Accuracy of transthoracic lung ultrasound for diagnosing pulmonary embolism: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) simplifies the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE) but is not suitable for all patients. Transthoracic lung ultrasound (LUS) is a potential alternative; this meta-analysis evaluates its accuracy for diagnosing PE.

Methods: We systematically searched PubMed, Embase and Cochrane Library from the inception of each database up to April 2024 according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses of Diagnostic Test Accuracy Studies guidelines.

The modified suture-bridge technique for treating avulsion fracture of minors tibial eminence of anterior cruciate ligament: a retrospective study.

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes of modified suture-bridge technique fixation for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tibial avulsion fracture.

Method: Minors who underwent arthroscopic reduction and modified suture bridge fixation of ACL tibial avulsion fracture between January 2018 and January 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. Postoperative MRI and X-ray examinations were performed to evaluate the presence of epiphyseal plate injury and fracture healing.

Bioinformatics and system biology approach to identify potential common pathogenesis for COVID-19 infection and sarcopenia.

Sarcopenia is a condition characterized by age-related loss of muscle mass and strength. Increasing evidence suggests that patients with sarcopenia have higher rates of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) infection and poorer post-infection outcomes. However, the exact mechanism and connections between the two is unknown.

Bioinformatics and systems biology approaches to identify potential common pathogeneses for sarcopenia and osteoarthritis.

Sarcopenia, a geriatric syndrome characterized by progressive loss of muscle mass and strength, and osteoarthritis, a common degenerative joint disease, are both prevalent in elderly individuals. However, the relationship and molecular mechanisms underlying these two diseases have not been fully elucidated. In this study, we screened microarray data from the Gene Expression Omnibus to identify associations between sarcopenia and osteoarthritis.

Medial patellar ligament reconstruction in combination with derotational distal femoral osteotomy for treating recurrent patellar dislocation in the presence of increased femoral anteversion: a systematic review.

Background: Medial patellar ligament reconstruction (MPFL-R) in combination with derotational distal femoral osteotomy (DDFO) for treating recurrent patellar dislocation (RPD) in the presence of increased femoral anteversion is one of the most commonly used surgical techniques in the current clinical practice. However, there are limited studies on the clinical outcomes of MPFL-R in combination with DDFO to treat RPD in the presence of increased femoral anteversion.

Purpose: To study the role of MPFL-R in combination with DDFO in the treatment of RPD in the presence of increased femoral anteversion.

CRISPR/Cas9 systems: Delivery technologies and biomedical applications.

The emergence of the clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)/CRISPR-associated protein 9 (Cas9) genome-editing system has brought about a significant revolution in the realm of managing human diseases, establishing animal models, and so on. To fully harness the potential of this potent gene-editing tool, ensuring efficient and secure delivery to the target site is paramount. Consequently, developing effective delivery methods for the CRISPR/Cas9 system has become a critical area of research.

Cellular organelles as drug carriers for disease treatment.

Organelles not only constitute the basic structure of the cell but also are important in maintaining the normal physiological activities of the cell. With the development of biomimetic nanoscience, researchers have developed technologies to use organelles as drug carriers for disease treatment. Compared with traditional drug carriers, organelle drug carriers have the advantages of good biocompatibility, high drug loading efficiency, and modifiability, and the surface biomarkers of organelles can also participate in intracellular signal transduction to enhance intracellular and intercellular communication, and assist in enhancing the therapeutic effect of drugs.

stimulus-responsive self-assembled nanomaterials for drug delivery and disease treatment.

The individual motifs that respond to specific stimuli for the self-assembly of nanomaterials play important roles. constructed nanomaterials are formed spontaneously without human intervention and have promising applications in bioscience. However, due to the complex physiological environment of the human body, designing stimulus-responsive self-assembled nanomaterials is a challenging problem for researchers.

Quantitative ubiquitylome crosstalk with proteome analysis revealed cytoskeleton proteins influence CLas pathogen infection in Diaphorina citri.

Huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening disease, is caused by Candidatus Liberbacter asiaticus (CLas) and transmitted by Diaphorina citri. Previous studies reported that CLas infection significantly influences the structure of the D. citri cytoskeleton.

The expression and clinical significance of miR-1226 in patients with periodontitis.

Background: miR-1226 has been reported to be dysregulated in periodontitis, implying its potential functional role, which needs to be validated. The purpose of this study was to assess the clinical significance of miR-1226 in periodontitis.

Methods: Gingival crevicular fluid samples were collected from 50 healthy volunteers and 72 periodontitis patients.

Phylogenetic relationship and characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome of (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae).

is a common natural enemy for aphid and psyllid in agricultural systems in South China. In this study, we sequenced and analyzed the complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of . This mitogenome was 17,297 bp long and encoded 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA genes (tRNAs) and two ribosomal RNA unit genes (rRNAs).

Chemokine Receptor 2 (CXCR2) Gene Polymorphisms and Their Association with the Risk of Developing Peri-Implantitis in Chinese Han Population.

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the role of chemokine receptor 2 () gene polymorphisms in peri-implantitis susceptibility in a Chinese Han population.

Patients And Methods: A total of 260 individuals were included in this study, including 127 peri-implantitis patients and 133 healthy implants. gene rs2230054 and rs1126580 polymorphisms in different groups were analyzed by the Chi-square test.

Comparative analysis of mitochondrial genomes of Nirvanini and Evacanthini (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) reveals an explicit evolutionary relationship.

Mitogenomes of five leafhopper species, Chudania hellerina and Concaveplana rufolineata in Nirvanini, Carinata rufipenna, Evacanthus danmainus and E. heimianus representing Evacanthini, were sequenced. The lengths of these five mitogenomes range from 15,044 (C.

Characterization and phylogenetic analysis of the complete mitochondrial genome of (Odonata: Anisoptera: Libellulidae).

is a dragonfly of wet forests and usually perches on fallen logs and shrubs. In this study, we sequenced and analyzed the complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of . This mitogenome was 15,459 bp long and encoded 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA genes (tRNAs), and 2 ribosomal RNA unit genes (rRNAs).

Mitochondrial genome of (Coleoptera: Chrysomeloidea: Cerambycidae) and phylogenetic analysis.

The red-necked longhorn beetle is a major pest of peach orchards. In this study, we sequenced and analyzed the complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of . This mitogenome was 15,760 bp long and encoded 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA genes (tRNAs) and two ribosomal RNA unit genes (rRNAs).

Characterization and phylogenetic analysis of the complete mitochondrial genome of (Odonata: Anisoptera: Libellulidae).

is a commonly seen dragonfly with a big yellow or white ringlike spot on the third and fourth segments of its abdomen. In this study, we sequenced and analyzed the complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of . This mitogenome was 15,434 bp long and encoded 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA genes (tRNAs), and 2 ribosomal RNA unit genes (rRNAs).

Complete mitochondrial genome sequence of (Odonata: Anisoptera: Aeshnidae) and phylogenetic analysis.

(Odonata: Aeshnidae) is a big dragonfly which can be seen patrolling around ponds, lakes and other still water. In this study, we sequenced and analyzed the complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of . This mitogenome was 15,366 bp long and encoded 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA genes (tRNAs) and two ribosomal RNA unit genes (rRNAs).

Phylogenetic relationship and characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome of (Lepidoptera: Geometridae).

Larvae of the geometrid moth feed exclusively on the podocarp tree, . In this study, we sequenced and analyzed the complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of . This mitogenome was 15,901 bp long and encoded 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA genes (tRNAs), and two ribosomal RNA unit genes (rRNAs).

Region-Wide Comprehensive Implementation of Roguing Infected Trees, Tree Replacement, and Insecticide Applications Successfully Controls Citrus Huanglongbing.

Huanglongbing (HLB) is a devastating citrus disease worldwide. A three-pronged approach to controlling HLB has been suggested, namely, removal of HLB-symptomatic trees, psyllid control, and replacement with HLB-free trees. However, such a strategy did not lead to successful HLB control in many citrus-producing regions, such as Florida.

Integrated transcriptome sequencing and RNA interference reveals molecular changes in Diaphorina citri after exposure to validamycin.

Validamycin has been widely used as a specific competitive inhibitor of trehalase. In our previous research, validamycin significantly inhibited trehalase activity and chitin synthesis in Diaphorina citri, resulting in abnormal phenotypes. However, the mechanism of validamycin's action on D.

Phylogenetic relationship and characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome of the black citrus aphid, (Hemiptera: Aphididae).

The black citrus aphid is a major pest of citrus and tea plants. In this study, we determined the complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of . The mitogenome was 15,469 bp in length, consisting of 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA (tRNA) genes, 2 ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes, and a non-coding control region.

Complete mitochondrial genome sequence of (Hymenoptera: Formicidae).

is a ubiquitous invasive species and widely distributed in subtropical and tropical regions around the world. Here, we sequenced and annotated the complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of . This mitogenome was 15,499 bp long and encoded 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA genes (tRNAs), and 2 ribosomal RNA unit genes (rRNAs).

The complete mitochondrial genome of click beetle sp. (Coleoptera: Elateridae) and phylogenetic analysis.

Larvae of click beetles are the most important soil-dwelling agricultural pests and are abundant throughout the world. sp. belongs to the subfamily Agrypninae of Elateridae.