Application of fractal models for determining the relationship between REEs and faults in North Kochakali coal deposit, Central Iran.

The purpose of this research is to use the Concentration-Distance (C-D) fractal model to determine the relationship between the concentrations of ƩREEs and faults in coal seams of the North Kochakali coal deposit. For this purpose, three Concentration-Distance fractal models including: ƩREEC-DDF, ƩREEC-DSF, and ƩREEC- DTF were created based on ƩREEs concentrations and the distance from dextral, sinistral, and thrust faults, respectively. Four different geochemical populations were obtained according to fractal diagrams.

Application of rhodamine B as thermochromic sensor for evaluation of performance of cold paint.

A thermochromic pigment, derived from reaction of ethylenediamine and rhodamine B known as MA-RB, has been successfully developed. This pigment showcases temperature-controlled visible color-transformation properties in both solid and solution states. The thermochromic pigment MA-RB exhibits a notable color change from light pink to rose red, triggered by thermal excitation.

Animal origins free products in cell culture media: a new frontier.

Despite the importance of finding replacements for fetal bovine serum (FBS), very few studies have focused on this subject. Historically, the use of animals and their derivatives in growth, reproduction, and physiological studies has raised several concerns. The supplementation of culture media with FBS, also known as fetal calf serum, continues to be widespread, despite its limitations in quality, reproducibility, and implications for animal welfare.

Meta-analysis: The utility of the anterior quadratus lumborum block in abdominal surgery.

Background: Regional anesthesia is routinely used in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery pathways to improve post-operative recovery times. No consensus has been reached on optimal block type. This study reviews the current literature as it pertains to the anterior quadratus lumborum (aQL) block in all abdominal surgeries, as well as its efficacy compared to the transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block.

Investigating the electrochemical properties of poly(vinylidene fluoride)/polyaniline blends doped with lithium-based salt.

Conductive polymers have attracted much attention in various applications, owing to their excellent chemical, thermal, and oxidative stability. However, they have low dielectric constant, which limits their performance in electrochemical devices. To overcome this drawback, blending with other polymers helps improving their electrochemical properties.

National Patterns of Hospital Admission Versus Home Recovery Following Mastectomy for Breast Cancer.

Background: We examined national patterns of care and perioperative outcomes for women after mastectomy, comparing home recovery (HR) with hospital admission.

Patients And Methods: Using Martketscan data (2017-2019), women ≥ 18 years old who underwent mastectomy ± reconstruction were identified and classified as either home recovery (same calendar day discharge) or hospital admission (stays > 1 calendar day). Comorbidities and receipt of chemo/immunotherapy 6 months prior to surgery and post-surgical 30-day complications were measured.

Incidence of Pathologic Nodal Disease in Clinically Node-Negative, Microinvasive or T1a Breast Cancers.

Background: Axillary staging in early-stage breast cancer can impact adjuvant treatment options but also has associated morbidity. The incidence of pathologic nodal positivity (pN+) in patients with microinvasive or T1a disease is poorly characterized and the value of sentinel node biopsy remains controversial.

Methods: Women with cN0 and pathologic microinvasive or T1a cancer who underwent upfront surgery were identified from the National Cancer Database.

Clipping the Positive Lymph Node in Patients with Clinically Node Positive Breast Cancer Treated with Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy: Impact on Axillary Surgery in the ISPY-2 Clinical Trial.

Background: For patients with clinically node-positive (cN+) breast cancer undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC), retrieving previously clipped, biopsy-proven positive lymph nodes during sentinel lymph node biopsy [i.e., targeted axillary dissection (TAD)] may reduce false negative rates.

Tailoring neoadjuvant systemic therapy in breast cancer: "The advent of a personalized approach"-The Breast-Gynecological and Immuno-Oncology International Cancer Conference (BGICC) consensus and recommendations.

Background: The management of early breast cancer (BC) has witnessed an uprise in the use of neoadjuvant therapy and a remarkable reshaping of the systemic therapy postneoadjuvant treatment in the last few years, with the evolution of many controversial clinical situations that require consensus.

Methods: During the 14th Breast-Gynecological and Immuno-Oncology International Cancer Conference held in Egypt in 2022, a panel of 44 BC experts from 13 countries voted on statements concerning debatable challenges in the neo/adjuvant treatment setting. The recommendations were subsequently updated based on the most recent data emerging.

Impact of absolute food deprivation on the reproductive system in male goldfish exposed to sex steroids.

There is a link between metabolism and reproduction as metabolic hormones affect hypothalamus-pituitary-testis (HPT) hormonal functions and vice versa. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of negative energy balance on the reproductive system in male goldfish exposed to testosterone (T) and 17β-estradiol (E). Following 7 days of food deprivation (FD), ANOVA models showed significant FD × sex steroid interactions on sperm quality and circulating sex steroid levels.

Coumarin-Modified Starch Fluorescent Nanoparticles as Sensor of Fe and Zn ions Utilizing Dynamic Quenching and Chelation Mechanisms.

Zinc and iron are two essential trace minerals that play a pivotal role in maintaining optimal health and well-being in the human body. Despite being required in relatively small quantities, their significance can be understated as they participate in a wide array of critical physiological processes such as oxygen transport, DNA synthesis, controlling nutrient availability, etc. Understanding the distribution and behavior of these ions in natural water bodies is essential for assessing water quality, studying ecological processes, and managing environmental impacts.

Adsorption kinetics of methylene blue from wastewater using pH-sensitive starch-based hydrogels.

In this work, starch/poly(acylic acid) hydrogels were synthesized through a free radical polymerization technique. The molar ratios of acrylic acid to N,N'-methylenebisacrylamide were 95:5, 94:6, and 93:7. The samples exhibited an amorphous porous structure, indicating that the size of the pores was contingent upon the amount of cross-linking agent.

Immunogenicity of Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine (BBIBP-CorV; Sinopharm) and Short-Term Clinical Outcomes in Vaccinated Solid Organ Transplant Recipients: A Prospective Cohort Study.

BackgroundImmunocompromised patients have lower seroconversion rate in response to COVID-19 vaccination. The aim of this study is to evaluate the humoral immune response with short-term clinical outcomes in solid organ transplant recipients vaccinated with SARS-CoV-2 vaccine (BBIBP-CorV; Sinopharm).MethodsThis prospective cohort was conducted from March to December 2021 in Abu Ali Sina hospital, Iran.

Synergetic Photocatalytic Peroxymonosulfate Oxidation of Benzotriazole by Copper Ferrite Spinel: Factors and Mechanism Analysis.

The development of oxidation processes with the efficient generation of powerful radicals is the most interesting and thought-provoking dimension of peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation. This study reports the successful preparation of a magnetic spinel of CuFeO using a facile, non-toxic, and cost-efficient co-precipitation method. The prepared material exhibited a synergetic effect with photocatalytic PMS oxidation, which was effective in degrading the recalcitrant benzotriazole (BTA).

Antibacterial Properties of Honey Nanocomposite Fibrous Meshes.

Natural substances are increasingly being developed for use in health-related applications. Honey has attracted significant interest, not only for its physical and chemical properties, but also for its antibacterial activity. For the first time, suspensions of Black Forest honeydew honey and manuka honey UMF 20+ were examined for their antibacterial properties against and using flow cytometry.

An Integrated Bioinformatics Approach to Identify Network-Derived Hub Genes in Starving Zebrafish.

The present study was aimed at identifying causative hub genes within modules formed by co-expression and protein-protein interaction (PPI) networks, followed by Bayesian network (BN) construction in the liver transcriptome of starved zebrafish. To this end, the GSE11107 and GSE112272 datasets from the GEO databases were downloaded and meta-analyzed using the MetaDE package, an add-on R package. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified based upon expression intensity N(µ = 0.

Cytomegalovirus microRNAs level determination in kidney recipients post transplantation.

Background: Human cytomegalovirus (CMV) can establish a latent infection with periodic or sporadic reactivation after the first infection happens. Primary and recurrent infection, results in different problems in patients with impaired or immature immune systems, such as kidney transplant recipients (KTRs). MicroRNAs (miRNAs, miRs) are important regulatory molecules in the outcome of CMV-infected KTRs.

Synthesis and characterization of fluorescence poly(amidoamine) dendrimer-based pigments.

In this work, we looked at how to make fluorescence hybrid poly(amidoamine) dendrimer (PAMAM) dendrimers using calcozine red 6G and coumarin end groups. After synthesis of ethylenediamine (EDA)-cored 4th generation PAMAM dendrimer (G4.0), surface functional groups is reacted with calcozine red 6G (Rh6G) and 7-methacryloyloxy-4-methylcoumarin.

Air Surveillance for Viral Contamination with SARS-CoV-2 RNA at a Healthcare Facility.

The transmission pathway of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2 also called COVID-19 disease) in indoor environments are the main area of contention between health systems and scientists. In this context, little has been investigated about the collection of airborne viral shedding. Here, we collected air samples from 24 locations inside the sole COVID-19 patient care center in Zabol, Iran, for screening SARS-CoV-2 RNA from March to May 2021.

ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Imaging of the Axilla.

This publication reviews the current evidence supporting the imaging approach of the axilla in various scenarios with broad differential diagnosis ranging from inflammatory to malignant etiologies. Controversies on the management of axillary adenopathy results in disagreement on the appropriate axillary imaging tests. Ultrasound is often the appropriate initial imaging test in several clinical scenarios.