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https://read.qxmd.com/read/38537235/relation-between-neutrophil-to-lymphocyte-ratio-with-epidural-analgesia-timing-and-thoracotomy-pain
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Taha Semerci, Ersagun Tugcugil, Ahmet Besir
OBJECTIVE: This study investigated the relationship of the pre-operative neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR) to the timing of epidural analgesia administration and post-operative acute and chronic pain in thoracotomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study was conducted on 60 patients, with NLR ≥ 2 (Group A) and NLR < 2 (Group B). Each group was divided into subgroups pre-emptive analgesia (Group P) and control group (Group C). Epidural analgesic solution was administered as a bolus before the surgical incision in Group P and at the end of the operation in Group C...
2024: Cirugia y Cirujanos
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38537150/prediction-of-occult-hemorrhage-in-the-lower-body-negative-pressure-model-initial-validation-of-machine-learning-approaches
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Navid Rashedi, Yifei Sun, Vikrant Vaze, Parikshit Shah, Ryan Halter, Jonathan T Elliott, Norman A Paradis
INTRODUCTION: Detection of occult hemorrhage (OH) before progression to clinically apparent changes in vital signs remains an important clinical problem in managing trauma patients. The resource-intensiveness associated with continuous clinical patient monitoring and rescue from frank shock makes accurate early detection and prediction with noninvasive measurement technology a desirable innovation. Despite significant efforts directed toward the development of innovative noninvasive diagnostics, the implementation and performance of the newest bedside technologies remain inadequate...
March 27, 2024: Military Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38537135/first-report-of-white-mucus-disease-caused-by-fuligo-gyrosa-on-agrocybe-chaxingu-in-china
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Xutao Chen, Qing Liu, Guoliang Meng, Xinhong Peng, Caihong Dong, Yunhui Wei, Guanghua Huo
Agrocybe chaxingu is an edible and medicinal mushroom widely cultivated in China (Liu et al. 2021). Agrocybe chaxingu is extremely well-liked for the unique flavor and nutritional value. In May 2021, a serious white mucus disease was observed in the farms of A. chaxingu in the Ganxian district of Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province, China, with an approximate disease incidence of 20%. In the years of 2022 and 2023, the same white mucus disease on A. chaxingu was observed in the farms in Nanchang City, Jiujiang City and Guangchang County, Jiangxi Province, China...
March 27, 2024: Plant Disease
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38537118/hierarchical-polyimide-microparticles-with-controllable-morphology
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Zhichao Wang, Jianhua Hu, Haitao Wang
Hierarchical polyimides (PIs) not only show outstanding thermal stability and high mechanical strength but also have great advantages in terms of microstructure and surface area, which makes them highly valuable in various fields such as aerospace, microelectronics, adsorption, catalysis, and energy storage. However, great challenges still remain in the synthesis of hierarchical PIs with well-defined microstructure. Herein, polyamide acid salts (PAAS) with tunable ionization degree are synthesized first via the polymerization of dianhydride and diamine monomers in deionized water with 1,2-dimethylimidazole (DMIZ)...
March 27, 2024: Small
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38537031/anti-biofilm-effectiveness-of-protocols-for-cleaning-complete-dentures-in-hospitalized-patients-a-randomized-controlled-trial
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Anna Clara Gurgel Gomes, Janaina Gomes Maciel, Amanda Aparecida Maia Neves Garcia, Letycia Accioly Simões Coelho, Giulia Murcia Rodrigues, Vinicius Carvalho Porto, Grigorios Polyzois, Marlise Inêz Klein, Simone Soares, Vanessa Migliorini Urban, Karin Hermana Neppelenbroek
BACKGROUND: Denture biofilm acts as a potential reservoir for respiratory pathogens, considerably increasing the risk of lung infections, specifically aspiration pneumonia, mainly 48h after hospital admission. The establishment of a straightforward, affordable, and applicable hygiene protocol in a hospital environment for the effective control of denture biofilm can be particularly useful to prevent respiratory infections or reduce the course of established lung disease. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the anti-biofilm effectiveness of denture cleaning protocols in hospitalized patients...
2024: Journal of Applied Oral Science: Revista FOB
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38537028/niobium-oxyhydroxide-as-a-bioactive-agent-and-reinforcement-to-a-high-viscosity-bulk-fill-resin-composite
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Alyssa Teixeira Obeid, Tatiana Rita de Lima Nascimento, Ana Carolina Agassi, Ana Zélia Falcão Almeida, Ana Paula de Melo Alves Guedes, João Marco Alves, Juliana Fraga Soares Bombonatti, Marilia Mattar de Amoêdo Campos Velo
OBJECTIVE: The present in vitro study incorporated niobium oxyhydroxide fillers into an experimental high-viscosity bulk-fill resin composite to improve its mechanical performance and provide it a bioactive potential. METHODOLOGY: Scanning electron microscopy synthesized and characterized 0.5% niobium oxyhydroxide fillers, demonstrating a homogeneous morphology that represented a reinforcement for the feature. Fillers were weighed, gradually added to the experimental resin composite, and homogenized for one minute, forming three groups: BF (experimental high-viscosity bulk-fill resin composite; control), BF0...
2024: Journal of Applied Oral Science: Revista FOB
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536992/ozone-therapy-improves-early-stages-of-osseointegration-in-ovariectomized-rats
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William Phillip Pereira da Silva, João Matheus Fonseca E Santos, Mônica Caroline de Souza, Stéfany Barbosa, Anderson Maikon de Souza Santos, Edilson Ervolino, Ana Paula Farnezi Bassi, Cortino Sukotjo, Leonardo P Faverani
OBJECTIVE: the aim of this study was to analyze the influence of ozone therapy (OZN) on peri-implant bone repair in critical bones by installing osseointegrated implants in the tibia of ovariectomized rats. METHODOLOGY: ovariectomy was performed on 30 Wistar rats, aged six months (Rattus novergicus), and, after 90 days, osseointegrated implants were installed in each tibial metaphysis. The study groups were divided into the animals that received intraperitoneal ozone at a concentration of 700 mcg/kg - OZ Group (n=15) - and a control group that received an intraperitoneal saline solution and, for this reason, was named the SAL group (n=15)...
2024: Journal of Applied Oral Science: Revista FOB
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536976/an-insight-into-seed-priming-response-of-crotalaria-ochroleuca-and-crotalaria-spectabilis-during-storage
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B N P Silva, T E Masetto, L G Rocha
The proper establishment of plants is essential for the efficient use of resources such as water and light. Besides, even after seed storage and sowing the uniform establishment of plants is essential for their success. Crotalaria ochroleuca and Crotalaria spectabilis are important medicinal plants with poor seed germination rate, occasionally. The effects of seed priming in both C. ochroleuca and C. spectabilis were evaluated in seed performance even after seeds storage for up 90-days. Experimental assays were performed in a randomized design with gibberellic acid (GA3, 100 ppm), polyethylene glycol (PEG 6000, -0...
2024: Brazilian Journal of Biology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536956/integrated-in-situ-fabrication-of-cuo-nanorod-decorated-polymer-membranes-for-the-catalytic-flow-through-reduction-of-p-nitrophenol
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S Amir H Hesaraki, Oleg Prymak, Markus Heidelmann, Mathias Ulbricht, Lukas Fischer
We developed a novel method to fabricate copper nanorods in situ in a poly(ether sulfone) (15 wt %) casting solution by a sonochemical reduction of Cu2+ ions with NaBH4 . The main twist is the addition of ethanol to remove excess NaBH4 through Cu(0) catalyzed ethanolysis. This enabled the direct use of the resulting copper-containing casting dispersions for membrane preparation by liquid nonsolvent-induced phase separation and led to full utilization of the copper source, generating zero metal waste. We characterized the copper nanorods as presented in the membranes via scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and UV/vis spectroscopy...
March 27, 2024: ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536888/barriers-and-benefits-of-online-group-exercise-programs-for-older-adults
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Md Shafiqul Islam, Mary C Frazier, Samantha M Harden, Sol Lim
Engaging in regular physical activity offers a myriad of benefits, including the improvement of mental health, social well-being, and cognitive function. Unfortunately, obstacles, such as transportation constraints, time limitations, and inadequate exercise facilities, hinder the regular participation of older adults in physical activity. Online group physical activity programs present a promising solution to enhance the involvement of older adults; however, several barriers impede their effective utilization...
March 27, 2024: Journal of Applied Gerontology: the Official Journal of the Southern Gerontological Society
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536849/a-study-on-smart-home-use-intention-of-elderly-consumers-based-on-technology-acceptance-models
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Chengmin Zhou, Yawen Qian, Jake Kaner
PURPOSE: Smart home devices have great potential to improve the quality of life and independence of older people, positively impacting their health, safety, and comfort. However, Chinese research in this field is still in its early stages. Therefore, more comprehensive and in-depth studies are needed to comprehend the various aspects influencing the acceptance and use of smart homes by older users. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This study adopted the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and included perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, usage intention, intergenerational technology support, perceived value, and perceived risk as extension variables to delve deeper into the behavioral intentions of older users in smart home services...
2024: PloS One
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536835/initial-agronomic-benefits-of-enhanced-weathering-using-basalt-a-study-of-spring-oat-in-a-temperate-climate
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Kirstine Skov, Jez Wardman, Matthew Healey, Amy McBride, Tzara Bierowiec, Julia Cooper, Ifeoma Edeh, Dave George, Mike E Kelland, Jim Mann, David Manning, Melissa J Murphy, Ryan Pape, Yit A Teh, Will Turner, Peter Wade, Xinran Liu
Addressing soil nutrient degradation and global warming requires novel solutions. Enhanced weathering using crushed basalt rock is a promising dual-action strategy that can enhance soil health and sequester carbon dioxide. This study examines the short-term effects of basalt amendment on spring oat (Avena sativa L.) during the 2022 growing season in NE England. The experimental design consisted of four blocks with control and basalt-amended plots, and two cultivation types within each treatment, laid out in a split plot design...
2024: PloS One
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536800/eurasian-aspen-populus-tremula-l-central-europe-s-keystone-species-hiding-in-plain-sight
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Antonín Kusbach, Jan Šebesta, Robert Hruban, Pavel Peška, Paul C Rogers
Knowledge of Eurasian aspen's (Populus tremula L.) ecological and growth characteristics is of high importance to plant and wildlife community ecology, and noncommercial forest ecosystem services. This research assessed these characteristics, identified aspen's habitat optimum, and examined causality of its current scarce distribution in central Europe. We analyzed a robust database of field measurements (4,656,130 stands) for forest management planning over 78,000 km2 of the Czech territory. Our analysis we used GIS techniques, with basic and multivariate statistics such as general linear models, ordination, and classification...
2024: PloS One
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536768/wettability-and-bactericidal-properties-of-bioinspired-zno-nanopillar-surfaces
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Jitao Zhang, Georgia Williams, Thanaphun Jitniyom, Navdeep Sangeet Singh, Alexander Saal, Lily Riordan, Madeline Berrow, James Churm, Manuel Banzhaf, Felicity de Cogan, Nan Gao
Nanomaterials of zinc oxide (ZnO) exhibit antibacterial activities under ambient illumination that result in cell membrane permeability and disorganization, representing an important opportunity for health-related applications. However, the development of antibiofouling surfaces incorporating ZnO nanomaterials has remained limited. In this work, we fabricate superhydrophobic surfaces based on ZnO nanopillars. Water droplets on these superhydrophobic surfaces exhibit small contact angle hysteresis (within 2-3°) and a minimal tilting angle of 1°...
March 27, 2024: Langmuir: the ACS Journal of Surfaces and Colloids
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536756/trimethylamine-n-oxide-depletes-urea-in-a-peptide-solvation-shell
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Mazin Nasralla, Harrison Laurent, Oliver L G Alderman, Thomas F Headen, Lorna Dougan
Trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO) and urea are metabolites that are used by some marine animals to maintain their cell volume in a saline environment. Urea is a well-known denaturant, and TMAO is a protective osmolyte that counteracts urea-induced protein denaturation. TMAO also has a general protein-protective effect, for example, it counters pressure-induced protein denaturation in deep-sea fish. These opposing effects on protein stability have been linked to the spatial relationship of TMAO, urea, and protein molecules...
April 2, 2024: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536754/multi-axis-fields-boost-sabre-hyperpolarization
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Jacob R Lindale, Loren L Smith, Mathew W Mammen, Shannon L Eriksson, Lucas M Everhart, Warren S Warren
The inherently low signal-to-noise ratio of NMR and MRI is now being addressed by hyperpolarization methods. For example, iridium-based catalysts that reversibly bind both parahydrogen and ligands in solution can hyperpolarize protons (SABRE) or heteronuclei (X-SABRE) on a wide variety of ligands, using a complex interplay of spin dynamics and chemical exchange processes, with common signal enhancements between 103 and 104 . This does not approach obvious theoretical limits, and further enhancement would be valuable in many applications (such as imaging mM concentration species in vivo)...
April 2, 2024: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536753/reaction-amplification-with-a-gain-triplet-exciton-mediated-quantum-chain-using-mixed-crystals-with-a-tailor-made-triplet-sensitizer
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Indrajit Paul, Krzysztof A Konieczny, Roberto Chavez, Miguel A Garcia-Garibay
Photochemical valence bond isomerization of a crystalline Dewar benzene ( DB ) diacid monoanion salt with an acetophenone-linked piperazinium cation that serves as an intramolecular triplet energy sensitizer ( DB-AcPh-Pz ) exhibits a quantum chain reaction with as many as 450 product molecules per photon absorbed (Φ ≈ 450). By contrast, isomorphous crystals of the DB diacid monosalt of an ethylbenzene-linked piperazinium ( DB-EtPh-Pz ) lacking a triplet sensitizer showed a less impressive quantum yield of ca...
April 2, 2024: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536749/we-need-a-solid-scientific-basis-for-nature-based-climate-solutions-in-the-united-states
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Kimberly A Novick, Trevor F Keenan, William R L Anderegg, Caroline P Normile, Benjamin R K Runkle, Emily E Oldfield, Gyami Shrestha, Dennis D Baldocchi, Margaret E K Evans, James T Randerson, Jonathan Sanderman, Margaret S Torn, Anna T Trugman, Christopher A Williams
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April 2, 2024: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536738/spectrophotometric-analysis-of-apical-extrusion-of-sodium-hypochlorite-using-different-irrigation-protocols-in-an-ex-vivo-model-of-immature-teeth
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W Viera, L Gonçalves, V A B Dos Santos, B P F A Gomes, C C Ferraz, J F de Almeida, M Marciano, M Frozoni, A de-Jesus-Soares
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of different agitation methods on apical extrusion of 1.5% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) in an ex vivo model of immature teeth. METHODS: Sixty extracted human inferior incisors were prepared to simulate immature teeth and embedded in an artificial root socket made of silicone impression material. The teeth were then divided into four groups: Conventional needle irrigation (CNI) alone, CNI supplemented with Ultrasonic Irrigant Activation (UIA), EasyClean (EC), or XP-endo Finisher (XPF)...
February 21, 2024: European Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536729/energetic-comparison-of-flow-electrode-capacitive-deionization-and-membrane-technology-assessment-on-applicability-in-desalination-fields
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Jihun Lim, Seonkyu Lee, Hyuncheal Lee, Seungkwan Hong
Flow-electrode capacitive deionization (FCDI) is a promising technology for sustainable water treatment. However, studies on the process have thus far been limited to lab-scale conditions and select fields of application. Such limitation is induced by several shortcomings, one of which is the absence of a comprehensive process model that accurately predicts the operational performance and the energy consumption of FCDI. In this study, a simulation model is newly proposed with initial validation based on experimental data and is then utilized to elucidate the performance and the specific energy consumption (SEC) of FCDI under multiple source water conditions ranging from near-groundwater to high salinity brine...
March 27, 2024: Environmental Science & Technology
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