15 results match your criteria: "Lianyungang Second People's Hospital Affiliated to Kangda College of Nanjing Medical University[Affiliation]"

Sepsis triggers severe inflammatory responses leading to organ dysfunction and demands early diagnostic and therapeutic intervention. This study identifies differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in sepsis patients using the Gene Expression Omnibus database to find potential diagnostic and therapeutic markers. We analyzed the dataset GSE123731 via GEO2R to detect DEGs, constructed protein-protein interaction networks, and performed transcription factor analyses using Cytoscape.

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  • Lp-PLA2 plays a significant role in inflammatory responses during sepsis, as shown by its increased levels in septic mice and cell cultures.
  • Increased Lp-PLA2 levels were positively correlated with higher proinflammatory cytokine concentrations in sepsis patients, indicating its involvement in inflammation.
  • The study highlights a regulatory mechanism where Spi1 promotes Pla2g7 transcription, and manipulating these factors can reduce inflammatory responses and organ damage in septic conditions.
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Unlabelled: The objective of this study was to establish a rapid visual diagnosis method for vancomycin-resistant (VREFm) based on multienzyme isothermal rapid amplification (MIRA) combined with lateral flow strips (LFSs). The MIRA primers and probes were specifically designed to maintain the sequence of the VanA gene of VREFm. We optimized the reaction time and temperature and thoroughly assessed the specificity and sensitivity of the MIRA-LFS system.

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Objective: To investigate the effectiveness, safety, and related prognostic factors of the treatment of follicular lymphoma (FL) with a regimen containing Bendamustine.

Methods: The clinical data of 129 FL patients who were treated with Bendamustine containing regimen were collected from January 1,2020 to October 30,2022 in the Hematology Department of Lianyungang Second People's Hospital and Jiangsu Provincial People's Hospital. The patients were divided into three groups: Bendamustine plus Rituximab (BR), Bendamustine plus Obinutuzumab (GB), Rituximab + Cyclophosphamide + Epirubicin / Doxorubicin + Vindesine + Prednisone (R-CHOP).

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Electrospun nanofibers have been widely employed in bone tissue engineering for their ability to mimic the micro to nanometer scale network of the native bone extracellular matrix. However, the dense fibrous structure and limited mechanical support of these nanofibers pose challenges for the treatment of critical size bone defects. In this study, we propose a facile approach for creating a three-dimensional scaffold using interconnected electrospun nanofibers containing melatonin (Scaffold@MT).

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Anti-papillary thyroid carcinoma effects of dioscorea bulbifera L. through ferroptosis and the PI3K/AKT pathway based on network pharmacology and experimental validation.

J Ethnopharmacol

May 2024

Department of Central Laboratory, Clinical College of Lianyungang, Bengbu Medical University, Lianyungang, 222002, Jiangsu, China; Department of Central Laboratory, Lianyungang Hospital Affiliated to Kangda College of Nanjing Medical University, Lianyungang 222002, Jiangsu, China; Institute of Clinical Oncology, The Second People's Hospital of Lianyungang City (Cancer Hospital of Lianyungang), Lianyungang 222002, Jiangsu, China. Electronic address:

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is the predominant form of thyroid cancer with a rising global incidence. Despite favorable prognoses, a significant recurrence rate persists. Dioscorea bulbifera L.

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Purpose: This article aims to establish a rapid visual method for the detection of Streptococcus pyogenes (GAS) based on recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA) and lateral flow strip (LFS).

Methods: Utilizing speB of GAS as a template, RPA primers were designed, and basic RPA reactions were performed. To reduce the formation of primer dimers, base mismatch was introduced into primers.

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Numerous studies have shown that different subtypes of breast cancer (BC) have significant differences in terms of the tumor microbiome, host gene expression, and histopathological image, whereas the biological links between these cancer-associated indicators are still unknown. Here, we performed a comprehensive analysis with 610 patients of the four subtypes of BC with matched tissue microbiota, host transcriptome, and histopathological image samples. Correlation analysis showed that the composition of intratumoral viruses shaped the tumor microenvironment (TME) of patients with BC, and the TME was further reflected in the histopathological images.

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An improved recombinase polymerase amplification assay for the visual detection of Staphylococcus epidermidis with lateral flow strips.

Clin Chim Acta

August 2023

Department of Central Laboratory, The Second People's Hospital of Lianyungang City (Lianyungang Second People's Hospital Affiliated to Kangda College of Nanjing Medical University), Lianyungang 222023, China; Institute of Clinical Oncology, The Second People's Hospital of Lianyungang City (Cancer Hospital of Lianyungang), Lianyungang 222023, China. Electronic address:

Staphylococcus epidermidis is an opportunistic pathogenic microorganism that is an important cause of cross-infection in hospitals. The development of rapid and effective detection techniques is important for its control. The application of traditional identification and PCR-based methods is limited by their requirements for both laboratory instrumentation and trained personnel.

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A case report of sepsis in a diabetic patient.

Heliyon

June 2023

Department of Emergency, Nantong Third People's Hospital, Affiliated Nantong Hospital 3 of Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu, China.

Article Synopsis
  • The text discusses an 85-year-old male patient who developed a severe infection caused by a facultative anaerobic, halophilic, Gram-negative bacterium after being stabbed by a sea shrimp, complicating his existing diabetes and alcoholism.
  • The patient’s condition worsened rapidly due to the bacterial infection and his underlying health issues, but timely diagnosis using next-generation sequencing and blood cultures allowed for targeted antibiotic treatment.
  • The paper highlights the importance of understanding the epidemiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of such infections, providing guidance for clinicians dealing with similar cases, especially in diabetic patients exposed to seafood.
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Background: Hydrocortisone (HYD) has been suggested as a drug for anti-sepsis treatment, but its clinical efficacy remains controversial. This study aims to evaluate the function of HYD in sepsis-induced acute kidney injury (AKI) and the molecules involved.

Methods: A mouse model of sepsis was induced by cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) and treated with HYD.

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A new thermostable Co(II)-based compound, namely [Co(L)(HTEA)] (, HL = isonicotinic acid, HTEA = triethanolamine), has been successfully synthesized by the isomicotinic acid ligand and HTEA anion. The photocatalytic property of was also investigated, indicating that it shows excellent photocatalytic activity for the degradation of Rhodamine B (MB) solution under the UV light irradiation. For the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia, the content of the inflammatory cytokines released into the trigeminal ganglion tissue fluid was measured with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) assay.

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Numerous studies have been conducted to demonstrate that miRNA is strongly related to colon cancer progression. Nevertheless, there are few studies regarding the function for miR-1266-3p in colon cancer, and the molecular mechanism remains poorly know. Our study was designed to examine the level of miR-1266-3p expression among the colon cancer tissue and cell and to study the role and regulatory mechanism for miR-1266-3p among colon cancer's malignant biologic behavior.

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Prolyl 4-hydroxylase subunit alpha 3 (P4HA3) has been known to be associated with a variety of human cancers. However, the role of P4HA3 on colon cancer growth and metastasis is unclear. In this study, we investigated the effect of P4HA3 on the growth and metastasis of colon cancer and its possible molecular mechanism.

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Purpose: The aim of the study was to evaluate the status of psychological resilience among women in their second pregnancy and to investigate the possible influencing factors.

Methods: A total of 275 women in their second pregnancy and who met the criteria were surveyed from two public hospitals in China from July 2018 to January 2019. The instruments included the General Self-designed Questionnaire, Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, Social Support Rate Scale, and 36-item Pregnancy Stress Rating Scale.

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