Publications by authors named "Uk Maurya"

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  • Groin injuries, particularly adductor strains, are prevalent in sports like football and soccer, yet research on dry needling for these injuries is limited.
  • A case study involving two young football players with diagnosed adductor strains showed severe pain and functional difficulties, leading to a tailored rehabilitation protocol.
  • The use of dry needling contributed to pain relief and improved functional strength over a 10-12 week treatment period, but further research through a randomized controlled trial is recommended to validate the findings.
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  • The Hindon River, a key tributary of the Yamuna, faces pollution issues due to rapid industrial growth and urbanization in western Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • A 5-year study evaluated the river's water quality based on 17 physicochemical parameters and 8 heavy metals across 19 sampling sites before and after the monsoon.
  • Results showed that only 4 sites had safe water quality indices, with heavy metal concentrations dominated by zinc, iron, and lead, indicating a critical need for attention to the river's health.
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Fish disease is a major stumbling block towards sustainable growth of the fisheries sector. Aeromonas hydrophila, which is a major infectious aquatic pathogen is reportedly the causative agent of ulcers, fin-rot, tail-rot, hemorrhagic septicemia in fish, and has reportedly developed resistance against many of the available antibiotics. In this context, the inhibitory function of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) against A.

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