Effect of developmental and adult diet composition on reproductive aging in Drosophila melanogaster.

Diet significantly affects reproductive outcomes across species, yet the precise effects of macronutrient compositions beyond caloric intake on reproductive aging are understudied. Existing literature presents conflicting views on the fertility impacts of nutrient-rich versus nutrient-poor developmental diets, underscoring a notable research gap. This study addresses these gaps by examining effects of isocaloric diets with varied protein-to-carbohydrate ratios during both developmental and adult stages on reproductive aging of a large, outbred Drosophila melanogaster population (n = ∼2100).

Primary tracheoesophageal puncture in stapler-assisted laryngeal closure: a surgical modification.

With the advancements in the medical field, many innovations in medical devices have happened. Using a surgical stapler to close the laryngectomy defect without opening the pharynx is particularly advantageous in a total laryngectomy (TL). However, performing the tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP) during stapler closure of the larynx has not been widely advocated, due to the fear of complications related to the procedure.

Reframing language in mental health discourses: Towards a more humane approach.

This is a reflection on the nature of language used by psychologists in the contexts of referrals and assessments. Through an example of a brief referral, I attempt to unpack the "clinical" language that may dehumanise and pathologise individuals. Further, I attempt to reframe it through a language, that is not just a shift from "deficits" to "strengths", rather a discourse respecting personhood.

Human behaviour directs household-level exposure to malaria vectors in Bandarban, Bangladesh.

Background: Bangladesh has reduced malaria incidence and mortality by over 75% between 2010 and 2020. Widespread long-lasting insecticidal net (LLIN) distribution and use is one of the measures responsible for this success. Recalcitrant malaria hotspots within the Chittagong Hill Tracts districts suggest important drivers of malaria risk may remain uncharacterized.

A Never Described Variant of the Cervical Rib Causing Arterial Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: World's First Case.

Cervical ribs, also known as Eve's ribs, are rare and found in 1% of population. They are more common in females and more common on right side. They are asymptomatic in 90% of cases.

En-masse Retraction of the Maxillary Anterior Teeth by Applying Force from Four Different Levels - A Finite Element Study.

Objective: To find out if it is possible to control maxillary anterior teeth in sagittal and vertical plane during retraction by altering the vertical levels of force application in the posterior region, i.e. identifying the type of movement of the maxillary anterior teeth which occurs when force would be applied from four different levels i.

Gum Arabic enhances paracellular transport of water in amphibian everted small intestinal segments.

Gum Arabic (GA) is known for its proabsorbent activity in normal intestine as well as in animal models of diarrhea. The aim of the study was to find the effect of GA on intestinal transport of water and possible route of absorption in frog everted gut sacs. D-Mannitol was used as a marker of paracellular transport to find the route of absorption.

Pattern of ocular tumors in the eastern region of Nepal.

Background: ocular tumors are commonly encountered in ophthalmic practice.

Objective: to study the clinical pattern of ocular tumors in the eastern region of Nepal.

Materials And Methods: the hospital records of patients with ocular tumors treated at B P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences in the eastern region of Nepal over a period of 5 years (April 2003 - March 2008) were studied retrospectively.

Asymptomatic bacteriuria in school going children.

Purpose: The present study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria in school going children of different age groups and sex and to isolate the organisms responsible for asymptomatic bacteriuria and to know their antimicrobial susceptibility pattern.

Methods: A total of 1817 school children were screened by collecting mid-stream urine and isolating the organisms.

Results: Asymptomatic bacteriuria was observed in 192 cases (10.

Nasal muco-ciliary clearance in snuff users.

The inhalation of nasal snuff (powdered tobacco) is widely prevalent in the Indian sub-continent. The effect of snuff application on the nasal mucociliary clearance (NMMC) time has been suspected but not demonstrated before. In this study the saccharin test is used to demonstrate the rate of nasal mucociliary clearance among chronic snuff users.