Influence of nurses' narrative competence on communication ability with angry patients: The mediating effect of reflection.

Aim: To examine if reflection mediates the relationship between narrative competence and nurses' communication ability with angry patients.

Background: Workplace violence is a significant hazard in clinical settings and leads to deleterious effects on health workers. Anger is a key contributing factor to aggressive behavior, and effectively managing patients' anger can help mitigate the risk of workplace violence.

Threatment Strategies for Recurrent Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients: Ablation and its Combination Patterns.

With the development of guidance technology and ablation equipment, ablative procedures have emerged as important loco-regional alternatives to surgical resection for recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma (rHCC) patients. Currently, ablation modalities used in clinical practice mainly include radiofrequency ablation (RFA), microwave ablation (MWA), laser ablation (LA), cryoablation (CRA), high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), and irreversible electroporation (IRE). Accumulated comparative data of ablation versus surgical resection reveal noninferior responses and outcomes but superior adverse effects.

Predictive performance of renal resistive index, semiquantitative power Doppler ultrasound score and renal venous Doppler waveform pattern for acute kidney injury in critically ill patients and prediction model establishment: a prospective observational study.

Background: This study aimed to explore the performance of renal resistive index (RRI), semiquantitative power Doppler ultrasound (PDU) score and renal venous Doppler waveform (RVDW) pattern in predicting acute kidney injury (AKI) in critically ill patients and establish prediction models.

Methods: This prospective observational study included 234 critically ill patients. Renal ultrasound was measured within 24 h after intensive care unit admission.

A metal chaperone OsHIPP16 detoxifies cadmium by repressing its accumulation in rice crops.

Cadmium (Cd) is an environmentally polluted toxic heavy metal and seriously risks food safety and human health through food chain. Mining genetic potentials of plants is a crucial step for limiting Cd accumulation in rice crops and improving environmental quality. This study characterized a novel locus in rice genome encoding a Cd-binding protein named OsHIPP16, which resides in the nucleus and near plasma membrane.

OsZIP11 is a trans-Golgi-residing transporter required for rice iron accumulation and development.

Iron (Fe) is a mineral nutrient necessary for plant growth and development. Whether the rice ZRT/IRT-like protein family metal transporter OsZIP11 is involved in Fe transport has not been functionally defined. The objective of the study is to figure out the essential role of the uncharacterized OsZIP11 played in rice growth, development, and iron accumulation, particularly in seeds.

Morphologic analysis of alveolar bone in maxillary and mandibular incisors on sagittal views.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to analyze the morphologic features of alveolus in relatively healthy maxillary and mandibular incisors using cone-beam-computed tomography (CBCT).

Methods: CBCT images of 318 patients were retrospectively acquired. Alveolar bone in incisive area was divided into: type 1 (thick), type 2 (relatively thick with mono-plate concavity), type 3 (thin with double-plate concavities), and type 4 (vulnerably thin).

Allergy-Related Sialodochitis: A Preliminary Cohort Study.

Objectives/hypothesis: To explore the clinically feasible diagnosis criteria and treatment outcomes of allergy-related sialodochitis (ARS).

Study Design: Prospective Cohort Study.

Methods: Ninety-six consecutive patients were enrolled by the following criteria: 1) recurrent swelling of ≥2 large salivary glands that lasted for ≥3 months; 2) with mucus plug exudations; 3) with atopic diseases; 4) ductal stenosis and/or ectasia.

Identification of a new function of metallothionein-like gene OsMT1e for cadmium detoxification and potential phytoremediation.

Cadmium (Cd) is a biologically non-essential and toxic heavy metal leaking to the environment via natural emission or anthropogenic activities, thereby contaminating crops and threatening human health. Metallothioneins (MTs) are a group of metal-binding proteins playing critical roles in metal allocation and homeostasis. In this study, we identified a novel function of OsMT1e from rice plants.

Developing a cadmium resistant rice genotype with OsHIPP29 locus for limiting cadmium accumulation in the paddy crop.

Widespread contamination of agricultural soil with toxic metals such as cadmium (Cd) is a major threat to crop production and human health. Metallochaperones are a unique class of proteins that play pivotal roles in detoxifying metallic ions inside cells. In this study, we investigated the biological function of an uncharacterized metallochaperone termed OsHIPP29 in rice plants and showed that OsHIPP29 resides in the plasma membrane and nucleus and detoxifies excess Cd and Zn.

OsNHAD is a chloroplast membrane-located transporter required for resistance to salt stress in rice (Oryza sativa).

Salt stress is one of the major environmental factors limiting crop productivity. Although physiological and molecular characterization of salt stress response in plants has been the focus for many years, research on transporters for sodium ion (Na) uptake, translocation and accumulation in plants, particularly in food crops like rice is limited. In this study, we functionally identified an uncharacterized sodium ion transporter named OsNHAD which encodes a putative Na ⁄ H antiporter in rice.

Treatment strategy of hilar and intraglandular stones in wharton's duct: A 12-year experience.

Objectives/hypothesis: To suggest a strategy for transoral removal of hilar and intraparenchymal submandibular stones.

Study Design: Retrospective case series.

Methods: Retrospective evaluation was performed for 514 consecutive patients with hilar and intraparenchymal submandibular stones treated via endoscopy-assisted surgery from January 2006 to June 2018.

Three-dimensional radiographic features of ameloblastoma and cystic lesions in the maxilla.

Objectives: To characterize the radiographic features of maxillary ameloblastoma (AM), odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) and dentigerous cyst (DC) comparatively by using spiral CT and cone beam CT (CBCT).

Methods: Clinical records, histopathological reports, and nonenhanced spiral CT or CBCT images of 191 consecutive patients with primary maxillary AMs, OKCs, or DCs were retrospectively acquired, and radiographic features were analyzed.

Results: The study included 118 males and 73 females (age: 5-84 years).

Morphologic Analysis of Maxillary Sinus Floor and its Correlation to Molar Roots using Cone Beam Computed Tomography.

Objective: To analyse the anterior extension of the maxillary sinus, distribution of the sinus septa and vertical relationship between the maxillary sinus and molar roots using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Methods: Imaging data of 970 consecutive patients who underwent CBCT scans were retrospectively collected. The anterior border, septa distribution of the maxillary sinus and relationship between the maxillary sinus and molar roots were analysed.

Evaluation of Parotid Gland Function Before and After Endoscopy-Assisted Stone Removal.

Purpose: To quantify gland function before and after endoscopy-assisted lithectomy for patients with parotid stones and to analyze correlations among different evaluation modalities.

Materials And Methods: This study investigated 58 patients (27 men and 31 women) with a stone larger than 5 mm or multiple parotid stones who underwent successful endoscopy-assisted surgery at the authors' center from August 2007 through September 2017. Meticulous postoperative manipulations were administered routinely for 3 to 6 months to promote functional recovery of the affected gland.

Bifid variations of the mandibular canal: cone beam computed tomography evaluation of 1000 Northern Chinese patients.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate and quantify variations of bifid mandibular canals (BMCs) in a population of Northern China by using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Study Design: CBCT images of 1000 consecutive patients were analyzed by using the NewTom proprietary software. BMCs were identified and classified on the basis of the Naitoh classification.

Effect on intensity of treadmill running on learning, memory and expressions of cell cycle-related proteins in rats with cerebral ischemia.

Objective: We discussed the intensity of treadmill running on learning, memory and expression of cell cycle-related proteins in rats with cerebral ischemia.

Method: Eighty healthy male SD rats were randomly divided into normal group, model group, intensity I group and intensity II group, with 20 rats in each group. The four-vessel occlusion method of Pulsinelli (4-VO) was used to induce global cerebral ischemia.

mTOR/autophagy pathway in the hippocampus of rats suffering intermittent hypoxia preconditioning and global cerebral ischemia-reperfusion.

We explored the role of mTOR/autophagy pathway in the aggravation of cerebral ischemia-reperfusion nerve injury caused by intermittent hypoxia. Eighty male wistar rats were divided into four groups by the random number method: sham operation group (SO group, n=20), cerebral ischemia-reperfusion group (I/R group, n=20), intermittent hypoxia and cerebral ischemia-reperfusion group (IH+I/R group, n=20), intermittent hypoxia and cerebral ischemia-reperfusion group plus mTOR inhibitor group (inhibitor group, n=20).The results showed that compared with the SO group, HE staining showed structural damage of neurons at each time point, the immunohistochemical assay showed an increasing number of mTOR and beclin1 immune-positive cells (P<0.

The mediating role of emotional intelligence between negative life events and psychological distress among nursing students: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Previous studies have highlighted that negative life events and emotional intelligence are significant predictors of mental health. However, whether emotional intelligence mediates the relationship between negative life events and psychological distress among nursing students have not been given adequate attention.

Objectives: To explore the relationship among negative life events, emotional intelligence and psychological distress and to examine the mediating role of emotional intelligence in psychological distress among Chinese nursing students.

Hippocampal mitogen-activated protein kinase activation is associated with intermittent hypoxia in a rat model of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), characterized by intermittent hypoxia/re‑oxygenation, may impair the cerebral system. Although mitogen‑activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling was observed to have a key role in hypoxia‑induced brain injury, the intracellular events and their underlying mechanisms for intermittent hypoxia/re‑oxygenation-associated damage to hippocamal MAPKs, including extracellular signal‑regulated kinase (ERK)1/2, P38MAPK and c‑Jun N‑terminal kinase (JNK) remain to be elucidated and require further investigation. A total of five rats in each sub‑group were exposed to intermittent hypoxia or continued hypoxia for 2, 4, 6 or 8 weeks.

[Influence on the expression of RHOA and ROCK-II after global cerebral ischemia-reperfusion in hippocampus by shenxiong huayu capsule].

Objective: To investigate the effect of Shenxiong Huayu capsule on the expression of hippocampal CA1 recombinant protein A (small GTP binding protein A, RHOA) and ROCK-2 (RHO associated protein kinase-2, ROCK-II).

Methods: Clean SD male rats (n=96), divided into three groups with 32 rats for each group, gavage was applied 7 days before modeling until the morning of the day to put to death. The groups included the normal control group (normal saline), global cerebral ischemia model group (normal saline) and Shenxiong Huayu capsule+global cerebral ischemia group (Shenxiong Huayu capsule 0.

Adenovirus mediated BIMS transfer induces growth supression and apoptosis in Raji lymphoma cells.

Objective: To transfer pro-apoptotic BIM directly into tumor cells bypass the complicated biological processes of BIM activation so as to reverse the chemoresistance of cancer cells.

Methods: BIMS was specifically amplified from HL-60 cells by RT-PCR, confirmed to be correct by sequencing and cloned into shuttle vector pAdTrack-CMV carrying a green fluorescence protein gene to generate a recombinant plasmid pAdTrack-CMV-BIMS. This plasmid and adenovirus backbone plasmid pAdEasy-1 were linearized and electroporated into E.

Effects of body mass index and body fat percentage on gestational complications and outcomes.

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between body mass index (BMI), body fat percentage (BFP) and gestational outcomes.

Material And Methods: Maternal- and infant-related data of gestation and gestational outcomes of 411 pregnant women were retrospectively analyzed. BMI was used to classify the women as obese, overweight, or normal.

[Effect of shenxiong huayu capsule on cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury and the expression of GAP43 in hippocampal CA1 of rats].

Objective: To explore the effect of Shenxiong Huayu Capsule (SHC) on the cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (IR) injury and the expression of growth associated protein 43 (GAP43) after total cerebral IR in the hippocampal CA1 region of rats.

Methods: Totally 100 male adult SD rats were randomly divided into five groups, i.e.

[Clinical analysis of Epstein-Barr virus-associated hemophagocytic syndrome in children].

The primary infection of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) may results in hemophagocytic syndrome, known as EBV-associated hemophagocytic syndrome (EBV-AHS), but the clinical risk factors complicating this fatal disease in children with infectious mononucleosis (IM) are unknown. The aim of this study was to identify clinical features of EBV-AHS and to evaluate the curative effect of HLH-2004 protocol. The clinical and laboratory data of 644 IM children including 27 children developed into EBV-AHS and 43 HPS children associated with other diseases were retrospectively analyzed and logistic regression was used to identify the clinical risk factors complicating EBV-AHS.

[The relation of learning deficits with oxidative stress in rats exposed to severe intermittent hypoxia].

Objective: To observe the relations between learning memory function and oxidative stress in rats exposed to severe intermittent hypoxia (IH).

Methods: Adult male Wistar rats (n = 48) were randomly assigned to 2 groups: untreated control group (UC) and 5% intermittent hypoxia group (5%IH). At 2, 4, 6 and 8 weeks, the learning and memory ability of the rats in each group were assessed with the Morris water maze (MWM) test.