Combined experimental and first principles look into (Ce, Mo) doped BiVO.

Here we investigated the effects of Ce and Mo doping on hydrothermally synthesized bismuth vanadate BiVO nanoparticles (NPs). The existence of monoclinic scheelite and tetragonal zircon phases of NPs was validated from Rietveld refinement of the powdered X-ray diffraction, room temperature Raman, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. The co-doping of Bi and V sites with respective Ce and Mo dopants in a mixed tetragonal zircon and monoclinic scheelite phases of BiVO lattice was corroborated from high-resolution transmission electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.

Managing Epiglottitis in Adults: A Comprehensive Case Study.

Epiglottitis is an inflammatory condition involving the epiglottis and surrounding tissues. While it can develop at any age, it was traditionally more common in children, largely due to infections with type B (Hib). Since the introduction of the Hib vaccine, the incidence in children has significantly decreased, while cases in adults have become more prevalent.

A Case of Amyand's Hernia.

Inguinal hernias are the most prevalent type of abdominal wall hernia. While many cases are uncomplicated, some variant forms can pose a heightened risk of severe complications. We report the case of a 46-year-old male who arrived at the emergency department with a two-day history of diffuse abdominal pain, with an otherwise negative review of systems, an unremarkable medical and surgical history, and normal laboratory results.

Unilateral Concurrent Amyand's Hernia and Inguinal Bladder Hernia (IBH): A Case Report.

An inguinal hernia is a common surgical condition where abdominal contents protrude through a weakened area of the abdominal wall. While most are straightforward, rare variants can lead to significant complications. Named after the surgeon who successfully removed a vermiform appendix from a hernia sac, Amyand's hernia is a rare finding.

Outcomes with optimal treatment in geriatric head and neck cancers - Tertiary cancer centre experience.

Aim: Older patients with locally advanced head and neck cancers (LA-HNC) are under-represented in clinical trials and denied standard treatment with concurrent chemo-radiation. Most are treated with radiotherapy (RT) alone. However, with the use of Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and good supportive care, even this cohort of patients can be considered for chemo-radiation.

Legumain/asparaginyl endopeptidase-resistant tau fibril fold produces corticobasal degeneration-specific C-terminal tau fragment.

Corticobasal degeneration (CBD) is a major four-repeat tauopathy along with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). Although detergent-insoluble 37-40-kDa carboxyl-terminal tau fragments (CTFs) are hallmarks of CBD pathology, the process of their formation is unknown. This study monitored the formation of CBD-type fibrils that exhibit astrocytic plaques, a characteristic CBD pathology, using its biochemical properties different from those of Alzheimer's disease/PSP-type fibrils.

Transition Metal Complexes as Therapeutics: A New Frontier in Combatting Neurodegenerative Disorders through Protein Aggregation Modulation.

Neurodegenerative disorders (NDDs) are a class of debilitating diseases that progressively impair the protein structure and result in neurological dysfunction in the nervous system. Among these disorders, Alzheimer's disease (AD), prion diseases such as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), and Parkinson's disease (PD) are caused by protein misfolding and aggregation at the cellular level. In recent years, transition metal complexes have gained significant attention for their potential applications in diagnosing, imaging, and curing these NDDs.

First-Principles Calculations on Electronic, Optical, and Phonon Properties of γ-BiMoO.

The wide band gap γ-BiMoO (BMO) has tremendous potential in emergent solar harvesting applications. Here we present a combined experimental-first-principles density functional theory (DFT) approach to probe physical properties relevant to the light sensitivity of BMO like dynamic and structural stability, Raman and infrared absorption modes, value and nature of band gap (i.e.

Efficient reduction of antibiotic resistance genes and mobile genetic elements in organic waste composting via fenton-like treatment.

Livestock manure harbors antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), and aerobic composting (AC) is widely adopted for waste management. However, mitigating ARG resurgence in later stages remains challenging. This work aims to curb ARGs rebounding through a Fenton-like reaction during food waste and swine manure co-composting.

The relationship of anterior occlusion and skeletal variables with the frontal sinus index: An analytical cross-sectional study.

Objective: To determine the relationship of anterior occlusion and skeletal variables with the frontal sinus index.

Methods: The retrospective, analytical, cross-sectional, study was conducted from July to November 2020 at Dr Ishratul- Ebad Khan Institute of Oral Health Sciences and Dow Dental College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, and comprised data from 2015 to 2018 related to pre-treatment lateral cephalograms for determining frontal sinus index and other cephalometric variables. The dental casts were observed for incisor classification.

Impacts of poultry by-product meal substituting fishmeal on growth efficiency, body composition, liver, and intestine morphology of European sea bass, .

A twelve week feeding experiment was conducted to evaluate the replacement of fishmeal (FM) with poultry by-product meal (PBM) in practical diets for European sea bass, with an average initial weight of 0.89 g. Five isocaloric (5.

Constructing Ni-Pt Bimetallic Catalysts for Catalytic Hydrogenation and Rearrangement of Furfural into Cyclopentanone with Insight in H/D Exchange by DO Labeling.

Developing a metallic catalyst for converting furfural (FAL) to highly valuable products such as cyclopentanone (CPO) is important for fine chemical synthesis by the efficient utilization of biomass resources. The presence of diverse unsaturated carbon atoms in FAL and the rearrangement of oxygen atoms hinder the production of CPO. We developed an optimal nickel (Ni)-to-platinum (Pt) molar ratio (1:0.

SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with an increase in new diagnoses of schizophrenia spectrum and psychotic disorder: A study using the US national COVID cohort collaborative (N3C).

Amid the ongoing global repercussions of SARS-CoV-2, it is crucial to comprehend its potential long-term psychiatric effects. Several recent studies have suggested a link between COVID-19 and subsequent mental health disorders. Our investigation joins this exploration, concentrating on Schizophrenia Spectrum and Psychotic Disorders (SSPD).

Assessment of the Dosimetric Index from IMRT and Rapid arc Plan for Oropharyngeal Cancer with Simultaneous Integrated Boost (SIB) Technique in Combination with EUD-based NTCP and TCP Radiobiological Models.

Purpose: The current research compared radiobiological and dosimetric results for simultaneous integrated boost (SIB) plans employing RapidArc and IMRT planning procedures in oropharyngeal cancer from head-and-neck cancer (HNC) patients.

Materials And Methods: The indigenously developed Python-based software was used in this study for generation and analysis. Twelve patients with forty-eight total plans with SIB were planned using Rapid arc (2 and 3 arcs) and IMRT (7 and 9 fields) and compared with radiobiological models Lyman, Kutcher, Burman (LKB) and EUD (Equivalent Uniform Dose) along with physical index such as homogeneity index(HI), conformity index(CI) of target volumes.

Efficacy of matrix rhythm therapy (MaRhyThe©) over conventional therapy on radiation induced trismus-A pilot randomised control trial.

Background And Objectives: Prevalence of radiation induced trismus in head and neck cancer (HNC) is 38% to 42% globally. Radiation induced trismus depends on the dosage of the radiation therapy and the surgical procedure. Myofascial release (MFR) and Matrix rhythm therapy (MaRhyThe©) are techniques used to treat the myofascial pain and muscular restriction.

Assessment of perceived dengue risk and prevention practices among youth in Bangladesh.

Dengue fever is a global public health concern, especially in countries like Bangladesh. This study examines youth perceived dengue risk, and preventive practices, providing valuable insights into their behavior regarding this mosquito-borne disease. A cross-sectional survey was undertaken in various regions of the Dhaka district in Bangladesh.

Towards a comprehensive understanding of the muscle proteome in Schizothorax labiatus: Insights from seasonal variations, metabolic responses, and reproductive signatures in the River Jhelum.

Proteomics is a very advanced technique used for defining correlations, compositions and activities of hundreds of proteins from organisms as well as effectively used in identifying particular proteins with varying peptide lengths and amino acid counts. In the present study, an endeavour has been put forth to create muscle proteome expression of snow trout, Schizothorax labiatus. Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) using label free quantification (LFQ) technique has extensively been carried out to explore changes in protein metabolism and its composition to discriminate across species, clarify functions and pinpoint protein biomarkers from organisms.

Direct-to-participant recruitment of mothers and infants: A strategic approach during challenging pandemic times.

Under traditional circumstances, most clinical trials rely on in-person operations to identify, recruit, and enroll study participants and to complete study-related visits. During unusual circumstances, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the typical clinical trial model is challenged and forced to explore alternative approaches to implementing study recruitment, participant enrollment, and data collection strategies. One such alternative is a direct-to-participant approach which leverages electronic resources and relevant technological devices (, smart phones) available to researchers and patients.

Digital pathology for reporting histopathology samples, including cancer screening samples - definitive evidence from a multisite study.

Aims: To conduct a definitive multicentre comparison of digital pathology (DP) with light microscopy (LM) for reporting histopathology slides including breast and bowel cancer screening samples.

Methods: A total of 2024 cases (608 breast, 607 GI, 609 skin, 200 renal) were studied, including 207 breast and 250 bowel cancer screening samples. Cases were examined by four pathologists (16 study pathologists across the four speciality groups), using both LM and DP, with the order randomly assigned and 6 weeks between viewings.

Timing of High-Dose-Rate Brachytherapy With External Beam Radiation Therapy in Patients With Intermediate- and High-Risk Localized Prostate Cancer and Its Effects on Toxicity and Quality of Life: A Randomized Controlled Trial (THEPCA).

Purpose: High-dose-rate brachytherapy (HDR-BT) and external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) are effective treatments for prostate cancer but cause genitourinary (GU) and gastrointestinal (GI) toxicities. There is no consensus on the timing of HDR-BT in relation to EBRT and the effect of sequencing on patients. The primary objective was to assess differences, if any, in the incidence of grade (G) 3 or higher GU toxicities from treatment.