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View article: First-phase ejection fraction as a potential early indicator for left ventricular function in cardiac amyloidosis
First-phase ejection fraction as a potential early indicator for left ventricular function in cardiac amyloidosis Open
LVEF1 has the potential to be an early indicator of left ventricular function in patients with CA and preserved ejection fraction. It can both reflect subtle left ventricular function changes and aid in predicting prognosis.
View article: Influence of Thermally Grown Oxide Dynamic Growth Mode and Creep Strength on the Delamination and Failure of Thermal Barrier Coatings in the Furnace Cycle
Influence of Thermally Grown Oxide Dynamic Growth Mode and Creep Strength on the Delamination and Failure of Thermal Barrier Coatings in the Furnace Cycle Open
Growth kinetics and the irreversible deformation of thermally growth oxide (TGO) critically affect the delamination and cracking at the interface of thermal barrier coatings (TBCs). In this study, TGO dynamic growth during furnace cycles i…
View article: Demystifying metabolic‒immune crosstalk: how amino acid metabolic reprogramming shapes the malignant phenotype and macrophage polarization of biliary and pancreatic tumors
Demystifying metabolic‒immune crosstalk: how amino acid metabolic reprogramming shapes the malignant phenotype and macrophage polarization of biliary and pancreatic tumors Open
Biliary and pancreatic malignant tumors refer to biliary tract carcinoma (BTC) and pancreatic cancer (PC), among which BTC mainly includes cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) and gallbladder cancer (GBC), and their prognosis is poor because of the la…
View article: Investigation into the Dynamic Performance of a Reverse-Rotation Locking Sleeve Connection Method
Investigation into the Dynamic Performance of a Reverse-Rotation Locking Sleeve Connection Method Open
Joint connections are critical to the overall performance of prefabricated structures. This paper proposes a novel reverse-rotation locking sleeve connection method, designed to ensure the safety of joint engineering while optimizing const…
View article: Network Topology and Information Efficiency of Multi-Agent Systems: Study based on MARL
Network Topology and Information Efficiency of Multi-Agent Systems: Study based on MARL Open
Multi-agent systems (MAS) solve complex problems through coordinated autonomous entities with individual decision-making capabilities. While Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning (MARL) enables these agents to learn intelligent strategies, it…
View article: Transport-based initial conditions for heavy-ion collisions at finite densities
Transport-based initial conditions for heavy-ion collisions at finite densities Open
We employ the SMASH transport model to provide event-by-event initial conditions for the energy-momentum tensor and conserved charge currents in hydrodynamic simulations of relativistic heavy-ion collisions. We study the fluctuations and d…
View article: Propofol Suppresses Early Afterdepolarization in Isoproterenol-Stimulated Cardiomyocytes via L-Type Calcium Current Inhibition
Propofol Suppresses Early Afterdepolarization in Isoproterenol-Stimulated Cardiomyocytes via L-Type Calcium Current Inhibition Open
Objective: This study aims to investigate the effects of short‐term propofol application on the electrophysiological properties of ventricular myocytes under the stress conditions. Methods: A stress model was established in adult guinea pi…
View article: Machine Learning in Early Screening for High-Grade Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Using Blood Testing
Machine Learning in Early Screening for High-Grade Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Using Blood Testing Open
Background: High-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN2/3) is a critical precursor to cervical cancer, yet current screening methods (e.g., HPV testing, colposcopy) face challenges in accessibility and invasiveness, especially in r…
View article: Construction progress of the Chinese First Quasi-axisymmetric Stellarator (CFQS) and preliminary experimental results on the CFQS-Test device
Construction progress of the Chinese First Quasi-axisymmetric Stellarator (CFQS) and preliminary experimental results on the CFQS-Test device Open
The Chinese First Quasi-axisymmetric Stellarator (CFQS) is being constructed as an international joint project between Southwest Jiaotong University (China) and the National Institute for Fusion Science (Japan), aiming to prove the inheren…
View article: Suppression of resistive ballooning mode by energetic ions in quasi-axisymmetric stellarator plasmas
Suppression of resistive ballooning mode by energetic ions in quasi-axisymmetric stellarator plasmas Open
The interaction between energetic particles (EPs) and resistive ballooning modes (RBMs) in quasi-axisymmetric stellarator (QAS) plasmas is investigated via MHD hybrid simulations using the MEGA code for the Chinese First Quasi-axisymmetric…
View article: Developmental Anatomy Study of the Morphological Characteristics of the Sacral Neurocentral Synchondrosis in Children
Developmental Anatomy Study of the Morphological Characteristics of the Sacral Neurocentral Synchondrosis in Children Open
Objective To study changes in the morphological indicators of sacral Neurocentral synchondrosis (NCS) in normal children aged 1–5, explore the growth and development patterns of sacral spine NCS with age. Methods 100 normal pelvic CT image…
View article: A combined model integrating deep learning, radiomics, and clinical ultrasound features for predicting BRAF V600E mutation in papillary thyroid carcinoma with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
A combined model integrating deep learning, radiomics, and clinical ultrasound features for predicting BRAF V600E mutation in papillary thyroid carcinoma with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis Open
Objective This study aims to develop an integrated model that combines radiomics, deep learning features, and clinical and ultrasound characteristics for predicting BRAF V600E mutations in patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) co…
View article: [Efficacy of rigid ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy combined with N-trap in the treatment of ureteral stones with a maximum diameter equal to or greater than 1.5 cm].
[Efficacy of rigid ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy combined with N-trap in the treatment of ureteral stones with a maximum diameter equal to or greater than 1.5 cm]. Open
Ureteroscopic lithotripsy combined with N-trap is an optional method for treating ureteral stones with a maximum diameter ≥1.5 cm. The overall therapeutic efficacy is comparable, with the added benefit of significantly reducing the economi…
View article: A comparative study of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy and cholangioscopy-guided lithotripsy in the management of complex biliary stones: A randomized trial
A comparative study of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy and cholangioscopy-guided lithotripsy in the management of complex biliary stones: A randomized trial Open
BACKGROUND Large and impacted common bile duct stones (CBDSs) cannot be removed by conventional endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) or cholangioscopy-guided lithotripsy is…
View article: Mitigation of electrostatic micro-instabilities by maximum-J effects in Chinese First Quasi-axisymmetric Stellarator (CFQS)
Mitigation of electrostatic micro-instabilities by maximum-J effects in Chinese First Quasi-axisymmetric Stellarator (CFQS) Open
CFQS is the Chinese First Quasi-axisymmetric Stellarator which is characterized with very low neoclassical transport, good fast-ion confinement and ideal magnetohydrodynamic stability. In this work, we investigated systematically the suppr…
View article: Relationship of prolonged sit-to-stand test duration and cardiovascular disease risk in Middle-aged and older adults: evidence from CHARLS
Relationship of prolonged sit-to-stand test duration and cardiovascular disease risk in Middle-aged and older adults: evidence from CHARLS Open
The 5STS test is a potential non-invasive predictor of CVD risk and may be useful for early detection in clinical settings. Further research across diverse populations is needed.
View article: The processed Sanguisorba officinalis L. triterpenoids prevent colon cancer through the TNF-α/NF-κB signaling pathway, combined with network pharmacology, molecular simulation dynamics and experimental verification
The processed Sanguisorba officinalis L. triterpenoids prevent colon cancer through the TNF-α/NF-κB signaling pathway, combined with network pharmacology, molecular simulation dynamics and experimental verification Open
Background Sanguisorba officinalis L. (S.L.), a traditional Chinese medicine from the Rosaceae family, is recognized for its rich content of triterpenoids, which are known for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-tumor properties…
View article: Chinese Hypertriglyceridemia-associated Pancreatitis Study Group (CHPSG): It is NECESSARY to connect the dots between pathophysiology and patient management
Chinese Hypertriglyceridemia-associated Pancreatitis Study Group (CHPSG): It is NECESSARY to connect the dots between pathophysiology and patient management Open
Objective: Hypertriglyceridemia-associated acute pancreatitis (HTG-AP) is an increasingly recognized cause of acute pancreatitis, particularly in China. This study aims to establish a multi-center prospective cohort to investigate the prev…
View article: Optimization of Module Transferability in Single Image Super-Resolution: Universality Assessment and Cycle Residual Blocks
Optimization of Module Transferability in Single Image Super-Resolution: Universality Assessment and Cycle Residual Blocks Open
Deep learning has substantially advanced the field of Single Image Super-Resolution (SISR). However, existing research has predominantly focused on raw performance gains, with little attention paid to quantifying the transferability of arc…
View article: LensNet: An End-to-End Learning Framework for Empirical Point Spread Function Modeling and Lensless Imaging Reconstruction
LensNet: An End-to-End Learning Framework for Empirical Point Spread Function Modeling and Lensless Imaging Reconstruction Open
Lensless imaging stands out as a promising alternative to conventional lens-based systems, particularly in scenarios demanding ultracompact form factors and cost-effective architectures. However, such systems are fundamentally governed by …