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April 22, 2024

BIOS UEFI and Legacy

 

UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) is a newer standard that replaces the legacy BIOS. UEFI offers more features and benefits, such as faster boot times, better security, larger disk support, and graphical user interface. Legacy BIOS is the old mode that uses a 16-bit code and a limited number of option

You can also look for a setting that enables or disables CSM (Compatibility Support Module), which is a feature that allows legacy BIOS to boot UEFI devices. If you enable CSM, you will switch to legacy BIOS mode. If you disable CSM, you will switch to UEFI mode.

 

MBR2GPT.EXE converts a disk from the Master Boot Record (MBR) to the GUID Partition Table (GPT) partition style without modifying or deleting data on the disk. The tool runs from a Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE) command prompt, but can also be run from the full Windows operating system (OS) by using the /allowFullOS option.

MBR2GPT.EXE is located in the Windows\System32 directory on a computer running Windows.

Open Command Prompt with administrator privileges.

Run the following command: mbr2gpt.exe /convert /allowfullOS

Restart the system and boot into the system BIOS.

Change the settings from Legacy BIOS mode to UEFI mode.

 

If BIOS is UEFI = GPT

Else Legacy  = MBR

 

 

Select “Something else” option (So we can guide to free space harddisk).

a)   Installation of Linux/Root Partition (atleast 20 GB)

Free space > + > Logical (Type of new Partitions)

Partition EXT 4

Mount point And root with forward /

 

b)   If want Hard disk to be used as RAM then (Optional step) May be set as half of your installed RAM

Free space > + > Logical (Type of new Partitions)

Partition SWAP Area

 

C) Home Partition

Free space > + > Logical (Type of new Partitions)

Partition EXT 4

Mount point And root with forward /home

 

 

For UEFI: Choose Windows Boot manager

For Legacy: Choose Top most option  (i.e Linux Boot Manager)

Click on "Install Now"


April 15, 2024

Heart Stent Comparison

 Types

  • Bare-Metal Stents (BMS):

These stents are made from stainless steel or cobalt chrome and offer a permanent, physical support to the artery wall.

They can reduce symptoms associated with heart disease but may cause scarring, which can lead to future blockage.

  • Drug -Eluting Stents(DES) :

All stents have a risk that scar tissue will form and narrow the artery again. This scar tissue can block blood flow. However, drug-eluting stents are coated with drugs that prevent scar tissue from growing into the artery.

As the name suggests, these stents are coated with drugs that help to prevent scar tissue formation and future blockages of the artery.In addition, they also release medications over time, which help reduce inflammation and improve blood flow in the area.

DES has been linked to fewer long-term complications than BMS and tend to be recommended for more complex cases or those who have had previous stent placement.

·         Bio Absorbable Stent:

This is made of magnesium alloy. gets dissolved in 2 years. However, it is not suitable for elderly people with calcium.

 

Material of Stent

Stainless Steel, Nitinol (nickel–titanium) po, L605 cobalt chromium, MP35N cobalt chromium, Platinum chromium, Polymer, Bioabosroable Polymer

All these materials are strong but the thinner (<100UM) the stunt is the better it is.


Heart Stent Comparison


Stent Name

Type

Material

Cost

Country

Manufacturer

 

Supraflex sirolimus-eluting coronary stent

 

 

 

Surat

Shajand Medical Tech (SMT)

 

Biomime

Evermine

 

 

 

Gujarat

Meril Lifescienses

 

Biofreedom

Biomatrix

 

Stainless Steel

Rejected

 

Biosensors

 

Xposition

 

Nitinol (nickel–titanium)

Rejected

 

Stentys

 

Xience V/Prime

Xience Xpedition

Xeince Sierra

 

Cobalt chrom

22K

30K

Europe and the USA

Abott

 

Synergy

Rebel

BMS, DES

Platinum chrom

 

US

Boston Scientific

 

Promus Element

Promus Elite/Pre

 

Platinum chrom

22K

30K

US

Boston Scientific

 

Resolute Onyx

Resolute Integrity

DES, BMS

Cobalt and Platinum Mix

22K

30K

US

Medtronic

 

Osririo

Synsrio

 

 

30K

22K

 

Biotronic

 

Ultimaster

 

 

 

 

Terumo

 


April 12, 2024

Whey Protein Comparison Indian Brands



Whey Protein Comparison Indian Brands 

Code

 

 

Protein (%)

Aflatoxin (μg/kg)

Pesticides (mg/kg)

As

Cd

Pb

Hg

Tl

Cu

1

Protein super herbs women

Himalayan Organics

65.65

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

0.086

BLQ

BLQ

1.61

2

High protein nutrishake vanilla

Oriflame

43.28

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

0.04

BLQ

BLQ

4.41

3

Nutrabox whey

Nutrabox

58.17

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

1.51

4

GNC whey

GNC

63.93

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

0.038

BLQ

BLQ

2.94

5

EIite 100% whey

Dymatize

73.34

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

0.029

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

2.87

6

Whey protein

One Science

68.37

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

1.92

7

Whey gold

Muscle Blaze

76.11

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

0.043

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

3.65

8

Whey protein

Muscle Blaze

71.65

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

0.047

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

4.43

9

Vegan protein

Origin

63.63

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

4.57

10

Ultra-soy protein

Forever Life

50.65

2.93

BLQ

0.048

BLQ

0.033

BLQ

BLQ

30.61

11

Nutrella whey

Patanjali Ayurved

73.16

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

0.028

0.028

BLQ

BLQ

11.66

12

Whey protein

Ultimate Nutrition

71.71

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

2.38

13

lso veda protein

Patanjali Ayurved

80.34

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

0.29

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

14

Protinex

Danone

34.22

BLQ

BLQ

0.063

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

5.34

15

Whey isolate

Optimum nutrition

80.72

7.51

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

0.04

BLQ

BLQ

1.49

16

Quista pro whey

Himalaya Wellness

65.19

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

2.97

17

B-protin

British Biologicals

10.41

2.25

BLQ

BLQ

0.026

0.1

BLQ

BLQ

2.19

18

Resource high protein

Nestle Ltd

48.45

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

0.071

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

19

Ensure plus

Abbott Ltd

19.59

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

0.1

BLQ

BLQ

6.6

20

Premium protein matrix

Syntha 6

46.29

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

0.19

BLQ

BLQ

3.76

21

Nitrotech whey

MuscleTech

76.96

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

0.11

BLQ

BLQ

2.4

22

Gold standard whey

Optimum nutrition

75.8

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

0.29

BLQ

BLQ

2.97

23

Musclefood whey protein

Dr Morepen

68.59

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

0.3

BLQ

BLQ

2.19

24

Frotein whey

Big Muscles

26.13

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

0.27

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

25

Vegan protein

Big Muscles

19.41

BLQ

0.06

BLQ

0.042

0.31

BLQ

BLQ

5.73

26

Whey essentials

Fast & Up

68.58

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

0.25

BLQ

BLQ

3.29

27

My first protein

Healthkart

33.42

BLQ

BLQ

0.075

0.037

0.32

BLQ

BLQ

4.48

28

Protein powder

Vestige

79

BLQ

BLQ

0.085

BLQ

0.23

BLQ

BLQ

9.34

29

Protein plus

Bakson's Homeo

7.99

BLQ

BLQ

0.031

BLQ

0.26

BLQ

BLQ

16.8

30

Protein powder

Elements

76.44

15.56

BLQ

BLQ

0.026

0.28

BLQ

BLQ

8.8

31

Impact whey

My protein

71.04

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

0.23

BLQ

BLQ

1.49

32

Personalized protein powder

Herbalife Nutrition

84.5

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

0.029

0.26

BLQ

BLQ

11.27

33

Formula 1 shake

Herbalife Nutrition

35.67

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

BLQ

0.23

BLQ

BLQ

20.8

34

Protein & herbs

Oziva

65.49

BLQ

0.03

BLQ

BLQ

0.27

BLQ

BLQ

1.71

35

Weight plus protein

Dr. Vaidya's

20.52

BLQ

0.01

BLQ

BLQ

0.22

BLQ

BLQ

5.33

36

Nutrilite plant protein

Amway

84.69

13.15

BLQ

BLQ

0.03

0.23

BLQ

BLQ

10.83

 As = arsenic, BLQ = below limit of quantification, Cd = cadmium, Cu = copper, Hg = mercury, LOQ = limit of quantification, Pb = lead, Tl = thallium.

CU = Copper, as a trace mineral, is routinely a component of the added and disclosed ingredients in dietary supplements. Nonetheless, none of the products had a uniform or standard quantity of copper inclusion (minimum 1.49 mg/kg to maximum 30.61 mg/kg), even though the recommended daily intake of copper is 900 μg/day in the adult population.