Prevalence and risk factors of frailty in older patients with coronary heart disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: To quantitatively synthesise evidence on the prevalence of and risk factors of frailty in older patients with coronary heart disease.

Methods: Nine electronic databases were searched from the inception to July 20th 2024. Random-effects model was performed to calculate to estimate the prevalence of frailty in older patients with coronary heart disease.

Molten salt-assisted synthesis of boron-doped carbon nitride for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution.

In this work, B and K were introduced into the heptazine structure of carbon nitride to synthesize the catalyst kalium-boron doped carbon nitride (KBCN) with a larger light absorption range and improved photogenerated carrier separation rate. Boron atoms are introduced into the carbon nitride heptazine units to optimize the electronic structure within the carbon nitride planes, and the B-N bonds formed by the heptazine units facilitate charge transfer. Potassium atoms are introduced into the carbon nitride interlayer as charge transfer channels to synergistically promote the transfer of photogenerated electrons.

High-Precision Measurement Method for Small Angles Based on the Defect Spot Mode of the Position-Sensitive Detector.

The paper proposes and verifies a small-angle measurement method based on the defect spot mode of the position-sensitive detector (PSD). With the output characteristics of the PSD in the defect spot mode and the size transformation properties of a focused beam, the measurement sensitivity can be significantly improved. Calibration experiments with the piezoelectric transducer (PZT) indicate that compared with the current PSD-based autocollimation method, the proposed method can improve the sensitivity of small-angle measurement by 57 times, and the measurement sensitivity of the proposed method can be further improved by optimizing the system parameters, while the proposed method has the advantages of a simple system and high real-time performance.

The level of electronic health literacy among older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: In the context of deeper integration of the internet and healthcare services, eHealth literacy levels have become an important predictor of public health outcomes and health-promoting behaviors. However, there is a lack of comprehensive understanding of eHealth literacy levels among older adults.

Objective: To systematically assess the level of eHealth literacy among older adults.

Quantitative analysis of pressure levels in manual lymphatic drainage across stages of breast cancer-related lymphedema: implications for optimized treatment protocols.

Objective: To quantify the pressure levels necessary for effective Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) in managing Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema (BCRL) across various stages, and to contribute to the development of standardized protocols for MLD therapy.

Methods: The study included 42 patients with BCRL (Stages I-III) and 14 certified lymphedema therapists. Forearms and upper arm circumferences were measured pre and post a 21-day MLD intervention.

A novel dual S-scheme CoS/MnCdS/CoO heterojunction for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution under visible light irradiation.

Rational design and synthesis of a unique heterojunction photocatalyst structure is an important strategy to enhance its performance and structural stability. Herein, CoS/MnCdS/CoO photocatalysts with double S-scheme heterojunctions were successfully prepared by coupling CoS and CoO sheet structures with n-type MnCdS nanoparticles through a simple solvothermal and mechanical mixing method. The construction of the dual S-scheme heterostructure offers the possibility to expand the light absorption range, extend the carrier lifetime and maximise the redox capacity.

Fully automated segmentation and volumetric measurement of ocular adnexal lymphoma by deep learning-based self-configuring nnU-net on multi-sequence MRI: a multi-center study.

Purpose: To evaluate nnU-net's performance in automatically segmenting and volumetrically measuring ocular adnexal lymphoma (OAL) on multi-sequence MRI.

Methods: We collected T1-weighted (T1), T2-weighted and T1-weighted contrast-enhanced images with/without fat saturation (T2_FS/T2_nFS, T1c_FS/T1c_nFS) of OAL from four institutions. Two radiologists manually annotated lesions as the ground truth using ITK-SNAP.

A functional mineralized collagen hydrogel to promote angiogenic and osteogenic for osseointegration of 3D-printed titanium alloy microporous scaffolds.

Bone defects, resulting from trauma, inflammation, tumors, and various other factors, affect both health and quality of life. Although autologous bone transplantation is the gold-standard treatment for bone defects, it has disadvantages such as donor site limitations, prolonged surgical durations, and potential complications, necessitating the development of alternative bone tissue engineering materials. In this study, we used 3D printing technology to fabricate porous titanium implants characterized by superior biocompatibility and mechanical properties.

Genetically predicted TWEAK mediates the association between lipidome and Keratinocyte Carcinomas.

Background: Reports suggest that lipid profiles may be linked to the likelihood of developing skin cancer, yet the exact causal relationship is still unknown.

Objective: This study aimed to examine the connection between lipidome and skin cancers, as well as investigate any possible mediators.

Methods: A two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis was conducted on 179 lipidomes and each skin cancer based on a genome-wide association study (GWAS), including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma (BCC), and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).

RARRES1 identified by comprehensive bioinformatic analysis and experimental validation as a promising biomarker in Skin Cutaneous Melanoma.

Skin cutaneous melanoma (SKCM) is a highly malignant form of skin cancer, known for its unfavorable prognosis and elevated mortality rate. RARRES1, a gene responsive to retinoic acid receptors, displays varied functions in various cancer types. However, the specific role and underlying mechanisms of RARRES1 in SKCM are still unclear.

Effectiveness of patient decision aids in patients with advanced kidney disease: a meta-analysis based on randomized controlled trials.

Purpose: To systematically evaluate the decision effectiveness of patient decision aids (PtDAs) on the decision-making effect of patients with advanced chronic kidney disease.

Method: Two authors independently searched ten electronic databases [Web of science, PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Embase, CINAHL, EBSCO, CBM, CNKI, WanFang DATA and Vip database], to include randomized controlled trials of interventions through PtDAs in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease published from the inception of the database until April 2024. Two authors conducted a comprehensive quality evaluation (Cochrane 5.

Risk Prediction Models for Sarcopenia in Dialysis Patients: A Systematic Review.

Nowadays, numerous studies have developed risk prediction models for sarcopenia in dialysis patients. However, the quality and performance of these models have not been integrated. The purpose of our study is to provide a comprehensive overview of the current risk prediction models for sarcopenia in dialysis patients and to offer a reference for the development of high-quality prediction models.

Identification of potential crucial genes shared in psoriasis and ulcerative colitis by machine learning and integrated bioinformatics.

Background: Mounting evidence suggest that there are an association between psoriasis and ulcerative colitis (UC), although the common pathogeneses are not fully understood. Our study aimed to find potential crucial genes in psoriasis and UC through machine learning and integrated bioinformatics.

Methods: The overlapping differentially expressed genes (DEGs) of the datasets GSE13355 and GSE87466 were identified.

Charging characteristics of long distance accumulator for underwater electro-hydraulic control system.

Long distance accumulators are widely used in underwater electro-hydraulic control systems. However, as the working depth increases, the underwater umbilical cable becomes longer. The actual physical properties of the gas in the accumulator change.

Measuring the intensive care experience of intensive care unit patients: A cross-sectional study in western China.

Background: The negative experiences of intensive care unit (ICU) patients seriously affect their quality of life and survival outcomes. Thus, it is of great significance to evaluate the monitoring experience of ICU patients for the clinical improvement of their experiences and promote interventions.

Objectives: The objective of this study was to investigate patients' experiences of ICU and to understand the sources of patient experience and influencing factors.

STformer: Spatial-Temporal Transformer for early Warning of Unplanned Extubation in ICU.

Patients' Unplanned Extubation (UEX) is dangerous in the intensive care units (ICU), it is necessary to make early warning of UEX. However, the low fine-grained action of UEX and complexity of ICU environment make early warning a great challenging by using RGB video data. To address this issue, we propose a novel lightweight Spatial-Temporal Transformer (STformer) for early warning of patients' UEX action in the ICU.

The prevalence and interventions of xerosis cutis among older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Xerosis cutis in older adults is a geriatric public health issue that severely affects healthy aging, associated with adverse outcomes and increased nursing burden. Skin care plays a significant role in the management of xerosis cutis.

Aim: To assess the pooled prevalence and interventions of xerosis cutis among older adults.

First report of Trunk Canker Caused by Botryosphaeria dothidea on Cinnamomum camphora in China.

Cinnamomum camphora, an essential woody plant in China, experienced a severe outbreak of trunk canker affecting an area of 540,000 square meters in the Xiaoshan District of Zhejiang province during the early summer of 2022. The observed symptoms included stem canker, dieback, twig blight, and extensive vascular discoloration, with an incidence rate ranging from 45% to 70%. To investigate the etiology of the disease, symptomatic plant samples were subjected to rigorous surface sterilization involving washing with running tap water, followed by surface sterilization using 75% ethanol.

Effect of Structural Parameters on the Performance of Axial-Flow Inlet Hydrocyclones for In Situ Desanding from Natural Gas Hydrate Mixed Slurry.

Structural parameters play a decisive role in the performance of hydrocyclones for in situ natural gas hydrate (NGH) recovery and desanding. In this paper, the effects of key structural parameters on its performance were investigated by numerical simulations and experimental methods. The results show that the most influential factors are the spiral pitch of the spiral inlet, the vortex finder diameter, and the spigot diameter.

Case Report: Transvaginal specimen extraction following totally laparoscopic D2 distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer in a patient with situs inversus totalis: with video.

Because of its significant advantage of fast postoperative recovery, natural orifice specimen extraction surgery (NOSES) has attracted increasing attention worldwide. However, the NOSES in gastric cancer (GC) treatment still needs more clinical practice, especially for the rare anatomical anomaly. Situs inversus totalis (SIT) is a rare autosomal recessive anatomical anomaly with an incidence ranging between 1/8,000 and 1/25,000 births.

Identification of Heterophilic Epitopes of H1N1 Influenza Virus Hemagglutinin.

Our previous studies found that the H1-50 monoclonal antibody (mAb) of influenza A virus hemagglutinin (HA) cross-reacted with pancreatic tissue and islet β-cells, and further studies showed that H1-50 mAb binds to prohibitin (PHB) protein of islet β-cells. These suggest that there are heterophilic epitopes between influenza virus HA and pancreatic tissue, which may be involved in the pathogenesis of type 1 diabetes. To further investigate these heterophilic epitopes, we screened binding epitopes of H1-50 mAb using a phage 12-peptide library.