Lithium-containing hybrid SEI layer enabling high mass loading and anode-less sodium metal batteries.

The continuous rupture and rebuilding of unstable solid electrolyte interphase layer during cycling would block Na+ diffusion and induce Na dendrite formation, ultimately limiting the practical application of high-energy-density sodium metal batteries. Herein, a hybrid SEI layer containing Li-species is dexterously constructed on the surface of sodium metal anode. Li-containing inorganic components (Li3N, LiF and Li2CO3) are introduced to stabilize the Na/electrolyte interface and enhance the mechanical and diffusion kinetic properties of the SEI layer, which can reduce the side reactions and gas generation, regulate Na+ flux during cycling and promote rapid Na+ migration for uniform dendrite-free Na deposition.

Coherence-Based Graph Convolution Network to Assess Brain Reorganization in Spinal Cord Injury Patients.

Motor imagery (MI) engages a broad network of brain regions to imagine a specific action. Investigating the mechanism of brain network reorganization during MI after spinal cord injury (SCI) is crucial because it reflects overall brain activity. Using electroencephalogram (EEG) data from SCI patients, we conducted EEG-based coherence analysis to examine different brain network reorganizations across different frequency bands, from resting to MI.

Unveiling the Role of Protein Posttranslational Modifications in Glioma Prognosis.

Background: Gliomas represent the most aggressive malignancies of the central nervous system, with posttranslational modifications (PTMs) emerging as critical regulators of oncogenic processes through dynamic protein functional modulation. Despite their established role in tumor biology, the systematic characterization of PTM-mediated molecular mechanisms driving glioma progression remains unexplored. This study aims to uncover the molecular mechanisms of glioma, with a focus on the role of PTMs.

Changes in the Disease Burden of Depressive Disorders Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults (Aged 45-89) in China Over 30 years: Insights From the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021.

Objectives: In China, depressive disorder (DD) among middle-aged and older adults is a significant public health concern. This research utilized the latest Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) database to evaluate the evolving disease burden of DD in this demographic over the past 3 decades.

Methods: Data on the incidence and disability-adjusted life years (DALY) of DD among people aged 45-89 in China between 1992 and 2021 were collected from the GBD 2021.

The Impact of Timing of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention on the Prognosis of Non-ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Patients.

Aim: To study the effect of timing of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to prognosis of Non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) patients.

Methods: 295 Patients were derived from our hospital who were diagnosed as NSTEMI and accepted PCI therapy in 24 hours from admission during March 2017 to May 2020. According to results of coronary angiography, patients with NSTEMI were divided into culprit artery occlusion (CO, n = 117) and non-culprit artery occlusion (N-CO, n = 178) two groups and then according to timing of PCI into three categories: <6 h, 6-12 h and 12-24 h from admission.

Desmoid-type Fibromatosis of the Breast: A Case Report.

Desmoid-type fibromatosis (DTF) is a rare and locally aggressive benign tumor affecting the breasts. It is characterized by infiltrative growth and local recurrence, though it cannot metastasize. We present the case of a woman in her early 20s diagnosed with a palpable mass within her right breast.

Delayed Traumatic Splenic Rupture as a Life-threatening Clinical Manifestation Treatable with Splenectomy: A Study of Twelve Cases and Literature Review.

Aim: While most splenic ruptures manifest as immediate hemorrhage, a minority of patients experience delayed rupture, which occurs days to weeks after the initial trauma. Although there have been reports of delayed splenic rupture following trauma, the exact pathophysiology of this condition and the appropriate treatment remain contentious. This article aims to further discuss and summarize the diagnosis and treatment protocols for delayed traumatic rupture of the spleen through the collection and analysis of existing clinical data, combined with previous literature.

Impact of Combining Ultrasound Parameter and the Caprini Score on Predicting Lower Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis After Orthopedic Surgery.

Aims: This study combined a new ultrasound venous filling degree (VFD) parameter with the Caprini score to assess the clinical value of the Caprini score in predicting deep venous thrombosis (DVT) of the lower extremities.

Methods: This retrospective study included 150 inpatients undergoing orthopedic lower extremity surgery at the First Affiliated Hospital of the Air Force Medical University between June 2023 and June 2024. They included 41 (27.

Investigating the Factors Affecting Plaque Formation after Peri-Implantitis and Incorporating Crucial Factors to Develop a Predictive Model: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Aim: This study aims to explore the factors impacting implant plaque re-formation after implant polishing surgery for peri-implantitis and to establish a predictive model using crucial factors, thereby providing an evidence-based reference for managing this condition.

Methods: This retrospective study analyzed clinical data from 203 patients who underwent implant polishing and shaping procedures in Suzhou Stomatological Hospital between November 2018 and October 2023. Study subjects were divided into a training set (n = 142) and a validation set (n = 61) in a 7:3 ratio.

Prognostic Impact and Safety of Ketorolac Tromethamine in Tibial Plateau Fracture Patients Undergoing Open Reduction and Internal Fixation.

Aim: To evaluate the postoperative analgesic efficacy and safety of ketorolac tromethamine in tibial plateau fracture (TPF) patients undergoing open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) surgery.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 194 TPF patients treated at Dongtai People's Hospital between October 2022 and March 2024. Patients meeting the inclusion criteria were divided into two groups: the ketorolac tromethamine group (n = 104), who received ketorolac tromethamine combined with imrecoxib, and the control group (n = 90), who received imrecoxib alone after ORIF.

Clinical Significance of MRI-Based Measurements of Tibial Plateau Widening Width and Joint Fluid Volume During Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries Among Patients With Tibial Plateau Fractures.

Aim: This study aimed to explore the diagnostic value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based tibial plateau widening width (TPW) and joint effusion volume during anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries among patients with tibial plateau fractures.

Methods: This retrospective study collected clinical data from 100 patients with tibial plateau fractures admitted between February 2022 and February 2024. The findings from arthroscopy or surgical intervention served used as the "gold standard".

Assessing the Effect of Neuroendoscopic Surgery on Cerebral Hemodynamics and Functional Recovery in Patients With Brain Hemorrhage.

Aim: This study aims to investigate the impact of neuroendoscopic surgery on cerebral hemodynamics and functional recovery in patients with different brain hemorrhage severities.

Methods: This study included 161 patients with brain hemorrhage who were admitted to the Affiliated Hospital of Putian University, China, between January 2021 and January 2022. Patients were divided into a neuroendoscopy group and a minimally invasive drilling group based on the surgical techniques.

Clinical Outcomes and Complications of Total Knee Arthroplasty with Posterior-Stabilized and Cruciate-Retaining Prostheses in Osteoarthritis Patients with Valgus Deformity.

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the short- and long-term outcomes and complications of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) using posterior-stabilized (PS) and cruciate-retaining (CR) prosthesis in patients with osteoarthritis (OA) and valgus knee deformity.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 200 patients with OA and valgus knee deformity who underwent TKA between February 2021 and November 2023. The cohort was divided into the PS group (n = 108) and the CR group (n = 92).

Predictive Value of Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index Combined with Distal Ureteral Diameter Ratio for Early Breakthrough Urinary Tract Infection in Children with Primary Vesicoureteral Reflux.

Aim: To investigate predictive value of the systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) combined with the distal ureteral diameter ratio (UDR) for early breakthrough urinary tract infection (BT-UTI) in children with primary vesicoureteral reflux (VUR).

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 150 VUR patients admitted to ShangHai Children's Hospital from January 2021 to December 2023. Patients were divided into the early BT-UTI group (n = 52) and the non-earlyBT-UTI group (n = 98) based on whether early BT-UTI occurred.

Targeting FABP4 to Inhibit AGEs-RAGE/NF-κB Signalling Effectively Ameliorates Nucleus Pulposus Dysfunction and Angiogenesis in Obesity-Related Intervertebral Disc Degeneration.

Intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) is a primary contributor to low back pain, posing significant social and economic burdens. Increasing evidence shows that obesity contributes to IVDD, yet the underlying mechanisms remain elusive. Here, we firstly revealed a causal correlation between obesity and IVDD via a two-sample mendelian randomization analysis and identified fatty acid-binding protein 4 (FABP4) as the potential regulator to associate IVDD and obesity.

Reoperative Laparoscopic Liver Resection for Hepatolithiasis Patients With a History of Biliary Surgery: A Cohort Study.

Introduction: It is unclear whether laparoscopic hepatectomy for hepatolithiasis patients with a history of biliary surgery achieves favorable clinical outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and feasibility of reoperative laparoscopic hepatectomy (rLH).

Methods: Patients who underwent anatomical liver resection for hepatolithiasis between 2015 and 2022 were included in the study.

Geometric attitude tracking control of quadrotor UAVs with adaptive extended state observers.

This paper studies a geometric attitude tracking control problem of quadrotor unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with adaptive extended state observers (AESOs). Through coordinate transformation, the error dynamic of AESO can be transformed into a canonical form which is easier to analyze by linear time-varying theory. In the presence of unknown disturbances and system uncertainties, the estimated error and stability of AESO can be analyzed.

Unlocking the potential of stem-cell-derived 'synthetic' embryo models.

Stem-cell-derived 'synthetic' embryo models represent a revolutionary avenue in developmental biology, offering unprecedented insights into embryogenesis and tissue formation. However, the majority of current research on embryo models resides predominantly in the engineering construction phase, with limited substantive applications. This review explores the utilization of these embryo models and their applications in deciphering fundamental developmental processes.

Predicting the complexity of minimally invasive liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma using machine learning.

Background: Despite technical advancements, minimally invasive liver surgery (MILS) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains challenging. Nonetheless, effective tools to assess MILS complexity are still lacking. Machine learning (ML) models could improve the accuracy of such tools.

The Choice of Hip Arthroplasty: HRA or THA? Revealed by Meta-Analysis.

Background: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is the gold standard for end-stage hip arthrosis, while hip resurfacing arthroplasty (HRA) is considered a more bone-conserving alternative. This meta-analysis aimed to compare the safety and clinical efficacy of HRA and THA.

Methods: The databases of PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and CNKI were searched for RCTs comparing HRA and THA in treating hip arthrosis from database initiation to April 2024.