Light-to-Spike Encoding Using Indium-Gallium-Zinc Oxide Phototransistor for all-Color Image Recognition with Dynamic Range and Precision Tunability.

To enhance the efficiency of machine vision system, physical hardware capable of sensing and encoding is essential. However, sensing and encoding color information has been overlooked. Therefore, this work utilizes an indium-gallium-zinc oxide (IGZO) phototransistor to detect varying densities of red, green, and blue (RGB) light, converting them into corresponding drain current (I) states.

Does the utilization of fluoroscopy affect the accuracy of prosthesis position in patients undergoing hip replacement surgery via the direct anterior approach compared to the posterolateral approach for an experienced surgeon? A single-center retrospective study.

Background: The direct anterior approach (DAA) for total hip arthroplasty (THA) has gained popularity due to perceived advantages in achieving better early outcomes. However, the theoretical benefits such as precise implant positioning and accurate leg length restoration are still inconsistent. In this study, we compared implant position and leg length discrepancy (LLD) of the DAA and posterolateral approach (PLA) conducted by a single surgeon who had mastered both approaches.

Repulsion, Acceleration, and Coalescence between Water Droplets on Superhydrophobic Glass by Triboelectrification.

Manipulating the motion of water droplets on surfaces, which is crucial for various applications, such as microfluidics and heat transfer, presents considerable challenges, primarily due to the significant influence of capillary forces. This effect becomes more pronounced when droplets are in close proximity, often resulting in undesired coalescence. Triboelectrification, which involves charging pure water droplets, is a promising approach to enhance the ability to manipulate water droplets.

Early outcomes of the Oxford unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: 140 cases from a single institute in Taiwan.

Background: The clinical and radiologic outcomes of the Oxford unicompartmental knee arthroplasty utilizing Microplasty® instrumentation have not been extensively investigated in Taiwanese patients. Despite the efficacy of this treatment for unicompartmental knee diseases, its specific impact on this population remains unknown.

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed prospectively collected data of patients who underwent OUKA with MP between 2018 and 2021, including demographic information, component position, preoperative and postoperative knee range of motion (ROM), numeric rating scale (NRS), and 2011 Knee Society Score-functional activity score (2011 KSS-FAS).

Unveiling transient current response in bilayer oxide-based physical reservoirs for time-series data analysis.

Physical reservoirs employed to map time-series data and analyze extracted features have attracted interest owing to their low training cost and mitigated interconnection complexity. This study reports a physical reservoir based on a bilayer oxide-based dynamic memristor. The proposed device exhibits a nonlinear current response and short-term memory (STM), satisfying the requirements of reservoir computing (RC).

Synthesis of sulfonyl 2-aryl-5-methylenyltetrahydropyrans.

In this study, the present research describes a high-yield method for the synthesis of sulfonyl 2-aryl-5-methylenetetrahydropyrans by one-pot straightforward DABCO-promoted intramolecular Michael addition of β-sulfonyl styrene with 2-chloromethyl-1-propenol followed by intramolecular alkylation. This Baylis-Hillman-type pathway provides a highly effective stereoselective annulation by forming one carbon-oxygen bond and one carbon-carbon bond.

Barriers to Lactulose Adherence in Patients with Cirrhosis and Hepatic Encephalopathy.

Background: Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in patients with cirrhosis. Lactulose non-adherence is one of the most frequently reported precipitants of hospital admission for HE.

Aims: We aimed to identify which factors contribute most to lactulose non-adherence and propose strategies to promote greater adherence and utilization of lactulose.

Mimicking Pain-Perceptual Sensitization and Pattern Recognition Based on Capacitance- and Conductance-Regulated Neuroplasticity in Neural Network.

Neuromorphic computing, inspired by the biological neuronal system, is a high potential approach to substantially alleviate the cost of computational latency and energy for massive data processing. Artificial synapses with regulable synaptic weights are the basis of neuromorphic computation, providing an efficient and low-power system to overcome the constraints of the von Neumann architecture. Here, we report an ITO/TaO-based synaptic capacitor and transistor.

Tandem - and -alkylative annulation of β-ketosulfones with 1,2-bisbromomethyl arenes: one-pot construction of sulfonyl indanes and dioxadibenzofused macrocycles.

Herein, a tandem synthetic route for constructing sulfonyl indanes and dioxadibenzofused macrocycles is described. This strategy involves a transition-metal-free, base-mediated tandem - and -alkylative annulation of β-ketosulfones with 1,2-bisbromomethyl arenes with moderate to excellent yields under open-vessel reaction conditions. In the overall reaction process, two carbon-carbon (C-C) and two carbon-oxygen (C-O) bonds are formed.

Effects of Micro-Arc Oxidation Discharge Parameters on Formation and Biomedical Properties of Hydroxyapatite-Containing Flower-like Structure Coatings.

The micro-arc oxidation (MAO) process was used to prepare hydroxyapatite-containing flower-like structure coatings on commercially pure titanium substrates with various values of the applied voltage (330, 390, 450 V), applied current (0.4, 0.5, 0.

First-principles simulation of neutral and charged oxygen vacancies in m-ZrO: an origin of filamentary type resistive switching.

Metal oxide ZrOhas been widely explored for resistive switching application due to excellent properties like high ON/OFF ratio, superior data retention, and low operating voltage. However, the conduction mechanism at the atomistic level is still under debate. Therefore, we have performed comprehensive insights into the role of neutral and charged oxygen vacancies in conduction filament (CF) formation and rupture, which are demonstrated using the atomistic simulation based on density functional theory (DFT).

Allergic rhinitis is associated with thromboembolic disease in pregnancy.

Finding the risk factors for thromboembolic (TE) disease and preventing its development in pregnant women is important. Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common chronic disease. We aim to find if AR is a risk factor.

Isolable Tin(II) Hydrides Featuring Sterically Undemanding Pincer-Type Ligands and Their Dehydrogenative Sn-Sn Bond Forming Reactions to Distannynes Promoted by Lewis Acidic Tri--butylborane.

Unlike isolable tin(II) hydrides supported by bulky ligands reported in the literature, this research describes the synthesis and characterization of thermally stable tin(II) hydrides () and () stabilized by sterically undemanding N,N,N-coordinating pincer-type ligands ( = 2,5-dipyridyl-3,4-diphenylpyrrolato; = 2,5-bis(6-methylpyridyl)pyrrolato). The results from previous reports reveal that attempts to access tin(II) hydrides containing less-bulky ligands have had limited success, and decomposition to tin(I) distannynes often occurs. The key to the successful isolation of and is the identification of the role of Lewis acidic BBu, generated upon delivering hydride from commonly used hydride reagents M[BBuH] ("selectrides", M = Li or K).

Synaptic Emulation via Ferroelectric P(VDF-TrFE) Reinforced Charge Trapping/Detrapping in Zinc-Tin Oxide Transistor.

Brain inspired artificial synapses are highly desirable for neuromorphic computing and are an alternative to a conventional computing system. Here, we report a simple and cost-effective ferroelectric capacitively coupled zinc-tin oxide (ZTO) thin-film transistor (TFT) topped with ferroelectric copolymer poly(vinylidene fluoride-trifluoroethylene) (P(VDF-TrFE)) for artificial synaptic devices. Ferroelectric dipoles enhance the charge trapping/detrapping effect in ZTO TFT, as confirmed by the transfer curve (-) analysis.

Photosynthetic and Morphological Responses of Sacha Inchi ( L.) to Waterlogging Stress.

Sacha inchi ( L.) is an important oilseed crop that is rich in fatty acids and protein. Climate-change-related stresses, such as chilling, high temperature, and waterlogging can cause severe production loss in this crop.

Crystal Facet and Architecture Engineering of Metal Oxide Nanonetwork Anodes for High-Performance Potassium Ion Batteries and Hybrid Capacitors.

Metal oxides are considered as prospective dual-functional anode candidates for potassium ion batteries (PIBs) and hybrid capacitors (PIHCs) because of their abundance and high theoretic gravimetric capacity; however, due to the inherent insulating property of wide band gaps and deficient ion-transport kinetics, metal oxide anodes exhibit poor K electrochemical performance. In this work, we report crystal facet and architecture engineering of metal oxides to achieve significantly enhanced K storage performance. A bismuth antimonate (BiSbO) nanonetwork with an architecture of perpendicularly crossed single crystal nanorods of majorly exposed (001) planes are synthesized CTAB-mediated growth.

Large-scale synthesis of few-layered copper antimony sulfide nanosheets as electrode materials for high-rate potassium-ion storage.

Metal chalcogenides (MCs) have received widespread attentions in potassium ion storage, due to their high theoretical specific capacity and low cost. However, practical applications are still a challenge because of the slow diffusion rate and large ionic radius, leading to dramatic volume expansion and slow rate performance. Herein, we introduce a simple and large scale solvothermal method to synthesize high-quality two-dimensional (2D) layered CuSbS nanosheets with a thickness of about 5 nm.

Hepatic Arterial Infusion Chemotherapy Followed by Lipiodol Infusion for Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma with Portal Vein Tumor Thrombus: A Single-Center Experience.

: To evaluate the effectiveness of hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy (HAIC) followed by lipiodol infusion in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with portal vein tumor thrombus (PVTT). : Thirty-two patients with advanced HCC and PVTT who received HAIC with regimens of cisplatin, mitomycin-C, and 5-fluorouracil followed by lipiodol infusion were enrolled. The primary efficacy endpoint was tumor response rate.

Efficacy and Safety of Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists in Kidney Failure Patients Treated with Dialysis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background And Objectives: Patients with kidney failure have a high risk of cardiovascular disease due to cardiac remodeling, left ventricular fibrosis, and hyperaldosteronism, all of which can be potentially mitigated by mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists. However, because of the fear of hyperkalemia, the use of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists in patients with kidney failure is limited in current clinical practice, and few studies have investigated the efficacy and safety. Thus, we aimed to determine the benefits and side effects of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists in patients with kidney failure treated with dialysis.

A carbon ink for use in thin, conductive, non peelable, amphiphilic, antioxidant, and large-area current collector coating with enhanced lithium ion battery performance.

We reported that a stable carbon ink composed of conductive carbon materials (graphene and super P), binder (sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)), interface active agent (sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS)), and metal coupling agent ((3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane (APTES)) for using in coating conducting layer on cathode/anode current collector for LIBs. Graphene materials are obtained using a low-cost graphite material (KS 6) and processing it via a wet ball-milling to exfoliate single layers into the ink. The ink can be coated on the LIB current collector in a large area by a doctor blade to form a carbon layer of about 1 μm without overflow.

Prognostic Nomogram of Predictors for Shunt-Dependent Hydrocephalus in Patients with Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Receiving External Ventricular Drain Insertion: A Single-Center Experience and Narrative Review.

Objective: This study aimed to create a prediction model with a radiographic score, serum, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) values for the occurrence of shunt-dependent hydrocephalus (SDHC) in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) and to review and analyze literature related to the prediction of the development of SDHC.

Methods: Sixty-three patients with aSAH who underwent external ventricular drain insertion were included and separated into 2 subgroups: non-SDHC and SDHC. Patient characteristics, computed tomography scoring system, and serum and CSF parameters were collected.

Polydopamine-gold composite-based electrochemical biosensor using dual-amplification strategy for detecting pancreatic cancer-associated microRNA.

Herein, we developed a dual-amplification-boosted, translational electrochemical biosensor for the detection of pancreatic cancer-associated microRNA, miR-196b. A biosensing event occurred when a hairpin target probe recognized miR-196b as a result of the opening of an electrode hairpin probe on a polydopmine-gold (PDA-Au) composite-modified screen-printed carbon electrode. The PDA-Au composite was synthesized in a alkaline condition where dopamine polymerized into polydopamine while gold(III) ion was in-situ reduced to gold nanoparticle, characterized by FT-IR, SEM, cyclic voltammetry and gel electrophoresis.

Violet-light stimulated synaptic and learning functions in a zinc-tin oxide photoelectric transistor for neuromorphic computation.

In contrast to the commonly present UV light-stimulated synaptic oxide thin-film transistors, this study demonstrates a violet light (wavelength of 405 nm) stimulated zinc-tin oxide (ZTO) photoelectric transistor for potential application in optical neuromorphic computation. Owing to the light-induced oxygen vacancy ionization and persistent photoconductivity effect in ZTO, this device well imitates prominent synaptic functions, including photonic potentiation, electric depression, and short-term memory (STM) to long-term memory (LTM) transition. A highly linear and broad dynamic range of photonic potentiation can be achieved by modulating the light power density, while electric depression is realized by gate voltage pulsing.