Use of new-media health information among the elderly and its effect on their health and health management.

Background: The aim of this study to explore the use of new-media health information and its influence on their health and health management.

Methods: A total of 208 elderly people in Qiqihar City were selected as the survey objects, and a questionnaire was used to investigate their access to health information through new-media platforms. We analyze the factors ( e.

Dual-responsive supramolecular photodynamic nanomedicine with activatable immunomodulation for enhanced antitumor therapy.

A major challenge facing photodynamic therapy (PDT) is that the activity of the immune-induced infiltrating CD8 T cells is subject to the regulatory T lymphocytes (Tregs), leaving the tumor at risk of recurrence and metastasis after the initial ablation. To augment the antitumor response and reprogram the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME), a supramolecular photodynamic nanoparticle (DACss) is constructed by the host-guest interaction between demethylcantharidin-conjugated -cyclodextrin (DMC-CD) and amantadine-terminated disulfide-conjugated FFVLGGGC peptide with chlorin e6 decoration (Ad-ss-pep-Ce6) to achieve intelligent delivery of photosensitizer and immunomodulator for breast cancer treatment. The acid-labile -carboxamide bond of DMC-CD is hydrolyzed in response to the acidic TME, resulting in the localized release of DMC and subsequent inhibition of Tregs.

Multifunctional modifications of polyetheretherketone implants for bone repair: A comprehensive review.

Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) has emerged as a highly promising orthopedic implantation material due to its elastic modulus which is comparable to that of natural bone. This polymer exhibits impressive properties for bone implantation such as corrosion resistance, fatigue resistance, self-lubrication and chemical stability. Significantly, compared to metal-based implants, PEEK implants have mechanical properties that are closer to natural bone, which can mitigate the "stress shielding" effect in bone implantation.

Oriented High Thermal Conductivity Solid-Solid Phase Change Materials for Mid-Temperature Solar-Thermal Energy Storage.

As the global energy crisis intensifies, the development of solar energy has become a vital area of focus for many nations. The utilization of phase change materials (PCMs) for photothermal energy storage in the medium temperature range holds great potential for various applications, but their conventional forms face several challenges. For instance, the longitudinal thermal conductivity of photothermal PCMs is inadequate for effective heat storage on the photothermal conversion surface, and there is a risk of leakage due to repeated solid-liquid phase transitions.

Single-Crystal Nano-Subunits Assembled Accordion-Shape WNb O Framework with High Ionic/Electronic Conductivities towards Li-Ion Capacitors.

Recently, Li-ion capacitors (LICs) have drawn tremendous attention due to their high energy/power density along with long cycle life. Nevertheless, the slow kinetics and stability of the involved anodes as bottleneck barriers always result in the modest properties of devices. The exploration of advanced anodes with both high ionic and electronic conductivities as well as structural stability thus becomes more significant for practical applications of LICs.

Performance Analysis of Surface Reconstruction Algorithms in Vertical Scanning Interferometry Based on Coherence Envelope Detection.

Optical interferometry plays an important role in the topographical surface measurement and characterization in precision/ultra-precision manufacturing. An appropriate surface reconstruction algorithm is essential in obtaining accurate topography information from the digitized interferograms. However, the performance of a surface reconstruction algorithm in interferometric measurements is influenced by environmental disturbances and system noise.

Construction of a multi-dimensional flexible MnS based paper electrode with ultra-stable and high-rate capability towards efficient sodium storage.

Recently, there has been an urgent need for flexible and low cost rechargeable batteries for the emerging flexible and wearable electronic devices. Herein, MnS nanoparticles embedded in carbon nanowires/reduced graphene oxide (MnS@CNWs/rGO) composite paper were synthesized via a simple yet scalable strategy with Mn based coordination nanowires and graphene oxide as precursors. The combination of multi-dimensional subunits offers not only a robust structure but also abundant pathways for fast electron/ion diffusion.