Surgical management of nervus intermedius neuralgia: A report of 4 cases and literature review.

Background: Nervus intermedius neuralgia (NIN) is characterized by paroxysmal episodes of sharp, lancinating pain in the deep ear. Unfortunately, only a few studies exist in the literature on this pain syndrome, its pathology and postoperative outcomes.

Method: We conducted a retrospective review of four cases diagnosed with NIN who underwent a neurosurgical intervention at our center from January 2015 to January 2023.

MicroRNA-34a induces apoptosis in the human glioma cell line, A172, through enhanced ROS production and NOX2 expression.

Background: MicroRNA is a type of non-coding small RNA involved in regulating genes and signaling pathways through incomplete complementation with target genes. Recent research supports key roles of miRNA in the formation and development of human glioma.

Methods: The relative quantity of miR-34a was initially determined in human glioma A172 cells and glioma tissues.

Transsphenoidal pseudocapsule-based extracapsular resection for pituitary adenomas.

Background: In the past several years, increasing attention has been paid to the utility of a pseudocapsule in transphenoidal surgery for pituitary adenomas. However, prior studies focused more on the histological structure of the pseudocapsule and surgical technique. The objective of this study was to evaluate the overall therapeutic effectiveness of transsphenoidal pseudocapsule-based extracapsular resection for pituitary adenomas.

[The comparison of the indoor environmental factors associated with asthma and related allergies among school-child between urban and suburban areas in Beijing].

Objective: To study the indoor environmental factors associated with the prevalence of asthma and related allergies among school children.

Methods: A cluster sampling method was used and the ISAAC questionnaire was conducted. A total of 4612 elementary students under Grade Five of 7 schools were enrolled in the survey for the impact of indoor environmental factors on the prevalence of asthma and related allergies in several urban and suburban schools of Beijing.