Prognostic Factors for Responders of Home-Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation-Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Home-based pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is an effective alternative to center-based PR. However, not all participants exhibit sufficient therapeutic improvement, highlighting the need to identify appropriate candidates to maximize cost-effectiveness. This study aimed to identify the factors associated with favorable outcomes in home-based PR, focusing on the role of digital therapeutics (DTx).

Thermoelectrochemical formation of a solid electrolyte interphase on a silicon negative electrode to enhance the durability of silicon-enriched lithium-ion batteries by compositional modification.

The SiO electrode interface is passivated with a SiO layer, which hinders the deposition of an inorganic solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) due to its high surface work function and low exchange current density of electrolyte decomposition. Consequently, a thermally vulnerable, organic-based SEI formed on the SiO electrode, leading to poor cycling performance at elevated temperatures. To address this issue, the SEI formation process is thermoelectrochemically activated.

Comparison of Synovialization and Clinical Outcomes between Anterior Cruciate Ligament Anteromedial Bundle Augmentation and Double-Bundle Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.

This study aimed to compare clinical outcomes and second-look arthroscopic findings between double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction for complete ACL rupture and anteromedial (AM) bundle augmentation with preservation of the posterolateral (PL) bundle in isolated AM bundle rupture. Between 2014 and 2021, we retrospectively analyzed 95 ACL reconstructions with at least 2 years of follow-up. Patients undergoing primary ACL reconstruction from January 2014 to June 2021 were included in the study.

Dry Etching Characteristics of InGaZnO Thin Films Under Inductively Coupled Plasma-Reactive-Ion Etching with Hydrochloride and Argon Gas Mixture.

Inductively coupled plasma-reactive etching (ICP-RIE) of InGaZnO (IGZO) thin films was studied with variations in gas mixtures of hydrochloride (HCl) and argon (Ar). The dry etching characteristics of the IGZO films were investigated according to radiofrequency bias power, gas mixing ratio, and chamber pressure. The IGZO film showed an excellent etch rate of 83.

ARS: AI-Driven Recovery Controller for Quadruped Robot Using Single-Network Model.

Legged robots, especially quadruped robots, are widely used in various environments due to their advantage in overcoming rough terrains. However, falling is inevitable. Therefore, the ability to overcome a falling state is an essential ability for legged robots.

Underlying Mechanism of Electrolyte Compositional Engineering Based on Additive Solvation-Structure Governing Solid Electrolyte Interphase Formation in Lithium-Ion Batteries.

Substantial efforts are dedicated to optimizing the additive dosage in the electrolyte and studying its effect on solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) formation in Li-ion batteries (LIBs). This study reveals that the decomposition characteristics of the additive based on its lithium-ion solvation nature significantly contribute to controlling SEI formation. During SEI formation, the strong lithium-ion solvating additive spontaneously migrates to the negative electrode due to negative charge accumulation on the surface, and SEI reinforcement is feasible by increasing the additive dosage.

Concerted modulation of spontaneous behavior and time-integrated whole-brain neuronal activity by serotonin receptors.

Serotonin neurons from the raphe nuclei project across the entire brain and modulate diverse physiology and behavior by acting on over a dozen receptors. Here, we took a step towards dissecting this complex process by examining the effects of agonists and antagonists of four widely expressed serotonin receptors (2A, 2C, 1A, and 1B) on spontaneous mouse behavior, which we related to time-integrated whole-brain neuronal activity as assessed by the expression of Fos, a canonical immediate-early gene product. Low-dimensional representations of behavioral and Fos map data revealed the dominant factors of variation in each domain, captured predictable differences across drug groups, and enabled predictions of behavioral changes following perturbations in Fos maps and vice versa.

Differential growth enhancement followed by notable microbiota modulation in growing-finishing pigs by Bacillus subtilis strains ps4060, ps4100, and a 50:50 strain mixture.

A 50:50 blend of two Bacillus subtilis strains positively impacted the productivity of finishing pigs. Given this observed effect, we hypothesized that each strain has distinct effects on weight gain and their influence on gut microbiota. In a 16-week test, 160 pigs were divided into four groups: basal diet, B.

The Accessibility and Effect of Cardiac Rehabilitation in COVID-19 Pandemic Era.

Objective: To prospectively compare the efficacy of conventional center-based cardiac rehabilitation (CBCR) and home-based cardiac rehabilitation (HBCR) during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Methods: Ninety Patients were divided into HBCR and CBCR groups based on cardiovascular risk stratification and individual preference. The CBCR group performed supervised in-hospital exercise training 2-3 times/week and subsequent self-exercise at home.

Embryonically active piriform cortex neurons promote intracortical recurrent connectivity during development.

Neuronal activity plays a critical role in the maturation of circuits that propagate sensory information into the brain. How widely does early activity regulate circuit maturation across the developing brain? Here, we used targeted recombination in active populations (TRAP) to perform a brain-wide survey for prenatally active neurons in mice and identified the piriform cortex as an abundantly TRAPed region. Whole-cell recordings in neonatal slices revealed preferential interconnectivity within embryonically TRAPed piriform neurons and their enhanced synaptic connectivity with other piriform neurons.

Combined Ultrasound and Fluoroscopy versus Ultrasound versus Fluoroscopy-Guided Caudal Epidural Steroid Injection for the Treatment of Unilateral Lower Lumbar Radicular Pain: A Retrospective Comparative Study.

: This study aimed to evaluate the mid-term effectiveness and safety of a combined ultrasound (US) and fluoroscopy (FL)-guided approach in comparison to US-guided and FL-guided caudal epidural steroid injections (CESI) for treating unilateral lower lumbar radicular pain. : A total of 154 patients who underwent CESI between 2018 and 2022 were included. Patients were categorized into three groups based on the guidance method: combined US and FL (n = 51), US-guided (n = 51), and FL-guided (n = 52).

Embryonically Active Piriform Cortex Neurons Promote Intracortical Recurrent Connectivity during Development.

Neuronal activity plays a critical role in the maturation of circuits that propagate sensory information into the brain. How widely does early activity regulate circuit maturation across the developing brain? Here, we used Targeted Recombination in Active Populations (TRAP) to perform a brain-wide survey for prenatally active neurons in mice and identified the piriform cortex as an abundantly TRAPed region. Whole-cell recordings in neonatal slices revealed preferential interconnectivity within embryonically TRAPed piriform neurons and their enhanced synaptic connectivity with other piriform neurons.

Efficacy of Digital Therapeutics for Pulmonary Rehabilitation: A Multi-Center, Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: This study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of digital therapeutics (DTx), EASYBREATH, for pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) in patients with chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs).

Materials And Methods: This prospective randomized controlled trial was conducted at multiple centers. Participants were randomly allocated 1:1 to the DTx group (DTxG), provided with DTx using EASYBREATH.

Conducting biointerface of spider-net-like chitosan-adorned polyurethane/SPIONs@SrO-fMWCNTs for bone tissue engineering and antibacterial efficacy.

In pursuit of enhancing bone cell proliferation, this study delves into the fabrication of porous scaffolds through the integration of nanomaterials. Specifically, we present the development of highly conductive chitosan (CS) nanonets on fibro-porous polyurethane (PU) bio-membranes. These nanofibers comprise functionalized multiwall carbon nanotubes (fMWCNTs), well-dispersed superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIONs), and strontium oxide (SrO) nanoparticles.

Characterization of exosomal microRNAs in preterm infants fed with breast milk and infant formula.

Breastfeeding not only reduces infection-related morbidity, but also increases growth of preterm infants. Advantages of breast milk (BM) for preterm infants are significant. They continue to be studied.

Case Report: Upper limb superficial venous thrombosis associated with oral contraceptives mimicking soft tissue mass.

Background: Venous thrombosis associated with the use of oral contraceptives (OCs) occurs mostly in the deep veins of the lower extremity. A lesion of the upper extremity is rare, and the majority of thrombotic events that occur in the superficial vein of the upper extremity are caused by intravenous catheters. We present a rare case of superficial venous thrombus on the upper extremity in a woman with a history of long-term OC use.

Validation of Wearable Digital Devices for Heart Rate Measurement During Exercise Test in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease.

Objective: To assess the accuracy of recently commercialized wearable devices in heart rate (HR) measurement during cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPX) under gradual increase in exercise intensity, while wearable devices with HR monitors are reported to be less accurate in different exercise intensities.

Methods: CPX was performed for patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Twelve lead electrocardiograph (ECG) was the gold standard and Apple watch 7 (AW7), Galaxy watch 4 (GW4) and Bio Patch Mobicare 200 (MC200) were applied for comparison.

Synthesis of Polyvinyl Alcohol/Coal Fly Ash Hybrid Nano-Fiber Membranes for Adsorption of Heavy Metals in Diesel Fuel.

Some studies have shown that the heavy metal emissions (HMEs) emitted from diesel engines can seriously threaten human health. HMEs are mainly related to the content of heavy metal ions in diesel fuel. Therefore, in order to reduce HMEs from diesel engines, a nano-fiber membrane filtration technology for diesel fuel was investigated.

Beneficial Role of Inherently Formed Residual Lithium Compounds on the Surface of Ni-Rich Cathode Materials for All-Solid-State Batteries.

This study validates the beneficial role of residual Li compounds on the surface of Ni-rich cathode materials (LiNiCoMnO, NCM). Residual Li compounds on Ni-rich NCM are naturally formed during the synthesis procedure, which degrades the initial Coulombic efficiency and generates slurry gelation during electrode fabrication in Li-ion batteries (LIBs) using liquid electrolytes. To solve this problem, washing pretreatment is usually introduced to remove residual Li compounds on the NCM surface.

Tributyrin and anise mixture supplementation improves growth performance, nutrient digestibility, jejunal villus height, and fecal microbiota in weaned pigs.

Introduction: The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of dietary supplementation of tributyrin and anise mixture (TA) on growth performance, apparent nutrient digestibility, fecal noxious gas emission, fecal score, jejunal villus height, hematology parameters, and fecal microbiota of weaned pigs.

Methods: A total of 150 21-day-old crossbred weaned pigs [(Landrace × Yorkshire) × Duroc] were used in a randomized complete block design experiment. All pigs were randomly assigned to 3 groups based on the initial body weight (6.

Nourishing neonatal piglets with synthetic milk and sp. at birth highly modifies the gut microbial communities at the post-weaning stage.

The importance of probiotics in pig production is widely recognized. However, the precise role of probiotics in regulating the gut microbiota of piglets has not been assessed extensively. Therefore, we intend to examine whether suckling pigs ingesting with synthetic milk (SM) and probiotics along with mother milk has a carryover effect on its growth and gut health at the post-weaning stage.

Influence of Age on Effort Required to Complete Spirometry in Children and Adolescents.

Although effort required to complete spirometry is known to differ by age, no studies have addressed this issue. The present study aimed to identify the difference in the effort required to complete spirometry by age in children and adolescents. Data from 707 children (mean age, 10.

Case report: Traumatic median neuropathy in the distal forearm after massage therapy.

Median nerve damage caused by trauma is rare, especially after the massage therapy. There have been no reports of median neuropathy in the distal forearm following massage therapy. A 61-year-old man developed paresthesia and numbness in the right hand after two sessions of massage therapy.

Exogenous protease supplementation to the diet enhances growth performance, improves nitrogen utilization, and reduces stress in finishing pigs.

We have conducted this experiment to evaluate a new exogenous protease in finishing pigs' growth performance, nutrient digestibility, gas emission, blood profiles, and meat quality. A total of 200 pigs of 52.15 ± 2.