Spiritual Coping in Family Caregivers of Patients With Advanced Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Context: Family caregivers face significant challenges when providing care to individuals with advanced cancer. Spiritual coping strategies may support caregivers in addressing these challenges.

Objectives: We evaluated spiritual coping levels among Chinese family caregivers of patients with advanced cancer and explored associated factors.

Competence and perceptions of spiritual care among clinical nurses: A multicentre cross-sectional study.

Aims: To identify latent profiles of competence and perceptions of spiritual care among clinical nurses and explore the possible influencing factors.

Background: Understanding nurses' level of spiritual care competence and their perceptions and acceptance of such care is important, which could help devise nurse training programmes to address such competence in clinical nurses. However, research addressing interindividual variability in competence and perceptions among Chinese nurses is lacking.

Inhalation of Citrus Reticulata essential oil alleviates airway inflammation and emphysema in COPD rats through regulation of macrophages.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory respiratory disease. Citrus Reticulata peel, the dried ripe peel of Citrus Reticulata species, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and cough attenuation effects. However, the therapeutic effects and its precise underlying mechanisms of atomizing inhalation using Citrus Reticulata essential oil (CREO) have not yet been fully elucidated.

Nomogram for Predicting the Recurrence Rate in Selective Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation of the Trigeminal Nerve Based on Regression via Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator.

Background: Computed tomography-guided percutaneous selective radiofrequency thermocoagulation (RFT) of the trigeminal nerve is a novel, minimally invasive technique for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia, but the high recurrence rate after surgery might pose a serious problem.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to explore the risk factors affecting the recurrence rate after RFT and to predict the recurrence rate and provide evidence for the early prediction.

Study Design: A single-center retrospective study.

Polyetheretherketone implants with hierarchical porous structure for boosted osseointegration.

Background: Good osseointegration is the key to the long-term stability of bone implants. Thermoplastic polyetheretherketone (PEEK) has been widely used in orthopedics; however, its inherent biological inertia causes fibrous tissue to wrap its surface, which leads to poor osseointegration and thus greatly limits its clinical applications.

Methods: Herein, we developed a facile yet effective surface modification strategy.

Evaluating the Extent of Ultrasound-Guided Cervical Selective Nerve Root Block in the Lower Cervical Spine: Evidence Based on Computed Tomography Images.

Objective: To verify the injectate dispersal patterns (IDP) and therapeutic outcome of ultrasound-guided cervical selective nerve root block (UG-SCNRB) in treating cervical radiculopathy (CR).

Methods: Overall, 18 CR patients were recruited to undergo UG-SCNRB in the CT room. Following placement of the puncture needle tip between the target nerve root and posterior tubercle, 3 mL of the drug was administered per root (0.

Glioma stem cells and neural stem cells respond differently to BMP4 signaling.

Malignant glioma is a highly heterogeneous and invasive primary brain tumor characterized by high recurrence rates, resistance to combined therapy, and dismal prognosis. Glioma stem cells (GSCs) are likely responsible for tumor progression, resistance to therapy, recurrence, and poor prognosis owing to their high self-renewal and tumorigenic potential. As a family member of BMP signaling, bone morphogenetic protein4 (BMP4) has been reported to induce the differentiation of GSCs and neural stem cells (NSCs).

Chronic intermittent hypoxia impaired collagen synthesis in mouse genioglossus via ROS accumulation: A transcriptomic analysis.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep-related breathing disorder characterized by intermittent and recurrent upper airway collapse during sleep that leads to chronic intermittent hypoxia (CIH). The genioglossus (GG) is the largest dilator muscle, which controls the upper airway and plays an important role in OSA pathology. Elucidating its genetic alterations may help identify potential targets for OSA.

Breathable, antifreezing, mechanically skin-like hydrogel textile wound dressings with dual antibacterial mechanisms.

Hydrogels are emerging as the most promising dressings due to their excellent biocompatibility, extracellular matrix mimicking structure, and drug loading ability. However, existing hydrogel dressings exhibit limited breathability, poor environmental adaptability, potential drug resistance, and limited drug options, which extremely restrict their therapeutic effect and working scenarios. Here, the current research introduces the first paradigm of hydrogel textile dressings based on novel gelatin glycerin hydrogel (glyhydrogel) fibers fabricated by the Hofmeister effect based wet spinning.

Interferon-beta inhibits human glioma stem cell growth by modulating immune response and cell cycle related signaling pathways.

Malignant Glioma is characterized by strong self-renewal potential and immature differentiation potential. The main reason is that malignant glioma holds key cluster cells, glioma stem cells (GSCs). GSCs contribute to tumorigenesis, tumor progression, recurrence, and treatment resistance.

lncRNA MALAT1 promotes HCC metastasis through the peripheral vascular infiltration via miRNA-613: a primary study using contrast ultrasound.

Background: This study aimed to explore the specific pathogenesis of lncRNA MALAT1 promoting the invasion and metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) through peripheral blood vessels by regulating the expression of miRNA-613 molecule.

Methods: The data of 60 HCC metastatic patients and 60 HCC non-metastatic patients detected by the contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical College from January 2020 to June 2021 were collected, as well as postoperatively retained HCC tissues and paired paracancer tissues (5 cm laterally from the edge of the cancer area), to study the changes of microangiogenesis in HCC tissues with CEUS. The correlation between CEUS grading and lncRNA MALAT1 in patients with HCC was analyzed through Pearson correlation analysis, lncRNA MALAT1 and miRNA-613 in HCC tissues of patients with HCC were detected by qRT-PCR, followed by the bioinformatic analysis for the relationship between lncRNA MALAT1 and miRNA-613.

The platelet derived growth factor BB promotes osteogenic differentiation of periodontal ligament stem cells via the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.

Objective: To determine the role of platelet derived growth factor BB in the regulation of cell cycle, migration and differentiation of stem cells.

Design: The gene was overexpressed in periodontal ligament stem cells using lentiviral vectors. Normal stem cells and empty lentiviral vectors-transfected were used as controls.

[Human dental pulp stem cells conditioned medium protects genioglossus myoblast from cobalt chloride-induced hypoxia injury through AMPK/PGC-1α pathway].

Purpose: To study the effect of hypoxia induced by cobalt chloride (CoCl2) on viability and oxidative stress of genioglossus myoblast, and to explore the mechanism of the protective effect of conditioned medium (CM) on human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs).

Methods: The hDPSCs were isolated and cultured, and the conditioned medium was prepared by ultrafiltration concentration. Mouse genioglossus myoblasts were isolated and divided into control group, CM group, CoCl2 group and CoCl2+CM group.

Efficacy of Dorsal Root Ganglion Pulsed Radiofrequency Combined with Paravertebral Injection of Recombinant Human Interferon-α2b in Herpetic Neuralgia.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical efficacy of dorsal root ganglion (DRG) pulsed radiofrequency combined with paravertebral injection of recombinant human interferon-α2b in the treatment of patients with acute herpes zoster neuralgia and its preventive effectiveness on postherpetic neuralgia (PHN).

Methods: A retrospective analysis of 62 patients with acute herpes zoster neuralgia was implemented. All patients were divided into two groups: pulsed radiofrequency paraspinal injection of recombinant human interferon-α2b (group P); pulsed radiofrequency combined with paravertebral injection of saline (group C).

The composite sandwich structure of dNCPs polyelectrolyte multilayers induced the osteogenic differentiation of PDLSCs .

This study reported about the fabrication of dentin non-collagenous proteins (dNCPs) polyelectrolyte multilayers and evaluated its osteogenic potential. The composite sandwich structure of dNCPs polyelectrolyte multilayers was generated on the surface of polycaprolactone electrospinning membranes by the Layer-by-Layer self-assembly technique. The dNCPs-coated membranes comprised the experimental group and the non-coated membranes acted as the control.

Application and Therapeutic Effect of Puncturing of the Costal Transverse Process for Pulsed Radiofrequency Treated T1-T3 Herpes Zoster Neuralgia.

Purpose: In CT-guided dorsal root ganglion puncture, especially T1-T3, it is often difficult to reach the target due to obstruction of the lamina, transverse process, and ribs. Therefore, a safe and effective puncture method with high success rate is urgently needed to guide us in our clinical work.

Patients And Methods: A total of 44 patients with dorsal root ganglion underwent pulsed radiofrequency therapy for pain T1-T3 herpes zoster neuralgia at the pain department of Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University from January 2019 to February 2020 were retrospectively reviewed.

[Biological characteristics of periodontal ligament stem cells modified by platelet derived growth factor BB].

Purpose: To investigate the biological characteristics of human periodontal stem cells (hPDLSCs) modified with platelet derived growth factor BB(PDGFBB) gene, and to explore its influence on proliferation, migration and osteogenic induction of hPDLSCs.

Methods: hPDLSCs were isolated and amplified, and immunofluorescence staining was performed to identify cell surface markers and osteogenic differentiation ability. hPDLSCs were transfected with PDGFBB gene by lentivirus vector, and the effects on cell proliferation and migration were detected by CCK-8 and scratch test after transfection.

Dispersion of carbon dioxide released from buried high-pressure pipeline over complex terrain.

To quantitatively assess the risks associated with Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology, a better understanding of the dispersion characteristics of CO released from a high-pressure pipeline is necessary. The dispersion process is complicated as CO is denser than air, and the Joule-Thomson effect causes sharp drop of the temperature. In this study, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) technique was used to investigate the CO dispersion.

A simvastatin-releasing scaffold with periodontal ligament stem cell sheets for periodontal regeneration.

Simvastatin (SIM) has been documented to induce the osteogenic differentiation of periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs). To establish an efficient release system for periodontal regeneration, a polycaprolactone (PCL) membrane scaffold containing SIM was electrospun and evaluated. The obtained PCL-SIM membrane scaffold showed sustained release up to 28 days, without deleterious effect on proliferation of PDLSCs on the scaffolds.

Pulsed radiofrequency of dorsal root ganglion of upper thoracic segment for herpes zoster neuralgia: Case report.

Rationale: Pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) therapy of dorsal root ganglion is effective in treating acute stage shingles neuralgia of chest and back. Herein, a case of herpetic neuralgia with difficult puncture of dorsal root ganglion of upper thoracic segment is report.

Patient Concerns: A 62-year-old male patient was admitted to the hospital for 2 days for herpes zoster with paroxysmal needle-like pain in the left chest and back.

Correlation between Galectin-3 and Early Herpes Zoster Neuralgia and Postherpetic Neuralgia: A Retrospective Clinical Observation.

This study aims to explore the value of serum galectin-3 in patients with herpes zoster neuralgia (HZN) and postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) and other factors influencing HZN and PHN occurrence. Samples from forty patients with herpes zoster neuralgia (HZN) (Group H), 40 patients with nonherpes zoster neuralgia (Group N), and 20 cases of health check-up were collected. Patients were divided into PHN group (Group A) and non-PHN group (Group B) according to the occurrence of PHN in Group H.

The secretome of human dental pulp stem cells protects myoblasts from hypoxia‑induced injury via the Wnt/β‑catenin pathway.

Human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) present several advantages, including their ability to be non‑invasively harvested without ethical concern. The secretome of hDPSCs can promote the functional recovery of various tissue injuries. However, the protective effects on hypoxia‑induced skeletal muscle injury remain to be explored.

Aging Induced p53/p21 in Genioglossus Muscle Stem Cells and Enhanced Upper Airway Injury.

Aging of population brings related social problems, such as muscle attenuation and regeneration barriers with increased aging. Muscle repair and regeneration depend on muscle stem cells (MuSCs). Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) rises in the aging population.

Hypoxia-Induced ROS Contribute to Myoblast Pyroptosis during Obstructive Sleep Apnea via the NF-B/HIF-1 Signaling Pathway.

Tissue hypoxia caused by upper airway collapse is a main cause of excessive oxidative stress and systemic inflammation in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients. Increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) and inflammatory responses affect cell survival and ultimately contribute to tissue injury. In the present study, we proposed that the induction of ROS by hypoxia, as an intrinsic stress, activates myoblast pyroptosis in OSA.