Enhancing the Opportunistic Bone Status Assessment Using Radiomics Based on Dual-Energy Spectral CT Material Decomposition Images.

Unlabelled: The dual-energy spectral CT (DEsCT) employs material decomposition (MD) technology, opening up novel avenues for the opportunistic assessment of bone status. Radiomics, a powerful tool for elucidating the structural and textural characteristics of bone, aids in the detection of mineral loss. Therefore, this study aims to compare the efficacy of bone status assessment using both bone density measurements and radiomics models derived from MD images and to further explore the clinical value of radiomics models.

IL-6R Inhibitors and Gastrointestinal Perforations: A Pharmacovigilance Study and a Predicting Nomogram.

IL-6R inhibitors are widely used in many inflammation-related diseases, especially so during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, their relationship with gastrointestinal perforations (GIPs) has been reported more and more. We comprehensively analyzed IL-6R inhibitors in association with GIPs from the United States FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS).

Solvent-free upcycling of agricultural plastic waste using in situ self-assembly metal nanoparticles co-doped microporous carbocatalyst for advanced transportation fuels.

Plastic mulching film is ubiquitous in modern agriculture for its heat preservation and moisture retention functions. However, plastic mulching film waste accumulated on land results in microplastic pollution, posing potential hazards as these micro and nanoplastics can enter the food chain. Chemical upcycling of waste mulching film is an emerging strategy to realize sustainable development and circular economy.

Phage Therapy: A Promising Treatment Strategy against Infections Caused by Multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae.

Klebsiella pneumoniae (KP) is a common and highly pathogenic pathogen, which often causes several serious infections in humans. The rampant and inappropriate use of broad-spectrum antibiotics has fueled a worrisome surge in Multidrug Resistance (MDR) among the strains of K. pneumoniae, which has significantly boosted the risk and complexity of nosocomial infection transmission in clinical settings.

Facilitators and Barriers of Large Language Model Adoption Among Nursing Students: A Qualitative Descriptive Study.

Aim: To explore nursing students' perceptions and experiences of using large language models and identify the facilitators and barriers by applying the Theory of Planned Behaviour.

Design: A qualitative descriptive design.

Method: Between January and June 2024, we conducted individual semi-structured online interviews with 24 nursing students from 13 medical universities across China.