Exosomal circ_001860 Promotes Colorectal Cancer Progression through the miR-582-5p/ZEB1 Axis.

Extensive research has recently been conducted to investigate the regulating impact of exosomal circular RNAs (circRNAs) in throughout the development of multiple malignancies. Nevertheless, there is still much to learn about the biological roles and underlying mechanisms of exosomal circRNAs in colorectal cancer (CRC). Exosomes (exo) were isolated from blood samples and CRC cells by differential centrifugation.

miR‑106b‑5p in stage II left‑sided and right‑sided colon cancer and its association with the prognostic characteristics of patients.

MicroRNA (miR)-106b-5p is highly expressed in colon cancer; however, data on its expression levels in left-sided colon cancer (LCC) vs. right-sided colon cancer (RCC) is lacking. The present study aimed to assess the differences in miR-106b-5p expression in stage II LCC and RCC, as well as its relationship with patient prognosis.

Effect of high-dose N-acetylcysteine on exacerbations and lung function in patients with mild-to-moderate COPD: a double-blind, parallel group, multicentre randomised clinical trial.

Evidence for the treatment of patients with mild-to-moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is limited. The efficacy of N-acetylcysteine (an antioxidant and mucolytic agent) for patients with mild-to-moderate COPD is uncertain. In this multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, we randomly assigned 968 patients with mild-to-moderate COPD to treatment with N-acetylcysteine (600 mg, twice daily) or matched placebo for two years.

The study findings demonstrated a significant association between C-reactive protein levels and trabecular bone score : NHANES 2005-2008.

Objectives: The association between C-reactive protein and bone density has been primarily investigated in previous studies, with little to no research investigating its relationship with total bone trabecular score.

Methods: Data from the NHANES database (500 males and 633 females) were utilized in this study to perform a multiple weighted linear regression analysis to estimate this relationship of CRP and TBS. Subsequently, population characterization, univariate logistic regression analysis, subgroup and interaction analysis were in progress.

Epidemiology and genotypes analysis of human papillomavirus infection in Huizhou, China.

Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a main pathogenic factor for cervical carcinoma. The prevalence and genotypes distribution of HPV vary in different regions. Thus, our study aimed to investigate the epidemiology of HPV in Huizhou, China.

SETD8 inhibits apoptosis and ferroptosis of Ewing's sarcoma through YBX1/RAC3 axis.

Ewing's sarcoma (ES) represents a rare yet exceedingly aggressive neoplasm that poses a significant health risk to the pediatric and adolescent population. The clinical outcomes for individuals with relapsed or refractory ES are notably adverse, primarily attributed to the constrained therapeutic alternatives available. Despite significant advancements in the field, molecular pathology-driven therapeutic strategies have yet to achieve a definitive reduction in the mortality rates associated with ES.

Interference with GPR4 inactivates NLRP3 inflammasome signaling by inhibiting LPAR1 expression to ameliorate oxygen-glucose deprivation/reoxygenation-induced inflammation and apoptosis of cardiomyocytes.

Myocardial ischemia/reperfusion (MI/R) injury is a detrimental disease with high mortality worldwide. We aimed to explore the role of G protein-coupled receptor 4 (GPR4) and lysophosphatidic acid receptor 1 (LPAR1) in MI/R injury in vitro. H9c2 cells were exposed to oxygen-glucose deprivation/reoxygenation (OGD/R) conditions to simulate the MI/R injury and GPR4 expression was detected.

Combined Efficacy of Nimotuzumab and Gemcitabine on the Treatment of Advanced Pancreatic cancer.

Objective: We sought to investigate whether the addition of nimotuzumab to gemcitabine would improve the treatment efficacy of advanced pancreatic cancer.

Methods: This retrospective analysis involved a total of 98 hospitalized patients harboring advanced pancreatic cancer. Depending on the specific treatment, patients were divided into study groups and control groups.

Epidemiological characteristics of syphilis in mainland China, 2004 to 2019.

Objectives: Syphilis is a globally prevalent sexually transmitted infection. This study aimed to elucidate the epidemiological characteristics of syphilis in China from 2004 to 2019.

Methods: Incidence data for syphilis across 31 provinces in mainland China were obtained from the Data Center of China Public Health Science for the period from 2004 to 2019.

Insights into the prognostic value and immunological role of CD74 in pan-cancer.

Background: CD74 is a non-polymorphic type II transmembrane glycoprotein. It is involved in the regulation of T and B cell development, and dendritic cell (DC) motility. Numerous studies have found that CD74 exerts an essential role in tumor immunity, but the expression profile of CD74 is still not systematically reported, and its value in human pan-cancer analysis is unknown.

Effectiveness and safety of Sanhan Huashi granules versus nirmatrelvir-ritonavir in adult patients with COVID-19: A randomized, open-label, multicenter trial.

Sanhan Huashi granules (SHG) demonstrated therapeutic effects against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in observational studies. In order to compare the effectiveness and safety of SHG and nirmatrelvir-ritonavir in treating adults with mild-to-moderate COVID-19, we conducted a randomized, active-controlled, open-label, multi-center trial conducted between February and July in 2023. The patients were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to the SHG group and the nirmatrelvir-ritonavir group.

MEG3 shuttled by exosomes released from human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells promotes TP53 stability to regulate MCM5 transcription in keloid fibroblasts.

Background: Despite the interest in mesenchymal stem cells (MSC), their potential to treat abnormal scarring, especially keloids, is yet to be described. The present study aimed to investigate the therapeutic potential of exosomes derived from human bone marrow MSCs (hBMSC-Exos) in alleviating keloid formation.

Methods: Exosomes were isolated from hBMSC, and keloid fibroblasts (KFs) were treated with hBMSC-Exos.

Development and validation of a computed tomography-based radiomics signature to predict "highest-risk" from patients with high-risk gastrointestinal stromal tumor.

Background: Some patients with high-risk gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) experience disease progression after complete resection and adjuvant therapy. It is of great significance to distinguish these patients among those with high-risk GIST. Radiomics has been demonstrated as a promising tool to predict various tumors prognosis.

Advanced glycation end products promote meniscal calcification by activating the mTOR-ATF4 positive feedback loop.

The meniscus is vital for maintaining knee homeostasis and function. Meniscal calcification is one of the earliest radiological indicators of knee osteoarthritis (KOA), and meniscal calcification is associated with alterations in biomechanical properties. Meniscal calcification originates from a biochemical process similar to vascular calcification.

Geographic differences in pharmacotherapy patterns and outcomes of acute ischemic stroke in China.

Background: Vast economic and healthcare status discrepancies exist among regions in China, contributing to different treatment patterns. This study was aimed to investigate the current status of pharmacotherapy for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and outcomes in China and explore the geographic variation in stroke care.

Methods: This study was a multicenter prospective registry study, which collected the data of patients with AIS from 80 hospitals in 46 cities in 2015-2017 across China.

Discovering and Validating Cuproptosis-Associated Marker Genes for Accurate Keloid Diagnosis Through Multiple Machine Learning Models.

Background: Keloid is a common condition characterized by abnormal scarring of the skin, affecting a significant number of individuals worldwide.

Objective: The occurrence of keloids may be related to the reduction of cell death. Recently, a new cell death mode that relies on copper ions has been discovered.

Role of symbiotic microbiota dysbiosis in the progression of chronic kidney disease accompanied with vascular calcification.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is now globally recognized as a critical public health concern. Vascular calcification (VC) represents a significant risk factor for cardiovascular events in individuals with CKD. It is the accessible and precise diagnostic biomarkers for monitoring the progression of CKD and the concurrent VC are urgently needed.

Association between waist circumference and female infertility in the United States.

Background: Obesity has significant implications for fertility and reproductive health. However, evidences linking abdominal obesity to female infertility were limited and inconclusive. Our objective was to figure out the potential relationship between waist circumference (WC) and infertility among women of childbearing age in the United States using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

Minimally invasive technique combined with external fixator in the treatment of pediatric flexion-type humeral supracondylar fractures.

Flexion-type pediatric humeral supracondylar fractures are rare, and the reduction technique remains contradictory. A minimally invasive technique using percutaneous leverage reduction combined with an external fixator was described to achieve satisfactory reduction and avoid the open reduction in this study. The operation and clinical results of patients treated with this technique were retrospectively compared with traditional closed reduction.

β-Sitosterol Enhances Lung Epithelial Cell Permeability by Suppressing the NF-κB Signaling Pathway.

Background: The dysregulation between pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory responses during sepsis is a crucial factor in driving sepsis progression. Acute lung injury (ALI) resulting from excessive production and accumulation of inflammatory mediators in the lungs contributes to impaired lung barrier function. The activation of the NF-κB signaling pathway during inflammation leads to the transcriptional activation of multiple inflammatory genes.

Visual impairment and blindness caused by retinal diseases: A nationwide register-based study.

Background: Retinal disorders cause substantial visual burden globally. Accurate estimates of the vision loss due to retinal diseases are pivotal to inform optimal eye health care planning and allocation of medical resources. The purpose of this study is to describe the proportion of visual impairment and blindness caused by major retinal diseases in China.

Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Leverage Reduction in the Treatment of Pediatric Salter-Harris IV and V Distal Femoral Physeal Fractures.

Objective: Distal femoral physeal fractures (DFPF) are rare but severe injuries in children, and there is no consensus on treatments for Salter-Harris (S-H) IV and V type of DFPF yet. This study aimed to introduce a minimally invasive technique using percutaneous leverage reduction combined with Kirschner wires fixation in treating pediatric DFPF with S-H IV and V type of injury and evaluate the clinical results.

Methods: From July 2008 to June 2018, the authors' institute (Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College) retrospectively reviewed all patients diagnosed with pediatric DFPF.