Relationship between global warming and autism spectrum disorder from 1990 to 2019.

Background: Despite mounting evidence linking neurological diseases with climate change, the link between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and global warming has yet to be explored.

Aims: To examine the relationship between the incidence of ASD and global warming from 1990 to 2019 and estimate the trajectory of ASD incidence from 2020 to 2100 globally.

Method: We extracted meteorological data from TerraClimate between 1990 and 2019.

The ability of SPEEK to promote the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs on PEEK surfaces.

To investigate the ability of sulfonated polyetheretherketone (SPEEK) to promote the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) and compare the effects of different degrees of sulfonation (DS), SPEEK was made with two different DS. The L-SPEEK group had a lower DS, while the H-SPEEK group had a higher DS. The physicochemical properties of both species were evaluated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), capitilize Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC).

Exploring the Relationship Between Subcutaneous Fat Index and Neck Pain in Patients with Spinal Cervical Spondylosis: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Study Design: Retrospective Cohort Study.

Objectives: This study measures the subcutaneous fat index (SFI) of the cervical spine in patients with spinal cervical spondylosis using cervical magnetic resonance imaging and explores its relationship with neck pain in patients with spinal cervical spondylosis.

Methods: In this single-center retrospective study, 298 patients hospitalized for spinal cervical spondylosis between January and June 2021 were initially considered.

Air pollution, genetic factors, and chronic rhinosinusitis: A prospective study in the UK Biobank.

Background: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a prevalent upper respiratory condition that manifests in two primary subtypes: CRS with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) and CRS without nasal polyps (CRSsNP). While previous studies indicate a correlation between air pollution and CRS, the role of genetic predisposition in this relationship remains largely unexplored. We hypothesized that higher air pollution exposure would lead to the development of CRS, and that genetic susceptibility might modify this association.

Regional variations in management and outcomes of patients with acute coronary syndrome in China: Evidence from the National Chest Pain Center Program.

Regional variations in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) management and outcomes have been an enormous public health issue. However, studies have yet to explore how to reduce the variations. The National Chest Pain Center Program (NCPCP) is the first nationwide, hospital-based, comprehensive, continuous quality improvement program for improving the quality of care in patients with ACS in China.

Current Global Research Trends of Tethered Cord Syndrome Surgery: A Scientometric and Visual Analysis.

Background: Since tethered cord syndrome (TCS) may lead to neurologic and motor dysfunction, surgeries often are applied to relieve the symptoms. The aim of the research was to explore the current global research trends of TCS surgery.

Methods: In this article, articles on TCS surgery in the Web of Science Core Collection from 1980 to 2023 were searched.

Comparison of 2 Anesthetic Methods for Transforaminal Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study.

Study Design: Randomized controlled trial.

Objectives: To compare the effect and safety of 2 anesthetic methods using in the operation of Transforaminal Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy.

Methods: From the January of 2020 to the December of 2021, 230 consecutive patients that underwent TELD were applied with two methods of anesthesia.

The incidence of asthma attributable to temperature variability: An ecological study based on 1990-2019 GBD data.

Background: Asthma, the second leading cause of death from chronic respiratory diseases, is associated with climate change, especially temperature changes. It is currently unclear about the relationship between long-term temperature variability and the incidence of asthma on a global scale.

Methods: We used asthma incidence, demographic and socioeconomic data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Results Database, and environmental and geographical statistics from TerraClimate between 1990 and 2019 to determine the association between maximum temperature variability and asthma incidence.

Dekyphosis operation combined with limited osteotomy to treat the symptomatic adult tethered cord syndrome with complicated malformations: A case report.

Rationale: Tethered cord syndrome (TCS) represents a spectrum of neurological symptoms that are caused by constant or intermittent axial traction of the terminal cone of the spinal cord due to abnormal positioning. It is uncommon for abnormal structures of TCS to be accompanied by split cord malformation, thoracic spinal stenosis, and other spinal cord diseases.

Patient Concerns: A 45-year-old male patient visited our hospital due to severe lower back pain, extensive left lower limb muscle weakness, and intermittent claudication.

Association between ambient temperature and chronic rhinosinusitis.

Background: Chronic exposure to particulate matter air pollution (PM ) is associated with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). Elevated ambient temperature may increase PM levels and thereby exacerbate sinonasal symptoms. This study investigates the association between high ambient temperature and the risk of CRS diagnosis.

Randomized controlled trial of overall functional exercise process in perioperative of percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic discectomy.

Background: Percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic discectomy (PTED) has become the standard surgery for the patients of lumbar disc herniation with the advantages of less trauma and rapid recovery. But still some patients have poor prognosis after PTED. A major risk factor associated with the poor prognosis may be the unfit function exercise.

Inequities in ambulance allocation associated with transfer delay and mortality in acute coronary syndrome patients: evidence from 89 emergency medical stations in China.

Background: Allocation of healthcare resources has a great influence on treatment and outcome of patients. This study aimed to access the inequality of ambulance allocation across regions, and estimate the associations between ambulance density and pre-hospital transfer time and mortality of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) patients.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was based on an integrated database of electronic medical system for 3588 ACS patients from 31 hospitals, ambulance information of 89 emergency medical stations, and public geographical information of 8 districts in Shenzhen, China.

Association between temperature variability and global meningitis incidence.

Background: Meningitis can cause devastating epidemics and is susceptible to climate change. It is unclear how temperature variability, an indicator of climate change, is associated with meningitis incidence.

Methods: We used global meningitis incidence data along with meteorological and demographic data over 1990-2019 to identify the association between temperature variability and meningitis.

Optimizing an Emergency Medical Dispatch System to Improve Prehospital Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Coronary Syndrome: Nationwide Retrospective Study in China.

Background: Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is the most time-sensitive acute cardiac event that requires rapid dispatching and response. The medical priority dispatch system (MPDS), one of the most extensively used types of emergency dispatch systems, is hypothesized to provide better-quality prehospital emergency treatment. However, few studies have revealed the impact of MPDS use on the process of ACS care.

Surgical treatment of recurrent postoperative discal pseudocyst: A case report and literature review.

Introduction: Postoperative discal pseudocyst (PDP) is rare. Few studies have reported on the recurrence of PDPs, and there is a lack of understanding of their clinical features and treatment methods. This study discusses the clinical characteristics and treatment of recurrent PDPs.

Multiple bilateral and symmetric C1-2 ganglioneuromas: A case report.

Background: Ganglioneuromas are rare tumors of the sympathetic nervous system that originate from neural crest sympathogonia. Since the cervical spine has rarely been reported as a site for ganglioneuroma, we present a case report on this uncommon manifestation.

Case Summary: A 34-year-old male presented with a 4-month history of progressive paralysis of both upper limbs along with an unsteady gait.

Quality of healthcare and admission rates for acute cardiac events during COVID-19 pandemic: a retrospective cohort study on ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction in China.

Objective: To evaluate changes in admission rates for and quality of healthcare of ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) during the period of the COVID-19 outbreak and postoutbreak.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective study among patients with STEMI in the outbreak time and the postoutbreak time.

Design: To examine the changes in the admission rates and in quality of healthcare, by comparison between periods of the postoutbreak and the outbreak, and between the postoutbreak and the corresponding periods.

Analysis of the most influential publications on vertebral augmentation for treating osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture: A review.

This study aimed to analyze the most influential publications on vertebral augmentation for treating osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture. The Web of Science database was searched using the key words "percutaneous vertebroplasty," "percutaneous kyphoplasty," "balloon kyphoplasty," "vertebroplasty," "kyphoplasty," and "vertebral augmentation." The top 100 publications were arranged by citations per year and descriptively and visually analyzed.

Myricetin Improves Impaired Nerve Functions in Experimental Diabetic Rats.

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is considered as one of the most important complications of diabetes mellitus. At present, effective treatments that might improve the damaged neurological function in DPN are sorely needed. As myricetin has been proved to possess excellent neuroprotective and antioxidant effects, it might have therapeutic potential for DPN.

Metformin Promotes Axonal Regeneration and Functional Recovery in Diabetic Rat Model of Sciatic Nerve Transection Injury.

In our previous study, metformin was able to promote nerve regeneration after sciatic nerve crushing in rats under diabetic conditions. However, a crush injury also has a strong ability to spontaneously recover. Therefore, in our present study, a model of transection injury of the sciatic nerve in diabetic rats was utilized to detect whether metformin could still promote nerve regeneration.

Factors Associated With Medical Staff's Engagement and Perception of a Quality Improvement Program for Acute Coronary Syndromes in Hospitals: A Nationally Representative Mixed-Methods Study in China.

Background Medical staff represent critical stakeholders in the process of implementing a quality improvement (QI) program. Few studies, however, have examined factors that influence medical staff engagement and perception regarding QI programs. Methods and Results We conducted a nationally representative survey of a QI program in 6 cities in China.

Can a Healthcare Quality Improvement Initiative Reduce Disparity in the Treatment Delay among ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Patients with Different Arrival Modes? Evidence from 33 General Hospitals and Their Anticipated Impact on Healthcare during Disasters and Public Health Emergencies.

(1) Background: Chest pain center accreditation has been associated with improved timelines of primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for ST-segment elevated myocardial infarction (STEMI). However, evidence from low- and middle-income regions was insufficient, and whether the sensitivity to improvements differs between walk-in and emergency medical service (EMS)-transported patients remained unclear. In this study, we aimed to examine the association of chest pain center accreditation status with door-to-balloon (D2B) time and the potential modification effect of arrival mode.