Potential predictive role of Non-HDL to HDL Cholesterol Ratio (NHHR) in MASLD: focus on obese and type 2 diabetic populations.

Introduction: This cross-sectional study was conducted to examine the association between the ratio of non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (NHHR) and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), particularly in populations with obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D).

Methods: The analysis included 3784 participants who were 20 years and older, using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2017-2018. The prevalence of MASLD was determined using multivariable logistic regression analysis, which calculated odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs).

The effects of hydrotherapy and cryotherapy on recovery from acute post-exercise induced muscle damage-a network meta-analysis.

Background: This systematic review and network meta-analysis assessed via direct and indirect comparisons the recovery effects of hydrotherapy and cold therapy at different temperatures on exercise induced muscle damage.

Methods: Five databases were searched in English and Chinese. The included studies included exercise interventions such as resistance training, high-intensity interval training, and ball games, which the authors were able to define as activities that induce the appearance of EIMD.

Preparation of fibre-reinforced PLA-collagen@PLA-PCL@PCL-gelatin three-layer vascular graft by EDC/NHS cross-linking and its performance study.

In this study, a three-layer small diameter artificial vascular graft with a structure similar to that of natural blood vessels was first constructed by triple-step electrospinning technology, in which polylactic acid (PLA) and collagen (COL) were used for the inner layer, polylactic acid and polycaprolactone (PCL) was used for the middle layer and polycaprolactone and gelatin was used for the outer layer. The properties of the artificial vascular graft were adjusted by the EDC/NHS cross-linking agent through the reaction between the collagen or gelatine and EDC/NHS. The mechanical and hydrophilic properties of the cross-linked artificial vessels were substantially enhanced, with a maximum stress of 9.

Serum selenium and fasting blood glucose: a cross-sectional study in women of different menopause status.

Background: This cross-sectional study aims to explore whether there exists an interaction between selenium and menopause concerning type 2 diabetes (T2D) prevalence and its related indicators such as fasting blood glucose (FBG) and homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR).

Methods: 150 women aged 35-60 years old were finally analyzed in this study. Multivariate linear or logistic regression modeling was conducted to explore the association of selenium and the prevalence of T2D besides its related indicators.

Impact of age, sex, and thyroid autoimmunity on the association between selenium intake and type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Background: The association between dietary selenium(Se) intake and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) remains controversial. The present study aimed to investigate this association using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database for the years 2007-2012.

Methods: Three thousand seventy three individuals aged 20 years and above were eligible for inclusion in this cross-sectional study.

Multifunctional nanofibrous mats: toward antibacterial and anti-inflammatory applications, and visual bacterial diagnosis.

In most circumstances, wounds face the challenges of bacterial invasions and inappropriate inflammatory responses when they lack proper wound management. Endowing dressings with both antibacterial and anti-inflammatory functions is a compelling strategy for resolving the above issues. However, seizing the right moment to change the dressings and providing satisfactory management of wounds are still urgently required.

High-density lipoprotein cholesterol modifies the association between blood lead and uric acid: results from NHANES 2005-2016.

Background: The association between blood lead (PbB) and uric acid (SUA) remains unclear in US adults without a high level of lead exposure. Additionally, the effects of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) modifying this association are still unclear. Therefore, this study aims to assess the effect of modification of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol on the association between PbB and SUA.

Personalized optimal nutrition lifestyle for self obesity management using metaalgorithms.

Precision medicine applies machine learning methods to estimate the personalized optimal treatment decision based on individual information, such as genetic data and medical history. The main purpose of self obesity management is to develop a personalized optimal life plan that is easy to implement and adhere to, thereby reducing the incidence of obesity and obesity-related diseases. The methodology comprises three components.

Free and self-trapped exciton emission in perovskite CsPbBr microcrystals.

The all-inorganic perovskite CsPbBr has been capturing extensive attention due to its high quantum yield in luminescence devices and relatively high stability. Its luminescence is dominated by free exciton (FE) recombination but additional emission peaks were also commonly observed. In this work, a CsPbBr microcrystal sample in the orthorhombic phase was prepared by the chemical vapor deposition method.

Dietary Magnesium Intake Modifies the Association Between Vitamin D and Systolic Blood Pressure: Results From NHANES 2007-2014.

Introduction: Although the association between blood pressure and vitamin D has been well studied, the effects of dietary magnesium intake on this relationship are still unclear. Thus, this study aimed to determine the effects of dietary magnesium intake on the association between vitamin D and blood pressure.

Methods: The present study analyzed data from the continuous the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2007-2014.

Dietary Magnesium Intake Affects the Association Between Serum Vitamin D and Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Circulating vitamin D concentrations have been associated with the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Magnesium has also been reported to be associated with lower T2D risk. Besides, magnesium is an essential cofactor for vitamin D activation.

A deep learning integrated radiomics model for identification of coronavirus disease 2019 using computed tomography.

Since its first outbreak, Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been rapidly spreading worldwide and caused a global pandemic. Rapid and early detection is essential to contain COVID-19. Here, we first developed a deep learning (DL) integrated radiomics model for end-to-end identification of COVID-19 using CT scans and then validated its clinical feasibility.

Characteristics of asymptomatic patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection in Jinan, China.

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2) is continuously and rapidly circulating at present. Asymptomatic patients have been proven to be contagious and thus pose a significant infection control challenge. Here we describe the characteristics of asymptomatic patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection in Jinan, Shandong province, China.

Ultrafast star-shaped acoustic micromixer for high throughput nanoparticle synthesis.

We present an acoustically actuated microfluidic mixer, which can operate at flowrates reaching 8 ml min, providing a 50-fold improvement in throughput compared to previously demonstrated acoustofluidic approaches. The device consists of a robust silicon based micro-mechanical oscillator, sandwiched between two polymeric channels which guide the fluids in and out of the system. The chip is actuated by application of an oscillatory electrical signal onto a piezoelectric disk coupled to the substrate by adhesive.

Mechanism of Single-Photon Upconversion Photoluminescence in All-Inorganic Perovskite Nanocrystals: The Role of Self-Trapped Excitons.

The efficient single-photon upconversion photoluminescence (UCPL) feature of lead halide perovskite semiconductors makes it promising for developing laser cooling devices. This is an attractive potential application, but the underlying physics still remains unclear so far. By using the all-inorganic CsPbX (X = Br, I) nanocrystal samples, this phenomenon was investigated by photoluminescence (PL) and time-resolved PL under different temperatures and various excitation conditions.

The stabilization mechanism and size effect of nonpolar-to-polar crystallography facet tailored ZnO nano/micro rods via a top-down strategy.

A simple and efficient top-down strategy, the chemical vapor etching method, is reported for synthesizing corrugated ZnO nano/micro rods (NRs). The stabilization mechanism of this unique nanostructure has been determined through a combination of aberration-corrected field emission scanning electron microscopy, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, and first-principles calculations. The experimental data are in good agreement with the theoretical calculations, and a remarkable nonpolar-to-polar surface faceting transition is demonstrated.