On the Synthesis of Graphene Oxide/Titanium Dioxide (GO/TiO) Nanorods and Their Application as Saturable Absorbers for Passive Q-Switched Fiber Lasers.

We report passively Q-switched pulse operation through an erbium-doped fiber laser (EDFL) utilizing graphene oxide/titania (GO/TiO) nanorods as a saturable absorber. The GO/TiO nanorods were fabricated using a Sol-gel-assisted hydrothermal method. The optical and physical characterization of the GO/TiO was then characterized using a field-emission-scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and diffuses reflectance spectroscopy (DRS).

Using point-of-care ultrasound to determine incidence of deep vein thrombosis after right-sided radiofrequency catheter ablation.

Introduction: Femoral venous access is routinely used for radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFA) procedures. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which is often sub-clinical, is uncommon following RFCA. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a cost-effective way to diagnose DVT.

Assessment of Periodontal Health Status and Treatment Needs Among Pregnant Women.

Background Pregnancy-related periodontal health is vital for maternal and fetal well-being, with implications on birth outcomes. However, comprehensive data on periodontal health among pregnant women in Pakistan are lacking. This research aimed to assess the periodontal health status and treatment needs among pregnant women in Pakistan.

Two-Dimensional MXene-Based Electrocatalysts: Challenges and Opportunities.

MXene, regarded as cutting-edge two-dimensional (2D) materials, have been widely explored in various applications due to their remarkable flexibility, high specific surface area, good mechanical strength, and interesting electrical conductivity. Recently, 2D MXene has served as a ideal platform for the design and development of electrocatalysts with high activity, selectivity, and stability. This review article provides a detailed description of the structural engineering of MXene-based electrocatalysts and summarizes the uses of 2D MXene in hydrogen evolution reactions, nitrogen reduction reactions, oxygen evolution reactions, oxygen reduction reactions, and methanol/ethanol oxidation.