Bridging the gap: Gardner-Wells tongs utilization in pediatric spinal tuberculosis: A case report.

Introduction: Spinal Tuberculosis (TB), or Pott's disease, is a significant form of extrapulmonary TB affecting the spine, especially in children. Standard treatments include anti-tuberculosis medications, immobilization, and surgery. The use of Gardner well tongs (GWT) in pediatrics spinal TB is rare due to associated risks and lack of supporting evidence.

Antioxidant and UV-blocking activity of PVA/tannin-based bioplastics in food packaging application.

In this study, bioplastics with antioxidant and UV protection properties based on tannin and PVA were created for packaging uses. Using a hot water extraction method at various extraction temperatures (60-100 °C), tannins were removed from the bark of Acacia mangium. Tannins with the best antioxidant activity were extracted at 80 °C.

A Case of Secondary Syphilis with the Extragenital Chancre on the Nipple.

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by . The signs and symptoms of syphilis vary depending on which of the four stages it presents. The primary stage of syphilis classically presents with a painless ulcer (chancre).

Synthesis and characterization of sulfonated poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene)/sAlO composites as a novel-alternative electrolyte membranes of Nafion.

Fuel cell membrane of Nafion is commonly used as the electrolyte material of fuel cell which has good mechanical properties, but the hydrophobicity reduce its proton conductivity. Thus, the other polymer is used for the electrolyte membrane. A polymer modification of sulfonated poly (vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) (PVDF--HFP) by attaching sulfonate group and oxide compounds such as sAlO would enhance the proton conductivity.

Global rosacea treatment guidelines and expert consensus points: The differences.

Background: Rosacea is a highly prevalent, chronic inflammatory disease. The treatment of rosacea remains a challenge to dermatologists. Therapies include skin care, medications, lasers, and various combinations of these modalities.

Efficacy of functional microarray of microneedles combined with topical tranexamic acid for melasma: A randomized, self-controlled, split-face study.

To evaluate the efficacy of a functional microarray of microneedles (MNs) plus topical tranexamic acid (TA) for melasma in middle-aged women in China.Thirty female subjects with melasma were enrolled in this study. The left or right side of the face was chosen randomly to be pretreated with a functional microarray of MNs, followed by topical 0.