Comparison of Dexmedetomidine and Propofol for Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Children: A Meta-Analysis.

Paediatric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) allows visualisation of internal structures in children without the use of ionising radiation. It often requires sedation to minimise patient's movement to enhance image quality. Dexmedetomidine and propofol are widely used as sedative agents, however, their comparative efficacy remains debated.

Impact of fish oil supplement on brain lipids profile in ApoE-/- mice and C57BL/6 J mice treated with diets containing different dosage of vitamin E.

The study was designed to explore the impact of fish oil supplement on the brain lipids profile in ApoE-deficient (ApoE-/-) mice and wild-type C57BL/6 J (C57 wt) mice treated with diets containing varying dosage of vitamin E (VE). Compared to C57 wt mice, ApoE-/- mice exhibited increased cortical TC and LDL-C levels, but decreased HDL-C level (P<.05).

Association of Physical Activity and Dietary Diversity with Cognitive Function in the Elderly with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Findings from a Cross-Sectional Study.

Aims: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a common complication of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Changes in lifestyle and dietary patterns play a crucial role in preventing both diabetes and cognitive impairment.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 899 aging participants.

DHA dietary intervention caused different hippocampal lipid and protein profile in ApoE-/- and C57BL/6J mice.

Background: Changes in protein and lipid levels may occur in the Alzheimer's disease brain, and DHA can have beneficial effects on it. To investigate the impact of DHA dietary intervention on brain protein and lipid profile in ApoE-/- mice and C57 mice.

Method: Three-month-old ApoE-/- mice and C57 mice were randomly divided into two groups respectively, and fed with control diet and DHA-fortified diet for five months.

Effect of vein-bionic surface textures on the tribological behavior of cylindrical roller thrust bearing under starved lubrication.

To reveal the effect of vein-bionic surface textures on the tribological behavior of cylindrical roller thrust bearings (CRTBs) under starved lubrication, six kinds of leaves (Forsythia, Clausena lansiu, Ash, Purple leaf plum, Pipal and Apricot) were chose and their simplified patterns were fabricated on the shaft washers of CRTBs using laser surface texturing. The coefficients of friction (COFs) of vein-bionic textured bearings were measured using a vertical universal wear test rig. Their mass losses and worn surfaces were also characterized.

miR-19a promotes invasion and epithelial to mesenchymal transition of bladder cancer cells by targeting RhoB.

Purpose: Bladder cancer is one of the most frequent carcinomas worldwide, the incidence of which ranks fourth in males. MiR-19a is identified as one of the key miRs associated with tumorigenesis and has been documented to act as an oncogene in various types of tumors. The aim of this study was to explore the effects of miR-19a and RhoB in bladder cancer.