Enhancing Interfacial Contact in Perovskite/Silicon Tandem Solar Cells Through TaO Passivation.

Perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells demonstrating tremendous potential for commercialization that position them as a transformative technology in photovoltaics. However, the poor interface contact between perovskite and C has long been a critical factor limiting the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of top perovskite solar cells. Here, a multifunctional inorganic tantalum oxide (TaO film as a passivation layer is introduced, which not only suppresses recombination across the interface but also improves energy level alignment and enhances charge extraction at the perovskite/C interface.

'Transauricular vagus nerve stimulation' for prevention of postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing major surgery: a study protocol for a multicentre, participant-blinded and assessor-blinded, randomised, controlled trial.

Introduction: Postoperative delirium (POD) is a frequent complication in elderly patients undergoing major surgery. Research has shown that neuroinflammation, postoperative pain and autonomic nervous system dysfunction play significant roles in its onset. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) has the potential to reduce inflammation, ease postoperative pain and aid in recovery by enhancing acetylcholine release and activating the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway.

Transauricular vagus nerve stimulation in preventing post-traumatic stress disorder in emergency trauma surgery patients in China: a study protocol for a multicenter, double-blind, randomised, controlled trial.

Introduction: The incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in emergency trauma surgery patients is 24%, emphasising the urgent need for effective early interventions and treatments. Transauricular vagus nerve stimulation (ta-VNS) modulates the autonomic nervous system by stimulating the nucleus tractus solitarius while affecting PTSD-related neural networks, including the prefrontal cortex, hippocampus and amygdala, potentially offering new options for PTSD prevention and treatment. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ta-VNS in preventing PTSD in emergency trauma surgery patients.

Long-term survival outcomes of pediatric adrenal malignancies: An analysis with the upstaged SEER registry during 2000-2019.

Objective: To investigate the clinicopathological characteristics and long-term survival outcomes of pediatric adrenal malignancies.

Method: This study retrospectively analyzed children with pathologically confirmed pediatric adrenal malignancies from Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Database from 2000 to 2019. Kaplan-Meier curve was used to assess the overall survival (OS) and cancer-special survival (CSS), and the Log-Rank method was used to calculate statistical differences.

Comparison of Metaraminol, Phenylephrine, and Norepinephrine Infusion for Prevention of Hypotension During Combined Spinal-Epidural Anaesthesia for Elective Caesarean Section: A Three-Arm, Randomized, Double-Blind, Non-Inferiority Trial.

Background: A direct comparison of phenylephrine, metaraminol, and norepinephrine in preventing hypotension during spinal anaesthesia for elective caesarean section has never been made.

Patients And Methods: Seventy-five parturients scheduled for elective caesarean section were randomly assigned into the three groups. After spinal anaesthesia induction, patients received a bonus dose of vasopressor (norepinephrine 4ug, phenylephrine 50ug, or metaraminol 250ug) combined with continuous infusion (norepinephrine 8ug/mL, phenylephrine 100ug/mL, or metaraminol 500ug/mL) at a rate of 30 mL/h to prevent hypotension.

Human papillomavirus DNA, HPV L1 capsid protein and p16 protein as markers to predict cervical lesion progression.

Objectives: Cervical cancer is the most common malignant tumors in women leading to serious morbidity and mortality worldwide, especially among developing countries. A main cause of the disease is the high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) infection. HSIL usually progress to cervical cancer, and low-grade lesions, including LSIL and ASCUS, mostly turn to normal or benign lesions, but there are still a small number of patients who will progress to HSIL.

HPV16 integration probably contributes to cervical oncogenesis through interrupting tumor suppressor genes and inducing chromosome instability.

Background: The integration of human papilloma virus (HPV) into host genome is one of the critical steps that lead to the progression of precancerous lesion into cancer. However, the mechanisms and consequences of such integration events are poorly understood. This study aims to explore those questions by studying high risk HPV16 integration in women with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) and cervical squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).

Distribution of HPV genotypes in Shanghai women.

Objective: To study the Distribution of HPV genotypes in Shanghai women.

Design: Cohort study.

Setting: Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital affiliated with Tongji University.

[Effect of intensive insulin therapy on the clinical results of postoperative patients with gastric cancer].

Objective: To investigate the influence of intensive insulin therapy on the results of postoperative patients with gastric cancer.

Methods: Forty-six patients with gastric cancer underwent radical operation were randomly divided into two groups: intensive group (n=23, to control blood glucose at 4.4 to 6.