From an incidental lipoma to ileo-ileal intussusception in an adult: A case report.

Introduction And Importance: Intussusception in adults is rare, constituting a miniscule number of bowel obstruction pathologies. Clinical practice often considers it a last-resort diagnosis, as other causes of mechanical small bowel obstruction are more common. The diagnosis is a challenging one to make, as the "telescoping" motion of the intestines fluctuates in a waxing-and-waning nature.

Bacterial allelopathy: an approach for biological control of weeds.

Weed infestation is one of the most damaging biotic factors to limit crop production by competing with the crop for space, water, and nutrients. Different conventional approaches are being used to cope with weed infestation, including labor intensive manual removal and the use of soil-degrading, crop-damaging, and environment-deteriorating chemical herbicides. The use of chemicals for weed control has increased 2-fold after the green revolution and their non-judicious use is posing serious threats to mankind, animals, and biodiversity.

Selection of mungbean ( L.) mutants with respect to seasonal variation of summer and spring using discriminant function analysis.

The current study was carried out at Nuclear Institute of Agriculture, Tandojam to assess ten mungbean mutants together with one check cultivar in two separate cropping seasons. The findings revealed that all mutants, with the exception of the branches per plant, had significantly different examined traits. By characterizing ten variables, including plant height (cm), number of branches/plant, number of seeds per pod, grain yield per plot (g/plot), grain weight per plant, pod length (cm), pods per plant, days to flowering, above ground biological weight per plot (g/plot) and days to maturity, the results could considerably differentiate between low and high producing mutants.

Influence of brassinosteroid and silicon on growth, antioxidant enzymes, and metal uptake of leafy vegetables under wastewater irrigation.

Vegetable cultivation under sewage irrigation is a common practice mostly in developing countries due to a lack of freshwater. Long-term usage provokes heavy metals accumulation in soil and ultimately hinders the growth and physiology of crop plants and deteriorates the quality of food. A study was performed to investigate the role of brassinosteroid (BRs) and silicon (Si) on lettuce, spinach, and cabbage under lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) contaminated sewage water.

Segmentation and classification of skin lesions using hybrid deep learning method in the Internet of Medical Things.

Introduction: Particularly within the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) context, skin lesion analysis is critical for precise diagnosis. To improve the accuracy and efficiency of skin lesion analysis, CAD systems play a crucial role. To segment and classify skin lesions from dermoscopy images, this study focuses on using hybrid deep learning techniques.

Pseudomonas fluorescens and L-tryptophan application triggered the phytoremediation potential of sunflower (Heliantus annuus L.) in lead-contaminated soil.

Lead, a toxic heavy metal present in soil, hampers biological activities and affects the metabolism of plants, animals, and human beings. Its higher concentration may disturb the various physio-chemical processes, which result in stunted and poor plant growth. An interactive approach of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and L-tryptophan can be used to mitigate the lethal effects of lead.

Geographical Diversity in the Age Specific Anti Müllerian Hormone Levels in Infertile Women: A Hospital based Cohort Study.

Background: Serum anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) is a significant determinant of ovarian reserve. It is still not clear about the rate at which AMH declines with age and varies across populations.

Aim: The present study examined the AMH levels specific to the North and South Indian populations and attempted to establish an age-dependent reference parametrically.

Mobility and Hip Function Among Geriatric Patients With Displaced Neck of Femur Fractures Treated With Arthroplasty.

Background: Neck of femur fractures result in impaired function for older people. Despite surgery, many patients experience a decrease in functional level and poorer health status after the injury. The objectives of this study were (1) to determine the short-term mobility and hip function of geriatric patients who underwent hip replacement surgery for a displaced neck of femur fracture in our local population and (2) to identify factors which affect the functional outcome of these patients.

Effects of Half-Somersault and Brandt-Daroff exercise on dizziness, fear of fall and quality of life in patients with posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: A randomised control trial.

The aim of this study was to compare the effects of Half-Somersault and Brandt-Daroff exercises on dizziness, fear of fall, and quality of life in patients with posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (PC-BPPV). This study was conducted from July 2020 to November 2020. A total of 20 patients were enrolled in the study, through sealed envelope method, and assigned to two groups, A and B (10 in each).

Influence of students' self-directed learning on situational interest: A prospective randomised study.

Introduction: Evaluate the effectiveness of a newly developed interactive 3D head and neck software package on students' situational interest and knowledge acquisition.

Material And Methods: A prospective randomised controlled study was carried out on two groups of dental students, 25 each. The study group "A" received education on head and neck anatomy using an interactive 3D software package.

Current Guidelines and Practice Recommendations to Prevent Hospital-Acquired Conditions After Major Orthopaedic Surgeries.

»: In 2016, a total of 48,771 hospital-acquired conditions (HACs) were reported in U.S. hospitals.

Hospital-Acquired Conditions: A Review of Classical and Novel Risk Factors Following Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasties.

»: In 2016, a total of 48,771 hospital-acquired conditions (HACs) were reported in U.S. hospitals.

Efficacy of prolotherapy in comparison to other therapies for chronic soft tissue injuries: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Introduction: Prolotherapy and other injections, primarily acting on pathways associated with maladaptive tissue repair, are recommended for recalcitrant chronic soft tissue injuries (CSTI). However, selection of injection is challenging due to mixed results. This network meta-analysis (NMA) aimed to compare prolotherapy with other therapies, particularly injections, for CSTI and establish robustness of the results.

Teachers' attitudes towards social media (SM) use in online learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic: the effects of SM use by teachers and religious scholars during physical distancing.

The adoption of physical distancing and quarantine amid the COVID-19 pandemic to contain virus spread has left the world with schools' closure. In response, schools have shifted into online learning in developed societies while the developing world struggles to opt for online learning due to limited infrastructure and capacity and religious beliefs, in some communities, that discourage online learning. However, there has been a significant increase in the use of Social Media (SM) observed across developing and developed societies and religious communities amid physical distancing.

Effect of chlorpyrifos on the earthworm Eudrilus euginae and their gut microbiome by toxicological and metagenomic analysis.

The earthworms are important soil invertebrates and play a crucial role in pedogenesis. The application of pesticides and prolonged exposure to pesticides causes mortality of earthworms apart from profoundly affecting the resident gut microbiome. The microbiome plays a significant effect on the metabolic processes associated with earthworms.

Effect of Isolated Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction in Patellofemoral Instability Regardless of Predisposing Factors.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of isolated medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction, regardless of the presence of predisposing factors. A total of 21 knees that underwent isolated MPFL reconstruction from March 2014 to August 2017 were included in this retrospective series. Radiographs of the series of the knee at flexion angles of 20, 40, and 60 degrees were acquired.

Regulation of flowering time in chrysanthemum by the R2R3 MYB transcription factor is associated with changes in gibberellin metabolism.

The switch from vegetative growth to reproductive growth is a key event in the development of a plant. Here, the product of the chrysanthemum gene , an R2R3 MYB transcription factor that is localized in the nucleus, was shown to be a component of the switching mechanism. Plants engineered to overexpress flowered earlier than did wild-type plants, while those in which was suppressed flowered later.

COVID-19: New adaptation for IVF laboratory protocols.

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) widely known as COVID-19 was first reported in late December 2019, in China. Since then this novel coronavirus has spread throughout the world. Our return to normal life will not take long, for we are in a phase where the COVID-19 curve is stabilizing.

How does geometric change after open-wedge high tibial osteotomy affect anterior cruciate ligament status?

Background: Open-wedge high tibial osteotomy (OWHTO) produces three- dimensional (3D) geometric changes. Among them, increased posterior tibial slope (PTS), and altered coronal inclination that induces unintended tibial translation may affect anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) status. The purpose of current study was to evaluate the geometric changes following OWHTO, such as increasing PTS and decreasing tibial subluxation, which may affect the status of ACL.

Effect of ultrasonic application during KOH pretreatment and anaerobic process on digestion performance of wheat straw.

The digester performance was enhanced by ultrasonic application during pretreatment and the anaerobic digestion (AD) process. Two setups (with and without ultrasonic application) were applied during pretreatment and AD, to untreated and potassium hydroxide (KOH) pretreated wheat straw. The results confirmed that the ultrasonic application enhanced the hydrolysis process during pretreatment.

Efficacy and Safety of Functional Medial Ligament Balancing With Stepwise Multiple Needle Puncturing in Varus Total Knee Arthroplasty.

Background: The aims of this study were to (1) describe our functional stepwise multiple needle puncturing (MNP) technique as the final step in medial ligament balancing during total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and (2) evaluate whether this technique can provide sufficient medial release with safety.

Methods: A total of 137 patients with 212 consecutive knees who underwent TKAs with or without functional stepwise MNP of superficial medial collateral ligament was recruited in this prospective cohort. Eighty-one patients with 129 knees who performed serial stress radiographs were enrolled in the final assessment.