Effects of adding a kind of compound bio-enzyme to the diet on the production performance, serum immunity, and intestinal health of Pekin ducks.

The use of bio-enzyme as feed additives holds significant potential. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a kind of compound bio-enzyme supplementation (the main functional components are probiotics and astragalus polysaccharides) on the production performance, serum immunity, and intestinal health of Pekin ducks. A total of 126 male Pekin ducks were randomly assigned to three groups: a control group (CG, no additive), a low-dose group (LG, 0.

Free-caged rearing modes regulate chicken intestinal metabolism by influencing gut microbial homeostasis.

Free-caged rearing modes, which prioritize animal welfare, are believed to enhance the quality of animal products. The impact of rearing modes on meat quality may play a key role in the superior quality of local chicken breeds. This study analyzed the cecal contents of free-range and caged black-bone chickens at different ages using metagenomic and metabolomic sequencing.

A predictive model for cerebellar mutism syndrome based on lesion map in children with medulloblastoma.

Background: This study aimed to establish a voxel-based map to predict the occurrence of cerebellar mutism syndrome (CMS) and investigate the relationship between CMS and motor dysfunction.

Method: This multicenter study cohort included 224 patients diagnosed with medulloblastoma at Beijing Children's Hospital (n = 88) and Beijing Tiantan Hospital (n = 136). The dataset was randomly divided into training (n = 95), test (n = 41), and validation (n = 88) datasets.

Green whitening of polyester fabric using fluorescent brightener OB-1 in a mixture of water and decamethylcyclopentasiloxane media.

Fluorescent brightening agent OB-1 (OB-1) is often used in plastic goods because of its non-toxic nature, chemical stability, remarkable heat resistance, and light stability. Raw OB-1 is challenging to use in textiles using the exhaustion method. This study used a novel method using raw OB-1 powder to whiten polyester fabric in water and decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5).

Predicting cerebellar mutism syndrome in children using lesion map combined with clinical features.

Objective: This study aimed to develop a predictive model for cerebellar mutism syndrome (CMS) in pediatric patients with posterior fossa tumors, integrating lesion-symptom mapping (LSM) data with clinical factors, and to assess the model's performance.

Methods: A cohort of pediatric patients diagnosed with posterior fossa tumors and undergoing surgery at Beijing Children's Hospital from July 2013 to December 2023 was analyzed. Clinical variables gender, age at surgery, tumor characteristics, hydrocephalus, surgical route and pathology were collected.

Prognostic value of inflammatory nutritional scores in locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma patients undergoing neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy: a multicenter study in China.

Objective: This study investigates the prognostic significance of inflammatory nutritional scores in patients with locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (LA-ESCC) undergoing neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy.

Methods: A total of 190 LA-ESCC patients were recruited from three medical centers across China. Pre-treatment laboratory tests were utilized to calculate inflammatory nutritional scores.

Improved REBA: deep learning based rapid entire body risk assessment for prevention of musculoskeletal disorders.

Preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) is crucial in reducing their impact on individuals and society. However, the existing mainstream 2D image-based approach is insufficient in capturing the complex 3D movements and postures involved in many occupational tasks. To address this, an improved deep learning-based rapid entire body assessment (REBA) method has been proposed.

Experience in treating children with ocular dyskinesia and hemifacial spasm secondary to pontine tumours adjacent to the fourth ventricle and systematic review.

Objective: To investigate the treatment plan and prognosis of children with ocular dyskinesia and hemifacial spasm secondary to pontine tumours adjacent to the fourth ventricle.

Methods: In this retrospective study, the clinical information of 10 consecutively collected children with ocular dyskinesia and hemifacial spasm secondary to pontine tumours adjacent to the fourth ventricle was analyzed. All 10 children underwent pontine tumour resection through a trans-cerebellomedullary fissure approach; 4 children underwent preoperative diffusion tensor imaging scans to determine the relationship between the tumour and facial nerve nucleus, and the other 6 children underwent intraoperative deep electroencephalography (EEG) tumour monitoring, in which the tumour electrical discharge activity of the tumour was recorded.

Insights into the structures and properties of dyes in the Fenton catalytic process for treating wastewater effluent.

A notable level of apprehension exists over the adverse impacts of dye pollution on aquatic ecosystems and human well-being. The primary objective of this research is to assess the effectiveness of Fenton catalytic reactions in degrading 14 different commercial azo dyes (both single and double) present in aqueous solutions. The investigation focused on the function of dye structures, using a combination of experimental data and examination of theoretical factors.

Spatial relationship-aware rapid entire body fuzzy assessment method for prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders.

In the advent of Industry 5.0, advances in human-centered smart manufacturing (HSM) accentuate the role of humans in human-machine collaboration. This development has catapulted human health in human-machine systems to the forefront of the conversation.

Experimental Study on Double-Joint Soft Actuator and Its Dexterous Hand.

In this paper, we propose a pneumatic double-joint soft actuator based on fiber winding and build a dexterous hand with 11 degrees of freedom. Firstly, soft actuator structural design is carried out according to the actuator driving principle and gives the specific manufacturing process. Then, an experimental analysis of the bending performance of a single soft actuator, including bending angle, speed, and force magnitude, is carried out by building a pneumatic control experimental platform.

Nomogram-based prediction model for survival of COVID-19 patients: A clinical study.

Unlabelled: The study aim to construct an effective model for predicting the survival period of COVID-19 patients.

Methods: Clinical data of 386 COVID-19 patients were collected from December 2022 to January 2023. The patients were randomly divided into training and validation cohorts in a 7:3 ratio.

Comparison of efficacy and safety between neoadjuvant chemotherapy and neoadjuvant immune checkpoint inhibitors combined with chemotherapy for locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The application of neoadjuvant immune checkpoint inhibitors combined with chemotherapy (NICT) in treating locally advanced oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is a subject of considerable research interest. In light of this, we undertook a comprehensive meta-analysis aiming to compare the efficacy and safety of this novel approach with conventional neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NCT) in the management of ESCC.

Methods: A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science to gather relevant literature on the efficacy and safety of NICT compared to conventional NCT in locally advanced ESCC published before June 2023.

Tuning the surface functionality of polyethylene glycol-modified graphene oxide/chitosan composite for efficient removal of dye.

There has been a lot of attention on water pollution by dyes in recent years because of their serious toxicological implications on human health and the environment. Therefore, the current study presented a novel polyethylene glycol-functionalized graphene oxide/chitosan composite (PEG-GO/CS) to remove dyes from aqueous solutions. Several characterization techniques, such as SEM, TEM, FTIR, TGA/DTG, XRD, and XPS, were employed to correlate the structure-property relationship between the adsorption performance and PEG-GO/CS composites.

Optimization and prediction of the cotton fabric dyeing process using Taguchi design-integrated machine learning approach.

The typical textile dyeing process calls for a wide range of operational parameters, and it has always been difficult to pinpoint which of these qualities is the most important in dyeing performance. Consequently, this research used a combined design of experiments and machine learning prediction models' method to offer a sustainable and beneficial reactive cotton fabric dyeing process. To be more precise, we built a least square support vector regression (LSSVR) model based on Taguchi's statistical orthogonal design (L) to predict exhaustion percentage (E%), fixation rate (F%), and total fixation efficiency (T%) and color strength (K/S) in the reactive cotton dyeing process.

Electrospun nanofiber membrane diameter prediction using a combined response surface methodology and machine learning approach.

Despite the widespread interest in electrospinning technology, very few simulation studies have been conducted. Thus, the current research produced a system for providing a sustainable and effective electrospinning process by combining the design of experiments with machine learning prediction models. Specifically, in order to estimate the diameter of the electrospun nanofiber membrane, we developed a locally weighted kernel partial least squares regression (LW-KPLSR) model based on a response surface methodology (RSM).

Beijing Children's Hospital guidelines on the design and conduction of the first standardized database for medulloblastoma.

Medulloblastoma (MB) is one of the most common malignant childhood brain tumors (WHO grade IV). Its high degree of malignancy leads to an unsatisfactory prognosis, requiring more precise and personalized treatment in the near future. Multi-omics and artificial intelligence have been playing a significant role in precise medical research, but their implementation needs a large amount of clinical information and biomaterials.

COVID-19 contact tracking based on person reidentification and geospatial data.

Efficient contact tracing is a crucial step in preventing the spread of COVID-19. However, the current methods rely heavily on manual investigation and truthful reporting by high-risk individuals. Mobile applications and Bluetooth-based contact tracing methods have also been adopted, but privacy concerns and reliance on personal data have limited their effectiveness.

Microbial Fuel Cell Construction Features and Application for Sustainable Wastewater Treatment.

A microbial fuel cell (MFC) is a system that can generate electricity by harnessing microorganisms' metabolic activity. MFCs can be used in wastewater treatment plants since they can convert the organic matter in wastewater into electricity while also removing pollutants. The microorganisms in the anode electrode oxidize the organic matter, breaking down pollutants and generating electrons that flow through an electrical circuit to the cathode compartment.

Presurgical MRI-Based Radiomics Models for Predicting Cerebellar Mutism Syndrome in Children With Posterior Fossa Tumors.

Background: Current studies have indicated that tumoral morphologic features are associated with cerebellar mutism syndrome (CMS), but the radiomics application in CMS is scarce.

Purpose: To develop a model for CMS discrimination based on multiparametric MRI radiomics in patients with posterior fossa tumors.

Study Type: Retrospective.

Effect of a family-involvement combined aerobic and resistance exercise protocol on cancer-related fatigue in patients with breast cancer during postoperative chemotherapy: study protocol for a quasi-randomised controlled trial.

Introduction: Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is one of the most common and debilitating side effects experienced by patients with breast cancer (BC) during postoperative chemotherapy. Family-involvement combined aerobic and resistance exercise has been introduced as a promising non-pharmacological intervention for CRF symptom relief and improving patients' muscle strength, exercise completion, family intimacy and adaptability and quality of life. However, evidence for the practice of home participation in combined aerobic and resistance exercise for the management of CRF in patients with BC is lacking.

Long-term postoperative quality of life in childhood survivors with cerebellar mutism syndrome.

Background: To investigate the long-term quality of life (QoL) of children with cerebellar mutism syndrome (CMS) and explore the risk factors for a low QoL.

Procedure: This cross-sectional study investigated children who underwent posterior fossa surgery using an online Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory questionnaire. CMS and non-CMS patients were included to identify QoL predictors.

The Advancement in Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) Technology toward Sustainable Industrial Wastewater Management.

The advancement in water treatment technology has revolutionized the progress of membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology in the modern era. The large space requirement, low efficiency, and high cost of the traditional activated sludge process have given the necessary space for the MBR system to come into action. The conventional activated sludge (CAS) process and tertiary filtration can be replaced by immersed and side-stream MBR.

Epidemiological characteristics, clinical presentations, and prognoses of pediatric brain tumors: Experiences of national center for children's health.

Background: We aimed to describe the epidemiological characteristics, clinical presentations, and prognoses in a national health center for children.

Methods: From January 2015 to December 2020, 484 patients aged 0-16 years, who were diagnosed with brain tumors and received neurosurgery treatment, were enrolled in the study. Pathology was based on the World Health Organization 2021 nervous system tumor classification, and tumor behaviors were classified according to the International Classification of Diseases for Oncology, third edition.