Incidental finding of duplication of vas deferens in inguinal hernia: a case report of rare anomaly.

Duplication of the vas deferens is a rare congenital anomaly, with an incidence of ~0.05% in the general population. It is typically discovered incidentally during surgeries involving the spermatic cord, such as inguinal hernia repair.

Role of Vessel Wall Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Diagnosis of Intracranial Vasculopathies.

Background: Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, affecting millions annually. Accurate etiological diagnosis is critical for the effective treatment and prevention of recurrent strokes. Traditional luminal imaging techniques like computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) provide limited information, focusing solely on vessel lumen characteristics.

Seroconversion of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies in Pregnant Women During the Second Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic in India: A Longitudinal Study.

Aim This study aims to investigate the seroconversion of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnant women during their first and third trimesters, specifically during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methodology This is a longitudinal follow-up study of pregnant women during the second peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Patients in their first trimester (six to 12 weeks) were tested for SARS-CoV-2 IgM and IgG levels, with a repeat test conducted in the third trimester (28-40 weeks) using the automated VIDAS® (bioMérieux SA, Marcy-l'Étoile, France) system.

The cascade of cadmium toxicity: from cellular damage to pyroptotic responses in fish Channa punctatus.

Cadmium pollution is a major environmental issue threatening aquatic ecosystems and the health of aquatic organisms. Our study examines cadmium toxicity at different levels, highlighting pyroptotic cell death in the freshwater fish Channa punctatus (spotted snakehead). For this purpose, 90 well-acclimatized fish were categorized into three groups: one control and two treatment groups, i.