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The free-standing thin films of melted poly(ethylene oxide) have been extensively simulated by the chemically specific coarse-grained (CG) molecular dynamics (MD) method. It is revealed that if the polymer thin film becomes thinner than some critical value, it would initially turn into a fiber, accompanied by an increase in the free surface area and a decrease in surface tension. A simple but efficient scheme is proposed to determine the critical interfacial thickness and the film thickness from the non-intrinsic density and pressure profiles, and the ratio of the two thicknesses is defined as the interfacial fraction. The critical film thickness is found to increase with the number of chains or equivalently the transverse area. With increasing temperature, the critical interfacial thickness increases a bit whereas the critical film thickness slightly decreases, highlighting the important role of the interfacial fraction. For both of the "critical" and "thick" films, the outermost surface layers are confirmed to undergo the greatest movements. The "critical" film exhibits the intrinsic interfacial thickness and bulk density almost identical to those of the "thick" film, dictating the thickness independence of the surface tension. Therefore, the phase stability of the film is essentially determined from the intrinsic thickness of the bulk layer, and the identified temperature dependence of the critical film thickness can be mainly explained by the surface tension.That young Canadians are obtaining more education than previous generations might suggest that the relationship between parents' education and that of their children has weakened. However, accounts of intergenerational educational mobility in Canada published in the past two decades are scant. Drawing on the Longitudinal and International Study of Adults, this paper examines trends in intergenerational educational mobility from 1969 to 2016. Adopting an educational transition approach, I find no change in the relative relationship between parents' and children's education over time despite the structural expansion of education. The results of a Blinder-Oaxaca decomposition suggest the upgrading of parents' education across cohorts partially explains this stability. The analyses further reveal a bifurcation in Canada's post-secondary system whereby higher parental education provides and advantage to youth for university degree completion while those whose parents have less education make their way to other post-secondary institutions.Activation of the cyclic GMP-AMP synthase-stimulator of the interferon gene (cGAS-STING) pathway is a potent anticancer immunotherapeutic strategy, and the induction of pyroptosis is a feasible way to stimulate the anticancer immune responses. Herein, two PtII complexes (Pt1 and Pt2) were designed as photoactivators of the cGAS-STING pathway. In response to light irradiation, Pt1 and Pt2 could damage mitochondrial/nuclear DNA and the nuclear envelope to activate the cGAS-STING pathway, and concurrently induce pyroptosis in cancer cells, which evoked an intense anticancer immune response in vitro and in vivo. Overall, we present the first photoactivator of the cGAS-STING pathway, which may provide an innovative design strategy for anticancer immunotherapy.Although primary infection of Epstein-Barr virus is generally non-lethal, viral reactivation is often associated with fatal outcomes. Regardless, there is no FDA-approved treatment available for this omnipresent viral infection. The current investigation targets viral maintenance and reactivation by inhibiting the functioning of viral deoxyuridine-triphosphatase (dUTPase) using phytochemicals. The EBV-dUTPase is essential for maintaining nucleotide balance and thus, plays a vital role in the viral replication cycle. Additionally, the protein has shown neuroinflammatory effects on the host. To selectively target the protein and possibly alter its activity, we utilized a virtual screening approach and screened 45 phytochemicals reported to have antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties. The analysis revealed several phytochemicals bound to the target protein with high affinity. In-silico ADMET and Lipinski's rule analysis predicted favorable druggability of Dehydroevodiamine (DHE) among all the phytochemicals. Further, we corroborated our findings by molecular dynamic simulation and binding affinity estimation. Our outcomes ascertained a stable binding of DHE to EBV-dUTPase primarily through electrostatic interactions. We identified that the protein-ligand binding involves the region around His71, previously reported as a potent drug target site. Tretinoin ic50 Conclusively, the phytochemical DHE showed a promising future as a drug development candidate against EBV-dUTPase.Recent interest has emerged in the protective role of vitamin D in melanoma survival and is the subject of multiple studies with heterogeneous results. Here, we present a retrospective cohort study of 264 patients with invasive melanoma from a tertiary university hospital. The aim of the study was to analyze the relationship between vitamin D levels and prognosis of melanoma patients. We found that lower vitamin D levels are independently associated with worse overall survival in melanoma patients in concordance with previous studies on other populations. Vitamin D deficiency could play a survival role in melanoma patients,. Future prospective studies are needed to investigate the effect of vitamin D supplementation on melanoma outcomes.Inclusion complexes (ICs) of 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin with the essential oil (EO) from Seculo XXI cultivar of Psidium guajava were prepared using kneading (KN) and freeze-drying (FD) methods. The resulting ICs clusters have a nanometric size, with a diameter of approximately 80 and 40 nm for KN and FD, respectively. Complexation efficiency was 80.3% and 50.8% for KN and FD methods, respectively. The larvicidal activity of the EO in DMSO on A. aegypti had LC50 and LC90 values of 51.49 and 64.51 µg mL-1, respectively. For the KN method, the toxicity corresponded to 77.54 and 107.29 µg mL-1 for LC50 and LC90, respectively. FD method demonstrated toxicity at concentrations above 600 µg mL-1. Thus, ICs enable the use of EO in breeding sites for A. aegypti, thus being potential products to be commercially exploited.This study aimed to assess the current management of melanoma from relative to present guidelines and determine changes 5 years ago. An eight-question survey was sent to practicing US dermatologists using the same methodology and questions from our JAAD study. Overall, saucerization/scoop biopsy (48%) was the most commonly used method. The most commonly chosen margin for melanoma in-situ (MMIS) removal was 6-10 mm (51% of respondents). For CMM with a depth greater than 1 mm, the most commonly chosen margins were in the 1.1-1.9 cm range (55% of respondents). More respondents referred cases of MMIS and CMM out for treatment as compared to 2016. Academic dermatologists in 2021 were 8% less likely to treat MMIS as compared to all other practice types in 2021, whereas 7% more likely to treat CMM greater than 1 mm. Academic dermatologists in 2016, as compared to 2021, were 4% more likely to treat MMIS and 19% more likely to treat CMM greater than 1 mm. A total of 91% of respondents reported having some change in their management of CMM. Our study findings suggest that a knowledge gap still exists representing a continued educational opportunity to more effectively distribute and implement CMM management guidelines.BRAF V600 mutations (BRAF mut ) are associated with more pigmentation in primary melanomas, but data on melanin content of metastases are limited. This study compares signal characteristics of BRAF mut and BRAF-wildtype (BRAF wt ) intracranial melanoma metastases (IMM). MRI brain examinations at first diagnosis of IMM were identified, all performed at 3-Tesla including 1 mm volumetric pre- and postcontrast T1-weighted imaging and susceptibility-weighted imaging (SWI). Individual metastases were assessed by a neuroradiologist, stratified by size (≥10 mm, 'larger', vs. 2-9 mm, 'small'; up to 10 per group); presence of intrinsic T1-hyperintensity (T1H) and, if present, whether confidently attributable to melanin as opposed to haemorrhage; evidence of haemorrhage; presence of central necrosis. A total of 267 IMM in 73 patients were assessed (87 larger IMM, 180 small). The proportion of larger IMM was similar in both groups (31% BRAF mut and 36% BRAF wt ). In small IMM, MRI evidence of melanin was more common in BRAF mut patients (42% vs. 26%; P = 0.038). Haemorrhage was more common in larger IMM (51%, vs. 20% of small IMM; P less then 0.0001), but did not differ based on BRAF status. Central necrosis was more common in larger IMM (44% vs. 7%; P less then 0.0001) and in BRAF mut IMM (23% vs. 11%; P = 0.011). In the BRAF mut cohort, central necrosis was more common in patients without previous anti-BRAF therapy (33% vs. 7%; P = 0.0001). T1H attributable to melanin is only slightly more common in BRAF mut IMM than BRAF wt . Higher rates of central necrosis in BRAF mut patients without previous anti-BRAF therapy suggest that anti-BRAF therapy may affect the patterns of IMM growth.Returning to work in critical care after a break in clinical practice can be a daunting process. This article describes development and evolution of the Critical Care, Resuscitation, Airway Skills Helping you return to work (CRASH) course, including the supporting literature. CRASH is the first bi-national course assisting return to work (RTW) for critical care practitioners. It evolved as a collaborative effort across Australia and New Zealand, involving anaesthetists, emergency physicians and intensivists. The course is based around tailored sessions practising skills and clinical decision-making using simulation and case discussions, incorporating practical tips on returning to work. Participants receive resources to assist RTW including questionnaires and checklists developed by the faculty, which have been used to aid RTW in more than 30 hospitals in Australia and New Zealand. Attendance is open to all critical care practitioners who are registered with the relevant medical board and returning to work, who have taken leave from work for any reason. Since 2014, 197 participants have attended CRASH in-person or virtually, one of the largest RTW groups described in the literature. The aim of this article is to outline the literature around inactivity and RTW, and describe the development and adaptation of the CRASH course.COVID-19 has had a disproportionate and devastating impact on older adults. As health care resources suddenly shifted to emergency response planning, many health and community support services were cancelled, postponed, or shifted to virtual care. This rapid transformation of geriatric care resulted in an immediate need for practical guidance on decision making, planning and delivery of virtual care for older adults and caregivers. This article outlines the rapid co-design process that supported the development of a guidance document intended to support health and community support services providers. Data were collected through consultation sessions, surveys, and a rapid literature review, and analyzed using appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods. Although this work took place within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the resulting resources and lessons learned related to collective impact, co-design, population-based planning, and digital technologies can be applied more broadly.
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