Survey of weed species in rice fields using a chloroplast DNA marker and spikelet characteristics identifies accessions with possible paternal inheritance and heteroplasmy.

Unlabelled: Hexaploid var. and tetraploid var. are major weeds in rice fields.

Outcomes of Total Thyroidectomy in Large Goiters With Retrosternal Extension and Tracheal Compression: A Multivariate Analysis.

Introduction: Large retrosternal goiters often cause tracheal compression and deviation, leading to respiratory symptoms and complicating surgical treatment. Total thyroidectomy is the treatment of choice though it carries a risk of complications due to the altered anatomy and its proximity to vital structures. This study examines the outcomes of total thyroidectomy in patients with retrosternal goiters and assesses the impact of tracheal compression on clinical results.

Caregivers' Perspectives on Reasonable Accommodation for Persons with Severe Mental Disorders at the Workplace.

Background: Reasonable accommodation (RA) refers to adjustments or modifications that an employer makes to the workplace to enable an employee with a mental illness to perform the essential functions of their job. Employer and employee should work together to determine the most beneficial accommodations that would not impose an undue hardship on the employer.

Materials And Methods: An exploratory study design with a purposive sampling technique was used in the current study.

Outcomes of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Locally Advanced Oral Cancers: A Retrospective Analytical Study.

Introduction Head and neck cancers account for 30% of malignancies in India and oral squamous cell carcinoma is most common. 80% of the patients present with locally advanced disease and many of them are inoperable. In this study we documented the outcomes of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) in locally advanced oral cancer staged T4 with regards to downstaging the disease and to make the tumor more amenable for surgery with better access.

Shugoshin 1 expression in various cancers: a potential target for therapy.

Shugoshin 1 (SGO1) is one of the Shugoshin (guardian spirit) family proteins, which is reported to be majorly involved in the protection of centromeres and proper segregation of chromosomes during cell division. Recent studies found that the altered expression of SGO1 is associated with various cancers and genetic disorders, and suggested as a target for therapy. In the present study, we have reviewed the available literature on SGO1 gene and protein expression in various cancer-cell lines, animal models and cancer patients, and targeting SGO1 with siRNA/shRNA.

Fabrication, Microstructure and Plasma Resistance Behavior of Y-Al-Si-O (YAS) Glass-Ceramics Coated on Alumina Ceramics.

This study investigates the fabrication, microstructural characteristics and plasma resistance of Y-Al-Si-O (YAS) glass-ceramics coated on alumina ceramics. YAS frits were initially prepared using a melt-quenching method, then homogenously milled and coated onto alumina ceramics. The melt-coating process was conducted at 1650 °C for 1 h.

In Silico Analysis of Bioactive Compounds from Leaves of Abrus precatorius L. (Rosary Pea) Against Breast Cancer.

Introduction Breast cancer is one of the most common causes of cancer among women. Since the administration of chemotherapy drugs can cause several adverse effects, thus it leads to research on effective treatment from natural sources. Leaves of L.

Tracking perishable foods in the supply chain using chain of things technology.

Modern food supply chains are intrinsically sophisticated due to their multi-participant and multi-echelon structure, which are challenging to handle high turbulent business environment. The development of Perishable Food Supply Chains (PFSC) has to be strong enough to manage any type of disruptions in the food industry. At the same time, the food processing industry must also take responsibility for the social and environmental consequences of their deeds.

Comparative Evaluation of Honey Versus Alcohol as a Fixative in Cytological Samples: An Institutional Study.

Introduction: Fixation plays an important role in fixing the cells, making them amenable for evaluation. Ethanol (95%) has been used as a standard cytological fixative. Honey can be introduced as a natural fixative.

Waste biomass-based 3D graphene aerogels for high performance zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitors.

Biomass-based 3D graphene aerogels were explored as cathode materials for the fabrication of high-performance zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitors. These hybrid supercapacitors delivered a high specific capacitance of ∼353.1 F g at a current density of 0.

Comparison of the Vaginal and Labial Dimensions of Ethnic Chinese and Western Nullipara.

Introduction And Hypothesis: Vaginal dimensions have clinical and surgical implications. We sought to quantify the differences between vaginal and labial dimensions in healthy ethnic Chinese and Western women with normal pelvic organ support.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study of a convenience sample of ethnic Chinese nulliparas (n = 33) and Western nulliparas (n = 33) recruited for research purposes.

Primary CNS Melanoma of Meckel's Cave: A Rare Case with Literature Review.

Meckel's cave is a dural recess in the posteromedial portion of the middle cranial fossa, serving as a conduit for the trigeminal nerve and hosting various pathologies. The radiological diagnosis of Meckel's cave pathologies is often challenging, especially when they are atypical and rarely encountered. Here, we discuss the case of a 41-year-old woman who presented with right hemifacial pain, numbness, and binocular diplopia.

Giant chiral magnetoelectric oscillations in a van der Waals multiferroic.

Helical spin structures are expressions of magnetically induced chirality, entangling the dipolar and magnetic orders in materials. The recent discovery of helical van der Waals multiferroics down to the ultrathin limit raises prospects of large chiral magnetoelectric correlations in two dimensions. However, the exact nature and magnitude of these couplings have remained unknown so far.

Neurobrucellosis presenting as an infected cerebellopontine cistern epidermoid cyst.

Neurobrucellosis is a rare complication of brucella infection which presents as meningitis, meningoencephalitis, subdural empyema, brain abscess, myelitis, and radiculo- neuritis. We report the first case of neurobrucellosis presenting as an infected cerebellopontine cistern epidermoid cyst in a young immunocompetent male who presented with fever and acute raised intracranial pressure. MRI brain showed an extra-axial mass in the right cerebellopontine angle cistern with peripheral rim enhancement and diffusion restriction.

Open total mesometrial resection for cervical cancer.

Introduction: Cervical cancer management often relies on surgical interventions, among which open total mesometrial resection (TMMR) has gained prominence. This abstract gives an insight into the technique of TMMR in the surgical treatment of cervical cancer. TMMR involves precise dissection of the mesometrium surrounding the cervix, aiming for optimal oncological outcomes while minimizing surgical morbidity.

Challenges of cytoreduction in porta hepatis in surgery for advanced ovarian cancer.

Introduction: Advanced ovarian cancer often necessitates aggressive surgical intervention, including cytoreduction of the porta hepatis, which poses significant challenges due to the intricate anatomical structures involved. This surgical video aims to illustrate these challenges and demonstrate effective techniques for clearance of critical structures such as the portal vein (PV), common bile duct (CBD), accessory left hepatic artery (Acc. LHA), obliterated umbilical vein (OUV), inferior vena cava (IVC), and foramen of Winslow.

Association of Periodontal Red Complex Bacteria With the Incidence of Gastrointestinal Cancers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

is the primary microbe in the "periodontal red complex" bacteria (PRCB) along with and , which are linked to periodontal disease (PD). These pathogens are also implicated in various systemic disorders, but their association with the incidence of gastrointestinal (GI) cancer is less explored. A systematic review followed by a meta-analysis was conducted as per standard guidelines (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) 2022) to find this association between GI cancers and PRCB after a literature search for full-text papers in the English language (between 2010 and 2023) in databases (Cochrane Library, PubMed, and Web of Science) with suitable keywords using the Boolean search strategy.

Successful Salvage of Partial Gastric Conduit Necrosis by Primary Anastomosis in a Post-Esophagectomy Patient.

Gastric conduit necrosis is a rare but severe complication of esophageal surgery, often associated with mediastinal sepsis and high morbidity and mortality rates, as well as reduced efficacy of conservative treatments. In most cases, management involves salvage therapy, including fluid resuscitation, antibiotics, aggressive debridement, drainage of infected collections, and proximal esophageal diversion. Primary anastomosis is rarely performed.

Computer-Assisted Surgery in Total Knee Arthroplasty: Our Experience.

Background: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a reliable orthopedic procedure for knee osteoarthritis with long-term success rates of 90% after 15 years. Computer-assisted surgery (CAS) has been developed to improve the accuracy of the alignment and orientation of the components in TKA.

Methods: A prospective study involving 103 subjects who underwent CAS-TKA was conducted over a 3-year period.

Significance of platelet parameters in invasive squamous cell carcinoma of uterine cervix.

Background: Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among females worldwide. The role of platelets in cancer progression and metastasis have been evaluated in various cancers. This study is done to assess the association between platelet parameters and invasive squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix.

Effects of kratom on driving: Results from a cross-sectional survey, ecological momentary assessment, and pilot simulated driving Study.

Objectives: Despite widespread kratom use, there is a lack of knowledge regarding its effects on driving. We evaluated the self-reported driving behaviors of kratom consumers and assessed their simulated-driving performance after self-administering kratom products.

Methods: We present results from: 1) a remote, national study of US adults who regularly use kratom, and 2) an in-person substudy from which we re-recruited participants.

Feasibility and efficacy of indocyanine green in monitoring systemic drug leakage during isolated limb perfusion for recurrent melanoma of extremity.

Melanoma is known for its high metastatic potential and aggressive growth. Recurrence is common post-surgery, sometimes leading to unresectable disease. Locally recurrent unresectable melanoma of extremity has been treated with high-dose anticancer chemotherapy via isolated limb perfusion (ILP) to improve local efficacy of drug and salvage limbs.