A novel multi-model estimation of phosphorus in coal and its ash using FTIR spectroscopy.

The level of phosphorus must be carefully monitored for proper and effective utilization of coal and coal ash. The phosphorus content needs to be assessed to optimize combustion efficiency and maintenance costs of power plants, ensure quality, and minimize the environmental impact of coal and coal ash. The detection of low levels of phosphorus in coal and coal ash is a significant challenge due to its complex chemical composition and low concentration levels.

Design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of quinoline-piperazine/pyrrolidine derivatives as possible antileishmanial agents.

In pursuance of our efforts to expand the scope of novel antileishmanial entities, a series of thirty-five quinoline-piperazine/pyrrolidine, and other heterocyclic amine derivatives were synthesized via a molecular hybridization approach and examined against intracellular amastigotes of luciferase-expressing Leishmania donovani. The preliminary in vitro screening suggests that twelve compounds in the series exhibited better inhibition against amastigote form with good IC values ranging from 2.09 to 8.

Surgical management of stricture urethra in patients with chronic renal failure: Ten years' experience at a tertiary center.

Introduction: Patients suffering from stricture urethra and deranged renal function have poor quality of life. The incidence of urethral stricture co-existing with renal failure is comparatively small and cause may be multifactorial. There is paucity of literature on management of urethral stricture associated with deranged renal function.

The HIV - 1 protease inhibitor Amprenavir targets Leishmania donovani topoisomerase I and induces oxidative stress-mediated programmed cell death.

The global prevalence of HIV is a major challenge for the control of visceral leishmaniasis. Although the effectiveness and usefulness of amprenavir (APV) are well studied in anti-retroviral regimens, very little is known on HIV/VL-co-infected patients. In the present study, we report for the first time the protective efficacy of APV against visceral leishmaniasis by inhibition of DNA Topoisomerase I (LdTOP1LS) and APV-induced downstream pathway in programmed cell death (PCD).

Corrigendum: l-Arginine Uptake by Cationic Amino Acid Transporter Promotes Intra-Macrophage Survival of by Enhancing Arginase-Mediated Polyamine Synthesis.

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Does endoscopic sclerotherapy in filarial chyluria affect renal function and morphology? A prospective study using dimercaptosuccinic acid renal scan.

Objective: To look for change in relative renal function and document renal scarring following endoscopic renal pelvic instillation sclerotherapy (RPIS) in patients with chyluria by dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) renal scan.

Methods: A prospective study was performed between November 2015 and September 2016. All patients with biochemically documented chyluria who underwent RPIS using either 1%-silver nitrate or 0.

Chyluria in pregnancy: Etiology, diagnosis, and management perspective.

Chyluria is clinically described as passage of milky urine. Chyle is absorbed by intestinal lacteals and is composed of emulsified fats, few proteins, and fibrin in varying proportions. Parasitic chyluria is caused mainly by Wuchereria bancrofti infection.

Reduced pathogenicity of fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase deficient Leishmania donovani and its use as an attenuated strain to induce protective immunogenicity.

Currently, there is no approved vaccine for visceral leishmaniasis (VL) caused by L. donovani. The ability to manipulate Leishmania genome by eliminating or introducing genes necessary for parasites' survival considered as the powerful strategy to generate the live attenuated vaccine.

Long-term outcome of laparoscopic vesicouterine fistula repair: Experience from a tertiary referral centre.

Objective: Vesicouterine fistula (VUF) is an uncommon cause of female genito-urinary fistula. Most of these fistulas are due to lower segment uterine cesarean section (LSCS). Traditionally, open surgical repair has been the traditional treatment.

Outcome analysis of transrectal ultrasonography guided aspiration versus transurethral resection of prostatic abscess: 10 years' experience from a tertiary care hospital.

Objective: To compare the effectiveness and safety of two minimally invasive methods (transrectal aspiration vs transurethral resection (TUR)/deroofing) of treating prostatic abscess.

Patients And Methods: A retrospective study was conducted, from 2007 to 2016, of patients with prostatic abscesses not responding to antibiotics and/or with large (>2 cm) or multiple abscesses. Patients were divided into two groups depending on treatment received: Group A, transrectal aspiration; and Group B, TUR/deroofing of abscess.

Are there any factors affecting the outcome of endoscopic sclerotherapy in filarial chyluria? A prospective study.

Introduction: Filarial chyluria is a frequent problem in India. While endoscopic therapy is the mainstay of treatment, it is not always successful. We aimed to determine parameters that affect outcomes of endoscopic sclerotherapy for filarial chyluria (FC).

Giant hydronephrosis: still a reality!

Objective: Giant hydronephrosis (GH) is a rare entity in both developed and developing countries with less than 500 cases reported in the literature. Delayed diagnosis and management of GH, can result in long-term complications like hypertension, rupture of the kidney, renal failure and malignant change. We aim to highlight the importance of this often neglected entity and build a consensus for its early diagnosis and management.

Laparoscopic ureteral reimplantation with Boari flap for the management of long- segment ureteral defect: A case series with review of the literature.

Objective: The incidence of ureteral stricture is showing a rising trend due to increased use of laparoscopic and upper urinary tract endoscopic procedures. Boari flap is the preferred method of repairing long- segment ureteral defects of 8-12 cm. The procedure has undergone change from classical open (transperitoneal and retroperitoneal) method to laparoscopic surgery and recently robotic surgery.

A Prospective Study to Evaluate Sexual Dysfunction and Enlargement of Seminal Vesicles in Sexually Active Men Treated for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia by Alpha-blockers.

Objective: To evaluate sexual dysfunction and enlargement of seminal vesicles in sexually active men who were treated by α1-blockers for benign prostatic hyperplasia and its possible clinical application.

Materials And Methods: This is a prospective cohort study from January 2015 to December 2016. We enrolled sexually active men above the age of 40 years having moderate to severe lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).

l-Arginine Uptake by Cationic Amino Acid Transporter Promotes Intra-Macrophage Survival of by Enhancing Arginase-Mediated Polyamine Synthesis.

The survival of intracellular protozoan parasite, , the causative agent of Indian visceral leishmaniasis (VL), depends on the activation status of macrophages. l-Arginine, a semi-essential amino acid plays a crucial regulatory role for activation of macrophages. However, the role of l-arginine transport in VL still remains elusive.

Nephrolithisis in a newborn: a rare case and review of literature.

Nephrolithiasis, although a common entity in adults, is less common in children and rare in newborns. The evaluation and management strategies of renal stones in neonates are unclear. We report a rare scenario of renal calculus in a newborn aged 3 days presenting with decreased urine output, fever and crying during micturition.

Emphysematous pyelonephritis: Changing trend of clinical spectrum, pathogenesis, management and outcome.

Objective: To highlight changing trend of clinical spectrum, comparing management options and predictors of outcome of emphysematous pyelonephritis.

Material And Methods: This study included patients who were diagnosed as emphysematous pyelonephritis between August, 2001 to July, 2015. We excluded other possible causes of gas in renal system.

Outcome analysis of transurethral resection versus potassium titanyl phosphate-photo selective vaporization of the prostate for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia; a randomized controlled trial with 4 years follow up.

Objective: Photovaporization of prostate (PVP) is a newer surgical modality of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) which is gaining importance recently. There are a few randomized controlled trials that showed safety and efficacy of PVP in comparison with transurethral resection of prostate (TURP) with limited follow-up period (<2 years). Here, we are presenting a comparative study performed on potassium titanyl phosphate (KTP) PVP laser versus TURP for the treatment of BPH with long-term follow-up period.

Renal fistulae: different aetiologies, similar management.

Iatrogenic renocolic fistulae, although have been described in literature, is a rare clinical complication. Recently its incidence is on rise due to advent of minimally invasive surgery and percutaneous surgery of kidney. It has been reported after percutaneous nephrolithotomy but its incidence after percutaneous nephrostomy is quite uncommon and rarely reported.

Large bladder calculus masking a stone in single-system ureterocele.

Ureterocele in an elderly is a rare entity. The presence of stone within ureterocele along with a large bladder calculus is an even rarer presentation. This phenomenon has not been reported so far to the best of our knowledge.

Transurethral resection of prostate in benign prostatic enlargement with underactive bladder: A retrospective outcome analysis.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcome and efficacy of transurethral resection of the prostate in patients of benign prostatic enlargement (BPE) with underactive bladder.

Materials And Methods: Retrospective study of 174 patients, who underwent transurethral resection of prostate (TURP) between 2008 and 2015, for lower urinary tract symptoms with BPE with bladder underactivity. Clinical history, physical examination, renal function test, urinalysis, cystourethroscopy, transabdominal or transrectal ultrasonography, and urodynamic study were recorded.