A new class of Lindley distribution: System reliability, simulation and applications.

This paper presents a new probability distribution called the DUS Lindley distribution, created by applying the DUS transformation to the traditional Lindley distribution. The study provides an in-depth analysis of the distribution's statistical properties. These properties include a variety of statistical measures such as the probability density function, cumulative distribution function, failure rate, survival function, reverse hazard function, Mills ratio, mean residual life, mean past life, moments, conditional moments, characteristic function, order statistics, entropy measures, likelihood ratio test and Lorenz and Bonferroni curves.

Comparaison of Efficacy and Safety of Fentanyl Transdermal Patch with Oral Ketorolac for Pain Management in Dry Socket: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of transdermal Fentanyl patch with oral Ketorolac for pain management in dry socket patients.

Study Design: Sixty patients who were diagnosed with dry socket (VAS > 40 mm) were recruited in this prospective randomized controlled trial. Patients were divided into two groups.

Acute kidney injury after colorectal surgery with prophylactic ureteral stents.

Background: After colorectal surgery, acute kidney injury (AKI) results from a complex interplay of multiple independent causes and preventive measures that occur during the hospitalization. Prophylactic stenting for ureter identification has been identified as a potential cause, but the evidence is conflicting, possibly because of differing baseline characteristics and procedure-related approaches.

Objective: This retrospective cohort study assesses the role of stents in the etiology of AKI after determining the independent predictors of AKI.

Unlocking the secrets of apple harvests: Advanced stratification techniques in the Himalayan region.

This study focuses on standardizing sampling techniques and comparing various methods of sample allocation to effectively estimate apple area and production in the Himalayan region of India. We investigate different stratification tools,in formulating a sampling plan using information gathered from select orchardists in the locale during the 2016-17 period, it becomes essential to explore diverse methodologies to define the most suitable stratum boundaries, ascertain the requisite number of strata, and identify the optimal sample size. The stratification process, underpinned by the "Area under Apple" variable, which demonstrates a pronounced association with apple production, assumes a central role in this endeavor Several methods are utilized to construct strata, such as equalizing strata totals, cumulative equalization, equalization of ½{r(x) + f(x)} and equalization of .

Color morphing surfaces with effective chemical shielding.

Color morphing refers to color change in response to an environmental stimulus. Photochromic materials allow color morphing in response to light, but almost all photochromic materials suffer from degradation when exposed to moist/humid environments or harsh chemical environments. One way of overcoming this challenge is by imparting chemical shielding to the color morphing materials via superomniphobicity.

Bizarre parosteal osteochondromatous proliferations of the temporal region: a case report.

Bizarre parosteal osteochondromatous proliferations (BPOPs) are distinct clinical-pathological entities that demonstrate combinations of atypical-appearing osseous and chondromatous tissues. These lesions are usually reactive in nature. Histopathologically, 'bizarre' cartilage is a characteristic feature of this lesion.

Systemic inflammation and acute kidney injury after colorectal surgery.

Background: In this retrospective review, the relative importance of systemic inflammation among other causes of acute kidney injury (AKI) was investigated in 1224 consecutive colorectal surgery patients. A potential benefit from reducing excessive postoperative inflammation on AKI might then be estimated.

Methods: AKI was determined using the Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) criteria.

Addressing Comorbidities in People with Parkinson's Disease: Considerations From An Expert Panel.

In the UK, guidance exists to aid clinicians and patients deciding when treatment for Parkinson's disease (PD) should be initiated and which therapies to consider. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance recommends that before starting PD treatment clinicians should discuss the following: the patient's individual clinical circumstances; lifestyle; preferences; needs and goals; as well as the potential benefits and harms of the different drug classes. Individualization of medicines and management in PD significantly improves patients' outcomes and quality of life.

Hemp-Based Sustainable Slippery Surfaces: Icephobic and Antithrombotic Properties.

With the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill that removed hemp from the Controlled Substances Act altogether, production of hemp is experiencing a renaissance. Building on this revival and re-emergence of hemp, we designed and fabricated hemp-based sustainable and robust slippery surfaces by coating hemp paper with beeswax and subsequently infusing it with hemp oil. A wide variety of aqueous liquids and beverages easily slide on our hemp-based sustainable slippery surfaces, without leaving a trace.

Management of tibial plateau fractures: a fresh review.

Tibial plateau fractures are complex injuries which carry significant morbidity and economic burden. They can present complex geometry depending upon the direction of the force and position of the limb and are often associated with significant soft-tissue injury. While the goals of adequate reduction, stable fixation, and early mobilization remain unchanged, the management of these injuries can be challenging even to experienced orthopaedic surgeons.

Increasing the Safety Profile of Follicular Unit Extraction by Eliminating the Use of Bupivacaine and Nerve Block: Experience from a Tertiary Care Center of North India.

Introduction: Follicular unit extraction (FUE) is a safe and effective procedure in the hands of an expert. Side effects, particularly those which can lead to significant morbidity or mortality, are unacceptable as the procedure is done purely for cosmetic reasons. Any modification that decreases the risk associated with the procedure should be promoted.

Treatment of Severe Hyperglycemia in Patients Without Diabetes After Colorectal Surgery.

Several studies have suggested that intravenous insulin therapy for post-operative hyperglycemia improves outcomes after colorectal surgery. Despite the potential benefit, there is a reluctance to use this approach in patients without diabetes mellitus because of an unproven benefit and the potential for hypoglycemia. In this study, we examined whether sliding-scale insulin is sufficient to improve outcomes or if stricter glucose control is necessary.

Robust correlation estimation and UMAP assisted topological analysis of omics data for disease subtyping.

Deciphering information hidden in the gene expression assays for identifying disease subtypes has significant importance in precision medicine. However, computational limitations thwart this process due to the intricacy of the biological networks and the curse of dimensionality of gene expression data. Therefore, clustering in such scenarios often becomes the first choice of exploratory data analysis to identify natural structures and intrinsic patterns in the data.

Status and Trends of Physical Activity Surveillance, Policy, and Research in 164 Countries: Findings From the Global Observatory for Physical Activity-GoPA! 2015 and 2020 Surveys.

Background: Physical activity (PA) surveillance, policy, and research efforts need to be periodically appraised to gain insight into national and global capacities for PA promotion. The aim of this paper was to assess the status and trends in PA surveillance, policy, and research in 164 countries.

Methods: We used data from the Global Observatory for Physical Activity (GoPA!) 2015 and 2020 surveys.

Polyurethane and cellulose acetate micro-nanofibers containing rosemary essential oil, and decorated with silver nanoparticles for wound healing application.

In this study, polyurethane (PU) and cellulose acetate (CA) electrospun fibers encapsulating rosemary essential oil (REO) and adsorbed silver (Ag) nanoparticles (NPs) were fabricated. The biologically inspired materials were analyzed for physicochemical characteristics using scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffractometer, Fourier transform infrared, thermal gravimetric analysis, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, water contact angle, and water uptake studies. Results confirmed the presence of CA and Ag NPs on the PU micro-nanofibers increased the hydrophilicity from 107.

Wettability-based ultrasensitive detection of amphiphiles through directed concentration at disordered regions in self-assembled monolayers.

Various forms of ecological monitoring and disease diagnosis rely upon the detection of amphiphiles, including lipids, lipopolysaccharides, and lipoproteins, at ultralow concentrations in small droplets. Although assays based on droplets' wettability provide promising options in some cases, their reliance on the measurements of surface and bulk properties of whole droplets (e.g.

Recent trends using natural polymeric nanofibers as supports for enzyme immobilization and catalysis.

All the disciplines of science, especially biotechnology, have given continuous attention to the area of enzyme immobilization. However, the structural support made by material science intervention determines the performance of immobilized enzymes. Studies have proven that nanostructured supports can maintain better catalytic performance and improve immobilization efficiency.

Religious circumcision (Khatna) and circumcision mishaps in Kashmiri children.

Background: Male circumcision is recommended practice in Muslim tradition and one of the oldest operations performed all over the world. Male circumcision is universal in our Muslim-dominated valley of Kashmir for religious reasons. It can be performed by different techniques such as the conventional open methods, the device methods and sutureless methods.

Aquaculture omics: An update on the current status of research and data analysis.

Aquaculture is the fast-growing agricultural sector and has the ability to meet the growing demand for protein nutritional security for future population. In future aquaculture is going to be the major source of fish proteins as capture fisheries reached at its maximum. However, several challenges need to overcome such as lack of genetically improved strains/varieties, lack of species-specific feed/functional feed, round the year availability of quality fish seed, pollution of ecosystems and increased frequencies of disease occurrence etc.

Modularizable Liquid-Crystal-Based Open Surfaces Enable Programmable Chemical Transport and Feeding using Liquid Droplets.

Droplet-based miniature reactors have attracted interest in both fundamental studies, for the unique reaction kinetics they enable, and applications in bio-diagnosis and material synthesis. However, the precise and automatic feeding of chemicals, important for the delicate reactions in these miniaturized chemical reactors, either requires complex, high-cost microfluidic devices or lacks the capability to maintain a pinning-free droplet movement. Here, the design and synthesis of a new class of liquid crystal (LC)-based open surfaces, which enable a controlled chemical release via a programmable LC phase transition without sacrificing the free transport of the droplets, are reported.

Stimuli-Responsive Liquid-Crystal-Infused Porous Surfaces for Manipulation of Underwater Gas Bubble Transport and Adhesion.

Biomimetic artificial surfaces that enable the manipulation of gas bubble mobility have been explored in a wide range of applications in nanomaterial synthesis, surface defouling, biomedical diagnostics, and therapeutics. Although many superhydrophobic surfaces and isotropic-lubricant-infused porous surfaces have been developed to manipulate gas bubbles, the simultaneous control over the adhesion and transport of gas bubbles underwater remains a challenge. Thermotropic liquid crystals (LCs), a class of structured fluids, provide an opportunity to tune the behavior of gas bubbles through LC mesophase transitions using a variety of external stimuli.