Postirradiation Otitis Media With Effusion in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: A Comprehensive Review of Pathogenesis, Management, and Prevention.

In recent years, multimodal treatment approaches have significantly improved survival outcomes for patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma, drawing increased clinical attention to treatment-related complications. One particularly prevalent and debilitating complication is postirradiation otitis media with effusion (OME), which severely impacts the quality of life in nasopharyngeal carcinoma survivors. This review comprehensively examines the pathogenesis of postirradiation OME, emphasizing the roles of radiation-induced Eustachian tube dysfunction, direct tumor invasion, as well as infectious and immunological factors.

Facile synthesis of a Ru-based polyoxometalate for efficient reduction of nitrobenzene.

A non-classical Ru-based polyoxometalate, NaH[{Ru(bpy)Cl}O(PWO)]·10HO (1), was successfully constructed from mono-vacant heteropolytungstates [PWO] and [Ru(bpy)Cl]. Compound 1 has strong light trapping ability, and the yield of aniline reduced from nitrobenzene under visible light ( > 400 nm) can reach 99.8%.

Impact of the warm and calm breathing pattern on delivery outcomes in pregnant Chinese women: a retrospective cohort study.

The traditional Lamaze breathing technique has limitations. We analyzed the effect of our new warm and calm (WC) breathing pattern on the incidence of fetal intrauterine distress, emergency cesarean delivery, forceps-assisted delivery, episiotomy, third- and fourth-degree perineal tears, and postpartum hemorrhage. Pregnant women who underwent a labor trial at the Second Hospital of West China University of Sichuan University between January 2020 and November 2023 and practiced the WC breathing pattern (n = 28,369) were recruited as the study group and those who underwent routine labor and practiced the Lamaze breathing technique between January 2016 and December 2019 (n = 21,110) constituted the control group.

Visible-Light-Responsive Tetranuclear Ir-Based Polyoxometalates Achieve Photocatalytic Baeyer-Villiger Oxidation of Ketones.

Synthesizing efficient photocatalysts with a broad-spectrum response is crucial for improving solar energy utilization. In this work, we have constructed two examples of tetrameric Ir-based polyoxometalates by introducing an Ir ion. The introduction of Ir ions lowers the band gap energy, and the light absorption range is extended into the visible region.

MulFS-CAP: Multimodal Fusion-Supervised Cross-Modality Alignment Perception for Unregistered Infrared-Visible Image Fusion.

In this study, we propose Multimodal Fusion-supervised Cross-modality Alignment Perception (MulFS-CAP), a novel framework for single-stage fusion of unregistered infrared-visible images. Traditional two-stage methods depend on explicit registration algorithms to align source images spatially, often adding complexity. In contrast, MulFS-CAP seamlessly blends implicit registration with fusion, simplifying the process and enhancing suitability for practical applications.

[Identification of kidney stone types by deep learning integrated with radiomics features].

Currently, the types of kidney stones before surgery are mainly identified by human beings, which directly leads to the problems of low classification accuracy and inconsistent diagnostic results due to the reliance on human knowledge. To address this issue, this paper proposes a framework for identifying types of kidney stones based on the combination of radiomics and deep learning, aiming to achieve automated preoperative classification of kidney stones with high accuracy. Firstly, radiomics methods are employed to extract radiomics features released from the shallow layers of a three-dimensional (3D) convolutional neural network, which are then fused with the deep features of the convolutional neural network.

The Role of Th17/Treg Imbalance, FeNO, Eosinophils, IgE and Their Correlation with Lung Function Parameters with Asthma-chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

This study explored the link between clinical features, immune markers, and asthma-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease overlap (ACO), aiming to enhance diagnostic precision and tailor treatment. The study included 60 patients per group: COPD patients, ACO patients, and healthy controls. Biological indicators such as fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO), eosinophils, immunoglobulin E (IgE), T helper (Th) 17 cell counts, regulatory T-cell (Treg) counts, and cytokine levels of interleukin-17 (IL-17) and interleukin-10 (IL-10) were measured using standard enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and flow cytometry techniques.

Genome Analysis of Coxsackievirus A4 Identified from Herpangina Children in Northern China.

Sporadic epidemics of coxsackievirus A4 (CVA4) have been reported worldwide. However, the lack of the whole genome sequence has restricted the study of the gene characterization and evolution of CVA4. In this study, four whole genome sequences and 17 VP1 sequences of CVA4 identified from Linyi, northern China, in summer 2024 were used for genetic characterization and phylogenetic analysis.

A Review of SiC Sensor Applications in High-Temperature and Radiation Extreme Environments.

Sensors operating in extreme environments are currently a focal point of global research. Extreme environmental conditions, such as overload, vibration, corrosion, high pressure, high temperature, and radiation, can affect the performance of sensors to the point of failure. It is noteworthy that, compared to the resistance to overload and vibration achieved through structural design, the application of sensors under high-temperature and radiation extreme conditions poses a greater challenge.

Influenza A virus continues to circulate among children in Linyi, northern China, after the relaxation of COVID-19 control measures.

Following the relaxation of control measures for COVID-19 in China in December 2022, there was a resurgence of influenza A among children in Linyi. This research aims to analyze the epidemiology and genetic characteristics of influenza A viruses circulating among children in Linyi from April 2022 to March 2024. Throat swab specimens were collected from children with influenza-like illness (ILI), and the types of influenza were identified.

Evaluation the Application of Karyotype Analysis and Chromosome Microarray in Prenatal Diagnosis.

Background: We aimed to compare the difference of the chromosomal abnormalities using karyotype analysis and chromosomal microarray (CMA) as well as to evaluate their application in different prenatal diagnosis indications.

Methods: Overall, 3007 pregnant women with prenatal diagnosis indications from Medical Genetics Department of Linyi Women and Children's Health Care Hospital, who underwent standard G-banded karyotype analysis and CMA, were enrolled from 2018-2022. G-banded karyotype analysis and CMA were undergone simultaneously.

Controllable Synthesis and Ultrahigh Proton Conduction of a Hydrogen-Bond Network.

The functionalization of polyoxometalates with organic ligands provides a new-style strategy to accurately incorporate polyoxometalates with advanced functional organic moieties on their surfaces, the development of which has attracted increasing research interest due to the potential applications. A germanium tungstate Na(HO)[{Ru(bpy)}{WO(CO)}(GeWO)]·27HO (bpy = 2,2'-bipyridine) with two ligands covalently modified was triumphantly synthesized, using the conventional one-pot hydrothermal method. It was systematically characterized by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), elemental analysis, infrared (IR) spectroscopy, single-crystal X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), powder diffraction (PXRD), scanning electronic microscopy (SEM), and ultraviolet-visible (UV-vis) spectroscopy.

A Dawson-type {PW} modified using phenylphosphonic acid with excellent proton conductivity.

A case of organic-inorganic hybridized phosphotungstate modified using aromatic organophosphonic acid, KNaH[KCo(HO)PWO{(PhPO)}]·48HO (1), was successfully synthesized in conventional aqueous solution. The prominent structural feature is that the total structure of [KPWO{(PhPO)}] resembles a V-shaped structure, which was stabilized by two [Co(HO)] ions. Furthermore, it can be connected into a three-dimensional mesh structure using K ions.

Application of computed tomography-based radiomics analysis combined with lung cancer serum tumor markers in the identification of lung squamous cell carcinoma and lung adenocarcinoma.

Objective: To establish a prediction model of lung cancer classification by computed tomography (CT) radiomics with the serum tumor markers (STM) of lung cancer.

Materials And Methods: Two-hundred NSCLC patients were enrolled in our study. Clinical data including age, sex, and STM (squamous cell carcinoma [SCC], neuron-specific enolase [NSE], carcinoembryonic antigen [CEA], pro-gastrin-releasing peptide [PRO-GRP], and cytokeratin 19 fragment [cYFRA21-1]) were collected.

Deciphering the molecular nexus between Omicron infection and acute kidney injury: a bioinformatics approach.

Background: The ongoing global health crisis of COVID-19, and particularly the challenges posed by recurrent infections of the Omicron variant, have significantly strained healthcare systems worldwide. There is a growing body of evidence indicating an increased susceptibility to Omicron infection in patients suffering from Acute Kidney Injury (AKI). However, the intricate molecular interplay between AKI and Omicron variant of COVID-19 remains largely enigmatic.

Chromosomal abnormalities detected by chromosomal microarray analysis and pregnancy outcomes of 4211 fetuses with high-risk prenatal indications.

With the gradual liberalization of the three-child policy and the development of assisted reproductive technology in China, the number of women with high-risk pregnancies is gradually increasing. In this study, 4211 fetuses who underwent chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) with high-risk prenatal indications were analysed. The results showed that the overall prenatal detection rate of CMA was 11.

Genetic Characteristics and Phylogenetic Analysis of Coxsackievirus A6 Isolated in Linyi, China, 2022-2023.

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) has become one of the most common infectious diseases in the past few decades. Since 2013, coxsackievirus A6 (CVA6) has replaced enterovirus A71 (EV-A71) and coxsackievirus A16 (CVA16), becoming the predominant pathogen responsible for HFMD in many areas of China. This study aimed to investigate the genetic characteristics and molecular epidemiology of CVA6 in Linyi between the years 2022 and 2023.

3D/3D Bamboo Charcoal/BiWO Bifunctional Photocatalyst for Degradation of Organic Pollutants and Efficient H Evolution Coupling with Furfuryl Alcohols Oxidation.

Photocatalysis is one of the most promising pathways to relieve the environmental contamination caused by the rapid development of modern technology. In this work, we demonstrate a green manufacturing process for the 3D/3D rod-shaped bamboo charcoal/BiWO photocatalyst (210BC-BWO) by controlled carbonization temperature. A series of morphology characterization and properties investigations (XRD, SEM, UV-vis DRS, transient photocurrent response, N absorption-desorption isotherms) indicate a 210BC-BWO photocatalyst with higher charge separation efficiency, larger surface area, and better adsorption capacity.

Effect of alprostadil plus cilostazol on the treatment outcomes and inflammatory factors in patients with lower extremity arteriosclerosis obliterans receiving evidence-based care.

This study aims to elucidate the effect of alprostadil (ALP) plus cilostazol (CIL) on the treatment outcomes and inflammatory factors in patients with lower extremity arteriosclerosis obliterans (LEASO) receiving evidence-based care. Firstly, 130 patients with LEASO were selected from February 2020 to February 2023 and then randomly divided into two groups with 65 patients each. Excluding the dropouts, 59 patients in the control group (6 cases of dropout) received ALP and 62 patients in the research group (3 cases of dropout) received ALP plus CIL.

A High Nucleus Cu-Incorporated Giant Phosphotungstate with Photocatalytic Oxidation C-H of Toluene.

Exploring a novel photocatalyst for catalytic oxidation of toluene is a sustainable strategy for energy conversion in times of an energy crisis. However, designing an effective photocatalyst for the conversion of toluene remains challenging. Herein, a novel organic monophosphonate-modified high nucleus Cu-incorporated polyoxotungstate, KH[{Cu(HO)}{Cu(OPCHCOO)(1,4,9-α-PWO)}]·Cl·60HO (), has been intentionally synthesized by a self-assembly process utilizing conventional aqueous method.

Interactive attack-defense for generalized person re-identification.

Generalized Person Re-Identification (GReID) aims to develop a model capable of robust generalization across unseen target domains, even with training on a limited set of observed domains. Recently, methods based on the Attack-Defense mechanism are emerging as a prevailing technology to this issue, which treats domain transformation as a type of attack and enhances the model's generalization performance on the target domain by equipping it with a defense module. However, a significant limitation of most existing approaches is their inability to effectively model complex domain transformations, largely due to the separation of attack and defense components.

Enhanced Fe(OH)-driven reductive Dechlorination via shortened Fe-O bonds and colloidal medium.

Fe is usually adsorbed to the surface of iron-bearing clay, and iron (hydr)oxide in groundwater. However, the reductive activity of Fe(OH), a prevalent intermediate during the transformation of Fe, remains unclear. In this study, high-purity Fe(OH) was synthesized and tested for its activity in the degradation of carbon tetrachloride (CT).

Short-term steaming during processing impacts the quality of Citri Reticulatae 'Chachi' peel.

Citrus peel is a commonly used food-medicine material in the production of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs). For instance, Ganpu tea is manufactured by combining the peel of Citri Reticulatae 'Chachi' (PCRC) with Pu-erh tea. The alleviated irritation of PCRC through years of aging makes Citri reticulatae Pericarpium a traditional Chinese medicine.

Focus Affinity Perception and Super-Resolution Embedding for Multifocus Image Fusion.

Despite the fact that there is a remarkable achievement on multifocus image fusion, most of the existing methods only generate a low-resolution image if the given source images suffer from low resolution. Obviously, a naive strategy is to independently conduct image fusion and image super-resolution. However, this two-step approach would inevitably introduce and enlarge artifacts in the final result if the result from the first step meets artifacts.