Novel insights into carbohydrate-to-fiber ratio and constipation: NHANES findings suggest a turning point.

Background: Constipation, a widespread global issue, prompted an investigation into the intricate relationship between dietary factors and this condition. This study delves into the association between carbohydrate-to-fiber (CF) ratio and constipation, employing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) and a comprehensive meta-analysis.

Methods: Utilizing NHANES data (2005-2010) from 7752 adults, constipation was defined based on stool type (Bristol Stool Form Scale types 1 or 2).

Glucose metabolism in glioma: an emerging sight with ncRNAs.

Glioma is a primary brain tumor that grows quickly, has an unfavorable prognosis, and can spread intracerebrally. Glioma cells rely on glucose as the major energy source, and glycolysis plays a critical role in tumorigenesis and progression. Substrate utilization shifts throughout glioma progression to facilitate energy generation and biomass accumulation.

Multimodal data-driven, vertical visualization prediction model for early prediction of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in patients with new-onset hypertension.

Background: : Hypertension is an important contributing factor to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), and multiple risk factors, many of which are implicated in metabolic disorders, contribute to the cause of hypertension. Despite the promise of multimodal data-driven prediction model, no such prediction model was available to predict the risk of ASCVD in Chinese individuals with new-onset hypertension and no history of ASCVD.

Methods: : A total of 514 patients were randomly allocated to training and verification cohorts (ratio, 7 : 3).

Inhibition of TGF-β1-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition in gliomas by DMC-HA.

DMC-HA, a novel HDAC inhibitor, has previously demonstrated antiproliferative activity against various cancers, including gliomas. However, the role of DMC-HA in the regulation of EMT and its underlying mechanisms remain unknown. This study aimed to explore the effects of DMC-HA on TGF-β1-induced EMT in human gliomas and the underlying mechanisms involved.

Multimodal Prognostic Model for Predicting Chronic Coronary Artery Disease in Patients Without Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome.

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), with metabolic disorders as a central feature, is closely correlated with coronary artery disease (CAD). Our goal was to develop a prediction nomogram that integrated multimodal data that could accurately predict the prognosis of patients with chronic coronary disease (CCD).

Methods: We evaluated 393 patients with CCD with a low-to-intermediate pretest probability of OSAS based on polysomnography.

Slow-Reflow and Prognosis in Patients with High Parathyroid Hormone Levels Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Acute ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction.

We aimed to evaluate the correlation among serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) and slow-reflow during primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and prognosis in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). A total of 262 patients were enrolled and divided into a slow-reflow group (n = 61) and a control group (n = 201). PTH was an independent risk factor for slow-reflow (P < 0.

Hsa_circRNA_0084043 promoting tumorigenesis in glioma through miR-577 sponging.

Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are important non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) involved in the development of multiple human diseases, especially cancers. circRNA_0084043 is significantly involved in the progression of melanoma. However, whether circRNA_0084043 is associated with glioma remains unknown.

Multimodal data-driven prognostic model for predicting new-onset ST-elevation myocardial infarction following emergency percutaneous coronary intervention.

Objectives: We developed a nomogram model derived from inflammatory indices, clinical data, and imaging data to predict in-hospital major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCEs) following emergency percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with new-onset ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).

Methods: Patients with new-onset STEMI admitted between June 2020 and November 2022 were retrospectively reviewed. Data pertaining to coronary angiograms, clinical data, biochemical indices, and in-hospital clinical outcomes were derived from electronic medical records.

Half versus normal saline irrigation during catheter ablation of outflow tract ventricular arrhythmias (HALF): a multi-center, parallel, open-label, randomized controlled study.

Background: Animal studies demonstrated that deeper lesions could be achieved during radio-frequency catheter ablation (RFCA) by using half saline (HS) compared to normal saline (NS) as irrigation.

Objectives: This study sought to compare the efficiency and safety of HS and NS for irrigation during RFCA of idiopathic outflow tract ventricular arrhythmia (OT-VA).

Methods: In this multicenter, randomized controlled study, 167 patients undergoing RFCA of OT-VA were randomized 1:1 to receive HS- or NS-irrigated ablation.

Predicting long-term prognosis after percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with new onset ST-elevation myocardial infarction: development and external validation of a nomogram model.

Background: The triglyceride glucose (TyG) index is a well-established biomarker for insulin resistance (IR) that shows correlation with poor outcomes in patients with coronary artery disease. We aimed to integrate the TyG index with clinical data in a prediction nomogram for the long-term prognosis of new onset ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) following primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) .

Methods: This retrospective study included new-onset STEMI patients admitted at two heart centers for emergency PCI from December 2015 to March 2018 in development and independent validation cohorts.

The study of otoendoscopic tympanoplasty (type I).

Background: With the development of otoendoscopic surgery technology and the update of equipment, more and more otoendoscopic tympanoplasty are carried out.

Objectives: To investigate application of otoendoscopic tympanoplasty.

Methods: Seventy-six patients with tympanic membrane perforation were randomly enrolled into otoendoscopic group (OP,  = 38) and microscope group (MP,  = 38).

Clinical effect of CO laser resection of the epiglottic cyst under micro-laryngoscope suspension.

Background: Epiglottic cysts are common diseases and have multiple morbidity, and traditional surgery causes intraoperative bleeding and postoperative recurrence.

Objective: To investigate the therapeutic effect of CO laser resection on epiglottic cyst when compared with traditional surgery.

Method: Eighty patients with epiglottic cysts were randomly enrolled into the CO laser group (44 patients) and the high-frequency electrocautery group (36 patients).