Improved YOLO v5s-based detection method for external defects in potato.

Currently, potato defect sorting primarily relies on manual labor, which is not only inefficient but also prone to bias. Although automated sorting systems offer a potential solution by integrating potato detection models, real-time performance remains challenging due to the need to balance high accuracy and speed under limited resources. This study presents an enhanced version of the YOLO v5s model, named YOLO v5s-ours, specifically designed for real-time detection of potato defects.

Effect of Leaf Powder on Growth Performance, Diarrhea Incidence, Blood Biochemistry, and Intestinal Traits in Weaned Piglets.

To evaluate the phytobiotic effect of leaf powder (AOLP) on growth performance, diarrhea incidence, blood biochemistry, and intestinal traits, seventy-two weaned piglets were randomly distributed into four groups (six replicates/group and three pigs/replicate) for 28 days, receiving a control diet (T0) or being supplemented with 5 (T1), 10 (T2), or 15 (T3) g/kg of AOLP. The diets did not affect the growth performance ( > 0.05); however, the AOLP groups had a decreased diarrhea incidence and malondialdehyde concentration ( < 0.

Indole-3-propionic acid enhances growth performance and reduces diarrhea via modulating redox status and intestinal inflammation in weaned piglets.

Indole-3-propionic acid (IPA) has anti-inflammatory properties, which can be beneficial for weaned piglets with underdeveloped immune systems. The study explores the impact of IPA supplementation on growth performance, oxidative stress, and inflammation response in weaned piglets. In Exp.

Prospective Randomized Pilot Study Comparing Bivalirudin Versus Heparin in Neonatal and Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation.

Objectives: To test feasibility of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) with an endpoint of time at goal anticoagulation in children on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) randomized to receive bivalirudin vs. unfractionated heparin.

Design: Open-label pilot RCT (NCT03318393) carried out 2018-2021.

Chemical Glycoproteomic Profiling in Rice Seedlings Reveals N-glycosylation in the ERAD-L Machinery.

As a ubiquitous and essential posttranslational modification occurring in both plants and animals, protein N-linked glycosylation regulates various important biological processes. Unlike the well-studied animal N-glycoproteomes, the landscape of rice N-glycoproteome remains largely unexplored. Here, by developing a chemical glycoproteomic strategy based on metabolic glycan labeling, we report a comprehensive profiling of the N-glycoproteome in rice seedlings.

Poria cocos polysaccharide alleviates dextran sulphate sodium-induced ulcerative colitis in mice by modulating intestinal inflammatory responses and microbial dysbiosis.

Poria cocos polysaccharide (PCP), one of the main active components of P. cocos, is extensively used worldwide and exhibits strong pharmacological effects. However, whether PCP can attenuate inflammatory bowel disease remains unclear.

The association between early hypotension and neurologic outcome after pediatric cardiac ECPR in children with cardiac disease.

Objective: Explore the relationship between early hypotension after ECPR and survival to hospital discharge (SHD) with favorable neurologic outcome (FNO) in children with cardiac disease.

Methods: Retrospective cohort study of patients undergoing ECPR at a single center pediatric cardiac intensive care unit. Hypotension was defined as MAP < 5th percentile for age.

Fat Distribution and Urolithiasis Risk Parameters in Uric Acid Stone Formers and Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Key Points: Under a controlled diet, uric acid stone formers (UASFs) and diabetic patients have higher endogenous net acid production. Under a controlled diet, UASFs have lower ammonium-to-net acid excretion ratio. Body fat inversely correlates with urine buffer capacity in normal individuals, but this relationship is lost in diabetic patients and UASFs.

Dietary Supplementation with 25-Hydroxyvitamin D on Reproductive Performance and Placental Oxidative Stress in Primiparous Sows during Mid-to-Late Gestation.

The placenta plays a crucial role in nutrient transport and waste exchange between the dam and fetus, sustaining fetal growth. While the positive effects of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OH-D) on animal performance have been reported, its impact on placental function remains largely unknown. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of supplementing 25-OH-D in the diet of primiparous sows on reproductive performance, antioxidant capacity, placental oxidative stress, nutrient transport, and inflammatory response during mid-to-late gestation.

Joint effects of prescription opioid use and physical activity on depressive symptoms.

Objectives: The possible interaction of prescription opioid use and physical activity with regard to depressive symptoms has not been well studied. This study aimed to investigate the joint effects of prescription opioid use and physical activity on depressive symptoms.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study.

Ion-Anchored Strategy for MnO/Mn Chemistry without "Dead Mn" and Corrosion.

The utilization of MnO/Mn chemistry in near-neutral pH acetate aqueous electrolytes provides an opportunity to achieve a higher energy density (theoretical capacity 616 mA h/g, discharge platform >1.5 V). However, this Zn-MnO aqueous battery suffers from inevitable "dead Mn" and proton corrosion.

Interactions between Gut Microbiota and Natural Bioactive Polysaccharides in Metabolic Diseases: Review.

The gut microbiota constitutes a complex ecosystem, comprising trillions of microbes that have co-evolved with their host over hundreds of millions of years. Over the past decade, a growing body of knowledge has underscored the intricate connections among diet, gut microbiota, and human health. Bioactive polysaccharides (BPs) from natural sources like medicinal plants, seaweeds, and fungi have diverse biological functions including antioxidant, immunoregulatory, and metabolic activities.

Fermented Purslane ( L.) Supplementation Enhances Growth and Immune Function Parallel to the Regulation of Gut Microbial Butyrate Production in Weaned Piglets.

Weaning is a challenging period for piglets, characterized by stress-related growth checks, compromised immunity, and gut dysbiosis. Purslane ( L.), known for its rich content of antioxidants, has potential as a functional feed ingredient.

Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Outcomes in a Multicenter, Retrospective Cohort, 2009-2021.

Objective: To describe characteristics associated with survival for pediatric patients with an oncologic diagnosis or hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).

Design: Multicenter, retrospective study.

Setting: Sixteen PICUs in the United States and Israel.

Effect of an organic acid blend as an antibiotic alternative on growth performance, antioxidant capacity, intestinal barrier function, and fecal microbiota in weaned piglets.

This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of dietary organic acid blend on growth performance, antioxidant capacity, intestinal barrier function, and fecal microbiota in weaned piglets compared with antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs). A total of 90 weaned crossbred barrows (24 ± 1 d of age) with an initial body weight of 7.40 kg were allocated into three experimental treatments.

Genistein Alleviates Intestinal Oxidative Stress by Activating the Nrf2 Signaling Pathway in IPEC-J2 Cells.

In the weaning period, piglets often face oxidative stress, which will cause increased diarrhea and mortality. Genistein, a flavonoid, which is extracted from leguminous plants, possesses anti-inflammatory and antioxidative bioactivities. However, little is known about whether genistein could attenuate the oxidative stress that occurs in porcine intestinal epithelial cells (IPEC-J2).

Neurologic Statistical Prognostication and Risk Assessment for Kids on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation-Neuro SPARK.

This study presents Neuro-SPARK, the first scoring system developed to assess the risk of neurologic injury in pediatric and neonatal patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Using the extracorporeal life support organization (ELSO) registry, we applied robust machine learning methodologies and clinical expertise to a 10 years dataset. We produced separate models for veno-venous (V-V ECMO) and veno-arterial (V-A ECMO) configurations due to their different risk factors and prevalence of neurologic injury.

Silybin Alleviated Hepatic Injury by Regulating Redox Balance, Inflammatory Response, and Mitochondrial Function in Weaned Piglets under Paraquat-Induced Oxidative Stress.

Silybin (Si) is the main element of silymarin isolated from the seeds of L. Gaernt., which has superior antioxidant properties.

Limiting Interfacial Free Water and Proton Concentration by Hydrogel Electrolytes for Stable MoO Anode in a Proton Battery.

Aqueous rechargeable proton batteries are attractive due to the small ionic radius, light mass, and ultrafast diffusion kinetics of proton as charge carriers. However, the commonly used acidic electrolyte is usually very corrosive to the electrode material, which seriously affects the cycle life of the battery. Here, it is proposed that decreasing water activity and limiting proton concentration can effectively prevent side reactions of the MoO anode such as corrosion and hydrogen precipitation by using a lean-water hydrogel electrolyte.

Effects of Dietary Supplementation of Stimbiotics to Sows on Lactation Performance, Immune Function, and Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Capacities during Late Gestation and Lactation.

Stimbiotic supplementation may provide an innovative feed additive solution to accelerate the proliferation of beneficial fiber-degrading bacteria in the distal intestine and the utilization of dietary fiber. Optimal utilization of dietary fiber has multiple benefits for gut health and nutrient utilization. This study was conducted to evaluate the late gestation and lactation performance, the plasma, colostrum, and milk immunoglobulin (IgA, IgG, and IgM) concentrations, and the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant biomarkers in plasma of sows fed with or without a stimbiotic during the late gestation and lactation phase.

Survival and neurobehavioral outcomes following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in pediatric patients with pre-existing morbidity: An analysis of the THAPCA out-of-hospital arrest data.

Aim: Pre-arrest morbidity in adults who suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is associated with increased mortality and poorer neurologic outcomes. The objective of this study was to determine if a similar association is seen in pediatric patients.

Methods: We performed a secondary analysis of data from the Therapeutic Hypothermia after Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Out-of-Hospital trial.

Porous Zinc Oxide and Plant Polyphenols as a Replacement for High-Dose Zinc Oxide on Growth Performance, Diarrhea Incidence, Intestinal Morphology and Microbial Diversity of Weaned Piglets.

The aim of this experiment is to evaluate the effects of adding porous zinc oxide, plant polyphenols, and their combination to diets without antibiotics and high-dose zinc oxide on the growth performance, diarrhea incidence, intestinal morphology, and microbial diversity of weaned piglets. A total of 150 Duroc × Landrace × Large White weaned piglets were allocated to one of five diets in a randomized complete block design with six replicates and five piglets per replicate. The experimental period was 42 d, divided into two feeding stages: pre-starter (0-14 d) and starter (14-42 d).