ALKBH5 promotes autophagy and progression by mediating m6A methylation of lncRNA UBOX5-AS1 in endometriosis.

Long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) and N6-methyladenosine (m6A) methylation modification have recently been suggested as potential functional modulators in ovarian endometriosis, however, the function and mechanism of m6A-modified lncRNA in ovarian endometriosis remain poorly understood. In this study, we demonstrated that lncRNA UBOX5-AS1 expression was significantly elevated in ovarian endometriosis tissue and primary ectopic endometrial stromal cells. The expression of lncRNA UBOX5-AS1, which has m6A modifications, was highly positively correlated with demethylase Alk B homologous protein 5 (ALKBH5) expression and autophagy.

Highly-Efficient Differentiation of Reactive Lymphocytes in Peripheral Blood Using Multi-Object Detection Network With Large Kernels.

Reactive lymphocytes are an important type of leukocytes, which are morphologically transformed from lymphocytes. The increase in these cells is usually a sign of certain virus infections, so their detection plays an important role in the fight against diseases. Manual detection of reactive lymphocytes is undoubtedly time-consuming and labor-intensive, requiring a high level of professional knowledge.

Organoids in skin wound healing.

Stem cells (SCs) can self-replicate and differentiate into multiple lineages. Organoids, 3D cultures derived from SCs, can replicate the spatial structure and physiological characteristics of organs . Skin organoids can effectively simulate the physiological structure and function of skin tissue, reliably restoring the natural skin ecology in various environments.

Combination of morphological and multiparametric MR neurography enhances carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosis and evaluation.

This study aimed to investigate the diagnostic and evaluative significance of combining median nerve (MN) morphological measurements with diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and T2 mapping metrics for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Morphological and multiparametric magnetic resonance neurography (MRN), along with clinical evaluation, were conducted on 33 CTS patients and 32 healthy controls. The MRN metrics included fractional anisotropy (FA), apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC), axial diffusivity (AD), radial diffusivity (RD), T2 value, cross-sectional area (CSA) and MN flattening ratio (MNFR) at both the pisiform bone and hamate bone levels.

Correlation between abnormal microvascular perfusion and quantitative flow ratio after primary PCI in patients with STEMI.

Aims: Timely assessment of abnormal microvascular perfusion (MVP) may improve prognosis in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). This study aimed to determine the clinical implications of contrast-flow quantitative flow ratio (cQFR) in evaluating abnormal MVP and subsequent outcomes among STEMI patients after successful primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI).

Methods: The study population consisted of 2 independent cohorts.

Circ-PDE1C/miR-766-3p/SGTB axis regulates the IL-1β-induced apoptosis, inflammation and oxidative stress in human chondrocytes.

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative joint disease. Circular RNA Phosphodiesterase 1 C (circ-PDE1C, hsa_circ_0134111) has participated in the IL-1β-induced chondrocyte damages. The objective of our study was to explore the molecular mechanism of circ-PDE1C.

TFEB Phase Separation Mediates the Amelioration Effect of Intermittent Fasting on Inflammatory Colitis.

Intermittent fasting (IF) has been shown to ameliorate inflammation including DSS-induced colitis. It is well known that autophagy can limit inflammation and TFEB is a master transcriptional factor that regulates the processes of autophagy. However, whether TFEB is involved in the regulation of IF-mediated amelioration of inflammation and its mechanism remained unclear.

Associations of osteoarthritis with risk of future fracture events: prospective study in UK biobank.

Background: Researchers have long been interested in the potential relationship between osteoarthritis (OA), falls, and fractures; however, the evidence supporting this relationship has been conflicting. This study aimed to investigate the association between osteoarthritis and future fracture events.

Materials And Methods: This study was designed as a prospective cohort study.

Chitosan-based thermosensitive injectable hydrogel with hemostatic and antibacterial activity for preventing breast cancer postoperative recurrence and metastasis via chemo-photothermal therapy.

Primary resection surgery is a conventional approach in breast cancer treatment, which plays a pivotal role in the prevention of recurrence and metastasis. In this study, an injectable hydrogel comprising chitosan (CS), β-glycerophosphate (β-GP), and dopamine (DA) with near-infrared (NIR) photothermal attributes was developed. The composite hydrogels integrate doxorubicin (DOX), termed DCGD, and can be used for chemotherapy, synergistic photothermal therapy, anti-bacterial and hemostasis.

Analysis of risk factor for peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis patients.

Objective: To investigate the risk factors for peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis patients and to develop and validate a predictive model.

Methods: A total of 219 patients undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) who had their first peritoneal dialysis catheter placement and regular follow-up at Wuhan No. 1 Hospital between April 2020 and August 2023 were included in this study.

TREM2-mediated Macrophage Glycolysis Promotes Skin Wound Angiogenesis via the Akt/mTOR/HIF-1α Signaling Axis.

Objective: The trigger receptor expressed on myeloid cells-2 (TREM2) pathway in myeloid cells is a key disease-inducing immune signaling hub that is essential for detecting tissue damage and limiting its pathological spread. However, the role and potential mechanisms of TREM2 in wound repair remain unclear. The purpose of this study was to determine the role and mechanism of TREM2 in skin wound healing in mice.

A real-world disproportionality analysis of colchicine: data mining of the public version of FDA Adverse Event Reporting System.

Background: Colchicine is widely used for gout and familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) and has cardiovascular benefits. However, it is linked to various adverse drug reactions (ADRs). This study aimed to analyze colchicine-related ADRs using FAERS data for safer clinical use.

Effects of Ketoanalogue Supplements on Patients Receiving Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Study.

Background: Evidence of the effects of ketoanalogue supplements on residual kidney function (RKF) in patients undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is limited. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ketoanalogues in preserving RKF in CAPD patients.

Methods: This 1-year multicenter, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial involved 153 CAPD patients across six centers.

CC16 alleviates PM2.5-induced lung epithelial cell injury and airway inflammation in asthmatic mice by inhibiting ferroptosis.

Background: Exposure to PM2.5 represents a significant public health challenge, closely associated with the worsening of asthma, a condition that still lacks effective preventive measures. Club Cell 16 kDa protein (CC16), recognized for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, may serve a protective function in asthma exacerbated by PM2.

Silver functionalized chitosan composite hydrogel with sustained silver release and enhanced antibacterial properties promotes healing of infected wounds.

Bacterial infections during wound healing often cause inflammation, which delays the healing process. Therefore, innovative wound dressings are urgently needed to inhibit bacterial infections and promote healing. This study proposes an Ag-functionalized chitosan hydrogel dressing, formed via a Schiff-base reaction between alkynyl Ag substituted chitosan (Ag-CS) and octafunctionalized polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane with benzaldehyde-terminated polyethylene glycol (POSS-PEG-CHO), to address the issue of bacterial infection in wounds.

Factor Structure and Psychometric Properties of the Chinese Version Perseverative Thinking Questionnaire.

Aim: Repetitive negative thinking (RNT) as a cognitive process in multiple mental disorders is a key risk factor for mental disorders. It is associated with the development and maintenance of the illness. The perseverative thinking questionnaire (PTQ) is an instrument to evaluate RNT with excellent reliability and validity.

A cross-sectional study of clinical characteristics and risk factors for hand eczema in the general Chinese population.

In the general population, there is limited evidence for the associations between hand eczema (HE) and lifestyle factors, and between the severity of HE and quality of life. This study aimed to estimate the risk factors for the incidence of HE in the general population and the risk factors for the severity of HE. A cross-sectional questionnaire was administered to 121 HE patients in a hospital from December 2018 to December 2019 in Wuhan.

SQLE promotes osteosarcoma progression via activating TGFβ/SMAD signaling pathway.

Background: The prognosis of advanced osteosarcoma (OS) has remained stagnant in last decades, requiring the identification of novel therapeutic targets. Recently, much attention was paid to the role of squalene epoxidase (SQLE), a rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol metabolism, in the field of oncology, while the specific role of SQLE in OS has not been sufficiently elucidated. The present study aims to investigate the role of SQLE in the progression of OS and explore the potential mechanisms.

Angiogenesis of Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head: A Classic Treatment Strategy.

Avascular necrosis of the femoral head (ANFH) is a type of osteonecrosis due to the cessation of blood supply, characterized by persistent local pain and collapse of the joint. The etiology of ANFH is multifaceted, and while its precise pathogenesis remains elusive, it is currently widely believed that the femoral head is highly dependent on the vascular system. A large number of studies have shown that vascular injury is the initial factor in the onset of ANFH.

Observation of choking reaction and other related indexes in elderly painless fiberoptic bronchoscopy with transnasal high-flow humidification oxygen therapy.

Objective: The aim of this study was to observe the effect of nasal high-flow humidification oxygen therapy on choking reactions and related respiratory and hemodynamic effects in elderly patients undergoing fiberoptic bronchoscopy.

Methods: A total of 126 elderly patients aged 65-80 years who underwent painless fiberoptic bronchoscopy from March 2021 to December 2021 were randomly divided into two groups.

Results: The pulse oxygen saturation at T1 and T2 time points in the experimental group was higher than that in the control group ( < 0.

Ultrasound combined with DSA-guided pulsed radiofrequency for perineal herpes zoster pain management: clinical outcomes and complications.

Background: Herpes zoster (HZ) in the perineal area is a rare disease. There are limited treatment options for this disease. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of ultrasound combined with digital subtraction angiography (DSA)-guided pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) for perineal herpes zoster-related pain.