The influence of different extraction indications on the morphological changes in the maxillary sinus: A retrospective cohort study.

Aims: The comprehensive effects of maxillary posterior tooth extraction on the maxillary sinus (MS) morphology remain to be thoroughly elucidated. This retrospective cohort study aimed at evaluating the influence of different extraction indications on the morphological changes in the MS by utilizing cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Methods: One hundred and seventy-eight of maxillary posterior tooth extractions underwent CBCT scans before and after extraction using 3D Slicer software.

Camrelizumab plus gemcitabine and oxaliplatin for the treatment of advanced intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: a bi-centric observational retrospective study.

Background: Immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI), coupled with systemic chemotherapy, may enhance the clinical benefit of cancer by potentiating antitumor immunity, but its efficacy and safety are not clear in advanced intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC). This study aims to assess the efficacy and safety of camrelizumab plus gemcitabine and oxaliplatin (GEMOX) for the treatment of advanced ICC in the real world.

Methods: Advanced ICC patients receiving at least one session of camrelizumab plus GEMOX combination treatment from March 2020 to February 2022 at two high-volume centers were considered eligible.

[C(NH)NHNO][C(NH)](NO): A Mixed Organic Cationic Hybrid Nitrate with an Unprecedented Nonlinear-Optical-Active Unit.

We herein report a mixed organic cationic hybrid nitrate, namely, [C(NH)NHNO][C(NH)](NO) (). It was successfully achieved via combining three different planar groups: [(C(NH)NHNO], C(NH), and NO. First-principles calculations confirm that the [(C(NH)NHNO] group is an excellent cationic nonlinear-optical (NLO)-active unit.

Network pharmacology-based analysis of Resinacein S against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by modulating lipid metabolism.

Background: is reportedly the best source of traditional natural bioactive constituents. Ganoderma triterpenoids (GTs) have been verified as an alternative adjuvant for treating leukemia, cancer, hepatitis and diabetes. One of the major triterpenoids, Resinacein S, has been found to regulate lipid metabolism and mitochondrial biogenesis.

C(NH)(IO)(HIO)(HIO)(HIO)·3HO: An Unprecedented Asymmetric Guanidinium Polyiodate with a Strong Second-Harmonic-Generation Response and a Wide Band Gap.

Herein, we report an unprecedented asymmetric guanidinium polyiodate, namely, C(NH)(IO)(HIO)(HIO)(HIO)·3HO (). The title compound was obtained via the hybridization of polyiodate anions and planar π-conjugated C(NH); meanwhile, its strong second-harmonic-generation (SHG) response (2.1 × KDP, where KDP = KHPO) and wide band gap (3.

Na(CO)(HBO)(HO)·HBO: the first borate-squarate with strong SHG response obtained by superior synergy.

We herein report the first sodium borate-squarate, namely, Na(CO)(HBO)(HO)·HBO (1). It has been successfully synthesized introducing the planar π-conjugated (CO) into a borate system. Compound 1 exhibits a strong second-harmonic-generation (SHG) response (2.

KCHO(HO): A Promising UV Nonlinear-Optical Material with Large Birefringence Based on a π-Conjugated (CHO) Group.

In order to meet the growing needs for the laser technology and optics industries, the goal is to find suitable fundamental building blocks with large nonlinear-optical (NLO) coefficients and birefringence for an excellent-performance NLO or birefringent system. Via preliminary investigations and calculations, it has been found that the planar π-conjugated group (CHO) possesses large polarizability anisotropy (δ) and hyperpolarizability (β), comparable to well-known groups such as (BO), (CNO), etc. Herein, we report a new alkali-metal 3,5-dicarboxybenzoate, KCHO(HO) (KHBTC), which crystallized in the acentric space group 2.

Noncentrosymmetric (CHN)(HPO)(HPO)·4HO and Centrosymmetric (CHN)SO·2HO: Exploration of Acentric Structure by Combining Planar and Tetrahedral Motifs via Hydrogen Bonds.

The combination of organic and inorganic nonlinear active units to obtain organic-inorganic hybrid materials has been proved to be a very effective method to obtain nonlinear optical (NLO) materials with excellent properties. Herein we reported two hybrid melamine-based compounds, namely, acentric (CHN)(HPO)(HPO)·4HO () and centrosymmetric (CHN)SO·2HO (), which were synthesized via facile solvent evaporation method. Compound features a three-dimensional (3D) network structure composed of [(HPO)(HPO)(HO)] layers which are further linked with [(CHN)] layers via hydrogen bonds.

BiO(IO)(IO)(SeO): trimeric condensation of IO monomers into the IO polymeric anion observed in a three-component mixed-anion NLO material.

A novel mixed-anion NLO crystal, namely, Bi4O(I3O10)(IO3)3(SeO4), containing a brand-new "pinwheel-like" I3O105- polyiodate anion group was constructed from the trimeric condensation of IO43- monomers. Bi4O(I3O10)(IO3)3(SeO4) exhibits a complex 3D topological structure and gives a moderate second harmonic generation (SHG) signal about 1.1 times that of KH2PO4 (KDP).

REI O (RE=Y and Gd): Promising SHG Materials Featuring the Semicircle-Shaped I O Polyiodate Anion.

The first examples of rare-earth polyiodates, namely, REI O (RE=Y and Gd), have been prepared by hydrothermal reactions of RE O and H IO in H PO (≥85 wt % in H O), with extremely high yields (>95 %). They crystalize in the polar space group Cm and feature a brand-new semicircle-shaped [I O ] pentameric polyiodate anion composed of two IO and three IO polyhedra. Remarkably, both compounds exhibit very large second-harmonic generation (SHG) signals (14× and 15×KH PO (KDP) upon 1064 nm laser radiation for Y and Gd compounds, respectively).

Highly Polarizable Hg Induced a Strong Second Harmonic Generation Signal and Large Birefringence in LiHgPO.

A new ultraviolet nonlinear optical material, namely LiHgPO, was synthesized using the mild hydrothermal method. The structure of LiHgPO features novel double layers constructed by severely distorted HgO octahedra and PO tetrahedra, which are further interconnected by LiO tetrahedra to form a three-dimensional structure. LiHgPO exhibits a very strong second harmonic generation (SHG) response of 11.

(HO)HCsNb(IO) and SrNbO(IO): a facile synthetic method using hydrofluoric acid as a solubilizer.

By using hydrofluoric acid as a solubilizer, the first alkali-metal niobium iodate and an alkali-earth metal niobium iodate, i.e. (H3O)HCs2Nb(IO3)9 and SrNbO(IO3)5, have been obtained.

HBa(IO)(IO) and HBa(IO)(IO): Explorations of Second-Order Nonlinear Optical Materials in the Alkali-Earth Polyiodate System.

Two new barium polyiodate compounds in the alkali-earth system, namely, HBa(IO)(IO) ( Fdd2) and HBa(IO)(IO) ( P1̅) have been obtained through hydrothermal reaction. Interestingly, the structures of both compounds feature different polyiodate groups, i.e.

BaBi(Si B O) ( = 0.09): a new acentric metal borosilicate as a promising nonlinear optical material.

A new acentric metal borosilicate, namely BaBi(Si B O) ( = 0.09), has been synthesized by a standard solid-state reaction. The title compound crystallizes in noncentrosymmetric (NCS) space group 4[combining macron]2 with lattice parameters = 11.

A Facile Route to Nonlinear Optical Materials: Three-Site Aliovalent Substitution Involving One Cation and Two Anions.

Two mixed-metal gallium iodate fluorides, namely, α- and β-Ba [GaF (IO ) ](IO ) (1 and 2), have been designed by the aliovalent substitutions of α- and β-Ba [VO F (IO ) ](IO ) (3 and 4) involving one cationic and two anionic sites. Both 1 and 2 display large second-harmonic generation responses (≈6×KH PO (KDP)), large energy band gaps (4.61 and 4.

Three Cadmium Tartratoborates with Good Second Harmonic Generation (SHG) or Luminescence Performances.

Three new cadmium(II) tartratoborates, namely, Cd[(CHO)B](HO)·3HO (1), KCd[(CHO)B](HO) (2), and LiKCd[(CHO)B](HO) (3), have been successfully synthesized by the hydrothermal method. Compounds 1-3 belong to centric C2/ c, acentric Pc, and the polar C2, respectively. Through based on the same hybrid borate-tartrate [(CHO)B] anions, they exhibit different structures.

Thrombocytopenia: A prognostic factor for hepatocellular carcinoma patients with portal vein tumor thrombus after hepatectomy.

Background And Aim: Portal vein tumor thrombus (PVTT) predicts a poor prognosis in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients. Platelets (PLTs) play an important role in HCC progression and metastasis. However, the relationship between PLTs and PVTT remains unclear.

A nanowire array with two types of bromoplumbate chains and high anisotropic conductance.

Crystalline nanowire arrays would create great opportunity for novel electrical application. Herein, we report a metal halide-based crystalline nanowire array, which was the first example constructed from two types of bromoplumbate anion chains. The single crystal shows high anisotropic conductivity with semiconducting transport along the c axis and an insulating feature perpendicular to the c direction.

Acentric La(IO)(OH) and La(IO)(NO): Partial Substitution of Iodate Anions in La(IO) by Hydroxide or Nitrate Anion.

Partial substitution of iodate anions in La(IO) by OH or NO anion led to acentric La(IO)(OH) and chiral La(IO)(NO). The structure of La(IO)(OH) can be seen as a complex three-dimensional (3D) network composed of two-dimensional [La(IO)(OH)] cationic layers that are further bridged by remaining iodate anions, or alternatively as a 3D network composed of one-dimensional [La(IO)(OH)] cationic columns being further interconnected by additional iodate anions, while the structure of La(IO)(NO) can be seen as a novel 3D structure with planar NO groups serving as linkage between the [La(IO)] triple layers. Compared to La(IO), both compounds show considerably wide band gaps and enhanced thermal stability.

Two Barium Gold Iodates: Syntheses, Structures, and Properties of Polar BaAu(IO) and Nonpolar HBaAu(IO) Materials.

Two new barium gold iodates, namely, BaAu(IO) and HBaAu(IO), have been prepared. BaAu(IO) crystallizes in the polar space group Pca2, whereas HBaAu(IO) crystallizes in the centrosymmetric space group P2/c. BaAu(IO) consists of unique polar [Au(IO)] anions whose four iodate groups are located at both sides of the AuO plane and the polarity points in the [001̅] direction.