Serum Uric Acid Level as an Estimated Parameter That Predicts All-Cause Mortality in Patients with Hemodialysis.

: Serum uric acid (UA) in end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) patients serves as a critical indicator for nutrition and inflammation, showing a U-shaped association with all-cause mortality. : Our study assessed UA's survival predictive value in 2615 ESKD patients, stratified by the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) into groups of <4 ( = 1107) and ≥4 ( = 1508). : Cox regression revealed distinct patterns.

Cellulose acetate-coated capacitive sensor for determining carbon-cycle enzymes activity and as a microbial Indicator for soil health.

This study demonstrates cellulose acetate (CA)-coated screen-printed carbon electrodes (SPCEs) for soil microbial activity detection. A capacitive sensor design utilizes a coated CA layer for effective insulation in electrolytes, eliminating the need for additional signal protection. Optimization involved comparing spin and dip coating methods, with a one-layer 10-second dip coating identified as the best balance between quality and yield.