Pyrrhotite promote aerobic granular sludge formation in dye wastewater: pH, interfacial free energy, and microbial community evolution.

This study introduces a technique utilizing natural pyrrhotite powder as a nucleating agent in four sequencing batch reactors (SBRs) for the treatment of dye wastewater. Through analysis of various factors including pH, pyrrhotite surface free energy, sludge zeta potential, and shifts in microbial communities, the mechanism by which pyrrhotite facilitates the formation of aerobic granular sludge (AGS) is elucidated. Over 140 days of continuous operation under neutral conditions, natural pyrrhotite rapidly cultivated AGS under neutral conditions.

Catalyst-Free Polymorphic β-GaO Nanomaterials for Solar-Blind Optoelectronic Devices: Applications in Imaging and Neural Communication.

The continuous advancements in ultraviolet-C (UV-C) optoelectronics are poised to meet the growing demand for efficient and innovative optoelectronic devices, particularly in image sensing and neural communication. This study proposes a low-cost tube sealing and muffle calcination process for the catalyst-free synthesis of polymorphic β-GaO nanomaterials. These nanomaterials are synthesized via a vapor-solid (VS) growth mechanism, enabling the formation of high-quality nanowires (NWs), nanobelts (NBs), and nanosheets (NSs).

The mediation role of sleep on the relationship between drinks behavior and female androgenetic alopecia.

Objectives: To investigate the relationship between drinks behavior and female androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and to clarify the mediating effect of sleep behavior on such relationship.

Methods: A total of 308 female AGA patients and 305 female normal controls were recruited from the hospital, and questionnaires including drinks behavior and sleep behavior were inquired among them. Blood sugar and blood lipids were detected.

Carboxymethyl chitosan and sodium alginate oxide pH-sensitive dual-release hydrogel for diabetes wound healing: The combination of astilbin liposomes and diclofenac sodium.

Difficulty in diabetic wound healing presents a significant challenge in clinical practice. This study developed a hydrogel utilizing oxidized sodium alginate (OSA) and carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS) as the matrix. Astilbin (ASB), known for its antioxidant properties, was incorporated into Astilbin liposome (AL) using a thin film dispersion method.

Taxonomy and systematic positions of three new species (Octopoda, Octopodidae) discovered in coastal waters of China.

Unlabelled: The genus comprises 13 species, and has been reported mostly in the Western Pacific Ocean. Here, we described three new species from China, sp. nov.

High-Performance Broad-Spectrum UV Photodetectors with Uniform Response: Engineering β-GaO:Si/GaN:Si Heterojunctions via Thermal Oxidation for Optoelectronic Logic Gate and Multispectral Imaging.

Developing high-performance, broad-spectrum ultraviolet photodetectors (PDs) with uniform response is crucial for optoelectronic applications like spectral analysis, optoelectronic logic gates, and multispectral imaging. This study constructs n-n type β-GaO:Si/GaN:Si heterojunction PDs using thermal oxidation, combining the advantages of β-GaO:Si and GaN:Si for excellent broad-spectrum response (UV-A to UV-C). A proposed channel model for GaN:Si oxidation includes hole formation, vortex structure development, channel formation, and grain growth, providing a basis for understanding β-GaO:Si/GaN:Si heterojunction formation.

One-Step Synthesis for Orn-Val with High Molecular Weight and Low Polydispersity by Ugi Four-Component Condensation.

Basic amino acid alternating copolymers exhibit exceptional antimicrobial properties and biosafety, yet their application is restricted by the complexity of the synthesis process and low molecular weight ( = 1000). In this study, we synthesized a basic amino acid alternating copolymer (Orn-Val) in only one step by the Ugi four-component condensation (Ugi'4CC), achieving high molecular weight ( = 20,000) and narrow polydispersity (PDI ≤ 1.10).

Utility of Loneliness Status to Risk Stratification and Prediction of Recurrent Atrial Fibrillation After Catheter Ablation.

Introduction: Socioeconomic determinants are increasingly important factors in the integrated management of atrial fibrillation (AF). The impact of loneliness status on AF recurrence remains unclear.

Methods: We conducted a cohort study based on patients with AF undergoing catheter ablation from 2017 to 2022.

A turn-on AIE dual-channel fluorescent probe for sensing Cr/ClO and application in cell imaging.

A Cr/ClO-enhanced fluorescent probe, DNS (5-(dimethylamino)-N'-(2-hydroxy-4,6-dimethoxybenzylidene)-naphthalene-1-sulfonyl hydrazide), with aggregation-induced emission (AIE) properties was synthesized using dansylhydrazide and 4,6-dimethoxysalicylaldehyde as starting materials. The probe rapidly and selectively detects Cr and ClO in a solvent system of HO/DMSO (2:8). Upon binding with Cr/ClO, the probe exhibits a significant fluorescence enhancement, with minimal interference from other ions.

The correlation between heavy metal chelation and transcriptional potential of GRAS genes in Broussonetia papyrifera.

In order to understand the adaptation mechanism of Broussonetia papyrifera to heavy metal stress and then promote its remediation and utilization, in this study, a total of 24 GRAS transcription factors were identified from B. papyrifera transcriptomes. Their complete ORFs were 597-2250 bp in length with encoding proteins 22.

Efficacy and safety of surufatinib in the treatment of patients with neuroendocrine tumor: a real-world study in Chinese population.

Background: Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are rare neoplasms that originate from peptidergic neurons and neuroendocrine cells. Due to their increasing incidence, effective treatment strategies are required. Surufatinib, a novel small-molecule inhibitor with antiangiogenic and immunomodulatory effects, has shown promise in clinical trials for advanced NETs.

Release from same-talker speech-in-speech masking: Effects of masker intelligibility and other contributing factorsa).

Human speech perception declines in the presence of masking speech, particularly when the masker is intelligible and acoustically similar to the target. A prior investigation demonstrated a substantial reduction in masking when the intelligibility of competing speech was reduced by corrupting voiced segments with noise [Huo, Sun, Fogerty, and Tang (2023), "Quantifying informational masking due to masker intelligibility in same-talker speech-in-speech perception," in Interspeech 2023, pp. 1783-1787].

Multi-omics approach to reveal follicular metabolic changes and their effects on oocyte competence in PCOS patients.

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common heterogeneous disorder linked with endocrine and metabolic disturbances. The underlying mechanism of PCOS, especially its effect on oocyte competence, remains unclear. The study aimed to identify abnormal follicular metabolic changes using a multi-omics approach in follicular fluid from PCOS patients and to determine their effects on oocyte competence.

Identification and validation of a prognostic model based on three TLS-Related genes in oral squamous cell carcinoma.

Background: The tertiary lymphoid structures (TLSs) have an immunomodulatory function and have a positive impact on the survival outcomes of patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). However, there is a lack of standard approaches for quantifying TLSs and prognostic models using TLS-related genes (TLSRGs). These limitations limit the widespread use of TLSs in clinical practice.

Clinical features and effects of cyclosporine in the treatment of psoriasis: a systemic review and meta-analysis.

To systematically evaluate clinical features and effects of cyclosporine in the treatment of psoriasis. Databases including Web of Science, PubMed, The Cochrane Library, Embase, CNKI, Wan Fang, and VIP were electronically searched for studies on the use of cyclosporine in the treatment of psoriasis, from inception to March 2024. Two reviewers independently screened the literature, extracted data, and assessed the risk of bias of the included studies.

The Use of Mobile Health Care Among Medical Professionals in the Sichuan-Chongqing Region: Cross-Sectional Survey Study.

Background: The emergence and integration of mobile health care technology have fundamentally transformed the health care industry, providing unprecedented opportunities to improve health care services and professional practice. Despite its immense potential, the adoption of mobile health care technology among health care professionals remains uneven, particularly in resource-limited regions.

Objective: This study aims to explore the use and influencing factors of mobile health care among health care professionals in the Sichuan-Chongqing region of China and make recommendations.

Facile Synthesis and Characterization of Fluorescent Polystyrene Nanospheres for Homogeneous Light-Initiated Chemiluminescence Immunoassay.

Homogeneous light-initiated chemiluminescence technology (LICA) is widely used in clinical diagnostics due to the advantages of high sensitivity, minimal reagent usage, and no need for washing. Luminescent microspheres receive singlet oxygen emitted by photosensitive microspheres to generate optical signals. Therefore,O-initiated luminescent nanospheres are crucial, but there are few reports on the preparation of O-initiated luminescent nanospheres.