Comparing the Extraction Performance in Mouse Plasma of Different Biphasic Methods for Polar and Nonpolar Compounds.

Many metabolomic studies are interested in both polar and nonpolar analyses. However, the available sample volume often precludes multiple separate extractions. Therefore, there are major advantages in performing a biphasic extraction and retaining both phases for subsequent separate analyses.

Functionality and Mechanical Performance of Miniaturized Non-Assembly Pin-Joints Fabricated in Ti6Al4V by Laser Powder Bed Fusion.

In this work, additively manufactured pin-joint specimens are analyzed for their mechanical performance and functionality. The functionality of a pin-joint is its ability to freely rotate. The specimens were produced using laser powder bed fusion technology with the titanium alloy Ti6Al4V.

Gut microbiome and atrial fibrillation-results from a large population-based study.

Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an important heart rhythm disorder in aging populations. The gut microbiome composition has been previously related to cardiovascular disease risk factors. Whether the gut microbial profile is also associated with the risk of AF remains unknown.

Miniaturization of Non-Assembly Metallic Pin-Joints by LPBF-Based Additive Manufacturing as Perfect Pivots for Pantographic Metamaterials.

This work introduced additively manufactured non-assembly, miniaturized pin-joints for pantographic metamaterials as perfect pivots. The titanium alloy Ti6Al4V was utilized with laser powder bed fusion technology. The pin-joints were produced using optimized process parameters required for manufacturing miniaturized joints, and they were printed at a particular angle to the build platform.

Mediterranean Diet and Atrial Fibrillation: Lessons Learned from the AFHRI Case-Control Study.

A relationship between lifestyle, diet, and atrial fibrillation (AF) remains unclear. Except for alcohol consumption, AF guidelines do not differentiate specific advice for this rhythm disorder. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between adherence to healthy dietary patterns and the presence of AF, among 104 low risk participants from the 1:1 matched case-control AFHRI (Atrial Fibrillation in High-Risk Individuals) study.