Efficient Hg adsorption using a silk fibroin/MOF-2/alginate composite: Kinetics and thermodynamics.

The effective adsorption of (mercuric ions) Hg onto synthesized and characterized composite materials based on calcium alginate (CG), zinc metal-organic farmwork (MOF-2), and silk fibroin powder (SF) has been reported in this study. Under various application conditions, the adsorption capacities of silk fibroin powder/zinc metal organic framework/alginate composite (ZSG) were compared with those of the other individual solid materials. These solid adsorbents materials were characterized by various physicochemical techniques.

Characteristics of abdominal herniation and its associations among patients operated in a Sudanese tertiary hospital: a retrospective review.

Background & Aims: Hernia is a very common surgical condition affecting all ages and both sexes. Data regarding abdominal wall hernias is essential to hernia management in an institution. With the absence of data regarding the prevalence, characteristics, and associations of abdominal wall hernias in Sudanese patients, we aimed to describe and find the possible differences in the spectrum of abdominal hernias, their rates, and associated predisposing factors.

Prevalence and associated factors of depression and anxiety among Sudanese refugees at Bambasi Camp in northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Refugees encounter a variety of traumatic events throughout their migratory process and in the camp, which increase their risk of developing mental illnesses. Even though depression and anxiety are the most frequent after a stressful life event, there is limited information on Sudanese refugees. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of depressive and anxiety symptoms at the Bambasi Camp in northwestern Ethiopia.

Natural History of Symptoms in Patients With Esophagogastric Junction Outflow Obstruction Using Standardized Surveys.

Background Our aim was to assess the clinical presentation and outcomes of patients with a manometric diagnosis of esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction (EGJOO) using standardized symptom surveys and comparison to a cohort who were referred for manometry but who had a normal study. Methods We followed a cohort of adult patients without a mechanical obstruction who underwent high-resolution manometry at our medical center from 9/12/19 to 10/4/21 for 16 months. Results Thirty-seven patients with EGJOO (age: 60.

Non-invasive management of severe subcutaneous emphysema in a pediatric asthma exacerbation: a case report and review.

Background: Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) and subcutaneous emphysema (SE) are rare, severe, and potentially life-threatening complications associated with asthma exacerbation. Most of these conditions are benign and self-limiting. However, the overlapping symptoms between asthma exacerbation and pneumomediastinum (PM) may delay diagnosis.