The Association Between Serum Uric Acid Levels and the Risk of Cognitive Dysfunction in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation.

Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) are linked to an increased risk of cognitive dysfunction, and serum uric acid levels play an important factor in cognitive dysfunction. However, the optimal serum uric acid level in patients with AF remains unclear. Therefore, we aimed to explore the relationship between serum uric acid and cognitive dysfunction.

Prediction of non-dipper blood pressure pattern in Chinese patients with hypertension using a nomogram model.

Non-dipper blood pressure has been shown to affect cardiovascular outcomes and cognitive function in patients with hypertension. Although some studies have explored the influencing factors of non-dipper blood pressure, there is still relatively little research on constructing a prediction model. This study aimed to develop and validate a simple and practical nomogram prediction model and explore relevant elements that could affect the dipper blood pressure relationship in patients with hypertension.

Three autism subtypes based on single-subject gray matter network revealed by semi-supervised machine learning.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a heterogeneous, early-onset neurodevelopmental condition characterized by persistent impairments in social interaction and communication. This study aims to delineate ASD subtypes based on individual gray matter brain networks and provide new insights from a graph theory perspective. In this study, we extracted and normalized single-subject gray matter networks and calculated each network's topological properties.

Effects of photodynamic therapy in patients with infected skin ulcers: A meta-analysis.

The purpose of the meta-analysis was to evaluate and compare the photodynamic therapy's effectiveness in treating infected skin wounds. The results of this meta-analysis were analysed, and the odds ratio (OR) and mean difference (MD) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated using dichotomous or contentious random- or fixed-effect models. For the current meta-analysis, 6 examinations spanning from 2013 to 2021 were included, encompassing 154 patients with infected skin wounds were the used studies' starting point.

Properties of L. extract Pickering emulsion stabilized by carbon dots and its potential use in cosmetics.

L. () is a species of fern used in traditional Chinese medicine, however, its application in cosmetics has not yet been studied. This study obtained extract using 70% ethanol solution and evaporation.

Correlation between Body Mass Index and Cognitive Function in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation.

Background: Evidence regarding the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and cognitive function was limited. Therefore, the objective of this research is to investigate whether BMI is independently related to cognitive function in Chinese patients with atrial fibrillation after adjusting for other covariates.

Methods: The present study is a cross-sectional study.

Comparative efficacy and safety of thirteen biologic therapies for patients with moderate or severe psoriasis: A network meta-analysis.

Purpose: This network meta-analysis was aimed to enhance the corresponding evidence with respect to the efficacy and safety of biologic treatments.

Methods: PubMed and EMBASE database searches were conducted. Odds ratios were used to evaluate multi-aspect comparisons.

A Comprehensive Protocol to Prevent Brachial Plexus Injury During Ankylosing Spondylitis Surgery.

Purpose: This article describes a comprehensive protocol to protect the brachial plexus when performing pedicle subtraction osteotomy for ankylosing spondylitis patients with thoracolumbar kyphosis.

Design: A descriptive study was conducted.

Methods: Records of 101 cases from October 2013 to December 2016 were retrospectively audited.