221 results match your criteria: "the Affiliated Hospital of Putian University[Affiliation]"

The Frontiers of Smart Healthcare Systems.

Healthcare (Basel)

November 2024

Department of Neurosurgery, Marcus Neuroscience Institute, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Boca Raton, FL 33486, USA.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize numerous aspects of human life, with healthcare among the most critical fields set to benefit from this transformation. Medicine remains one of the most challenging, expensive, and impactful sectors, with challenges such as information retrieval, data organization, diagnostic accuracy, and cost reduction. AI is uniquely suited to address these challenges, ultimately improving the quality of life and reducing healthcare costs for patients worldwide.

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Background: Research investigating the potential impact of postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy cycles on patients with lymph node-negative gastric cancer following neoadjuvant chemotherapy is currently sparse. This study aims to explore the effect of adjuvant chemotherapy cycles on the prognosis of this specific patient group.

Patients And Methods: We analyzed clinicopathological data from patients at four institutions between 2010 and 2020.

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Aim: To compare the effects of traditional and platform-based case-based learning (CBL) on undergraduate nursing students' academic performance, self-efficacy, clinical decision-making and critical thinking abilities.

Background: Traditional CBL can improve students' academic performance but faces challenges in the era of "Internet + education." It is unclear whether platform-based CBL is as effective as traditional CBL.

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Peg-IFNα is one of the current therapeutic strategies for Hepatitis B virus (HBV) seroclearance. Nevertheless, the underlying mechanisms are not yet adequately understood. The objective of this study was to explore the potential mechanisms using multiomics approach.

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Major pathologic response as a prognostic surrogate in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma patients receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy/chemoimmunotherapy: A multi-center cohort study.

Eur J Surg Oncol

November 2024

Department of Thoracic Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery(Fujian Medical University), Fujian Province University, Fuzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Gastrointestinal Cancer, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China; Fujian Key Laboratory of Tumor Microbiology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China. Electronic address:

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  • The study aimed to evaluate the prognostic and survival value of major pathologic response (MPR) in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) who received neoadjuvant chemotherapy or chemoimmunotherapy followed by surgery.
  • A retrospective analysis of 305 patients revealed that those who achieved MPR experienced significantly better recurrence-free survival (RFS), locoregional recurrence-free survival (L-RFS), and distant metastasis-free survival (D-MFS).
  • The findings suggest that MPR is not only an independent prognostic factor but also a reliable surrogate for survival outcomes in ESCC patients, with no additional survival benefits found from adjuvant therapy post-surgery.
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Significance of the APPLE score and the monocyte-HDL cholesterol ratio in predicting late recurrence of atrial fibrillation following catheter ablation based on a retrospective study.

BMJ Open

August 2024

Department of Cardiology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fujian Clinical Medical Research Center for Heart and Macrovascular Diseases, Fujian Heart Medical Center, Fuzhou, China

Objective: Collect the characteristics of patients' baseline data, and explore the predictive factors of late recurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) after catheter ablation according to whether late recurrence or not. The purpose of this study was to determine the significance of the APPLE score in conjunction with the monocyte-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (MHR) in predicting the late recurrence of AF after catheter ablation in patients with AF.

Methods: Baseline data were collected to explore the predictors of late recurrence after AF catheter ablation.

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Effect of Acetyl tributyl citrate on bone metabolism based on network toxicology and molecular docking technology.

Ecotoxicol Environ Saf

November 2024

Central Laboratory, Affiliated Hospital of Putian University, Putian, Fujian Province 351100, China; Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Putian University, Putian, Fujian Province 351100, China. Electronic address:

This study aims to elucidate the intricate effects of Acetyl tributyl citrate (ATBC) on bone metabolism, disentangling the underlying molecular mechanisms that govern the impact of environmental contaminants on disease processes. Leveraging the exhaustive exploration of databases such as ChEMBL, STITCH, GeneCards, and OMIM, we have identified a comprehensive list of 164 potential targets intimately associated with both ATBC and bone metabolism. Following rigorous refinement using the STRING platform and Cytoscape software, we pinpointed ten core targets, encompassing KDM1A, EP300, HDAC2, EHMT2, DNMT1, and several others.

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Background: CDGSH iron-sulfur domain 2 (CISD2), an iron-sulfur protein with a [2Fe-2S] cluster, plays a pivotal role in the progression of various cancers, including Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma (DLBCL). However, the mechanisms by which CISD2 regulates the occurrence and development of DLBCL remain to be fully elucidated.

Methods: The potential role of CISD2 as a predictive marker in DLBCL patients treated with the R-CHOP regimen was investigated through bioinformatics analysis and clinical cohort studies.

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  • This study investigates the connection between oxidative stress and the survival prognosis of elderly patients with esophageal squamous cancer (ESCC), utilizing machine learning models due to a lack of existing research in this area.
  • The researchers included elderly ESCC patients who underwent surgery from 2013 to 2020 and analyzed data through Cox regression, ultimately developing an oxidative stress score (OSS) to predict 3-year overall survival rates.
  • Among the 485 patients analyzed, key factors influencing survival were identified, and the random forest machine-learning model showed the best predictive performance for survival outcomes in the training cohort.
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Autophagy in Acute Lung Injury.

Cell Biochem Biophys

November 2024

Department of Critical Care Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Putian University, Putian, 351100, China.

Acute lung injury (ALI) is a critical condition marked by rapid-onset respiratory failure due to extensive inflammation and increased pulmonary vascular permeability, often progressing to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) with high mortality. Autophagy, a cellular degradation process essential for removing damaged organelles and proteins, plays a crucial role in regulating lung injury and repair. This review examines the protective role of autophagy in maintaining cellular function and reducing inflammation and oxidative stress in ALI.

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Background: Oxidative stress plays a significant role in aging and cancer, yet there is currently a lack of research utilizing machine learning models to examine the relationship between oxidative stress and prognosis in elderly non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients.

Methods: This study included elderly NSCLC patients who underwent radical lung cancer resection from January 2012 to April 2018, exploring the relationship between Oxidative Stress Score (OSS) and prognosis. Machine learning techniques, including Decision Trees (DT), Random Forest (RF), and Support Vector Machine (SVM), were employed to develop predictive models for 5-year overall survival (OS).

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Objective: To explore the application value of bridge-in, learning objective, pre-assessment, participatory learning, post-assessment, and summary (BOPPPS) model combined with situational teaching method in the clinical teaching of intensive care unit (ICU), and to provide experience for the reform of ICU clinical teaching and standardized training of intensive medicine.

Methods: A randomized trial was conducted using a multi-center, prospective cohort study. A total of 293 residential physicians in ICU of Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, the Affiliated Hospital of Putian University and the First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University from January 2021 to December 2023 were selected as subjects, and the residential physicians in ICU in each medical center were divided into control group and experimental group using random number table method.

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Pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic interstitial lung disease with no curative therapeutic treatment, leading to significant mortality. The aims of this study were to investigate the regulatory mechanisms of mitophagy in the progression of pulmonary fibrosis. Through bioinformatics analysis, we identified the downregulation of long-chain fatty acyl-CoA synthetase 1 (ACSL1) as being associated with the severity of pulmonary fibrosis.

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  • Cardiac amyloidosis (CA) is a rare but serious condition that leads to heart damage, with varied symptoms and treatments based on its subtypes; understanding CA is crucial for effective management.* -
  • A study analyzing data from 39 CA patients revealed key clinical features such as high rates of anemia, elevated cardiac markers, and significant renal impairment, pointing to the severity of this disease.* -
  • Common electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities and findings from ultrasound examinations (UCG) were noted in CA patients, showing low voltage and enlarged atria, indicating the extent of heart dysfunction.*
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Objective: To explore the diagnostic value of liver biopsy in patients with acute/chronic liver diseases and to evaluate the application value of repeated liver biopsy in assessing the efficacy of antiviral therapy in patients with chronic hepatitis B.

Methods: This retrospective study involved 146 patients with acute and chronic liver diseases who underwent liver biopsy at the Affiliated Hospital of Putian University from January 2018 to December 2023. Differential diagnoses were made for patients with liver diseases based on their pathological results from liver biopsy.

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  • Pheochromocytoma, especially in patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2, poses a challenge due to the risk of recurrence after surgery, necessitating effective management strategies.
  • A case study involved a 34-year-old woman who, after a history of surgery for pheochromocytoma, faced recurrent episodes leading to severe complications, including cardiac arrest, but ultimately recovered through innovative treatment approaches.
  • The study emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive nursing management plan that includes close monitoring, patient positioning, and psychological support to enhance recovery outcomes for similar patients.
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Objective: The incidence of degenerative diseases of the lumbar spine has increased in recent years. Unilateral pedicle screw combined with contralateral translaminar facet screw fixation offers the advantages of less trauma, better stability, and fewer complications. However, the surgical difficulty and suboptimal pinning accuracy of translaminar facet screw placement in clinical practice limit its use.

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  • - The study investigates the relationship between gut microbiome and metabolites in pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) compared to those without, highlighting the role of gut microbial metabolites in diabetes.
  • - Key findings show that phenylalanine and nucleotide metabolism pathways are notably different between the two groups, with specific metabolites like Phenylalanylglycine and uracil being significantly altered in GDM patients.
  • - An increase in the gut symbiont Clostridium, part of the Firmicutes class, was linked to disruptions in phenylalanine metabolism in GDM, suggesting a potential therapeutic target for managing the condition.
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, progressive, systemic autoimmune disease. While triptolide (TPL) and curcumin (CUR) are known to have multiple beneficial effects on RA, the combined effect of TPL and CUR remains unexplored. This study aimed to investigate their synergistic effect on cell proliferation and apoptosis via the IL-17/NF-κB signaling pathway.

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Septic Encephalopathy (SE) is a frequent and severe complication of sepsis, characterized by a range of neurocognitive impairments from mild confusion to deep coma. The underlying pathophysiology of SE involves systemic inflammation, neuroinflammation, blood-brain barrier (BBB) disruption, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Among these factors, mitochondrial dysfunction plays a pivotal role, contributing to impaired ATP production, increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, and activation of apoptotic pathways, all of which exacerbate neuronal damage and cognitive deficits.

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Primary intestinal diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: novel insights and clinical perception.

Front Oncol

August 2024

Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Jiangxi Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China.

Background: Extranodal Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is more prevalent in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract than in other sites. This study aimed to explore the clinical features and prognostic factors of primary intestinal diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (PI-DLBCL), in order to provide new references for basic research and clinical diagnosis and treatment of the rare extranodal malignant lymphoma.

Methods: The clinical data of 88 patients with PI-DLBCL admitted to Fujian Medical University Union Hospital from June 2011 to June 2022 were retrospectively studied, the clinical and pathological features, diagnosis and treatment process and prognosis of PI-DLBCL were analyzed, and univariate and multivariate analysis of prognostic factors was carried out.

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Objective: To explore and analyze the clinical features and prognostic factors of secondary intestinal diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (SI-DLBCL), in order to provide reference for the basic research and clinical diagnosis and treatment of secondary lymphoma of rare sites in the field of hematology.

Methods: The clinical data of 138 patients with SI-DLBCL admitted to Fujian Medical University Union Hospital from June 2011 to June 2022 were collected and sorted, the clinical and pathological features, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis were analyzed. Cox regression risk model was used to conduct univariate and multivariate analysis on the prognostic risk factors.

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Purpose: Sepsis continues to be a critical issue in intensive care, characterized by significant morbidity and mortality. This study explores the association between Vasoactive Inotrope Score (VIS) trajectories and 28-day mortality in ICU patients with sepsis, employing VIS trajectories as a marker for assessing severity and guiding therapy.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of the MIMIC-IV database, which included sepsis patients admitted to the ICU between 2008 and 2019.

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Study on the Mutation of FⅨ Gene in 31 Patients with Type B Hemophilia.

Clin Appl Thromb Hemost

August 2024

Department of Clinical lab, Zhenhai Street Community Health Service Center, Licheng District, Putian, 351100, Fujian, China.

Article Synopsis
  • Hemophilia B is a genetic bleeding disorder caused by mutations in the FⅨ gene, which severely impacts blood coagulation.
  • The study identified mutations in this gene by analyzing DNA from 31 HB patients, using PCR and sequencing techniques, and discovered a hotspot for mutations in the CpG region.
  • The findings contribute to the global understanding of FⅨ mutations, highlight differences in the Chinese population, and pave the way for future gene therapy developments.
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The association between interleukins and osteoporosis has attracted much attention these days. However, the causal relationship between them is uncertain. Hence, this study performed a Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis to investigate the causal effects of interleukins on osteoporosis.

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