Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Improves the Quality of Life for Patients with Mild to Moderate Depression due to Glaucoma or Cataracts: A Retrospective Study.

Background: Individuals affected with glaucoma and cataracts are more likely to experience depressive symptoms, which can affect their overall quality of life (QOL) and functioning. Therefore, this retrospective cohort study aimed to evaluate the impact of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) on glaucoma or cataracts patients with mild to moderate depression.

Methods: This study included patients with mild to moderate depression resulting from glaucoma or cataracts in our hospital from January 2023 to December 2023.

Determination of 14 Benzodiazepine Multiresidues in Aquaculture Environment by Ultra-High-Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry.

In this study, an analytical method for the simultaneous determination of 14 benzodiazepine (BDZ) multiresidues in aquaculture environmental water and sediment was developed using ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS). The method uses an internal standard for quantification and achieves chromatographic separation and analysis within 11 min. The results of method validation showed that the recoveries of most analytes were in the range of 70-120% in water or sediment matrices, and the correlation coefficients of the 14 target chemistries were R > 0.

Effectiveness of various atropine concentrations in myopia control for Asian children: a network meta-analysis.

Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of various atropine concentrations in managing myopia among children in East, South, and Southeast Asia, and to determine the most effective concentration.

Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted using PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and EMBASE. The search was limited to articles published up to 1 June 2024, and included studies in Chinese or English.

Knowledge and attitudes toward artificial intelligence in nursing among various categories of professionals in China: a cross-sectional study.

Objectives: The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is an important public health issue. However, few studies have investigated the perceptions and attitudes of healthcare professionals toward its applications in nursing. This study aimed to explore the knowledge, attitudes, and concerns of healthcare professionals, AI-related professionals, and others in China toward AI in nursing.

The optimal atropine concentration for myopia control in Chinese children: a systematic review and network Meta-analysis.

Aim: To figure out whether various atropine dosages may slow the progression of myopia in Chinese kids and teenagers and to determine the optimal atropine concentration for effectively slowing the progression of myopia.

Methods: A systematic search was conducted across the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, CNKI, CBM, VIP, and Wanfang database, encompassing literature on slowing progression of myopia with varying atropine concentrations from database inception to January 17, 2024. Data extraction and quality assessment were performed, and a network Meta-analysis was executed using Stata version 14.

Lower class competence stereotypes of the upper class increase class conflict: mediation by intergroup envy and moderation by upward social mobility belief.

Background: With increasing gaps between the rich and poor, potential risk factors for class conflict have attracted increasing attention from researchers. Although cognitive factors are known to be significant predictors of class-conflict behavior, limited attention has been paid to competence stereotypes of the upper class. When considering economic inequality, people pay more attention to competence stereotypes of the upper class, which may have adverse effects.

Effects of Aminomethylphosphonic Acid on the Transcriptome and Metabolome of Red Swamp Crayfish, .

Red swamp crayfish, (), is an important model crustacean organism used in many types of research. However, the effects of different doses of aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMAP) on the transcriptome and metabolites of have not been explored. Thus, this study investigated the molecular and metabolic mechanisms activated at the different exposure dosages of AMAP in to provide new insights into the strategies of in response to the high concentrations of AMAP in the environment.

Simultaneous removal of phosphate and tetracycline using LaFeO functionalised magnetic biochar by obtained ultrasound-assisted sol-gel pyrolysis: Mechanisms and characterisation.

Excessive phosphate and tetracycline (TC) contaminants pose a serious risk to human health and the ecological environment. As such exploring the simultaneous adsorption of phosphate and TC is garnering increasing attention. In this study, an efficient lanthanum ferrate magnetic biochar (FLBC) was synthesised from crab shells using an ultrasound-assisted sol-gel method to study its performance and mechanisms for phosphate and TC adsorption in aqueous solutions in mono/bis systems.

The Accumulation of Toxic Elements (Pb, Hg, Cd, As, and Cu) in Red Swamp Crayfish () in Qianjiang and the Associated Risks to Human Health.

Due to rapidly expanding crayfish consumption worldwide, the food safety of red swamp crayfish () is of great concern. China is the largest consumer and producer of crayfish globally. As of yet, it is unknown whether the main crayfish production cities in China are within safe levels of toxic heavy metals and metalloids.

Effect of flowing water on the pharmacokinetic properties of norfloxacin in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) after single-dose oral administration.

Background: The recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) is a widely used, water-saving and efficient aquaculture model. However, bacterial diseases are common in farmed fish reared at high densities. Although antibiotics effectively treat these diseases, developing efficient methods to increase drug clearance in fish and decrease the concentrations of antibiotic residues in aquatic products is essential.

Oxidation towards enrofloxacin degradation over nanoscale zero-valent copper: mechanism and products.

Enrofloxacin (ENR) is a widely used veterinary fluoroquinolone antibiotic and is frequently detected in water environments. The degradation of ENR was examined utilizing molecular oxygen mediation using nanometer zero-valent copper (nZVC) as the catalyst in this work. The dosage of nZVC, initial pH, and reaction temperature were investigated as contributing factors to ENR degradation.

Mercury Induced Tissue Damage, Redox Metabolism, Ion Transport, Apoptosis, and Intestinal Microbiota Change in Red Swamp Crayfish (): Application of Multi-Omics Analysis in Risk Assessment of Hg.

As one of the most toxic elements, mercury (Hg) is a widespread toxicant in aquatic environments. Crayfish are considered suitable for indicating the impact of heavy metals on aquatic crustaceans. Nevertheless, Hg toxicity on is largely unknown.

Extracellular vesicles derived from human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells relieves diabetic retinopathy through a microRNA-30c-5p-dependent mechanism.

Aims: Extracellular vesicle (EV)-transferred microRNAs (miRNAs) are proved to be potentially therapeutic candidates. Here, we attempted to unveil the role of delivery of miR-30c-5p by human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUCMSCs)-derived EVs in diabetic retinopathy (DR).

Methods: miR-30c-5p and PLCG1 expression in streptozotocin-induced diabetes mellitus (DM) rats and high glucose (HG)-treated human retinal endothelial cells (HRECs) was quantified, followed by analysis on their interaction.

Effects of moderate exercise on hepatic amino acid and fatty acid composition, liver transcriptome, and intestinal microbiota in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus).

Previous research on swimming exercise in fish has focused on muscle building and quality of flesh. However, the effects of hepatic amino acid and fatty acid composition, liver gene expression profile, and intestinal microbiota are poorly understood. In this study, channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) were subjected to a 4-week swimming exercise, and liver transcriptome and intestinal microbiota analyses were performed to broaden our understanding of fish under exercise.

Comparative analyses of liver transcriptomes reveal the effect of exercise on growth-, glucose metabolism-, and oxygen transport-related genes and signaling pathways in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella).

Grass carp is one of the most common farmed fish and its growth rate has been the focus of various studies. However, the impact of long-term exercise on growth rate of juvenile grass carp has not been clearly established. In this study, a four-month exercise trial and liver transcriptome analysis were performed to investigate changes in growth, liver molecular regulatory network and key genes in grass carp.

Analysis of triazine herbicides in fish and seafood using a modified QuEChERS method followed by UHPLC-MS/MS.

A widely applicable method was established and validated for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of twenty-six triazine herbicides in multiple fish and seafood using ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS). New convenient sample preparation approach based on modified QuEChERs was proposed by adding EMR-lipid to the traditional QuEChERS purification agents. Good separation was obtained after gradient elution through a C column.

One step extraction followed by HPLC-ESI-MS/MS for multi-residue analysis of diacylhydrazine insecticides in water, sediment, and aquatic products.

A multi-residue analysis of six diacylhydrazine insecticides in water, sediment, and aquatic products was established by liquid chromatography triple quadrupole tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). The water sample was extracted with acetonitrile by low-temperature enrichment liquid-liquid extraction technology. The sediment and aquatic products were prepared using QuEChERS technique.

Determination of polychlorinated biphenyls and organochlorine pesticides in Chinese mitten crabs () using modified QuEChERS followed by GC-MS.

Chinese mitten crabs (Eriocheir sinensis) are one of the most popular food items with a high nutritional value. The use of pesticides and environmental pollutants directly influenced improvements in productivity of mitten crabs. However, there is an increasing number of food safety issues raising consumer concerns.

High Glucose Induces the Loss of Retinal Pericytes Partly via NLRP3-Caspase-1-GSDMD-Mediated Pyroptosis.

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is one of the hallmark complications of diabetes and a leading cause of vision loss in adults. Retinal pericyte death seems to be a prominent feature in the onset of DR. Pyroptosis is an inflammatory form of programmed cell death, defined as being caspase-gasdermin-D (GSDMD)-dependent.

[Determination of carbendazim residues in by high performance liquid chromatography-triple quadrupole mass spectrometry].

A novel method based on high performance liquid chromatography-triple quadrupole mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS) was established for the determination of carbendazim in . The sample was extracted by ethyl acetate under alkaline conditions and centrifuged. The supernatant was concentrated by rotary evaporation, redissolved, and then enriched and purified on a mixed-mode cation exchange solid phase extraction column (MCX).

Molecular characterization of p38 MAPK and tissue-specific expression under cadmium stress in red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii).

Keeping harmful pollutants out of some crucial tissues as much as possible is a key trait for the organism to survive in adverse conditions, such as in heavy-metal contaminated aquatic environments. In the current study, it was hypothesized that the p38 Mitogen-activated Protein Kinase (MAPK) controls the distribution of cadmium (Cd) in red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) by regulating the accumulation of Cd in different tissues under Cd-stressed conditions. To test this hypothesis, this study analyzed the p38 MAPK gene and compared the differential expression levels in the heart, antennal gland, gill, hepatopancreas, and muscles.

[Determination of chlorpyrifos residues in the paddy field aquatic products by ultra performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry].

A method was developed for the determination of chlorpyrifos residues in paddy field aquatic products by ultra performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS). Samples were extracted with acetonitrile and purified by using 0.2 g primary secondary amine (PSA) sorbent and 1.

Multi-residue method for the determination of organofluorine pesticides in fish tissue by liquid chromatography triple quadrupole tandem mass spectrometry.

A multiresidue method for the determination of organofluorine pesticides in fish tissue samples was developed and optimized. This method is based on a cleanup step of the extracted samples with acetonitrile, and carried out by solid phase extraction (SPE) with aminopropyl (NH2) cartridge, before the identification and quantification of the residues by liquid chromatography triple quadrupole tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). The performance characteristics, such as accuracy, precision, linear range, limits of detection (LOD) and quantification (LOQ), for each pesticide were determined.

c-Jun N-terminal kinase 3 expression in the retina of ocular hypertension mice: a possible target to reduce ganglion cell apoptosis.

Glaucoma, a type of optic neuropathy, is characterized by the loss of retinal ganglion cells. It remains controversial whether c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) participates in the apoptosis of retinal ganglion cells in glaucoma. This study sought to explore a possible mechanism of action of JNK signaling pathway in glaucoma-induced retinal optic nerve damage.

Differential response to copper stress in the reproductive resources and allocation of metallophyte Kummerowia stipulacea.

Abundant seed production is a key life history trait for plant to maintain the stability of the whole population in adverse environments such as heavy metal contaminated mine area. In the current studies, we hypothesize that mine (metallicolous) populations of metallophytes have formed specialized reproductive strategies to adapt themselves to the heavy metal contaminated habitats, and differ from normal (non-metallicolous) populations in reproductive allocation. To test this hypothesis, the differences in reproductive resources and reproductive allocation between the copper mine and non-copper mine populations of pseudo-metallophyte Kummerowia stipulacea were comparatively examined under controlled Cu exposure experiments.