Meta-analysis of gender differences in transition prevalence among individuals at clinical high risk of psychosis.

Gender differences have been found in several areas of individuals at clinical-high risk for psychosis(CHR). Therefore the risk of transition to psychosis may differ between male and female CHR, but previous work has not systematically reviewed and analyzed gender differences in conversion rates.We performed a meta-analysis according to PRISMA guidelines including all studies that assessed CHR with reliable instruments and provided data on the transition from male CHR and female CHR to psychosis to understand the conversion rate conversion in male and female CHR.

Combined high-voltage pulsed radiofrequency and ozone therapy ozone therapy alone in treating postherpetic neuralgia: a retrospective comparison.

Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a devastating disease with extraordinarily poor treatment outcomes. Both pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) and ozone have good effects on the treatment of the disease. However, whether PRF and ozone have a synergistic effect on PHN remains unclear.

Potential Molecular Mechanisms of Electroacupuncture With Spatial Learning and Memory Impairment Induced by Chronic Pain on a Rat Model.

Background: It is frequently reported that neuropathic pain is associated with abnormalities in brain function and structure as well as cognitive deficits. However, the contributing mechanisms have remained elusive.

Objectives: We aimed to investigate the systemic ultrastructural changes of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) and central nervous system (CNS) in rats with trigeminal neuralgia (TN) induced by cobra venom, as well as the effects and mechanisms of electroacupuncture (EA) and pregabalin (PGB) on TN.

Multimodal sleep, an innovation for treating chronic insomnia: case report and literature review.

Unlabelled: The authors present the clinical case of a 67-year-old man with severe insomnia for 5 years with an exacerbation about 1 year before consultation. He did not have enough concentration and energy for his daily work and developed depression and anxiety because of his excessive daytime sleepiness. During his insomniac state, a drug treatment provided partial relief, but the effects were not long-lasting.

Feasibility of Ultrasound-Guided Peritoneal Perfusion with Ozone in the Treatment of Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Bicenter Retrospective Analysis.

Background: Numerous therapies have been developed for the treatment of chronic pelvic pain (CPP). Oxygen-ozone therapy is a new method for the treatment of CPP.

Objectives: This article evaluated the feasibility of ultrasound-guided peritoneal perfusion with ozone in patients with CPP.

Efficacy and Safety of Percutaneous Ozone Injection Around Gasserian Ganglion for the Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Multicenter Retrospective Study.

Background: Ozone injection around Gasserian ganglion (OIAGG) has been reported to be an effective treatment for trigeminal neuralgia (TN); however, there remain areas for improvement. To overcome one of these limitations, a multicenter examination of application would be extremely helpful.

Objective: The goal of this report was to assess the efficacy of OIAGG for refractory TN across multiple centers and to explore factors predictive of successful treatment.

[Effect of Ca on the Nitrification Activity and the Flocculation and Sedimentation Performances of the Activated Sludge].

Ca is an important microbial growth factor that can affect the activity, flocculation, and sedimentation of activated sludge. In order to study the roles of Ca in the activated sludge system, the activity changes of ammonium oxidizing bacteria (AOB) and nitrite oxidizing bacteria (NOB) were analyzed using the specific oxygen uptake rates (SOUR and SOUR). The changes in composition and structure of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) were analyzed using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and three-dimensional excitation emission fluorescence spectroscopy (3D-EEM).

A cobalt(ii) chain based on pymca generated from the hydrolysis of 2-cyanopyrimidine: spin canting and magnetic relaxation.

A one-dimensional (1D) coordination polymer, [{Co(pymca)·(HO)}SO·2HO] (1) (pymca = 2-carboxypyrimidine), was solvothermally synthesized the reaction of 2-cyanopyrimidine and Co(SCN). A bidentate pymca ligand was formed by the hydrolysis of 2-cyanopyrimidine. Furthermore, in this study, the magnetic properties of complex 1 were investigated in detail.

Microvesicles mediate transfer of P-glycoprotein to paclitaxel-sensitive A2780 human ovarian cancer cells, conferring paclitaxel-resistance.

The overexpression of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) causes resistance to chemotherapy in human ovarian cancer. However, the underlying mechanism remains unclear. In the present study, we showed that, at membrane-bound protein level, P-gp was 'shared' between human ovarian cancer cells by the intercellular transfer of microvesicles (MVs).