Publications by authors named "Kushwaha R"

Background: The study focuses on the use of multi-parametric ultrasound [gray scale, color Doppler and shear wave elastography (SWE)] to differentiate stable renal allografts from acute graft dysfunction and to assess time-dependent changes in parenchymal stiffness, thereby assessing its use as an efficient monitoring tool for ongoing graft dysfunction. To date, biopsy is the gold standard for evaluation of acute graft dysfunction. However, because it is invasive, it carries certain risks and cannot be used for follow-up monitoring.

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Weyl semimetals are a novel class of topological materials with unique electronic structures and distinct properties. HfRhGe stands out as a noncentrosymmetric Weyl semimetal with unconventional superconducting characteristics. Using muon-spin rotation and relaxation (µSR) spectroscopy and thermodynamic measurements, a fully gapped superconducting state is identified in HfRhGe that breaks time-reversal symmetry at the superconducting transition.

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Ruthenium complexes are among the most extensively studied and developed luminescent transition-metal complexes for anticancer applications. Dinuclear Ru(II) complexes have caught significant interest for larger size, higher charge, and variable complex shapes. In this concept, we have explored past and recent works on the possible biological applications of versatile tetrapyrido[3,2-a : 2,3-c : 3,2-h : 2''',3'''-j]phenazine (tppz)-based dinuclear Ru(II) complexes with a focus on their use as quadruplex DNA probes, organelle imaging, and phototherapeutic agents.

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Harnessing the potential of hydrogel-based localized drug delivery systems holds immense promise for mitigating the systemic side effects associated with conventional cancer therapies. However, the development of such systems demands the fulfillment of multiple stringent criteria, including injectability, biocompatibility, and controlled release. Herein, we present an ultra-small peptide-based hydrogel for the sustained and targeted delivery of doxorubicin in a murine model of breast cancer.

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A novel ferrocene conjugated Mn(I)-tricarbonyl complex viz [Mn(Fc-tpy)(CO)Br] (Mn2) where, Fc-tpy=4'-ferrocenyl-2,2':6',2''-terpyridine was synthesized and fully characterized along with its non-ferrocene analog [Mn(Ph-tpy)(CO)Br] Ph-tpy=4'-phenyl-2,2':6',2''-terpyridine (Mn1) for ultrasound (US) activated anticancer applications. The X-ray structure of Mn2 confirmed its distorted octahedral geometry. Mn1 and Mn2, for the first time, showed US-triggered release of CO and ROS generation (O and OH) in an aqueous solution from any Mn(I)-tricarbonyl complexes, indicating its potential for synergetic CO gas therapy and sonodynamic therapy.

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Background: Tyrosine kinase inhibitors improve chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) outcomes. Dasatinib inhibits breakpoint cluster region-Abelson 1 proto-oncogene tyrosine kinase better than imatinib in CML. T-regulatory cells prevent autoimmune diseases and aberrant immune responses by reducing oncoprotein antigen reactivity.

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  • * The case study details a 25-year-old man who developed septic shock due to DIC associated with Plasmodium vivax malaria, presenting with fever, abdominal pain, and critical clinical signs like low blood pressure and severe anemia.
  • * The patient required admission to a critical care unit but was successfully treated with artesunate and lumefantrine, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and prompt treatment to reduce potential mortality and morbidity from severe malaria.
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Elephantiasis, also known as filariasis, is a severe public health issue in India. Microfilariae in the bone marrow smears are an unusual and incidental finding. Every peripheral blood and bone marrow aspirate smear must be screened for microfilariae in endemic areas to identify asymptomatic carriers.

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  • Transdermal drug delivery systems (TDDS) enable drugs to be administered through the skin, offering benefits like patient convenience and reduced side effects by avoiding the first-pass metabolism in the liver.
  • The review discusses advancements across three generations of TDDS, highlighting the evolution from first-generation systems that deliver small, low-dose drugs to second-generation methods that use chemical enhancers and third-generation systems featuring microneedles and thermal techniques.
  • Dermatokinetics examines how drugs move through the skin over time, employing techniques such as tape stripping and microdialysis, which are crucial for understanding skin barriers and enhancing TDDS effectiveness. *
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Herein, we have selected eight Zn(II)-based complexes viz., [Zn(bpy)(acac)Cl] (1), [Zn(phen)(acac)Cl] (2), [Zn(dppz)(acac)Cl] (3), [Zn(dppn)(acac)Cl] (4), [Zn(bpy)(cur)Cl] (5), [Zn(phen)(cur)Cl] (6), [Zn(dppz)(cur)Cl] (7), [Zn(dppn)(cur)Cl] (8), where bpy=2,2'-bipyridine, phen=1,10-phenanthroline, dppz=benzo[i]dipyrido[3,2-a:2',3'-c]phenazine, dppn=naphtho[2,3-i]dipyrido[3,2-a:2',3'-c]phenazine, acac=acetylacetonate, cur=curcumin and performed in silico molecular docking studies with the viral proteins, i. e.

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  • Hydatid disease, or echinococcosis, is a zoonotic infection caused by the Echinococcus parasite, commonly found in developing countries like India.
  • The text presents a rare case of a 36-year-old male with both liver hydatidosis and acute myeloid leukemia (AML)-M1, highlighting the connection between the two conditions.
  • After receiving treatment for AML, the patient was managed for hydatid disease, showing satisfactory improvement during one year of follow-up evaluations.
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Background: Idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (NS) in children poses treatment challenges, with a subset developing steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS). Genetic factors play a role, yet data on paediatric SRNS genetics in India are scarce. We conducted a prospective study using whole-exome sequencing to explore genetic variants and their clinical correlations.

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Purpose: The National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) of the Government of India has strived to control tuberculosis (TB) in the country through various interventions. Understanding the trends of resistance patterns may provide insights into the effectiveness of TB control activities in the country.

Methods: A total of 31,144 clinical samples were received from 2013 to 2022 from presumptive drug-resistant TB patients.

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Dichlorvos, an organophosphate compound, has the potential to cause acute kidney injury (AKI) besides its well-known neuromuscular complications. We report a case of severe-recurrent AKI that progressed to end-stage-renal-disease (ESRD) following accidental exposure to Dichlorvos. A 52-year-old male farmer presented with breathlessness after accidental exposure while spraying in the field.

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Introduction Vaccination against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can upregulate the immune system and may contribute to glomerular disease (GD). Here, we describe a spectrum of GD that manifested following vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19 vaccinations). Material and methods This was a descriptive study of 10 cases enrolled between January 2021 and January 2023.

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Here, we have synthesized and characterized three visible light responsive terpyridine based-Re(I)-tricarbonyl complexes; [Re(CO)(ph-tpy)Cl] (Retp1), [Re(CO)(an-tpy)Cl] (Retp2), and [Re(CO)(py-tpy)Cl] (Retp3) where ph-tpy = 4'-phenyl-2,2':6',2″-terpyridine; an-tpy = 4'-anthracenyl-2,2':6',2″-terpyridine, py-tpy = 4'-pyrenyl-2,2':6',2″-terpyridine. The structures of Retp1 and Retp2 were confirmed from the SC-XRD data, indicating distorted octahedral structures. Unlike traditional PDT agents, these complexes generated reactive oxygen species (ROS) type I and type II pathways and oxidized redox crucial NADH (reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) upon visible light exposure.

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Objectives: To investigate whether shear wave elastography (SWE) can accurately identify interstitial fibrosis and tubular atrophy (IFTA) in chronic renal allograft injury (CRAI) and whether it can differentiate between different grades of IFTA.

Materials And Methods: Prospective observational study on renal transplant recipients who presented with CRAI. Patient selection was done on the basis of clinical presentation, serum creatinine, and eGFR levels.

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Background Drug-resistant tuberculosis is a major health issue around the world. The time it takes to find a sputum-positive patient is a major risk factor for the spread of tuberculosis, and many things can indicate a longer time to culture conversion. Also, there is strong proof that poor nutrition is linked to infectious diseases.

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  • Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder that affects hemoglobin production, leading to issues like hemolysis and inflammation.
  • This study aimed to examine the role of visfatin, a protein produced in fat tissue, in relation to the severity of β-thalassemia.
  • Results showed that patients with severe β-thalassemia had higher visfatin levels compared to those with less severe forms and healthy individuals, indicating a potential link between visfatin levels and disease severity.
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A one-pot multicomponent approach towards a hybrid heterocyclic pyrano[2,3-]pyrazole-pyrazolone framework involving tandem Knoevenagel condensation, sequential intermolecular 1,6-Michael addition, and 6- cyclization between diynones and pyrazolones, mediated by DBU, has been discovered. This process embodies several green and sustainable chemistry features. Preliminary bioactivity profiling of the new chemical entities indicates neuroprotective and AChE inhibitory activities.

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This dataset encompasses on electric vehicle adoption among Indian consumers, conducted via a questionnaire survey at Two-Wheeler electric vehicle showrooms in Lucknow, India, between August and December 2023. A total of 1123 responses were collected, providing valuable insights into Electric Vehicle adoption behaviors across diverse segments of the Indian population. Utilizing established measures and statistical analyses, the dataset explores the relationships between knowledge, attitudes, practices, and demographic factors related to Electric Vehicle adoption.

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The design of the dinuclear Ru(II) complex () with strong near-infrared (NIR) absorption properties has been reported for efficient anticancer phototherapy. Under 700 nm LED light excitation, exhibited remarkable synergistic type I/II photosensitization ability and photocatalytic activity toward intracellular biomolecules. showed impressive 700 nm light-triggered anticancer activity under normoxia and hypoxia compared with the clinically used photosensitizer Chlorin e6.

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We have red-shifted the light absorbance property of a Re(I)-tricarbonyl complex via distant conjugation of a ferrocene moiety and developed a novel complex , [Re(Fctp)(CO)Cl], where Fctp = 4'-ferrocenyl-2,2':6',2″-terpyridine. showed green to red light absorption ability and blue emission, indicating its potential for photodynamic therapy (PDT) application. The conjugation of ferrocene introduced ferrocene-based transitions, which lie at a higher wavelength within the PDT therapeutic window.

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