Surgery of the tracheobronchial tree carries high morbidity, with over half of the complications occurring at the anastomosis. Although fibroblasts are crucial in airway wound healing, the underlying cellular and molecular mechanisms in airway reconstruction remain unknown. We hypothesized that airway reconstruction initiates a surgery-induced stress (SIS) response, altering fibroblast communication within airway tissues.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a challenging respiratory condition characterized by persistent airflow limitation and progressive lung function decline. The identification of robust biomarkers is crucial for early diagnosis, monitoring disease progression, and guiding therapeutic strategies.
Methods: In this study, we employed a comprehensive bioinformatics approach utilizing multiple Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) datasets to identify potential COPD biomarkers.
Moyamoya disease (MMD) is a type of cerebrovascular disease characterized by occlusion of the distal end of the internal carotid artery and the formation of collateral blood vessels. Over the past 20 years, the landscape of research on MMD has significantly transformed. In this review, we provide insights into the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions in MMD.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAdenomatous Polyposis Coli (APC) is a tumor suppressor gene expressed throughout the body. APC mutations increase the risk of malignancy and are often characterized by syndromes that encompass a spectrum of neoplastic manifestations, such as familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). We present a rare case of palatal peripheral nerve sheath tumor in the context of APC gene mutation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLetter to the Editor-in-Chief in response to article "Early Surgery Versus Exercise Therapy and Patient Education for Traumatic and Nontraumatic Meniscal Tears in Young Adults-an Exploratory Analysis From the DREAM Trial" by Damsted et al. .
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