Facet-engineered NaNbO cubes with exposed (101) plane for enhanced lithium-ion storage.

Density functional theory (DFT) predicts superior lithium-ion diffusion the (101) plane of NaNbO. Experimental results confirm that despite a reduction in surface area, 6 μm NaNbO cubes with more (101) plane exposure exhibit enhanced Li storage, underscoring the significance of crystal facet engineering.

Effect of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist Pre-Treatment on Outcomes of Fresh and Frozen Embryo Transfers in Women With Adenomyosis: A Retrospective Cohort Study With Literature Review.

Objectives: To investigate the effect of gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa) pre-treatment on the clinical outcomes of fresh and frozen embryo transfers (ETs and FETs, respectively) in infertile patients with adenomyosis.

Design: Retrospective cohort study with literature review.

Setting: Peking University First Hospital.

Highly efficient tunable white emission with ultralong afterglow in Sb/Mn-codoped CsCdCl crystals for multifunctional applications.

Recently, metal halides have attracted much attention due to their fascinating optical properties. However, achieving efficient white emission with ultralong afterglow remains a great challenge. Herein, we report Sb/Mn-codoped CsCdCl and multiple emission bands can be observed, which are derived from the self-trapped exciton emission of the Sb-Cl moiety and the d-d transition of Mn.

Interfacial crack self-healing by Sporosarcina pasteurii: From medium optimization to spore encapsulation.

Self-healing cement takes advantage of microbial induced carbonate precipitation (MICP), a meritorious biological process, to achieve automatic healing of cement cracks. In this study, two beneficial factors, optimization of the bacteria culture medium and encapsulation of bacterial spores, were used to improve the MICP efficiency of Sporosarcina pasteurii in self-healing cement. On the one hand, in medium optimization, we compared the growth of Sporosarcina pasteurii fed with two generally used nitrogen sources, e.

Construction of a risk prediction model of diquat poisoning based on clinical indicators.

This study aims to explore the clinical characteristics and prognostic factors in patients with diquat (DQ) poisoning and to develop a clinical risk assessment model to improve diagnosis and treatment strategies. Data from 60 patients with DQ poisoning, including basic characteristics, poisoning severity, and inflammatory response indicators, were collected. The plasma concentration of DQ was measured using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry.

A heterobimetallic MOF as a stable heterogeneous catalyst with high activity for ethylene oligomerization.

Herein, the performance of heterobimetallic clusters MOF-1213(Dy/Ni) for ethylene oligomerization reactions was investigated. At 30 °C and 40 bar, its average ethylene turnover frequency is approximately 160 000 h (α-olefins selectivity above 80%), which was higher than the activity previously reported for most heterogeneous catalysts under similar conditions.

Sheath-enhanced concentration and on-chip detection of bacteria from an extremely low-concentration level.

Microfluidic-based sheath flow focusing methods have been widely used for efficiently isolating, concentrating, and detecting pathogenic bacteria for various biomedical applications due to their enhanced sensitivity and exceptional integration. However, such a microfluidic device usually needs complicated device fabrication and sample dilution, hampering the efficient and sensitive identification of target bacteria. In this study, we develop and fabricate a sheath-assisted and pneumatic-induced nano-sieve device for achieving the improved on-chip concentration and sensitive detection of (MRSA).

Characteristics, outcomes and the necessity of continued guideline-directed medical therapy in patients with heart failure with improved ejection fraction.

Background: Much remains to be learned about patients with heart failure with improved ejection fraction (HFimpEF).

Objective: This study sheds light on the characteristics and clinical outcomes of HFimpEF patients, including the consequences of halting guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT).

Methods: This retrospective study was conducted on patients diagnosed with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) who underwent a second echocardiogram at least 6 months apart between January 2009 and February 2023.

Understanding the PULSAR effect in combined radiotherapy and immunotherapy using transformer-based attention mechanisms.

PULSAR (personalized, ultra-fractionated stereotactic adaptive radiotherapy) is the adaptation of stereotactic ablative radiotherapy towards personalized cancer management. It has potential to harness the synergy between radiation therapy and immunotherapy, such as immune checkpoint inhibitors to amplify the anti-tumor immune response. For the first time, we applied a transformer-based attention mechanism to investigate the underlying interactions between combined PULSAR and PD-L1 blockade immunotherapy, based on the preliminary experimental results of a murine cancer model (Lewis Lung Carcinoma, LLC).

Effects of antibiotic growth promoter and its natural alternative on poultry cecum ecosystem: an integrated analysis of gut microbiota and host expression.

Background: In-feed antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) have been a cornerstone in the livestock industry due to their role in enhancing growth and feed efficiency. However, concerns over antibiotic resistance have driven a shift away from AGPs toward natural alternatives. Despite the widespread use, the exact mechanisms of AGPs and alternatives are not fully understood.

Gatifloxacin hydrochloride confers broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against phytopathogenic bacteria.

Bacterial diseases pose significant threats to agriculture and natural ecosystems, causing substantial crop losses and impacting food security. Until now, there has been a less efficient control strategy against some bacterial diseases such as bacterial wilt, caused by . In this study, we screened a library of 58 microorganism-derived natural products for their antibacterial activity against .

A novel approach for contactless heart rate monitoring from pet facial videos.

Introduction: Monitoring the heart rate (HR) of pets is challenging when contact with a conscious pet is inconvenient, difficult, injurious, distressing, or dangerous for veterinarians or pet owners. However, few established, simple, and non-invasive techniques for HR measurement in pets exist.

Methods: To address this gap, we propose a novel, contactless approach for HR monitoring in pet dogs and cats, utilizing facial videos and imaging photoplethysmography (iPPG).

Isolation and investigation on lactic acid bacteria for potential probiotic properties from cat feces.

Background: Probiotics, which are beneficial to the host, have been shown to benefit the health of cats. Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are commonly used probiotics, but most strains used for cats are not derived from cats, leading to reduced efficacy and poor adaptation to cats. The objective was to identify LAB with promising probiotic potential specific to cats.

Scalable fabrication of freely shapable 3D hierarchical Cu-doped hydroxyapatite scaffolds via rapid gelation for enhanced bone repair.

Critical-sized bone defects present a formidable challenge in tissue engineering, necessitating innovative approaches that integrate osteogenesis and angiogenesis for effective repair. Inspired by the hierarchical porous structure of natural bone, this study introduces a novel method for the scalable production of ultra-long, copper-doped hydroxyapatite (Cu-HAp) fibers, utilizing the rapid gelation properties of guar gum (GG) under controlled conditions. These fibers serve as foundational units to fabricate three-dimensional porous scaffolds with a biomimetic hierarchical architecture.

Inflammatory Burden Index: A Superior Prognostic Biomarker of Systemic Inflammation in Patients on Peritoneal Dialysis.

Purpose: Systemic inflammation biomarkers, derived from routine blood tests, have been demonstrated to be associated with prognosis of patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD). However, studies focusing on the comparisons of their role on predictive efficacy for prognosis of PD patient are limited and results are inconsistent. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prognostic value of various systemic inflammation biomarkers and to identify the optimal one in PD patients.

Predictive Factors and Nomogram for Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis in Decompensated Cirrhosis Among the Elderly.

Background And Aims: Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) represents a significant complication in the decompensated phase of cirrhosis. The challenges in treating SBP and the associated mortality rates are markedly elevated in elderly individuals. Timely detection and intervention for SBP are imperative.

Myeloid response evaluated by noninvasive CT imaging predicts post-surgical survival and immune checkpoint therapy benefits in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.

Background: The potential of preoperative CT in the assessment of myeloid immune response and its application in predicting prognosis and immune-checkpoint therapy outcomes in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has not been explored.

Methods: A total of 165 patients with pathological slides and multi-phase CT images were included to develop a radiomics signature for predicting the imaging-based myeloid response score (iMRS). Overall survival (OS) and recurrence-free survival (RFS) were assessed according to the iMRS risk group and validated in a surgical resection cohort ( = 98).

Genomic characterization and tissue tropism variations of two porcine delta coronavirus strains isolated in China.

The porcine delta coronavirus (PDCoV) is a member of the Delta coronavirus genus, which can lead to diarrhea, vomiting, and mortality in piglets. First detected in Hong Kong in 2012, PDCoV has since spread globally. In January 2024, two strains, CHN-ANHZ-2024 and CHN-JSSQ-2024, were isolated from diarrheal piglets in Anhui and Jiangsu provinces.

Synergistic air pollution exposure elevates depression risk: A cohort study.

Depression is a leading mental health disorder worldwide, contributing substantially to the global disease burden. While emerging evidence suggests links between specific air pollutants and depression, the potential interactions among multiple pollutants remain underexplored. Here we show the influence of six common air pollutants on depressive symptoms among middle-aged and older Chinese adults.

A low-temperature active and selective bimetallic Cu-In catalysts for hydrogenation of methyl 3-hydroxypropionate to 1,3-propanediol.

The pathway for producing 1,3-propanediol (1,3-PDO) from methyl 3-hydroxypropionate (3-HPM) has great application potential. However, the reaction is sensitive to temperature and results in reduced product selectivity at high temperatures. This study explores the use of low-temperature active Cu-In bimetallic catalysts for the 3-HPM reaction.

The physical and psychological effects of dance therapy on middle-aged and older adult with arterial hypertension: A systematic review.

Objective: To systematically review the intervention effect of dance therapy on the physical and psychological health level of middle-aged and older adult with arterial hypertension.

Methods: The databases including the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCO, CNKI, VIP, WANFANG DATA, and Bailianyun Library, which were searched for the randomized controlled trials for identifying the effect of dance intervention on the blood pressure. The literature published from the establishment of the database to May 10, 2023, was collected for analysis.

Genetic risk stratification and risk factors of early menopause in women: a multi-center study utilizing polygenic risk scores.

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the utility of polygenic risk scores (PRS) in women with early menopause (EM) and to investigate the clinical characteristics and risk factors associated with EM based on genetic risk.

Study Design: Genotyping data and clinical data from women with EM and women with normal age of menopause retrieved from UK Biobank were used for early menopause risk prediction model establishment. Subsequently, 99 women diagnosed with EM and 1027 control women underwent PGT-M were recruited for model validation from across eight hospitals in China.

Research Trends and Hotspots on Asthma and Depression: A Bibliometric Analysis.

Purpose: Asthma and depression are prevalent conditions with significant comorbidity, impacting patients' quality of life. This bibliometric study aims to analyze research trends and hotspots in the field from 2000 to 2023, identifying key contributions and predicting future directions.

Methods: We conducted a systematic search in the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) for articles on asthma and depression, published between 2000 and 2023.