Publications by authors named "D Bawa"
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- - The African catfish is a rapidly growing farmed fish, with production increasing by 20% annually, but it faces challenges from bacterial infections and limitations of plant-based feeds due to antinutritional factors like nonstarch polysaccharides (NSPs).
- - Supplementing the catfish diet with β-mannanase has the potential to boost growth, improve antioxidant levels, and enhance immunity, but its specific effects need further exploration.
- - A study revealed that diets enriched with varying levels of β-mannanase improved growth performance and digestive enzyme activity in African catfish, although it did not affect survival rates; notable improvements in gut structure and antioxidant enzyme levels were also recorded.
Background: The use of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillators (AEDs) significantly improve the chances of survival after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Subsequently, state laws mandate training in CPR and AED use for high school graduation. However, training and its impact vary and must be better understood.
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- Management of long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation (LSPAF) is challenging, and hybrid convergent ablation with left atrial appendage (LAA) clipping shows better results compared to traditional endocardial-only procedures.!
- A study of 79 patients demonstrated a 73.8% success rate in maintaining freedom from atrial fibrillation after 12 months, but persistent posterior wall activity was noted in a significant number of cases.!
- The findings suggest that combining hybrid ablation and LAA clipping is effective for long-term AF-free survival in LSPAF patients, though recurrence of AF is associated with persistent activity in the posterior wall of the heart.!
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- Multiple states have implemented CPR training for high school students and staff to reduce sudden cardiac death (SCD), but the quality and execution of these mandates differ significantly across the country.
- A scoring system was created to objectively assess CPR training mandates in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, revealing a wide range in scores that indicate the robustness of these mandates.
- The study's findings suggest that although there is variability in state mandates, no strong link was found between CPR training requirements and reduced SCD rates, underscoring the need for more consistent and effective policies.