Validity of data extraction in acupuncture meta-analysis: a reproducibility study protocol.

Introduction: Systematic review and meta-analysis occupy the apex of the evidence pyramid, serving as the most comprehensive and reliable form of evidence-based assessment. Data extraction is a crucial juncture in meta-analysis, establishing the underpinnings for the outcomes and deductions drawn from systematic reviews (SRs). However, the frequency of data extraction errors in meta-analysis is quite significant.

Comparison of organelle genomes between endangered mangrove plant to terrestrial relative provides insights into its origin and adaptative evolution.

is a mangrove associate with high medicinal and ecological values. However, due to the dual-pressure of climate change and human activities, has become endangered in China. Moreover, misidentification between and its terrestrial relative poses further challenges to field protection and proper medicinal usage of .

Sarcomatoid Renal Clear Cell Carcinoma with Brain Metastasis: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Sarcomatoid renal cell carcinoma typically signifies an exceptionally poor prognosis, with patients rarely surviving beyond one year. An 83-year-old male presented to our hospital with complaints of headache and left-sided limb weakness. Computed tomography (CT) scans of the head and lungs disclosed a mass within the right temporal lobe, accompanied by peritumoral edema in the right cerebral hemisphere.

Zinc-Catalyzed N-Aroylation of Sulfoximines with Carboxylic Acids.

A zinc-catalyzed C(sp)-N dehydrative cross-coupling between carboxylic acids and NH-sulfoximines to afford N-aroylated sulfoximines under mild reaction conditions is described. Various NH-sulfoximines were coupled with readily available carboxylic acids to provide the corresponding N-aroylated sulfoximines in good to excellent yields.

Application of immune checkpoint inhibitors for resectable gastric/gastroesophageal cancer.

Gastric/gastroesophageal junction (G/GEJ) cancer represents a significant global health challenge. Radical surgery remains the cornerstone of treatment for resectable G/GEJ cancer. Supported by robust evidence from multiple clinical studies, therapeutic approaches, including adjuvant chemotherapy or chemoradiation, and perioperative chemotherapy, are generally recommended to reduce the risk of recurrence and enhance long-term survival outcomes post-surgery.

Prognostic Assessment of Histopathologic Lesions in Patients with Community-Acquired AKI with Biopsy-Proven Acute Tubular Necrosis.

Key Points: The severity of acute tubular necrosis was closely associated with renal survival. Crescent and arterial lesions are significantly associated with progression to ESKD and exerted superimposing effects together with acute tubular necrosis. Tubular atrophy/interstitial fibrosis and intracapillary lesions increase the risk of CKD stage 3–5.

Analysis of characteristics and changes in three-dimensional spatial and temporal distribution of aerosol types in Central Asia.

Atmospheric aerosol types and characteristics have regional and seasonal characteristics mainly due spatial and temporal differences in emission sources and diffuse transport conditions. We explored regional three-dimensional spatial and temporal distribution characteristics of aerosol types in Central Asia from daytime to nighttime by using long-term (2007-2021) CALIPSO lidar measurements. The three results are as follows: (1) Average aerosol optical depth (AOD) values during the 14 years were 0.

Coexistence of anti-glomerular basement membrane disease and IgA nephropathy: an illustrative case and comprehensive literature review.

Anti-glomerular basement membrane (GBM) disease is a rare autoimmune condition characterized by the presence of positive anti-GBM autoantibodies, linear deposition of immunoglobulin G (IgG) along the GBM and severe kidney injury. In a limited number of cases, the association of anti-GBM disease with other glomerulonephritis has been reported. Herein, we present the case of a 66-year-old female patient with progressive worsen kidney function and decreased urine output.

A sensitive lateral flow test strip sensor for visual detection of acid red 18 in food using bicentric-emission carbon dots.

Hazardous synthetic colorants have found widespread use in food production, and excessive consumption of these pigments can pose potential risks to human health. In this study, we propose an ultrasensitive fluorescence method for the analysis of Acid Red 18 (AR18) in food products. The method is based on the nitrogen-doped carbon dots (N-CDs) derived from tris and resorcinol through a hydrothermal way.

Case report: enzyme replacement therapy for Fabry disease presenting with proteinuria and ventricular septal thickening.

Fabry disease (FD) is an uncommon, X-linked, lysosomal storage disease that causes defects in the glycosphingolipid metabolic pathway due to deficient or absent lysosomal α-galactosidase (α-Gal A) activity. This leads to the accumulation of globotriaosylceramide (GL-3) within lysosomes in a wide range of cells, including endothelial, cardiac, renal, and corneal cells, and consequently, the progressive appearance of clinical symptoms in target organs. Enzyme replacement therapy (ERT), which involves the exogenous supplementation of α-Gal A enzyme and has been successfully administered for treating FD.

Reporting and influencing factors of patient-reported outcomes in acupuncture randomised controlled trials: a cross-sectional study protocol.

Introduction: Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are health reports that come directly from the patients themselves and represented the experience and insights of the patient's perspective on the impact of the intervention. PROs were increasingly emphasised in acupuncture randomised controlled trials (RCTs). However, the reporting quality of PROs in acupuncture RCTs has not been investigated to date.

Case Report: Transcatheter closure of a giant post-traumatic femoral arteriovenous fistula using ventricular septal occluder.

Giant femoral arteriovenous fistulas are comparatively uncommon, typically treated through covered stents, coil embolization, and open surgical repair. Nevertheless, these options may not be appropriate for all patients. Herein, we describe a case of traumatic femoral arteriovenous fistulas that led to drastic dilatation of the femoral arteriovenous system and considerable heart failure symptoms due to prolonged lack of treatment.

Reporting and data-sharing level of acupuncture randomised controlled trials: a cross-sectional study protocol.

Introduction: Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) play an important role in evidence-based medicine. However, an article with low reporting quality may mislead both experts and the general public into an erroneous decision. Data sharing can contribute to the truthfulness and transparency of trials.

Enhanced ethanol oxidation reaction of CoSeO by Ni-doping for water electrolysis and an innovative zinc-ethanol-air battery.

By doping Ni into m-CoSeO, the structure of the catalyst was modified to improve the Ethanol Oxidation Reaction (EOR) catalytic performance. The catalyst exhibited excellent EOR catalytic activity ( = 1.35 V) and high stability.

Impact of body mass index on perioperative outcomes of laparoscopic major hepatectomies.

Background: Data on the effect of body mass index on laparoscopic liver resections are conflicting. We performed this study to investigate the association between body mass index and postoperative outcomes after laparoscopic major hepatectomies.

Methods: This is a retrospective review of 4,348 laparoscopic major hepatectomies at 58 centers between 2005 and 2021, of which 3,383 met the study inclusion criteria.

Influence of SGLT2i and RAASi and Their Combination on Risk of Hyperkalemia in DKD: A Network Meta-Analysis.

Background: This network meta-analysis investigated the effect of various combined regimens of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) and renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitors (RAASis) on the occurrence of hyperkalemia in diabetic kidney disease.

Methods: The risk of hyperkalemia was compared using the random-effects model of network meta-analysis, with results expressed as odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). The comparative effects of all medications and their combinations with placebo were ranked using the surface under the cumulative ranking probabilities.