Exploring high entropy alloys: A review on thermodynamic design and computational modeling strategies for advanced materials applications.

In the quest for materials that can withstand the rigors of modern engineering applications, high-entropy alloys (HEAs) have emerged as a frontier in material science owing to their unprecedented combination of properties. This review focuses on intricate thermodynamic and computational modeling to guide the design and optimization of HEAs. By dissecting the foundational "four core effects" intrinsic to HEAs-high entropy, sluggish diffusion, severe lattice distortion, and cocktail effect-we illuminate the path towards predictable and tailored material properties.

Short-Form Video Informed Consent Compared With Written Consent for Adolescents and Young Adults: Randomized Experiment.

Background: Adolescents and young adults have the highest prevalence of e-cigarette use ("vaping"), but they are difficult to enroll in health research studies. Previous studies have found that video consent can improve comprehension and make informed consent procedures more accessible, but the videos in previous studies are much longer than videos on contemporary social media platforms that are popular among young people.

Objective: This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a short-form (90-second) video consent compared with a standard written consent for a vaping cessation study for adolescents and young adults.

Metallic nanoparticles: a promising novel therapeutic tool against antimicrobial resistance and spread of superbugs.

In recent years, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become an alarming threat to global health as notable increase in morbidity and mortality has been ascribed to the emergence of superbugs. The increase in microbial resistance because of harboured or inherited resistomes has been complicated by the lack of new and effective antimicrobial agents, as well as misuse and failure of existing ones. These problems have generated severe and growing public health concern, due to high burden of bacterial infections resulting from scarce financial resources and poor functioning health systems, among others.

Cardiovascular Disease Patterns, Mortality, and Hospitalization Trends in Adults Over 18: Insights From the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Database.

Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), including coronary artery disease, heart attacks, strokes, and hypertension, are the leading cause of global morbidity and mortality. Despite advancements in diagnostic techniques, treatment protocols, and public health initiatives, the prevalence of CVD continues to rise. Hence, understanding trends of predisposing factors for CVD and current treatment modalities such as medication use and frequency of hospitalization is essential for developing effective interventions and improving public health strategies.