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 Stroke experts worldwide are increasingly exploring the transformative role of  artificial intelligence  (AI) in both research and clinical treatment. AI tools have begun to reshape how stroke is diagnosed, managed, and prevented by enabling faster image interpretation, early detection of abnormalities, and improved patient triage in emergency settings. These technologies can analyze complex data sets—from brain scans to genetic profiles—helping clinicians make more accurate and timely decisions. In research, AI-driven data analytics allows scientists to identify subtle patterns in stroke risk factors and recovery outcomes that were previously undetectable.  Machine learning  models are being used to predict who is at greatest risk for ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke and to tailor preventive interventions. Such predictive analytics not only enhance understanding of disease mechanisms but also guide precision medicine approaches. Clinically,  AI  is bei...

 Active interference technology based on piezoelectric flexible structures has emerged as a transformative research area at the intersection of smart materials, structural dynamics, and intelligent control systems. 🌍🔬 This technology focuses on actively suppressing unwanted vibrations, noise, and dynamic disturbances by using piezoelectric materials embedded or bonded to flexible structures. When external interference such as mechanical vibration, acoustic noise, or dynamic loading occurs, piezoelectric elements sense the disturbance and simultaneously act as actuators to generate counteracting forces. This dual sensing–actuating capability enables real-time adaptive control, making piezoelectric flexible structures highly effective for precision engineering, aerospace systems, robotics, civil infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing. Research in this field emphasizes modeling, material optimization, control algorithms, and system integration to enhance performance and reliabil...

 The cement industry stands at the center of global infrastructure development, yet it is also one of the most energy-intensive and carbon-emitting industrial sectors 🌍. A major contributor to this environmental burden is the high sintering temperature required for cement clinker production, typically around 1450 °C. Reducing this temperature without compromising clinker quality has therefore become a strategic research priority. One promising and innovative approach involves the use of fluorine-containing semiconductor waste as a mineralizer and flux. This strategy not only lowers energy consumption but also offers a sustainable pathway for managing hazardous industrial waste, aligning with circular economy principles ♻️. Research in this area highlights how waste valorization can transform environmental challenges into technological opportunities, as discussed in recent materials science and cement chemistry studies  At the core of clinker formation lies a series of comple...

Nanotechnology has emerged as a revolutionary force in modern medicine, particularly in oncology, where precision, safety, and efficacy are critical. In cutaneous oncology, melanoma remains one of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant skin cancers, demanding innovative therapeutic strategies beyond conventional chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The integration of nanotechnology into melanoma treatment has opened new horizons, with liposomes standing out as one of the most promising nanocarriers for targeted drug delivery. Liposomes are nanoscale vesicles composed of phospholipid bilayers that can encapsulate both hydrophilic and hydrophobic drugs, protecting them from degradation and enhancing their accumulation at tumor sites. By leveraging enhanced permeability and retention (EPR) effects, liposomal formulations significantly improve drug bioavailability while minimizing systemic toxicity. As discussed in recent advances in nanomedicine, liposomes are redefining how clinicians app...

 Post-stroke headache pain is an often underrecognized but clinically significant consequence of cerebrovascular injury, affecting quality of life, cognitive recovery, and emotional well-being. Recent neuroscience research has turned attention toward resting-state functional connectivity (RSFC) as a window into how the injured brain reorganizes itself after stroke 🧠. The topic “Changes in Resting-State Connectivity After rTMS and Exercise in Persons with Post-Stroke Headache Pain” highlights how repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) combined with structured physical exercise can reshape dysfunctional neural networks and reduce chronic pain perception. Resting-state connectivity reflects spontaneous brain activity patterns when a person is not engaged in a task, making it particularly useful for understanding persistent pain syndromes. Stroke disrupts communication among pain-modulating regions such as the default mode network (DMN), salience network, and sensorim...

  The microscopic thermal behavior of iron-mediated platinum group metal (PGM) capture from spent automotive catalysts represents a critical frontier in sustainable materials recovery and circular economy research 🔬♻️. Spent automotive catalysts are among the richest secondary resources of PGMs such as platinum (Pt), palladium (Pd), and rhodium (Rh), which are essential for emission control technologies yet increasingly scarce and geopolitically sensitive. At the microscopic scale, thermal treatment governs phase transformations, diffusion kinetics, and interfacial reactions that ultimately determine how efficiently these valuable metals can be separated and recovered. Iron plays a pivotal role as a mediator by acting as a collector, reductant, and structural modifier during high-temperature processing. Understanding how iron interacts thermally with PGMs within the complex ceramic matrix of catalysts allows researchers to design more selective, energy-efficient, and environmental...