Full-space trifunctional metasurface with independent control of amplitude and phase for circularly polarized waves.

Flexible and diverse manipulation of electromagnetic (EM) waves in half space (reflection or transmission) has facilitated strong aspiration toward full-space wave control. However, it remains challenging to achieve independent amplitude and phase control, which seriously hinder the real-world applications. Herein, an innovative strategy of trifunctional metasurface is proposed to independently and simultaneously manipulate the amplitude and phase of circular polarized waves in full space.

ARSCP: An antimicrobial residue surveillance cloud platform for animal-derived foods.

Antibiotics have been widely used for improving human and animal health and well-being for many decades. However, the enormous antibiotic usage in agriculture especially for livestock leads to considerable quantities of antibiotic residues in associated food products and can reach potentially hazardous levels for consumers. Therefore, timely detection and systematical surveillance on residual antibiotics in food materials are of significance to minimize the negative impact caused by such unwanted antibiotic leftovers.

High expression of TTC21A predicts unfavorable prognosis and immune infiltrates in clear cell renal cell carcinoma.

: Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is the most common pathological type of renal cell carcinoma. Tetratricopeptide repeat domain 21A (TTC21A), known as a component of intraflagellar transport complex A which is essential for the function of cilia, However, the role of TTC21A remains unclear in ccRCC. For the first time, we explore the role and potential mechanism of TTC21A in ccRCC based on multiple databases.

Prognostic Significance of Preprocedural N-Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Assessment in Diabetic Patients With Multivessel Coronary Disease Undergoing Revascularization.

The N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) may predict adverse cardiovascular outcomes in patients with diabetes. However, its prognostic value in patients with multivessel disease (MVD) undergoing coronary revascularization remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the prognostic significance of preprocedural NT-proBNP levels in diabetic patients with MVD undergoing coronary revascularization.

AI-Blue-Carba: A Rapid and Improved Carbapenemase Producer Detection Assay Using Blue-Carba With Deep Learning.

A rapid and accurate detection of carbapenemase-producing Gram-negative bacteria (CPGNB) has an immediate demand in the clinic. Here, we developed and validated a method for rapid detection of CPGNB using Blue-Carba combined with deep learning (designated as AI-Blue-Carba). The optimum bacterial suspension concentration and detection wavelength were determined using a Multimode Plate Reader and integrated with deep learning modeling.

CoMo-bimetallic N-doped porous carbon materials embedded with highly dispersed Pt nanoparticles as pH-universal hydrogen evolution reaction electrocatalysts.

The hydrogen evolution reaction is a key half reaction for water electrolysis and is of great significance. Pt-based nanomaterials are promising candidates for HER electrocatalysts. However, the high price of platinum and poor durability impede their practical applications.

Water-Stable Metal-Organic Frameworks with Selective Sensing on Fe and Nitroaromatic Explosives, and Stimuli-Responsive Luminescence on Lanthanide Encapsulation.

Three water-stable luminescent MOFs [Zn(bptc)(NMP)(DMF)(HO)] (1-a), [Cd(bptc)(NMP)(DMF)(HO)] (1-b), and {[Zn(bptc)(DMA)(HO)]·(DMA)·HO} (2), possessing similar chemical components (M:L:Sol) and topology structures, were synthesized by solvents control. Their excellent sensing on iron(III) cation and nitroaromatic explosives (NACs) with great selectivity, sensitivity and a high K (4.54 × 10 for 1-b on PNP) were observed by quenching effects.

Effects of Shenmai injection on the values of CO, SV, and EF in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass graft: A randomized, clinical trial.

Background: To explore the effects of Shenmai (SM) injection on the values of cardiac output (CO), stroke volume (SV), and the ejection fraction (EF) in patients treated with off-pump coronary artery bypass graft (OPCABG).

Methods: Forty patients undergoing OPCABG were randomly divided into SM group (n = 20) and the 5% glucose (G) group (n = 20). The control liquids were injected from the beginning of the operation to the start of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG).

Bergenin, Acting as an Agonist of PPARγ, Ameliorates Experimental Colitis in Mice through Improving Expression of SIRT1, and Therefore Inhibiting NF-κB-Mediated Macrophage Activation.

Bergenin, isolated from the herb of Curt. (Hu-Er-Cao), has anti-inflammatory, antitussive and wound healing activities. The aim of the present study was to identify the effect of bergenin on experimental colitis, and explored the related mechanisms.

Diagnostic Value of Mean Platelet Volume Combined With Troponin I for Acute Coronary Syndrome.

Objective: To explore diagnostic performance of mean platelet volume (MPV) for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) of patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).

Methods: We compared MPV and other indicators of 1,524 patients with ACS. Among them, 880 patients were diagnosed with AMI, 344 were diagnosed with unstable angina pectoris and 350 were the control group.

Erratum to: Investigation of one-lung ventilation postoperative cognitive dysfunction and regional cerebral oxygen saturation relations.

The original version of this article unfortunately contained a mistake. In "Abstract" and the 1st para-graph of Section 2.1, the full name of the abbreviation "ASA" was incorrect in "American Standards Association (ASA)".

Eupatilin protects against tumor necrosis factor-α-mediated inflammation inhuman umbilical vein endothelial cells.

Inflammatory responses in the blood vessel play a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Eupatilin, a flavone derived from Artemisia princepsPampanini, has various pharmacological activities, including antioxidant, anti-tumor, and anti-inflammatory capacities. However, there has been no research examining the function of eupatilin on vascular inflammation.

Investigation of one-lung ventilation postoperative cognitive dysfunction and regional cerebral oxygen saturation relations.

Objective: To explore the relationship of postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) in one-lung ventilation (OLV) patients and regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO2).

Methods: Twenty-nine male and twenty-one female cases of OLV received thoracic surgery, with American Standards Association (ASA) physical status being at Grades I-III. Neuropsychological tests were performed on the day before operation and 7 d after operation, and there was an intraoperative continuous monitoring of rSO2.

Relationship between post-operative cognitive dysfunction and regional cerebral oxygen saturation and β-amyloid protein.

Objective: To investigate the relationship between post-operative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) and regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO2) and β-amyloid protein (Aβ) in patients undergoing laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Methods: Fifty patients undergoing elective laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy received five groups of neuropsychological tests 1 d pre-operatively and 7 d post-operatively, with continuous monitoring of rSO2 intra-operatively. Before anesthesia induction (t0), at the beginning of laparoscopy (t1), and at the time of pneumoperitoneum 120 min (t2), pneumoperitoneum 240 min (t3), pneumoperitoneum 480 min (t4), the end of pneumoperitoneum (t5), and 24 h after surgery, jugular venous blood was drawn respectively for the measurement of Aβ by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).

Palladium/copper-catalyzed oxidative arylation of terminal alkenes with aroyl hydrazides.

An unprecedented oxidative arylation reaction of terminal alkenes with simple aroyl hydrazides has been developed under aerobic conditions for the stereoselective synthesis of 1,2-disubstituted alkenes. A range of aroyl hydrazides underwent palladium/copper-catalyzed oxidative Mizoroki-Heck reaction with terminal alkenes open to air in a 1:1 mixture of dimethyl sulfoxide and acetonitrile to give structurally diverse 1,2-disubstituted alkenes in moderate to excellent yields with excellent regio- and E-selectivity. The reaction tolerated a wide variety of functional groups, such as alkoxy, hydroxy, amino, fluoro, chloro, bromo, cyano, nitro, ester, amide, imide, phosphine oxide, and sulfone groups, and, moreover, molecular oxygen and dimethyl sulfoxide were demonstrated to serve as terminal oxidants.

[Autopsy clinicopathologic comparison in different age groups of patients with coronary atherosclerosis].

Objective: To explore the features of coronary atherosclerosis among the patients at different ages and examine their risk factors and pathological characteristics.

Methods: Retrospective analysis was performed for the clinicopathologic data of 87 patients with coronary atherosclerosis confirmed through autopsy from February 1986 to December 2011 at our hospital. They were divided into 3 groups according to age (20 - < 40 years, n = 12; 40 - < 60 years, n = 24; ≥ 60 years, n = 51).

Formation of asymmetrical structured silica controlled by a phase separation process and implication for biosilicification.

Biogenetic silica displays intricate patterns assembling from nano- to microsize level and interesting non-spherical structures differentiating in specific directions. Several model systems have been proposed to explain the formation of biosilica nanostructures. Of them, phase separation based on the physicochemical properties of organic amines was considered to be responsible for the pattern formation of biosilica.

[Impact of depression on prognosis of patients with coronary heart disease undergoing revascularization].

Objective: To investigate the impact of depression on clinical outcome of patients undergoing revascularization.

Methods: Self-rating depression scale (SDS) assessment was made before and after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG, n = 345) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI, n = 308) procedure. Patients were divided into depression and non-depression group.

[Risk factors and scoring system in the prediction of contrast induced nephropathy in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention].

Objective: To develop a simplified risk scoring system of contrast induced nephropathy (CIN) after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

Methods: A retrospective study was performed on 1500 patients in the development set undergoing PCI from January 2008 to December 2009. And 1000 patients treated from January 2010 to May 2011 were selected for the validation set.

Impact of benazepril on contrast-induced acute kidney injury for patients with mild to moderate renal insufficiency undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention.

Background: The role of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) in contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) is controversial. Some studies pointed out that it was effective in the prevention of CI-AKI, while some concluded that it was one risk for CI-AKI, especially for patients with pre-existing renal impairment. The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of benazepril administration on the development of CI-AKI in patients with mild to moderate renal insufficiency undergoing coronary intervention.