Associations between PM from prescribed burning and emergency department visits in 11 Southeastern US states.

Longer, more severe wildfire seasons are becoming the norm in fire-prone areas. Prescribed burning is a tool used to mitigate wildfire spread. However, prescribed burning also contributes to air pollution, including PM (particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter <= 2.

Phytochrome B modulates arsenite stress tolerance and arsenic accumulation in rice (Oryza sativa L.).

Arsenic (As) contamination severely limits plant growth and poses a significant threat to human health due to its accumulation in crops like rice. Phytochrome B (PhyB) regulates plant development and responses to abiotic stress, but its role in modulating As stress and regulating As accumulation in rice remains unclear. In this study, we examined the physiological and molecular responses of rice phytochrome B (OsPHYB) knockout (OsPHYB-KO) lines compared with wild-type (WT) plants under arsenite [As(III)] stress.

The role of Piezo1 in cardiovascular diseases: from molecular mechanisms to targeted therapeutic potential.

Piezo1 is a mechanosensitive cation channel protein that responds to mechanical stimuli such as fluid shear stress, stretch force, and extracellular matrix stiffness. It converts mechanical signals into biochemical signals, thereby regulating cellular biological behaviours including inflammation, oxidative stress, mitochondrial homeostasis, and angiogenesis. Growing evidence indicates that multiple cellular biological behaviours modulated by Piezo1 play a critical role in the physiological and pathological processes of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).

The Trade-offs between Wildfires and Prescribed Fires: A Case Study for 2016 Gatlinburg Wildfires.

Prescribed burning is an effective land management tool that provides a range of benefits, including ecosystem restoration and wildfire risk reduction. However, prescribed fires, just like wildfires, introduce smoke that degrades air quality. Furthermore, while prescribed fires help manage wildfire risk, they do not eliminate the possibility of wildfires.

Preparation of diacylglycerol by lipase-catalyzed glycerolysis in the presence of polar adsorption materials.

Diacylglycerol (DAG) is a functional oil used extensively in various industries. Glycerolysis of a natural oil with glycerol was widely employed for DAG preparation. Numerous studies have demonstrated that glycerol in the reaction affects lipase performance.

Prescribed burn related increases of population exposure to PM and O pollution in the southeastern US over 2013-2020.

Ambient air quality across the southeastern US has improved substantially in recent decades. However, emissions from prescribed burns remain high, which may pose a substantial health threat. We employed a multistage modeling framework to estimate year-round, long-term effects of prescribed burns on air quality and premature deaths.

Enrichment of EPA and DHA in glycerides by selective enzymatic ethanolysis.

It has been reported that eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in glycerides have various biological functions. This study presents an effective method for enriching glycerides rich in EPA and DHA through lipase-catalyzed alcoholysis. The results showed that Eversa® Transform 2.

Estimated Impacts of Prescribed Fires on Air Quality and Premature Deaths in Georgia and Surrounding Areas in the US, 2015-2020.

Smoke from wildfires poses a substantial threat to health in communities near and far. To mitigate the extent and potential damage of wildfires, prescribed burning techniques are commonly employed as land management tools; however, they introduce their own smoke-related risks. This study investigates the impact of prescribed fires on daily average PM and maximum daily 8-h averaged O (MDA8-O) concentrations and estimates premature deaths associated with short-term exposure to prescribed fire PM and MDA8-O in Georgia and surrounding areas of the Southeastern US from 2015 to 2020.

Impact of the 2022 New Mexico, US wildfires on air quality and health.

The 2022 wildfires in New Mexico, United States, were unparalleled compared to past wildfires in the state in both their scale and intensity, resulting in poor air quality and a catastrophic loss of habitat and livelihood. Among all wildfires in New Mexico in 2022, six wildfires were selected for our study based on the size of the burn area and their proximity to populated areas. These fires accounted for approximately 90 % of the total burn area in New Mexico in 2022.

A mild and efficient closed-loop recycling strategy for spent lithium-ion battery.

As lithium metal resource supply and demand stabilize and prices decrease, the efficient recovery of valuable metals other than lithium from spent lithium-ion batteries is receiving increasing attention. Currently, challenges remain in the selective lithium recovery efficiency and the high cost of regenerating valuable metal slag after lithium extraction, particularly for spent ternary cathode materials. To address these challenges, this study introduces a closed-loop recovery process for spent ternary cathode materials, employing sulfur-assisted roasting to achieve efficient lithium extraction and high-value direct regeneration of ternary leaching residues.

Mitigating Strain Accumulation in LiRuO via Fluorine Doping.

Lithium ruthenium oxide (LiRuO) is an archetypal lithium rich cathode material (LRCM) with both cation and anion redox reactions (ARRs). Commonly, the instability of oxygen redox activities has been regarded as the root cause of its performance degradation in long-term operation. However, we find that not triggering ARRs does not improve and even worsens its cyclability due to the detrimental strain accumulation induced by Ru redox activities.

An Analysis of Prescribed Fire Activities and Emissions in the Southeastern United States from 2013 to 2020.

Prescribed burning is a major source of a fine particular matter, especially in the southeastern United States, and quantifying emissions from burning operations accurately is an integral part of ascertaining air quality impacts. For instance, a critical factor in calculating fire emissions is identifying fire activity information (e.g.

Arctiin alleviates functional constipation by enhancing intestinal motility in mice.

Functional constipation (FC), a common symptom that is primarily associated with intestinal motility dysfunction, is a common problem worldwide. Arctiin (Arc) is a lignan glycoside isolated from the Chinese herbal medicine , which is a health food in China. The present study aimed to evaluate the laxative effects of Arc against FC in mice.

Luteolin ameliorates loperamide-induced functional constipation in mice.

Functional constipation (FC) is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders characterized by hard stools and infrequent bowel movements, which is associated with dysfunction of the enteric nervous system and intestinal motility. Luteolin, a naturally occurring flavone, was reported to possess potential pharmacological activities on intestinal inflammation and nerve injury. This study aimed to explore the role of luteolin and its functional mechanism in loperamide-induced FC mice.

Education and development of rehabilitation therapy in China under the background of aging.

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that about one-third of people worldwide currently have a need for rehabilitation. This demand is expected to increase in the coming years due to changes in population health and characteristics. For example, with the intensification of global aging, the rehabilitation needs of patients with chronic diseases and disabilities, postoperative dysfunction, and cognitive impairment continue to grow, and emergencies such as conflicts, disasters, and epidemics may lead to a surge in rehabilitation needs.

Behavioral Training of High-Functioning Autistic Children by Music Education of Occupational Therapy.

Autistic children, also known as "children from the stars", have been discovered for more than half a century, but there is still no unified conclusion on the diagnosis, causes, manifestations, and education of autism. The current theory and practice suggest that there is a need to improve the treatment and education of these children. According to existing theories and practices, most autistic children show a special interest in music, and music is very effective in the treatment of autistic children, and through musical activities, children with autism can improve their language, social and emotional, cognitive, and sensorimotor development.

Application of an Improved Gas-constrained Source Apportionment Method Using Data Fused Fields: a Case Study in North Carolina, USA.

A number of studies have found differing associations of disease outcomes with PM components (or species) and sources (e.g., biomass burning, diesel vehicles and gasoline vehicles).

Research on Data Analysis Network of TCM Tongue Diagnosis Based on Deep Learning Technology.

The aim of the study is to build a tongue image intelligent analysis "end-to-end" deep learning network based on a tongue diagnosis image of traditional Chinese medicine. The tongue target region in the original image was segmented by the UNet tongue segmentation model at the front end of the network. After segmentation, the feature vector of the tongue target region was extracted by the ResNet network, and then the blood pressure on the day of shooting was fused with the feature vector extracted by the ResNet network through the convolution operation method to complete the extraction of two groups of data of tongue feature and fusion feature.

Multi-Task Joint Learning Model for Segmenting and Classifying Tongue Images Using a Deep Neural Network.

Automatic tongue image segmentation and tongue image classification are two crucial tongue characterization tasks in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Due to the complexity of tongue segmentation and fine-grained traits of tongue image classification, both tasks are challenging. Fortunately, from the perspective of computer vision, these two tasks are highly interrelated, making them compatible with the idea of Multi-Task Joint learning (MTL).

Meditative Movements for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Objective: Physical activity plays a specific role in the fundamental aspect of diabetes care. It is necessary to develop exercise programs for these patients. The aim of this systematic review is to summarize current evidence regarding the effectiveness of meditative movement in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Acupoint catgut embedding for diabetic gastroparesis: A protocol of systematic review.

Background: Diabetic gastroparesis (DG) is a common complication to diabetes mellitus (DM). A lot of clinical researches have focused on acupoint catgut embedding for diabetic gastroparesis. However, there is no systematic review and meta-analysis has been conducted.

The effect of meditative movement for glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trails.

Background: Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common and complex chronic disease. A lot of clinical researches have focused on meditative movement for type 2 diabetes. However, there is no systematic review and meta-analysis has been conducted.

Different training durations and styles of tai chi for glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials.

Background: Physical activity is an important part of the diabetes management plan. However, the effects caused by different training durations and styles of Tai Chi have not been evaluated. We conducted an updated systematic review of the effects of Tai Chi on patients with type 2 diabetes based on different training durations and styles.