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8492, p < 0.0001). The SARS-CoV-2 detection rate by direct RT-qPCR was 95.8 % for Ct values <35. All negative samples were characterized by low viral loads (Ct >35) and/or long storage times before sample processing.

Direct RT-qPCR is a suitable alternative to classical RNA RT-qPCR, provided that only fresh samples (storage <1 week) are used. RNA extraction should be considered if samples have longer storage times or if PCR inhibition is observed. In summary, this protocol is fast, inexpensive and suitable for all respiratory materials.

Direct RT-qPCR is a suitable alternative to classical RNA RT-qPCR, provided that only fresh samples (storage less then 1 week) are used. RNA extraction should be considered if samples have longer storage times or if PCR inhibition is observed. In summary, this protocol is fast, inexpensive and suitable for all respiratory materials.

Emergency nurses are exposed to both primary and secondary trauma with attendant sequelae in both work and personal spheres. The purpose of the study was to investigate the prevalence of traumatic stress, measured by the secondary traumatic stress scale (STSS) in a sample of emergency nurses and describe the impact of traumatic stress on nursing practice and workplace environment.

Mixed methods approach using survey instrument data from the Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale (STSS) (N=125) and focus group data (N=53).

The average total score on the STSS was 51.83 for nurses who attended one of the focus groups 48.42 for nurses who did not attend (clinical cutoff for STS=39). Focus group data aligned with elements of the STSS; thematic categories of cumulative trauma, mental health sequelae, bullying and organizational violence, coping mechanisms, relationship damage, and solutions were described. Although we measured only STS, participants often used the terms "PTSD" and "STS" interchangeably.

The nurses in this study demonstrated high levels of STS and described in detail how chronic, cumulative trauma affected relational nursing care and social connections. Participants discussed high levels of suicidality in the profession, and the compounding trauma of relational and organizational violence. The pervasiveness of traumatic stress and the extent to which it affects all areas of nurses' lives is a cause for great concern.

The nurses in this study demonstrated high levels of STS and described in detail how chronic, cumulative trauma affected relational nursing care and social connections. Participants discussed high levels of suicidality in the profession, and the compounding trauma of relational and organizational violence. The pervasiveness of traumatic stress and the extent to which it affects all areas of nurses' lives is a cause for great concern.

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is increasingly being recognized as a heterogeneous disorder with various symptom dimensions. In order to understand the neurobiology of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), it is important to understand the brain basis of homogeneous symptom groups. In this study we investigated the gray matter (GM) changes and correlates of an exclusively homogenous sample of OCD patients (washers with no other obsessive compulsive symptoms).

We compared the structural MRI scans (3T) using voxel-based morphometry (VBM) of washers (N = 35) with matched healthy controls (HC) (N = 39).

We found volume deficits corresponding to right inferior frontal gyrus, parahippocampal gyrus and right anterior lobe of cerebellum among washers compared to HC. Among the washers, GM volume of right inferior frontal gyrus, right uncus of the limbic lobe, left cuneus and left superior temporal lobe had significant negative correlation with the illness severity score.

Examining homogenous sub-groups of OCD patients may help us further our understanding of neurobiology of OCD.

Examining homogenous sub-groups of OCD patients may help us further our understanding of neurobiology of OCD.

Depression is a serious mental health issue and a major concern among middle-aged women, especially during the menopause transition time. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of depression among the middle-aged women of the menopause transition in Dhaka.

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 41 to 60 years older women in Dhaka city using a multistage cluster sampling technique and face to face interview.

In total 326 middle-aged women participated in the study, and among them, 30.4% had major depression. No statistically significant association was observed between menopause status and major depression. However, peri-(34.2%) and post-menopausal (33.3%) groups were more depressed compared to pre-menopausal (26.8%) groups. Our adjusted analysis indicates, marital status (p = 0.004), having salaried job (p < 0.001), number of offspring (p = 0.003), sedentary hours (p = 0.002), smoking habit (p = 0.012), hypertension (p = 0.012), chronic disease other than diabetes/hypertension (p = 0.006), vasomotor symptoms (p = 0.004) and sleep problem (p = 0.007) were significantly associated with depression status.

The study result indicates a high prevalence of major depression among middle-aged Bangladeshi women during the menopause transition. Therefore, depression should be routinely evaluated among middle-aged women for the monitoring and prevention of depression.

The study result indicates a high prevalence of major depression among middle-aged Bangladeshi women during the menopause transition. Lenalidomide nmr Therefore, depression should be routinely evaluated among middle-aged women for the monitoring and prevention of depression.Large two-photon absorption cross-sections are vital to photosensitizers (PSs) in TP-PDT, which can be used to develop in-depth treatment for diseased cells and minimize the harm to surrounding cells. Here, we conduct a study about photophysical properties of one Ru(II) polypyridyl complex and two designed Zn(II) polypyridyl complexes by means of DFT and TD-DFT methods. The main results are as follows firstly, the two-photon absorption spectrum of two designed complexes Zn-OMe and Zn-OCOOCH3 are all within the phototherapeutic window (550-900 nm). Secondly, large SOC values and small energy gaps ΔES-T of these complexes guarantee the efficiency of ISC process. Thirdly, their T1 energy is greater than that required for generating 1O2 (0.98 eV) via Type II photoreaction. In addition, the calculated results of vertical electron affinities (VEA) and vertical ionization potentials (VIP) show that these complexes are able to form superoxide ions O2(-) via Type I photoreaction. Specifically, both of two designed Zn-centric complexes have larger TPA cross-sections than that of Ru-centric complex.