Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pregnant women regarding fetal growth restriction: a cross-sectional study.

Objective: To investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of pregnant women regarding fetal growth restriction (FGR).

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2024 to January 2025 in Lishui City, Zhejiang Province, with pregnant women as study participants. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect demographic information and assess KAP scores.

Thermodynamic Feedback Mechanisms for Mitigating Polarization in Lithium-Ion Batteries.

The performance of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is intrinsically determined by the interplay between the kinetic and thermodynamic processes, which jointly govern the polarization dynamics across multiple scales. Extensive efforts have been directed toward alleviating kinetic limitations, but the essential role of thermodynamic factors, particularly under extreme operating conditions, has been largely overlooked. This oversight has impeded the development of comprehensive design principle for optimizing LIBs.

Reaction time variations in normal aging and elderly MCI patients under various cognitive load conditions.

Objectives: To compare reaction time parameters and accuracy rates between cognitively normal older adults and those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) during the Stroop Color-Word Test, and to investigate how cognitive load modulates performance in MCI.

Methods: Speech audio samples ( = 1,920) were collected from 10 cognitively normal older adults and 10 MCI patients during Stroop task execution. Accuracy and reaction time were extracted.

Copper peroxide-triggered reactive nitrogen effectively enhanced synergistic chemodynamic-immunotherapy.

Overcoming the limitations of chemodynamic therapy (CDT), constrained by the transient nature and limited bioavailability of reactive oxygen species (ROS), this study proposes a synergistic strategy integrating CDT with immunotherapy. We engineered a multifunctional nanocarrier, HMSN-Met@HA-CuO₂, leveraging CuO to amplify intracellular ROS generation and induce cuproptosis. Concurrently, metformin (Met) releases nitric oxide (NO), which scavenges ROS to generate more stable reactive nitrogen species (RNS).

Water-in-Salt Solution for Direct Regeneration of Degraded Lithium Iron Phosphate.

Direct regeneration has emerged as a pioneering paradigm in green recycling of lithium-ion battery (LIBs) cathode materials, leveraging the inherent atomic and structural advantages of degraded materials. The solution-based regeneration strategy offers significant advantages, particularly in promoting homogeneous lithiation and mitigating the thermal instability of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) materials. However, lithium supplementation for degraded LFP (DLFP) in aqueous solutions is significantly constrained by the narrow electrochemical stability window (ESW) and the limited selection of redox agents.

Analysis of factors influencing blood glucose self-monitoring behavior in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus and construction of its prediction model.

The objective of this study was to investigate the factors influencing self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) behavior in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and to develop a predictive model for clinical intervention. The method of this study was to divide 587 GDM patients admitted to Lishui Maternal and Child Health Hospital from May 2020 to June 2023 into training group (n = 410) and test group (n = 177) by using R 4.3.

Optimizing the transport and redox properties of PVDF-based electrolytes through structural design of residual solvents.

In poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF)-based electrolytes, residual solvents play a crucial role in determining the electrolyte performance. Herein, the influence of various residual solvents on electrolyte properties is investigated through atomistic modeling. It is found that fluorination and reduced molecular volume can facilitate fast ionic diffusion and enhanced cycling stability.

"Gene-Editing" Design Upgrades Eutectic-Polymer Electrolytes with Ultra-High Li Conductivity.

Deep eutectic polymer electrolytes (DEPEs) have emerged as highly promising next-generation electrolytes, offering unparalleled electrochemical performance and safety. Their excellence stems from a synergistic blend of the robust mechanical stability of solid polymer electrolytes and the exceptional interfacial wettability and superior thermal resilience of deep eutectic electrolytes. However, conventional DEPEs frequently exhibit suboptimal Li conductivity due to strong coordination between Li and oxygen-containing polymer moieties.

Gait recognition based on sEMG signal using progressive feature selection method.

Background: Gait recognition based on surface electromyography (sEMG) signals has many applications in exoskeleton control. However, due to the irrelevance and redundancy of its features, how to extract features effectively and improve the recognition accuracy is a hotspot of current research.

New Method: This study proposes a progressive feature selection (PFS) gait recognition method based on sEMG.

A Task- and Role-Oriented Design Method for Multi-User Collaborative Interfaces.

In multi-user collaborative interaction systems, the interface serves not only as a medium for human-computer interaction but also as a crucial channel for communication between users. Consequently, the quality of collaborative interface design directly impacts the overall effectiveness of the system. In collaborative systems, different users typically assume distinct roles, and task flows are typically more complex.

Creating Vacancy Strong Interaction to Enable Homogeneous High-Throughput Ion Transport for Efficient Solid-State Lithium Batteries.

Solid polymer electrolytes are emerging as a key component for solid-state lithium metal batteries, offering a promising combination of large-scale processability and high safety. However, challenges remain, including limited ion transport and the unstable solid electrolyte interphase, which result in unsatisfactory ionic conductivity and uncontrollable lithium dendrite growth. To address these issues, a high-throughput Li-ion transport pathway is developed by incorporating tungsten sulfide enriched with sulfur vacancies (SVs) into a poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene)-based composite polymer electrolytes (CPEs).

A new attempt to treat Ellman III PASTA lesions: arthroscopic side-to-side anastomosis of longitudinal split tendon.

To investigate the surgical method and therapeutic effect of longitudinal tendon splitting and side-to-side anastomosis on Ellman III partial articular supraspinatus tendon avulsion (PASTA) lesions under arthroscope. Thirty-two patients with Ellman III PASTA lesions were treated with the method. Joint range of motion, Visual Analogue Score (VAS), University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) scores were recorded and compared before surgery and at the last follow-up, and postoperative pain and functional improvement were comprehensively evaluated.

Midpalatal suture osteotomy combined with microimplant-assisted rapid palatal expansion for adult maxillary transverse deficiency treatment: a study protocol of a randomised controlled trial.

Introduction: Maxillary transverse deficiency (MTD) is a common type of malocclusion. For adult MTD patients with highly ossified midpalatal sutures, surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion (SARPE) has been the conventional method of maxillary expansion. However, SARPE has the disadvantages of significant trauma, high cost and a high incidence of adverse events.

A cross-sectional study exploring relationships between triglyceride glucose index, atherogenic index of plasma, and chronic pain: NHANES 1999-2004.

Background: Triglyceride glucose (TyG) index and atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) are indicators of insulin resistance. However, inadequate evidence indicates that the TyG index, AIP, and chronic pain are linked.

Methods: Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) between 1999 and 2004 were used.

Application of a novel form of structural classification of the pterygopalatine suture for predicting midpalatal suture expansion by miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion in adults: A cohort study.

Introduction: This study proposes a novel structural parameter, the insertion depth of the pyramidal process into the pterygoid notch (IDP), as a measure of pterygopalatine suture (PPS) resistance during palatal expansion and aims to evaluate the correlation between the IDP-based PPS classification and midpalatal suture (MPS) expansion.

Methods: Preexpansion and postexpansion cone-beam computed tomography images of 23 adults treated with miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion were superimposed. After superimposition, the IDP, sagittal position of the expander, bone thickness penetrated by the miniscrews, PPS separation status (PPS), and MPS expansion at the anterior and posterior nasal spines (hemi-AME and hemi-PME) were determined.

Data-driven exploration of weak coordination microenvironment in solid-state electrolyte for safe and energy-dense batteries.

The unsatisfactory ionic conductivity of solid polymer electrolytes hinders their practical use as substitutes for liquid electrolytes to address safety concerns. Although various plasticizers have been introduced to improve lithium-ion conduction kinetics, the lack of microenvironment understanding impedes the rational design of high-performance polymer electrolytes. Here, we design a class of Hofmann complexes that offer continuous two-dimensional lithium-ion conduction channels with functional ligands, creating highly conductive electrolytes.

Efficient and Scalable Direct Regeneration of Spent Layered Cathode Materials via Advanced Oxidation.

Among direct recycling methods for spent lithium-ion batteries, solid-state regeneration is the route with minimal bottlenecks for industrial application and is highly compatible with the current industrial cathode materials production processes. However, surface structure degradation and interfacial impurities of spent cathodes significantly hinder Li replenishment during restoration. Herein, we propose a unique advanced oxidation strategy that leverages the inherent catalytic activity of spent layered cathode materials to address these challenges.

Cadmium exposure increases insecticide sensitivity of Sogatella furcifera (Horváth) by decrease the diversity of symbiotic bacteria.

Cadmium (Cd) is a prevalent environmental pollutant in agricultural ecosystems, particularly within paddy ecosystems, is readily absorbed by rice and enter herbivorous insects through the food chain, thereby influencing the implementation of integrated pest management strategies. However, the effect and mechanisms of Cd exposure on the sensitivity of pests in paddy to insecticides remain unclear. Therefore, this study investigated the effects of Cd exposure on the fitness, insecticide sensitivity and symbiotic bacteria of Sogatella furcifera (Horváth) (white-backed planthopper, WBPH).

A novel system for classification for midpalatal suture ossification based on pseudocolored and multilayer reconstructed coronal slices: Indication for selection of maxillary expansion methods.

Introduction: A novel method was established for the staging of midpalatal suture (MPS) ossification based on a pseudocoloring stack of anterior and posterior MPS coronal slices obtained by cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Methods: CBCT scans of 240 subjects aged 5-35 years were pseudocolor processed. The slice thickness of stacked anterior and posterior coronal observation planes was set at 5.

Low-Frequency Phonon Dispersion Relation Enabling Stable Cathode from Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries.

Direct recycling technology can effectively solve the environmental pollution and resource waste problems caused by spent lithium-ion batteries. However, the repaired LiNiCoMnO (NCM) black mass by direct recycling technology shows an unsatisfactory cycle life, which is attributed to the formation of spinel/rock salt phases and rotational stacking faults caused by the in-plane and out-of-plane migration of transition metal (TM) atoms during charge/discharge. Herein, local lattice stress is introduced into the regenerated cathode during repair.

Beclin 1 prevents ISG15-mediated cytokine storms to secure fetal hematopoiesis and survival.

Proper control of inflammatory responses is essential for embryonic development, but the underlying mechanism is poorly understood. Here, we show that under physiological conditions, inactivation of ISG15, an inflammation amplifier, is associated with the interaction of Beclin 1 (Becn1), via its evolutionarily conserved domain, with STAT3 in the major fetal hematopoietic organ of mice. Conditional loss of Becn1 caused sequential dysfunction and exhaustion of fetal liver hematopoietic stem cells, leading to lethal inflammatory cell-biased hematopoiesis in the fetus.

Screening of pathologically significant diagnostic biomarkers in tears of thyroid eye disease based on bioinformatic analysis and machine learning.

Background: Lacrimal gland enlargement is a common pathological change in patients with thyroid eye disease (TED). Tear fluid has emerged as a new source of diagnostic biomarkers, but tear-based diagnostic biomarkers for TED with high efficacy are still lacking.

Objective: We aim to investigate genes associated with TED-associated lacrimal gland lesions.