A uniform unidirectional nanostructure composed of aluminum tin oxide and ultraviolet (UV)-curable polymer is introduced herein.The nanostructure was produced by UV-nanoimprint lithography (UV-NIL), and the Hose Nut fabricated hybrid film was used as a uniform liquid crystal (LC) alignment layer.Atomic force microscopy and line profile analysis wer
Salvage hypospadias repairs
Aim: Review of our experience and to develop an algorithm for salvage procedures in the management of hypospadias cripples and treatment of urethral strictures following hypospadias repair.Methods: This is a retrospective review of hypospadias surgeries over a 41-month period.Out of a total 168 surgeries, 20 were salvage/re-operative repairs.In thr
Xanthogranulomatous endometritis presenting as pyometra and mimicking carcinoma on imaging
Xanthogranulomatous endometritis (XGE) is an uncommon but well-established histopathological entity seen affecting the kidney and gallbladder.Involvement of the endometrium Snorkels is very rare, with only a few case reports in world literature till date.Histologically, it is characterized by the replacement of the endometrium by sheets of foamy hi
Rising Protectionism within the Global Economy
After more than two centuries during which economists have pointed to the benefits of free trade, compared to the costs of applying trade restrictions, one of the most significant events marking the beginning of the 21st century is the transition from globalization and trade integration to nationalism and protectionism.The Cradle Accessories Intern