Microplastics and heavy metal contamination along a land-use gradient in a Himalayan foothill river: Prevalence and controlling factors.

The co-occurrence of microplastics (MPs) and heavy metals in aquatic systems has raised significant concerns, yet their relationship in freshwater ecosystems remains poorly understood. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of MPs and factors controlling their distribution in both water and sediment in the Markanda River, Northwest India. MPs were extracted from sediment and water samples using density separation and classified through fluorescence microscopy and Raman spectroscopy.

Atmospheric deposition of microplastics in an urban conglomerate near to the foothills of Indian Himalayas: Investigating the quantity, chemical character, possible sources and transport mechanisms.

The global apprehension regarding the ubiquitous presence of microplastics (MPs) and their associated health risks underscore a significant challenge. However, our understanding on the occurrence and characteristics of this emerging class of pollutants in the different environmental compartments remains limited. For instance, despite housing approximately 20-25% of the global population, the evidence of the atmospheric MPs in Indian Subcontinent is exceedingly rare.

An audit of uterine perforation and its effect on the final outcome in an academic research medical center: An optimized balance between overall treatment time and medical crisis.

Purpose: Intra-cavitary brachytherapy is an integral component of cervical cancer management, and uterine perforation is the most significant complication, which may lead to prolonged overall treatment time and decreased local control in these patients.

Material And Methods: A retrospective analysis of cervical cancer patients who completed radiotherapy (external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy) in our department was conducted to determine the incidence, effect on overall treatment time, and final outcome in patients with uterine perforation during brachytherapy procedure.

Results: Among 55 women, of the 398 applications, 85 (21.

App-based oral health promotion interventions on modifiable risk factors associated with early childhood caries: A systematic review.

Background: Early childhood caries (ECC) is a preventable chronic disease. Parents' knowledge and attitudes toward oral healthcare have been associated with higher caries experience in their children. Mobile apps within the context of mHealth interventions are a potential tool for raising awareness and informing parents about their children's oral health.

Spatial distribution and characteristics of microplastics and associated contaminants from mid-altitude lake in NW Himalaya.

Despite the worldwide concern over the impact of microplastics (MPs) and associated organic contaminants, the information regarding the occurrence and characteristics of these emerging class of pollutants is limited in freshwater environment. We present data on the distribution and concentration levels of MPs and phthalate esters (PAEs) from Rewalsar Lake, a shallow eutrophic lake in Northwest Himalaya. The MPs were identified in all samples, with concentration of 13-238 particles L and 750 to 3020 particles kg dry weight (dw) in surface water and sediments respectively.