Case report: A patient with HHV-6 and HHV-7 combined with infection and pneumonia.

Adult respiratory distress syndrome due to viral pneumonia occurs predominantly in immunodeficient populations; adult respiratory distress syndrome secondary to human herpesvirus HHV-6 and HHV-7 pneumonia is extremely rare. Whipple's disease, caused by , a Gram-positive bacillus and obligate intracellular pathogen, is clinically challenging to diagnose. Whipple's disease is a chronic multisystem infectious disease caused by , most often affecting the gastrointestinal tract and joints, seldom the lungs.

Potential biomarkers for immune monitoring after renal transplantation.

Renal transplantation represents the foremost efficacious approach for ameliorating end-stage renal disease. Despite the current state of advanced renal transplantation techniques and the established postoperative immunosuppression strategy, a subset of patients continues to experience immune rejection during both the early and late postoperative phases, ultimately leading to graft loss. Consequently, the identification of immunobiomarkers capable of predicting the onset of immune rejection becomes imperative in order to facilitate early intervention strategies and enhance long-term prognoses.

Pretreatment multiparametric MRI radiomics-integrated clinical hematological biomarkers can predict early rapid metastasis in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

Background: To establish and validate a predictive model combining pretreatment multiparametric MRI-based radiomic signatures and clinical characteristics for the risk evaluation of early rapid metastasis in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) patients.

Methods: The cutoff time was used to randomly assign 219 consecutive patients who underwent chemoradiation treatment to the training group (n = 154) or the validation group (n = 65). Pretreatment multiparametric magnetic resonance (MR) images of individuals with NPC were employed to extract 428 radiomic features.

Synthesis of virtual monoenergetic images from kilovoltage peak images using wavelet loss enhanced CycleGAN for improving radiomics features reproducibility.

Background: Dual-energy computed tomography (CT) can provide a range of image information beyond conventional CT through virtual monoenergetic images (VMIs). The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of material decomposition in detector-based spectral CT on radiomics features and effectiveness of using deep learning-based image synthesis to improve the reproducibility of radiomics features.

Methods: In this paper, spectral CT image data from 45 esophageal cancer patients were collected for investigation retrospectively.

Generation of a human induced pluripotent stem cell line (SDQLCHi057-A) from an Isovaleric aciduria patient carrying novel compound heterozygous mutations in the IVD gene.

Isovaleric acidemia (IVA; OMIM ID#243500) is an inborn error of leucine metabolism caused by a deficiency of isovaleryl-CoA dehydrogenase (IVD). In this study, we generated a human induced pluripotent stem cell line (hiPSCs) SDQLCHi057-A from a 2-year-7-month old boy with IVA carrying two heterozygous missense mutations c.215A > G (p.

Identification of an 8 HPV-related RNA signature as a novel prognostic biomarker for squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.

Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN) is a commonly detected cancer worldwide. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is emerging as an important risk factor affecting SCCHN prognosis. Therefore, identification of HPV status is essential for effective therapies in SCCHN.

Liver function indicators and risk of hepatocellular carcinoma: a bidirectional mendelian randomization study.

Observational studies have shown an association between liver dysfunction and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), but the causality relationship between them is unclear. We aimed to determine whether there is a bidirectional causal relationship between liver function indicators (alanine aminotransferase, ; aspartate aminotransferase, ; alkaline phosphatase, ; -glutamyltransferase, ) and HCC. Our two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) study acquired single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with liver function indicators (, = 134,182; , = 134,154; , = 118,309; , = 105,030) and with HCC ( = 197,611) from publicly available genome-wide association studies (GWAS) of East Asian ancestry in Japan (BioBank Japan, BBJ).

Cost-effectiveness of pembrolizumab versus chemotherapy in patients with platinum-pretreated, recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal cancer.

Background: Programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) monoclonal antibody, pembrolizumab, is a promising drug for platinum-pretreated, recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC). We aimed to assess the cost-effectiveness of pembrolizumab compared with chemotherapy for Chinese patients in this NPC.

Methods: The cost-effectiveness of pembrolizumab versus chemotherapy was evaluated using a partitioned survival model with a 5-year boundary.

Fluorescence spectroscopic profiling of urine samples for predicting kidney transplant rejection.

Rejection is the primary factor affecting the functionality of a kidney post-transplant, where its prompt prediction of risk significantly influences therapeutic strategies and clinical outcomes. Current graft health assessment methods, including serum creatinine measurements and transplant kidney puncture biopsies, possess considerable limitations. In contrast, urine serves as a direct indicator of the graft's degenerative stage and provides a more accurate measure than peripheral blood analysis, given its non-invasive collection of kidney-specific metabolite.

Circular RNA CircACAP2 regulates temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis via miR-21-5p/PLAG1 axis.

Objectives: The pathogenesis of temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJOA) remains not fully understood. Our previous studies demonstrated that miR-21-5p may participate in the TMJOA development and the interaction between circRNA-ACAP2 (CircACAP2) and miR-21-5p. Our present study aimed to explore the biological functions and regulatory mechanisms of CircACAP2 in TMJOA.

Geographical differentiation of garlic based on HS-GC-IMS combined with multivariate statistical analysis.

Garlic is famous for its unique flavor and health benefits. An effective means of authenticating garlic's origin is through the implementation of the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) scheme. However, the prevalence of fraudulent behavior raises concerns regarding the reliability of this system.

Validation of the Chinese version of the Sleep Regularity Questionnaire (SRQ) and analysis of influencing factors.

Background: Currently, there is no instrument to measure sleep regularity in China. In this study, the Sleep Regularity Questionnaire（SRQ） was translated into Chinese, tested for reliability and validity, and analyzed for factors affecting sleep regularity.

Methods: The English version of the SRQ was translated into Chinese, and a total of 3642 individuals were included in this research.

Three new compounds from the seeds of L.

Three undescribed compounds, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3-((4-hydroxyphenyl)thio) -2-propanone (), 4'-hydroxybenzyl 4-(4''- hydroxybenzyloxy) benzyl thioether () and 3-(4'-hydroxybenzyl)-6-hydroxy-quinazolinone () were isolated from the seeds of L. The structures of all compounds were elucidated based on NMR and MS analysis, along with the comparison with published data. The potential targets of compounds - were identified by virtual screening.

Study on the association between adverse drug reactions to opioids and gene polymorphisms: a case-case-control study.

Objective: Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) caused by opioid drugs show individual differences. Our objective was to explore the association between gene polymorphism and ADRs induced by opioid drugs.

Methods: Evidence-based medical data analysis was conducted for genes related to ADRs induced by opioid drugs to select target genes.

A Lateral Flow Assay Based on Streptavidin-biotin Amplification System with Recombinase Polymerase Amplification for Rapid and Quantitative Detection of Salmonella enteritidis.

Salmonella constitutes a prevalent alimentary pathogen, instigating zoonotic afflictions. Consequently, the prompt discernment of Salmonella in sustenance is of cardinal significance. Lateral flow assays utilizing colorimetric methodologies adequately fulfill the prerequisites of point-of-care diagnostics, however, their detection threshold remains elevated, generally permitting only qualitative discernment, an impediment to the preliminary screening of nascent pathogens.

Analysis of Vacuum-Assisted Closure-Assisted Antibiotic Irrigation in Treatment of Severe Neurosurgical Central Nervous System Infections.

Severe neurosurgical central nervous system infections (sNCNSIs) are among the most serious complications of neurosurgical disease. Conventional methods have shown a poor prognosis. This study aims to analyze the clinical characteristics of vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) in sNCNSIs with the help of antibiotic irrigation treatment.

Analysis of tobacco exposures and high-risk HPV infection in American women: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

Nicotine is a known toxin, but its relationship with cervicovaginal high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) infection is uncertain. This study aimed to investigate whether tobacco exposure is associated with elevated cervicovaginal HR-HPV infection in US women, and if the strength of this association varies with the degree of exposure. Cross-sectional data from the 2011-2016 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), which included a nationally representative sample of US women, were used for the study.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings in Patients With Duane Retraction Syndrome.

Background: Duane retraction syndrome (DRS) is known to relate to the absence of the abducens nucleus, with abnormal innervation of the lateral rectus (LR) muscle by branchesof the oculomotor nerve (CN III). The purposes of this study were to investigate the morphological characteristics of the oculomotor nerve (CN III), the abducens nerve (CN VI), and the extraocular muscles in patients with clinically diagnosed Duane retraction syndrome (DRS) using MRI. In addition, we assessed the association between ocular motility, horizontal rectus muscle volumes, and CN III/VI in patients with Duane retraction syndrome (DRS).

The effect and mechanism of Qingre Huashi formula in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B with Gan-dan-shi-Re syndrome: An integrated transcriptomic and targeted metabolomic analysis.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Qingre Huashi (QRHS) formula is an empirical prescription for the treatment of Gan-Dan-Shi-Re syndrome (GDSR) syndrome in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). GDSR is one of the typical TCM syndromes in chronic hepatitis B (CHB). However, little is known about the mechanism of the QRHS formula in treating CHB patients with GDSR.

Potential-resolved electrochemiluminescence biosensor for simultaneous determination of multiplex miRNA.

The multi-target simultaneous detection strategy based on potential-resolved electrochemiluminescence (ECL) has still been a research hotspot in analytical science, but the limited selection of ECL luminophores hinders the development of this field. Herein, polyethyleneimine functionalized perylene derivatives (PTC-PEI) and luminol functionalized gold nanoparticles (Lu-Au NPs) possessed significantly resolved emission potentials as ECL luminophore. The ternary ECL system was constructed with MoS nanoflowers and KSO as the coreaction accelerator and coreactant respectively, which significantly improved the cathode ECL emission of PTC-PEI.

[Retracted] MicroRNA‑9 limits hepatic fibrosis by suppressing the activation and proliferation of hepatic stellate cells by directly targeting MRP1/ABCC1.

Following the publication of this article, a concerned reader drew to our attention that in Fig. 5C on p. 1704, showing histological images of mouse livers stained with H&E, unexpected areas of similarity were identified in terms of the staining patterns revealed within the data panels themselves.

Global status and research trends of cuprotosis research: A bibliometrics study via CiteSpace.

Cuproptosis, a novel copper ion-dependent cell death type being regulated in cells, has raised concerns but lacks scientific analysis. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the global status and emerging trends in cuprotosis research using bibliometric methods. Publications related to cuprotosis were systematically retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection and then screened according to the inclusion criteria.

Neuroprotective Effects of Phenolic Antioxidant Tert-butylhydroquinone (tBHQ) in Brain Diseases.

Human life and health are gravely threatened by brain diseases. The onset and progression of the illnesses are influenced by a variety of factors, including pathogenic causes, environmental factors, mental issues, etc. According to scientific studies, neuroinflammation and oxidative stress play a significant role in the development and incidence of brain diseases by producing pro-inflammatory cytokines and oxidative tissue damage to induce inflammation and apoptosis.

Clinical characteristics and prognosis of patients with idiopathic membranous nephropathy with kidney tubulointerstitial damage.

Background: To investigate the clinical and kidney pathological features and prognosis of idiopathic membranous nephropathy (IMN) with kidney tubulointerstitial damage (TID).

Methods: Based on the presence or absence of kidney TID by kidney biopsy, 300 patients diagnosed with IMN were categorized into non-TID (TID-) and tubulointerstitial injury (TID+) groups. The clinical and pathological data were analyzed retrospectively.