Elevated expression of ICAM-1 in synovium is associated with early inflammatory response for cartilage degeneration in type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is increasingly being recognized as an independent risk factor for the onset and progression of osteoarthritis (OA). Extensive studies have focused on the contribution of obesity (excessive mechanical stress), comorbidity frequently found in T2DM, to cartilage destruction during OA development. However, a little is known about how diabetes-related inflammation may affect the local cartilage in a diabetic objective.

Association Between c-Myc and Colorectal Cancer Prognosis: A Meta-Analysis.

There is debate as to whether c-Myc predicts prognosis in colorectal cancer (CRC). In this study, we aimed to review the association between c-Myc and CRC prognosis. Pertinent studies were identified by searching electronic databases and carefully reviewing the reference lists of pertinent studies until March 2016.

[Clinical observation of dog days moxibustion plaster therapy in treatment of allergic rhinitis of different patterns/syndromes].

Objective: To explore the efficacy and feasibility of dog days moxibustion plaster therapy in treatment of allergic rhinitis of different patterns/syndromes.

Methods: Allergic rhinitis of lung deficiency and invasion of cold, spleen qi deficiency and kidney yang deficiency, 56 patients for each pattern/syndrome were randomized into a plaster therapy group and a nasal spray group, 28 cases in each one. In the plaster therapy group, according to the pattern/syndrome differentiation, with literature retrieval method, 3 acupoints of high frequency utility in clinic were selected as one group in acupoint plaster therapy.