Association of body mass index with disability in activities of daily living in older adults: a systematic review of the literature based on longitudinal data.

Background: The influence of Body Mass Index (BMI) on the functional capacity for daily activities in older adults is a significant concern. Our study is designed to delineate the longitudinal relationship between BMI and the ability of daily living activities among older adults.

Methods: Two researchers conducted a comprehensive literature search and independent screening of articles in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), the Database for Chinese Technical Periodicals (VIP), and Wanfang, covering the period from January 2000 to May 2024.

Factors Affecting the Readmission of Patients with Stroke.

Background: Incidence of stroke is increasing annually in China, the readmission rate of patients with stroke remains high.

Method: In total, 441 patients were enrolled in this study. We described the incidence of stroke readmissions.

Low-input CUT&Tag for efficient epigenomic profiling of zebrafish stage I oocytes.

Histone modification signatures mark sites of transcriptional regulatory elements and regions of gene activation and repression. These sites vary among cell types and undergo dynamic changes during development and in diseases. Oocytes produce numerous maternal factors essential for early embryonic development, which are significantly influenced by epigenetic modifications.

Engineering Surface-Adaptive Metal-Organic Framework Armor to Promote Infected Wound Healing.

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) hold enormous promise for treating bacterial infections to circumvent the threat of antibiotic resistance. However, positioning MOFs on wound dressings is hindered and remains a significant challenge. Herein, a facile heterointerfacial engineering strategy was developed to tailor the "MOF armor" that adaptively weaponized the poly(ε-caprolactone) electrospun dressing with excellent bacteria-killing efficacy.

Arteriovenous access creation for hemodialysis patients with superior vena cava occlusion.

Background: The feasibility of creating arteriovenous (AV) access in hemodialysis patients with superior vena cava occlusion (SVCO) is debated due to impaired blood return to the right atrium. However, collateral venous networks may offer an alternative solution, allowing for the creation of peripheral AV access. This study evaluates the outcomes of AV access construction in hemodialysis patients with SVCO.

What factors affect acceptance attitudes towards vaccination amidst a major public health crisis? A national cross-sectional study.

Objectives: Vaccine hesitancy persists as a significant global health concern, especially during public health crises. This study aimed to explore factors influencing vaccination acceptance during a major public health crisis and establish a model of influencing factors.

Design: A cross-sectional study.

Establishment of sex-specific reference intervals for PIVKA-II in Southwest China: A real-world data analysis.

Objective: We aim to establish the sex-related reference intervals (RIs) of PIVKA-II in southwest China by indirect method with the real-world data.

Methods: Between 29 July 2016 and 5 February 2024, PIVKA-II test data were collected from 120,780 healthy adult participants (aged 18 to 97 years) in the Laboratory Information System (LIS) of West China Hospital to establish reference intervals. Additionally, a validation group comprised of 2068 healthy adults was evaluated using the same detection algorithm and platform.

3D Biofabrication of Microporous Hydrogels for Tissue Engineering.

Microporous hydrogels have been utilized in an unprecedented manner in the last few decades, combining materials science, biology, and medicine. Their microporous structure makes them suitable for wide applications, especially as cell carriers in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Microporous hydrogel scaffolds provide spatial and platform support for cell growth and proliferation, which can promote cell growth, migration, and differentiation, influencing tissue repair and regeneration.

"Small but mighty" - A radiologists' primer for ultrasound imaging of the smaller peripheral nerves.

Peripheral nerve imaging is a powerful tool in evaluating peripheral neuropathy. This review aims to provide an overview of the anatomy, clinical significance and pathologies of small peripheral nerves, typically less than 2 mm in diameter. High frequency ultrasound probes offer the best assessment of these nerves whilst permitting real-time clinical correlation, while the role of MRI is inherently limited by spatial resolution constraints and the lack of patient contact.

Comparative perioperative outcomes of intravenous indocyanine green during robot-assisted cystectomy: a meta-analysis and systematic review.

This study aimed to evaluate the clinical utility of intravenous indocyanine green (ICG) in the context of robot-assisted cystectomy (RAC) through a systematic review and meta-analysis. The primary focus was to compare postoperative complications and perioperative outcomes between the ICG cohort and the non-ICG cohort. The primary outcome indicators were the incidence of ureteroenteric strictures and the number of strictures anastomoses.

A psychometric assessment for evaluating spiritual care competency for geriatric nurses.

This study evaluates the validity and reliability of the Chinese Version of Spiritual Care Competency (C-SCC) for geriatric nurses. Using convenience and snowball sampling, 1,094 geriatric nurses were randomly divided into two groups of 547 each for exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). EFA confirmed a four-dimensional structure, explaining 74.

Does regression of skin thickening predict improvement of internal organ involvement and survival in patients with diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis? A EUSTAR analysis.

Objective: Patients with diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis (dcSSc) frequently show spontaneous improvement of skin fibrosis. Our aim was to examine whether an improvement in skin fibrosis predicts lower likelihood of visceral organ progression and better survival.

Methods: Patients from the European Scleroderma Trials and Research (EUSTAR) cohort with dcSSc, baseline modified Rodnan skin score (mRSS) ≥7, and valid mRSS at 12±3 months follow up were included.