Background Early initiation of enteral feeding in neonates on inotropic support may improve clinical outcomes compared to intravenous fluids, but the safety and optimal inotrope levels for enteral nutrition remain unclear. This study aims to assess the early initiation of enteral feeding versus intravenous fluids in newborns on inotrope support and to compare the clinical outcome in terms of hospital stay, morbidity, and mortality in neonates with enteral feed versus intravenous (IV) fluid group on inotropes. It also focuses on evaluating the safety of enteral nutrition in neonates with inotropic support and determining the cutoff levels of the inotropes at which enteral feed is well tolerated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction Hepatitis B virus is a significant occupational hazard for healthcare workers worldwide. Long-term protection against hepatitis B infection is conferred by the vaccine and the protective immune response is indicated by anti-hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) titre. It is crucial to monitor anti-HBsAg titres as their levels decrease over time.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe focus of the study in this article is analyzing the electrochemical properties of molybdenum disulfide on miscible poly(methyl methacrylate)-poly(lactic acid) blends for supercapacitors. The interaction between molybdenum disulfide and miscible poly(methyl methacrylate)-poly(lactic acid) blends, affinity toward water, surface morphology, and mechanical properties are inspected by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, water contact angle, scanning electron microscopy, and universal testing machine, respectively. Among the developed membranes, 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe electrochemical act of valve-regulated lead acid batteries can be enhanced by conductive materials like metal oxides. This work aims to examine the preparation and influence of zirconia on poly(vinyl alcohol) based gel valve-regulated lead acid battery. Characterizations like Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, ionic conductivity, water retention study, cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and galvanostatic charge-discharge techniques were done.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn the past few years, significant research efforts have been directed toward improving the electrochemical capabilities of supercapacitors by advancing electrode materials. The present work signifies the development of poly(lactic acid)/alloysite nano-clay as an electrode material for supercapacitors. Physico-chemical characterizations were analyzed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, wide-angle X-ray diffraction, and a universal testing machine.
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