Cox proportional-hazards regression models were used in determining the risk factors associated with ESRD and mortality.

During a mean 9.3 months follow-up duration, the hemodialysis group had significantly better free from dialysis (85.6% vs. 64.4%; P=0.002) and overall survival (85.4% vs. 78.5%; P=0.008) rates than the control group. Cox…[Read more]

KGaA, Weinheim.Lithium-chalcogen batteries are an appealing choice for high-energy-storage technology. However, the traditional battery that employs liquid electrolytes suffers irreversible loss and shuttle of the soluble intermediates. New batteries that adopt Li+ -conductive polymer electrolytes to mitigate the shuttle problem are hindered by…[Read more]