Category: Hematology Source Type: research
A Single Standard Polyvinyl Chloride 3D Skull Model to Create the Polymethyl Methacrylate Cranioplasty Flap: A Novel and Low-Cost Technique
Conclusion Our technique provides excellent functional and cosmetic outcomes. The overall surgical cost of these PMMA implants was lower than that of the other available cranioplasty implants. This technique is currently the most cost-effective option for cranioplasty. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery)
Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery - April 15, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Prajapati, Hanuman Prasad Singh, Deepak Kumar Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Dental caries, oral hygiene status and deleterious habits among migrant construction workers of Belagavi, India
Conclusion: Migrant construction workers in Belagavi had a high caries prevalence, poor oral hygiene status, and a high prevalence of deleterious habits such as tobacco use. These results emphasize the necessity of awareness and dental health education programs to improve the oral health of construction workers. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - April 15, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Ayeesha Patel, Sagar Jalihal, Anil V. Ankola, Varkey Nadakkavukaran Santhosh , Kavitha R Komala, Jasleen Thakker, David Coutinho , Laxmi Kabra Source Type: research
Ethnic background and distribution of clinical phenotypes in patients with probable progressive supranuclear palsy
We describe the ethnic and racial background of PSP patients in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Canada. (Source: Parkinsonism and Related Disorders)
Source: Parkinsonism and Related Disorders - April 15, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Blas Couto, Daniel G. Di Luca, Jeffrey Antwi, Puja Bhakta, Susan Fox, Maria Carmela Tartaglia, Gabor G. Kovacs, Anthony E. Lang Tags: Short communication Source Type: research
Longitudinal changes in bone mineral density may be associated with long-term survival in patients with cirrhosis: A proof of concept of study
ConclusionAmong body composition parameters, changes in bone mineral density correlate best with survival and have prognostic relevance similar to that of ascites and MELD score.Graphical Abstract (Source: Indian Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: Indian Journal of Gastroenterology - April 15, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
