Publications by authors named "P Khurana"
Landfills serve as major repositories for products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs). These compounds have been documented in the resulting leachate, posing a significant threat to both surface water and groundwater quality. Long-chain perfluoro carboxylic acids (LC-PFCAs), which act as precursors to shorter-chain PFCAs, are particularly persistent in the environment.
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- - The presence of trace antibiotic residues in the environment can lead to antibiotic resistance and the formation of harmful antibiotic-metal complexes (AMCs), which raise concerns for ecosystems.
- - This study focuses on the behavior of the carbapenem antibiotic IMP in environmental waters, examining its interactions with humic acids and metals, and finding that light and temperature significantly degrade the drug.
- - Results showed that higher concentrations of humic acid accelerated the degradation of IMP through photochemical reactions, particularly involving reactive oxygen species generated by copper, highlighting the importance of understanding these interactions for assessing ecological risks.
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- The review examines the rising mental health crises among children and youth, revealing that 1 in 5 children face mental health disorders, worsened by the stressors of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Key issues include increasing substance use, specifically among adolescents, with a notable rise in overdose deaths, and significant disparities affecting students of diverse racial backgrounds.
- Proposed solutions involve improving access to treatments, early identification strategies, school-based interventions, and education for healthcare professionals to manage these escalating complexities.
Application of center for disease control and prevention standardized antimicrobial administration ratio to an Indian hospital.
Antimicrob Steward Healthc Epidemiol
September 2024
Background: Rigorous antibiotic stewardship is advised by international societies to combat rising antibiotic resistance. A major component of these programs is the metric used for antibiotic consumption measurement. A method for standardized antimicrobial administration ratio (SAAR) is suggested by the Centre for Disease Control & Prevention-National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN).
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