Homogeneous Integration of Polyoxometalates and Titania into Crumpled Layers.

The crumpling and buckling in nanosheets are anticipated to provide new characteristics that could not be observed in ideal flat layers. However, the rigid lattice structure of inorganic metal oxides limits their assembly into well-defined crumpled layers. Here, this study demonstrates that at the sub-nm scale, polyoxometalates (POMs) clusters having well-defined structures can intercede during the nucleation process of titania and co-assemble with nuclei to form uniform, large-sized crumpled binary 2D layers with a thickness of 2 nm.

Comparison between TAPP & Lichtenstein techniques for inguinal hernia repair: A retrospective cohort study.

Background: Worldwide, inguinal hernia repair is one of the commonest surgeries. The best treatment option to primary hernia has been investigated, but there still remains lack of evidence about the ideal approach. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the outcomes of inguinal hernia repair using transabdominal preperitoneal procedure (TAPP) & Lichtenstein techniques.

Effect of perindopril on cerebral and renal perfusion on normotensives in mild early ischaemic stroke: a randomized controlled trial.

Background And Purpose: Blood pressure reduction is central to secondary prevention after stroke, but the optimal time to start therapy is unknown. Cerebral autoregulation is impaired early after ischaemic insult, and any changes in systemic blood pressure may be reflected in cerebral perfusion. However, early initiation in hospital may better assure continued long-term treatment.

The effect of losartan on global and focal cerebral perfusion and on renal function in hypertensives in mild early ischaemic stroke.

Background: Secondary prevention of stroke with antihypertensive drugs is now standard practice, but it is unclear how soon after a cerebrovascular event antihypertensive therapy should be initiated or re-started. Due to impaired cerebral autoregulation, changes in systemic blood pressure may be reflected in cerebral perfusion, especially in hypertensive patients immediately post-stroke. Conversely, early initiation in hospital may better assure continued long-term treatment.