A prospective study of neglected and resistant clubfoot cases treated using Joshi’s external stabilization system

Background: Clubfoot is a common congenital deformity occurring in 1 to 2 per thousand live births. In relapsed or neglected clubfoot the deformities become fixed and treatment using conservative methods often fails. JESS (Joshi’s external stabilizing system) is a simple construct for the correction of deformity in these patients. The present study was taken up to assess the results of JESS fixator in correction of deformities in neglected, resistant or relapsed cases of clubfoot and deformities in the late presented patients.Methods: The present study was conducted on randomly selected patients of clubfoot in the department of Orthopaedics, ESI Hospital, Basaidarapur, New Delhi between June 2014 and December 2017. A total of 22 feet (of 16 patients) suffering from neglected, resistant or relapsed clubfoot under the age of 7 years, were included in the study.Results: Excellent results were obtained in 52% of cases, while 19% had good, 14.5% had fair and 14.5% had poor results. Complications encountered were temporary oedema in 10 feet, superficial pin tract infection in 5 feet, pin loosening in 3 feet, skin necrosis 2 feet and flexion contracture of toes in 2.Conclusions: JESS application is an excellent technique for treatment of recurrent and neglected clubfoot. This procedure is ideally suited for children in whom the clubfoot deformities remain uncorrected by POP casts and manipulation, as well as for recurrent clubfoot cases

Sequential Damming Induced Winter Season Flash Flood in Uttarakhand Province of India

204 persons were killed while two hydropower projects located in close proximity at Rishiganga (13.2 MW), and Tapoban (520 MW) were damaged in Dhauliganga flood of February 7, 2021 in the Indian Himalaya. This incidence occurred during the winter season when the discharge of the glacier fed rivers is minimal, and no rain was experienced in the region around the time of the flood. Despite discharge of the main river, Rishiganga, not involved in the flood due to damming upstream of its confluence with Raunthi Gadhera, based on field evidences massive volume of around 6 million cu m water involved in this flood is attributed to sequential intermittent damming at three different places; (i) Raunthi Gadhera was dammed first in its upper reaches, (ii) Rishiganga river was then dammed to the north of Murunna, and (iii) finally Dhauliganga river was dammed around Rini village to the upstream of its confluence with Rishiganga river. Lacking warning system only enhanced the flood-induced devastation. Legally binding disaster risk assessment regime, together with robust warning generation, and dissemination infrastructure are therefore recommended for all major infrastructure projects

Assessment of Antioxidant Properties in Fruits of Myrica esculenta: A Popular Wild Edible Species in Indian Himalayan Region

Crude extract of Myrica esculenta fruits, a wild edible species of Indian Himalayan Region, was evaluated for phenolic compounds and antioxidant properties. Results revealed significant variation in total phenolic and flavonoid contents across populations. Among populations, total phenolic content varied between 1.78 and 2.51 mg gallic acid equivalent/g fresh weight (fw) of fruits and total flavonoids ranged between 1.31 and 1.59 mg quercetin equivalent/g fw. Antioxidant activity determined by 2,2′-azinobis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) radical scavenging, 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) exhibited considerable antioxidant potential and showed significant positive correlation with total phenolic and total flavonoids content. High performance liquid chromatography analysis revealed significant variation (P <  .01) in phenolic compounds (i.e., gallic acid, catechin, hydroxybenzioc acid and ρ-coumaric acid) across populations. This study provides evidences to establish that consumption of M. esculenta fruits while providing relished taste would also help in reduction of free radicals. Therefore, this wild edible species deserves promotion in the region through horticulture and forestry interventions

IoT-Enabled Indoor Navigation: Data-Driven Insights for Seamless User Experience from the Indoor Navigation Test

In order to improve the user experience in intricate interior settings, this research uses data-driven insights to investigate the dynamics of Internet of Things-enabled indoor navigation systems. A link between prior navigation experience and contentment was found via analysis of user profiles; users who reported having a high degree of prior experience also showed a 25% increase in happiness. An review of sensor data revealed that environmental conditions are critical in determining user happiness, with users reporting 12% greater levels of satisfaction in locations with higher temperatures (24.0°C). Furthermore, customer preferences for customized routes were revealed by navigation data analysis, highlighting the need of configurable navigation systems. Lastly, an examination of user input revealed that resolving issues raised satisfaction levels by 18%. The aforementioned results highlight the complex aspects of indoor navigation and highlight the significance of factors such as user profiles, ambient comfort, route customisation, and responsive feedback systems in enhancing the overall experience

Anacardium plants: Chemical,nutritional composition and biotechnological applications

Anacardium plants are native to the American tropical regions, and Anacardium occidentale L. (cashew tree) is the most recognized species of the genus. These species contain rich secondary metabolites in their leaf and shoot powder, fruits and other parts that have shown diverse applications. This review describes the habitat and cultivation of Anacardium species, phytochemical and nutritional composition, and their industrial food applications. Besides, we also discuss the secondary metabolites present in Anacardium plants which display great antioxidant and antimicrobial effects. These make the use of Anacardium species in the food industry an interesting approach to the development of green foods.AK. Jugran acknowledges the partial funding from Uttarakhand council for Biotechnology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India (File No. UCB/R&D Project/2018-311) for this work. M. Martorell would like to thank the support offered by CONICYT PIA/APOYO CCTE AFB170007. N. Martins would like to thank the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT-Portugal) for the Strategic project ref. UID/BIM/04293/2013 and ?NORTE2020 - Northern Regional Operational Program? (NORTE-01-0145-FEDER- 000012)

Cucurbita plants: From farm to industry

The Cucurbita genus, a member of Cucurbitaceae family, also known as cucurbits, is native to the Americas. Genus members, like Cucurbita pepo and Cucurbita maxima, have been used for centuries in folk medicine for treating gastrointestinal diseases and intestinal parasites. These pharmacological effects are mainly attributed to their phytochemical composition. Indeed, Cucurbita species are a natural source of carotenoids, tocopherols, phenols, terpenoids, saponins, sterols, fatty acids, functional carbohydrates, and polysaccharides, that beyond exerting remarkable biological effects, have also been increasingly exploited for biotechnological applications. In this article, we specifically cover the habitat, cultivation, phytochemical composition, and food preservative abilities of Cucurbita plants.This work was supported by CONICYT PIA/APOYO CCTE AFB170007. N. Martins would like to thank the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT-Portugal) for the Strategic project ref. UID/BIM/04293/2013 and “NORTE2020-Northern Regional Operational Program” (NORTE-01-0145-FEDER-000012)

Phylogenetically Widespread Polyembryony in Cyclostome Bryozoans and the Protracted Asynchronous Release of Clonal Brood-Mates

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Diagnostic and Therapeutic Application of Ayurvedic Therapies in Raktapradar after Rajonivritti: A Case Study

Post-menopausal bleeding is reported in about 4 to 11percent of women. Its causes incudes several factors which may be benign or malignant. Benign factors can be managed at out-patient level and Ayurvedic procedures of Prakshalana and Pichu can be its alternative for management. Present case study is of post-menopausal bleeding where by the use of these Ayurvedic procedures, first the cause of bleeding was revealed and then, after removal of factor, it provided compete relief from bleeding. Thus, Ayurvedic procedures of Prakshalana and Pichu had two benefits in this case- diagnostic as well as therapeutic