One neuroprotective lignanamide from Solanum Septemlobum Thunb.

The whole plant of Thunb., called Shu Yangquan in traditional Chinese medicine, has the traditional function of clearing away heat and toxic material. Chemical investigation on the ethanol extract of afforded a new lignanamide () and a known compound caffeic acid ethyl ester ().

Association between excessive screen time and steatotic liver disease in adolescents: Findings from the 2017-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

Introduction: Screen-based behaviours have brought great changes to our lifestyles over the last 50 years. There is limited data evaluating the effects of such alterations on the prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in adolescents. This study sets out to assess possible associations of excessive screen exposure with liver steatosis in a representative sample of US adolescents.

Human-induced pluripotent stem cell-derived exosomes promote skin wound healing through activating FGF2-mediated p38 pathway.

The acute and large area skin healing has been an intractable problem for both clinician and patient. Exosomes derived from human-induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSC-Exos) have been a novel promising cell-free treatment on skin damage repair. In this study, in vivo skin trauma model of full-layer skin damage on mouse back and in vitro skin-like trauma model of human keratinocytes (HaCaT) scratches were established to investigate the effects of hiPSC-Exos on the acute wound healing, and its potential regulation mechanism would be tried to explore.

Patterns and outcomes of early and late recurrence after hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma with microvascular invasion: a multicenter study in China.

Background: A few studies focus on the long-term outcomes and surveillance strategies for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and microvascular invasion (MVI) who experience postoperative recurrence. The aim of this study was to explore the patterns and prognosis of early and late recurrence (ER and LR) after hepatectomy of such patients.

Methods: Consecutive patients with HCC and MVI after hepatectomy from 26 centers in China from 2009 to 2020 were included.

Macelignan Improves Functional Recovery After Spinal Cord Injury by Augmenting Autophagy via the AKT-mTOR-TFEB Signaling Pathway.

Spinal cord injury (SCI) presents considerable therapeutic challenges due to its complex pathophysiology, and effective treatments are currently lacking. Macelignan (Mace) has shown therapeutic effects in some neurological disorders, but its potential to enhance functional recovery in SCI and the underlying mechanisms are not well understood. This research endeavors to explore the therapeutic value of Mace in SCI and its underlying mechanism of action.

Red blood cell distribution width to albumin ratio is correlated with prognosis of patients in coronary care unit.

Background: As red blood cell distribution width (RDW) and albumin have been shown to be independent predictors of mortality from various diseases, this study aimed to investigate the effect of the RDW to albumin ratio (RA) as an independent predictor of the prognosis of patients admitted to the coronary care unit (CCU).

Aim: To use the RDW and albumin level to predict the prognosis of patients in the CCU.

Methods: Data were obtained from the Medical Information Mart Intensive Care III database.

Use of skeletal and soft tissue imaging to guide the surgical repair of misclassified Wassel type VI thumb duplication with convergent deformity.

Surgical treatment of Wassel type Ⅵ radial polydactyly with convergent deformity is technically challenging. We found that 17 of our cases exhibited cartilaginous connections between the bases of the radial and ulnar thumb's metacarpals. To better assess the anatomic features and guide surgical design, we used X-ray and MRI imaging to characterize the adduction of the ulnar metacarpal, radial subluxation of the metacarpophalangeal joint, narrowness of the first web, and thenar muscle distribution.

3D printed porous PEEK scaffolds with stable and durable gelatin composite hydrogel coating loaded Yoda1 for in vivo osseointegration.

Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) has emerged as a promising material for bone substitution; however, its limited osseointegration hinders its clinical applications. This research employs a porous structural design alongside surface modification techniques to improve the osseointegration properties of PEEK. Porous PEEK scaffolds were fabricated via 3D printing technology, followed by the application of a stable coating of Yoda1-loaded methacrylated gelatin (GelMA) on their surfaces.

High identification and positive-negative discrimination but limited detailed grading accuracy of ChatGPT-4o in knee osteoarthritis radiographs.

Purpose: To explore the potential of ChatGPT-4o in analysing radiographic images of knee osteoarthritis (OA) and to assess its grading accuracy, feature identification and reliability, thereby helping surgeons to improve diagnostic accuracy and efficiency.

Methods: A total of 117 anterior‒posterior knee radiographs from patients (23.1% men, 76.

Potential efficacy and mechanisms of icariin for the animal model of osteonecrosis of the femoral head.

Introduction: Icariin (ICA), one of the main active components of , is reported to revere osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH). The aim of this study is to further explore the mechanisms and efficacy of ICA in animal models of ONFH and simultaneously analyze methodological issues in the field of researches.

Methods: According to the established search strategy, we searched 14 studies from eight databases from their inception dates to November 2024.

Predictive value of bedside diaphragmatic ultrasonography for extubation success in critically ill patients after general anaesthesia: A meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis (TSA).

Background And Aims: Accurate prediction of extubation success is crucial in critical care to avoid complications from premature or prolonged mechanical ventilation. Bedside diaphragmatic ultrasonography has emerged as a promising tool for assessing extubation readiness, but its effectiveness requires further validation. This meta-analysis evaluates the effectiveness of this method and uses trial sequential analysis (TSA) to assess evidence reliability and identify the need for further research.

The features of distinctive bipolar intracardiac electrograms for ventricular arrhythmias in the DGCV system origin.

Aims: To investigate the characteristics of bipolar intracardiac electrograms (bi-EGMs) in target sites of ventricular arrhythmias (VAs) originating from the distal great vein system (DGCVs).

Methods: 169 patients undergoing first-time ablation for VAs originated from DGCVs were enrolled in present study. Successful ablation was achieved in 146 patients.

[The relationship between different medical environment familiarity and preoperative anxiety, anesthesia induction, and recovery in children undergoing adenotonsillectomy].

To investigate the influence of medical environment familiarity on preoperative anxiety, anesthesia induction compliance, and emergence agitation (EA) in children undergoing adenotonsillectomy in a day surgery setting. A retrospective analysis was conducted on children undergoing elective adenotonsillectomy in a day surgery setting under general anesthesia at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University between January 2018 and December 2019, October 2020 and November 2022, and March and December 2023. The children were divided into three groups according to their familiarity with the medical environment: the control group (Group C), which included children from January 2018 to December 2019; the familiar group (Group F), which comprised children from October 2020 to November 2022; and the fairly familiar group (Group FF), which encompassed children from March to December 2023.

2,3,5,4'-Tetrahydroxystilbene-2-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside promotes skin flap survival by promoting mitophagy through the PINK1/Parkin pathway.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: 2,3,5,4'-Tetrahydroxystilbene-2-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside (THSG), the active compound in Polygonum multiflorum (PM), exhibits potential therapeutic effects, including combating oxidative stress, possessing anti-tumor properties, and protecting against ischemia-reperfusion injury. However, the influence and mechanisms by which THSG affects skin flap survival remain unclear.

Aim Of Study: To investigate the effects and underlying mechanisms of THSG to promote the survival rate of skin flap.

Poor Sleep Quality Worsens Static and Dynamic Balance Control in Individuals With Chronic Low Back Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study.

To investigate the influence of sleep quality and associated factors on balance control in individuals with chronic low back pain (CLBP). 85 participants (mean age 33.2 ± 12.

Role of iron in brain development, aging, and neurodegenerative diseases.

It is now understood that iron crosses the blood-brain barrier a complex metabolic regulatory network and participates in diverse critical biological processes within the central nervous system, including oxygen transport, energy metabolism, and the synthesis and catabolism of myelin and neurotransmitters. During brain development, iron is distributed throughout the brain, playing a pivotal role in key processes such as neuronal development, myelination, and neurotransmitter synthesis. In physiological aging, iron can selectively accumulate in specific brain regions, impacting cognitive function and leading to intracellular redox imbalance, mitochondrial dysfunction, and lipid peroxidation, thereby accelerating aging and associated pathologies.

Prevalence of osteoporosis in patients with knee osteoarthritis awaiting total knee arthroplasty is similar to that in the general population.

Background: Osteoporosis is common in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) awaiting total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and varies in different regional and ethnic. However, it is unclear whether the prevalence of osteoporosis and osteopenia in these patients is different from that in the general population. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of osteoporosis and osteopenia in both populations to help exploring the relationship between the osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, and to explore whether knee function and radiological assessments of KOA are associated with osteoporosis.

Association of red cell distribution width/albumin ratio and 28-day mortality in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with atrial fibrillation: a medical information mart for intensive care IV study.

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) complicated by atrial fibrillation (AF) in ICU patients is associated with higher risks of adverse outcomes. The red cell distribution width to albumin ratio (RAR), may predict mortality in critical illness, yet its link to 28-day mortality in ICU patients with COPD and AF remains unclear.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study analyzed 693 ICU patients with COPD and AF from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care IV (MIMIC-IV) database, grouped by RAR tertiles.

Copper silicate nanoparticle-mediated delivery of astragaloside-IV for osteoarthritis treatment by remodeling the articular cartilage microenvironment.

With the increasing global aging population, osteoarthritis (OA) has emerged as a major public health concern. OA pathogenesis is characterized by a complex interplay among inflammatory cytokines, reactive oxygen species, and extracellular matrix components, leading to cartilage degradation. Astragaloside-IV (AS-IV), a natural antioxidant, has shown promise in alleviating OA symptoms but is limited by poor bioavailability and ineffective cartilage drug delivery.

Relative fat mass as a predictor of gallstones: insights from national health and nutrition examination survey data.

Background: Gallstones have been linked to obesity. Relative fat mass (RFM) has emerged as a novel obesity index that more precisely represents the body fat distribution. The correlation between RFM and the risk of developing gallstones remains unclear.

Garcinol promotes wound healing in diabetic mice by regulating inflammation and NLRP3 inflammasome-mediated pyroptosis via the PI3K/Akt/NF-κB pathway.

Diabetic wounds, characterized by chronic inflammation and impaired angiogenesis, often lead to severe complications such as persistent infections and an elevated risk of amputation, significantly affecting a patient's quality of life. Garcinol, a polyisoprenylated benzophenone derived from the rind of Garcinia indica, exhibits potent anti-inflammatory, angiogenic, and antioxidant effects in various disease models. However, its potential to enhance diabetic wound healing remains unclear.

BMSC-derived exosomes improve rheumatoid arthritis by regulating Th17 cell differentiation through targeting PRDM1.

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is categorized as an autoimmune condition. Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stromal cell (BMSC) derived exosome (BMSC-Exo) exert vital character in RA. We aimed to investigate the regulatory mechanism of BMSC-Exo in alleviating RA.

Association between triglyceride glucose index and biological aging in U.S. adults: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

Background: Insulin resistance (IR) has been reported to be associated with aging; however, few studies have investigated the relationship between IR and biological age (BA). The Triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index is a recognized marker of IR. Currently, there is insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the TyG index and biological aging.

Overexpression of MFAP5 inhibits the progression of papillary thyroid cancer and aerobic glycolysis by regulating the EFEMP2/Wnt/β-catenin pathway.

This study aimed to investigate the mechanism and role of MFAP5 in papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC), laying the foundation for future clinical treatment of PTC. Using WB and RT-qPCR to determine MFAP5 expression in PTC tissues and paracancerous tissues, as well as human normal thyroid cell lines and human PTC cell lines. Viral infection of PTC cells by overexpressing MFAP5 and knocking down EFEMP2.

Integration and functionality of human iPSC-derived microglia in a chimeric mouse retinal model.

Introduction: Microglia, the resident immune cells of the central nervous system, play a pivotal role in maintaining homeostasis, responding to injury, and modulating neuroinflammation. However, the limitations of rodent models in accurately representing human microglia have posed significant challenges in the study of retinal diseases.

Methods: PLX5622 was used to eliminate endogenous microglia in mice through oral and intraperitoneal administration, followed by transplantation of human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived microglia (hiPSC-microglia, iMG) into retinal explants to create a novel ex vivo chimeric model containing xenotransplanted microglia (xMG).