Raman spectroscopy for investigating lithium deposition/dissolution and diffusion at the microelectrode surface.

We developed an Raman spectroscopy method to visualize lithium deposition and diffusion at the microelectrode interface. Lithium deposition released free EC and FSA, while dissolution promoted rapid Li coordination. The estimated diffusion layer thickness matched theoretical predictions, highlighting micro-Raman spectroscopy's potential for studying lithium-ion battery interfaces.

Primary bone ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma presented as a giant extraskeletal mass with coagulation necrosis.

Anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) represents one of the rare types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. We describe a case of primary bone anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive ALCL presented as a giant extraskeletal mass with extensive coagulation necrosis. There have been only a few case reports detailing radiological imaging of primary bone ALCL with extraskeletal extension and to the best of our knowledge this is the first documented case associating ALCL with coagulation necrosis.

Effects of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy on Wound Healing in Rats.

Background: Wound healing remains a major challenge in orthopedic surgeries involving thin soft-tissue injuries, such as calcaneal fractures and open wounds. Recent advancements, such as negative pressure wound therapy, have demonstrated efficacy but have practical limitations, such as patient immobility and fall risk, restricting their broader application. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy, recognized by the International Society for Medical Shockwave Treatment, has shown potential in treating complex wounds, ulcers, and burns.

Osteosarcoma in Japan: report from the bone and soft tissue tumor registry 2006-2022.

Background: Osteosarcoma is the most common primary malignant bone tumor. Although previous studies reported genetic differences between younger and older patients, comprehensive nationwide data remain scarce. This study aimed to describe age-related differences in demographics, treatment, and survival using Japan's Bone and Soft Tissue Tumor (BSTT) Registry.

Intersegmental Fixation with an Interspinous Spacer (IFIS) for Lumbar Spinal Instability: Surgical Technique and Clinical Outcomes.

Surgical technique and the clinical outcomes of intersegmental fixation with an interspinous spacer (IFIS) for lumbar spinal instability are reported in this study. Four patients underwent surgery using this procedure. There were no surgical complications, and the clinical outcomes were satisfactory.

Prevalence of locomotive syndrome and associated factors in patients receiving hemodialysis.

Muscle strength and joint and nervous system functions decline with age and in patients undergoing hemodialysis. The Japanese Orthopaedic Association has defined locomotive syndrome (LoS) as a musculoskeletal disorder primarily caused by aging. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the prevalence of LoS and identify factors associated with its development in patients undergoing hemodialysis.

Methotrexate, Doxorubicin, and Cisplatin Versus Methotrexate, Doxorubicin, and Cisplatin + Ifosfamide in Poor Responders to Preoperative Chemotherapy for Newly Diagnosed High-Grade Osteosarcoma (JCOG0905): A Multicenter, Open-Label, Randomized Trial.

Purpose: Our previous NECO phase II studies on high-grade osteosarcoma suggested that administering ifosfamide (IF; 16 g/m [4g/m once on day 1, then 2g/m once on days 2-7] × six) to patients showing a poor response (PrRsp) to preoperative chemotherapy with methotrexate, doxorubicin, and cisplatin (MAP) improves their prognoses. In this Japan Clinical Oncology Group (JCOG) study, JCOG0905, we aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of IF in patients with PrRsp.

Methods: JCOG0905 is a multicenter, open-label, multi-institutional, randomized trial.

Direct Evaluation of the Electrode/Electrolyte Interface with Additives by Single-Particle Electrochemical Measurement.

To achieve high-performance lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), controlling interfacial reactions at the electrode/electrolyte interface is intensely studied by introducing chemical additives into the electrolyte solution. These additives preferentially decompose over other electrolyte components, forming a stable interphase film at the electrode/electrolyte interface, which protects against capacity degradation and overcharging. However, the composite nature of conventional LIB electrodes makes it challenging to directly observe the electrochemical properties and formation process of the passivation film on the active material alone.

Fast score is associated with patient-reported outcomes in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease.

Backgrounds: People with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) frequently report fatigue. This symptom is associated with hepatic inflammation and fibrosis. FibroScan-aspartate aminotransferase (FAST) score is a noninvasive measurement tool that can be used to assess the severity of MASLD.

Occult Acetabular Fracture Associated With Periprosthetic Femoral Fracture (Vancouver Type B3) Following Hemiarthroplasty in an Elderly Patient: A Case Report.

With the increase in life expectancy, the number of elderly individuals undergoing hemiarthroplasty and total hip arthroplasty has risen, leading to a higher incidence of implant-related fractures. Diagnosing fractures, especially occult and non-displaced ones, can be challenging even with advanced imaging techniques. This report describes the diagnostic challenges and surgical management of a rare combination of periprosthetic femoral fracture and an ipsilateral acetabular occult non-displaced fracture.

Comparison of Treatment Outcomes of Different Immobilized Finger Positions After Repair of Flexor Tendon Rupture in Zones I and II: A Nonrandomized Controlled Trial With Historical Control Group.

Introduction The position of finger immobilization after flexor tendon rupture repair is changed to the extended position to prevent flexion contracture of the interphalangeal (IP) joint. However, in Strickland's assessment, We believe that a reduction in TAF (total active flexion) affects the outcome and that extension fixation is not necessarily the primary focus. For example, there are management methods that swap the fixed position between day and night.

Intraoperative and Postoperative Ultrasonographic Spinal Cord Evaluation of Cervical Double-Door Laminoplasty.

Background: Ultrasonography is a useful tool for the localization, morphology, and characterization of lesions and is increasingly being applied to spinal cord evaluation in cervical spine diseases. However, in conventional cervical laminoplasty, detailed evaluation is difficult because of ultrasound attenuation. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to perform a cervical laminoplasty using a modified surgical technique and evaluate the spinal cord.

Exploring Predictors of Hypertension Development With Pazopanib and Examining Predictive Performance Over Time.

Background/aim: Hypertension occurs frequently in patients taking pazopanib. Therefore, this study aimed to clarify the predictive factors for pazopanib-induced hypertension.

Patients And Methods: In total, 47 patients who started pazopanib treatment for renal cell carcinoma or soft tissue sarcoma during hospitalization at Kurume University Hospital from November 2012 to February 2020 were included in the study.

Interfacial modification of NaCoO positive electrodes with inorganic oxides by simple mixing and the effects on all-solid-state Na batteries.

All-solid-state Na polymer batteries are desired as the next generation of high-capacity batteries owing to their high safety and abundant resources. However, the degradation of the positive electrode/electrolyte interface with cycling leads to a decrease in capacity and a significant increase in interfacial resistance. In this study, to suppress the interfacial degradation, we prepared positive electrode sheets through a combination of simple mixing and pasting with the addition of binders and conductive additives, using NaCoO coated with two types of inorganic oxides as the active material.

Comprehensive gene expression analysis using RNA sequencing between male and female patients with idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome.

Idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common entrapment neuropathy in hand surgery, and it is characterized by Noninflammatory fibrosis of subsynovial connective tissues. The prevalence and incidence differ between male and female individuals, and the mechanism underlying this difference remains largely unclear. In the present study, we collected subsynovial connective tissues from six male and six female patients diagnosed with idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome during surgery.

Anatomical evaluation of the superficial medial collateral ligament distal tibial attachment of the knee.

This study aimed to evaluate the superficial medial collateral ligament distal tibial attachment (sMCL-dTA) morphologically and morphometrically. Seventeen unpaired formalin-fixed cadaveric knees were used. The sMCL was divided into anterior and posterior sections in the paracoronal plane along the midline of the sMCL.

Successful Superficial Blood Sampling to Localize a Fibroblast Growth Factor-23-Producing Tumor.

BACKGROUND Tumor-induced osteomalacia (TIO) is a paraneoplastic syndrome caused by aberrant fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF-23)-producing tumors. Early surgical resection is the optimal strategy for preventing TIO progression. Thus, tumor localization is a priority for successful treatment.

Effects of adipose-derived cell supplementation on tendon-bone healing in a rat model of chronic rotator cuff tear with suprascapular nerve injury.

Objective: To investigate the effect of adipose-derived cells (ADCs) on tendon-bone healing in a rat model of chronic rotator cuff tear (RCT) with suprascapular nerve (SN) injury.

Methods: Adult rats underwent right shoulder surgery whereby the supraspinatus was detached, and SN injury was induced. ADCs were cultured from the animals' abdominal fat.

Impact of Energy Malnutrition on Exacerbation Hospitalization in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Retrospective Observational Study.

Nutritional disorders in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are associated with cachexia, sarcopenia, and weight loss. In particular, weight loss is a prognostic factor in COPD independent of pulmonary function, and energy malnutrition is a contributing factor. Frequent exacerbation hospitalization is also a prognostic factor for COPD patients.

Knee extension deficit during gait and knee extensor weakness persisting after saucerization and repair of discoid lateral meniscus tears.

Background: Physical function and knee kinematics recovery after discoid lateral meniscus (DLM) tear surgery are essential for a better prognosis. However, these alterations remain unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate changes in physical function and knee kinematics following saucerization and DLM tear repair.

Resistance exercise in combination with aerobic exercise reduces the incidence of serious events in patients with liver cirrhosis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Background: Exercise, particularly resistance exercise, is beneficial for sarcopenia in patients with liver cirrhosis. However, the effects of exercise on events remain unclear. We aimed to examine the effects of exercise on serious events in patients with liver cirrhosis using a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

Syngas Production by Chemical Looping Dry Reforming of Methane over Ni-modified MoO/ZrO.

We investigated supported-MoO materials effective for the chemical looping dry reforming of methane (CL-DRM) to decrease the reaction temperature. Ni-modified molybdenum zirconia (Ni/MoO/ZrO) showed CL-DRM activity under isothermal reaction conditions of 650 °C, which was 100-200 °C lower than the previously reported oxide-based materials. Ni/MoO/ZrO activity strongly depends on the MoO loading amount.