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Intravascular lithotripsy in heavily calcified chronic total occlusion: procedural and one‐year clinical outcomes
Authors: Oliveri Federico , van Oort Martijn J. H. , Al Amri Ibtihal , Bingen Brian O. , Claessen Bimmer E. , Dimitriu‐Leen Aukelien C. , Kefer Joelle , Girgis Hany , Vossenberg Tessel , van der Kley Frank , Jukema J. Wouter , Montero‐Cabezas Jose M. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractBackgroundCalcification within chronic total occlusions (CTO) is strongly associated with worse outcomes. Despite the excellent success and safety of intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) in heavily calcified lesions, evidence in CTO remains scarce.AimThis study aimed to evaluate the procedural and long‐term clinical outcomes of IVL in heavily calcified CTO.MethodsPatients who underwent IVL between 2019 and 2024 from an ongoing prospective multicenter registry were eligible for inclusion. Patients were therefore classified in CTO and non‐CTO groups. The efficacy and safety endpoints of CTO percutaneous coronary interventions were defined according to the CTO‐ARC consensus. In‐hospital major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) included cardiac death, nonfatal myocardial infarction and target lesion revascularization (TVR).ResultsA total of 404 patients underwent IVL, of which the treated lesion was a CTO in 33 (8.2%). The mean J‐CTO score was 2.3 ± 1.1. Device success showed no significant difference between CTO and non‐CTO groups (100% vs 98.4%; p = 0.35). Comparable technical success with residual stenosis <30% was observed in both groups (90.1% in CTO vs 89.2% in non‐CTO, p = 0.83). The incidence of MACE was similar across groups during hospital stays (CTO 6.0% vs. non‐CTO 1.9%, p = 0.12), at 30‐day (CTO 9.1% vs. non‐CTO 3.0%, p = 0.07), and at 12‐month follow‐up (CTO 9.1% vs. non‐CTO 7.3%, p = 0.70).ConclusionIVL provides high procedural success and consistent clinical outcomes in both CTO and non‐CTO cases, reinforcing its role in managing heavily calcified coronary lesions.
Transvaginal ultrasound diagnosis of a rare entity: Premenopausal ovarian hyperthecosis
Authors: Cornelli Benedetta , Froyman Wouter , Garofalo Giulia 
Published: August 2024

Key Clinical MessageOvarian hyperthecosis (OH) is a benign pathology, less common in premenopause. Literature is poor on its ultrasound (US) characteristics. We suggest that a heterogeneous ovary at US, with a central vascularisation and follicles to the periphery, with or without hyperandrogenism, should lead to consider OH in the hands of experts.
A rare case of invasive Enterococcus cecorum infection and related diagnostic difficulties
Authors: Szymanski Mateusz , Skiba Małgorzata M. , Piasecka Małgorzata , Olender Alina 
Published: August 2024

Key Clinical MessageThis report presents a rare case of invasive infection caused by Enterococcus cecorum. There are no specific guidelines regarding antibiotic therapy for this infection. Based on this case, it can be concluded that linezolid demonstrates in vivo activity against Enterococcus cecorum and can be successfully used in therapy.AbstractEnterococcus cecorum is an extremely rare pathogen in humans. Since 1984, when the microorganism was first described, only a dozen cases of invasive infections in humans have been reported in the literature. The diagnostic pathway may involve difficulties in correctly identifying this microorganism. Based on the case described, it can be thought that Enterococcus cecorum is a more challenging bacterium than the much more common Enterococcus faecium or Enterococcus faecalis. The described case underscores the importance of medical vigilance in clinical practice. It seems that due to increasingly advanced techniques in molecular biology, we will more frequently detect pathogens that were previously encountered only sporadically. Since not every center has access to modern and advanced microbiological diagnostic methods, publications that practically combine classical microbiological diagnostic methods with those less accessible but more modern are exceptionally valuable. In the case described, it is also worth noting that classical methods still play a significant and crucial role in conducting microbiological diagnostics. In the era of rapid diagnostic tool development, it is important to emphasize the necessity of combining different methods rather than replacing one with another.
Symptomatic right side extralobular pulmonary sequestration in a young woman: A rare case report
Authors: Alemu Meiraf Bayouh , Getachew Zenebe Daniel , Wondemagegn Zeru Seyoum , Worku Atsede Birhanu , Beyene Hiwot Mehari , Tareke Desalew Gedamu , Atalay Adugnaw Atnafu 
Published: August 2024

Key Clinical MessagePulmonary sequestration is uncommon congenital malformation. It is important to consider pulmonary sequestration even in young adults presenting with recurrent pneumonic symptoms because prompt surgical intervention is both feasible and curative. Moreover, in health settings lacking CT/MRI angiography service, pulmonary sequestration can be easily misdiagnosed as smear negative pulmonary tuberculosis. Therefore, strong clinical suspicion is required to prevent patient mismanagement.
Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm of skin, a rare dermatohematologic malignancy—A case report
Authors: Edjtemaei Ramtin , Ghanadan Alireza , Ameli Fereshte 
Published: August 2024

Key Clinical MessageBlastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm is a rare hematologic malignancy and appropriate diagnosis encounters difficulties in both clinical and pathologic aspects. This case report aims to present a clinical case to help familiar clinicians and pathologists with this rare entity.AbstractBlastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN) is an uncommon hematologic malignancy. Because of the rarity of the disease and aggressive behavior, we present this case. A 71‐year‐old man presented with a forehead ulcerated skin lesion. On histopathologic examination, pan‐dermal atypical mononuclear infiltrate, consisting of small‐medium sized cells with fine chromatin pattern was seen without epidermotropism which were immunoreactive for CD123, CD56, TdT and CD4, while negative for CD3, CD20, and MPO that confirmed the diagnosis of BPDCN. BPDCN is a highly aggressive hematologic malignancy derived from plasmacytoid dendritic cells. Male‐to‐female ratio is 3.3:1. Skin involvement can present as either an isolated purplish nodule or disseminated purplish nodules or papules or macules. On microscopic examination, skin involvement is characterized by monomorphic infiltrates of immature neoplastic cells with blastoid morphology, involving the superficial and deep dermis, often with extension into the subcutis with epidermal spare. Immunophenotyping shows usually positive reactions for CD123, CD45, CD4, CD56, TCL1, CD2AP, CD43, BCL2, TdT, Granzyme B, and TCF4, whereas tumor cells are negative for CD3, CD19, CD20, MPO, CD13 and Lysozyme. Differential diagnoses of BPDCN include myeloid sarcoma, myelomonocytic leukemia, mature plasmacytoid dendritic cell proliferation (MPDCP) and Merkel cell carcinoma. Pathologists ought to be familiar with this WHO entity for early disease diagnosis, because of disease rarity and diagnosis difficulties.
Laccase‐Copper Nanohybrids as Highly Active Catalysts for Bio‐degradation
Authors: Qiao Yida , Xin Ruobing , Ge Jun 
Published: August 2024

AbstractPhenolic contamination is one of the crucial concerns for the safety of drinking water. Enzymatic degradation is a green and efficient manner for phenolic compounds removal from water. However, enzymatic degradation of phenolic pollutants in water is limited as a result of the low activity, stability and reusability of the enzyme. Herein, we propose a novel strategy to degrade phenolic pollutants in water by using an enzyme‐metal hybrid catalyst constructed by in situ formation of ultrafine Cu nanoparticles on the cross‐linked Laccase aggregates. The designed Cu/Lac CLEAs showed excellent performance on phenolic pollutants removal due to the cooperative catalysis between Lac CLEA and Cu NPs and the enrichment of phenolic pollutants in hybrid catalyst. The degradation efficiency of 2,4,6‐trichlorophenol catalyzed by Cu/Lac CLEAs was improved by 33 % compared to the Lac CLEAs, while Cu NPs barely catalyzed the degradation process of phenolic pollutants. The Cu/Lac CLEAs hybrid catalyst exhibit high catalytic activity at room temperature in a wide pH range of 5–8, making the degradation of phenolic pollutants more practically operational. In other words, this study develops a novel hybrid catalyst for the efficient removal of pollutants from water.
Reduced Surface Area for the Oxygen Reduction Reaction in Porous Electrode via Electrical Conductivity Relaxation
Authors: Han Hairui , Guo Guanwei , Zhang Shaowei , Peng Ranran , Xia Changrong 
Published: August 2024

AbstractOxygen reduction reaction (ORR) performance of porous electrodes is critical for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs). However, the effects of gas diffusion on the ORR in porous media need further investigation, although some issues, such as nonthermal surface oxygen exchange, have been attributed to gas diffusion. Herein, La0.6Sr0.4Co0.2Fe0.8O3‐δ (LSCF) with various porosity, pore radii, and gas permeability were investigated via the electrical conductivity relaxation method and analysed via the distributed of characteristic time (DCT) model. The ORR is revealed with three characteristic times, which are gas diffusion, oxygen exchange via the surface corresponding to small pores, and oxygen exchange to large pores. Gas diffusion delays the oxygen surface exchange reaction, resulting in a very low chemical oxygen surface exchange coefficient compared with that obtained with dense samples under the assumption that all the surfaces are active for the ORR. Reduced surface area is thus defined to quantitatively represent the gas diffusion effects. The reduced surface area increases with increasing gas permeability, demonstrating the importance of electrode engineering for fast gas transport. Moreover, reduced surface area is suggested for replacing the specific surface area to calculate the electrode polarization impedance via the ALS model.
Photoresponsive Dioxazaborocanes‐Containing Oligomers
Authors: Nour Eddine Nour , Meslong Laurine , Cordier Marie , Arroyo Diaz Ismael , Aloïse Stéphane , Devillard Marc , Alcaraz Gilles 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThe synthetic methodology for the preparation of photoresponsive dioxazaborocanes‐containing oligomers is developed. It relies on the transformation of the (diisopropylamino)boryl group (−BH(NiPr2)) into a dioxazaborocane unit in the presence of β‐aminodiols and involves a bis‐borylated dithienylethene photochromic unit. The photophysical properties of the obtained oligomers are evaluated as well as their processability for the preparation of spin‐coated films. The photomechanical behavior of the resulting films is assessed via displacement tracking profile.
Improved, Efficient, and Simple Methodology for the Resolution of Racemic Benoxaprofen: A Nonsteroidal Anti‐Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)
Authors: Velugula Siva Rama Kasibabu , Kagita Veera Babu , Chavakula Ramadas , Sanasi Paul Douglas 
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACTThe present article discloses an improved, efficient, and simple resolution methodology for the preparation of (S)‐benoxaprofen which is a nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drug (NSAID). The resolution of racemic benoxaprofen uses an easily available, efficient, recoverable, and cost‐effective chiral reagent, namely, (1R,2S)‐(+)‐cis‐1‐amino‐2‐indanol. This novel resolution process is having a very high purity of (S)‐benoxaprofen, greater than 99%, substantially free from (R)‐benoxaprofen (less than 1%).
Probing the Behaviour of Fluids Confined in Porous Materials by Neutron Scattering: Applications to CO2 Sequestration and Enhanced Oil and Gas Recovery
Authors: Stefanopoulos Konstantinos L. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThe current review presents a discussion on the utility of neutron scattering, with emphasis on neutron total scattering and small‐angle neutron scattering (SANS), to explore the structural properties and the phase behaviour of fluids confined in nanopores. The effectiveness of contrast matching SANS on the evaluation of accessibility of porous materials to invading fluids is highlighted too. This review provides also an overview regarding the neutron scattering studies on the structure and the accessibility of greenhouse gases in the complex pore network of geomaterials, with applications to CO2 geological sequestration and enhanced oil and gas recovery.
Mandatory disclosure and corporate ESG performance: Evidence from China's “explanation for nondisclosure” requirement
Authors: Wu Longsheng , Liu Siyao , Qi Lingli , Lin Deqin 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThis paper examines the impact of mandatory disclosure requirement on corporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, specifically within the framework of China's “Dual‐Carbon” targets. Utilizing data on ESG performance of nonfinancial companies listed in mainland China from 2013 to 2021 and the implementation of the “explanation for nondisclosure” requirement by the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) in 2016 as a quasi‐experiment, this study employs a difference‐in‐difference approach for empirical analysis. The findings reveal that the implementation of “explanation for nondisclosure” requirement has resulted in an average increase of 0.57 points in the ESG performance scores of corporations. Mechanism analysis indicates that this requirement promotes ESG performance by curbing corporate managerial myopia and enhancing the quality of internal controls. Further analysis using a triple difference model (DDD) reveals that the impact of the “explanation for nondisclosure” requirement is more pronounced for companies in heavily polluting industries. These findings are significant for understanding the role of mandatory ESG disclosure policies in promoting corporate green transformation and sustainable development. The results not only empirically support the advancement toward China's “Dual‐Carbon” goals but also offer insights for global policymakers in similar regulatory environments. Additionally, this study underscores the pivotal role of regulatory frameworks in aligning corporate strategies with global sustainability objectives.
Preparation of Sustainable Ni/SiO2 Catalysts from Rice Husk by Different Methods for CO2 Methanation
Authors: Yu Yang , Zhang Yihuan , Hu Yizhi , Zhang Chong , Wu Rundong , Chen Xiaohan , Li Moke , Ye Runping , Zhang Rongbin , Feng Gang 
Published: August 2024

AbstractSilicon dioxide (SiO2) from rice husk can be extracted and be used as support for Ni‐based catalysts. The impregnation method (IM) is usually used for preparing Ni/SiO2 catalysts, but its catalytic activity in CO2 hydrogenation to CH4 remains unsatisfactory. In this work, we explored alternative preparation methods, using ammonia evaporation method (AEM) and hydrothermal method (HM) to prepare the catalysts. The results showed that the catalysts prepared by AEM and HM were significantly superior to that prepared by IM. Notably, the catalyst synthesized by AEM from sustainable silica exhibited the best performance, achieving 81.69 % CO2 conversion and over 99 % methane selectivity at low reaction temperature of 300 °C. The characterization techniques indicate that the Ni/SiO2‐AEM catalyst can form nickel phyllosilicate with lamellar structure, leading to better Ni dispersion and higher specific surface area. Furthermore, the results of in‐situ DRIFTS have revealed the potential catalytic mechanism over Ni/SiO2 catalysts, indicating that it involves pathways with both the CO* and HCOO* as the key intermediates.
Viability of Whole‐Slide Imaging for Intraoperative Touch Imprint Cytological Diagnosis of Axillary Sentinel Lymph Nodes in Breast Cancer Patients
Authors: Ren Fei , Li Huange , Yang Wentao , Chen Ying , Zheng Yuwei , Zhang Hao , Zhou Shuling , Ping Bo , Shi Peng , Wan Xiaochun , Wang Yanli 
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACTBackgroundWhole‐slide imaging (WSI) is a promising tool in pathology. However, the use of WSI in cytopathology has lagged behind that in histology. We aimed to evaluate the utility of WSI for the intraoperative touch imprint cytological diagnosis of axillary sentinel lymph nodes (SLNs) in breast cancer patients.MethodsGlass slides from touch imprint cytology of 480 axillary SLNs were scanned using two different WSI scanners. The intra‐ and interobserver concordance, accuracy, possible reasons for misdiagnosis, scanning time, and review time for three cytopathologists were compared between WSI and light microscopy (LM).ResultsA total of 4320 diagnoses were obtained. There was substantial to strong intraobserver concordance when comparing reads among paired LM slides and WSI digital slides (κ coefficient ranged from 0.63 to 0.88, and concordance rates ranged from 94.58% to 98.33%). Substantial to strong interobserver agreement was also observed among the three cytopathologists (κ coefficient ranged from 0.67 to 0.85, and concordance rates ranged from 95.42% to 97.92%). The accuracy of LM was slightly higher (average of 98.06%) than that of WSI (averages of 96.81% and 97.78%). The majority of misdiagnoses were false negative diagnoses due to the following top three causes: few cancer cells, confusing cancer cells with histiocytes, and confusing cancer cells with lymphocytes.ConclusionsThis study is the first to address the feasibility of WSI in touch imprint cytology. The use of WSI for intraoperative touch imprint cytological diagnosis of SLNs is a practical option when experienced staff are not available on‐site.
Photoreactivity of C=N Double Bond Using N‐(4‐Pyridylmethylene)Aniline‐Coordinated Zn(II) Complex Crystal
Authors: Chen Yun , Song Yu , Saito Yuki , Zheng Xin , Pirillo Jenny , Hijikata Yuh , Noro Shin‐ichiro 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThe photoirradiation to the Zn complex crystal having N‐(4‐pyridylmethylene)aniline (4‐pma) ligand with a central –C=N‐ bond led to no photodimerization reaction but only partial trans‐cis isomerization of 4‐pma. The reason why no photodimerization reaction occurred may be due to the stable twisted structure of 4‐pma causing the prevention from proper approaching of neighboring 4‐pma ligands.
Metal‐Free Direct Synthesis of N‐Sulfonyl Amidines from Thioamides and Electron Deficient N‐Sulfonylamides
Authors: Vankar Jigarkumar K. , Tothadi Srinu , Gururaja Guddeangadi N. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractA metal‐free, efficient synthesis of N‐sulfonyl amidines has been demonstrated from easily accessible thioamides and electron‐deficient sulfonyl amides. The amidation reaction is facile at room temperature with low sulfonyl amide loading. The reaction with thioamides is illustrated with various thioamides and electron‐deficient sulfonyl amides with broad substrate scope. The utility of N‐sulfonyl amidine synthesis is validated with late‐stage drug functionalization.
Simulated Herbicide Drift Effects on Seed Germination, Seedling Emergence, and Seedling Growth of Native Plants of the Northern Great Plains
Authors: Bolwerk Gabrielle A. , Cooper Gregory A. , Leffler A. Joshua , Perkins Lora B. 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Small concentrations of herbicide, such as those found in drift, can affect nontarget plants at different life-history stages including seed germination and seedling emergence as well as seedling growth. Fragmented landscapes, such as those in the northern Great Plains, lead to increased proximity of ecological restoration sites to agricultural lands using herbicides. Germination, emergence, and growth are crucial life-history stages leading to ecological restoration success, but these stages are sensitive to impacts from external factors such as herbicide exposure. A lab germination experiment and a greenhouse emergence experiment were performed to examine the effect of herbicides (2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid [2,4-D], atrazine, and trifluralin) on species used in ecological restorations in the northern Great Plains. Seed germination, seedling emergence, and seedling growth of many study species decreased with exposure to herbicides at different concentrations representative of herbicide drift. At concentrations as low as 0.1% recommended application rate 2,4-D elicited broad effects on final seed germination percentage and germination rate. Atrazine affected seedling emergence and growth for a number of study species at concentrations as low as 10% recommended application rate. Trifluralin affected germination, emergence, and growth of the fewest number of study species. The information gained from these experiments can be used to inform restoration practitioners of best practices and recommended species to use when implementing ecological restoration adjacent to agricultural lands. Environ Toxicol Chem 2024;43:2387–2397. © 2024 The Author(s). Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of SETAC.
Motion Artifact Correction for OCT Microvascular Images Based on Image Feature Matching
Authors: Chen Xudong , Ma Zongqing , Wang Chongyang , Cui Jiaqi , Fan Fan , Gao Xinxiao , Zhu Jiang 
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACTOptical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA), a functional extension of optical coherence tomography (OCT), is widely employed for high‐resolution imaging of microvascular networks. However, due to the relatively low scan rate of OCT, the artifacts caused by the involuntary bulk motion of tissues severely impact the visualization of microvascular networks. This study proposes a fast motion correction method based on image feature matching for OCT microvascular images. First, the rigid motion‐related mismatch between B‐scans is compensated through the image feature matching based on the improved oriented FAST and rotated BRIEF algorithm. Then, the axial motion within A‐scan lines in each B‐scan image is corrected according to the displacement deviation between the detected boundaries achieved by the Scharr operator in a non‐rigid transformation manner. Finally, an optimized intensity‐based Doppler variance algorithm is developed to enhance the robustness of the OCTA imaging. The experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of the method.
Induction of Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Pathway Expression by Blue LED Irradiation in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Authors: Jiang Hui , Yang Jiali , Fu Qiqi , Li Angze , Qin Haokuan , Liu Muqing 
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACTPhotobiomodulation therapy, as an emerging treatment modality, has been widely used in dentistry. However, reports on blue light therapy for oral cancer are scarce. This study investigated the effects of 457 and 475 nm LED irradiation on SCC‐25 cells and explored the potential mechanisms underlying the impact of blue light. Both wavelengths were found to inhibit cell viability, induce oxidative stress, and cause cell cycle arrest without leading to cell death. Notably, the inhibitory effect of 457 nm blue light on cell proliferation was more sustained. Transcriptome sequencing was performed to explore the underlying mechanisms, revealing that blue light induced endoplasmic reticulum stress in SCC‐25 cells, with 457 nm light showing a more pronounced effect. Moreover, 457 nm blue light upregulated the expression of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor pathway, indicating potential therapeutic prospects for the combined use of blue light and pharmacological agents.