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This review represents the synthesis, structure, catalytic, and biochemical properties of vanadyl complexes with hydrazide based Schiff base ligands. [Display omitted] • Discussion on different synthetic routes of vanadyl complexes. • Brief discussion on the structures of the complexes. • Brief discussion on the biochemical and catalytic properties of the complexes. Different hydrazides may be condensed with different salicylaldehyde derivatives to form Schiff bases, which are widely used as very good chelating ligands for the synthesis of complexes of different transition and non-transition metals. A good number of vanadyl complexes with these hydrazonic acid ligands have been synthesized and their structures and properties have been reported in literature. This review represents an overview of the synthetic strategies, structures, and properties of these complexes. The less explored areas of potential applications of these complexes are also highlighted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) has emerged as state-of-the-art evidence-based treatment for chronic intractable pain related to spinal and peripheral nerve disorders. Traditionally delivered as steady-state, paraesthesia-producing electrical stimulation, newer technology has augmented the SCS option and outcome in the last decade.Objective: To present an overview of the traditional and newer SCS waveforms.Materials and Methods: We present a short literature review of SCS waveforms in reference to newer waveforms and describing paraesthesia-free, high frequency, and burst stimulation methods as well as advances in waveform paradigms and programming modalities. Pertinent literature was reviewed, especially in the context of evolution in the waveforms of SCS and stimulation parameters.Results: Conventional tonic SCS remains one of the most utilized and clinically validated SCS waveforms. Newer waveforms such as burst stimulation, high-frequency stimulation, and the sub-perception SCS have emerged in the last decades with favorable results with no or minimal paraesthesia, including in cases otherwise intractable to conventional tonic SCS. The recent evolution and experience of closed-loop SCS is promising and appealing. The experience and validation of the newer SCS waveforms, however, remain limited but optimistic.Conclusions: Advances in SCS device technology and waveforms have improved patient outcomes, leading to its increased utilization of SCS for chronic pain. These improvements and the development of closed-loop SCS have been increasingly promising development and foster a clinical translation of improved pain relief as the years of research and clinical study beyond conventional SCS waveform come to fruition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In past few decades, emotional intelligence (EI) has gained much popularity worldwide. Intelligence quotient alone is not enough in today's age for achieving success and hence for developing a person's ability, the fields of psychology and neurosciences have highlighted the importance of EI, which is a person's response toward feelings and emotions. In this study, relationship of various demographic variables with EI, as measured by Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire- Short Form, has been highlighted. The study has been conducted on a sample of 424 employees belonging to the Indian service sector. The results showed that demographic variables have an impact over EI. Organizations can take a cue from the study and adhere to diversity management practices to ensure financial gains and growth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Cervical facet joint disease is a common source of neck pain and its prevalence increases with aging. Conservative multimodal management options (e.g., strengthening of neck muscles, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, massage, and thermal modalities) often fail to relieve pain. Cervical medial branch nerve (CMBN) radiofrequency neurotomy (RFN) is an effective minimally invasive technique for treating chronic neck pain secondary to facet joint disease. An end-on approach for this procedure has been proposed that may be technically easier and require less time while reducing post-procedural discomfort. The protocol presented here is for a study that aims to compare the efficacy of a new end-on approach using multi-tined cannulae, against the conventional parallel technique that employs straight cannulae for RFN of the CMBN in patients with chronic neck pain due to cervical facet joint disease. Methods: A multicentre randomized, non-inferior, active comparator-controlled trial will be conducted with two parallel groups and blinding of participants and outcome assessor. The study will include 72 adults with chronic neck pain secondary to facet joint disease who are candidates for RFA of the CMBN. Participants will be randomized to either the conventional parallel or the end-on approach in a 1:1 ratio. The intensity of pain and pain-related domains (function, quality of life, sleep, adverse effects of the interventions, analgesic intake) will be measured at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after the procedure. Discussion: Neck pain secondary to cervical facet joint disease is prevalent and RFA of the CMBN is a validated treatment for relieving it. The conventional parallel technique can be technically challenging, and it can be associated with adverse effects while the newer end-on approach has the potential of being a simpler technique with less adverse effects. This trial will be the first non-inferiority study to compare the clinical efficacy of the end-on approach against the conventional parallel approach for RFN of CMBN in patients with chronic neck pain due to cervical facet joint disease. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05818774. Registered on April 20, 2023. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An abstract of the conference paper "Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) and three dimensional echocardiography (3DE) in complete evaluation of Ebstein anomaly," by Gurpreet S. Gulati and colleagues is presented.

Cor triatriatum dexter is a rare congenital heart anomaly where the right atrium is divided into two chambers by a membrane. We report a lady who present to us with orthopnea,engorged pulsatile neck veins, pulsatile enlarged liver and bilateral pedal edema. A diagnosis of multivalvular rheumatic heart disease (RHD) was made clinically. Echocardiography showed mitral stenosis (MS) with aortic regurgitation (AR) with tricuspid regurgitation (TR) with cortriatriatum dexter. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]