Continuous Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Measurement Using 60 GHz-Radar-A Feasibility Study.

Blood pressure monitoring is of paramount importance in the assessment of a human's cardiovascular health. The state-of-the-art method remains the usage of an upper-arm cuff sphygmomanometer. However, this device suffers from severe limitations-it only provides a static blood pressure value pair, is incapable of capturing blood pressure variations over time, is inaccurate, and causes discomfort upon use.

Setting Time, Microstructure, and Durability Properties of Low Calcium Fly Ash/Slag Geopolymer: A Review.

Ordinary Portland cement (OPC) is known for its significant contribution to carbon dioxide emissions. Geopolymer has a lower footprint in terms of CO emissions and has been considered as an alternative for OPC. A well-developed understanding of the use of fly-ash-based and slag-based geopolymers as separate systems has been reached in the literature, specifically regarding their mechanical properties.

Biologics in Leprosy: A Systematic Review and Case Report.

Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α inhibitors increase susceptibility to tuberculosis, but the effect of biologics on susceptibility to leprosy has not been described. Moreover, biologics may play a role in treating erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL). The objectives of this systematic review were to determine whether the development of clinical leprosy is increased in patients being treated with biologics and to assess the use of biologics in treating leprosy reactions.

Clofazimine in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infections: A Growing Niche.

Infection secondary to rapidly growing mycobacteria (RGM) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, especially in individuals with underlying structural lung disease or immune compromise. Such infections, particularly those caused by the group, are challenging to treat due to high virulence, antibiotic resistance, and the lack of effective and tolerable therapies. Although novel antimycobacterials are under development, clofazimine-a drug historically administered as part of multidrug therapy regimens for -holds promise as a chemotherapeutic for the treatment of RGM.