Publications by authors named "S Hout"
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- - The research explores a new use for sugarcane bagasse waste, turning it into zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) through a green synthesis method, which helps reduce environmental pollution while adding economic value.
- - The study reports a high yield (96%) in producing ZnO-NPs using an aqueous extract of sugarcane bagasse, which were further processed to achieve 99.7% purity through calcination, with various characterization techniques applied to understand their properties.
- - The resulting ZnO-NPs exhibited strong antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral activities, outperforming non-calcined ZnO-NPs, and showed promising interactions with specific viral targets, highlighting their potential for real-world applications in health and environmental solutions
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- A study in the Netherlands evaluated the effectiveness of first-trimester anomaly scans to detect fetal structural defects in pregnant women as part of a nationwide prenatal screening program from November 2021 to November 2022.
- The study found that 74.9% of eligible women opted for the scan, and among those, 1.0% were flagged for potential anomalies while 54.9% of those cases were confirmed with abnormal findings in follow-up scans.
- The results highlighted the types of anomalies identified, including 332 structural and 117 genetic anomalies, indicating the scan's usefulness for early decision-making regarding reproductive options.
Unlabelled: Over the past few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool used to efficiently automate several tasks across multiple domains. Sleep medicine is perfectly positioned to leverage this tool due to the wealth of physiological signals obtained through sleep studies or sleep tracking devices and abundance of accessible clinical data through electronic medical records. However, caution must be applied when utilizing AI, due to intrinsic challenges associated with novel technology.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFExpanded carrier screening (ECS) entails a screening offer for multiple recessive disorders at the same time, and allows testing of individuals or couples regardless of ancestry or geographic origin. Children of consanguineous couples have a higher-than-average risk of manifesting autosomal recessive disorders. This study aims to contribute to the responsible implementation of ECS for consanguineous couples.
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- First-trimester ultrasound screening for fetal anomalies is increasingly common in developed countries, promoting reproductive autonomy for parents.
- A survey of 47 prenatal screening experts revealed that screening is available in 30 out of 33 countries, but there are significant disparities in protocols and quality assessments across regions.
- The study concludes that while screening is widely offered, variations in availability, anatomy assessment, and training lead to inconsistent experiences for parents, highlighting the need for standardization in screening practices.