6 research outputs found
Two instances of gonadal abnormalities in Indian mackerel
The Indian mackerel Rastrelliger kanagurta is
known to be dioecious with male and female gonads
in separate individuals. However, gonadal
abnormalities such as hermaphroditism and other
aberrations have been observed in a few instances.
Gonadal abnormalities in mackerel observed during
regular biological sampling from fish samples
collected from the landing centre is reported here.
For the histological analysis, the gonads were fixed
in 10% neutral buffered formalin, dehydrated in
ethanol series and the cleared samples were
embedded in paraffin wax and made into blocks
Microplastics in the gut of anchovies caught from the mud bank area of Alappuzha, Kerala
Marine litter or the non-degradable wastes
generated due to anthropogenic activities, has been
recognized as one of the major threats to coastal
marine ecosystem in the 21st century. These
originate mainly from land and enter the aquatic
ecosystem through land runoff and also when they
are discarded by human beings directly into the
coastal waters
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Not AvailableThe Indian mackerel Rastrelliger kanagurta is
known to be dioecious with male and female gonads
in separate individuals. However, gonadal
abnormalities such as hermaphroditism and other
aberrations have been observed in a few instances.
Gonadal abnormalities in mackerel observed during
regular biological sampling from fish samples
collected from the landing centre is reported here.
For the histological analysis, the gonads were fixed
in 10% neutral buffered formalin, dehydrated in
ethanol series and the cleared samples were
embedded in paraffin wax and made into blocks.Not Availabl
Radiation dose metrics in multidetector computed tomography examinations: A multicentre retrospective study from seven tertiary care hospitals in Kerala, South India
Background: Presently, computed tomography (CT) is the most important source of medical radiation exposure. CT radiation doses vary considerably across institutions depending on the protocol and make of equipment. India does not yet have national or region-specific CT diagnostic reference levels. Aim: To evaluate radiation doses of consecutive multidetector CT (MDCT) examinations based on anatomic region, performed in 1 month, collected simultaneously from seven tertiary care hospitals in Kerala. Settings and Design: Descriptive study. Materials and Methods: We collected the CT radiation dose data of examinations from the seven collaborating tertiary care hospitals in Kerala, performed with MDCT scanners of five different makes. The data included anatomic region, number of phases, CT dose index (CTDIvol), dose-length product (DLP), and effective dose (ED) of each examinations and patient demographic data. Statistical Analysis: We calculated the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles of the CTDIvol, DLP, and ED according to anatomic region. We made descriptive comparisons of these results with corresponding data from other countries. Results: Of 3553 patients, head was the most frequently performed examination (60%), followed by abdomen (19%). For single-phase head examinations, 75th percentile of CTDIvolwas 68.1 mGy, DLP 1120 mGy-cm, and ED 2.1 mSv. The 75th percentiles of CTDIvol, DLP, and ED for single-phase abdomen examinations were 10.6, 509.3, and 7.7, and multiphase examinations were 14.6, 2666.9, and 40.8; single-phase chest examinations were 23.4, 916.7, and 13.38, and multiphase examinations were 19.9, 1737.6, and 25.36; single-phase neck were 24.9, 733.6, and 3.814, and multiphase neck were 24.9, 2076, and 10.79, respectively. Conclusion: This summary CT radiation dose data of most frequently performed anatomical regions could provide a starting point for institutional analysis of CT radiation doses, which in turn leads to meaningful optimization of CT
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Not AvailableMarine litter or the non-degradable wastes
generated due to anthropogenic activities, has been
recognized as one of the major threats to coastal
marine ecosystem in the 21st century. These
originate mainly from land and enter the aquatic
ecosystem through land runoff and also when they
are discarded by human beings directly into the
coastal waters.Not Availabl