Bioinformatic analysis and identification of macrophage polarization-related genes in intervertebral disc degeneration.

Background: The relationship between macrophage polarization-related genes (MPRGs) and intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) is unclear. The purpose of this study was to identify biomarkers associated with IDD.

Methods: Three transcriptome sequencing datasets, GSE124272, GSE70362 and GSE56081 were included in this study.

AI-ChatGPT/GPT-4: An Booster for the Development of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in the New Era!

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been driving the continuous development of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) fields. The latest release of ChatGPT/GPT-4 has shown us that AI can potentially transform the healthcare industry. In this study, we propose various ways in which ChatGPT/GPT-4 can display its talents in the field of PM&R in future.

Anaphylaxis induced by intra-articular injection of chitosan: A case report and literature review.

Generally, we consider chitosan being a safe, nontoxic natural polymer with wide clinical applications. However, allergic reactions caused by chitosan have been reported on rare occasions. We report here a case of allergy and perform a literature review.