Publications by authors named "M Rafique"
Background: Typhoid is a major health concern. Drug-resistant cases of typhoid have given rise to new debates. Azithromycin has shown adequate results.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Significant morbidity can arise from acute bacterial cholangitis. Key to improving outcomes is the implementation of aggressive antibiotic therapy and prompt biliary decompression through either endoscopic or percutaneous means. However, the challenge in treating these infections is amplified by the evolving patterns of antimicrobial resistance, particularly when determining the appropriate empiric therapy.
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- Dual-atom catalysts with nitrogen-coordinated metal sites can enhance oxygen reduction and evolution reactions in rechargeable zinc-air batteries, though their performance is limited by the intermediate binding energies.
- The study explores how tailored FeCo-N-C catalysts can activate a new mechanism, called the lattice oxygen mechanism, by creating both axial and bridge oxygen at metal centers.
- These customized catalysts show promising results, achieving a peak power density of 332 mW cm-2 with stable performance over 720 hours of continuous operation.
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- * Both spinach varieties experienced similar negative effects from Cd exposure, which included reduced growth and physiological functions, while biochemical markers like malondialdehyde and hydrogen peroxide levels increased.
- * Foliar treatments enhanced growth and gas exchange metrics and mitigated the negative biochemical effects of Cd; Desi Palak responded best to MgO-NPs, whereas Lahori Palak thrived under the combined SNP and MgO-NP treatment, suggesting potential remedies for heavy metal stress