Background: Growing research has demonstrated that alterations in Th2 and Th17 cell composition were linked to systemic juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (sJRA). Nevertheless, whether these associations indicate a causal link remains unclear, and the potential effects of Th2/Th17-related molecules have not been clarified.
Methods: Mendelian randomization (MR) alongside transcriptome examination was implemented to ascertain the links between the Th2/Th17 cells and sJRA.
Zhongguo Yi Xue Ke Xue Yuan Xue Bao
October 2024
Breath sounds can reflect the physiological and pathological conditions of the lungs and airways.Due to the differences in acoustic characteristics of breath sounds between healthy children and those with different respiratory diseases,analyzing breath sounds may provide important information for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases in children.With the development of digital auscultation,children's breath sounds have gradully become a research focus.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of severe illness in infants, with no effective treatment. Results of a phase 2 trial suggested that ziresovir may have efficacy in the treatment of infants hospitalized with RSV infection.
Methods: In a phase 3, multicenter, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial conducted in China, we enrolled participants 1 to 24 months of age who were hospitalized with RSV infection.
Chest radiography (CXR) is commonly used for diagnosing childhood pneumonia, but concerns about radiation exposure have raised interest in using radiation-free lung ultrasound (LUS) as an alternative imaging modality. Therefore, we designed this meta-analysis to compare the accuracy of LUS and CXR for diagnosing childhood pneumonia. We searched 8 databases and 1 clinical trial registry for studies published from inception to March 2023.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: This study investigated clinical and laboratory characteristics of human bocavirus type 1 (HBoV1)-plastic bronchiolitis (PB), Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP)-associated plastic bronchitis (PB) and MP-NPB in children, highlighting inflammation, coagulation, and bronchoscopic needs.
Methods: Data on preschool children with PB during HBoV1 or MP infection were collected, comparing MP-PB to severe Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia.
Result: Compared with the MP-PB group, the HBoV1-PB group, with younger children, had significantly milder clinical symptoms but higher WBC counts (p = .
Background: This study explored the relationship between inflammatory markers and glucocorticoid dosage upon admission.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of 206 patients with refractory Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (RMPP) admitted to a Children's Hospital from November 2017 to January 2022. Patients were categorized into three groups based on their methylprednisolone dosage: low-dose (≤ 2 mg/kg/d), medium-dose (2-10 mg/kg/d), and high-dose (≥ 10 mg/kg/d).
The inefficiency of electrocatalysts for water splitting in neutral media stems from a comprehensive impact of poor intrinsic activity, a limited number of active sites, and inadequate mass transport. Herein, hierarchical ultrathin NiCoSe nanosheets are synthesized by the selenization of NiCoO porous nanoneedles. Theoretical and experimental investigations reveal that the intrinsic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) activity primarily originate from the NiCoSe, whereas the high oxygen evolution reaction (OER) performance is related to the NiCoOOH due to the structural reconstruction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia is a common respiratory infection among children. However, the occurrence of thromboembolism with plastic bronchitis in association with Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia is extremely rare. This case series presents five cases of children with Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia who developed thromboembolism and plastic bronchitis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurinergic Signal
May 2024
Numerous studies have revealed that the ATP-gated ion channel purinergic 2X7 receptor (P2X7R) plays an important role in tumor progression and the pathogenesis of cancer pain. P2X7R requires activation by extracellular ATP to perform its regulatory role functions. During tumor development or cancer-induced pain, ATP is released from tumor cells or other cells in the tumor microenvironment (such as tumor-associated immune cells), which activates P2X7R, opens ion channels on the cell membrane, affects intracellular molecular metabolism, and regulates the activity of tumor cells.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of MW031 in Chinese postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.
Patients And Methods: In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter clinical trial, 448 postmenopausal women with osteoporosis were randomized 3:1 to receive MW031 and placebo for 12 months. The primary efficacy endpoint was the percentage change from baseline in BMD at lumbar spine in month 12.
Hematopoiesis ensures tissue oxygenation, and remodeling as well as immune protection in vertebrates. During embryogenesis, hemangioblasts are the source of all blood cells. Gata1a and pu.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn this paper, two experimental procedures are reported, namely electro-deposition in the ultrathin liquid layer and chemical micro-etching. Firstly, a large area quasi-two-dimensional periodic membrane with adjustable density is deposited on a Si substrate driven by half-sinusoidal voltage, which is composed of raised ridges and a membrane between the ridges. The smaller the voltage frequency is, the larger the ridge distance is.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFClarifying the relationship between the man-machine environment and its impact on the tunnel wall drilling task performance (TWDTP) is crucial for enhancing the task performance. Based on a questionnaire survey, indicators of the man-machine environment that affect the TWDTP were proposed in this study, and exploratory factor analysis and a structural equation model were employed to examine the potential factors influencing the task performance and their degrees of influence. By comparing the discrepancy between the perceived performance and importance, the satisfaction of potential factors was evaluated, and the priority order for optimizing these factors was determined by considering the degree of influence and dissatisfaction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Detailed knowledge of the anatomic course of the common peroneal nerve (CPN) is crucial for the surgical treatment of the posterolateral corner (PLC) of the knee.
Purpose: To investigate the relationship of the CPN to the PLC of the knee at different flexion angles.
Study Design: Descriptive laboratory study.
Front Bioeng Biotechnol
February 2024
Walking is an indispensable mode of transportation for human survival. Gait is a characteristic of walking. In the clinic, patients with different diseases exhibit different gait characteristics.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLarge amounts of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a natural P2X7 receptor activator, are released during colorectal carcinogenesis. P2X7 receptor activation regulates the activity of colorectal cancer (CRC) cells by mediating intracellular signal transduction. Importantly, the opening and activation of membrane pores of P2X7 receptor are different, which can play a dual role in promoting or inhibiting the progression of CRC.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPancreatic diseases are difficult to diagnose due to their insidious onset and complex pathophysiological developmental characteristics. In recent years, dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) imaging technology has rapidly advanced. DECT can quantitatively extract and analyze medical imaging features and establish a correlation between these features and clinical results.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNeuropathic pain is a common symptom experienced by most clinical diseases at different levels, and its treatment has always been a clinical difficulty. Therefore, it is particularly important to explore new and effective treatment methods. The role of olfactory ensheathing cells (OECs) in nerve injury and pain is recognized by different studies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSpinal cord injury (SCI) is an incurable central nervous system impairment that lack of efficient treatment. Exosomes derived from mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are widely applied in disease treatment. This work aimed to determine the promising therapeutic effects of MSC-derived exosomal miRNA146b on SCI.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The aim of this study was to analyze the clinical characteristics and treatment of children with Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (MPP) who also present with pulmonary embolism (PE).
Methods: This retrospective analysis examined the demographic data, clinical manifestations, laboratory tests, imaging characteristics, therapy, and prognosis of nine cases of children with Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (MPP) complicated by pulmonary embolism (PE). The study focused on patients admitted to the respiratory department of Tianjin Children's Hospital between January 2018 and December 2021.
Front Bioeng Biotechnol
May 2023