Recovery of Selenium-Enriched Polysaccharides from Residues: Comparison on Structure and Antioxidant Activity by Different Extraction Methods.

The residues from selenium-enriched after the extraction of protein were still rich in polysaccharides. Thus, the recovery of selenium polysaccharides (SePSs) was compared using hot water extraction and ultrasonic-assisted extraction techniques. The yield, extraction rate, purity, specific energy consumption, and content of total and organic selenium from different SePS extracts were determined.

Surgical Management of Pulmonary Artery Sling in a Pediatric Patient.

BACKGROUND Pulmonary artery sling (PAS) is an anatomical vascular anomaly due to the origin of the left pulmonary artery from the right pulmonary artery, which runs posteriorly between the esophagus and trachea, resulting in compression of adjacent structures. Accurate evaluation for malformation of the pulmonary artery and severity of airway obstruction is essential to surgical strategy. This report presents the diagnosis and surgical management of pulmonary artery sling in a 12-year-old boy.

[Retracted] Circular RNA, hsa_circRNA_102049, promotes colorectal cancer cell migration and invasion via binding and suppressing miRNA‑455‑3p.

[This retracts the article DOI: 10.3892/etm.2022.

Risk factors for prolonged postoperative ICU stay in the patients with Stanford type A aortic dissection.

Objective: To investigate the independent risk factors for postoperative prolonged ICU stay in patients with Stanford type A aortic dissection (TAAD) and assess the clinical outcomes of prolonged ICU stay.

Method: The clinical data of 100 patients with TAAD admitted to the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University from December 2018 to September 2022 were retrospectively collected and analyzed. Patients were divided into two groups, based on the postoperative ICU stay (7 days as the threshold), regular ICU stay group (< 7 days) and prolonged ICU stay group (≥ 7 days).

Protective Effects of Different Selenium Green Tea Polysaccharides on the Development of Type 2 Diabetes in Mice.

Selenium polysaccharides have attracted significant interest due to their superior function to that of individual polysaccharides. However, limited research has compared the protective effects of different selenium polysaccharides from different selenization methods on diabetes. This work aims to compare the preventive effects of natural selenium-enriched green tea polysaccharides (NSe-TPS), synthetic selenized green tea polysaccharides (PCSe-TPS), and a mixture of sodium selenite and green tea polysaccharides (ordinary tea polysaccharides (Ord-TPS)+Se) on the development of diabetes.

The postmortem diagnosis of an Armillifer infection case in a cynomolgus macaque (Macaca fascicularis).

Armillifer moniliformis belongs to the order Porocephalida and family Porocephalidae, and it can cause zoonotic pentastomiasis. A suspected parasitic infection was incidentally discovered in the abdominal cavity of a cynomolgus macaque that died of persistent diarrhea. 18S rDNA amplification and sequencing revealed a high similarity (99.

Postoperative hypoxemia for patients undergoing Stanford type A aortic dissection.

Clinically, it is widely recognized that surgical treatment is the preferred and reliable option for Stanford type A aortic dissection. Stanford type A aortic dissection is an emergent and serious cardiovascular disease characterized with an acute onset, poor prognosis, and high mortality. However, the incidences of postoperative complications are relatively higher due to the complexity of the disease and its intricate procedure.

Acute effects of blood flow restriction with whole-body vibration on sprint, muscle activation and metabolic accumulation in male sprinters.

The aim of this study was to explore the acute effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFRT), Whole-Body Vibration (WBV), and BFRT + WBV on the 20 m sprint, muscle activation, and metabolic accumulation in male sprinters. Sixteen male sprinters randomly performed BFRT, WBV, or BFRT + WBV interventions with 72 h intervals. Electromyography (EMG) signals were collected before and during interventions.

Assisted Da Vinci robotic surgery combined with 3D printing technology applied in septal myectomy.

Generally, the standard surgical route of Morrow begins with the incision of median sternal, which leads to more trauma, pains and discomforts to patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM). It is more difficult and rough to perform the competed resection of hypertrophic myocardium due to complicated anatomical morphology of left ventricular outflow tract and limited visual field of left ventricle during surgery. As the novel surgical strategy, firstly, under the guiding of 3D printing technology, the platform of effective preoperative evaluation focusing on how to resect the hypertrophic myocardium is established.

Binder-Free Sodium Zinc Phosphate Protection Layer Enabled Dendrite-Free Zn Metal Anode.

Aqueous Zn battery has been a promising alternative battery in large-scale energy storage systems due to its cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and intrinsic safety. However, its cycle life is impeded by the dendrite formation, severe corrosion, and side reactions on the zinc metal anode. Most coatings on the zinc surface extend the life span of zinc anodes but have drawbacks in Zn ion conductivity.

The surgical strategy of hormonally active primary cardiac paraganglioma sarcoma: A case report.

Cardiac paraganglioma is a kind of rare neuroendocrine tumor characterized by the persistent secretion of catecholamines. Under excessive exposure of catecholamines, some atypical symptoms are presented, including hypertension, arrhythmias, and headache. The case of surgical treatment of a 28-year-old woman with primary cardiac paraganglioma is presented for experience sharing and surgical skill improvements.

Relationships between Functional Movement Quality and Sprint and Jump Performance in Female Youth Soccer Athletes of Team China.

This study aimed to determine the optimal functional movement screen (FMS) cut score for assessing the risk of sport injury, and to investigate the correlations between functional movement quality and sprint and jump performance. Twenty-four (N = 24) athletes performed all tests in one day at 10−30 min intervals, and the FMS test was performed first, without a warm-up session. After a standard warm-up, athletes then completed the Y-balance Test (YBT), sprint, counter-movement jump (CMJ), and standing long jump (SLJ), in turn.

Facile and Rapid Synthesis of Porous Hydrated VO Nanoflakes for High-Performance Zinc Ion Battery Applications.

Hydrated VO with unique physical and chemical characteristics has been widely used in various function devices, including solar cells, catalysts, electrochromic windows, supercapacitors, and batteries. Recently, it has attracted extensive attention because of the enormous potential for the high-performance aqueous zinc ion battery cathode. Although great progress has been made in developing applications of hydrated VO, little research focuses on improving current synthesis methods, which have disadvantages of massive energy consumption, tedious reaction time, and/or low efficiency.

The optimal diagnosis and treatment of intravenous leimyomatosis.

Intravenous leiomyomatosis (IVL) is a rare form of gynaecological- uterine leiomyoma. Clinically, the diagnosis and treatment are more difficult and challenging due to occult symptoms and clinical presentations, which can be similar to other common diseases. In this report, comprehensive management of a case of IVL is reported and discussed, with the aim of sharing our academic and clinical experience to improve the medical management of IVL.

The Surgical Strategy for Progressive Dilatation of Aortic Root and Aortic Regurgitation After Repaired Tetralogy of Fallot: A Case Report.

It has been found that postoperative progressive dilatation of aortic root is not rare for adult patients with repaired Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), which leads to severe aortic regurgitation or even fatal dissection. Therefore, clinically, surgical treatment for both regurgitated aortic valve and dilated root is needed based on preoperative assessments and individual treatment strategies.

Red blood cell distribution width-to-albumin ratio is associated with all-cause mortality in cancer patients.

Background: Cancer causes a serious health burden on patients worldwide. Chronic low-level inflammation plays a key role in tumorigenesis and prognosis. However, the role of the red blood cell distribution width (RDW)-to-albumin (RA) ratio in cancer mortality remains unclear.

Gait Phase Subdivision and Leg Stiffness Estimation During Stair Climbing.

Leg stiffness is considered a prevalent parameter used in data analysis of leg locomotion during different gaits, such as walking, running, and hopping. Quantification of the change in support leg stiffness during stair ascent and descent will enhance our understanding of complex stair climbing gait dynamics. The purpose of this study is to investigate a methodology to estimate leg stiffness during stair climbing and subdivide the stair climbing gait cycle.

Circular RNA, hsa_circRNA_102049, promotes colorectal cancer cell migration and invasion via binding and suppressing miRNA-455-3p.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most prevalent malignant gastrointestinal tumor type worldwide, displaying poor prognosis. Accumulating studies have reported the significance of circular RNAs (circRNAs) and microRNAs (miRNAs) in CRC carcinogenesis and development. At present, the functions and mechanisms of action underlying the circular RNA, hsa_circRNA_102049, in CRC are not completely understood.

Leiomyomatosis Peritonealis Disseminata Following Laparoscopic Surgery With Uncontained Morcellation: 13 Cases From One Institution.

To investigate the clinical characteristics, treatment and prognosis of leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata (LPD) following laparoscopic surgery with uncontained morcellation and to summarize clinical features of iatrogenic LPD based on published literature together with our own experience. A cohort of 13 cases with iatrogenic LPD diagnosed and treated in Peking Union Medical College Hospital from 2011 to 2020 was reported focusing on clinical characteristics, treatment and prognosis. All the patients had a history of laparoscopic myomectomy with uncontained morcellation.

Case Report: Two Cases of Abdominal Aggressive Fibromatosis That Mimicked Abdominal Wall Endometriosis and Review of Literature.

Abdominal aggressive fibromatosis (AF) can be confounded with abdominal wall endomentriosis (AWE) because they share considerable similarity. Because of the different patient prognoses and treatment strategies available, accurate pre-operative diagnosis is important. We here report two cases of abdominal masses presenting as periodic changes in tumor sizes, which occurred in correlation with the menstrual cycle.

A Probability Distribution Model-Based Approach for Foot Placement Prediction in the Early Swing Phase With a Wearable IMU Sensor.

Predicting the next foot placement of humans during walking can help improve compliant interactions between humans and walking aid robots. Previous studies have focused on foot placement estimation with wearable inertial sensors after heel-strike, but few have predicted foot placements in advance during the early swing phase. In this study, a Bayesian inference-based foot placement prediction approach was proposed.

A Full Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Program in Gynecologic Laparoscopic Procedures: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Study Objective: To assess whether a full enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program can further improve perioperative outcomes among patients undergoing gynecologic laparoscopic procedures relative to those receiving limited ERAS management.

Design: Randomized controlled trial.

Setting: Tertiary hospital, China: December 2018 to October 2019.

Correction to: Analysis of the role of the human papillomavirus 16/18 E7 protein assay in screening for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia: a case control study.

An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article.