Effect of metal ions on chlorobenzene degradation by sp. in a co-contamination system.

Co-contamination of heavy metals and chlorobenzenes (CBs) presents a significant environmental challenge, yet the impact of metal ions on CB biodegradation remains unclear. This study investigates the effects of Cd²⁺, Hg²⁺, Zn²⁺, and Fe³⁺ on the CB degradation ability of strain TF-2. The results indicate that metal ions inhibit CB biodegradation, with the most pronounced inhibitory effects observed at concentrations of 10.

Effect of aerobic exercise combined with systematic nursing on psychological status and pregnancy outcomes in patients with gestational hypertension.

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of aerobic exercise combined with systematic nursing care on the psychological well-being and pregnancy outcomes of patients with gestational hypertension.

Methods: A study was conducted on 200 patients with gestational hypertension treated from May 2023 to May 2024. Patients were assigned to an observation group (n=110), which received aerobic exercise and systematic nursing care, or a control group (n=90), which received standard care.

Efficacy analysis of intratympanic injection of dexamethasone at different concentrations for the treatment of unilateral idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss.

Objective: Our study tried to evaluate and compare the therapeutic efficacy of intratympanic injection of dexamethasone (DEX) at different concentrations for the treatment of idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (ISSNHL).

Methods: A prospective randomized controlled study was conducted on 203 patients with unilateral ISSNHL. Patients were divided into four groups: the control group (n = 47, systemic treatment only), the high-concentration group (n = 51, intratympanic injection of DEX 20 mg/ml), the medium-concentration group (n = 55, 10 mg/ml), and the low-concentration group (n = 50, 5 mg/ml).

Levofloxacin combined with azithromycin shows greater efficacy in cervicitis treatment compared to azithromycin monotherapy.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of levofloxacin combined with azithromycin in the treatment of cervicitis and its effect on serum inflammatory markers.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical records of 102 patients with cervicitis treated at Gansu Provincial Maternity and Child-care Hospital between March 2022 and March 2023. The control group (47 patients) received azithromycin, while the study group (55 patients) was treated with a combination of levofloxacin and azithromycin.

Nutrition, health benefits, and processing of sand rice (): Comparisons with quinoa and buckwheat.

The dual pressures of climate change and population growth have made the development of new grains a necessity. (sand rice) has high adaptability to harsh environments and does not occupy agricultural land. It is widely cultivated and consumed in Central Asia.

Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Characterization of the Gene Family of L.

As a crucial member of the gene family involved in the biosynthesis of strigolactones, plays an important regulatory role in plant branching and root development, which is essential for field management and yield increase in peppers ( L.). To comprehensively understand the characteristics of the pepper gene family, we identified three genes.

Methane-Water Interfacial Tension in Nanopores: A Dissipative Particle Dynamics Study.

Imbibition of fracturing fluid in deep shale nanopores has a significant effect on shale gas production. One of the key parameters affecting imbibition is the interfacial tension of the methane-water system. However, studies on the methane-water interfacial tension in nanopores are very limited, and obtaining the accurate value of the methane-water interfacial tension at the nanoscale is difficult and time-consuming.

Characteristics and Comparative Analysis of the Special-Structure (Non-Single-Circle) Mitochondrial Genome of Ruiz & Pav.

Chilean peppers, cultivated from , are globally renowned as popular vegetable and spice crops. belongs to the L. (pepper) family and is one of the five pepper cultivars grown in China.

Classification of nasal polyps and inverted papillomas using CT-based radiomics.

Objectives: Nasal polyp (NP) and inverted papilloma (IP) are two common types of nasal masses. And their differentiation is essential for determining optimal surgical strategies and predicting outcomes. Thus, we aimed to develop several radiomic models to differentiate them based on computed tomography (CT)-extracted radiomic features.

Metabolic diversity shapes vegetation-enhanced methane oxidation in landfill covers: Multi-omics study of rhizosphere microorganisms.

Vegetation root exudates have the ability to shape soil microbial community structures, thereby enhancing CH bio-oxidation capacity in landfill cover systems. In this study, the CH oxidation capacity of indigenous vegetation rhizosphere microorganisms within operational landfill covers in Chongqing, China, was investigated for the first time, with the objective of identifying suitable plant candidates for CH mitigation initiatives within landfill cover systems. Furthermore, a multi-omics methodology was employed to explore microbial community structures and metabolic variances within the rhizospheric environment of diverse vegetation types.

Microplastics reduced bioavailability and altered toxicity of phenanthrene to maize (Zea mays L.) through modulating rhizosphere microbial community and maize growth.

Due to its large specific surface area and great hydrophobicity, microplastics can adsorb polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), affecting the bioavailability and the toxicity of PAHs to plants. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of D550 and D250 (with diameters of 550 μm and 250 μm) microplastics on phenanthrene (PHE) removal from soil and PHE accumulation in maize (Zea mays L.).

The potential roles of carotenoids in enhancing phytoremediation of bisphenol A contaminated soil by promoting plant physiology and modulating rhizobacterial community of tobacco.

The widespread occurrence of bisphenol A (BPA), a typical endocrine-disrupting compound, poses potential threat to ecosystem and public health. Carotenoids are essential natural pigments, playing important roles in photosynthesis and antioxidant defense of plants. This study aimed to verify the value of carotenoids in enhancing plant tolerance to BPA stress and improving phytoremediation efficiency of tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.

The impact of environmental information disclosure on enterprises' green preference of outbound investment: Evidence from China.

China is accelerating green and low-carbon transformation and promoting high-quality economic development. To effectively contribute to the improvement of global environmental quality and enhance enterprises' awareness of environmental responsibility in the process of outbound investment, China strongly advocates that enterprises should comply with the environmental protection laws and regulations of host countries and try to strengthen local environmental protection as investing abroad. However, inadequate attention has been paid to the factors influencing green preferences in corporate outbound investment.

The impact of subscribing to directors' and officers' liability insurance on corporate financialization: Evidence from China.

As an important corporate governance mechanism, directors' and officers' liability insurance is theoretically associated with corporate financialization because it directly affects incentive constraints and risk preference of enterprise managers. However, whether there is a causal relationship in fact has not been sufficiently empirically investigated. Using a sample of Chinese non-financial listed companies in Shanghai and Shenzhen A-shares from 2008 to 2020, this paper empirically analyzes how corporate subscription to directors' and officers' liability (D&O) insurance affects corporate financialization and examines the mediating role played by risk-taking, financing constraints, and audit quality.

Phytoremediation of DEHP and heavy metals co-contaminated soil by rice assisted with a PGPR consortium: Insights into the regulation of ion homeostasis, improvement of photosynthesis and enrichment of beneficial bacteria in rhizosphere soil.

The coexistence of di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), Cd, and Zn poses a serious challenge to soil ecosystems. This study aimed to evaluate the phytoremediation potential of rice assisted with a plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) consortium for the remediation of DEHP, Cd, and Zn co-contaminated soil. The consortium consisted of four bacterial strains, all of which exhibited Cd-Zn resistance and DEHP degradability.

The potential role of betaine in enhancement of microbial-assisted phytoremediation of benzophenone-3 contaminated soil.

Benzophenone-3 (BP-3) is an emerging environmental pollutant used in personal care products, helping to reduce the risk of ultraviolet radiation to human skin. The BP-3 removal potential from soil by tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) assisted with Methylophilus sp. FP-6 was explored in our previous study.

Phytoremediation potential, antioxidant response, photosynthetic behavior and rhizosphere bacterial community adaptation of tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) in a bisphenol A-contaminated soil.

Bisphenol A (BPA) is an emerging organic pollutant, widely distributed and frequently detected in soil in recent years. BPA toxicity is a problem that needs to be solved in terms of both human health and agricultural production. Up to now, the toxic effect of BPA and its mechanism of action on plants, as well as the possibility of using plants to remediate BPA-contaminated soil, remain to be explored.

Improvement of the Cd and Zn phytoremediation efficiency of rice (Oryza sativa) through the inoculation of a metal-resistant PGPR strain.

Cadmium (Cd) and zinc (Zn) in contaminated soil inhibit rice yield and produce toxic effects on human body through rice accumulation. Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) assisted phytoremediation is an effective ecological measure to improve the remediation efficiency of heavy metal contaminated soil. The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficiency of the combination of rice and Cd/Zn-tolerant PGPR strain Bacillus sp.

Tobacco-associated with Methylophilus sp. FP-6 enhances phytoremediation of benzophenone-3 through regulating soil microbial community, increasing photosynthetic capacity and maintaining redox homeostasis of plant.

Benzophenone-3 (BP-3) has attracted widespread attention due to its large accumulation in the environment and its potential toxicity effects to human. This study aimed to investigate the effects of the combined application of tobacco and Methylophilus sp. strain FP-6 with both plant growth promoting (PGP) traits and BP-3 degradation function on BP-3 remediation in soil.

Prenatal diagnosis of fetuses with Emanuel syndrome: Results of ultrasound examination and invasive genetic testing.

Objective: To investigate prenatal manifestations of Emanuel syndrome (ES) by retrospectively analyzing the results of prenatal diagnosis.

Methods: Thirteen fetuses were collected from five hospitals, of which six were confirmed with 47,der(22)t(11;22; ES) by karyotype and chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA). Seven were diagnosed with 46,t(11;22) balanced translocations by karyotype, including one de novo mosaic 46,XX,t(11;22).

The correlations of psychological status, quality of life, self-esteem, social support and body image disturbance in Chinese patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.

This study aimed (i) to complement existing research by focusing on body image disturbance issues in Chinese Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) patients; (ii) to investigate how Chinese patients make sense of disease diagnosis and perceived cultural influences within the context of their SLE. A total of 118 SLE patients underwent standardized laboratory examinations and completed several questionnaires. Independent sample t-test, Mann-Whitney U-test, Chi-square test, and multivariate analysis using backward stepwise logistic regression model were used to analyze these data.

Effects of psychological interventions for patients with osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of psychological interventions (e.g. cognitive restructuring, relaxation) on physiological and psychological health in osteoarthritis patients.