Laser forward and backward scattering characteristics and experimental study of bubbles in ship wake.

The detection and tracking of ships can be realized by using the laser forward and backward scattering characteristics of ship wake bubbles. In this paper, the detection ability of two kinds of scattering to wake bubbles is studied. Based on the distribution characteristics of ship wake and bubble targets, typical bubble targets are selected to study from both micro and macro aspects. The light scattering model of water is established from the microscopic aspect, and the forward and backward scattering light intensity equations of water are derived. The circumferential scattering characteristics of a single bubble are analyzed based on the Mie scattering theory. According to the transmission characteristics of light in wake bubbles, the secondary scattering model of wake bubbles is established, and the forward and backward scattering light intensity equations are derived. In the macroscopic aspect, the laser scattering simulation model of wake bubbles is established by Monte Carlo, and the forward and backward scattering characteristics of wake bubble clusters with different radii, densities, and thicknesses are analyzed emphatically. A laser forward scattering and backscattering detection system under typical bubble characteristics was built, and the composite scattering characteristics of wake bubbles with different parameter characteristics were experimentally analyzed. The theoretical and experimental results show that with the increase of bubble radius, density, and thickness, the amplitude of laser forward scattering signal of bubble groups decreases gradually, the amplitude of backward scattering signal increases gradually, the change rate of forward and backward scattering amplitude increases, and the change rate of backscattering is obviously larger than that of forward scattering. The detection of wake bubbles by backscattering has more characteristic changes than that by forward scattering, and the detection success rate is higher. The research results can provide theoretical and experimental support for the design of a ship wake laser detection system.

A potent neutralizing nanobody against SARS-CoV-2 with inhaled delivery potential

The outbreak of COVID-19 has emerged as a global pandemic. The unprecedented scale and severity call for rapid development of effective prophylactics or therapeutics. We here reported Nanobody (Nb) phage display libraries derived from four camels immunized with the SARS-CoV-2 spike receptor-binding domain (RBD), from which 381 Nbs were identified to recognize SARS-CoV-2-RBD. Furthermore, seven Nbs were shown to block interaction of human angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) with SARS-CoV-2-RBD-variants, bat-SL-CoV-WIV1-RBD and SARS-CoV-1-RBD. Among the seven candidates, Nb11-59 exhibited the highest activity against authentic SARS-CoV-2 with ND50 of 0.55 g/mL. Nb11-59 can be produced on a large-scale in Pichia pastoris, with 20 g/L titer and 99.36% purity. It also showed good stability profile, and nebulization did not impact its stability. Overall, Nb11-59 might be a promising prophylactic and therapeutic molecule against COVID-19, especially through inhalation delivery. Graphical Abstract O_FIG O_LINKSMALLFIG WIDTH=200 HEIGHT=154 SRC="FIGDIR/small/242867v2_ufig1.gif" ALT="Figure 1"> View larger version (42K): org.highwire.dtl.DTLVardef@e4434org.highwire.dtl.DTLVardef@9fee79org.highwire.dtl.DTLVardef@1e15bb1org.highwire.dtl.DTLVardef@4adb0c_HPS_FORMAT_FIGEXP M_FIG C_FIG

Research progress of internal placement fecal incontinence drainage device / 中国实用护理杂志

Fecal incontinence is a very common problem in critically ill and elderly patients and long-term hospitalized bedridden patients, which can easily cause complications such as perianal dermatitis, pressure ulcers and infections, increase patient suffering, and increase medical expenses. Devices that effectively transfer or drain feces are critical to reducing complications after fecal incontinence. This article uses this as a starting point to summarize the main components, current status of use and evaluation indicators of built-in drainage devices at home and abroad, which provides a reference for the development of more scientific and feasible auxiliary tools for fecal incontinence.

CLINICAL VALUE OF X-RAY EXAMINATION IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF BONE AND JOINT TRAUMA AND SOFT TISSUE CHANGES / 现代医院

Objective To study the clinical value of X -ray examination in the diagnosis of bone and joint trauma and soft tissue changes .Methods 60 patients diagnosed with bone and joint trauma admitted in our hospital from January 2012 to January 2014 were selected and given anterior and posterior X -ray, patients with no definite diseases were given varus -valgus position shooting in order to further determine definite diseases , relative data were then collected .Results X -ray examination could assistthe development of treatment plans .X-ray plain films could not directly demonstrate the soft tissue changes without the auxiliary method of MRI .Conclusion Patients u-sually only pay attention to the severity of fracture but ignore the obvious trauma fractures and soft tissue changes .The application of X-ray examination enables the patients to attach importance to the treatment of traumatic soft tissue changes, and is worthy of promotion .

Risk factors and clinical features on acute hepatic dysfunction induced by sepsis / 中国医师进修杂志

Objective To study the risk factors and clinical features on acute hepatic dysfunction induced by sepsis.Methods One hundred and sixty-eight patients with sepsis were divided into 2 groups according to liver function:simple sepsis group (control group,142 cases) and acute hepatic dysfunction induced by sepsis group (observation group,26 cases).The biochemical indicators,plasma endothelin (ET)-1,sepsis-related organ failure assessment (SOFA) were compared between 2 groups.The risk factors of inducing acute hepatic dysfunction were analyzed.Results The incidence of acute hepatic dysfunction in 168 patients with sepsis was 15.5％ (26/168).The total bilirubin,direct bilirubin,creatinine,range of blood glucose variation,arterial blood lactic acid,plasma ET-1,SOFA,fatality rate in observation group were significantly higher than those in control group [(35.9 ±9.8) μμmol/L vs.(27.8 ±6.7) μmol/L,(17.7 ± 8.0) μ mol/L vs.(12.3 ± 5.9) μ mol/L,(219.6 ± 156.4) μ mol/L vs.(159.4 ± 125.3) μ mol/L,(7.6 ±4.9) mmol/L vs.(3.0 ± 1.6) mmol/L,(3.8 ± 1.3) mmol/L vs.(2.0 ± 1.2) mmol/L,(79.6 ±25.7)μg/L vs.(60.8 ± 12.6) μg/L,(8.8 ±2.6) scores vs.(5.7 ± 1.8) scores,38.5％ (10/26) vs.17.6％(25/142)],there were statistical differences (P ＜ 0.01 or ＜ 0.05).Multifactor Logistic regression analysis results showed that long-term drinking,cardiac insufficiency and hypotension were independent risk factors of acute hepatic dysfunction induced by sepsis.Conclusions The arterial blood lactic acid,plasma ET-1 and SOFA in patients with acute hepatic dysfunction induced by sepsis are higher.Long-term drinking,cardiac insufficiency and hypotension are the risk factors of acute hepatic dysfunction induced by sepsis.