Riveting Nucleation Enabled Long Cycling Life Calcium Metal Anodes.

Calcium metal batteries with high capacity and low cost are promising alternatives to Li-ion batteries for large-scale energy storage. However, its development is crucially impeded by the irreversible Ca metal anode, which is highly associated with uncontrollable Ca plating/stripping. Here, we report a new riveting strategy to regulate the nucleation and growth of a Ca metal anode in the 3D structure of a carbon nanotube film (CNF) by introducing in situ-formed Na metal mediators.

Digitalized 3D Spinal Decompression and Correction Device Improved Initial Brace Corrections and Patients' Comfort Among Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Single-Centre, Single-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial.

This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a novel three-dimensional (3D) spinal decompression and correction device in improving the in-brace correction and patient comfort level for adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), and to assess the impact of the number of vertebrae involved in the scoliotic curve on the correction's effectiveness. A single-centre, single-blinded randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted in 110 AIS patients aged 10-18 years who were randomly allocated into four groups receiving 0-3 days of device intervention. Each session lasted for 30 min and was conducted twice daily.

The Biomechanics of Spinal Orthoses for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Systematic Review of the Controlling Forces.

Background: Orthotic treatment is a well-acknowledged conservative treatment for moderate adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). The efficacy of this treatment is significantly determined by the forces applied to the bodies of patients. However, there is uncertainty regarding the optimal force levels that should be applied to the patient's torso by spinal orthosis.

Benefit Finding Among Caregivers With Stroke: A Cross-Sectional Study.

To explore the level and influencing factors of caregivers' benefit finding in stroke patients from both the patient and caregiver perspectives. The growing number of stroke patients with physical impairments has presented significant challenges for caregivers. Benefit finding refers to the positive experience caregivers derive from their caregiving roles, which can help mitigate the adverse effects on their mental health.

Insular Infraorbital Neurovascular Pedicle Labial Salivary Gland Transplantation for Severe Dry Eye: Anatomy Study and Case Report.

Background: Severe dry eyes often require surgical intervention. Submandibular salivary and minor salivary gland transplantation are options for refractory dry eyes but have limitations. We innovatively designed an insular infraorbital neurovascular pedicle labial salivary gland transplantation (IINPLSGT) and validated its feasibility and safety through anatomical studies.

MnO nanoparticles enhance the activity of the Zr-MOF matrix electrochemical sensor for efficiently identifying ultra-trace tetracycline residues in food.

A novel nanobiosensor was constructed by in situ locating nanometer MnO particles with controllable size and morphology in a Zr-MOF substrate to serve as an electrochemical probe. The synergistic effect of the two components, Zr-MOFs with high specific surface area and compatibility as a carrier for MnO, resulted in improved electrochemical activity and excellent electrochemical identification performance for the MnO@Zr-MOF/GCE biosensor. Under optimized experimental conditions and using CV and DPV technology, the biosensor showed a wide linear detection range (2-200 μM), a low detection limit (2.

Type I Diabetes Mellitus impairs cytotoxic immunity through CEACAM5 upregulation in colorectal cancer : Exploring the intersection of autoimmune dysfunction and cancer progression: the role of NF-κB p65 in colorectal cancer.

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is characterized by an autoimmune-mediated destruction of pancreatic beta cells and a chronic inflammatory state, which may influence the progression of colorectal cancer (CRC) through immune system dysregulation and enhanced tumor immune evasion. This study aims to elucidate the role of p65 in modulating the tumor microenvironment in CRC within the context of T1D and to determine how this modulation affects tumor growth, immune cell infiltration, and the expression of immune evasion molecules such as CEACAM5. NOD mice, which model T1D, were inoculated with MC38 colon carcinoma cells engineered to knock down p65.

Investigation of traditional Chinese medicine constitution in individuals afflicted by dry eye disease: A retrospective study.

The aim of this study is to explore the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) constitution among individuals suffering from dry eye disease. Following the diagnostic criteria outlined in TFO DEWS II, a total of 114 patients with dry eye were included in this study. Based on the classification criteria for dry eye, the patients were categorized into 3 distinct dry eye subtypes.

Age-related analysis of corneal biomechanical parameters in healthy Chinese individuals.

To report the correlation between corneal biomechanical parameters and age in healthy Chinese individuals. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 864 eyes of 543 healthy participants. A comprehensive ophthalmic examination and corneal biomechanics examination using Corneal Visualization Scheimpflug Technology (Corvis ST) were conducted.

The relationship between workplace bullying and family functioning: A systematic review.

While the occupational and health-related consequences of workplace bullying have received extensive research attention, the effects of workplace bullying on the family domain have been largely ignored. Based on the PRISMA framework, the Scopus, Web of Science, PsycINFO, and PubMed databases were searched up to May 12, 2024, for articles on associations between workplace bullying and family functioning. A total of 1347 articles were identified, of which 37 were found after review to meet the criteria for inclusion.

Heating-driven self-assembled glycyrrhizin nanomicelles loading bisdemethoxycurcumin: Preparation, characterization, and efficacy evaluation on experimental dry eye.

In this study, a simple but novel preparation method was developed by heating a mixture of dipotassium glycyrrhizinate (DG) and bisdemethoxycurcumin (BDMC) in aqueous solution, and a DG self-assembled nanomicelles-loading BDMC (named B@DNM) ophthalmic solution was successfully fabricated with this heating-driven process. AutoDock simulation analysis revealed that Pi-Alkyl hydrophobic interactions between BDMC and DG played important role in this self-assembled B@DNM. The optimized B@DNM, with a DG:BDMC mass ratio of 40:1 and heating time of 6 h, had a high encapsulation efficacy of 96.

The first results of the hydrogen cyanide (HCN) interferometer measuring experimental research apparatus for electromagnetic science (ERAES) for hypersonic vehicle plasma in near space.

The formation of a plasma sheath on the surface of spacecraft or satellites during high-speed atmospheric entry is a significant factor that affects communication and radar detection. Experimental research apparatus for electromagnetic science can simulate this plasma sheath and study the interaction mechanisms between electromagnetic waves and plasma sheaths. Electron density is a crucial parameter for this research.

Deciphering physiological and transcriptional mechanisms of maize seed germination.

Maize is a valuable raw material for feed and food production. Healthy seed germination is important for improving the yield and quality of maize. Seed aging occurs relatively fast in crops and it is a process that delays germination as well as reduces its rate and even causes total loss of seed viability.

Aluminum Corrosion Chemistry in High-Voltage Lithium Metal Batteries with LiFSI-Based Ether Electrolytes.

High-voltage Li metal batteries (LMBs) based on ether electrolytes hold potential for achieving high energy densities exceeding 500 Wh kg, but face challenges with electrolyte oxidative stability, particularly concerning aluminum (Al) current collector corrosion. However, the specific chemistry behind Al corrosion and its effect on electrolyte components remains unexplored. Here, our study delves into Al corrosion in the representative LiFSI-DME electrolyte system, revealing that low-concentration electrolytes exacerbate Al current collector corrosion and solvent decomposition.

Pilots' Reactions to Different Types of Alerts When Using Head-Up Displays.

The benefits of using head-up displays (HUDs) include reducing head-down time during critical flight phases, enhancing awareness of the external environment, and improving in-flight crew performance. However, the monochromatic nature of HUDs, increased head rotation, and longer gaze movement paths might affect pilots' reactions to different types of alerts. Pilot workload and behavior differences were examined between HUD and head-down display (HDD) configurations in three alert scenarios.

Exosome-based nanoparticles and cancer immunotherapy.

Over the past decades, cancer immunotherapy has encountered challenges such as immunogenicity, inefficiency, and cytotoxicity. Consequently, exosome-based cancer immunotherapy has gained rapid traction as a promising alternative. Exosomes, a type of extracellular vesicles (EVs) ranging from 50 to 150 nm, are self-originating and exhibit fewer side effects compared to traditional therapies.