The intellectual heritage of modernity needs rethinking. It is marked by radical humanism and implied by the ideas of Descartes and Kant above all, which introduces an unbridgeable gap between animals and human perso...The intellectual heritage of modernity needs rethinking. It is marked by radical humanism and implied by the ideas of Descartes and Kant above all, which introduces an unbridgeable gap between animals and human persons （nonhuman and human animals）. Intuitive sensibility to the question of the welfare of nonhuman animals meets a theoretical ally in the rapidly growing knowledge on their subjectivity and makes us pose a questions about their ontological status. This context arouses a possibility of a turn to personalist ethics, yet not to its anthropocentric version implied by Kant, but to personalism conceived of as an instance of value ethics as exemplified by Antonio Rosmini and Karol Wojtyta （John Paul II）.展开更多
Blood-brain barrier disruption and the neuroinflammatory response are significant pathological features that critically influence disease progression and treatment outcomes.This review systematically analyzes the curr...Blood-brain barrier disruption and the neuroinflammatory response are significant pathological features that critically influence disease progression and treatment outcomes.This review systematically analyzes the current understanding of the bidirectional relationship between blood-brain barrier disruption and neuroinflammation in traumatic brain injury,along with emerging combination therapeutic strategies.Literature review indicates that blood-brain barrier disruption and neuroinflammatory responses are key pathological features following traumatic brain injury.In the acute phase after traumatic brain injury,the pathological characteristics include primary blood-brain barrier disruption and the activation of inflammatory cascades.In the subacute phase,the pathological features are characterized by repair mechanisms and inflammatory modulation.In the chronic phase,the pathological features show persistent low-grade inflammation and incomplete recovery of the blood-brain barrier.Various physiological changes,such as structural alterations of the blood-brain barrier,inflammatory cascades,and extracellular matrix remodeling,interact with each other and are influenced by genetic,age,sex,and environmental factors.The dynamic balance between blood-brain barrier permeability and neuroinflammation is regulated by hormones,particularly sex hormones and stress-related hormones.Additionally,the role of gastrointestinal hormones is receiving increasing attention.Current treatment strategies for traumatic brain injury include various methods such as conventional drug combinations,multimodality neuromonitoring,hyperbaric oxygen therapy,and non-invasive brain stimulation.Artificial intelligence also shows potential in treatment decision-making and personalized therapy.Emerging sequential combination strategies and precision medicine approaches can help improve treatment outcomes;however,challenges remain,such as inadequate research on the mechanisms of the chronic phase traumatic brain injury and difficulties with technology integration.Future research on traumatic brain injury should focus on personalized treatment strategies,the standardization of techniques,costeffectiveness evaluations,and addressing the needs of patients with comorbidities.A multidisciplinary approach should be used to enhance treatment and improve patient outcomes.展开更多
Cyperus esculentus root oil(CEL)is a plant of significant economic value,rich in unsaturated fatty acids like oleic acid,linoleic acid,and linolenic acid.In this study,human dermal fibroblasts(HSF)were used to create ...Cyperus esculentus root oil(CEL)is a plant of significant economic value,rich in unsaturated fatty acids like oleic acid,linoleic acid,and linolenic acid.In this study,human dermal fibroblasts(HSF)were used to create an inflammatory model,and the impact of coldpressed oil from CEL on the secretion of inflammatory factors was assessed.The results showed that CEL significantly inhibited IL-6 and IL-1βthat were secreted by HSF cells induced by tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)(P<0.0001),with inhibition rates of 50.79%and 20.26%,respectively.Furthermore,CEL markedly enhanced the secretion of the anti-inflammatory factor IL-10(P<0.01),with an improvement rate of 94.42%.The study further explored the impact of CEL on collagen type I(Col-I)and hyaluronic acid(HA)secretion in the cells.The results demonstrated that CEL effectively increased Col-I secretion by 26.15%(P<0.0001)and HA by 30.2%(P<0.0001)when it was administered at a maximum safe mass fraction of 6%,which consequently showed its potential anti-aging and moisturizing properties.Additionally,fluorescence real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction(PCR)experiments confirmed that CEL significantly inhibited the TNF-α-induced expression of IL-6,IL-1β,and matrix metalloproteinases(MMP-1,3,9)in HSF cells,while promoted the mRNA expression levels of IL-10 and hyaluronic acid synthase.This modulation suggested that CEL exerted anti-inflammatory and anti-aging effects.Finally,the oil’s anti-inflammatory,anti-senility,and moisturizing effects were validated through the clinical evaluations.In summary,CEL,as a natural raw material abundant in unsaturated fatty acids,shows promising potential for further development and usage in cosmetics due to its anti-inflammatory,anti-aging,and moisturizing properties in personal care.展开更多
BACKGROUND:Hemiplegia,a prevalent stroke-related condition,is often studied for motor dysfunction;however,spasticity remains under-researched.Abnormal muscle tone significantly hinders hemiplegic patients’walking rec...BACKGROUND:Hemiplegia,a prevalent stroke-related condition,is often studied for motor dysfunction;however,spasticity remains under-researched.Abnormal muscle tone significantly hinders hemiplegic patients’walking recovery.OBJECTIVE:To determine whether early suspension-protected training with a personal assistant machine for stroke patients enhances walking ability and prevents muscle spasms.METHODS:Thirty-two early-stage stroke patients from Shenzhen University General Hospital and the China Rehabilitation Research Center were randomly assigned to the experimental group(n=16)and the control group(n=16).Both groups underwent 4 weeks of gait training under the suspension protection system for 30 minutes daily,5 days a week.The experimental group used the personal assistant machine during training.Three-dimensional gait analysis(using the Cortex motion capture system),Brunnstrom staging,Fugl-Meyer Assessment for lower limb motor function,Fugl-Meyer balance function,and the modified Ashworth Scale were evaluated within 1 week before the intervention and after 4 weeks of intervention.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:After the 4-week intervention,all outcome measures showed significant changes in each group.The experimental group had a small but significant increase in the modified Ashworth Scale score(P<0.05,d=|0.15|),while the control group had a large significant increase(P<0.05,d=|1.48|).The experimental group demonstrated greater improvements in walking speed(16.5 to 38.44 cm/s,P<0.05,d=|4.01|),step frequency(46.44 to 64.94 steps/min,P<0.05,d=|2.32|),stride length(15.50 to 29.81 cm,P<0.05,d=|3.44|),and peak hip and knee flexion(d=|1.82|to|2.17|).After treatment,the experimental group showed significantly greater improvements than the control group in walking speed(38.44 vs.26.63 cm/s,P<0.05,d=|2.75|),stride length,peak hip and knee flexion(d=|1.31|to|1.45|),step frequency(64.94 vs.59.38 steps/min,P<0.05,d=|0.85|),and a reduced support phase(bilateral:24.31%vs.28.38%,P<0.05,d=|0.88|;non-paretic:66.19%vs.70.13%,P<0.05,d=|0.94|).For early hemiplegia,personal assistant machine-assisted gait training under the suspension protection system helps establish a correct gait pattern,prevents muscle spasms,and improves motor function.展开更多
BACKGROUND Preoperative anxiety is a significant concern for patients,as it affects surgical outcomes,satisfaction,and pain perception.Although both anxiety and pain are common in surgical settings,their relationship ...BACKGROUND Preoperative anxiety is a significant concern for patients,as it affects surgical outcomes,satisfaction,and pain perception.Although both anxiety and pain are common in surgical settings,their relationship with personality traits has not been previously investigated in the Lebanese population.AIM To examine the prevalence of preoperative anxiety,pain perception,and personality traits among Lebanese surgical patients,and to assess the associations between these factors.METHODS A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between April 2024 and January 2025 across Lebanese hospitals.A total of 392 adult patients were recruited through convenience sampling.Data were collected using a questionnaire that included sociodemographic,clinical,and surgical variables,the Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale for anxiety,the Visual Analog Scale and Numerical Pain Rating Scale for preoperative pain,and the Ten-Item Personality Inventory for personality traits.Ethical approval was obtained from the Institutional Review Boards of Makassed General Hospital and Hammoud University Medical Center.RESULTS Overall,25%of participants experienced preoperative anxiety,and 34.5%reported moderate pain.Personality assessment showed that the majority of participants had moderate extraversion(84.1%),moderate emotional stability(65.1%),high conscientiousness(61%),high agreeableness(54.1%),and moderate openness(49.2%).High conscientiousness was significantly associated with higher pain perception(P<0.05),while high emotional stability was associated with lower levels of anxiety(P<0.05).No significant association was found between preoperative anxiety and pain(P>0.05).CONCLUSION This study challenges the assumption that preoperative anxiety and pain are directly correlated and highlights the role of personality traits in shaping patient experience.These findings support the potential value of integrating psychological profiling into preoperative care and lay the groundwork for developing personalized interventions to improve patient-centered surgical outcomes.展开更多
Nanotechnology has revolutionized drug delivery,particularly through nanoformulations of phytoconstituents,enhancing their therapeutic potential.Despite their broad bioactivities,plant-based compounds often suffer fro...Nanotechnology has revolutionized drug delivery,particularly through nanoformulations of phytoconstituents,enhancing their therapeutic potential.Despite their broad bioactivities,plant-based compounds often suffer from poor bioavailability and stability.Nanoformulations address these limitations by improving solubility,targeted delivery,and controlled release.This approach opens new possibilities for treating chronic diseases like cancer,diabetes,and neurodegenerative disorders.This review aims to examine recent advancements in nanotechnology-based formulation strategies designed to enhance the delivery,stability,and therapeutic efficacy of phytochemicals and also discusses regulatory issues,safety concerns,scalability,and cost-effectiveness.Emphasis was placed on nanoformulation techniques employed for key phytoconstituents such as curcumin,resveratrol,epigallocatechin gallate,and quercetin.The most commonly employed nanocarriers included polymeric nanoparticles,solid lipid nanoparticles,and liposomes.These formulations significantly improved the solubility,stability,and controlled release profiles of phytochemicals.In vitro and in vivo studies demonstrated enhanced anti-inflammatory,anticancer,and antioxidant activities.Moreover,surface-modified and targeted nanoparticles showed promise in increasing site-specific targeting and enhancing bioavailability of the encapsulated compounds.Nanoformulations present a promising strategy for overcoming the pharmacokinetic limitations of phytochemicals.Despite encouraging preclinical results,further studies are needed to address issues related to long-term safety,clinical efficacy,and regulatory approval for successful clinical translation.展开更多
As an ordinary Yunnan local,I never imagined becoming so closely connected to the exotic land of Laos.The luckiest event of my life was probably my choice to tick a box on a 2007 college entrance examination applicati...As an ordinary Yunnan local,I never imagined becoming so closely connected to the exotic land of Laos.The luckiest event of my life was probably my choice to tick a box on a 2007 college entrance examination application form,indicating my willingness to enrollin a major other than my preference,which led me into the world of the Lao language.展开更多
Digital twin technology,that creates virtual replicas of physical entities using real-time data and simulation models,has emerged as a transformative innovation across multiple healthcare domains.Its application in ph...Digital twin technology,that creates virtual replicas of physical entities using real-time data and simulation models,has emerged as a transformative innovation across multiple healthcare domains.Its application in physiotherapy and rehabilitation represents a paradigm shift from traditional therapeutic approaches to personalized data-driven interventions that optimize patient outcomes.This narrative review examines the current applications,benefits,challenges,and future prospects of digital twin technology in physiotherapy and rehabilitation,providing a comprehensive analysis of the manner in which this technology is reshaping clinical practice and patient care.A narrative review approach was employed,systematically searching PubMed,IEEE Xplore,Scopus,and Web of Science databases.Studies describing digital twin applications,development methodologies,clinical implementations,and theoretical frameworks in physiotherapy and rehabilitation contexts were included.Digital twin technology demonstrates significant potential in personalizing rehabilitation programs,enabling real-time monitoring of patient progress,predicting treatment outcomes,and facilitating remote therapeutic interventions.Current applications span musculoskeletal rehabilitation,neurological recovery,post surgical care,and sports injury management.Key benefits include enhanced treatment precision,improved patient engagement,reduced healthcare costs,and accelerated recovery times.However,implementation faces challenges including technological complexity,data privacy concerns,interoperability issues,and the need for substantial infrastructure investment.Digital twin technology represents a promising frontier in physiotherapy and rehabilitation,offering unprecedented opportunities for personalized,efficient,and effective patient care.Successful integration requires addressing the current limitations while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration between clinicians,engineers,and data scientists.展开更多
We read with great interest Deng et al.’s study 1 comparing sextant(6-core)and 12-core systematic biopsy in theMRI-targeted era,which valuably challenges the“more cores=higher accuracy”dogma by proposing a precisio...We read with great interest Deng et al.’s study 1 comparing sextant(6-core)and 12-core systematic biopsy in theMRI-targeted era,which valuably challenges the“more cores=higher accuracy”dogma by proposing a precision sampling strategy based on prostate cancer’s spatial distribution,aligning with personalized diagnosis trends.展开更多
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Your comments are welcome!Please feel free to contact us with your personal stories or vivid pictures!Address:24 Baiwanzhuang St.,Xicheng Dist.,Beijing,100037 E-mail:chinatodaynews@aliyun.com,I am the director of the ...Your comments are welcome!Please feel free to contact us with your personal stories or vivid pictures!Address:24 Baiwanzhuang St.,Xicheng Dist.,Beijing,100037 E-mail:chinatodaynews@aliyun.com,I am the director of the Singapore Chinese Opera Museum.The museum,nestled in a serene neighborhood distinguished by its Southeast Asian architectural charm,chronicles Chinese opera’s centuries-long journey.展开更多
Person recognition in photo collections is a critical yet challenging task in computer vision.Previous studies have used social relationships within photo collections to address this issue.However,these methods often ...Person recognition in photo collections is a critical yet challenging task in computer vision.Previous studies have used social relationships within photo collections to address this issue.However,these methods often fail when performing single-person-in-photos recognition in photo collections,as they cannot rely on social connections for recognition.In this work,we discard social relationships and instead measure the relationships between photos to solve this problem.We designed a new model that includes a multi-parameter attention network for adaptively fusing visual features and a unified formula for measuring photo intimacy.This model effectively recognizes individuals in single photo within the collection.Due to outdated annotations and missing photos in the existing PIPA(Person in Photo Album)dataset,wemanually re-annotated it and added approximately ten thousand photos of Asian individuals to address the underrepresentation issue.Our results on the re-annotated PIPA dataset are superior to previous studies in most cases,and experiments on the supplemented dataset further demonstrate the effectiveness of our method.We have made the PIPA dataset publicly available on Zenodo,with the DOI:10.5281/zenodo.12508096(accessed on 15 October 2025).展开更多
Objective:To explore the clinical effect of personalized nutritional support in elderly women with gestational diabetes(GDM),and explore its impact on the incidence of maternal complications and pregnancy outcomes.Met...Objective:To explore the clinical effect of personalized nutritional support in elderly women with gestational diabetes(GDM),and explore its impact on the incidence of maternal complications and pregnancy outcomes.Methods:A total of 90 elderly pregnant women with gestational diabetes who were delivered in our hospital from January 2023 to January 2024 were selected as the research objects.They were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group,with 45 cases in each group.The control group only received routine pregnancy care and basic nutrition guidance,while the observation group received personalized nutrition support on this basis.Compare the blood glucose control,incidence of pregnancy complications,pregnancy outcomes,and neonatal outcomes between two groups of parturient.Result:After intervention,the fasting blood glucose(FPG),2-hour postprandial blood glucose(2hPG),and glycated hemoglobin(HbA1c)of the observation group were significantly lower than those of the control group,and the differences were statistically significant(p<0.05);The incidence of complications such as gestational hypertension syndrome,polyhydramnios,premature rupture of membranes,and postpartum hemorrhage in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(p<0.05);The cesarean section rate in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group,and the incidence of adverse neonatal outcomes such as fetal distress,macrosomia,neonatal asphyxia,and neonatal hypoglycemia in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group,with statistical significance(p<0.05).Conclusion:Individualized nutritional support for elderly women with gestational diabetes can effectively improve the level of maternal blood sugar control,reduce the incidence of complications during pregnancy,and improve the outcome of pregnancy and neonatal outcomes,which is of high clinical value.展开更多
The current study examined the roles of collective self-esteem and personal self-esteem in the relationship between national identity and subjective well-being.Participants were 583 Chinese college students(females=49...The current study examined the roles of collective self-esteem and personal self-esteem in the relationship between national identity and subjective well-being.Participants were 583 Chinese college students(females=49%;mean age=19.25±1.85 years).They completed measures of national identity,collective self-esteem,personal self-esteem,and subjective well-being.Path analysis findings result indicated national identity to influence the students’subjective wellbeing through three pathways:(1)national identity→collective self-esteem→subjective well-being,meaning higher subjective wellbeing with collective self-esteem.(2)national identity→personal self-esteem→subjective well-being,to suggest higher personal self-esteem was associated with subjective wellbeing;(3)national identity→collective selfesteem→personal self-esteem→subjective well-being.Compared to simple mediation models constructed with only personal self-esteem or collective self-esteem as a single mediating variable,the chain mediation model better explains the mediating mechanism of national identity on subjective well-being(the variance explained by the mediating variables increased by 65.38%and 59.26%,respectively).The collective self-esteem and personal self-esteem mediation is consistent with social identity theory,whereby national identity enhances collective self-evaluation,which in turn bolsters personal self-worth and subjective well-being.These findings of the current study offer new insights into how national identity affects subjective well-being in collectivistic culture.展开更多
This study focuses on the "Yuyue Brewing" brand and employs grounded theory in conjunction with NVivo 11 software analysis to identify the key factors and dimensions influencing the cultivation of customer m...This study focuses on the "Yuyue Brewing" brand and employs grounded theory in conjunction with NVivo 11 software analysis to identify the key factors and dimensions influencing the cultivation of customer mindset, thereby constructing a theoretical model. The findings suggest that the three fundamental components of an entrepreneur s personal mindset—energy, ability, and wisdom—collectively constitute the foundation of entrepreneurial leadership. Establishing a clear brand positioning and developing its core values accordingly are essential aspects of the brand mindset. Furthermore, articulating the customer mindset involves comprehending the emotions and perspectives of target customers within specific contexts. The success of a brand depends not only on the product itself but also on the synergistic interaction among the entrepreneur s personal mindset, the brand mindset, and the customer mindset.展开更多
Male breast cancer(MBC)is rare,representing 0.5%–1%of all breast cancers,but its incidence is increasing due to improved diagnostics and awareness.MBC typically presents in older men,is human epidermal growth factor ...Male breast cancer(MBC)is rare,representing 0.5%–1%of all breast cancers,but its incidence is increasing due to improved diagnostics and awareness.MBC typically presents in older men,is human epidermal growth factor receptor 2(HER2)-negative and estrogen receptor(ER)-positive,and lacks routine screening,leading to delayed diagnosis and advanced disease.Major risk factors include hormonal imbalance,radiation exposure,obesity,alcohol use,and Breast Cancer Gene 1 and 2(BRCA1/2)mutations.Clinically,it may resemble gynecomastia but usually appears as a unilateral,painless mass or nipple discharge.Advances in imaging and liquid biopsy have enhanced early detection.Molecular mechanisms involve hormonal signaling,HER2/epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR)pathways,tumor suppressor gene alterations,and epigenetic changes.While standard treatments mirror those for female breast cancer,emerging options such as cyclin-dependent kinase 4 and 6(CDK4/6),and poly(ADP-ribose)polymerase(PARP)inhibitors,immunotherapy,and precision medicine are reshaping management.Incorporating artificial intelligence,molecular profiling,and male-specific clinical trials is essential to improve outcomes and bridge current diagnostic and therapeutic gaps.展开更多
Background:In mental health,recovery is emphasized,and qualitative analyses of service users’narratives have accumulated;however,while qualitative approaches excel at capturing rich context and generating new concept...Background:In mental health,recovery is emphasized,and qualitative analyses of service users’narratives have accumulated;however,while qualitative approaches excel at capturing rich context and generating new concepts,they are limited in generalizability and feasible data volume.This study aimed to quantify the subjective life history narratives of users of psychiatric home-visit nursing using natural language processing(NLP)and to clarify the relationships between linguistic features and recovery-related indicators.Methods:We conducted audio-recorded and transcribed semi-structured interviews on daily life verbatim and collected self-report questionnaires(Recovery Assessment Scale[RAS])and clinician ratings(Global Assessment of Functioning[GAF])from Japanese users of psychiatric home-visit nursing.Using the artificial intelligence-based topic-modeling method BERTopic,we extracted topics from the interview texts and calculated each participant’s topic proportions,and then examined associations between topic proportions and recovery-related indicators using Pearson correlation analyses.Results:“School”showed a significant positive correlation with RAS(r=0.39,p=0.05),whereas“Family”showed a significant negative correlation(r=–0.46,p=0.02).GAF was positively correlated with word count(r=0.44,p=0.02)and“Hospital”(r=0.42,p=0.03),and negatively correlated with“Backchannels”(aizuchi)(r=–0.41,p=0.03).Conclusion:The present results suggest that the quantity,quality,and content of narratives can serve as useful indicators of mental health and recovery,and that objective NLP-based analysis of service users’narratives can complement traditional self-report scales and clinician ratings to inform the design of recovery-oriented care in psychiatric home-visit nursing.展开更多
Dear Editor,D2This letter presents a node feature similarity preserving graph convolutional framework P G.Graph neural networks(GNNs)have garnered significant attention for their efficacy in learning graph representat...Dear Editor,D2This letter presents a node feature similarity preserving graph convolutional framework P G.Graph neural networks(GNNs)have garnered significant attention for their efficacy in learning graph representations across diverse real-world applications.展开更多
With superior structural integrity and design flexibility,3D woven fabrics exhibit unique potential in ballistic protection applications.However,the anisotropic yarn distribution renders traditional 3D woven fabrics s...With superior structural integrity and design flexibility,3D woven fabrics exhibit unique potential in ballistic protection applications.However,the anisotropic yarn distribution renders traditional 3D woven fabrics susceptible to fixed boundaries,which is not conducive to practical applications.Inspired by the motion characteristics of yarn structures,this study investigates a hybrid 3D woven fabric structure that incorporates interlayer warp yarns and normal yarns.Bending stiffness tests,yarn pull-out tests,and ballistic tests are conducted and compared with single-binding yarn structures.Utilizing a validated meso-finite element model,the dynamic deformation and energy absorption mechanisms of the hybrid configuration under impact are elucidated.The results demonstrate that synergistic interactions among various binding yarn structures maintain fabric stability in the absence of boundaries.Normal yarns inhibit horizontal slippage of warp yarns,while multi-layer warp yarns enhance resistance to weft yarn pull-out,thereby facilitating greater yarn participation in direct energy absorption.The hybrid structure exhibited the highest specific energy absorption(SEA)across different boundary conditions,with an average SEA increase of approximately 27%.These insights will facilitate the design of novel hybrid-structured 3D woven fabrics and inform the customization of lightweight protective materials.展开更多
The support vector machine,a widely used binary classification method,may expose sensitive information during training.To address this,the authors propose a personalized differential privacy method that extends differ...The support vector machine,a widely used binary classification method,may expose sensitive information during training.To address this,the authors propose a personalized differential privacy method that extends differential privacy.Specifically,the authors introduce personalized differentially private support vector machines to meet different individuals'privacy requirements,using a reweighting strategy and the Laplace mechanism.Theoretical analysis demonstrates that the proposed methods simultaneously satisfy the requirements of personalized differential privacy and ensure model prediction accuracy at these privacy levels.Extensive experiments demonstrate that the proposed methods outperform the existing methods.展开更多
文摘The intellectual heritage of modernity needs rethinking. It is marked by radical humanism and implied by the ideas of Descartes and Kant above all, which introduces an unbridgeable gap between animals and human persons （nonhuman and human animals）. Intuitive sensibility to the question of the welfare of nonhuman animals meets a theoretical ally in the rapidly growing knowledge on their subjectivity and makes us pose a questions about their ontological status. This context arouses a possibility of a turn to personalist ethics, yet not to its anthropocentric version implied by Kant, but to personalism conceived of as an instance of value ethics as exemplified by Antonio Rosmini and Karol Wojtyta （John Paul II）.
基金supported by Open Scientific Research Program of Military Logistics,No.BLB20J009(to YZhao).
文摘Blood-brain barrier disruption and the neuroinflammatory response are significant pathological features that critically influence disease progression and treatment outcomes.This review systematically analyzes the current understanding of the bidirectional relationship between blood-brain barrier disruption and neuroinflammation in traumatic brain injury,along with emerging combination therapeutic strategies.Literature review indicates that blood-brain barrier disruption and neuroinflammatory responses are key pathological features following traumatic brain injury.In the acute phase after traumatic brain injury,the pathological characteristics include primary blood-brain barrier disruption and the activation of inflammatory cascades.In the subacute phase,the pathological features are characterized by repair mechanisms and inflammatory modulation.In the chronic phase,the pathological features show persistent low-grade inflammation and incomplete recovery of the blood-brain barrier.Various physiological changes,such as structural alterations of the blood-brain barrier,inflammatory cascades,and extracellular matrix remodeling,interact with each other and are influenced by genetic,age,sex,and environmental factors.The dynamic balance between blood-brain barrier permeability and neuroinflammation is regulated by hormones,particularly sex hormones and stress-related hormones.Additionally,the role of gastrointestinal hormones is receiving increasing attention.Current treatment strategies for traumatic brain injury include various methods such as conventional drug combinations,multimodality neuromonitoring,hyperbaric oxygen therapy,and non-invasive brain stimulation.Artificial intelligence also shows potential in treatment decision-making and personalized therapy.Emerging sequential combination strategies and precision medicine approaches can help improve treatment outcomes;however,challenges remain,such as inadequate research on the mechanisms of the chronic phase traumatic brain injury and difficulties with technology integration.Future research on traumatic brain injury should focus on personalized treatment strategies,the standardization of techniques,costeffectiveness evaluations,and addressing the needs of patients with comorbidities.A multidisciplinary approach should be used to enhance treatment and improve patient outcomes.
文摘Cyperus esculentus root oil(CEL)is a plant of significant economic value,rich in unsaturated fatty acids like oleic acid,linoleic acid,and linolenic acid.In this study,human dermal fibroblasts(HSF)were used to create an inflammatory model,and the impact of coldpressed oil from CEL on the secretion of inflammatory factors was assessed.The results showed that CEL significantly inhibited IL-6 and IL-1βthat were secreted by HSF cells induced by tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)(P<0.0001),with inhibition rates of 50.79%and 20.26%,respectively.Furthermore,CEL markedly enhanced the secretion of the anti-inflammatory factor IL-10(P<0.01),with an improvement rate of 94.42%.The study further explored the impact of CEL on collagen type I(Col-I)and hyaluronic acid(HA)secretion in the cells.The results demonstrated that CEL effectively increased Col-I secretion by 26.15%(P<0.0001)and HA by 30.2%(P<0.0001)when it was administered at a maximum safe mass fraction of 6%,which consequently showed its potential anti-aging and moisturizing properties.Additionally,fluorescence real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction(PCR)experiments confirmed that CEL significantly inhibited the TNF-α-induced expression of IL-6,IL-1β,and matrix metalloproteinases(MMP-1,3,9)in HSF cells,while promoted the mRNA expression levels of IL-10 and hyaluronic acid synthase.This modulation suggested that CEL exerted anti-inflammatory and anti-aging effects.Finally,the oil’s anti-inflammatory,anti-senility,and moisturizing effects were validated through the clinical evaluations.In summary,CEL,as a natural raw material abundant in unsaturated fatty acids,shows promising potential for further development and usage in cosmetics due to its anti-inflammatory,anti-aging,and moisturizing properties in personal care.
文摘BACKGROUND:Hemiplegia,a prevalent stroke-related condition,is often studied for motor dysfunction;however,spasticity remains under-researched.Abnormal muscle tone significantly hinders hemiplegic patients’walking recovery.OBJECTIVE:To determine whether early suspension-protected training with a personal assistant machine for stroke patients enhances walking ability and prevents muscle spasms.METHODS:Thirty-two early-stage stroke patients from Shenzhen University General Hospital and the China Rehabilitation Research Center were randomly assigned to the experimental group(n=16)and the control group(n=16).Both groups underwent 4 weeks of gait training under the suspension protection system for 30 minutes daily,5 days a week.The experimental group used the personal assistant machine during training.Three-dimensional gait analysis(using the Cortex motion capture system),Brunnstrom staging,Fugl-Meyer Assessment for lower limb motor function,Fugl-Meyer balance function,and the modified Ashworth Scale were evaluated within 1 week before the intervention and after 4 weeks of intervention.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:After the 4-week intervention,all outcome measures showed significant changes in each group.The experimental group had a small but significant increase in the modified Ashworth Scale score(P<0.05,d=|0.15|),while the control group had a large significant increase(P<0.05,d=|1.48|).The experimental group demonstrated greater improvements in walking speed(16.5 to 38.44 cm/s,P<0.05,d=|4.01|),step frequency(46.44 to 64.94 steps/min,P<0.05,d=|2.32|),stride length(15.50 to 29.81 cm,P<0.05,d=|3.44|),and peak hip and knee flexion(d=|1.82|to|2.17|).After treatment,the experimental group showed significantly greater improvements than the control group in walking speed(38.44 vs.26.63 cm/s,P<0.05,d=|2.75|),stride length,peak hip and knee flexion(d=|1.31|to|1.45|),step frequency(64.94 vs.59.38 steps/min,P<0.05,d=|0.85|),and a reduced support phase(bilateral:24.31%vs.28.38%,P<0.05,d=|0.88|;non-paretic:66.19%vs.70.13%,P<0.05,d=|0.94|).For early hemiplegia,personal assistant machine-assisted gait training under the suspension protection system helps establish a correct gait pattern,prevents muscle spasms,and improves motor function.
文摘BACKGROUND Preoperative anxiety is a significant concern for patients,as it affects surgical outcomes,satisfaction,and pain perception.Although both anxiety and pain are common in surgical settings,their relationship with personality traits has not been previously investigated in the Lebanese population.AIM To examine the prevalence of preoperative anxiety,pain perception,and personality traits among Lebanese surgical patients,and to assess the associations between these factors.METHODS A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between April 2024 and January 2025 across Lebanese hospitals.A total of 392 adult patients were recruited through convenience sampling.Data were collected using a questionnaire that included sociodemographic,clinical,and surgical variables,the Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale for anxiety,the Visual Analog Scale and Numerical Pain Rating Scale for preoperative pain,and the Ten-Item Personality Inventory for personality traits.Ethical approval was obtained from the Institutional Review Boards of Makassed General Hospital and Hammoud University Medical Center.RESULTS Overall,25%of participants experienced preoperative anxiety,and 34.5%reported moderate pain.Personality assessment showed that the majority of participants had moderate extraversion(84.1%),moderate emotional stability(65.1%),high conscientiousness(61%),high agreeableness(54.1%),and moderate openness(49.2%).High conscientiousness was significantly associated with higher pain perception(P<0.05),while high emotional stability was associated with lower levels of anxiety(P<0.05).No significant association was found between preoperative anxiety and pain(P>0.05).CONCLUSION This study challenges the assumption that preoperative anxiety and pain are directly correlated and highlights the role of personality traits in shaping patient experience.These findings support the potential value of integrating psychological profiling into preoperative care and lay the groundwork for developing personalized interventions to improve patient-centered surgical outcomes.
文摘Nanotechnology has revolutionized drug delivery,particularly through nanoformulations of phytoconstituents,enhancing their therapeutic potential.Despite their broad bioactivities,plant-based compounds often suffer from poor bioavailability and stability.Nanoformulations address these limitations by improving solubility,targeted delivery,and controlled release.This approach opens new possibilities for treating chronic diseases like cancer,diabetes,and neurodegenerative disorders.This review aims to examine recent advancements in nanotechnology-based formulation strategies designed to enhance the delivery,stability,and therapeutic efficacy of phytochemicals and also discusses regulatory issues,safety concerns,scalability,and cost-effectiveness.Emphasis was placed on nanoformulation techniques employed for key phytoconstituents such as curcumin,resveratrol,epigallocatechin gallate,and quercetin.The most commonly employed nanocarriers included polymeric nanoparticles,solid lipid nanoparticles,and liposomes.These formulations significantly improved the solubility,stability,and controlled release profiles of phytochemicals.In vitro and in vivo studies demonstrated enhanced anti-inflammatory,anticancer,and antioxidant activities.Moreover,surface-modified and targeted nanoparticles showed promise in increasing site-specific targeting and enhancing bioavailability of the encapsulated compounds.Nanoformulations present a promising strategy for overcoming the pharmacokinetic limitations of phytochemicals.Despite encouraging preclinical results,further studies are needed to address issues related to long-term safety,clinical efficacy,and regulatory approval for successful clinical translation.
文摘As an ordinary Yunnan local,I never imagined becoming so closely connected to the exotic land of Laos.The luckiest event of my life was probably my choice to tick a box on a 2007 college entrance examination application form,indicating my willingness to enrollin a major other than my preference,which led me into the world of the Lao language.
文摘Digital twin technology,that creates virtual replicas of physical entities using real-time data and simulation models,has emerged as a transformative innovation across multiple healthcare domains.Its application in physiotherapy and rehabilitation represents a paradigm shift from traditional therapeutic approaches to personalized data-driven interventions that optimize patient outcomes.This narrative review examines the current applications,benefits,challenges,and future prospects of digital twin technology in physiotherapy and rehabilitation,providing a comprehensive analysis of the manner in which this technology is reshaping clinical practice and patient care.A narrative review approach was employed,systematically searching PubMed,IEEE Xplore,Scopus,and Web of Science databases.Studies describing digital twin applications,development methodologies,clinical implementations,and theoretical frameworks in physiotherapy and rehabilitation contexts were included.Digital twin technology demonstrates significant potential in personalizing rehabilitation programs,enabling real-time monitoring of patient progress,predicting treatment outcomes,and facilitating remote therapeutic interventions.Current applications span musculoskeletal rehabilitation,neurological recovery,post surgical care,and sports injury management.Key benefits include enhanced treatment precision,improved patient engagement,reduced healthcare costs,and accelerated recovery times.However,implementation faces challenges including technological complexity,data privacy concerns,interoperability issues,and the need for substantial infrastructure investment.Digital twin technology represents a promising frontier in physiotherapy and rehabilitation,offering unprecedented opportunities for personalized,efficient,and effective patient care.Successful integration requires addressing the current limitations while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration between clinicians,engineers,and data scientists.
文摘We read with great interest Deng et al.’s study 1 comparing sextant(6-core)and 12-core systematic biopsy in theMRI-targeted era,which valuably challenges the“more cores=higher accuracy”dogma by proposing a precision sampling strategy based on prostate cancer’s spatial distribution,aligning with personalized diagnosis trends.
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文摘Your comments are welcome!Please feel free to contact us with your personal stories or vivid pictures!Address:24 Baiwanzhuang St.,Xicheng Dist.,Beijing,100037 E-mail:chinatodaynews@aliyun.com,I am the director of the Singapore Chinese Opera Museum.The museum,nestled in a serene neighborhood distinguished by its Southeast Asian architectural charm,chronicles Chinese opera’s centuries-long journey.
基金supported by“the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities”(GrantNos.:3282025045,3282024008)“Science and Technology Project of the State ArchivesAdministration ofChina”(Grant No.:2025-Z-009).
文摘Person recognition in photo collections is a critical yet challenging task in computer vision.Previous studies have used social relationships within photo collections to address this issue.However,these methods often fail when performing single-person-in-photos recognition in photo collections,as they cannot rely on social connections for recognition.In this work,we discard social relationships and instead measure the relationships between photos to solve this problem.We designed a new model that includes a multi-parameter attention network for adaptively fusing visual features and a unified formula for measuring photo intimacy.This model effectively recognizes individuals in single photo within the collection.Due to outdated annotations and missing photos in the existing PIPA(Person in Photo Album)dataset,wemanually re-annotated it and added approximately ten thousand photos of Asian individuals to address the underrepresentation issue.Our results on the re-annotated PIPA dataset are superior to previous studies in most cases,and experiments on the supplemented dataset further demonstrate the effectiveness of our method.We have made the PIPA dataset publicly available on Zenodo,with the DOI:10.5281/zenodo.12508096(accessed on 15 October 2025).
文摘Objective:To explore the clinical effect of personalized nutritional support in elderly women with gestational diabetes(GDM),and explore its impact on the incidence of maternal complications and pregnancy outcomes.Methods:A total of 90 elderly pregnant women with gestational diabetes who were delivered in our hospital from January 2023 to January 2024 were selected as the research objects.They were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group,with 45 cases in each group.The control group only received routine pregnancy care and basic nutrition guidance,while the observation group received personalized nutrition support on this basis.Compare the blood glucose control,incidence of pregnancy complications,pregnancy outcomes,and neonatal outcomes between two groups of parturient.Result:After intervention,the fasting blood glucose(FPG),2-hour postprandial blood glucose(2hPG),and glycated hemoglobin(HbA1c)of the observation group were significantly lower than those of the control group,and the differences were statistically significant(p<0.05);The incidence of complications such as gestational hypertension syndrome,polyhydramnios,premature rupture of membranes,and postpartum hemorrhage in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(p<0.05);The cesarean section rate in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group,and the incidence of adverse neonatal outcomes such as fetal distress,macrosomia,neonatal asphyxia,and neonatal hypoglycemia in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group,with statistical significance(p<0.05).Conclusion:Individualized nutritional support for elderly women with gestational diabetes can effectively improve the level of maternal blood sugar control,reduce the incidence of complications during pregnancy,and improve the outcome of pregnancy and neonatal outcomes,which is of high clinical value.
文摘The current study examined the roles of collective self-esteem and personal self-esteem in the relationship between national identity and subjective well-being.Participants were 583 Chinese college students(females=49%;mean age=19.25±1.85 years).They completed measures of national identity,collective self-esteem,personal self-esteem,and subjective well-being.Path analysis findings result indicated national identity to influence the students’subjective wellbeing through three pathways:(1)national identity→collective self-esteem→subjective well-being,meaning higher subjective wellbeing with collective self-esteem.(2)national identity→personal self-esteem→subjective well-being,to suggest higher personal self-esteem was associated with subjective wellbeing;(3)national identity→collective selfesteem→personal self-esteem→subjective well-being.Compared to simple mediation models constructed with only personal self-esteem or collective self-esteem as a single mediating variable,the chain mediation model better explains the mediating mechanism of national identity on subjective well-being(the variance explained by the mediating variables increased by 65.38%and 59.26%,respectively).The collective self-esteem and personal self-esteem mediation is consistent with social identity theory,whereby national identity enhances collective self-evaluation,which in turn bolsters personal self-worth and subjective well-being.These findings of the current study offer new insights into how national identity affects subjective well-being in collectivistic culture.
基金Supported by The 23 rd Batch of Undergraduate Innovation Training Program Projects of Shanxi Provincial Department of Education"Research on the Path for Enhancing Customer Loyalty of Time-honored Chinese Brands from the Perspective of New Quality Productive Forces:A Case Study of Yuyue Brewing"(S202510108074).
文摘This study focuses on the "Yuyue Brewing" brand and employs grounded theory in conjunction with NVivo 11 software analysis to identify the key factors and dimensions influencing the cultivation of customer mindset, thereby constructing a theoretical model. The findings suggest that the three fundamental components of an entrepreneur s personal mindset—energy, ability, and wisdom—collectively constitute the foundation of entrepreneurial leadership. Establishing a clear brand positioning and developing its core values accordingly are essential aspects of the brand mindset. Furthermore, articulating the customer mindset involves comprehending the emotions and perspectives of target customers within specific contexts. The success of a brand depends not only on the product itself but also on the synergistic interaction among the entrepreneur s personal mindset, the brand mindset, and the customer mindset.
文摘Male breast cancer(MBC)is rare,representing 0.5%–1%of all breast cancers,but its incidence is increasing due to improved diagnostics and awareness.MBC typically presents in older men,is human epidermal growth factor receptor 2(HER2)-negative and estrogen receptor(ER)-positive,and lacks routine screening,leading to delayed diagnosis and advanced disease.Major risk factors include hormonal imbalance,radiation exposure,obesity,alcohol use,and Breast Cancer Gene 1 and 2(BRCA1/2)mutations.Clinically,it may resemble gynecomastia but usually appears as a unilateral,painless mass or nipple discharge.Advances in imaging and liquid biopsy have enhanced early detection.Molecular mechanisms involve hormonal signaling,HER2/epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR)pathways,tumor suppressor gene alterations,and epigenetic changes.While standard treatments mirror those for female breast cancer,emerging options such as cyclin-dependent kinase 4 and 6(CDK4/6),and poly(ADP-ribose)polymerase(PARP)inhibitors,immunotherapy,and precision medicine are reshaping management.Incorporating artificial intelligence,molecular profiling,and male-specific clinical trials is essential to improve outcomes and bridge current diagnostic and therapeutic gaps.
文摘Background:In mental health,recovery is emphasized,and qualitative analyses of service users’narratives have accumulated;however,while qualitative approaches excel at capturing rich context and generating new concepts,they are limited in generalizability and feasible data volume.This study aimed to quantify the subjective life history narratives of users of psychiatric home-visit nursing using natural language processing(NLP)and to clarify the relationships between linguistic features and recovery-related indicators.Methods:We conducted audio-recorded and transcribed semi-structured interviews on daily life verbatim and collected self-report questionnaires(Recovery Assessment Scale[RAS])and clinician ratings(Global Assessment of Functioning[GAF])from Japanese users of psychiatric home-visit nursing.Using the artificial intelligence-based topic-modeling method BERTopic,we extracted topics from the interview texts and calculated each participant’s topic proportions,and then examined associations between topic proportions and recovery-related indicators using Pearson correlation analyses.Results:“School”showed a significant positive correlation with RAS(r=0.39,p=0.05),whereas“Family”showed a significant negative correlation(r=–0.46,p=0.02).GAF was positively correlated with word count(r=0.44,p=0.02)and“Hospital”(r=0.42,p=0.03),and negatively correlated with“Backchannels”(aizuchi)(r=–0.41,p=0.03).Conclusion:The present results suggest that the quantity,quality,and content of narratives can serve as useful indicators of mental health and recovery,and that objective NLP-based analysis of service users’narratives can complement traditional self-report scales and clinician ratings to inform the design of recovery-oriented care in psychiatric home-visit nursing.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62402399)the New Chongqing Youth Innovation Talent Project(CSTB2024NSCQ-QCXMX0035)。
文摘Dear Editor,D2This letter presents a node feature similarity preserving graph convolutional framework P G.Graph neural networks(GNNs)have garnered significant attention for their efficacy in learning graph representations across diverse real-world applications.
基金supports from National Key R&D Program for Young Scientists of China(No.2022YFC3080900)the opening project of State Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and Safety Protection,Beijing Institute of Technology(No.KFJJ25-25M).
文摘With superior structural integrity and design flexibility,3D woven fabrics exhibit unique potential in ballistic protection applications.However,the anisotropic yarn distribution renders traditional 3D woven fabrics susceptible to fixed boundaries,which is not conducive to practical applications.Inspired by the motion characteristics of yarn structures,this study investigates a hybrid 3D woven fabric structure that incorporates interlayer warp yarns and normal yarns.Bending stiffness tests,yarn pull-out tests,and ballistic tests are conducted and compared with single-binding yarn structures.Utilizing a validated meso-finite element model,the dynamic deformation and energy absorption mechanisms of the hybrid configuration under impact are elucidated.The results demonstrate that synergistic interactions among various binding yarn structures maintain fabric stability in the absence of boundaries.Normal yarns inhibit horizontal slippage of warp yarns,while multi-layer warp yarns enhance resistance to weft yarn pull-out,thereby facilitating greater yarn participation in direct energy absorption.The hybrid structure exhibited the highest specific energy absorption(SEA)across different boundary conditions,with an average SEA increase of approximately 27%.These insights will facilitate the design of novel hybrid-structured 3D woven fabrics and inform the customization of lightweight protective materials.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China under Grant No.2023YFA1008702the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.12571300。
文摘The support vector machine,a widely used binary classification method,may expose sensitive information during training.To address this,the authors propose a personalized differential privacy method that extends differential privacy.Specifically,the authors introduce personalized differentially private support vector machines to meet different individuals'privacy requirements,using a reweighting strategy and the Laplace mechanism.Theoretical analysis demonstrates that the proposed methods simultaneously satisfy the requirements of personalized differential privacy and ensure model prediction accuracy at these privacy levels.Extensive experiments demonstrate that the proposed methods outperform the existing methods.
