Publications by authors named "G Prema Priya"
Palladium nanoparticles were supported on L-H-functionalized KIT-6 (KIT-6@L-H-Pd) and evaluated using various characterization techniques such as TGA, FT-IR, SEM, XRD, EDS, and BET. KIT-6@L-H-Pd showed excellent catalytic performance as a recyclable nanocatalyst for the oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides and the amination of aryl halides. This approach offers multiple benefits, including the use of readily available and cost-effective materials, a straightforward procedure, short reaction durations, high yields, and a catalyst that is easy to separate and reuse.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Neurological disorders are a major global health concern, especially in BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa), where demographic and socio-economic changes have amplified their impact. This study evaluates trends in incidence, prevalence, mortality, and Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) associated with neurological diseases in these countries from 1990 to 2021, focusing on sex disparities and key risk factors.
Methods: Data were obtained from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 database.
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- This study focuses on the genomics of zoonotic foodborne pathogens originating from pigs, highlighting the limited knowledge in this area.
- Researchers analyzed pig-derived genomes alongside existing data to explore their genetic features, virulence, resistance, and phylogenomic relationships.
- Findings show that most pig isolates belong to a specific clonal complex, with a significant presence of antibiotic resistance genes and a diverse set of mobile genetic elements, indicating potential public health implications.
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- - Glucocorticoid (GC) therapy can effectively treat serious inflammatory disorders but carries risks of side effects, requiring the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration to minimize these risks.
- - Tapering GC therapy is crucial to avoid adrenal insufficiency by allowing the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis to recover while monitoring for disease reactivation; higher doses can be tapered quickly, but once close to physiologic doses, tapering must slow down.
- - Patients on GCs need to be aware of potential adrenal crisis during illnesses and should increase their doses accordingly while carrying a steroid alert card to inform healthcare providers.
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- Liver abscess is a serious medical emergency requiring immediate treatment, often involving both antimicrobial therapy and drainage procedures.
- In a clinical trial, 140 participants were treated with either Ciprofloxacin or Cefixime alongside Metronidazole, both showing high clinical cure rates (89.3%) over the course of 8 weeks.
- Cefixime resulted in fewer treatment failures due to persistent issues compared to Ciprofloxacin, highlighting its potential as a preferred option for treating uncomplicated liver abscesses, warranting further research.