Background: Kawasaki disease (KD), also known as mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, is an acute febrile exanthematous illness primarily affecting children under 5 years of age. It is characterized by systemic vasculitis of medium and small arteries. KD can present with cervical lymphadenopathy and fever as initial symptoms, often making it difficult to distinguish from acute bacterial lymphadenitis, parapharyngeal abscess or other cervical cystic lesions.
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December 2024
Aim: To determine the role and underlying mechanism of lncRNA HCP5 in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC).
Method: The expression of HCP5 and miR-128-3p was assessed by qRT-PCR. CCK-8, EdU staining, and transwell were performed to determine cell progression.
Purpose: Eriodictyol is an active flavonoid present in several vegetables and fruits. Eriodictyol-bearing plants have long been used in folk medicine used to treat different human disorders. It has been reported to exhibit the anticancer, antioxidative and antiinflammatory properties.
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December 2020
To explore the clinical efficacy of transcanal endoscopic ear surgery in the diagnosis and treatment of conductive hearing loss with intact tympanic membrane. The clinical data of 16 patients with conductive hearing loss with intact tympanic membrane were retrospectively analyzed. They were diagnosed and treated by transcanal endoscopic ear surgery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: To investigate the relationship between the expression of miR150 and FOXO4 in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) and the local recurrence and metastasis after intensive radiotherapy.
Methods: 94 patients with NPC were selected in Hunan Provincial People's Hospital from May 2011 to May 2013. All patients received intensive radiotherapy.