Phenalenone derivatives were efficiently constructed from 1,8-diiodonaphthalene and tertiary propynols via a one-pot domino reaction which eventually included Pd-catalyzed Sonogoshira coupling, Pd-catalyzed allylic oxidation and Pd-catalyzed C(sp(2))-H activation. Moreover, the synthesized phenalenone derivative presented a practical application as a fluorescent chemosensor for fluoride anion w...

BACKGROUND Suction blister grafting is a useful modality of treatment of patients with resistant and stable vitiligo. However, there have been no detailed studies to find out the best donor site for blister formation. METHODS The study was conducted between the period of October 2004 and February 2005 in the dermatology department at a tertiary care center. Nine patients with vitiligo (focal ...

OBJECTIVES To quantify differences in early-onset sepsis (EOS) evaluations, evaluation-associated resource utilization, and EOS cases detected, when comparing time periods before and after the implementation of an EOS algorithm based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 2010 guidelines for prevention of perinatal Group B Streptococcus (GBS) disease. METHODS Retrospective co...

CONTEXT Tests that are performed outside of the ordering institution, send-out tests, represent an area of risk to patients because of complexity associated with sending tests out. Risks related to send-out tests include increased number of handoffs, ordering the wrong or unnecessary test, specimen delays, data entry errors, preventable delays in reporting and acknowledging results, and excess ...

Methods A retrospective chart review of cSLE patients at one tertiary care center was conducted. Among cSLE patients followed between 1998 and January 2010, 9 patients who were diagnosed and treated for herpes zoster were identified. Data extracted included demographic and clinical features of cSLE disease at presentation, disease activity, medication and immunization history, and course of zos...

Objectives: To assess pediatrics residents’ self-reported competency in placing peripheral intravenous (IV) lines at baseline; to conduct a peripheral intravenous simulationbased training session for residents; and to measure peripheral intravenous (PIV) competency on manikins following the intervention as well as changes in scores of self-reported knowledge, confidence, and success from baseli...

Nepal experienced a devastating earthquake measuring 7.8 Richter scale on 25th April 2015. Although the heightened effects were secondary to trauma, the indirect effects were also of prime importance. We came across different dermatoses, directly or indirectly secondary to earthquake. We here present an audit of the cutaneous effects following four months of the major shock presenting to a tert...

BACKGROUND Hospital disaster resilience can be defined as a hospital's ability to resist, absorb, and respond to the shock of disasters while maintaining critical functions, and then to recover to its original state or adapt to a new one. This study aims to explore the status of resilience among tertiary hospitals in Shandong Province, China. METHODS A stratified random sample (n = 50) was de...

Chiral tertiary phosphines were synthesized by asymmetric hydrophosphination of aromatic enones catalyzed by an organopalladium complex with high yields and stereoselectivity. The procedure offers practical access to chiral tertiary phosphines.

The concept of Family Physicians with special interest in a particular field of medicine is currently gaining popularity. It is a new trend in medicine, at least in countries where there is lack of specialists in the many disciplines of medicine. There is also an increasing need to reduce demand for secondary and tertiary care services by developing community based services. Training of Family ...