Association mapping of important agronomic traits in Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC.

Background: The tropical legume Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. can meet three agricultural needs: low-cost protein, high-value medicines, and green manure or cover crops.

Epidemiology of Coronavirus Disease 2019 during the Second and Third Wave in Chennai, India: An Analysis of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Surveillance System, February 2021-February 2022.

Introduction: Analysis of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) surveillance system in the first wave indicated that the data-driven approach helped in resource allocation and public health interventions.

Objectives: We described the epidemiology of COVID-19 cases in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, from February 2021 to February 2022.

Materials And Methods: We analyzed the COVID-19 surveillance data from Chennai City, Tamil Nadu, India's Greater Chennai Corporation.

Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Secondary to Dengue Fever in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report.

Dengue fever, an arboviral illness, exhibits a broad range of symptoms, ranging from flu-like symptoms to serious hemorrhagic complications. Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is an uncommon pathological state caused by excessive activation of the immune system, culminating in organ dysfunction. HLH can be primary or secondary, with infection being the most common cause.

COVID-19-Associated Bilateral Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head in a Young Male Without Corticosteroid Exposure: A Case Report.

Avascular necrosis (AVN), also known as osteonecrosis, ischemic bone necrosis, or aseptic necrosis, is a progressive bone disease marked by the deterioration of bone tissue due to compromised blood flow in the subchondral region. AVN is typically caused by disruptions in vascular supply, intravascular blockages, or pressure on blood vessels, leading to diminished circulation. This condition predominantly affects the long-bone epiphysis in weight-bearing joints, particularly impacting the femoral head.

Refinement of the Superomedial Pedicle Technique: A New Approach to Breast Reshaping Following Reduction.

Introduction: We present an alteration of the superomedial pedicle technique in breast reduction to control lateral fullness and create a more natural and contoured breast during reshaping. This approach has been adopted by the senior author (NC) in 79 patients over the past 4 years.

Methods: A wise pattern skin incision is used, and the nipple-areola complex (NAC) is maintained on a de-epithelialized superomedial pedicle.