A safe and simple exposure and Pringle maneuver in laparoscopic anatomical liver resection of segment 7.

Background: Laparoscopic access to liver segment 7 (S7) is difficult for deep surgical situations and bleeding control. Herein, our proposed laparoscopic technique for S7 lesions using a self-designed tube method is introduced.

Methods: Clinical data of patients who underwent laparoscopic anatomical liver resection of S7 (LALR-S7) with the help of our self-designed tube to improve the exposure of S7 and bleeding control in the Second Affiliated Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University) from April 2019 to December 2021 were retrospectively analyzed to evaluate feasibility and safety.

A Dynamic Nomogram for 3-Month Prognosis for Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients After Endovascular Therapy: A Pooled Analysis in Southern China.

Cerebral edema (CDE) is a common complication in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and can reduce the benefit of endovascular therapy (EVT). To determine whether certain risk factors are associated with a poor prognosis mediated by CDE after EVT. The 759 patients with anterior circulation stroke treated by EVT at three comprehensive stroke centers in China from January 2014 to October 2020 were analyzed.

[Effects of curcumol on liver function and fibrosis in rats of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and its mechanism].

To investigate the effects and mechanism of curcumol (CC) on liver function and fibrosis in rats of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The rat models of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) combined with liver fibrosis were constructed by high-fat diet. Sixty SD rats were randomly divided into blank control group, model group (NASH), NASH + Compound Biejiarangan Troche (CBT) group (positive control group), and NASH + CC groups (25, 50, 100 mg/kg) , 10 rats in each group.

Histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate solution versus University of Wisconsin solution in adult-to-adult living donor liver transplantation: A propensity score matching analysis from mainland China.

To compare the difference between University of Wisconsin (UW) solution and histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate (HTK) solution in adult living donor liver transplantation (LDLT).This study included LDLT patients at the Liver Transplantation Center of West China Hospital of Sichuan University from November 2001 to June 2018. These patients were classified into 2 groups depending on the use of the different preservation solutions, and the confounding factors between the 2 groups were eliminated by propensity score matching.

Efficacy and Safety of Stem Cell Therapy for T1DM: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: The long-term insulin therapy for type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) fails to achieve optimal glycemic control and avoid adverse events simultaneously. Stem cells have unique immunomodulatory capacities and have been considered as a promising interventional strategy for T1DM. Stem cell therapy in T1DM has been tried in many studies.

Synthesis of New Piperazine Substituted Chalcone Sulphonamides as Antibacterial Agents.

Background: Infection is a global threat to human health, and there is an urgent need to develop new effective antibacterial drugs to treat bacterial infections.

Objective: To study the antibacterial activity of piperazine substituted chalcone sulphonamides.

Materials And Methods: A series of novel piperazine substituted chalcone sulphonamides have been prepared, and in vitro antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis and Escherichia coli strains were evaluated.

Spectrum of SLC20A2, PDGFRB, PDGFB, and XPR1 mutations in a large cohort of patients with primary familial brain calcification.

Primary familial brain calcification (PFBC) is a rare neurodegenerative disorder with four causative genes (SLC20A2, PDGFRB, PDGFB, and XPR1) that have been identified. Here, we aim to describe the mutational spectrum of four causative genes in a series of 226 unrelated Chinese PFBC patients. Mutations in four causative genes were detected in 16.

Curative effect of minimally invasive surgery on palmar and foot hyperhidrosis and its influence on serum-related cytokines and immunoglobulins.

The curative effect of minimally invasive surgery on palmar and foot hyperhidrosis and its influence on serum-related cytokines and immunoglobulins were investigated. Seventy-six patients with palmar and foot hyperhidrosis admitted to Yunnan University Hospital from August 2014 to July 2016 were selected and randomly divided into control group (n=38) and observation group (n=38) using a random number table. Patients in control group received drug therapy, while those in observation group underwent laparoscopic thoracic-4 sympathetic chain combined with thoracic-3 branch amputation.

Correlation between survivin polymorphism and acute leukemia of children.

The correlation between the variations in the polymorphic sites of survivin, rs9904341C/G and rs8073069C/G, and the pathogenesis of acute leukemia, as well as the guiding significance in clinical practice were investigated. We enrolled a total of 182 children with acute leukemia and 200 healthy children as the subjects. In accordance with the case-control method, the polymerase chain reaction was carried out for genetic typing of the two polymorphic sites, rs9904341C/G and rs8073069C/G.

Interactions between genetic polymorphisms and environment factors with susceptibility to ischemic stroke in a Han Chinese Population.

Aims: To investigate the association of several single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within gene and additional gene- environment interaction with ischemic stroke (IS) risk in a Chinese population.

Results: IS risk was significantly higher in carriers with the G allele of rs11896604 than those with CC genotype (CG or GG versus CC), adjusted OR (95%CI) =1.60 (1.

Matrix metalloproteinase 9 level as an indicator for restenosis following cervical and intracranial angioplasty and stenting.

Cervical and intracranial angioplasty and stenting is an effective and safe method of reducing the risk of ischemic stroke, but it may be affected by in-stent restenosis. The present study investigated serum level of matrix metalloproteinase 9 as a predictor of restenosis after 40 patients underwent cervical and/or intracranial angioplasty and stenting. Results showed that restenosis occurred in 30% (3/10) of patients when the serum level of matrix metalloproteinase 9 at 3 days after surgery was 2.

[Study on content of volatile oil in Amomum tsao-ko seeds and its influencing factors].

Objective: To lay the foundation for quality evaluation of medicinal materials of Amomum tsao-ko and its selection of fine varieties, the variation of percentage of volatile oil in the seeds among populations and individuals and its influencing factors were studied.

Methods: Extracted volatile oil from the seeds according to the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, studied quantitative characters of fruit, and analyzed the data according to SPSS 13.0.

[Prognostic effect of posterior cerebral artery laterality on middle cerebral artery occlusion].

Objective: To explore the prognostic value of posterior cerebral artery (PCA) laterality in patients with symptomatic middle cerebral artery (MCA) occlusion on standard medical therapy.

Methods: Forty consecutive patients with first onset isolated atherosclerotic occlusion in M1 segment of MCA received medication from June 2009 to March 2013. All patients underwent magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) for assessment of PCA laterality.

[Laparoscopic versus open surgery for D2 gastrectomy in advanced gastric cancer].

Objective: To investigate the safety and feasibility of laparoscopic D2 gastrectomy for advanced gastric cancer.

Methods: The clinical data of 210 cases of laparoscopic gastrectomy and 180 cases of open gastrectomy for radical (D2) gastrectomy from May 2007 to Dec 2010 were analyzed retrospectively.

Results: A total of 206 cases underwent laparoscopic-assisted surgery with 4 conversions.

Single-incision laparoscopic surgery vs. multiport laparoscopic surgery for colectomy: a meta-analysis of eleven recent studies.

Background/aims: Single-incision laparoscopic colectomy (SILC) is rapidly becoming the focal point of attraction for early adopters of minimally invasive surgery worldwide. The aim of this study was to compare SILC with multiport laparoscopic colectomy (MLC) when implemented by experienced laparoscopic surgeons.

Methodology: Studies and relevant literature regarding the formation of SILC vs.

Defunctioning stoma in low anterior resection for rectal cancer: a meta- analysis of five recent studies.

Background/aims: The necessity of a defunctioning stoma in low anterior resection with total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer remains controversial. This meta-analysis evaluates the advantages of prophylactic stomas in patients undergoing low anterior resection and assesses postoperative outcomes of patients with or without a defunctioning stoma.

Methodology: Studies and relevant literatures regarding the formation of defunctioning stomas after low anterior resection were searched through PubMed and Embase.

[Plasma homocysteine levels in ischemic stroke patients with obstructive sleep apnea].

Objective: To investigate the association of plasma homocysteine and OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) syndrome in ischemic stroke (IS).

Methods: A total of 92 male IS patients were classified by apnea hypopnea index (AHI) into 2 groups: non-OSA group (AHI < 5/h) and OSA group (AHI > or = 5). All patients were tested for plasma homocysteine when polysomnography was finished at (14 +/- 2) d after the onset of IS.

Diagnostic and prognostic value of the methylation status of secreted frizzled-related protein 2 in colorectal cancer.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the diagnostic and prognostic significance of the methylation status of secreted frizzled-related protein 2 (SFRP2) in colorectal cancer (CRC).

Methods: Methylation-specific PCR assay was performed to analyze SFRP2 promoter methylation in solid tissue, stool and serum samples collected from 169 CRC patients, 63 patients with advanced adenomas, 46 patients with non-adenomatous polyps and 30 normal healthy controls.

Results: Methylated SFRP2 was frequently detected in CRC tissues and precancerous lesions.

[Ginsenoside Rbl attenuates beta-amyloid peptide25-35 -induced tau hyperphosphorylation in cortical neurons].

Aim: To explore the effect and the possible mechanism of ginsenoside Rb1 on beta-amyloid peptide (beta-AP)(25-35) -induced tau protein hyperphosphorylation in cortical neurons.

Methods: Western blotting and immunocytochemical staining were used to detect tau phosphorylation level, total tau and glycogen synthase kinase-3beta (GSK-3beta) in cortical neurons.

Results: After exposure to beta-AP(25-35) (20 micromol x L(-1)) for 12 h, the levels of tau protein phosphorylation in the sites of Ser 396, Ser 199/202, Thr 231 and total tau were raised.

[Ginsenoside Rb1 attenuates okadaic acid-induced Tau protein hyperphosphorylation in rat hippocampal neurons].

The present study was aimed to investigate the effects of ginsenoside Rb1 on okadaic acid (OA)-induced Tau hyperphosphorylation in hippocampal neurons of Sparague-Dawley rat and to explore its possible mechanism. Animals were randomly divided into four groups. Group 1 received dimethysulphoxide (DMSO) injection (vehicle group), group 2 only received OA injection (OA group), group 3 was pretreated with Rb1 and then received OA injection (Rb1 pretreatment group), and the group 4 was an intact control group.

[Effect of ginsenoside Rg1 on expression of p21, cyclin E and CDK2 in the process of cell senescence].

Aim: To explore the possible role of p21, cyclin E and cyclin-dependent kinase 2 (CDK2) in the protection of ginsenoside Rg1 against tert-butylhydroperoxide (t-BHP)-induced senescence in WI-38 cells.

Methods: The cellular ultrastructure, cytometric assay and beta-galactosidase (beta-gal) cytochemistry staining were used to evaluate cell senescence. The levels of of p21, cyclin E and CDK2 protein were detected by Western blot.