Acid-Enhanced Photoiniferter Polymerization under Visible Light.

Photoiniferter (PI) is a promising polymerization methodology, often used to overcome restrictions posed by thermal reversible addition-fragmentation chain-transfer (RAFT)  polymerization. However, in the overwhelming majority of reports, high energy UV irradiation is required to effectively trigger photolysis of RAFT agents and facilitate the polymerization, significantly limiting its potential, scope, and applicability. Although visible light PI has emerged as a highly attractive alternative, most current approaches are limited to the synthesis of lower molecular weight polymers, and typically suffer from prolonged reaction times, extended induction periods, and higher dispersities.

Aedes aegypti control in breeding sites through an insecticidal coating with dual effect: Laboratory trials and safety assessment.

Ground water tanks are known to be preferred Aedes aegypti oviposition places providing opportunities for adult and larvae control. Therefore, a dual-effect insecticidal coating (IC) (alphacypermethrin/ pyriproxyfen) with a slow-release mechanism and safe for users could be applied within Aedes spp. breeding sites, representing a promising option.

Virtual clinics in oral surgery: an equitable service for all?

Introduction Teledentistry has become more prevalent in the provision of oral healthcare since the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual consultation clinics were introduced at Birmingham Dental Hospital as an adjunct to face-to-face (F2F) consultation clinics. This service evaluation compares virtual and F2F consultation clinics in oral surgery, with particular focus on 'did not attend' (DNA) rates.

Post kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis burden at the village level in selected high visceral leishmaniasis endemic upazilas in Bangladesh.

Objectives: As post kala-azar Dermal Leishmaniasis (PKDL) threatens the success of the Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) elimination initiative, we aimed to investigate the PKDL burden, including an active search for PKDL in leprosy-negative skin lesion cases. We also investigated their health-seeking behavior and perceived level of stigma.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional survey among inhabitants in the VL-endemic villages of the five most VL-endemic upazilas.