Background: Jianwei Xiaoshi oral liquid (JWXS), a classical traditional prescription comprising various edible medicinal plants, has demonstrated significant efficacy in treating paediatric indigestion. It originates from Jianpi Pill, which is developed in the Ming Dynasty and nourishes the spleen and regulates gastrointestinal function. However, the specific molecular mechanisms involved remain unclear.
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BACKGROUND Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) encephalitis is a commonly reported form of encephalitis that clinically manifests as skin lesions, fever, headache, and neuropsychiatric symptoms. We present a case of a patient with VZV encephalitis complicated by cerebral hemorrhagic transformation, characterized by high levels of inflammation and protein in the cerebrospinal fluid. The aim is to highlight the risk of hemorrhagic transformation associated with VZV encephalitis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNeural precursor cells (NPCs) are a group of cells with self-renewal and multi-differentiation potential. MicroRNAs are required for neurogenesis in the central nervous system (CNS). Recent reports suggest that miR-1224 is important in human CNS diseases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study aimed to examine whether an acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)-based parenting program, incorporating topics of emotional and stress management, parenting skills training, autism-related education, and self-care learning, could be successfully implemented, well-received, and beneficial for parents of children with autism. We randomly assigned 40 parents to either participate in the eight-session ACT-based parenting program or receive usual care only. The program was found to be feasible, with many parents willing to participate and complete the sessions.
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