Non-Meckel Ileal Diverticulum Incarcerated Within a Strangulated Inguinal Hernia: A Case Report.

Non-Meckel small bowel diverticula, particularly ileal diverticula, are rare, especially when incarcerated within an inguinal hernia sac. This case involves an 80-year-old man who presented with a newly noticed tender, irreducible lump in his left groin, accompanied by symptoms of bowel obstruction such as inability to pass flatus and vomiting. His medical history included a previous right inguinal hernia repair.

Subclinical Mastitis in Small-Holder Dairy Herds of Gansu Province, Northwest China: Prevalence, Bacterial Pathogens, Antimicrobial Susceptibility, and Risk Factor Analysis.

This cross-sectional study assessed the prevalence, bacterial distribution, antimicrobial susceptibility, and potential risk factors associated with subclinical mastitis (SCM) in small-holder dairy herds in Gansu Province, Northwest China. Forty small-holder cow farms were randomly selected from eight cities/counties in six districts of Gansu Province, and a total of = 530 lactating cows were included in this study. SCM prevalence was noted at 38.

Urinary Tract Infection in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Report from A Developing Country.

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the important causes of morbidity and mortality in Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). To calculate the frequency, organism and risk factors for UTI in SLE. This observational study was conducted in the lupus clinic in the department of Rheumatology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, Bangladesh from September 2012 to January 2014.

Knowledge, Attitude and Perception of Research Ethics and Research Ethics Committees among Post-Graduate Residents of Neurosciences - A Nationwide Analysis from Pakistan.

Objectives: To assess the knowledge, attitude and perception of post-graduate residents of neurosciences towards research ethics (RE) and research ethics committees (RECs).

Methods: This prospective cross-sectional survey-based study was conducted by the Punjab Institute of Neurosciences, targeting post-graduate neuroscience residents throughout Pakistan during January and February, 2024. An English-language general questionnaire, designed to assess knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of RE and RECs, was adapted to reflect local conditions.

Accuracy of Outsourced Radiology Reports in Emergency Surgical Care: Do They Provide a High-Quality, Cost-Effective Service?

Background Computed tomography (CT) scans play a crucial role in emergency surgical care, serving both diagnostic and prognostic functions. They significantly contribute to timely and effective patient care. This study aims to compare abdominal CT scan reports prepared by locally employed radiologists with those from outsourced radiology reporting services for patients presenting with acute surgical conditions.

Peri-Operative Hypothermia in Trauma Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis at a Busy District General Hospital Within the National Health Service (NHS).

Introduction:  Perioperative hypothermia is defined as a patient's core body temperature of less than 36°C, which can lead to several complications. Even mild hypothermia increases the incidence of post-operative wound infection, post-operative ischaemic cardiac events and intra-operative blood loss and prolongs post-operative recovery. It is, hence, essential to maintain and provide normothermia during the perioperative phases for optimal surgical results and patient satisfaction.

Design and performance evaluation of a spiral bar precision weeding mechanism for corn fields.

This paper focuses on addressing the limitations of existing mechanical weeding methods for corn plants by introducing a spiral tendon-type precision weeding device specifically designed for corn fields. The study encompasses mechanical design and theoretical analysis to determine the overall structure, component parts, application scenarios, operation modes, and working principles of the device. The force applied to the spiral tendon weeding cutter head, a crucial working component of the device, is analyzed, along with its motion characteristics.

Isolated Mediterranean foraging: wild greens in the matrifocal community of Olympos, Karpathos Island, Greece.

Background: Studies on the in-depth documentation of wild greens use in the Mediterranean Diet (MD) are vital to understanding patterns of cross-geographical change in wild food ingredients in the Mediterranean context, their appreciated taste, and possible evolution. Our present study aims to document the leafy, wild-sourced plant portion of the MD in the unique and isolated matrifocal community of Olympos, North Karpathos Isle, Greece.

Methods: An ethnobotanical field study focussing on traditionally wild-sourced edible greens (chórta) was conducted during the spring of 2023 via 42 semi-structured interviews with local people.

Rest, replace, and recover: TandemHeart to transcatheter aortic valve replacement-a case report.

Background: Severe aortic stenosis (AS) can present insidiously, with the end stages resulting in significant valvular-induced cardiomyopathy and can lead to cardiogenic shock (CS). Such cases result in a myriad of complex manifestations and are often associated with a poor prognosis. These patients require emergent cardiac evaluation and valvular intervention.

Understanding the seasonal dietary patterns of the golden jackal () for conservation implications in the Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary, Western Himalayas.

Background: Wild canids form an important component of the ecosystem but are generally less studied and least prioritized for conservation. Diet is fundamental for effective management and exhibits the role of a species in an ecosystem. Golden jackal ( Linnaeus, 1758), a medium-sized canid species is known for opportunistic and omnivorous foraging behavior.

Performance evaluation of indented macro synthetic polypropylene fibers in high strength self-compacting concrete (SCC).

Concrete is used worldwide as a construction material in many projects. It exhibits a brittle nature, and fibers' addition to it improves its mechanical properties. Polypropylene (PP) fibers stand out as widely employed fibers in concrete.

Assessment of the heterogeneous impacts of global value chain participation on Sustainable economic growth and environmental quality.

The Global Value Chain (GVC) is an essential aspect of sustainable economic growth and environmental quality in countries that participate in it. Therefore, comprehending the relationship between GVC and economic growth and carbon emissions is critical to achieving global climate neutrality targets. However, there is a paucity of knowledge regarding the impacts of disaggregated levels of GVC on economic growth and carbon emissions in countries with different income levels.

Accelerated discovery of perovskite solid solutions through automated materials synthesis and characterization.

Accelerating perovskite solid solution discovery and sustainable synthesis is crucial for addressing challenges in wireless communication and biosensors. However, the vast array of chemical compositions and their dependence on factors such as crystal structure, and sintering temperature require time-consuming manual processes. To overcome these constraints, we introduce an automated materials discovery approach encompassing machine learning (ML) assisted material screening, robotic synthesis, and high-throughput characterization.

Remarkable enhancement of the nonlinear optical behavior towards asymmetric substituted D-π-A dithiophene-based compounds.

Context: Nonlinear optics (NLO) is an interesting field that discloses the interaction between intense light and matter, leading to a deeper understanding of NLO phenomena. Organic chromophores are considered as promising materials for NLO due to their exceptional structural versatility, ease of processing, and rapid response to NLO effects. Functional materials based on thiophene have been indispensable in advancing organic optoelectronics.

Synthesis, anti-diabetic profiling and molecular docking studies of 2-(2-arylidenehydrazinyl)thiazol-4(5)-ones.

To synthesize novel more potent anti-diabetic agents. A simple cost effective synthetic strategy was used to synthesize 2-(2-arylidenehydrazinyl)thiazol-4(5)-ones. Fifteen new 2-(2-arylidenehydrazinyl)thiazol-4(5)-ones were established to check their anti-diabetic potential.

A grand mimicker of pulmonary malignancy: The massive mediastinal intercostal nerve tumour.

Mediastinal mass-like manifestations often cause alarm and instigate a myriad of investigative testing to rule out insidious malignant processes. However, a unique and benign finding, the schwannoma can present either incidentally or while in pursuit of a symptomatic presentation. Given its rarity, limited literature exists on these neurogenic tumours with less than three dozen reported cases.

A first principles based prediction of electronic and nonlinear optical properties towards cyclopenta thiophene chromophores with benzothiophene acceptor moieties.

In the current work, organic cyclopenta-thiophene (CPT) based derivatives (FICR and FICD1-FICD5) were designed by the modulation of end-capped acceptor group of the reference molecule i.e., FICR, to explore their nonlinear optical (NLO) response.

Corrigendum: Invertebrates and herptiles for livelihoods-ethnozoological use among different ethnic communities in Jammu and Kashmir (Indian Himalayas).

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.