Publications by authors named "R Thirugnanasambandam"

Multifunctional nanoparticles (NPs) production from phytochemicals is a sustainable process and an eco-friendly method, and this technique has a variety of uses. To accomplish this, we developed zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) using the medicinal plant Tinospora cordifolia (TC). Instruments such as UV-Vis, XRD, FTIR, FE-SEM with EDX, and high-resolution TEM were applied to characterize the biosynthesized TC-ZnONPs.

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Fat embolization syndrome (FES) is often seen as a complication of fractures and has been known to cause respiratory failure, rashes of the skin, thrombocytopenia, and neurological damage. Nontraumatic FES is uncommon and occurs due to bone marrow necrosis. Vaso-occlusive crisis in sickle cell patients secondary to steroid therapy is a rare entity and not widely acknowledged.

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Background: The residency interview is a crucial step that helps the program identify potential new trainees while the trainees find out more about the program. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it became essential to hold interviews virtually.

Objective: Here, we conducted a questionnaire-based study to identify areas of improvement in the virtual interview process in our program.

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Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most frequent malignant and aggressive type of glioma. Most cases of GBM present as a single solitary solid tumor; however, there are rare instances in which it may present as a cystic lesion. Here, we report an even rarer case of GBM presenting as bilateral multicystic lesions, mimicking infectious etiology.

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Metal nanoparticles, such as gold nanoparticles, silver nanoparticles, etc., have many benefits and have been in use for a very long time. Nevertheless, a number of concerns have been raised about the environmental impact and the possibility of exposure to various living systems at the moment.

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