A Strategy for Mitigating Lattice Stress and Enhancing Cycle Stability Through Modulating Transition Metal Redox Sequence.

Modifying the redox properties of transition metals within layered cathode materials represents a pivotal approach in the pursuit of high-performance cathode materials. The recent research has revealed a novel finding: the introduction of Mg into LiNiCoMnO leads to a shift in the oxidation sequence of transition metals during lithium extraction, with Co supplanting Ni as the primary oxidized species during the initial stages of lithium extraction. This alteration in the lattice constants and volume, among other structural parameters, serves to mitigate lattice stress during the charging and discharging cycles.

Enhancing nutritional management in peritoneal dialysis patients through a generative pre-trained transformers-based recipe generation tool: a pilot study.

Background: Patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD) often face nutritional deficiencies due to inadequate intake, nutrient loss, insufficient dialysis, and a state of micro-inflammatory. Traditional nutritional management methods have not fully met personalized needs. Therefore, this study aimed to develop and evaluate an application for generating recipes based on Generative Pre-trained Transformers to improve the nutritional status of these patients.

Research trends and hotspots of acupuncture therapy for obesity from 2004 to 2023: A bibliometric analysis.

Background: Acupuncture has been increasingly used in obese people, yet no bibliometric analysis of acupuncture studies for obesity exists. This bibliometric study analyzed research trends, cooperation, and knowledge dissemination on acupuncture for obesity over the past 20 years to inform future directions.

Objectives: To investigate the characteristics, hotspots, and frontiers of global scientific output in acupuncture research for obesity over the past two decades.

Effects of Respiratory Function Exercise and Psychological Nursing on COPD Patients: A Comprehensive Study.

Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a prevalent and impactful respiratory condition, necessitating effective interventions for improved patient outcomes. This retrospective analysis aimed to explore the efficacy of respiratory function exercise combined with psychological nursing on cardiopulmonary function index, exercise tolerance, and quality of life in patients with stable COPD.

Methods: The data of 100 patients with stable COPD admitted to Cangzhou Central Hospital from June 2019 to June 2021 were retrospectively analyzed.

Cu/Co Bimetallic Carbon Catalyst as a Highly Efficient Promoter for Reactive Dyes Degradation with PMS.

The synergistic effect between bimetallic catalysts has been confirmed as an effective method for activating persulfate (PMS). Therefore, we immobilized copper-cobalt on chitosan to prepare bimetallic carbon catalysts for PMS activation and degradation of reactive dyes. Experimental results demonstrate that the CuCo-CTs/PMS catalytic degradation system exhibits excellent degradation performance toward various types of reactive dyes (e.

Clinical efficacy and safety of Chinese herbal injections in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy for advanced non-small cell lung cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 140 randomized controlled trials.

Background And Aim: Chinese herbal injection (CHI) is a widely used preparation for advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treatment to alleviate the adverse drug reactions and enhance the clinical efficacy of chemotherapy. However, its efficacy and safety in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy (PBC) remain poorly understood owing to the lack of high-level evidence in the face of a wide variety of CHIs. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to explore the efficacy and safety of CHIs in combination with PBC regimens in the treatment of mid- and advanced NSCLC.

Preparation of multifunctional cellulose macromolecule blended fabrics through internal and external synergy by N, N-bis (ethylene oxide-2-ylmethyl) hexane-1,6-diamine.

With the diversification of people's demand for textile functions, the preparation of multifunctional fabrics is still a current research hotspot. In this study, the water-soluble epoxy compound N, N-bis(oxiran-2-ylmethyl) hexane-1,6-diamine (EH) was introduced into cellulose macromolecule blended fabrics (cotton/modal) by two-phase vaporization technique, resulting in excellent wrinkle, hydrophobicity, and certain UV protection effects. It could be observed by electron microscopy that EH formed a polymer film on the fiber surface.

Operando X-Ray Diffraction Boosting Understanding of Graphite Phase Evolution in Lithium-Ion Batteries.

The fast charging/discharging performance of lithium-ion batteries is closely related to the properties of electrode materials, especially the phase evolution and Li diffusion kinetics. The phase evolution and intrinsic properties of an electrode material under different C-rates can be investigated by applying operando X-ray diffraction (XRD). In this study, a transmission X-ray diffractometer is used in operando monitoring the behaviors of NCM811/Graphite pouch cells during charging/discharging at low rate (0.

Rivaroxaban Combined with Atorvastatin Inhibits Acute Pulmonary Embolism by Promoting the Expression of NRF2/NQO1.

Background: Atorvastatin and direct oral factor Xa inhibitors (for instance, rivaroxaban) are co-administrated in patients with atrial fibrillation. However, no studies have been conducted on the function of these two agents in acute pulmonary embolism (APE). Therefore, we investigated the effects of rivaroxaban + atorvastatin in rats with APE and explored the underlying mechanisms.

Effect of gut microbiota from Henoch-Schönlein Purpura patients on acid-sensitive ion channel 3 expression and intestinal motility in germ-free rats.

Background: It has been proven that gut microbiota alterations are involved in the development of Henoch-Schönlein Purpura (HSP). However, the pathogenesis of HSP hasn't been eluciated. This study was to investigate the impact of gut microbiota from HSP on ASIC3 expression and interactions between microbiota and ASIC3 expression in the development of HSP.

Integrative analysis of prognostic value and immune infiltration of spindle and kinetochore-associated family members in breast cancer.

Spindle and kinetochore associated (SKA) complex subunit, which maintains the stability of mitotic metaphase, with emerging research implying its effect as a carcinogenic regulator in cancer. However, its potential role in BC has not been fully elucidated. ONCOMINE, UALCAN, GEPIA, Kaplan-Meier Plotter, cBioPortal and TIMER databases were performed to analyze the expression, prognosis, mutation, immune infiltration and potential biological mechanisms of SKA1/2/3 in BC.

Effect of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation nursing on exercise endurance and quality of life of stable COPD patients.

Objective: To investigate the effect of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation nursing on exercise endurance and quality of life (QOL) of patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Methods: This randomized trial was conducted on 84 subjects with stable COPD recruited in our hospital from March 2018 to December 2019 and they were divied into the observation group (n=42) and the control group (n=42) based on nursing methods. The control group adopted conventional nursing, and the observation group received cardiopulmonary rehabilitation nursing in addition to conventional method.

Orientation Preferences and Motion Sickness Induced in a Virtual Reality Environment.

Background: Astronauts' orientation preferences tend to correlate with their susceptibility to space motion sickness (SMS). Orientation preferences appear universally, since variable sensory cue priorities are used between individuals. However, SMS susceptibility changes after proper training, while orientation preferences seem to be intrinsic proclivities.

Subjective Vertical Conflict Theory and Space Motion Sickness.

Background: Space motion sickness (SMS) remains a troublesome problem during spaceflight. The subjective vertical (SV) conflict theory postulates that all motion sickness provoking situations are characterized by a condition in which the SV sensed from gravity and visual and idiotropic cues differs from the expected vertical. This theory has been successfully used to predict motion sickness in different vehicles on Earth.

Pertussis toxin reduces calcium influx to protect ischemic stroke in a middle cerebral artery occlusion model.

Increased calcium influx secondary to glutamate induced excitotoxicity initiates and potentiates devastating pathological changes following ischemic stroke. Pertussis toxin (PTx), a G-protein blocker, is known to suppress intracellular calcium accumulation. We hypothesize that PTx can protect against stroke by blocking calcium influx.

Quantitative orientation preference and susceptibility to space motion sickness simulated in a virtual reality environment.

Orientation preference should appear when variable weightings of spatial orientation cues are used between individuals. It is possible that astronauts' orientation preferences could be a potential predictor for susceptibility to space motion sickness (SMS). The present study was conducted to confirm this relationship on Earth by quantifying orientation preferences and simulating SMS in a virtual reality environment.

The effect of stromal cell-derived factor 1 in the migration of neural stem cells.

Neural stem cells (NSCs) have widely been used in the treatment of human neurological disorders as cell therapy via intracerebral or intraventricular infusion. However, the migration mechanism required for NSCs homing and recruitment remains to be elucidated. Recently, SDF-1/CXCR4 axis was shown to be responsible for in cell migration and differentiation during the neural development stage and involved in the pathophysiological process of neurological disorders.

Expression of tumor-associated macrophage in progression of human glioma.

The aim of this study is to investigate the expression of tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) M1, M2 phenotypic in human glioma tissues, and to explore the clinical significance and prognostic value of TAMs in glioma patients. A total of 50 glioma samples were obtained from patients diagnosed in our hospital from 2007 to 2010. Clinical follow-up was conducted via return visits and telephone interviews after discharge.

Designing a wearable navigation system for image-guided cancer resection surgery.

A wearable surgical navigation system is developed for intraoperative imaging of surgical margin in cancer resection surgery. The system consists of an excitation light source, a monochromatic CCD camera, a host computer, and a wearable headset unit in either of the following two modes: head-mounted display (HMD) and Google glass. In the HMD mode, a CMOS camera is installed on a personal cinema system to capture the surgical scene in real-time and transmit the image to the host computer through a USB port.

Transplantation of bone marrow stromal cells enhances infiltration and survival of CNP and Schwann cells to promote axonal sprouting following complete transection of spinal cord in adult rats.

This study aimed to investigate the roles of bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) in promoting axonal regeneration after complete transection of spinal cord in adult rats. Transplantation was done 9 days after injury. Only a few BMSCs were detected at the injury site 8 weeks after transplantation, yet there was robust growth of axons.

Long-term outcomes of trapping vertebral artery-posterior inferior cerebellar artery dissecting aneurysms after revascularization.

Objective: This study is designed to evaluate the long-term outcome of trapping vertebral artery-posterior inferior cerebellar artery (VA-PICA) dissecting aneurysms after revascularization.

Materials And Methods: Five patients with VA-PICA dissecting aneurysms were treated surgically between 2007 and 2010. All the aneurysms were trapped through a far-lateral approach after revascularization of the PICAs by occipital artery-posterior inferior cerebellar artery (OA-PICA) bypass.

Co-transplantation of GDNF-overexpressing neural stem cells and fetal dopaminergic neurons mitigates motor symptoms in a rat model of Parkinson's disease.

Striatal transplantation of dopaminergic (DA) neurons or neural stem cells (NSCs) has been reported to improve the symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD), but the low rate of cell survival, differentiation, and integration in the host brain limits the therapeutic efficacy. We investigated the therapeutic effects of intracranial co-transplantation of mesencephalic NSCs stably overexpressing human glial-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF-mNSCs) together with fetal DA neurons in the 6-OHDA rat model of PD. Striatal injection of mNSCs labeled by the contrast enhancer superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIO) resulted in a hypointense signal in the striatum on T2-weighted magnetic resonance images that lasted for at least 8 weeks post-injection, confirming the long-term survival of injected stem cells in vivo.