110 results match your criteria: "Punjab 147001 India ; Govt Medical College[Affiliation]"

This study presents a detailed density functional theory (DFT) investigation into the mechanism and energetics of C-H activations catalyzed by bioinspired Fe(IV)O complexes, particularly in the presence of -hydroxy mediators. The findings show that these mediators significantly enhance the reactivity of the iron-oxo complex. The study examines three substrates with varying bond dissociation energies─ethylbenzene, cyclohexane, and cyclohexadiene─alongside the [Fe(IV)O(N4Py)] complex.

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  • - Chronic ear diseases often lead to ossicular defects, requiring the use of ossicular reconstruction prostheses like TORP (total ossicular replacement prosthesis) and PORP (partial ossicular replacement prosthesis) to restore hearing continuity.
  • - Research shows that using a malleus to footplate reconstruction yields better mechanical outcomes than malleus to stapes superstructure, but long-term effectiveness of TORP versus PORP remains unclear.
  • - A study involving 60 patients with Austin type A defects found significant post-operative improvements in hearing for both TORP and PORP groups, with 90% of patients showing mild hearing loss after surgery compared to their pre-operative condition.
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Background: Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) capturing stents were developed to enhance endothelial repair and reduce the risk of stent thrombosis, addressing limitations of Sirolimus-Eluting Stents (SES). This study aims to compare the safety and efficacy of EPC stents versus SES in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

Methods: We performed a meta-analysis following PRISMA guidelines in patients undergoing PCI treated with Sirolimus eluting stent (SES) vs the use of EPC stents and recognized 8 clinical trials with patients undergoing PCI and reporting outcomes such as Target Lesion Failure (TLF), stent thrombosis, and revascularisation.

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Background: Growing antimicrobial resistance represents serious public health threat. With the increasing presence of online/e-pharmacies in India, public access to medicines has increased. Easy access coupled with lack of adequate and authentic drug information can undermine rational antibiotic use.

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Upfront Neck Dissection in Organ Preservation Protocol in Head-Neck SCC : Can it be a Game Changer?

Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg

October 2024

Punjab Government Health Department, Aulakh Farm, Vill Dhamomajra, Patiala, Punjab 147001 India.

Article Synopsis
  • The status of lymph nodes is the key prognostic factor in head-neck squamous cell carcinoma, yet the role of upfront neck dissection in organ preservation treatment is still unclear due to limited research on its benefits.
  • An observational study of 22 patients revealed a 5-year overall survival rate of 68.12% and a disease-free survival rate of 77.2%, highlighting the importance of timing after neck dissection for better outcomes.
  • The study found significant variations in survival rates based on nodal status and the timing of treatment initiation, supporting the recommendation for upfront neck dissections for certain patients eligible for organ preservation strategies.
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Background: Recent data are inconclusive regarding the risk of arrhythmias among young cannabis users. Furthermore, many young adults use both cannabis and tobacco, which could add a residual confounding effect on outcomes. So, we studied young men who have cannabis use disorder (CUD) excluding tobacco use disorder (TUD) to understand their independent association with atrial fibrillation (AF) and related outcomes.

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Neurodegenerative diseases are group of debilitating and progressive disorders that primarily affect the structure and functions of nervous system, leading to gradual loss of neurons and subsequent decline in cognitive, and behavioral activities. The two frequent diseases affecting the world's significant population falling in the above category are Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD). These disorders substantially impact the quality of life and burden healthcare systems and society.

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CTAB-crafted ZnO nanostructures for environmental remediation and pathogen control.

Sci Rep

September 2024

Materials and Modelling Laboratory, Department of Physics Faculty of Sciences Meknes, Moulay Ismail University, Meknes, Morocco.

This study addresses the critical need for efficient and sustainable methods to tackle organic pollutants and microbial contamination in water. The present work aim was to investigate the potential of multi-structured zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) for the combined photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants and antimicrobial activity. A unique fusion of precipitation-cum-hydrothermal approaches was precisely employed to synthesize the ZnO NPs, resulting in remarkable outcomes.

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A comprehensive DFT investigation has been presented to predict how a carboxylate-rich macrocycle would affect the reactivity of a non-heme Fe(IV)O complex towards C-H activation. The popular non-heme iron oxo complex [Fe(O)(N4Py)], (N4Py = ,-(bis(2-pyridyl)methyl)-bis(2-pyridylmethyl)amine) (1), has been selected here as the primary compound. It is transformed to the compound [Fe(O)(Bu-P2DA)], where Bu-P2DA = -(1',1'-bis(2-pyridyl)pentyl)iminodiacetate (2) after the replacement of two pyridine donors of N4Py with carboxylate groups.

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Background: Association of tooth loss and nutritional status has been widely researched with conflicting results. This overview aimed to analyse and summarize findings from systematic reviews on association of tooth loss with nutritional status, in view of their quality assessment and methodological characteristics.

Methods: Overview was conducted as per Cochrane Overviews of Reviews guidelines.

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To estimate the prevalence and study the clinical presentation of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), assess its outcome in terms of cognition and quality of life, identify factors for reversion to baseline, and compare these factors in the modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factor groups. Individuals aged >50 years with memory/cognitive complaint(s) were screened using the Mini-Cog over 1 year (August 2018-August 2019). Those meeting the criteria for MCI were enrolled, and risk factors (modifiable and nonmodifiable) were noted.

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The utmost objective of every nation is to achieve zero hunger and ensure the health and well-being of its population. However, in impoverished nations, particularly in rural areas, such issues persist on a daily basis. Currently, there is a growing demand for fruit consumption due to their potential health benefits.

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Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases independently of other risk factors. However, data on its effect on cardiovascular outcomes in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) hospitalizations with varied obesity levels is scarce. Clinical management and patient care depend on understanding COVID-19 admission results in NAFLD patients with varying obesity levels.

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Lactic acid (LA) production from sugar mixture derived from lignocellulosic rice straw employing co- culture system of thermotolerant and inhibitor tolerant DGB and DGS15 was carried out. In minimal media, both the strains of DGB and DGS15 worked together by efficiently utilising glucose and xylose respectively. Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was used for optimisation of pretreatment of rice straw to achieve maximum yield of 50.

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Mucins are a family of high-molecular-weight O-linked glycoproteins which are the primary structural components of mucus and maintain homeostasis in the oral cavity. The present study was conducted as the first step towards establishing a correlation of aberrant mucin glycosylation with tobacco-associated clinical conditions. Tobacco habituates for the study were identified on the basis of type, duration, amount, and frequency of using tobacco products.

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Synthesis of a novel binuclear Cu(II) carboxylate complex under ambient laboratory conditions is presented. The complex exhibits a paddle wheel structure in which the axial positions are occupied by two copper atoms instead of two water molecules. The synthesized complex was characterized by single-crystal X-ray crystallography, FT-IR, X-ray diffraction, and UV-visible spectroscopy techniques.

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The liver is a vital organ in human physiology positioned in the upper right quadrant of the peritoneal cavity, which plats a critical role in metabolic processes, detoxification of various substances and overall homeostasis. Along with these critical functions, hepatic diseases impose as significant global health threat. Liver illness is the cause of two million fatalities every year, or 4% of all deaths.

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A photoluminescent terbium (III)-based Metal Organic Framework (MOF) was synthesized at room temperature by layer diffusion method utilizing mixed carboxylate linkers (4,4'-oxybis(benzoic acid) and benzene-1,3,5 tricarboxylic acid). Synthesized MOF has crystalline nature and rod-shaped morphology and is thermally stable up to 455 °C. The fluorescence emission spectra and theoretical results revealed that carboxylate linkers functioned as sensitizers for Tb(III) photoluminescence which resulted in four distinct emission peaks at 495, 547, 584, and 621 nm corresponding to the transitions D → F, D → F, D → F, and D → F.

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The design and synthesis of polyhedra using coordination-driven self-assembly has been an intriguing research area for synthetic chemists. Metal-organic polyhedra are a class of intricate molecular architectures that have garnered significant attention in the literature due to their diverse structures and potential applications. Hereby, we report Cu-MOP, a bifunctional metal-organic cuboctahedra built using 2,6-dimethylpyridine-3,5-dicarboxylic acid and copper acetate at room temperature.

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  • - Asterixis is a type of negative myoclonus that involves brief, irregular pauses in muscle contraction, leading to lapses in maintaining posture and is often associated with conditions like hepatic encephalopathy and renal failure.
  • - It is essential to differentiate asterixis from other forms of negative myoclonus, such as epileptic negative myoclonus, as this can affect treatment approaches.
  • - Asterixis typically shows no symptoms during patient self-reporting and can often be easily overlooked; however, it is usually reversible with appropriate treatment of the underlying medical issue.
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Background: Colposcopy has a key role to play in see-and-treat programs for premalignant cervical lesions. The aim of the study/was to observe cervical changes with a colposcope using the Swede scoring system in fertile age group women using various contraceptives: conventional methods (barrier methods, coitus interruptus), oral contraceptives (OCPs), copper-T and bilateral tubectomy. The aim of the study was to observe and evaluate the colposcopic findings using the Swede scoring system for the diagnosis of premalignant/malignant lesions in reproductive age group women using various contraceptives.

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The metabolic syndrome (MS) is a cluster of conditions that occur. togehther, increase risk of heart disease, storke, type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension as a possible outcome. The previous research has shown a link between hearing loss and being overweight, diabetic, or suffering from heart disease.

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Valorization of non-edible fruit seeds into valuable products: A sustainable approach towards circular bioeconomy.

Sci Total Environ

April 2024

Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Kralove, 50003 Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic; Biomedical Research Center, University Hospital Hradec Kralove, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic. Electronic address:

Global imperatives have recently shown a paradigm shift in the prevailing resource utilization model from a linear approach to a circular bioeconomy. The primary goal of the circular bioeconomy model is to minimize waste by effective re-usage of organic waste and efficient nutrient recycling. In essence, circular bioeconomy integrates the fundamental concept of circular economy, which strives to offer sustainable goods and services by leveraging biological resources and processes.

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Implications of siRNA Therapy in Bone Health: Silencing Communicates.

Biomedicines

January 2024

Human Genomics Laboratory, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Loughborough LE11 3TU, UK.

The global statistics of bone disorders, skeletal defects, and fractures are frightening. Several therapeutic strategies are being used to fix them; however, RNAi-based siRNA therapy is starting to prove to be a promising approach for the prevention of bone disorders because of its advanced capabilities to deliver siRNA or siRNA drug conjugate to the target tissue. Despite its 'bench-to-bedside' usefulness and approval by food and drug administration for five siRNA-based therapeutic medicines: Patisiran, Vutrisiran, Inclisiran, Lumasiran, and Givosiran, its use for the other diseases still remains to be resolved.

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A comprehensive density functional theory investigation has been presented towards the comparison of the C-H activation reactivity between high-valent iron-oxo and ruthenium-oxo complexes. A total of four compounds, , [Ru(IV)O(tpy-dcbpy)] (1), [Fe(IV)O(tpy-dcbpy)] (1'), [Ru(IV)O(TMCS)] (2), and [Fe(IV)O(TMCS)] (2'), have been considered for this investigation. The macrocyclic ligand framework tpy(dcbpy) implies tpy = 2,2':6',2''-terpyridine, dcbpy = 5,5'-dicarboxy-2,2'-bipyridine, and TMCS is TMC with an axially tethered -SCHCH group.

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