Stable SIFSIX-3-Ni NanoMOF Enabled Green Capture and Circular Utilization of CO/CF/CF: A Carbon-Neutral Strategy for Aluminum Electrolysis Emission Control.

The aluminum electrolysis industry generates massive greenhouse gas emissions dominated by CO and perfluorocarbons (PFCs, CF/CF), presenting dual challenges of climate impact and resource waste. Here, we report a robust nickel-based metal-organic framework (SIFSIX-3-Ni) featuring confined square channels (3.55 Å) that achieves the molecular-sieving separation of CO from CF/CF mixtures.

Highly Flexible Porous Aromatic Frameworks with Exceptional Adsorption Capacity Toward Volatile Organic Compounds.

In this work we report a novel strategy to enhance the adsorption capacity of conventional porous materials by engineering intrinsic framework flexibility into porous aromatic frameworks (PAFs). Through Yamamoto-type copolymerization of a rigid tetrahedral monomer (tetrakis(4-bromophenyl)methane) and a flexible counterpart (tetrakis[(4-bromophenoxy)methyl]methane), we synthesized a series of flexible PAFs (FPAF-x, x = 0-2) with tunable flexibility. FPAF-0.

Comparing endovascular techniques for left subclavian artery revascularization during zone 2 thoracic endovascular aortic repair for type B acute aortic syndromes: a retrospective cohort study.

Background: Castor-branched stent-graft, chimney stent, and fenestration techniques have been employed for left subclavian artery (LSA) revascularization during zone 2 thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR), but not recommended routinely. This study aimed to compare the safety and efficacy of these techniques.

Methods: From February 2017 to June 2020, 133 patients with type B acute aortic syndromes undergoing LSA revascularization during zone 2 TEVAR were retrospectively enrolled.

Flexible Stretchable Strain Sensor Based on LIG/PDMS for Real-Time Health Monitoring of Test Pilots.

In the rapidly advancing era of intelligent technology, flexible strain sensors are emerging as a key component in wearable electronics. Laser-induced graphene (LIG) stands out as a promising fabrication method due to its rapid processing, environmental sustainability, low cost, and superior physicochemical properties. However, the stretchability and conformability of LIG are often limited by the substrate material, hindering its application in scenarios requiring high deformation.

Epigenetic regulation of ISPL10 enhances regional adaptability of rice varieties.

Suppressing the heading date of rice under short-day (SD) conditions while promoting it under long-day (LD) conditions can significantly enhance the regional adaptability of rice varieties. However, rice germplasm resources with these traits are scarce. In this study, we report the Jumonji C (jmjC) protein-encoding gene ISPL10.

Modified FeO Nanoparticles for Foam Stabilization: Mechanisms and Applications for Enhanced Oil Recovery.

Nanoparticles (NPs) have shown great potential in stabilizing foam for enhanced oil recovery (EOR). However, conventional NPs are difficult to recover and may contaminate produced oil, increasing operational costs. In contrast, superparamagnetic FeO NPs can be efficiently recovered using external magnetic fields, offering a sustainable solution for foam stabilization.

The value of inspiratory muscle training on poststroke sarcopenia and its effect on rehabilitation outcomes: A randomized controlled trial.

Objectives: The purpose of the study was to validate the effectiveness of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) in preventing poststroke sarcopenia and to examine the impact of IMT on the prognosis for stroke recovery.

Patients And Methods: In the randomized controlled trial, 367 patients with a first stroke event between December 2021 and May 2023 were randomly allocated to an experimental group and a control group. Of the patients, 329 (179 males, 150 females; mean age: 61.

Built-in Electric Fields in Heterostructured Lamellar Membranes Enable Highly Efficient Rejection of Charged Mass.

Separation membranes with homogeneous charge channels are the mainstream to reject charged mass by forming electrical double layer (EDL). However, the EDL often compresses effective solvent transport space and weakens channel-ion interaction. Here, built-in electric fields (BIEFs) are constructed in lamellar membranes by assembling the heterostructured nanosheets, which contain alternate positively-charged nanodomains and negatively-charged nanodomains.

Stereotactic ablative brachytherapy versus percutaneous microwave ablation as salvage treatments for lung oligometastasis from colorectal cancer.

Background: The treatment for lung oligometastasis from colorectal cancer (CRC) remains challenging. This retrospective study aimed to compare the local tumor control, survival and procedure-related complications in CRC patients undergoing low-dose rate stereotactic ablative brachytherapy (L-SABT) versus percutaneous microwave ablation (MWA) for lung oligometastasis.

Methods: Patients between November 2017 and December 2020 were retrospectively analyzed.

Features of Metabolite Changes in Disease Evolution in Cholecystolithiasis.

Background: Cholecystolithiasis is defined as a disease caused by complex and changeable factors. Advanced age, female sex, and a hypercaloric diet rich in carbohydrates and poor in fiber, together with obesity and genetic factors, are the main factors that may predispose people to choledocholithiasis. However, serum biomarkers for the rapid diagnosis of choledocholithiasis remain unclear.

SMAD2/3 Phosphorylation is correlated with matrix metalloproteinase 9 expression in human periapical lesions.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the presence of phosphorylated SMAD2/3 (P-SMAD2/3) in periapical lesions in humans and its possible correlation with matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP9) during the development of apical periodontitis.

Design: In this study, a total of 38 samples were collected, consisting of 16 healthy controls and 22 periapical lesions. These samples underwent fixation, dehydration, and embedding for further histologic and immunochemical analysis.

Homemade fenestration and chimney techniques for the left subclavian artery revascularization during zone 2 thoracic endovascular aortic repair.

Background: To investigate the safety and efficacy of homemade fenestration and chimney techniques for the left subclavian artery (LSA) revascularization during zone 2 thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR).

Methods: From February 2017 to February 2021, 41 patients undergoing fenestration technique (group A) and 42 patients undergoing chimney technique (group B) to preserve the LSA during zone 2 TEVAR were enrolled in the present study. The procedure was indicated for dissections with unsuitable proximal landing zone with refractory pain and hypertension, rupture and malperfusion, and high-risk radiographic features.

The factors associated with the deterioration of activities of daily life in stroke patients: A retrospective cohort study.

Background: The activities of daily life (ADL) of stroke patients generally improves after rehabilitation. However, some patients remain at risk of ADL deterioration in the future. So far, there have been few studies on the factors related to ADL deterioration in stroke patients.

Strength Training of the Nonhemiplegic Side Promotes Motor Function Recovery in Patients With Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objective: To observe the effect of strength training of the nonhemiplegic side (NHS) on balance function, mobility, and muscle strength of patients with stroke.

Design: A single-blinded (evaluator) randomized controlled trial.

Setting: A tertiary hospital rehabilitation center.

Inhibitory effect of d-Tryptophan on the spoilage potential of Shewanella baltica and Pseudomonas fluorescens and its potential application in salmon fillet preservation.

In this study, we found the inhibitory effect of d-Tryptophan (d-Trp) on the bacterial growth and spoilage potential of P. fluorescens and S. baltica.

Solid fuel production from co-hydrothermal carbonization of polyvinyl chloride and corncob: Higher dechlorination efficiency and process water recycling.

The hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and wet herbal agricultural wastes for solid fuel production remains bleak economics and sustainability because of high chloride residual, wastewater burden and low production capacity. In this study, the HTC dechlorination was investigated using the first-order reaction kinetic analysis. We found that the co-hydrothermal carbonization (co-HTC) of PVC and the typical biomass (corncob) achieved a staggering drop of dechlorination activation energy from 189.

Chimney Technique and Single-Branched Stent Graft for the Left Subclavian Artery Preservation During Zone 2 Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair for Type B Acute Aortic Syndromes.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of zone 2 thoracic endovascular aortic repair assisted by the chimney technique or single-branched stent graft for the preservation of the left subclavian artery, and summarize our single-center experience with the techniques.

Materials And Methods: From February 2017 to June 2020, 137 patients who underwent left subclavian artery revascularization during zone 2 thoracic endovascular aortic repair were enrolled. Patients had acute type B aortic dissection and penetrating aortic ulcer associated with intramural hematoma.

A preliminary study of the Saint Louis University Mental Status examination (SLUMS) for the assessment of cognition in moderate to severe traumatic brain injury patients.

Objectives: To compare the sensitivity and specificity of the Saint Louis University Mental Status (SLUMS) examination, the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) in adults with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 98 patients with moderate to severe TBI and 30 matched controls were evaluated. All participants were assessed using the MMSE, the MoCA and the SLUMS examination.

Trans-jugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt in patients with hepatic cellular carcinoma: A preliminary study.

Purpose: To analyze the effects of trans-jugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) on portal hypertension and liver function in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

Materials And Methods: Thirteen patients with hemorrhage caused by portal hypertension and HCC who received TIPS and antitumor treatment were retrospectively analyzed. Trans-arterial chemoembolization, microwave ablation, target therapy, and immunetherapy or combined therapy were performed to treat HCC.

The role of bile acid subtypes in the diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma.

Objectives: To find the potential biomarkers of cholangiocarcinoma, form a biomarker package, evaluate its efficiency, and validate it.

Methods: R software was used to analyze the differential expression of mRNAs between cholangiocarcinoma and adjacent nontumorous tissues, obtained from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), and enrich the KEGG pathway. Metabo-Profile Inc.

Comparative analysis of rowland universal dementia assessment scale and mini-mental state examination in cognitive assessment of traumatic brain injury patients.

Background: Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) has demonstrated usefulness in cognitive assessment. Studies supporting the use of RUDAS as an evaluation tool in traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients remain limited. This study examined whether the Chinese version of RUDAS can be effectively applied to the cognitive assessment of TBI patients in China.

Endovascular stenting and coil embolization for management of radiation-induced pseudoaneurysms of the peripheral arteries.

Objective: This study was performed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of endovascular stenting and embolization for the management of radiation-induced peripheral arterial pseudoaneurysms.

Methods: Twelve consecutive patients with radiation-induced peripheral arterial pseudoaneurysms (diameter of 10-30 mm and mean size of 20.42 mm) were admitted to our hospital from 1 January 2015 to 31 October 2019.

Endovascular Repair for Acute Type B Aortic Dissection With Unfavorable Proximal Landing Zone.

Background: The study aimed to compare the safety and effectiveness between fenestrated technique with or without chimney stent and single-branched stent graft for isolated left subclavian artery revascularization during endovascular repair of acute type B aortic dissection with unfavorable proximal landing zone.

Methods: From January 2016 to December 2019, 65 acute type B aortic dissection patients with unfavorable proximal landing zone were treated with either the fenestrated technique (n = 34, group A) or single-branched stent graft (n = 31, group B). Type I endoleak, retrograde type A dissection, stroke, left subclavian artery patency, 30-day mortality, and aortic remodeling were systematically recorded and retrospectively analyzed.

Locally advanced pancreatic carcinoma with jaundice: the benefit of a sequential treatment with stenting followed by CT-guided I seeds implantation.

Objectives: To evaluate the role of sequential therapy with percutaneous biliary stenting and CT-guided iodine-125 seed implantation for locally advanced pancreatic carcinoma with concomitant obstructive jaundice.

Methods: Between January 2016 and December 2018, 42 patients diagnosed with locally advanced pancreatic carcinoma with concomitant obstructive jaundice were enrolled retrospectively. All patients received biliary stenting via percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) to alleviate obstructive jaundice.

Therapeutic efficacy of TACE I seed implantation and its combination with intra-tumor injection of cisplatin for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma.

Background: This study aimed to compare the therapeutic efficacy of transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) combined with either I seed implantation or I seed implantation and intra-tumor injection of cisplatin in treating hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

Methods: A total of 100 patients with HCC were analyzed. The control group (n = 50) received TACE combined with I seed implantation therapy.