Graphene is one of the astounding recent advancements in current science and one of the most encouraging materials for application in cutting-edge electronic gadgets.

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Introduction Esophageal atresia with or without tracheoesophageal fistula (EA with or without TEF) is one of the neonatal surgical emergencies requiring surgical intervention in the early neonatal period, influencing the developmental outcome in the operated children. This study was aimed to assess the developmental status of children operated for EA with or without TEF along with maternal stress, their quality of life (QOL), and coping abilities. Materials and Methods A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted on 51 children aged up to 5 years after EA with or without TEF repair and their mothers' in a tertiary care facility. The tools used were, namely, demographic datasheet of child and mother, anthropometry assessment, Developmental Assessment Scale for Indian Infants, and modified Vineland Social Maturity Scale for the developmental evaluation, Child Behavior Checklist (1.5–5 years) caregiver report form, Parental Stress Scale, WHOQOL BREF, and Coping Strategies Checklist. Results The majority of children had low weight (47.1%) and height (31.4%), for reference age. The overall and social developmental delay was observed in 40.7 and 37.5% of children, respectively, and few children (7.4%) had behavioral problems in the borderline range. Among the mothers, 47% had moderate stress and relatively poor QOL in environmental (60.1 ± 18.9) and psychological (60.8 ± 18.8) domains. The most commonly used coping strategy by the mothers was an emotional outlet (29.4%). Conclusion Developmental delay was present in children operated for EA with or without TEF caused significant stress among mothers, affecting their QOL for which the emotional outlet was the most commonly used coping strategy.

Biogenic synthesis of CuO/rGO nanocomposites was carried out successfully using Terminalia Arjuna bark extract. Various analytical methods such as UV-visible (UV-Vis), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, Field...

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Thalassemia major can affect physical, psychosocial and economic life of patients and their parents. The aim of the study was to assess the disease knowledge and general self-efficacy among adolescents with Thalassemia major and their parents' perspective with a view to develop an informational booklet on thalassemia. In a cross-sectional study 50 adolescents along with 48 parents were recruited from the hematology day care centre of a tertiary care facility. Ethical clearance from institute ethics committee, written informed consent from parent and assent from the adolescent were taken. Consecutive participants those who consented were enrolled in the study. Adolescents between the age group of 10-18 years, and their parents completed the self-developed subject data sheet, knowledge questionnaire and standardized general self-efficacy tools. The mean knowledge scores of the adolescent and their parents related to thalassemia were 13.9 ± 2.9 and 13.7 ± 3.6 respectively, while the perceived GSE scores of the adolescent along with the parents' perspective were 30.1 ± 6.1 and 29.3 ± 6.5. Positive correlation between the adolescents' knowledge with GSE (r = 0.464, p = 0.007) was observed. The knowledge of the adolescents and their parents showed significant association with the education (p = 0.001, p = 0.002) residence (p = 0.04 and p = 0.01) and parents' employment (p = 0.04). The knowledge of adolescents with thalassemia and their parents is limited. There is need to counsel the adolescents and their parents about the disease and its management in order to improve the GSE of these adolescents.

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Incontinence is a common problem among hospitalised patients and has been associated with multiple health complications, including incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) and hospitalacquired pressure ulcers (HAPUs). IAD is one of the clinical manifestations of moisture- associated skin damage (MASD). IAD is a common problem in aged patients with faecal and/or urinary incontinence. In this study it was sought to reduce the incidence of IAD among critically ill patients admitted in ICU from 5.94 rate to <2.00 by implementing Nursing Interventions of IAD protocol. A one group pre-test post-test design was selected using consecutive sampling technique. The data was obtained by using an audit checklist prior and post-interventions. Results showed that the compliance to IAD protocol increased from 37.94 percent to 77.33 percent. Incidence of IAD reduced from 5.94 to 2.02 in the last 3 months. Healing status of IAD was 100 percent in June & July 2017. Thus nursing interventions are effective in the prevention and healing of IAD among critical care patients. To conclude incontinence associated dermatitis is a prevalent but under-recognised form of skin damage in the critically ill patients with urinary or fecal incontinence. Prevention and treatment focus on treatment of underlying incontinence and protection of skin exposed to urine or stool-based on a structure skin care regimen.