Classifier of cross talk genes predicts the prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma.

The present study aimed to establish a prediction model for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) based on the cross talk genes from important biological pathways involved in HCC. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) for HCC were identified from mRNA profiles of GSE36376, which were mapped to protein‑protein interaction (PPI) networks from BioGrid and the human protein reference database. Then critical genes based on the deviation score and the degree of node were selected from the novel PPI network.

The Spontaneous Development of Cosmetic Shoulder Balance and Shorter Segment Fusion in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis With Lenke I Curve: A Consecutive Study Followed Up for 2 to 5 Years.

Study Design: A single-center, retrospective, consecutive case series.

Objective: To evaluate the spontaneous development of cosmetic shoulder balance (SDCSB) after surgery and to investigate the feasibility of shorter segment fusion in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) with Lenke I curve.

Summary Of Background Data: Upper instrumented vertebrae (UIV) at a more proximal level are always chosen to keep postoperative shoulder balance in AIS.

Limited long-segment fusion for degenerative lower lumbar scoliosis: a special kind of scoliosis.

Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate the feasibility of limited long-segment fusion for a special kind of scoliosis: degenerative lower lumbar scoliosis without severe thoracolumbar kyphosis.

Methods: A total of 43 patients with degenerative lower lumbar scoliosis who underwent spinal surgery at our hospital from June 2003 to September 2012 were included in this retrospective study. The apical vertebrae included L3 and L4, the end vertebra was L2 or L3, and the T10-L2 kyphosis angle was <20°.

The efficacy of negative pressure wound therapy in treating sacroiliac joint tuberculosis with a chronic sinus tract: a case series.

Objective: Tuberculous sacroiliitis with abscess accounts for approximately 50 % of all sacroiliac joint tuberculosis cases. Tuberculous abscesses spread into the sacroiliac joint capsule, subcutaneous tissue, and the skin, and finally becomes a skin sinus. As there are no previous reports about sacroiliac joint tuberculosis with a chronic sinus, we evaluated its clinical characteristics and management by negative pressure wound therapy.

Construction of the Chinese Veteran Clinical Research (CVCR) platform for the assessment of non-communicable diseases.

Background: Based on the excellent medical care and management system for Chinese veterans, as well as the detailed medical documentation available, we aim to construct a Chinese Veteran Clinical Research (CVCR) platform on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and carry out studies of the primary disabling NCDs.

Methods: The Geriatric Neurology Department of Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital and veterans' hospitals serve as the leading and participating units in the platform construction. The fundamental constituents of the platform are veteran communities.