Risk Factors associated with Paraurethral Duct Dilatation following Gonococcal Paraurethral Duct Infection in Men - Fig 1

<p><b>(A).</b> A pinhead-like ostium was present at the 3 o’clock position on the left side of the external urethral orifice. (<b>B).</b> An overflow of transparent liquid was visible after squeezing the lesion.</p

Comparison of demographic, behavioral, and clinical data between patient and control groups.

<p>Comparison of demographic, behavioral, and clinical data between patient and control groups.</p

Water Resistance, Mechanical Properties and Water-Induced Shape Memory Properties of Poly(vinyl Alcohol) Materials Modified by Waste Polyester Depolymerization Monomer

Depolymerizing waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET) into monomers and subsequently processing and utilizing them is widely acknowledged as one of the most effective recycling methods for waste PET. The poor water stability of poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) necessitates modification to enhance its application scope. Thus, this study explores the use of recycled terephthalic acid (rTPA) obtained from waste PET depolymerization to modify PVA, aiming to improve its water resistance, functionalize it, and expand its potential applications. Initially, the k-rTPA modifier was synthesized by treating rTPA with a silane coupling agent (γ-aminopropyltriethoxysilane, KH550). Subsequently, the k-rTPA modifier was employed to enhance the mechanical properties and thermal stability of PVA. Specifically, the elongation at break of the PVA/k-rTPA mixture increased from 169.87 to 364.67%, representing a 114.6% improvement over pure PVA. Moreover, the water resistance was significantly enhanced, indicated by a reduction in the equilibrium swelling rate from 197.5 to 76.6%, marking a 157.8% increase, as well as an increase in the contact angle and extended water dissolution time. Furthermore, the PVA/k-rTPA material demonstrated remarkable water-induced shape memory properties. Consequently, the introduction of the k-rTPA modifier notably enhances the performance of PVA materials, suggesting significant potential applications and broadening its scope of utilization

Water Resistance, Mechanical Properties and Water-Induced Shape Memory Properties of Poly(vinyl Alcohol) Materials Modified by Waste Polyester Depolymerization Monomer

Depolymerizing waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET) into monomers and subsequently processing and utilizing them is widely acknowledged as one of the most effective recycling methods for waste PET. The poor water stability of poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) necessitates modification to enhance its application scope. Thus, this study explores the use of recycled terephthalic acid (rTPA) obtained from waste PET depolymerization to modify PVA, aiming to improve its water resistance, functionalize it, and expand its potential applications. Initially, the k-rTPA modifier was synthesized by treating rTPA with a silane coupling agent (γ-aminopropyltriethoxysilane, KH550). Subsequently, the k-rTPA modifier was employed to enhance the mechanical properties and thermal stability of PVA. Specifically, the elongation at break of the PVA/k-rTPA mixture increased from 169.87 to 364.67%, representing a 114.6% improvement over pure PVA. Moreover, the water resistance was significantly enhanced, indicated by a reduction in the equilibrium swelling rate from 197.5 to 76.6%, marking a 157.8% increase, as well as an increase in the contact angle and extended water dissolution time. Furthermore, the PVA/k-rTPA material demonstrated remarkable water-induced shape memory properties. Consequently, the introduction of the k-rTPA modifier notably enhances the performance of PVA materials, suggesting significant potential applications and broadening its scope of utilization

A comparison on 18 common tumor types between Ma’s work with the data in this study.

<p>A comparison on 18 common tumor types between Ma’s work with the data in this study.</p

Performance of Grade III tumors.

<p>Performance of Grade III tumors.</p

Histogram of average reference genes and number of samples.

<p>A histogram of the number of samples versus average reference genes Ct value shows a normal distribution. It is possibly due to the nature of sample quality (both quantity and integrity) from LCM. Also this normal distribution supports viewpoint that ARG Ct value is a good indicator for sample quality.</p

Patient clinical characters.

<p>Patient clinical characters.</p

No. of cases for each cancer type and primary or metastasis site.

<p>No. of cases for each cancer type and primary or metastasis site.</p

A comparison on 23 tumor types between the test set of American population with the data in this study.

<p>Both study used the CancerType ID version 2.</p