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To examine whether cognitive frailty serves as a predictor of hospitalisation in older adults. PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Scopus and Cochrane Library databases were systematically searched from inception to February 6, 2024. The reviewers independently selected studies, extracted data and evaluated the quality of studies.

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Background: The purpose of this study is to investigate the prevalence and risk factor of cognitive frailty in patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis.

Methods: Systematically searched PubMed, EmBase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, SinoMed, China Knowledge Resource Integrated Database, Wanfang Database, and Weipu Database from inception until January 1, 2024. Two researchers were independently screened and cross-checked.

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Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the strength of the association between frailty and adverse outcomes in patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis.

Design: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Setting And Participants: Patients aged ≥18 years who were undergoing maintenance hemodialysis.

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Background: Frailty has been identified as a risk factor for adverse outcomes in older adults with diabetes. This study aimed to investigate the impact of frailty on the prognosis of older adults with diabetes through a systematic review and meta-analysis, with the goal of offering insights for clinical decision-making.

Methods: PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane were systematically searched from inception to September 10th, 2023.

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Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and interleukin-4 (IL-4) play important roles in inducing M1 and M2 macrophage polarization. Studies have shown that LPS can promote the polarization of macrophages to M1-type and produce many pro-inflammatory cytokines, while IL-4 can promote the polarization of macrophages to M2-type and produce many anti-inflammatory cytokines. Moreover, Connexin 43 (Cx43) is widely expressed in macrophages and has various regulatory functions.

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Rationale: Septic cavernous sinus thrombosis (SCST) is a rare infectious thrombophlebitic disease. The infection often arises from the tissues surrounding the cavernous sinus as well as the cavernous sinus drainage. Early symptoms of SCST include fever, headache, proptosis, ptosis, bulbar conjunctival edema, and limited eye movement.

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