Expression and Clinical Significance of circRNA Changes in Stored Erythrocytes During Platelet Transfusion in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.

Background: This study was to store the expression and clinical significance of circRNA changes in red blood cells during platelet transfusion in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

Methods: Sixty patients with ALL who underwent platelet transfusion were enrolled. Post-transfusion symptoms, platelet count (PLT), 24-hour corrected platelet increase index (CCI), and 24-hour platelet recovery rate (PPR) were collected, and their correlation with age, gender, bleeding, infection, splenomegaly, antibiotic use and infusion times were analyzed.

Rational design of activated graphitic carbon spheres with optimized ion and electron transfer channels for zinc-ion hybrid capacitors.

Herein, three-dimensional activated graphitic carbon spheres (AGCS) were constructed by simultaneous activation-graphitization of Fe-tannic acid coordination spheres with the assistance of KOH. Nanosheets-assembled AGCS with complex intersecting channel system can expose more active sites for charge storage. Simultaneous activation-graphitization can relieve trade-off relationship between porosity and conductivity of carbon materials.

Early passive orthostatic training prevents diaphragm atrophy and dysfunction in intensive care unit patients on mechanical ventilation: A retrospective case‒control study.

Background: Intensive care unit (ICU) patients on mechanical ventilation (MV), who are always bedridden, easily develop diaphragm atrophy and dysfunction. However, few studies have assessed diaphragmatic thickness and functional changes after early passive orthostatic training.

Objectives: This is the first study to investigate the efficacy of early passive orthostatic training in preventing diaphragm atrophy and dysfunction in ICU patients on MV.

Optimizing nutrient removal and biomass production of the Algal Turf Scrubber (ATS) under variable cultivation conditions by using Response Surface Methodology.

This study investigated and optimized the nutrient remediation efficiency of a simple low-cost algal biofilm reactor, the algal turf scrubber (ATS), for wastewater treatment. Combined effects of three cultivation variables-total inorganic carbon, nitrogen-to-phosphorous (N:P) ratio, and light intensity-were examined. The ATS nutrient removal efficiency and biomass productivity were analyzed considering the response surface methodology (RSM).

Magnetic reed biochar materials as adsorbents for aqueous copper and phenol removal.

Organics and heavy metals are common pollutants in many wastewaters and water bodies. Adsorption processes by magnetic materials can rapidly remove these pollutants from water and effectively recycle adsorbent. In this study, magnetic analyzer, X-ray diffraction, Flourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and granulometry were used to characterize the synthesized magnetic reed biochar materials (ZnFeO/biochar).

Analysis of Whole Blood and Urine Trace Elements in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Autistic Behaviors.

The relationship between trace elements and neurological development is an emerging research focus. We performed a case-control study to explore (1) the differences of 13 trace elements chromium (Cr), manganese (Mn), cobalt (Co), zinc (Zn), arsenic (As), selenium (Se), molybdenum (Mo), cadmium (Cd), stannum (Sn), stibium (Sb), mercury (Hg), titanium (TI), and plumbum (Pb) concentration in whole blood and urine between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) children and their typical development peers, and (2) the association between the 13 trace elements and core behaviors of ASD. Thirty ASD subjects (cases) and 30 age-sex-matched healthy subjects from Baise City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, were recruited.

Selenium uptake, volatilization, and transformation by the cyanobacterium Microcystis aeruginosa and post-treatment of Se-laden biomass.

With a narrow margin between beneficial and toxic effects, selenium (Se) is of great concern due to its increasing level in aquatic environments. The accumulation and transformation of Se by the cyanobacterium Microcystis aeruginosa and effects of nutrients, particularly sulfate, were investigated. The nutrient-deprived cyanobacterium removed water-borne selenate (82.

Remediation of selenium-contaminated soil through combined use of earthworm Eisenia fetida and organic materials.

Selenium (Se)-polluted soils pose serious threats to terrestrial ecosystems through food chains. This study evaluated the use of earthworm Eisenia fetida and organic materials for Se remediation. The greater mortality (6.

Prophylaxis of ibuprofen in acute mountain sickness: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is the effect when people accessing high altitude in a short period of time. As a cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitor, ibuprofen could alleviate the symptoms of AMS. However, whether it can prevent AMS or not is still controversial.

Interactive effects of earthworm Eisenia fetida and bean plant Phaseolus vulgaris L on the fate of soil selenium.

Selenium (Se) is an essential micronutrient for animals with a narrow margin between essentiality and toxicity. Se toxicity is largely related to inorganic forms of Se in soil, i.e.

Relationship between selenium removal efficiency and production of lipid and hydrogen by Chlorella vulgaris.

In our previous studies, Chlorella vulgaris had proven highly efficient in removing selenium (Se) from water, while the disposal of Se containing in algal biomass was still an issue of concern. Firstly, this research suggests algal Se could be released back to water, posing risks to aquatic wildlife. Thus, we further explored the possibility of using C.

Continuous renal replacement therapy and blood transfusions in treating patients with crush syndrome: 8 Case studies from the Wenchuan earthquake.

Objective: We analyzed the efficacy of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) combined with blood transfusion for patients with crush syndrome from an earthquake.

Methods: Eight patients with crush syndrome were included. CRRT were performed in six of eight patients with crush syndrome, and transfusion was performed in all eight patients.