104 results match your criteria: "Yueyang Central Hospital[Affiliation]"

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  • - Ticks are a major vector for diseases like Lyme disease and tick-borne encephalitis in China, prompting researchers to study the variety and spread of viruses they carry in Inner Mongolia from March 2021 to May 2023.
  • - Through advanced sequencing methods, the study identified 20 RNA viruses from eight families, including several that can infect humans, with Ixodes persulcatus being the tick species with the highest viral diversity.
  • - The research highlights significant regional differences in the presence of these viruses and the complexities of coinfection among different tick species, emphasizing the need for ongoing surveillance of tick-borne diseases.
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Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical utility of methylation (CISCER) test in triaging high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV)-positive women.

Methods: We enrolled women who underwent opportunistic screening at Cervical Disease outpatient clinics of Xuzhou Maternity and Child Health Hospital, and Yueyang Central Hospital from December 2022 to May 2024. The effectiveness of CISCER and cytology tests in triaging hrHPV+ patients was analyzed.

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  • Bioinformatics analysis of gene expression datasets was conducted to understand immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) and develop a diagnostic model using weighted gene co-expression network analysis.
  • Key findings included the identification of 38 differentially expressed genes primarily involved in the IL-17 and relaxin signaling pathways, as well as the construction of a protein-protein interaction network highlighting ten hub genes.
  • A robust 5-gene diagnostic model (including ACTA2, ALB, AFM, ALDH1L1, and ALDH6A1) achieved a high accuracy (AUC of 0.964), and a risk-scoring system was also established for assessing individual patient risk.
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Objectives: The molecular mechanism underlying the protective effects of DEX against sepsis-induced acute kidney injury (SAKI) remains to be elucidated.

Methods: We established S-AKI models in vivo via CLP and in vitro with LPS-induced HK-2 cells.

Results: The Nrf2/SLC7A11/FSP1/CoQ10 pathway was inhibited in S-AKI both in vitro and in vivo.

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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been highly confirmed for their critical role in the treatment of different diseases. This study focuses on the mechanism of umbilical cord-derived MSCs (UC-MSCs) in the treatment of ornidazole (ORN)-induced asthenozoospermia (AS) in rats via the AKT/mTOR pathway. An animal model of AS was established in ORN-induced rats, followed by treatment of UC-MSCs and rapamycin (autophagy activator) or MK-2206 (AKT inhibitor).

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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a highly prevalent malignancy, requiring chemotherapy for advanced stages of the disease. Previously, we found that mitotic arrest deficient 2 like 1 (MAD2L1) was upregulated and facilitated malignant proliferation in CRC. However, the association between MAD2L1 expression and tumor progression, as well as chemotherapy resistance in CRC, remains unclear.

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[Effect and Influencing Factors of Peripheral Blood Hematopoietic Stem Cells Collection from Unrelated Donors].

Zhongguo Shi Yan Xue Ye Xue Za Zhi

October 2024

Department of Hematology, Yueyang Central Hospital, Yueyang 414000, Hunan Province, China.

Objective: To analyze the effect of peripheral blood hematopoietic stem cells (PBSC) collection from unrelated donors and its influencing factors.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on the mobilization and collection of PBSC from 113 unrelated donors at Yueyang Central Hospital from January 2021 to December 2023.

Results: 113 donors were successfully mobilized.

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Rationale: Cervical gastric-type adenocarcinoma shows gastric differentiation, and the tumor cell morphology appears benign and unrelated to human papillomavirus, which makes cervical gastric-type adenocarcinoma highly susceptible to misdiagnosis as normal glandular epithelium in cytologic diagnosis.

Patient Concerns: We present 3 cases of gastric-type adenocarcinoma, with the first being a 57-year-old female with abnormal uterine bleeding and fluid drainage. The second patient was a 63-year-old female, and the third was a 59-year-old female with irregular vaginal bleeding after menopause.

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Objective: This study investigates the effectiveness of tibia periosteum distraction (TPD) applied to the tibial periosteum, an innovative approach grounded in Ilizarov's tension-stress theory, for the treatment of ischemic diabetic foot and vasculitic foot conditions.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 33 patients (36 limbs) who underwent TPD between June 2019 and May 2022. The study comprised 21 males (23 limbs) and 12 females (13 limbs), aged 41 to 80 years (mean age: 63.

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Objective: Tegoprazan represents a newly developed potassium-competitive acid blocker utilized for the treatment of acid-related disorders. The present study aimed to explore the therapeutic effectiveness of tegoprazan in Chinese individuals with duodenal ulcers (DU).

Methods: In the current multicenter, randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, parallel-group, non-inferiority, phase III clinical trial, individuals with DU underwent randomization 1:1 to be administered tegoprazan 50 mg or lansoprazole 30 mg once daily.

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  • The study looked at two medicines, bivalirudin and heparin, to see which one is safer and better for patients with a serious heart problem called STEMI who are getting a treatment called PCI.
  • Many patients didn't use a certain type of medicine (GPI) during the treatment, and those on bivalirudin had better results with fewer deaths and less bleeding.
  • However, for those who needed the GPI medicine, there weren't big differences in the results between the two treatments.
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Background: Stroke patients often experience limb dysfunction, which can significantly impact their quality of life and daily living abilities. This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of nursing programs that incorporate multidisciplinary continuing care with the participation of nursing staff for patients with stroke and limb dysfunction.

Methods: This was a randomized controlled trial (RCT) conducted from August 2021 to August 2023.

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The Investigation of Nfκb Inhibitors to Block Cell Proliferation in OSCC Cells Lines.

Curr Med Chem

August 2024

Hunan Key Laboratory of Oral Health Research & Hunan 3D Printing Engineering Research Center of Oral Care & Hunan Clinical Research Center of Oral Major Diseases and Oral Health & Academician Workstation for Oral-maxilofacial and Regenerative Medicine & Xiangya Stomatological Hospital & Xiangya School of Stomatology, Central South University, Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410011, China.

Background: Oral cancers, with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) as the predominant type, have a significant impact on morbidity and mortality rates. Therefore, targeting the NFκB pathway shows promise in cancer therapy.

Materials And Methods: This study investigated the impact of two NFκB inhibitors, LY2409881 and MLN4924, on cell proliferation, apoptosis susceptibility, and in vivo tumorigenesis in OSCC cell lines CAL27 and SCC15.

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Aims: CD93 was recently identified as a promising therapeutic target for angiogenesis blockade in various tumors. Herein, we aimed to investigate the expression and clinicopathological significance of CD93 in gastric adenocarcinoma.

Methods: The gene expression of CD93 gastric adenocarcinoma was assessed using The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) dataset.

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Design, Synthesis, and Biological Evaluation of Quinoline (Quinolinone) Derivatives as NADPH Oxidase (NOX) Inhibitors.

Chem Biol Drug Des

August 2024

Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China.

NADPH oxidases (NOXs) are the sole enzyme in the human body that can directly produce reactive oxygen species. Recent studies have shown that NOXs is a very promising target for the treatment of diabetic nephropathy (DN). Here, a series of quinoline(quinolinone) derivatives have been designed based on pharmacophore strategy, synthesized and evaluated.

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Serum HMGB-1 released by ferroptosis and necroptosis as a novel potential biomarker for systemic lupus erythematosus.

Int Immunopharmacol

October 2024

Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Yunnan Province, Kunming 650101, China. Electronic address:

High mobility group box proterin-1 (HMGB-1) is a multifunctional protein that can be released by various programmed cell deaths (PCDs), such as necroptosis and ferroptosis. PCDs play a critical role in the pathogenesis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). However, the role of HMGB-1 in the process of SLE remains unclear.

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Objectives: Interruption of aortic arch (IAA) is a rare congenital heart disease. This study aims to investigate echocardiographic features and pathological ultrastructural characteristics of fetal IAA and to further analyze its pathological evolution.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on prenatal echocardiographic, post-surgical, or autopsy findings of fetuses prenatally diagnosed with IAA.

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Curcumin inhibits the proliferation and migration of osteosarcoma by regulating the expression of superenhancerassociated genes.

Zhong Nan Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban

April 2024

Department of Critical Care Medicine, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China.

Objectives: Super-enhancer-associated genes may be closely related to the progression of osteosarcoma, curcumin exhibits a certain inhibitory effect on tumors such as osteosarcoma. This study aims to investigate the effects of curcumin on osteosarcoma in vitro and in vivo, and to determine whether curcumin can inhibit the progression of osteosarcoma by suppressing the expression of super-enhancer-associated genes LIM and senescent cell antigen-like-containing domain 1 (), secreted protein acidic and rich in cysteine (), and sterile alpha motif domain containing 4A ()

Methods: Human osteosarcoma cell lines (MG63 cells or U2OS cells) were treated with 5 to 50 μmol/L curcumin for 24, 48, and 72 hours, followed by the methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) assay to detect cell viability. Cells were incubated with dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) or curcumin (2.

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  • A study called ANEAS compared two cancer treatments, aumolertinib and gefitinib, for patients with advanced lung cancer that had spread to the brain.
  • The results showed that aumolertinib worked much better, helping patients live longer without their brain cancer getting worse compared to gefitinib.
  • Overall, more patients treated with aumolertinib responded well to the treatment, showing an improvement in their condition compared to those who received gefitinib.
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  • The study classified autoimmune encephalitis (AE) based on antibody types, focusing on MOG antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) and GFAP astrocytopathy (GFAP-A), to investigate inflammatory biomarkers in patients versus healthy controls.* -
  • Clinical data and samples showed that AE patients had distinct changes in immune markers like cytokines and lymphocyte levels, with different profiles for MOGAD and GFAP-A patients after an 18-month follow-up.* -
  • Despite notable differences in inflammatory responses among AE patients, no specific biomarkers were linked to the severity of the disease, suggesting that further investigation is needed in this area.*
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The association between the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index and impaired fasting glucose (IFG) in elderly individuals remains uncertain. Our study aimed to explore the association between the TyG index and the risk of future IFG in this population. This retrospective cohort study included 17,746 elderly individuals over 60.

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