Noninvasive inset-integrated meta-atom for achieving single-layer metasurface simultaneously with coded microwave reflectivity and digitalized infrared emissivity.

With the rapid improvement of equipment integration technology, multi-spectrum detectors are integrated into compact volumes and widely used for object detection. Confront with this challenge, it is essential to propose a strategy to design a single-layer metasurface with multi-spectrum responses in microwave and infrared ranges. In this work, we proposed a method of designing meta-atoms, which is capable of achieving functional electromagnetic response at microwave and infrared individually.

Graves' Disease Combined With Orthostatic Hypotension: A Two-Case Report.

Graves' disease (GD) is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in the clinic, accounting for about 85% of all hyperthyroidisms. However, hyperthyroidism combined with OH has been rarely reported in the international community. We analyzed the clinical characteristics and pathogenesis of GD combined with orthostatic hypotension.

Hydration of 3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethylglutaric acid with dimethylamine complex and its atmospheric implications.

Atmospheric aerosols have a tremendous influence on visibility, climate, and human health. New particle formation (NPF) is a crucial source of atmospheric aerosols. At present, certain field observations and experiments have discovered the presence of 3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethylglutaric acid (HDMGA), which may participate in NPF events.

Synergistic Effect of Ammonia and Methylamine on Nucleation in the Earth's Atmosphere. A Theoretical Study.

Ammonia and amines are important common trace atmospheric species that can enhance new particle formation (NPF) in the Earth's atmosphere. However, the synergistic effect of these two bases involving nucleation is still lacking. We studied the most stable geometric structures and thermodynamics of quaternary (NH)(CHNH)(HSO) (HO) ( m = 1-3, n = 0-4) clusters at the PW91PW91/6-311++G(3df,3pd) level of theory for the first time.

[Comparison of endothelial differentiation capacity of adipose-derived stem cells and bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells from rats].

Objective: To compared the differentiation capacity of rat adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) and bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) into endothelial cells.

Methods: Rat BMSCs and ASCs were isolated, cultured and identified for cell surface markers using flow cytometry. The cell growth curves were drawn by CCK-8 assay, and the cells in active growth were induced for endothelial differentiation following standard protocols.

Pneumothorax as the initial manifestation of idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome.

We report a case of hypereosinophilic syndrome in a 47-year-old man who had acute pneumothorax as the initial presentation. Peripheral blood eosinophil count increased continuously over a period of 1 month and was associated with pulmonary changes and appearance of skin lesions on the right chest wall. Idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome was confirmed by bone marrow aspiration biopsy and skin lesion biopsy after exclusion of all possible secondary etiologies.

Proteomic characterization of acyclovir-induced nephrotoxicity in a mouse model.

Acyclovir (ACV) is an effective and widely used antiviral agent. However, its clinical application is limited by severe nephrotoxicity. We assessed ACV-induced nephrotoxicity and identified the differentially expressed proteins using mass spectrometry-based proteomic analysis.

[Quality of life in patients with esophageal carcinoma undergoing thoracoscopic and laparoscopic esophagectomy and circular stapled cervical esophagogastric anastomosis via retrosternal route].

Objective: To evaluate the quality of life (QOL) in patients with esophageal carcinoma after thoracoscopic and laparoscopic esophagectomy and circular stapled cervical esophagogastric anastomosis via retrosternal route or three-incision open surgery.

Methods: A total of 63 patients with middle-upper esophageal carcinoma who underwent radical surgical resection from January 2009 to October 2010 were enrolled in this study. Thirty-three patients underwent combined laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgery and 30 three-incision open surgery.

[Effect of short-term intensive therapy with glimepiride and metformin in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic patients].

Objective: To evaluate the effect of short-term intensive therapy on blood glucose control, BETA-cell function, and blood lipid levels in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic patients.

Methods: Out-patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic patients were enrolled for intensive treatment with sulfonylureas and metformin for 12 weeks, and the therapeutic effect was evaluated.

Results: After the intensive treatment, FPG, 2 hPG, and HbA1c decreased significantly (P<0.

[Sweat function evaluation for early diagnosis of diabetic peripheral neuropathy].

Objective: To evaluate the clinical value of sweat function examination in early diagnosis of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN).

Methods: Ninety-eight hospitalized type 2 diabetic patients with or without DPN (DN and DC groups) according to Michigan Diabetic Neruopathy Score (DNS) and 40 healthy volunteers (NC group) were evaluated for their sweat function of the feet in relation to the peripheral autonomic nerve with sweat printing method using Neuropad. The Neuropad color-changing time was recorded to assess the sensitivity and specificity of sweat printing methods relative to DNS for DNP evaluation, and the correlation of the Neuropad color-changing time to DNS score was analyzed.