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Transboundary Water Pollution in Ghana: Addressing the Environmental Footprint of Illegal Mining through Legal and Policy Solutions
In Ghana, where pristine waters once flowed freely, a dark tide of transboundary pollution casts a shadow. Illegal mining, a
hydra-headed monster, spews its venom into rivers and streams, poisoning ecosystems and threatening communities across
borders. This qualitative study, based on a meticulous analysis of 45 key papers, dives deep into the causes and consequences of this environmental scourge.
The Efficiency and Safety of a Resveratrol and Alpha Lipoic Acid Combination in the Prevention of Gestational Diabetes Related Complications: A Retrospective Clinical Trial
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with an increased maternal and fetal risk of complications. Other than
lifestyle modifications and diet, little prevention can be done towards this maternal complication. Through a preclinical approach and a retrospective clinical trial, we investigated the effects of maternal supplementation with a nutraceutical composition based on resveratrol (RSV) and alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) on insulin resistance and GDM status
Radiological Assessment of Rock Samples from Asir mountain in Abha and Al-Baha region, Saudi Arabia
This study investigates the natural radioactivity levels in the Abha and Al-Baha region, a mountain range with a variety of
rock types, ranging from calcareous to granitic. Thirty rock samples were collected, 15 from the Abha mountains and 15
from the Al-Baha mountains
Transgenic Expression of Sugarcane Mosaic Virus VPg in Maize Inbred Line CML444 Confers Resistance to Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease
Maize is the most important crop in Kenya and parts of Sub-Saharan Africa. However, yields are below potential due to abiotic and biotic constraints. One of the major biotic concerns is maize lethal necrosis disease (MLN), which causes up to
100% yield losses. MLN is caused by the synergistic infection of two viruses, Maize chlorotic mottle virus (MCMV) and a potyvirus, commonly Sugarcane mosaic virus (SCMV)
Improving Existing Waste Management Practices: Comparing the Effectiveness of Recycling Systems Between a Private International School and a Public School
Despite Taiwan’s title as one of the most efficient recycling systems, individual recycling habits contribute to these efficient recycling systems. Despite Taiwan’s successful strategy of demolishing waste through incineration, improper recycling at a grassroots level, such as students’ municipal solid waste recycling habits, result in recycling contamination, and improper
waste recycling could lead to the release of toxic fumes into the atmosphere. This study compares the recycling practices and recycle bin setups of a public school and a private international school to determine important factors that could contribute to decreasing waste recycled improperly. The results show that immediate feedback if a student recycled improperly
as well as clear recycling signs were essential factors to decrease recycling mistakes.
The Role of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the Treatment of Insomnia
Insomnia is a frequent condition that can be acute, intermittent, or chronic. It is an unpleasant feeling that makes it difficult to fall asleep. The main aim of the review is to determine the adverse effects of Insomnia drugs and the need to opt for Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approach as an adjuvant in treating Insomnia condition with lesser- known side effects. The Methodology involved a detailed literature survey which was performed through an online database, such as Science Direct, Google Scholar, Scopus, Cochrane, and PubMed. The study included original research and book chapters conducted on relation with Insomnia in particular with various therapies used currently and aimed to find possible alternative source which will be effective in treatment as well as with less burden of side effects
Percutaneous Pigtail Catheters for Management of Neonatal Pneumothorax: A Better Alternative to Chest Tube Thoracostomy
Background: Pneumothorax is potentially a life-threatening condition in neonates with little compensatory pulmonary
reserve. Hemodynamically significant pneumothorax requires drainage with large-bore chest tubes, and more recently
with small-calibre percutaneous pigtail catheters.
This study aims to explicate the effectiveness and safety of both the drainage systems exploring ease of insertion, rates of
air-leak resolution, recurrence rates as well as potential procedural complications.
Methods: This was a retrospective observational audit reviewing medical records of newborns with symptomatic pneumothorax admitted to tertiary neonatal intensive care unit over 4-year duration, and treated with either chest tube or
pigtail catheters as the initial treatment approach. Demographic data, details related to pneumothorax, drain related parameters as well as outcome and efficacy parameters were compared among these two methods of intervention.
Results: Out of 51 drainage procedures, 27 infants underwent pigtail insertion compared to 24 infants requiring chest
tube thoracostomy. Baseline demographic data, time for radiological clearance and resolution of air leak, duration of drain
in-situ, recurrence and complication rate, as well as hospitalisation duration were comparable among the two groups.
Group of infants who underwent pigtail insertion required significantly less sedation (51.9% vs 83.3%; p=0.021) and
invasive ventilation (63% vs 95.8%; p=0.011) than chest tube insertion. Significantly smaller calibre (8.22±1.6Fr vs
9.08±1.44Fr; p<0.05) catheter was required for pneumothorax drainage with pigtail catheter whose insertion was reported
to be more operator friendly
Case Report: De novo Ocular Myasthenia Gravis after the mRNA Vaccine for SARS-COV2
Autoimmune Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular junction disease caused by destruction of the acetylcholine receptor on the postsynaptic membrane, mediated by autoantibodies and clinically characterized by skeletal muscle weakness. This can be triggered by drugs, infections, and in rare cases by vaccines. During the COVID pandemic, de novo cases and exacerbations of myasthenia gravis due to viral infection have been documented. Although few cases related to COVID vaccination.
A 69-year-old female patient with blurred vision, a clinic that began 10 days later after receiving first dose of COVID vaccine, and diplopia and right palpebral ptosis after the second dose, 30 days later. In the examination, Edrophonium test was clearly positive, treatment with pyridostigmine and prednisone was started and after 14 days the clinic showed improvement until the resolution of the symptoms
There are few reports of exacerbations or triggers for the appearance of myasthenia gravis, a series of 27 cases has been published where there are outbreaks of immune-mediated diseases or the new appearance of autoimmune diseases, in which it is observed that the time of appearance of the outbreak was on average 4 days up to a maximum of 25 days.
In conclusion, Myasthenia gravis is a rare complication of the BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine. Its potential severity and the current lack of knowledge of the real incidence after vaccination makes it necessary to maintain an attitude of vigilance in the face of symptoms that suggest it.
Port State Control: A Risk of The International Spread Of COVID-19 Disease on Board Ships?
The emergency committee said the spread of COVID-19 can be halted through early detection, isolation, prompt treatment and implementation of a robust contact traceability
system.
The Simultaneous Activation of Nrf2 and Antioxidant Compounds may reduce the Risk, Progression, and Improve the Management of Diabetes by Reducing Oxidative and Inflammatory Damages
Despite extensive research, the incidence of diabetes continues to increase, and the management of diabetes needs improvement, because in 2016, more than 100,000 patients had lower extremity amputated, suffered ischemic heart disease and stroke. Analysis of investigations indicates that increased oxidative stress and chronic inflammation enhance the risk, progression, diabetic–related complications, and reduce effectiveness of drug therapy. Therefore, simultaneously attenuation of these cellular abnormalities may help in reducing the risk of development, progression, and prolonging the effectiveness of drug therapy.
Low RNA Binding Strength of Human X Chromosome may contribute to X Chromosome Inactivation
During early embryonic development in female mammals, one copy of the X chromosome is randomly inactivated in a process known as X chromosome inactivation. In X chromosome inactivation, approximately 70% of genes on the short arm and nearly all of the genes on the long arm of the designated chromosome are inactivated. RNA activation is known to RNAs activating gene expression; however its roles in X chromosome inactivation have not been determined.
A Data-Based Adjustment for Fisher Exact Test
Fisher exact test is one of most popularly used methods in modern data analyses. However, it is conservative because of discreteness. The mid-p method may reduce the conservativeness but it is defined by the factor 1/2, an extra term beyond data. This paper considers an adjustment defined by a data-based factor. The adjusted test is compared with other ten tests. Special attention is given to the comparison between the data-based factor and the factor 1/2. The standardized version of the adjusted test is asymptotically
standard normal.
Molecular Characterization and Resistance Patterns of Multidrug MethicillinResistant Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Wound
Staphylococcus aureus is a serious risk to public health as it triggers human infections ranges from wound abscess to life threatening states. As involvement to the global effort the objectives of this study were to examine the incidence of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Taif region, Saudi Arabia. Moreover, this work aimed to estimate the relation between the phenotypic antibiotic susceptibility patterns and the antibiotic resistance genes mong MRSA isolates. A total of 67 wound specimens were taken from patients.
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) was selected by growing on Mannitol Salt Agar supplemented with methicillin
(5 mg/l). The prevalence of methicillin-sensitive S. aureus (MSSA) and methicillin-resistant (MRSA) wound carriage among patients
was 51 and 49 %, respectively.
Eco Safe Assimilation of Plastic Wastes by Microbes and Biodegradable Alternatives: A Review
Lack of degradability and the closing of landfill sites as well as growing water and land pollution problems have led
to concern about plastics. In the past few decades, the use of plastics has enormously increased, mostly used for food
packaging. Ironically, the most preferred property of plastics – durability – exerts also the major environmental threat.
With the excessive use of plastics and increasing pressure being placed on capacities available for plastic waste disposal,
the need for biodegradable plastics and biodegradation of plastic wastes has assumed increasing importance in the last
few years.
Ordered Growth of Anodic Aluminum Oxide in Galvanostatic and Galvanostatic-Potentiostatic Modes
The results are presented of obtaining anodic aluminum oxide with an ordered pore arrangement by employing two anodizing modes - galvanostatic mode and combined (galvanostatic + potentiostatic) mode, at high values of the current density and voltage. Use has been made of an oxalate electrolyte and a complex electrolyte comprising oxalic acid and phosphoric acid. Scanning electron microscopy has been used to investigate the surface morphology of the barrier and porous layers and to determine pore sizes and inter-pore distance.
Anodic Porous Alumina Array for Cyanine Fluorophore Cy3 Confinement
Self-organized anodic porous alumina films with hexagonal pore lattice have attracted a considerable attention for biological arrays and confinement of various organic probes dyes in solutions. A molecular structure with axial symmetry in bis-heterocyclic indole chains and conjugate system, such as cyanine fluorophore Cy3 dye, was investigated here with respect to its fluorescence when loaded in the anodic alumina pores.
Anodic Oxidation of Titanium in Sulphuric Acid and Phosphoric Acid Electrolytes
Anodisation of pure titanium has been carried out in sulphuric and in phosphoric acid solutions at potentials ranging from 50 to 150V. The SEM and AFM morphological analysis indicates that, within this potential range, oxidation in sulphuric acid solution produces better developed mesoporous oxide layers.
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SRIDHAR MANI
Professor
Departments of Medicine and Genetics
Albert Einstein School of Medicine
United States
Departments of Medicine and Genetics
Albert Einstein School of Medicine
United States
Yanyan Li
Assistant Professor
Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences
Montclair State University
United States
Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences
Montclair State University
United States
Jane F Manakil
Professor
Department of Dentistry and Oral Health
Griffith University
Australia
Department of Dentistry and Oral Health
Griffith University
Australia
Mo SONG
Professor
Department of Materials
Loughborough University
United Kingdom
Department of Materials
Loughborough University
United Kingdom
Svetlana I Rogovskaya
Professor
Federal Russian Medical Academy of postgraduate education
Russia
Federal Russian Medical Academy of postgraduate education
Russia
SCOT MICHAEL LEWEY
Medical Director
Adult Gastroenterology Program
Castle Rock Adventist Hospital
United States
Adult Gastroenterology Program
Castle Rock Adventist Hospital
United States
M Reza Movahed
Professor
Department of Medicine
University of Arizona
USA
Department of Medicine
University of Arizona
USA
Amolak Singh
Professor
Department of Radiology
University of Missouri Health Care
United States
Department of Radiology
University of Missouri Health Care
United States
Dominique M. Durand
Professor
Department of Biomedical Engineering and Neurosciences
Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland
United States
Department of Biomedical Engineering and Neurosciences
Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland
United States
Khalid M. El-Say
Associate professor
Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial pharmacy
King Abdulaziz University
Saudi Arabia
Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial pharmacy
King Abdulaziz University
Saudi Arabia