[Meta-analysis of acupuncture and moxibustion for the therapeutic effect on postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction of gastric cancer].

Objective: To systematically review the therapeutic effect of acupuncture and moxibustion on postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction (GID) of gastric cancer with meta-analysis.

Methods: The articles of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of acupuncture and moxibustion treatment for postoperative GID of gastric cancer were retrieved from the following databases from the time of database establishment to December 31, 2020, including PubMed, EMbase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang database, VIP database and China Biomedical Literature Database (SinoMed). RevMan5.

Immunometabolic rewiring in tumorigenesis and anti-tumor immunotherapy.

Cellular metabolism constitutes a fundamental process in biology. During tumor initiation and progression, each cellular component in the cancerous niche undergoes dramatic metabolic reprogramming, adapting to a challenging microenvironment of hypoxia, nutrient deprivation, and other stresses. While the metabolic hallmarks of cancer have been extensively studied, the metabolic states of the immune cells are less well elucidated.

Spatially resolved proteomics identify biomarkers from endometrial sentinel lymph nodes.

In this issue, Aboulouard et al. (2021) use spatially resolved shot-gun proteomics to characterize the sentinel lymph nodes (SLNs) of endometrial cancer patients at different pathological grades. They identify biomarkers that predict prognosis as well as tumor grade.

A Functional Variant rs2072915 is Associated with the Susceptibility and Mortality of Cervical Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

Purpose: Genetic variant has been demonstrated to be a risk factor for the occurrence and outcome of cervical squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC). From previous genome wide association studies, 6p21.32 has been identified as a susceptibility locus of CSCC.

Helicobacter pylori reinfection and its risk factors after initial eradication: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) infection is a common health problem, which is closely related to peptic ulcers, gastric cancer, and extragastric diseases. Drugs can successfully eradicate it. However, the recurrence of H pylori often occurs after initial eradication.

Effectiveness of Banxia Xiexin Decoction in the treatment of precancerous lesions: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Gastric precancerous lesion (GPL) is a necessary stage in the occurrence and development of gastric cancer. At present, the incidence of gastric cancer is increasing year by year. It is important to prevent and control gastric cancer through early detection and intervention.

Efficacy and safety of Guizhi-Shaoyao-Zhimu decoction in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a significant public health problem associated with a substantial burden of functional disability. The Guizhi-Shaoyao-Zhimu decoction (GSZD), a traditional medicine, has been used in China for a long time to treat RA. This study aimed to systematically investigate the efficacy and safety of GSZD in the treatment of RA.

Effectiveness of acupuncture for the recovery of gastrointestinal function of patients with gastric cancer in the postoperative period: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Gastric cancer (GC) is the most common malignant tumors in the world and surgical resection remains the primary treatment for it. Postoperative patients often suffer from gastrointestinal dysfunction as the most common side effects of surgery for GC patients. Acupuncture has a regulatory effect on gastrointestinal function.

Efficacy and safety of Shen-Ling-Bai-Zhu-San combined with chemotherapy for lung cancer: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Lung cancer (LC), with the high incidence in malignant tumors in the world, and seriously affects people's lives and brings a great economic burden. Previous clinical studies on Shen-Ling-Bai-Zhu-San (SLBZS) combined with chemotherapy for the treatment of lung cancer have been increasing, but there are no systematic reviews. This study aims to systematically study the efficacy and safety of SLBZS combined with chemotherapy in the treatment of LC.

Meta-analysis of excision repair cross complementary gene 1 (ERCC1) expression and platinum chemosensitivity in patients with ovarian cancer.

Background: Ovarian cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors in women. Due to the lack of typical clinical symptoms and ineffective screening methods for early ovarian cancer, 60-70% of patients with ovarian cancer are diagnosed as middle and late stage when they are already suffering abdominal distension, abdominal pain, or pelvic tumor. This study aimed to comprehensively investigate the correlation of excision repair cross complementary gene 1 (ERCC1) expression and the chemosensitivity of ovarian cancer.

Can baseline C-reactive protein level predict functional outcome in acute ischaemic stroke? A meta-analysis.

Background: The association between elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) level and poor functional outcome is conflicting in acute ischaemic stroke (AIS) patients. This meta-analysis sought to investigate the value of elevated CRP level in predicting poor functional outcome in AIS patients.

Material And Methods: A systematically literature search was performed in PubMed and Embase databases up to 31 October 2019.

Long Noncoding RNA HULC Promoter Polymorphism rs1041279 Is Associated with an Increased Risk of Cervical Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

Hepatocellular carcinoma upregulated long noncoding RNA (HULC), identified as an oncogene in cervical cancer, is involved in not only the clinical stage, lymph node metastasis, and depth of cervical invasion but also outcome. In this study, we aimed to investigate the association between 3 polymorphisms (i.e.

Evaluation of ovarian function using three dimensional ultrasound in perimenopausal women.

To evaluate the feasibility and clinical value of three-dimensional ultrasound in evaluating ovarian function in perimenopausal women. In this prospective cohort study, 102 patients with clinically suspected perimenopause and 90 patients with menopause were enrolled. These patients were classified into three groups according to the level of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and estradiol (E2): menopause group, perimenopause group, and normal group.

Clinical efficacy of pelvic autologous tissue reconstruction in treating pelvic organ prolapse in 36 patients.

This study aims to search for a new, economic, convenient, and low recurrence rate operation for the surgical management of pelvic organ prolapse (POP). The clinical value of the operation for treating POP was determined through retrospective case series. The new operation was called, pelvic autologous tissue reconstruction.

[Advances in researches on inhibin B and male reproduction].

Inhibin B, a dimeric glycoprotein, is directly secreted by the testis and responses to a diversity of exogenic hormones. Serum inhibin B levels will be influenced by different factors, such as age, testis volume, the time of puberty, the time of sample collection, varied groups of people and so on. Inhibin B is directly relevant to spermatogenesis of the testis and can be viewed as a valuable marker to assess male fertility.