KIT gene mutation causes deafness and hypopigmentation in Bama miniature pigs.

Waardenburg syndrome (WS) is a common syndromic hearing loss disease. A large group of patients affected by WS were found no mutations in the existed gene panel, indicating that there are still potential genes responsible for WS yet to be detected. In our previous study, we established an autosomal-dominant (OMIM# 164920) mutation (c.

Minimally invasive video-assisted versus conventional open thyroidectomy on immune response: a meta analysis.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the immune response between the minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy (MIVAT) and conventional thyroidectomy (CT).

Methods: An exhaustive literature search was performed in the Medline, Embase, and Cochrane Library to identify the randomized controlled trials comparing the immune response between MIVAT and CT. Relevant data were extracted and statistical analysis was done using RevMan 5.

Efficacy of edaravone on coronary artery bypass patients with myocardial damage after ischemia and reperfusion: a meta analysis.

Objectives: To assess the efficacy and safety of edaravone for myocardial damage during myocardial ischemia and reperfusion (I/R).

Methods: We included randomized controlled trials that compared edaravone with placebo or no intervention in patients with acute myocardial infarction or undergoing coronary artery bypass. Two authors selected eligible trials, assessed trial quality and independently extracted the data.