The aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) is a ligand-activated transcription factor with complex, context-dependent effects on immune regulation, influenced by a wide...
This paper provides a comprehensive review of recent advances in multi-scale modeling for simulating dynamic damage and fracture in metallic materials, a critical...
Biobased biodegradable plastics are emerging as eco-friendly alternatives to traditional petroleum-based packaging, offering renewability, biodegradability, and...
Tech Science Press (TSP) is pleased to announce that several of its journals have achieved notable improvements in the 2026 XinRui Journal Rankings.· ONCOLOGY RESEARCH: Ranked...
Tech Science Press is pleased to announce that two additional journals have been selected for inclusion in CAB Abstracts, a leading database produced by CAB International (CABI). This milestone...
This paper provides a comprehensive review of recent advances in multi-scale modeling for simulating dynamic damage and fracture in metallic materials,...
3D single object tracking (SOT) based on point clouds is a fundamental task for environmental perception in autonomous driving and dynamic scene understanding...
This paper reviews the research progress and application prospects of machine learning technologies in the field of polymer materials. Currently, machine...
Purpose of this novel review article is to unfold the current scientific worth of high performance polymer nanocomposite nanofibers, owing to growing...
Biobased biodegradable plastics have gained increasing attention as sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based materials in food packaging, offering...
Oil palm fiber is a natural fiber derived from agricultural biomass and has gained significant attention as an alternative reinforcement material in composite...
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second deadliest cancer worldwide, being the presence of metastasis, mainly in the liver, a major contributor to high mortality...
Malignant melanoma (MM) is a highly aggressive skin cancer known for its rapid progression, potential for metastasis, and resistance to treatment. Despite...
Background: An increasing number of studies have shown that ferroptosis is related to the initiation and development of small cell lung cancer (SCLC)....
Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) is the second most common type of skin cancer and typically involves the head and neck. Systemic therapy is often...
Objectives: To date, predictive and prognostic biomarkers for Bladder Cancer (BC) remain lacking. Existing literature underscores the potential of metabolomics...
Multimodal emotion recognition has emerged as a key research area for enabling human-centered artificial intelligence, supported by the rapid progress...
In materials science and engineering design, high-fidelity and high-efficiency numerical simulation has become a driving force for innovation and practical...
The exploration of high-performance materials presents a fundamental challenge in materials science, particularly in predicting properties for materials...
Deploying Large Language Model (LLM)-based agents in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) presents significant challenges, including high latency...
This study aims to mitigate crosswind-induced performance degradation in Natural Draft Dry Cooling Towers used in power plants by developing and assessing...
The rapid evolution of chemical biology, medicinal chemistry, and molecular pharmacology continues to drive the discovery of innovative anticancer compounds...
Cancer development and therapeutic response are governed not only by genetic alterations but also by dynamic regulatory mechanisms at the epigenetic and...
Cancer remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and its onset and progression are closely linked to dysregulated epigenetic...
We propose a special issue titled "Innovative Smart Polymeric Materials for Sustainable Energy Solutions: Bridging Advances in Energy and Biomedical...
Further advancements in the exploitation of unconventional resources, such as tight gas, shale gas, shale oil, coalbed methane, and natural gas hydrate,...
In today’s digital era, patterns are omnipresent, shaping many aspects of our lives. These patterns can be physically observed or computationally identified...
This special issue, “Applied Artificial Intelligence: Advanced Solutions for Engineering Real-World Challenges,” showcases the transformative power of...
This theme captures the essence of advanced technologies (AI, machine learning, big data), modern applications (climate change, smart cities, health research),...
This paper provides a comprehensive review of recent advances in multi-scale modeling for simulating dynamic damage and fracture in metallic materials,...
3D single object tracking (SOT) based on point clouds is a fundamental task for environmental perception in autonomous driving and dynamic scene understanding...
This paper reviews the research progress and application prospects of machine learning technologies in the field of polymer materials. Currently, machine...
Purpose of this novel review article is to unfold the current scientific worth of high performance polymer nanocomposite nanofibers, owing to growing...
Biobased biodegradable plastics have gained increasing attention as sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based materials in food packaging, offering...
Oil palm fiber is a natural fiber derived from agricultural biomass and has gained significant attention as an alternative reinforcement material in composite...
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second deadliest cancer worldwide, being the presence of metastasis, mainly in the liver, a major contributor to high mortality...
Malignant melanoma (MM) is a highly aggressive skin cancer known for its rapid progression, potential for metastasis, and resistance to treatment. Despite...
Background: An increasing number of studies have shown that ferroptosis is related to the initiation and development of small cell lung cancer (SCLC)....
Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) is the second most common type of skin cancer and typically involves the head and neck. Systemic therapy is often...
Objectives: To date, predictive and prognostic biomarkers for Bladder Cancer (BC) remain lacking. Existing literature underscores the potential of metabolomics...
Multimodal emotion recognition has emerged as a key research area for enabling human-centered artificial intelligence, supported by the rapid progress...
In materials science and engineering design, high-fidelity and high-efficiency numerical simulation has become a driving force for innovation and practical...
The exploration of high-performance materials presents a fundamental challenge in materials science, particularly in predicting properties for materials...
Deploying Large Language Model (LLM)-based agents in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) presents significant challenges, including high latency...
This study aims to mitigate crosswind-induced performance degradation in Natural Draft Dry Cooling Towers used in power plants by developing and assessing...
The rapid evolution of chemical biology, medicinal chemistry, and molecular pharmacology continues to drive the discovery of innovative anticancer compounds...
Cancer development and therapeutic response are governed not only by genetic alterations but also by dynamic regulatory mechanisms at the epigenetic and...
Cancer remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and its onset and progression are closely linked to dysregulated epigenetic...
We propose a special issue titled "Innovative Smart Polymeric Materials for Sustainable Energy Solutions: Bridging Advances in Energy and Biomedical...
Further advancements in the exploitation of unconventional resources, such as tight gas, shale gas, shale oil, coalbed methane, and natural gas hydrate,...
In today’s digital era, patterns are omnipresent, shaping many aspects of our lives. These patterns can be physically observed or computationally identified...
This special issue, “Applied Artificial Intelligence: Advanced Solutions for Engineering Real-World Challenges,” showcases the transformative power of...
This theme captures the essence of advanced technologies (AI, machine learning, big data), modern applications (climate change, smart cities, health research),...
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Objectives: The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive modeling offers prospects for clinical, anatomical, and imaging factor combination, like radiomics, to help with stone-free status (SFS) estimation and peroperative decision-making. The goal of this study was, therefore, to define the present performance range, determine sources of heterogeneity, and determine methodological practices permitting reliable implementation by varied circumstances. Methods: We searched six bibliographic databases through 19 September 2025. Studies deriving or validating AI/predictive models for…
Background: Ureteral stones are a common cause of acute renal colic, and while most small stones pass spontaneously, reliable predictors of passage are needed to optimize patient selection for conservative management. This study aims to evaluate the role of radiologic, clinical and laboratory parameters—particularly the proximal/distal (P/D) ureteral diameter ratio—in predicting spontaneous passage of <10 mm ureteral stones. Materials and Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 277 patients diagnosed with ureteral calculi <10 mm on non-contrast…
Objectives: Patients with a multi-parameter magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) prostate imaging report and data system (PI-RADS) score ≤ 3, but with clinically significant prostate cancer (CSPCa) detected by biopsy, are termed MRI-Invisible prostate cancer (MRI(-)PCa). This study aims to explore risk factors for MRI(-)PCa and identify immunohistochemical indicators with predictive significance. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 376 patients with PI-RADS score ≤ 3 who underwent 24-needle systematic prostate biopsy at Beijing Friendship Hospital,…
Background: Pediatric opioid use has been associated with serious adverse effects, including persistent use and overdose. Recent studies have shown that opioid needs may be minimal following outpatient pediatric urologic surgery. Post-operative pain regimens following pediatric penile surgery are not standardized. This study aimed to identify current opioid prescribing practices following hypospadias repair. Methods: An online survey was administered to members of the Societies for Pediatric Urology, including eight questions surrounding physician demographics, hypospadias repair…
Background: Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) is standard for cT1 renal masses, but its feasibility in patients on temporary mechanical circulatory support is poorly documented. We report RAPN performed while a patient was simultaneously supported with venous-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) and Impella®, as part of a staged plan for left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation and eventual heart transplantation. Case Presentation: A 51-year-old man presented with ST-elevation myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock requiring percutaneous…
Objectives: Bladder cancer (BC) is a prevalent malignancy with evolving treatment strategies and an increasingly aging patient population, resulting in a growing and complex burden of hospitalizations that extends beyond urological care and remains insufficiently characterized in real-world Internal Medicine settings. This study aimed to analyze the clinical data and outcomes for patients with BC admitted to the medicine ward. Additionally, this research presents three cases of fever of unknown origin, which all exhibited identical…
Background: Thulium laser vaporization of the prostate (ThuVAP) is an established treatment for benign prostatic obstruction, but its impact on urodynamic parameters remains poorly defined. This study aimed to quantify the de-obstructive efficacy of ThuVAP through pre- and postoperative urodynamic comparisons and to assess the relationship between urodynamic improvement and symptom relief. Methods: In a prospective single-center cohort (June 2022–June 2024), men with urodynamically confirmed obstruction underwent standardized ThuVAP with a 200-W thulium:YAG system. Baseline…
Background: Observational studies have suggested potential associations between myocardial infarction (MI) and cancer risk, but the causal nature of these relationships remains unclear due to confounding factors and reverse causation. We aimed to investigate the bidirectional causal relationships between MI and urinary system cancers using genetic instruments. Methods: We conducted a two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis using summary statistics from large-scale genome-wide association studies. Genetic variants associated with MI were used as instrumental variables (n…
Objectives: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) poses unique challenges in the management of renal stones, and high-quality evidence to guide treatment decisions is limited. This study aimed to compare the effects of flexible ureteroscopy (f-URS) and mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (m-PCNL) on perioperative outcomes and long-term renal function in patients with CKD and renal stones. Methods: This prospective randomized study included 60 CKD patients with renal stones measuring 1–4 cm. Participants were randomized into f-URS (n = 24)…
Background: Holmium: yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Ho: YAG) laser technology has long been employed for urinary stone fragmentation; however, its limitations have prompted the exploration of alternative systems such as thulium lasers. This study aims to compare a novel pulsed solid-state Thulium: YAG (Tm: YAG) laser to the standard Ho: YAG laser in Mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (Mini-PCNL) lithotripsy for renal calculi. Methods: In total, 100 patients undergoing Mini-PCNL were enrolled in this clinical trial. Fifty patients treated with a…
Objectives: Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) is an established treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), but early postoperative dysuria and incontinence remain common concerns. The Virtual Basket (VB) mode has been proposed to reduce tissue trauma. This study evaluated whether VB use improves early postoperative recovery without compromising HoLEP efficacy. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 168 men who underwent HoLEP between September 2023 and September 2024. Patients were categorized into three groups according to…
Objectives: Men with obstructive azoospermia (OA) or infertility often require surgical sperm retrieval for assisted reproductive techniques. While sperm can be successfully obtained from either the testis or epididymis in these patients, sperm DNA integrity may differ between retrieval sites, which could influence reproductive outcomes. This study aimed to determine whether bilateral epididymal and/or testicular sperm extraction is necessary in men with OA or infertility and elevated DNA fragmentation index (DFI). Methods: We retrospectively analyzed…
Background: Individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) are at high risk for developing neurogenic bladder or neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD), which can lead to severe complications and negatively impact quality of life. Despite the critical need for timely urologic care, barriers to access remain poorly understood, particularly in resource-limited settings. This study aims to identify systemic and perceived barriers to urologic follow-up for individuals with SCI treated at an academic medical center. Methods:…
Objectives: The external physical vibration lithecbole (EPVL) is a new device. It is clinically employed to improve the stone-free rate (SFR). However, it is not widely accepted in clinical practice due to the lack of high-level evidentiary support and a standard protocol. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of external physical vibration lithecbole (EPVL) as an adjunct to extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) or retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) for upper urinary tract…
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