Continuous atrial fibrillation monitoring using a wearable smartwatch: Using long-term Holter as reference.

Background: Wearables satisfactorily detect atrial fibrillation (AF) longer than 1 hour. Our study aims to evaluate smartwatch performances for long-term AF monitoring, including AF with short durations.

Methods: This prospective study enrolled AF patients from 2020 to 2023.

Taxonomic notes on the genus Breuning & de Jong, 1941 (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae) with a generic and specific synonym.

Taxonomic notes on the genus Breuning & de Jong, 1941 are presented. The genus Breuning, 1966 is synonymized with , and Breuning, 1966 is recognized as a junior synonym of Breuning & de Jong, 1941. Additionally, is redescribed, and Breuning, 1973 is formally reported from China, Vietnam, Thailand, and India for the first time.

Neurofibroma of bladder: A case report and literature review.

To improve the understanding and treatment level of urogenital nerve fibroma by sharing the clinical manifestations, imaging features, and pathological characteristics of a case of urogenital nerve fibroma.The patient was a middle-aged male with initial symptoms of painless gross hematuria, bladder irritation, and pelvic mass. Imaging examination showed a bladder mass, and transurethral bladder tumor resection was performed to reduce the tumor.

Zinner syndrome incidentally diagnosed in a man with ureteropelvic junction stone and hydronephrosis: A case report.

Zinner syndrome is a congenital anomaly characterized by seminal vesicle cysts, ipsilateral renal agenesis, and ejaculatory duct obstruction possibly associated with infertility. Only 200 cases of Zinner syndrome have been reported since its discovery in 1914. We present the case of a 63-year-old man seeking treatment for a ureteropelvic junction stone causing severe hydronephrosis.

Rapid introgression of the clubroot resistance gene into cabbage skeleton inbred lines through marker assisted selection.

Unlabelled: Clubroot, caused by , is a globally pervasive soil-borne disease that poses a significant challenge primarily in cruciferous crops. However, the scarcity of resistant materials and the intricate genetic mechanisms within cabbage present major obstacles to clubroot resistance (CR) breeding. In our previous research, we developed an Ogura CMS cabbage variety, "17CR3", which harbors the gene, crucial for CR.

DDX21 Is a Potential Biomarker for Predicting Recurrence and Prognosis in Hepatocellular Carcinoma.

DEAD-box helicase 21 (DDX21) is a conserved Asp-Glu-Ala-Asp (DEAD) box RNA helicase with multiple functions that is involved in various cellular processes and diseases. However, the role of DDX21 in the recurrence and prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients remains unknown. In the current study, we examined the protein expression of DDX21 in HCC tissues through immunohistochemical staining and analyzed the correlation between DDX21 protein expression and clinical outcome via Kaplan-Meier survival analysis.

Molecular dynamics of chemotactic signalling orchestrates dental pulp stem cell fibrosis during aging.

Aging often triggers dental pulp fibrosis, resulting in clinical repercussions such as increased susceptibility to dental infections, compromised tooth vitality, and reduced responsiveness to dental interventions. Despite its prevalence, the precise molecular mechanisms underlying this condition remains unclear. Leveraging single-cell transcriptome analysis from both our own and publicly available datasets, we identified Ccrl2 macrophages as particularly vulnerable during the early stages of aging.

ubiquitin ligase regulates dichotomous spermatogenesis in .

Spermatogenesis in Lepidoptera holds significant importance due to its unique process of dichotomous spermatogenesis, yielding eupyrene and apyrene spermatozoa through a complex molecular mechanism. While E3 ubiquitin ligases are known to play vital roles in spermatogenesis across various processes, their functions in dichotomous spermatogenesis remain less known. We utilized the RNAi, biochemical and microscopic procedures to unravel the function of in dichotomous spermatogenesis of adult .

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS): from mechanistic insights to therapeutic strategies.

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a clinical syndrome of acute hypoxic respiratory failure caused by diffuse lung inflammation and edema. ARDS can be precipitated by intrapulmonary factors or extrapulmonary factors, which can lead to severe hypoxemia. Patients suffering from ARDS have high mortality rates, including a 28-day mortality rate of 34.

Airway stenosis: classification, pathogenesis, and clinical management.

Airway stenosis (AS) is a fibroinflammatory disease characterized by abnormal activation of fibroblasts and excessive synthesis of extracellular matrix, which has puzzled many doctors despite its relatively low prevalence. Traditional treatment such as endoscopic surgery, open surgery, and adjuvant therapy have many disadvantages and are limited in the treatment of patients with recurrent AS. Therefore, it is urgent to reveal the pathogenesis of AS and accelerate its clinical transformation.

The design of retroviral vectors used in the CAR-T products, risk management, and future perspective.

Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy is a revolutionary approach in cancer treatment. More than 10 CAR-T products have already approved on market worldly wide, and they use either gamma retroviral vectors or lentiviral vectors to deliver the CAR gene. Both vectors have the ability to effectively and persistently integrate the CAR gene into T cells.

Interventions That Failed: Factors Associated with the Continuation of Bullying After a Targeted Intervention.

We examined how often teachers' targeted interventions fail in stopping bullying and to what extent this varies between schools vs. between students involved. In addition, we investigated which student-level factors were associated with intervention failure.

A Qualitative Exploration of Emotional Experiences in Patients with Thin Endometrium Undergoing Repeated Cancellations of Frozen-Thawed Embryo Transfer Cycles.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the emotional experience of patients with thin endometrium (TE) who have repeatedly cancelled their cycles due to unsuitability for embryo implantation during the endometrial preparation phase of freeze-thaw embryo transfer (FET). The overall aim is to improve management strategies and quality of life for these patients.

Methods: A descriptive phenomenological methodology was utilized to conduct in-depth, semi-structured interviews with ten patients diagnosed with TE who had experienced repeated FET cancellations between January and June 2024.

The Impact of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus on the Development of Preeclampsia in Twin Pregnancies: A Retrospective Cohort Study Conducted at a Tertiary Hospital.

Purpose: This study aimed to examine the effects of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) on the risk of pregnancy complications in twin pregnancies and to investigate the relationship between glycemic levels and the risk of preeclampsia (PE) and abnormal fetal growth.

Patients And Methods: A retrospective cohort study of 736 twin pregnancies was conducted at a tertiary hospital. Propensity score matching and multivariable logistic models were utilized to compare maternal and neonatal outcomes between twin pregnancies with GDM and those without GDM.

What are the Thoughts of Women Whose Husbands' Frozen Testicular Sperm Is Thawed for in vitro Fertilization on the Day of Oocyte Retrieval? A Qualitative Study.

Objective: The psychological experiences will be analyzed to understand the needs and burdens of women on the day of oocyte retrieval when the thawed testicular sperm of their husbands is used for in vitro fertilization, in order to provide a basis for the subsequent formulation of relevant nursing measures.

Methods: This study utilized a descriptive phenomenological research approach. A cohort of 13 women undergoing oocyte retrieval on the day when thawed testicular sperm from their husbands is used for in vitro fertilization at the Reproductive Medicine Center of Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, between August and October 2024, were chosen as participants for this study.

Distribution and Related Influencing Factors of AMH Level in Family-Planning Women of Childbearing Age: A Cross-Sectional Study from Beijing, China.

Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the distribution and factors influencing anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels among family-planning women of childbearing age in Beijing, China.

Patients And Methods: We collected the data of 3,236 family-planning women of childbearing age who underwent pre-pregnancy examinations at Xicheng District Maternal and Child Health Hospital in Beijing between October 2021 and July 2024. Collected data included age, education level, ethnicity, height, weight, and systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

Association Between Allometric Body Shape Indices and Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women: A Cross-Sectional Study from NHANES.

Background: Osteoporosis is a common health concern in postmenopausal women. Obesity, commonly assessed using body mass index (BMI), may have a protective effect on osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. As BMI is limited to the distinguishing fat accumulation, the study aimed to explore the association between allometric body shape indices [including a body shape index (ABSI), hip index, (HI), and waist-hip index (WHI)] and osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

Temporal Dynamics of Moderate-Intensity Transcranial Static Magnetic Stimulation in Young Adults.

Background: Transcranial static magnetic stimulation (tSMS) as a new noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) technique is gradually gaining widespread attention. This study aims to investigate the effects of tSMS on the excitability of the somatosensory cortex in healthy adults.

Methods: Forty healthy volunteers were recruited and randomly assigned to either the intervention group (tSMS) or the control group (sham), with 20 participants in each.

The Prognostic Significance of TRs in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Insights from TCGA and GEO Databases.

Background: Reduced expression of thyroid hormone receptors (TRs) has been observed in various human malignancies, though its predictive value in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains uncertain.

Objective: To explore the predictive value of TRs in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.

Design: The design was bioinformatic analysis combined with experimental study.

Effect of hyperhomocysteinemia on the prognostic value of triglyceride glucose index in patients with acute coronary syndrome.

Background: The prognostic value of triglyceride-glucose (TyG) has been well described in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy) promotes insulin resistance and has also been regarded as a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease. However, the prognostic value of TyG in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and the interaction between TyG and HHcy remain unclear.

Correlation between weight-adjusted waist index and coronary heart disease: NHANES 1999-2020.

Background: The weight adjusted waist index (WWI) represents a novel indicator for assessing central obesity. The objective of this study is to investigate the association between WWI and coronary heart disease (CHD).

Method: The data of 44,528 participants in total were gathered from NHANES database from 1999 to 2020.

U-shaped association between the non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and mortality risk in obese adults: evidence from NHANES 1999-2018.

Background: Obesity, often accompanied by dyslipidemia and increased cardiovascular risk, poses a significant threat to overall mortality. The non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (NHHR) has been identified as a valuable parameter for assessing dyslipidemia. The goal of the study was to elucidate the relationship between NHHR and mortality in obese populations.

The impact of pulmonary hypertension on prognosis in moderate-to-severe mitral regurgitation patients treated with transcatheter edge-to-edge mitral valve repair: a comprehensive meta-analysis.

Objective: This meta-analysis aims to assess the impact of pulmonary hypertension (PH) on the clinical prognosis of patients with moderate to severe mitral valve regurgitation (MR) undergoing transcatheter edge-to-edge mitral valve repair (TEER).

Methods: As of August 2024, relevant studies were identified through searches of the PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Embase databases. A comprehensive screening process was conducted, with quality assessment performed utilizing the Newcastle Ottawa Scale (NOS).

Improving Patient Outcomes in mTBI: The Role of Integrated Nursing Interventions in the Emergency Department.

Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, often requiring emergency department (ED) management. Integrated Nursing Interventions play a critical role in the care of TBI patients, but limited research has evaluated their efficacy in this setting. This study aims to assess the impact of Integrated Nursing Interventions on patient outcomes and complications in the ED.