Internal hernias, including Left para duodenal Hernias (LPDH), are rare and challenging to diagnose due to their nonspecific symptoms and complex anatomical presentation. This report presents a unique case of a 29-year-old female with preoperatively diagnosed uncomplicated LPDH, complicated by distal bowel ischemia-a manifestation not extensively documented in existing literature. Initial imaging revealed dilated jejunal loops indicative of LPDH, with subsequent contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) showing ischemic changes in bowel segments distal to the hernia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEnterovirus-D68 (EV-D68) is a plus-strand RNA virus that primarily causes infant respiratory infections. In rare pediatric cases, infection with EV-D68 has been associated with acute flaccid myelitis, a polio-like paralytic disease. We have previously demonstrated that EV-D68 induces nonselective autophagy for its benefit.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPentatricopeptide repeat proteins (PPR) are a large family of modular RNA-binding proteins, whereby each module can be modified to bind to a specific ssRNA nucleobase. As such, there is interest in developing 'designer' PPRs (dPPRs) for a range of biotechnology applications, including diagnostics or in vivo localization of ssRNA species; however, the mechanistic details regarding how PPRs search for and bind to target sequences is unclear. To address this, we determined the structure of a dPPR bound to its target sequence and used two- and three-color single-molecule fluorescence resonance energy transfer to interrogate the mechanism of ssRNA binding to individual dPPRs in real time.
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October 2024
, commonly known as Tulsi, is revered in Ayurveda for its extensive medicinal properties. However, there is a need to consolidate current knowledge on its phytochemical constituents and their pharmacological activities to identify potential areas for further research and drug development. This review aims to bridge this gap by providing a comprehensive analysis of the bioactive secondary metabolites found in , such as rosmarinic acid, oleanolic acid, luteolin, ursolic acid, and limonene, and their associated therapeutic effects.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFContext: Yoga practice during pregnancy offers numerous benefits for maternal and fetal health, yet its prevalence and acceptance among pregnant women in Nepal remain understudied.
Aim: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of yoga practice and its acceptance as part of antenatal care (ANC) among pregnant women attending ANC at Rapti Provincial Hospital, Dang, Nepal.
Settings And Design: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted at the ANC unit of Rapti Provincial Hospital, involving pregnant women attending ANC visits.