Short-term outcomes of preoperative computed tomography angiography versus standard assessment in patients with BMI ≥ 25.0 kg/m undergoing laparoscopic gastrectomy: the GISSG20-01 randomized clinical trial.

Background: Laparoscopic gastrectomy lacks hand-direct tactile sense and has a limited surgical field compared to laparotomy. Apart from textbook classification, there are anatomical variations in the gastric arteries. Laparoscopic gastrectomy presents technical difficulties and necessitates a more comprehensive comprehension of regional anatomy than open surgical procedures.

Multiple sarcomatoid carcinoma of the small intestine with perforation as the initial symptom: case report and review of the literature.

Background: Sarcomatoid carcinoma of the small bowel is an exceedingly rare gastrointestinal tumor characterized by a biphasic cellular pattern of epithelioid and mesenchymal-like cells. Due to its rarity and non-specific clinical presentation, it is frequently misdiagnosed, and there is a lack of standardized management guidelines. We report a case of multiple sarcomatoid carcinoma of the small intestine, presenting initially with gastrointestinal perforation.

IL-6 and diabetic kidney disease.

Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a severe microvascular complication of diabetes associated with high mortality and disability rates. Inflammation has emerged as a key pathological mechanism in DKD, prompting interest in novel therapeutic approaches targeting inflammatory pathways. Interleukin-6 (IL-6), a well-established inflammatory cytokine known for mediating various inflammatory responses, has attracted great attention in the DKD field.

Associations of advanced lung cancer inflammation index with all-cause and respiratory disease mortality in adults with asthma: NHANES, 1999-2018.

The Advanced Lung Cancer Inflammation Index (ALI) represents both the inflammatory and nutritional status of the host, but its link with mortality in asthma patients is uncertain. The purpose of this study was to look at the relationship between ALI levels and all-cause and respiratory disease mortality in asthmatic patients. We conducted our research using cohort data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 1999 to 2018.

Retraction Note: Aldose reductase inhibitor Epalrestat alleviates high glucose-induced cardiomyocyte apoptosis via ROS.

The article "Aldose reductase inhibitor Epalrestat alleviates high glucose-induced cardiomyocyte apoptosis via ROS" by X. Wang, F. Yu, W.

Clinical Characteristics of Related Endogenous Endophthalmitis in China.

Purpose: To investigate the clinical characteristics and systemic risk factors of related endogenous endophthalmitis (KPREE) in China and explore the possible pathophysiological mechanisms.

Methods: This was a retrospective comparative study. All enrolled KPREE patients were followed up for at least 1 month to observe their clinical characteristics, unfavorable prognosis, and risk factors, and were compared with intraocular surgery-related postoperative endophthalmitis (ISRPE).

Clinical efficacy of single-channel percutaneous endoscopic nucleotomy with annulus fibrosus suturing for lumbar disc herniation: A retrospective study.

This retrospective study aimed to investigate the clinical efficacy of single-channel percutaneous endoscopic nucleotomy combined with annulus fibrosus suturing for treating lumbar disc herniation (LDH). The study included 86 patients with LDH treated in our spinal department from August 2020 to January 2022. The suture group consisted of 26 males and 18 females, while the control group (nucleotomy alone) included 25 males and 17 females.

Association of hemoglobin, albumin, lymphocyte, and platelet score with risk of all-cause and cause-specific mortality among cancer survivors: NHANES 1999-2018.

Background: The HALP score, comprising hemoglobin, albumin, lymphocyte, and platelet levels, serves as an indicator of both nutritional and inflammatory status. However, its correlation with all-cause and cause-specific mortality among cancer survivors remains unclear. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the relationship between HALP scores and mortality outcomes in this population.

Analysis of metastasis‑related risk factors and clinical relevance in adult soft‑tissue sarcoma.

Metastasis occurs in nearly 50% of cases of adult soft-tissue sarcoma (ASTS), leading to a dismal prognosis, with a 2-year survival rate of ~30%. Consequently, a prognostic model that incorporates metastatic characteristics may be instrumental in predicting survival time and in crafting optimal personalized therapeutic strategies for patients with ASTS. In the present study, a prognostic prediction model for ASTS was developed by examining genes that are differentially expressed between non-metastatic and metastatic patients in the Gene Expression Omnibus dataset.

Clinical application of a modified wiltse approach in middle and lower thoracic vertebrae: a case-control study of thoracic fracture patients.

Background: The Wiltse approach has been extensively employed in thoracolumbar surgeries due to its minimal muscle damage. However, in the middle and lower thoracic spine, the conventional Wiltse approach necessitates the severance of the latissimus dorsi and trapezius muscles, potentially leading to muscular injury. Consequently, we propose a modified Wiltse approach for the middle and lower thoracic vertebrae, which may further mitigate muscular damage.

Atrial tachyarrhythmia prevention by Shensong Yangxin after catheter ablation for persistent atrial fibrillation: the SS-AFRF trial.

Background And Aims: Despite advances in technology and techniques, the recurrence rate of persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) following catheter ablation remains high. The Shensong Yangxin (SSYX) capsule, a renowned traditional Chinese medicine formula, is used in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. This trial aimed to investigate whether the SSYX can improve clinical outcomes in patients who have undergone catheter ablation for persistent AF.

Cerebral fat embolism with turbid urine as the initial sign.

Background: Cerebral fat embolism (CFE) is a rare but potentially fatal complication that can occur after long bone fractures. It represents one subcategory of fat embolisms (FE). Diagnosing CFE can be challenging due to its variable and nonspecific clinical manifestations.

Ectopic thyroid in the hepatoduodenal ligament: a case report and literature review.

Ectopic thyroid arises from abnormal development of thyroid primordial tissues as it migrates to the lower interstitium during the embryonic period, which can occur at various locations during the descent process. However, ectopic thyroid in the subdiaphragmatic area is extremely rare. In this case, we report a case of ectopic thyroid located in the hepatoduodenal ligament.