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The low‐temperature electronic structure of the van der Waals ferromagnet CrSiTe3 is investigated. This ferromagnetic semiconductor has a magnetic bulk transition temperature of 33 K, which can reach up to 80 K in single‐ and few‐layer flakes. X‐ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) and X‐ray magnetic circular dichroism (XMCD) measurements, carried out at the Cr L2,3 and Te M5 edges in vacuo‐cleaved single crystals, give strong evidence for hybridization‐mediated superexchange between the Cr atoms. The observed chemical shift in the XAS, as well as the comparison of XMCD with the calculated Cr L2,3 multiplet spectra, confirms a strong covalent bond between the Cr 3d(eg) and Te 5p states. Application of the XMCD sum rules gives a nonvanishing orbital moment, supporting a partial occupation of the eg states, apart from t2g. Also, the presence of a nonzero XMCD signal at the Te M5 edge confirms a Te 5p spin polarization due to mixing with the Cr eg bonding states. The results strongly suggest that superexchange, instead of the previously suggested single‐ion anisotropy, is responsible for the low‐temperature ferromagnetic ordering of 2D materials such as CrSiTe3 and CrGeTe3. This demonstrates the interplay between electron correlation and ferromagnetism in insulating 2D materials. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The topological surface states (TSSs) in topological insulators (TIs) offer exciting prospects for dissipationless spin transport. Common spin-based devices, such as spin valves, rely on trilayer structures in which a non-magnetic layer is sandwiched between two ferromagnetic (FM) layers. The major disadvantage of using high-quality single-crystalline TI films in this context is that a single pair of spin-momentum locked channels spans across the entire film, meaning that only a very small spin current can be pumped from one FM to the other, along the side walls of the film. On the other hand, using nanocrystalline TI films, in which the grains are large enough to avoid hybridization of the TSSs, will effectively increase the number of spin channels available for spin pumping. Here, we used an element-selective, x-ray based ferromagnetic resonance technique to demonstrate spin pumping from a FM layer at resonance through the TI layer and into the FM spin sink. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: There are few reports of long-term treatment with docetaxel in castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) because of the limit of a maximum of ten cycles of treatment in TAX327 showing a survival benefit. Therefore, this study, ARD6563, was conducted to evaluate the safety of more than ten cycles of docetaxel in metastatic CRPC. Methods: We enrolled patients who had received ten cycles of docetaxel in the preceding study, ARD6562. For ARD6563, patients received docetaxel every 3 weeks, at the last dose (70, 60, or 50 mg/m) received for cycle 10 in ARD6562, with prednisolone 5 mg orally twice daily. Results: The safety analysis set comprised 15 patients (median age, 64 years; performance status, 0 in 87%) out of 43 patients treated in ARD6562. The median initial dose of docetaxel was 60 mg/m, and the median number of additional cycles administered was 8 (range, 1-42). The relative dose intensity was 78.0% for docetaxel and 98.0% for prednisolone. Dose reduction was needed in 3 cycles because of grade 3 infection, febrile neutropenia, and grade 2 neuropathy. Administration delay was necessitated in 6 cycles because of grade 1-2 nonhematological toxicities. The major grade 3-4 toxicities were myelosuppression. Five patients who had an observed partial response or stable disease in ARD6562 maintained their clinical response in ARD6563. The study treatment was discontinued in 10 patients because of disease progression and in 4 patients for serious toxicities. There were no treatment-related deaths. Conclusions: Long-term docetaxel with prednisolone is feasible in selected Japanese patients with CRPC. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this study, the effect of hyperactivity of the lateral pterygoid muscle (LPM) on the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disk during prolonged clenching was examined with a mathematical model. Finite element models of the TMJ were constructed based on magnetic resonance images from two subjects with or without internal derangement of the TMJ. For each model, muscle forces were used as a loading condition for stress analysis for 10 min clenching. Furthermore, an intermittent increase of the LPM force with intervals of 1 min was applied. In the asymptomatic model, large stresses were found in the central and lateral part of the disk at the onset of clenching. In the retrodiscal tissue, stress relaxation occurred during the first 2 min of clenching. When the force of the LPM increased temporarily, the disk moved anteriorly and returned to its original position afterward. In the symptomatic model, large stresses were observed in both the posterior region of the disk and the retrodiscal tissue throughout clenching. Upon temporary increase of the LPM force, the disk was elongated anteriorly, which appeared to be irreversible. These results indicate that hyperactivity of the LPM may be involved in the progression of disk displacement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objectives: To determine the oncologic safety of laparoscopic nephroureterectomy (LNU), we compared the long-term oncologic outcome of LNU versus open nephroureterectomy (ONU) in patients with upper tract transitional cell carcinoma. Methods: A total of 367 nephroureterectomy procedures were performed at our institutes for upper tract transitional cell carcinoma without distant metastases. Of 224 patients without concomitant or previous bladder cancer, 58 underwent LNU with open intact specimen retrieval plus open distal ureter and bladder cuff removal and 166 underwent ONU. Their data were reviewed and analyzed retrospectively. The mean follow-up was 13.6 months (range 14 to 34) for the LNU group and 28.0 months (range 14 to 36) for the ONU group. Results: Bladder recurrence was recognized in 19 patients (32.8%) after LNU at a median follow-up of 5.6 months compared with 63 patients (38.0%) after ONU. Local recurrence only developed in 2 patients (1.1%) after ONU. One port site metastasis occurred in a patient who had undergone LNU. Distant metastases developed in 10 patients (17.2 %) after LNU and 33 patients (19.9%) after ONU. The frequency of bladder recurrence, local recurrence, and distant metastases did not differ significantly between the two groups. The actual disease-free 2-year survival rates were similar (75.6% versus 81.7%). In all patients, the risk of metastases and death increased with advanced tumor stage and grade, but not by surgical procedure. Conclusions: In the surgical management of upper tract transitional cell carcinoma, LNU does not negatively affect long-term oncologic control and can be considered an alternative modality. Tumor stage and grade are, however, important prognostic factors in the incidence of metastases and cancer-specific mortality. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]