Photoluminescence and photo-induced conductivity in 2D siloxene nanosheet for optoelectronic applications.

Semiconducting 2D siloxene nanosheets of thickness 1.7 nm and band gap of 2.54 eV are synthesized using simple chemical route.

Dual-Emissive Carbon Quantum Dot-Tb Nanocomposite as a Fluorescent Indicator for a Highly Selective Visual Detection of Hg(II) in Water.

We report very fast, green, and large-scale synthesis of amino-functionalized carbon quantum dots (CQDs) using a domestic microwave to investigate CQD-Tb-based dual emission for visual detection of toxic Hg. Citric acid and -phenylenediamine are used as precursor materials to synthesize the CQD, which shows excitation-independent blue luminescence. To achieve the dual emission, Tb-containing CQD is synthesized in a very easy and cost-effective way.

White light emitting lanthanide based carbon quantum dots as toxic Cr (VI) and pH sensor.

Although, great attention is paid to synthesize fluorescent carbon quantum dots (CQDs) for versatile applications, the field remains still attractive to achieve white light using these nano materials. In the present work, CQDs are synthesized from citric acid and lanthanide ions viz. Europium (Eu) and Terbium (Tb) are doped in CQD moiety to explore superior optical response for multifunctional applications.

Incidence and Management of Thrombotic and Thromboembolic Complications Following the Superior Cavopulmonary Anastomosis Procedure: A Literature Review.

The objective of this literature review was to estimate the incidence of thrombosis and thromboembolism associated with the superior cavopulmonary anastomosis (SCPA) procedure and its variants and to examine current thromboprophylaxis regimens utilized. MEDLINE and EMBASE were searched from inception to August 2017 for all prospective and retrospective cohort studies explicitly reporting incidence of thrombosis, thromboembolism, or shunt occlusion in neonates, infants, and children undergoing 1 or more variants of the SCPA procedure. End points included thrombotic events and thromboembolic events (strokes and pulmonary embolisms) as primary outcomes, and overall mortality as a secondary outcome, at the last available follow-up time point.

Myocardial Infarction in Neonates: A Review of an Entity with Significant Morbidity and Mortality.

Coronary artery disease is a global problem with high mortality rates and significant residual sequelae that affect long-term quality of life. Myocardial infarction (MI) in neonates is a recognized, uncommon entity, but the incidence and broad spectrum of the disease is unknown and likely underestimated due to limited reporting which in the majority is confined to acute ischemic events. The challenges involve clinical diagnosis which masquerades in the early phase as non-specific symptoms and signs that are commonly found in a host of neonatal disorders.

Incidence and Management of Thrombotic and Thromboembolic Complications Following the Norwood Procedure: A Systematic Review.

Background: The stage 1 Norwood procedure and its variants represent the first step of palliation for hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Although appropriate postoperative thromboprophylaxis is integral, significant variance remains across institutional practices. The purpose of this systematic review is to estimate the incidence of thrombosis and thromboembolism following the Norwood or modified Blalock-Taussig shunt procedure and examine current thromboprophylaxis regimens.

Patent foramen ovale and stroke in childhood: A systematic review of the literature.

Background: Stroke in association with a patent foramen ovale (PFO) may be due to paradoxical embolization via a right to left intracardiac shunt but the exact contribution of PFO to stroke or stroke recurrence in childhood remains unclear.

Methods: To review the relationship of a PFO with stroke, and evaluate associated co-morbidities. An electronic database literature search of Pubmed, Cochrane and EMBASE was performed from January 2000-December 2014.

Postnatal Outcome of Fetal Left Ventricular Hypertrabeculation/Noncompaction.

Left ventricular hypertrabeculation/noncompaction (LVHT) is a cardiac abnormality of unknown etiology. Prenatal diagnosis of LVHT can be established by fetal echocardiography. A review of 106 published cases showed that 46 cases with prenatally diagnosed LVHT were alive 0.

Acquired unilateral pulmonary vein atresia in a 3-year-old boy.

While unilateral pulmonary venous atresia (UPVA) most commonly presents as an extremely rare late embryological defect resulting in complete occlusion or absence of the PV pathway, it may also be an acquired pathology. We present a 3-year-old boy who presented with mild respiratory distress. Neonatal echocardiographic investigations revealed normal mediastinal anatomy and pulmonary vasculature with a bicuspid aortic valve.

Upcoming biomarkers for the diagnosis of Kawasaki disease: A review.

Kawasaki disease (KD) is a major cause of acquired heart disease among children and increases the risk of myocardial infarction. While the biochemical basis of the disease is unclear, the evidence suggests interplay between a microbial infection and a genetic predisposition in the development of the disease. Diagnosis of KD based on clinical observation is not completely reliable and is problematic due to the time-sensitive nature of the disease.

Thrombosis and embolism in pediatric cardiomyopathy.

The management of cardiomyopathy in pediatric patients is complicated by the risk of cardiac-associated embolism. This review examines the incidence, risk factors, and treatment of embolism in dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM), and noncompaction of the left ventricular myocardium (NLVM) in children. The reported incidence of embolism for DCM ranges from 1 to 16%.

Anomalous systemic vessel to the lung with hypoplastic left heart syndrome in a fetus.

We report a case of a fetus with hypoplastic left heart syndrome in addition to an anomalous vessel extending from the descending thoracic aorta to the basal segments of the lower left lung without sequestration. The concurrence of these 2 congenital abnormalities is extremely rare and unreported in the existing literature. The anomalous vessel to the left lung may cause increased pulmonary vascular resistance, which has implications for the long-term management of hypoplastic left heart syndrome via the Fontan procedure.

Differential contribution of Igepal and CnTAB micelles on the photophysics of nonsteroidal drug Naproxen.

Spectroscopic studies of Naproxen (NP), a nonsteroidal drug have been carried out in well characterized, micellar media of cationic surfactants of a homologous series having general formula C(n)TAB (alkyl trimethyl ammonium bromide) and of nonionic surfactants of Igepal (Ig) series (poly(oxyethylene) nonyl phenol). The fluorescence behavior of the drug molecule in C(n)TAB micelles has been found to be opposite to that in Igepal micelles. The binding constants during probe micelle binding have been evaluated from relevant fluorescence data.