Inositol Alleviates Pulmonary Fibrosis by Promoting Autophagy via Inhibiting the HIF-1-SLUG Axis in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.

The effective remission of acute respiratory distress syndrome- (ARDS-) caused pulmonary fibrosis determines the recovery of lung function. Inositol can relieve lung injuries induced by ARDS. However, the mechanism of myo-inositol in the development of ARDS is unclear, which limits its use in the clinic.

Sevoflurane Induces Ferroptosis of Glioma Cells Through Activating the ATF4-CHAC1 Pathway.

Objective: To clarify the function and mechanisms of sevoflurane (Sev) on ferroptosis in glioma cells.

Methods: Different concentrations of Sev were used to treat glioma cells U87 and U251. Ferroptosis inducer Erastin was used to incubate glioma cells combined with Sev and ATF4 siRNA transfection treatment.

The impact of height on the spread of spinal anesthesia and stress response in parturients undergoing caesarean section: a prospective observational study.

Background: The spread of spinal anesthesia was influenced by many factors, and the effect of body height on spinal anesthesia is still arguable. This study aimed to explore the impact of height on the spread of spinal anesthesia and the stress response in parturients.

Methods: A total of ninety-seven parturients were allocated into two groups according to their height: the shorter group (body height was shorter than 158 cm) and taller group (body height was taller than 165 cm).

Flexible endoscopic identification and catheterization of congenital H-type tracheoesophageal fistula using a laryngeal mask.

Endoscopy for revealing the orifice of congenital H-type tracheoesophageal fistula (cTEF) is important for diagnostics and therapeutics. To facilitate the identification and catheterization of cTEF, we developed a new modified flexible endoscopy technique using a laryngeal mask with intermittent airflow. A retrospective case series study was conducted from April 2016 to July 2019 at a national regional children's medical center.

The effects of ropivacaine 0.0625% and levobupivacaine 0.0625% on uterine and abdominal muscle electromyographic activity during the second stage of labor.

Background: This study investigated the effect of ropivacaine on uterine and abdominal muscle electromyographic activity during the second stage of labor.

Methods: A total of 161 patients, including 48 patients receiving 0.0625% ropivacaine for patient-controlled epidural analgesia (PCEA), 64 patients receiving 0.

Effects of Ropivacaine in Patient-Controlled Epidural Analgesia on Uterine Electromyographic Activities during Labor.

Epidural analgesia is effective in relieving pain during labor. However, concerns as to compromised labor progress and outcomes arise. This study aimed to assess the effect of patient-controlled epidural analgesia (PCEA) with ropivacaine on uterine electromyography (EMG) activities and outcomes in labor.