Objective:This study was designed to evaluate the feasibility,efficacy,and safety of percutaneous ureteroscopy laser unroofing as an ambulatory surgery for symptomatic simple renal cysts under multilevel paravertebral...Objective:This study was designed to evaluate the feasibility,efficacy,and safety of percutaneous ureteroscopy laser unroofing as an ambulatory surgery for symptomatic simple renal cysts under multilevel paravertebral nerve block anesthesia.Methods:From December 2015 to September 2017,33 simple renal cyst patients who had surgical indications were enrolled.Under ultrasound guidance,the T10/T11,T11/T12,and T12/L1 paravertebral spaces were identified,and 7-10 mL 0.5%ropivacaine was injected at each segment.Then a puncture needle was placed inside the cyst cavity under ultrasonic monitoring.A guidewire was introduced followed by sequential dilation up to 28/30 Fr.The extra parenchymal portion of the cyst wall was dissociated and incised using a thulium laser,and a pathological examination was performed.Results:Sensory loss to pinprick from T8 to L1 and sensory loss to ice from T6 to L2 were observed in all patients.None of the patients complained of pain during surgery.No serious complications occurred perioperatively.After the surgery,all patients recovered their lower limb muscle strength quickly,got out of bed,resumed oral feeding,and left the hospital within 24 h of admission.The pathologic diagnosis of all cyst walls was a simple renal cyst.The mean follow-up was 35.8 months.At the end of follow-up,the cyst units were reduced in size by more than 50%compared to the preoperative size,and no patient experienced a recurrence.Conclusion:Multi-level paravertebral nerve block for percutaneous ureteroscopy laser unroofing as an ambulatory surgery mode is feasible,safe,and effective for the treatment of simple renal cysts in selected patients.展开更多
Walnut oil is a functional wood oil known to researchers that may potentially be a large source of Chinese edible oils.There are various extraction methods for walnut oil,including traditional(pressing,solvent-and enz...Walnut oil is a functional wood oil known to researchers that may potentially be a large source of Chinese edible oils.There are various extraction methods for walnut oil,including traditional(pressing,solvent-and enzymeassisted extraction)and novel methods(microwave,ultrasound,supercritical CO_(2),subcritical and other extraction technologies).Walnut oil is rich in nutrients,including phytosterols,tocopherols,polyphenols,squalene and minerals.It provides many health benefits,such as antioxidant,antitumor,anti-inflammatory,antidiabetic and lipid metabolism-related functions.In addition,the authentication of walnut oil has received much research attention.The present review provides detailed research on walnut oil extraction,composition,health benefits and adulteration identification methods.The path toward further walnut oil improvement in the context of the market value of walnut oil is also discussed.展开更多
This paper explores the shrinkage of reinforced UHPC under high-temperature steam curing and natural curing conditions.The results are compared with the existing shrinkage prediction models.The results show that the m...This paper explores the shrinkage of reinforced UHPC under high-temperature steam curing and natural curing conditions.The results are compared with the existing shrinkage prediction models.The results show that the maximum shrinkage strain of reinforced UHPC after steam curing is 164μεand gradually becomes zero.As for natural curing,the maximum shrinkage strain is 173μεand the value stabilizes on the 10th day after pouring.This indicated that steam curing can significantly reduce shrinkage time.Compared with the plain UHPC tested in the previous literature,the structural reinforcement can significantly inhibit the UHPC shrinkage and greatly reduce the risk of cracking due to shrinkage.By comparing the results in this paper with the existing models for predicting the shrinkage strain development,it is found that the formula recommended in the French UHPC structural and technical specification is suitable for the shrinkage curve in the present paper.展开更多
By analyzing the corrosion of phosphate completion fluid on the P110 steel at 170 °C, the high-temperature corrosion mechanism of phosphate completion fluid was revealed, and a corrosion inhibition method by memb...By analyzing the corrosion of phosphate completion fluid on the P110 steel at 170 °C, the high-temperature corrosion mechanism of phosphate completion fluid was revealed, and a corrosion inhibition method by membrane transformation was proposed and an efficient membrane-forming agent was selected. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) images, X-ray energy spectrum and X-ray diffraction results were used to characterize the microscopic morphology, elemental composition and phase composition of the precipitation membrane on the surface of the test piece. The effect and mechanism of corrosion inhibition by membrane transformation were clarified. The phosphate completion fluid eroded the test piece by high-temperature water vapor and its hydrolyzed products to form a membrane of iron phosphate corrosion product. By changing the corrosion reaction path, the Zn2+ membrane-forming agent could generate KZnPO4 precipitation membrane with high temperature resistance, uniform thickness and tight crystal packing on the surface of the test piece, which could inhibit the corrosion of the test piece, with efficiency up to 69.63%. The Cu2+ membrane-forming agent electrochemically reacted with Fe to precipitate trace elemental Cu on the surface of the test piece, thus forming a protective membrane, which could inhibit metal corrosion, with efficiency up to 96.64%, but the wear resistance was poor. After combining 0.05% Cu2+ and 0.25% Zn2+, a composite protective membrane of KZnPO4 crystal and elemental Cu was formed on the surface of the test piece. The corrosion inhibition efficiency reached 93.03%, which ensured the high corrosion inhibition efficiency and generated a precipitation membrane resistant to temperature and wear.展开更多
BACKGROUND The MBOAT7 rs641738 single-nucleotide polymorphism(SNP)has been proven to influence various liver diseases,but its association with hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)susceptibility has been debated.To address th...BACKGROUND The MBOAT7 rs641738 single-nucleotide polymorphism(SNP)has been proven to influence various liver diseases,but its association with hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)susceptibility has been debated.To address this discrepancy,we conducted the current systematic review and meta-analysis.AIM To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis on association of MBOAT7 SNP and HCC susceptibility.METHODS We performed a systematic review in PubMed,Web of Science,Scopus,and EMBASE;applied specific inclusion and exclusion criteria;and extracted the data.Meta-analysis was conducted with the meta package in R.Sensitivity and subgroup analyses were also performed.This meta-analysis was registered in PROSPERO(CRD42023458046).RESULTS Eight studies were included in the systematic review,and 12 cohorts from 6 studies were included in the meta-analysis.Our meta-analysis revealed an association between the MBOAT7 SNP and HCC susceptibility in both the dominant[odds ratio(OR):1.14,95%confidence interval(95%CI):1.02-1.26,P=0.020]and recessive(OR:1.21,95%CI:1.05-1.39,P=0.008)models.Subgroup analysis revealed that stratification of the included patients by geographical origin showed a significant association in Asia(OR:1.20,95%CI:1.03-1.39).CONCLUSION This meta-analysis underscores the contribution of the MBOAT7 rs641738 SNP to hepatocarcinogenesis,especially in Asian populations,which warrants further investigation.展开更多
Bioprobe based on fluorescence is widely used in biological and medical research due to its high sensitivity and selectivity.Yet,its quantification in vivo is complicated and often compromised by the interaction betwe...Bioprobe based on fluorescence is widely used in biological and medical research due to its high sensitivity and selectivity.Yet,its quantification in vivo is complicated and often compromised by the interaction between the fluorophore with the environmental factors,as well as the optical scattering and absorption by the tissue.A high florescence quantum yield and minimal interference by the environment are key requirements for designing an effective bioprobe,and the prerequisitions severely limit the available options.We propose that a comprehensive evaluation of potential bioprobe can be achieved by simultaneously measuring both radiative and nonradiative transitions,the two fundamental and complementary pathways for the energy de-excitation.This approach will not only improve the accuracy of the quantification by catching the information from a broader spectrum of the energy,but also provide additional information of the probe environment that often impacts the balance between the two forms of the energy transition.This work first analyzes the underlying mechanism of the hypothesis.The practical feasibility is then tested by means of simultaneous measurements of photoacoustic signal for the non-radiative and fluorescence for the radiative energy processes,respectively.It is demonstrated that the systematic evaluation of the probe energy de-excitation results in an improved quantitative tracing of a bioprobe in complex environment.展开更多
文摘Objective:This study was designed to evaluate the feasibility,efficacy,and safety of percutaneous ureteroscopy laser unroofing as an ambulatory surgery for symptomatic simple renal cysts under multilevel paravertebral nerve block anesthesia.Methods:From December 2015 to September 2017,33 simple renal cyst patients who had surgical indications were enrolled.Under ultrasound guidance,the T10/T11,T11/T12,and T12/L1 paravertebral spaces were identified,and 7-10 mL 0.5%ropivacaine was injected at each segment.Then a puncture needle was placed inside the cyst cavity under ultrasonic monitoring.A guidewire was introduced followed by sequential dilation up to 28/30 Fr.The extra parenchymal portion of the cyst wall was dissociated and incised using a thulium laser,and a pathological examination was performed.Results:Sensory loss to pinprick from T8 to L1 and sensory loss to ice from T6 to L2 were observed in all patients.None of the patients complained of pain during surgery.No serious complications occurred perioperatively.After the surgery,all patients recovered their lower limb muscle strength quickly,got out of bed,resumed oral feeding,and left the hospital within 24 h of admission.The pathologic diagnosis of all cyst walls was a simple renal cyst.The mean follow-up was 35.8 months.At the end of follow-up,the cyst units were reduced in size by more than 50%compared to the preoperative size,and no patient experienced a recurrence.Conclusion:Multi-level paravertebral nerve block for percutaneous ureteroscopy laser unroofing as an ambulatory surgery mode is feasible,safe,and effective for the treatment of simple renal cysts in selected patients.
基金The authors would like to thank the National Natural Science Foundation of China Youth Foud(NO:32201947)Key R&D Program Projects of Shaanxi Province,China(NO:2022NY-003)for the financial support.
文摘Walnut oil is a functional wood oil known to researchers that may potentially be a large source of Chinese edible oils.There are various extraction methods for walnut oil,including traditional(pressing,solvent-and enzymeassisted extraction)and novel methods(microwave,ultrasound,supercritical CO_(2),subcritical and other extraction technologies).Walnut oil is rich in nutrients,including phytosterols,tocopherols,polyphenols,squalene and minerals.It provides many health benefits,such as antioxidant,antitumor,anti-inflammatory,antidiabetic and lipid metabolism-related functions.In addition,the authentication of walnut oil has received much research attention.The present review provides detailed research on walnut oil extraction,composition,health benefits and adulteration identification methods.The path toward further walnut oil improvement in the context of the market value of walnut oil is also discussed.
基金financial support received from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52108211)Hunan Provincial Department of Education(No.21B0188)+1 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(No.2022JJ40186)Water Resources Science and Technology Program of Hunan Province(No.XSKJ2023059-44).
文摘This paper explores the shrinkage of reinforced UHPC under high-temperature steam curing and natural curing conditions.The results are compared with the existing shrinkage prediction models.The results show that the maximum shrinkage strain of reinforced UHPC after steam curing is 164μεand gradually becomes zero.As for natural curing,the maximum shrinkage strain is 173μεand the value stabilizes on the 10th day after pouring.This indicated that steam curing can significantly reduce shrinkage time.Compared with the plain UHPC tested in the previous literature,the structural reinforcement can significantly inhibit the UHPC shrinkage and greatly reduce the risk of cracking due to shrinkage.By comparing the results in this paper with the existing models for predicting the shrinkage strain development,it is found that the formula recommended in the French UHPC structural and technical specification is suitable for the shrinkage curve in the present paper.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(5215000105)Huo Yingdong Education Foundation(171043).
文摘By analyzing the corrosion of phosphate completion fluid on the P110 steel at 170 °C, the high-temperature corrosion mechanism of phosphate completion fluid was revealed, and a corrosion inhibition method by membrane transformation was proposed and an efficient membrane-forming agent was selected. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) images, X-ray energy spectrum and X-ray diffraction results were used to characterize the microscopic morphology, elemental composition and phase composition of the precipitation membrane on the surface of the test piece. The effect and mechanism of corrosion inhibition by membrane transformation were clarified. The phosphate completion fluid eroded the test piece by high-temperature water vapor and its hydrolyzed products to form a membrane of iron phosphate corrosion product. By changing the corrosion reaction path, the Zn2+ membrane-forming agent could generate KZnPO4 precipitation membrane with high temperature resistance, uniform thickness and tight crystal packing on the surface of the test piece, which could inhibit the corrosion of the test piece, with efficiency up to 69.63%. The Cu2+ membrane-forming agent electrochemically reacted with Fe to precipitate trace elemental Cu on the surface of the test piece, thus forming a protective membrane, which could inhibit metal corrosion, with efficiency up to 96.64%, but the wear resistance was poor. After combining 0.05% Cu2+ and 0.25% Zn2+, a composite protective membrane of KZnPO4 crystal and elemental Cu was formed on the surface of the test piece. The corrosion inhibition efficiency reached 93.03%, which ensured the high corrosion inhibition efficiency and generated a precipitation membrane resistant to temperature and wear.
文摘BACKGROUND The MBOAT7 rs641738 single-nucleotide polymorphism(SNP)has been proven to influence various liver diseases,but its association with hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)susceptibility has been debated.To address this discrepancy,we conducted the current systematic review and meta-analysis.AIM To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis on association of MBOAT7 SNP and HCC susceptibility.METHODS We performed a systematic review in PubMed,Web of Science,Scopus,and EMBASE;applied specific inclusion and exclusion criteria;and extracted the data.Meta-analysis was conducted with the meta package in R.Sensitivity and subgroup analyses were also performed.This meta-analysis was registered in PROSPERO(CRD42023458046).RESULTS Eight studies were included in the systematic review,and 12 cohorts from 6 studies were included in the meta-analysis.Our meta-analysis revealed an association between the MBOAT7 SNP and HCC susceptibility in both the dominant[odds ratio(OR):1.14,95%confidence interval(95%CI):1.02-1.26,P=0.020]and recessive(OR:1.21,95%CI:1.05-1.39,P=0.008)models.Subgroup analysis revealed that stratification of the included patients by geographical origin showed a significant association in Asia(OR:1.20,95%CI:1.03-1.39).CONCLUSION This meta-analysis underscores the contribution of the MBOAT7 rs641738 SNP to hepatocarcinogenesis,especially in Asian populations,which warrants further investigation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (62075066)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation (2021A1515011285,2019A1515010800)+1 种基金Major Project under the Science and Technology Development Scheme of Guangdong Province (210715106900918,[2020]53-129)Shantou Science and Technology Plan Medical and Health Category Project (211114216492935).
文摘Bioprobe based on fluorescence is widely used in biological and medical research due to its high sensitivity and selectivity.Yet,its quantification in vivo is complicated and often compromised by the interaction between the fluorophore with the environmental factors,as well as the optical scattering and absorption by the tissue.A high florescence quantum yield and minimal interference by the environment are key requirements for designing an effective bioprobe,and the prerequisitions severely limit the available options.We propose that a comprehensive evaluation of potential bioprobe can be achieved by simultaneously measuring both radiative and nonradiative transitions,the two fundamental and complementary pathways for the energy de-excitation.This approach will not only improve the accuracy of the quantification by catching the information from a broader spectrum of the energy,but also provide additional information of the probe environment that often impacts the balance between the two forms of the energy transition.This work first analyzes the underlying mechanism of the hypothesis.The practical feasibility is then tested by means of simultaneous measurements of photoacoustic signal for the non-radiative and fluorescence for the radiative energy processes,respectively.It is demonstrated that the systematic evaluation of the probe energy de-excitation results in an improved quantitative tracing of a bioprobe in complex environment.