Travel demand prediction is a crucial component in the formulation of transportation planning, urban planning, regional development planning, and serves as a key basis for the investment and construction of transportation infrastructure. Current prediction technologies generally lack systemic consideration, neglecting the interactions between transportation and elements such as population, land use, and housing, making it difficult to meet the increasingly complex analytical needs of urban planning and decision-making. To address this challenge, a research team from College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University and School of Urban Planning and Design, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School has proposed an integrated land-population-housing-transportation simulation technology framework, developing an urban system-based travel demand simulation and prediction technology. Journal of Geo-Information Science has published the study's achievement.

Researchers from East China University of Science and Technology investigated the influence of hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) on sewage sludge-derived hydrochar for coal-water slurry (CWS) performance. Results show that HTC improves slurry stability and reduces ash content, with optimal conditions identified for enhanced gasification reactivity.

This case report presents a 33-year-old man with primary infertility and obstructive azoospermia associated with tubular ectasia of rete testis (TERT). The patient had normal testicular spermatogenesis, but sperm could not be ejaculated. The authors conducted a literature review, discussing the multiple causes of TERT, including post-infectious, trauma, and congenital malformation. TERT is usually asymptomatic and benign. Although it may be related to abnormal semen analysis, its exact impact on fertility requires further study.

This review explores the multifaceted relationship between testosterone and men's health. Testosterone is essential for male physiological development, including sexual differentiation and the development of secondary sexual characteristics. Abnormal levels, whether high or low, are associated with various health issues, such as hypogonadism, cardiovascular diseases, and metabolic disorders. Precision medicine offers personalized treatment options, and biomarkers help in accurate diagnosis and monitoring. Despite the potential of testosterone therapy, research has limitations. Future studies are required to optimize treatment and better understand its long-term effects.

This scoping review examines the impact of Rezum therapy on sexual function in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Analyzing 15 studies with 2,425 patients, the review finds that Rezum therapy generally preserves or improves sexual function, with minimal negative effects on erectile and ejaculatory function. These findings highlight Rezum as a favorable treatment option for BPH, especially for patients prioritizing sexual function preservation. Further research comparing Rezum with other treatments is recommended.

Peyronie's disease (PD) causes penile curvature. Its etiology is multifactorial, involving microtrauma and genetic factors. Diagnosis relies on history, physical exam, and sometimes ultrasound. Current treatments include pain control in the acute phase and various non-surgical and surgical options in the stable phase. Future research focuses on etiology, improved diagnosis, and regenerative therapies.

A recent study showcases the power of CRISPR gene editing to significantly boost the production of resveratrol, a plant-derived compound with numerous health benefits. 

This article examines the ethical implications of telemedicine in sexual medicine, focusing on privacy, informed consent, and healthcare equity. Despite its benefits in improving accessibility, telemedicine raises concerns about data security, potential diagnostic limitations, and exacerbating healthcare disparities, particularly in sensitive areas like urology. The authors analyze these challenges through a systematic literature review, emphasizing the need for robust ethical frameworks to guide telemedicine integration as a complement to traditional care. They stress maintaining patient-centered practices, ensuring equitable access, and upholding confidentiality to preserve trust and quality outcomes in sexual health services.

This narrative review centers on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into surgical sperm retrieval techniques for nonobstructive azoospermia (NOA). It details conventional surgical sperm retrieval (SSR) procedures and their varying success rates. AI has diverse applications in reproductive medicine, such as predictive models and sperm image recognition. It improves sperm detection in azoospermic samples, yet faces challenges like specimen variability and ethical concerns. Future AI advancements may enhance SSR precision and transform male infertility treatment.

Cell aging has always been an important topic in biological research, and telomere shortening is one of the key issues in cell aging studies.