Validity of evaluation scales for post-stroke depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Post-stroke depression (PSD) is closely associated with poor stroke prognosis. However, there are some challenges in identifying and assessing PSD. This study aimed to identify scales for PSD diagnosis, assessment, and follow-up that are straightforward, accurate, efficient, and reproducible.

Primary hepatic neuroendocrine neoplasms: imaging characteristics and misdiagnosis analysis.

Objective: To analyze the CT and MR features of Primary hepatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (PHNENs) in order to enhance the diagnostic accuracy of this disease.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients diagnosed with hepatic neuroendocrine neoplasms, excluding other sites of origin through general examination and postoperative follow-up. The CT and MR signs were analyzed according to the 2018 version of Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System (LI-RADS), along with causes of misdiagnosis.

Renal Lesions with Low-level Enhancement on Contrast-enhanced CT Promotes Early Detection of Drug-induced Kidney Injury in Patients Administered Anticancer Drugs.

Background: Some patients with cancer-administered anti-cancer drugs may develop renal lesions with low-level enhancement on follow-up abdominal computed tomography (CT).

Objective: To explore the clinical significance of renal lesions with low-level enhancement on CT after exposure to anti-cancer drugs.

Methods: Medical records of patients with cancer who developed renal lesions on CT after exposure to anti-cancer drugs were retrospectively reviewed.

A meta-analysis of the association between mindfulness and motivation.

Introduction: Mindfulness reflects attention to the present moment in a non-judgmental way and has been linked to individual autonomy and motivation, but conclusions are inconsistent. The purpose of this review was to summarize previous studies to explore the relationship between mindfulness and motivation and its intervention effects.

Methods: Literature searches were conducted in five electronic databases.

Experience of reproductive concerns in women with schizophrenia: A descriptive phenomenological study.

Background: Reproductive concerns significantly affect the mental health of people, causing more serious psychological stress than disease. The reproductive concerns faced by women with schizophrenia are issues that have been neglected in the areas of psychiatry and women's health.

Objectives: To explore the experience of reproductive concerns through the perspective of women with schizophrenia.

Protective effects of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell exosomes in a diabetic rat model through live retinal imaging.

Aim: To assess the protective effect of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell exosomes (hucMSC-Exs) in a diabetic rat model by using a variety of retinal bioassays.

Methods: hucMSCs were subjected to differential ultracentrifugation for the collection of exosomes, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA) using a NanoSight analysis system and Western blotting (WB) were used to analyze the expression of surface marker proteins such as CD63, CD9 and Calnexin. Streptozotocin (STZ) was injected into the intraperitoneal cavity to establish a diabetic model.

The development of epiretinal membrane following rhegmatogenous retinal detachment repair: incidence, risk factors, and outcomes.

Purpose: To investigate the incidence, risk factors, and visual outcomes of epiretinal membrane development following rhegmatogenous retinal detachment repair.

Methods: This was a retrospective study of 309 eyes that underwent initial surgery for primary uncomplicated rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Examinations were conducted preoperatively and then postoperatively at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months.

Process in medication self-management: The perspective of Chinese patients with schizophrenia.

This study aimed to explore the medication self-management experience of Chinese patients with schizophrenia who are prescribed antipsychotics. Grounded theory methodology was used to guide the research. Semistructured and in-depth interviews with 17 patients with schizophrenia were conducted and analysed.

CDC20 and PTTG1 are Important Biomarkers and Potential Therapeutic Targets for Metastatic Prostate Cancer.

Introduction: Metastatic prostate cancer (mPCa) is responsible for most prostate cancer (PCa) deaths worldwide. The present study aims to explore the molecular differences between mPCa and PCa.

Methods: The authors downloaded GSE6752, GSE6919, and GSE32269 from the Gene Expression Omnibus and employed integrated analysis to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between mPCa and PCa.

Two new bioactive secondary metabolites from the endophytic fungus JTY2.

One new lactone derivative helicascolide F (), one new pyrrolidine derivative talaromydine (), along with six known compounds (-) were isolated from the fungus JTY2. The structure of the new compounds and was determined by 1D and 2D NMR as well as by HRESIMS. The inhibitory activity of all compounds against six phytopathogenic fungi and three cancer cell lines was evaluated.

Gene Characterization and Enzymatic Activities Related to Trehalose Metabolism of In Vitro Reared Matsumura (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) under Sustained Cold Stress.

spp. is an important egg parasitoid wasp for biocontrol of agriculture and forestry insect pests. Trehalose serves as an energy source or stress protectant for insects.

Natural history of persistent subretinal fluid following the successful repair of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment.

Aim: To provide a detailed description of the natural history of persistent subretinal fluid (SRF) after successful repair of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) and its association with visual outcome.

Methods: This was a prospective long-term follow-up for eyes undergoing scleral buckling (SB) surgery for macula-off RRD. Examinations were carried out preoperatively and postoperatively at 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12mo, until persistent SRF had completely resolved.

An analysis of the maternal and infant outcomes in the delayed interval delivery of twins.

Objective: To investigate the treatment methods used for the delayed interval delivery of twins and to evaluate the maternal and infant outcomes.

Materials And Methods: The clinical data of 5 patients that underwent delayed interval delivery of twins at Fujian Maternal and Child Health Hospital from 2014 to 2018 were analyzed. The gestational ages at delivery, obstetrical management, the interval between deliveries, and the maternal and child outcomes were analyzed.

Application of positive behavior management in patients after breast cancer surgery.

Background: As a radical treatment, breast cancer surgery has a positive psychological impact on most patients. However, some patients do not have a clear understanding of the disease, which requires a more scientific and comprehensive consideration during clinical intervention and are based on cognition. The positive behavior management model is based on this kind of background-derived new interventions, which can better serve the clinical rehabilitation process of patients.

The clinical significance of long non-coding RNA ANRIL level in diabetic retinopathy.

Aim: To analyse the expression of lncRNA-ANRIL and other related factors in different human body fluids, explore the clinical significance of ANRIL and validate whether ANRIL is interrelated with the renin-angiotensin system and NF-κB signalling pathway.

Methods: Ninety-one patients were included in this cross-sectional study and were divided into the NDM group (20 patients), DM group (25 patients), NPDR group (21 patients) and PDR group (25 patients). Basic information and samples of serum, aqueous fluid and vitreous fluid were collected before vitrectomy or intravitreal injection.

Comparative portrayal of ocular surface microbe with and without dry eye.

rRNA gene high-throughput sequencing was performed in the conjunctival swab samples to investigate the composition of the OS bacterial community in DE (n=35) and NDE (n=54) and compared the composition of MGD (n=25) and NMGD (n=10) among DE subjects. Deep sequencing of OS 16S rDNA from DE (n=35) and NDE (n=54) demonstrated great a difference in alpha and beta diversity between the OS bacterial flora (P < 0.05).

Electroacupuncture promotes the gastrointestinal motility of diabetic mice by CNP/NPR-B-cGMP and PDE3A-cGMP signaling.

Background: Electroacupuncture (EA) can promote gastrointestinal (GI) motility of diabetic mice, but the mechanism is not clearly elucidated. Natriuretic peptides (NPs) were related to the diabetes-induced gut dysfunction of mice, which may be associated with ICC (interstitial cells of cajal). Besides, EA could increase the ICC of diabetic mice.

Effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction on prenatal stress, anxiety and depression.

Low well-being is common among Chinese pregnant women but few effective interventions currently exist to improve prenatal stress and negative emotions. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has been proved to be effective in reducing stress and rarely studies were focused on Chinese pregnant women. The aim of the current paper is to investigate the effects of 8-week MBSR on prenatal stress, anxiety and depression among Chinese pregnant women.

Gold Nanoparticles Grafted with PLL--PNIPAM: Interplay on Thermal/pH Dual-Response and Optical Properties.

Narrowly distributed poly(l-lysine---isopropylacrylamide) (PLL--PNIPAM) was prepared through ring-opening polymerization of ε-benzyloxycarbonyl-l-lysine -carboxy-α-amino anhydride and atom transfer radical polymerization of NIPAM, followed with the removal of ε-benzyloxycarbonyl group. Then gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) grafted with PLL--PNIPAM (PNIPAM-PLL-AuNPs) were obtained by the reduction of chloroauric acid with sodium citrate in the presence of PLL--PNIPAM. PNIPAM-PLL-AuNPs and its precursors were thoroughly characterized by proton magnetic resonance spectroscope, Fourier transform infrared spectroscope, UV-vis spectroscope, transmission electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering, thermogravimetric analysis, and circular dichroism.

Reconstruction of the postauricular defects using retroauricular artery perforator-based island flaps: Anatomical study and clinical report.

The objectives of the study were to introduce and investigate the reliability of a new flap for postauricular defects using the retroauricular artery perforator.Twenty auricles from 10 Asian human cadavers were dissected to examine the retroauricular perforator distribution and diameter. Fourteen patients with postauricular defects underwent reconstruction using the retroauricular artery perforator from 2013 to 2015.

Renal denervation, adjusted drugs, or combined therapy for resistant hypertension: A meta-regression.

The objective of this study is to systematically evaluate the efficacy of renal denervation (RD), adjusted drugs, or combined therapy for resistant hypertension (RH) through a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled studies.Publications were comprehensively searched. Studies that investigated the effects of RD and/or adjusted drugs in lowering blood pressure (BP) were included.

[Transforming growth factor-β1 induces differentiation of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells into myofibroblasts via production of reactive oxygen species].

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the mechanism underlying transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) induced differentiation of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) into myofibroblasts.

Methods: Primary mouse BMSCs were isolated from bone marrow by flushing the tibias and femurs of mice, and passage 3 to passage 5 of BMSCs were used in the experiments. BMSCs differentiation into myofibroblast was induced by different doses of TGF-β1.

Bronchopulmonary infection of Lophomonas blattarum: a case and literature review.

Human infections with Lophomonas blattarum are rare. However, the majority of the infections occurred in China, 94.4% (136 cases) of all cases in the world.

Risk factors for ventilator-associated pneumonia in the neonatal intensive care unit: a meta-analysis of observational studies.

Unlabelled: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a common and serious problem among mechanically ventilated patients in intensive care units (ICU), especially for the newborn. However, limited literatures have been reviewed to synthesize the finding of previous papers to investigate the risk factors for VAP although it has been a serious complication of mechanical ventilation (MV) with a high morbidity and mortality in the newborn. We performed this meta-analysis to extend previous knowledge for developing VAP prevention strategies by identifying the potential risk factors related to VAP in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).