Elf autoencoder for unsupervised exploration of flat-band materials using electronic band structure fingerprints.

Two-dimensional materials with flat electronic bands are promising for realising exotic quantum phenomena such as unconventional superconductivity and nontrivial topology. However, exploring their vast chemical space is a significant challenge. Here we introduce elf, an unsupervised convolutional autoencoder that encodes electronic band structure images into fingerprint vectors, enabling the autonomous clustering of materials by electronic properties beyond traditional chemical paradigms.

Efficacy analysis of prophylactic hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy in patients with locally advanced gastric cancer: a retrospective study.

Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of prophylactic hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (P-HIPEC) in patients with locally advanced gastric cancer (AGC) after laparoscopic radical gastrectomy. Additionally, it explores how the frequency and timing of P-HIPEC influence treatment outcomes.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 227 patients with locally AGC who underwent laparoscopic surgery at Maoming People's Hospital from January 2016 to December 2022.

Preoperative prediction of pituitary neuroendocrine tumor invasion using multiparametric MRI radiomics.

Objective: The invasiveness of pituitary neuroendocrine tumor is an important basis for formulating individualized treatment plans and improving the prognosis of patients. Radiomics can predict invasiveness preoperatively. To investigate the value of multiparameter magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) radiomics in predicting pituitary neuroendocrine tumor invasion into the cavernous sinus (CS) before surgery.

The type of exercise most beneficial for quality of life in people with atrial fibrillation: a network meta-analysis.

Introduction: Atrial fibrillation (AF) significantly detracts from health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Despite the promotion of exercise interventions for managing AF, the effectiveness of different exercise modalities remains to be clearly defined. This systematic review and network meta-analysis aims to evaluate the comparative effectiveness of various modes of exercise interventions on HRQoL in AF patients.

Unraveling the potential of zinc protoporphyrin-forming lactic acid bacteria for replacing nitrite and their role in quality characteristics of Harbin dry sausage.

This study evaluated the effects of zinc protoporphyrin-producing lactic acid bacteria specifically JX11, MDJ8, and Q on nitrite substitution and the quality characteristics of Harbin dry sausage. The redness ( values in the bacteria-inoculated groups were significantly higher than those in the control group ( < 0.05) during fermentation.