Outcome of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy by Using Pneumatic Lithotripsy Alone and In Combination with Ultrasonic Lithotripsy.

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is the gold standard treatment for large kidney stones. Recent advancements in endoscopic technology and operative techniques have significantly increased the success rate of PCNL while reducing associated complications and morbidity. A key development contributing to this progress is the introduction of various new lithotripter techniques, which facilitate rapid stone fragmentation and clearance.

Exploring the antidiabetic activity of potential probiotic bacteria isolated from traditional fermented beverage.

Type 2 Diabetes continues to be one of the major public health issues worldwide without any sustainable cure. The modulation of gut microbiota is believed to be caused by probiotic bacteria and several probiotic strains have previously shown antidiabetic activity. The present study aims to isolate potential probiotic bacteria from traditionally used fermented rice beer of Assam, India and to investigate its anti-hyperglycemic effect.

Cataractous Eye Protein Isolate Stabilized Gold Nanoparticles Prevent Their Ethanol-Induced Aggregation.

Due to their distinctive optical, electrical, and catalytic characteristics, gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have found increasing use for a wide range of applications, including biomedicine and catalysis. Inherent agglomeration propensities impair their functional qualities, stability, and biocompatibility. This work investigates the potential applications of the cataractous eye protein isolate (CEPI), a waste product rich in proteins from cataract surgery, as a novel AuNP stabilizing agent.

Pyrene-attached new Schiff base polymer: ACQ to AIE conversion and its prospects.

Schiff base polymer (SBP) is a new research field and an excellent candidate for real-life applications such as photoresistors, fluorescent chemical sensing kits, electrochromic devices, flame-retarders, and electrochemical substances. The dye-containing SBP (DSBP) advances the material further. Herein, the quality of pyrene dye has been improved through its chemical attachment to polyethyleneimine by a facile Schiff base reaction.

Multidrug-resistant keratinolytic dermatophytes and non-dermatophytes causing onychomycosis in outpatients.

Aims: This study identified and determined antibiograms of keratinolytic dermatophytes (DM), non-dermatophytic molds (NDM), and yeasts causing onychomycosis.

Methods: Morphological, cultural, and biochemical characteristics were used to identify DM and NDM. The keratinolytic activity (KA) and antibiograms were conducted with keratin azure and the agar diffusion method, respectively.