The present study explores the potential of silica solid phase extraction for gas chromatography mass spectrometric analyses of A- and V-series nerve agents. Owing to the presence of basic amidine and amine moieties, these analyte undergo strong ionic interactions with inherently acidic silica surfaces, producing poor recoveries. Subtle optimizations in the elution composition empowered the analytes to overcome the retention barriers from sorbent surfaces.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Aim: Achalasia cardia, a primary motility disorder of the esophagus, poses significant malnutrition risks. This study aims at comprehensively assessing the nutritional status in untreated achalasia patients, contrasting it with functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) cases and impact of per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) on nutrition at one-year.
Methods: We conducted a prospective study, including consecutive achalasia cases, from December 2021 to April 2022 at a tertiary care centre.
Background: Endoscopic sub-mucosal dissection (ESD) is an established endoscopic modality for the management of colorectal polyps. However, there are no studies regarding the outcomes of ESD from India. In this study, we aimed at evaluating the outcomes of ESD in patients with adenomatous polyps in the colon and rectum.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFKnowledge of the consequences of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus and hypertension on various body organs among health workers is necessary to educate patients. Body mapping is a tool used for exploring perceptions as a part of qualitative research. This study assesses the perceptions of health-care workers on the effects of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus and hypertension on the human body using the body mapping technique.
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