Construction and validation of a prediction model for fall risk in hospitalized older adults with osteoporosis.

Objective: The aim of this study is to develop and validate a prediction model for fall risk factors in hospitalized older adults with osteoporosis.

Methods: A total of 615 older adults with osteoporosis hospitalized at a tertiary (grade 3A) hospital in Nantong City, Jiangsu Province, China, between September 2022 and August 2023 were selected for the study using convenience sampling. Fall risk factors were identified using univariate and logistic regression analyses, and a predictive risk model was constructed and visualized through a nomogram.

Systematic Risk Analysis and Mitigation Strategies for Near-Miss Events in Interventional Operating Room Nursing.

Purpose: The aim of this study is to examine the characteristics of intraoperative nursing near-miss events in interventional operating rooms, systematically identify and analyze associated risks, and propose effective mitigation strategies.

Patients And Methods: A retrospective study was conducted using a specially designed survey focused on nursing near-miss events in Interventional operating rooms. Records of intraoperative near-miss events voluntarily reported by medical and nursing staff between January 2023 and March 2024 were analyzed.

Effectiveness of Mobile Health Platform-Based Continuity of Care in Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment.

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of using mobile health platforms for continuous care in preventing and treating osteoporosis.

Methods: 114 patients with osteoporosis admitted to Nantong First People's Hospital from March 2021 to June 2022 were recruited and assigned equally via random number table method to receive either routine care (namely education on osteoporosis disease, dietary guidance, exercise guidance, activity guidance, medication supervision, fall prevention, psychological care, and secondary health education at the time of discharge) (routine group) or mobile health platform-based continuity of care (continuity group), with 57 patients in each group. Outcome measures included treatment compliance, disease knowledge of osteoporosis (diet, exercise, risk factors), quality of life level, and care satisfaction.

An adolescent with primary cutaneous follicle center lymphoma: a case report and literature review.

Primary cutaneous follicle center lymphoma (PCFCL) differs from follicular lymphoma in biological behavior and molecular profile and is treated as a distinct entity, according to the 5th edition of the World Health Organization classification of hematolymphoid tumors. It is an uncommon cutaneous B-cell lymphoma that is considerably rare in children and adolescents. To date, only 13 cases of individuals younger than 20 years of age have been reported in the literature.

Immunoregulatory Effects of Subcutaneous Immunotherapy on Lymphocyte Subgroups and Cytokines in Children with Asthma.

Objective: Asthma is a syndrome that incorporates many immune phenotypes. The immunologic effects of subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) exerts on allergic asthma remain still largely unknown. Here, we investigated the effects of SCIT on cytokine production and peripheral blood levels of lymphocyte subtypes in children with mite-induced moderate and severe allergic asthma.

[Effects of wheat-straw returning into paddy soil on dissolved organic carbon contents and rice grain yield].

A tank experiment using conventional rice cultivar Nanjing 44 as experimental material was conducted at the Experimental Farm of Yangzhou University to investigate the dynamics of wheat straw decomposition rate and the amount of carbon release in clay and sandy soils, as well as its effects on the content of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) and rice yield. The two rates of wheat straw returning were 0 and 6000 kg · hm(-2), and three N application levels were 0, 225, 300 kg · hm(-2). The results showed that, the rate of wheat straw decomposition and the amount of carbon release in clay and sandy soils were highest during the initial 30 days after wheat straw returning, and then slowed down after, which could be promoted by a higher level of nitrogen application.

Soft tissue perineurioma with peripheral lymphoid cuff of the tongue: a case report and literature review.

Perineurioma are rare tumors, derived from nerve sheath perineurial cells. Soft tissue perineurioma are extraordinarily rare in the tongue, with only one previous report in a child to our knowledge. Herein, we describe the first case of an adult patient who had a soft tissue perineurioma localized to the tongue, with emphasis on the clinic pathologic and immunohistochemical features of this tumor, and review the previously reported soft tissue cases.

Is liver-specific gadoxetic acid-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging a reliable tool for detection of hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with chronic liver disease?

Background: Gadoxetic acid is a recently developed hepatobiliary-specific contrast material used for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) which enables highly sensitive detection of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

Aim: We performed a meta-analysis of all available studies of the diagnostic performance of gadoxetic acid-enhanced MRI (Gd-EOB-MRI) for detection of HCC in patients with chronic liver disease.

Methods: Databases including MEDLINE and EMBASE were searched for relevant original articles published from January 2000 to April 2012.

Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging combined with T2-weighted images in the detection of small breast cancer: a single-center multi-observer study.

Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide. However, it remains a difficult diagnosis problem to differentiate between benign and malignant breast lesions, especially in small early breast lesions.

Purpose: To assess the diagnostic value of diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) combined with T2-weighted imaging (T2WI) for small breast cancer characterization.

Improvement in visual function and quality of life following a blindness prevention surgery program in a rural area of Eastern China.

The aim of this study was to assess the changes in visual function (VF) and quality of life (QOL) among patients following blindness prevention surgery in a rural area of Eastern China. The prospective study selected cataract patients via mobile eye screening camps. VF and QOL questionnaires originally developed by Fletcher were completed prior to and 6 months after surgery.

Value of diffusion-weighted MR imaging performed with quantitative apparent diffusion coefficient values for cervical lymphadenopathy.

Purpose: To assess diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DWI-MRI) performed with apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values for the detection of cervical lymphadenopathy.

Materials And Methods: Studies evaluating DWI-MRI for the detection of cervical lymphadenopathy were systematically searched for in the MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cancerlit, and Cochrane Library and other database from January 1995 to November 2010. By node-based data analyses, Cochrane methodology was used for the results of this meta-analysis.

Is there a benefit in using magnetic resonance imaging in the prediction of preoperative neoadjuvant therapy response in locally advanced rectal cancer?

Objective: This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in predicting responses in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer after preoperative neoadjuvant therapy.

Methods: Articles in English language relating to the accuracy of MRI for this utility were retrieved. Methodological quality was assessed by Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies tool.

Is magnetic resonance imaging a reliable diagnostic tool in the evaluation of active Crohn's disease in the small bowel?

Goals: To evaluate the overall diagnostic accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in assessing the activity of Crohn's disease (CD) in the small bowel.

Background: Cross-sectional imaging techniques are playing an increasing role in the evaluation of suspected CD. Advantages of MRI include a lack of ionizing radiation, the ability to provide dynamic information regarding bowel distention and motility, improved soft-tissue contrast, and a relatively safe intravenous contrast agent profile.

Can diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DW-MRI) alone be used as a reliable sequence for the preoperative detection and characterisation of hepatic metastases? A meta-analysis.

Purpose: To perform a meta-analysis of all available studies of the diagnostic performance of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DW-MRI) in patients with hepatic metastases.

Methods: Databases including MEDLINE and EMBASE were searched for relevant original articles published from January 2000 to February 2012. We determined sensitivities and specificities across studies, calculated positive and negative likelihood ratios (LR+ and LR-), diagnostic odds ratio (DOR) and constructed summary receiver operating characteristic curves using hierarchical regression models.

Usefulness of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of prostate cancer.

Rationale And Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DWI) in prostate cancer.

Materials And Methods: The MEDLINE, Embase, CANCERLIT, and Cochrane Library databases were searched for studies published from January 2001 to August 2011 evaluating the diagnostic performance of DWI in detecting prostate carcinoma. Sensitivities and specificities were determined across studies, and summary receiver-operating characteristic curves were constructed using hierarchical regression models.

Can diffusion-weighted imaging be used as a reliable sequence in the detection of malignant pulmonary nodules and masses?

Recent developments in diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DWI) make it possible to image malignant tumors to provide tissue contrast based on difference with the diffusion of water molecules among tissues, which can be measured by the apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) value. We aimed to assess the diagnostic accuracy of DWI for benign/malignant discrimination of pulmonary nodules/masses with a meta-analysis. The MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cancerlit and Cochrane Library database, from January 2001 to August 2011, were searched for studies evaluating the diagnostic accuracy of DWI for benign/malignant discrimination of pulmonary nodules.

Predictive value of T2-weighted imaging and contrast-enhanced MR imaging in assessing myometrial invasion in endometrial cancer: a pooled analysis of prospective studies.

Background: To obtain diagnostic performance values of T2-weighted imaging (T2WI) and contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (CE-MRI) in the prediction of myometrial invasion in patients with endometrial cancer.

Methods: Databases including MEDLINE and EMBASE were searched for relevant original articles published from January 1995 to March 2012. Pooled estimation data were obtained by statistical analysis.

Preoperative mediastinal and hilar nodal staging with diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging and fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography in patients with non-small-cell lung cancer: which is better?

Background: To compare the diagnostic capability of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DWI) and (18)F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography ((18)F-FDG PET/CT) in the N stage assessment in patients with non-small-cell lung cancer.

Methods: We performed a meta-analysis of all available studies of the diagnostic performance of DWI and (18)F-FDG PET/CT in the N stage assessment of patients with non-small-cell lung cancer. We determined the sensitivity and specificity across studies, calculated the positive and negative likelihood ratios (LR+ and LR-, respectively), and constructed the summary receiver operating characteristic curves using hierarchical regression models.

Can diffusion-weighted MR imaging and contrast-enhanced MR imaging precisely evaluate and predict pathological response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with breast cancer?

Clinical evidence regarding the value of MRI for therapy responses assessment in breast cancer is increasing. The objective of this study is to compare the diagnostic capability of diffusion-weighted MR imaging (DW-MRI) and contrast-enhanced MR imaging (CE-MRI) to evaluate and predict pathological response in breast cancer patients receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC). We performed a meta-analysis of all available studies of the diagnostic performance of DW-MRI or CE-MRI to evaluate and predict pathological response to NAC in patients with breast cancer.

Value of diffusion-weighted imaging for the discrimination of pancreatic lesions: a meta-analysis.

Objective: We aimed to explore the role of diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) in the discrimination of pancreatic lesions through meta-analysis.

Methods: The MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cancerlit, and Cochrane Library databases, from January 2001 to August 2011, were searched for studies evaluating the diagnostic performance of DWI in the discrimination of pancreatic lesions. We determined sensitivities and specificities across studies, calculated positive and negative likelihood ratios (LR+ and LR-), and constructed summary receiver operating characteristic curves.

18 F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography to evaluate recurrent gastric cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background And Aim: We aimed to explore the role of the diagnostic accuracy of (18) F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography ((18) F-FDG PET) in detecting recurrent gastric cancer through a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods: The MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cancerlit, and Cochrane Library database, from January 2001 to July 2011, were searched for studies evaluating the diagnostic performance of (18) F-FDG PET in detecting recurrent gastric cancer. We determined the sensitivities and specificities across studies, calculated positive and negative likelihood ratios (LR+ and LR-), and constructed summary receiver operating characteristic curves.

Diagnostic value of whole-body magnetic resonance imaging for bone metastases: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: To assess the overall diagnostic accuracy of whole-body magnetic resonance imaging (WB-MRI) in detecting bone metastases with a meta-analysis.

Materials And Methods: The MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cancerlit, and Cochrane Library databases were searched from January 1995 to September 2010 for studies evaluating the accuracy of WB-MRI in detecting bone metastases. Histopathologic analysis and/or close clinical and imaging follow-up for at least 6 months was assessed.

The accuracy of ultrasonography in the preoperative diagnosis of cervical lymph node metastasis in patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma: A meta-analysis.

Background: Ultrasonography has been proposed to enhance preoperative assessment of cervical lymph node status in patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). Management is most controversial for patients with a clinically negative (cN0) neck. We aimed to evaluate the diagnostic properties of ultrasonography in the detection of cervical lymph node metastasis in patients with PTC.

[Effect of maternal vitamin D deficiency on lung morphogenesis and platelet-derived growth factor-A expression in rat offspring].

Objective: To study the effect of maternal vitamin D deficiency on lung morphogenesis and platelet-derived growth factor-A (PDGF-A) expression in rat offspring.

Methods: Sprague-Dawley (SD) female rats were randomly divided into two groups: normal control and vitamin D deficiency, with 6 rats in each group. The vitamin D deficiecy group was kept away from light and fed with the forage without vitamin D.