Solasonine relieves sevoflurane-induced neurotoxicity via activating the AMP-activated protein kinase/FoxO3a pathway.

Background: Solasonine (SS), the main active ingredient of , has been reported to boast extensive anti-tumor, anti-oxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. This study is committed to exploring whether solasonine can alleviate neurotoxicity resulting from sevoflurane.

Materials And Methods: The mouse hippocampal neuron cell line HT22 was treated with sevoflurane and/or solasonine of different doses.

Biopsy Forceps-Assisted Loop Snare Technique for Complex Retrieval of Inferior Vena Cava Filter.

Introduction: Severe tilt with embedded hooks is a common obstacle to successful inferior vena cava (IVC) filter retrieval.

Methods: Disposal biopsy forceps were used to remodel the filter hook in the center position to release the embedded hook from the caval wall.

Results: The biopsy forceps-assisted loop snare technique was successfully used to retrieve filters with hooks embedded in the IVC wall.

Quality of Life in Patients With Velopharyngeal Insufficiency in West China.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the quality of life (QOL) of patients with cleft lip and palate and velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) in relation to sex, age, age at initial cleft lip surgery, and age at initial cleft palate surgery.

Design: This is a cross-sectional study.

Setting: The study was conducted in a tertiary medical center.