Background: This case report examines the efficacy of intentional reimplantation (IR) in endodontics and explores the increased interest driven by recent advancements in regenerative techniques.
Case Presentation: A 14-year-old male patient reported pain in the lower left back tooth (tooth #36). The radiographic assessment revealed a 4 mm × 4 mm periapical cyst.
Setting up a global SARS-CoV-2 surveillance system requires an understanding of how virus isolation and propagation practices, use of animal or human sera, and different neutralisation assay platforms influence assessment of SARS-CoV-2 antigenicity. In this study, with the contribution of 15 independent laboratories across all WHO regions, we carried out a controlled analysis of neutralisation assay platforms using the first WHO International Standard for antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (source: NIBSC). Live virus isolates (source: WHO BioHub or individual labs) or spike plasmids (individual labs) for pseudovirus production were used to perform neutralisation assays using the same serum panels.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFElectronic waste (e-waste) has become a significant environmental concern worldwide due to the rapid advancement of technology and short product lifecycles. Waste-printed electronic boards (WPCBs) contain valuable metals and semiconductors; among them, tin can be recycled and repurposed for sustainable material production. This study presents a potential ecofriendly methodology for the recovery of tin from WPCBs in the form of tin oxide nanostructured powders.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIdiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is marked by increased intracranial pressure without any accompanying evidence of clinical, imaging or laboratory findings of intracranial pathology. In addition to headache, nausea and vomiting, typical symptoms might also include diplopia, photophobia and blurred vision. Third nerve palsy is rarely linked to IIH, although sixth nerve palsy is reported in the majority of individuals with IIH.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAlpha-ketoglutarate (αKG) dependent Lysyl hydroxylase (LH) is a critical enzyme in the post-translational conversion of lysine into hydroxylysine in collagen triple helix and telopeptide regions. Overexpression of LH increases collagen hydroxylation and covalent cross-linkage, causing fibrosis. Currently, no drugs are available to inhibit LH potentially.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHuman breath gas analysis is a noninvasive disease diagnostic approach used to identify different pathological conditions in the human body. Monitoring breath acetone (CHO) and ammonia (NH) as biomarkers is vital in diagnosing diabetes mellitus and liver disorders, respectively. In this article, the quartz-enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy (QEPAS) technique is proposed and demonstrated for measuring CHO and NH in human exhaled breath samples.
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December 2024
A novel and new type of tetracycline with a different mechanism of action was necessary, due to the drug resistance of existing tetracyclines. This study outlines the synthesis and antibacterial evaluation of anhydro-tetracycline derivatives, which are unconventional tetracyclines with unique mechanisms of action. These derivatives include C4-NH, C4-OH, and C9-substituted variations, and our synthetic approach focuses on semi-synthesis using natural tetracyclines as the starting precursors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMicrogrids (MGs) have gained significant attention over the past two decades due to their advantages in service reliability, easy integration of renewable energy sources, high efficiency, and enhanced power quality. In India, low-voltage side customers face significant challenges in terms of power supply continuity and voltage regulation. This paper presents a novel approach for optimal power scheduling in a microgrid, aiming to provide uninterrupted power supply with improved voltage regulation (VR).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study investigates the production of graphene-enhanced polyethylene terephthalate glycol (G-PETG) components using fused deposition modeling (FDM) and evaluates their mechanical properties, contributing to the advancement of additive manufacturing. Trials demonstrated notable improvements in mechanical performance, with optimal printing parameters identified using the Spice Logic Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). The effectiveness of this methodology is further compared with the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP) combined with the Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnlabelled: The emergence of multidrug resistance in pathogenic organisms has caused growing concern, especially among healthcare providers, necessitating the development of new antimicrobial compounds. Resistance to metal nanoparticles is more challenging for any pathogen and thus paved a new avenue of research to formulate a new line of drugs combined with metal nanoparticles to treat microbial resistance. In this present investigation, green synthesised silver (AgNP), gold (AuNP), and platinum (PtNP) nanoparticles using the rind extract of the fruit of Garcinia mangostana L.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnlabelled: We previously reported that mutations outside the spike protein play a role in the attenuation of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron BA.1 variant in human ACE2 transgenic mice (K18-hACE2). Here, we assessed the pathogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 (WA1/2020) containing mutations from the Omicron BA.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: H19, a 2.3 kb lncRNA, has been linked to tumor metastasis and progression, but its significance in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) remains unclear. H19 was initially thought to have a tumor-suppressive function, but recent studies have shown that it possesses both tumor-promoting and suppressive functions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAlzheimer's Disease (AD), a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive decline, has traditionally relied on pharmacological interventions. However, the limitations of current treatments have spurred interest in neurosurgical approaches. This review explores the potential of neurosurgery, particularly deep brain stimulation (DBS), in modifying disease progression and enhancing cognitive function in AD patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFExtraneural perineuriomas are rare, benign soft tissue tumors arising from perineurial cells, which form the protective lining of peripheral nerves. These tumors are infrequently encountered in the foot, posing diagnostic challenges due to their rarity and non-specific clinical presentation. Here, we describe the case of a 45-year-old woman, who had a swelling over the right foot dorsum for four years for which an excision biopsy was done.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAnchorage control is crucial for achieving optimal results in orthodontic treatment. Scientific literature has documented the exploration of various methods to prevent anchorage loss, including the use of extraoral and intraoral devices. The advent of mini implants and micro implants has introduced new possibilities by allowing placement in previously inaccessible areas.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHigh-strength, strongly bonded and self-healing materials are of great interest for several applications; however, the experimental and design of all such properties in a single material is challenging. In the present work, inspired by cartilage tissue, polyacrylamide (PAM)-based tough and durable dimer (PAM-Ag and PAM-BNOH) and trimer (PAM-Ag-BNOH) nanocomposites were synthesized by encapsulating silver (Ag) and hydroxylated hexagonal boron nitride (BNOH). Strong interfacial interaction was achieved by introducing (computational modelling and DFT approaches) noncovalent bonds in the dimer and trimer nanohybrids.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe increased prevalence of abiotic stresses, such as salt, submergence, and drought, severely affects rice productivity. Developing a rice variety, with inbuilt resistance to these main abiotic stresses, will contribute to a long-term rise in rice yield in adverse environments. In the present study, the rice variety Improved White Ponni (IWP) a high-yielding but highly susceptible to drought, salinity, and submergence variety was introgressed with Sub1 + SalT + DTY2.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Left bundle branch pacing (LBBP) provides physiological activation with stable pacing parameters. However, there is a paucity of data on direct assessment of lead stability.
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the stability of an LBBP lead using computed tomographic angiography (CTA) during medium-term follow-up and to correlate the anatomic location of the lead and electrophysiological characteristics of LBBP.