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: Ischemia-reperfusion-induced acute kidney injury (IR-AKI), characterized by the abrupt decline in renal function, is distinguished by the intricate interplay between oxidative stress and inflammation. In this study, a reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenger-CF@PDA was developed to effectively target antioxidant and anti-inflammatory pathways to disrupt the oxidative stress-inflammation cycle in IR-AKI. : UV-vis absorption spectra, FTIR spectra, and TEM were employed to determine the successful construction of CF@P.

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Gastrointestinal region (GI) cancers are closely linked to the ubiquitination system, with the E3 ubiquitin ligase playing a crucial role by targeting various substrates. As E3 ubiquitin ligases, proteins of tripartite motif (TRIM) family play a role in cancer signaling, development, apoptosis, and formation. These proteins regulate diverse biological activities and signaling pathways.

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In hemodialysis patients, blood pressure variability (BPV) is associated with cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality. However, previous research has predominantly concentrated on the predialysis BPV. In contrast, intradialytic BPV, reflecting the cardiovascular regulatory function during the process of rapid clearance of volume overload, holds greater relevance to the prognosis of patients.

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: Infertility poses a considerable threat to female reproductive health on a global scale. Dietary pattern, as a modifiable lifestyle factor, is frequently recommended as an important intervention for infertility-related diseases. Fatty acids play a crucial role in maintaining the health of the female reproductive system.

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Background: Autophagy is a cellular process in which damaged organelles or unnecessary proteins are encapsulated into double-membrane structures and transported to lysosomes for degradation. Autophagy plays a crucial role in various liver diseases, including nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. This study aims to elucidate the role of autophagy in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease through bibliometric analysis.

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  • Hypertrophic pachymeningitis (HP) is a rare condition characterized by inflammation and thickening of the dura mater, often leading to severe symptoms like headaches and cranial nerve defects, or sometimes presenting without symptoms.
  • The case details a 26-year-old female who was diagnosed with HP after experiencing diplopia due to abducens nerve palsy, which significantly impacted her vision.
  • Following treatment with methylprednisolone pulse therapy, the patient showed substantial recovery, highlighting the importance of understanding this rare condition and its varied clinical presentations.
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  • - The study investigates the effectiveness of intradermal acupuncture (IA) as an alternative therapy for major depressive disorder (MDD) in a trial involving 120 participants, comparing it with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and sham acupuncture.
  • - After 6 weeks of treatment, the group receiving SSRIs combined with active IA showed significantly greater improvement in depression scores than those on SSRIs alone or SSRIs with sham acupuncture, with no serious side effects reported.
  • - MRI analyses indicated that IA treatment improved functional connectivity in the brain regions associated with mood regulation, suggesting its potential role as an effective adjunct therapy for MDD.
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  • Bell palsy (BP) is a common cause of sudden facial paralysis, which negatively affects patients' daily lives and physical appearance.
  • This study aims to compare the effectiveness of two types of electroacupuncture (EA) waveforms—low frequency continuous and intermittent—on improving facial function in BP patients through a randomized clinical trial involving 120 participants.
  • It is the first study to assess the safety and treatment effects of these waveform types, potentially guiding future research on optimal EA parameters for BP.
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  • The study investigates the connection between mitochondrial dysfunction and apoptosis in retinal cells, contributing to diabetic retinopathy (DR) by analyzing gene expression data.
  • Using bioinformatics, researchers identified 12 key genes linked to programmed cell death (PCD) and mitochondrial function, with MYC and SLC7A11 being significant for their elevated expression in DR-related samples.
  • Additional analyses revealed these genes' involvement in apoptosis and immune response pathways, highlighting their potential as targets for understanding and treating diabetic retinopathy.
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This study investigated the associations of air pollution and residential greenspace with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) risk, along with their combined effects, in a cohort of 356,482 UK Biobank participants free of ITP at baseline. Ambient PM2.5, PMcoarse, PM10, NO2, and NOx exposures were estimated by land-use regression models and residential greenspace was calculated using land use data, defined as the percentage of outdoor greenspace surrounding each participant's home location.

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  • Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease influenced by genetics and the environment, and this study investigated the controversial link between alcohol consumption and RA risk.
  • By analyzing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and conducting Mendelian randomization, researchers assessed how alcohol, particularly spirits, might causally affect RA.
  • Results showed a significant positive relationship between alcohol consumption and RA risk across various demographics, with the findings confirming that higher alcohol intake could potentially increase the risk of developing RA.
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Efficacy of thumbtack needle acupuncture combined with PCIA on patients after laparoscopic myomectomy: a randomized controlled trial.

Front Med (Lausanne)

November 2024

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou, China.

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  • - The study investigates the effectiveness of thumbtack needle acupuncture (TNA) combined with patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) to improve recovery after laparoscopic myomectomy (LM), addressing pain and gastrointestinal issues that hinder same-day discharge.
  • - 52 patients were randomly assigned to receive either TNA or standard care, and various pain and recovery metrics were measured, including Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores and gastrointestinal function.
  • - Results showed that the TNA group had significantly lower pain scores, reduced need for additional pain medications, quicker gastrointestinal recovery, and shorter hospital stays compared to the control group, indicating TNA may enhance post-surgery outcomes.
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Enzyme-activatable kidney-targeted dendrimer-drug conjugate for efficient childhood nephrotic syndrome therapy.

Theranostics

December 2024

Department of Pediatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310006, China.

Childhood nephrotic syndrome (NS) is a serious disease affecting the health and quality of life of children, which is characterized by a series of pathophysiological changes due to the increased permeability of the glomerular membrane to plasma proteins. Low renal drug distribution and inefficient cellular uptake, resulting from cellular dysfunctions of filtration and internalization, are the main barriers to drug treatment in childhood NS, leading to deterioration in nephropathy. However, efficient therapeutic methods against childhood NS are still lacking in clinic.

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Purpose: The polarization of macrophages towards the pro-inflammatory M1 phenotype and osteoclast overactivation play a significant role in the pathogenesis of aseptic loosening of orthopedic implants. This study sought to examine the expression and activation of macrophages and osteoclasts in implant biopsies with respect to epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) signaling and to assess the potential of EGFR inhibition in mitigating titanium particle-induced bone resorption in a cranial resorption murine model.

Methods: Bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMDMs) were stimulated with Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-α) and Interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) initially.

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Background: Previous research has demonstrated a correlation between uric acid to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (UHR) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), yet the evidence remains unclear in individuals with abnormal glucose metabolism. The objective of this research was to investigate the correlation between UHR and the occurrence of CKD, as well as the rapid kidney function decline among individuals aged over 45 years with abnormal glucose metabolism, using data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS).

Methods: This study employed K-means clustering to categorize individuals based on UHR control levels into four classes.

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Background: Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a common pathway to End-stage renal disease (ESRD). Podocytes are crucial due to their dual barrier functions in kidney diseases. Their role in renal fibrosis and DKD regulatory mechanisms is increasingly studied.

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Objective: The effects of exercise on the health of people with Crohn's disease (CD) remain unclear. This study aimed to explore the perspective of Chinese CD patients on exercise and the quantitative relationship between exercise and patient-reported outcomes.

Methods: This study used a mixed methods design consisting of three components.

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Background: Functional constipation (FC) has been found as a chronic gastrointestinal disease that is commonly diagnosed in patients. However, patients have a low satisfaction level with the treatment of constipation drugs (e.g.

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Urine PLA2R Antibody Detection in Hazard Stratification of PLA2R-Associated Membranous Nephropathy.

Arch Pathol Lab Med

November 2024

From College of Life Sciences and Medicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, China (Zheng, Qin, Hui, Z Zhou, Fu, X Zhou, Zhao, Huang).

Context.—: M-type phospholipase A2 receptor (PLA2R) is the major autoantigen of membranous nephropathy (MN). As the specific antibodies of MN, the correlation between serum PLA2R antibody (sPLA2R-Ab) levels and PLA2R-associated MN (PMN) risk stratification is still controversial.

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Aim: Increasing observational studies are revealing a positive correlation between body mass index (BMI) and the risk of Immune-mediated and Inflammatory Skin Diseases (IMID), however the causal relationship is not yet definite.

Objective: The aim of the study was to conduct a two-sample Mendelian randomization (TSMR) to explore the potential causality between BMI, and IMID and biomarkers.

Methods: The summary statistics for BMI (n = 322,154), at genome-wide significant level, were derived from the Genetic Investigation of Anthropometric Traits consortium (GIANT).

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Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) has been shown to significantly alleviate pain in patients with lumbar disc herniation (LDH), with its effects closely associated with brain function modulation. This study investigates the neural biomarkers linked to pain relief efficacy following a complete SMT treatment cycle in LDH patients. A total of 59 LDH patients were randomized into two groups: SMT treatment (Group 1, n = 28) and sham treatment (ST) (Group 2, n = 31).

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The high incidence of disability and fatality rates associated with chronic diabetic wounds are difficult problems in the medical field. The steady-state and regular changes of the microenvironment in and around the wound provide good conditions for wound healing and achieve a dynamic and complex process of wound healing.The pH value and ionic environment composed of a variety of ions in wound are important factors affecting the wound microenvironment, and there are direct or indirect connections between them.

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