Anomalous diffusion of active Brownian particles in responsive elastic gels: Nonergodicity, non-Gaussianity, and distributions of trapping times.

Understanding actual transport mechanisms of self-propelled particles (SPPs) in complex elastic gels-such as in the cell cytoplasm, in in vitro networks of chromatin or of F-actin fibers, or in mucus gels-has far-reaching consequences. Implications beyond biology/biophysics are in engineering and medicine, with a particular focus on microrheology and on targeted drug delivery. Here, we examine via extensive computer simulations the dynamics of SPPs in deformable gellike structures responsive to thermal fluctuations.

Osteogenic citric acid linked chitosan coating of 3D-printed PLA scaffolds for preventing implant-associated infections.

>25 % of the patients who receive orthopedic implants have been reported with implant-associated osteomyelitis, which can result in inflammation, osteolysis, and aseptic loosening of implants. Current treatment methods doesn't ensure defect healing and prevention from reinfection. Thermoplastic-based 3D-printed scaffolds offer a bioresorbable, biocompatible, and mechanical strong implant system.

Exposure to indoor air pollution using biomass among rural households in Southern Ethiopia.

Most rural households in Ethiopia depend on traditional cooking fuels. The inefficient combustion of those fuels significantly raises health concerns by exposing them to indoor air pollution. This study aimed to assess the factors contributing to indoor air pollution exposure in rural households.

Atypical Presentation of Pheochromocytoma: A Case Report of Ventricular Tachycardia in a Young Woman.

Venturing beyond typical arrhythmias, a case of ventricular tachycardia (VT) in a 28-year-old woman who was initially presenting as benign tachycardia took an unexpected turn as her palpitations evolved to include severe sweating and significant weight loss. Initially, her symptoms like palpitations were treated with metoprolol, and given her age and lack of significant risk factors, the tachycardia was considered benign. However, as time passed, she developed severe sweating and noticeable weight loss, prompting a deeper investigation.