Deep Learning Algorithm for COVID-19 Classification Using Chest X-Ray Images.

Early diagnosis of the harmful severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), along with clinical expertise, allows governments to break the transition chain and flatten the epidemic curve. Although reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) offers quick results, chest X-ray (CXR) imaging is a more reliable method for disease classification and assessment. The rapid spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has triggered extensive research towards developing a COVID-19 detection toolkit.

Foam Polymers in Multifunctional Insulating Coatings.

The application of foamed polymers as one of the components of insulating coatings allows to solve the problems of energy saving and creation of optimal operating conditions for constructions. The systems of application of energy-efficient heat-insulating materials must consider both the particularities of the insulating materials and the functional orientation of the constructions. The implementation of the concept of seamless insulating coatings implies the achievement of thermal effect and reduction in air permeability both by means of the application of thermal insulation with low thermal conductivity and the minimization of junctions between separate elements of the insulating coating, which is achieved using elastic foamed polymers and, first of all, polyethylene foam.

3D printed customised external cranial plate in a patient with syndrome of trephined: 'a case report'.

Background: Syndrome of the trephined is a well-recognised phenomenon that occurs in patients following a craniectomy. It is associated with several symptoms, including headaches, motor impairments, cognitive disorders and reduced consciousness. Treatment for the syndrome usually involves replacing the skull defect.

Microplastics in the environment and in commercially significant fishes of mud banks, an ephemeral ecosystem formed along the southwest coast of India.

Microplastic pollution and the impacts they generate on the marine ecosystem and its biota is a major global concern of recent decades. The present study was conducted to evaluate the spatio-temporal distribution of microplastics in the surface waters, sediments, and their subsequent ingestion by the commercially important fishes of Alappuzha Mud banks, a transient ecosystem formed in the littoral zones of the southwest coast of India exclusively during the Indian summer monsoon. Sampling conducted over three periods, Pre-mud bank (Pre-MB), Mud bank (MB), and Post mud bank (Post-MB) extending over three depths (2 m, 5 m and 18 m), along the semi-circular patch of mudbanks revealed marked spatio-temporal variability in microplastic distribution.

"Fever clinic duty" during Covid-19: through the eyes of a preclinical doctor-teacher.

In this narrative, a teacher of physiology writes about her shifts at an out-patient fever clinic during the Covid-19 pandemic. Apart from describing the author's own struggle during her return to a clinician's role, the narrative reveals the anxieties, fears, challenges and stigma faced by patients and the pressures on the healthcare team in a pandemic situation.

Spotted fever diagnosis: Experience from a South Indian center.

Spotted fever (SF) is an important treatable cause of acute febrile illness (AFI) with rash and has reemerged in India. A prospective AFI with rash study was undertaken at a South Indian hospital to correlate specific clinical findings with laboratory confirmation of spotted fever. During the study period (December 2017 to May 2019), 175 patients with fever and rash were suspected to have spotted fever.

[Penile glans amputation during circumcision: causes, treatments and preventive measures].

Introduction: Penile glans amputation during circumcision is a rare but potentially devastating complication. The mechanism and causes are poorly understood and incomprehensible. It is important to identify the causes of these complications, to suggest a mechanism and to propose prevention measures.

A new cerebral ischemic injury model in rats, preventive effect of gallic acid and approaches.

Current study was designed multiple occlusions and reperfusion of bilateral carotid arteries induced cerebral injury model and evaluated the protective effect of gallic acid on it. study was involved to study gallic acid binding affinity on cerebrotonic proteins compared with standard drugs using . Cerebral ischemia was induced by occlusion of bilateral common carotid arteries for 10 mins followed by 10 reperfusions (1 cycle), cycle was continued to 3 cycles (MO/RCA), then pathological changes were observed by estimation of brain antioxidants as superoxide dismutase, glutathione, catalase, oxidants like malonaldehyde, cerebral infarction area, histopathology, and study gallic acid treatment against cerebral injury.

SARS-CoV 2 spike protein S1 subunit as an ideal target for stable vaccines: A bioinformatic study.

The Covid-19 a pandemic infectious disease and affected life across the world resulting in over 188.65 million confirmed cases across 223 countries, territories and areas with 4.06 million deaths.

Neurological Manifestations in COVID-19 Patients: A Meta-Analysis.

Common symptoms such as dizziness, headache, olfactory dysfunction, nausea, vomiting, etc. in COVID-19 patients have indicated the involvement of the nervous system. However, the exact association of the nervous system with COVID-19 infection is still unclear.

[Varicocele and reproductive function: epidemiology and infertility risk (the eamination of 3632 patients)].

Unlabelled: Varicocele does not always lead to infertility; varicocelectomy does not always improve sperm.

The Study Objective: to evaluate the quantitative correlation between varicocele and reproductive function with a large sample.

Design: a cross-sectional and case control study.

[Multicenter randomized study of bovhyalu-ronidase azoximer (Longidaza) in men after transuretral resection of the prostate].

Introduction: Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is the gold standard of BPH surgical treatment. It is of current interest to search for medications that can reduce the incidence of complications after TURP.

Aim: To evaluate the efficiency of Longidaza (rectal suppositories of 3000 IU) as part of combined therapy in order to prevent complications after TURP.

Study on Transcriptional Responses and Identification of Ribosomal Protein Genes for Potential Resistance against Brown Planthopper and Gall Midge Pests in Rice.

Background: Our previous studies have revealed the roles of ribosomal protein () genes in the abiotic stress responses of rice.

Methods: In the current investigation, we examine the possible involvement of these genes in insect stress responses. We have characterized the RP genes that included both () and () subunit genes in response to infestation by two economically important insect pests, the brown planthopper (BPH) and the Asian rice gall midge (GM) in rice.

A novel approach for synthesis of silver nanoparticles using shell and its mosquito larvicidal activity.

Mosquito act as a vector for variety of deadly diseases. In this study, larvicide activity was investigated in relation to () and () of synthesised silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) of the () shell extract. The characterization techniques UV-vis spectral, Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FTIR),High Resonance Scanning electron microscope (HR-SEM) analysis, X-ray diffraction studies (XRD), High Resonance-Transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM) used to characterize biosynthesized AgNPs.

Mapping the distribution and risk factors of Anaplasmataceae in wild and domestic canines in Chile and their association with Rhipicephalus sanguineus species complex lineages.

Anaplasma platys and Ehrlichia canis are members of the Anaplasmataceae family that cause disease in dogs and are mainly transmitted by Rhipicephalus sanguineus species group ticks. We performed a cross-sectional study on these pathogens across six bioclimatic regions of Chile, including 719 free-ranging rural dogs, 132 Andean foxes (Lycalopex culpaeus), and 82 South American gray foxes (Lycalopex griseus). Dog and fox blood samples were first screened for DNA of Anaplasmataceae followed by two Ehrlichia-specific protocols.

Elbow arthroscopy - Indications and technique.

Throughout the years, elbow arthroscopy has advanced tremendously due to improvements in technology and surgical techniques. It is now considered a safe and effective treatment for a variety of elbow disorders. Due to the small working space and nearby neurovascular structures, it is a technically challenging procedure.

Study of treatment outcomes of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis under programmatic conditions and factors influencing the outcomes in Hyderabad District.

Background: Treatment outcomes for Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR TB) is generally poor. The study aims to know about the treatment outcomes of MDR-TB under programmatic conditions in Hyderabad District and to analyze the factors influencing the treatment outcomes.

Methods: This is a retrospective study in which 377 patients of Hyderabad district, Telangana state who were diagnosed with MDR TB and registered at Drug Resistance TB Treatment site of Government General & Chest Hospital, Hyderabad from 4th quarter 2008 to 4th quarter 2013 were included in the study.

Data-driven gait analysis for diagnosis and severity rating of Parkinson's disease.

Parkinsons disease (PD) is the second most neurodegenerative disease, which results in gradual loss of movements. To diagnose PD in a clinical setting, clinicians generally use clinical manifestations like motor and non-motor symptoms and rate the severity based on unified Parkinsons disease rating scale (UPDRS). Such clinical assessment largely depends on the expertise and experience of the clinicians and it is subjective leading to variation in assessment between clinicians.

Insights into the miscibility characteristics of plastic-mimetic polypeptide with hydroxypropylmethylcellulose: Investigation of thermal degradability and intermolecular interactions.

In this investigation, we integrated the parent recurring sequence of the plastic-derived polypeptide, poly[0.8(AVGVP),0.2(AEGVP)] (A, V, G, P, and E represents Alanine, Valine, Glycine, Proline, and Glutamic acid respectively) followed by characterization with inverse transition temperature, C, and H-NMR spectroscopy.

Influence of freeze-drying and fresh cooking on starch morphology and physicochemical and thermal properties of various tropical tubers.

Flours and starches extracted from the tropical tubers underwent freeze-drying and cooking in comparison with fresh cooking. Freeze-dried and cooked starch (FDS) granules were found to have different shapes and collapsed arrangement whereas freshly cooked starch (FCS) granules had the least varied structures. The freeze-dried flours had larger structures compared to freshly cooked flours.

A critical look into different salt removal treatments for the production of high value pigments and fatty acids from marine microalgae (NIOT-74).

The prime challenge in seawater culture of microalgae for high value biomolecules production is presence of salt. Hence, twelve different salt removal treatments were evaluated for their impact on the lutein, total carotenoid, chlorophyll yields and fatty acid profile of marine microalgae (NIOT-74). The effectiveness of different treatments on salt removal was also visualized with the aid of Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM).