Impact of serial clinical swallow evaluations and feeding interventions on growth and feeding outcomes in children with long-gap esophageal atresia after anastomosis: a retrospective cohort study.

Background: Children undergoing surgical anastomosis for long-gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) often suffer from complications related to delayed oral feeding, which may impair their early development. Clinical swallow evaluation (CSE) is an effective technique to improve feeding outcomes. However, there are limited evidences on the application of CSE in these children.

Efficient and easy-to-use capturing three-dimensional metagenome interactions with GutHi-C.

Hi-C can obtain three-dimensional chromatin structure information and is widely used for genome assembly. We constructed the GutHi-C technology. As shown in the graphical abstract, it is a highly efficient and quick-to-operate method and can be widely used for human, livestock, and poultry gut microorganisms.

X-Paste improves wound healing in diabetes NF-E2-related factor/HO-1 signaling pathway.

Background: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU), as severe complications of diabetes mellitus (DM), significantly compromise patient health and carry risks of amputation and mortality.

Aim: To offer new insights into the occurrence and development of DFU, focusing on the therapeutic mechanisms of X-Paste (XP) of wound healing in diabetic mice.

Methods: Employing traditional Chinese medicine ointment preparation methods, XP combines various medicinal ingredients.

Contribution of and the HLA Genes to Biliary Atresia Risk in Chinese.

Nonsyndromic biliary atresia (BA) is a rare polygenic disease, with autoimmunity, virus infection and inflammation thought to play roles in its pathogenesis. We conducted a genome-wide association study in 336 nonsyndromic BA infants and 8900 controls. Our results validated the association of rs17095355 in with BA risk (odds ratio (OR) = 1.

XB130 inhibits healing of diabetic skin ulcers through the PI3K/Akt signalling pathway.

Background: Diabetic skin ulcers, a significant global healthcare burden, are mainly caused by the inhibition of cell proliferation and impaired angiogenesis. XB130 is an adaptor protein that regulates cell proliferation and migration. However, the role of XB130 in the development of diabetic skin ulcers remains unclear.

Association analysis and functional follow-up identified common variants of accounting for risk to biliary atresia.

Biliary atresia (BA) is a destructive, obliterative cholangiopathy characterized by progressive fibro-inflammatory disorder and obliteration of intra- and extrahepatic bile ducts. The () gene mutations have been found in some isolated BA cases. We aim to explore the association of common variants in with isolated BA risk in the Chinese Han population.

Csn1201 Is Associated With Pulmonary Immune Responses and Disseminated Infection.

is a major etiological agent of fungal meningoencephalitis. The outcome of cryptococcosis depends on the complex interactions between the pathogenic fungus and host immunity. The understanding of how manipulates the host immune response through its pathogenic factors remains incomplete.

Accuracy of optimized Sirius ray-tracing method in intraocular lens power calculation.

Aim: To evaluate the accuracy and predictability of ray tracing-assisted intraocular lens (IOL) calculation function in Sirius internal software and further improve the accuracy by optimizing the calculation of predicted lens position (PLP).

Methods: This retrospective study recruited 52 eyes of 49 patients. All of the cases with cataract had undergone phacoemulsification combined with IOL implantation.

Prediction of hospital discharge outcome from changes in cerebrospinal fluid/serum albumin quotient and cerebrospinal fluid lactate dehydrogenase in patients with cryptococcal meningitis.

This study aims to provide reliable prognostic factors for patients with cryptococcal meningitis (CM). Clinical characteristics and laboratory findings of CM patients were retrospectively reviewed. Sixty-three patients with CM were enrolled and 38/63 were confirmed to be HIV serology positive.

Effective treatment for secondary angle-closure glaucoma caused by traumatic lens subluxation: phacoemulsification with capsular-tension-ring implantation combined with ophthalmic endoscope-controlled goniosynechialysis.

Aim: To investigate the safety and efficacy of phacoemulsification with capsular-tension-ring implantation and posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation combined with ophthalmic endoscope-controlled goniosynechialysis (Phaco-CTR-IOL-OE-GSL) for treating secondary angle-closure glaucoma induced by traumatic lens subluxation.

Methods: A retrospective and descriptive study was performed on patients with lens subluxation, angle closure, goniosynechia, and evaluated intraocular pressure (IOP) that cannot be controlled with medication, who underwent Phaco-CTR-IOL-OE-GSL. The postoperative best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), IOP, range of goniosynechia and complications were retrospectively observed.

Antifungal Susceptibility Profile of Candida Albicans Isolated from Vulvovaginal Candidiasis in Xinjiang Province of China.

We investigated the antifungal susceptibility profiles of 207 independent Candida albicans strains isolated from patients with vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) in Xinjiang Province of China. Using CLSI M27-A3 and M27-S4 guidelines, anidulafungin and micafungin were the most active drugs against C. albicans showing an MIC/MIC corresponding to 0.

Long noncoding RNA expression profile from cryptococcal meningitis patients identifies DPY19L1p1 as a new disease marker.

Aims: LncRNAs play a vital role in the pathological and physiological process. This study aimed to explore the involvement of lncRNAs in cryptococcal meningitis.

Methods: Microarray was performed in cryptococcal meningitis patients, and then, GO and KEGG pathways were analyzed.

CHINESE HERBAL DECOCTION AS A COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY FOR ATROPHIC GASTRITIS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS.

Background: Chinese herbal decoction (CHD) has been extensively used in the treatment of atrophic gastritis (AG) in China and other Far Eastern countries. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate the efficacy and safety of CHD in AG.

Materials And Methods: Pubmed, Embase, Cochrane central register of controlled trials (central), VIP, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Sinomed, Wanfang data were searched (up to December 2015).

Optimizing neurogenic potential of enteric neurospheres for treatment of neurointestinal diseases.

Background: Enteric neurospheres derived from postnatal intestine represent a promising avenue for cell replacement therapy to treat Hirschsprung disease and other neurointestinal diseases. We describe a simple method to improve the neuronal yield of spontaneously formed gut-derived neurospheres.

Materials And Methods: Enteric neurospheres were formed from the small and large intestines of mouse and human subjects.

Application of 5-Fluorouracil-Polycaprolactone Sustained-Release Film in Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Implantation Inhibits Postoperative Bleb Scarring in Rabbit Eyes.

This study was designed to investigate whether 5-fluorouracil (5-Fu)-polycaprolactone sustained-release film in Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation inhibits postoperative bleb scarring in rabbit eyes. Eighteen New Zealand white rabbits were randomly divided into three groups (A, B and C; n = 6 per group). Group A received combined 5-Fu-polycaprolactone sustained-release film application and Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation, group B received local infiltration of 5-Fu and Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation, and group C received Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation.

Long-term outcome of laparoscopic Nissen-Rossetti fundoplication versus Thal fundoplication in children with esophageal hiatal hernia: a retrospective report from two children's medical centers in Shanghai.

Background: This study was undertaken to investigate the intraoperative and postoperative complications, efficacy and outcome of two laparoscopic fundoplications for the treatment of esophageal hiatal hernia in children.

Methods: To find a rational procedure, we performed a retrospective analysis of 136 children with esophageal hiatal hernia who underwent laparoscopic Nissen-Rossetti or Thal fundoplication at two children's hospitals in Shanghai over 13 years. The median follow-up time of the children was 42 months (range: 1-138 months).

Tryptase and protease-activated receptor-2 stimulate scratching behavior in a murine model of ovalbumin-induced atopic-like dermatitis.

The aim of the current study was to investigate the involvement of tryptase and protease-activated receptor-2 (PAR2) in the pathogenesis of itch using a recently developed murine model of atopic dermatitis (AD) elicited by epicutaneous sensitization with ovalbumin (OVA). We also examined whether tacrolimus exerts an antipruritic effect. Epicutaneous sensitization of BALB/c mice with OVA led to a significant increase in the number of scratches.

Cryptococcosis in kidney transplant recipients in a Chinese university hospital and a review of published cases.

Background: Cryptococcosis is a severe fungal infection with a high mortality rate among solid-organ transplant recipients. Today, China is among the countries performing the most kidney transplants worldwide, however data on the association of cryptococcosis with kidney transplantation in mainland China remain scarce and fragmented.

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed cases of culture-confirmed cryptococcosis following kidney transplantation that have occurred at our hospital and reviewed the published cases in China over the last 30 years.

Delivery room surgery: an applicable therapeutic strategy for gastroschisis in developing countries.

Background: The survival rate of infants with gastroschisis has improved significantly. It is over 90% in developed countries, but 50% in developing countries. This study aimed to investigate the factors improving the survival rate of infants with gastroschisis in developing countries.

Comparison of clinical features in patients with persistent and nonpersistent cryptococcal meningitis: twelve years of clinical experience in four centers in China.

Background And Aims: Cryptococcal meningitis (CM) has gradually increased in the recent 20 years in the whole world. Although the mortality decreased significantly in recent years, it was still high, especially in patients with persistent infection. Therefore, we compare differences of clinical features between persistent and nonpersistent CM patients.

Fungal infection after a tragedy: a report of three cases of candidosis in a fire accident.

Patients who suffer severe burns are at increased risk for local and systemic infections. The incidence of fungal infections has increased in recent years, and these infections represent a major issue in burn intensive care units. Herein, we report three cases of fungal infection due to Candida species occurring in patients undergoing supportive therapy and antibiotic treatment during their hospitalization.

Tryptophan hydroxylase 2 gene polymorphisms and poststroke anxiety disorders.

Background: Anxiety is common in stroke survivors and may adversely affect recovery. Polymorphisms of tryptophan hydroxylase2 (THP2) gene have been shown to be associated with anxiety disorders and other affective disorders. This study was aimed to investigate the association of two polymorphisms of THP2 gene, rs4570625 and rs4565946, with poststroke anxiety disorders in a Han Chinese population.