Surgical intervention for patients with fibrinopurulent pleural empyema and acute respiratory failure: a case report.

Background: Fibrinopurulent thorax is a rare condition that can lead to respiratory failure. Fibroblastic decortication surgery has been shown to be an effective treatment for chronic empyema in previous studies. However, there is limited evidence supporting surgical intervention for fibrinopurulent thorax in cases of respiratory failure.

Plasma catalytic ammonia synthesis in a fluidized-bed DBD reactor over M/AlO: Enhancement of plasma-catalyst surface interaction.

Ammonia is a promising alternative energy to fossil fuels for reducing CO emissions. Plasma catalysis technology for ammonia production using clean energy is gaining attention. Introducing catalysts to the plasma increases ammonia synthesis rates, but the effect of catalyst particle movement in the plasma region, such as in a fluidized-bed reactor, is less explored.

Non-early catheter ablation vs drug therapy in atrial fibrillation: Results from the CABANA trial.

Background: Early rhythm control reduces the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Despite the superiority of catheter ablation in maintaining sinus rhythm, the knowledge gaps regarding the prognostic benefits of non-early (onset of AF ≥1 year) ablation remain.

Objective: The study aimed to describe outcomes of non-early AF in the CABANA trial.

Scoring and validation of a simple model for predicting diabetic retinopathy in patients with type 2 diabetes based on a meta-analysis approach of 21 cohorts.

Aim: To develop and validate a model for predicting diabetic retinopathy (DR) in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Methods: All risk factors with statistical significance in the DR prediction model were scored by their weights. Model performance was evaluated by the area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, Kaplan-Meier curve, calibration curve and decision curve analysis.

Downregulation of microRNA‑221‑3p promotes angiogenesis of lipoprotein(a)‑injured endothelial progenitor cells by targeting silent information regulator 1 to activate the RAF/MEK/ERK signaling pathway.

The present study aimed to investigate the role of microRNA (miR)‑221‑3p in endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) treated with lipoprotein(a) [LP(a)]. EPCs were identified using immunofluorescence assays and miR‑221‑3p levels were measured using reverse transcription‑quantitative PCR. EPC migration was detected using Transwell assays, proliferation was measured by staining with 5‑ethynyl‑2'‑deoxyuridine and adhesion was assessed by microscopy.

A stretching apparatus with broad strain rate and temperature ranges for in-situ x-ray scattering measurements of polymers.

A stretching apparatus capable of conducting tensile tests over a broad strain rate range (10-3-250 s-1) and a wide temperature range (-75-250 °C) has been designed for polymeric materials, in particular the polymeric films. Specifically, this stretching apparatus can be combined with in situ ultrasmall-, small-, and wide-angle x-ray scattering (USAXS/SAXS/WAXS) measurements. The sample stretching is achieved through the synchronized rotation of rolls, powered by servo motors.

A versatile steel belt casting equipment for in situ synchrotron radiation x-ray scattering measurement of polymer films.

A steel belt casting equipment, weighing approximately ∼6-7 tons and measuring ∼5 m in length, has been designed and developed for simulating the industrial processing of polymer films and being combined with synchrotron radiation in situ x-ray scattering measurements. Through modification of its modules, it is feasible to implement two distinct film casting modes, namely the wet and the dry casting processes. The speed of a steel belt can span from 0.

Comprehensive identification and expression analyses of sugar transporter genes reveal the role of GmSTP22 in salt stress resistance in soybean.

The transport, compartmentation and allocation of sugar are critical for plant growth and development, as well as for stress resistance, but sugar transporter genes have not been comprehensively characterized in soybean. Here, we performed a genome-wide identification and expression analyses of sugar transporter genes in soybean in order to reveal their putative functions. A total of 122 genes encoding sucrose transporters (SUTs) and monosaccharide transporters (MSTs) were identified in soybean.

Mitochondrial ATP Synthesis and Proton Transport Synergistically Mitigate Oligodendrocyte Progenitor Cell Dysfunction Following Transient Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion via the Pbx3/Dguok/Kif21b Signaling Pathway.

In the realm of this study, obtaining a comprehensive understanding of ischemic brain injury and its molecular foundations is of paramount importance. Our study delved into single-cell data analysis, with a specific focus on sub-celltypes and differentially expressed genes in the aftermath of ischemic injury. Notably, we observed a significant enrichment of the "ATP METABOLIC PROCESS" and "ATP HYDROLYSIS ACTIVITY" pathways, featuring pivotal genes such as Pbx3, Dguok, and Kif21b.

Reuse of straw in the form of hydrochar: Balancing the carbon budget and rice production under different irrigation management.

Hydrochar is proposed as a climate-friendly organic fertilizer, but its potential impact on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in paddy cultivation is not fully understood. This two-year study compared the impact of exogenous organic carbon (EOC) application (rice straw and hydrochar) on GHG emissions, the net ecosystem carbon budget (NECB), net global warming potential (net GWP), and GHG emission intensity (GHGI) in a rice pot experiment using either flooding irrigation (FI) or controlled irrigation (CI). Compared with FI, CI increased ecosystem respiration by 23 - 44 % and NO emissions by 85 - 137 % but decreased CH emissions by 30 - 58 % (p < 0.

PVA-assisted spray deposited porous LiTiO thin film as high-rate and long-cycle anode for lithium-ion thin-film batteries.

Spinel LiTiO (LTO), a zero-strain material, is a promising anode material for solid-state thin-film lithium-ion batteries (TFB). However, the preparation of high-performance LiTiO thin-film electrodes through facile methods remains a significant challenge. Herein, we present a novel approach to prepare a binder- and conductor-free porous LiTiO (P-LTO) thin-film.

Research on the relation between hydro-chemical and geological characteristics in karst area: Case study in Zhong Liang Mountain, Southwest China.

Karst groundwater, which is one of most important drinking water sources, is vulnerable to be polluted as its closed hydraulic relation with surface water. Thus, it is very important to identify the groundwater source to control groundwater pollution. The Pearson correlation coefficient among major ions (Na + K, Ca, Mg, HCO , SO , and Cl) was employed to deduce the groundwater types in Zhong Liang Mountain, Southwest China.

Association between the preprocedural serum potassium level and atrial fibrillation recurrence after catheter ablation.

Background: The association between serum potassium and atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrence after catheter ablation remains unclear.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate whether preprocedural serum potassium level influences AF recurrence in patients who underwent catheter ablation.

Methods: We used data of patients with AF who underwent de novo catheter ablation from the prospective Chinese Atrial Fibrillation Registry Study.

Cel-CS1K: A Celastrol-Chitosan Conjugate for Treating Diet-Induced Obesity.

Celastrol (Cel), extracted from , is a potential antiobesity drug, except for its adverse reactions in clinic. In the present study, we synthesized a promising celastrol-chitosan conjugate (Cel-CS1K) and evaluated its antiobesity effect and biological safety in diet-induced obese mice. Cel-CS1K showed higher drug loading (over 10 wt %), good solubility (18-19 mg/mL) in water, slower peak time ( = 4 h), and clearance ( = 8.

Gut microbial genomes with paired isolates from China illustrate probiotic and cardiometabolic effects.

The gut microbiome displays genetic differences among populations, and characterization of the genomic landscape of the gut microbiome in China remains limited. Here, we present the Chinese Gut Microbial Reference (CGMR) set, comprising 101,060 high-quality metagenomic assembled genomes (MAGs) of 3,707 nonredundant species from 3,234 fecal samples across primarily rural Chinese locations, 1,376 live isolates mainly from lactic acid bacteria, and 987 novel species relative to worldwide databases. We observed region-specific coexisting MAGs and MAGs with probiotic and cardiometabolic functionalities.

Development of a Nomogram Model to Predict the Risk of Stricture Recurrence after Urethroplasty: A Retrospective Study.

Objective: A retrospective study was performed to analyse the influencing factors of stricture recurrence after urethroplasty and to establish a predictive nomogram model.

Methods: The clinical data of patients who underwent urethroplasty in our hospital from January 2021 to June 2023 were retrospectively analysed. Depending on whether stenosis occurs six months after surgery, the patients were divided into recurrence and nonrecurrence groups.

CCFM1285 combined with yeast β-glucan alleviates the gut microbiota and metabolic disturbances in mice with antibiotic-associated diarrhea.

Antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) is a self-limiting condition that can occur during antibiotic therapy. Our previous studies have found that a combination of and can effectively alleviate AAD. However, the use of is still strictly limited.

The roles of different strains in alleviating DSS-induced ulcerative colitis and related functional genes.

is a common intestinal bacterium closely associated with host colitis. However, relevant studies have been focused on the genus level, which could not identify the major species associated with intestinal disease. Thus, we have evaluated the species structure in healthy people and mouse intestinal tracts and explored the change in major species during colitis development.

Association between the ZJU index and risk of new-onset non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in non-obese participants: a Chinese longitudinal prospective cohort study.

Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasingly observed in non-obese individuals. The ZJU (Zhejiang University) index has been established as a new and efficient tool for detecting NAFLD, but the relationship between the ZJU index and NAFLD within non-obese individuals still remains unclear.

Methods: A evaluation was undertaken using data from a health assessment database by the Wenzhou Medical Center.

The Potential Value of Paraspinal Nerve Block (PVB) in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) Compared with General Anesthesia and Epidural Anesthesia.

Objective: To analyze the potential value of paraspinal nerve block (PVB) in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and to compare it with general anesthesia and epidural anesthesia.

Methods: 120 patients undergoing PCNL surgery in Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital from January 2021 to June 2022 were selected and divided into PVB anesthesia group, general anesthesia group, and epidural anesthesia group according to different anesthesia methods, with 40 cases in each group. The anesthesia index (anesthesia operation time, anesthetic effect time, anesthesia time), the vital signs (heart rate, mean arterial pressure), postoperative pain [visual analog scale (VAS)], stress response index (cortisol and noradrenaline), the incidence of adverse reactions (nausea and vomiting, lethargy, dizziness, skin itching, bradycardia) were compared among the three groups.

Orthostatic blood pressure changes do not influence cognitive outcomes following intensive blood pressure control.

Background: Effects of intensive blood pressure (BP) control on cognitive outcomes in patients with excess orthostatic BP changes are unclear. We aimed to evaluate whether orthostatic BP changes modified the effects of BP intervention on cognitive impairment.

Methods: We analyzed 8547 participants from the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial Memory and cognition IN Decreased Hypertension.

Corrigendum: Chunking in simultaneous interpreting: the impact of task complexity and translation directionality on lexical bundles.

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