A KD with multiple pseudocystic lesions in oropharynx and literature review.

Background: Kawasaki disease (KD), also known as mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, is an acute febrile exanthematous illness primarily affecting children under 5 years of age. It is characterized by systemic vasculitis of medium and small arteries. KD can present with cervical lymphadenopathy and fever as initial symptoms, often making it difficult to distinguish from acute bacterial lymphadenitis, parapharyngeal abscess or other cervical cystic lesions.

Implementing Cancer Pain Management Training for Pharmacists Using the Kirkpatrick Evaluation Model.

Purpose: To develop a training program on cancer pain management for pharmacists and to evaluate the effectiveness of the training.

Methods: The program developed a well-structured curriculum and subsequent evaluation of training effectiveness, guided by the Kirkpatrick four-tier evaluation model, including reaction, learning, behavior, and results. The training approach incorporated mentoring, study groups, and problem-based learning to create an immersive and impactful learning experience.

Fibrous scaffolds loaded with BMSC-derived apoptotic vesicles promote wound healing by inducing macrophage polarization.

Macrophages play a key role in wound healing. Dysfunction of their M0 polarization to M2 leads to disorders of the wound immune microenvironment and chronic inflammation, which affects wound healing. Regulating the polarization of M0 macrophages to M2 macrophages is an effective strategy for treating wound healing.

[Changes and significance of oxidized phospholipids and endothelial nitric oxide synthase in the acute stage of Kawasaki disease].

Objectives: To investigate the changes in the serum levels of oxidized phospholipids (OxPLs) and endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) and their association with coronary artery disease (CAL) in children in the acute stage of Kawasaki disease (KD), as well as the clinical significance of OxPLs and eNOS.

Methods: A prospective study was conducted on 95 children in the acute stage of KD (KD group). According to the presence of absence of CAL, the KD group was further divided into a CAL subgroup and a non-CAL (NCAL) subgroup.

Surface-Activated TiCT Adsorption of Acetylene Black Coupled with Polyaniline as a Signal Tag for the Detection of the ESAT-6 Antigen of .

Early secretory antigenic target-6 (ESAT-6) is regarded as the most immunogenic protein produced by , whose detection is of great clinical significance for tuberculosis diagnosis. However, the detection of the ESAT-6 antigen has been hampered by the expensive cost and complex experimental procedures, resulting in low sensitivity. Herein, we developed a titanium carbide (TiCT)-based aptasensor for ESAT-6 detection utilizing a triple-signal amplification strategy.

Identification of diagnostic model in heart failure with myocardial fibrosis and conduction block by integrated gene co-expression network analysis.

Background: Despite the advancements in heart failure(HF) research, the early diagnosis of HF continues to be a challenging issue in clinical practice. This study aims to investigate the genes related to myocardial fibrosis and conduction block, with the goal of developing a diagnostic model for early treatment of HF in patients.

Method: The gene expression profiles of GSE57345, GSE16499, and GSE9128 were obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database.

Identification of aneuploidy-related gene signature to predict survival in head and neck squamous cell carcinomas.

Background: To parse the characteristics of aneuploidy related riskscore (ARS) model in head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSC) and their predictive ability on patient prognosis.

Methods: Molecular subtyping of HNSC specimens was clustered by Copy Number Variation (CNV) data from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) dataset applying consistent clustering, followed by immune condition evaluation, differentially expressed genes (DEGs) analysis and DEGs function annotation. Weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA), protein-protein interaction, Univariate Cox regression analysis, least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) and stepwise multivariate Cox regression analysis were implemented to construct an ARS model.

An enzymatic activity regulation-based clusterzyme sensor array for high-throughput identification of heavy metal ions.

The accurate identification and sensitive quantification of heavy metal ions are of great significance, considering that pose a serious threat to environment and human health. Most array-based sensing platforms, to date, utilize nanozymes as sensing elements, but few studies have explored the application of the peroxidase-like activity of clusterzymes in identification of multiple analytes. Herein, for the first time, we developed a clusterzyme sensor array utilizing gold nanoclusters (AuNCs) as sensing elements for five heavy metal ions identification including Hg, Pb, Cu, Cd and Co.

Smartphone and paper-based device for glucose monitoring using acetylene black-hemin nanozyme as catalyst.

Glucose management is an important part of disease control for diabetes patients, thus the development of a rapid and real-time point of care testing (POCT) device for monitoring blood glucose is of great significance. In this work, a paper-based analytical device (PAD) is constructed by combining acetylene black (AB)-hemin complex modified filter paper as sensing platform with a smartphone as signal detector. Large specific surface area of AB decreases the self-associate and aggregate of hemin in aqueous solution, resulting in improved peroxidase-like activity of hemin.

Case report: Early thrombosis in left atrial during transcatheter closure of ASD in a child with favorable outcome after use of GPIIb/IIIa receptor antagonist and heparin.

Background: Acute thrombus in atrial septal defect occluders is a rare complication that requires aggressive, effective, and safe management. Tirofiban, a platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor antagonist, is widely used for the management of thromboembolic diseases, such as coronary heart disease and stroke. To date, there is no report using the GPIIb/IIIa receptor antagonist tirofiban for the management of ASD closure-related thrombosis in children.

Current career situations of Chinese pharmacovigilance professionals working for pharmaceutical companies: an exploratory survey.

Background: Pharmacovigilance in China has experienced rapid development in the past 30 years. The implementation of Good Pharmacovigilance Practice in China since the end of 2021 heralds a new era of pharmacovigilance affairs, which puts forward higher requirements for the quantity and quality of pharmacovigilance personnel. This study aimed to preliminarily explore the current career situations of pharmacovigilance professionals working in China for pharmaceutical companies.

A new biomimetic nanozyme of hemin/graphdiyne oxide with superior peroxidase-like activity for colorimetric bioassays.

Graphdiyne oxide (GDYO) is a novel type of two-dimensional carbon allotrope nanomaterial consisting of a large conjugated system and excellent chemical stability. To date, application of GDYO as a nanozyme in biosensing has been rarely reported. In this study, a novel ultrasensitive colorimetric bioassay was constructed using a hemin/GDYO nanocomposite (H/GDYO) as a new nanozyme with superior peroxidase-like activity for the detection of HO and glucose.

Electrochemical aptasensor for ultrasensitive detection of lipopolysaccharide using silver nanoparticles decorated titanium dioxide nanotube/functionalized reduced graphene oxide as a new redox nanoprobe.

A novel and relatively simple signal-off electrochemical aptasensor was constructed for highly sensitive detection of lipopolysaccharide (LPS). For the first time, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) decorated titanium dioxide nanotube (TNT) was conjugated with polydiallyldimethylammonium chloride (PDDA) functionalized reduced graphene oxide (rGO) to form a new nanohybrid of Ag-TNT/P-rGO. This nanohybrid with a large specific surface area exhibited excellent electrochemical activity, which not only served as the sensing platform to immobilize LPS binding aptamer (LBA) but was also employed as the redox probe to monitor the change of the electrochemical signal.

An efficient electrochemical assay for miR-3675-3p in human serum based on the nanohybrid of functionalized fullerene and metal-organic framework.

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is an interstitial lung disease with unclear pathogenesis, for which diagnosis has been a great challenge. Recent researches have revealed that miR-3675-3p is a promising biomarker for IPF diagnosis. Herein, the present work describes a novel electrochemical microRNA biosensor for rapid and sensitive detection of miR-3675-3p based on multiple signal amplification strategies.

A target-induced amperometic aptasensor for sensitive zearalenone detection by CS@AB-MWCNTs nanocomposite as enhancers.

In this research, a novel signal-on aptasensor for highly sensitive detection of zearalenone (ZEN) was reported based on target-induced amplification strategy. Specifically, chitosan functionalized acetylene black and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (CS@AB-MWCNTs) nanocomposite with large specific surface area and excellent conductivity was synthesized and served as the sensing platform. In addition, carboxylated graphene oxide-labeled ZEN binding aptamer (CGO-ZBA) would specifically recognized with ZEN to detach from the electrode, allowing the electrochemical signal of [Fe(CN)] increased more obviously.

Altered gut microbiota correlated with systemic inflammation in children with Kawasaki disease.

Kawasaki disease (KD) is a multi-systemic vasculitis of unknown etiology that occurs mainly in children, and the disturbance of gut microbiota is generally believed to cause a hyperimmune reaction triggering KD. The aim of the study was to investigate the alterations in the fecal microbiota and assess its relationship with systemic inflammation. Totally 30 KD children were enrolled and followed up for 6 months, with another group of 30 age- and sex-matched healthy children as controls.

Tumour necrosis factor-α and myoglobin associated with the recovery time of coronary artery lesions in Kawasaki disease patients.

Aim: To assess the relationship between clinical parameters and medium term recovery time of coronary artery lesions (CALs).

Methods: In total, 344 Kawasaki disease patients were screened and 311 Kawasaki disease patients were included and followed-up for the next 2 years. Clinical records, clinical parameters and inflammatory biomarkers were collected for all subjects.

Adherence to Adjuvant Imatinib Therapy in Patients with Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor in Clinical Practice: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Adherence to imatinib therapy has been significantly associated with disease progression and direct medical costs in gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) patients. However, adherence to oral anticancer drugs is frequently hindered by the influence of various factors. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of imatinib adherence and its influencing factors among GIST patients in the adjuvant setting.

Baicalin and its nanoliposomes ameliorates nonalcoholic fatty liver disease via suppression of TLR4 signaling cascade in mice.

As a natural flavonoid compound, baicalin(BA)has been reported to exhibit hepatoprotective and anti-inflammatory properties. However, the characteristic of poor solubility and low bioavailability greatly limits its application. In addition, the effects and underlying mechanisms of BA in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) remain elusive.

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Immunosuppressant Nonadherence in Heart Transplant Recipients: A Single-Center Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Immunosuppressant nonadherence (INA) has been shown to affect outcomes after solid organ transplantation. The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of INA in heart transplant recipients and the associated risk factors of INA.

Methods: Adult heart transplant recipients who firstly received heart transplantation (discharged for at least 3 months) were consecutively enrolled.

[Role of apoptosis signal-regulating kinase 1 in left ventricular remodeling in mice].

Objective: To study the changes and significance of apoptosis signal-regulating kinase 1 (ASK1) in left ventricular remodeling in FVB/N mice.

Methods: A total of 54 FVB/N mice were randomly divided into 4 groups: 0 d group with 8 mice, 7 d group with 10 mice, 14 d group with 16 mice, and 21 d group with 20 mice. A model of cardiac remodeling was established by intraperitoneal injection of isoproterenol (ISO) at a daily dose of 30 mg/kg, and the 7 d, 14 d, and 21 d groups were injected for 7, 14, and 21 consecutive days respectively.

[Expression of Nod-like receptor protein 3 inflammasome in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of children with Kawasaki disease in the acute stage].

Objective: To study the association of Nod-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome with inflammatory response in the acute stage and coronary artery lesion (CAL) in children with Kawasaki disease (KD).

Methods: A total of 42 children with KD who were hospitalized from January to October 2017 were enrolled as the KD group, among whom 9 had CAL (CAL group) and 33 had no CAL (NCAL group). Fifteen age- and gender-matched children with pneumonia and pyrexia were enrolled as the pneumonia-pyrexia group.

Risk Factors for New-Onset Diabetes Mellitus after Heart Transplantation in Chinese Patients: A Single Center Experience.

Background: New-onset diabetes after transplantation -(NODAT) is a frequent complication after heart transplantation (HT) and is associated with graft loss and patient survival.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to identify the incidence and associated factors contributing to NODAT in Chinese heart transplant recipients.

Methods: Adult patients without diabetes mellitus before HT were enrolled in this study.

An aptamer based voltammetric biosensor for endotoxins using a functionalized graphene and molybdenum disulfide composite as a new nanocarrier.

Lipopolysaccharides (LPS), known as endotoxins, can cause a strong inflammatory response and lead to multiple organ failure in severe cases. This work reports a simple label-free voltammetric aptasensor for highly sensitive determination of LPS using a polyethyleneimine (PEI) functionalized reduced graphene oxide (rGO) and molybdenum disulfide (MoS) composite (PEI-rGO-MoS) as a new nanocarrier for electroactive toluidine blue (TB). The PEI-rGO-MoS nanocomposite with high electrical conductivity and large specific surface area can greatly increase the loading of TB and facilitate electron transfer from TB to an electrode.

Aptamer based voltammetric biosensor for Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigen ESAT-6 using a nanohybrid material composed of reduced graphene oxide and a metal-organic framework.

The 6-kDa early secretory antigenic target referred to as ESAT-6 is a virulence factor secreted by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB). This work describes a voltammetric aptasensor for ultrasensitive detection of ESAT-6. Reduced graphene oxide doped with metal-organic framework (MOF-rGO) was deposited on a glassy carbon electrode (GCE).