Template and Solid-State-Assisted Assembly of an ML Expanded Coordination Cage for Medium-Sized Molecule Encapsulation.

The ML cage, self-assembling from six Pd(II) or Pt(II) 90-degree blocks and four triazine-cored triangular ligands, has an effective hydrophobic cavity of about 450 Å capable of encapsulating one or more small molecules. Here, from the same components, we successfully constructed an ML cage with an internal volume expanded to 1540 Å via the self-assembly of an ML precursor using pillar[5]arene as a template. This cage retains the high molecular recognition ability of the ML cage while recognizing medium-sized guest molecules with molecular weights of up to ∼1600.

Successful dilation using a Non-Slip Element Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty Scoring Balloon to treat in-stent restenosis of carotid artery stenting with inadequate dilation during balloon angioplasty:A case report.

Background: Carotid artery stenting (CAS) is commonly performed to treat internal carotid artery (ICA) stenosis;however, it is associated with high recurrence rates. The treatment of in-stent restenosis (ISR) following CAS poses several challenges, and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) is a possible treatment option. Scoring balloons used in the cardiovascular field can prevent slipping and plaque incisions during balloon expansion;however, their efficacy in treating cervical ICA ISR remains uncertain.

Transradial versus transfemoral access for middle meningeal artery embolization: Choice of the access route considering delirium in the elderly.

Background: Treatment of chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) with middle meningeal artery embolization (MMAE) is becoming well established. Transradial artery access (TRA) is considered less invasive than transfemoral artery access (TFA) and is increasingly indicated in the field of endovascular therapy. Therefore, this study focused on postoperative delirium and compared access routes.