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View article: Sustainable corrosion protection of mild steel in 5% HCl using Comfrey leaves extract
Sustainable corrosion protection of mild steel in 5% HCl using Comfrey leaves extract Open
An aqueous extract of Comfrey leaves (CLE), obtained from a certified source (Vital Herbs, New Delhi, India), characterized using spectral techniques and evaluated as a sustainable corrosion inhibitor for mild steel (MS) in 5 % HCl solutio…
View article: Cognitive Impairment
Cognitive Impairment Open
Key Points Early cognitive impairment and dementia raise the risk of developing CKD. Early cognitive impairment and dementia are linked to faster kidney function decline. Background Emerging evidence suggests that better cognition is assoc…
View article: Analysis of Amyloid Beta Plasma Biomarkers in Intensive Care Unit Delirium Survivors
Analysis of Amyloid Beta Plasma Biomarkers in Intensive Care Unit Delirium Survivors Open
Background & Objective: Intensive care unit (ICU) delirium occurs in up to 70% of patients with 20-40% later developing dementia post-discharge. Plasma amyloid-beta (Aβ) levels have been associated with Alzheimer’s Disease. Whether ICU del…
View article: <b>AGE AND GENDER-WISE OCCURRENCE OF PSEUDOMONAS</b><b> </b><b>AERUGINOSA IN MINGORA, SWAT, AND THE</b><b> </b><b>EFFECTIVENESS OF COMMONLY USED ANTIBIOTICS FOR</b><b> </b><b>ITS</b><b> </b><b>TREATMENT</b>
<b>AGE AND GENDER-WISE OCCURRENCE OF PSEUDOMONAS</b><b> </b><b>AERUGINOSA IN MINGORA, SWAT, AND THE</b><b> </b><b>EFFECTIVENESS OF COMMONLY USED ANTIBIOTICS FOR</b><b> </b><b>ITS</b><b> </b><b>TREATMENT</b> Open
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a gram-negative, aerobic, non-spore-forming rod that causes various infections in both immunocompetent and immunocompromised hosts. It is commonly found in the environment and is an opportunistic pathogen in hospi…
View article: 1153 Prevalence and Risk Factors for Sleep Disturbance in Acute Respiratory Failure in Intensive Care Unit Survivors
1153 Prevalence and Risk Factors for Sleep Disturbance in Acute Respiratory Failure in Intensive Care Unit Survivors Open
Introduction Patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) due to acute respiratory failure (ARF) frequently experience sleep disturbances which can persist for years. Our study aims to assess the relationship between clinical charact…
View article: Post–Intensive Care Syndrome and Caregiver Burden
Post–Intensive Care Syndrome and Caregiver Burden Open
Importance Understanding the reciprocal association between post–intensive care syndrome (PICS) and caregiver burden is crucial for optimal care of patients and caregivers following critical illness. Objective To evaluate the associations …
View article: “If we manage early, we can get it right:” Healthcare Workers’ Experiences Managing Sepsis at a Kenyan Referral Hospital
“If we manage early, we can get it right:” Healthcare Workers’ Experiences Managing Sepsis at a Kenyan Referral Hospital Open
Background and objectives Sepsis and septic shock are conditions of high mortality across the globe. Despite the efforts of the Surviving Sepsis Campaign, improvements in outcomes for patients with sepsis and septic shock have been mostly …
View article: Exploring the dynamics of Gumboro-Salmonella co-infection with fractal fractional analysis
Exploring the dynamics of Gumboro-Salmonella co-infection with fractal fractional analysis Open
The present work is related to investigate a dynamical problem of co-infection disease model due to Gumboro-Salmonella. For the suggested investigation, we have considered the Riemann–Liouville fractals fractional derivative introduced by …
View article: Outcomes of Bolus Dose Furosemide Versus Continuous Infusion in Patients With Acute Decompensated Left Ventricular Failure and Atrial Fibrillation
Outcomes of Bolus Dose Furosemide Versus Continuous Infusion in Patients With Acute Decompensated Left Ventricular Failure and Atrial Fibrillation Open
Background This prospective, randomized trial aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of different intravenous diuretic regimens in acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) patients. Methods ADHF patients were enrolled and randomized into…
View article: Serum Albumin Level at Intensive Care Unit Admission and Delirium Duration and Severity in Critically Ill Adults
Serum Albumin Level at Intensive Care Unit Admission and Delirium Duration and Severity in Critically Ill Adults Open
Background Hypoalbuminemia has been associated with an increased risk of in-hospital delirium. However, the relationship between serum albumin levels and the duration and severity of delirium is not well defined. Objective To investigate t…
View article: Integration of IOT in strategic management: A review of current trends, future possibilities, and challenges
Integration of IOT in strategic management: A review of current trends, future possibilities, and challenges Open
With IoT being one of the buzzwords of today’s modern landscape, this systematic review explores the adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies within organizations. The study is focused on the strategic implications of IoT. By gath…
View article: Identification of predictive patient characteristics for assessing the probability of COVID-19 in-hospital mortality
Identification of predictive patient characteristics for assessing the probability of COVID-19 in-hospital mortality Open
As the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, there is an urgent need to understand patient factors that may be used to predict the occurrence of severe cases and patient mortality. Approximately 20% of SARS-CoV-2 infections lead to acu…
View article: Mobile Critical Care Recovery Program for Survivors of Acute Respiratory Failure
Mobile Critical Care Recovery Program for Survivors of Acute Respiratory Failure Open
Importance Over 50% of Acute Respiratory Failure (ARF) survivors experience cognitive, physical, and psychological impairments that negatively impact their quality of life (QOL). Objective To evaluate the efficacy of a post–intensive care …
View article: EVALUATION OF ANTIBACTERIAL POTENTIAL OF SECONDARY METABOLITES PRODUCING BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM RHIZOSPHERE OF CALENDULA OFFICINALIS
EVALUATION OF ANTIBACTERIAL POTENTIAL OF SECONDARY METABOLITES PRODUCING BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM RHIZOSPHERE OF CALENDULA OFFICINALIS Open
The main objective of the present study was isolation and identification of bacteria and determination of their secondary metabolites producing ability that had inhibitory activity against pathogenic bacteria. The soil samples were collect…
View article: The Relationship Between Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Delirium Severity and 2-Year Mortality
The Relationship Between Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Delirium Severity and 2-Year Mortality Open
Background:Delirium is an acute brain dysfunction characterized by altered cognition, attention, and level of consciousness. The presence of delirium is associated with increased risk of mortality, neurocognitive decline, and physical impa…
View article: PPHARMACOGNOSTIC STUDIES OF ELAEAGNUS ANGUSTIFOLIA L. FROM BOI, DISTRICT ABBOTTABAD
PPHARMACOGNOSTIC STUDIES OF ELAEAGNUS ANGUSTIFOLIA L. FROM BOI, DISTRICT ABBOTTABAD Open
Elaeagnus and Elaeagnus angustifolia L. are thought to be the most ancient genera in the Elaeagnaceae family. There are perhaps 50–70 species in these families. The microscopic characteristics of the leaves and stems include their size, fr…
View article: Comparison of Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin Injection and Conventional Oral Drugs for Treatment of Refractory Migraine
Comparison of Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin Injection and Conventional Oral Drugs for Treatment of Refractory Migraine Open
Background: Background: Migraine, a debilitating neurological condition, significantly impacts quality of life. Despite various treatments, some cases remain refractory to conventional therapies. This study explores the efficacy of Botulin…
View article: Plasma ADRD Biomarkers are Altered in COVID‐19 ICU Survivors
Plasma ADRD Biomarkers are Altered in COVID‐19 ICU Survivors Open
Background Long Covid, which features cognitive symptoms in some people, affects an estimated 23.3 million Americans. Older adult survivors of COVID‐19‐associated critical illness are more likely to experience the cognitive symptoms of Lon…
View article: Development of a population‐level prediction model for intensive care unit (ICU) survivorship and mortality in older adults: A population‐based cohort study
Development of a population‐level prediction model for intensive care unit (ICU) survivorship and mortality in older adults: A population‐based cohort study Open
Background and Aims Given the growing utilization of critical care services by an aging population, development of population‐level risk models which predict intensive care unit (ICU) survivorship and mortality may offer advantages for res…
View article: Delirium and Neuropsychological Recovery among Emergency General Surgery Survivors (DANE): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial and collaborative care intervention
Delirium and Neuropsychological Recovery among Emergency General Surgery Survivors (DANE): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial and collaborative care intervention Open
Background: Delirium is a complex neuropsychiatric syndrome which consists of acute and varying changes in cognition and consciousness. Patients who develop delirium are at increased risk for a constellation of physical, cognitive, and psy…
View article: Association between Change in the peripheral biomarkers of inflammation, astrocyte activation, and neuroprotection at one week of critical illness and hospital mortality in patients with delirium: A prospective cohort study
Association between Change in the peripheral biomarkers of inflammation, astrocyte activation, and neuroprotection at one week of critical illness and hospital mortality in patients with delirium: A prospective cohort study Open
Objective In critically ill adults with delirium, biomarkers of systemic inflammation, astrocyte activation, neuroprotection, and systemic inflammation measured at one week of critical illness may be associated with mortality. Design Prosp…