Architecture dependent transport behavior of iron (0) entrapped biodegradable polymeric particles for groundwater remediation.

Polylactic acid based spherical particles with three architectural variations (Isotropic (P1), Semi porous (P2), and Janus (P3)) were employed to encapsulate zero valent iron nanoparticles (ZVINPs), and their performance was extensively evaluated in our previous studies. However, little was known about their transportability through saturated porous media of varying grain size kept under varying ionic strength. In this particular study, we aimed to investigate the architectural effect of polymeric particles (P1-P3) on their mobility through the sand column of varying grain size in presence of mono, di, and tri-valent ions of varying concentrations (25-200 mM (millimoles)).

Panayiotopoulos syndrome in a child masquerading as septic shock.

Panayiotopoulos syndrome (PS) is a benign childhood epilepsy with predominant autonomic symptoms. The syndrome can have varied presentations resulting in diagnostic dilemma. We herein describe a 3-year-old boy with PS, who had manifestations similar to septic shock.

Photo-catalyzed and phyto-mediated rapid green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using herbal extract of Salvinia molesta and its antimicrobial efficacy.

Current study presents an economic, ecofriendly and simple photo-catalytic green route for the swift biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) within 20s, devoid of any instrumental support or chemical reductant. Aqueous leaf-extract of an aquatic fern, Salvinia molesta (AES), was used as a bioreductant as well as a stabilizing agent. Rapid change in color of reaction mixture from yellowish green to reddish brown within 20s in direct sun light exposure was considered as the primary visual indication of AgNPs biosynthesis.

Preparation and characterization of carboxymethyl guar gum nanoparticles.

Carboxymethyl guar gum nanoparticles (CMGGNPs) were synthesized by nanoprecipitation and sonication method. This method was used for the first time for the synthesis of carboxymethyl guar gum nanoparticles. It was found that the formation of nanoparticles might depend upon the sonication time, solvent, and stirring time.

The Value of Magnetic Resonance Cholangio-Pancreatography (MRCP) in the Detection of Choledocholithiasis.

Introduction: Magnetic Resonance Cholangio-Pancreatography (MRCP) is a non-invasive radiological investigation which can be performed rapidly and which does not expose the patients to ionised radiations or iodinated contrast material. The present study was conducted to evaluate the role of MRCP in detection of Common Bile Duct (CBD) stones in patients with suspected choledocholithiasis.

Material And Methods: This prospective study included 30 patients with a suspicion of choledocholithiasis which was based on clinical evaluation, biochemical or radiological investigations.