Invasive Aspergillosis in a Patient with Stage III (or 3a or 3b) Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Treated with Durvalumab by Ashish Gupta, Aung Tun, Katy Ticona, Aam Baqui, Elizabeth Guevara

“…Durvalumab is approved for patients with unresectable stage III non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) which has not progressed following platinum-based chemoradiotherapy. A 63-year-old man presented to the emergency department with a 15-day history of increasing shortness of breath. …”
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Titanium nitride sensor for selective NO2 detection by Xuefei Zhao, Zhihang Xu, Zhaorui Zhang, Jiahao Liu, Xiaohui Yan, Ye Zhu, J. Paul Attfield, Minghui Yang

“…The sensor maintains stability over 6 months and does not utilize platinum or other precious metals. This notable performance has been achieved through preparation of highly active titanium nitride (TiNx) nanoparticles with exceptionally large surface area and a high concentration of nitrogen vacancies. …”
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Synthesis and Optical Properties of <i>N</i>-Arylnaphtho- and Anthra[2,3-<i>d</i>]oxazol-2-amines by Yuki Murata, Masato Kawakubo, Ayumi Maruyama, Mio Matsumura, Shuji Yasuike

“…Herein, we describe electrochemical reactions of 3-amino-2-naphthol or 3-amino-2-anthracenol and isothiocyanates in DMSO, using a graphite electrode as an anode and a platinum electrode as a cathode in the presence of potassium iodide (KI), which afford <i>N</i>-arylnaphtho- and <i>N</i>-arylanthra[2,3-<i>d</i>]oxazol-2-amines via cyclodesulfurization. …”
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Printed circuit board recycling: a focus on a novel, efficient and sustainable process for spent critical metals recovery by Charpentier, Nicolas M., Xia, Dong, Gabriel, Jean-Christophe P.

“…These tailored methods offer enhanced efficiency and improved environmental sustainability for recycling valuable and critical elements such as rare earth elements, tantalum, and platinum group metals. Notably, our approach not only demonstrates superior sustainability but also offers increased economic viability, making it a more financially profitable solution.…”
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Sinonasal small-cell carcinoma combined concurrently with small-cell lung carcinoma: case report and literature review by Rencui Quan, Rencui Quan, Ling Han, Shihai Wu, Xianming Li

“…He received first-line platinum-doublet chemotherapy combined with durvalumab, followed by radiotherapy to thoracic as well as head and neck regions. …”
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OPN Polymorphism Is Related to the Chemotherapy Response and Prognosis in Advanced NSCLC by Yanzhang Hao, Jianwei Liu, Ping Wang, Feng Wang, Zeshun Yu, Mianli Li, Shaoshui Chen, Fangling Ning

“…All patients had received platinum-based chemotherapy. OPN gene polymorphisms at 156 GG/G, 443 C/T, and −66T/G were determined. …”
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Optimizing a Rodent Model of Parkinson's Disease for Exploring the Effects and Mechanisms of Deep Brain Stimulation by Karl Nowak, Eilhard Mix, Jan Gimsa, Ulf Strauss, Kiran Kumar Sriperumbudur, Reiner Benecke, Ulrike Gimsa

“…We introduce a hemi-Parkinsonian rat model for long-term experiments with chronically instrumented rats carrying a backpack stimulator and implanted platinum/iridium electrodes. This model is suitable for (1) elucidating the electrochemical processes at the electrode/tissue interface, (2) analyzing the molecular, cellular and behavioral stimulation effects, (3) testing new target regions for DBS, (4) screening for potential neuroprotective DBS effects, and (5) improving the efficacy and safety of the method. …”
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Development, implementation, and evaluation of a 3D‐printed high‐fidelity pediatric mannequin with expected hard‐to‐intubate airway by Luca Puggelli, Marta Mencarelli, Paola Serio, Rocco Furferi, Francesca Amoretti, Yary Volpe

“…Rigid parts and silicone cast molds are manufactured using 3D‐printed ABS/ASA while platinum‐cure‐silicones are used for the soft ones. …”
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Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking Analyses of the Synergistic Mechanism of Babao Dan and Oxaliplatin in Colorectal Cancer by TAN Jingzhuang, HE Yanbin, HUANG Bin, LIN Jiumao

“…The KEGG pathway analysis showed that the core targets were related to pathway in cancer, proteoglycan in cancer, endocrine resistance, and microRNA in cancer, TNF signaling pathway, platinum resistance, and other pathways. Molecular docking showed that the core targets could bind to the most examined compounds.ConclusionQuercetin-7-olate, cyclo (L-tyrosyl-L-phenylalanyl), panaxadiol, and other compounds in BBD may play an anti-colorectal cancer effect in multiple pathways, including EGFR, AKT1, mTOR, and other targets in synergy with L-OHP.…”
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A Rapid General Synthesis and the Spectroscopic Data of 2,2′-Bis-(di-isopropylphosphino)-1,1′-dibromoferrocene, (<i>bpdbf</i>), 1,1′,2,2′-Tetrakis-(di-isopropylphosphino) Ferrocene... by Peter N. Horton, Simon J. Coles, William Clegg, Ross W. Harrington, Ian R. Butler

“…The crystal structures of the palladium and platinum dichloride complexes of 2,2′-bis-(di-isopropylphosphino)-1,1′-dibromoferrocene, <i>bpdbf</i>, are also discussed in the context of comparison with previously known crystal structures in the same general family. …”
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Late-onset and relapsed cytokine release syndrome after nivolumab treatment in a patient with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: a case report by Tomoyuki Otsuka, Yoshiki Kojitani, Fumio Imamura, Junko Fukutake, Minako Nishio, Takashi Fujii, Toshihiro Kudo

“…Nivolumab, an anti-programmed death-1 (PD-1) receptor monoclonal antibody, has proven effective in treating platinum-resistant metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. …”
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An Innocent Appearing Subcutaneous Nodule Diagnoses a Small Cell Lung Cancer in a Never-Smoker Female by Nupur Sinha, Masooma Niazi, Gilda Diaz-Fuentes, Richard Duncalf

“…Subsequent CT chest and PET scan revealed a hypermetabolic right lower lobe spiculated lung mass with adrenal and liver involvement. Platinum and etoposide chemotherapy with prophylactic cranial irradiation was initiated for advanced SCLC, and she required further irinotecan and taxol for subsequent pancreatic and adrenal metastases. …”
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Development of Ternary and Quaternary Catalysts for the Electrooxidation of Glycerol by L. M. Artem, D. M. Santos, A. R. De Andrade, K. B. Kokoh, J. Ribeiro

“…This work consisted in the preparation of platinum-based catalysts supported on carbon (Vulcan XC-72) and investigation of their physicochemical and electrochemical properties. …”
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Cyclic Voltammetry and Oxidation Rate Studies of Ferrous Gluconate Complex Solutions for Preparation of Chitosan-Tripolyphosphate Microparticles by Noer Abyor Handayani, Elsa Anisa Krisanti, Sutrasno Kartohardjono, Kamarza Mulia

“…Cyclic voltammetry analysis was conducted using a configuration of three electrodes connected to an electrochemical analyser. Graphite, platinum wire, and Ag/AgCl were employed as the auxiliary, working, and reference electrodes, respectively. …”
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PEDOT:PSS polymer functionalized carbon nanotubes integrated with graphene oxide and titanium dioxide counter electrode for dye-sensitized solar cells by A M Mahmudul Hasan, Md. Abu Bin Hasan Susan

“…This study aims at developing platinum-free dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). A novel quaternary composite comprising conductive Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene): polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT:PSS) functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotube (f-MWCNT), nitrogen-doped reduced graphene oxide (Nr-GO), and titanium dioxide (TiO2) has been presented as a cost-efficient counter electrode (CE) of DSSC. …”
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HLA-G Expression Is an Independent Predictor for Improved Survival in High Grade Ovarian Carcinomas by M. J. Rutten, F. Dijk, C. D. Savci-Heijink, M. R. Buist, G. G. Kenter, M. J. van de Vijver, E. S. Jordanova

“…In conclusion, expression of HLA-G is an independent prognostic factor for improved survival in high grade epithelial ovarian cancer and a predictor for platinum sensitivity.…”
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Highly Sensitive Immunosensing of Carcinoembryonic Antigen Based on Gold Nanoparticles Dotted PB@PANI Core-Shell Nanocubes as a Signal Probe by Dexiang Feng, Lingzhi Chen, Ke Zhang, Shuangshuang Zhu, Meichen Ying, Peng Jiang, Menglan Fu, Yan Wei, Lihua Li

“…Subsequently, benefiting from the advantages of core-shell structure nanoprobes and gold-platinum bimetallic nanoflower (AuPt NF), a sandwich-type electrochemical immunosensor for CEA detection was constructed, which provided a wide linear detection range from 1.0 pg·mL−1 to 100.0 ng·mL−1 and a low detection limit of 0.35 pg·mL−1 via DPV (at 3σ). …”
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Assessment of gold mineralization potential in the Tanzania Craton based on stream sediment geochemistry multivariate analysis and regression modeling by Mahamuda Abu, John Desderius Kalimenze, Benatus Norbert Mvile, Samuel Nunoo

“…The Au deposits in the area are strongly associated with the elements; Ni, Cr, V, Mg, Fe, Cu, and Al. Palladium (Pd), platinum (Pt), arsenic (As), and copper (Cu) are the main pathfinder elements in the area. …”
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Oral Capecitabine Achieves Response in Metastatic Eccrine Carcinoma by Kristian Larson, Hani M. Babiker, Andrew Kovoor, Joy Liau, Jordan Eldersveld, Emad Elquza

“…The disease responded poorly to taxane- and platinum-based chemotherapies as well as an isolated limb perfusion of an alkylating agent. …”
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Carbon Footprint of Electricity Produced in the Russian Federation by Ekaterina Shirinkina, Yuliya Mozzhegorova, Galina Ilinykh, Vladimir Korotaev

“…The carbon footprint of electricity significantly affects the total carbon footprint of a wide variety of products, which is especially relevant for energy-intensive industries (aluminum, platinum, carbon fiber-reinforced plastics, etc.) and hydrogen energy. …”
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