Acceptability and feasibility of a Patient Support Coordinator (PSC) model to facilitate serious illness communication in outpatient oncology.
Conventional serious illness conversations (SICs) are frequently impeded by clinical time constraints and a lack of psychological readiness among patients. To address these barriers, this study evaluates the acceptability and feasibility of a novel Patient Support Coordinator (PSC)-delivered interve…
Decoupling Bulk Homogenization and Interfacial Reconstruction via a Triple-Alkali-Cation Interlayer for High-Performance Perovskite Solar Cells.
Precise control over cation distribution is critical for high-performance perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Conventional bulk doping often leads to vertical segregation and lattice strain, while surface passivation dose not ensure bulk homogeneity. We introduce a triple-alkali interlayer (LiOH/KCl/CsI)…
The Role of Videoconferencing Teleconsultation in Improving Transfer Efficiency and Functional Outcomes in Rural Stroke Care: Retrospective Cohort Study.
Interhospital transfer delays remain a major barrier to timely reperfusion therapy and are associated with worse functional outcomes in acute ischemic stroke (AIS), particularly in rural regions. This study evaluated whether videoconferencing teleconsultation, compared with the standard referral pro…
Influence of hybrid fiber reinforcement on strength and durability properties of fly ash blended PSC concrete.
The increasing demand for eco-friendly construction materials has driven the adoption of supplementary cementitious materials such as fly ash (FA) and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS), as they offer a lower carbon footprint and improved durability. Portland Slag Cement (PSC) has been intr…
Single-cell transcriptomic comparison of tubular segment maturation in advanced human in vitro kidney models.
In vitro kidney models play a crucial role in the study of renal development, (patho)physiology, drug development, and potential applications in bioartificial kidneys. Human in vitro kidney models have recently advanced significantly with the development of (induced) pluripotent stem cell ((i)PSC)-d…
High-quality film formation and efficient charge carrier transport are crucial for high-performance and stable perovskite solar cells (PSCs). However, inefficient charge extraction between the conductive glass and the charge transport layer still remains a severe limiting factor for the device perfo…
Associations between hospital characteristics and the delivery of non-cancer palliative care: a nationwide retrospective study in Taiwan.
As the population ages, the need for palliative care among patients with non-cancer conditions has increased. Although the benefits of palliative care for non-cancer conditions are well established, integration of such care remains limited across many health systems. Taiwan's universal health system…
Rational design of nanogel particle composition to control halide perovskite growth, structure and increase solar cell efficiency.
The purpose of this study is to apply pH-responsive nanogels, previously used for load-bearing biomaterials and colloidosomes, to the challenge of improving the properties of halide perovskite (HP) films and perovskite solar cell (PSC) power conversion efficiency (PCE). Our results show that nanogel…