Quantum illumination using polarization-entangled photon pairs for enhanced object detection.

Entangled light sources for illuminating objects offer advantages over conventional illumination methods by enhancing the detection sensitivity of reflecting objects. The core of the quantum advantage lies in effectively exploiting quantum correlations to isolate noise and detect objects with low reflectivity. This work experimentally demonstrates the benefits of using polarization-entangled photon pairs for quantum illumination and shows that the quantum correlation measure, using CHSH value and normalized CHSH value, is robust against losses, noise, and depolarization.

Transcriptional regulation of hormone signalling genes in black pepper in response to Phytophthora capsici.

Introduction: Black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) is a non-model spice crop of significant agricultural and biological importance. The 'quick wilt' disease caused by the oomycete Phytophthora capsici is a major threat, leading to substantial crop loss.

Left-digit bias in surgical decision-making for lumbar spinal stenosis.

Background Context: Left-digit bias is a behavioral heuristic or cognitive "shortcut" in which the leftmost digit of a number, such as patient age, disproportionately influences surgical decisions.

Purpose: To determine if left-digit bias in patient age influences the decision to perform arthrodesis with instrumentation vs decompression in lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS).

Design: Retrospective cohort.

Resource Utilization Following Anterior Versus Posterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion for Acute Central Cord Syndrome.

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to compare the impact of anterior cervical decompression and fusion (ACDF) versus posterior cervical decompression and fusion (PCDF) for the treatment of acute traumatic central cord syndrome (CCS) on hospital episodes of care in terms of (1) cost, (2) length of hospital stay, and (3) discharge destination.

Summary Of Background Data: Acute traumatic CCS is the most common form of spinal cord injury in the United States.

Elective Single-Level Primary Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion for Degenerative Spondylotic Cervical Myelopathy Is Associated With Decreased Resource Utilization Versus Posterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion.

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Objective: To compare elective single-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) versus posterior cervical decompression and fusion (PCDF) for degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) in terms of (1) cost, (2) length of hospital stay, and (3) discharge destination in Medicare patients. A sub-analysis of potential cost drivers was also performed.

Quantum illumination using polarization-path entangled single photons for low reflectivity object detection in a noisy background.

Detecting object with low reflectivity embedded within a noisy background is a challenging task. Quantum correlations between pairs of quantum states of light, though are highly sensitive to background noise and losses, offer advantages over traditional illumination methods. Instead of using correlated photon pairs which are sensitive, we experimentally demonstrate the advantage of using heralded single-photons entangled in polarization and path degree of freedom for quantum illumination.

Floor-Mounted Robotic Pedicle Screw Placement in Lumbar Spine Surgery: An Analysis of 1,050 Screws.

Objective: To analyze the usage of floor-mounted robot in minimally invasive lumbar fusion.

Methods: Patients who underwent minimally invasive lumbar fusion for degenerative pathology using floor-mounted robot (ExcelsiusGPS) were included. Pedicle screw accuracy, proximal level violation rate, pedicle screw size, screw-related complications, and robot abandonment rate were analyzed.

Telemedicine in Spine Patients: Utilization and Satisfaction Remain High Even After Easing of COVID-19 Lockdown Restrictions.

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Objective: The objectives of the present study were to (1) define telemedicine utilization rates during and after the initial height of the COVID-19 lockdown period and (2) determine patient satisfaction with telemedicine during and after the initial height of the COVID-19 lockdown period for spine patients at an orthopedic specialty hospital.

Summary Of Background Data: Previous studies have shown high patient satisfaction with telemedicine during the initial height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Public health in Global South: effect of environmental pollutant PM2.5 on the incidence and mortality of SARS-CoV-2 in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad.

Objective: Environmental pollution has undoubtedly been established as a planetary, intergenerational, and existential threat to global human health and safety. Environmental pollution is adversely affecting the world, mainly the countries where human health is not a priority aspect, and this has been exacerbated due to the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), and pandemic is known as "COVID pandemic". This study investigates the association of environmental pollutants, particulate matter (PM2.

Impact role stress on turnover intentions of Pakistan's healthcare workers: Mediating and moderating role of organizational cynicism and self-efficacy.

Nurses make up most of the global healthcare system, thus justifying their significance in the respective industry. The healthcare profession is amongst the very few careers that are attributed to a very high level of stress and imbalanced work-life equilibrium. Over past decades, the said nature of work has been observed to coerce countless nurses to leave their respective organizations.

Transcriptome profiling of two Moringa species and insights into their antihyperglycemic activity.

Background: Moringa concanensis Nimmo (MC), a plant that resembles Moringa oleifera Lam. (MO), has less scientific information but has traditionally been used as a medicinal plant. Moringa species have long been known for their medicinal qualities, which include antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antihyperglycemic effects.

Cervical Disk Arthroplasty: Surgical Technique.

Purpose: Cervical disk arthroplasty (CDA) has emerged as a promising alternative to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion for the management of cervical disk degeneration causing neurological symptoms. This manuscript and accompanying digital content demonstrate the senior author's preferred surgical technique for a single-level CDA.

Methods: CDA is performed using a standard, left-sided Smith Robinson approach.

Exploring the medicinally important secondary metabolites landscape through the lens of transcriptome data in fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum L.).

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) is a self-pollinated leguminous crop belonging to the Fabaceae family. It is a multipurpose crop used as herb, spice, vegetable and forage.

Computational analysis of potential candidate genes involved in the cold stress response of ten Rosaceae members.

Background: Plant species from Rosaceae family are economically important. One of the major environmental factors impacting those species is cold stress. Although several Rosaceae plant genomes have recently been sequenced, there have been very few research conducted on cold upregulated genes and their promoter binding sites.

Does Low Back Pain Improve Following Total Hip Arthroplasty?

Background: Frequently, patients indicated for total hip arthroplasty (THA) present with low back pain (LBP) and hip pain. The purpose of this study was to compare patients whose back pain resolved after THA with those where back pain did not resolve and identify how to predict this using spinopelvic parameters.

Methods: We reviewed a series of 500 patients who underwent THA for unilateral hip osteoarthritis by 2 surgeons.

Does robot-assisted navigation influence pedicle screw selection and accuracy in minimally invasive spine surgery?

Objective: The accuracy of percutaneous pedicle screw placement has increased with the advent of robotic and surgical navigation technologies. However, the effect of robotic intraoperative screw size and trajectory templating remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to compare pedicle screw sizes and accuracy of placement using robotic navigation (RN) versus skin-based intraoperative navigation (ION) alone in minimally invasive lumbar fusion procedures.

Location of the Femoral Nerve in the Lateral Decubitus Versus Prone Position.

Study Design: Cadaveric study.

Objective: To compare the position of the femoral nerve within the lumbar plexus at the L4-L5 disc space in the lateral decubitus vs prone position.

Methods: Seven lumbar plexus specimens were dissected and the femoral nerve within the psoas muscle was identified and marked with radiopaque paint.

Indirect Lumbar Decompression Combined With or Without Additional Direct Posterior Decompression: A Systematic Review.

Study Design: Systematic review.

Objective: Indirect decompression via lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) can ameliorate central and foraminal lumbar stenosis. In severe central stenosis, additional posterior direct decompression is utilized.