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Anal Chim Acta ; 1308: 342661, 2024 Jun 15.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38740461

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BACKGROUND: Timely diagnosis and prevention of diseases require rapid and sensitive detection of biomarkers from blood samples without external interference. Abnormal electrolyte ion levels in the blood are closely linked to various physiological disorders, including hypertension. Therefore, accurate, interference-free, and precise measurement of electrolyte ion concentrations in the blood is particularly important. RESULTS: In this work, a colorimetric sensor based on a biphasic microdroplet extraction is proposed for the detection of electrolyte ions in the blood. This sensor employs mini-pillar arrays to facilitate contact between adjacent blood microdroplets and organic microdroplets serving as sensing phases, with any color changes being monitored through a smartphone's colorimetric software. The sensor is highly resistant to interference and does not require pre-treatment of the blood samples. Remarkably, the sensor exhibits exceptional reliability and stability, allowing for rapid enrichment and detection of K+, Na+, and Cl- in the blood within 10 s (Cl-), 15 s (K+) and 40 s (Na+) respectively. SIGNIFICANCE: The colorimetric sensor based on biphasic microdroplet extraction offers portability due to its compact size and ease of operation without the need for large instruments. Additionally, it is location-independent, making it a promising tool for real-time biomarker detection in body fluids such as blood.


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Colorimetría , Electrólitos , Potasio , Colorimetría/métodos , Electrólitos/química , Humanos , Potasio/sangre , Sodio/sangre , Cloruros/sangre , Iones/química
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Int J Mol Sci ; 25(8)2024 Apr 18.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38674055

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Polymer electrolyte was used as a medium for testing the performance of microband electrodes under conditions of linear diffusion. Cyclic voltammetry (CV) and chronoamperometry (CA) experiments were performed in a highly viscous medium, where diffusion rates are much slower than in fluid solutions. The log i vs. log v (CV) or log i vs. log t (CA) relationships with the current equation confirmed the existence of such conditions, yielding slope values that were lower than the expected 0.5. This could indicate an impure linear diffusion profile, i.e., some contribution from radial diffusion (edge effects). However, the desired value of 0.5 was obtained when performing these tests in monomeric solvents of similar viscosities, such as glycerol or propylene glycol. These results led to the conclusion that the current equations, which are based on Fick's laws, may not be applicable for polymer electrolytes, where various obstructions to free diffusion result in a more complicated process than for monomeric solvents.


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Polímeros , Solventes , Solventes/química , Difusión , Polímeros/química , Técnicas Electroquímicas/métodos , Viscosidad , Electrólitos/química , Electrodos , Electroquímica/métodos
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Biosens Bioelectron ; 257: 116299, 2024 Aug 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38636318

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Skin-interfaced microfluidic patch has become a reliable device for sweat collection and analysis. However, the intractable problems of emptying the microchannel for reuse, and the channel's volumetric capacity limited by the size of the patch, directly hinder the practical application of sweat sensors. Herein, we report an adaptively resettable microfluidic sweat patch (Art-Sweat patch) capable of continuously monitoring both sweat rate (0.2-4.0 µL min-1) and total ionic charge concentration (10-200 mmol L-1). We develop a platform with a vertical and horizontal microchannel combined strategy, enabling repeatedly filling sweat and emptying the microchannel for autonomously resetting and detecting. The variation in the emptied volume is designed to be adaptively identified by the sensor, resulting in enhanced stability and an enlarged volumetric capacity of over 300 µL. By integrating with self-designed wireless transmission modules, the proposed Art-Sweat patch shows product-level wearability and high performance in monitoring variations in regional sweat rate and concentration for hydration status assessment.


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Técnicas Biosensibles , Electrólitos , Sudor , Sudor/química , Humanos , Técnicas Biosensibles/instrumentación , Electrólitos/química , Dispositivos Electrónicos Vestibles , Diseño de Equipo , Dispositivos Laboratorio en un Chip , Técnicas Analíticas Microfluídicas/instrumentación
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Nutrients ; 16(7)2024 Mar 22.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38612956

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Refeeding syndrome (RFS) is a potentially life-threatening complication in malnourished (critically ill) patients. The presence of various accepted RFS definitions and the inclusion of heterogeneous patient populations in the literature has led to discrepancies in reported incidence rates in patients requiring treatment at an intensive care unit (ICU). We conducted a prospective observational study from 2010 to 2013 to assess the RFS incidence and clinical characteristics among medical ICU patients at a large tertiary center. RFS was defined as a decrease of more than 0.16 mmol/L serum phosphate to values below 0.65 mmol/L within seven days after the start of medical nutrition therapy or pre-existing serum phosphate levels below 0.65 mmol/L. Overall, 195 medical patients admitted to the ICU were included. RFS was recorded in 92 patients (47.18%). The presence of RFS indicated significantly altered phosphate and potassium levels and was accompanied by significantly more electrolyte substitutions (phosphate, potassium, and magnesium). No differences in fluid balance, energy delivery, and insulin requirements were detected. The presence of RFS had no impact on ICU length of stay and ICU mortality. Screening for RFS using simple diagnostic criteria based on serum phosphate levels identified critically ill patients with an increased demand for electrolyte substitutions. Therefore, stringent monitoring of electrolyte levels is indicated to prevent life-threatening complications.


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Hipofosfatemia , Terapia Nutricional , Síndrome de Realimentación , Humanos , Enfermedad Crítica/terapia , Electrólitos , Hipofosfatemia/etiología , Fosfatos , Potasio , Síndrome de Realimentación/etiología , Estudios Prospectivos
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Nutrients ; 16(7)2024 Apr 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38613056

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Aluminum contamination in parenteral nutrition (PN) solutions can lead to neurotoxicity, reduced bone mass, and liver toxicity, especially in pediatric patients. Ingredients commonly used in PN compounding, such as vitamins, trace elements, calcium, and phosphate salts, contain significant amounts of aluminum. This study aimed to compare aluminum concentrations in multichamber-bag (MCB) and compounded PN for adults and pediatrics. A prospective study assessed aluminum concentrations in various types of MCB and compared them with compounded PN formulations with similar compositions. The types of MCB included Lipoflex® (without electrolytes), Omegaflex®, Finomel®, Smofkabiven® (with and without electrolytes), Olimel®, Clinimix®, and Numeta®. Overall, 80 aluminum determinations were included: 36 for MCBs and 44 for compounded PN. MCBs showed significantly lower aluminum concentrations than compounded PN: 11.37 (SD 6.16) vs. 21.45 (8.08) µg/L, respectively. Similar results were observed for adult (n = 40) and pediatric (n = 40) PN formulations (12.97 (7.74) vs. 20.78 (10.28) µg/L, and 9.38 (2.23) vs. 22.01 (5.82) µg/L, respectively). Significant differences were also found between MCBs depending on the manufacturing company. These findings suggest that MCBs PN offer a safer option for reducing aluminum contamination in PN. Harmonizing regulations concerning aluminum concentrations in PN solutions could help mitigate differences between PN formulations.


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Aluminio , Nutrición Parenteral , Adulto , Humanos , Niño , Estudios Prospectivos , Soluciones para Nutrición Parenteral , Electrólitos
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Neurosurg Rev ; 47(1): 152, 2024 Apr 12.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38605210

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Background- Postoperative delirium is a common complication associated with the elderly, causing increased morbidity and prolonged hospital stay. However, its risk factors in chronic subdural hematoma patients have not been well studied. Methods- A total of 202 consecutive patients with chronic subdural hematoma at Peking University Third Hospital between January 2018 and January 2023 were enrolled. Various clinical indicators were analyzed to identify independent risk factors for postoperative delirium using univariate and multivariate regression analyses. Delirium risk prediction models were developed as a nomogram and a Markov chain. Results- Out of the 202 patients (age, 71 (IQR, 18); female-to-male ratio, 1:2.7) studied, 63 (31.2%) experienced postoperative delirium. Univariate analysis identified age (p < 0.001), gender (p = 0.014), restraint belt use (p < 0.001), electrolyte imbalance (p < 0.001), visual analog scale score (p < 0.001), hematoma thickness (p < 0.001), midline shift (p < 0.001), hematoma side (p = 0.013), hematoma location (p = 0.018), and urinal catheterization (p = 0.028) as significant factors. Multivariate regression analysis confirmed the significance of restraint belt use (B = 7.657, p < 0.001), electrolyte imbalance (B = -3.993, p = 0.001), visual analog scale score (B = 2.331, p = 0.016), and midline shift (B = 0.335, p = 0.007). Hematoma thickness and age had no significant impact. Conclusion- Increased midline shift and visual analog scale scores, alongside restraint belt use and electrolyte imbalance elevate delirium risk in chronic subdural hematoma surgery. Our prediction models may offer reference value in this context.


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Delirio del Despertar , Hematoma Subdural Crónico , Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Anciano , Hematoma Subdural Crónico/complicaciones , Delirio del Despertar/complicaciones , Estudios Retrospectivos , Factores de Riesgo , Medición de Riesgo , Electrólitos
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Mymensingh Med J ; 33(2): 321-326, 2024 Apr.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38557505

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Stroke is the common cause of death and disability worldwide, as well as in Bangladesh. Serum electrolytes abnormalities or dyselectrolytaemia is one of the major acute complications of stroke. Dyselectrolytaemia or serum electrolytes (sodium and potassium) abnormalities are more common in patients with acute stroke that can be easily measured. The study was planned to find out the serum electrolytes (sodium and potassium) abnormalities in acute stroke patients. This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Neurology and Medicine, Mymensingh Medical College and Hospital from January 2019 to June 2020. Total 84 purposively selected patients with acute strokes were evaluated following informed written consent. Diagnosis was confirmed by neuroimaging of brain. Moreover, serum electrolytes level was measured for each patient. Data were collected by interviews, clinical examinations & laboratory investigations of the patients using a case record form and analysis was carried out by the help of SPSS 25.0. Mean age of the patients with acute strokes were 57.65±15.79 years. About two thirds (60.7%) of the patients were male and the remaining (39.3%) were female. Sodium imbalances were observed in 32.2% and potassium imbalances in 25.0% cases. About 66.7% haemorrhagic strokes patients and 42.2% ischaemic strokes patients had dyselectrolytaemia (p<0.05). More than twenty eight percent (28.6%) of all stroke patients had hyponatraemia, which was more common (35.9%) among haemorrhagic strokes patients (p<0.05). Of all stroke patients 21.4% had hypokalaemia, which was more common (28.2%) in haemorrhagic strokes patients (p<0.05). This study reveals that, serum electrolytes (sodium and potassium) abnormalities are more common in haemorrhagic than ischaemic strokes, which is mainly hyponatraemia and hypokalaemia.


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Accidente Cerebrovascular Hemorrágico , Hipopotasemia , Hiponatremia , Accidente Cerebrovascular Isquémico , Accidente Cerebrovascular , Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Adulto , Persona de Mediana Edad , Anciano , Potasio , Sodio , Hipopotasemia/complicaciones , Hiponatremia/etiología , Accidente Cerebrovascular Hemorrágico/complicaciones , Estudios Transversales , Accidente Cerebrovascular/complicaciones , Accidente Cerebrovascular Isquémico/complicaciones , Electrólitos
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Eur J Cardiothorac Surg ; 65(4)2024 Mar 29.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38627243

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OBJECTIVES: In this study, we evaluated if modified Del Nido cardioplegia delivers comparable cardiac protection in comparison to Custodiol® in patients undergoing isolated minimally invasive mitral valve repair. METHODS: From January 2018 to October 2021, all patients undergoing non-emergent isolated minimally invasive mitral valve repair were included in this study. The cardioplegia was chosen at the surgeons' discretion. The primary end points of this study were peak postoperative cardiac enzyme levels. Secondary end points were in-hospital mortality, hospital stay, occurrence of cardiac arrhythmias, pacemaker implantations, postoperative lactate and sodium levels and postoperative incidence of renal failure requiring dialysis. RESULTS: A total of 355 patients were included in this study. The mean age of patients was 57. After propensity score matching, a total of 156 pairs were identified. There was no difference in cross-clamp time between both groups. Postoperative creatine kinase levels were higher in patients receiving Custodiol on the 1st and 2nd postoperative days. Creatine kinase isoenzyme MB levels were higher in patients receiving Custodiol on the 2nd postoperative day (0.5 ± 0.2 vs 0.4 ± 0.1 µmol/l s; P < 0.001). Postoperative Troponin T concentrations were similar between both groups. Maximum lactate concentrations were higher in patients receiving Custodiol on the day of surgery (2.4 ± 1.9 vs 2.0 ± 1.1 mmol/l; P = 0.04). The overall hospital stay was longer in patients receiving Del Nido cardioplegia (10.6 ± 3.2 vs 8 ± 4.1 days; P < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: Modified Del Nido cardioplegia based on Ionosteril® solution offers equivalent protection compared to Custodiol for isolated minimally invasive mitral valve repair.


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Soluciones Cardiopléjicas , Electrólitos , Paro Cardíaco Inducido , Lidocaína , Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Mínimamente Invasivos , Válvula Mitral , Cloruro de Potasio , Procaína , Bicarbonato de Sodio , Soluciones , Humanos , Femenino , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Paro Cardíaco Inducido/métodos , Soluciones Cardiopléjicas/uso terapéutico , Válvula Mitral/cirugía , Cloruro de Potasio/uso terapéutico , Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Mínimamente Invasivos/métodos , Manitol/uso terapéutico , Glucosa/administración & dosificación , Anciano , Histidina , Estudios Retrospectivos , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/prevención & control , Cloruro de Calcio/administración & dosificación , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Mitral/cirugía , Sulfato de Magnesio/uso terapéutico
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Pan Afr Med J ; 47: 37, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38586073

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Introduction: type 2 Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease with devastating effects on patients and results in numerous healthcare challenges in terms of its management and the cost burden among the affected. Successful management involves maintaining optimal glycemic control to prevent complications, with adherence to antidiabetic medications playing a crucial role in achieving this objective. Additionally, maintaining a healthy electrolyte balance is key for overall well-being and physiological function. However, the correlation between glycated hemoglobin and electrolyte balance remains under investigated, particularly in patients with suboptimal adherence. The aim of this research was to study the relationship between glycated hemoglobin and electrolytes among diabetic patients with poor adherence to antidiabetic medications. Methods: this study was conducted at Samburu County Referral Hospital in Samburu County, Kenya. We employed a descriptive cross-sectional design focusing on adult diabetic patients aged 18 years and above who had visited the diabetic clinic over a three-month period. To evaluate their adherence levels, we employed a Morisky Medication Adherence Scale-8. Seventy-two diabetic patients who got adherence level scores of < 6 were categorized as having low adherence and their blood samples were collected for measuring glycated hemoglobin levels and electrolytes levels particularly potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and chloride. Relationship between electrolytes and glycated hemoglobin among diabetic patients with poor adherence to antidiabetics was determined using Karl Pearson correlation. Results: among the study participants, the lowest hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) level recorded was 5.1% while the highest was 15.0% and the majority (41.7%) fell within the HbA1c range of 5-7%. A high proportion of individuals (58.3%) with poor adherence to antidiabetics had elevated HbA1c levels, indicating poor glycemic control. The correlations observed between glycated hemoglobin and electrolytes which included magnesium, sodium, chloride, calcium and phosphorus was r= -0.07, -0.32, -0.05 -0.24 and -0.04 respectively. Conclusion: this study concluded that there is a relationship between electrolytes and glycated hemoglobin among diabetic patients with poor adherence to antidiabetics. A statistically significant negative correlation was observed between glycated hemoglobin and calcium level (r=-0.2398 P ≤0.05) and also sodium (r=-0.31369 P≤0.05). A negative correlation (P≥0.05) was observed between phosphorus, magnesium, chloride and potassium with HbA1c levels though not statistically significant.


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Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2 , Adulto , Humanos , Hemoglobina Glucada , Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2/complicaciones , Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2/tratamiento farmacológico , Estudios Transversales , Calcio , Magnesio , Cloruros/uso terapéutico , Glucemia/metabolismo , Hipoglucemiantes/uso terapéutico , Electrólitos , Sodio , Potasio , Fósforo
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Zoolog Sci ; 41(1): 1-3, 2024 Feb.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38587511

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The endocrine and neuroendocrine systems exert powerful and broad control over the regulation of homeostasis in animals. Secreted hormones play significant roles in lifetime-related events such as germ cell development, sexual maturation, development, metamorphosis, aging, feeding, and energy metabolism. Additionally, hormones, particularly sex steroid hormones, are involved in reproduction, including sexual behavior and dimorphism. Changes in body color protect against external enemies, and circadian rhythms direct physiology and behaviors in synchrony with light and dark cycles. Water and electrolyte metabolism are essential for survival in land or seawater. Both aquatic and terrestrial animals have developed a variety of endocrine and neuroendocrine systems that exquisitely manage water and electrolyte metabolism to support survival. In zoological science, many animal species are investigated for their unique life history phenomena, and many researchers bring original and unique research approaches to understand these phenomena. Exploring such a variety of animal species leads to an understanding of diversity and unity, and contributes to the development of comparative endocrinology. This Special Issue contains 15 papers focusing on the endocrine mechanisms involved in the aforementioned life phenomena.


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Envejecimiento , Sistemas Neurosecretores , Animales , Hormonas , Electrólitos , Agua
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Shanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue ; 33(1): 6-12, 2024 Feb.
Artículo en Chino | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38583018

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PURPOSE: Bioactive magnesium ions were successfully incorporated into the nanoporous titanium base coating by micro-arc oxidation(MAO), and its physical properties and osteogenic effects were explored. METHODS: Non-magnesium-containing and magnesium-containing titanium porous titanium coatings(MAO, MAO-mg) were prepared by changing the composition of MAO electrolyte and controlling the doping of magnesium in porous titanium coatings. The samples were characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM), roughness, contact angle and energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer (EDS). Mg2+ release ability of magnesium-doped nanoporous titanium coatings was determined by inductively coupled plasma/optical emission spectrometer(ICP-OES). The structure of the cytoskeleton was determined by live/dead double staining, CCK-8 detection of material proliferation-toxicity, and staining of ß-actin using FITC-phalloidin. The effects of the coating on osteogenic differentiation in vitro were determined by alizarin red (ARS), alkaline phosphatase (ALP) staining and real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). SPSS 25.0 software package was used for statistical analysis. RESULTS: The MAO electrolyte with magnesium ions did not change the surface characteristics of the porous titanium coating. Each group prepared by MAO had similar microporous structure(P>0.05). There was no significant difference in surface roughness and contact angle between MAO treatment group (MAO, MAO-mg)(P>0.05), but significantly higher than that of Ti group (P<0.05). With the passage of cell culture time, MAO-mg group promoted cell proliferation (P<0.05). MAO-mg group was significantly higher than other groups in ALP and ARS staining. The expression of Runx2 mRNA (P<0.05), ALP(P<0.05) and osteocalcin OCN(P<0.05) in MAO-mg group was significantly higher than that in Ti and MAO groups. CONCLUSIONS: MAO successfully prepared magnesium-containing nanoporous titanium coating, and showed a significant role in promoting osteogenic differentiation.


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Nanoporos , Titanio , Titanio/farmacología , Magnesio/química , Magnesio/farmacología , Osteogénesis/genética , Electrólitos/farmacología , Iones/farmacología , Propiedades de Superficie , Materiales Biocompatibles Revestidos/farmacología , Materiales Biocompatibles Revestidos/química
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J Cardiothorac Surg ; 19(1): 266, 2024 Apr 25.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38664851

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BACKGROUND: St. Thomas cardioplegia is commonly administered to adults, yet repeated dosing at brief intervals is required. Del Nido's cardioplegic solution provides a prolonged duration of safe myocardial arrest, yet it was primarily intended for pediatric cardiac surgery. Recently, there has been an increasing interest in using Del Nido's in adults; this might be due to its ease of administration and extended re-dosing intervals. This study contrasted Del Nido's to modified St. Thomas cardioplegia in adults. METHODS: This study was conducted on 200 patients. Troponin-T was the primary outcome within the first 24 and 48 h post-surgery. Cardiopulmonary bypass time, cross-clamp time, intraoperative use of inotropic support, defibrillator and/or intra-aortic balloon were the secondary outcomes of the study. RESULTS: There was a significant reduction in post-operative Troponin-T levels in the first 24 and 48 h within Del Nido's group compared to the modified St. Thomas group. The cross-clamp and cardiopulmonary bypass times were also found to be lower within Del Nido's group. CONCLUSION: This study has demonstrated a significant reduction in early postoperative Troponin-T levels as well as operative times favoring Del Nido's in adults.


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Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Cardíacos , Soluciones Cardiopléjicas , Electrólitos , Paro Cardíaco Inducido , Lidocaína , Sulfato de Magnesio , Manitol , Bicarbonato de Sodio , Soluciones , Troponina T , Humanos , Paro Cardíaco Inducido/métodos , Estudios Retrospectivos , Masculino , Femenino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Cardíacos/métodos , Troponina T/sangre , Adulto , Puente Cardiopulmonar/métodos , Anciano , Cloruro de Potasio , Resultado del Tratamiento , Bicarbonatos , Cloruro de Calcio , Cloruro de Sodio , Magnesio
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Int J Biol Macromol ; 265(Pt 2): 130796, 2024 Apr.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38479665

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Supercapacitors, pivotal in mitigating the energy crisis stemming from dwindling fossil fuel reservoirs, necessitate meticulous consideration of electrode material preparation. While lignin-derived carbon materials sourced sustainably exhibit commendable potential as electrode materials, their intrinsic low capacitance limits widespread utilization. Herein, nitrogen atom doping of lignin (CNL) was accomplished employing a chemical modification technique employing cyanuric chloride as a dopant. The resultant nitrogen content measured at 2.85 %. Subsequent to CNL carbonation, the generated C3N4 was selectively confined to the internal surface of the CNLMS-800 through a domain-limited activation method, thereby rendering it suitable for deployment as a supercapacitor electrode material. CNLMS-800 manifests a substantial specific surface area of 1778.0 m2 g-1 and a concomitantly diminutive pore size of 2.6 nm. Noteworthy, the specific capacitance of CNLMS-800 attains 473.0 F g-1 at a current density of 0.5 A g-1 in a 6 M KOH electrolyte. The resultant energy density reaches 39.0 Wh kg-1 at a power density of 338.0 W kg-1. Crucially, even after 20,000 charge/discharge cycles at a current density of 10 A g-1, the capacitance retention attains an impressive 87.5 % in the KOH electrolyte. This innovative utilization of sustainable resources for electrode fabrication epitomizes a seminal advancement in the field of energy technology.


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Líquidos Corporales , Lignina , Electrodos , Nitrógeno , Electrólitos
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Ying Yong Sheng Tai Xue Bao ; 35(2): 431-438, 2024 Feb.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38523101

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We investigated the effects of exogenous melatonin on the osmotic regulation and antioxidant capacity of 4-year-old Ginkgo biloba seedlings under salt stress. There were three treatments, with low (50 mmol·L-1), medium (100 mmol·L-1), and high (200 mmol·L-1) NaCl stress. Leaves were sprayed and the soil was watered with melatonin solution (0, 0.02, 0.1, 0.5 mmol·L-1). The results showed that saline stress significantly inhibited the osmoregulation and antioxidant capacities of G. biloba seedlings. Application of exogenous melatonin at appropriate concentrations (0.02, 0.1 mmol·L-1) under salt stress could promote plant growth, reduce the rate of electrolyte leakage, decrease the content of flavonoids and malonic dialdehyde, and enhance peroxidase and superoxide dismutase activities in leaves. High concentration (0.5 mmol·L-1) of exogenous melatonin would aggravate the oxidative and osmotic stresses. The 0.02 and 0.1 mmol·L-1 exogenous melatonin alleviated osmotic stress and oxidative stress in G. biloba seedlings under salt stress, while the 0.02 mmol·L-1 exogenous melatonin treatment had the best effect on NaCl stress alleviation. Ground diameter, branch width, branch length, electrolyte leakage rate, superoxide dismutase activity, and flavonoids content could be used as the key indices for rapid identification of the degree of salt stress in G. biloba seedlings.


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Antioxidantes , Melatonina , Melatonina/farmacología , Plantones , Ginkgo biloba , Cloruro de Sodio/farmacología , Tolerancia a la Sal , Estrés Salino , Electrólitos/farmacología , Superóxido Dismutasa , Flavonoides/farmacología
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Sci Rep ; 14(1): 6912, 2024 03 22.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38519489

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In pulmonary inflammation diseases, like COVID-19, lung involvement and inflammation determine the treatment regime. Respiratory inflammation is typically arisen due to the cytokine storm and the leakage of the vessels for immune cells recruitment. Currently, such a situation is detected by the clinical judgment of a specialist or precisely by a chest CT scan. However, the lack of accessibility to the CT machines in many poor medical centers as well as its expensive service, demands more accessible methods for fast and cheap detection of lung inflammation. Here, we have introduced a novel method for tracing the inflammation and lung involvement in patients with pulmonary inflammation, such as COVID-19, by a simple electrolyte detection in their sputum samples. The presence of the electrolyte in the sputum sample results in the fern-like structures after air-drying. These fern patterns are different in the CT positive and negative cases that are detected by an AI application on a smartphone and using a low-cost and portable mini-microscope. Evaluating 160 patient-derived sputum sample images, this method demonstrated an interesting accuracy of 95%, as confirmed by CT-scan results. This finding suggests that the method has the potential to serve as a promising and reliable approach for recognizing lung inflammatory diseases, such as COVID-19.


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COVID-19 , Teléfono Inteligente , Humanos , Redes Neurales de la Computación , COVID-19/diagnóstico , Inflamación , Pruebas en el Punto de Atención , Electrólitos , Prueba de COVID-19
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ACS Sens ; 9(3): 1533-1544, 2024 Mar 22.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38445576

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The miniaturization of microfluidic systems usually comes at the cost of more difficult integration of sensors and actuators inside the channel. As an alternative, this work demonstrates the embedding of semiconductor-based sensor and actuator technologies that can be spatially and temporally controlled from outside the channel using light. The first element is a light-addressable potentiometric sensor, consisting of an Al/Si/SiO2/Si3N4 structure, that can measure pH changes at the Si3N4/electrolyte interface. The pH value is a crucial factor in biological and chemical systems, and besides measuring, it is often important to bring the system out of equilibrium or to adjust and control precisely the surrounding medium. This can be done photoelectrocatalytically by utilizing light-addressable electrodes. These consist of a glass/SnO2:F/TiO2 structure, whereby direct charge transfer between the TiO2 and the electrolyte leads to a pH change upon irradiation. To complement the advantages of both, we integrated a light-addressable sensor with a pH sensitivity of 41.5 mV·pH-1 and a light-addressable electrode into a microfluidic setup. Here, we demonstrated a simultaneous operation with the ability to generate and record pH gradients inside a channel under static and dynamic flow conditions. The results show that dependent on the light-addressable electrode (LAE)-illumination conditions, pH changes up to ΔpH of 2.75 and of 3.52 under static and dynamic conditions, respectively, were spatially monitored by the light-addressable potentiometric sensor. After flushing with fresh buffer solution, the pH returned to its initial value. Depending on the LAE illumination, pH gradients with a maximum pH change of ΔpH of 1.42 were tailored perpendicular to the flow direction. In a final experiment, synchronous LAE illumination led to a stepwise increase in the pH inside the channel.


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Técnicas Biosensibles , Luz , Dióxido de Silicio , Técnicas Biosensibles/métodos , Electrólitos , Dispositivos Laboratorio en un Chip , Concentración de Iones de Hidrógeno
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Biosensors (Basel) ; 14(3)2024 Feb 26.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38534231

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The sensing responses of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein using top-down-fabricated Si-based electrolyte-gated transistors (EGTs) have been investigated. An aptamer was employed as a receptor for the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. The EGT demonstrated excellent intrinsic characteristics and higher sensitivity in the subthreshold regime compared to the linear regime. The limit of detection (LOD) was achieved as low as 0.94 pg/mL and 20 pg/mL for the current and voltage sensitivity, respectively. To analyze the sensing responses of EGT in detecting the aptamer-SARS-CoV-2 spike protein conjugate, a lumped-capacitive model with the presence of an effective dipole potential and an effective capacitance of the functionalized layer component was employed. The aptamer-functionalized EGT showed high sensitivity even in 10 mM phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) solution. These results suggest that Si-based EGTs are a highly promising method for detecting SARS-CoV-2 spike proteins.


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Técnicas Biosensibles , COVID-19 , Humanos , SARS-CoV-2 , Glicoproteína de la Espiga del Coronavirus , Electrólitos , Oligonucleótidos
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PLoS One ; 19(3): e0298331, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38530838

RESUMEN

Electrochemical measurements, which exhibit high accuracy and sensitivity under low contamination, controlled electrolyte concentration, and pH conditions, have been used in determining various compounds. The electrochemical quantification capability decreases with an increase in the complexity of the measurement object. Therefore, solvent pretreatment and electrolyte addition are crucial in performing electrochemical measurements of specific compounds directly from beverages owing to the poor measurement quality caused by unspecified noise signals from foreign substances and unstable electrolyte concentrations. To prevent such signal disturbances from affecting quantitative analysis, spectral data of voltage-current values from electrochemical measurements must be used for principal component analysis (PCA). Moreover, this method enables highly accurate quantification even though numerical data alone are challenging to analyze. This study utilized boron-doped diamond (BDD) single-chip electrochemical detection to quantify caffeine content in commercial beverages without dilution. By applying PCA, we integrated electrochemical signals with known caffeine contents and subsequently utilized principal component regression to predict the caffeine content in unknown beverages. Consequently, we addressed existing research problems, such as the high quantification cost and the long measurement time required to obtain results after quantification. The average prediction accuracy was 93.8% compared to the actual content values. Electrochemical measurements are helpful in medical care and indirectly support our lives.


Asunto(s)
Cafeína , Café , Cafeína/análisis , Boro/química , Electrodos , Aprendizaje Automático , Electrólitos
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