Optimizing the gelation, structure, and thermal stability of alkali-induced duck egg white gels with calcium chloride.

Alkali treatment is a proven method for producing transparent elastic protein gels and could provide a practical way to utilize surplus duck egg whites that are generated during processing. However, this method often leads to gel liquefaction and structural instability. The addition of metal cations at appropriate concentrations can enhance the stability and strength of the gels and prevent liquefaction.

All-Cause and Cause-Specific Burden of Asthma in a Transitioning City in China: Population Study.

Background: Understanding the impact of asthma on public health is crucial for evidence-based prevention and treatment strategies.

Objective: This study aimed to identify the causes of asthma-related mortality in Pudong, Shanghai, China, offering insights for managing similar regions or countries in transition.

Methods: Mortality statistics were obtained from the Vital Statistics System of Pudong for 2005-2021.

Effects of probiotic supplementation with high-intensity interval training on cardiorespiratory endurance and metabolism in Middle-Aged Obese Women.

Introduction: High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has been shown to improve chronic diseases. Probiotics have been found to have similar effects. However, the additive effects of HIIT in combination with probiotics supplementation are unclear.

The Effect of Bone Mechanical Stress Caused by Electrical Stimulation-Induced Muscle Contraction on Osteocalcin Secretion.

Electrical stimulation-induced muscle contraction (ESMC) has demonstrated various physiological benefits, but its effects on the secretion of undercarboxylated osteocalcin (ucOC), a bone-derived cytokine, remain unclear. This study explored the relationship between ESMC, bone strain, and ucOC secretion through two experiments. In the first, young male Fischer 344 rats were divided into three groups: low-frequency ES (LF, 10 Hz), high-frequency ES (HF, 100 Hz), and control (CON).

Utilization of edible poultry slaughter residues: A chicken-liver hydrolysate with glucose-lowering ability and upregulating glycogenesis in type II diabetes.

Approximately 10,000 metric tons of broiler livers are yielded every year in Taiwan. However, due to unpleasant odor and health concern, these livers are typically discarded as waste in the slaughtering stream in most developed or developed countries. In alignment with global agrocycle policies, a biofunctional chicken-liver hydrolysate (CLH) has been developed.

Stroke Risk Following Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy.

Importance: The association between nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) and an increased risk of stroke has been a subject of debate. However, multinational studies on this topic are scarce.

Objective: To evaluate the short-term and long-term stroke risk after NAION compared with a matched control group.

Synthesis of 1-Substituted Bicyclo[2.1.1]hexan-2-ones via a Sequential SmI-Mediated Pinacol Coupling and Acid-Catalyzed Pinacol Rearrangement Reaction.

A two-step procedure, combining a SmI-mediated transannular pinacol coupling reaction with an acid-catalyzed pinacol rearrangement process, was employed to prepare a diverse range of 1-substituted bicyclo[2.1.1]hexan-5-ones from cyclobutanedione derivatives.

Comparative Diagnostic Accuracy of Nursing Delirium Screening Scale Versus Confusion Assessment Method for Postoperative Delirium: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Aims: To synthesise the evidence on and to compare the diagnostic accuracy of the Nu-DESC and CAM in detecting postoperative delirium among hospitalised patients.

Design: Systematic review and diagnostic meta-analysis.

Data Sources: The PubMed, Embase, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, ProQuest Dissertations and Theses A&I, and PsycINFO databases were systematically searched from their inception to February 10, 2023.

Probing the Origins of the Disorder-to-Order Transition of a Modified Cholesterol in Ternary Lipid Bilayers.

In a recent study, spectroscopic observations of modified cholesterol in both lipid-coated nanoparticles and liposomes provided evidence for a disorder-to-order orientational transition with increasing temperature. Below a critical temperature, in a membrane composed of modified cholesterol, saturated (DPPC) lipid, and anionic (DOPS) lipid, a roughly equal population of head-out and head-in conformations was observed. Surprisingly, as temperature was increased the modified cholesterol presented an abrupt transition to a population of all head-in orientations.

Association of Atopic Dermatitis and Risk of Glaucoma Surgery: A Global Population-Based Study.

Prcis: Severe atopic dermatitis (AD) in patients with glaucoma heightens the risk of requiring surgical intervention, necessitating prompt specialist care and strict surveillance.

Objective: The impact of AD on the prognosis of patients with glaucoma is rarely studied. This study aims to assess the risk of requiring glaucoma surgery among patients with glaucoma with and without AD.

The incidence and risk factors of depression across six time points in the perinatal period: a prospective study in China.

Introduction: Perinatal depression (PND) affects approximately 15%-20% of women. This study aimed to determine the incidence of PND and identify risk factors.

Methods: A prospective study was conducted at the Affiliated People's Hospital of Ningbo University.

Cas12a and MAD7, genome editing tools for breeding.

Food shortages due to population growth and climate change are expected to occur in the near future as a problem that urgently requires solutions. Conventional breeding techniques, notably crossbreeding and mutation breeding, are known for being inefficient and time-consuming in obtaining seeds and seedlings with desired traits. Thus, there is an urgent need for novel methods for efficient plant breeding.

Impact of Eccentric Exercise Interventions with Small and Large Ranges of Motion on Rat Skeletal Muscle Tissue and Muscle Force Production.

Eccentric training induces greater hypertrophy while causing more muscle damage than concentric training. This study examined the effects of small-range eccentric contractions (SR-ECCs) and large-range eccentric contractions (LR-ECCs) on muscle morphology, contractility, and damage in rats. Thirty male Fischer 344 rats were divided into five groups: small-range ECC single-bout (SR-ECC, = 4), large-range ECC single-bout (LR-ECC, = 4), SR-ECC intervention (SR-ECC, = 7), LR-ECC intervention (LR-ECC, = 8), and control (Cont, = 7).

Risk factors analysis and construction of predictive models for acute kidney injury in overweight patients receiving vancomycin treatment.

Background: Vancomycin-induced acute kidney injury (VI-AKI) is one of its serious adverse reactions. The purpose of this study is to discuss the risk factors for VI-AKI in overweight patients and construct a clinical prediction model based on the results of the analysis.

Methods: Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to identify risk factors for VI-AKI and constructed nomogram models.

Neutrophils Recruited by NKX2-1 Suppression via Activation of CXCLs/CXCR2 Axis Promote Lung Adenocarcinoma Progression.

NK2 Homeobox 1 (NKX2-1) is a well-characterized pathological marker that delineates lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) progression. The advancement of LUAD is influenced by the immune tumor microenvironment through paracrine signaling. However, the involvement of NKX2-1 in modeling the tumor immune microenvironment is still unclear.

Association Between the Oxidative Balance Score and Endometriosis: A Population-Based Study.

Purpose: To investigate the association between the oxidative balance score (OBS) and endometriosis.

Methods: This cross-sectional study used four cycles of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) (1999-2000, 2001-2002, 2003-2004, and 2005-2006). OBS involved 16 dietary nutrients and 4 lifestyle factors, including 5 pro-oxidants and 15 anti-oxidants.

Spatiotemporal analysis and seasonality of tuberculosis in Pudong New Area of Shanghai, China, 2014-2023.

Background: Spatiotemporal analysis is a vital method that plays an indispensable role in monitoring epidemiological changes in diseases and identifying high-risk clusters. However, there is still a blank space in the spatial and temporal distribution of tuberculosis (TB) incidence rate in Pudong New Area, Shanghai. Consequently, it is crucial to comprehend the spatiotemporal distribution of TB in this district, this will guide the prevention and control of TB in the district.

Hypothyroidism following carbon monoxide poisoning: An epidemiological study supported by animal experiments.

Previous studies have suggested a possible association between carbon monoxide poisoning (COP) and hypothyroidism, but the evidence is limited. Therefore, the aim of this study was to further investigate this relationship. Using data from the Taiwan National Health Research Database, we identified 32,162 COP patients and matched with 96,486 non-COP patients by age and index date for an epidemiological study.

Unplanned emergency department visits within 90 days of hip hemiarthroplasty for osteoporotic femoral neck fractures: Reasons, risks, and mortalities.

Objectives: Bipolar hemiarthroplasty is commonly performed to treat displaced femoral neck fractures in osteoporotic patients. This study aimed to assess the occurrence and outcomes of unplanned return visits to the emergency department (ED) within 90 days following bipolar hemiarthroplasty for displaced femoral neck fractures.

Methods: The clinical data of 1322 consecutive patients who underwent bipolar hemiarthroplasty for osteoporotic femoral neck fractures at a tertiary medical center were analyzed.