Scalable units for building cardiac tissue are fabricated from biodegradable elastomeric polymers by pairwise stacking of heart-cell scaffolds with sinusoidal internal pore architectures and dedicated perfusable microvessels with rapidly degrading porous interfaces in a parallel flow configuration. This platform supports viable heart cells in vitro and, if validated in vivo, may aid in the regenerative repair of vascularized tissues.
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Department of Chemistry, University of Sherbrooke, 2500, Blvd de l'Université, Sherbrooke, QC J1K 2R1, Canada.
This study delves into the distinctive selective property exhibited by a non-conjugated cholesterol-based polymer, poly(CEM--EHA), in sorting semiconducting single-walled carbon nanotubes (s-SWCNTs) within isooctane. Comprised of 11 repeating units of cholesteryloxycarbonyl-2-hydroxy methacrylate (CEM) and 7 repeating units of 2-ethylhexyl acrylate (EHA), this non-conjugated polymer demonstrates robust supramolecular interactions across the sp surface structure of carbon nanotubes and graphene. When coupled with the Double Liquid-Phase Extraction (DLPE) technology, the polymer effectively segregates s-SWCNTs into the isooctane phase (nonpolar) while excluding metallic SWCNTs (m-SWCNTs) in the water phase (polar).
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Department of Health Promotion and Health Education, College of Education, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) imposes a significant global health and economic burden, impacting millions globally. Despite its high prevalence, public awareness and understanding of CKD remain limited, leading to delayed diagnosis and suboptimal management. Traditional patient education methods, such as 1-on-1 verbal instruction or printed brochures, are often insufficient, especially considering the shortage of nursing staff.
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December 2024
Graduate School of Artificial Intelligence, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea.
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December 2024
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King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Osteoporosis is a prevalent condition that significantly increases fracture risk, particularly in the elderly population. Despite its widespread occurrence, osteoporosis is often underdiagnosed and inadequately managed. Traditional diagnostic methods, such as dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), have limitations in terms of accessibility and accuracy, necessitating exploration of alternative diagnostic approaches.
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