Key Role of Interfacial Cobalt Segregation in Stable Low-Resistance Composite Oxygen-Reducing Electrodes.

The development of efficient and stable oxygen-reducing electrodes is challenging but vital for the production of efficient electrochemical cells. Composite electrodes composed of mixed ionic-electronic conducting LaSrCoFeO and ionic conducting doped CeO are considered promising components for solid oxide fuel cells. However, no consensus has been reached regarding the reasons of the good electrode performance, and inconsistent performance has been reported among various research groups.

Dementia-Preventing Behavior Awareness and Uptake Rates among Japanese Women in Midlife: A Survey-Based Pilot Study.

Lifestyle changes may help prevent dementia. However, the perception and practice of dementia-preventing behaviors remain unclear; understanding both factors is required to help prevent dementia already at early stages. This study aimed to examine the awareness and uptake rates of dementia-preventive behaviors among community-dwelling women aged 40 to 64 years, and their associations with dementia-related anxiety.

A Survey of Dementia Knowledge and Recognition of Dementia Prevention and Practice in Healthy Older Adults.

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the level of dementia knowledge and behaviors recognized as dementia-preventive and the practice thereof among healthy older adults who are highly motivated to engage in activities.

Methods: The participants were older adults registered at the Silver Human Resource Center of city A, and participants anonymously filled questionnaires through the aggregation method in January 2020.

Results: The analysis included 78 participants (the effective response rate was 49.

Heat-Resistant Black Insulative Thin Films for Flat-Panel Displays in Al-Doped Ag-Fe-O Systems.

Multilayer antireflection (AR) coatings require a material with a large and constant absorption coefficient over the whole visible range and thermal stability. Coatings for use in touch panel displays are also required to be electrically insulative. In this study, 60 mol % Ag-40 mol % (FeAl)-O ( = 0, 0.

Successful localization of ectopic ACTH-secreting bronchial carcinoid by selective pulmonary arterial sampling.

Among patient with ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome, about 10-20% of those with ectopic ACTH syndromes (EAS) have occult or unknown tumors. Despite the intensive search for the culprit tumors by dynamic endocrine tests and imaging tests, it is often difficult to localize and confirm the source of occult ectopic ACTH secretion. We report a patient with EAS caused by a small bronchial carcinoid tumor, which was successfully localized by a selective pulmonary arterial sampling for the first time.

Poor pregnancy outcome following assisted reproductive technology among women operated on for bilateral endometriomas.

Purpose: To determine the first line of infertility treatment for managing patients with unilateral or bilateral ovarian endometriomas.

Methods: We evaluated pregnancy outcome in patients who had received ovarian surgery for unilateral (Group U, = 47) or bilateral endometriomas (Group B, = 38) and aspiration with or without alcohol fixation for unilateral (Group u, = 37) or bilateral endometriomas (Group b, = 22). Subsequently, 64 of these women, excluding 29 dropouts, underwent assisted reproductive technology.

Reversible respiratory failure due to rhabdomyolysis associated with cytomegalovirus infection.

A 58-year-old woman presented with muscle weakness, whole body myalgia, and dyspnea. On admission, neurological examination showed proximal muscle weakness in the extremities. The weakness gradually extended to the bulbar and respiratory muscles, necessitating an artificial ventilator.

Synthesis of collagen-like sequential polypeptides containing O-phospho-L-hydroxyproline and preparation of electrospun composite fibers for possible dental application.

A synthetic route is described for collagen-like polypeptides constructed from O-phospho-L-hydroxyproline [Hyp(PO(3)H(2))] residues. Using the synthetic polypeptides and a natural protein, gelatin, fine fibers and their network structures (ESNWs) were prepared via electrospinning. The composite ESNWs can induce the mineralization of calcium phosphate.

Pregnancy complicated by asymptomatic uterine arteriovenous malformation: a case report.

Background: Uterine arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a rare disease. Percutaneous arterial embolization has been performed for patients who wish to preserve their ability to conceive.

Case: A 27-year-old primigravida was admitted for treatment of threatened premature labor at 21 weeks of gestation.