Long-term monitoring of total suspended matter concentration in fishponds in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

Excessive total suspended matter (TSM) concentrations can exert a considerable impact on the growth of aquatic organisms in fishponds, representing a significant risk to aquaculture health. This study revised existing unified models using empirical data to develop an optimized TSM retrieval model tailored for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) (R = 0.69, RMSE = 7.

Effects of aerobic and resistance training on walking and balance abilities in older adults with Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: To explore the impact of aerobic and resistance training on walking and balance abilities (UPDRS-III, Gait Velocity, Mini-BESTest, and TUG) in individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD).

Method: All articles published between the year of inception and July 2024 were obtained from PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science. Meta-analysis was conducted with RevMan 5.

Application of the repeated foraminoplasty in percutaneous endoscopic transforaminal discectomy for lumbar disc herniation patients with lumbar foraminal stenosis.

Background: A sufficient foraminoplasty is critical in percutaneous endoscopic transforaminal discectomy (PETD) for lumbar disc herniation (LDH), which may affect the progress of surgery. This study assessed the repeated foraminoplasty applicated in PETD for LDH patients with lumbar foraminal stenosis (LFS).

Methods: 133 LDH patients with LFS who underwent PETD were enrolled in this study, which were segregated into the traditional foraminoplasty group (TF group) and the repeated foraminoplasty group (RF group).

Enantioselective Assessment of Etoxazole Enantiomers in Earthworms (): Bioaccumulation, Degradation, Transcriptome, and Oxidative Stress.

This study systemically investigated the enantioselective bioaccumulation and degradation of etoxazole (ETZ) in earthworms along with the transcriptome and oxidative stress responses to ETZ enantiomer exposure. Based on the M-shaped bioaccumulation trends for ETZ enantiomers, -ETZ was found to be preferentially bioaccumulated in earthworms. Sublethal toxicity analysis showed that -ETZ induced greater changes in protein content, malondialdehyde content, detoxifying metabolic enzyme activity, and oxidative stress in earthworms, compared to those induced by -ETZ.

Aptamer-based DNAzyme walker electrochemical biosensing strategy for Acinetobacter baumannii detection.

In this study, an innovative electrochemical biosensor was developed for the rapid, specific, and sensitive detection of Acinetobacter baumannii without the need for sample pretreatment. The biosensor utilized an aptamer as a specific capture probe for A. baumannii and employed a self-powered DNAzyme walker cleavage cycle reaction to achieve signal amplification.

Research on optimal selection of runoff prediction models based on coupled machine learning methods.

Runoff fluctuations under the influence of climate change and human activities present a significant challenge and valuable application in constructing high-accuracy runoff prediction models. This study aims to address this challenge by taking the Wanzhou station in the Three Gorges Reservoir area as a case study to optimize various prediction models. The study first selects artificial neural network (ANN) and support vector machine (SVM) as the base models.

Sexual dimorphism in aortic aneurysm: A review of the contributions of sex hormones and sex chromosomes.

Aortic aneurysm is a common cardiovascular disease. Over time, the disease damages the structural and functional integrity of the aorta, causing it to abnormally expand and potentially rupture, which can be fatal. Sex differences are evident in the disease, with men experiencing an earlier onset and higher incidence.

Chemoproteomic Profiling Reveals Chlorogenic Acid as a Covalent Inhibitor of Dehydroascorbate Reductase 1.

Chlorogenic acid (CA) is an abundant plant secondary metabolite with promising allelopathic effects on weed growth. However, the molecular targets and mechanism of action of CA in plants remain elusive. Here, we report the employment of a clickable photoaffinity probe in identifying the protein targets of CA in seedling proteomes.

Effects of intermittent hand-foot hypothermia therapy on chemotherapy-induced peripheral neurotoxicity.

Purpose: Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a common side effect in patients with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. This study aimed to assess the effects of three different intermittent hypothermia temperatures applied to the hands and feet on CIPN symptoms in patients with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy.

Methods: In total, 108 patients were randomly divided into three experimental groups (n = 36).

[Mechanism of electroacupuncture on hippocampal neuron regeneration in depression rats based on Wnt/β-catenin and Notch signaling pathway].

Objectives: To observe the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) on the proliferation of hippocampal neurons and Wnt/β-catenin and Notch signaling pathways in depression like behavior rats, so as to explore its mechanism underlying improvement of depression.

Methods: SD rats were randomly divided into blank, model, medication and EA groups, with 12 rats in each group. The depression model was established by chronic unpredictable mild stimulation combined with solitary raising for 35 consecutive days.

Enrichment of polymethoxyflavones from citrus fruits using an optimized enzyme/acid-catalyzed hybrid hydrolysis process and its influence on mice gut microbiota.

Citrus polymethoxyflavones (PMFs) have considerable medicinal, health-promoting, and commercial importance. To provide a stable and reliable source of PMFs, an efficient process of large-scale preparation is warranted. Here, an extraction model for enriching PMFs from citrus fruits was proposed using an enzyme/acid-catalyzed hybrid hydrolysis approach.

Carbon transfer from land to fluvial networks in a typical karst river-reservoir system.

Although terrestrial ecosystems have been widely recognized as an important atmospheric carbon (C) sink, the net C sink capacity may have been overestimated due to C loss through aquatic ecosystems, particularly in catchments with fragile landscapes and intense human disturbances. Here, we integrated the three primary pathways of aquatic C export, including C burial, gaseous C emissions, and downstream C export, into the terrestrial-aquatic C assessment within the Wujiang River basin (WRB) in Southwest China, a typical karst river-reservoir system with cascade reservoirs. The assessment reports a net landscape C sink of 12.

Bacillus pumilus SMU5927 protect mice from damage caused by Salmonella Enteritidis colonization.

Background: Salmonella Enteritidis is one of the main pathogens of foodborne diseases and an important pathogen causing diarrhea in yaks. Antibiotics are the mainstay of treatment for salmonellosis, but the widespread use of antibiotics has increased Salmonella resistance. Probiotics have been shown to antagonize Salmonella and reduce Salmonella infection.

Association Between Albumin Levels and Neonatal Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Newborn Pneumoniae.

Objective: This study aims to investigate the relationship between serum albumin levels and neonatal acute respiratory distress syndrome (NARDS) in patients with newborn pneumonia, providing new insights for clinical interventions targeting NARDS.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of medical records of neonatal pneumonia patients admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at a tertiary medical institution from January 2021 to December 2023 was conducted. Patients were stratified based on hypoalbuminemia (defined as serum albumin levels < 35 g/L), clinical thresholds, and albumin level quartiles.

Sexual dimorphism in the effects of maternal adipose tissue growth hormone receptor deficiency on offspring metabolic health.

Background: The global incidence of obesity continues to rise, which increases the prevalence of metabolic diseases. We previously demonstrated the beneficial effect of adipose-specific growth hormone receptor (Ghr) knockout (KO) on metabolic parameters in male mice exposed to high fat diet. Although the effect of the growth hormone (GH) axis on lipid metabolism has been well studied, sexual dimorphism has not been considered.

A Review on Resonant MEMS Electric Field Sensors.

Electric field sensors (EFSs) are widely used in various fields, particularly in accurately assessing atmospheric electric fields and high-voltage power lines. Precisely detecting electric fields enhances the accuracy of weather forecasting and contributes to the safe operation of power grids. This paper comprehensively reviews the development of micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) resonant EFSs, including theoretical analysis, working principles, and applications.

Renal microangiopathy and immune complex glomerulonephritis induced by anti-tumour agents: A case report.

A 60-year-old woman with bilateral lower extremity oedema for several days was admitted to the hospital on 21 November 2023. Previously, after receiving rectal cancer resection in February 2023, she had been receiving drug chemotherapy, during which she had normal urinalysis and renal function. However, 10 days before admission, after the drug regimen was adjusted to tislelizumab + fruquintinib, she developed bilateral lower extremity oedema with foamy urine; this was later extended to facial oedema.

Significance of respiratory virus coinfection in children with Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia.

Objective: Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a major causative pathogen in community-acquired pneumonia. Respiratory viral coinfections in children with Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (MPP) are not uncommon and cause severe clinical manifestations. This study aims to investigate the impacts of viral coinfection in MPP patients and hopes to offer novel insights for discriminating between MPP and MPP coinfection.

[Screening of active components in Chinese medicine with effects on biofilm based on molecular docking].

By targeting the key gene involved in the biofilm formation of , we employed molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation to screen the active components of Chinese medicine with inhibitory effects on the biofilm formation from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform (TCMSP). After the anti-biofilm properties of the active components were validated , data-independent acquisition (DIA) proteomics was employed to further identify the differential proteins involved in interfering with the biofilm formation of . The mechanisms of inhibition were explored with consideration to the phenotype.

Baseline triglyceride-glucose, body mass index, end-diastolic internal diameter of the left atria and creatinine are independent predictors for pulmonary hypertension in coronary artery disease patients after percutaneous coronary intervention treatments.

To identify the predictive role of triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index in pulmonary hypertension (PH) in coronary artery disease (CAD) patients after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) treatment. Blood biomarkers have been measured at the cross-section of entrance. The baseline and followed-up echocardiography have been performed at both cross-sections.

Femtosecond-Laser-Enabled Geometric Microengineering of PZT Films for Boosted Piezoelectric Response and Rainfall Monitoring Demonstration.

Geometric microengineering of the active layer in a piezoelectric sensor has emerged as a hot topic to improve performance but meets challenges due to the brittle nature of piezoelectric ceramics. Here, we demonstrate that fs-laser-induced compressive stress leads to film bulging in the nanoscale and forms various shapes of nanostructures, including nanobumps, nanovolcanoes, and nanocaves on PbZrTiO (PZT) films, in a single-step, mask-free, large-scale, and rapid fashion. Highly reproducible 3D profiles of the nanostructures are finely controlled by carefully adjusting the laser energy density around the ablation threshold.

A clinical study on the therapeutic effects of 577 nm micropulse laser photocoagulation treatment in early-stage CSCR patients.

Purpose: To research the therapeutic effects of 577 nm micropulse laser photocoagulation (MLP) treatment in early-stage central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) patients.

Methods: Twenty-two CSCR patients with 24 CSCR eyes were examined prior to MLP treatment. The examinations included best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), fluorescein fundus angiography (FFA), indocyanine green angiography (ICGA), optical coherence tomography (OCT), optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) and microperimetry.