Bromine-Functionalized Covalent Organic Frameworks Enhancing the Desorption Efficiency and Enabling Preconcentration of Brominated Pollutants for Mass Spectrometry Detection.

Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) exhibit exceptional adsorption capacity but suffer from challenging desorption. In this study, a bromine-functionalized magnetic COF composite (FeO@COF-Br) was synthesized via bromodimethylsulfonium bromide-mediated bromination of imine-linked COF on FeO nanospheres (FeO@COF), where the COF framework was constructed by 1,3,5-tris(4-formylphenyl)benzene and 2,6-diamino-3,5-diethynylpyridine. Compared with pristine FeO@COF, FeO@COF-Br enhanced desorption efficiencies for brominated contaminants by about 30% while maintaining adsorption capacity.

Application of deep learning reconstruction at prone position chest scanning of early interstitial lung disease.

Aim: Timely intervention of interstitial lung disease (ILD) was promising for attenuating the lung function decline and improving clinical outcomes. The prone position HRCT is essential for early diagnosis of ILD, but limited by its high radiation exposure. This study was aimed to explore whether deep learning reconstruction (DLR) could keep the image quality and reduce the radiation dose compared with hybrid iterative reconstruction (HIR) in prone position scanning for patients of early-stage ILD.

A Handheld IoT Vis/NIR Spectroscopic System to Assess the Soluble Solids Content of Wine Grapes.

The quality of wine largely depends on the quality of wine grapes, which is determined by their chemical composition. Therefore, measuring parameters related to grape ripeness, such as soluble solids content (SSC), is crucial for harvesting high-quality grapes. Visible-Near-Infrared (Vis/NIR) spectroscopy enables effective, non-destructive detection of SSC in grapes.

Mesenchymal circulating tumor cells as prognostic markers in HCC Post-Transplantation: Sirolimus as a potential therapeutic Modulator.

Background: The prognostic value of CTCs for post-LT tumor recurrence remains insufficiently studied, and the associations between CTCs and immunosuppressants remain unclear.

Methods: This study analyzed 277 HCC patients undergoing liver transplantation. MCTC and ECTC levels were measured from the day of surgery to one month postoperatively.

Safflower Yellow Pigment Alleviates Cerebral Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury via Protein Nitration and Oxidative Modulation.

Objective: We seek to investigate the efficacy of safflower yellow pigment in mitigating cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury by examining its effects on protein nitration and oxidative modification.

Methods: A total of 160 patients with acute ischemic stroke admitted to the department of neurology of Xingtai people's hospital were included in this study. This study was a retrospective study.

Automated 3D Quantitative Analysis of Intrapulmonary Vessel Volume on Noncontrast CT in Healthy Individuals.

Objective: This study aimed to compare automated three-dimensional Intrapulmonary Vessel Volume (IPVV) differences between lung and mediastinal windows in healthy individuals using quantitative measurements obtained from chest Computed Tomography (CT) plain scans.

Methods: A total of 258 participants (aged 21-83 years) with negative chest CT scans from routine physical examinations conducted between January to November 2023 were retrospectively enrolled. For each healthy participant, an algorithm was used to automatically extract total lung IPVVs as well as IPVVs for vessels of specific diameter.

Transcriptome and Metabolome Analyses Reveal the Mechanism of Color Differences in Pomegranate ( L.) Red and White Petals.

Pomegranate ( L.) is an important economic tree, possessing both edible and ornamental value. Flower color is an important ornamental trait of pomegranate, but the color formation pattern and related molecular mechanisms of pomegranate petals are still unclear.

Withdrawal to: Assessing Pulmonary Embolisms on Unenhanced CT Images Using Electron Density Images Derived from Dual-Layer Spectral Detector CT: A Single-centre Prospective Study Conducted at the Emergency Department.

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RNA-Seq Transcriptomics and iTRAQ Proteomics Analysis Reveal the Dwarfing Mechanism of Blue Fescue ().

Blue fescue is a widely used ornamental grass because of its strong ecological adaptability. To maintain the optimal ornamental plant shape, blue fescue requires many nutrients and labor. Using dwarf varieties with slow growth is an effective way to fulfill these requirements.

Unpacking the Dynamics of AI-Based Language Learning: Flow, Grit, and Resilience in Chinese EFL Contexts.

Artificial intelligence and positive psychology play crucial roles in education, yet there is limited research on how these psychological factors influence learners' use of AI, particularly in language education. Grounded in self-determination theory, this study investigates the factors influencing Chinese English learners' intention to use AI for language learning. Utilizing structural equation modeling, this research examines the mediating roles of grit, flow, and resilience in the relationship between basic psychological needs and the intention to use AI.

Characterization of ultrasonic-assisted antifungal film loaded with fermented walnut meal on Rosa roxburghii Tratt during near-freezing temperature storage.

Fermented walnut meal (FW) has antifungal activity against Penicillium victoriae, a fungus responsible for Rosa roxbughii Tratt spoilage. This study characterized and applied ultrasonic-assisted antifungal film loaded with FW to preserve R. roxbughii Tratt during near-freezing temperature (NFT).

CCL16 inhibits tumor proliferation and metastasis in HCC by impacting CK19 phenotype.

Background And Aims: Cytokeratin 19-positive (CK19+) hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is an aggressive subtype with poor outcomes. The initiation and development of CK19+ HCC in the background of liver cirrhosis remains unclear. This study investigated the role of the cirrhosis-related gene C-C motif chemokine ligand 16 (CCL16) in the development of CK19+ HCC.

Mass Spectrometry-Based Proteomic Analysis of Potential Host Proteins Interacting with GP5 in PRRSV-Infected PAMs.

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) is a typical immunosuppressive virus causing a large economic impact on the swine industry. The structural protein GP5 of PRRSV plays a pivotal role in its pathogenicity and immune evasion. Virus-host interactions play a crucial part in viral replication and immune escape.

Hydroxysafflor Yellow A Exerts Neuroprotective Effects by Inhibiting Protein Carbonyl Formation in Cerebral Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury.

Protein carbonylation by reactive oxygen species (ROS) is an important factor in the pathogenesis of cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury (CIRI). Carbonyls are mainly produced by peroxynitrite (ONOO-) and hemin/hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)/sodium nitrite (NaNO2)-mediated reactions. As the main active water-soluble chalcone chemical ingredient derived from Carthamus tinctorius L, hydroxysafflor yellow A (HSYA) has been increasingly applied in the treatment of cerebrovascular disease (CVD).

Detection of Atrial Fibrillation based on Feature Fusion using Attention-based BiLSTM.

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common cardiac arrhythmia, and its early detection is crucial for timely treatment. Conventional methods, such as Electrocardiogram (ECG), can be intrusive and require specialized equipment, whereas Photoplethysmography (PPG) offers a non-invasive alternative. In this study, we present a feature fusion approach for AF detection using attention-based Bidirectional Long Short-Term Memory (BiLSTM) and PPG signals.

Recurrent Cerebral Infarction Due to Moyamoya Disease Complicated With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Introduction: We report a rare case of moyamoya disease caused by an RNF213 mutation, complicated with systemic lupus erythematosus.

Case Report: A 32-year-old woman experienced 4 cerebral ischemia stroke events within 6 months. The main symptom was left limb weakness with blurred vision in the right eye.

Value of deep learning reconstruction of chest low-dose CT for image quality improvement and lung parenchyma assessment on lung window.

Objectives: To explore the performance of low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) with deep learning reconstruction (DLR) for the improvement of image quality and assessment of lung parenchyma.

Methods: Sixty patients underwent chest regular-dose CT (RDCT) followed by LDCT during the same examination. RDCT images were reconstructed with hybrid iterative reconstruction (HIR) and LDCT images were reconstructed with HIR and DLR, both using lung algorithm.

Causal relationship in gut microbiota and upper urinary urolithiasis using Mendelian randomization.

Background: Several reports in recent years have found an association between gut microbiota and upper urinary urolithiasis. However, the causal relationship between them remains to be clarified.

Methods: Genetic variation is used as a tool in Mendelian randomization for inference of whether exposure factors have a causal effect on disease outcomes.

Simple high-performance liquid chromatography-ultraviolet method for simultaneous separation and detection of 14 bisphenol pollutants in building materials.

A high-performance liquid chromatography-ultraviolet method was developed for rapidly and simultaneously analyzing novel and typical bisphenols in building materials, including bisphenol S, diphenolic acid, bisphenol F, bisphenol E, bisphenol A, bisphenol B, bisphenol AF, bisphenol AP, bisphenol C, bisphenol FL, bisphenol Z, bisphenol BP, bisphenol M, and bisphenol P. By using a Kromasil 100-5 C18 column, these bisphenols were completely separated in 40 min via gradually increasing the concentration of methanol in the mobile phase from 45 to 80% during the elution process. In particular, this method achieved the synchronous analysis of bisphenol S, diphenolic acid, bisphenol FL, bisphenol BP, and bisphenol M through HPLC, which were difficult to separate and had to be identified and detected through mass spectrometry.

Burnout among doctors in China through 2020: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: To analyze surveys measuring the prevalence of burnout among Chinese doctors and reveal the overall prevalence, characteristics, timeline, and factors related to burnout.

Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted on China National Knowledge Infrastructure, WANFANG, PubMed, EMBASE, PsycINFO and Cochrane Library databases from their inception to 28 February 2021. Random-effects meta-analyses, meta-regression and planned subgroup analyses were performed, and the standardized mean difference was adopted for comparisons between subgroups.

Can deep learning improve image quality of low-dose CT: a prospective study in interstitial lung disease.

Objectives: To investigate whether deep learning reconstruction (DLR) could keep image quality and reduce radiation dose in interstitial lung disease (ILD) patients compared with HRCT reconstructed with hybrid iterative reconstruction (hybrid-IR).

Methods: Seventy ILD patients were prospectively enrolled and underwent HRCT (120 kVp, automatic tube current) and LDCT (120 kVp, 30 mAs) scans. HRCT images were reconstructed with hybrid-IR (Adaptive Iterative Dose Reduction 3-Dimensional [AIDR3D], standard-setting); LDCT images were reconstructed with DLR (Advanced Intelligence Clear-IQ Engine [AiCE], lung/bone, mild/standard/strong setting).

Genome-Wide Identification and Characterization of the Family Genes in Perennial Ryegrass Highlight as an Active Regulator of Drought Stress.

family genes play crucial roles in plant growth, development, and abiotic stress responses. The objective of this study was to identify and characterize the genes in perennial ryegrass ( L.).

Degradation Effect and Magnetoelectric Transport Properties in CrBr Devices.

Two-dimensional (2D) magnetic materials exhibiting unique 2D-limit magnetism have attracted great attention due to their potential applications in ultrathin spintronic devices. These 2D magnetic materials and their heterostructures provide a unique platform for exploring physical effect and exotic phenomena. However, the degradation of most 2D magnetic materials at ambient conditions has so far hindered their characterization and integration into ultrathin devices.

Machine Learning-Based Model for Predicting Incidence and Severity of Acute Ischemic Stroke in Anterior Circulation Large Vessel Occlusion.

Patients with anterior circulation large vessel occlusion are at high risk of acute ischemic stroke, which could be disabling or fatal. In this study, we applied machine learning to develop and validate two prediction models for acute ischemic stroke (Model 1) and severity of neurological impairment (Model 2), both caused by anterior circulation large vessel occlusion (AC-LVO), based on medical history and neuroimaging data of patients on admission. A total of 1,100 patients with AC- LVO from the Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University in North China were enrolled, of which 713 patients presented with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) related to AC- LVO and 387 presented with the non-acute ischemic cerebrovascular event.