hsa_circ_0003596, as a novel oncogene, regulates the malignant behavior of renal cell carcinoma by modulating glycolysis.

Background: This research was planned to analyze hsa_circ_0003596 (circCOL5A1) and glycolysis-focused mechanisms in renal cell carcinoma (RCC).

Methods: circCOL5A1, miR-370-5p, and PRKCSH levels were determined in RCC tissues and selected cell lines by RT-qPCR and/or Western blot. RCC cells after corresponding transfection were tested by colony formation assay, EdU assay, Transwell assay, and flow cytometry to analyze cell proliferation, invasion, migration, and apoptosis.

Graphene oxide regulates endoplasmic reticulum stress: autophagic pathways in nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells.

During carcinogenesis, growth, proliferation, invasion and metastasis, increasing evidence shows that autophagy and endoplasmic reticulum stress (ER stress) are regulated in nasopharyngeal carcinoma, a finding drawing more attention from physicians and scientists. As one of the carbon-based nano-materials, graphene oxide (GO) has been extensively used for its advantages, such as biocompatibility, an ultrahigh surface to volume ratio, abundant surface groups, and a special photothermal effect. The present study is designed to explore the effects of GO on autophagy and ER stress in nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells.

The successful treatment of systemic toxic induced paraquat poisoning by skin absorption: case reports and a literature review.

Paraquat (PQ) poisoning is life-threatening, can cause acute organ damage, and has a high mortality. However, cases of skin absorption induced by PQ poisoning are rare. This report describes a case where PQ was absorbed by the patient's skin, causing severe organ damage.

Repeated cardiac arrest caused by an air embolism during hepatic resection: A case report.

Rationale: Although venous air embolism (VAE) during liver operation has been reported occasionally, fatal VAE in hepatic resection is uncommon. Prompt detection of VAE by transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is crucial for effective therapy. We describe a case of fatal VAE that caused repeated cardiac arrest during hepatic resection and was confirmed by TEE.

Perioperative Single-Donor Platelet Apheresis and Red Blood Cell Transfusion Impact on 90-Day and Overall Survival in Living Donor Liver Transplantation.

Background:: Although many previous studies have confirmed that perioperative blood transfusion is associated with poor outcomes after liver transplantation (LT), few studies described the influence of single-donor platelet apheresis transfusion in living donor LT (LDLT). This study aimed to assess the effect of blood products on outcomes for LDLT recipients, focusing on apheresis platelets.

Methods:: This retrospective study included 126 recipients who underwent their first adult-to-adult LDLT.

[Risk factors of pinhole infection in the fractured lower limbs after external fixation: a case-control study].

Objective: To investigate the risk factors of pinhole infection in the fractured lower limbs after external fixation.

Methods: The case-control study was designed. From May 2009 to May 2014, the clinical data of 272 patients with lower limb fracture treated by external fixation device were collected.

[Anesthetic management of Stanford type A aortic dissection operation].

Objective: To explore the anesthetic management experiences of patients with Stanford A aortic dissection undergoing surgical treatment through moderate or deep hypothermia circulatory arrest (DHCA).

Methods: From June 2008 to December 2011, a total of 77 patients undergoing surgical treatment of Stanford A aortic dissection was recruited.

Results: Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) was established under general anesthesia in all patients.

The effect of nitrous oxide on intracuff pressure of the size 2 ProSeal Laryngeal Mask Airway.

Study Objective: To investigate intracuff pressure changes in the ProSeal Laryngeal Mask Airway (PLMA) during 50% nitrous oxide (N₂O) anesthesia.

Design: Prospective, randomized study.

Setting: Operating room of a university-affiliated hospital.

[Effect of doxycycline on inflammation-related cytokines and apoptosis in human conjunctival epithelial cells].

Objective: To evaluate the effects of doxycycline on the regulation of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1, CD54), interleukin-1beta (IL-1beta), human leukocyte antigen DR (HLA-DR) and apoptosis in human conjunctival epithelial cells.

Methods: Human primary conjunctival epithelial cells were isolated and cultured from donors and identified by immunohistochemistry. Cultured epithelial cells were treated with either 0 U/ml IFN-gamma, 300 U/ml IFN-gamma, 300 U/ml IFN-gamma with 10 microg/ml doxycycline, 300 U/ml IFN-gamma with 20 microg/ml doxycycline, 300 U/ml IFN-gamma with 40 microg/ml doxycycline or 300 U/ml IFN-gamma with 100 microg/ml dexamethasone for 24 hours.

Neurturin-deficient mice develop dry eye and keratoconjunctivitis sicca.

Purpose: Neurturin has been identified as a neurotrophic factor for parasympathetic neurons. Neurturin-deficient (NRTN(-/-)) mice have defective parasympathetic innervation of their lacrimal glands. This study was conducted to evaluate tear function and ocular surface phenotype in NRTN(-/-) mice.