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Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) has been reported to improve pathogen identification in infectious diseases. This prospective cohort study aimed to explore the etiological diagnostic value of mNG...
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most prevalent malignancy in China, with liver resection recognized as the primary curative intervention. However, HCC patients face an elevated risk of recurrence, thereb...
Ischemic stroke (IS) is one of the most common causes of disability in adults worldwide. This study aimed to identify key genes related to the inflammatory response to provide insights into the mechanisms and ...
To investigate the relationship between dyslipidemia and intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD).
Endometriosis is currently considered a systemic inflammatory disease and different non-invasive inflammatory markers, such as cell-free DNA (cfDNA), have recently been evaluated. Hormonal treatments are frequ...
Ingrown nails may cause progressively aggravated pain, discomfort and immobility. We modified the traditional Winograd procedure and proposed an improved surgical method which is ship-shaped resection along wi...
This study explored the correlation between interleukin-1 receptor/Toll-like receptor (IL-1R/TLRs)-mediated inflammatory signaling pathways and the severity of superficial dermatomycosis.
Few studies have investigated the association between the carotid artery napkin-ring sign (NRS) and cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD). This study aimed to investigate whether carotid NRS plaque burden and C...
Neuropathic pain is characterized by hyperalgesia, allodynia, and inflammation and it is often resistant to treatment. The formyl peptide receptor 2 (ALX/FPR2), a G-protein-coupled receptor, has been implicate...
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a crucial human health challenge. Previous studies have shown an association between CVD and the triglyceride–glucose (TyG) index, atherogenic index of plasma (AIP), and metabol...
This study aimed to develop a nomogram for predicting acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with moderate severe acute pancreatitis (MSAP) and severe acute pancreatitis (SAP).
This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of different pulse widths in suppressing bladder overactivity using tibial nerve stimulation (TNS) in cats.
Both blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine (Cr) are indicators of kidney function, and the BUN/Cr ratio has been identified as an independent prognostic marker for adverse outcomes in critically ill patient...
Combination atlas–axis fractures are less studied but relatively common with a higher incidence of neurological deficits than isolated C1 or C2 fractures. Several authors focused on the treatment strategies, b...
This study aimed to identify risk factors for diabetic retinopathy (DR) and develop machine learning (ML)-based predictive models using routine laboratory data in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
Chronic urticaria (CU) is a persistent skin condition characterized by recurring episodes triggered by diverse allergens and a multifaceted causative nature. The present study aimed to retrospectively explore ...
Severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) presents significant management challenges, with decompressive surgery being a critical intervention. This review aimed to evaluate the efficacy of controlled decompression ...
Laparoscopic lavage is an effective, safe, and feasible treatment in patients with perforated diverticulitis with purulent peritonitis. Laparoscopic lavage was introduced without any detailed knowledge regardi...
Minor ischemic strokes, despite their initial mild symptoms, pose a significant risk of recurrence, potentially leading to severe disability. The role of C-reactive protein (CRP) gene variants in predicting th...
Surgery offers the potential for a radical cure and prolonged survival in individuals diagnosed with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). However, survival rates exhibit significant variability among pat...
Calcineurin inhibitor-induced pain syndrome (CIPS), a rare but recognized complication of calcineurin inhibitor (CNI) therapy in transplant recipients, presents as severe bilateral lower extremity pain. This s...
Proprotein convertase subtilisin-kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors are a standard therapy for patients who respond poorly to or cannot tolerate statins. However, identifying responders to PCSK9 inhibitors remain...
The double plasma molecular adsorption system (DPMAS) is a crucial therapeutic modality for the management of severe liver disease. Current literature reports considerable variability in the volume of processe...
The rise in endometrial cancer rates globally calls for advanced diagnostic methods and new biomarkers. CPA4, known for its role in cancer development, has not yet been studied in relation to endometrial cance...
We compared the overall survival (OS) and cancer-specific survival (CSS) of patients who received radiotherapy and surgery, respectively, in a large population.
The prognosis of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) following radical resection remains suboptimal. This study aimed to create a nomogram integrating clinicopathological parameters and coagulation in...
Transbronchial lung cryobiopsy (TBLC) has been identified to be a new technique to diagnosis interstitial lung disease (ILD). The study was conducted to investigate the safety and the diagnostic accuracy of TB...
The present systematic review investigates whether different doses of vitamin D and calcium supplementation in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis undergoing antiresorptive therapy have an association with ...
Spiruchostatin A also referred to as YM753 and OBP801, a cyclic peptide-based natural product derived from Pseudomonas sp., is distinguished by its potent inhibition of Class I histone deacetylases (HDACs). The m...
Migraine is a prevalent and incapacitating condition. The association between patent foramen ovale (PFO) and migraine-type headaches has been extensively documented. In clinical practice, patients may observe ...
To investigate the clinical characteristics, diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis infection after deceased donor kidney transplantation and to analyze the risk factors and prognosis of tuberculosis infectio...
Incorporation of heart rate, flow rate, and PaO2/FIO2 (PF) ratio to ROX index has been postulated to better predict high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) usage outcomes in post-extubation setting. Therefore, we aimed to...
Microvascular invasion (MVI) represents a pivotal independent prognostic factor for the recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) after surgery. It contributes to early intervention for potentially recurren...
This study aimed to develop a model for predicting peripheral lymph node metastasis (LNM) in thyroid cancer patients by combining enhanced CT radiomic features with machine learning algorithms. It increased th...
Transporter 2, ATP binding cassette (ABC) subfamily B member (TAP2), encodes a protein within the ABC transporter superfamily. TAP2 plays a role in the progression of cancers, such as cervical, breast, and lun...
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) exhibits protective effects against remote organ injury following ischemia–reperfusion (I/R). However, its effects on acute myocardial injury induced by hepatic I/R in rats, and t...
This study sought to establish a risk score signature based on disulfidptosis-related genes (DRGs) to predict the prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients.
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of transhepatic cardia-gastric fundus puncture (TCFP) for insufflation for CT-guided percutaneous gastrostomy (CPG).
Axillary lymph node metastasis (ALNM) in triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) will lead to poor prognosis. Recent studies have shown that long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) were involved in the progression of tumo...
To explore the effect of ligustrazine phosphate tablets combined with cerebroside carnosine on neurological function and serum inflammatory factors among patients with ischemic cerebrovascular disease.
GRN mutations act as causative factors in patients with FTD clinical phenotype or FTD pathology and exhibit high clinical heterogeneity. The discovery of these mutations and the analysis of their associations ...
Family-centered care (FCC) has been widely implemented in various medical settings, its application in cardiac surgery remains underexplored. Given the complexity of cardiac surgery and the significant impact ...
The impact of concurrent sepsis on the prognosis in patients with non-traumatic hemorrhagic brain injury (HBI) remains unclear, and the appropriate hemoglobin (HGB) level in HBI patients with sepsis has not be...
The advantage of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is the ability to achieve high R0 resection and a low local recurrence rate (Oyama in Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am 24:201–212, 2014;Cai et al. in Gastro...
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, largely because of its ability to reshape the tumor microenvironment and evade immune surveillance.
As one member of the Forkhead Box transcription factor, Forkhead Box J2 (FOXJ2) is involved in diverse cancers. At present, the specific role and mechanism of FOXJ2 in ovarian cancer (OC) have not been fully a...
Sarcopenia, characterized by loss of muscle mass and strength, has been linked to various health outcomes, including diabetes mellitus. This study aims to investigate the association of sarcopenia index, based...
This study aims to identify the optimal dominant follicle size on the trigger day in patients with ovulatory dysfunction and unexplained infertility undergoing intrauterine insemination with letrozole (LE-IUI)...
Lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) is one of the most common and lethal tumors. The identification of diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers is essential to improve patient prognosis and treatment outcomes.
Stroke is a serious disease that leads to high morbidity and mortality, and ischemic stroke accounts for more than 80% of strokes. At present, the only effective drug recombinant tissue plasminogen activator i...
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