Analysis of the correlation between peripheral blood inflammatory markers and imaging burden of cerebral small vessel disease.

Background: The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between peripheral blood inflammation-related indicators, such as neutrophil count (NC), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and systemic immune-inflammation index (SII), and the imaging burden and subtypes of cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD).

Methods: Gather relevant indicators from the population who underwent physical examinations at the Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University between 2018 and 2023. Evaluate the total burden and various imaging markers according to the comprehensive burden score of cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD).

Synthesis of indoleacetic acid modified cellulose nanocrystals and their enhanced effect on the physical properties of pectin film.

Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) is extensively applied in bio-based biodegradable materials due to its unique properties. In this paper, an efficient oxidation method was proposed for the preparation of CNCs at mild reaction conditions (room temperature, 3 h) using a sodium bisulfite (NaHSO) activated potassium permanganate (KMnO) system. Subsequently, indoleacetic acid (IAA) modified CNCs (CNCI) were prepared by reacting CNCs with IAA, and the physical and chemical properties of CNCI were investigated by scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), thermogravimetric analyser (TGA) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS).

Antepartum Anxiety, Dyadic Coping, and Stress Among Chinese Pregnant Couples: The Actor-Partner Interdependence Mediation Model.

Introduction: Pregnancy can cause stress for couples, potentially leading to anxiety. However, most studies on antepartum anxiety focus on expectant mothers, ignoring the expectant fathers and the stress transmission between couples. We aim to examine the mediation of dyadic coping between antepartum anxiety and stress in expectant mothers and fathers.

Independent and combined associations between exposure to ambient air pollutants and mortality: a case-crossover study.

Introduction: Previous studies suggest that short‑term exposure to air pollution is associated with an increased risk of mortality. However, understanding of the combined effects of exposure to various air pollutants on mortality is limited.

Objectives: This study aimed to quantify a short‑term association between exposure to various air pollutants and death risk in the Qingpu District of Shanghai, and to evaluate the modifying effect of ambient temperature on this association.

Physical Inactivity Among Pregnant Women at High Risk for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Aim: To examine the prevalence and predictors of physical inactivity among pregnant women at high risk for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in mainland China.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was implemented in Zhengzhou, China from October 2021 to February 2022. Two hundred fifty-two pregnant women at high risk for GDM were recruited.

Evaluation of the mediating role of physical activity self-efficacy in the relationship between knowledge, social support, and physical activity in pregnant women with a high risk for gestational diabetes.

Objective: This study aimed to examine the associations between knowledge, social support, and physical activity and explore the mediating role of physical activity self-efficacy in pregnant women with a high risk for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Guangzhou, China, from July 2022 to May 2023. Five hundred thirty-seven pregnant women with a high risk for GDM completed the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire, Pregnancy Physical Activity Self-Efficacy Scale, Pregnancy Physical Activity Knowledge Scale, Physical Activity Social Support Scale, and a socio-demographic data sheet.

Associations between dyadic coping, marital satisfaction, and prenatal depression symptoms among couples with gestational diabetes mellitus.

Aims/background: Coping with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) presents significant challenges for pregnant women and their partners, which may result in elevated prenatal depression symptoms. However, research has predominantly centred on pregnant women with GDM, with little involvement of their partners. To understand their dyadic interactions, it is imperative to involve GDM couples in the study.

Perceived stress and prenatal depression symptoms among couples with gestational diabetes mellitus: The mediating role of dyadic coping.

Problem: No studies have been conducted to examine the relationships between perceived stress, positive/negative dyadic coping, and prenatal depression symptoms in Chinese couples with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

Background: GDM is a stressful event for pregnant women and their partners, which may result in clinically significant prenatal depression symptoms in couples.

Aim: This study aims to examine the relationships and differences in perceived stress, positive/negative dyadic coping, and prenatal depression symptoms between Chinese pregnant women with GDM and their partners and to explore the mediating role of positive/negative dyadic coping.

Remote ischemic preconditioning prevents high-altitude cerebral edema by enhancing glucose metabolic reprogramming.

Aims: Incidence of acute mountain sickness (AMS) ranges from 40%-90%, with high-altitude cerebral edema (HACE) representing a life-threatening end stage of severe AMS. However, practical and convenient preventive strategies for HACE are lacking. Remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) has demonstrated preventive effects on ischemia- or hypoxia-induced cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

Comparison of Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Microwave Ablation and Conventional Thyroidectomy in the Treatment of Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma: Meta-Analysis.

To perform a meta-analysis of clinical trials comparing percutaneous microwave ablation (PMWA) guided by ultrasound with conventional thyroidectomy for the management of papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC), analyzing feasibility, safety, and long-term efficacy, and to provide clinical guidance for the treatment selection of PTMC. Embase, PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CNKI, VIP Database, and Wanfang Database were systematically searched to identify clinical studies of PMWA or thyroidectomy for PTMC up to December 2023. The relevant data from the articles were extracted, and the data analysis was performed using RevMan 5.

Effect of tracheotomy timing on patients receiving mechanical ventilation: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Purpose: We assessed the effects of tracheostomy timing (early vs. late) on outcomes among adult patients receiving mechanical ventilation.

Methods: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and Cochrane Library were searched to identify relevant RCTs of tracheotomy timing on patients receiving mechanical ventilation.

GmMYB183, a R2R3-MYB Transcription Factor in Tamba Black Soybean (. cv. Tamba), Conferred Aluminum Tolerance in and Soybean.

Aluminum (Al) toxicity is one of the environmental stress factors that affects crop growth, development, and productivity. MYB transcription factors play crucial roles in responding to biotic or abiotic stresses. However, the roles of MYB transcription factors in Al tolerance have not been clearly elucidated.

Identification of Family and Characterization of and in Soybean's Response to Aluminum Stress.

The multidrug and toxic compound extrusion (MATE) proteins are coding by a secondary transporter gene family, and have been identified to participate in the modulation of organic acid exudation for aluminum (Al) resistance. The soybean variety "Tamba" (TBS) exhibits high Al tolerance. The expression patterns of genes in response to Al stress in TBS and their specific functions in the context of Al stress remain elusive.

A minimalist cancer cell membrane-shielded biomimetic nanoparticle for nasopharyngeal carcinoma active-targeting therapy.

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a common head and neck malignancy, which is characterized by high incidence and aggression with poor diagnosis and limited therapeutic opportunity. The innovative strategy for achieving precise NPC active-targeting drug delivery has emerged as a prominent focus in clinical research. Here, a minimalist cancer cell membrane (CCM) shielded biomimetic nanoparticle (NP) was designed for NPC active-targeting therapy.

Predictors of physical inactivity among pregnant women.

It is recommended that pregnant women be physically active to promote maternal and child health. This study aimed to explore the prevalence of physical inactivity and its modifiable predictors in the three trimesters in Chinese pregnant women. Four hundred forty-four pregnant women completed the Pregnant Physical Activity Questionnaire in the first, second, and third trimesters.

Predictors of physical activity among Chinese pregnant women during the first trimester: A cross-sectional study.

Physical activity during pregnancy has numerous health benefits for the woman and the foetus. The current study investigated physical activity engagement and its predictors among pregnant Chinese women during the first trimester. A total of 687 pregnant women completed the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire.

Social Support, Parenting Self-Efficacy, and Postpartum Depression Among Chinese Parents: The Actor-Partner Interdependence Mediation Model.

Introduction: Postpartum depression affects both mothers and fathers. This study aimed to examine the relationships between social support, parenting self-efficacy, and postpartum depression in Chinese mothers and fathers and assess the mediating effect of parenting self-efficacy using a dyadic perspective.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was implemented from December 2020 to July 2021 in Guangzhou, China, with 309 pairs of parents.

The Mediating Role of Physical Activity Self-Efficacy in Predicting Moderate-Intensity Physical Activity in Pregnant People at High Risk for Gestational Diabetes.

Introduction: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common medical complication in pregnancy. Moderate-intensity physical activity during pregnancy can lower the risk of GDM. However, the relationship between moderate-intensity physical activity and correlated factors among pregnant people at high risk for GDM remains unknown.

The formate dehydrogenase enhances aluminum tolerance of tobacco.

The formate dehydrogenase (FDH) is regarded as a universal stress protein involved in various plant abiotic stress responses. This study aims to ascertain GmFDH function in conferring tolerance to aluminum (Al) stress. The bioinformatics analysis demonstrates that from Tamba black soybean (TBS) encodes FDH.

Association of remnant cholesterol with intracranial atherosclerosis in community-based population: The ARIC study.

Objective: To evaluate the association between remnant cholesterol (remnant-C) and intracranial atherosclerotic disease (ICAD) in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Neurocognitive Study (ARIC-NCS).

Methods: We studied 1,564 participants with data on lipid profiles and high-resolution vessel wall MRI (VWMRI) from the ARIC-NCS. Remnant-C was computed as total cholesterol minus high-density lipoprotein cholesterol minus low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C).

Predictors of anxiety among pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus and their partners: The mediating role of marital satisfaction.

Aims: This study aims to examine the prevalence of anxiety symptoms and identify predictors of anxiety among pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus and their partners and explore the mediating role of marital satisfaction between maternal and paternal anxiety.

Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Guangzhou, China, from July 2021 to May 2022.

Methods: A total of 306 dyads of pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus and their partners completed the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, Locke-Wallace Marital Adjustment Test and the socio-demographic and clinical data sheet.

Clinical practice guidelines on physical activity and exercise for pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus: A systematic review.

Aim: This review aimed to appraise clinical guidelines about exercise for women with gestational diabetes mellitus and summarize consensus and inconsistent recommendations.

Background: Exercise is an effective non-pharmacological therapeutic for gestational diabetes mellitus, but the variety of relevant clinical practice guidelines is confusing for healthcare professionals.

Design: This is a systematic review of clinical practice guidelines.

Association between Serum Amyloid A Level and White Matter Hyperintensity Burden: a Cross-Sectional Analysis in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke.

Introduction: This work aimed to determine the potential link between white matter hyperintensity (WMH) burden and serum amyloid A (SAA) level in patients with acute ischemic stroke.

Methods: Consecutive patients with acute large artery atherosclerosis (LAA) stroke between April 2021 and May 2022 were included. WMH volumes (periventricular, deep, and total) were measured using the Fazekas score and a semiautomated volumetric analysis on fluid-attenuated inversion recovery-magnetic resonance imaging.