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New Rice Lines Resistant to Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae: a Promising Pathway To Food Security in Burkina Faso

Rice is one of the main food crops in Burkina Faso, but its production is seriously threatened by rice bacterial leaf blight, a disease responsible for yield l...

Keywords: Rice; bacterial Leaf Blight; Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae; Agronomic Performance; Phenotype

Navigating the Purpura Puzzle: Insights into Henoch-Schonlein Purpura – A Rare Case Presentation

Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP) also known as IgA vasculitis, is an immune complex-mediated small vessel vasculitis that primarily affects children below 10 y...

Keywords: Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP); Vasculitis; Nephritis; Arthritis

Insight into Alopecia: A Narrative Review of Prevalence, Pathogenesis and Psychological Consequences

Alopecia, medically defined as hair loss or baldness, is a condition that results in partial or complete hair loss, primarily from the scalp. It can be caused ...

Keywords: Androgenetic; Areata; Alopecia; Hair; Minoxidil; Anthralin; Follicles; Cicatricial

Anaesthetic Considerations in Excision of Right Endobronchial Carcinoid Tumour by Posterolateral Thoracotomy

Bronchial Carcinoid tumours are rare to diagnose and need a multidisciplinary approach for treatment. Early excision helps recurrence free period with good pro...

Keywords: Bronchial Carcinoid Tumours; Anaesthesiologist; Posterolateral Thoracotomy; Oxygenation

An Empirical Study of Suicidal Ideation on Young Coaching Adolescent in Special Reference to Kota A Thesis

This thesis presents an empirical investigation into the prevalence, causes, and associated factors of suicidal ideation among young coaching adolescents, focu...

Keywords: Empirical Investigation; Well-Being; Mental Health; Suicidal Ideation

Formation of Rat Gingival Epithelium after Application of Carrageenan-Based Oral Wound Dressings

A wound dressing is necessary to promote postoperative wound healing by preventing plaque buildup and bacterial invasion. Dressing made from hydrogel maintains...

Keywords: Red Algae; Carrageenan Iota and Kappa; Wound Healing; Periodontal Dressing

Tricking the Gap and Width-Platform Switching: A Literature Review

A dental implant prosthesis enables natural muscle function and promotes bone stimulation, maintaining its shape and size similarly to a healthy, natural tooth...

Keywords: Implant; Abutment; Platform Switching, Platform Matching; Crestal Bone Loss; Esthetics

Thyroid Dysfunction in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Thyroid dysfunction and Polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS) are the two most common Endocrine disorders in Females. Both endocrine disorders share common predispos...

Keywords: Hypothroidism; Hyperthyroidism; PCOS; Autoimmunity

Training Police to be Kindly Disposed Toward Marginalized Persons

In response to ubiquitous calls for police reform, this researcher sought to ascertain the extent to which, if any, basic police academy training in the Unite...

Keywords: Empathy; Legitimacy; Procedural Justice; Distributive Justice; Restorative Justice; Use of Force; Police Training; Ethics; Curriculum; Contact Hours; Police Reform; Marginalized; Interaction; Perception; Courtesy; Respect; Dignity; In-Service Training; Academy; Bias

Antibacterial Activity of Ethanol Extract of Cocoa Beans (Theobroma cacao L.) on Porphyromonas gingivalis and Streptococcous mutan

The aim of this study was to determined the antibacterial activity cocoa beans (Theobroma cacao L.) ethanol extract on Porphyromonas gingivalis and Streptococc...

Keywords: Cocoa Beans; Inhibition Zone; Porphyromonas gingivalis; Streptococcous mutans

Mental Equivalents of Neurocognitive Processes in the Brain

The functional expansiveness seen in the human brain is not present in the brains of any other living being. The human brain has created the “mind” representin...

Keywords: Human Brain Cells; Genesis of Mind; Sensory-Motor Changes; Thinking; Remembering; Self-Awareness; Will and Drive to Act; Detection of Relationships in Temporal and Spatial Domains; Development of Mind Representing a Virtual World

Occurrence of Isopod Parasite Nerocila phaiopleura Bleeker, 1857 in Stolephorus rex Jordan & Seale 1926 from the Rushikulya River Estuary, India is an Extension of Host Range

The Cymothoid isopod parasite Nerocila phaiopleura (Isopoda: Cymothoidae) was recorded from the host Stolephorus rex (Teleostei: Engraulidae) in the upper Rush...

Keywords: Nerocila phaiopleura; New Host; Estuary

Prospective Randomized Interventional Comparative Study to Know the Feasibility and Efficacy of Patients with and Without Eras Protocol in Urological Surgeries Under Regional Anaesthesia

Introduction: ERAS is an enhanced recovery after surgery which is also known as ‘Fast track surgery’. ERAS protocol are multimodal perioperative care protocols...

Keywords: ERAS: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery; VAS: Visual Analogue Scale; PADSS: Post Anaestheisia Discharge Scoring System; ER: Enhanced Recovery

Sleep Health and Sleep Hygiene – Revisited

Sleep is essential to maintain physical, mental and emotional health. The uncertainties about sleeping habits among the general population remains distinctly h...

Keywords: Mental Health; Sleep; Sleep Hygiene; Leptin; Ghrelin; Insulin

Herbal Transdermal Patches for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that primarily affects the joints, leading to pain, swelling, and eventual joint destruction. Con...

Keywords: Rheumatoid Arthritis; Transdermal Drug; Physicochemical; Lipid Matrix

An Open Label Feasibility Study on Impact of rTMS Versus Drug Therapy on Phantom Limb Pain in Lower Limb Amputation Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Background: Phantom limb phenomena, a sensation in a lost body part, have been a medical and folklore issue since 1797. In amputees, phantom limb pain (PLP) is...

Keywords: rTMS; Phantom Limb Pain; Lower Limb Amputation; Limb Loss; Traumatic Amputation; Trauma

Sikkim the Only Green State of India Where People Uses Mother Nature Foods in Kitchen: Key to Lead a Healthy Lifestyle

“Sikkim”, small but beautiful is the only “Green State” in our country. Our state is not only accredited as green state by our Union Government (INDIA) but als...

Reverse Pancreatic Divisum with Aberrant Communication

Pancreas divisum is a common variation of pancreatic duct anomaly, in which dorsal pancreatic duct drains through the minor papilla, while ventral pancreatic ...

Keywords: Pancreatic Ductal Anomaly; Recurrent Acute Pancreatitis; Pancreaticobiliary

Intracranial Artery Dissection in Young: Are we on the Right Path?

Chronic Kidney Disease, Antithrombotic, And Bleeding: How Can We Do Better?

A Prospective Randomized Double-Blind Study to Compare the Effects of Two Different Preinduction Doses of Dexmedetomidine on Hemodynamic Responses in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Introduction: Dexmedetomidine is popular in providing stable haemodynamics, analgesia and sedation in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgeries. Two preinduct...

Keywords: Dexmedetomidine; Laparoscopy; Pneumoperitonium; Hemodynamic Stability

Economic Challenges and Brain Drain in Pakistan’s Health Sector: A Focus on Eye Care Professionals

Pakistan is currently facing a severe economic crisis, with rising inflation and the increasing cost of essential goods creating significant hardships for its ...

Keywords: Economic; Eye Healthcare; Optometrist

Effects of Increased Outdoor Time on Myopia Progression among Basic School Children in Africa (Ghana)

In recent years, the prevalence of myopia among children has been increasing at an alarming rate, with significant implications for long-term eye health. Altho...

Keywords: Myopia; Glaucoma; Cataracts; Retinal; Eye Health

Optimizing Occupational Near Vision: Evidence-Based Approaches to Prescribing Spectacle for Workplace

This comprehensive review explores evidence-based approaches to prescribing spectacle lenses for presbyopia in diverse occupational settings. Presbyopia the ag...

Keywords: Presbyopia; Spectacle Lenses; Occupational Vision; Visual Demands; Progressive Addition Lenses (PALs); Near Vision; Digital Eye Strain (DES); Customized Lenses; Occupational Healthcare; Visual Ergonomics

Effect of Back Massage on Anxiety and Quality of Sleep Among Patients with Heart Failure

Aim: The study aimed to evaluate the effect of back massage on anxiety and quality of sleep among patients with Heart Failure. Methods: Quasi experimental rese...

Keywords: Effect; Back Massage; Anxiety; Quality of Sleep; Heart Failure

Paradigm Shift in the Management of Prolactinoma: Is Primary Surgery Better than Medical Management in Select Patients?

Prolactinomas, benign hormone-secreting tumours of the anterior pituitary, are traditionally treated with dopamine agonists (DAs), such as cabergoline, due to ...

Keywords: Prolactinoma; Macroprolactinoma; Transsphenoidal Surgery; Endoscopic Surgery; Dopamine Agonist

Efficacy of Fractional CO2 Laser in Atrophic Acne Scars

Background: Laser surgery is not just an effective treatment for acne scars, but is also easier to use than other treatment modalities. Different types of lase...

Keywords: Fractional CO2 Laser; Facial Atrophic Acne; Goodman and Baron Score; Quality of Life

Hidden danger: Undiagnosed Heart Injury and Arrhythmia Risks

Sternal fractures are common in blunt chest trauma, often associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The sternum serves as a protective barrier for v...

Keywords: Arrhythmia Risks; Myocardial Injury; Sternal Fractures; Morbidity and Mortality

Blue Bulky Bleeding Aorta: A Case Report on Iatrogenic Acute Aortic Dissection During Off-Pump CABG

Iatrogenic acute aortic dissection is a catastrophic complication of cardiac surgeries. Perioperative aortic dissections are reported to be Stanford Type A dis...

Keywords: Iatrogenic Acute Aortic Dissection; Intraoperative Aortic Dissection; Transesophageal Echo; OPCAB; Cardiac Surgeries

Maximizing Pulse Production in Natural Farming System

Green revolution lead to intensification in cropping, uses of HYV and non judicious use of inorganic fertilizers and other chemical input which changed the sce...

Keywords: Green Revolution, Inorganic Fertilizers, National Food Security...