Impact of heat stress on physiological characteristics and expression of heat shock proteins (HSPs) in groundnut ( L.).

Unlabelled: The current climate change has a profound impact on agricultural production. Despite the unanimous efforts of several nations to prevent further increase in global temperatures, developing adaptive strategies by imparting heat tolerance in crop plants is essential to ensure global food security. This study demonstrates the impact of heat stress on the morphological, physiological and biochemical properties of different groundnut genotypes derived from a recombinant inbred line (RIL) population (JL 24 × 55-437).

Perspectives on NO Emissions and Impacts from Ammonia Combustion Processes.

Climate change and global warming necessitate the shift toward low-emission, carbon-free fuels. Although hydrogen boasts zero carbon content and high performance, its utilization is impeded by the complexities and costs involved in liquefaction, preservation, and transportation. Ammonia has emerged as a viable alternative that offers potential as a renewable energy storage medium and supports the global economy's decarbonization.

A study of disability and socio-economic impact of mental morbidities from the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.

Background: Disability associated with mental illness has a disproportionate impact on the work, social, and family responsibilities of an individual toward society. The evidence for disability in mental illnesses would help the clinician, caregivers, policymakers, and various stakeholders to come up with sustainable solutions not only to help fill the existing gaps in care but also to develop new avenues as per the specific needs of the population of Madhya Pradesh (MP).

Aim: To estimate the burden of disability related to mental illnesses in the state of MP.

The digital edge: examining the relationship between digital competency and language learning outcomes.

Introduction: Technology in education, including language learning, is on the rise. Digital competency is essential for teachers to effectively integrate technology and enhance language teaching. It enables access to authentic materials, interactive exercises, and collaboration opportunities.

A Trigeminal Neuropathy From an Inactive Hepatocellular Carcinoma.

Breast, lung, prostate, thyroid, and kidney carcinomas are the primary tumors that are known to have bony metastasis. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) frequently involves the lung and lymph nodes and less commonly the osseous system. Numbness/persistent pain in the distribution of the trigeminal nerve is more likely a neuropathy.

Omics Technologies to Enhance Plant Based Functional Foods: An Overview.

Functional foods are natural products of plants that have health benefits beyond necessary nutrition. Functional foods are abundant in fruits, vegetables, spices, beverages and some are found in cereals, millets, pulses and oilseeds. Efforts to identify functional foods in our diet and their beneficial aspects are limited to few crops.

Disseminated Rhinosporidiosis Masquerading as Sarcoma.

Rhinosporidiosis, though reported from several countries, has the highest incidence in India (notably South India) and Sri Lanka, with most cases presenting as nasal polyps. Nasopharynx and palpebral conjunctiva account for 85% of the sites. Other mucosal sites affected are oropharynx, larynx, rectum and external genitalia.

Correlation of serum levo-fucose levels as a biomarker with tumor node metastasis staging in oral cancer patients.

Background: oral cancer is a result of disordered cellular behavior initiated by various stimuli which is characterized by the alteration of serum glycoproteins consisting of different monosaccharides. One of these is levo-fucose (L-fucose), a methyl pentose. Elevated levels of protein-bound fucose have been reported in various malignancies.

Attitude and awareness of general dental practitioners toward radiation hazards and safety.

Aim And Objective: The aim and objective is to evaluate the level of awareness and attitude about radiation hazards and safety practices among general dental practitioners in Trivandrum District, Kerala, India.

Materials And Methods: A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 300 general dental practitioners in Trivandrum District, Kerala, India. Postanswering the questions, a handout regarding radiation safety and related preventive measures was distributed to encourage radiation understanding and protection.

Sexual dysfunction (Kṛcchra Vyavāya) in obesity (Sthaulya): Validation by an observational study.

Objective: The present study intends to evaluate the relationship between Sthaulya (obesity) and Kṛcchra Vyavāya (sexual dysfunction) with respect to different phases of sexual intercourse through a single-centered, observational study in male patients of obesity.

Materials And Methods: The study involved 33 obese males from the outpatient department of the Institution whose sexual functioning was assessed using an International Index of Erectile Function questionnaire, which was meant to assess five specific areas of sexual functioning.

Results: A varying degree of sexual dysfunction was observed in four out of five areas of sexual functioning viz.

Intra-abdominal giant infected seroma following laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair.

Seroma formation following open or laparoscopic mesh repair of inguinal hernia is common, albeit with no impact on recovery. One of the possible complication from such a seroma is infection. A patient presented with such an infective complication 6 years following a total extra peritoneal (TEP) repair of bilateral inguinal hernia.

Cutaneous metastases secondary to colorectal carcinoma may not be as ominous as previously thought: a case report and review of the literature.

Cutaneous metastasis is considered as an advanced presentation of colorectal cancer and mostly managed with palliative measures. We present a case report where such a case was radically treated with good result and review such reports published in literature. This shows a distinct subgroup that could benefit from such radical approach.

Inhibitory effect of TIMP influences the morphology of varicose veins.

Objectives: Imbalance of matrix metalloproteinase enzymes (MMP) and their inhibitors (TIMPs) may contribute to the development of varicose veins. We hypothesised that, histological changes in varicose vein wall correlate with alterations in expression of MMP/TIMP.

Methods: Varicose veins (n=26) were compared with great saphenous vein (GSV) segments (n=11) from arterial bypass, and with arm and neck veins from fistula and carotid operations (n=13).

Tunneled Catheter-Associated Atrial Thrombi: Successful Treatment with Chronic Anticoagulation.

Tunneled dialysis catheter-associated right atrial thrombus (RAT) is a rarely reported complication. We reviewed hospital records of 10 patients from a teaching hospital dialysis unit, in whom RAT was diagnosed by trans-esophageal echocardiography (TEE). Patients were treated with chronic anticoagulation (heparin followed by warfarin) and followed over time.