Publications by authors named "S Talwar"
During bidirectional cavo-pulmonary anastomosis (bidirectional Glenn; BDG), the thymic tissue is often excised to facilitate the exposure of the superior vena cava and its junction with the innominate vein. Subsequently, it is discarded. Since the last two decades, the lead author (ST) has pursued anchoring the excised thymus in its position by suturing it to the opposite unexcised thymic lobe.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Ambient light exposure is linked to myopia development in children and affects myopia susceptibility in animal models. Currently, it is unclear which signals mediate the effects of light on myopia. All- retinoic acid (atRA) and dopamine (DA) oppositely influence experimental myopia and may be involved in the retino-scleral signaling cascade underlying myopic eye growth.
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- Global viral infections like COVID-19, Zika, and others have spurred intensified health initiatives and research into antiviral treatments.
- Indole motifs, a specific type of chemical structure, are highlighted as valuable in drug discovery, with existing indole-based drugs showing effectiveness against viral diseases.
- The review compiles and analyzes recent research on novel indoles, discussing their potential as antivirals, including synthetic methods and efficacy studies to identify new compounds for future viral challenges.
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- Call-handlers and dispatchers (CHDs) in emergency services are vital for public safety but are at a higher risk for mental health issues like PTSD, depression, anxiety, and alcohol misuse.
- A study aimed to estimate the global prevalence of these mental health conditions among CHDs through a thorough review of existing research.
- The findings revealed significant prevalence rates: 17.8% for PTSD, 28.2% for depression, 17.2% for anxiety, and 17.8% for hazardous drinking, suggesting an urgent need for more research and psychological support for these professionals.
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- - Dyke-Davidoff-Masson syndrome is a rare neurological disorder causing severe seizures, brain atrophy on one side (hemiatrophy), and weakness on the opposite side (hemiparesis).
- - The case involves a 38-year-old woman with a history of epilepsy and left side weakness who experienced a focal seizure; her MRI revealed significant brain atrophy and other related features.
- - This report highlights the need to recognize Dyke-Davidoff-Masson syndrome as a potential cause of seizures in adults, noting that social factors may contribute to a delay in diagnosis.