Diet-microbiome synergy: unraveling the combined impact on frailty through interactions and mediation.

Objective: This study analyzed data from the US population to examine how oral microbiome diversity and diet quality individually and synergistically affect frailty.

Methods: This study included 6,283 participants aged 20 years or older from the 2009-2010 and 2011-2012 NHANES cycles. A frailty index (FI) consisting of 36 items was developed, with items related to nutritional status excluded.

Diabetes mellitus exacerbates cardiovascular remodeling in elderly Chinese by affecting aortic diameter and pulsatile load.

Cardiovascular health is negatively impacted by arterial stiffening, which increases pulsatile load and elevates left ventricular workload. Aortic dilatation may compensate for the pulsatile overload resulting from arterial stiffening. Previous studies have shown a negative correlation between diabetes and aortic diameter, suggesting that diabetes may impair aortic dilatation and thereby compromise compensatory buffering capacity.

A Bioinspired Piezoelectric Stress Buffer Layer for SiO-Based Electrodes Toward High-Energy Lithium Batteries.

High-specific-capacity silicon suboxide (SiO, 0 < x < 2) anodes have long faced the problems of huge volume expansion, fast capacity decay and unsatisfied rate performance. To overcome these bottlenecks, the volume expansion resistance and electrogenic Na transport functions of common rain frog (Breviceps adspersus) epidermis are introduced into the design philosophy of stress buffers for SiO electrodes. Thereupon, a mechanically robust, piezoelectric (MP) stress buffer layer comprised of ferroelectric tetragonal BaTiO nanoparticles and a novel homopolymer (PCM) binder of cyanoethyl carbamate-containing methacrylate is developed.

A Mechanically Robust In-Situ Solidified Polymer Electrolyte for SiO-Based Anodes Toward High-Energy Lithium Batteries.

Silicon suboxide (SiO, 0 < x < 2) is an appealing anode material to replace traditional graphite owing to its much higher theoretical specific capacity enabling higher-energy-density lithium batteries. Nevertheless, the huge volume change and rapid capacity decay of SiO electrodes during cycling pose huge challenges to their large-scale practical applications. To eliminate this bottleneck, a dragonfly wing microstructure-inspired polymer electrolyte (denoted as PPM-PE) is developed based on in-situ polymerization of bicyclic phosphate ester- and urethane motif-containing monomer and methyl methacrylate in traditional liquid electrolyte.

Interaction effects between serum 25(OH)D and CRP status on cancer related mortality in adult cancer survivors.

Vitamin D deficiency and elevated CRP (C-reactive protein) levels are independent indicators of risk for mortality in cancer survivors; however, their combined association with mortality has not been examined. This study included adult cancer survivors from four NHANES cycles (2003-2010), utilizing a multistage survey design. CRP levels were measured using a latex-enhanced turbidimetric assay, and serum 25(OH)D levels were assessed using RIA and LC-MS/MS methods.

Unraveling the complex relationships between anxiety, depression, and quality of life in schizophrenia: a network analysis study.

This study utilized network analysis to explore the intricate relationships between anxiety, depression, and quality of life in a cohort of hospitalized schizophrenia patients. Through a cross-sectional design, the investigation aimed to identify key symptoms and bridge connections to inform tailored clinical interventions and improve patient well-being. Symptom severity was measured using the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale, Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale, and Schizophrenia Quality of Life Scale, with network analysis elucidating central nodes and bridging symptoms within the patient sample of 1328 individuals.

Obesity, composite dietary antioxidant index, and their interactive association with the risk of cardiometabolic multimorbidity in the elderly from a large national survey.

Background: Dietary antioxidants and obesity are considered significant targets for disease prevention in the elderly. However, a possible cardiometabolic multimorbidity (CMM) correlated to dietary antioxidants and obesity is unknown. This study aimed to examine the relationship between dietary antioxidants and obesity with CMM in the older population.

Smart gel polymer electrolytes enlightening high safety and long life sodium ion batteries.

The overall performance of sodium-ion batteries, particularly regarding safety and cycle life, remains below expectations due to severe degradation of electrode materials and the electrode/electrolyte interphase. Herein, we develop a smart gel polymer electrolyte for hard carbon||NaNiFeMnO batteries through the in situ radical polymerization of a cyanoethylurea-containing methacrylate monomer and an isocyanate-based methacrylate monomer in conventional NaPF-carbonate-based electrolytes. We demonstrate that the smart gel polymer electrolyte facilitates the formation of robust electrode/electrolyte interphase layers, thus improving the thermal and chem-electrochemical stability of the electrodes.

The association between periodontitis and arterial stiffening among the hypertensive middle-aged and elderly U.S. Population.

Arterial stiffening is an independent predictor of cardiovascular diseases, closely associated with hypertension and aging. Periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory disease caused by microbial imbalances, has been linked to systemic inflammation and endothelial dysfunction. This study aims to investigate the association between periodontitis and arterial stiffening in hypertensive individuals.

Helmholtz Plane Regulation Empowers PF Permselectivity Towards High Coulombic Efficiency Dual Ion Battery of 5.5 V.

High-voltage dual ion battery (DIB) is promising for stationary energy storage applications owing to its cost-effectiveness, which has been a hot topic of research in rechargeable battery fields. However, it still suffers from rapid battery failure caused by the severe solvent co-intercalation and electrolyte oxidation. To address these bottlenecks, herein a functional electrolyte additive hexafluoroglutaric anhydride (HFGA) is presented based on a Helmholtz plane regulation strategy.

Nutrient deficiency patterns and all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in older adults with hypertension: a latent class analysis.

Background: Previous researches examining the impact of dietary nutrition on mortality risk have mainly focused on individual nutrients, however the interaction of these nutrients has not been considered. The purpose of this study was to identify of nutrient deficiencies patterns and analyze their potential impact on mortality risk in older adults with hypertension.

Methods: We included participants from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) study.

Interactive association of the dietary oxidative balance score and cardiovascular disease with mortality in older adults: evidence from NHANES.

: We conducted an assessment to explore potential associations of the dietary oxidative balance score (DOBS), cardiovascular disease (CVD), with all-cause mortality among older adults, while also exploring the potential moderating effect of DOBS on the relationship between CVD and mortality. : This study included 9059 older adults (≥60 years) from NHANES 2003-2014. Determination of DOBS involves scoring the combination of 16 nutrients, comprising 2 pro-oxidants and 14 anti-oxidants.

Exploring the interplay between core and mood symptoms in schizophrenia: A network analysis.

Background: Schizophrenia is a complex neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by positive symptoms, negative symptoms, cognitive deficits, and co-occurring mood symptoms. Network analysis offers a novel approach to investigate the intricate relationships between these symptom dimensions, potentially informing personalized treatment strategies.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2019 to October 2021, involving 1285 inpatients with schizophrenia in Liaoning Province, China.

An Electrode-Crosstalk-Suppressing Smart Polymer Electrolyte for High Safety Lithium-Ion Batteries.

Electrode crosstalk between anode and cathode at elevated temperatures is identified as a real culprit triggering the thermal runaway of lithium-ion batteries. Herein, to address this challenge, a novel smart polymer electrolyte is prepared through in situ polymerization of methyl methacrylate and acrylic anhydride monomers within a succinonitrile-based dual-anion deep eutectic solvent. Owing to the abundant active unsaturated double bonds on the as-obtained polymer matrix end, this smart polymer electrolyte can spontaneously form a dense crosslinked polymer network under elevated temperatures, effectively slowing down the crosstalk diffusion kinetics of lithium ions and active gases.

Covalently Cross-Linked Chemistry of a Three-Dimensional Network Binder at Limited Dosage Enables Practical Si/C Composite Electrode Applications.

Currently, Si (or SiO, 1 < < 2) and graphite composite (Si/C) electrodes (e.g., Si/C450 and Si/C600 with specific capacities of 450 and 600 mAh g at 0.

Anemia and frailty in the aging population: implications of dietary fiber intake (findings of the US NHANES from 2007-2018).

Background: Frailty has long been seen as an indicator of reduced physical functions in the elderly, which may be caused by a variety of chronic illnesses or cancerous tumors. Dietary fiber was connected with anemia and frailty, whereas it was uncertain if dietary fiber consumption modifies the impact of anemia on frailty in elderly adults.

Methods: We performed a secondary analysis using older adults aged 60 years and over from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2007-2018 cycles.

Mortality from all-cause and cause-specific in the elderly: Joint implications of anemia and frailty.

Background: Anemia is prevalent among older adults, and it contributes to the incidence of frailty. In turn, the frail elderly may be deficient in nutrients, including iron, vitamin B-12, and folate, that can be materials for human blood, as a result of their limited nutrient intake, resulting in anemia. Both anemia and frailty are associated with an increased risk of mortality in elderly adults.

Cognitive function and cardiovascular health in the elderly: network analysis based on hypertension, diabetes, cerebrovascular disease, and coronary heart disease.

Introduction: Cognitive decline in the elderly population is a growing concern, and vascular factors, such as hypertension, diabetes, cerebrovascular disease, and coronary heart disease, have been associated with cognitive impairments. This study aims to provide deeper insights into the structure of cognitive function networks under these different vascular factors and explore their potential associations with specific cognitive domains.

Methods: Cognitive function was assessed using a modified Chinese version of the mini-mental state examination (MMSE) scale, and intensity centrality and side weights were estimated by network modeling.

A Spidroin-Inspired Hierarchical-Structure Binder Achieves Highly Integrated Silicon-Based Electrodes.

As a promising component for next-generation high-energy lithium-ion batteries, silicon-based electrodes have attracted increasing attention by virtue of their ultrahigh theoretical specific capacities. Nevertheless, fast capacity fading posed by tremendous silicon-based electrode volume changes during cycling remains a huge challenge before large-scale applications. In this work, an aqueous-oil binary solution based blend (AOB) binder characterized by a spidroin-like hierarchical structure for tolerating the huge volume changes of silicon-based electrodes is developed.

Ascending aorta dilatation reduces the influence of elevated pulse pressure on left ventricular hypertrophy: findings from a Chinese elderly hypertensive population.

Objective: To determine the role of ascending aorta dilatation in the relationship between pulse pressure (PP) and left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy.

Methods: A total of 1556 Chinese elderly hypertensive patients were retrospectively studied. Transthoracic echocardiography was used to obtain the aortic and cardiac structure measurements.

Rigid-tough Coupling of the Solid Electrolyte Interphase Towards Long-Life Lithium Metal Batteries.

Lithium metal batteries are highly pursued for energy storage applications due to superior energy densities. However, fast battery decay accompanied by lithium dendrite growth occurs mainly owing to solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) failure. To address this, a novel functional quasi-solid-state polymer electrolyte is developed through in situ copolymerization of a cyclic carbonate-containing acrylate and a urea-based acrylate monomer in commercial available electrolyte.

Hypertension, dietary fiber intake, and cognitive function in older adults [from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Data (2011-2014)].

Background: Dietary fiber was associated with hypertension (HYP) and cognitive function, but it was unknown whether the effect of HYP on cognitive function in older adults was modified by dietary fiber intake.

Methods: We recruited 2,478 participants from the 2011-2012 and 2013-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), with cognitive performance measured by Registry for Alzheimer's disease (CERAD), the Animal Fluency test (AFT), and the Digit Symbol Substitution test (DSST). Multivariate General linear model was used to estimate the interaction between dietary fiber intake and HYP status in association with low cognitive performance.

Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time and Mortality in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Patients.

Background: To evaluate the prognostic value of preoperative activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) in patients who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

Methods: All data were extracted from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care III (MIMIC-III) database. The study population was divided to two groups according to the optimal cut-off value of APTT calculated by X-tile software, and Cox proportional hazard model was used to define independent effect of APTT on 4-year mortality.