Semi-empirical supported, Ab initio derived thermodynamic properties for ClO and its sub and extended species, applied in water treatment cycles.

This paper describes a group of sixty (60) sub and extended chlorine oxide species with the general formulae of ClO (with x ≤ 2, y ≤ 8). Their role in water treatment cycles, behaving as key reactive species, is represented by a complex sequence of chemical inter-dependencies, exposed as a cohesive set of chemical reactions to demonstrate their cyclic role in aqueous media. An empirical/semi-empirical computational approach, supported by Ab Initio simulations, in accordance with open-shell character, has been followed to determine their optimum molecular geometries, to obtain their thermochemical properties.

Clinical and Radiological Outcomes of Anchored Stand-Alone Cage Compared to Conventional Plating in Multilevel Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Systematic Review.

Multilevel cervical degenerative disc disease (cDDD) is typically treated through anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). Traditionally, the plate-cage construct (PCC) has been utilized, though alternatives such as the locking stand-alone cage (LSC) have become popular. This systematic review aims to assess differences in clinical and radiological outcomes between LSC and PCC methods in the ACDF management of multilevel cDDD by aggregating existing literature.

A review of the current trends in chronic wound and scar management.

Background: Aberrant tissue repair can result in the formation of chronic wounds and pathological scarring, which can severely impact a patient's quality of life. Due to their complexity, treatment of these conditions remains challenging.

Purpose: This review article provides a brief overview of the various treatments with regards to application, possible mechanism(s) of action, new developments, and areas requiring further research.

Hematoxylin, an Alternative Substrate of Tyrosinase.

Mushroom tyrosinase from (TYR) is often used during the development of tyrosinase inhibitors for medicinal and cosmetic purposes. In the search for novel tyrosinase inhibitors, this study identified hematoxylin as an alternative substrate for TYR. The interaction of hematoxylin with TYR was investigated through spectrophotometric and chromatographic analyses.

Seeking American Society of Clinical Oncology-Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (ASCO-QOPI) certification in a northern New England rural health system and cancer care network.

In 2006 following several years of preliminary study, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) launched the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI). This cancer-focused quality initiative evolved considerably over the next decade-and-a-half and is expanding globally. QOPI is undoubtedly the leading standard-bearer for quality cancer care and contemporary medical oncology practice.