Assessment of surface water quality parameters using multivariate analysis-A case study of Kurichi and big lakes in Coimbatore.

Water quality deterioration due to industrialization and urbanization is a growing environmental concern, particularly in developing regions. This study assesses the surface water quality of Kurichi and Big Lakes in the Ukkadam area, Coimbatore, India, using multivariate statistical techniques to identify key pollution sources and evaluate contamination levels. Despite prior research on water quality in urban lakes, limited studies have systematically analyzed multiple contaminants using advanced statistical approaches.

"Unveiling the impacts of climatic cold events on the cardiovascular health in animal models".

Climate change is increasingly driving extreme weather events, leading to drastic temperature fluctuations worldwide. While overall temperatures rise, many regions are simultaneously experiencing severe cold spells that threaten the health of human populations, especially to vulnerable populations including the elderly and those with pre-existing conditions. Exposure to cold stress triggers significant physiological and biochemical disruptions.

Health risk assessments of heavy metals in dust samples collected from classrooms in Ilorin, Nigeria and its impact on public health.

Over the past three decades, heavy metals (HMs) in indoor dust have been a significant focus due to their environmental and health risks. This study assessed HM contamination (Co, Pb, Cd, Cr, Ni, and As) in classroom and lecture theatre dust in Ilorin, Nigeria, across dry and rainy seasons. Dust samples from primary, secondary, and university settings were analyzed using atomic absorption spectrometry and ICP-OES.

Exploring Serum Anti-thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies and High-Sensitivity C-reactive Protein as Inflammatory Markers in Subclinical Hypothyroidism: A Comprehensive Study.

Background and aim Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is a biochemical condition defined by elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels with normal free thyroxine (FT4) levels, often occurring without overt clinical symptoms. Emerging evidence suggests a role for autoimmune and inflammatory processes, with anti-thyroid peroxidase antibodies (anti-TPO) and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) as potential markers of thyroid autoimmunity and systemic inflammation. This study evaluates the significance of these markers in SCH to elucidate their association with disease progression and clinical symptoms.

Is 70% Achievable? Hospital-Level Variation in Rates of Cardiac Rehabilitation Use Among Medicare Beneficiaries.

Background: Despite national goals to enroll 70% of cardiac rehabilitation (CR)-eligible patients, enrollment remains low.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate how the treating hospital influences CR enrollment nationally.

Methods: We included Fee-for-Service Medicare beneficiaries aged ≥66 years who were hospitalized for acute myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass grafting, percutaneous coronary intervention, or heart valve repair/replacement.