Publications by authors named "Sahoo N"

: Inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) are a genetically complex group of disorders, usually resulting in progressive vision loss due to retinal degeneration. Traditional imaging methods help in structural assessments, but limitations exist in early functional cellular-level detection that are crucial for guiding new therapies. : This review includes a systematic search of PubMed and Google Scholar for studies on advanced imaging techniques for IRDs.

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Introduction: Malocclusion is a prevalent public health concern among adolescents, impacting both dental health and psychosocial well-being.

Aims And Objectives: To assess the prevalence of orthodontic treatment needs among adolescents aged 10-13 years in Bhubaneswar using the dental health component (DHC) and aesthetic component (AC) of the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) and to analyze gender-based differences.

Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 450 school-going children aged 10-13 years using cluster sampling across Bhubaneswar.

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Background and objective RhD variants show altered D antigen expression, affecting their serological detection. Proper identification is crucial due to potential anti-D antibody formation. This study aimed to retrospectively analyze the frequency and characteristics of D variant cases encountered during RhD typing in both blood donors and recipients and the transfusion implications.

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  • The study investigates CP symmetry violation in the decay of D^{+} particles into K^{-}K^{+}π^{+} using data from proton-proton collisions at a high energy of 13 TeV.
  • A unique model-independent method was employed to analyze the phase-space distributions of D^{+} and D^{-} particles, correcting for any instrumental biases using D_{s}^{+} decays.
  • The findings indicate no significant evidence of CP violation, with a p value of 8.1%, and measure specific CP asymmetry observables, marking this study as the most sensitive search of its kind in multibody decays.
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  • ASMR is a sensory phenomenon that creates tingling sensations through specific auditory or visual triggers, showing promise for reducing anxiety and enhancing relaxation in orthodontics.
  • ASMR has physiological benefits, including lower heart rates and improved mood, and can help manage dental anxiety by providing personalized sensory experiences tailored to individual patient preferences.
  • The use of ASMR during orthodontic procedures could improve patient comfort and compliance, highlighting the potential of this technique as a cost-effective therapeutic tool within dental settings.
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Mastitis is a globally prevalent bacterial disease of lactating cows. Prevention and control of this multi-etiological complex disease relies upon administration of antibiotics. This has led to the emergence of newer multi-drug resistant strains.

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Introduction: The aim of this study was to differentiate amelanotic choroidal lesions - amelanotic choroidal melanoma, choroidal metastasis, and choroidal granuloma using multimodal imaging.

Methods: Retrospective comparative chart review was done. Patients diagnosed with the abovementioned choroidal lesions from 2015 to 2022 were included.

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Sleep is an important physiological process that is essential for human beings because it maintains the circadian rhythm appropriately. The sleep behavior in the older population of India has not been studied adequately. Further, there is no report on the sleep behavior of the elderly population of Odisha, India.

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  • The study examined 80 Indian patients with choroidal osteoma, focusing on demographic and clinical characteristics as well as treatment outcomes.
  • Most patients were female (61%), with the majority in their second decade of life; various associated complications like choroidal neovascularization (CNV) were noted in 40% of eyes.
  • Treatment methods included anti-VEGF therapy for CNV and other procedures, with mean best corrected visual acuity improving slightly over a follow-up period, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring despite the generally benign nature of the condition.
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To study the clinical profile, treatment, and outcomes of patients 35 years or older diagnosed with Coats disease. A cross-sectional observational hospital-based study was performed. The study included 74 eyes diagnosed with adult-onset Coats disease.

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  • A study was conducted on B^{+} decays to explore resonant structures using data from the LHCb experiment at various energy levels, totaling an integrated luminosity of 9 fb^{-1}.
  • The researchers performed a simultaneous amplitude fit on two decay channels, determining the C parities of resonances in the D^{*±}D^{∓} mass spectra.
  • Four new charmonium or charmoniumlike states were discovered, including η_{c}(3945) and h_{c}(4000), and the presence of T_{c[over ¯]s[over ¯]0}^{*}(2870)^{0} and T_{c[over ¯]s
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Purpose: To analyse the longitudinal changes in imaging parameters in eyes with acute or chronic central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR).

Methods: This was a multicentric, retrospective, longitudinal, observational study in patients with a diagnosis of CSCR and having at least 4 years of follow-up. Trend in choroidal thickness (CT), area of double layer sign (DLS), area of retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) alterations, and area of hyper-autofluorescence were analysed.

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This study aimed to synthesize a Zn-AgInS/CdS/SrGO nanocomposite for Cr(vi) removal from contaminated water under solar irradiation. To prevent photo corrosion of CdS, a Z-scheme heterojunction was formed between CdS and Zn-AgInS. The introduction of Ag plasmonic materials extended the light absorption range and stabilized the photocatalyst.

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Recent findings suggest that immunoradiotherapy (IRT), combining photon radiotherapy (XRT) or proton radiotherapy (PRT) with immune checkpoint blockade, can enhance systemic tumor control. However, the comparative efficacy of XRT and PRT in IRT remains understudied. To address this, we compared outcomes between XRT + αPD1 and PRT + αPD1 in murine αPD1-resistant lung cancer (344SQR).

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  • Chronic diabetes occurs when insulin release is inadequate or ineffective, leading to increased complications like anemia, which reduces hemoglobin levels and oxygen transport, ultimately affecting quality of life and healthcare costs.
  • A study involving 2000 participants aimed to analyze the prevalence of anemia in type 2 diabetics, highlighting its connection to the disease and predictive value.
  • Results showed significant differences in hemoglobin levels among those taking different diabetes medications, suggesting that anemia in type 2 diabetics is linked to higher risks of complications like coronary artery disease (CAD) and worsens overall health outcomes.
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Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host. The role of probiotics in promoting oral health has gained attention in recent times Current literature aims to provide an outline of the application of probiotics in dentistry, focusing on their various formulations and potential benefits in oral health. The rationale for using probiotics in dental care, their different applications, and the future prospects of probiotics in dentistry will be discussed.

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Introduction: Complete eradication of microorganisms from the root canal and three-dimensional obturation of the canal space are necessary for a successful root canal therapy. In root canal failures, is the most often detected bacterium. Microorganisms can be eliminated with the aid of chemical irrigation.

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Background: Applying automated laser ablation procedures with pulsed, electronically administered diode laser equipment, and large-area masking results in highly aligned, uniform microstructures on these surfaces.

Aim: Clinical evaluation of role of laser in soft tissue surgical guide for implant placement.

Methods And Materials: This study included 30 patients with dental implants in their oral cavity.

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Previously, a synchrotron-based horizontal proton beamline (87.2 MeV) was successfully commissioned to deliver radiation doses in FLASH and conventional dose rate modes to small fields and volumes. In this study, we developed a strategy to increase the effective radiation field size using a custom robotic motion platform to automatically shift the positions of biological samples.

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A measurement of time-dependent CP violation in D^{0}→π^{+}π^{-}π^{0} decays using a pp collision data sample collected by the LHCb experiment in 2012 and from 2015 to 2018, corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 7.7  fb^{-1}, is presented. The initial flavor of each D^{0} candidate is determined from the charge of the pion produced in the D^{*}(2010)^{+}→D^{0}π^{+} decay.

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In the present paper, activated nano-carbon soot is derived from atmospheric flame combustion of thymol-mustard oil followed by activation with potassium hydroxide (KOH) to produce micro- and mesoporous interiors. Different forms of activated nano-carbon soot are produced by using different weight percentage ratios 1:1, 1:3, and 1:5 of precursor carbon soot (CS) to KOH and named CS11, CS13, and CS15, respectively. An increase in specific surface area and average pore volume is observed with an increase in the amount of KOH with the hierarchical network having balanced micropores as well as mesopores in CS15.

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Background: Proton therapy (PT) has unique biologic properties with excellent clinical outcomes for the management of localized prostate cancer. Here, we aim to characterize the toxicity of PT for patients with localized prostate cancer and propose mitigation strategies using a large institutional database.

Methods: We reviewed medical records of 2772 patients with localized prostate cancer treated with definitive PT between May 2006 through January 2020.

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  • Peripheral giant cell granuloma (PGCG) is a reactive oral lesion caused by irritation or trauma, mainly occurring in the mandible of middle-aged women.
  • A recent study reviewed cases from a hospital between 2018 and 2023, analyzing the histopathological characteristics of PGCG in 12 patients, with a notable age average of 40.
  • Key findings included the presence of multinucleated giant cells and inflammation in all cases, 83.3% having fibrous stroma, and 50% exhibiting para-keratinization and haemosiderin pigments.
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We report a measurement of exclusive J/ψ and ψ(2s) photoproduction in Au+Au ultraperipheral collisions at sqrt[s_{NN}]=200  GeV using the STAR detector. For the first time, (i) the ψ(2s) photoproduction in midrapidity at the Relativistic Heavy-Ion Collider has been experimentally measured; (ii) nuclear suppression factors are measured for both the coherent and incoherent J/ψ production. At average photon-nucleon center-of-mass energy of 25.

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