Radiological considerations in using uranium mine waste rock for road construction materials.

India's road construction is vital for its infrastructure growth, requiring approximately 20,000 tons of high-quality aggregates per kilometer - materials that are increasingly scarce, leading to higher costs and delays. The industrial sector, a cornerstone of the Indian economy, also struggles with waste management. Earlier studies suggested that industrial waste can be used in road construction materials however, the radiological considerations were not focused.

A numerical model for the prediction of radon flux from uranium mill tailings at Jaduguda, India.

Solid process fine waste or tailings of a uranium mill is a potential source of release of radiologically significant gaseous radon (Rn). A number of variables such as radium (Ra) content, porosity, moisture content, and tailings density can affect the extent of emanation from the tailings. Further, if a cover material is used for remediation purposes, additional challenges due to changes in the matrix characteristics in predicting the radon flux can be anticipated.

Dyslipidemia and Thyroid Dysfunction Associated with Psoriasis.

Background: Psoriasis is a T-cell mediated inflammatory skin disorder which causes considerable psychosocial disability resulting in major impact on patient's quality of life. The dominant response of Th1 cells and the high expression of related inflammatory factors appears in both psoriasis and thyroid dysfunction. Psoriasis can lead to increased risk of incidence of cardiovascular events for which dyslipidemia is an important risk factor.

Association of serum magnesium level with poor glycemic control and renal functions in Nepalese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Background: Hypomagnesaemia has been shown to be associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and its complications. The present study investigated the association of hypomagnesaemia with T2DM and its complications in patients hailed mostly from the western hilly region of Nepal.

Methods: This study was conducted among 150 type 2 diabetic patients and 150 of non-diabetic controls between May to September 2016.

The bacteriological quality of drinking water in Haldwani block of Nainital district, Uttarakhand, India.

A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the bacteriological quality of water in Haldwani block, Nainital District, India. Stratified random sampling was used to categorize water sources and consumer points. In total, 108 samples were collected: 15 from the Gola river, 51 from water taps, 24 from water treatment plants and 18 from tube wells.