Mobile phone-based smoking-cessation intervention in patients with chronic diseases in China: a Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial (SMART).

Introduction: Mobile phone-based interventions show promise for smoking cessation but often face low engagement. This study assessed the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of a 2-phase, multi-component mobile phone-based smoking cessation intervention for patients with chronic diseases.

Methods: This Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial (SMART) recruited smokers with chronic diseases from hospitals in Zhuhai, China.

Chatbot-Led Support Combined With Counselor-Led Support on Smoking Cessation in China: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: China has a large population of smokers, with half of them dependent on tobacco and in need of cessation assistance, indicating the need for mobile health (mHealth) to provide cessation support.

Objective: The study aims to assess the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of combining chatbot-led support with counselor-led support for smoking cessation among community smokers in China.

Methods: This is a 2-arm, parallel, assessor-blinded, pilot randomized controlled trial nested in a smoke-free campus campaign in Zhuhai, China.

Comparative analysis of the mutational landscape and evolutionary patterns of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma metastases in the liver or peritoneum.

Background: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) often presents with liver or peritoneal metastases at diagnosis. Despite similar treatment approaches, patient outcomes vary between these metastatic sites. To improve targeted therapies for metastatic PDAC, a comprehensive analysis of the genetic profiles and evolutionary patterns at these distinct metastatic locations is essential.

Impact of hormone replacement therapy on all-cause and cancer-specific mortality in colorectal cancer: A systematic review and dose‒response meta-analysis of observational studies.

Objective: The effect of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on colorectal cancer (CRC) mortality and all-cause mortality remains unclear. We conducted a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis to determine the effects of HRT on CRC mortality and all-cause mortality.

Methods: We searched the electronic databases of PubMed, Embase, and The Cochrane Library for all relevant studies published until January 2024 to investigate the effects of HRT exposure on survival rates for patients with CRC.

BaCu, a Two-Dimensional Electride with Cu Anions.

The electron-rich characteristic and low work function endow electrides with excellent performance in (opto)electronics and catalytic applications; these two features are closely related to the structural topology, constituents, and valence electron concentration of electrides. However, the synthesized electrides, especially two-dimensional (2D) electrides, are limited to specific structural prototypes and anionic -block elements. Here we synthesize and identify a distinct 2D electride of BaCu with delocalized anionic electrons confined to the interlayer spaces of the BaCu framework.

Seven oral traditional Chinese medicine combined with chemotherapy for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer: a network meta-analysis.

Context: Traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) have emerged as potential adjuvant therapies to treat non-small cell lung cancer. More direct comparative studies must be conducted among various oral TCMs.

Objective: This network meta-analysis evaluates the efficacy and safety of seven oral TCMs combined with chemotherapy in treating NSCLC.

Perceptions of and responses of young adults who use e-cigarettes to flavour bans in China: a qualitative study.

Background: China has banned all flavoured e-cigarettes to reduce e-cigarette use among young people, but little is known about the views and reactions of people who use e-cigarettes. This study explored the perceptions of, and responses by, young adults who use e-cigarettes to the flavour ban.

Methods: Semistructured interviews were conducted with 25 Chinese young adults aged 18-25 years who had used e-cigarettes daily in the past 3 months.

Bioinspired multiscale cellulose/lignin-silver composite films with robust mechanical, antioxidant and antibacterial properties for ultraviolet shielding.

Constructing a high-performance ultraviolet shielding film is an effective way for addressing the growing problem of ultraviolet radiation. However, it is still a great challenge to achieve a combination of multifunctional, excellent mechanical properties and low cost. Here, inspired by the multiscale structure of biomaterials and features of lignin, a multifunctional composite film (CNF/CMF/Lig-Ag) is constructed via a facile vacuum-filtration method by introducing micron-sized cellulose fibers (CMF) and lignin-silver nanoparticles (Lig-Ag NPs) into the cellulose nanofibers (CNF) film network.

The gut microbiome dysbiosis and regulation by fecal microbiota transplantation: umbrella review.

Background: Gut microbiome dysbiosis has been implicated in various gastrointestinal and extra-gastrointestinal diseases, but evidence on the efficacy and safety of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) for therapeutic indications remains unclear.

Methods: The gutMDisorder database was used to summarize the associations between gut microbiome dysbiosis and diseases. We performed an umbrella review of published meta-analyses to determine the evidence synthesis on the efficacy and safety of FMT in treating various diseases.

Cation Substitution and Size Effects in CaZnSb and YbMnSb: Crystal and Electronic Structures and Thermoelectric Properties.

Zintl compounds often feature complex structural fragments and small band gaps, favoring promising thermoelectric properties. In this work, a new phase CaZnSb is synthesized and characterized to be a LiGaGe-type structure. It is isotypic to YbMnSb with half vacancies at transition metal sites and undergoes a phase transition to CaZnSb after annealing.

Biomass-Based Hydrothermal Carbons for the Contaminants Removal of Wastewater: A Mini-Review.

The preparation of adsorbents with eco-friendly and high-efficiency characteristics is an important approach for pollutant removal, and can relieve the pressure of water shortage and environmental pollution. In recent studies, much attention has been paid to the potential of hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) from biomass, such as cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, and agricultural waste for the preparation of adsorbents. Hereby, this paper summarizes the state of research on carbon adsorbents developed from various sources with HTC.

Effects of Lipase and Xylanase Pretreatment on the Structure and Pulping Properties of Wheat Straw.

Based on the reduction of environmental pollution, a biological enzyme assisted alkali-oxygen pulping method was explored to improve the delignification efficiency and fiber accessibility of wheat straw and improve the properties of wheat straw pulp. In this paper, lipase and xylanase were used to pretreat wheat straw and the effects of different enzyme types and enzyme dosage on the microstructure and pulp properties of wheat straw were investigated and experimented. The results showed that the lipase can remove fat and wax on the surface of wheat straw, while xylanase degraded the hemicellulose components, such as xylan, of wheat straw fiber, destroyed the structure of the lignin-carbohydrate complex, increasing lignin removal as a result and enhancing the impregnating, diffusion and penetration of alkali.

3D slicer-based calculation of hematoma irregularity index for predicting hematoma expansion in intracerebral hemorrhage.

Background: Irregular hematoma is considered as a risk sign of hematoma expansion. The aim of this study was to quantify hematoma irregularity with computed tomography based on 3D Slicer.

Methods: Patients with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage who underwent an initial and subsequent non-contrast computed tomography (CT) at a single medical center between January 2019 to January 2020 were retrospectively identified.

Prolonged increased neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio is associated with mortality after successful revascularization for treatment of acute ischemic stroke.

Background: To determine the association between dynamic neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) during hospitalization and mortality 1 month after ischemia reperfusion in patients undergoing endovascular treatment (EVT) with successful revascularization for acute large vessel occlusion stroke.

Methods: This retrospective study included patients who had undergone successful EVT. Information was collected regarding patients' clinical characteristics, imaging data, and mortality at 1 month.

Risk factors for necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm infants: a Meta analysis.

Objectives: To systematically evaluate the risk factors for necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in preterm infants.

Methods: PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Wanfang Data were searched for case-control studies and cohort studies on the risk factors for NEC in preterm infants published up to December 2021. RevMan 5.

Immobilization of Superoxide Dismutase in Mesoporous Silica and its Applications in Strengthening the Lifespan and Healthspan of .

Senescence is a major inductive factor of aging-related diseases in connection with an accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Therefore, it is important to maintain ROS at an appropriate level to keep homeostasis in organisms. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) is a vital enzyme in defending against oxidative damage .

The First Complete Mitochondrial Genome of (Decapoda: Brachyura: Goneplacidae) and Phylogenetic Relationships within Infraorder Brachyura.

Characterizing the complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of an organism is useful for genomic studies in taxonomy and evolution. The mitogenomic characteristics of Eucrate crenata (Decapoda: Brachyura: Goneplacidae) have never been studied. The present study decodes the first mitogenome of E.

A cellulose nanofibril-reinforced hydrogel with robust mechanical, self-healing, pH-responsive and antibacterial characteristics for wound dressing applications.

Background: Bacterial infection in wounds has become a major threat to human life and health. With the growth use of synthetic antibiotics and the elevated evolution of drug resistant bacteria in human body cells requires the development of novel wound curing strategies. Herein, a novel pH-responsive hydrogel (RPC/PB) was fabricated using poly(vinyl alcohol)-borax (PB) and natural antibiotic resveratrol grafted cellulose nanofibrils (RPC) for bacterial-infected wound management.

Association between polypharmacy and mortality in the older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Polypharmacy and related adverse consequences are common in the older adults, especially mortality, but the causality of this relationship remains unclear. This meta-analysis aimed to explore the relationship between polypharmacy and mortality in older adults.

Methods: We systematically searched Pubmed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library from inception until August 2021 to identify observational studies providing quantitative estimates on the association between polypharmacy(≥5drugs) and mortality in the elderly (≥65 years).

Early Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio Is a Prognostic Marker in Acute Ischemic Stroke After Successful Revascularization.

Objective: To explore the association between early neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (ENLR) and prognosis of anterior circulation large-vessel occlusion stroke (LVOS) after patients undergo endovascular treatment (EVT) with successful revascularization.

Methods: Patients who experienced acute anterior circulation LVOS and underwent EVT at Changzhou Second People's Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University between May 2017 and May 2020 were included in this retrospective study. We collected information about patients' baseline characteristics, medical history, laboratory test results, imaging data, and endovascular treatment outcomes, as well as data from follow-up at 3 months.

A lignocellulose-based nanocomposite hydrogel with pH-sensitive and potent antibacterial activity for wound healing.

Hydrogel dressings with similar structural characteristics to the extracellular matrix and tunable physicochemical properties have become promising candidates for wound healing. However, the fabrication of an ideal hydrogel dressing with low-cost, good biocompatibility, excellent hemostatic capacity, potent and broad-spectrum antibacterial activity remains a huge challenge. Herein, a lignocellulose-based nanocomposite hydrogel (ATC/SA/PVA) is fabricated by simply mixing Ag nanoparticles loaded, tannic acid-decorated lignocellulose nanofibrils with sodium alginate and polyvinyl alcohol.

Evaluation of the reporting quality of clinical practice guidelines on prostate cancer using the RIGHT checklist.

Background: The International Reporting Items for Practice Guidelines in Healthcare (RIGHT) statement is a set of recommendations for reporting in clinical practice guidelines (CPGs). We aimed to use RIGHT to evaluate the reporting quality of CPGs on prostate cancer.

Methods: We systematically searched literature databases and websites from January 1, 2018 to December 1, 2020 to identify CPGs on prostate cancer.