Publications by authors named "Kalyani"

Background: Anaemia is a major public health concern in developing countries, with cases increasing rapidly among women, young girls, and children under age 5.

Aims: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of anaemia and to identify the age and gender distribution of anaemia among those attending IPD/OPD of a teaching hospital located in the tribal block.

Methodology: The study was conducted at a multispecialty tertiary care hospital in tribal predominant area, Jharkhand, India.

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This manuscript describes a strategy to readily access diverse aryl and homoaryl alanine-containing pharmaceutically relevant macrocyclic peptides. A two-step sequence involving the late-stage installation of the pyridinium functionality on macrocyclic peptides followed by reductive couplings was implemented. These transformations are amenable to microscale high-throughput experimentation (HTE) and enable rapid access to aryl alanine-containing macrocyclic peptides that would otherwise be inaccessible solid-phase peptide synthesis using commercially available amino acids.

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The application of statistical modeling in organic chemistry is emerging as a standard practice for probing structure-activity relationships and as a predictive tool for many optimization objectives. This review is aimed as a tutorial for those entering the area of statistical modeling in chemistry. We provide case studies to highlight the considerations and approaches that can be used to successfully analyze datasets in low data regimes, a common situation encountered given the experimental demands of organic chemistry.

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Background: The Indian Diabetes Risk Score (IDRS) is a simple and cost-effective tool for the early detection of undiagnosed cases in the community and is most suited for the Indian population to assess the risk of developing diabetes.

Aim And Objectives: To assess the risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus among the adult population living in an urban area by using the Indian Diabetes Risk Score (IDRS). To determine associated risk factors among the study population.

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Background: Nurses experience a demanding work environment, and the state of their spiritual health and resilience can impact their ability to provide compassionate care. The objective of this study was to examine the connection between spiritual health, resilience, and compassionate care among nurses working in intensive care units.

Materials And Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study employed stratified sampling to select 340 nurses.

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Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is considered as a most common cause of canine pyoderma. Antimicrobial resistance is considered as a global public health concern. The main aim of the study was to evaluate the distribution of Antimicrobial resistance genes in S.

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In cancer patients, physical and psychological issues are very common. There is a need for family support and high utilisation of healthcare resources commonly. Palliative care (PC) has grown in popularity to better fulfil of needs of patients and their families and potentially lowering hospital costs.

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Background: Providing care to trauma patients in pre-hospital emergencies is a vital and life-sustaining factor for individuals. This study was conducted to percept of pre-hospital emergency personnel regarding trauma patient care.

Methods: This qualitative study was done using a conventional content analysis method that employed purposive sampling technique.

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T4b carcinomas are termed as very locally advanced carcinomas of the oral cavity and are deemed borderline resectable or unresectable. The role of surgery for these patients is not well defined. We therefore aimed to relook at the role of surgery for cT4b carcinoma of the oral cavity.

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Bacterial cellulose (BC) stands out as a promising candidate for novel drug delivery systems due to its micro-mesoporous nanofibrous interconnected structure. However, its performance is limited by the burst release of hydrophilic drugs and lower incorporation of the less water-soluble or insoluble drugs. In this study, we explored its potential as a drug carrier for two distinct types of drugs: Diclofenac sodium and Simvastatin, representing water-soluble and water insoluble compounds, respectively.

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Efficient prediction of blastocyst formation from early-stage human embryos is imperative for improving the success rates of assisted reproductive technology (ART). Clinics transfer embryos at the blastocyst stage on Day-5 but Day-3 embryo transfer offers the advantage of a shorter culture duration, which reduces exposure to laboratory conditions, potentially enhancing embryonic development within a more conducive uterine environment and improving the likelihood of successful pregnancies. In this paper, we present a novel ResNet-GRU deep-learning model to predict blastocyst formation at 72 HPI.

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  • Millets are ancient, drought-resistant grains known for their nutritional value and potential to enhance global food security.
  • The article reviews the various types of millets, how they are cultivated, and their environmental benefits, making them a sustainable agricultural choice.
  • It highlights millets' role in improving human health and tackling malnutrition, underlining their growing importance in today's food system.
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Context: Body composition and glucose metabolism change with aging. Whether different levels of body-mass-index (BMI) are needed to define diabetes risk across the adult lifespan is unknown.

Objective: This work aimed to investigate whether BMI similarly reflects relative fat mass (FM) and diabetes risk across age groups.

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  • Digital microfluidics technology can improve biological experiments but faces issues like biofouling that slow processes and cause contamination.
  • Traditional solutions like surfactants reduce fouling but can disrupt biological reactions, reducing efficiency.
  • This study shows that slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces (SLIPS) effectively prevent biofouling and enhance PCR performance in DMF devices, leading to faster experiments and reduced reagent usage without compromising reaction integrity.
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  • The study investigates how rare non-coding genetic variations affect complex traits, specifically focusing on human height by analyzing data from over 333,100 individuals across three large datasets.
  • Researchers found 29 significant rare variants linked to height, with impacts ranging from a decrease of 7 cm to an increase of 4.7 cm, after considering previously known variants.
  • The team also identified specific non-coding variants near key genes associated with height, demonstrating a new method for understanding the effects of rare variants in regulatory regions using whole-genome sequencing.
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  • The geriatric population (60+ years) is increasing globally, leading to more chronic diseases and stressing healthcare systems, prompting a study on teleconsultation as a potential solution for improving their quality of life.
  • A randomized controlled trial with 2,000 participants assessed the effectiveness of teleconsultation compared to usual care, focusing on various health domains, with participants communicated in English or Hindi and adhering to specific study protocols.
  • Results showed that the teleconsultation group had significantly better scores in physical health, psychological well-being, and environmental factors compared to the usual care group, indicating its potential benefits for elderly patients.
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Simulation is an educational technology that can facilitate learning, improve performance, and develop critical thinking and self-confidence in students. Motivation is an effective factor in the level of efficiency and the use of individual talent, ability, and satisfaction. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of simulation on students' motivation based on existing studies.

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  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) often coexists with antiphospholipid syndrome, leading to blood clotting issues or complications in pregnancy, as illustrated by a case of a 7-year-old girl experiencing fever, bleeding, and thrombophlebitis.
  • The child presented with symptoms like gum bleeding, small skin lesions, and abnormal blood coagulation tests, prompting further investigation for an autoimmune disorder.
  • Ultimately, she was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Lupus Anticoagulant Hypoprothrombinemia Syndrome after confirming the presence of specific antibodies and coagulation abnormalities.
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Purpose: Segmentation is essential for tissue quantification and characterization in studies of aging and age-related and metabolic diseases and the development of imaging biomarkers. We propose a multi-method and multi-atlas methodology for automated segmentation of functional muscle groups in three-dimensional (3D) thigh magnetic resonance images. These groups lie anatomically adjacent to each other, rendering their manual delineation a challenging and time-consuming task.

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Background: Improving the professional competency of nursing students during the internship is critical. This study aimed to compare the professional competency and anxiety of nursing students trained based on two internship models.

Methods: This is a two-group posttest-only quasi-experimental design study.

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  • The study investigated how weight loss affects sex hormone levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D), focusing on sex differences in hormone response.
  • It included 850 postmenopausal women and 890 men, measuring hormones like testosterone and estradiol and observing the impact of an intensive lifestyle intervention (ILI) over time.
  • Results showed that ILI led to significant hormone level changes in both sexes, with women experiencing decreases in estradiol and testosterone while men saw increases in testosterone, highlighting the importance of considering these hormonal shifts in relation to health risks.
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The selective cross-coupling of two alkyl electrophiles to construct complex molecules remains a challenge in organic synthesis. Known reactions are optimized for specific electrophiles and are not amenable to interchangeably varying electrophilic substrates that are sourced from common alkyl building blocks, such as amines, carboxylic acids and halides. These limitations restrict the types of alkyl substrate that can be modified and, ultimately, the chemical space that can be explored.

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Objectives: The type I interferon pathway is a promising target for treatment of patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). Here, we describe the design of a multinational, randomised phase 3 study to Determine the effectiveness of the type I interferon receptor antibody, Anifrolumab, In SYstemic sclerosis (DAISY).

Methods: DAISY includes a 52-week double-blind, placebo-controlled treatment period, a 52-week open-label active treatment period, and a 12-week safety follow-up period.

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