City-level process-related CO emissions in China 2000-2021.

As the world's largest CO emitter, China needs accurate city-level CO emission accounts to formulate effective low-carbon policies. However, previous studies mainly accounted for emissions from fossil fuel combustion and overlooked process-related CO emissions from industrial production (e.g.

CD44-targeted therapy using mP6/Rg3 micelles inhibits oral cancer stem cell proliferation and migration.

Background: This study investigates how mP6/Rg3 micelles modulate ABCB1 expression to induce ferroptosis in oral cancer stem cells (CSC) and enhance oral cancer outcomes.

Methods: Micelles targeting CD44 peptide P6 were prepared and characterized using TEM and immunofluorescence. Biocompatibility was evaluated through LIVE/DEAD staining and CCK-8 assays.

Comparative effectiveness of lifestyle interventions for prehypertension: A network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of lifestyle interventions on systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) in individuals with prehypertension. A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and the Wanfang database from inception to December 2023. The analysis included randomized controlled trials with either parallel or cross-over designs.

Causal Relationship Between Various Vitamins and Different Diabetic Complications: A Mendelian Randomization Study.

Epidemiological evidence regarding the association between vitamins and diabetic complications remains inconsistent. This study aims to explore the potential causal relationships between diabetic complications and circulating vitamins in diabetics. We selected vitamin A (VitA) genetic variants ( = 5,006), vitamin B (VitB) genetic variants ( = 64,974), vitamin C (VitC) genetic variants ( = 52,018) and vitamin D (VitD) genetic variants ( = 441,291) as exposures of interest from large-scale Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) databases.

Advancing oral cancer care: nanomaterial-driven diagnostic and therapeutic innovations.

The advent of nanotechnology has significantly advanced the diagnosis and treatment of oral cancer, offering more precise and efficient therapeutic strategies. This review presents a comprehensive overview of recent developments in the application of nanotechnology to oral cancer management. It begins with an overview of the epidemiology of oral cancer and outlines current diagnostic and therapeutic methods.

Decoding lymph node skip metastasis: impact on long-term outcomes in stage T1 papillary thyroid carcinoma.

Background: Skip metastasis of lateral cervical lymph nodes not uncommonly occurs in early papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC), which represents a heterogeneous metastasis type. Currently, few studies report on the relationship between skip metastasis and prognosis or propose treatment recommendations.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients with unilateral T1-stage PTC who underwent lobectomy between 2007 and 2015.

Evolutionary and functional analysis of the DIR gene family in Moso bamboo: insights into rapid shoot growth and stress responses.

Dirigent (DIR) proteins are key regulators of lignin and lignan biosynthesis and play critical roles in plant hormone responses, abiotic stress tolerance, and growth and development. This study identified and characterized 47 genes in Moso bamboo, classifying them into three groups. Phylogenetic and comparative analyses revealed strong evolutionary conservation, with the Moso bamboo genes being most closely related to those in rice and maize.

Long-term efficacy of lobectomy for stage T1 papillary thyroid carcinoma with varying degrees of lymph node metastasis.

Background: The presence of lymph node metastasis (LNM) is frequently observed in papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC), and most clinical guidelines recommend total thyroidectomy. However, the impact of LNM on specific types of locoregional recurrence remains uncertain, particularly for stage T1 PTC.

Methods: The present retrospective cohort study enrolled patients diagnosed with stage T1 PTC between 2008 and 2015.

Association of Lymph Nodes Positive Rate With the Risk of Recurrence in Patients With Stage T1 Papillary Thyroid Cancer.

The incidence of lymph node metastasis in papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is common and a significant risk factor for local recurrence; however, its impact on recurrence patterns among low-risk patients remains uncertain. We aimed to elucidate the effect of metastatic lymph node on recurrence type. The medical records of 1209 patients with stage T1 PTC who underwent unilateral thyroidectomy with ipsilateral central lymph node dissection were retrospectively analyzed.

Tantalum oxide and silicon oxide mixture coatings deposited using microwave plasma assisted co-sputtering for optical mirror coatings in gravitational wave detectors.

This work presents the characterization of the optical and mechanical properties of thin films based on ( ) ( ) mixed oxides deposited by microwave plasma assisted co-sputtering, including post-annealing treatments. The deposition of low mechanical loss materials (3×10) with a high refractive index (1.93) while maintaining low processing costs was achieved and the following trends were demonstrated: The energy band gap increased as the concentration was increased in the mixture, and the disorder constant decreased when the annealing temperatures increased.

Development of measurement system and analysis method for characterization of linear variable bandpass filters.

An automated measurement system was developed to characterize the spatial gradient, linearity of the spatial gradient, bandwidth and transverse uniformity of a linear variable filter (LVF). To demonstrate this, the LVF fabricated in our group has been measured and analyzed. Simulations for beam spot size effects on measurements were performed for various LVF spectral peak profiles with results indicting significant averaging effect due to beam spot size and this is consistent with experiment results.

Risk Factors for Patellar Clunk or Crepitation after Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Patellar clunk and crepitation (PCC) have been reported as a consequence of primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The incidence and contributing factors have not been fully defined. We performed this systematic review to evaluate factors associated with PCC following primary TKA.

Antecedents of satisfaction and engagement of low-carbon bicycle-sharing using in China.

Transport sector contributed numerous carbon emissions in China. It is important to promote low-carbon bicycle-sharing using in China. This paper aims to analyze the influencing factors of the satisfaction and engagement of bicycle-sharing in China.

Loosening Monitoring of a Threaded Pipe Connection Using the Electro-Mechanical Impedance Technique-Experimental and Numerical Studies.

Threaded connections are the most common pipe fittings used in oil and gas transportation systems. Due to external vibrations, cyclic loads, and pollution, the fitting parts may start getting loose, which could result in pipeline leaks and other environmental disasters. It is of great significance to develop a reliable technique that could provide real-time monitoring of the looseness of pipeline fittings.