Room-Temperature Vortex Fluidic Flow Chemistry Synthesis of Full Color Carbon Dots.

Carbon dots (CDs) as a new class of photoluminescent zero-dimension carbon nanoparticles have attracted significant research interests owing to their extraordinary opto-electro-properties and biocompatibility. So far, almost all syntheses of CDs require either heat treatment or exertion of high energy fields. Herein, a scalable room-temperature vortex fluidic method is introduced to the CDs synthesis using the angled vortex fluidic device (VFD).

Active Video Games Using Virtual Reality Influence Cognitive Performance in Sedentary Female University Students: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Background: Virtual reality (VR) is an emerging technology that is proving to be effective in encouraging physical activity (PA) and improving health. Although regular PA has many advantages, physical inactivity continues to be a significant global health concern. Using an ActivPAL for PA assessment, this study examines the effects of an active video game (AVG) using VR on cognitive function among female university students.

Clinical presentations, electrophysiologic features, and long-term follow-up in Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome: a series of six patients.

Background: Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) is an autoimmune disorder of the presynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibody mediated dysfunction of voltage-gated calcium channels (VGCCs). LEMS can exist as a paraneoplastic syndrome, paraneoplastic-LEMS (P-LEMS), when associated with tumors, most commonly, small cell lung carcinoma (SCLC) or as a non-paraneoplastic condition (NP-LEMS) when no malignancies are detected.

Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted in 3 tertiary hospitals in Saudi Arabia for patients diagnosed with LEMS between January 2010 and January 2020.

Bridging the Gap Between Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease: A Comparative Review of Different Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Agonists: Efficacy, Safety, and Patient Outcomes.

Diabetes mellitus, particularly Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) remains a significant concern globally with an increase in prevalence reported in recent years. If diabetes is not managed properly, it can lead to several complications including an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Cardiovascular complications such as coronary heart disease, peripheral artery disease, and stroke are common among individuals with diabetes.

Burnout Among Primary Healthcare Nurses: A Study of Association With Depression, Anxiety and Self-Efficacy.

Burnout is a significant issue among healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, due to high workloads and emotional demands. However, limited research has explored burnout among primary healthcare nurses in Saudi Arabia, who play a vital role in healthcare delivery. This study aims to address this gap by investigating burnout levels and their association with anxiety, depression and self-efficacy among primary healthcare nurses.