Difference between arterial and venous peak optical density after thrombectomy is associated with functional outcomes.

Background: The density of contrast medium in digital subtraction angiography (DSA) have been used to evaluate the cerebral circulation function. Our aim was to study the effect of difference in arteriovenous peak optical density (POD) after thrombectomy on functional outcomes.

Methods: Consecutive patients with acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion who underwent thrombectomy were reviewed.

Additives for Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries: Recent Progress, Mechanism Analysis, and Future Perspectives.

Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) stand out as a promising next-generation electrochemical energy storage technology, offering notable advantages such as high specific capacity, enhanced safety, and cost-effectiveness. However, the application of aqueous electrolytes introduces challenges: Zn dendrite formation and parasitic reactions at the anode, as well as dissolution, electrostatic interaction, and by-product formation at the cathode. In addressing these electrode-centric problems, additive engineering has emerged as an effective strategy.

MRI diagnosis of tumor‑like IgG4 masses in bilateral distal ureters: A case report.

IgG4 masses in the bilateral distal ureters are rare and frequently misdiagnosed. The present study reported the case of a 55-year-old male patient with IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) who had symmetrical soft tissue masses of the bilateral distal ureters found on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with a significant increase in the serum levels of IL-6, IgG4 and IgE. Regarding treatment, this patient received prednisone acetate tablets (40 mg/day) and mycophenolate mofetil dispersible tablets (1 g/day).

Dynamic functional connectivity changes in the triple networks and its association with cognitive impairment in hemodialysis patients.

Introduction: Cognitive impairment is common in hemodialysis (HD) patients; however, the underlying mechanisms have not been fully understood. The "triple-network model" that consists of the salience network (SN), central executive network (CEN), and default mode network (DMN) has been suggested to play an important role in various cognitive functions. However, dynamic functional connectivity (FC) alterations within the triple networks have not been investigated in HD patients.

Chest CT imaging characteristics of COVID-19 pneumonia in preschool children: a retrospective study.

Background: Recently, the World Health Organization has declared the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. So far, however, limited data are available for children. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the clinical and chest CT imaging characteristics of COVID-19 in preschool children.

Comparative analysis of general characteristics of ischemic stroke of BAD and non-BAD CISS subtypes.

Based on the recently proposed Chinese ischemic stroke subclassification (CISS) system, intracranial branch atheromatous disease (BAD) is divided into large artery atherosclerosis (LAA) and penetrating artery disease (PAD). In the current retrospective analysis, we compared the general characteristics of BAD-LAA with BAD-PAD, BAD-LAA with non-BAD-LAA and BAD-PAD with non-BAD-PAD. The study included a total of 80 cases, including 45 cases of BAD and 35 cases of non-BAD.

Meta-analysis on radiofrequency ablation in combination with transarterial chemoembolization for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma.

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) combined with radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and TACE alone for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), Pubmed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and Wanfang Datebases were searched for the randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and retrospective cohort studies from the establishment of the databases to January 2014. The bibliographies of the included studies were searched, too. After study selection, assessment, data collection and analysis were undertaken, we performed this meta-analysis by using the RevMan5.

HOXB7 predicts poor clinical outcome in patients with advanced esophageal squamous cell cancer.

Background: Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) accounts for most esophageal cancer in Asia, and is the sixth common cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Previous studies indicated HOXB7 is overexpressed in ESCC tissues, but data on prognostic value are limited.

Methods: A total of 76 advanced ESCC cases were investigated.