Microcavity structure consisting of distributed Bragg reflector and metal aluminum mirror is designed. Using tris (8-hydroxyquinoline) aluminum as electron-transport layer and emissive layer, and N, N′-bis (3-methylp...Microcavity structure consisting of distributed Bragg reflector and metal aluminum mirror is designed. Using tris (8-hydroxyquinoline) aluminum as electron-transport layer and emissive layer, and N, N′-bis (3-methylphenyl)-N, N′-diphenylbenzidine as a hole-transport layer, microcavity organic light-emitting diodes(MOLEDs) are fabricated. Compared to the electroluminescence spectra of non-cavity OLEDs, the linewidth of the MOLEDs is compressed from 75 nm to 7 nm, and the peak intensity enhances by a factor of about 3. When the effective length of the microcavity is modified, resonance wavelength can be selectively scanned over a very wide range of wavelengths that cover almost 140 nm.展开更多
A molten salt reactor(MSR)has outstanding features considering the application of thorium fuel,inherent safety,sustainability,and resistance to proliferation.However,fissile material^(233)U is significantly rare at th...A molten salt reactor(MSR)has outstanding features considering the application of thorium fuel,inherent safety,sustainability,and resistance to proliferation.However,fissile material^(233)U is significantly rare at the current stage,thus it is difficult for MSR to achieve a pure thorium-uranium fuel cycle.Therefore,using plutonium or enriched uranium as the initial fuel for MSR is more practical.In this study,we aim to verify the feasibility of a small modular MSR that utilizes plutonium as the starting fuel(SM-MSR-Pu),and highlight its advantages and disadvantages.First,the structural design and fuel management scheme of the SM-MSR-Pu were presented.Second,the neutronic characteristics,such as the graphite-irradiation lifetime,burn-up performance,and coefficient of temperature reactivity were calculated to analyze the physical characteristics of the SM-MSR-Pu.The results indicate that plutonium is a feasible and advantageous starting fuel for a SM-MSR;however,there are certain shortcomings that need to be solved.In a 250 MWth SM-MSR-Pu,approximately 288.64 kg^(233)U of plutonium with a purity of greater than 90% is produced while 978.00 kg is burned every ten years.The temperature reactivity coefficient decreases from -4.0 to -6.5 pcm K^(-1) over the 50-year operating time,which ensures a long-term safe operation.However,the amount of plutonium and accumulation of minor actinides(MAs)would increase as the burn-up time increases,and the annual production and purity of^(233)U will decrease.To achieve an optimal burn-up performance,setting the entire operation time to 30 years is advisable.Regardless,more than 3600 kg of plutonium eventually accumulate in the core.Further research is required to effectively utilize this accumulated plutonium.展开更多
The fore leg of mole cricket （Orthoptera： Glyllotalpidae） has developed into claw for digging and excavating. As the result of having a well-suited body and appendages for living underground, mole cricket still nee...The fore leg of mole cricket （Orthoptera： Glyllotalpidae） has developed into claw for digging and excavating. As the result of having a well-suited body and appendages for living underground, mole cricket still needs to manoeuvre on land in some cases with some kinds of gait. In this paper, the three-dimensional kinematics information of mole cricket in terrestrial walking was recorded by using a high speed 3D video recording system. The mode and the gait of the terrestrial walking mole cricket were investigated by analyzing the kinematics parameters, and the kinematics coupling disciplines of each limb and body were discussed. The results show that the locomotion gait of mole cricket in terrestrial walking belongs to a distinctive alternating tripod gait. We also found that the fore legs of a mole cricket are not as effective as that of common hexapod insects, its middle legs and body joints act more effective in walking and turning which compensate the function of fore legs. The terrestrial lo-comotion of mole cricket is the result of biological coupling of three pairs of legs, the distinctive alternating tripod gait and the trunk locomotion.展开更多
Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia(GTN) is a rare tumor that originates from pregnancy that includes invasive mole, choriocarcinoma(CCA), placental site trophoblastic tumor and epithelioid trophoblastic tumor(PSTT/ET...Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia(GTN) is a rare tumor that originates from pregnancy that includes invasive mole, choriocarcinoma(CCA), placental site trophoblastic tumor and epithelioid trophoblastic tumor(PSTT/ETT). GTN presents different degrees of proliferation, invasion and dissemination, but, if treated in reference centers, has high cure rates, even in multi-metastatic cases.The diagnosis of GTN following a hydatidiform molar pregnancy is made according to the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics(FIGO)2000 criteria: four or more plateaued human chorionic gonadotropin(hCG)concentrations over three weeks; rise in hCG for three consecutive weekly measurements over at least a period of 2 weeks or more; and an elevated but falling hCG concentrations six or more months after molar evacuation. However,the latter reason for treatment is no longer used by many centers. In addition,GTN is diagnosed with a pathological diagnosis of CCA or PSTT/ETT. For staging after a molar pregnancy, FIGO recommends pelvic-transvaginal Doppler ultrasound and chest X-ray. In cases of pulmonary metastases with more than 1cm, the screening should be complemented with chest computed tomography and brain magnetic resonance image. Single agent chemotherapy, usually Methotrexate(MTX) or Actinomycin-D(Act-D), can cure about 70% of patients with FIGO/World Health Organization(WHO) prognosis risk score ≤ 6(low risk), reserving multiple agent chemotherapy, such as EMA/CO(Etoposide,MTX, Act-D, Cyclophosphamide and Oncovin) for cases with FIGO/WHO prognosis risk score ≥ 7(high risk) that is often metastatic. Best overall cure rates for low and high risk disease is close to 100% and > 95%, respectively. The management of PSTT/ETT differs and cure rates tend to be a bit lower. The early diagnosis of this disease and the appropriate treatment avoid maternal death,allow the healing and maintenance of the reproductive potential of these women.展开更多
Analysis of the Si and AI phases in coal gangue fuel and its ash is important for use of coal gangue ashes. A comprehensive study by theoretical and experimental analyses with differential thermal analysis, X-ray diff...Analysis of the Si and AI phases in coal gangue fuel and its ash is important for use of coal gangue ashes. A comprehensive study by theoretical and experimental analyses with differential thermal analysis, X-ray diffraction and Infrared Spectroscopy has been made in the present article to explore the diagram of the Si and Al phases in coal gangue fuel and its ashes. It is found that kaolinite and quartz are the main phases in coal gangue fuel. The ratio of moles A1203 to SiO2 （i.e., Al2O3 （mole） / SiO2 （mole）） is usually no more than 0.5 in most coal gangue fuel and its ashes. The kaolinit at about 984℃ releases a large quantity of SiO2, which makes calcine coal gangue more active than coal gangue itself. The relationship between the ratio A1203 （mole）]SiO2（mole）and the components of coal gangue ash is analyzed, resulting in a formula to calculate the quantity of each phase. Applying the formula to the testing samples from an electric plant in north China supports the above conclusions.展开更多
In this work, a series of Ni-Mo-Mg-O catalysts with mesoporous structure prepared by sol-gel method were investigated for the oxidative dehydrogenation of propane （ODHP）. The techniques of temperature-programmed red...In this work, a series of Ni-Mo-Mg-O catalysts with mesoporous structure prepared by sol-gel method were investigated for the oxidative dehydrogenation of propane （ODHP）. The techniques of temperature-programmed reduction with H2 （H2-TPR）, N2 adsorption-desolption, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy （FT-IR）, X-ray diffraction （XRD） and X-ray photoelectron spectra （XPS） were employed for catalyst characterization. It is found that the activity of the catalysts for ODHP increases first and then decreases with the increase of Mo content. The catalyst with a Mo/Ni atomic ratio of 1/1 exhibits the best catalytic activity, which gives the propene selectivity of 81.4% at a propane conversion of 11.3% under 600 ~C and maintains the good catalytic performance for 22 h on stream. This is related not only to its high reducibility and dispersion as revealed by TPR and XRD, but also to the formation of more selective oxygen species on the MoOz-NiO interface as identified by XPS.展开更多
BACKGROUND Cesarean scar molar pregnancy is extremely rare,but the incidence has been rising due to the continuous increase in the rate of cesarean section.The presence of a hydatidiform mole in the scar left on the u...BACKGROUND Cesarean scar molar pregnancy is extremely rare,but the incidence has been rising due to the continuous increase in the rate of cesarean section.The presence of a hydatidiform mole in the scar left on the uterus by the procedure may lead to severe complications.We performed a literature review and found only seven reported cases of cesarean scar molar pregnancy.Accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment are extremely important for the patients’prognosis.CASE SUMMARY A 35-year-old woman,gravida 4,para 1,complained of vaginal bleeding lasting more than 1 mo and amenorrhea lasting more than 2 mo.The patient’s serum human chorionic gonadotropin was 4287800 IU/L.Ultrasound showed a 11.5 cm×7.5 cm mass at the anterior lower wall of the uterus.The patient underwent suction evacuation,and partial grape-like tissue mixed with blood clots was removed.Uterine arterial embolization was performed to control intraoperative and postoperative bleeding.Histological examination confirmed the presence of a hydatidiform mole in uterine scar.After surgery,there was still a mass with heterogeneous intensity near the isthmus of the uterus on magnetic resonance imaging.The patient then underwent chemotherapy.During the 6-mo follow-up period,the mass disappeared and the serum human chorionic gonadotropin level gradually decreased to normal level.CONCLUSION We report a case of cesarean scar molar pregnancy successfully cured by comprehensive treatment.We found that cesarean scar molar pregnancy was subject to intraoperative bleeding,and uterine arterial embolization before surgery may be helpful.展开更多
This research paper presents the infrequent case of a heterotopic pregnancy based on a tubal ectopic pregnancy with molar degeneration in concurrent eutopic pregnancy. Treatment with evacuation/suction curettage and p...This research paper presents the infrequent case of a heterotopic pregnancy based on a tubal ectopic pregnancy with molar degeneration in concurrent eutopic pregnancy. Treatment with evacuation/suction curettage and perlaparoscopic salpingectomy was required. This case report confirms what is biologically valid in the statistically unlikely.展开更多
A new type of di benzoyl tartaric acid selective electr ode has been developed. Three double\| arm calixarene derivatives were emp loyed as the neutral ionophores. The poly(vinyl chloride) me...A new type of di benzoyl tartaric acid selective electr ode has been developed. Three double\| arm calixarene derivatives were emp loyed as the neutral ionophores. The poly(vinyl chloride) membrane electrode containing an amide derivative of ca lixarene as the neutral carrier an d a dibutyl phthalate as the plastici zer exhibited the highest sensitivity for dibenzoyl tartaric acid. The slop e of linear portion was 27.8 mV per c oncertration decade. The electrode has a fast response and a long lifetime .展开更多
The electrochemical behaviors and corrosion resistance of the wrought Mg–Y–Zn based alloys with high Y/Zn mole ratio have been investigated in details.The results show that the corrosion resistance of the investigat...The electrochemical behaviors and corrosion resistance of the wrought Mg–Y–Zn based alloys with high Y/Zn mole ratio have been investigated in details.The results show that the corrosion resistance of the investigated Mg–Y–Zn based alloys are dependent on the modified arrangement of LPSO phase by adjusting Y/Zn mole ratios.Increasing the Y/Zn mole ratio not only greatly decreases the size of LPSO phase plates,but also leads to the precipitation of Mg_(24)Y_(5) phase.The corrosion rate of Mg–Y–Zn based alloys greatly increases from 7.4 mg·cm^(−2)·day^(−1) to 11.3 mg·cm^(−2)·day^(−1) with increasing the Y/Zn mole ratio up to 3.It should be attributed to the decreasing size of LPSO phase plates as cathodes,further increasing the hydrogen evolution kinetics.The related corrosion mechanism is discussed in details.展开更多
BACKGROUND Patients with atypical mole syndrome(AMS)have a 3-to 20-fold higher risk of developing malignant melanoma(MM)than individuals without.The most modifiable risk factor for developing MM is the ongoing ultravi...BACKGROUND Patients with atypical mole syndrome(AMS)have a 3-to 20-fold higher risk of developing malignant melanoma(MM)than individuals without.The most modifiable risk factor for developing MM is the ongoing ultraviolet exposure.AIM To assess awareness,knowledge,and attitudes towards sun protection among patients with MM and AMS.METHODS From January 2020 till December 2021,a written survey was administered to patients with MM and AMS and a control group who attended a specialist mole clinic at the Dermatology Department of the University Hospital of Heraklion in Heraklion,Crete,Greece.Demographic data and photoprotective practices,knowledge,and perceived barriers were collected.Relevant statistical analyses were performed using SPSS IBM 25.RESULTS In total,121 subjects consented and participated in the survey.Their mean age was 43.92±12.55 years.There were 66(54.4%)females and 55(45.4%)males.Forty-seven(38.8%)patients had AMS,26(21.5%)had a past medical history of MM,and 48(39.7%)attended the clinic for a full skin checkup for their naevi without having AMS or MM.Although 104(86%)participants reported using sunscreen with the majority of them(59/121=48.8%)wearing sunscreen with a sun protection factor of>50,only 22(18.2%)patients did so every day and only 20(16.5%)all year round.Approximately 74.4%of patients recalled having received advice on how to protect their skin from sunlight,and 73%were interested in receiving education about sun protection.The most mentioned barriers in photoprotection were concerns over adequate vitamin D and lack of time.CONCLUSION Despite mentioning having received adequate education in photoprotection,adherence to photoprotection practices is suboptimal in patients with MM and AMS.展开更多
文摘Microcavity structure consisting of distributed Bragg reflector and metal aluminum mirror is designed. Using tris (8-hydroxyquinoline) aluminum as electron-transport layer and emissive layer, and N, N′-bis (3-methylphenyl)-N, N′-diphenylbenzidine as a hole-transport layer, microcavity organic light-emitting diodes(MOLEDs) are fabricated. Compared to the electroluminescence spectra of non-cavity OLEDs, the linewidth of the MOLEDs is compressed from 75 nm to 7 nm, and the peak intensity enhances by a factor of about 3. When the effective length of the microcavity is modified, resonance wavelength can be selectively scanned over a very wide range of wavelengths that cover almost 140 nm.
基金supported by the Chinese TMSR Strategic Pioneer Science and Technology Project(No.XDA02010000)Chinese Academy of Sciences Talent Introduction Youth Program(No.SINAP-YCJH-202303)Chinese Academy of Sciences Special Research Assistant Funding Project and Shanghai Pilot Program for Basic Research-Chinese Academy of Science,Shanghai Branch(JCYJ-SHFY-2021-003)。
文摘A molten salt reactor(MSR)has outstanding features considering the application of thorium fuel,inherent safety,sustainability,and resistance to proliferation.However,fissile material^(233)U is significantly rare at the current stage,thus it is difficult for MSR to achieve a pure thorium-uranium fuel cycle.Therefore,using plutonium or enriched uranium as the initial fuel for MSR is more practical.In this study,we aim to verify the feasibility of a small modular MSR that utilizes plutonium as the starting fuel(SM-MSR-Pu),and highlight its advantages and disadvantages.First,the structural design and fuel management scheme of the SM-MSR-Pu were presented.Second,the neutronic characteristics,such as the graphite-irradiation lifetime,burn-up performance,and coefficient of temperature reactivity were calculated to analyze the physical characteristics of the SM-MSR-Pu.The results indicate that plutonium is a feasible and advantageous starting fuel for a SM-MSR;however,there are certain shortcomings that need to be solved.In a 250 MWth SM-MSR-Pu,approximately 288.64 kg^(233)U of plutonium with a purity of greater than 90% is produced while 978.00 kg is burned every ten years.The temperature reactivity coefficient decreases from -4.0 to -6.5 pcm K^(-1) over the 50-year operating time,which ensures a long-term safe operation.However,the amount of plutonium and accumulation of minor actinides(MAs)would increase as the burn-up time increases,and the annual production and purity of^(233)U will decrease.To achieve an optimal burn-up performance,setting the entire operation time to 30 years is advisable.Regardless,more than 3600 kg of plutonium eventually accumulate in the core.Further research is required to effectively utilize this accumulated plutonium.
基金Acknowledgement This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation （Grant No. 50635030）.
文摘The fore leg of mole cricket （Orthoptera： Glyllotalpidae） has developed into claw for digging and excavating. As the result of having a well-suited body and appendages for living underground, mole cricket still needs to manoeuvre on land in some cases with some kinds of gait. In this paper, the three-dimensional kinematics information of mole cricket in terrestrial walking was recorded by using a high speed 3D video recording system. The mode and the gait of the terrestrial walking mole cricket were investigated by analyzing the kinematics parameters, and the kinematics coupling disciplines of each limb and body were discussed. The results show that the locomotion gait of mole cricket in terrestrial walking belongs to a distinctive alternating tripod gait. We also found that the fore legs of a mole cricket are not as effective as that of common hexapod insects, its middle legs and body joints act more effective in walking and turning which compensate the function of fore legs. The terrestrial lo-comotion of mole cricket is the result of biological coupling of three pairs of legs, the distinctive alternating tripod gait and the trunk locomotion.
文摘Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia(GTN) is a rare tumor that originates from pregnancy that includes invasive mole, choriocarcinoma(CCA), placental site trophoblastic tumor and epithelioid trophoblastic tumor(PSTT/ETT). GTN presents different degrees of proliferation, invasion and dissemination, but, if treated in reference centers, has high cure rates, even in multi-metastatic cases.The diagnosis of GTN following a hydatidiform molar pregnancy is made according to the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics(FIGO)2000 criteria: four or more plateaued human chorionic gonadotropin(hCG)concentrations over three weeks; rise in hCG for three consecutive weekly measurements over at least a period of 2 weeks or more; and an elevated but falling hCG concentrations six or more months after molar evacuation. However,the latter reason for treatment is no longer used by many centers. In addition,GTN is diagnosed with a pathological diagnosis of CCA or PSTT/ETT. For staging after a molar pregnancy, FIGO recommends pelvic-transvaginal Doppler ultrasound and chest X-ray. In cases of pulmonary metastases with more than 1cm, the screening should be complemented with chest computed tomography and brain magnetic resonance image. Single agent chemotherapy, usually Methotrexate(MTX) or Actinomycin-D(Act-D), can cure about 70% of patients with FIGO/World Health Organization(WHO) prognosis risk score ≤ 6(low risk), reserving multiple agent chemotherapy, such as EMA/CO(Etoposide,MTX, Act-D, Cyclophosphamide and Oncovin) for cases with FIGO/WHO prognosis risk score ≥ 7(high risk) that is often metastatic. Best overall cure rates for low and high risk disease is close to 100% and > 95%, respectively. The management of PSTT/ETT differs and cure rates tend to be a bit lower. The early diagnosis of this disease and the appropriate treatment avoid maternal death,allow the healing and maintenance of the reproductive potential of these women.
基金part of a key project carried out during 2006-2008supported by the National Postdoct Foundation of China (No.20070420417)the Project of the Yunxi Corporation (2007-13A)
文摘Analysis of the Si and AI phases in coal gangue fuel and its ash is important for use of coal gangue ashes. A comprehensive study by theoretical and experimental analyses with differential thermal analysis, X-ray diffraction and Infrared Spectroscopy has been made in the present article to explore the diagram of the Si and Al phases in coal gangue fuel and its ashes. It is found that kaolinite and quartz are the main phases in coal gangue fuel. The ratio of moles A1203 to SiO2 （i.e., Al2O3 （mole） / SiO2 （mole）） is usually no more than 0.5 in most coal gangue fuel and its ashes. The kaolinit at about 984℃ releases a large quantity of SiO2, which makes calcine coal gangue more active than coal gangue itself. The relationship between the ratio A1203 （mole）]SiO2（mole）and the components of coal gangue ash is analyzed, resulting in a formula to calculate the quantity of each phase. Applying the formula to the testing samples from an electric plant in north China supports the above conclusions.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (20776089)the New Century Excellent Talent Project of China(NCET-05-0783)
文摘In this work, a series of Ni-Mo-Mg-O catalysts with mesoporous structure prepared by sol-gel method were investigated for the oxidative dehydrogenation of propane （ODHP）. The techniques of temperature-programmed reduction with H2 （H2-TPR）, N2 adsorption-desolption, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy （FT-IR）, X-ray diffraction （XRD） and X-ray photoelectron spectra （XPS） were employed for catalyst characterization. It is found that the activity of the catalysts for ODHP increases first and then decreases with the increase of Mo content. The catalyst with a Mo/Ni atomic ratio of 1/1 exhibits the best catalytic activity, which gives the propene selectivity of 81.4% at a propane conversion of 11.3% under 600 ~C and maintains the good catalytic performance for 22 h on stream. This is related not only to its high reducibility and dispersion as revealed by TPR and XRD, but also to the formation of more selective oxygen species on the MoOz-NiO interface as identified by XPS.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(General Program),No.81971593,No.81771824,and No.81701681Precision Medicine Key Innovation Team Project,No.YT1601+1 种基金Social Development Projects of Key R&D Program in Shanxi Province,No.201703D321016Youth Innovation Fund,No.YC1426.
文摘BACKGROUND Cesarean scar molar pregnancy is extremely rare,but the incidence has been rising due to the continuous increase in the rate of cesarean section.The presence of a hydatidiform mole in the scar left on the uterus by the procedure may lead to severe complications.We performed a literature review and found only seven reported cases of cesarean scar molar pregnancy.Accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment are extremely important for the patients’prognosis.CASE SUMMARY A 35-year-old woman,gravida 4,para 1,complained of vaginal bleeding lasting more than 1 mo and amenorrhea lasting more than 2 mo.The patient’s serum human chorionic gonadotropin was 4287800 IU/L.Ultrasound showed a 11.5 cm×7.5 cm mass at the anterior lower wall of the uterus.The patient underwent suction evacuation,and partial grape-like tissue mixed with blood clots was removed.Uterine arterial embolization was performed to control intraoperative and postoperative bleeding.Histological examination confirmed the presence of a hydatidiform mole in uterine scar.After surgery,there was still a mass with heterogeneous intensity near the isthmus of the uterus on magnetic resonance imaging.The patient then underwent chemotherapy.During the 6-mo follow-up period,the mass disappeared and the serum human chorionic gonadotropin level gradually decreased to normal level.CONCLUSION We report a case of cesarean scar molar pregnancy successfully cured by comprehensive treatment.We found that cesarean scar molar pregnancy was subject to intraoperative bleeding,and uterine arterial embolization before surgery may be helpful.
文摘This research paper presents the infrequent case of a heterotopic pregnancy based on a tubal ectopic pregnancy with molar degeneration in concurrent eutopic pregnancy. Treatment with evacuation/suction curettage and perlaparoscopic salpingectomy was required. This case report confirms what is biologically valid in the statistically unlikely.
文摘A new type of di benzoyl tartaric acid selective electr ode has been developed. Three double\| arm calixarene derivatives were emp loyed as the neutral ionophores. The poly(vinyl chloride) membrane electrode containing an amide derivative of ca lixarene as the neutral carrier an d a dibutyl phthalate as the plastici zer exhibited the highest sensitivity for dibenzoyl tartaric acid. The slop e of linear portion was 27.8 mV per c oncertration decade. The electrode has a fast response and a long lifetime .
文摘The electrochemical behaviors and corrosion resistance of the wrought Mg–Y–Zn based alloys with high Y/Zn mole ratio have been investigated in details.The results show that the corrosion resistance of the investigated Mg–Y–Zn based alloys are dependent on the modified arrangement of LPSO phase by adjusting Y/Zn mole ratios.Increasing the Y/Zn mole ratio not only greatly decreases the size of LPSO phase plates,but also leads to the precipitation of Mg_(24)Y_(5) phase.The corrosion rate of Mg–Y–Zn based alloys greatly increases from 7.4 mg·cm^(−2)·day^(−1) to 11.3 mg·cm^(−2)·day^(−1) with increasing the Y/Zn mole ratio up to 3.It should be attributed to the decreasing size of LPSO phase plates as cathodes,further increasing the hydrogen evolution kinetics.The related corrosion mechanism is discussed in details.
文摘BACKGROUND Patients with atypical mole syndrome(AMS)have a 3-to 20-fold higher risk of developing malignant melanoma(MM)than individuals without.The most modifiable risk factor for developing MM is the ongoing ultraviolet exposure.AIM To assess awareness,knowledge,and attitudes towards sun protection among patients with MM and AMS.METHODS From January 2020 till December 2021,a written survey was administered to patients with MM and AMS and a control group who attended a specialist mole clinic at the Dermatology Department of the University Hospital of Heraklion in Heraklion,Crete,Greece.Demographic data and photoprotective practices,knowledge,and perceived barriers were collected.Relevant statistical analyses were performed using SPSS IBM 25.RESULTS In total,121 subjects consented and participated in the survey.Their mean age was 43.92±12.55 years.There were 66(54.4%)females and 55(45.4%)males.Forty-seven(38.8%)patients had AMS,26(21.5%)had a past medical history of MM,and 48(39.7%)attended the clinic for a full skin checkup for their naevi without having AMS or MM.Although 104(86%)participants reported using sunscreen with the majority of them(59/121=48.8%)wearing sunscreen with a sun protection factor of>50,only 22(18.2%)patients did so every day and only 20(16.5%)all year round.Approximately 74.4%of patients recalled having received advice on how to protect their skin from sunlight,and 73%were interested in receiving education about sun protection.The most mentioned barriers in photoprotection were concerns over adequate vitamin D and lack of time.CONCLUSION Despite mentioning having received adequate education in photoprotection,adherence to photoprotection practices is suboptimal in patients with MM and AMS.
