Study of bacterial population dynamics in seed culture developed for ammonia reduction from synthetic wastewater.

The waterbodies have been polluted by various natural and anthropogenic activities. The aquatic waste includes ammonia as one of the most toxic pollutants. Several biological treatment systems involving anoxic and semi anoxic bacteria have been proposed for reducing nitrogen loads from wastewater and increasing the efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Prevalence of Severe Depression among Adolescents in Rural Area of Odisha, India.

Background: In adolescents, major depression is projected to rank the second most cause of human illness by the year 2022. Unfortunately, half of the depressed adolescents go undiagnosed in primary care settings.

Objectives: The objective is to estimate the prevalence of severe depression among rural adolescents and also to identify few epidemiological determinants causing severe depression.

Bacterial vaginosis and antibacterial susceptibility pattern of asymptomatic urinary tract infection in pregnant women at a tertiary care hospital, Visakhaptn, India.

Background And Objectives: The association between bacterial vaginosis and urinary tract infection (UTI) in pregnant women is at a greater risk comparatively than patients with bacterial vaginosis or UTI. Bacterial vaginosis and asymptomatic UTI both pose risk for mother and fetus. Early diagnosis and treatment can save the life of both.

A Descriptive Study on Behavioral and Emotional Problems in Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children Staying in Institutional Homes.

Introduction: Orphans and the other vulnerable children and adolescents (OVCA) living in institutional homes are more prone to behavioral and emotional problems than others as they are deprived of a family's love and care. There is a dearth of studies focusing on the psychological health of these children in India. Hence, we have conducted a cross-sectional descriptive study to explore the behavioral and emotional problems in these institutionalized children.

Fluoroquinolone prophylaxis in autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients.

Purpose: Although fluoroquinolone prophylaxis is frequently utilized in autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant (AHSCT) patients, its impact on morbidity and mortality is uncertain. This study investigates the role of quinolone prophylaxis after AHSCT in recent years.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of 291 consecutive adult patients who underwent AHSCT for malignant disorders, between June 2013 and January 2015.