Application of needle electrodes in resection of single bladder tumor.

Background: Transurethral resection of bladder tumor is associated with some limitations when used in the diagnosis and treatment of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.

Objectives: This study explored the application of needle electrodes in the transurethral resection of single bladder tumor (SBT) and highlighted the advantages of resection of bladder tumors.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 79 patients with SBT treated at the Department of Urology, People's Liberation Army General Hospital, from January to December 2023.

Oral administration of Lactobacillus rhamnosus MP108 ameliorates hemolytic jaundice in rats.

Accumulating evidence suggests that specific probiotic strains exert effects on hemolytic jaundice (HJ), and probiotic strains of Lactobacillus rhamnosus exhibit potential beneficial effects against HJ. This study aimed to determine the effects of L. rhamnosus MP108 (MP108) on rats with acetylphenylhydrazine (APH)-induced HJ.

Clinical significance of PCT, CRP, IL-6, NLR, and TyG Index in early diagnosis and severity assessment of acute pancreatitis: A retrospective analysis.

To evaluate the clinical utility of PCT, CRP, IL-6, NLR, and TyG index in improving the early diagnosis and severity assessment of acute pancreatitis (AP). This retrospective study included 137 AP patients and 30 healthy controls from Hunan Provincial People's Hospital (January 2021-September 2023). Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses assessed the associations between biomarkers and severe acute pancreatitis (SAP).

Subsuperior Segment Segmentectomy.

The subsuperior segment (S∗), as an atypical pulmonary segment, is located between the superior and posterior basal segments. Many thoracic surgeons have no experience with anatomical segmental resection of S∗. We present a case of the posterior approach of left S∗ segmentectomy.

Observing quantum coherent oscillations in a three-level atom via electromagnetically induced transparency by two-dimensional spectroscopy.

Two-dimensional electronic spectroscopy (2DES) has high spectral resolution and is a useful tool for studying atomic dynamics. In this paper, we show a smallest unit of electromagnetically induced transparency (EIT) for 2DES, i.e.

High-performance 2D electronic devices enabled by strong and tough two-dimensional polymer with ultra-low dielectric constant.

As the feature size of microelectronic circuits is scaling down to nanometer order, the increasing interconnect crosstalk, resistance-capacitance (RC) delay and power consumption can limit the chip performance and reliability. To address these challenges, new low-k dielectric (k < 2) materials need to be developed to replace current silicon dioxide (k = 3.9) or SiCOH, etc.

ZnO-Nafion assisted optical fiber dual-SPR biosensor for simultaneous detection of urea and uric acid concentrations.

A novel dual-parameter optical fiber biosensor based on surface plasmon resonance (SPR) for simultaneous measurement of urea and uric acid concentrations is proposed in this paper. Based on the principle of positive and negative electric combination, ZnO nanoparticles is selected as the matrix for immobilizing urease and uricase with selective recognition ability, which can also be used as a sensitizing material to increase the refractive index detection sensitivity of SPR by 22%. Then, Nafion ion exchange membrane was introduced to wrap the urea sensing area to avoid crosstalk caused by the overlap of adjacent sensing areas.

Safety and efficacy of the MP1000 surgical system in robot-assisted radical cystectomy: A prospective study.

Background: Robot-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC) has become widely adopted due to its numerous advantages, with the da Vinci robotic surgical system being the most commonly used across the globe. However, the high cost limits its broader application.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of performing RARC using the more economical MP1000 surgical system.

Theoretical insights into the thermoelectric transport performance of the MoPGaS monolayer.

Since the MoSiN monolayer was synthesized experimentally, the family of 2D septuple-layer MoSiN-like materials have attracted widespread attention. However, to date, research on such materials in the thermoelectric field has been rarely reported. In this work, combining first-principles calculations and Boltzmann transport equations, we have investigated the electronic and thermal transport properties of the MoPGaS monolayer.

Blood cadmium levels and overactive bladder in middle-aged and older adults in the United States: Insights from NHANES 2007-2020 data.

Cadmium is a common environmental pollutant associated with various health risks. Its neurotoxic, muscle-damaging, and pro-inflammatory properties may be related to overactive bladder (OAB), though few studies have assessed its impact on urinary function. This study aimed to examine the potential link between cadmium exposure and OAB.

Double Layer SiO-Coated Water-Stable Halide Perovskite as a Promising Antimicrobial Photocatalyst under Visible Light.

Halide perovskite nanocrystals (HPNCs) have emerged as promising materials for various light harvesting applications due to their exceptional optical and electronic properties. However, their inherent instability in water and biological fluids has limited their use as photocatalysts in the aqueous phase. In this study, we present highly water-stable SiO-coated HPNCs as efficient photocatalysts for antimicrobial applications.

Supramolecular Assembly of Fused Macrocycle-Cage Molecules for Fast Lithium-Ion Transport.

We report a new supramolecular porous crystal assembled from fused macrocycle-cage molecules. The molecule comprises a prismatic cage with three macrocycles radially attached. The molecules form a nanoporous crystal with one-dimensional (1D) nanochannels.

Butyrate protects the intestinal barrier by upregulating Fut2 expression via MEK4-JNK signaling pathway activation.

Background: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a severe gastrointestinal inflammatory disease in neonates. Fucosyltransferase 2 (Fut2) regulates intestinal epithelial cell fucosylation. In this study, we aimed to investigate butyrate-mediated upregulation of Fut2 expression and the underlying mechanisms.

DCRELM: dual correlation reduction network-based extreme learning machine for single-cell RNA-seq data clustering.

Single-cell ribonucleic acid sequencing (scRNA-seq) is a high-throughput genomic technique that is utilized to investigate single-cell transcriptomes. Cluster analysis can effectively reveal the heterogeneity and diversity of cells in scRNA-seq data, but existing clustering algorithms struggle with the inherent high dimensionality, noise, and sparsity of scRNA-seq data. To overcome these limitations, we propose a clustering algorithm: the Dual Correlation Reduction network-based Extreme Learning Machine (DCRELM).

Lung-Gut Microbiota and Tryptophan Metabolites Changes in Neonatal Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.

Purpose: Neonatal Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (NARDS) is a severe respiratory crisis threatening neonatal life. We aim to identify changes in the lung-gut microbiota and lung-plasma tryptophan metabolites in NARDS neonates to provide a differentiated tool and aid in finding potential therapeutic targets.

Patients And Methods: Lower respiratory secretions, faeces and plasma were collected from 50 neonates including 25 NARDS patients (10 patients with mild NARDS in the NARDS_M group and 15 patients with moderate-to-severe NARDS in the NARDS_S group) and 25 control patients screened based on gestational age, postnatal age and birth weight.

Disseminated Talaromyces marneffei infection initially presenting as cutaneous and subcutaneous lesion in an HIV-Negative renal transplant recipient: a case report and literature review.

Background: The incidence of Talaromyces marneffei (T. marneffei) infection has increased in recent years with the development of organ transplantation and the widespread use of immunosuppressive agents. However, the lack of clinical suspicion leading to delay or misdiagnosis is an important reason for the high mortality rate in non-human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and non-endemic population.

Spin-Phonon Coupling in Iron-Doped Ultrathin Bismuth Halide Perovskite Derivatives.

Spin in semiconductors facilitates magnetically controlled optoelectronic and spintronic devices. In metal halide perovskites (MHPs), doping magnetic ions is proven to be a simple and efficient approach to introducing a spin magnetic momentum. In this work, we present a facile metal ion doping protocol through the vapor-phase metal halide insertion reaction to the chemical vapor deposition (CVD)-grown ultrathin CsBiBr perovskites.

Comprehensive overview of different medicinal parts from L.: chemical compositions and pharmacological activities.

L., a common traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) with a centuries-old medicinal history, owned various medicinal parts like Mori folium, Mori ramulus, Mori cortex and Mori fructus. Different medical parts exhibit distinct modern pharmacological effects.

Spatially Resolved Anion Diffusion and Tunable Waveguides in Bismuth Halide Perovskites.

Bismuth halide perovskites are widely regarded as nontoxic alternatives to lead halide perovskites for optoelectronics and solar energy harvesting applications. With a tailorable composition and intriguing optical properties, bismuth halide perovskites are also promising candidates for tunable photonic devices. However, robust control of the anion composition in bismuth halide perovskites remains elusive.

Upfront surgery for stage IIIA/B non-small cell lung cancer: retrospective cohort study.

Background: Stage III non-small cell lung cancer is a heterogeneous disease. Several international guidelines recommend neoadjuvant treatment before surgery; however, upfront surgery is the preferred approach for technically resectable non-small cell lung cancer in East Asia. The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the long-term outcomes of curative-intent upfront surgery in stage IIIA/B non-small cell lung cancer.

Subcutaneous implantation of nodular goiter after transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach: A case study and review of literature.

Background: Extrathyroid implantation or dissemination of thyroid tissue secondary to a thyroid procedure is rare. Most of these belonged to thyroid carcinoma with metastatic potential and uncommon for benign pathologies.

Methods: We report the case of a 31-year-old female who was identified to have multiple subcutaneous implantation of thyroid tissue 5 years after transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach.

Autoinducer-2 promotes the colonization of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG to improve the intestinal barrier function in a neonatal mouse model of antibiotic-induced intestinal dysbiosis.

Background: Human health is seriously threatened by antibiotic-induced intestinal disorders. Herein, we aimed to determine the effects of Autoinducer-2 (AI-2) combined with Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) on the intestinal barrier function of antibiotic-induced intestinal dysbiosis neonatal mice.

Methods: An antibiotic-induced intestinal dysbiosis neonatal mouse model was created using antibiotic cocktails, and the model mice were randomized into the control, AI-2, LGG, and LGG + AI-2 groups.