[A retrospective analysis of the clinical characteristics of 63 patients with vestibular neuritis].

To retrospectively analyze the results of auditory examination,vestibular function examination and laboratory examination of 63 patients diagnosed as vestibular neuritis.Methods:A total of 63 patients diagnosed with vestibular neuritis hospitalized in the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, from October 2012 to December 2022 were recruited. All patients met the diagnostic criteria for the 2022 Bárány association vestibular neuritis.

Extraction of tiger nut oil using ultrasound-assisted immiscible binary solvents and its effect on the quality of extracted oil and starch.

Tiger nuts are rich in both oil and starch. In this paper, an immiscible binary solvent consisted of water and hexane was used to separate oil and starch from tiger nut with the assistance of ultrasound. The effects of various factors including ultrasonic power, ultrasonic time, extraction temperature, water-hexane ratio and solid-liquid ratio on the oil yield were examined.

Investigating the temporal evolution of physicochemical attributes and flavorome profiles in Sichuan shai vinegar utilizing diverse aging techniques.

Sichuan shai vinegar (SSV) is an acidic condiment with a long history and unique flavor. Aging is an important production process that determines the unique flavor of shai vinegar. This study compared the differences in physicochemical properties, volatile flavor, and non-volatile flavor substances between the constant temperature aging and natural aging methods of SSV Cupei.

Fine structural features of the free-living stages of Amyloodinium ocellatum (Dinoflagellata, Thoracosphaeraceae): A marine fish ectoparasite.

Amyloodinium ocellatum is a protozoan parasite that causes amyloodiniosis in marine and brackish water fish, threatening global aquaculture. The present study investigates the morphology and ultrastructure of the free-living stages of A. ocellatum (tomont and dinospore) using light microscopy (LM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM).

Correlation between Fundus Damage and Renal Function Deterioration in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients.

Introduction: This study aimed to explore the correlation between the extent of fundus damage and the severity of chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Methods: We collected data from 118 CKD patients, including general information, renal function indicators, and fundoscopic examination results. The stages of CKD and degrees of fundus lesions were graded.

Establishment of the first dermal fibroblast cell line derived from the Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops aduncus) and its response to pollutant exposure.

The Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus), classified as a new species since 1998, is underexplored in ecotoxicology owing to ethical constraints and the lack of specific in vitro models. Herein, we established the first skin fibroblast cell line (TaSF) from an Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin stranded along the Pearl River Estuary, China. TaSF cells exhibited strong proliferation in early passages but ceased mitosis at passage 19, likely owing to reaching the Hayflick limit.

Rapid determination of beta-agonists in pig urine using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy.

Beta-agonists are a class of drugs for treating asthma, which are often illegally used as additives in livestock breeding, causing muscle trembling, panic, headache, and other distressing symptoms. Here, we developed a rapid and non-destructive surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) method for the detection of beta-agonists in pig urine. The common characteristics of beta-agonists in Raman spectra were summarized.

Engineering hierarchical interfaces in high-temperature polymer dielectrics for electrostatic supercapacitors.

Dielectric capacitors are pivotal elements in advanced pulsed power devices and high-voltage, high-capacity power electronic converters, crucial for efficient energy storage. However, a major challenge remains the significant reduction in energy density and charge-discharged efficiency of dielectric polymers under high temperatures, primarily due to heightened electrical conduction losses. This study introduces a universal approach of heterojunction interface engineering in polyethersulfone (PESU) composites, aimed at improving capacitive performance across a broad temperature range.

Ultra-Low Loading Fillers Induced Excellent Capacitive Performance in Polymer-Based Multilayer Nanocomposites under Harsh Environments.

Multilayer-structured nanocomposites are recognized as a prominent strategy for overcoming the paradox between the breakdown strength (E) and polarization (P) to achieve superior energy storage performance. However, current multilayer-structured nanocomposites involving substantial quantities of nanofillers (>10 vol.%) for high dielectric constant as polarization layer will inevitably deteriorate mechanical properties and breakdown strength.

Roles of LncRNA ARSR in tumor proliferation, drug resistance, and lipid and cholesterol metabolism.

Cancer is one of the most serious diseases that threaten human life and health. Among all kinds of diseases, the mortality rate of malignant tumors is the second highest, second only to cardio-cerebrovascular diseases. Cancer treatment typically involves imaging, surgery, and pathological analysis.

Habitat Imaging With Tumoral and Peritumoral Radiomics for Prediction of Lung Adenocarcinoma Invasiveness on Preoperative Chest CT: A Multicenter Study.

Tumor growth processes result in spatial heterogeneity, with the development of tumor subregions (i.e., habitats) having unique biologic characteristics.

Thermoplastic Vulcanizates with an Integration of High Wear-Resistant and Anti-Slip Properties Based on Styrene Ethylene Propylene Styrene Block Copolymer/Styrene Ethylene Butylene Styrene Block Copolymer/Solution-Polymerization Styrene-Butadiene Rubber.

Distinguished from traditional vulcanized rubber, which is not reusable, thermoplastic elastomer (TPV) is a material that possesses both the excellent resilience of traditional vulcanized rubber and the recyclability of thermoplastic, and TPVs have been widely studied in both academia and industry because of their outstanding green properties. In this study, new thermoplastic elastomers based on solution polymerized styrene butadiene rubber (SSBR) and thermoplastic elastomers (SEPSs/SEBSs) were prepared by the first dynamic vulcanization process. The high slip resistance and abrasion resistance of SSBR are utilized to improve the poor slip resistance of SEPSs/SEBSs, which provides a direction for the recycling of shoe sole materials.

Gill lesions are the main cause of death in yellowfin seabream (Acanthopagrus latus) following infection with Amyloodinium ocellatum.

Amyloodiniosis, caused by the ectoparasite Amyloodinium ocellatum, affects the healthy development of mariculture. This study used a local infection method to identify the pathogenic target organ responsible for the death of infected fish. Comparing the relationship between the abundance of trophonts in gills and skin with the mortality of infected fish using local infection showed that severe gill infections cause the mortality of infected fish.

A systematic review comparing the efficacy of 980 nm vs. 1470 nm wavelengths in laser hemorrhoidoplasty.

Background: Laser Hemorrhoidoplasty (LHP) is a minimally invasive surgical option for the management of hemorrhoidal disease that has been increasingly adopted by surgeons over the last decade. Two wavelengths; 980 nm and 1470 nm have been employed in LHP. However, no data exist comparing the effects of these two wavelengths for this indication.

Effect of electroacupuncture of "Zusanli" (ST36) combined with capeOX on apoptosis and ferroptosis in nude mice with colorectal cancer.

Objectives: To investigate the impact of combined treatment of colorectal cancer (CRC) with electroacupuncture (EA) and capeOX (combined administration of fluorouracil, oxaliplatin and capecitabine) on the tumor volume, weight, spleen coefficient, apoptosis and ferroptosis of tumor tissue, and liver and kidney functions in nude mice with CRC, so as to explore its mechanisms underlying inhibiting CRC and alleviating toxic reactions of capeOX.

Methods: Female Balb/c nude mice were randomly assigned to 3 groups：model, capeOX, and EA+capeOX, with 8 nude mice in each group. The CRC model was established by subcutaneous injection of colon cancer cells at the right inguinal region.

Protease SfpB plays an important role in cell membrane stability and immune system evasion in Streptococcus agalactiae.

Bacteria possess the ability to develop diverse and ingenious strategies to outwit the host immune system, and proteases are one of the many weapons employed by bacteria. This study sought to identify S. agalactiae additional serine protease and determine its role in virulence.

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Combined with Sling Exercise Modulates the Motor Cortex in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain.

The study aims to explore the effects of combining repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) with sling exercise (SE) intervention in patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP). This approach aims to directly stimulate brain circuits and indirectly activate trunk muscles to influence motor cortex plasticity. However, the impact of this combined intervention on motor cortex organization and clinical symptom improvement is still unclear, as well as whether it is more effective than either intervention alone.

The Impact of Sleep Quality on Cognitive Function in Patients with Chronic Subjective Tinnitus.

Background: The aim of this study was to explore the impact of sleep quality on cognitive function in patients with chronic subjective tinnitus.

Methods: The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale (MoCA) were used to assess sleep quality and cognitive function in patients with chronic subjective tinnitus, sleep disorder patients (SD), and normal controls (NC). The tinnitus evaluation questionnaire (TEQ) and tinnitus loudness were used to assess the severity in patients with chronic subjective tinnitus.

Neighborhood evaluator for efficient super-resolution reconstruction of 2D medical images.

Background: Deep learning-based super-resolution (SR) algorithms aim to reconstruct low-resolution (LR) images into high-fidelity high-resolution (HR) images by learning the low- and high-frequency information. Experts' diagnostic requirements are fulfilled in medical application scenarios through the high-quality reconstruction of LR digital medical images.

Purpose: Medical image SR algorithms should satisfy the requirements of arbitrary resolution and high efficiency in applications.

An interpretable deep learning model for identifying the morphological characteristics of dMMR/MSI-H gastric cancer.

Accurate tumor diagnosis by pathologists relies on identifying specific morphological characteristics. However, summarizing these unique morphological features in tumor classifications can be challenging. Although deep learning models have been extensively studied for tumor classification, their indirect and subjective interpretation obstructs pathologists from comprehending the model and discerning the morphological features accountable for classifications.

Enhancing Comprehensive Performance via Capturing and Scattering the Carriers inside PESU-Based Nanocomposite Film Capacitors.

Film capacitors have become key electronic components for electrical energy storage installations and high-power electronic systems. Nonetheless, high-temperature and high-electric-field environments would cause a surge of the energy loss, placing a fundamental challenge for film capacitors applied in harsh environments. Here, we constructed a composite film, combining poly(ether sulfone) (PESU) with excellent thermal stability and large-band-gap filler boron nitride nanosheets (BNNSs).

Computational Pathology for Prediction of Isocitrate Dehydrogenase Gene Mutation from Whole Slide Images in Adult Patients with Diffuse Glioma.

Isocitrate dehydrogenase gene (IDH) mutation is one of the most important molecular markers of glioma. Accurate detection of IDH status is a crucial step for integrated diagnosis of adult-type diffuse gliomas. Herein, a clustering-based hybrid of a convolutional neural network and a vision transformer deep learning model was developed to detect IDH mutation status from annotation-free hematoxylin and eosin-stained whole slide pathologic images of 2275 adult patients with diffuse gliomas.