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Remote‐Controlled Droplet Chains‐Based Electricity Generators
Authors: Zheng Huanxi , Wu Hao , Yi Zhiran , Song Yuxin , Xu Wanghuai , Yan Xiantong , Zhou Xiaofeng , Wang Steven , Wang Zuankai 
Published: January 2023

AbstractHarnessing ambient renewable mechanical energies for achieving carbon‐neutrality demands the rational design of materials and architectures which are favorable for both energy collection and conversion simultaneously. However, the direct coupling of energy collection and conversion modules leads to many unwanted problems such as material wearing, the spatial constraint for large‐scale integration, and low energy conversion efficiency. Herein, a remote‐controlled energy harvesting strategy that cleverly harnesses the unique advantage of diffusive, long‐range airflow within a confined capillary channel is developed. The reported device separates the energy collection unit, made of an elastic cavity that directly transforms external mechanical motion to pneumatic motion, from the conversion units, made of encapsulated droplet chains that serve to translate their recurring motion within the capillary channel into electrical output. In contrast to single‐drain electrode design for electricity generation from fresh droplets in open spaces, two drain electrodes are designed to collect and release electrostatically induced charges from recurring droplets in the confined channel, respectively, thereby eliminating unwanted charge accumulation on recurring droplets and leading to efficient output performance. The integration of multiple electricity generation units with such a two‐drain electrode architecture with a single energy collector improves the design resilience and relaxes the spatial limitation.
Essential updates 2021/2022: Surgical outcomes of oligometastasis in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
Authors: Yasuda Satoshi , Nagai Minako , Terai Taichi , Kohara Yuichiro , Sho Masayuki 
Published: January 2023

AbstractOligometastatic disease has been proposed as an intermediate state between localized and polymetastatic disease that can benefit from multimodal treatment, including surgery. There is a growing concern about performing surgery for oligometastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, although there is still little evidence. We reviewed articles published between 2021 and 2022, focusing mainly on surgical outcomes. Furthermore, we summarized the current status of surgery in the multidisciplinary treatment of oligometastatic pancreatic cancer and discuss future perspectives. In liver oligometastasis, multimodal treatment including surgery achieved favorable long‐term survival, especially in patients with good responses to preoperative chemotherapy, with a median survival time from 25.5 to 54.6 months. In addition, the data from the National Cancer Database in the United States showed that patients who underwent surgery for oligometastatic liver metastases had a significantly longer overall survival than those who received chemotherapy alone. Prognostic biomarkers were identified, including carbohydrate antigen 19–9 (CA19‐9) levels at diagnosis and preoperative chemotherapy with normalization of CA19‐9 levels or favorable radiological response. Patients with lung oligometastasis had a more favorable long‐term prognosis than those with other recurrence sites, and the updated literature further confirmed the previous studies. Overall survival was favorable, with 84 months after initial surgery and 29.2 months after metastasectomy, and a 5‐year survival rate of 60.6% was also reported. In peritoneal oligometastasis, the results of conversion surgery after good responses to preoperative treatment with intraperitoneal therapy or systematic chemotherapy were reported, and the conversion rate and long‐term prognosis were favorable. There is a growing concern about performing surgery for oligometastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. We reviewed articles published between 2021 and 2022, focusing mainly on surgical outcomes. Furthermore, we summarize the current status of surgery in multidisciplinary treatment of oligometastatic pancreatic cancer and discuss future perspectives.
Survival impact of surgical site infection in esophageal cancer surgery: A multicenter retrospective cohort study
Authors: Matsuda Akihisa , Maruyama Hiroshi , Akagi Shinji , Inoue Toru , Uemura Kenichiro , Kobayashi Minako , Shiomi Hisanori , Watanabe Manabu , Fujita Takeo , Takahata Risa , Takeda Shigeru , Fukui Yasuo , Toiyama Yuji , Hagiwara Nobutoshi , Kaito Akio , Matsutani Takeshi , Yasuda Tomohiko , Yoshida Hiroshi , Tsujimoto Hironori , Kitagawa Yuko 
Published: January 2023

AbstractAimThis study was performed to evaluate the oncological impact of surgical site infection (SSI) and pneumonia on long‐term outcomes after esophagectomy.MethodsThe Japan Society for Surgical Infection conducted a multicenter retrospective cohort study involving 407 patients with curative stage I/II/III esophageal cancer at 11 centers from April 2013 to March 2015. We investigated the association of SSI and postoperative pneumonia with oncological outcomes in terms of relapse‐free survival (RFS) and overall survival (OS).ResultsNinety (22.1%), 65 (16.0%), and 22 (5.4%) patients had SSI, pneumonia, and both SSI and pneumonia, respectively. The univariate analysis demonstrated that SSI and pneumonia were associated with worse RFS and OS. In the multivariate analysis, however, only SSI had a significant negative impact on RFS (HR, 1.63; 95% confidence interval, 1.12–2.36; P = 0.010) and OS (HR, 2.06; 95% confidence interval, 1.41–3.01; P < 0.001). The presence of both SSI and pneumonia and the presence of severe SSI had profound negative oncological impacts. Diabetes mellitus and an American Society of Anesthesiologists score of III were independent predictive factors for both SSI and pneumonia. The subgroup analysis showed that three‐field lymph node dissection and neoadjuvant therapy canceled out the negative oncological impact of SSI on RFS.ConclusionOur study demonstrated that SSI, rather than pneumonia, after esophagectomy was associated with impaired oncological outcomes. Further progress in the development of strategies for SSI prevention may improve the quality of care and oncological outcomes in patients undergoing curative esophagectomy.
Blood pressure variability, dementia, and role of antihypertensive medications in older adults
Authors: Mahinrad Simin , Bennett David A. , Sorond Farzaneh A. , Gorelick Philip B. 
Published: January 2023

AbstractIntroductionWe assessed the association between visit‐to‐visit blood pressure variability (BPV) up to 12 years and subsequent dementia risk, and tested the modifying effect of antihypertensive medications.MethodsWe studied 2234 participants from two community‐based cohorts of older adults with normal cognition or mild cognitive impairment. Participants were followed through annual assessments for up to 27 years. Visit‐to‐visit BPV was quantified over 3, 6, 9, and 12 years, respectively.ResultsHigher systolic BPV (SBPV) during 3, 6, 9, and 12 years was associated with a subsequent increased risk of dementia, with hazard ratios ranging from 1.02 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.01–1.04) to 1.10 (95% CI: 1.05–1.16). The association between SBPV and dementia risk was stronger among participants not taking calcium channel blockers (p‐for interaction < 0.05).DiscussionAmong older adults, long‐term exposure to higher visit‐to‐visit SBPV is associated with an increased risk of dementia later in life, and calcium channel blockers may modify this association.Highlights
Among adults aged >65, higher systolic blood pressure variability spanning 3–12 years is associated with an increased risk of dementia later in life.
Single blood pressure measurement or mean blood pressure levels does not seem to associate with dementia risk among older adults.
The association between systolic blood pressure variability and dementia risk is stronger among those not taking calcium channel blocker medications.
Regulation binary electromagnetic filler networks in segregated poly(vinylidenefluoride) composite for absorption‐dominated electromagnetic interference shielding
Authors: Zhang Qimei , Cui Jian , Zhao Shuai , Gao Ailin , Zhang Guangfa , Yan Yehai 
Published: January 2023

AbstractExcellent conductivity and optimized impedance matching are vital for superior absorption‐dominated electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding. An efficient binary electromagnetic filler network regulation method has been proposed. Poly‐ (vinylidenefluoride)‐ferroferric oxide‐reduced graphene oxide/single‐wall carbon nanotube (PVDF‐Fe3O4‐RGC) composite has been synthesized as a layered segregated polymer composite structure by using an electrostatic assembly and hot compression strategy. Binary electromagnetic filler networks have surpassed the obstacles of magnetic materials in conductive networks, and are thereby beneficial for outstanding conductivity and impedance matching. Therefore, a superior conductivity of 1.28 S cm−1 and an outstanding electromagnetic shielding interference and effectiveness of 44.5 dB have been obtained for loading of 2.02 vol.% single‐wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs), with an absorption rate larger than 85.0% in the X‐band. The enhanced EMI shielding performance is attributed to the regulation of the binary electromagnetic filler network.
A landmarking protocol for geometric morphometric analysis of squamate endocasts
Authors: Allemand Rémi , López‐Aguirre Camilo , Abdul‐Sater Jade , Khalid Waqqas , Lang Madlen M. , Macrì Simone , Di‐Poï Nicolas , Daghfous Gheylen , Silcox Mary T. 
Published: January 2023

AbstractLandmark‐based geometric morphometrics is widely used to study the morphology of the endocast, or internal mold of the braincase, and the diversity associated with this structure across vertebrates. Landmarks, as the basic unit of such methods, are intended to be points of correspondence, selected depending on the question at hand, whose proper definition is essential to guarantee robustness and reproducibility of results. In this study, 20 landmarks are defined to provide a framework to analyze the morphological variability in squamate endocasts. Ten species representing a cross‐section of the diversity of Squamata from both phylogenetic and ecological (i.e., habitat) perspectives were considered, to select landmarks replicable throughout the entire clade, regardless of the degree of neuroanatomical resolution of the endocast. To assess the precision, accuracy, and repeatability of these newly defined landmarks, both intraobserver and interobserver error were investigated. Estimates of measurement error show that most of the landmarks established here are highly replicable, and preliminary results suggest that they capture aspects of endocast shape related to both phylogenetic and ecologic signals. This study provides a basis for further examinations of squamate endocast disparity using landmark‐based geometric morphometrics.
Diet supplementation with egg yolk powder fattens the beetle Tribolium castaneum
Authors: Moura‐Silva Julia , Tavares Matheus P. S. , Almeida‐Oliveira Fernanda , Majerowicz David 
Published: January 2023

AbstractInsects have become essential models in studying human metabolic diseases, mainly due to their low maintenance cost and available tools. Both mutations and modified diets induce metabolic states similar to human obesity and diabetes. Here, we explore the effect of a high‐calorie, high‐fat diet on the metabolism of the beetle Tribolium castaneum. Supplementation of the wheat flour diet with powdered egg yolk for 3 weeks increased the total triacylglycerol and accelerated larval development. In addition, this diet increased the triacylglycerol levels of adult beetles. However, this egg yolk supplementation did not alter the larvae's total glucose levels or lipogenic capacity and ATP citrate lyase activity. The diet also did not change the expression profile of several lipid and carbohydrate metabolism genes and insulin‐like peptides. Thus, we conclude that the diet supplemented with egg yolk induces increased fat without causing diabetes phenotypes, as seen in other hypercaloric diets in insects.
Lithium‐Ion Batteries: Nomenclature of Interphases with Liquid or Solid‐State Electrolytes
Authors: Amponsah Kyeremateng N. , Elia Giuseppe A. , Hahn Robert , Slater Peter R. 
Published: January 2023

AbstractAlthough lithium‐ion batteries are playing a paramount role in everyday life around the world, from portable electronics to electric vehicles, there seems to be no international organization governing its development since the commercialization began in 1991. As a consequence, there is no clearly defined nomenclature for certain aspects of lithium‐ion batteries. For instance, no international consensus has been reached on the nomenclature of the interphases that play a very crucial role in the operation of lithium‐ion batteries. Unfortunately, this absence of proper nomenclature for interphases has been trending for far too long and it is confusing for emerging scientists, especially as it is being dragged to emerging technologies such as solid‐state batteries and post‐lithium chemistries. Here, the nomenclature problem of the interphases in lithium‐ion batteries is critically addressed.
Assessment of Genetic Diversity, Micromorphology and Antimicrobial Activity in Nepeta cataria L.
Authors: Tiwari Gunjan , Chaturvedi Trishna , Kumar Gupta Anil , Kishori Lal Raj , Swaroop Verma Ram , Kumar Srivastava Ramesh , Singh Pooja , Gangwar Bhavana , Darokar M. P. , Singh Dhawan Sunita 
Published: January 2023

AbstractThe mosquito repellent Nepetalactone rich Nepeta cataria L. (catmint) plant has a variety of therapeutic and industrial potential. Reports on the genetic diversity of N. cataria germplasm are minimal globally and need attention for adding a new variety into commercial cultivation. The present study, therefore, assessed the genetic diversity among thirteen half‐sib genotypes of N. cataria using agro economic and phytochemical traits. The experimental set has shown substantial variation for agro economic traits studied. Among all the studied populations, fresh herb‐based essential oil content ranged from 0.1 % to 0.3 %, with a grand mean of 1.67 %. However, the estimated oil yield ranged from 44.4 kg/h to 120.73 kg/h with an average of 71.34 kg/h. Among the eleven phytochemical constituents detected in different concentrations in the essential oil of experimental sets, 4aα,7α,7aα‐Nepetalactone (67.9–87.5 %) constituted the significant proportion of essential oil. Altogether, based on mean comparison, the population NC8 was found to be promising for estimated oil yield and 4aα,7α,7aα‐Nepetalactone content. The greater heritability estimates (h2bs) and genetic advance as percent of mean (GAM) were observed for important economic parameters, i. e., oil content, herb yield, and oil yield. The cluster analysis revealed the least interactions between various agro economic and phytochemical variables. The microscopic study of trichome showed a positive correlation of abaxial leaf surface with essential oil content. The promising antimicrobial potential of catmint oil was also observed against human health‐related pathogens. The results infer from our study provide valuable insight for genetic improvement and product development in the catmint germplasm.
50+ years later, prosthetic valve endocarditis still confounds
Authors: Block Peter C. 
Published: January 2023

Key Points
Prosthetic valve endocarditis is a rare but important complication of transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
Treatment of prosthetic valve endocarditis in patients who are status‐post transcatheter aortic valve replacement is difficult due to antibiotic resistance, and outcomes indicate a mortality >10%.
In the absence of clinical trials of effective prophylactic antibiotics at the time of transcatheter aortic valve replacement, a careful search for infection both pre‐ and post‐transcatheter aortic valve replacement is critical to prevent infection and treat infection early.
Cusp‐overlap versus coplanar view in transcatheter aortic valve implantation with self‐expandable valves: A meta‐analysis of comparative studies
Authors: Sá Michel Pompeu , Van den Eynde Jef , Jacquemyn Xander , Erten Ozgun , Dokollari Aleksander , Sicouri Serge , Ramlawi Basel 
Published: January 2023

AbstractBackgroundPermanent pacemaker implantation (PPI) is a common complication after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). The cusp‐overlap view (COV) was adopted to reduce PPI risk after TAVI with self‐expandable valves (SEVs); however, the evidence remains scarce. We performed a systematic review with meta‐analysis comparing COV and the standard coplanar view (CPV) technique to evaluate their effectiveness and safety.MethodsFollowing the PRISMA statement, data were extracted from studies published by August 2022 and found in PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE, CENTRAL/CCTR, ClinicalTrials.gov, SciELO, LILACS, and Google Scholar. The primary outcome of interest was post‐procedural PPI and the secondary outcomes were new left bundle branch block (LBBB), moderate/severe paravalvular leak (PVL), valve dislocation (pop‐out); need of second transcatheter heart valve, 30‐day mortality, stroke, conversion to surgery, coronary obstruction, implantation depth (mm), and post‐TAVI mean gradients (mmHg).ResultsEleven studies met our eligibility criteria and included 1464 patients in the COV group and 1743 patients in the CPV group. Patients who underwent TAVI with COV had lower risk of PPI (odds ratio 0.48; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.33–0.70; p = 0.001) and higher implantation depths with COV (mean difference −0.83; 95% CI −1.2 to −0.45; p < 0.001). We did not observe any statistically significant differences in the rates of new LBBB, moderate/severe PVL, valve dislocation, need of second transcatheter heart valve, 30‐day mortality, stroke, conversion to surgery, coronary obstruction, and post‐TAVI mean gradients (mmHg).ConclusionIn TAVI with SEVs, the application of COV is associated with lower risk of PPI compared with the standard CPV without increasing risk for adverse outcomes.
Necrotizing fasciitis and septic shock due to streptococcal toxic shock syndrome in an elderly patient: A case report
Authors: Kurachi Akiko , Ishida Yusuke , Nakazawa Koichi , Okada Toshio , Kishida Takumi , Uchino Hiroyuki 
Published: January 2023

AbstractStreptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) has a high mortality rate, and most patients die within a few days of onset. We report an elderly patient with STSS, necrotizing fasciitis and septic shock caused by group G streptococcus who was successfully treated with multidisciplinary therapy.
Radiological manifestation of optic nerve infarction in a patient with invasive mucormycosis secondary to diabetic ketoacidosis in Pakistan
Authors: Tabassum Shehroze , Naeem Aroma , Shakir Afshan , Afzal Faiza , Ohadi Laya 
Published: January 2023

AbstractA 35 years old male patient presented in the hospital with complaints of left‐sided facial swelling, blindness in the left eye, and left eye proptosis. He had a concomitant history of diabetic ketoacidosis. Magnetic resonance imaging was advised, which revealed infected tissue of the left cheek, optic nerve infarction, intracranial extension, and leptomeningeal involvement by the disease process.
Treatment of unexplained facial numbness with stellate ganglion blockade: A case report
Authors: Imaizumi Uno , Beppu Satoshi , Sanuki Takuro 
Published: January 2023

AbstractTo date, there is no established treatment for facial numbness or dysesthesia of unspecified causes. Herein, we report a case of unexplained facial numbness and confirmed hypesthesia that achieved clinical response to stellate ganglion blockade (SGB). SGB might be an effective treatment of psychological stress‐related facial numbness of unknown origin.
Hydrocracking of a Long Chain Alkyl‐Cycloalkane: Role of Porosity and Metal‐Acid Balance
Authors: Brito Larissa , Payan François , Albrieux Florian , Guillon Emmanuelle , Martens Johan A. , Pirngruber Gerhard D. 
Published: January 2023

AbstractHydroisomerization and hydrocracking of octylcyclohexane (C14H28) were performed over Pt and NiMoS‐supported catalysts, at 300 °C and 60 bar, with a molar H2to hydrocarbon ratio of 7 mol/mol. The feed, composed of 5 wt.% phenyloctane dissolved in n‐heptane, was initially hydrogenatedin situover a pre‐catalyst, Pt or NiMoS/Al2O3. The C14naphthene underwent isomerization and cracking under high hydrogen pressure over the bifunctional catalysts, whose acid function was represented by large‐pore zeolities (USY, Beta) or amorphous silica‐alumina (SA). For the Pt‐catalysts, Beta was slightly more active than USY. Both zeolites produced a similar product pattern. Sulfide catalysts were less well equilibrated than Pt ones and hence less active. They led to some over‐cracking, but the cracking selectivity of our naphthene reactant was much less sensitive to the metal‐acid balance than the cracking selectivity of n‐alkanes. The comparison of reactivity of octylcyclohexane with n‐hexadecane and perhydrophenanthrene is also discussed.
Facile Synthesis of Bis‐pentafluoroarylated Anthracene Derivatives for N‐type Organic‐Field‐Effect Transistor Applications
Authors: Sato Ryota , Yasuda Takeshi , Hiroto Takanobu , Kanbara Takaki , Kuwabara Junpei 
Published: January 2023

AbstractDiphenylanthracene (DPA) and its derivatives are promising semiconducting materials for p‐type organic‐field‐effect transistors (OFETs). In this study, to develop n‐type semiconducting materials with an anthracene core, pentafluorobenzene was introduced into anthracene by C−H direct arylation, enabling the synthesis of various bis(pentafluorophenyl)anthracene (DPA−F) derivatives. The high reactivity of the pentafluorobenzene C−H bond allows direct arylation for synthesizing DPA−F derivatives in a single step. The introduction of strong electron‐withdrawing pentafluorophenyl groups provides the anthracene derivatives with n‐type semiconducting properties, in contrast to the p‐type properties of the parent DPAs. Among the synthesized compounds, 2,6‐bis(pentafluorophenyl)anthracene shows a high electron mobility of 0.12±0.02 cm2/Vs and an on/off ratio>106 in OFETs. The high crystallinity results in the smooth electron transport. This study provides a facile synthetic method for n‐type semiconducting materials and insights into the molecular design of the positional effects of aromatic substituents on anthracene.