The prognostic value of visible hematuria is only significant in T1a renal cell carcinoma: a single-center retrospective study.

Objectives: To investigate the prognostic value of visible hematuria in T1a renal cell carcinoma (RCC).

Materials And Methods: In the RCC database of the Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital Department of Urology, we assembled the records of patients with unilateral RCC over 18 years of age diagnosed between 2008 and 2019. The clinical stage was cT1, and the tumors ranged in size from 0 to 7 cm.

PFKP inhibition protects against pathological cardiac hypertrophy by regulating protein synthesis.

Metabolic reprogramming precedes most alterations during pathological cardiac hypertrophy and heart failure (HF). Recent studies have revealed that Phosphofructokinase, platelet (PFKP) has a wealth of metabolic and non-metabolic functions. In this study, we explored the role of PFKP in cardiac hypertrophic growth and HF.

Performance Evaluation of Governance Mechanisms of Hazardous Waste Recycling in Rural China: A Qualitative Comparative Analysis Based on Multiple Cases.

As ecological globalization intensifies, rural waste recycling and management has become a global concern. China's proactive efforts are significant for revitalizing domestic rural ecosystems, offering valuable insights into global environmental governance. The rampant dumping and informal processing of hazardous waste in rural China pose severe threats to local ecological balance and public safety.

Development and Validation of a Nomogram for Predicting Postoperative Recurrence-Free Survival in Patients With Nonmetastatic Pathological T3a Stage Renal Cell Carcinoma.

Background: To establish a nomogram predicting postoperative recurrence-free survival (RFS) in patients with nonmetastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC) of pathological T3a (pT3a) stage undergoing nephrectomy.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective review included 668 patients with pT3a RCC between 2008 and 2019, randomly divided into training and validation groups (7:3 ratio). Cox regression analysis established the RFS-predicting nomogram in the training group.

Flexible ureteroscopy in Chinese air force pilots with renal calculi: a cohort study at a single medical centre.

Introduction: Renal calculi are the predominant urological ailment in air force pilots. Flexible ureteroscopy (FURS) constitutes a valuable approach for renal calculi treatment. This study presents a decade-long exploration of using FURS for renal calculi treatment in air force pilots.

A new method for accurate inversion of Forel-Ule index using MODIS images - revealing the water color evolution in China's large lakes and reservoirs over the past two decades.

The Forel Ule water color index (FUI) based on satellite inversion can characterize the comprehensive characteristics of water quality on a large spatiotemporal scale. The high-frequency observations and rich historical data of the MODIS surface reflectance product (MODIS-500 m) provide important data support for monitoring the FUI of inland lakes. However, MODIS-500 m has only three bands in the visible light range, resulting in significant uncertainty in FUI inversion.

A two-sample mendelian randomization analysis excludes causal relationships between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and kidney stones.

Objectives: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has been linked to an increased risk of kidney stones in prior observational studies, However, the results are inconsistent, and the causality remains to be established. We aimed to investigate the potential causal relationship between NAFLD and kidney stones using two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR).

Methods: Genetic instruments were used as proxies for NAFLD.

Several key issues must be noted in determining postoperative analgesic efficacy of intercostal nerve block for thoracoscopic surgery.

The letter to the editor was written in response to "The effect of ultrasound-guided intercostal nerve block on postoperative analgesia in thoracoscopic surgery: a randomized, double-blinded, clinical trial", which was recently published by Li et al. (J Cardiothorac Surg 18(1):128, 2023). In this article, Li et al.

U-Shaped Association Between Monocyte-Lymphocyte Ratio and Risk of Cardiac Conduction Block.

Purpose: Inflammation plays a critical role in the development of cardiac conduction block (CCB), which is associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality. The monocyte-lymphocyte ratio (MLR) acts as a novel inflammatory marker; however, its association with CCB has not yet been studied. This study aimed to investigate the association between MLR and CCB risk.

Effect of Fly Maggot Protein as Dietary on Growth and Intestinal Microbial Community of Pacific White Shrimp .

As the intensive development of aquaculture persists, the demand for fishmeal continues to grow; however, since fishery resources are limited, the price of fishmeal remains high. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop new sources of protein. They are rich in proteins, fatty acids, amino acids, chitin, vitamins, minerals, and antibacterial substances.