Robotic surgery may lead to reduced postoperative inflammatory stress in colon cancer: a propensity score-matched analysis.

Purpose: Robot-assisted surgery is readily applied to every type of colorectal surgeries. However, studies showing the safety and feasibility of robotic surgery (RS) have dealt with rectal cancer more than colon cancer. This study aimed to investigate how technical advantages of RS can translate into actual clinical outcomes that represent postoperative systemic response.

Artificial Intelligence-Driven Volumetric Analysis of Muscle Mass as a Predictor of Tumor Response to Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy in Patients with Rectal Cancer.

Artificial intelligence (AI)-based volumetric measurements for assessing sarcopenia are expected to offer comprehensive insight into three-dimensional muscle volume and distribution. Therefore, we investigated the role of sarcopenia using computed tomography (CT)-based automated AI volumetric muscle measurements in predicting neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT) response and prognosis in patients with rectal cancer who underwent nCRT. We retrospectively analyzed the data of patients who underwent nCRT followed by curative resection between March 2010 and August 2021.

Genotypic analysis of zoonotic Enterocytozoon bieneusi in wild deer in Korea.

Enterocytozoon bieneusi is an important microsporidian protozoa that causes intestinal disorders in humans. We collected 191 fecal samples from roadkill deer carcasses, among which 13 (6.8%) showed positive reaction for E.

Wafer-Scale Growth of Ultrauniform 2D PtSe Films with Spatial and Thickness Control through Multi-step Metal Conversion.

Metal conversion processes have been instrumental in advancing semiconductor technology by facilitating the growth of thin-film semiconductors, including metal oxides and sulfides. These processes, widely used in the industry, enhance the semiconductor manufacturing efficiency and scalability, offering convenience, large-area fabrication suitability, and high throughput. Furthermore, their application to emerging two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors shows promise in addressing spatial control and layer number control challenges.

Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Honeysuckle Leaf Against Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Neuroinflammation on BV2 Microglia.

Background/objectives: Neurodegenerative disorders have emerged as a major global public health concern, and the burden is predicted to increase over time. Modulating neuroinflammation and microglial activity is considered a promising target for improving neurodegenerative disorders. The leaf of honeysuckle (LH), which has anti-inflammatory properties, has long been collected, regardless of the season, and used for medicinal purposes.

Protein Involved in Tip Elongation (PITE) regulates root hair growth in rice.

Polar tip growth in plants occurs only in root hairs and pollen tubes. In particular, root hair growth is considered very important in the growth of plants, as it is critical for water and nutrient absorption. Polar tip growth is regulated by various factors, including plant hormones such as abscisic acid (ABA) and gibberellin (GA) and cell wall modifications.

Multi-modal networks for real-time monitoring of intracranial acoustic field during transcranial focused ultrasound therapy.

Background And Objective: Transcranial focused ultrasound (tFUS) is an emerging non-invasive therapeutic technology that offers new brain stimulation modality. Precise localization of the acoustic focus to the desired brain target throughout the procedure is needed to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the treatment, but acoustic distortion caused by the skull poses a challenge. Although computational methods can provide the estimated location and shape of the focus, the computation has not reached sufficient speed for real-time inference, which is demanded in real-world clinical situations.

Dual-Seed Strategy for High-Performance Anode-Less All-Solid-State Batteries.

Interest in all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs), particularly the anode-less type, has grown alongside the expansion of the electric vehicle (EV) market, because they offer advantages in terms of their energy density and manufacturing cost. However, in most anode-less ASSBs, the anode is covered by a protective layer to ensure stable lithium (Li) deposition, thus requiring high temperatures to ensure adequate Li ion diffusion kinetics through the protective layer. This study proposes a dual-seed protective layer consisting of silver (Ag) and zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles for sulfide-based anode-less ASSBs.

Development of a scale to measure selection, optimization, compensation (SOC) strategy in late middle-aged women: a methodological study.

Purpose: Selection-optimization-compensation (SOC) models have been proposed and applied to various populations to examine successful aging from a multidimensional perspective. This study aimed to develop a scale to measure SOC strategy among late middle-aged women (aged 50 to 64 years) and to test its validity and reliability.

Methods: Preliminary items were developed through a literature review and interviews.

Clinical and genetic delineation of autosomal recessive and dominant ACTL6B-related developmental brain disorders.

Purpose: This study aims to comprehensively delineate the phenotypic spectrum of ACTL6B-related disorders, previously associated with both autosomal recessive and autosomal dominant neurodevelopmental disorders. Molecularly, the role of the nucleolar protein ACTL6B in contributing to the disease has remained unclear.

Methods: We identified 105 affected individuals, including 39 previously reported cases, and systematically analysed detailed clinical and genetic data for all individuals.

Safety and efficacy of autologous blood tattooing for preoperative colonic localization: a comparative study with conventional India ink tattooing.

Background: India ink has been a popular choice for a tattooing agent in preoperative endoscopic localization but often results in unfavorable effects. Subsequently, autologous blood tattooing has arisen as an alternative option. Due to the limited availability of comparative studies on the matter, we conducted a study to compare the perioperative outcomes associated with India ink tattooing versus autologous blood tattooing.

Stretching multistate flexible chains and loops.

Polymer loop structure commonly appears in biological phenomena, such as DNA looping and DNA denaturation. When a chain forms a loop, its elastic behavior differs from that of an open chain due to the loss of entropy. In the case of reversible loop formation, interesting behavior emerges related to the multistate nature of the conformations.

Eliciting guilt in virtual reality games: interplay of self-attribution, presence, and morality.

Introduction: This study investigates the psychological mechanisms in virtual reality (VR) games, focusing on the interplay between character morality, self-attribution, presence, guilt, and their collective impact on player enjoyment. Based on Affective Disposition Theory, it hypothesizes that players' moral judgments of characters significantly affect their engagement and enjoyment of VR narratives.

Methods: A post-test between-subjects experiment was conducted with 97 participants to examine the influence of character morality on guilt through the mediation of self-attribution, and how these factors affect players' sense of presence and overall enjoyment in VR games.

Improved Selectivity and Stability in Methane Dry Reforming by Atomic Layer Deposition on Ni-CeO-ZrO/AlO Catalysts.

Ni can be used as a catalyst for dry reforming of methane (DRM), replacing more expensive and less abundant noble metal catalysts (Pt, Pd, and Rh) with little sacrifice in activity. Ni catalysts deactivate quickly under realistic DRM conditions. Rare earth oxides such as CeO, or as CeO-ZrO-AlO (CZA), are supports that improve both the activity and stability of Ni DRM systems due to their redox activity.

Advanced Preoperative Clinical Stage Is Associated With More Lymph Node Harvest in Patients With Right Colon Cancer.

Purpose: The adequacy of lymph node (LN) harvest is important in oncological colon cancer resections. While several studies have suggested factors influencing LN yield in colon cancer, limited data are available only regarding right hemicolectomies with complete mesocolic excision (CME) and central vessel ligation (CVL).

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 169 patients who underwent right hemicolectomies with CME and CVL for right-sided colon cancer between February 2019 and March 2023.

The complete mitochondrial genome of Hincks, 1880 (Bryozoa: Gymnolaemata: Cheilostomatida): phylogenetic relationship of two kelp-encrusting bryozoans within the suborder Membraniporina.

The two commonest kelp-encrusting bryozoans, and , are difficult to distinguish morphologically. Molecular studies of should thus be helpful for the identification of both species because the mitogenome of was already sequenced. The complete mitogenome of collected from Sinjido was determined in this study through Illumina NovaSeq sequencing.

Dosing Strategy of Ramosetron to Prevent Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting and Development of Prediction Models Using Data Obtained From Randomized Controlled Trials: A Comparative Study.

Purpose: The study aimed to compare the postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) preventive effect of repeated administration of ramosetron with the standard treatment group and compare models to predict the incidence of PONV using machine-learning techniques.

Methods: A total of 261 patients scheduled for breast surgery were analyzed to evaluate the effectiveness of repeated intravenous administration of ramosetron. All patients were administered 0.

Field-Free Spin-Orbit Torque Magnetization Switching in a Single-Phase Ferromagnetic and Spin Hall Oxide.

Current-induced spin-orbit torque (SOT) offers substantial promise for the development of low-power, nonvolatile magnetic memory. Recently, a single-phase material concurrently exhibiting magnetism and the spin Hall effect has emerged as a scientifically and technologically interesting platform for realizing efficient and compact SOT systems. Here, we demonstrate external-magnetic-field-free switching of perpendicular magnetization in a single-phase ferromagnetic and spin Hall oxide SrRuO.

Colon cancer: the 2023 Korean clinical practice guidelines for diagnosis and treatment.

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in Korea and the third leading cause of death from cancer. Treatment outcomes for colon cancer are steadily improving due to national health screening programs with advances in diagnostic methods, surgical techniques, and therapeutic agents..

Maximal dietary responsiveness after tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4) in 19 phenylalanine hydroxylase deficiency patients: What super-responders can expect.

Background: Inherited phenylalanine hydroxylase deficiency, also known as phenylketonuria (PKU), causes poor growth and neurologic deficits in the untreated state. After ascertainment through newborn screen and dietary phenylalanine (Phe) restriction to achieve plasma Phe in the range of 120-360 μmol/L, these disease manifestations can be prevented. Poor compliance with protein restricted diets supported by medical food is typical in later years, beginning in the late toddler and teenage years.

Biomechanical analysis of alveolar bones with compromised quality supporting a 4-unit implant bridge; a possible association with implant-related sequestration (IRS).

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the strain in the bone surrounding dental implants supporting a 4-unit bridge and assess the role of excessive strain as a possible risk factor for implant related sequestration (IRS) or peri-implant medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (PI-MRONJ).

Materials And Methods: A 3D-mandibular model was constructed using computed tomography and segmented it into cortical and cancellous bones. The 4-unit implant-supported bridges replacing the mandibular posteriors were constructed, and each featuring two, three, and four implants, respectively.

Optimising computer vision-based ergonomic assessments: sensitivity to camera position and monocular 3D pose model.

Numerous computer vision algorithms have been developed to automate posture analysis and enhance the efficiency and accuracy of ergonomic evaluations. However, the most effective algorithm for conducting ergonomic assessments remains uncertain. Therefore, the aim of this study was to identify the optimal camera position and monocular 3D pose model that would facilitate precise and efficient ergonomic evaluations.

Electroencephalographic Features of Elderly Patients during Anesthesia Induction with Remimazolam: A Substudy of a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Although remimazolam is used as a general anesthetic in elderly patients due to its hemodynamic stability, the electroencephalogram characteristics of remimazolam are not well known. The purpose of this study was to identify the electroencephalographic features of remimazolam-induced unconsciousness in elderly patients and compare them with propofol.

Methods: Remimazolam (n = 26) or propofol (n = 26) were randomly administered for anesthesia induction in surgical patients.