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Diagnostic Utility of Testing for Novel Murine Autoantibodies for Sjögren's Disease in the Rheumatology Outpatient Setting

Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Objective The goal was to assess the diagnostic performance of three novel autoantibodies (NA) for Sjögren's disease (SjD) by comparing NA prevalence in patients with SjD, other autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARDs), nonspecific chronic sialadenitis (CS), and controls.
Chadwick R. Johr, Michael D. George, Vatinee Y. Bunya, Nora Sandorfi, Mina Massaro‐Giordano, Frederick B. Vivino   +5 more
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Geometric Optimization and Mechanical Performance Enhancement of Auxetic Structures for High‐Impact Applications Through Fused Deposition Modeling

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
This study explores the mechanical performance of three auxetic structures, identifying a re‐entrant‐star hybrid as the most effective for impact absorption. Finite element simulations and experiments demonstrate significant gains in energy absorption and flexural strength after geometric optimization. This study investigates the mechanical performance
Malik Hassan, Manjusri Misra, Alexander Bardelcik, Stefano Gregori, Amar K. Mohanty   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Organic Electrochemical Transistor Channel Materials: Copolymerization Versus Physical Mixing of Glycolated and Alkoxylated Polymers

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This work discusses the use of blended channel materials in OECTs. It explores how mixing glycolated and alkoxylated polymers in various ratios offers a simpler and more efficient route to tuning OECT properties. The performance of the polymer blends is compared to the corresponding copolymers, demonstrating similar OECT characteristics, swelling ...
Lize Bynens, Kaishuai Zhang, Priscila Cavassin, Arwin Goossens, Jochen Vanderspikken, Tania C. H. Castillo, Demetra Tsokkou, Adam Marks, Arianna Magni, Karrie Weaver, Laurence Lutsen, Sahika Inal, Koen Vandewal, Natalie Banerji, Wouter Maes   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of nalbuphine plus ropivacaine on vaginal labor in epidural analgesia

BMC Anesthesiology, 2023
Background Various approaches using epidural analgesia have been employed for relieving labor pain and promoting spontaneous delivery. We aimed to evaluate the effect of nalbuphine and ropivacaine versus fentanyl and ropivacaine on the duration of ...
Guo-hua Liu, Li-wen Liu, Lian-chun Ou, Xiao-sheng Cao, Zhao Pang, Xue-jin Wen, Quan-yan He, Biao Yin   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Functional Materials for Environmental Energy Harvesting in Smart Agriculture via Triboelectric Nanogenerators

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This review explores functional and responsive materials for triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) in sustainable smart agriculture. It examines how particulate contamination and dirt affect charge transfer and efficiency. Environmental challenges and strategies to enhance durability and responsiveness are outlined, including active functional layers ...
Rafael R. A. Silva, Giulio Fatti, Emanuel Carlos, Guilherme Ferreira, Sumita Goswami, Suman Nandy, Luiz H. C. Mattoso, Elvira Fortunato, Caio G. Otoni, Rodrigo Martins   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ice Lithography: Recent Progress Opens a New Frontier of Opportunities

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This review focuses on recent advancements in ice lithography, including breakthroughs in compatible precursors and substrates, processes and applications, hardware, and digital methods. Moreover, it offers a roadmap to uncover innovation opportunities for ice lithography in fields such as biological, nanoengineering and microsystems, biophysics and ...
Bingdong Chang, Gwendoline A. E. Anand, Rubaiyet Haque, Dylan A. Chiaro, Mona Sharma, Andrew R. Williams, Frank Niklaus, Daryl W. Yee, Gavin M. King, Anpan Han   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Is combined spinal-epidural more effective compared to epidural for labor analgesia?

CHRISMED Journal of Health and Research, 2019
Aims and Objectives: This study aims to compare the effectiveness of combined spinal-epidural (CSE) analgesia and low-dose epidural analgesia in labor and study their effects on maternal and fetal well-being.
Jerry Joseph Joel, Narjeet K Osahan, Ekta Rai, Priyanka Daniel, Sunimal Bhaggien   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Smarter Sensors Through Machine Learning: Historical Insights and Emerging Trends across Sensor Technologies

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This review highlights how machine learning (ML) algorithms are employed to enhance sensor performance, focusing on gas and physical sensors such as haptic and strain devices. By addressing current bottlenecks and enabling simultaneous improvement of multiple metrics, these approaches pave the way toward next‐generation, real‐world sensor applications.
Kichul Lee, Osman Gul, Yeongjae Kwon, Jaeseok Jeong, Seokjoo Cho, Jihyeon Ahn, Jehee Yu, Cheolmin Kim, Donho Lee, Hyeonseok Han, Byeongju Lee, Jungrak Choi, Ji‐Hwan Ha, Yongrok Jeong, Kyungnam Kang, Ali Javey, Junseong Ahn, Inkyu Park   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Quantum‐Grade Nanodiamonds from a Single‐Step, Industrial‐Scale Pressure and Temperature Process

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Novel method for creation of nitrogen‐vacancy centers in 50‐nm nanodiamonds based on high‐temperature plastic deformation is demonstrated. Compared to the electron irradiation approach, it yields nitrogen‐vacancy centers with significantly improved charge stability, T1 relaxation time, and optical Rabi contrast.
Yahua Bao, Michal Gulka, Parkarsh Kumar, Jakub Copak, Priyadharshini Balasubramanian, Yuliya Mindarava, Rémi Blinder, Michael Olney‐Fraser, Haotian Wen, Hana Spanielova, Helen Zhi Jie Zeng, Benjamin Whitefield, Igor Aharonovich, Jaroslav Hruby, Fedor Jelezko, J. Daniel Belnap, Shery L. Y. Chang, Petr Cigler   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of the efficacy of MgSO4 as an adjunct to ropivacaine and fentanyl for labour analgesia

Journal of Obstetric Anaesthesia and Critical Care, 2020
Background and Objective: Epidural analgesia is the most commonly practiced method for labor analgesia. It provides effective pain relief, less maternal stress response, better parturient satisfaction and the ability to provide anesthesia when required ...
Megha Gupta, Indira Kumari, Sandeep Sharma, Amulya Aggarwal   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source