Pan-Cancer Analysis of the Prognostic and Immunotherapeutic Value of PDGFB by Bai Y, Wang X, Wang B

“…Yuwei Bai,1,2 Xiaoyun Wang,1,2 Bei Wang1,2 1Institute of Integration of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, The Hospital Affiliated to Jiangnan University, Wuxi, People’s Republic of China; 2Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Bei Wang, Email xuewuhenwang@126.comIntroduction: Cancer is a widespread epidemic that affects millions of individuals across the world. …”
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Museographic narrating of dissonant heritage in Tianjin’s former international concessions by Maria Gravari-Barbas, Sandra Guinand, Yue Lu, Chensi Shen

“…The article captures and examines the main narratives from three perspectives: 1) revisiting the concession period as evidence of the beginning of modernity in China, which was a time in which celebrity life stories and the emergence of modern urban elements were praised; 2) considering the concessions as a dreamlike past of ‘others’ and ‘elsewheres’ belonging to a ‘foreign land’ and a context far removed from contemporary life in China, which favours the thematisation and leisure of Western architecture; and 3) selecting and targeting narratives focused on the heroes of the Republic of China (1912–1949) and the People’s Republic of China. …”
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Impact of Implementing the Lean Management on Internal Errors at an Outpatient Hospital Pharmacy in China by Lv L, Yao Y, Zhang M, Xin C

“…Lisong Lv, Yi Yao, Mingwan Zhang, Chuanwei Xin Department of Pharmacy, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310012, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Chuanwei Xin, Department of Pharmacy, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, No. 234 Gucui Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, 310012, People’s Republic of China, Tel +8657189972240, Fax +8657189972242, Email xcw373@163.comPurpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the lean management strategies used by an outpatient hospital pharmacy in China to reduce internal errors in prescription dispense and to describe their impact on patient satisfaction.Methods: The type and number of internal errors in prescription dispense from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022, were collected. …”
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Hypericum Perforatum-Derived Exosomes-Like Nanovesicles: A Novel Natural Photosensitizer for Effective Tumor Photodynamic Therapy by Ma X, Chen N, Zeng P, He Y, Zhang T, Lu Y, Li Z, Xu J, You J, Zheng Y, Wang L, Luo M, Wu J

“…Xiaoyu Ma, Ni Chen, Peiyuan Zeng, Yuqian He, Tao Zhang, Yu Lu, Ziyu Li, Jin Xu, Jingcan You, Youkun Zheng, Liqun Wang, Mao Luo, Jianbo Wu Basic Medicine Research Innovation Center for Cardiometabolic Diseases, Ministry of Education; Laboratory for Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy; Luzhou Municipal Key Laboratory of Thrombosis and Vascular Biology Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Jianbo Wu, Basic Medicine Research Innovation Center for Cardiometabolic Diseases, Ministry of Education, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, People’s Republic of China, Tel/Fax +0086-830-3161702, Email jbwucn1996@yahoo.comBackground: Natural photosensitizers hold potential for photodynamic therapy (PDT) but are often limited by poor visible light absorption. …”
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Longitudinal Associations Between Sleep Disturbance Trajectories and Internet Gaming Disorder Mediated by Self-Control: A Six-Wave Longitudinal Investigation by Liu H, Qiao X, Shi X

“…Hongping Liu,* Xiaofei Qiao,* Xuliang Shi College of Education, Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei Province, 071002, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Xuliang Shi, Associate Professor at the College of Education, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, People’s Republic of China, Email shixl163@163.comObjective: The present study aims to analyze the heterogeneous trajectories of sleep disturbance (SD) among college students and to examine whether self-control mediates the association between sleep disturbance trajectories and Internet gaming disorder (IGD).Methods: A total of 4352 students were initially invited to participate, and 4191 (Mage = 19.12, SD = 0.98; 46.9% females) students were included as valid respondents at the first time-point. …”
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Multiplicities of Representations in Algebraic Families by Cai, Li, Fan, Yangyu

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Observations of Microlensed Images with Dual-field Interferometry: On-sky Demonstration and Prospects by Przemek Mróz, Subo Dong, Antoine Mérand, Jinyi Shangguan, Julien Woillez, Andrew Gould, Andrzej Udalski, Frank Eisenhauer, Yoon-Hyun Ryu, Zexuan Wu, Zhuokai Liu, Hongjing Yang, —, Guillaume Bourdarot, Denis Defrère, Antonia Drescher, Maximilian Fabricius, Paulo Garcia, Reinhard Genzel, Stefan Gillessen, Sebastian F. Hönig, Laura Kreidberg, Jean-Baptiste Le Bouquin, Dieter Lutz, Florentin Millour, Thomas Ott, Thibaut Paumard, Jonas Sauter, T. Taro Shimizu, Christian Straubmeier, Matthias Subroweit, Felix Widmann, (The GRAVITY+ Collaboration), Michał K. Szymański, Igor Soszyński, Paweł Pietrukowicz, Szymon Kozłowski, Radosław Poleski, Jan Skowron, Krzysztof Ulaczyk, Mariusz Gromadzki, Krzysztof Rybicki, Patryk Iwanek, Marcin Wrona, Mateusz J. Mróz, (The OGLE Collaboration), Michael D. Albrow, Sun-Ju Chung, Cheongho Han, Kyu-Ha Hwang, Youn Kil Jung, In-Gu Shin, Yossi Shvartzvald, Jennifer C. Yee, Weicheng Zang, Sang-Mok Cha, Dong-Jin Kim, Seung-Lee Kim, Chung-Uk Lee, Dong-Joo Lee, Yongseok Lee, Byeong-Gon Park, Richard W. Pogge, (KMTNet Collaboration)

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A Nomogram for Predicting Overall Survival in Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma: A Retrospective Study by Ling Y, Miao X, Zhou X, Ma J, Lin Z, Li Q, Zhang M, Ma Y, Chen B

“…Yunan Ling,* Xiaqi Miao,* Xiang Zhou,* Jingjing Ma, Zhiguang Lin, Qing Li, Mengxue Zhang, Yan Ma, Bobin Chen Department of Hematology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Bobin Chen, Department of Hematology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 Urumuqi Road (Middle), Shanghai, 200040, People’s Republic of China, Email bbchen@fudan.edu.cnPurpose: Current prognostic scoring systems for newly diagnosed primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL), such as IELSG prognostic score and MSKCC prognostic score, are widely used but have limitations in clinical practice. …”
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Development and Validation of a Nosocomial Infection Nomogram Model in the NICU: A Novel and Nurse-Led Way to Prediction in Preterm Infants by Shang Y, Chen L, Hu X, Zhang K, Cheng Q, Shui X, Deng Z

“…Yanyan Shang,* Ling Chen,* Xindie Hu, Keqian Zhang, Qian Cheng, Xiaoyu Shui, Zhiyue Deng Department of Neonatology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Zhiyue Deng; Xiaoyu Shui, Department of Neonatology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuchang District, Jiefang Road, No. 99, Wuhan, Hubei, 430060, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 18086403090, Email 2015302180361@whu.edu.cn; 15926276672@163.comPurpose: Nosocomial infections (NI) are a leading cause of mortality in preterm infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). …”
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Factors Influencing Background Parenchymal Enhancement in Breast Contrast-Enhanced Mammography: A Retrospective Study by Xue J, Qu T, Li Z, Shi B, Yang G, Rong X, Li Y, Lin G, Ping Y

“…Jing Xue,1 Tianyun Qu,1 Zhigang Li,1 Bo Shi,1 Guang Yang,1 Xiaocui Rong,1 Yazhou Li,1 Guoquan Lin,2 Yong Ping1 1Department of Radiology; Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050000, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of General Surgery; Botou Hospital, Cangzhou City, Hebei Province, 062150, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Yong Ping, Email Ulrica150sci@163.comObjective: To evaluate the association between background parenchymal enhancement (BPE) level and extent on contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) with age, menopausal status, breast density, and menstrual cycle phase in women. …”
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Chronic Stress Mediates Inflammatory Cytokines Alterations and Its Role in Tumorigenesis by Liu Z, Lei M, Bai Y

“…Zhihan Liu,* Meng Lei,* Yanxia Bai Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yanxia Bai, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 85323965, Email yanxiabai@xjtufh.edu.cnIntroduction: Prolonged psychological stress is closely associated with cancer due to its role in promoting the release of stress hormones through the sustained activation of the sympathetic-adrenal-medullary system. …”
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Disruption of Gut Microbiota and Associated Fecal Metabolites in Collagen-Induced Arthritis Mice During the Early Stage by Wu D, Yin M, Cao D, Zhang X, Zhu Y, Wei Y, Li Y, Wen C, Zhou J

“…Dehong Wu,1,* Mengdi Yin,2,* Dandan Cao,2,* Xiafeng Zhang,2 Yichun Zhu,2 Ying Wei,2 Yiling Li,2 Chengping Wen,2 Jia Zhou2 1Department of Rheumatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310005, People’s Republic of China; 2Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Jia Zhou; Chengping Wen, Email zhoujia@zcmu.edu.cn; chengpw2010@126.comBackground: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease and increasing evidence suggests that disturbances in the composition and function of gut microbiota are potentially implicated in the progression of RA. …”
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The Prediction Model of High-Frequency Ultrasound Combined with Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Scoring System Improved the Diagnosis of Sclerosing Adenosis and Early Breast Cance... by Ma B, Wu G, Zhu H, Liu Y, Hu W, Zhao J, Liu Y, Liu Q

“…Bingxin Ma,1 Gang Wu,1 Haohui Zhu,1 Yifei Liu,1 Wenjia Hu,1 Jing Zhao,1 Yinlong Liu,1 Qiuyu Liu2 1Department of Ultrasound, Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450000, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Pathology, Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450000, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Gang Wu, Email drwugang325@126.com; Haohui Zhu, Email zhh761126@163.comObjective: The study aimed to apply an artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted scoring system, and improve the diagnostic efficiency of Sclerosing adenosis and early breast cancer.Methods: This study retrospectively collected adenopathy patients (156 cases) and early breast cancer patients (150 cases) in Henan Provincial People’s Hospital from August 2020 to April 2023.Results: The area under the curve of the model constructed by clinical ultrasound features and combined AI features to predict and identify the two in the training group was 0.89 and 0.94, respectively. …”
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Prenatal Counseling and Diagnosis of COX20 Gene-Related Mitochondrial Complex IV Deficiency: A Case Report and Literature Review by Su J, Zeng L, Chen H, Tong J, Chen Y, Huang L, Deng L, Huang Y

“…Junyou Su,1,* Lingdong Zeng,2,* Hongfei Chen,1 Junru Tong,1 Yan Chen,1 Lingling Huang,1 Li Deng,1 Yan Huang1 1Department of Obstetrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530007, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Pediatrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530007, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Li Deng; Yan Huang, Email dengli@gxmu.edu.cn; huangyanHY2020@163.comBackground: COX20-related mitochondrial complex IV deficiency is a rare autosomal recessive metabolic disorder that arises from biallelic loss-of-function mutations. …”
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A Preliminary Screening Tool for High-Risk Frailty in Older Adults Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis by Li HJ, Zhou YY, Yu HH, Jiang J, Cai YW

“…Hui-Juan Li, Yue-Ying Zhou, He-He Yu, Jian Jiang, Yu-Wei Cai Department of Infectious Diseases, Wenzhou Central Hospital, Wenzhou, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Yue-Ying Zhou, Department of Infectious Diseases, Wenzhou Central Hospital, No. 252 Baili East Road, Lucheng District, Wenzhou City, 325000, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-0577-88882121, Email zhouyueying25@163.comObjective: To understand the current status and analyse the factors influencing frailty in older adults patients with pulmonary tuberculosis.Methods: This retrospective case-control study included 204 older adults patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. …”
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The Mechanism of Acupuncture Therapy for Migraine: A Systematic Review of Animal Studies on Rats by An Y, Zhang J, Ren Q, Liu J, Liu Z, Cao K

“…Yuqiu An,1,2,* Jing Zhang,1,2,* Qiaosheng Ren,1,2 Jiaojiao Liu,1,2 Zhenhong Liu,1,2,* Kegang Cao1,2,* 1Department of Neurology, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, People’s Republic of China; 2Institute for Brain Disorders, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Kegang Cao; Zhenhong Liu, Email Kgdoctor@sina.com; lzhh0399@163.comBackground: Acupuncture has long been used for migraine treatment as it is convenient for use and has remarkable efficacy. …”
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PEDF Overexpression Ameliorates Cardiac Lipotoxicity in Diabetic Cardiomyopathy via Regulation of Energy Metabolism by Mao T, Wang Y

“…Tuohua Mao, Ye Wang Department of Endocrinology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Ye Wang, Department of Endocrinology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 238 Jiefang Road, Wuchang, Wuhan, Hubei, 430060, People’s Republic of China, Email wye2018@whu.edu.cnBackground: Early alterations in cardiac energy metabolism and lipotoxicity are crucial factors in the pathogenesis and progression of diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM). …”
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Development of Predictive Models for Progression from Diabetic Kidney Disease to End-Stage Renal Disease in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Hu H, Mu X, Zhao S, Yang M, Zhou H

“…Huiyue Hu, Xiaodie Mu, Shuya Zhao, Min Yang, Hua Zhou Department of Nephrology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Hua Zhou; Min Yang, Department of Nephrology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, 213003, People’s Republic of China, Email zhouhua2323@suda.edu.cn; yangmin1516@suda.edu.cnAim: The aim of this study was to develop a predictive model for the progression of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and to evaluate the effectiveness of renal pathology and the kidney failure risk equation (KFRE) in this context.Methods: The study comprised two parts. …”
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Comparison of Learning Curves and Clinical Outcomes in Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Spinal Surgery Versus Percutaneous Transforaminal Endoscopic Surgery: A Cumulative Sum Analysi... by Yuan S, Chen R, Mei Y, Fan N, Wang T, Wang A, Du P, Xi Y, Zang L

“…Shuo Yuan,* Ruiyuan Chen,* Yuqi Mei,* Ning Fan, Tianyi Wang, Aobo Wang, Peng Du, Yu Xi, Lei Zang Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Lei Zang, Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, 5 JingYuan Road, Shijingshan District, Beijing, 100043, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-10-51718268, Email zanglei@ccmu.edu.cnPurpose: Endoscopic spine surgery has been widely performed to treat degenerative spinal diseases to mitigate the risks and complications associated with traditional open surgery. …”
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Crotonylation-Related Prognostic Model of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Based on Transcriptome Analysis and Single-Cell Sequencing Analysis by Lin RY, Chen RP, Lin FQ

“…Ruo-Yang Lin,1 Ren-Pin Chen,1 Fu-Qiang Lin2 1Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325000, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325000, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Fu-Qiang Lin, Email linfq66@qq.comBackground: Crotonylation is an emerging lysine acylation modification implicated in various diseases, yet its role in esophageal squamous cell cancer (ESCC) is unexplored. …”
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