Multi-omics analysis reveals the enhancing effects of Glycyrrhiza polysaccharides on the respiratory health of broilers.

This study investigated the impact of Glycyrrhiza polysaccharides (GPS) on the respiratory health of broilers. Specifically, 240 one-day-old male Arbor Acres (AA) broilers were randomly assigned to two groups: basal diet (CON) and GPS (supplemented with 150 mg/kg of Glycyrrhiza polysaccharides). When compared with the CON group, the GPS group significantly increased the broiler average daily gain, serum immunoglobulin A, immunoglobulin M, immunoglobulin G, antioxidant capacity, superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), and tracheal messenger RNA (mRNA) expression levels of SOD1, SOD2, and GSH-Px.

Effects of Compound Polysaccharides Derived from and on Growth Performance, Meat Quality and Antioxidant Function of Broilers Based on Serum Metabolomics and Cecal Microbiota.

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of dietary supplementation of compound polysaccharides derived from and on growth performance, meat quality, antioxidant function, cecal microbiota and serum metabolomics of broilers. A total of 480 one-day-old male Arbor Acres (AA) broilers were randomly divided into four treatments with six replicates comprising 20 broilers each. Treatments: CON group was the basal diet; ANT group was supplemented with Terramycin calcium; LAG group was supplemented with 150 mg/kg polysaccharides and 75 mg/kg polysaccharides; HAG group was supplemented with 300 mg/kg polysaccharides and 150 mg/kg polysaccharides.

Polysaccharides derived from Astragalus membranaceus and Glycyrrhiza uralensis improve growth performance of broilers by enhancing intestinal health and modulating gut microbiota.

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of dietary supplementation of polysaccharides derived from Astragalus membranaceus and Glycyrrhiza uralensis on growth performance, intestinal health, and gut microbiota composition in broilers. A total of 480 one-day-old male Arbor Acres broilers were randomly divided into 4 treatments with 6 replicates comprising 20 broilers each. Treatments included: basal diet without antibiotics (CON); basal diet supplemented with 500 mg/kg terramycin calcium (ANT); basal diet supplemented with 300 mg/kg Astragalus membranaceus polysaccharides (APS); and basal diet supplemented with 150 mg/kg Glycyrrhiza uralensis polysaccharides (GPS).

A predictive model for blood transfusion during liver resection.

Background: A predictive model that can identify patients who are at increased risk of intraoperative blood transfusion could guide preoperative transfusion risk counseling, optimize health care resources, and reduce medical costs. Although previous studies have identified some predictors for particular populations, there is currently no existing model that uses preoperative variables to accurately predict blood transfusion during surgery, which could help anesthesiologists optimize intraoperative anesthetic management.

Methods: We collected data from 582 patients who underwent elective liver resection at a university-affiliated tertiary hospital between January 1, 2018, and December 31, 2020.

Key Regulatory Differentially Expressed Genes in the Blood of Atrial Septal Defect Children Treated With Occlusion Devices.

Atrial septal defects (ASDs) are the most common types of cardiac septal defects in congenital heart defects. In addition to traditional therapy, interventional closure has become the main treatment method. However, the molecular events and mechanisms underlying the repair progress by occlusion device remain unknown.

In Situ Dual-Template Method of Synthesis of Inverse-Opal CoO@TiO with Wideband Microwave Absorption.

A unique porous TiO with CoO nanoparticles anchored in (CoO@TiO) is prepared by a dual-templating method for promoting electromagnetic microwave absorption (EMA). The as-prepared CoO@TiO possesses a three-dimensional (3D) ordered macroporous TiO skeleton and plenty of mesopores, as well as small CoO nanoparticles that coexisted in the macropore walls of the TiO skeleton. The introduction of CoO can increase the magnetic loss as well as suppress impedance mismatch, resulting in the regulation of the EMA performance.

Three-Dimensional Ordered Mesoporous Carbon Spheres Modified with Ultrafine Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles for Enhanced Microwave Absorption Properties.

Currently, electromagnetic radiation and interference have a significant effect on the operation of electronic devices and human health systems. Thus, developing excellent microwave absorbers have a huge significance in the material research field. Herein, a kind of ultrafine zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (NPs) supported on three-dimensional (3D) ordered mesoporous carbon spheres (ZnO/OMCS) is prepared from silica inverse opal by using phenolic resol precursor as carbon source.

Development and validation of a nomogram for determining patients requiring prolonged postanesthesia care unit length of stay after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Background: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is a common surgical procedure for managing gallbladder disease. Prolonged length of stay (LOS) in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) may lead to overcrowding and a decline in medical resource utilization. In this work, we aimed to develop and validate a predictive nomogram for identifying patients who require prolonged PACU LOS.

Transcatheter Closure of Perimembranous Ventricular Septal Defect with Aneurysm: Radiologic Characteristic and Interventional Strategy.

Objectives: We aimed to explore the radiologic characteristics and interventional strategies for perimembranous ventricular septal defect (pmVSD) with aneurysm.

Methods: 257 patients who underwent transcatheter closure of pmVSD with aneurysm were included in our study. We retrospectively reviewed the left ventricular opening of the aneurysm (a), diameter of the midsegment of the aneurysm (b), and diameter of the right ventricular opening of the aneurysm (c).

Strengthening mechanism of Si, V and Ti atoms to the Ag/AlN interface: a study from first-principles calculations.

Active elements play key roles in improving the interfacial bonding between Ag-based fillers and AlN ceramics. An understanding of the influence mechanism of active elements to interfacial adhesion can help us optimize the composition of active filler metals. In this paper, Ag(111)/AlN(0001) interfaces with different terminations and stacking sequences were constructed first.

Ultrasonic-assisted soldering of fine-grained 7034 aluminum alloy using Sn-Zn solders below 300°C.

The fine-grained Al alloys prefer to be soldered at as low as temperature to keep their mechanical properties. Solders of Sn-4Zn, Sn-9Zn, and Sn-20Zn alloys were used to solder fine-grained 7034 Al alloy pieces by ultrasonic-assisted soldering below 300°C in air. The joint using Sn-4Zn solder had the highest tensile strength of 201MPa and the fractures occurred in both β-Sn and Sn-Zn eutectic phases.

Ultrasonic-promoted rapid TLP bonding of fine-grained 7034 high strength aluminum alloys.

High strength aluminum alloys are extremely sensitive to the thermal cycle of welding. An ultrasonic-promoted rapid TLP bonding with an interlayer of pure Zn was developed to join fine-grained 7034 aluminum alloys at the temperature of lower 400°C. The oxide film could be successfully removed with the ultrasonic vibration, and the Al-Zn eutectic liquid phase generated once Al and Zn contacted with each other.