Previous research has identified bile acids (BAs) as a valuable supplement for animal feed, especially in the poultry industry. However, there is limited research on the use of bile acids as a preventative measure against intestinal inflammation in broilers. This study aims to investigate the impact of dietary BAs on LPS-triggered intestinal inflammation in broilers.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Limited research exists on screening thresholds for low-dose CT in detecting malignant pure ground-glass lung nodules (pGGNs) in the Chinese population.
Materials And Methods: A retrospective analysis of the Guangzhou Lung-Care programme was conducted, retrieving average transverse diameter, location, histopathology, frequency and follow-up intervals. Diagnostic performances for 'lung cancers' were evaluated using areas under the curve (AUCs), decision curve analysis (DCA), sensitivities and specificities, with thresholds ranging from 5 mm to 10 mm.
Background: Short-term and long-term adverse events could occur after general anesthesia (GA) and the specific mechanism driving these effects has not yet been well-characterized. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the global effect of GA on DNA methylation in the cell-free DNA (cfDNA) of surgical lung-nodule patients.
Methods: This large retrospective cohort study enrolled 1,006 surgical lung nodule patients (529 pre-anesthesia, and 477 post-anesthesia).
Objectives: This study aims to explore how pre-existing conditions such as blood types, family history of cancer and comorbid diseases correlate with the genetic and programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression that contributes to the heterogeneous biological behaviours of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Materials And Methods: A cohort of 5507 NSCLC patients who underwent surgical resection between January 2014 and July 2018 was studied. Targeted next-generation sequencing was used to detect mutations in nine pivotal cancer-related genes, and immunohistochemical staining was applied to assess PD-L1 expression.
Nonintubated airway surgery is an innovative procedure for tracheal tumors or stenosis. It avoids intubation and the interference of cross-field intubation, reducing airway trauma and postoperative complications. Utilizing supraglottic devices and short-acting anesthetics, it maintains spontaneous ventilation, facilitates surgery, and enhances recovery after surgery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: While the resident microbiome of tumors has been shown to be associated with the occurrence and progression of non-small cell lung cancer, there remains a significant knowledge gap in understanding the correlation between the microbial spectrum and immunity response to cancer therapy. In the case of lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD), the tumor microenvironment, encompassing a diverse array of microbes and immune cells, plays a crucial role in modulating therapeutic response. Towards comprehending the underlying mechanism, we present the microbe-immunity interactive networks to delineate the microbiota and immunity repertoires for two distinct molecular subtypes in LUAD.
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October 2024
Background: The intricate interplay between inflammation and lung cancer has long been recognized by large number of studies, yet a comprehensive understanding of this relationship remains elusive. There is a clinical need to elucidate the role of tertiary lymphoid structures (TLSs) in lung cancer, particularly their impact on prognosis and therapy. This study aims to address these gaps by conducting a bibliometric analysis to explore the correlations between lung cancer, inflammation, and TLS, highlighting collaborative networks, publication trends, and emerging research directions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Recently, the impact of solar radiation (RAD) on diseases worldwide has garnered growing attention. However, the association between RAD and lung cancer remains largely unknow and no consensus has been reached. The aim of this study was to investigate the lag exposure-response of RAD on lung cancer and provide robust scientific evidence for updating prevention and treatment strategies of lung cancer.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Accurate and up-to-date estimates of the global cancer burden in adolescents and young adults (AYA) are scarce. This study aims to assess the global burden and trends of AYA cancer, with a focus on socioeconomic disparities, to inform global cancer control strategies.
Methods: AYA cancer, defined as cancer occurring in individuals aged 15-39, was analyzed using data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 study and the Global Cancer Observatory (GLOBOCAN) 2022 project.
The success of deep learning (DL) relies heavily on training data from which DL models encapsulate information. Consequently, the development and deployment of DL models expose data to potential privacy breaches, which are particularly critical in data-sensitive contexts like medicine. We propose a new technique named DiffGuard that generates realistic and diverse synthetic medical images with annotations, even indistinguishable for experts, to replace real data for DL model training, which cuts off their direct connection and enhances privacy safety.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Real-world data on C-MET protein overexpression in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients, particularly among the Asian Chinese population, are limited.
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the clinicomolecular characteristics and prognosis of C-MET overexpression in Chinese NSCLC patients, focusing on those with positive C-MET overexpression (immunohistochemistry (IHC) 3+).
Design: A retrospective and observational study.
Introduction: Previous results from the phase 3 ALESIA study (NCT02838420) revealed that alectinib (a central nervous system [CNS]-active, ALK inhibitor) had clinical benefits in treatment-naïve Asian patients with advanced -positive NSCLC, consistent with the global ALEX study. We present updated data after more than or equal to 5 years of follow-up from the "last patient in" date.
Methods: Adult patients with treatment-naïve, advanced -positive NSCLC from mainland China, South Korea, and Thailand were randomized 2:1 to receive twice-daily 600 mg alectinib (n = 125) or 250 mg crizotinib (n = 62).
Background: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive and deadly lung disease with limited therapeutic options. Bone morphogenetic protein 4 (BMP4), a multifunctional growth factor that belongs to the transforming growth factor-β superfamily, is able to relieve pulmonary fibrosis in mice; nevertheless, the potential mechanism of action remains largely unknown. Growing evidence supports the notion that reiterant damage to the alveolar epithelial cells (AECs) is usually the "prime mover" for pulmonary fibrosis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Pneumonia is a common lower respiratory tract infection, and early diagnosis is crucial for timely treatment and improved prognosis. Traditional diagnostic methods for pneumonia, such as chest imaging and microbiological examinations, have certain limitations. Exhaled volatile organic compounds (VOCs) detection, as an emerging non-invasive diagnostic technique, has shown potential application value in pneumonia screening.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Respiratory cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, but its statistics vary between the East and West. This study aimed to estimate the burdens of tracheal, bronchus, and lung (TBL) cancer and larynx cancer and their attributable risks from 1990 to 2019 in Asia, and at regional and national levels.
Methods: This research evaluated the incidence, mortality, years lived with disability, years of life lost, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) for respiratory tract cancers using the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2019 database.