Range Expansion Technology for Ring MEMS Gyroscopes Based on Drive Voltage Modulation.

This paper proposes a method to control the sensitivity of a ring MEMS gyroscope by adjusting the driving control voltage via MEMS. The aim is to explore the relationship between the range of the ring MEMS gyroscope and the driving control voltage, establishing a mathematical model that correlates driving control voltage with sensitivity. By applying different driving voltages to the same gyroscope, the study evaluates the performance and range of the gyroscope.

Pseudoaneurysm of the descending aorta two decades after aortic coarctation repair: a case report.

Background: Pseudoaneurysm after coarctation of the aorta (CoA) repair is a rare but severe complication. Contributing factors may include infection, hypertension, aortic wall weakness, and turbulent blood flow at the repair site.

Case Presentation: A 35-year-old male presented with recurrent episodes of epistaxis and dizziness was admitted to the emergency department.

The expression of Siglec-10 on naive B cells is involved in the pathology of systemic lupus erythematosus.

Objectives: Previous studies have reported the expansion of CD19+Siglec-10+ B cells in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients. However, the composition of this cell population, phenotype and characteristics are still unknown.

Methods: We examined this memory B-cell subset's composition and phenotype and determined the SYK and AKT phosphorylation levels by flow cytometry.

Ultrasound radiomics in the assessment of breast cancer molecular subtypes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Aim: Accurate prediction of preoperative molecular subtypes of breast cancer is crucial for treatment planning and prognosis evaluation of patients. This systematic review aims to investigate the capacity of ultrasound radiomics in accurately identifying the molecular subtypes of breast cancer.

Material And Methods: We conducted a thorough search of  PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases to identify relevant research up until May 2024.

Mechanistic Insights and Technical Challenges in Sulfur-Based Batteries: A Comprehensive / Monitoring Toolbox.

Batteries based on sulfur cathodes offer a promising energy storage solution due to their potential for high performance, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability. However, commercial viability is challenged by issues such as polysulfide migration, volume changes, uneven phase nucleation, limited ion transport, and sluggish sulfur redox kinetics. Addressing these challenges requires insights into the structural, morphological, and chemical evolution of phases, the associated volume changes and internal stresses, and ion and polysulfide diffusion within the battery.

A Chemical Reprogramming Approach Efficiently Producing Human Retinal Pigment Epithelium Cells for Retinal Disease Therapies.

Human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) represent a promising cell source for generating functional cells suitable for clinical therapeutic applications, particularly in the context of autologous cell therapies. However, the production of hiPSCs through genetic manipulation, especially involving oncogenes, may raise safety concerns. Furthermore, the complexity and high costs associated with hiPSCs generation have hindered their broad clinical use.

Serine protease inhibitor AEBSF(4-(2-aminoethyl)-benzenesulfonyl fluoride) decreased ischemic brain injury through inhibiting endoplasmic reticulum stress, oxidative stress, and autophagy in rats.

4-(2-Aminoethyl)-benzenesulfonyl fluoride (AEBSF) is a serine protease inhibitor that may alleviate endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, a significant contributing factor to cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury. The molecular crosstalk between ER stress, oxidative stress and autophagy represents a vicious cycle that can be pharmacologically targeted to minimize neuronal death after acute injuries to the central nervous system. However, the neuroprotective effects of AEBSF in the context of cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury remain unknown.

Effectiveness of Watching a Kumagai Method Video for Long-Nipple Bottle-Feeding for Children with Cleft Lip and Palate: A Pilot Experimental Before-After Trial Study.

Aim: This study aimed to determine whether the Kumagai method could be followed by watching an instructional video and to compare the feeding actions of specialists and the general population.

Materials And Methods: Eleven adults from diverse backgrounds were recruited and asked to feed a baby doll using a bottle feeder with a long nipple, and their actions were recorded. Then, they watched a 2.

Chlorophenols in environment: Recent updates on pretreatment and analysis methods.

Chlorophenols (CPs) are widely used in industries such as petrochemicals, insecticides, pharmaceuticals, synthetic dyes and wood preservatives. However, owing to the improper discharge and disposal, they have become major contaminants that are ubiquitously distributed in water, soil, and sewage sediments, posing a significant threat to ecosystems and human health. Consequently, accurate, sensitive and effective pretreatment and analysis methods for CPs are urgently required and have been actively explored in recent years.

Transcriptional signatures of gray matter volume changes in mild traumatic brain injury.

Background: Neuroimaging studies have shown that patients with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) often exhibit changes in gray matter volume (GMV) in the brain. However, the results regarding these changes are inconsistent, and the underlying molecular mechanisms remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate GMV changes in mTBI patients and uncover the molecular mechanisms driving these alterations.

Genetic predisposition to acute lung injury in cardiac surgery 'The VEGF Factor': Review article and bibliometric analysis.

Acute lung injury (ALI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are among the most prevalent complications associated with cardiac surgery involving extracorporeal circulation (ECC), contributing to adverse outcomes and representing a significant impediment to successful cardiac surgical procedures. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is implicated in the etiology of ALI/ARDS; however, its precise role remains a subject of debate due to the presence of somewhat contradictory findings in the literature, necessitating further investigation. To date, numerous studies have explored the role of VEGF in the pathophysiology of ALI/ARDS, with ongoing discussions regarding whether VEGF exerts a protective or detrimental effect.

Intratumoral microbiota as cancer therapeutic target.

Intratumoral microbiota, which affects the physiological and pathological processes of the host, has attracted increasing attention from researchers. Microbials have been found in normal as well as tumor tissues that were originally thought to be sterile. Intratumoral microbiota is considered to play a significant role in the development of tumors and the reduction of clinical benefits.

Multifunctional nanomaterials composed entirely of active pharmaceutical ingredients for synergistically enhanced antitumor and antibacterial effects.

Introduction: Multifunctional nanomaterials are emerging as promising tools for treating both cancer and bacterial infections. However, integrating dual therapeutic capabilities into a single system remains challenging. This study presents multifunctional nanoparticles (ECI-NPs) based on Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) oligomers, Curcumin (CUR), and Indocyanine Green (ICG) for combined cancer and bacterial treatment.

The Kumagai Method: Feeding Techniques Using the Pigeon Baby Cleft Palate Bottle.

Background/objectives: This study aimed to identify the P-bottle feeding techniques systematically organized by Ms. Kumagai, an expert in nursing care for children with a cleft lip and/or palate (CLP), which were developed as she gained expertise in feeding affected children.

Methods: We recruited three nurses who had mastered the Kumagai method for feeding with a P-bottle.

Role of AhR-Hsp90-MDM2-mediated VDR ubiquitination in PM2.5-induced renal toxicity.

Background And Objectives: The kidney is a primary target for the accumulation of particulate matter (PM2.5). This study aimed to investigate PM2.

Research progress on the impact of cataract surgery on corneal endothelial cells.

Background: Cataracts are a common eye disease and a major cause of blindness in China and worldwide. In China, the incidence of cataracts among people over 60 years old is as high as 80%. Surgery is the primary treatment for various types of cataracts, but such invasive procedures can affect corneal endothelial cells to some extent.