The role of serun lipid, cytokine production in sudden sensorineural hearing loss.

Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) has serious harm to human hearing health, where blood lipid and inflammatory levels may play a key role in it. Thus, the purpose of this investigation was to assess the connection between inflammatory and lipid variables and SSNHL. Patients diagnosed with SSNHL had an analysis of serum lipid parameters, such as total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides, HDL-C, LDL-C, apolipoprotein A (apo A), apolipoprotein B (apo B), and lipoprotein A (Lp(a)), as well as inflammatory factors like TNF-α and IL-10.

Association of decreased visibility on deep medullary vein gray-matter volume mediated by increased extracellular fluid in the white matter of patients with cerebral small vessel disease.

Background: The visibility and signal continuity of deep medullary veins (DMVs) play an important role in cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD). However, the relationship between DMV and gray-matter atrophy remains unclear. This study sought to investigate the link between DMV scores, extracellular fluid, and gray-matter atrophy in patients with CSVD.

Al-Doping-Induced Memory Effect of LiCrTiO in Li-Ion Batteries.

In Li-ion batteries (LIBs), the phenomenon of memory effect has only been found in a few two-phase electrode materials such as olivine LiFePO, anatase TiO, and Al-doped LiTiO, which is attributed to the Li-ion exchange between adjacent vacant Li and Fe sites in LiFePO and the Al-ion exchange between 8a and 16c sites in Al-doped LiTiO. Here, the Al-doped LiCrTiO was successfully synthesized by the spray-drying method and high-temperature sintering, which also exhibits the memory effect during only the charging process. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) and electrochemical results indicate that the saturated Al-doping level corresponds to the Al:Ti ratio of ca.

Research Progress and Prospects of Nanozymes in Alleviating Abiotic Stress of Crops.

The continuous destruction of the global ecological environment has led to increased natural disasters and adverse weather, severely affecting crop yields and quality, particularly due to abiotic stress. Nanase, a novel artificial enzyme, simulates various enzyme activities, is renewable, and shows significant potential in promoting crop growth and mitigating abiotic stress. This study reviews the classification of nanoenzymes into carbon-based, metal-based, metal oxide-based, and others based on synthesis materials.

Progress on layered double hydroxides as green materials in sustainable agricultural production.

As the global population continues to grow, there is increasing demand for high-quality and high-yield food. However, traditional agrochemicals such as fertilizers and pesticides suffer from low utilization rates and can be hazardous to non-target organisms and the soil environment. Two-dimensional layered double hydroxides (LDHs) have attracted considerable attention in the agricultural sector owing to their excellent properties.

Long-Term Effects of a Comprehensive Intervention Strategy for Salt Reduction in China: Scale-Up of a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial.

Salt intake in China was high and a series of salt reduction measures were accordingly carried out recently. Our study aimed to assess the long-term effect of a scale-up community randomized controlled trial (RCT); Methods: Individuals between the ages of 18 and 75, from six provinces in China, were recruited and randomized into control ( = 1347) and intervention ( = 1346) groups. A one-year salt reduction intervention was first implemented in the intervention group, followed by a two-year scale-up intervention in both groups.

Increased extracellular free water is related to white matter hyperintensity burden.

Background: Extracellular free water (FW) has important roles in the occurrence and development of white matter hyperintensity (WMH).

Purpose: To explore the correlations between FW and WMH burden.

Material And Methods: A prospective analysis was conducted using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data from 126 individuals.

Preoperative computed tomography semantic features in predicting lymph node metastasis of part-solid nodules in non-small cell lung cancer: a multicenter retrospective study.

Background: Lymph node metastasis (LNM) is the most common route of metastasis for lung cancer, and it is an independent risk factor for long-term survival and recurrence in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The purpose of this study was to explore the value of preoperative computed tomography (CT) semantic features in the differential diagnosis of LNM in part-solid nodules (PSNs) of NSCLC.

Methods: A total of 955 patients with NSCLC confirmed by postoperative pathology were retrospectively enrolled from January 2019 to March 2023.

Does environmental pollution reduce residents' income? Evidence from CFPS in China.

Understanding the relationship between environmental pollution and residents' income is extremely important for promoting sustained progress and high-quality economic growth. This research examines the impact, mechanism, and heterogeneity of environmental contamination on residents' earnings by fusing the micro data from China Family Panel Survey with the macro data of government statistics. The results reveal that environmental degradation has a significantly negative impact on residents' individual income.

Insights into mechanism of peroxymonosufate activation by Mo single-atom catalysts: Singlet oxygen evolution and role of Mo-N coordination.

Recently, the Fenton-like reaction using peroxymonosulfate (PMS) has been acknowledged as a potential method for breaking down organic pollutants. In this study, we successfully synthesized a highly efficient and stable single atom molybdenum (Mo) catalyst dispersed on nitrogen-doped carbon (Mo-NC-0.1).

Transcription factor ZIC2 regulates the tumorigenic phenotypes associated with both bulk and cancer stem cells in epithelial ovarian cancer.

Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) is the most lethal gynecologic malignancy in North America. Current therapeutic regimens are ineffective against advanced EOC. A better understanding of the molecular mechanisms that regulate the biology of EOC will be a critical step toward developing more efficacious therapies against EOC.

Rapid and sensitive visual detection of avian leukosis virus by reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification combined with a lateral flow immunochromatographic strip assay.

Considering that avian leukosis virus (ALV) infection has inflicted massive economic losses on the poultry breeding industry in most countries, its early diagnosis remains an important measure for timely treatment and control of the disease, for which a rapid and sensitive point-of-care test is required. We established a user-friendly, economical, and rapid visualization method for ALV amplification products based on reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP) combined with an immunochromatographic strip in a lateral flow device (LFD). Using the ALVp27 gene as the target, five RT-LAMP primers and one fluorescein-isothiocyanate-labeled probe were designed.

RBP7 functions as a tumor suppressor in HR + breast cancer by inhibiting the AKT/SREBP1 pathway and reducing fatty acid.

Background: Increasing evidence proves that RBP7 plays a significant role in breast cancer (BC). The present study was aimed to investigate the mechanism of RBP7.

Methods: Western Blotting and qRT-PCR were performed for evaluating the expression levels.

Gastrointestinal contrast-enhanced ultrasonography for diagnosis and treatment of peptic ulcer in children.

Background: The detection rate of peptic ulcer in children is improving, with development of diagnostic procedures. Gastroscopy is the gold standard for the diagnosis of peptic ulcer, but it is an invasive procedure. Gastrointestinal contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS) has the advantages of being painless, noninvasive, nonradioactive, easy to use, and safe.

Increased Extracellular Water in Normal-Appearing White Matter in Patients with Cerebral Small Vessel Disease.

Background: Microcirculatory variations have been observed in the normal-appearing white matter (NAWM) of individuals affected by cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD). These variations collectively possess the potential to trigger neuroinflammation and edema, ultimately leading to an elevation in extracellular fluid (ECF). Nevertheless, the specific alterations in ECF within the NAWM of CSVD patients have remained inadequately understood.

Deep vein diameters and perivascular space scores are associated with deep medullary vein hypo-visibility in patients with white matter hyperintensity.

Background: Deep medullary vein (DMV) hypo-visibility is correlated with white matter hyperintensity (WMH), but the underlying causes remain unclear. This study aimed to explore the relationship between deep vein diameters and perivascular space (PVS) scores, and DMV hypo-visibility in the presence of WMH.

Methods: This cross-sectional study prospectively analyzed the clinical and imaging data of 190 cerebral small vessel disease patients with WMH and 40 healthy controls from the Lishui Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine affiliated with Zhejiang Chinese Medical University.

The ultrasound-based radiomics-clinical machine learning model to predict papillary thyroid microcarcinoma in TI-RADS 3 nodules.

Background: Conventional ultrasound (CUS) technology has proven to be successful in the identification of thyroid nodules. Moreover, the American College of Radiology Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (ACR TI-RADS) was developed for the purpose of evaluating the risk of thyroid nodules based on ultrasound imaging. Nevertheless, identifying papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC) from TI-RADS 3 nodules using this system can be difficult due to overlapping morphological features.

Factors that influence the intent to pursue a master's degree: evidence from Shandong Province, China.

Introduction: In recent years, the pursuit of a master's degree has become a social phenomenon of wide concern. It is essential to understand why large number of students choose to pursue master's degree. This study aims to empirically analyze the factors that influence the intent to pursue a master's degree.

Carbon dots@noble metal nanoparticle composites: research progress report.

Carbon dots@noble metal nanoparticle composites are formed by combining carbon dots and metal nanoparticles using various strategies. Carbon dots exhibit a reducing ability and function as stabilisers; consequently, metal-ion solutions can be directly reduced by them to synthesise gold, silver, and gold-silver alloy particles. Carbon dots@gold/silver/gold-silver particle composites have demonstrated the potential for several practical applications owing to their superior properties and simple preparation process.

Impact of Decreased Visibility of Deep Medullary Veins on White Matter Integrity in Patients with Cerebral Small Vessel Disease.

Background: Based on susceptibility-weighted imaging (SWI) visibility, deep medullary vein (DMV) scores are related to white matter damage (WMD) in patients with cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD). However, whether mechanisms are associated with DMV changes is unclear. We examined extracellular fluid (ECF) roles in white matter associations between DMV scores and white matter integrity (WMI) in patients with CSVD.

Effect of thickened water swallow training in tube-feeding and dysphagia patients in the acute and early subacute phases of stroke: A quasi-experimental study.

Background: Thickened water has been widely used in patients with dysphagia who receive oral feeding, but there is little evidence for tube-feeding patients.

Objective: To explore the effects of thickened water swallow training in tube-feeding and dysphagia patients in the acute and early subacute phases of stroke.

Methods: A quasi-experimental study.