Fano resonated, ultrathin, flexible and ultrawideband absorption featured nano-metaatom structure with dispersion gap optimized for optical range applications.

This article reports an Ultra wideband nano scale metamaterial absorber with ultrathin and flexible feature for visible spectrum applications. The absorber investigated for dispersion and Fano resonance characteristics to achieve metamaterial properties as well as independent of asymmetry of structure. Maximum visible spectrum wave interaction with the cascaded split nano square meta atom also ensured to achieve the absorption at highest percentage in numerical evaluation.

Giant periscapular lipoma unmasked by post-bariatric surgery weight loss: a case report.

Giant lipomas, rare benign tumours composed of mature adipose tissue, represent only 1% of all lipomas, typically exceeding 10 cm in diameter or weighing over 1000 g. These tumours can cause nerve compression, discomfort, or functional impairment, necessitating surgical excision. We report a 52-year-old male with a giant intramuscular lipoma in the periscapular region, initially identified following significant weight loss after bariatric surgery.

Surface Characterization of Bone-Level and Tissue-Level PEEK and Titanium Dental Implant Scan Bodies After Repeated Autoclave Sterilization Cycles.

Sterilization is required for any biomedical device intended to be used in contact with the human body. Several studies have reported alterations in the bulk and surface properties of such devices after repeated sterilization cycles. These surface modifications may influence other clinical parameters.

Nutrition literacy profile among adolescents in Kuwait: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Adolescent nutrition literacy and knowledge are associated with nutrient intake and obesity. With the rising prevalence of obesity in Kuwait, limited studies have assessed nutrition literacy among Kuwaiti adolescents. Therefore, this study aims to assess nutrition literacy among Kuwaiti adolescents and examine factors associated with nutrition literacy, such as body mass index (BMI) and dietary intake.

-5,15-Bis[3-(iso-propyl-idenegalacto-pyran-oxy)phen-yl]-10,20-bis-(4-methyl-phen-yl)porphyrin.

The crystal structure of a glycosyl-ated porphyrin () system, CHNO, where two iso-propyl-idene protected galactose moieties are attached to the position of a substituted tetra-aryl porphyrin is reported. This structure reveals that the parent porphyrin is planar, with the galactose moieties positioned above and below the porphyrin macrocycle. This orientation likely prevents porphyrin-porphyrin H-type aggregation, potentially enhancing its efficiency as a photosensitizer in photodynamic therapy.

Superior pancreaticoduodenal artery pseudoaneurysm with subsequent : an unusual complication of chronic pancreatitis.

The development of an arterial pseudoaneurysm is an unusual complication of chronic pancreatitis. The most commonly involved artery is the splenic artery. This is a case report describing a case of a superior pancreaticoduodenal artery pseudoaneurysm in a patient with chronic pancreatitis who developed .

Impact of telomere length for risk assessment and prognosis in papillary thyroid cancer depending on the clinicopathological features.

Objective: . Despite the establishment of a link between telomere status and carcinogenesis, lack of a consensus in the cancer specific pattern of telomere length has a severe impact on the use of relative telomere length (RTL) in cancer diagnosis. The disparity in assessing the relationship between telomere length and cancer risk is complex and may vary as it is influenced by other factors.

Deep ultraviolet Raman spectroscopic analysis of antihistamine drugs in oral fluid for forensic purposes.

Owing to its inherent nondestructive nature, rapid analysis and simplicity, Raman spectroscopy has emerged as a promising tool for forensic analysis of different bodily fluids, particularly oral fluid (OF). Accurate drug identification and quantification are essential for understanding the circumstances surrounding a case, such as whether it involves an overdose fatality, substance abuse, or drug trafficking. This study aims to evaluate the potential of using deep ultraviolet Raman spectroscopy (DUVRS) to detect the antihistamine cetirizine (CTZ) in liquid and solid OF samples.

Predicting individuals' behaviors during a pandemic: why we might have acted as we did during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Background: This study examined individual differences in how people behave in response to a pandemic - more specifically, the current coronavirus pandemic.

Participants And Procedure: A sample of 420 participants was recruited through the online data collection platform MTurk. Participants were directed via an online link to a Qualtrics survey.

Effects of Short-Term Annealing on the Thermal Stability and Microstructural Evolution of Oxygen-Free Copper Processed by High-Pressure Torsion.

This study explores the impact of short-term annealing on the thermal stability and mechanical properties of oxygen-free copper subjected to high-pressure torsion (HPT). Copper samples were deformed through HPT with varying numbers of turns at room temperature and subsequently subjected to short-term annealing at temperatures of 398 K and 423 K. Microstructural analysis revealed that annealing led to grain growth and a reduction in dislocation density, with samples processed with fewer HPT turns exhibiting more significant grain coarsening.

Future Energy Breakthroughs: Implications for the Hydrocarbon Economies of the Arabian Gulf.

Countries in the Arabian Gulf are reliant upon hydrocarbons for revenues, exports, industries and funding services. It is largely assumed that the global energy transition will be gradual, as reflected in planning and strategy documents. However, energy breakthroughs can change the global energy system.

Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) bioactive constituents and their applications as natural multifunctional ingredients in health-promoting foods and nutraceuticals: A comprehensive review.

Foods that support human health and longevity are becoming increasingly relevant as substitutes for or adjuncts to pharmacological drugs, either through direct consumption or incorporation into designer foods fortified with health-promoting ingredients. Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) fruits, seeds, and pollen are a cornerstone of diverse food and medicine traditions.

Age-period-cohort modeling of oesophageal carcinoma risk in a middle eastern country: 1980-2019.

Background: Understanding of the factors influencing oesophageal cancer trends is crucial. Therefore, this cross-sectional cohort study sought to disentangle the age, period and cohort effects on the trends of oesophageal cancer in Kuwait.

Methods: The data on incident oesophageal carcinoma cases diagnosed between January 1, 1980, through December 31, 2019, and reference population were obtained.

Perspectives of paediatric occupational therapists on the use of evidence-based practice in Kuwait: a qualitative study.

Objectives: To investigate the perspectives of paediatric occupational therapists on factors relating to the use of evidence-based practice (EBP) in clinical practice/settings.

Design: A qualitative approach entailing the use of (face-to-face) semistructured interviews. Collected data were analysed using thematic analysis.

Integration of validated functional evidence to support the pathogenicity of variants.

Functional investigation of genetic variants found in long QT syndrome can provide evidence that is needed to confirm the genetic diagnosis and establish the cause of the condition. We performed functional assessment to determine the -score, using a clinically calibrated automated patch clamp assay, for 2 missense variants found in 2 families that have been diagnosed with long QT syndrome. These variants are currently classified as variant of uncertain significance in ClinVar.

A case study for Kuwait mortality during the consequent waves of COVID-19.

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on March 11, 2020, that COVID-19 could be considered a pandemic. This epidemic has become a huge issue for academics, doctors, healthcare providers, epidemiologists, and decision-makers alike. Motivated by studying natural phenomena, we concentrated on making a statistical model capable of fitting natural pandemics into the whole world.

Further delineation of the SCAF4-associated neurodevelopmental disorder.

While mostly de novo truncating variants in SCAF4 were recently identified in 18 individuals with variable neurodevelopmental phenotypes, knowledge on the molecular and clinical spectrum is still limited. We assembled data on 50 novel individuals with SCAF4 variants ascertained via GeneMatcher and personal communication. With detailed evaluation of clinical data, in silico predictions and structural modeling, we further characterized the molecular and clinical spectrum of the autosomal dominant SCAF4-associated neurodevelopmental disorder.

Structural insights into 1,4-bis-(neopent-yloxy)pillar[5]arene and the pyridine host-guest system.

The crystal structure of 1,4-bis-(neopent-yloxy)pillar[5]arene, CHNO (, featuring two encapsulated pyridine mol-ecules, reveals significant host-guest inter-actions. Inter-estingly, the pyridine guests are positioned near the neopent-yloxy substituents instead of the electron-rich aromatic core of the pillar[5]arene. This spatial arrangement suggests a preference for the pyridine mol-ecules to engage with the aliphatic regions of the host.

The relationship between the secondary implant stability quotient and oxidized implant-related factors: A retrospective study.

Objective: The present retrospective study aimed to determine the relationship between the secondary implant stability quotient and different parameters related to an oxidized implant.

Methods: A total of 135 patients (305 oxidized implants) were included. Implant-related factors (length, diameter, surgical and loading protocols, grafting, insertion torque, and primary stability) were used for comparisons and linear regression analyses, using secondary ISQ as the dependent variable.

Achieving simultaneous removal of carbon and nitrogen by an integrated process of anaerobic membrane bioreactor and flow-through biofilm reactor.

In this study, a combined system consisting of an anaerobic membrane bioreactor (AnMBR) and flow-through biofilm reactor/CANON (FTBR/CANON) was developed to simultaneously remove carbon and nitrogen from synthetic livestock wastewater. The average removal efficiencies of total nitrogen (TN) were 64.2 and 76.

Clinical Considerations for Crown Lengthening: A Comprehensive Review.

Clinical crown lengthening is a surgical procedure that involves the manipulation of gingival tissue, designed to expose sound tooth structure for restorative purposes by apically repositioning the gingival tissue, with or without the removal of alveolar bone. Crown lengthening may be subdivided as functional or esthetic, according to the purpose of treatment. Functional crown lengthening pertains to the exposure of subgingival caries, fractures, or to avoid invading the biologic width.

Psychological antecedents of vaccine inequity: keys to improve the rates of vaccination.

Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) stresses the importance of worldwide vaccine coverage of coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) vaccination. This study fills a critical gap in the literature by providing empirical evidence on the factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and inequity in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This study investigated the determinants of psychological antecedents and other factors behind COVID-19 vaccination and their role in vaccine coverage in MENA.