Comparison of SPECT/CT, AEEG, and 3D-pCASL in people with epilepsy.

Objective: To analyze the clinical value of single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)/computed tomography (CT), ambulatory electroencephalogram (AEEG) and three-dimensional pseudo-continuous arterial spin labeling (3D-pCASL) in people with epilepsy (PWE).

Methods: The study included 98 PWE who were treated in The General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University from December 2021 to September 2023. The positive detection rates and characteristics of SPECT/CT, AEEG and 3D-pCASL were compared.

Reduction in within-litter variation of piglet birth weight through dietary supplementation of 3-hydroxyisobutyric acid in sows.

Within-litter variations in birth weight (BW) influence piglet postnatal growth and survival rate. The present study investigated the effects of the valine metabolite 3-hydroxyisobutyric acid (3-HIB) on the birth weight of piglets by supplementing the sow diet with 3-HIB during late pregnancy. Forty sows were assigned randomly to the control (Con) group and 3-HIB supplementation groups (15 mg/kg body weight), with 20 sows per group.

Effective Management of Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacterales Bloodstream Infection with Organ Dissemination in Prolonged Severe Agranulocytosis Patients with Hematological Malignancy Through Combination Therapies Including Eravacycline.

This study reports three patients with hematologic malignancy patients and Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) bloodstream infections and organ dissemination during neutropenia. After failed conventional therapy, a novel "through Combination therapies including eravacycline" regimen achieved fever control within 10 days and lesion resolution by 20 days approximately, demonstrating breakthrough efficacy for CRE bacteremia management.

Cardamonin inhibits the growth and stemness of osteosarcoma stem cells by inducing autophagy and inhibiting the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.

Cardamonin (CDN) has been shown to have promising anticancer effects against osteosarcoma (OS). Nevertheless, the molecular processes of it are still not well understood. Our investigation revealed that CDN has significant cytotoxic effects and diminishes cell viability in OS.

Evaluating the predictive performance of PIRO score against six clinical prediction scores for COVID-19 outcomes in the emergency department.

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to the development of numerous prognostic models for patient assessment. However, the potential utility of the predisposition, insult/infection, response, organ dysfunction (PIRO) score in evaluating COVID-19 severity and outcomes remains unexplored, presenting a gap in current research. A retrospective analysis was conducted on a cohort of 374 individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 who were admitted to the emergency department of Beijing Youan Hospital.

Human Schlafen 14 Cleavage of Short Double-Stranded RNAs Underpins its Antiviral Activity.

The Schlafen (SLFN) genes are induced by interferons, underscoring their roles in the immune response and viral replication inhibition. SLFN14, a member of SLFN family, is associated with multiple human diseases; however, neither its functions nor its disease mechanisms are fully understood. Herein, human SLFN14 biochemically is characterized, demonstrating that it specifically cleaves RNAs containing short duplex regions, such as hairpin RNAs and tRNAs, but does not have ATPase or helicase activity.

Prefrontal corticotropin-releasing factor promotes resilience to social stress.

Variations in individual coping styles have been linked to either resilience or vulnerability towards stress, thereby influencing the probability of developing stress-related disorders. The involvement of corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) neurons within the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) plays a crucial role in modulating behavioral responses to stressful situations. In this study utilizing a mouse model of social defeat stress (SDS), we demonstrate how coordinated activation and localized release of CRF within the mPFC contribute to promoting adaptive responses under stressful conditions leading to enhanced resilience against subsequent challenges.

The novelty of profilin 2 in regulating pyruvate kinase M2 nuclear translocation and promoting tumor angiogenesis in lung adenocarcinoma.

Background: Profilin 2 (PFN2), indispensable in all organisms, is important for cancer initiation and progression. Here, we found PFN2 highly overexpressed in tumor tissues with poor prognosis of Lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) patients had a novel role in remodulating angiogenesis. However, the mechanism of PFN2-mediated LUAD angiogenesis remains unelucided.

New calculation model and application research on weak water-flushed zones distribution prediction in radial flow well patterns of heterogeneous oil reservoirs.

After prolonged waterflooding development, the main integrated oil reservoirs in the X Oilfield have largely entered the late stage of waterflooding, with an average water cut reaching approximately 98%. However, a significant amount of remaining oil still accumulates in the weak water-flushed zones of low-permeability layers, which presents substantial development potential. Therefore, accurately predicting the distribution of weak water-flushed zones is crucial for optimizing extraction measures and enhancing recovery rates.

Neuroprotective Effects of Through the Regulation of Gut in an MPTP-Induced Parkinson's Disease Mouse Model.

Emerging evidence suggests that changes in the composition of the gut microbiota may play an important role in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease (PD). Pall., a traditional Chinese medicinal herb belonging to the genus , is commonly used in Chinese medicinal practice for the treatment of PD.

Flexible hybrid self-powered piezo-triboelectric nanogenerator based on BTO-PVDF/PDMS nanocomposites for human machine interaction.

As flexible and wearable electronics play more and more important role in smart watches, smart glass and virtual reality, and the power supply to the wearable electronics have been revealed more attentions for long-term usage and continuous healthy monitoring. To overcome the challenge, flexible self-powered BTO-PVDF/PDMS piezoelectric-triboelectric electric hybrid generators (BPP-HNG) are developed to human gesture monitoring and human machine interaction (HMI) application without external power supply. BPP-HNG based on BTO-PVDF and PDMS films are prepared by sol-gel and spin-coating method.

Contributing factors to short-term intraocular pressure elevation following intravitreal anti-VEGF injections.

Background: Short-term intraocular pressure (IOP) elevation is a common complication following intravitreal injection (IVI) of anti-VEGF drugs, potentially posing risks to retinal health. This study aimed to identify key factors influencing short-term IOP elevation and provide actionable insights for its prediction and effective management in clinical practice.

Methods: An observational study was conducted on 64 postoperative measurements from patients who underwent IVI of anti-VEGF drugs at Yidu Central Hospital of Weifang between 2023 and 2024.

Epilepsy treatment gap and its associated factors in individuals aged 65 years and older with active convulsive epilepsy in rural Northwestern China.

Purpose: We investigated the epilepsy treatment gap (ETG) and its associated factors in individuals aged≥65 years with active convulsive epilepsy(ACE) in rural Northwestern China.

Method: Between 2008 and 2021, We recruited individuals with ACE in rural Northwestern China as part of an epilepsy management project launched by the Chinese government. A team of primary care doctors from 423 township hospitals participated in the project.

Clinical characteristics and treatment responses of epilepsy in the elderly in northwestern China.

Objective: To investigate the clinical characteristics and treatment responses of epilepsy in the elderly.

Methods: Consecutive epilepsy patients (age≥65) who were admitted to the tertiary medical center in northwestern China from 2019 to 2022 and were divided into the early-onset epilepsy (EOE) group and the late-onset epilepsy (LOE) group. Clinical data were analyzed retrospectively, and all patients were followed for one year.

Mug20-Rec25-Rec27 binds DNA and enhances meiotic DNA break formation via phase-separated condensates.

During meiosis, programmed DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs) are formed at hotspots to initiate homologous recombination, which is vital for reassorting genetic material. In fission yeast, the linear element (LinE) proteins Mug20, Rec25, and Rec27 interdependently bind chromosomal hotspots with high specificity and are necessary for high-level DSB formation. However, their mechanistic role in regulating the meiotic DSB machinery remains unknown.

Enterococcus faecalis Exerts Neuroprotective Effects via the Vagus Nerve in a Mouse Model of Parkinson's Disease.

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disease worldwide. Current treatment methods for PD are unable to halt disease progression. The gut microbiota contributes to the neurodevelopment of PD; however, the gut-brain connections and underlying neural bases that regulate this complex behavior are not yet clear.

Comprehensive analysis of class III peroxidase genes revealed PePRX2 enhanced lignin biosynthesis and drought tolerance in Phyllostachys edulis.

Class III peroxidase (PRX) is the key enzyme in lignin biosynthesis and critical for maintaining the redox balance in plants to respond to stress. In moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis), a globally significant non-timber forestry species, the potential roles of PRX genes remain largely unknown. In this research, a total of 179 PePRXs was identified on a genome-wide scale in moso bamboo.

Temperature-Enhanced Purine Metabolism-Based Versatile SERS Platform for Rapid Clinical Pathogens Diagnosis and Drug-Resistant Assessment.

Label-free surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) combined with machine learning (ML) techniques presents a promising approach for rapid pathogen identification. Previous studies have demonstrated that purine degradation metabolites are the primary contributors to SERS spectra; however, generating these distinguishable spectra typically requires a long incubation time (>10 h) at room temperature. Moreover, the lack of attention to spectral variations between strains of the same bacterial species has limited the generalizability of ML models in real-world applications.

Multiple jejunal diverticula with repeated gastrointestinal bleeding: A case report.

Background: Jejunal diverticula (JD) are rare clinical conditions that are typically incidentally detected and asymptomatic. When acute complications arise, surgical exploration may be necessary for accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. In this report, we present a case of multiple JD complicated by gastrointestinal bleeding and review the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of JD to increase clinician awareness of this condition.

Valine metabolite, 3-hydroxyisobutyrate, promotes lipid metabolism and cell proliferation in porcine mammary gland epithelial cells.

Improving mammary gland epithelial cells proliferation through nutrition is an important approach for enhancing sow milk production and piglet growth. An intermediate metabolite of valine, 3-hydroxyisobutyrate (3-HIB), regulates cellular lipid metabolism. In the present study, we investigated the effects of 3-HIB on porcine mammary gland epithelial cells proliferation and lipid metabolism.

Soft Wireless Passive Chipless Sensors for Biological Applications: A Review.

Soft wireless passive sensors have been applied in biological, engineering, and other fields due to their advantages in powerless supply and remote data transmission. External information is obtained by soft wireless passive sensors via the external coils based on electromagnetic induction. The purpose of this review paper is to outline the biological applications of soft wireless passive chipless sensors and provide a classification of wireless passive sensors and an overall explanation of the main work.

Endothelial STING-JAK1 interaction promotes tumor vasculature normalization and antitumor immunity.

Stimulator of interferon genes (STING) agonists have been developed and tested in clinical trials for their antitumor activity. However, the specific cell population(s) responsible for such STING activation-induced antitumor immunity have not been completely understood. In this study, we demonstrated that endothelial STING expression was critical for STING agonist-induced antitumor activity.

Heat acclimation defense against exertional heat stroke by improving the function of preoptic TRPV1 neurons.

Record-breaking heatwaves caused by greenhouse effects lead to multiple hyperthermia disorders, the most serious of which is exertional heat stroke (EHS) with the mortality reaching 60 %. Repeat exercise with heat exposure, termed heat acclimation (HA), protects against EHS by fine-tuning feedback control of body temperature (Tb), the mechanism of which is opaque. This study aimed to explore the molecular and neural circuit mechanisms of the HA training against EHS.

Bacillus coagulans alleviates intestinal barrier injury induced by Klebsiella pneumoniae in rabbits by regulating the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signalling pathway.

Probiotics effectively alleviate host diarrhoea, but the specific mechanism is not clear. Therefore, we explored the protective mechanism of Bacillus coagulans (BC) on intestinal barrier injury induced by Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae) in rabbits by HE, immunofluorescence and 16S rRNA.