Electroencephalographic differences between waking and sleeping periods in patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness at different levels of consciousness.

Objective: This study aimed to explore differences in sleep electroencephalogram (EEG) patterns in individuals with prolonged disorders of consciousness, utilizing polysomnography (PSG) to assist in distinguishing between the vegetative state (VS)/unresponsive wakefulness syndrome (UWS) and the minimally conscious state (MCS), thereby reducing misdiagnosis rates and enhancing the quality of medical treatment.

Methods: A total of 40 patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness (pDOC; 27 patients in the VS/UWS and 13 in the MCS) underwent polysomnography. We analyzed differential EEG indices between VS/UWS and MCS groups and performed correlation analyses between these indices and the Coma Recovery Scale-Revised (CRS-R) scores.

Update on comparison of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a systematic review and meta-analysis of weight loss, comorbidities, and quality of life at 5 years.

Background: Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG) and Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (LRYGB) are the two most commonly performed bariatric surgeries for the treatment of obesity. This meta-analysis was performed with the aim of summarizing the available evidence on weight loss, remission of comorbidities, and quality of life in LRYGB and LSG, complementing the current literature.

Methods: We searched PubMed, EMBASE and the Cochrane Library from January 2012 to June 2023 for randomized controlled trials and non-randomized interventional studies.

Microscopic and submicroscopic exploration of diplolepideae peristome structures in hygroscopic movement.

Background: The Diplolepideae are the larger group within the Arthrodontae mosses, characterized by peristomes formed from residual cell walls. It is now understood that these peristomes exhibit diverse hygroscopic movements, playing a crucial role in spore release. However, the exact mechanism behind this movement remains unclear, lacking direct evidence.

Chiral metal-organic frameworks grown for monolithic capillary electrochromatographic enantioseparation.

Chiral metal-organic frameworks (CMOFs) with chiral selectivity are one of the high-quality stationary phases for capillary electrochromatography (CEC). However, there is a problem of unsatisfactory enantioseparation performance of capillary columns due to insufficient loading. In this work, a lamellar CMOF (Cu-TC) was grown on the surface of the monolith in a capillary monolithic column to obtain a Cu-TC@monolithic column.

Establishment and validation of a bad outcomes prediction model based on EEG and clinical parameters in prolonged disorder of consciousness.

Objective: This study aimed to explore the electroencephalogram (EEG) indicators and clinical factors that may lead to poor prognosis in patients with prolonged disorder of consciousness (pDOC), and establish and verify a clinical predictive model based on these factors.

Methods: This study included 134 patients suffering from prolonged disorder of consciousness enrolled in our department of neurosurgery. We collected the data of sex, age, etiology, coma recovery scales (CRS-R) score, complications, blood routine, liver function, coagulation and other laboratory tests, resting EEG data and follow-up after discharge.

Multi-omics analysis of five species of milk and specific composition links within each species.

The gold standard of milk is human milk, not cow milk. The present study expects to explored the comprehensive nutritional value of different kinds of milk and the differences between them through multi-omics analysis and found functional components that are more similar to human milk. This study employed untargeted LC-MS/MS metabolomics, untargeted LC-MS/MS lipidomics, and 4D label-free proteomics analysis techniques.

Common proteins analysis of different mammals' mature milk by 4D-Label-Free.

The milk proteins from samples of 13 different animals were identified utilizing 4D-Label-Free proteomics technology, leading to the identification of a substantial number of proteins. Among the various samples, Chinese people (CHP) milk proteins exhibited the highest count, with 1149 distinct proteins. Simultaneously, we identified common proteins present in these animal milk.

Predictive Value of Nutritional Risk for All-Cause Death and Functional Outcomes in Chinese Elderly Patients with Acute Stroke: A 3-Year Follow-Up Study.

Purpose: To explore the predictive value of nutritional risk for all-cause death and functional outcomes among elderly acute stroke patients.

Patients And Methods: A total of 479 elderly acute stroke patients were enrolled in this study. The nutritional risk of patients was screened by the GNRI and NRS-2002.

CXCL9 may serve as a potential biomarker for primary Sjögren's syndrome with extra-glandular manifestations.

Background: Primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) is an autoimmune condition that causes harm to exocrine glands and also has extra-glandular manifestations (EGM). pSS patients with EGM have a worse prognosis than those with only sicca symptoms. Previous studies have shown that the minor salivary glands (MSG) of pSS patients exhibit a unique profile of cytokines and chemokines compared to healthy controls.

Analysis for lipid nutrient differences in the milk of 13 species from a quantitative non-targeted lipidomics perspective.

Lipids are essential organic components in milk and have been associated with various health benefits for newborns. However, a comprehensive analysis of lipid profiles across multiple species and levels has been lacking. In this study, we employed liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) to accurately determine the absolute content of lipid molecules.

Telescopic peristomes, hygroscopic movement and the spore release model of (Leskeaceae Bryophyta).

Moss peristome hygroscopic movement plays an important role in protecting and controlling spore release. Recent studies on the peristome's hygroscopic movement and spore release have focussed on mosses with 'perfect' peristomes, such as Brachytheciaceae, whereas the hygroscopic movement type and spore release pattern of 'specialized' peristomes, such as , are poorly understood. We investigated the relationship between the peristome's hygroscopic movement and spore release in the 'specialized' peristome of by the measurement of peristome hygroscopic movement parameters and the hygroscopic movement spore release test.

The long non-coding RNA NEAT1 promotes the progression of human ovarian cancer through targeting miR-214-3p and regulating angiogenesis.

Background: Angiogenesis and metastasis contributes substantially to the poor outcome of patients with ovarian cancer. We aimed to explore the role and mechanisms of the long non-coding RNA NEAT1 (nuclear enriched abundant transcript 1) in regulating angiogenesis and metastasis of human ovarian cancer. NEAT1 expression in human ovarian cancer tissues and cell lines including SKOV-3 and A2780 was investigated through in situ hybridization.

Analysis for different flavor compounds in mature milk from human and livestock animals by GC × GC-TOFMS.

Breast milk plays a crucial role in the taste development of infants, which cannot be replicated by other mammalian milk or formulas. This study aimed to identify and characterize the flavor substances in 15 different types of milk and analyze the differences among them. The results showed that human milk contained high levels of esters, particularly fatty acid ethyl esters, which contribute to its unique flavor.

Low-molecular-weight heparin in thrombophilic women receiving in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection: A meta-analysis.

Introduction: This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) on pregnancy outcomes in thrombophilic women receiving in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF/ICSI).

Material And Methods: A systematic literature search of PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure was performed to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing LMWH with no treatment or placebo published from database inception until February 19, 2023. Primary outcomes were the clinical pregnancy rate and implantation rate, and secondary outcomes were the live birth rate, miscarriage rate, and the risk of bleeding events.

Retrospective study of pathogens involved in vaginitis among Chinese women.

Background: To explore the pathogen distribution in Chinese females with vaginitis.

Methods: This retrospective study included Chinese females with vaginitis admitted at the outpatient department of the Gynecology Clinic of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University between January 2013 and June 2013. Data on the vaginal pathogens and inflammation were analyzed.

Comparison of anti-Müllerian hormone and antral follicle count in the prediction of ovarian response: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Increasingly studies reported that the Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) seems to be a promising and reliable marker of functional ovarian follicle reserve, even better than the AFC test. Our study aimed to conduct a meta-analysis to assess the predictive value of AMH and AFC for predicting poor or high response in IVF treatment. An electronic search was conducted, and the following databases were used: PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library (up to 7 May 2022).

High-throughput analysis of CircRNA in cows with naturally infected Staphylococcus aureus mammary gland.

Circular RNAs (CircRNA) are a special type of non-coding RNA molecule with a closed ring structure and are not affected by RNA exonucases. It has stable expression, is not easy to degrade, and exists in most eukaryotes. However, circRNA regulation of cow mastitis has not been widely recognized.

Association between the cashmere production performance, milk production performance, and body size traits and polymorphism of and genes in Liaoning cashmere goats.

The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between (collagen type VI alpha 5 chain) and (alcohol dehydrogenase 1) genes and the production performance of Liaoning cashmere goats by single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP). We have searched for SNP loci of and genes through sequence alignment and PCR experiments, and have used SPSS and SHEsis software to analyze production data. We obtained five SNP loci in total, including three SNP loci (G50985A, G51140T, G51175A) in gene and two SNP loci (A10067G, T10108C) in gene.

Metabolomic Analysis and MRM Verification of Coarse and Fine Skin Tissues of Liaoning Cashmere Goat.

One of the critical elements in evaluating the quality of cashmere is its fineness, but we still know little about how it is regulated at the metabolic level. In this paper, we use UHPLC-MS/MS detection and analysis technology to compare the difference in metabolites between coarse cashmere (CT_LCG) and fine cashmere (FT_LCG) skin of Liaoning cashmere goats. According to the data, under positive mode four metabolites were significantly up-regulated and seven were significantly down-regulated.

Association analysis for SNPs of and genes with cashmere production performance and other production traits in Liaoning cashmere goats.

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the polymorphism of ( and c ( genes and the production performance of Liaoning Cashmere goat (LCG). The potential single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of LCG were detected by sequence comparison of and genes and PCR-Seq polymorphism, and the effect of SNPs on production performance was analyzed by SPSS software. The results showed that three SNPs loci were detected in gene: G7900A, T7967C, C7998T, and one SNP locus T6716C was detected in gene.

Fasting blood glucose-to-glycated hemoglobin ratio and all-cause mortality among Chinese in-hospital patients with acute stroke: a 12-month follow-up study.

Background: Stroke is a leading cause of death and functional impairment in older people. To assess the prospective association between fasting blood glucose-to-glycated hemoglobin ratio and all-cause mortality and poor prognosis in stroke patients.

Methods: A total of 971 Chinese inpatients with acute stroke (mean age of 65.