Lanthanide-polyoxometalate-based self-erasing luminescent hydrogels with time-dependent and resilient properties for advanced information encryption.

In such an era of information explosion, improving the level of information security is still a challenging task. Self-erasing luminescent hydrogels are becoming ideal candidates for improving the level of information security with simple encryption and decryption methods. Herein, a lanthanide-polyoxometalate-based self-erasing luminescent hydrogel with time-dependent and resilient properties was constructed through a covalent crosslinked network constructed with polyacrylamide and a non-covalent crosslinked network constructed with [2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl]trimethyl ammonium chloride/NaDyWO, along with doping urease.

The GG genotype of rs743572 in CYP17A1 gene regulating the decrease of T/E ratio can be an independent risk factor for MetS-BPH: a retrospective cohort study.

Purpose: To confirm if the CYP17A1 gene regulates the ratio of T/E leading to MetS-BPH.

Methods: 824 men, aged 47-88 years, were recruited into this study through consecutive routine physical examination programs and long-term outpatient screening. Several parameters, including SNPs of CYP17A1 gene, total testosterone, estradiol, and the ratio of total testosterone to estradiol (T/E) were obtained for each participant.

The effect of large channel-based foraminoplasty on lumbar biomechanics in percutaneous endoscopic discectomy: a finite element analysis.

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of foraminoplasty using large-channel endoscopy during TESSYS on the biomechanics of the lumbar spine.

Methods: A complete lumbar spine model, M1, was built using 3D finite elements, and models M2 and M3 were constructed to simulate the intraoperative removal of the superior articular process of L5 using a trephine saw with diameters of 5 mm and 8.5 mm, respectively, and applying normal physiological loads on the different models to simulate six working conditions-anterior flexion, posterior extension, left-right lateral bending, and left-right rotation-to investigate the displacement and facet joint stress change of the surgical segment, and the disc stress change of the surgical and adjacent segments.

Tailoring Multiple Strengthening Phases to Achieve Superior High-Temperature Strength in Cast Mg-RE-Ag Alloys.

Mg alloys with excellent high-temperature mechanical properties are urgently desired to meet the design requirements of new-generation aircraft. Herein, novel cast Mg-10Gd-2Y-0.4Zn-0.

Lanthanide-Polyoxometalate-Based Film with Reversible Photochromism and Luminescent Switching Properties for Erasable Inkless Security Printing.

Security printing is of the utmost importance in the information era. However, the excessive use of inks and paper still faces many economic and environmental issues. Thus, developing erasable inkless security printing materials is a remarkable strategy to save resources, protect the environment, and improve information security.

Targeting GPR65 alleviates hepatic inflammation and fibrosis by suppressing the JNK and NF-κB pathways.

Background: G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) are recognized as attractive targets for drug therapy. However, it remains poorly understood how GPCRs, except for a few chemokine receptors, regulate the progression of liver fibrosis. Here, we aimed to reveal the role of GPR65, a proton-sensing receptor, in liver fibrosis and to elucidate the underlying mechanism.

Strengthening of Mg Alloy with Multiple RE Elements with Ag and Zn Doping via Heat Treatment.

Strengthening Mg alloys with rare earth elements has been a research focus for several decades. To minimize the usage of rare earth elements while enhancing mechanical properties, we adopted the strategy of alloying with multiple rare earth elements, namely Gd, Y, Nd, and Sm. Additionally, to promote the precipitation of basal precipitate, Ag and Zn doping was also induced.

Effect of Annealing Temperature on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of CoCrFeNiNbMo High Entropy Alloy.

Strengthening the CoCrFeNi high entropy alloy with a face-center cubic structure has become a research prospect in the last decade. Alloying with double elements, Nb and Mo, is an effective method. In this paper, to further enhance the strength of the Nb and Mo contained high entropy alloy, CoCrFeNiNbMo was annealing treated at different temperatures for 24 h.

Effect of Solution Treatment Time on Microstructure Evolution and Properties of Mg-3Y-4Nd-2Al Alloy.

In order to explore the microstructure evolution of an Mg-RE alloy refined by Al during solution treatment, an Mg-3Y-4Nd-2Al alloy was treated at 545 °C for different time periods. Phase evolution of the alloy was investigated. After solution treatment, the Mg-RE eutectic phase in the Mg-3Y-4Nd-2Al alloy dissolves, the granular AlRE phase does not change, the acicular AlRE phase breaks into the short rod-like AlRE phase, and the lamellar AlRE phase precipitates in the grains.

Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of EK30 Alloy Synergistically Reinforced by Ag Alloying and Hot Extrusion for Aerospace Applications.

Enhancing the mechanical properties of magnesium alloys to meet the urgent need for their lightweight applications in the aerospace field has always been a great challenge. Herein, the effect of Ag on the microstructure and tensile properties of the Mg-2.5Nd-1.

Comparison between Transpancreatic Sphincterotomy and Needle-Knife Precut in Difficult Cannulation of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: An Up-To-Date Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review.

Background: Selective cannulation, which is essential for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), may be difficult. The aim of this study was to compare transpancreatic sphincterotomy (TPS) and needle-knife precut (NKP) in difficult cannulation during ERCP.

Methods: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and ClinicalTrials.

LncRNA Airn maintains LSEC differentiation to alleviate liver fibrosis via the KLF2-eNOS-sGC pathway.

Background: Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) have emerged as important regulators in a variety of human diseases. The dysregulation of liver sinusoidal endothelial cell (LSEC) phenotype is a critical early event in the fibrotic process. However, the biological function of lncRNAs in LSEC still remains unclear.

Synthesis of In Situ ZrB-SiC-ZrC Coating on ZrC-SiC Substrate by Reactive Plasma Spraying.

In situ synthesis feasibility of ZrB-SiC-ZrC composite coatings on ZrC ceramics by reactive plasma spraying (RPS) was investigated. To help to understand the phase evolution during plasma spraying process, reaction behavior in the ZrH-Si-BC system was explored carefully by differential scanning calorimetry. The results indicated that the phase transformation sequence in the ZrH-Si-BC system could be described as ZrH, ZrO, ZrC, ZrB, ZrSi, ZrSi, and SiC.

Safety of early same-admission laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute mild biliary pancreatitis. A retrospective study for acute pancreatitis.

Introduction: As the standard procedure for the surgical treatment for gallbladder stones, we investigated the controversy surrounding the optimal time for laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) for acute mild biliary pancreatitis (AMBP).

Aim: To further address the optimal timing of LC, we conducted a retrospective study comparing early (< 72 h, group I) with delayed (> 72 h, group II) LC for AMBP during the same admission.

Material And Methods: This retrospective study included medical records of all patients who were admitted with a diagnosis of acute mild biliary pancreatitis at Dongyang People's Hospital from July 2011 to June 2019.

Three-Dimensional Modeling of Segregation Behavior during Solidification of a Sn-6 wt.% Pb Alloy.

In this study, a three-dimensional (3D) solidification model was developed that uses a SOLA algorithm to solve momentum equations and accelerate iterative convergence. The macrosegregation behavior of a sand-cast Sn-6 wt.% Pb alloy was numerically investigated by the developed 3D model.

Effect of Al Content on Microstructure Evolution and Mechanical Properties of As-Cast Mg-11Gd-2Y-1Zn Alloy.

In the present paper, the Mg-11Gd-2Y-1Zn alloys with different Al addition were fabricated by the gravity permanent mold method. The effect of Al content on microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of as-cast Mg-11Gd-2Y-1Zn alloy was studied by metallographic microscope, scanning electron microscope, XRD and tensile testing. The experimental results showed that the microstructure of as-cast Mg-11Gd-2Y-1Zn alloy consisted of α-Mg phase and island-shaped Mg (RE, Zn) phase.

Endoscopic versus percutaneous drainage for pancreatic fluid collection after pancreatic surgery: An up-to-date meta-analysis and systematic review.

Endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage (EUSD) and percutaneous drainage (PD) have reportedly been used for postoperative pancreatic fluid collection (PFC). However, there is limited evidence regarding safety and efficacy in a comparison of EUSD and PD for postoperative PFC. We conducted a search of the databases PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and ClinicalTrials.

Enhanced Grain Refinement and Precipitation of the IEECAPed Mg-Sm-Zn-Zr Alloy by Nd Addition.

Achieving magnesium-rare earth alloys with excellent mechanical properties remains a challenging goal in the aerospace industry. The integrated extrusion and equal channel angular pressing were employed to refine grain and improve the mechanical properties of Mg-xNd-2.0Sm-0.

Lanthanide Polyoxometalate Based Water-Jet Film with Reversible Luminescent Switching for Rewritable Security Printing.

Luminescent security printing is of particular importance in the information era. However, the use of conventional paper still carries a lot of economic and environmental issues. Therefore, developing new environmentally friendly security printing material with a low cost is imperative.

Influence of Solution Treatment Time on Precipitation Behavior and Mechanical Properties of Mg-2.0Nd-2.0Sm-0.4Zn-0.4Zr Alloy.

The effect of solution treatment time on the microstructure and mechanical properties of aged the Mg-2.0Nd-2.0Sm-0.

Relationship between serum total testosterone and prostate volume in aging men.

Total testosterone levels decline with age, while prostate volume and the prevalence of benign prostatic hyperplasia increase with age. We sought to investigate the correlation of serum testosterone levels with prostate volume in aging men. We analyzed clinical data obtained from 416 ostensibly healthy men who underwent routine health check-ups and recruited and collected data from these subjects 4 years later.

Comparison Between Lumen-Apposing Metal Stents and Plastic Stents in Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Drainage of Pancreatic Fluid Collection: A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review.

Objectives: This study aimed to explore efficacy and safety between LAMSs (lumen-apposing metal stents) and DPPSs (double-pigtail plastic stents) in endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage for pancreatic fluid collections.

Methods: Electronic databases were searched to identify relevant studies published until July 20, 2020.

Results: Fifteen studies were identified in this study.

A correlation study of ischiocavernosus muscle injury with different types of pelvic fractures and erectile dysfunction after pelvic fracture.

Objective: To explore the correlation between ischiocavernosus muscle injury (ICMI) with different types of pelvic fractures and erectile dysfunction (ED) after pelvic fracture.

Design: Retrospective analysis of a prospective database.

Setting: The study was carried out at the affiliated hospital of Zunyi Medical University.

Comparison of Three Methods of Gallbladder Drainage for Patients with Acute Cholecystitis Who Are at High Surgical Risk: A Network Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review.

Percutaneous gallbladder drainage (PTGBD), endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage (EUSGBD), and endoscopic transpapillary gallbladder drainage (ETGBD) are used for the treatment of patients with acute cholecystitis who are at high surgical risk. However, it is unclear which procedure is associated with the best outcomes. We systematically searched records in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and ClinicalTrials.