Associations of arthritis with functional disability and depressive symptoms in general US adults: NHANES 1988-1994 and 1999-2018.

Objectives: This study aimed to examine the associations of arthritis with functional disability and depressive symptoms among general US adults. Additionally, it explored the relationship between radiographic knee osteoarthritis (assessed by X-ray examination) and functional disability. Above findings seek to highlight the need for comprehensive physical and mental health management in individuals with arthritis.

LBNP: Learning features between neighboring points for point cloud classification.

Inspired by classical works, when constructing local relationships in point clouds, there is always a geometric description of the central point and its neighboring points. However, the basic geometric representation of the central point and its neighborhood is insufficient. Drawing inspiration from local binary pattern algorithms used in image processing, we propose a novel method for representing point cloud neighborhoods, which we call Point Cloud Local Auxiliary Block (PLAB).

Effect of Sb-Bi alloying on electron-hole recombination time of CsAgBiBr double perovskite.

The double perovskite material CsAgBiBr, characterized by high stability, low toxicity, and excellent optoelectronic properties, has emerged as a promising alternative to lead-based halide perovskites in photovoltaic applications. However, its photovoltaic conversion efficiency after integration into solar cell devices is less than 3%, significantly lower than that of traditional perovskite solar cells. While alloying methods have been widely applied in the design of photovoltaic materials, their specific role in modulating the lifetime of photo-generated charge carriers in double-perovskite solar cells remains inadequately explored.

Effect of weighted blankets on sleep quality among adults with insomnia: a pilot randomized controlled trial.

Background: Weighted blanket is an emerging non-pharmacotherapy for sleep disorders, but its effect on sleep among relatively healthy adults with insomnia remains uncertain. This study aimed to evaluate whether weighted blankets could better improve sleep quality and sleep-related symptoms among adults with insomnia.

Methods: In a prospective, pilot randomized controlled trial conducted in three tertiary hospitals in China, participants with clinical insomnia were randomized (1:1) to receive weighted blanket intervention or normal blanket intervention for 1 month by random-number tables.

The effective prolongation of the excited-state carrier lifetime of CsPbIBr with applying strain.

In recent years, all-inorganic perovskites CsPbX (X = Cl, Br, I) have emerged as excellent candidates for solar cells due to their remarkable thermal stability and suitable bandgaps. Among them, CsPbIBr is a hotspot in perovskite material research currently. Non-radiative electron-hole recombination often leads to significant energy losses, impacting the efficiency of solar cells, so a thorough understanding of carrier recombination mechanisms is crucial.

Impact of sarcopenic obesity on heart failure in people with type 2 diabetes and the role of metabolism and inflammation: A prospective cohort study.

Aims: We aimed to prospectively evaluate the association of sarcopenic obesity (SO) with the incidence risk of heart failure (HF), and the mediating role of metabolomics and inflammation in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D).

Methods: 22,496 participants with T2D from the UK Biobank were included. SO was defined as the combination of obesity (body mass index ≥30 kg/m) and sarcopenia (grip strength <27 kg in male or <16 kg in female).

The effect of weighted blankets on sleep and related disorders: a brief review.

Background: Sleep disorders such as insomnia can lead to a range of health problems. The high risk of side effects and drug abuse of traditional pharmacotherapy calls for a safer non-pharmacotherapy.

Aims: To examine the use and efficacy of weighted blankets in improving sleep and related disorders in different populations and explore the possible mechanisms.

Trajectories of Body Mass Index and Waist Circumference in Relation to the Risk of Cardiac Arrhythmia: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Background: The aim of the current study was to explore the trajectories, variabilities, and cumulative exposures of body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) with cardiac arrhythmia (CA) risks.

Methods: In total, 35,739 adults from the Kailuan study were included. BMI and WC were measured repeatedly during the 2006-2010 waves.

Transition to healthier lifestyle associated with reduced risk of incident dementia and decreased hippocampal atrophy.

Background: Research has estimated the associations of lifestyle at one-time point with the risk of dementia and hippocampal volume, but the impact of lifestyle transition on dementia and hippocampal volume remains unclear. This study aims to examine the associations of lifestyle transition with the risk of dementia and hippocampal volume.

Methods: Based on data from the UK Biobank, a weighted lifestyle score was constructed by incorporating six lifestyle factors.

Implications for miR-339-5p regulation of trophoblast proliferation and migration in placentas associated with porcine intrauterine growth retardation using integrated transcriptome sequencing analysis.

Placental dysfunction is considered as one of the main etiologies of fetal intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR). MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have been demonstrated to be a vital epigenetic modification involved in regulating the placental function and pregnancy outcomes in mammals. However, the mechanisms underlying placenta-specific miRNAs involved in the occurrence and development of pig IUGR remain unclear.

Rational design and performance prediction of organic photosensitizer based on TATA dye for hydrogen production by photocatalytic decomposition of water.

In comparison to metal complexes, organic photosensitive dyes employed in photocatalytic hydrogen production exhibit promising developmental prospects. Utilizing the organic dye molecule TA+0 as the foundational structure, a series of innovative organic dyes, denoted as TA1-1 to TA2-6, were systematically designed. Employing first-principles calculations, we methodically explored the modifying effects of diverse electron-donating groups on the R1 and R2 positions to assess their application potential.

Accelerated aging mediates the associations of unhealthy lifestyles with cardiovascular disease, cancer, and mortality.

Background: With two well-validated aging measures capturing mortality and morbidity risk, this study examined whether and to what extent aging mediates the associations of unhealthy lifestyles with adverse health outcomes.

Methods: Data were from 405,944 adults (40-69 years) from UK Biobank (UKB) and 9972 adults (20-84 years) from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). An unhealthy lifestyles score (range: 0-5) was constructed based on five factors (smoking, drinking, physical inactivity, unhealthy body mass index, and unhealthy diet).

Association of Sarcopenia with Cognitive Function and Dementia Risk Score: A National Prospective Cohort Study.

The relationship between skeletal muscle and cognitive disorders has drawn increasing attention. This study aims to examine the associations of sarcopenia with cognitive function and dementia risk score. Data on 1978 participants (aged 65 years and older) from the 2011 wave of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study, with four follow-up waves to 2018, were used.

Transition of cooking fuel types and mortality risk in China, 1991-2015.

Background: The decision for household cooking fuel choice is a complex and multi-dimensional process. This study aims to: 1) examine the trend of cooking fuel types during past decades; and 2) examine the association between switching from polluting to clean fuels for cooking and mortality risk.

Methods: This analysis included data on 39,359 participants from 9 waves of the China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS) (1991-2015).

Does healthy lifestyle attenuate the detrimental effects of urinary polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons on phenotypic aging? An analysis from NHANES 2001-2010.

Existing evidence has showed that exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) increases the risk of many chronic diseases. Given the close connection between aging (a major risk factor) and chronic diseases, however, very few studies have evaluated the association between PAHs and aging. Furthermore, whether modifiable healthy lifestyle could attenuate the detrimental effect of PAHs on aging remains unknown.

Novel Dyes Design Based on First Principles and the Prediction of Energy Conversion Efficiencies of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells.

With the depletion of fossil energy, solar energy has gradually attracted people's attention. Dye-sensitized solar cells have developed rapidly in recent years due to their low cost and high conversion efficiency. In this article, based on the theoretical research on the photovoltaic parameters of DSSCs in the early stages of the research team, we have made an accurate prediction of , , and PCE of C286.

Density functional theory design of double donor dyes and electron transfer on dye/TiO(101) composite systems for dye-sensitized solar cells.

In this work, we designed a series of double donor organic dyes, named ME101-ME106, based on experimentally synthesized dye WD8, and further investigated their electronic structure, the stability of the dye/TiO (101) systems, density of states (DOS) and absorption spectra using density functional theory (DFT) and time-dependent DFT (TDDFT). The molar extinction coefficients of all designed dyes are higher than WD8. It's fascinating that ME106 exhibits a smallest energy gap and 75 nm redshifts compared to WD8.

One-pot ultrasonic synthesis of multifunctional Au nanoparticle-ferrocene-WS nanosheet composite for the construction of an electrochemical biosensing platform.

Structuring of noble metal nanoparticles on transition metal dichalcogenide nanosheets induces significantly enhanced electronic, optical, and catalytic functions. However, the synthesis of multifunctional hybrids is always time-consuming and involves multiple steps. Herein, a ternary Au nanoparticle-ferrocene-WS nanosheet (AFW) composite has been prepared by a facile one-step sonochemical approach.

Rational design of visible light panchromatic absorption laser dye molecules: The first principle study.

Laser dye molecules play an important role in tunable lasers due to enhancing the laser radiation intensity and increasing the laser adjustable range. The broad spectral bandwidth and visible light absorption allows for the evaluation of multiple fluorescence quenching mechanisms such as excition formation, photoinduced electron transfer, and excited-state proton transfer. A series of organic dye molecules (LD1-4、LA2-5、LU1-5、LV1-4、LI1-4) consisting of simple electron donor (D), conjugated bridge (π) and electron acceptor (A) units were designed using first-principles calculations in order to evaluate their potential for applications in tunable lasers.

Design of butterfly type organic dye sensitizers with double electron donors: The first principle study.

In this work, we designed a series of butterfly type organic dyes, named ME07-ME13 by introducing such as triphenylamine, phenothiazine, coumarin groups etc. as electron donors and further investigated their absorption spectra using density functional theory (DFT) and time-dependent DFT (TDDFT). All designed dyes cover the entire visible absorption spectrum from 300 to 800nm.

Effect of auxiliary group for p-type organic dyes in NiO-based dye-sensitized solar cells: The first principal study.

Auxiliary acceptor groups play a crucial role in D-A-π-A structured organic dyes. In this paper, we designed three D-A-π-A structured organic molecules based on the prototype dye QT-1, named ME18-ME20, and further investigated their electronic and optical properties with density functional theory (DFT) and time-dependent DFT (TDDFT). The calculated results indicate that the scope and intensity of dyes' absorption spectra have some outstanding changes by inserting auxiliary groups.