Advanced Design for Stimuli-Reversible Chromic Wearables With Customizable Functionalities.

Smart wearable devices with dynamically reversible color displays are crucial for the next generation of smart textiles, and promising for bio-robots, adaptive camouflage, and visual health monitoring. The rapid advancement of technology brings out different categories that feature fundamentally different color-reversing mechanisms, including thermochromic, mechanochromic, electrochromic, and photochromic smart wearables. Although some reviews have showcased relevant developments from unique perspectives, reviews focusing on the advanced design of flexible chromic wearable devices within each category have not been reported.

Boosting Zn-Ion Storage Behavior of Pre-Intercalated MXene with Black Phosphorus toward Self-Powered Systems.

MXene-based Zn-ion capacitors (ZICs) with adsorption-type and battery-type electrodes demonstrate high energy storage and anti-self-discharge capabilities, potentially being paired with triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) to construct self-powered systems. Nevertheless, inadequate interlayer spacing, deficient active sites, and compact self-restacking of MXene flakes pose hurdles for MXene-based ZICs, limiting their applications. Herein, black phosphorus (BP)-Zn-MXene hybrid is formulated for MXene-based ZIC via a two-step molecular engineering strategy of Zn-ion pre-intercalation and BP nanosheet assembly.

Confined Space Dual-Type Quantum Dots for High-Rate Electrochemical Energy Storage.

Owing to the quantum size effect and high redox activity, quantum dots (QDs) play very essential roles toward electrochemical energy storage. However, it is very difficult to obtain different types and uniformly dispersed high-active QDs in a stable conductive microenvironment, because QDs prepared by traditional methods are mostly dissolved in solution or loaded on the surface of other semiconductors. Herein, dual-type semiconductor QDs (CoS and CdS) are skillfully constructed within the interlayer of ultrathin-layered double hydroxides.

Impact of One-Lung Ventilation on Oxygenation and Ventilation Time in Thoracoscopic Heart Surgery: A Comparative Analysis with Median Thoracotomy.

BACKGROUND One-lung ventilation is the separation of the lungs by mechanical methods to allow ventilation of only one lung, particularly when there is pathology in the other lung. This retrospective study from a single center aimed to compare 49 patients undergoing thoracoscopic cardiac surgery using one-lung ventilation with 48 patients undergoing thoracoscopic cardiac surgery with median thoracotomy. MATERIAL AND METHODS This single-center retrospective study analyzed patients who underwent thoracoscopic cardiac surgery based on one-lung ventilation (experimental group, n=49).

The hierarchical dense structure induced high stability to NiCoB-based electrode for electrochemical energy storage.

The construction of stable hierarchical surfaces through structural engineering is the key to improve reactive active sites and cycle stability to achieve high cycle performance of supercapacitors (SCs). In this work, the NiCo-LDH nanoflower as a structure guide agent was used to support NiCoB nanosheets to form a dense and stable hierarchical structure, thereby exposing more active sites and improving cycle stability. Due to the hierarchical stable surface structure, the NiCoB-0.

Arthroscopic fixation techniques for tibial eminence fractures in pediatric patients: a review.

The introduction of new internal fixation devices and arthroscopic techniques has led to significant changes in the surgical treatment of tibial eminence fractures (TEFs) in children. In recent years, arthroscopic surgery has arisen as the gold standard for the treatment of TEFs. This popularity of arthroscopic techniques has reduced surgical complications and improved patient prognosis.

Naturally Crosslinked Biocompatible Carbonaceous Liquid Metal Aqueous Ink Printing Wearable Electronics for Multi-Sensing and Energy Harvesting.

Achieving flexible electronics with comfort and durability comparable to traditional textiles is one of the ultimate pursuits of smart wearables. Ink printing is desirable for e-textile development using a simple and inexpensive process. However, fabricating high-performance atop textiles with good dispersity, stability, biocompatibility, and wearability for high-resolution, large-scale manufacturing, and practical applications has remained challenging.

A Novel Predictor of the Length and Size of ACL Grafts in Chinese Han Adults for ACL Reconstruction: An MRI Study.

Objective: Currently, there is no simple and valid method to predict the length and size of the native anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in each adult patient who will undergo ACL reconstruction. This study aimed to develop an imaging prediction method that can predict the length and size of ACL grafts using the intact posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), in order to enhance the graft preparation individualized sizing.

Methods: Three hundred and nineteen patients aged 18 years or older who underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the knee at an orthopaedic clinic between September 9, 2021, and February 5, 2023, were included.

Interlayer Nano-Dots Induced High-Rate Supercapacitors.

The fast OH transfer between hydroxide layers is the key to enhancing the charge storage efficiency of layered double hydroxides (LDH)-based supercapacitors (SCs). Constructing interlayer reactive sites in LDH is much expected but still a huge challenge. In this work, CdS nano-dots (NDs) are introduced to interlayers of ultra-thin NiFe-LDH (denoted CdS -NiFe-LDH), promoting the interlayer ions flow for higher redox activity.

Long-term results of synovectomy in total knee arthroplasty: a prospective, randomized controlled trial.

Background: Synovectomy has been introduced into total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with the aim of relieving pain and inflammation of the synovium. However, there are no long-term, comparative data to evaluate the effect of synovectomy in TKA. This study was aimed at assessing pain, function, and complications in patients undergoing synovectomy during TKA for osteoarthritis (OA) at long-term follow-up.

Dynamic changes of otolith organ function before and after repositioning in patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo detected by virtual reality auxiliary technology: A cohort study.

Objectives: To dynamically investigate otolith function in patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) before, after, and 1 month after repositioning, and explore the possible compensation mechanisms.

Methods: Thirty-six patients confirmed with BPPV (canal lithiasis) treated in our hospital between August 2020 and March 2021, as well as 36 health controls matched for age and gender (normal control group, NC group) were enrolled. For NC group, the virtual reality (VR) auxiliary static subjective visual vertical (SVV), subjective visual horizontal (SVH), and SVV of dynamic unilateral centrifugation (DUC), were measured at inclusion.

Synthesis of multi-dimensional nanostructured Co(OH)F/CoS grown on carbon fiber cloth for hybrid-supercapacitors with outstanding cyclic stability.

Improving the lifetime and energy density of energy storage devices has always been a major challenge. Here, CoS with a hollow structure derived from zeolite-imidazolate framework-67 was reconstructed on Co(OH)F nanowires. Co(OH)F nanowires contribute to ion/electron transmission and reduce transmission resistance, thereby promoting the stability of the electrode.

The ultrastructural and morphological characteristics of the anterior cruciate ligament of the pig: a study using 7.0-Tesla diffusion tensor imaging.

Objective: Diffusion tensor imaging research on the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is limited, and no study has revealed the ACL fibrous microstructure by 7.0-Tesla magnetic resonance imaging. Therefore, we used magnetic resonance imaging to assess the ACL.

[Effectiveness of arthroscopic distal clavicle resection for symptomatic acromioclavicular joint arthritis].

Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of arthroscopic distal clavicle resection for the symptomatic acromioclavicular joint arthritis.

Methods: The clinical data of 14 patients with symptomatic acromioclavicular joint arthritis treated by arthroscopic indirect distal clavicle resection between January 2020 and March 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. There were 5 males and 9 females with an average age of 46.

Novel CoZnNi oxyphosphide-based electrode with high hydroxyl ion adsorption capacity for ultra-high volumetric energy density asymmetric supercapacitor.

Achieving a high volumetric energy density supercapacitor is of great significance for portable energy storage devices while still a major challenge. Herein, we design and fabricate self-supporting electrodes using CoZnNi oxyphosphide nanoarrays sandwiched graphene/carbon nanotube (CZNP/GC) film with highly exposed active sites. Benefitting from the modified electronic structures, high accessible surface areas, and the integrated structure, the well-designed CZNP/GC electrode exhibits an ultra-high volumetric capacitance of 2096.

In-situ construction of heterostructure (Ni, Co)Se nanoarrays derived from cone-like ZIF-L for high-performance hybrid supercapacitors.

The construction of heterostructure could enhance the electron transfer efficiency and increase the number of active sites, which can further develop high-performance electrode materials of supercapacitors. Herein, (Ni, Co)Se nanorod arrays were prepared based on the NiCo-LDH derived from a conical ZIF-L. Significantly, the single nanorod is composed of interconnected NiSe and CoSe nanoparticles, the heterostructure can expose higher conductivity, more sufficient redox reaction active sites and larger specific surface area.

Intra-articular Injection of Kartogenin-Enhanced Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis in a Rat Model.

Background: In this study, we investigated the in vitro and in vivo chondrogenic capacity of kartogenin (KGN)-enhanced bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) for cartilage regeneration.

Purpose: To determine (1) whether functionalized nanographene oxide (NGO) can effectively deliver KGN into BMSCs and (2) whether KGN would enhance BMSCs during chondrogenesis in vitro and in vivo in an animal model.

Study Design: Controlled laboratory study.

3D CNTs/graphene network conductive substrate supported MOFs-derived CoZnNiS nanosheet arrays for ultra-high volumetric/gravimetric energy density hybrid supercapacitor.

With the increasing demand for miniaturization and portable energy storage system, it is an urgent necessary that developing high volumetric energy density supercapacitors with small volumes. Herein, an integrated self-supporting CoZnNiS@CNTs/rGO composite film electrode with the thickness of about 6 μm was designed. In the unique structure, porous CNTs/rGO film is served as conductive substrate to support the CoZn-MOFs derived vertically oriented two-dimensional CoZnNiS nanoarrays.

Carotid plaque magnetic resonance imaging and recurrent stroke risk: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: MRI findings of carotid plaque components have been studied recently as a tool to predict recurrent ischemic events. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to summarize the association of MRI-determined intraplaque hemorrhage, lipid-rich necrotic core, and thinning/rupture of the fibrous cap with recurrent ischemic events.

Methods: Electronic search was performed in PUBMED, EMBASE, Cochrane Controlled Register of Trials (CENTRAL) from inception to Oct 30, 2018.

LncRNA DLX6-AS1 promotes laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma growth and invasion through regulating miR-376c.

Accumulating evidence showed that lncRNAs play important roles in tumour development. Recently, a novel lncRNA DLX6-AS1 was found to be overexpressed in some tumors such as lung adenocarcinoma, renal cell carcinoma and hepatocellular carcinoma. However, the functional roles of DLX6-AS1 in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC) are still unclear.

Resource stoichiometry shapes community invasion resistance via productivity-mediated species identity effects.

Diversity-invasion resistance relationships are often variable and sensitive to environmental conditions such as resource availability. Resource stoichiometry, the relative concentration of different elements in the environment, has been shown to have strong effects on the physiology and interactions between different species. Yet, its role for diversity-invasion resistance relationships is still poorly understood.

KLF15 is an essential negative regulatory factor for the cardiac remodeling response to pressure overload.

Objective: To investigate the mechanism of Krüppel-like factor 15 (KLF15) in cardiac remodeling and interstitial fibrosis.

Methods: A rat model was established by in vivo aortic coarctation followed by a period of pressure unloading and used to measure heart function, myocardial pathological changes, and KLF15, transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β), connective tissue growth factor (CTGF), and myocardin-related transcription factor A (MRTF-A) expression levels. In addition, cardiac fibroblasts were cultured in vitro and treated with KLF15-shRNA or KLF15 recombinant adenovirus to establish a TGF-β-mediated cardiac fibroblast hypertrophy model and analyze cell morphology, collagen secretion, and changes in the expression levels of 4 cytokines.

Single amino acid mutation alters thermostability of the alkaline protease from Bacillus pumilus: thermodynamics and temperature dependence.

Dehairing alkaline protease (DHAP) from Bacillus pumilus BA06 has been demonstrated to have high catalytic efficiency and good thermostability, with potential application in leather processing. In order to get insights into its catalytic mechanism, two mutants with single amino acid substitution according to the homology modeling and multiple sequence alignment were characterized in thermodynamics of thermal denaturation and temperature dependence of substrate hydrolysis. The results showed that both mutants of V149I and R249E have a systematic increase in catalytic efficiency (kcat/Km) in a wide range of temperatures, mainly due to an increase of k1 (substrate diffusion) and k2 (acylation) for V149I and of k2 and k3 (deacylation) for R249E.