Exercise intensity and mortality in overweight and obese patients with chronic kidney disease: longitudinal analysis (1999-2016).

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and overweight/obesity are significant global public health issues. Appropriate free-time physical activity (PA) is essential for overweight/obese patients with chronic kidney disease, but specific guidelines are lacking. The present study was conducted to determine the association between PA and all-cause mortality in these patients.

Dietary selenium intake, hypertension and cognitive function among US adults, NHANES 2011-2014.

Dietary selenium intake and hypertension were associated with cognitive function, but it was limitedly understood whether the effect of selenium intake on cognitive function in older adults was modified by hypertension status. A total of 2416 participants aged ≥ 60 years old from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in 2011-2014 were involved in this study. Selenium intake from foods was estimated using two non-consecutive 24-hour dietary recalls.

Inflammatory indexes and anemia in chronic kidney disease: correlation and survival analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2005-2018.

Background: There is currently no research on the correlation between novel inflammatory indexes systemic immune-inflammation index (SII), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and the risk of anemia in chronic kidney disease (CKD) population, as well as survival analysis in CKD with anemia.

Methods: This investigation encompassed 4444 adult subjects out of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) between 2005 and 2018. The study utilized multi-variable logistic regression to assess the relationship between SII, NLR, PLR, and anemia risk occurrence in CKD population.

Conductive and superhydrophobic lignin/carbon nanotube coating with nest-like structure for deicing, oil absorption and wearable piezoresistive sensor.

The development of multifunctional coatings is a trend. Here, a conductive and superhydrophobic coating with nest-like structure was prepared on the wood or polyurethane (PU) sponge by spraying or soaking methods. The coating contains lignin and carboxylated multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) as the main materials, both methyl trimethoxysilane (MTMS) and polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) as the modifiers.

Nonlinear correlation and mediation effects between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and all-cause mortality in COPD patients.

Background: Numerous studies have shown that low levels of vitamin D are linked to a higher risk of inflammatory diseases and their progression. However, how vitamin D levels affect mortality in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients is still unclear. Thus, this study aimed to explore the relationship between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels and the risk of death from all causes in U.

Magnetic superhydrophobic cellulose nanofibril based aerogel with rope-ladder like structure incorporating both superelasticity and excellent oil absorption.

Achieving an equilibrium between exceptional oil absorption and remarkable elasticity has emerged as a formidable challenge for magnetic porous materials designed for oil absorption. Here, we propose an original, magnetic and superhydrophobic cellulose nanofibril (CNF) based aerogel system with a rope-ladder like skeleton by to greatly improve the issue. Within this system, CNF as the skeleton was combined with multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT)@FeO as the magnetic and enhanced component, both methyltrimethoxysilane (MTMS) and acetonitrile-extracted lignin (AEL) as the soft-hard associating constituents.

Preparation of highly elastic superhydrophobic CNF/FeO based materials modified in aqueous phase for oil-water separation.

Magnetic superhydrophobic materials have broad application prospect in oil-water separation. In this study, a magnetic and superhydrophobic aerogel with lamellar structure was successfully prepared using cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) as the skeleton, FeO as the magnetic ion, 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H trialkylfluorooctane triethoxysilane (FS) and 3-(2-aminoethyl amino)-propyl trimethoxysilane (AS) as the combined modifier. The prepared aerogel shows lower density (38.

The relationship between dietary inflammatory index (DII) and early renal injury in population with/without hypertension: analysis of the National health and nutrition examination survey 2001-2002.

Background: Inflammation plays a crucial role in occurrence of kidney injury, and specific dietary patterns can influence systemic inflammation levels. However, the relationship between dietary inflammatory potential and early-stage kidney damage remains unclear.

Method: 2,108 participants was recruited from 2001-2002 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

Influence of bio-coupling agent on interfacial interlocking compatibility and toughness of ultrafine bamboo charcoal/polylactic acid composite film.

Applications for polylactic acid (PLA) are significantly impacted by its poor mechanical properties and lack of thermal stability. The goal of this work is to bridge the gap of poor compatibility among the components and enhance their interface interlocking capability to improve the toughness and thermal stability. Ultrafine bamboo charcoal (UFBC) was treated through deep eutectic solvent (DES) method to deposit sodium lignosulfonate (LS) on its surface.

Association of dietary inflammatory index with all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality in hyperuricemia population: A cohort study from NHANES 2001 to 2010.

Dietary management is a crucial component of non-pharmacological treatment for hyperuricemia, yet there is a paucity of research on the impact of dietary habits on the survival outcomes of individuals with hyperuricemia. The objective of this study is to examine the association between dietary inflammatory index (DII) and the all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality in individuals with hyperuricemia. This study included 3093 adult participants from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2001 to 2010.

Effect of dietary protein intake on cognitive function in the elderly with chronic kidney disease: analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011-2014.

Background: Cognitive dysfunction is prevalent among the elderly diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Low protein diets are used for retarding the progression of CKD in clinical practice. Nonetheless, the impact of dietary protein consumption on cognitive function in this population remains uncertain.

Association between dietary intakes of B vitamins and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in postmenopausal women: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasingly common globally, particularly among postmenopausal women. Diet plays a fundamental role in the treatment of NAFLD. However, clinical research on the dietary intakes of B vitamins, specifically in postmenopausal women, is scant.

Case report: A HIV-negative hemodialysis patient positive for pANCA with severe pneumocystis pneumonia: A case report and review of literature.

Rationale: Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) is an opportunistic fungal infection that occurs in people with impaired or suppressed immunity such as patients with human immunodeficiency virus or organ transplant. However, the incidence and characteristics of PCP in the population with long-term hemodialysis is poorly described in the literature.

Patient Concerns: We present a case of a 50-year-old female patient being transferred to our hospital in February 2022 with a 20-day history of cough and tight breath.

Construction of CNC@SiO@PL Based Superhydrophobic Wood with Excellent Abrasion Resistance Based on Nanoindentation Analysis and Good UV Resistance.

Construction of superhydrophobic woods with high abrasion resistance is still a major challenge, and micro analysis for abrasion resistance is scarce. To improve these issues, cellulose nanocrystals (CNC)@SiO@phosphorylated lignin (PL) rods were prepared by SiO in situ generated on CNC, and then the modified lignin attached to the CNC@SiO rods surface. Subsequently, the superhydrophobic coating was constructed using hydrophobic modified CNC@SiO@PL rods as the main structural substance by simple spraying or rolling them onto wood surfaces, and both polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and epoxy resin were used as the adhesives.

Great prognosis of concurrent anti-GBM disease and IgA nephropathy in a young woman: A case report.

Rationale: The causal relationship between anti-glomerular basement membrane (anti-GBM) disease and immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy is still unclear and cases of concurrent anti-GBM disease and IgA nephropathy are very rare, especially with a good prognosis and long-term follow-up. Here, we report a case of concurrent anti-GBM disease and IgA nephropathy. By using corticosteroids and cyclophosphamide in combination with plasmapheresis, the patient achieved a very good prognosis with complete normalization of renal function and complete disappearance of hematuria and proteinuria at the subsequent follow-up.

Cellulose nanofibril/PVA/bamboo activated charcoal aerogel sheet with excellent capture for PM2.5 and thermal stability.

It is still a challenge to prepare air filtration materials with high filtration efficiency and good thermal stability from renewable materials. In this study, cellulose nanofibril (CNF), poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA), and bamboo activated charcoal (BAC) were used to build an air filtration system with double filtration by mixing and freeze-drying. The resulting CNF/PVA/BAC aerogel sheet reached a filtration efficiency of 99.

Improved Hydrophobic, UV Barrier and Antibacterial Properties of Multifunctional PVA Nanocomposite Films Reinforced with Modified Lignin Contained Cellulose Nanofibers.

In this study, we reported PVA nanocomposite films enhanced by polyethyleneimine (PEI)-lignin contained cellulose nanofibers (LCNFs) via the solvent casting method. An easy and available method was preformed to prepare LCNFs using a supermasscolloider from unbleached bamboo waste after a mild alkaline pretreatment. The results demonstrate that LCNF-PEI can greatly improve mechanical, hydrophobic, anti-UV shielding and antibacterial properties of the composite films.

Preparation of lignin nanospheres based superhydrophobic surfaces with good robustness and long UV resistance.

Lignin is an ideal substance for preparation of functional materials. Specifically, lignin nanospheres (LNPs) are formed by self-assembly of lignin molecules and show great application prospects in drug delivery, electrochemistry, catalysis, At present, most superhydrophobic surfaces are mainly built using non-degradable inorganic particles and are still beset by defects such as poor environmental performance, easy aging, and low mechanical strength. In this study, an aqueous mixture containing LNPs, cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) was sprayed onto wood surfaces and then modified by 1,1,2,2-perfluorooctyltrichlorosilane (FOTS) to obtain a superhydrophobic surface.

A facile preparation of superhydrophobic L-CNC-coated meshes for oil-water separation.

A superhydrophobic stainless steel mesh (called "mesh" in short) is an ideal device to solve oil pollution accidents by oil-water separation. However, its widespread application is prevented by complicated preparation, weak durability, and particularly poor mechanical strength. It is well known that the used adhesives play a key role in the mechanical strength of superhydrophobic coatings.

Facile Preparation of Chitosan-Based Composite Film with Good Mechanical Strength and Flame Retardancy.

To improve on the poor strength and flame retardancy of a chitosan (CS)-based functional film, cellulose nanofiber (CNF) was taken as the reinforced material and both ammonium polyphosphate (APP) and branched polyethyleneimine (BPEI) as the flame-retardant additives in the CS matrix to prepare the CS/CNF/APP/BPEI composite film by simple drying. The resulting composite film showed good mechanical strength, with a tensile strength reaching 71.84 Mpa due to the high flexibility of CNF and the combination of CS, CNF and BPEI through strong hydrogen bonding interactions.

Preparation of Plastics- and Foaming Agent-Free and Porous Bamboo Charcoal based Composites Using Sodium Silicate as Adhesives.

Plastics and foaming agents are often used to prepare large-size and low-density bamboo charcoal (BC) based composites. In this study, a plastic-free and foaming agent-free BC based composite was prepared by substituting sodium silicate (SS) for plastics. The effect of both the BC particle sizes and the usage amount of SS on the mechanical and adsorptive properties of the BC/SS composites were investigated.

Mechanical and Adsorptive Properties of Foamed EVA-Modified Polypropylene/Bamboo Charcoal Composites.

Due to its excellent adsorption and humidity control function, bamboo charcoal (BC) has often been mixed with polypropylene (PP) to produce PP/BC composites for interior paneling applications. However, due to the poor foaming quality of PP, PP/BC composites suffer as a result of their high density, which limits their scope of use. Here, to improve its foaming quality, PP was modified with ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), and then the EVA-modified PP (E-PP) was mixed with different contents of BC (0 wt.

Preparation of CNF/PDMS Superhydrophobic Coatings with Good Abrasion Resistance Using a One-Step Spray Method.

Complex preparation methods and weak mechanical properties of superhydrophobic coatings hinder their applicability. To address these problems, cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) were used as structural materials to augment the roughness properties, while polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) was used as the adhesive. Based on the results of previous studies, superhydrophobic coatings with good mechanical properties can be prepared by spraying the mixture onto a substrate surface; herein, the mixture comprised modified CNFs and PDMS.

Fabrication of Cellulose Nanocrystal-g-Poly(Acrylic Acid-Co-Acrylamide) Aerogels for Efficient Pb(II) Removal.

In this work, cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) obtained by the acid hydrolysis of waste bamboo powder were used to synthesize cellulose nanocrystal-g-poly(acrylic acid-co-acrylamide) (CNC-g-P(AA/AM)) aerogels via graft copolymerization followed by freeze-drying. The structure and morphology of the resulting aerogels were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and the CNC-g-P(AA/AM) aerogels exhibited excellent absorbent properties and adsorption capacities. Subsequent Pb(II) adsorption studies showed that the kinetic data followed the pseudo-second-order equation, while the adsorption isotherms were best described using the Langmuir model.