Abstract Background High-cost, time-consuming and complex processes of several current approaches limit the use of noninvasive prenatal diagnosis (NIPD) for monogenic disorders in clinical application.Thus, a more cost-effective and easily implementable approach is required.Methods We established a low-cost and convenient test to noninvasively dedu
A cross-sectional study of in-patients over the age of 60 years was conducted at district McGann Hospital, Shimoga on patients who were classified as bed blockers.Level of dependency and cognitive function of these patients were assessed using Barthel scale and Abbreviated mental test (AMT) respectively.Median age of the study population was 67 yea
Objectives.Determine particulate matter (PM10) and heavy metals concentrations in the environment, as well as in surrounding communities of the Las Bambas project after five years of mineral exploration.Materials and methods.A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted in three districts in the area of influence of the Las Bambas project in Ap