Global Research Trends and Focus on the Link Between Heart Failure and NLRP3 Inflammasome: A Bibliometric Analysis From 2010 to 2024 by Lian Y, Zhang H, Xing W, Li S, Lai X, Jia S, Shang J, Liu H

“…Despite mounting evidence demonstrating the pivotal function of the NLRP3 inflammasome in HF, a thorough bibliometric examination of research focal points and trajectories in this domain has yet to be undertaken.Methods: Publications related to the NLRP3 inflammasome in HF were retrieved from the Web of Science database spanning 2010– 2024. …”
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Risk Factors and Predictive Analysis of Acute Severe Abdominal Pain After Hepatic Artery Infusion Chemotherapy in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Li J, Shi C, Chen J, Zhao Y, Du J, Song J

“…Jinpeng Li,1,* Congcong Shi,2,* Jiao Chen,1 Yue Zhao,3 Jiasheng Du,4,* Jinlong Song1 1Department of Interventional Therapy I, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, 250117, People’s Republic of China; 2Depression Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment Center, Shandong Mental Health Center, Jinan, Shandong, 250014, People’s Republic of China; 3Medical Imaging Technology Program, Qingdao Binhai University, Qingdao, 266000, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Oncology, Linqing People’s Hospital, Liaocheng, 252600, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Jinpeng Li, Department of Interventional Therapy I, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 440, Jiyan Road, Huaiyin District, Jinan, Shandong, 250117, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 531-67626412, Email Ljpxxx308@126.comPurpose: To investigate the incidence patterns and risk factors of acute abdominal pain following hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy (HAIC) in liver cancer patients and develop a preliminary prediction model for post-HAIC abdominal pain.Patients and Methods: Four hundred hepatocellular carcinoma patients who underwent HAIC at the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Shandong First Medical University from January 2021 to March 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. …”
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Low Serum Cholinesterase Levels Predict Poor Prognosis in Patients with Ovarian Cancer by Su H, Liao D, Huang C, Liu Q, Yu L

“…This study aimed to evaluate the clinical significance of serum ChE levels as a prognostic biomarker in ovarian cancer.Materials and Methods: A retrospective cohort analysis was conducted on 168 patients diagnosed with epithelial ovarian cancer at the Suzhou Ninth People’s Hospital from 2019 to 2020. …”
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Correlation Between Inflammatory Markers and Pathogenic Bacteria in Children’s Winter Respiratory Infections in Xinjiang by Wang L, Wang W, Wang J, Zhu L, Luo J

“…Lixia Wang,1,* Wei Wang,2,* Jian Wang,1 Ling Zhu,1 Jianjiang Luo1 1Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medical Department Infectious Diseases Ward, The Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Jianjiang Luo, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medical Department infectious diseases Ward, The Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Xinjiang Medical University, No. 116 Huanghe Road, Shayibake District, Urumqi, Xinjiang, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86013999946655, Email ljj.781201@163.comBackground: This study examines the distribution characteristics of pathogenic bacteria in respiratory infections and their relationship with inflammatory markers to guide clinical drug use.Methods: We selected 120 patients with lower respiratory tract infection in the electronic medical record system of Xinjiang Provincial People’s Hospital from March 2019 to March 2023 for a case-control study. …”
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Artificial intelligence based surgical support for experimental laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication by Holger Till, Ciro Esposito, Chung Kwong Yeung, Dariusz Patkowski, Sameh Shehata, Steve Rothenberg, Georg Singer, Tristan Till

“…This study presents the development of the first image-based AI/CV model classifying quality indicators of laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (LNF).Materials and methodsSix visible quality indicators (VQIs) for Nissen fundoplication were predefined as parameters to build datasets including correct (360° fundoplication) and incorrect configurations (incomplete, twisted wraps, too long (>four knots), too loose, too long, malpositioning (at/below the gastroesophageal junction). …”
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The inclusion of LGBTQ + people within UK health policy: a critical discourse analysis by Debbie Braybrook, William E. Rosa, Charlotte Norman, Richard Harding, Katherine Bristowe

“…In 2022, 42 regional integrated care systems were created across England to reduce health inequalities and improve the wellbeing of their local population. Methods This study aimed to examine the inclusion of UK Equality Act (2010) protected characteristics within the 42 publicly available integrated care system strategies, and to consider specifically how LGBTQ + communities and their needs, experiences and outcomes are framed within these strategies. …”
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Tolerability of a green tea-based mouth rinse: A pilot study by Renad Abdulkarim, Aliyah Al-subhi, Renad bukhari, Nehhal Alkhattabi, Rolla Mira, Osama Felemban, Lena Elbadawi, Soulafa Almazrooa, Hani Mawardi

“…As the role of chlorhexidine gluconate (CHX) mouth rinse in management of periodontal disease has been evaluated previously, the aim of this study is to compare the tolerability of none-alcohol containing green tea-based (NAGT) mouth rinse with CHX mouth rinse. Methods: Forty healthy subjects were enrolled in September 2018 at King Abdulaziz University and allocated randomly to two study arms: NAGT mouth rinse and chlorhexidine gluconate mouth rinse. …”
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Is Removal of Implants Mandatory Following Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Screw-Rod Stabilization Without Fusion for Mono-Segmental Thoracolumbar Fractures in Elderly Patients? by Zhang C, Xu C, Ruan D

“…This retrospective cohort study aimed to assess the necessity of implant removal in patients aged ≥ 65 years who underwent minimally invasive pedicle screw-rod fixation for AO type A and B thoracolumbar fractures.Methods: We evaluated the clinical and radiological outcomes of 57 patients aged ≥ 65 years with mono-segmental AO type A and B thoracolumbar fractures treated with percutaneous short-segment pedicle screw fixation, and compared the two groups with and without hardware removal. …”
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MRI Parameters and Clinicopathologic Features in Predicting Hepatocellular Carcinomas With Aggressive-Related Marker Expression, Defined by Epithelial Cell Adhesion Molecule and Gl... by Li Y, Huo L, Liu L, Jia N, Song B

“…Predicting aggressive HCC non-invasively should be investigated using preoperative gadoxetic acid-enhanced MRI and clinical characteristics.Methods: This retrospective study examined 134 patients with confirmed cases of HCC who had undergone gadolinic acid-enhanced MRI before surgery. …”
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Factors Influencing the Adoption of Artificial Intelligence Among Medical and Dental Students: A Cross-Sectional Study at the University of Jordan by Abdallat M, AlSamhori JF, AlSamhori ARF, Kawwa MJ, Labadi SH, AlSamhori AF, Shnekat HH, Abdallat S, Murshidi R

“…Therefore, the goal of this study is to examine the variables affecting attitudes, awareness, and comprehension of AI.Methods: A cross-sectional investigation between November 2022 and March 2023 was performed. …”
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Effectiveness of Timely Isolation of Patients with Respiratory Infection in a Children's Hospital: a Simulation Study by N. V. Saperkin, L. Ju. Poslova, M. Ju. Kirillin, M. E. Garbuz, O. V. Kovalishena

“…In this study, we demonstrate effectiveness of timely isolation of the source of respiratory infection (i.e. an infected individuals) which might be revealed in a large pediatric hospital.Materials & Methods. We developed an agent-based model of the spread of nosocomial respiratory infection to assess the effectiveness of timely isolation of patients with ARVI. …”
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A conceptual framework for characterization of agricultural heritage in desert-prone areas by Nermeen Bahnasy

“…Future studies could employ mixed-methods approaches for a more comprehensive understanding of agricultural heritage dynamics. …”
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Effects of Sleep Quality, Acute Sleep Deprivation, and Napping on Facial Emotion Recognition Accuracy and Speed by Huang Y, Li Y, Su T, Wang H, Xu S, Xu J, Zheng S, Du J, Wang Y, Zhang R, Meng Y, Guo X, Xiao L, Tang Y

“…Yujia Huang,1,2,* Yinan Li,2,* Tong Su,3 Hao Wang,2 Shuyu Xu,2 Jingzhou Xu,2 Siqi Zheng,4 Jing Du,2 Yajing Wang,2 Ruike Zhang,2 Yao Meng,2 Xin Guo,2 Lei Xiao,2 Yunxiang Tang3 1Psychology Department, The Second Naval Hospital of Southern Theater Command, Sanya, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Medical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 3Faculty of Psychology, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Psychology, TongJi University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Lei Xiao; Yunxiang Tang, Email xiaolei0237@163.com; tangyun7633@sina.comObjective: To investigate the effects of sleep quality, sleep deprivation, and napping on facial emotion recognition (FER) accuracy and speed.Methods: This research included a cross-sectional study (102 qualified participants) and a randomized controlled study (26 in the napping group and 24 in the control group). …”
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Neuroprotective effect of ranolazine in mice's model of Alzheimer's disease by Mariam H. Sadiq, Adeeb A. Al-Zubaidy, Nawres L. Wahhab

“…This study is intended to look into the possible neuroprotective effects of ranolazine scopolamine-induced Alzheimer's illness-like features in a mouse model. Methods. This is a randomized controlled animal study that has been carried out in Department of Pharmacology from College of Medicine of Al-Nahrain University. …”
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Protective Effect of Lithium Chloride on EndotheliaL Cells in Septic Shock by O. A. Grebenchikov, V. T. Dolgikh, M. D. Prokofiev, I. S. Kasatkina, A. V. Ershov

“…The aim is to study the effectiveness of lithium chloride for preventing damage to the monolayer of endothelial cells in vitro exposed to serum of patients with septic shock.Material and methods. Serum samples prepared from blood of 5 septic shock patients selected according to «Sepsis-3» criteria and 5 healthy volunteers (control serum) were used in the study. …”
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Hsa_circ_0007991 Promotes Immune Evasion in Hepatocellular Carcinoma via Regulation of the miR-505-3p/CANX Axis by Wang L, Liang L, Qian J, Yu C, Shi Y, Yan X, Chen X

“…LingLing Wang,1,* Li Liang,2,* Jing Qian,3 Chao Yu,1 Yu Shi,3 XiaoDi Yan,3 Xiang Chen1 1Department of Clinical Laboratory, Nantong First People’s Hospital, Nantong City, Jiangsu Province, 226000, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Interventional, Nantong First People’s Hospital, Nantong City, Jiangsu Province, 226000, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Tumor Radiotherapy, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong City, Jiangsu Province, 226001, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Xiang Chen, Department of Inspection, Nantong First People’s Hospital, No. 666, Shengli Road, Guanyinshan Street, Chongchuan District, Nantong City, Jiangsu Province, 226000, People’s Republic of China, Email chenxiang_CXCH@hotmail.comObjective: This study aimed to investigate the expression and functional role of hsa_circ_0007991 in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).Methods: RNA expression data of HCC and corresponding non-tumor liver tissues were obtained from the GEO database, and differential expression analysis was conducted to identify significantly dysregulated circRNAs. …”
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Effect of a Living–Learning Community on Nursing Student Outcomes—A Prospective Cohort Study by Mary Bennett, Melissa Travelsted, Vickie Shoumake, Matthew Atkinson

“…<b>Objectives:</b> We aimed to determine the effect of a living learning community (LLC) on the retention and success of students seeking entry into a Baccalaureate Science Nursing (BSN) program. <b>Methods:</b> The aim of this descriptive, prospective cohort project was to improve student retention and success by creating a living–learning community (LLC) for first-year students preparing to apply to a BSN program. …”
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Assessing the determinants of drug-resistant tuberculosis in selected hospitals in Tigray region, Northern Ethiopia: a case-control study by Desalegn Meresa, Gebretsadik Berhe, Kidane Tadesse, Muuz Gebru, Gebremedhin Gebrezgabiher

“…This study is aimed at identifying the factors associated with the development of DR-TB in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia. Methods The study used an unmatched case-control design to identify determinants of DR-TB in the Tigray region, northern Ethiopia, whereby 86 patients and 86 controls who registered for TB treatment follow-up in selected hospitals were recruited. …”
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Study on the Mechanism of QRICH1 Mediating PRMT1 to Regulate the Arginine Methylation Modification of cGAS to Promote Arsenics-Induced Pyroptosis in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells by Zhang J, Tian T, Tian S, Yao J, Zhang Y, Xie R, Yang T, Han B

“…Jiayuan Zhang,1,2,&ast; Tian Tian,3,&ast; Shanshan Tian,1,2 Jinhai Yao,1,2 Yingwan Zhang,4 Rujia Xie,1,2 Ting Yang,1,2 Bing Han1,2 1Department of Pathophysiology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, People’s Republic of China; 2Guizhou Provincial Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis and Drug Research on Common Chronic Diseases, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Eugenic Genetics, Guiyang Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Guiyang, Guizhou, 550003, People’s Republic of China; 4Qianxinan People’s Hospital, Qianxinan Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Xingyi, Guizhou, 562400, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Bing Han, Email 47569390@qq.comPurpose: This study aims to investigate the mechanism of action of arsenic-based agents against hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and to identify effective drug targets for HCC treatment.Methods: Huh7 and HepG2 cells treated with NaAsO2 were assessed for cell viability, pyroptosis, migration, and invasion after undergoing lentiviral transfection. …”
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Molecular Characterization and Risk Factors of Carbapenem-Resistant Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolated from Chinese Tertiary Hospital by Zhu R, Li J, Lian S, Li Y, Cai M, Cao Y, Xu X

“…Rongping Zhu,1,&ast; Ju Li,2,&ast; Siyan Lian,2,&ast; Yishan Li,3 Meili Cai,2 Yingping Cao,2 Xiaohong Xu2,4 1Department of Blood Transfusion, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou University Affiliated Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350001, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Laboratory Medicine, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350001, People’s Republic of China; 3Anxi County Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Quanzhou, Fujian, 362000, People’s Republic of China; 4Fujian Medical University Union Clinical College, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350001, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Xiaohong Xu; Yingping Cao, Department of Clinical Laboratory, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350001, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 13959192290 ; +86 13365910806, Email vancy1988@163.com; caoyingping@aliyun.comBackground: Therefore, the objectives of this study were to investigate the prevalence of carbapenem-resistant hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae (CR-hvKp) in Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, identify their genetic characters, characterize their resistance profiles, and identify risk factors for their infection to improve prevention and treatment strategies for CR-hvKp in the area.Methods: Between January 2021 and January 2022, clinically identified carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKp) isolates were collected. …”
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