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Background: Dermatoglyphics is the study of epidermal ridge patterns on the fingers, palms, and soles. Correlation of dermatoglyphic patterns with many chromosomal abnormalities and genetic predisposing diseases such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, schizophrenia, and bronchial asthma is evidenced by many researchers. Literature on sexual dimorphism of dermatoglyphic patterns revealed it as an important characteristic feature. Aims and Objectives: The aim of the study is to study the variance of ridge patterns among male and female patients of Type 2 diabetes mellitus patients of West Bengal and determine the sex-specific digital and palmar ridge patterns in Type 2 Diabetes mellitus. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study has been done on 100 male and 100 female Type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. Digital and palmar prints were taken by the traditional ink method. Digital ridge pattern, pattern intensity index, total finger ridge count (TFRC), absolute finger ridge count (AFRC), and a-b ridge count were studied. The data on these patterns was recorded and statistically analyzed by Chi-square test and Student's t-test. Results: The frequency of ulnar loop is higher in female diabetics in comparison to male diabetics. Statistically significant increase in mean TFRC and mean AFRC is seen in male diabetics. Conclusion: Our study exhibits that dermatoglyphic pattern significantly differs in male and female diabetics. The knowledge and reference range of dermatoglyphic parameters among male and female diabetics are essential in the use of this study as a screening tool or diagnostic tool in Type 2 diabetes mellitus. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this study, by using a co-precipitation method MoO3/CuO/ZnO nanocomposite material was synthesized. Then the prepared material was fully characterized by using XRD (X-ray diffraction), SEM (scanning electron microscopy), EDS (energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy), CV (cyclic voltammetry), and EIS (Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy). Zeta potential and hydrodynamic size were measured using a Zetasizer in PBS buffer. By using Scherrer’s formula from XRD, particle size was determined which was around 26.5 nm. For the promising chemical sensor development, MoO3/CuO/ZnO nanocomposite material was fabricated onto a glassy carbon electrode (GCE) to provide a sensor probe with a fast response towards the selective hydrazine (HZ) toxin in phosphate buffer phase. The fabricated sensor probe is exhibited good sensitivity and long-term stability as well as enhanced electrochemical performances. A calibration plot was found linear in the range of 0.2 nM to 2.0 mM (linear dynamic range, LDR) in presence of aqueous HZ solutions with highest sensitivity value and lower limit of detection and good limit of quantification (LOQ). This approach is promising as an efficient technique in developing a highly effective sensor probe with ternary metal oxides for detecting environmental pollutants on a broad scale. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The synthesized MgTi2O4⋅TiO2⋅Zn2TiO4 nanomaterial was characterized by XRD (X‐Ray diffraction), SEM (Scanning electron microscopy), EDS (Energy dispersive x‐ray spectroscopy), FTIR (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy) and PL (Photoluminescence) study. Particles size of MgTi2O4⋅TiO2⋅Zn2TiO4 nanomaterial was found to be 37.3 nm. PL and PLE (Photoluminescence excitation) spectra are showed several peaks including one red PL at 723 nm, when excited at 320 nm. Nanomaterial was subject to electrochemical sensor study. Thin layer of synthesized MgTi2O4⋅TiO2⋅Zn2TiO4 nanomaterials was fabricated onto the glassy carbon electrode (GCE) with conducting binder to result the working electrode of 4‐nitrophenylhydrazine (4‐NPHyd) sensor, which was applied successively to selectively detect the 4‐NPHyd in aqueous phase. The 4‐NPHyd chemical sensor exhibited high sensitivity with lower detection limit, long‐term stability in chemical environment and improved electrochemical responses during sensing performance. The linearity of calibration plot is obtained over the large linear dynamic range (LDR) from 0.1 nM to 0.1 mM of 4‐NPHyd. The sensitivity calculated from the slop of calibration plot (ratio of current to concentration of 4‐NPHyd) is 42.7215 μAmM−1cm−2 with detection limit (DL) of 0.02±0.001 nM at signal to noise ratio of 3(S/N). Therefore, the chemical sensor based on MgTi2O4⋅TiO2⋅Zn2TiO4 nanomaterials may be a promising highly sensitive sensor in electrochemical method for the effective detection of hazardous and carcinogenic chemicals in medical as well as biological sectors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this study, Ag2O3·SnO2·Cr2O3 nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized via a simple and quick co-precipitation method. The produced materials were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy. The hydrodynamic size and zeta potential were measured under acidic and basic pH conditions. The photocatalytic activities of the newly synthesized composite were studied considering various parameters. Antibacterial activity tests showed that Ag2O3·SnO2·Cr2O3 is an excellent anti-bacterial agent. A reliable electrochemical sensor probe was designed by depositing the synthesized Ag2O3·SnO2·Cr2O3 NPs onto the flat part of GCE, which showed excellent oxidation activity and selectivity towards 4-aminophenol (4-AP) in a phosphate buffer medium. During electrochemical analysis, the desired 4-AP sensor responded linearly over a large concentration range (0.1 nM–0.01 mM), which is known as the linear dynamic range (LDR), and exhibited appreciable sensitivity (25.1962 μA μM−1 cm−2). Furthermore, it showed a considerably low limit of detection (98.41 ± 4.92 pM), good reproducibility, fast response (20.0 s), and long-term stability in the phosphate buffer medium. This is an efficient method for the fabrication of a selective electrochemical sensor using the electrochemical approach for safety in environmental and healthcare fields. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A trimetallic, MoO3·CuO·ZnO nanocomposite was synthesized by co-precipitation method. The nanocomposite was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), atomic forcce microscopy (AFM) and photoluminescence (PL). Particle size was determined to be 40.34 nm by using Scherrer’s formula from XRD data. The SEM-EDS mapping shows that all the elements in this composite are not confined in a single site, rather they are distributed in a solid matrix. PL study of the MoO3·CuO·ZnO nanocomposite showed spectral variation through size and morphology with calcination temperature. Photocatalytic activity of the composite was studied under visible light irradiation. The composite showed excellent visible light dye degradation efficiency of 95.82% at pH 9. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Calcium is a vital element for the mineralization of the growing foetus. Quantitative estimation of calcium content of palacenta of normal and hypertensive group with history of antepartum haemorrhage showed no significant difference. The study was carried out to see whether calcified placenta was the cause of poor foetal outcome. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Fe3O4@Ag@Ni nanoparticles (MO) were synthesized and characterized. In this study, a reduction method was utilized to synthesize the nanoparticles. The Fe3O4@Ag@Ni nanoparticles were cubic with an about 15 nm particle size, established by both TEM and XRD. EDS mapping provided information about the distribution of the materials in the matrix. Optical properties were observed through photoluminescence (PL) studies. Electrochemical sensor applications of Fe3O4@Ag@Ni were assessed. A thin layer of Fe3O4@Ag@Ni nanomaterial film as a chemical sensor was fabricated on a glassy carbon electrode (GCE) with a 5% nafion conducting binder. The sensor was successfully applied for the detection of 2,4-dinitrophenol (2,4-DNP) using a reliable I–V method at low potential. The sensor-attributes including good sensitivity (3.5217 μA μM−1 cm−2), low detection limit (5.4 ± 0.1 pM; at a signal to noise ratio of 3), low limit of quantification (18.0 ± 0.1 pM), good reliability, good reproducibility, ease of integration, and long-term stability were explored. The sensor response towards 2,4-DNP is linear over a large concentration range (0.1 nM to 1.0 mM). This work initiated a route for sensitive sensor development based on MO nanomaterials using a reliable I–V approach for the detection of hazardous and carcinogenic toxins in environmental and health care fields. The Fe3O4@Ag@Ni nanomaterial showed anti-microbial activity as appraised by a zone of inhibition parameter study, which showed a positive test both for Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. The highest inhibition zone to well diameter ratio was 3.5, higher than imipenem (ipm 10). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With rapidly increasing technological devices the demand of e book reading is increasing in colleges. The aim of our study is to compare the acceptance of e text book and printed text books among medical students in their Anatomy course in 1st (Prof.) MBBS course. The participants were 100 undergraduate 1st (Prof.) MBBS students of NBMC. They were given printed Questionnaire at the end of 2016-2017 academic years. It is seen that still printed books are preferred and is of choice, because they are in the habit of reading printed book, it is easier to take notes & easier to eye. E book reading is an additional aid but not a replacement of printed text books. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]