Prolonged Ovarian Stimulation Does Not Worsen Neonatal Outcomes After Fresh Embryo Transfers.

Objective: To investigate the relationship between prolonged ovarian stimulation and neonatal outcomes after autologous fresh embryo transfer (fET).

Design: A retrospective cohort study.

Setting: University-affiliated centres.

Carbon Dioxide Upgrading to Biodegradable Plastics through Photo/Electro-Synthetic Biohybrid Systems.

The escalating emissions of anthropogenic carbon dioxide (CO) and the pervasive issue of nondegradable plastic pollution underscore dual urgent challenges in pursuit of a sustainable society. Achieving such sustainability in the plastic industry, while effectively addressing these environmental concerns, necessitates the development and implementation of innovative strategies for the synthesis of biodegradable polymers utilizing CO as feedstocks. The technologies not only facilitate the mitigation of elevated atmospheric CO concentrations but also introduce a renewable carbon resource for polymer manufacturing.

Succinic acid synthesis regulated by succinyl-coenzyme A ligase (SUCLA) plays an important role in root response to alkaline salt stress in Leymus chinensis.

Alkaline salts have more severe adverse effects on plant growth and development than neutral salts do. However, the adaptive mechanisms of plants to alkaline salt stress remain poorly understood, especially at the molecular level. The Songnen Plain in northeast China is composed of typical 'soda' saline-alkali soil, with NaHCO and NaCO as the predominant alkaline salts (pH ≥ 9.

Influence of Body Mass Index on the Clinicopathological Features of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma in a Chinese Population.

Previous studies suggested a relationship between obesity and a high risk of thyroid cancer. However, the association between high body mass index (BMI) and the aggressiveness of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is controversial. In this study, we aimed to investigate the impact of excess BMI on histopathologic aggressiveness of PTC in a Chinese population.

Rapid Determination of Crocin-I in Gardenia Fruits (Gardenia jasminoides Ellis) by Combining Spectral and Image Data Through Hyperspectral Imaging.

Introduction: Crocin-I, a water-soluble carotenoid pigment, is an important coloring constituent in gardenia fruit. It has wide application in various industries such as food, medicine, chemical industry, and so on. So the content of crocin-I plays a key role in evaluating the quality of gardenia.

A study of the impact of urban business credit environment on environmental pollution.

Environmental pollution has become a global concern, so it is critical to find out the elements that influence it. Is the urban business credit environment influencing urban environmental conditions? The study takes the entropy method for calculating the environmental pollution index of 276 prefecture-level cities across China from 2010 to 2021, the CE1 index to describe the urban business credit environment, and a spatial Durbin model to empirically analyze the mechanism and transmission path of the urban business credit environment on environmental pollution. The findings demonstrate that: (1) there is an important positive spatial association between China's urban pollution index and urban business credit index, and that the level of spatial clustering of the two is increasing over time.

Psychological stress and depression symptoms in nursing undergraduates: the chain mediating effect of cognitive reappraisal and ruminate thinking.

Background: Nursing students exhibit a higher incidence of mental disorders. Studies have identified psychological stress contributes to elevated depression symptoms through reappraisal cognitive in nursing students. However, there is little research exploring the knowledge regarding the role of ruminative thinking in mediating the associations between psychological stress and depression symptoms.

A holistic visualization for quality of Chinese materia medica: Structural and metabolic visualization by magnetic resonance imaging.

The quality of Chinese materia medica (CMM) is a challenging and focused topic in the modernization of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). A profound comprehension of the morphology, structure, active constituents, and dynamic changes during the whole process of CMM growth is essential, which needs highly precise contemporary techniques for in-depth elucidation. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a cutting-edge tool integrating the benefits of both nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and imaging technology.

Association between cardiometabolic diseases and the risk and progression of motor neuron diseases in Sweden: a population-based case-control study.

Background: The evidence on the link between cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs) and motor neuron diseases (MNDs) remains inconsistent. We aimed to determine whether there is an association of CMDs, namely, any cardiovascular disease, cardiac arrhythmia, heart failure, thromboembolic disease, hypertension, cerebrovascular disease, ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus type 2, and hypercholesterolemia with the risk and progression of MNDs.

Methods: We included 1463 MND patients (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), primary lateral sclerosis (PLS), progressive spinal muscular atrophy (PSMA), and unspecified MND) diagnosed from January 1, 2015, to July 1, 2023, in Sweden according to the Swedish Motor Neuron Disease Quality Registry (i.

Thermostability Enhancement of Tagatose 4-Epimerase through Protein Engineering and Whole-Cell Immobilization.

d-Tagatose, a rare sugar endowed with a low-calorie property, superior taste quality, and probiotic functionality, has garnered significant research attention. However, the prevailing biological production methods relying on β-galactosidase and l-arabinose isomerase face challenges including high cost and suboptimal conversion efficiency. Consequently, it is of great research significance to find efficient alternative routes for d-tagatose synthesis.

Chlamydia psittaci pneumonia - evolutionary aspects on chest CT.

Purpose: To present the different findings of Chlamydia psittaci (C. psittaci) pneumonia on computed tomography (CT) according to the progression of the disease, to improve diagnostic accuracy, guide early clinical diagnosis, evaluate treatment efficacy, and reduce the mortality associated with the disease.

Methods: In total, 80 cases of C.

A synthetic methylotroph achieves accelerated cell growth by alleviating transcription-replication conflicts.

Microbial utilization of methanol for valorization is an effective way to advance green bio-manufacturing technology. Although synthetic methylotrophs have been developed, strategies to enhance their cell growth rate and internal regulatory mechanism remain underexplored. In this study, we design a synthetic methanol assimilation (SMA) pathway containing only six enzymes linked to central carbon metabolism, which does not require energy and carbon emissions.

A new-to-nature photosynthesis system enhances utilization of one-carbon substrates in Escherichia coli.

Photosynthesis harvests solar energy to convert CO into chemicals, offering a potential solution to reduce atmospheric CO. However, integrating photosynthesis into non-photosynthetic microbes to utilize one-carbon substrates is challenging. Here, a photosynthesis system is reconstructed in E.

Association between brominated flame retardants and periodontitis: a large-scale population-based study.

Background: The association between brominated flame retardants (BFRs) and periodontitis has remained unclear.

Methods: This research included adult participants from NHANES cycles 2009-2014. Survey-weighted generalized linear regressions were used to explore the associations between BFR exposure and periodontitis.

Insight into the history and trends of liver transplantation for echinococcosis: A bibliometric analysis.

Background: Liver transplantation (LT) has demonstrated favorable efficacy in managing end-stage alveolar echinococcosis. Nevertheless, the current research focal points and advancement trends remain ambiguous.

Aim: To map the research landscape to underscore critical areas of focus, influential studies, and future directions of LT for echinococcosis treatment.

Primary uterine non-Hodgkin's lymphoma:a rare case report and review of the literature.

Primary uterine non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is rarely reported, as its incidence is extremely low. We describe a 72 year old patient with primary uterine non-Hodgkin's lymphoma stage IV, diffuse B-cell large cells, who responded well to cytotoxic chemotherapy (R-CHOP). Radiological investigations exhibited certain characteristics, including magnetic resonance T2 weighted imaging, enhanced scanning, diffusion weighted imaging and apparent diffusion coefficient values.

Intense and vibrant color construction and functionalization for protein macromolecule/polyamide two-component fabric by sustainable microbial nano prodigiosins based on adjustable pigment allocation.

Silk/polyamide fabric inherits the advantages of natural and synthetic fibers, making them remarkable in textile and garment field. However, the use of synthetic chemicals for color construction and functionalization of silk/polyamide fabrics is problematic because of their non-renewable resources and harmful effects on the environment. Furthermore, achieving even color construction of silk and polyamide fibers in one bath is challenging due to their significant differences in chemical structure and surface properties.

Identification of syncytiotrophoblast-derived cf-RNA OPA1 to predict the occurrence of preeclampsia.

Background: Pre-eclampsia (PE) poses a significant threat to mothers and infants worldwide. Studies indicate that taking low-dose aspirin before the 16th week of pregnancy may prevent approximately 70 % of PE cases, highlighting the importance of predicting PE. Cell-free RNA (cf-RNA) exhibits significant changes in the maternal peripheral blood during early pregnancy, making cf-RNA analysis a promising and less invasive method for predicting PE.

Establishment and Application of a Dual Immunoassay Method Based on ICP-MS for Stable Element Labeling Antibodies.

Background: To establish a dual immunoassay based on inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) with stable element labeling antibodies for the simultaneous detection of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in serum and evaluate its performance and clinical sample validation.

Methods: The immunoassay system based on the double antibody sandwich method was established using magnetic beads as solid-phase carriers and rare earth elements europium (Eu) and samarium (Sm) as element tags. The test conditions were optimized.

Effect of hyperthermia combined with opioids on cancer pain control and surgical stress in patients with gastrointestinal cancer.

Background: Surgical palliative surgery is a common method for treating patients with middle and late stage gastrointestinal tumors. However, these patients generally experience high levels of cancer pain, which can in turn stimulate the body's stress and undermine the effect of external surgery. Although opioid drugs have a significantly positive effect on controlling cancer pain, they can induce adverse drug reactions and potential damage to the body 's immune function.

Disparities in anti-nucleocapsid and anti-spike SARS-CoV-2 antibody prevalence in NYC - April-October 2021.

Purpose: Between April-October 2021, the New York City (NYC) Health Department conducted a serosurvey to assess prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in NYC adults as part of continued COVID-19 surveillance efforts.

Methods: Whole blood specimens were collected from 1035 adult NYC residents recruited from an annual population-based health surveillance survey. Specimens were tested for the presence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 spike protein (anti-spike) and anti-SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein (anti-nucleocapsid) antibodies.

M13 bacteriophage based fluorescence immunoassay against food allergens of Ara h 3 and Mac i 1.

Food allergy is increasingly prevalent and poses notable health risks, which underscores the urgent need to develop reliable and sensitive detection methods for effective identification of food allergens. This study aims to address the limitations of existing methods by developing an immunoassay utilizing bacteriophage/carbon dots (CDs)@silica core-shell nanospheres. Two CDs with different emission wavelengths (513 nm for Green CDs, 645 nm for Red CDs) were synthesized for signal development and amplification.

An investigation into the health status of the elderly population in China and the obstacles to achieving healthy aging.

The phenomenon of population aging in China has evolved into an irreversible trend. The state places significant emphasis on the health-related initiatives for the elderly and has implemented pertinent policies. This study aims to identify the primary health issues affecting the elderly population in China, ascertain the key risk factors influencing their health, and offer a scientific foundation for the government to develop ongoing policies and strategies, as well as to allocate health resources efficiently.

SIRT1 Activation Suppresses Corneal Endothelial-Mesenchymal Transition via the TGF-β/Smad2/3 Pathway.

Endothelial-mesenchymal transition (EnMT) is the transversion of endothelial cells to mesenchymal cells under certain physiological or pathological conditions. When EnMT occurs in the corneal endothelium, corneal endothelial cells (CECs) lose their normal function and thus cannot maintain corneal clarity. Studies have shown that the mechanism of EnMT in CECs involves the transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) signaling pathway, and one of the important inhibitors of the TGF-β/Smad2/3 pathway is sirtuin-1 (SIRT1).

Post-COVID-19 Syndrome-associated Risk Factors for Acne Exacerbation.

Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) syndrome on various aspects of acne exacerbation. Additionally, we aimed to explore the risk factors for acne exacerbation after COVID-19 syndrome.

Method: A total of 211 subjects with acne were enrolled, and their key demographic characteristics and lifestyle factors were recorded.