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We found that the interaction between inflammation and oxidative stress was closely related to the development of POP. This study demonstrates that COX-2 and Nrf2 pathways may be involved in pathogenesis of POP, as promising potential therapeutic targets and agents.

To compare the image quality between the vendor-agnostic and vendor-specific algorithms on ultralow-dose chest CT.

Vendor-agnostic deep learning post-processing model (DLM), vendor-specific deep learning image reconstruction (DLIR, high level), and adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction (ASiR, 70%) algorithms were employed. One hundred consecutive ultralow-dose noncontrast CT scans (CTDI

 ; mean, 0.33 ± 0.056 mGy) were reconstructed with five algorithms DLM-stnd (standard kernel), DLM-shrp (sharp kernel), DLIR, ASiR-stnd, and ASiR-shrp. Three thoracic radiologists blinded to the reconstruction algorithms reviewed five sets of 100 images and assessed subjective noise, spatial resolution, distortion artifact, and overall image quality. They selected the most preferred algorithm among five image sets for each case. Image noise and signal-to-noise ratio were measured. NVP-TAE684 Edge-rise-distance was measured at a pulmonary vessel, i.e., the distance between two points where attenuation was 10% and 90% of maximaattenuation compared to a vendor-agnostic algorithm.In the process of diagnosis and disease monitoring, it is important to quickly and easily detect protein biomarkers. The strategy reported here is an attempt to prepare Bi2MoO6 nanomaterial with new three-dimensional holes morphology surrounded by rod and sheet to construct a simple and sensitive sensing platform, where Bi2MoO6/ionic liquid (IL) composite was modified on the carbon paste electrode (CPE). In order to monitor the assembly process of human IgG immunosensors, a plurality of electrochemical tests such as cyclic voltammetry (CV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) was executed. The obtained BSA/anti-IgG/GA/Bi2MoO6/IL-CPE displayed prominent conductivity and high sensitivity in detecting human immunoglobulin G (human IgG). Under the optimal experimental conditions, the results by differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) showed that the constructed label-free IgG immunosensor can detect IgG in the range of 0.01 to 1000 ng mL-1, and limit of detection (LOD) was 4 pg mL-1. The immunosensor displayed good performances including selectivity, reproducibility, and stability. Based on preliminary experiments, Bi2MoO6 and its composite materials are very promising for the construction of a variety biosensors for the analysis of other biological substances. Graphical abstract.During the last years, microplastics in the environment came to the fore in environmental science research. For an appropriate risk assessment, it is essential to know the levels of microplastic contamination in the environment. In the field of microplastic detection, extensive research has been carried out in recent years. While common methods such as Raman spectroscopy and pyrolysis GC-MS are time-consuming and require trained staff and expensive equipment, there is the need for a cheap and easily applicable method. Staining microplastics with the fluorescent dye Nile red (NR) has a high potential to fulfill these criteria. In our work, we tested Nile red and newly developed derivatives, with the aim of achieving greater selectivity for plastic particles and more intense fluorescence. In addition, the influence of using different solvents and water at different pH values in the dyeing process was investigated by analyzing solid sample fluorescence spectra of dyed microplastics and natural particles. Finally, the method developed from the acquired knowledge was tested for sea salt. Graphical abstract.

To evaluate PET/MR lung nodule detection compared to PET/CT or CT, to determine growth of nodules missed by PET/MR, and to investigate the impact of missed noduleson clinical management in primary abdominal malignancies.

This retrospective IRB-approved study included [18F]-FDGPET/MR in 126 patients. All had standard of care chest imaging (SCI) with diagnostic chest CT or PET/CT within 6weeks of PET/MR that served as standard of reference. Two radiologists assessed lung nodules (size, location, consistency, position, and [18F]-FDGavidity) on SCI and PET/MR. A side-by-side analysis of nodules on SCI and PET/MR was performed. The nodules missed on PET/MR were assessed on follow-up SCI to ascertain their growth (≥ 2mm); their impact on management was alsoinvestigated.

A total of 505 nodules (mean 4mm, range 1-23mm) were detected by SCI in 89/126 patients (66M60F, mean age 60years). PET/MR detected 61 nodules for a sensitivity of 28.1% for patient and 12.1% for nodule, with higher sensitivity for > 7 mm nssible different implications in patients without extra-thoracic spread.

The aim of this study was to explore the role of [

Ga]Ga-DOTA-FAPI-04 positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT), compared with

F-fluorodeoxyglucose [

F]-FDG PET/CT, for evaluating peritoneal carcinomatosis in patients with various types of cancer.

Patients with suspected peritoneal malignancy, who underwent both [

F]-FDG and [

Ga]Ga-DOTA-FAPI-04 PET/CT between October 2019 and August 2020, were retrospectively analysed. The radiotracer uptake, peritoneal cancer index (PCI) score, and diagnostic performance of [

F]-FDG and [

Ga]Ga-DOTA-FAPI-04 PET/CT were evaluated and compared.

Our cohort consisted of 46 patients, including 16 patients with diffuse-type peritoneal carcinomatosis, 27 with nodular-type peritoneal carcinomatosis, and 3 true-negative patients. A significant difference in standard uptake values (SUV) of lesions between [

F]-FDG and [

Ga]Ga-DOTA-FAPI-04 PET/CT examination was observed (median SUV 3.48 vs. 9.82; P < 0.001), particularly in peritoneal carcinomatosishermore, the uptake of [68Ga]Ga-DOTA-FAPI-04 in peritoneal carcinomatosis was significantly higher than that of [18F]-FDG, demonstrating a larger extent of the lesions and yielding a higher PCI score. This could help enhance the image contrast, improve physicians' diagnostic confidence, and reduce the proportion of missed diagnoses.