Achieving High Solid-Liquid Ratio through Competitive Coordination towards Efficient Recovery of Metals from Spent Batteries.

The recycling of critical metals from spent lithium-ion batteries represents a significant step towards meeting the enhancing resource requirements in the new energy industry. Nevertheless, achieving effective leaching of metals from the stable metal-oxygen (MO6) structure of spent ternary cathodes and separation of metal products simultaneously still remained a huge challenge towards industrial applications. Herein, a competitive coordination strategy was proposed to design a novel deep eutectic solvent (DESs), which improved both leaching and selective metal recycling capacity even at high solid-liquid ratio (1:10).

Multistage Regulation Strategy via Fluorine-Rich Small Molecules for Realizing High-Performance Perovskite Solar Cells.

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are an ideal candidate for next-generation photovoltaic applications but face many challenges for their wider application, including uncontrolled fast crystallization, trap-assisted nonradiative recombination, and inefficient charge transport. Herein, a multistage regulation (MSR) strategy for addressing these challenges is proposed via the introduction of fluorine-rich small molecules with multiple active points (i.e.

Macroscale Superlubrication Achieved with Shear-Thinning Semisolid Lubricants.

Macrosuperlubric materials are pivotal for reducing friction and wear in engineering applications. However, current solid superlubricants require intricate fabrication and specific conditions (e.g.

Perioperative, functional, and oncological outcomes of Da Vinci vs. Hugo RAS for robot‑assisted radical prostatectomy: evidence based on controlled studies.

A comparison was conducted between robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) performed using the Hugo RAS System and the Da Vinci System. We conducted an extensive search of online databases through September 2024. The data from eligible studies were pooled and analyzed with Review Manager 5.

A Rapid Adaptation Approach for Dynamic Air-Writing Recognition Using Wearable Wristbands with Self-Supervised Contrastive Learning.

Wearable wristband systems leverage deep learning to revolutionize hand gesture recognition in daily activities. Unlike existing approaches that often focus on static gestures and require extensive labeled data, the proposed wearable wristband with self-supervised contrastive learning excels at dynamic motion tracking and adapts rapidly across multiple scenarios. It features a four-channel sensing array composed of an ionic hydrogel with hierarchical microcone structures and ultrathin flexible electrodes, resulting in high-sensitivity capacitance output.

Effect of Acupuncture on Cognitive Function in Patients With Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Aims And Objective: To investigate the impact of acupuncture on post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI).

Background: PSCI is a major barrier to stroke patients' rehabilitation, and acupuncture is one of the treatments. However, the benefit of acupuncture on PSCI is unclear.

Perioperative and functional outcomes of single-port versus multi-port robotic-assisted radical cystectomy: evidence-based on controlled studies.

To compare perioperative outcomes of robot-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC) using a single-port (SP) or multi-port (MP) robotic platform. We conducted a comprehensive search of the PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases until June 2024. For a combined analysis of the data using random effects, Review Manager 5.

Exploratory Study of Relationship Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome and Growth Hormones and Inflammatory Factors in Children.

In children, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with growth hormone level abnormalities and chronic systemic inflammation. This study was performed to investigate the relationship of the degree of OSA with insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) and inflammatory cytokines in pediatric OSA and the inter-relationship between inflammatory cytokines and growth hormones. Children with OSA and controls without OSA participated in the study.

Efficacy of robot-assisted gait training on lower extremity function in subacute stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Robot-Assisted Gait Training (RAGT) is a novel technology widely employed in the field of neurological rehabilitation for patients with subacute stroke. However, the effectiveness of RAGT compared to conventional gait training (CGT) in improving lower extremity function remains a topic of debate. This study aimed to investigate and compare the effects of RAGT and CGT on lower extremity movement in patients with subacute stroke.

A trend of Tai Chi in osteoporosis research: A bibliometric analysis.

Background: Tai chi has been used to treat different forms of osteoporosis and increase bone density without the use of pharmaceuticals.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to use bibliometric analysis to methodically examine trends and hotspots of tai chi treatment for osteoporosis in order to generate references for further investigation.

Methods: The articles on Tai Chi to treat osteoporosis was obtained from China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wan Fang, Web of Science (WOS) and PubMed between inception and November 8,2023.

Radiomics-based machine learning model to phenotype hip involvement in ankylosing spondylitis: a pilot study.

Objectives: Hip involvement is an important reason of disability in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Unveiling the potential phenotype of hip involvement in AS remains an unmet need to understand its biological mechanisms and improve clinical decision-making. Radiomics, a promising quantitative image analysis method that had been successfully used to describe the phenotype of a wide variety of diseases, while it was less reported in AS.

Advances in ferroptosis in head and neck cancer (Review).

Ferroptosis is an iron-dependent form of cell death that was discovered in 2012. It encompasses the coordinated orchestration of three fundamental biological pathways: Iron homeostasis, glutathione regulation and lipid metabolism. Head and neck cancer (HNC) is a heterogeneous group of cancers occurring on the mucosal surfaces of the upper respiratory and digestive tracts.

Proteome-wide mendelian randomization identifies therapeutic targets for nephrolithiasis.

Kidney Stone Disease (KSD) constitutes a multifaceted disorder, emerging from a confluence of environmental and genetic determinants, and is characterized by a high frequency of occurrence and recurrence. Our objective is to elucidate potential causative proteins and identify prospective pharmacological targets within the context of KSD. This investigation harnessed the unparalleled breadth of plasma protein and KSD pooled genome-wide association study (GWAS) data, sourced from the United Kingdom Biobank Pharma Proteomics Project (UKBPPP) and the FinnGen database version R10.

N6-methyladenosine transcriptome-wide profiles of maize kernel development.

Maize (Zea mays L.) kernel development is a complex and dynamic process involving cell division and differentiation, into a variety of cell types. Epigenetic modifications, including DNA methylation, play a pivotal role in regulating this process.

Fluoroamphiphilic polymers exterminate multidrug-resistant Gram-negative ESKAPE pathogens while attenuating drug resistance.

ESKAPE pathogens are a panel of most recalcitrant bacteria that could "escape" the treatment of antibiotics and exhibit high incidence of drug resistance. The emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) ESKAPE pathogens (particularly Gram-negative bacteria) accounts for high risk of mortality and increased resource utilization in health care. Worse still, there has been no new class of antibiotics approved for exterminating the Gram-negative bacteria for more than 50 years.

Induction plus concurrent chemoradiotherapy versus concurrent chemoradiotherapy in elderly patients with locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

Background: The effectiveness and safety of induction chemotherapy (IC) followed by concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) in elderly patients with locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinomas (LANPCs) remain subjects of debate. This study evaluated the efficacy of IC+CCRT compared to CCRT alone in elderly LANPC patients.

Materials And Methods: This retrospective, single-center study analyzed 335 elderly patients diagnosed with stage III or IVa NPC who received CCRT with or without IC between 2010 and 2016.

Robotic pyelolithotomy for treating large renal stone disease: a systematic review and single-arm meta-analysis.

Robotic pyelolithotomy continues to gain attention as an alternative to percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for managing complex renal stones. We performed a single-arm meta-analysis and systematically searched the English-language literature published in PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases up to June 2024. The risk of non-randomized bias was assessed using ROBINS-I, and the quality of the literature was assessed using MINORS (Methodological Index for Non-Randomized Studies).

Perioperative, functional and oncologic outcomes of percutaneous ablation versus minimally invasive partial nephrectomy for clinical T1 renal tumors: outcomes from a pooled analysis.

The objective of this study was to perform a comprehensive pooled analysis aimed at comparing the efficacy and safety of percutaneous ablation (PCA) versus minimally invasive partial nephrectomy (MIPN), including robotic and laparoscopic approaches, in patients diagnosed with cT1 renal tumors. We conducted a comprehensive search across four major electronic databases: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library, targeting studies published in English up to April 2024. The primary outcomes evaluated in this analysis included perioperative outcomes, functional outcomes, and oncological outcomes.

Percutaneous ablation versus robotic‑assisted partial nephrectomy for cT1 renal cell carcinoma: an evidence-based analysis of comparative outcomes.

This investigation sought to conduct a comprehensive meta-analysis to assess the comparative effectiveness and safety of percutaneous ablation (PCA) versus robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) among individuals diagnosed with cT1 renal tumors. This study rigorously followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis. A systematic search was carried out in the PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases, focusing on studies published in English through February 2024.

Slope protection effect of typical vegetation in the Three Gorges reservoir area under extreme rainfall.

In recent years, vegetation plays a key role in landslide stability under extreme rainfall in the Three Gorges Reservoir area, so it is very important to identify the mechanism of vegetation slope protection. This study takes wildcat landslide in Three Gorges Reservoir area as the research object, using indoor landslide model test and building monitoring systems such as stress field, displacement field, and soil erosion, to illustrate the protective effect of typical vegetation. Furthermore, Bermuda cover effectively reduces pore water pressure, pore soil pressure, displacement, and turbidity.

Global burdens of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in children and young adults and predictions to 2040.

Objectives: To investigate the epidemiological trend for nasopharyngeal carcinoma among children and young adults and the disease burden they caused.

Materials And Methods: Data were collected from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study 2019. A comprehensive analysis was performed, with age-standardized incidence rate (ASIR), age-standardized mortality rate (ASMR), disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) and estimated annual percentage changes (EAPC).