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The coupling effect of gamma-ray radiation and 532 nm nanosecond laser radiation on optical coatings and substrates was investigated. Fused silica and S-BSL7 glass with 532 nm high reflectivity (HR) coatings were irradiated using Co gamma-ray source at a dose rate of 1 Gy/s for a total dose of 1-500 kGy. After irradiation, the samples were subjected to raster scan testing using a laser with a pulse width of approximately 8.
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January 2025
Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100010, China.
Infection with Influenza A virus (IAV) induces severe inflammatory responses and lung injury, contributing significantly to mortality and morbidity rates. Alterations in the microbial composition of the lungs and intestinal tract resulting from infection could influence disease progression and treatment outcomes. Xiyanping (XYP) injection has demonstrated efficacy in clinical treatment across various viral infections.
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January 2025
Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Fayoum University, Fayoum, Egypt.
This research investigates the potential of utilizing types of construction waste as partial cement replacements within concrete formulations. Notably, granodiorite and ceramic powders were introduced at varying substitution ratios. The impact of these waste materials on the compressive strength and radiation shielding effectiveness of traditional concrete was evaluated under both ambient and elevated temperature conditions.
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January 2025
Division of Pharmacology, Department of Neuroscience, School of Medicine, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy.
Mitochondrial quality control is crucial for the homeostasis of the mitochondrial network. The balance between mitophagy and biogenesis is needed to reduce cerebral ischemia-induced cell death. Ischemic preconditioning (IPC) represents an adaptation mechanism of CNS that increases tolerance to lethal cerebral ischemia.
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January 2025
Multidisciplinary Health Institute, Federal University of Bahia, Vitória da Conquista 45029-094, Bahia, Brazil. Electronic address:
Background: Understanding the immunopathogenesis of COVID-19 has yielded valuable insights into predicting adverse outcomes-particularly mortality. However, significant gaps persist in our comprehension of the complex interplay among the proposed pathophysiological mechanisms. Here, we aim to investigate the immunological factors associated with mortality in critically ill, unvaccinated COVID-19 patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU).
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