Why the Delay? A Quality Improvement Initiative for Delayed Cord Clamping in Preterm Infants.

Aim: To improve delayed cord clamping (DCC) rates for preterm infants (≤ 34 + 0 weeks' gestation) and establish DCC as standard practice using quality improvement (QI) methods.

Methods: A multi-departmental initiative was undertaken. An audit of DCC for preterm infants born at or before 34 + 0 weeks was performed.

Effects of ZrO Nano-Particles' Incorporation into SnAgCu Solder Alloys: An Experimental and Theoretical Study.

This study investigates the mechanism and effects of incorporating different ZrO nano-particles into SAC0307 solder alloys. ZrO nano-powder and nano-fibers in 0.25-0.

Expression profiling of circulating lncRNA GIAT4RA, lncRNA AATBC, lncRNA Sirt1-AS, and SMARCB1 in lung cancer patients.

Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are crucial regulators of biological processes such as transcription interference and activation, chromatin remodeling, and mRNA translation. Uncontrolled gene expression could result from various epigenetic modifiers, like lncRNAs. So, this study aimed to evaluate the expression profiles of lncRNA GIAT4RA, lncRNA AATBC, lncRNA Sirt1-AS, and SMARCB1 in lung cancer.

A rare presentation of hydatid cyst disease at the thigh: a case report from Syria.

Introduction And Importance: Hydatid cyst disease is a zoonotic disease caused by and is recognized as a significant health issue in many countries, particularly Mediterranean countries. Hydatid cysts in the musculoskeletal system are rare, with only a few reported cases. These usually occur as secondary cysts resulting from the hematogenous dissemination from primary sites.

A portable label-free electrochemical DNA biosensor for rapid detection of Typhi.

A highly accurate, rapid, portable, and robust platform for detecting serovar Typhi ( Typhi) is crucial for early-stage diagnosis of typhoid to avert and control the outbreaks of this pathogen, which threaten global public health. This study presents a proof-of-concept for our developed label-free electrochemical DNA biosensor system for Typhi detection, which employs a printed circuit board gold electrode (PCBGE), integrated with a portable potentiostat reader. Initially, the functionalized DNA biosensor and target detection were characterized using cyclic voltammetry (CV), differential pulse voltammetry (DPV), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) methods using a benchtop potentiostat.

A rare case of disseminated rhinosporidiosis mimicking tuberculosis.

Rhinosporidiosis is one of the granulomatous diseases endemic in Asia, Africa, and Europe, with Southern India and Sri Lanka having the greatest prevalence rates. It is typically understood to affect the upper respiratory system. Involvement of the lungs beyond the trachea is infrequent as compared to the upper respiratory tract.

self-assembly of molybdenum carbide and iron carbide heterostructures on N-doped carbon for an efficient oxygen reduction reaction.

Identifying highly stable, cost-effective, platinum-free, and efficient electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) remains a formidable challenge. The ORR is important for advancing fuel cell and zinc-air battery (ZAB) technologies towards cost-efficiency and environmental sustainability. This work presents the utilization of economically viable materials through a straightforward synthesis process, exhibiting the development of efficient MoC/FeC-NC catalysts ingeniously derived from phosphomolybdic acid (PMA) and iron phthalocyanine (FePc).

Concurrent ascending colon adenocarcinoma and colonic tuberculosis: a case report from Syria.

Introduction And Importance: Tuberculosis (TB) has been one of the most devastating diseases to humanity in recent decades; although pulmonary infection is the most common, infection of any other organ is familiar as well. Colon cancer is another disease affecting the gastrointestinal (GI) system and mostly targets people over 50. Only a few studies mentioned the co-existence of cancer and TB occurring at the same place and time.

Calcium l-Malate and d-Tartarate Frameworks as Adjuvants for the Sustainable Delivery of a Fungicide.

Agrichemical adjuvants that combine a highly selective, efficient, and active mode of operation are critically needed to realize a more sustainable approach to their usage. Herein, we report the synthesis and full characterization of two new metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), termed UPMOF-1 and UPMOF-2, that were constructed from eco-friendly Ca ions and naturally occurring, low-molecular weight plant acids, l-malic and d-tartaric acid, respectively. Upon structural elucidation of both MOFs, a widely used fungicide, hexaconazole (Hex), was loaded on the structures, reaching binding affinities of -5.

A Case Report of Traumatic Ulcerative Granuloma With Stromal Eosinophilia (TUGSE): Clinical and Histopathological Diagnostic Challenges.

Traumatic ulcerative granuloma with stromal eosinophilia is a reactive, self-limiting ulcer within the oral cavity; however, clinically, it mimics a malignant ulcer. Here, we report the case of a 13-year-old boy who presented with a painful solitary indurated ulcer at the lower lip for a week. Histopathological examination revealed an ulcerated lesion with significant infiltration of eosinophils, small lymphocytes, and large lymphoid cells.

Clinical and haematological characteristics of 38 individuals with Hb G-Makassar in Malaysia.

Haemoglobin (Hb) G-Makassar is a rare Hb variant. It presents a diagnostic challenge as it imitates sickle Hb (Hb S) in standard electrophoresis and high-performance liquid chromatography assays requiring DNA analysis to confirm diagnosis. Both have point mutations in codon 6, exon 1 in the β-globin () gene with different pathogenicities.

Emerging Mesoporous Polyacrylamide/Gelatin-Iron Lanthanum Oxide Nanohybrids towards the Antibiotic Drugs Removal from the Wastewater.

The polyacrylamide/gelatin-iron lanthanum oxide (P-G-ILO nanohybrid) was fabricated by the free radical grafting co-polymerization technique in the presence of N,N-methylenebisacrylamide (MBA) as cross linker and ammonium persulfate (APS) as initiator. The P-G-ILO nanohybrid was characterized by the various spectroscopic and microscopic techniques that provided the information regarding the crystalline behavior, surface area, and pore size. The response surface methodology was utilized for the statistical observation of diclofenac (DF) adsorption from the wastewater.

A Nanocomposite Paste Electrode Sensor for Simultaneous Detection of Uric Acid and Bisphenol A Using Zinc Hydroxide Nitrate-Sodium Dodecylsulfate Bispyribac.

The fabrication of a zinc hydroxide nitrate-sodium dodecylsulfate bispyribac modified with multi-walled carbon nanotube (ZHN-SDS-BP/MWCNT) paste electrode for uric acid and bisphenol A detection was presented in this study. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, chronocoulometry, square-wave voltammetry, and cyclic voltammetry were all used to examine the electrocatalytic activities of modified paste electrodes. The modified electrode's sensitivity and selectivity have been considered in terms of the composition of the modifier in percentages, the types of supporting electrolytes used, the pH of the electrolyte, and square-wave voltammetry parameters like frequency, pulse size, and step increment.

Clodronate Liposome-Mediated Phagocytic Hemocyte Depletion Affects the Regeneration of the Cephalic Tentacle of the Invasive Snail, .

After amputation, granular hemocytes infiltrate the blastema of regenerating cephalic tentacles of the freshwater snail . Here, the circulating phagocytic hemocytes were chemically depleted by injecting the snails with clodronate liposomes, and the effects on the cephalic tentacle regeneration onset and on -Hemocyanin, -transglutaminase (-TG) and -Allograft Inflammatory Factor-1 (-AIF-1) gene expressions were investigated. Flow cytometry analysis demonstrated that clodronate liposomes targeted large circulating hemocytes, resulting in a transient decrease in their number.

A retroperitoneal cystic lymphangioma involving the spleen and pancreas: a case report.

Unlabelled: Retroperitoneal cystic lymphangioma (CL) is a rare condition and accounts for 1% of all CL. It can be congenital in children associated with genetic disorders or acquired in adults with chronic diseases.

Case Presentation: In the present case, the girl complained of abdominal pain and dysuria.

Stabilizing a zinc anode a tunable covalent organic framework-based solid electrolyte interphase.

Zinc (Zn) is an excellent material for use as an anode for rechargeable batteries in water-based electrolytes. Nevertheless, the high activity of water leads to Zn corrosion and hydrogen evolution, along with the formation of dendrites on the Zn surface during repeated charge-discharge (CD) cycles. To protect the Zn anode and limit parasitic side reactions, an artificial solid electrolyte interphase (ASEI) protective layer is an effective strategy.

Inspecting Histamine Isolated from Fish through a Highly Selective Molecularly Imprinted Electrochemical Sensor Approach.

Numerous analytical approaches have been developed to determine histamine levels in food samples due to its health consequences. Consuming histamine over the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-regulated 50 mg kg limit would result in chronic toxicity. Consequently, the present study discusses a novel electrochemical approach to evaluate histamine levels in fish products via a molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) on an electrode surface.

Polyurethane Application to Transform Screen-Printed Electrode for Rapid Identification of Histamine Isolated from Fish.

The toxicity of histamine has attracted numerous researchers to develop a method for histamine determination purposes. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) unequivocally prohibits the consumption of histamine above 50 mg·kg. Thus, an innovation in histamine detection in fish has been developed in this research.

Unsteady natural convection flow of blood Casson nanofluid (Au) in a cylinder: nano-cryosurgery applications.

Nano-cryosurgery is one of the effective ways to treat cancerous cells with minimum harm to healthy adjacent cells. Clinical experimental research consumes time and cost. Thus, developing a mathematical simulation model is useful for time and cost-saving, especially in designing the experiment.

Association between dietary 3-monochloropropane-1,2-diol esters (3-MCPDE) and renal cancer in Peninsular Malaysia: exposure assessment and matched case-control study.

3-Monochloropropane-1,2-diol esters (3-MCPDE) are food contaminants commonly found in refined vegetable oils and fats, which have possible carcinogenic implications in humans. To investigate this clinically, we conducted an occurrence level analysis on eight categories of retail and cooked food commonly consumed in Malaysia. This was used to estimate the daily exposure level, through a questionnaire-based case-control study involving 77 subjects with renal cancer, with 80 matching controls.

Compressed composite carbon felt as a negative electrode for a zinc-iron flow battery.

Flow batteries possess several attractive features including long cycle life, flexible design, ease of scaling up, and high safety. They are considered an excellent choice for large-scale energy storage. Carbon felt (CF) electrodes are commonly used as porous electrodes in flow batteries.