Wireless Acousto-Piezoelectric Conduit with Aligned Nanofibers for Neural Regeneration.

Peripheral nerve injury (PNI) represents a significant clinical challenge, leading to severe motor and sensory dysfunction, as well as irreversible tissue atrophy. Autograft has been commonly utilized as the clinical gold standard; however, it is limited by donor availability and secondary surgery requirements. Here, an ultrasound-responsive, highly aligned piezoelectric nanofiber nerve guidance conduit (APNF-NGC) is introduced for peripheral nerve regeneration.

Atomic Layer Deposition of ZrO Films at High Temperatures (>350 °C) Using a Modified Cyclopentadienyl Zr Precursor.

With tris(dimethylamino)cyclopentadienyl metal (CpX(NMe)) precursors, the optimum process temperature of atomic layer deposition (ALD) is higher for HfO films (∼350 °C) than ZrO films (∼320 °C). Since simultaneous ALD of the two films is required in HfZrO film processes, the optimum ALD temperatures of the two films need to be adjusted equally. The cyclopentadienyl Zr precursor (MCPZr) introduced in this study exhibits better thermal stability than that of CpZr(NMe).

Preferential Sensitivity of the EGFR L858M/L861R Mutation to Second-Generation EGFR Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer.

Purpose: Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) frequently harbors targetable EGFR mutations. However, rare variants such as EGFR L858M or L861R remain poorly characterized. This study aimed to elucidate the oncogenic potential and EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) sensitivity of the EGFR L858M/L861R mutation to inform personalized treatment strategies.

Predictive role of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes and immune phenotype for pembrolizumab in relapsed or refractory thymic carcinoma.

Background: Pembrolizumab is a promising treatment option for platinum-failed thymic carcinoma; however, the lack of established predictive biomarkers remains a challenge. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the predictive value of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) analysis of pembrolizumab for thymic carcinoma.

Methods: Patients with platinum-failed, advanced thymic carcinoma treated with pembrolizumab between January 2016 and December 2021 were included.

Machine Learning-Driven Grayscale Digital Light Processing for Mechanically Robust 3D-Printed Gradient Materials.

Grayscale digital light processing (g-DLP) is gaining recognition for its capability to create material property gradients within a single resin system, enabling programmable mechanical responses, enhanced shape accuracy, and improved toughness. However, research on the mechanical robustness of g-DLP is constrained by the limited range of tailorable properties in photocurable resins and insufficient exploration of structural optimization for complex geometries. This study presents a synergistic g-DLP strategy that integrates the synthesis of dynamic bond-controlled polyurethane acrylate (PUA) with a machine learning-based multi-objective optimization, enabling mechanically robust 3D-printed gradient materials.

Tailoring Co Distribution in PtCo Alloys for Enhanced Oxygen Reduction Reaction Activity and Durability in Fuel Cells.

In polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs), substantial efforts have been made to focus on Pt and Pt alloy catalysts to enhance their catalytic performance. However, these catalysts still fail to meet practical requirements and existing PtCo catalysts face durability issues due to structural limitations. In this study, carbon-supported hybrid PtCo alloy catalysts (H-PtCo) with improved activity and durability are synthesized by reducing Co precursors onto pre-formed colloidal Pt nanoparticles.

Crystalline 1D Coordination Polymer Inhibitor Layer Leads to Vertical Sidewalls in Selectively Deposited ZnO on Nanoscale Patterns.

Area-selective atomic layer deposition (AS-ALD) is a promising technique for the fabrication of next-generation nanoelectronics. There are two main challenges in AS-ALD: (1) achieving high selectivity of deposition on the growth regions, and (2) preventing mushrooming of the growth material onto the nongrowth regions and achieving well-defined interfaces. In this work, we use benzenethiol (BT) as an inhibitor in the selective deposition of ZnO on SiO in the presence of copper with and without a native oxide (Cu/CuO).

All-Organic Flexible Piezoelectric Self-Powered Sensors Through Gradient Engineering of P(VDF-TrFE) Fibers and PEDOT:PSS.

Electrospinning-derived piezoelectric polymer P(VDF-TrFE) fibers represent promising materials for piezoelectric self-powered sensors in wearable and biomedical applications, attributed to their lightweight nature, flexibility, and superior piezoelectric properties. However, integrating effective electrodes with P(VDF-TrFE) fibers remains challenging. Metal electrodes often fail to maintain stable contact on complex fiber surfaces, while conductive polymer electrodes face limitations in conductivity and chemical compatibility with P(VDF-TrFE).

Remodeling of tumor microenvironments by EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors in -mutant non-small cell lung cancer.

Patients with mutations exhibit immunosuppressive microenvironments, limiting responsiveness to immunotherapy. We used digital spatial profiling to analyze non-small cell lung carcinomas in 25 patients before and after EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) treatment, including 14 patients treated with first-line osimertinib, focusing on CD45-positive immune regions and pan-cytokeratin-positive tumor regions. Osimertinib treatment resulted in altered angiogenic pathways and immune cell proportions, with reduced plasma cells (22.

The Synergistic Effect of PARP Inhibitors and Irinotecan in Small Cell Lung Cancer Cells.

Purpose: This study focused on combining irinotecan with Poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors to explore the potential for novel combination therapeutics in small cell lung cancer (SCLC).

Materials And Methods: We selected 10 different SCLC cell lines with diverse mutational backgrounds in DNA damage response (DDR) pathway genes to evaluate the efficacy of the combination of three PARP inhibitors and irinotecan. After the cells were exposed to the drugs for seven days, cell viability was measured, and a combination index was calculated.

Weekly versus 2-weekly versus 3-weekly docetaxel to treat metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.

Background: To compare the efficacy and toxicity of docetaxel treatment regimens in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC).

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 162 patients diagnosed with mCRPC who underwent docetaxel chemotherapy between 2009 and 2020. The patients were divided into three groups according to the dosage and interval of docetaxel (DCT) chemotherapy regimen: 30 mL/m weekly, 50 mL/m biweekly (every 2 weeks), and 75 mL/m triweekly (every 3 weeks).

ALK Inhibition in a Patient with Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor Harboring CARS1-ALK Fusion.

Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a rare entity, primarily affecting young individuals, often involving the abdomen, pelvis, or lung. Approximately 50% of IMTs harbor anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) gene rearrangements, making ALK inhibitors a viable treatment. We report a case of a 40-year-old female with metastatic IMT harboring a CARS1-ALK fusion.

Advances in materials and technologies for digital light processing 3D printing.

Digital light processing (DLP) is a projection-based vat photopolymerization 3D printing technique that attracts increasing attention due to its high resolution and accuracy. The projection-based layer-by-layer deposition in DLP uses precise light control to cure photopolymer resin quickly, providing a smooth surface finish due to the uniform layer curing process. Additionally, the extensive material selection in DLP 3D printing, notably including existing photopolymerizable materials, presents a significant advantage compared with other 3D printing techniques with limited material choices.

Phase 2 trial of avelumab in combination with gemcitabine in advanced leiomyosarcoma as a second-line treatment (EAGLES, Korean Cancer Study Group UN18-09).

Background: In this single-arm, multicenter, phase 2 trial, the authors evaluated the efficacy and safety of avelumab plus gemcitabine in patients with leiomyosarcoma (LMS) who failed on first-line chemotherapy.

Methods: Patients with advanced LMS received avelumab 10 mg/kg on days 1 and 15 (for up to 24 months) plus gemcitabine 1000 mg/m on days 1, 8, and 15 of a 28-day cycle until they developed disease progression or intolerable toxicity. The primary end point was the objective response rate (ORR).

Incorporation of whole-body metabolic tumor burden into current prognostic models for nonsmall cell lung cancer patients with spine metastasis.

Background Context: Numerous prognostic models are utilized for surgical decision and prognostication in metastatic spine tumors. However, these models often fail to consider the whole-body tumor burden into account, which may be crucial for the prognosis of metastatic cancers. A potential surrogate marker for tumor burden, whole-body metabolic tumor burden (wMTB), can be calculated from total lesion glycolysis (TLG) obtained from F-Fludeoxyglucose positive emission tomography (F-FDG PET) images.

Simultaneous low-frequency vibration isolation and energy harvesting via attachable metamaterials.

In this study, we achieved energy localization and amplification of flexural vibrations by utilizing the defect mode of plate-attachable locally resonant metamaterials, thereby realizing compact and low-frequency vibration energy suppression and energy harvesting with enhanced output performance. We designed a cantilever-based metamaterial unit cell to induce local resonance inside a periodic supercell structure and form a bandgap within the targeted low-frequency range of 300-450 Hz. Subsequently, a defect area was created by removing some unit cells to break the periodicity inside the metamaterial, which led to the isolation and localization of the vibration energy.

Experiences and Perceptions of Social Connection Among Minoritized Older Adults With HIV During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Purpose: Older people with HIV (OPWH; aged ≥50 years) have unique vulnerabilities to intersecting risks for marginalization and isolation. The current qualitative study explored perceptions of social connection during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Method: Purposive sampling was used to recruit participants from two local community-based organizations (CBOs) in the Greater Boston area.

Cation-eutaxy-enabled III-V-derived van der Waals crystals as memristive semiconductors.

Novel two-dimensional semiconductor crystals can exhibit diverse physical properties beyond their inherent semiconducting attributes, making their pursuit paramount. Memristive properties, as exemplars of these attributes, are predominantly manifested in wide-bandgap materials. However, simultaneously harnessing semiconductor properties alongside memristive characteristics to produce memtransistors is challenging.

Harnessing Institutionally Developed Clinical Targeted Sequencing to Improve Patient Survival in Breast Cancer: A Seven-Year Experience.

Purpose: Considering the high disease burden and unique features of Asian patients with breast cancer (BC), it is essential to have a comprehensive view of genetic characteristics in this population. An institutional targeted sequencing platform was developed through the Korea Research-Driven Hospitals project and was incorporated into clinical practice. This study explores the use of targeted next-generation sequencing (NGS) and its outcomes in patients with advanced/metastatic BC in the real world.

Transcriptomic Heterogeneity of EGFR-Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Evolution Toward Small-Cell Lung Cancer.

Purpose: Histologic transformation from EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) to small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a key mechanism of resistance to EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI). However, transcriptomic changes between NSCLC and transformed SCLC (t-SCLC) remain unexplored.

Experimental Design: We conducted whole-transcriptome analysis of 59 regions of interest through the spatial profiling of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissues obtained from 10 patients (lung adenocarcinoma, 22; combined SCLC/NSCLC, 7; and t-SCLC, 30 regions of interests).

Integrated triboelectric nanogenerator and radiative cooler for all-weather transparent glass surfaces.

Sustainable energies from weather are the most ubiquitous and non-depleted resources. However, existing devices exploiting weather-dependent energies are sensitive to weather conditions and geographical locations, making their universal applicability challenging. Herein, we propose an all-weather sustainable glass surface integrating a triboelectric nanogenerator and radiative cooler, which serves as a sustainable device, harvesting energy from raindrops and saving energy on sunny days.

Differential effects of desvenlafaxine on hot flashes in women with breast cancer taking tamoxifen: a randomized controlled trial.

Hot flashes (HF) are a common adverse event of prolonged tamoxifen use in women with estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer, impacting psychiatric health and quality of life. While desvenlafaxine does not interact with tamoxifen, its efficacy and safety in breast cancer patients remain unstudied. This phase 3, four-week, multi-center, three-arm, parallel-group, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial investigated the efficacy and safety of desvenlafaxine for treating HF in women with breast cancer taking tamoxifen, assessing potential differential effects in patients with psychiatric and inflammatory conditions.