Association of body mass index with disability in activities of daily living in older adults: a systematic review of the literature based on longitudinal data.

Background: The influence of Body Mass Index (BMI) on the functional capacity for daily activities in older adults is a significant concern. Our study is designed to delineate the longitudinal relationship between BMI and the ability of daily living activities among older adults.

Methods: Two researchers conducted a comprehensive literature search and independent screening of articles in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), the Database for Chinese Technical Periodicals (VIP), and Wanfang, covering the period from January 2000 to May 2024.

Association between social engagement decline and cognitive function changes: mediating effect of depressive symptoms.

Background: Cognitive decline is a significant public health problem worldwide, but little is known about social engagement's impact on cognitive changes over time. This study aimed to explore the relationship between social engagement decline and cognitive function change in Chinese adults, and to analyze the effect of changes in depressive symptoms on this relationship.

Methods: Participants were selected from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study.

The Status and Challenges of Pain Assessment in Hospitalized Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Accurate pain assessment still faces many challenges, which impact the effectiveness of analgesic interventions. Understanding the current status of pain assessment implementation and its inhibiting and facilitating factors might help facilitate accurate pain assessment.

Purpose: To investigate the nurses' current pain assessment practices for hospitalized patients and analyze the factors that facilitate or inhibit the standardization of pain assessment implementation.

Physical activity as a predictor of activities of daily living in older adults: a longitudinal study in China.

Objective: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of physical activity and its association with the progression of difficulty performing activities of daily living among older adults in China.

Methods: A population-based prospective cohort study based on China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) data was conducted in 2018 and 2020. This study used a logistic model to empirically estimate the effects on daily living activities among older adults.

Acupuncture and moxibustion intervention in functional dyspepsia: Gastric and duodenal regulation.

Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a brain-gut interaction disorder located in the stomach and duodenum, which has complex pathophysiological mechanisms, and there is no effective treatment for FD. Acupuncture and moxibustion have been proven to have definite and significant efficacy on FD. Focusing on the affected area and combined with the potential pathophysiology of FD, here we discuss the possible mechanisms of acupuncture and moxibustion in treating FD to guide future clinical and experimental research.

External validation of the Khorana score for the prediction of venous thromboembolism in cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Venous thromboembolism is the leading cause of death in cancer patients, second only to tumor progression. The Khorana score is recommended by clinical guidelines for identifying ambulatory cancer patients at high risk of venous thromboembolism during chemotherapy. However, its predictive performance is debated among cancer patients.

Analyzing post-endovascular treatment stroke prognosis with transcranial Doppler and quantitative electroencephalography.

Objective: Despite successful recanalization following acute ischemic stroke, patients may have a poor prognosis. We investigated whether transcranial Doppler combined with quantitative electroencephalography can identify patients with a poor prognosis at an early stage.

Methods: Prospectively recruited patients with successful recanalization after endovascular treatment for acute ischemic stroke were assessed for prognosis at 90 days using the modified Rankin Scale.

A novel "mix-response" biosensor for colorimetric and photothermal dual-mode detection of sulfide ions in food based on silver-doping Prussian blue nanoparticle.

Effective identification of sulfur ions (S) in foodstuff is crucial for food safety and human health, but it remains challenging. Traditional single-mode colorimetric sensing methods are simple and sensitive, but are prone to interference from colored substances which can lead to false positives or negatives results. Herein, we develop a novel "mix-response" biosensor for colorimetric and photothermal dual-mode detection of S with good simplicity, sensitivity and portability.

[Discussion on the effects of acupuncture-medication combination].

This article summarizes and discusses the collaborative effects of acupuncture and medication in treatment, including four aspects, named "acupuncture synergizing the effects of medication", "medication advancing the effects of acupuncture", "coordination of acupuncture and medication", and "antagonism of acupuncture and medication". Regarding "acupuncture synergizing the effects of medication", the actions of acupuncture are predominant, which affects the absorption and metabolism of drugs in the body, increases drug concentration in blood, enhances the targeting effect of drugs, guides meridian tropism, alleviates the drug dose and adverse reactions, avoids the first pass effect and accelerates the drug bioavailability. As for "medication advancing the effects of acupuncture", the synergistic effect of acupuncture is obtained by medication, besides, the medication itself may supplement the drug property to the needles during acupuncture pretreatment so as to increase the therapeutic effect.

Global research states and trends of micro RNA in irritable bowel syndrome: a bibliometric analysis.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common chronic gastrointestinal disorder, but its diagnosis and treatment remain obscure. Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), as potential biomarkers, have attracted increasing attention in digestive diseases. Here, we present a comprehensive research status, development trends, and valuable insights in this subject area.

Increasing Multienzyme Cascade Efficiency and Stability of MOF via Partitioning Immobilization.

Enhancing the stability of multienzyme cascade reactions in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) is a challenging task in the fields of biotechnology and chemistry. However, addressing this challenge could yield far-reaching benefits across the application range in the biomedical, food, and environmental sectors. In this study, multienzyme partitioning immobilization that sequentially immobilizes cascade enzymes with hierarchical MOFs is proposed to reduce substrate diffusion resistance.

Awareness and associated factors of venous thromboembolism in breast cancer surgical patients: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a major complication of breast cancer surgical patients. Assessing VTE awareness enables medical staff to tailor educational programs that improve patient self-management and reduce VTE risk. Therefore, this study aimed to assess VTE awareness among breast cancer surgical patients and identify factors influencing their awareness level.

Compromised dynamic cerebral autoregulation is a hemodynamic marker for predicting poor prognosis even with good recanalization after endovascular thrombectomy.

Purpose: In patients undergoing endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) with acute ischemic stroke (AIS), dynamic cerebral autoregulation (dCA) may minimize neurological injury from blood pressure fluctuations. This study set out to investigate the function of dCA in predicting clinical outcomes following EVT.

Methods: 43 AIS of the middle cerebral or internal carotid artery patients underwent with EVT, and 43 healthy individuals (controls) were enrolled in this case control research.

Comparable dynamic cerebral autoregulation and neurovascular coupling of the posterior cerebral artery between healthy men and women.

Aims: Most studies focus on dynamic cerebral autoregulation (dCA) in the middle cerebral artery (MCA), and few studies investigated neurovascular coupling (NVC) and dCA in the posterior cerebral artery (PCA). We investigated NVC and dCA of the PCA in healthy volunteers to identify sex differences.

Methods: Thirty men and 30 age-matched women completed dCA and NCV assessments.

Sleep at high altitude: A bibliometric study and visualization analysis from 1992 to 2022.

Background: As an important monitoring index for adaptation to hypoxia, sleep may reflect the adaptive state of the body at high altitudes. The literature has shown a link between altitude and sleep problems, and sleep changes have become a common problem for individuals at high altitudes, negatively impacting their physical and mental health. As research on high-altitude sleep has gained attention in recent years, the publishing volume has increased worldwide, necessitating a more comprehensive understanding of this field.

Spiritual needs of older adults with cancer: A modified concept analysis.

Objective: To clarify the concept of spiritual needs and explain its meaning to older adults with cancer.

Methods: Electronic databases (Web of Science, PubMed, EBSCOASU, CNKI, Wanfang, and VIP) were systematically searched and analyzed using "spiritual needs" as keywords. Rodgers' evolutionary method guided the concept analysis to identify attributes, antecedents, and consequences.

Impaired Dynamic Cerebral Autoregulation as a Predictor for Cerebral Hyperperfusion After Carotid Endarterectomy: A Prospective Observational Study.

Objective: Cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome (CHS) is a severe complication of carotid endarterectomy (CEA). Because cerebral hyperperfusion (CH) reduces the benefits of CEA, it is important to identify patients at high risk of developing CH. We investigated dynamic cerebral autoregulation (dCA) as a potential predictor of CH after CEA.

Clinical characteristics of peripherally inserted central catheter-related complications in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy: a prospective and observational study.

Purpose: The incidence of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)-related complications is higher in cancer patients than in noncancer patients. However, the pattern of specific complication occurrence over time remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical characteristics of PICC-related complications in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

The clinical topography of peripherally inserted central catheter-related thrombosis in cancer patients: A prospective and longitudinal observational study based on ultrasound scans every two days.

Aims: To delineate the clinical topography of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)-related thrombosis in cancer patients.

Background: Most of the clinical features of PICC-related thrombosis are based on a single follow-up, which is insufficient to reflect the full topography of a thrombosis.

Design: This is an observational study conducted at West China Hospital, according to the STROBE guidelines.

Impaired Dynamic Cerebral Autoregulation in Patients With Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis: Evaluation Using Transcranial Doppler and Silent Reading Stimulation.

Objective: Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) may impair dynamic cerebral autoregulation (dCA) of the middle cerebral artery (MCA). However, most studies have focused on dCA of the MCA; a few studies are based on the posterior cerebral artery (PCA) during silent reading and neurovascular coupling (NVC). This study explored the effects of CVST on dCA of the MCA and PCA during silent reading and NVC.

Status and associated factors of gerontological nurse specialists' core competency: a national cross-sectional study.

Background: Nurses' core competency directly affects patients' safety and health outcomes. Gerontological nurse specialists play an essential role in improving older adults' health status. However, little is known about their core competency level and the factors influencing core competency.

[Clinical Study of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter-Related Thrombosis and Its Influence on the Blood Flow Status of the Inserted Veins in Cancer Patients].

Objective: To investigate the clinical features of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)-related thrombosis (PICCRT) within 2 weeks after PICC placement in cancer patients and its dynamic influence on the blood flow status of veins inserted with catheter, and to provide support for implementing thrombosis prevention and control measures.

Methods: Between May 2019 and July 2020, patients who had solid tumors and who had PICC were prospectively enrolled at West China Hospital, Sichuan University. Scheduled color Doppler imaging was performed to examine the status of PICCRT formation at 8 points of time, with the first one conducted one day before the insertion of PICC and the other 7 completed within 2 weeks after the insertion of PICC.