Long-term organic and N fertilization influence the quality and productivity of pearl millet under pearl millet-wheat sequence in north India.

The present investigation reported that FYM application in different seasons influenced root, shoot, and seedling length, straw K, vigour index-I, nutrient uptake, grain, and stover yield of pearl millet significantly (P < 0.05) and followed the order: both seasons > kharif > rabi. Applying FYM in both seasons resulted in higher N, P, and K content in pearl millet grain (1.

Prognostic Significance of Pre-Treatment Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio and Platelet-Lymphocyte Ratio in Head and Neck Malignancies.

Introduction: Carcinoma is the second most common cause of death worldwide. The neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and the platelet-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) are essential markers of inflammation and tumorigenesis in various cancers including head and neck cancers. Pretreatment platelet- lymphocytic ratio can be used as an independent predictor of mortality whereas neutrophil- lymphocytic ratio is an independent predictor of recurrence.

Formate dehydrogenase activity by a Cu(II)-based molecular catalyst and deciphering the mechanism using DFT studies.

Due to the requirement to establish renewable energy sources, formic acid (FA), one of the most probable liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs), has received great attention. Catalytic formic acid dehydrogenation in an effective and environmentally friendly manner is still a challenge. The N3Q3 ligand (N3Q3 = ,-bis(quinolin-8-ylmethyl)quinolin-8-amine) and the square pyramidal [Cu(N3Q3)Cl]Cl complex have been synthesised in this work and characterised using several techniques, such as NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, EPR spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, X-ray diffraction and DFT calculations.

Electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution by a dinuclear copper complex and mechanistic elucidation through DFT studies.

A novel dinuclear copper complex, [CuII2(L1)2] (L1 = 2-{[2-(8-hydroxyquinolin-2-yl)-1-benzimidazol-1-yl]methyl}quinolin-8-ol) was synthesised and characterised through various spectroscopic techniques. This dinuclear complex (as an electrocatalyst) was employed to examine the catalytic ability towards an electrochemical hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Redox studies in 95/5 (v/v) DMF/HO with the addition of 30-equivalent AcOH (acid source) led to higher catalytic activities for the HER.

Relationship Between Lipid Profile and Sensorineural Hearing Loss: An Institution Based Study.

Sensorineural hearing loss is the most frequent problem worldwide and is the most neglected condition. Thus, it is essential to understand the etiology and pathophysiology of SNHL. The main objective of the study is to find whether serum lipid parameters have any correlation with SNHL.

A Study to Grade the Severity of Tinnitus and its Psychological Impact Using Tinnitus Functional Index (tfi).

Background: Chronic tinnitus has a lot impact on the quality of life of person by affecting his/ her physical health, occupational health and social relations. It can lead to sleep interference, cognitive difficulties, lack of concentration, anxiety, frustration, anger and depression. The present study showed the severity and impact of tinnitus on quality of life of subjects with or without hearing loss using tinnitus functional index (TFI).

Comparison of Outcomes of Open Mastoid Cavity- with or Without Obliteration.

For a chronically discharging ear open mastoidectomy is the mainstay of treatment, however it can cause high morbidity due a large cavity and complications like discharge, vertigo and difficulty with hearing aids. To avoid such problem, obliteration of mastoid cavity is done. The objective of our study was to compare the post-operative complains, the hearing results and outcomes of open and closed mastoid cavity.

A Comparative Study of Sodium Bicarbonate and Hyaluronidase on Pain Perception, Anesthesia, and Akinesia during Peribulbar Anesthesia for Cataract Surgery.

Background: An ideal anesthetic solution should provide good anesthesia and akinesia with minimal pain on injection.

Aims: The aim of this study is to determine the effect on pain perception and efficacy of sodium bicarbonate over hyaluronidase in the local anesthetic mixture during peribulbar anesthesia.

Settings And Design: A prospective, randomized, double-blind study.

Studies on Osmo-air dehydration of different Indian apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) cultivars.

Suitability of seven cultivars of apricot viz. New Castle, Kaisha, Royal, Suffaida, Nari, Kullu (Local) and Chulli (wild apricot) was evaluated for dehydration. Osmotic dehydration of fruits consisting of dipping prepared fruits in 70° Brix sucrose syrup containing 2,000 ppm potassium metabisulphite (KMS) for 24 h followed by cabinet air drying (55 °C) to desired moisture (20 ± 0.

Effect of blending and storage on quality characteristics of blended sand pear-apple juice beverage.

Juice from sand pear and apple was extracted by grating the fruits following extraction using hydraulic press. The juice after extraction was filtered, heat pasteurized and packed in glass bottles followed by processing. Suitability of blending sand pear juice with apple juice was evaluated.

Evaluation of maturity and stability parameters of composts prepared from agro-industrial wastes.

The objective of this study was to evaluate changes in physical, chemical and biological parameters to assess the maturity and stability of composts prepared from mixture of different farm and agro-industrial wastes over a period of 150 days. All the composts appeared granular, dark grey in color without foul odor and attained an ambient temperature at 120 days of composting indicating the stable nature of composts. Correlation analysis showed that the optimal values of the selected parameters for our experimental conditions are as follows: organic matter loss >42%, C:N ratio <15, water soluble organic carbon (C(w)):organic N (N(org)) ratio <0.

Alcohol delamination of the corneal epithelium for recalcitrant recurrent corneal erosion syndrome: a prospective study of efficacy and safety.

Aim: To investigate the safety and efficacy of alcohol delamination of the corneal epithelium for recalcitrant recurrent corneal erosion syndrome (RCE) in a prospective non-comparative interventional case series.

Methods: Patients with RCE who remained symptomatic despite topical lubrication and 3-month use of an extended wear (bandage) contact lens were included. The intensity of pain on a scale of 1 to 10, and duration and frequency of attacks were recorded.

Alcohol delamination of the corneal epithelium: an alternative in the management of recurrent corneal erosions.

Purpose: To investigate the efficacy of alcohol delamination in the management of recurrent corneal erosions (RCEs).

Design: Prospective single-center consecutive descriptive case series.

Participants: Twelve patients with RCEs who did not respond to conservative management were treated with alcohol delamination.

Relationship of family history of type 2 diabetes, hypoglycemia, and autoantibodies to weight gain and lipids with intensive and conventional therapy in the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial.

Intensive therapy for type 1 diabetes results in greater weight gain than conventional therapy. Many factors may predispose to this greater weight gain, including improved glycemic control, genetic susceptibility to obesity, and hypoglycemia. To study this, relationships among family history of type 2 diabetes, frequency of severe hypoglycemia, beta-cell autoantibodies, and weight gain were examined in 1,168 subjects aged > or =18 years at baseline randomized to intensive and conventional therapy groups in the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial.

Infliximab in the treatment of refractory posterior uveitis.

Purpose: To determine the efficacy and safety of infliximab in the treatment of refractory posterior uveitis.

Design: Noncomparative interventional case series.

Participants: Five patients with posterior uveitis were treated: 3 had Behçet's syndrome, and 2 had idiopathic posterior uveitis.