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3, for validation by qRT-PCR. The results showed that ENST00000460164.1 and NR-046211.1 were highly expressed in PBMCs of non-segmental vitiligo. SB262470 An lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA network containing two lncRNAs, 17 miRNAs, and 223 mRNAs was constructed.

Our results revealed patterns of differentially expressed lncRNAs in the PBMCs of non-segmental vitiligo individuals. ENST00000460164.1, and NR-046211.1 may be potential biomarkers and drug targets for the treatment of non-segmental vitiligo.

Our results revealed patterns of differentially expressed lncRNAs in the PBMCs of non-segmental vitiligo individuals. ENST00000460164.1, and NR-046211.1 may be potential biomarkers and drug targets for the treatment of non-segmental vitiligo.

Hospital-wide screenings for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are important to identify healthcare workers at risk of exposure. However, the currently available diagnostic tests are expensive or only identify past infection. Therefore, this single-center observational study aimed to assess the positivity rate of hospital-wide antigen screening tests for COVID-19 and evaluate clinical factors associated with antigen positivity during a COVID-19 institutional outbreak in Sapporo, Japan.We analyzed the data of 1615 employees who underwent salivary or nasal swab antigen tests on November 18, 2020, to detect severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Laboratory confirmation using reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction was performed for those with positive viral serology. The demographic characteristics, job titles, and risk of contact with COVID-19 patients were compared between employees with and without COVID-19.A total of 19 employees (1.2%) tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 antigenuggesting that risk assessment of exposure to COVID-19 patients may provide more useful information than using job titles to identify infected health care providers.

To investigate prognosis prediction of motor outcome in anterior choroidal artery (AChA) infarction patients using radiologic and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) studies.Twenty six patients with complete weakness of the affected hand were recruited. The Motricity Index (MI), Medical Research Council (MRC) scores for the affected finger extensors, Modified Brunnstrom classification (MBC) and Functional Ambulation Category (FAC) were evaluated twice at onset and the chronic stage (3-4 months after onset). Patients were assigned according to the presence of infarction at the corona radiata (CR); the CR-positive group (infarct presence at the CR and posterior limb of internal capsule [PLIC], 11 patients) and CR-negative group (infarct presence at the PLIC, 15 patients), and the presence of motor evoked potentials at the affected hand muscle the TMS-positive group (11 patients) and the TMS-negative group (15 patients).At the second evaluation, the MI scores were significantly different between the CR-pos53) and TMS-negative groups (46.70 ± 7.99) (P  less then  .05). The MRC scores for the finger extensors were also significantly different between the CR-positive (0.95 ± 1.01) and CR-negative (2.57 ± 1.33) groups and between the TMS-positive (3.05 ± 0.88) and TMS-negative (1.03 ± 1.14) groups (P  less then  .05). Fourteen (53.85%) of the 26 patients recovered to have a functional hand score (MBC ≥5) and 19 (73.07%) of the 26 patients recovered to have an independent gait score (FAC ≥3) on their second evaluation.The results show that CR involvement in addition to the presence of a PLIC lesion and a TMS-negative response were related to poor motor outcomes in patients with an AChA infarction. Consequently, radiologic and TMS studies can be considered for motor outcome prognosis prediction in patients with an AChA infarction.

As larger-sized superficial esophageal neoplasms became candidates for endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), post-ESD esophageal stricture has inevitably developed into a significant complication during long-term follow-up.

The PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, as well as China National Knowledge Infrastructure, the Wanfang Database, and the Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, were searched to identify all the appropriate studies published from January 2000 through October 2019. For risk factor assessment between postoperative stricture and control groups, pooled odds ratios (OR) and weighted mean differences (WMD) estimation was done. All meta-analytical procedures were conducted by using Stata version 15.1 software.

The results showed that 11 studies with 2248 patients (284 structure cases and 1964 controls) were eligible for this meta-analysis. Statistical results indicated 6 substantial risk factors lesion characteristics involving the uppiod of surveillance after ESD and take available approaches of stricture prevention.

T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia is a relatively uncommon disorder in adults. Kidneys are not frequently invaded by leukemic cells, and patients with adult ALL showing nephromegaly as an initial presentation are rare.

A 54-year-old man was referred to our institution for mild anemia and thrombocytopenia. Laboratory tests showed bicytopenia with abnormal lymphoid cells in the peripheral blood and mild renal dysfunction.

Ultrasonography and computed tomography (CT) revealed bilateral enlargement of the kidneys. [18F]-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/CT demonstrated a strong increase in metabolic uptake in the bilateral kidneys. A kidney biopsy revealed a leukemia invasion into the parenchyma. Based on the lymphocytic repertoire, the patient's condition was diagnosed as T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.

The patient received hyper-cyclophosphamide, vincristine, adriamycin, and dexamethasone and high-dose methotrexate and cytarabine as induction chemotherapy. After his leukemia relapsough rare, ALL in the initial and relapsed phases can be associated with bilateral nephromegaly and renal impairment due to the invasion of leukemic cells into the parenchyma with or without abnormal leukemic cells in circulation. Leukemia is an important differential diagnosis of renal impairment with bilateral nephromegaly.

Secretory carcinoma (SC) is a malignancy of the salivary glands, which is similar to SC of the breast regarding its association with neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase fusion-positive gene. SC is a recently described salivary gland tumor, and there are a few reports describing oral minor salivary gland-derived SC. We reported two cases of SC in the oral cavity and reviewed the literature.

The patients included a 65-year-old Japanese woman who presented with a mass of the upper lip and an 84-year-old Japanese man who presented with a mass on the buccal mucosa.

Diagnosis was based on histomorphological and immunohistochemical findings and identification of a specific translocation of the ETS variant 6-neurotrophic receptor tyrosine kinase 3 gene fusion. Case 1 was finally diagnosed using reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction with formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue samples, while case 2 was diagnosed using fluorescence in situ hybridization analysis.

In case 1, excisional biopsy was don metastasis. Thus, establishing an accurate diagnosis together with pathologists and confirming the presence of the ETS variant 6-neurotrophic receptor tyrosine kinase 3 fusion gene using genetic analysis is important.

Human parvovirus B19 (B19V) is a non-enveloped single-stranded DNA virus associated with a variety of human diseases. Reports of B19V infection after cardiac transplantation are relatively rare.

We report a case of a 48-year-old women who underwent orthotopic heart transplant for dilated cardiomyopathy. She developed an anemia after cardiac transplantation. Anemia was most severe 2 months after surgery, with a decrease in reticulocyte count. Serological DNA test for parvovirus B19V was performed and the result was positive.

B19V infection.

Intravenous immunoglobulin administration resulted in a resolution of the anemia. The patient's blood test results showed a normal hemoglobin and reticulocyte count 1 year after surgery.

Patients with parvovirus B19V infection may develop severe anemia after heart transplantation. The diagnosis mainly relies on viral DNA detection. Intravenous immunoglobulin is an effective treatment for viral infection.

Patients with parvovirus B19V infection may develop severe anemia after heart transplantation. The diagnosis mainly relies on viral DNA detection. Intravenous immunoglobulin is an effective treatment for viral infection.

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is one of the common microvascular complications in diabetic patients, which is characterized by progressive development and often leads to irreversible visual impairment. More seriously, DR patients suffer great psychological stress due to impaired visual function and reduced self-care ability such as anxiety and depression, which seriously affect the quality of life of patients. In recent years, various psychological therapies have been applied to alleviate anxiety, depression, and quality of life in DR patients, which have achieved positive results. However, the effectiveness and safety of different psychological therapies are unclear. This study aims to assess the effects of psychotherapy on anxiety, depression, and quality of life in DR patients through a network meta-analysis.

All randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the effects of psychotherapy on anxiety, depression, and quality of life in patients with DR published before 30 November 30, 2021, will be searched in the PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Register of Controlled Trials, Web of Science, Chinese Scientific Journal Database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure Database, Wanfang, and China Biomedical Literature Database. There will have no restrictions on publication status and language. Two researchers will be independently responsible for RCT screening, data extraction, and quality evaluation. All statistical analyses will be performed using Stata 14.0 and R 4.1.2.

The results of this meta-analysis will be submitted to a peer-reviewed journal for publication.

This study will provide comprehensive and reliable evidence-based references for elucidating the efficacy of psychotherapy on anxiety, depression, and quality of life in DR patients.

Ethical approval was not required for this study. The systematic review will be published in a peer-reviewed journal, presented at conferences, and shared on social media platforms.

DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/K8T27.

DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/K8T27.

Post-traumatic ankle valgus deformities are relatively rare. Old post-traumatic ankle deformity compounded by abundant scar contracture tissue formation around the joint is a big challenge for orthopedics. Conventional one-stage corrective osteotomy with internal fixation always results in many knotty postoperative complications, such as soft tissue avascular necrosis, implant-related infections, and distinct lower limb discrepancy. Here, we describe a patient with old post-traumatic severe ankle valgus and forefoot supination deformities and obtained satisfactory clinical results following multi-stage surgery using the Ilizarov technique and limited osteotomy. Even more encouraging, any complications of conventional one-stage surgery were successfully avoided through our treatment regimen.

A 24-year-old healthy man had post-traumatic 90-degree hindfoot valgus and forefoot supination deformities of the right foot for more than 10 years. The complicated issue was the vast, poorly vascularized scar contracture tissues tightly adhered to the bones of the lateral malleolus and dorsum pedis.