Cultivating a greener future: Exploiting trichoderma derived secondary metabolites for fusarium wilt management in peas.

This study aimed to identify efficient isolate(s) for the management of Fusarium wilt in peas. Four different pea germplasms (Sarsabz, Pea-09, Meteor and Supreme) were evaluated for resistance against in pot assay. Resistant germplasm exhibits a varying range of disease severity (23%) and percent disease index (21%), whereas susceptible and highly susceptible germplasm exhibit maximum disease severity (44-79%) and percent disease index (47-82%).

Factors affecting the visual outcomes and central macular thickness in diabetic maculopathy after intravitreal bevacizumab.

Objective: To assess the outcomes of intravitreal bevacizumab in patients of diabetic maculopathy by anatomical outcomes and best-corrected visual acuity, and to assess the prognostic factors that influence the efficacy of intravitreal bevacizumab.

Methods: The quasi-experimental study was conducted at the Department of Ophthalmology, Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, from January 2019 to January 2020, and comprised patients with diabetic maculopathy who were administered intravitreal bevacizumab on a monthly basis for three months with further injections administered on an as-needed basis in cases of persistent macular oedema or deterioration of best-corrected visual acuity. The assessment was done pre-injection, and three and six months after the injection.

Sole and combined effect of foliar zinc and arbuscular mycorrhizae inoculation on basmati rice growth, productivity and grains nutrient.

Mismanagement in foliar fertilizer application at different crop stages decreases the productivity of the crop. Likewise, higher application of phosphorus (P) beyond recommended application rates not only decrease zinc (Zn) uptake in rice but also increase fertilizer use cost. Inoculation of arbuscular mycorrhizae (AMF) may optimize the uptake of P and improve crops production via organic secretions.

Risk factors, causative organisms and sensitivity patterns of infective keratitis in a tertiary care hospital in Rawalpindi.

Objective: To determine the risk factors, causative organisms, sensitivity patterns and treatment outcomes of infective corneal ulcers.

Methods: The prospective cohort study was conducted from January 2018 to December 2019 at the Department of Ophthalmology, Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, and comprised eyes of patients with corneal ulcer. Corneal scrapes were sent for microbiological assessment.

Design of the Healthcare Worker Exposure Response and Outcomes (HERO) research platform.

Background: The SARS CoV-2 virus has caused one of the deadliest pandemics in recent history, resulting in over 170 million deaths and global economic disruption. There remains an urgent need for clinical trials to test therapies for treatment and prevention.

Design: An online research platform was created to support a registry community of healthcare workers (HCWs) to understand their experiences and conduct clinical studies to address their concerns.

Intracerebral Hemorrhage and Coronavirus Disease 2019 in a Cohort of 282,718 Hospitalized Patients.

Background: To identify whether the risk of intracerebral hemorrhage is higher in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), we compared the risk factors, comorbidities, and outcomes in patients intracerebral hemorrhage and COVID-19 and those without COVID-19.

Methods: We analyzed the data from the Cerner deidentified COVID-19 data set derived from 62 health care facilities. The data set included patients with an emergency department or inpatient encounter with discharge diagnoses codes that could be associated with suspicion of or exposure to COVID-19 or confirmed COVID-19.

Histopathological effects on stomach, liver and kidney associated with Cedrus deodara root oil in ulcer induced rats (Wistar strain).

Cedrus deodara have been used traditionally in ayurvedic system against peptic ulcer. Present work is concerned with the determination of histopathological effects in ethanol induced ulcer on rats (Wistar Strain) treated with Cedrus deodara root oil at a dose of 200mg/kg and comparison of its antiulcer activity against control, positive control and standard anti-ulcer drug (Omeprazole). The aim was to find out the antiulcer effect of Cedrus deodara root oil and to observe histopathology of liver, kidney as well.

Predictors of Recurrent Hospital Admission for Patients Presenting With Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar State.

Background: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state (HHS) are two serious, preventable complications of diabetes mellitus. Analysis of variables associated with recurrent DKA and HHS admission has the potential to improve patient outcomes by identifying possible areas for intervention. The aim of this study was to evaluate potential predictors of recurrent DKA or HHS admission.

Treatment and outcome of nonmetastatic extraocular retinoblastoma with a uniform chemotherapy protocol.

Nonmetastatic extraocular retinoblastoma is a common entity in South-East Asia. We did a retrospective study of patients treated for isolated extraocular retinoblastoma, that is, International retinoblastoma staging system stages II and III, using a uniform chemotherapy protocol at our oncology center, between June 2003 and June 2008. Out of the 25 patients having nonmetastatic extraocular retinoblastoma, 6 were in stage II, and 19 in stage III.