University of Kentucky

Covalently Integrated Amorphous Mn x Mo 3 S 13 –GO Chalcocarbogel for High Capacity and Long‐Life Sulfur Equivalent Conversion Electrodes

ABSTRACT Developing long‐life, high‐capacity sulfur‐based electrodes from earth‐abundant elements remains a major challenge because of structural degradation and polysulfide dissolution during multielectron conversion reactions. Here, we report a hybrid amorphous Mn x Mo 3 S 13 –...

Aortopulmonary Window or Patent Ductus Arteriosus? The Window Ductus

The ductal malformation known as a “Window Ductus” or “type B ductus” is a very rare congenital anomaly. The unique anatomy results in a diagnostic and surgical dilemma. It can easily be mistaken for a “typical” patent ductus arteriosus and approached via left thoracotomy. This c...

Evaluation of the Relative Citation Ratio Versus the H-Index as Measures of Citation-Based Scholarly Influence in Academic Neurosurgery

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Evaluating citation-based scholarly influence among academic faculty is foundational to academic medicine, as retention, promotion, and tenure to govern career advancement at every level. The h-index has been the standard metric across fields, including...

Retrospective analysis of microbial contamination in tattoo and permanent makeup inks

Abstract Microbial contamination of tattoo and permanent makeup (PMU) inks presents a persistent public health risk because these products are injected directly into the dermis. Despite regulatory oversight, outbreaks of ink-related infections continue to be reported. This study...

Linking women leaving jail to medications for opioid use disorder: Costs to implement pre-release telehealth and peer navigation services

Aims Telehealth and peer navigation are feasible strategies for connecting women in the criminal-legal system with medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), yet implementation costs are not well understood. This study conducted a microcosting analysis of two interventions for w...

Rethinking Muscle Wasting in Critical Illness: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Myofiber Size and Protein Turnover

OBJECTIVES: To identify biological findings underlying skeletal muscle dysfunction in adults with critical illness and meta-analyze myofiber cross-sectional area and protein turnover variables. DATA SOURCES: Six databases were electronically searched from inception to January 202...

Profits, Image, and Sustainability in Plastic Waste Recycling Behavior

ABSTRACT Plastic waste is an environmental and public health concern. In the agricultural sector, plastic waste handling is largely unregulated. Using survey data from horticultural firms, we investigate a previously unexplored relationship between a firm's decision to voluntaril...

Multi-Backbone U-Net segmentation and interpretable hybrid deep learning classification for lung cancer detection in chest CT images

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, and its early and accurate diagnosis from chest CT imaging is complicated by overlapping radiological features between benign and malignant lesions, as well as by the limited cross-institution validation...