The global burden of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) continues to rise at an alarming pace, now complicating an estimated 14-25% of pregnancies worldwide [1]. While traditional risk factors - maternal obesity, advanced age, family history of type 2 diabetes - have long guided clinical vigilance, a growing and compelling body of epidemiological and experimental evidence points toward ambient air pollution as an underappreciated yet modifiable contributor to GDM pathogenesis. We write to…

Background: Megaloblastic anemia (MA) remains a prevalent yet underdiagnosed nutritional disorder in India, particularly among vegetarian populations. Despite its treatability, patients often present late with multisystem involvement.

Objective: To describe the clinico-pathologic profile of megaloblastic anemia at a tertiary care center in North India.

Methods: This cross-sectional observational study enrolled 80…

Biometric systems are automated technologies that identify or verify individuals based on their unique physiological or behavioural characteristics, such as fingerprints, iris patterns, voice, gait, and facial features. Among these biometric modalities, face recognition has emerged as one of the most popular and widely adopted methods due to its non-invasive nature, ease of use, and capability for remote identification. Unlike other biometric techniques that require physical contact or…

Although Leucaena leucocephala has long been used for its hepatoprotective, anticonvulsant, antioxidant, and anticancer properties, there has been no rigorous pharmacological validation. The anticonvulsant, antioxidant, and in vitro cytotoxic activities of L. leucocephala leaf methanol extract were investigated as the aim of the study. The presence of flavonoids, tannins, phenols, saponins, alkaloids, and terpenoids was verified by phytochemical screening. DPPH, ABTS, and FRAP tests were…

The present study aimed to explore anti-arthritic potential of the plant Merremia dissecta, a perennial weed and also a shrub like plant which is commonly used as a medicine in folk treatment by In-vitro protein denaturation method. The leaves of the plant were harvested, dried and extracted in methanol. Anti-arthritic activity was evaluated by Pharmacological Investigation – Inhibition of protein denaturation using bovine serum albumin with 0.45 ml of bovine serum albumin (5% aq. solution)…

Quantitative assessment of invasiveness serves as a fundamental prerequisite for elucidating the driving mechanisms behind successful invasions of invasive alien plants (IAPs). However, a standardized, comprehensive, and operationally feasible methodology for quantifying the relative potential invasiveness of IAPs remains underdeveloped. This study aims to establish a comprehensive methodology that enables convenient, operational, and feasible quantification of the relative potential…

Background: The accidental inhalation of scarf pins, a growing and preventable respiratory emergency, predominantly affects veiled Muslim women who hold pins in their mouths while adjusting headscarves. This unique cultural hazard poses significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges and has important public health implications.

Objective: To present our institutional experience with scarf pin inhalation over a 32-year period, detailing the…

Background: Osteoid osteoma is a benign osteoblastic neoplasm accounting for approximately 10–12% of benign bone tumors. It commonly affects the femur and tibia in adolescents and young adults. Proximal humeral involvement is uncommon and may mimic more prevalent causes of shoulder pain, resulting in delayed diagnosis.

Case Presentation: A 17-year-old male presented with a six-month history of persistent right upper arm pain that was more…

The influence of absorption in the shell material on the amplitudes of lines of the TE and TM polarized whispering gallery modes (WGMs) in the emission spectrum of a microresonator structure consisting of a spherical core covered with a luminescent shell with a refractive index greater than that of the core was investigated. The luminescence spectra, radial field distribution and WGM parameters were calculated using the spherical wave transfer matrix method. It is shown that, for different…

Urolithiasis is the most prevalent global urological disorder characterized by the formation of urinary calculi resulting from super saturation and crystallization of minerals such as calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate, uric acid, struvite and cystine. Its incidence varies significantly across regions due to dietary habits, climate, genetic predisposition and metabolic abnormalities. This review aims to provide an updated understanding of the epidemiology, chemical types and etiological…