Advances in far-infrared research: therapeutic mechanisms of disease and application in cancer detection.

Far infrared (FIR) irradiation is commonly used as a convenient, non-contact, non-invasive treatment for diseases such as myocardial ischemia, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease. In this review, we focus on reviewing the potential therapeutic mechanisms of FIR and its cutting-edge applications in cancer detection. Firstly, we searched the relevant literature in the last decade for systematic screening and briefly summarized the biophysical properties of FIR.

Combined approach versus single Henry approach for fixation of die-punch distal radius fractures: a retrospective study.

Background: Distal radius fracture (DRF) is one of the most common orthopaedic-related traumas. DRF patients with die-punch fractures have a higher risk of loss of reduction, poorer functional outcomes, and increased risk of complications even after open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). According to the three-column theory, the lunate fossa is an important part of the intermediate column for load bearing.

[Effects of Silicon Application on Arsenic Sequestration in Iron Plaque and Arsenic Translocation in Rice].

The As sequestration by iron plaque and the As translocation in rice significantly affect the As accumulation in brown rice, and silicon (Si) application inhibits the As accumulation in rice plants. However, little information is available concerning the effect of Si application on As sequestration by iron plaque and translocation in rice. In this study, a pot experiment using As-contaminated paddy soil with different Si supply levels was conducted to investigate the effects of Si application on the As sequestration by iron plaque on the root surface and the As translocation from different tissues to brown rice.

Comparative transcriptome profiles of four sexually size dimorphic fish.

Sexual size dimorphism is widespread in fish species. Although sex growth differences in multiple species have been studied successively, the commonalities of regulatory mechanisms across sexually dimorphic species are unknown. In this study, we performed RNA-seq analysis of four representative fish (loach, half-smooth tongue sole, yellow catfish, and Nile tilapia) with significant growth differences between females and males.

Electrophysiological, biomechanical, and finite element analysis study of sacral nerve injury caused by sacral fracture.

We aimed to study the mechanism of sacral nerve injury caused by sacral fractures and the relationship between nerve decompression and nerve function. First, we observed the anatomical features of lumbosacral nerve root region in Sprague-Dawley rats. Next, the rats were divided into the sham, 10 g, 30 g, and 60 g groups for electrophysiological studies on nerve root constriction injury.

Multiplying the Stable Electrostatic Field of Electret Based on the Heterocharge-Synergy and Superposition Effect.

Owing to magic charge storage behavior, an electret can exhibit an external electrostatic field, which is widely used in numerous domains such as electronics, energy, healthcare, and environment. However, the theory of the charge storage mechanism still needs further development to enhance the performance and stability of the electret. Herein, a stable charge storage model known as the heterocharge-synergy model (HSM) in electrets is proposed and verified, and the electrostatic field superposition effect of electrets is also proved.

High-Performance Dielectric Elastomer Nanogenerator for Efficient Energy Harvesting and Sensing via Alternative Current Method.

Soft, low-cost, high-performance generators are highly desirable for harvesting ambient low frequency mechanical energy. Here, a dielectric elastomer nanogenerator (DENG) is reported, which consists of a dielectric elastomer capacitor, an electret electrostatic voltage source, and a charge pump circuit. Under biaxial stretching, DENG can convert tensile mechanical energy into electrical power without any external power supply.

Gut microbiota and metabonomics used to explore the mechanism of Qing'e Pills in alleviating osteoporosis.

Context: The traditional Chinese medicine Qing'e Pills (QEP) has been used to treat postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMO).

Objective: We evaluated the regulatory effects of QEP on gut microbiota in osteoporosis.

Materials And Methods: Eighteen female SD rats were divided into three groups: sham surgery (SHAM), ovariectomized (OVX) and ovariectomized treated with QEP (OVX + QEP).

Comparative Transcriptome Analysis Revealed Genes Involved in Sexual and Polyploid Growth Dimorphisms in Loach ().

Sexual and polyploidy size dimorphisms are widespread phenomena in fish, but the molecular mechanisms remain unclear. Loach () displays both sexual and polyploid growth dimorphism phenomena, and are therefore ideal models to study these two phenomena. In this study, RNA-seq was used for the first time to explore the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between both sexes of diploid and tetraploid loaches in four tissues (brain, gonad, liver, and muscle).

Trap-Induced Dense Monocharged Perfluorinated Electret Nanofibers for Recyclable Multifunctional Healthcare Mask.

Recently, wearable and breathable healthcare devices for air filtering and real-time vital signs monitoring have become urgently needed since virus and particulate matter (PM) cause serious health issues. Herein, we present a trap-induced dense monocharged hybrid perfluorinated electret nanofibrous membrane (HPFM) for highly efficient ultrafine PM removal with an efficiency of 99.712% under low pressure drop (38.

Electrospun Polytetrafluoroethylene Nanofibrous Membrane for High-Performance Self-Powered Sensors.

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a fascinating electret material widely used for energy harvesting and sensing, and an enhancement in the performance could be expected by reducing its size into nanoscale because of a higher surface charge density attained. Hence, the present study demonstrates the use of nanofibrous PTFE for high-performance self-powered wearable sensors. The nanofibrous PTFE is fabricated by electrospinning with a suspension of PTFE particles in dilute polyethylene oxide (PEO) aqueous solution, followed by a thermal treatment at 350 °C to remove the PEO component from the electrospun PTFE-PEO nanofibers.

Fiber-Based Energy Conversion Devices for Human-Body Energy Harvesting.

Following the rapid development of lightweight and flexible smart electronic products, providing energy for these electronics has become a hot research topic. The human body produces considerable mechanical and thermal energy during daily activities, which could be used to power most wearable electronics. In this context, fiber-based energy conversion devices (FBECD) are proposed as candidates for effective conversion of human-body energy into electricity for powering wearable electronics.

Boosting the Efficient Energy Output of Electret Nanogenerators by Suppressing Air Breakdown under Ambient Conditions.

By virtue of simple fabrication, low cost, and high conversion efficiency, nanogenerators play a key role in promoting the development of self-powered systems and large-scale mechanical energy harvesting. Efforts have been ongoing for improving the output power of nanogenerators by maximizing their surface charge density via surface modification or structure optimization. Nevertheless, because of inevitable air breakdown during the operation process, enhancing charge density is not retainable, which is the most crucial limitation for the output performance of nanogenerators.

Evaluation of the Absorption Behavior of Main Component Compounds of Salt-Fried Herb Ingredients in Qing'e Pills by Using Caco-2 Cell Model.

Qing'e Pills is a Chinese traditional herbal product, which is often used to strengthen muscles and bones in TCM (traditional Chinese Medicine) practice. Its two main component herbs, namely, and are both required to be salt-fried according to TCM theory. We have evaluated the effects of salt-frying treated herbs on Caco-2 cell uptake behavior for those active ingredients of Qing'e Pills.

Flexible THV/COC Piezoelectret Nanogenerator for Wide-Range Pressure Sensing.

Flexible pressure sensors possess promising applications in artificial electronic skin, intelligence robot, wearable health monitoring, flexible physiological signal sensing, etc. Herein, we design a flexible pressure sensor with robust stability, high sensitivity, and large linear pressure region on the basis of tetrafluoroethylene-hexafluoropropylene-vinylide (THV)/cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) piezoelectret nanogenerator. According to the theoretical analysis for piezoelectret nanogenerators with imbalanced charge distribution, THV and COC are utilized to promote the electric field inside the piezoelectret for output voltage enhancement.

Noncontact Heartbeat and Respiration Monitoring Based on a Hollow Microstructured Self-Powered Pressure Sensor.

Advances in mobile networks and low-power electronics have driven smart mobile medical devices at a tremendous pace, evoking increased interest in household healthcare, especially for those with cardiovascular or respiratory disease. Thus, flexible battery-free pressure sensors, with great potential for monitoring respiration and heartbeat in a smart way, are urgently demanded. However, traditional flexible battery-free pressure sensors for subtle physiological signal detecting are mostly tightly adhered onto the skin instead of working under the pressure of body weight in a noncontact mode, as the low sensitivity in the high-pressure region can hardly meet the demands.

Output optimized electret nanogenerators for self-powered long-distance optical communication systems.

High-speed optical communication systems are built for real-time, massive and remote information exchange. However, any power outage will paralyse the systems and cause a huge loss. Here we constructed a self-powered long-distance optical communication system (SLOCS) utilizing output enhanced parallel connected electret nanogenerators (NGs) as a backup power for the power outage.

Comparison Study of Bone Defect Healing Effect of Raw and Processed Pyritum in Rats.

To evaluate and compare the effect of raw and processed pyritum on tibial defect healing, 32 male Sprague Dawley rats were randomly divided into four groups. After tibial defect, animals were produced and grouped: sham and control group were orally administrated with distilled water (1 mL/100 g), while treatment groups were given aqueous extracts of raw and processed pyritum (1.5 g/kg) for successive 42 days.

Simultaneous quantification of 5 main components of Psoralea corylifolia L. in rats' plasma by utilizing ultra high pressure liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry.

Psoralea corylifolia L. has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating and preventing many diseases. A group of flavonoid components are regarded as the active principals within the seeds.

[Application of spectrum-effect relationship in Chinese medicine research and related thinking].

Fingerprint technology is the key technology in modern Chinese medicine research, while spectrum-effect relationship research is the advanced stage of fingerprint research. Spectrum-effect relationship research can reveal the relationship between fingerprint and pharmacological effect through multiple statistical analyses, which can be used in Chinese medicine research. Spectrum-effect relationship has been used in many areas of Chinese medicine research, such as effective basis of single and compound Chinese medicine research, component compatibility research, processing mechanism research, pharmacological effect forecast research, technology optimization research, and so on.