miR-23b Attenuates LPS-Induced Inflammatory Responses in Acute Lung Injury via Inhibition of HDAC2.

Inflammatory responses play significant role in infectious etiology-induced acute lung injury (ALI). Histone deacetylase 2 is found to be essential and stimulated in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced ALI by regulating proinflammatory cytokines. miR-23b has been demonstrated to be downregulated in LPS-induced inflammatory injury.

Effects of compression garments on surface EMG and physiological responses during and after distance running.

Background: The few previous studies that focused on the effects of compression garments (CG) on distance running performance have simultaneously measured electromyogram, physiological, and perceptual parameters. Therefore, this study investigated the effects of CG on muscle activation and median frequency during and after distance running, as well as blood-lactate concentration and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) during distance running.

Methods: Eight healthy male recreational runners were recruited to randomly perform two 40 min treadmill running trials, one with CG, and the other with control garment made of normal cloth.

In Situ Analysis of Growth Behaviors of CuO Nanocubes in Liquid Cell Transmission Electron Microscopy.

Metal oxides have attracted substantial attention over the years and are commonly used in the semiconductor industry because of their excellent physical and chemical properties. Among the various metal oxides, cuprous oxide (CuO) is regarded as a promising material. It is inexpensive, earth-abundant, and nontoxic; therefore, it can be used in catalysis, sensors, solar cells, and p-type semiconductors.

In situ TEM observation of Au-CuO core-shell growth in liquids.

Heterogeneous nanoparticles are widely used in catalysis, sensors and biology due to their versatile functions. Among the various heterogeneous nanoparticles, Au-Cu2O core-shell nanoparticles show high stability and short response times for use as sensors and catalysts and have thus attracted much attention. Previous studies show that the properties of Au-Cu2O are mainly related to the shape and size of the Au-Cu2O nanoparticles.

A pilot study of neuromuscular electrical stimulation for neuropathic pain caused by spinal cord injury.

This pilot study retrospectively investigated the feasible effect and safety of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) for the management of neuropathic pain (NPP) caused by spinal cord injury (SCI).A total of 54 patient cases with NPP after SCI were included. Of these, 27 cases underwent carbamazepine plus NMES treatment, and were assigned to an NMES group; while the other 27 cases received carbamazepine only, and were assigned to a control group.

A retrospective study of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for chronic pain following ankylosing spondylitis.

This study investigated the effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for the treatment of patients with chronic pain after ankylosing spondylitis (AS).A total of 72 eligible patients with chronic pain following AS were included. All included patients received exercise and were assigned to a treatment group and a control group equally.

Correlation of electrical conductance in meridian and autonomic nervous activity after auricular acupressure in middle-aged women.

Background: This study aimed to examine the correlation of heart rate variability (HRV) and meridian electrical conductance among middle-aged women during an 8-week period of auricular acupressure (AA) treatment for weight reduction.

Methods: Sixty (60) subjects were randomized either to a control group (n=30) or to a treatment group with AA (n=30). Anthropometric parameters, HRV indices, and meridian levels were measured before treatment, at the 5th week, and 1 week after the 8-week treatment period.

[Roles of cyclooxygenase-2 and caspase-3 expression in pathogenesis of lung carcinoma: an experiment with rats].

Objective: To investigate the dynamic expression of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and caspase-3 during the carcinogenesis, invasion and metastasis of 3-methylcholanthrene (MCA) and diethylnitrosamine (DEN)-induced rat lung cancer and its significance.

Methods: Iodized oil with MCA and DEN was instilled into the left bronchi of 80 Wistar rats to induce squamous cell lung carcinoma. Iodized oil without MCA and DEN was instilled into the left bronchi of 10 rats as control group.