522 results match your criteria: "the First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei North University[Affiliation]"

Omics research in atherosclerosis.

Mol Cell Biochem

October 2024

Key Lab for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, International Joint Laboratory for Arteriosclerotic Disease Research of Hunan Province, Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China.

Atherosclerosis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by lipid deposition within the arterial intima, as well as fibrous tissue proliferation and calcification. AS has long been recognized as one of the primary pathological foundations of cardiovascular diseases in humans. Its pathogenesis is intricate and not yet fully elucidated.

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  • This study investigated the role of lncRNA PART1 as a potential biomarker for unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss (URPL) and its link to poor pregnancy outcomes in affected women.
  • The research analyzed plasma and endometrial tissue samples from 60 women with URPL and 15 healthy controls, finding that PART1 transcript variant 2 was significantly higher in the URPL group.
  • Results indicated that high levels of PART1 expression were associated with negative pregnancy outcomes, suggesting it could be a risk factor, warranting further investigation into its relationship with URPL.
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Ferroptosis and immunosenescence in colorectal cancer.

Semin Cancer Biol

November 2024

School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China. Electronic address:

Colorectal cancer (CRC), ranked as the globe's third leading malignancy. Despite advancements in therapeutic approaches, the mortality rate remains distressingly high for those afflicted with advanced stages of the disease. Ferroptosis is a programmed form of cell death.

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  • The study compares the effects of proximal gastrectomy (PG) and total gastrectomy (TG) on postoperative health in patients with proximal gastric cancer (PGC).
  • It analyzes data from six studies and finds that PG leads to better health outcomes, including fewer reflux symptoms, less weight loss, and reduced dietary dissatisfaction compared to TG.
  • The conclusion suggests that while PG improves postoperative quality of life without negatively affecting surgical outcomes, more rigorous trials are needed to solidify these findings for clinical decisions.
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Ultrasound-based artificial intelligence model for prediction of Ki-67 proliferation index in soft tissue tumors.

Acad Radiol

October 2024

Department of Ultrasound, Hebei Medical University Third Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei province, China (X.D., X.W., Y.L., Z.L., X.S.). Electronic address:

Rationale And Objectives: To investigate the value of deep learning (DL) combined with radiomics and clinical and imaging features in predicting the Ki-67 proliferation index of soft tissue tumors (STTs).

Materials And Methods: In this retrospective study, a total of 394 patients with STTs admitted from January 2021 to December 2023 in two separate hospitals were collected. Hospital-1 was the training cohort (323 cases, of which 89 and 234 were high and low Ki-67, respectively) and Hospital-2 was the external validation cohort (71 cases, of which 23 and 48 were high and low Ki-67, respectively).

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  • The study investigated the quality of life and anxiety levels of 300 ovarian tumor patients undergoing surgery, comparing traditional management with enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) methods.
  • Results indicated that patients in the ERAS group had faster recovery times in feeding, gas passage, and hospitalization, and reported better physical and mental health post-surgery compared to the control group.
  • Additionally, while anxiety levels were similar before surgery, the ERAS group experienced significantly lower anxiety levels after the procedure, demonstrating the benefits of ERAS for patient recovery.
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To explore the predictive value of traditional machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) algorithms based on computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) images for short-term adverse outcomes in patients with acute pulmonary embolism (APE). This retrospective study enrolled 132 patients with APE confirmed by CTPA. Thrombus segmentation and texture feature extraction was performed using 3D-Slicer software.

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Background: Pediatric abdominal infection is a common but serious disease that requires timely and effective treatment. In surgical treatment, accurate diagnosis and rational application of antibiotics are the keys to improving treatment effects.

Aim: To investigate the effect of broad-spectrum bacterial detection on postoperative antibiotic therapy.

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To explore the feasibility and application value of texture analysis based on computed tomography (CT) for predicting the differentiation of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Patients diagnosed with ESCC who underwent chest contrast-enhanced CT before treatment were selected. Based on the pathological results, the patients were stratified into poorly differentiated and moderately well-differentiated groups.

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Pan-cancer analysis of the role of α2C-adrenergic receptor (ADRA2C) in human tumors and validation in glioblastoma multiforme models.

J Cancer

September 2024

Department of Pathophysiology, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.

Several studies have reported the relationship between α2C-adrenergic receptor (ADRA2C) and both neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases. However, a comprehensive pan-cancer analysis is currently lacking. Utilizing the RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) datasets from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database, the roles of ADRA2C in human pan-cancer were analyzed through a variety of bioinformatics approaches, including R programming language and single-cell sequencing data analysis, .

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Background: Although progress has been made in managing cholesterol, targeting inflammation is essential for further reducing cardiovascular risk, as CVDs remain the leading cause of death globally. This study aimed to explore the association between plasma ceramide levels and residual inflammatory risk in patients with CAD.

Methods: A cross-sectional observational design was adopted using data from a secondary analysis of a multicenter prospective cohort study in China.

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  • Alopecia areata (AA) is a disease where people lose their hair due to their immune system acting against their own body.
  • The study looked at how certain immune cells and their signals (called cytokines) change in people with different severity levels of AA compared to healthy people.
  • Results showed that people with severe AA had more of some immune cells and signals that promote inflammation and less of others that help control it, which means more severe hair loss is linked to higher inflammation levels.
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Introduction: This study aimed to retrospectively analyse the response and prognosis factors for patients with lung adenocarcinoma exhibiting brain metastasis and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations, who were treated with a combination of EGFR-tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) and brain radiotherapy (RT).

Methods: Clinicopathological data of patients with lung adenocarcinoma were collected from January 2021 to January 2024 at the First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei North University. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 26.

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The development and progression of diseases in multicellular organisms unfold within the intricate three-dimensional body environment. Thus, to comprehensively understand the molecular mechanisms governing individual development and disease progression, precise acquisition of biological data, including genome, transcriptome, proteome, metabolome, and epigenome, with single-cell resolution and spatial information within the body's three-dimensional context, is essential. This foundational information serves as the basis for deciphering cellular and molecular mechanisms.

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  • Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a dangerous pathogen analyzed through a study in Hebei, China, focusing on its clinical distribution and drug resistance patterns from 2018 to 2022.
  • Among 1,858 bacterial strains examined, 429 were identified as MRSA, with the highest detection rates found in sputum samples and critical care settings.
  • The study revealed increasing resistance to tetracycline and quinupristin/dalfopristin, while showing no resistance to vancomycin, teicoplanin, or linezolid, aiding in improved management of MRSA infections, especially in older patients.
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  • The ISOLEDS trial is a multicenter study designed to compare the effectiveness of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) versus optical coherence tomography (OCT) in guiding percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for patients with specific left main coronary artery (LMCA) lesions.
  • This randomized controlled trial will involve 664 patients with defined bifurcation lesions, assessing the primary outcome of target lesion failure (TLF) within 12 months post-procedure.
  • The results of this trial aim to provide insights into which imaging technique is more effective for guiding PCI in LMCA cases, potentially influencing clinical practices in the field.
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  • This study investigates how Omega-3 fatty acids affect immune function in patients with pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH).
  • A total of 168 patients were divided into two groups: one received Omega-3 alongside standard treatment, while the control group only received standard treatment with magnesium sulfate.
  • Results showed that the Omega-3 group had a significantly higher treatment efficiency, lower blood pressure, and improved immune markers compared to the control group.
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Investigate the effect of Alteplase and Aspirin on the functional outcomes of patients with acute ischemic stroke with mild non-disabling neurological deficit. In this single-center, randomized controlled study, we selected 60 patients with acute ischemic stroke with mild non-disabling neurological deficit admitted to our hospital from January 2021 to January 2022, and randomly divided them into the study group (n = 30) and the control group (n = 30), the control group was given the Aspirin treatment, the study group was given the Alteplase treatment, and the changes in neurological recovery, daily living ability, exercise ability, balance ability, cognitive function, and short-term prognosis outcomes were observed in these 2 groups. The factors influencing the short-term outcome of Alteplase therapy in patients with acute ischemic stroke were analyzed.

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Objective: To explore the correlation between serum nitric oxide synthase (NOS) levels and readmission due to acute exacerbation within 30 days in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD).

Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted. The AECOPD patients admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei North University from January 2020 to December 2022 were enrolled as the research subjects.

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  • The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the gene ARHGAP8 as a predictor for how well patients with locally advanced mid-low colorectal cancer respond to neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
  • Researchers conducted a comprehensive analysis using bioinformatics, clinical samples, and various validation methods to measure ARHGAP8 expression in cancer vs. normal tissues from patients.
  • Findings indicate that ARHGAP8 expression levels are significantly higher in cancer tissues, are associated with factors like tumor stage and age, and may help in predicting treatment outcomes in colorectal cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.
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