Prognostic and clinicopathological value of C-reactive protein in patients with bladder cancer: a meta-analysis.

Background: The prognostic value of C-reactive protein (CRP) in patients with bladder cancer (BCa) has been widely analysed; however, the results remain conflicting. Therefore, we performed this meta-analysis to identify the precise role of CRP level in predicting BCa prognosis.

Methods: PubMed, Web of Science, Embase and Cochrane Library databases were comprehensively searched until 19 April 2024.

Prognostic and clinicopathological value of systemic immune-inflammation index in patients with osteosarcoma: a meta-analysis.

Background: The efficiency of systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) in predicting prognosis of osteosarcoma (OSA) patients has been extensively analyzed, but no consistent findings are obtained. Therefore, this meta-analysis focused on identifying the precise prognostic value of SII for OSA.

Methods: We comprehensively searched electronic databases of PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) from inception to 24 February, 2024.

Prognostic and clinicopathological role of prognostic nutritional index (PNI) in endometrial cancer: A meta-analysis.

Background: The effect of prognostic nutritional index (PNI) on predicting prognosis of endometrial cancer (EC) patients has been widely analyzed, but no consistent findings are obtained. We therefore performed a meta-analysis for determining accurate role of PNI in predicting EC prognosis.

Methods: We comprehensively searched PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, and CNKI databases from inception till January 5, 2024.

Spatiotemporal aberrations due to the groove density mismatching of compression gratings in ultra-intense femtosecond lasers.

The groove density mismatching of compression gratings, an often-neglected key issue, can induce significant spatiotemporal aberrations especially for super-intense femtosecond lasers. We mainly investigate the angular chirp and the consequent degradation of the effective focused intensity introduced by the groove density mismatching of compression gratings in ultra-intense femtosecond lasers. The results indicate that the tolerances of grating groove density mismatching will rapidly decrease with the beam aperture or spectral bandwidth increases.

Co-exposure of microcystin and nitrite enhanced spermatogenic disorders: The role of mtROS-mediated pyroptosis and apoptosis.

Microcystins (MCs) and nitrites are coexisted in the environment and have reproductive toxicity. The combined toxic effect and mechanism of MCs and nitrite on spermatogenesis remain largely unclear. In the present study, co-exposure to microcystin-leucine arginine (MC-LR) and sodium nitrite (NaNO) aggravated testicular damage of Balb/c mice and mitochondrial impairment of spermatogonia, Sertoli cells, and sperm.

The effect and mechanism of combined exposure of MC-LR and NaNO on liver lipid metabolism.

Microcystin-LR (MC-LR) and sodium nitrite (NaNO) co-exist in the environment and are hepatotoxic. The liver has the function of lipid metabolism, but the impacts and mechanisms of MC-LR and NaNO on liver lipid metabolism are unclear. Therefore, we established a chronic exposure model of Balb/c mice and used LO2 cells for in vitro verification to investigate the effects and mechanisms of liver lipid metabolism caused by MC-LR and NaNO.

Modeling opening price spread of Shanghai Composite Index based on ARIMA-GRU/LSTM hybrid model.

In the dynamic landscape of financial markets, accurate forecasting of stock indices remains a pivotal yet challenging task, essential for investors and policymakers alike. This study is motivated by the need to enhance the precision of predicting the Shanghai Composite Index's opening price spread, a critical measure reflecting market volatility and investor sentiment. Traditional time series models like ARIMA have shown limitations in capturing the complex, nonlinear patterns inherent in stock price movements, prompting the exploration of advanced methodologies.

Advances in polychlorinated biphenyls-induced female reproductive toxicity.

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are a class of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) widely present in the environment. PCBs have been of concern due to their anti/estrogen-like effects, which make them more toxic to the female reproductive system. However, there is still a lack of systematic reviews on the reproductive toxicity of PCBs in females, so the adverse effects and mechanisms of PCBs on the female reproductive system were summarized in this paper.

The cytotoxicity of microcystin-LR: ultrastructural and functional damage of cells.

Microcystin-LR (MC-LR) is a toxin produced by cyanobacteria, which is widely distributed in eutrophic water bodies and has multi-organ toxicity. Previous cytotoxicity studies have mostly elucidated the effects of MC-LR on intracellular-related factors, proteins, and DNA at the molecular level. However, there have been few studies on the adverse effects of MC-LR on cell ultrastructure and function.

Prognostic and clinicopathological significance of C-reactive protein in patients with ovarian cancer: a meta-analysis.

Background: Many studies have explored the relationship between C-reactive protein (CRP) levels and survival outcomes in patients with ovarian cancer (OC); however, consistent results have not been reported. As such, this meta-analysis was performed to accurately assess the prognostic and clinicopathological roles of CRP in OC.

Methods: The PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases were systematically searched for relevant studies published from inception to April 7, 2023.

Prognostic value of pretreatment lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio in patients with glioma: a meta-analysis.

Background: Many studies have explored the prognostic role of the lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR) in patients with glioma, but the results have been inconsistent. We therefore conducted the current meta-analysis to identify the accurate prognostic effect of LMR in glioma.

Methods: The electronic databases of PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Library were thoroughly searched from inception to July 25, 2023.

Research on the pre-pulses caused by post-pulses in the optical parametric chirped-pulse amplifier.

Pre-pulses caused by the post-pulses in the optical parametric chirped-pulse amplifier were comprehensively studied for the first time, including the underlying mechanism for the delay-shift of pre-pulses, the intensity variation of pre-pulses affected by the initial delay of post-pulses and the pump energy, and also the nonlinear beat noise. The simulation and measurement confirmed that the high-order dispersion of the pulse stretcher was the main cause for the delay-shift of pre-pulses, which should be similar with the chirped-pulse amplifiers. The intensity of pre-pulses would decrease significantly as the initial delay of post-pulses increased, but would increase with the growth of pump energy.

Delay-shift and asymmetric broadening of pre-pulses by post-pulses in a petawatt laser facility.

The temporal contrast of high-peak-power lasers is usually limited by pre-pulses, which are generally produced by post-pulses due to the nonlinearity of the active medium. The reason for the conversion between pre-pulse and post-pulse is now well known, but the mechanisms for the delay-shift and asymmetric broadening of the newly generated pre-pulse are not yet clear. In this work, a novel, to the best of our knowledge, numerical model combining the nonlinear Schrödinger equation and the Frantz-Nodvik equation is proposed to investigate the underlying mechanisms for the "distortion" of the pre-pulse.

Prognostic significance of C-reactive protein in patients with cervical cancer: a meta-analysis.

Background: Numerous studies have investigated the significance of pretreatment C-reactive protein (CRP) levels for determining the prognosis of cervical cancer (CC). The results of these studies, however, have been inconsistent. The present meta-analysis, therefore, focused on identifying the exact relationship of CRP levels with CC prognoses.

Multifunctional Lanthanide Metal-Organic Frameworks Based on -NH Modified Ligand: Fluorescent Ratio Probe, CrO Ions Adsorption, and Photocatalytic Property.

In response to the growing concern for environmental pollution, two lanthanide compounds {[Ln(L)(HO)]·4HO} (where Ln = Tb and Gd, HL = 1-amino-2,4,6-benzene tricarboxylic acid) were synthesized using a -NH modified ligand and systematically characterized. Both compounds exhibit remarkable fluorescence response, adsorption of CrO ions, and photocatalytic degradation properties, as well as exceptional acid-base and thermal stability. Remarkably, the pH-dependent exhibits exceptional performance as a fluorescent probe for detecting Fe and CrO/CrO ions in aqueous solutions, while also serving as a ratiometric fluorescent probe for the detection of Cr, offering rapid response, high sensitivity, selectivity, and recoverability advantages in application.

Prognostic and clinicopathological role of geriatric nutritional risk index in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: A meta-analysis.

Background: Previous studies have explored the relationship between the geriatric nutritional risk index (GNRI) and survival outcomes of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) cases, but the results were inconsistent. Consequently, the present meta-analysis was conducted to investigate how GNRI affects DLBCL and its function in terms of prognosis.

Methods: The Web of Science, PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases were thoroughly searched until January 18, 2023.

Adverse effects of microcystins on sperm: A systematic review.

Eutrophication of water bodies can lead to cyanobacterial blooms, with the resultant release of microcystins (MCs), posing a threat to the ecosystem and human health. MCs are environmental toxins with male reproductive toxicity. However, there is a dearth of reviews focusing on sperm or spermatogenesis.

Angular dispersion compensation for ultra-broadband pulses by using a cascaded prism and hollow-core fiber configuration.

In this paper, we report that the angular dispersion of the output pulses in a nonlinear process can be efficiently compensated by using a cascaded prism(s) and short hollow-core fiber (HCF) configuration. Here, the prism(s) is used to suppress the angular dispersion and transform it into spatial chirp, while the HCF is used for removing this spatial chirp and the residual angular dispersion, which can also significantly improve the beam quality. The feasibility of this novel method is numerically and experimentally investigated with the ultra-broadband idler pulses centered at 1250 nm wavelength and generated by an LBO crystal based non-collinear optical parametric amplifier.

Investigation and suppression of pre-pulses on nanosecond time scale in the SULF-1PW laser.

It is of crucial significance to investigate and suppress pre-pulses on nanosecond time scale because the intense pre-plasma generated by them may have enough time to expand and, thus, cause fatal impact on laser-matter interactions. In this research, we analyze the potential origins of pre-pulses on nanosecond time scale in a typical Ti:sapphire chirped pulse amplification laser system. Based on the analysis, the initial status of these generated pre-pulses in the SULF-1PW laser is measured and investigated.

Suppressing scattering-induced nanosecond pre-pulses in Ti:sapphire multi-pass amplifiers.

In this Letter, we experimentally investigate a new kind of nanosecond pre-pulse, which originates from the bidirectional scattering of crystals in traditional Ti:sapphire multi-pass amplifiers. The experimental results demonstrate that the intensity of scattering-induced pre-pulses is very sensitive to the scattering angle, and the delay time between the pre-pulse and the main pulse is an integer multiple of the light path in each pass of the amplifier. An optimized multi-pass amplifier configuration is proposed, for what is believed to be the first time, to suppress the scattering-induced pre-pulses.

Predictive values of serum estradiol, calcium, and 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels for recurrence of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo in postmenopausal women.

Objectives: This study aims to explore the predictive values of serum estradiol, calcium and 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) recurrence in postmenopausal women.

Patients And Methods: A total of 156 postmenopausal women (mean age: 59.5±7.

Prognostic Significance of the Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index (SII) in Patients With Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Meta-Analysis.

Background: Previous studies have investigated the prognostic value of the systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) in small cell lung cancer (SCLC). However, the results have been inconsistent. The study aimed to investigate the prognostic and clinicopathological significance of SII in SCLC through a meta-analysis.

Performance improvement of a nonlinear temporal filter by using cascaded femtosecond optical parametric amplification.

In this paper, we report that the conversion efficiency and spectrum of femtosecond optical parametric amplification (fs-OPA) can be significantly enhanced by employing a compact cascaded femtosecond OPA (CF-OPA) scheme with the self-compensation of the temporal walk-off between two nonlinear gain media. Correspondingly, the gain related temporal contrast can also be improved. The feasibility of the CF-OPA method using three cascaded BBO crystals is numerically and experimentally analyzed.

Tail Risk Early Warning System for Capital Markets Based on Machine Learning Algorithms.

Scientific and effective tail risk measurement and early warning are key points and difficulties in the identification and control of major risks in capital markets. In this paper, we use the autoregressive conditional Fréchet model (AcF) to construct a tail risk measurement index for the capital market in China. The tail risk status identified by the scientific index method is used as a monitoring anchor to construct and optimize a tail risk early warning model based on machine learning algorithms.