Synergistic Optimization of Pore and Conductive Network of Short-Cut Graphene Porous Fibers for Lightweight Broadband Electromagnetic Wave Absorption.

Graphene possesses high carrier mobility and structural tunability, but achieving effective electromagnetic wave (EMW) absorption with single-component graphene remains challenging due to the inherent trade-offs among filler loading, impedance matching, and attenuation intensity. Structural engineering of graphene has been proved to be an effective strategy to address this challenge. In this study, a series of short-cut graphene porous fibers (SCGPF) is fabricated through wet-spinning and freeze-drying, and regulating the pore size of SCGPFs to achieve precision control of electromagnetic parameters.

Association Between Insulin Resistance and Incomplete Endothelization of LAAC Devices in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: A Retrospective Study.

Introduction: Incomplete endothelialization (IDE) of left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) devices increases the risk of device-related thrombosis (DRT) and stroke. Insulin resistance (IR) may contribute to IDE by impairing endothelial function, but its role remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the association between IR markers and IDE and develop a predictive model for identifying high-risk patients.

Revealing the causal role of immune cells in malignant neoplasms of the head and neck: insights from Mendelian randomization.

Background: Immune escape and immunosuppression play crucial roles in the onset and progression of head and neck malignant neoplasms (HNMN). However, previous studies on the relationship between immune cells and HNMN have yielded inconsistent results.

Methods: In this study, we performed bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomisation (MR) analyses using genome-wide association study (GWAS) and FinnGen databases to examine the association between 731 immune cell features and the risk of HNMN.

Characteristics of ear fullness and synaptic loss in ear fullness revealed by SV2A positron emission tomographycortical.

Objective: Studies on feeling of ear fullness (FEF) related to sudden sensorineural hearing loss(SSNHL) are limited. The mechanisms of FEF are unclear. This study aimed to explore the characteristics and related brain activation of SSNHL with FEF.

Solid-State Electrocatalysis in Heteroatom-Doped Alloy Anode Enables Ultrafast Charge Lithium-Ion Batteries.

Electrocatalysis is generally confined to dynamic liquid-solid and gas-solid interfaces and is rarely applicable in solid-state reactions. Here, we report a paradigm shift strategy to exploit electrocatalysis to accelerate solid-state reactions in the context of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). We employ heteroatom doping, specifically boron for silicon and sulfur for phosphorus, to catalyze electrochemical Li-alloying reactions in solid-state electrode materials.

Molecular mechanism of Xuebijing in treating pyogenic liver abscess complicated with sepsis.

Background: Xuebijing (XBJ) can alleviate the inflammatory response, improve organ function, and shorten the intensive care unit (ICU) stay in patients with pyogenic liver abscess (PLA) complicated with sepsis, but the molecular mechanisms have not been elucidated. This study aimed to explore the molecular mechanism of XBJ in treating PLA complicated with sepsis using a network pharmacology approach.

Methods: The active ingredients and targets of XBJ were retrieved from the ETCM database.

Who are the receivers and transmitters of volatility spillovers: oil, clean energy, and green and non-green cryptocurrency markets.

In the context of clean energy and green cryptocurrency development, the relationship between energy and cryptocurrency markets deserves further exploration. This study employs a quantile time-frequency connectedness approach to measure the dynamic connectedness and volatility propagation mechanisms between oil, clean energy, green cryptocurrency (GC), and non-green cryptocurrency (NGC) markets. Our findings suggest that, at median and low volatility levels, the oil and clean energy markets act as net receivers, taking on volatility spillovers from cryptocurrency markets.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus increases postoperative recurrence risk in Chinese patients with chronic rhinosinusitis.

Background: The effect of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) on postoperative recurrence of chronic sinusitis (CRS) is unclear.

Objective: To investigate the association between T2DM and postoperative recurrence in CRS patients.

Methods: CRS patients who underwent surgery in our hospital from January 2018 to April 2020 were included and followed up for three years.

The Vital Role of Electrolyte Reduction Potential in Forming a Stable SEI in Phosphorus-Based Anodes.

In view of their high lithium storage capability, phosphorus-based anodes are promising for lithium-ion batteries. However, the low reduction potential (0.74 V versus Li /Li) of the commonly used ethylene carbonate-based electrolyte does not allow the early formation of a solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) prior to the initial phosphorus alloying reaction (1.

Long Noncoding RNA HCP5 Contributes to Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Progression by Targeting MicroRNA-128-3p.

Aim: To determine the role and underlying mechanism of lncRNA HCP5 in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC).

Method: The expression of HCP5 and miR-128-3p was assessed by qRT-PCR. CCK-8, EdU staining, and transwell were performed to determine cell progression.

Circular RNA Fbxl5 Regulates Cardiomyocyte Apoptosis During Ischemia Reperfusion Injury via Sponging microRNA-146a.

Objective: Cardiomyocyte apoptosis critically contributes to ischemia reperfusion injury (IRI), which lacks effective therapeutic strategies. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) serve as novel diagnostic and therapeutic targets in various cardiovascular diseases. CircRNA Fbxl5 is one of the abundantly expressed circRNAs in the heart and its role in myocardial IRI remains elusive.

Extracellular vesicles from hypoxia-preconditioned mesenchymal stem cells alleviates myocardial injury by targeting thioredoxin-interacting protein-mediated hypoxia-inducible factor-1α pathway.

Background: Extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from hypoxia-preconditioned (HP) mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have better cardioprotective effects against myocardial infarction (MI) in the early stage than EVs isolated from normoxic (NC)-MSCs. However, the cardioprotective mechanisms of HP-EVs are not fully understood.

Aim: To explore the cardioprotective mechanism of EVs derived from HP MSCs.

Regulating Sodium Deposition through Gradiently-Graphitized Framework for Dendrite-Free Na Metal Anode.

Na metal anode (NMA) is one of the most promising candidate materials for next-generation low-cost sodium metal batteries. However, the preferred deposition of Na metal at the anode/separator interface increases the risk of dendrite penetration of the separator, consequently, reduces safety and life of batteries with NMA. In this study, a Na deposition-regulating strategy is shown by designing a gradiently graphitized 3D carbon fiber (CF) framework as host (grad-CF), whereby Na is guided to deposit preferentially at the bottom of the anode, safely away from the separator.

[Clinical study on repairing subtotal perforation of tympanic membrane with cartilage island technique combined with palisade technique under otoscope].

To investigate the healing rate of subtotal perforation of tympanic membrane repaired by cartilage island technique combined with palisade cartilage technique under otoscope. A retrospective analysis was performed on 189 patients with chronic suppurative otitis media who were admitted to the Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery of Hunan Provincial People's Hospital from January 2018 to January 2020. The patients were divided into twogroups, in group onethere were 100 patients treated by senior surgeon, which were divided into two subgroups, Group A （68 cases） were treated with cartilage island technique alone, and Group B （32 cases） were treated with cartilage island technique combined with palisade cartilage technique.

VSTM1 regulates monocyte/macrophage function via the NF-κB signaling pathway.

Objective: V-set and transmembrane domain-containing protein 1 (VSTM1) is negatively correlated with inflammation. However, its effect on atherosclerosis (AS) remains largely unexplored. In this study, we aimed to assess the effect of VSTM1 on the biological function of human peripheral blood mononuclear cells /macrophages stimulated by oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL).

Predictive and prognostic value of v-set and transmembrane domain-containing 1 expression in monocytes for coronary artery disease.

The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between v-set and transmembrane domain-containing 1 (VSTM1) expression and incidence of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). A total of 310 patients were divided into a non-acute coronary syndrome (non-ACS) group (containing the stable angina group, and the asymptomatic coronary artery diseaseand other patients group) and an ACS group (containing unstable angina and acute myocardial infarction patients). Monocytic VSTM1 expression levels (assessed via average fluorescence intensity derived from antibody binding to VSTM1) in each group were detected and analyzed.

Prognostic and Predictive Value of m6A "Eraser" Related Gene Signature in Gastric Cancer.

Background: N6-methyladenosine (m6A) RNA modification plays a critical role in gastric cancer (GC). However, the relationship between the m6A "eraser", FTO, and ALKBH5, and the prognosis of GC still remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of FTO and ALKBH5 on the prognosis of patients and their potential roles in GC.