Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are a class of protocells that can differentiate into various cell types and have robust replication and renewal capabilities. MSCs secrete various nutritional factors to regulate the microenvironment of tumor tissues. The mechanism by which they inhibit or promote tumor growth may be closely related to MSC-derived exosomes (MSC-Exo).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Radiotherapy has become a standard treatment for chest tumors, but a common complication of radiotherapy is radiation lung injury. Currently, there is still a lack of effective treatment for radiation lung injury.
Methods: A mouse model of radioactive lung injury (RILI) was constructed and then treated with different cycles of hydrogen inhalation.
This study aimed to explore and evaluate factors that impact the dining experience of vegetarian consumers within a range of vegetarian-friendly restaurants. To explore the factors and understand consumer experience, this study analyzed a vast number of user-generated contents of vegetarian consumers, which have become vital sources of consumer experience information. This study utilized machine-learning techniques and traditional methods to examine 54,299 TripAdvisor reviews of approximately 1,008 vegetarian-friendly restaurants in London.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study was designed to investigate the clinical efficacy of intravenous anesthesia on breast segmental surgery and the effects on hemodynamics of patients. A total of 267 patients were collected as research subjects. These patients underwent breast segmental surgery in Chun'an First People's Hospital from March 2015 to September 2018.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFZhonghua Wei Chang Wai Ke Za Zhi
November 2018
Objective: To investigate the efficacy and safety of the bladder training in male patients before urinary catheter removal after mid-low rectal cancer surgery.
Methods: This was a prospective, open, randomized controlled study.
Inclusion Criteria: male patients; pathologically diagnosed as mid-low rectal adenocarcinoma; distance from tumor lower edge to anal margin ≤10 cm; standard radical surgery for rectal cancer, including intestinal resection and regional lymph node dissection.