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Abstract Nano round polycrystalline adsorbent (NRPA) of chicken bones origin was utilize as effective adsorbent in Congo red dye removal via aqueous media. The NRPA adsorbent was prepared via thermal decomposition and its structure was investigated with the aids of Transmission Electron Microscopy, Fourier Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Scanning Electron Microscopy, Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis (EDX), and X-ray Diffractometer (XRD). A monophasic apatite phase was confirmed from XRD investigation, while functional groups analysis showed that NRPA possessed CO3 2− , PO4 3− and OH− absorption bands. The maximum adsorption capacities derived from Langmuir isotherm is 98.216 mg g−1. From the combined values of n from Freundlich and separation factor (RL) of Langmuir models, the adsorption of CR by NRPA is favourable. Thermodynamic values of 5.280 kJ mol−1 and 16.403 kJ mol−1 K−1 were found for ΔH° and ΔS° respectively. The entire values of ΔG° which ranges from − 35.248 to − 459.68 kJ mol−1 were all negative at different temperatures. Thus, nano polycrystalline adsorbent of chicken bone origin can serve as excellent adsorbent in Congo red dye removal from waste water.

Gastric cancer (GC) is a prevalent form of malignancy characterized by significant heterogeneity. The development of a specific prediction model is of utmost importance to improve therapy alternatives. The presence of H. pylori can elicit pyroptosis, a notable carcinogenic process. Furthermore, the administration of chemotherapeutic drugs is often employed as a therapeutic approach to addressing this condition. In the present investigation, it was observed that there were variations in the production of 17 pyroptosis-regulating proteins between stomach tissue with tumor development and GC cells. The predictive relevance of each gene associated with pyroptosis was assessed using the cohort from the cancer genome atlas (TCGA). The least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) was utilized to enhance the outcomes of the regression approach. Patients with gastric cancer GC in the cohort from the TCGA were categorized into low-risk or high-risk groups based on their gene expression profiles. Patients with a low risk of gastric cancer had a higher likelihood of survival compared to persons classified as high risk (P

Key Clinical Message Poncet's disease is an acute onset reactive polyarthritis associated with tuberculosis infection. Although uncommon, the diagnosis should be considered among patients presenting with symmetrical polyarthritis in tuberculosis‐endemic regions. Abstract This is a case report of Poncet's disease presenting as bilateral knee and wrist pain associated with swelling. Joint x‐rays and immunological assays were normal. A chest x‐ray and Gene‐Xpert diagnosed tuberculosis. A complete resolution of symptoms was attained following the completion of antituberculous therapy regimen.

Abstract Background: Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) levels are known to be linked to a higher risk of stroke. However, no research data is available on the impact of HbA1C on the severity of acute ischemic stroke in Sudan. Methods: This study is a descriptive, cross-sectional hospital-based study of 40 cases of acute ischemic stroke. Ischemic stroke was confirmed using computed tomography (CT) scan at admission; all subjects' blood HbA1C levels were also measured. Participants were divided into two subgroups based on HbA1C at admission, good glycemic control (GGC) ( < 7 HbA1C) and poor glycemic control (PGC) ( > 7 HbA1C), and neurological impairment was assessed using the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Results: The age distribution of the participants was 45-85 years, with an average age of 63.5 ± 9.2 years with the highest frequency (67.5%) in the age group of 55-75 years. PGC had a statistically significant high HbA1C value of 8.9 ± 1.3 (P=0.000), when compared to GGC subgroups 5.1 ± 0. The association between stroke severity and HbA1C levels on admission in this study was statistically significant (P value=0.005), on admission (78.6%) PGC had moderate to severe stroke ( > 18.8 NIHSS) versus (33.3%) that of the GGC ( > 10.4NIHSS).The frequency of elevated HbA1C levels in patients with acute ischemic stroke was 70% in this study. Conclusion: PGC was shown to be linked to the occurrence of stroke and to its severity.

The presented research applied the modified Halloysite nanoclay to boost the adsorption efficacy of heavy metals from the water. To improve As (III) adsorption effectiveness from water, the study assessed the characteristics of the prepared materials and improved the experimental conditions. The study was optimized the experimental condition with a dosage of 1 g/L, contact time of 90 min, the solution pH of 8, and the initial concentration of 5 ppm of As (III). The optimization was performed in distilled water and later the experiments were conducted in the real polluted water. The modified Halloysite nanoclay’s physical characteristics were investigated using techniques like X-ray diffraction, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and surface area analysis. The experimental result shows the adsorption efficiency of 82.4 % of As (III) at the optimized condition during the usage of modified Halloysite nanoclay. To create a suitable mathematical model for a better description of the interactions between pollutants and solid adsorbents, it is helpful to analyze the process kinetically. The removal process of As (III) was studied kinetically and the observation shows the pseudo-second order kinetics.

Although the incidence of chronic mesenteric ischemia (CMI) is uncommon, it could become life threatening. With improvements in diagnostic imaging and endovascular therapy over the past few decades, the treatment of CMI has evolved. Even though endovascular revascularization for CMI is prominent, it is unclear if the early advantages outweigh the long-term patency rates. This study conducts a systematic review and meta-analysis to present comprehensive insights into the validity of endovascular revascularization versus open revascularization as effective therapeutic modalities. Studies up to 2022 were searched in MEDLINE, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Scopus, and Embase. Additionally, references from earlier studies and review papers were manually searched for additional relevant reports. At least two authors examined all the results, making sure they fit the inclusion and exclusion criteria. In the event of disagreement, the authors were able to reach an understanding. Open revascularization is superior to endovascular approaches in maintaining vessel patency and reducing symptoms over the long term. Perioperative problems are more common in patients undergoing open procedures. Each patient's anatomy and physiology call for a different revascularization approach to be applied in treating this condition.

The Mehri Language is an endangered language spoken in eastern Yemen, a sub-group of the Semitic language family, and a Southern Arabic language. The syntax of Mehri wh-questions has not been explored within minimalism; hence, there is a morpho-syntactic need to provide a modern analysis of wh-questions in order to show how the interrogative structures can be derived. This study aims to examine the syntax of the wh-question movement in Mehri's unaccusative/ergative and unergative structures and answer the following questions within Chomsky's (2000 and 2008) Phase-based Theory: (i) Does the Mehri language allow fronting of wh-phrases to [Spec-CP]? And (ii) how can wh-movement in Mehri unaccusative and (un)ergative structures be accounted for? This work presents a novel analysis of wh-question movement in unaccusative/ergative and unergative structures in Mehri; it demonstrates that the source head C triggers the movement of wh-adjunct and wh-subject phrases. In wh-adjunct extraction, two strategies are employed: overt wh-fronting and wh-in-situ; when the head Foc inherits an edge feature from C, wh-adjunct overtly undergoes movement from its original position within v*P to the left peripheries of [Spec-FocP] and subsequently to [Spec-CP]. When the lexical wh-adjunct remains within v*P, its question features covertly move to [Spec-CP], because the head Foc does not inherit an edge feature from C. In wh-subject extraction, the wh-subject overly undergoes movement to [Spec-CP] because C obligatorily inherits the edge feature to the head Top, which triggers movement of the illogical subject in unaccusative/ergative structures and the logical external specifier in unergative structures to [Spec-CP]. Moreover, Mehri obeys the Phase Impenetrability Condition of Chomsky, where wh-subject and wh-adjunct phrases must pass through certain phases until [Spec-CP].

Abstract Epilepsia partialis continua is a rare epileptic syndrome presenting with simple, partial, repetitive motor seizures. It can be a result of structural central nervous system lesion or due to metabolic causes. We report a case of a 65‐year‐old male patient diagnosed with EPC secondary to diabetic ketoacidosis.

Objective: To determine the prevalence and significant correlates of prediabetes (pre-DM), diabetes mellitus (DM), prehypertension (pre-HT), and hypertension (HT) among adults in all districts of Duhok Governorate through a community-based screening study. Methods: This is a cross-sectional community-based screening study involving 3,000 non-fasting adults not diagnosed as prediabetes or DM and prehypertension or HT conducted in all districts of Duhok Governorate. Random glucose and blood pressure reading according to American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association Guidelines in 2023 will be used in a community-based screening. BMI will be also calculated in the present study as a screening tool. Results: Findings reveal that 18.2% had DM, 14.7% had pre-DM and 41.3% had HT and 11.5% had pre-HT. The study also revealed that nearly two third had increased BMI in which 40.1% were overweight and 24.5% were obese. Among screened subjects 32% were smokers. Around half of screened subjects reported having family history of DM and HT, DM alone (10.8%), HT alone (12.1%) and 28.9% had family history of both DM and HT together. The study also shows that screened male subjects reported higher prevalence of pre-DM, DM, pre-HT and HT than screened female subjects. Older age group of screened subjects tend to have more abnormal blood sugar and blood pressure levels than younger age group. Conclusion: This study has shown a high prevalence of pre-DM, DM, pre-HT and HT among adults in all districts of Duhok Governorate. Significant correlates of pre-DM, DM, pre-HT and HT in this study were age, gender, BMI, smoking and family history. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

While curriculum-based measurement (CBM) accurately indicates reading skills, such as progress monitoring and early detection of reading difficulty, it has yet to be developed for Arabic. This study aimed to develop and validate a curriculum-based measurement for oral reading fluency (CBM-ORF) tailored to assess Arabic language students' reading abilities and create preliminary norms for students from second to sixth grades. Methods and Procedures: Various forms of the CBM-ORF were developed and administered to a sample of 414 students. After data analysis, the students' readings were rated by teachers to compare the CBM-ORF with an independent measure. Outcomes and Results: The results indicate that the CBM-ORF exhibits strong reliability and validity, making it a valuable tool for monitoring progress and identifying reading difficulties in Arabic readers. Furthermore, ORF norms have been established and proposed. Conclusions and Implications: This study emphasizes the absence of a valid reading tool for Arabic language students. It offers resources for teachers to make data-driven decisions, especially for students with learning disabilities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The distribution pattern of nitrate in Al-Arbaeen lagoon is a matter of concern due to its elevated levels, which pose significant risks to the environment and human health. This particular research aims to address the issue by exploring the remediation potential of a photocatalyst composed of multiwalled carbon nanotube-modified titanium dioxide (CNT/TiO2). The study focuses on assessing the efficiency of this photocatalytic process in degrading nitrate and reducing its concentration in water samples collected from Al-Arbaeen lagoon. By modifying TiO2 with carbon, the photocatalyst's activity is enhanced, enabling efficient degradation of nitrate under sunlight and expanding its absorption range to visible light. A batch reactor equipped with the carbon-modified TiO2 catalyst is employed, and changes in nitrate concentration over time are analyzed. The carbon-modified TiO2 photocatalyst effectively decreases the concentration of nitrate in the water samples. As a result, the photocatalytic process facilitates the conversion of nitrate into harmless byproducts, ultimately enhancing the overall water quality. The researchers conducted various characterizations of the prepared photocatalyst using SEM, EDX, XRD, FTIR, and UV–Vis spectrophotometer. Various factors, including the amount of catalyst used, the initial concentration of nitrate, and the duration of the reaction, were observed to affect the efficiency of degradation. The study also investigates the kinetics and mechanism of the photocatalytic process, shedding light on the degradation pathway of nitrate and the role of carbon modification in improving the photocatalyst's performance. Under optimized conditions, the photocatalytic process achieved 100% removal efficiency of nitrate from the polluted water. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sleeve gastrectomy has become one of the most common medical therapies for patients who complain of obesity and comorbidities associated with it. However, numerous reports have shown an increase in body weight after sleeve gastrectomy; therefore, this area requires further investigation. Evidence has shown that there are changes in appetite hormones post sleeve gastrectomy including leptin, ghrelin, cholecystokinin, glucagon-like-peptide 1, peptide tyrosine-tyrosine, and insulin. The main objectives of the current study are 1) to assess the changes in appetite before and after meal consumption at baseline, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months after sleeve gastrectomy, 2) to assess the interrelationship between dietary intake, body composition, energy expenditure, and physical activity prior and post sleeve gastrectomy. Patients (n=150) will be recruited from King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital, Saudi Arabia. A general physical activity assessment, basal measurements including body height, weight, waist circumference, resting metabolic rate measurement, body composition assessment using bioelectrical impedance, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, and 24 h food records will be conducted during all the sessions. Blood samples and a visual analog scale will be obtained to measure appetite at four time points prior and an hour following meal consumption. The results of this study will elucidate the reason underlying the regain of body weight in patients one year after sleeve gastrectomy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]