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PMC EVs significantly promoted the invasion of diffuse-type GC cells, i.e., OCUM-12 and NUGC-3 cells. EMMPRIN in the EVs stimulated the invasion of OCUM-12 and NUGC-3 cells. The invasion-stimulating activity of PMC EVs was inhibited by the EMMPRIN inhibitor. A high EMMPRIN expression in PMCs was significantly associated with worse cancer-specific survival and peritoneal-recurrence-free survival. EMMPRIN in EVs from PMCs might stimulate the malignant progression of diffuse-type GC. EMMPRIN might be a useful prognostic marker of recurrence in GC patients.

To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis on targeted temperature management in adult cardiac arrest patients.

PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched on June 17, 2021 for clinical trials. Osimertinib The population included adult patients with cardiac arrest. The review included all aspects of targeted temperature management including timing, temperature, duration, method of induction and maintenance, and rewarming. Two investigators reviewed trials for relevance, extracted data, and assessed risk of bias. Data were pooled using random-effects models. Certainty of evidence was evaluated using GRADE.

The systematic search identified 32 trials. Risk of bias was assessed as intermediate for most of the outcomes. For targeted temperature management with a target of 32-34°C vs. normothermia (which often required active cooling), 9 trials were identified, with six trials included in meta-analyses. Targeted temperature management with a target of 32-34°C did not result f targeted temperature management at 32-34 °C, when compared to normothermia, did not result in improved outcomes in this meta-analysis. There was no effect of initiating targeted temperature management prior to hospital arrival. These findings warrant an update of international cardiac arrest guidelines.

Xiaoyao powder (XYP) is a traditional Chinese medicine formula which has wide scope of indications related to liver stagnation, reconcile qi and blood in TCM syndrome. Infertility could induce similar symptoms and signs to the clinical features of liver stagnation syndrome, the treatment of infertility by soothing the liver is obvious. XYP can increase the clinical pregnancy rate, follicle development, oocyte quality and improve endometrial receptivity. However, its underlying pharmacological mechanism of improving endometrial receptivity is unclear.

The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of XYP on pregnancy rates and promotes endometrial angiogenesis, to determine the potent mechanism in association with the pro-angiogenic behavior which closely related to improving endometrial receptivity.

We established an animal model exhibiting decreasing endometrial receptivity by controlled ovarian hyperstimulation and a human endometrial microvascular endothelial cell (HEMEC) model. Endometrial morph receptivity by promoting angiogenesis.

XYP promotes HEMEC proliferation and migration via the P38 and the JNK MAPK signaling pathways, which contribute to the endometrial angiogenesis mediated by VEGFR-2 that is favorable for endometrial receptivity. We firstly elucidated the molecular mechanisms by which XYP improved endometrial receptivity by promoting angiogenesis.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a chronic neurodegenerative disease which causes irreversible central vision loss among the elderly population. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), including formulas, acupuncture and herbs, has been used in the treatment of AMD for thousands of years and is currently used by many AMD patients around the world.

A comprehensive, in-depth literature review examining the use of TCM in the treatment of AMD has yet to be compiled. This review will improve current knowledge relating to the use of TCM and will open new avenues of exploration in developing new drugs for the treatment of AMD.

A literature search of the PubMed database, Web of Science, Google Scholar and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) was performed using relevant terms and keywords related to TCM in the treatment of AMD. Related books, PhD and master's theses were also researched.

The TCM-based interpretation of AMD has been used to establish a theoretical foundation for understanding the effect of TCM formulas and acupuncture on AMD. The possible mechanism of action of common Chinese herbs has also been discussed in detail.

TCM is a promising treatment option of AMD patients. However, lack of rigorous scientific evidence has limited the impact and uptake of TCM therapy. Future research should focus on improving understanding of the mechanism of action and bioactive components of TCM therapies.

TCM is a promising treatment option of AMD patients. However, lack of rigorous scientific evidence has limited the impact and uptake of TCM therapy. Future research should focus on improving understanding of the mechanism of action and bioactive components of TCM therapies.

Ginkgo biloba L. has been used for medical purposes in China for centuries. Standardized Ginkgo biloba L. leaves extract (GBE) is a widely used botanical drug which displays a variety of pharmacological effects against sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL).

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of GBE as an adjuvant therapy, administered with corticosteroids, for the initial management of patients with SSNHL.

We searched seven databases for randomized clinical trials (RCTs) comparing GBE plus corticosteroids with corticosteroids alone for SSNHL treatment. Data analysis was carried out by Review Manager 5.4 and Stata 16.0 software. The study was conducted in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) reporting guideline. We subsequently evaluated the certainty of evidence using the GRADE (Grading of Recommendation Assessment, Development and Evaluation) approach.

A total of 11 RCTs involving 1069 patients were included. Meta-analysis indicated that the reactions between two groups (RR=1.01, 95%CI=0.57 to 1.79, P=0.97).

The results of the current study suggested that GBE might be effective and promising as an adjuvant to corticosteroids in the initial treatment of moderate to profound SSNHL. However, the GRADE assessment indicated that the overall strength of evidence was not high. Further studies with high methodological quality and low risk of bias are needed to confirm the positive results. PROSPERO registration No. CRD 42020190113.

The results of the current study suggested that GBE might be effective and promising as an adjuvant to corticosteroids in the initial treatment of moderate to profound SSNHL. However, the GRADE assessment indicated that the overall strength of evidence was not high. Further studies with high methodological quality and low risk of bias are needed to confirm the positive results. PROSPERO registration No. CRD 42020190113.Hemoglobin, a homodimeric globular protein, is found predominantly in red blood cells and in a small amount in blood plasma. Along with binding to certain native molecules, it also interacts with various xenobiotics. The present review aims at studying these interactions and the resultant tangible impact on the structure and function of the protein if any. The review also encompasses various analytical and computational approaches which are routinely used to study these interactions. A detailed discussion on types of interaction exhibited by individual xenobiotics has been included herein. Additionally, the effects of xenobiotic binding on the oxygen carrying capacity of hemoglobin have been reviewed. These insights would be of great value in drug design and discovery. Envisaging probable interactions of designed ligands with hemoglobin would help improvise the process of drug development. This would also open up new avenues for studying hemoglobin-mediated drug delivery.

Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) has proven to be a highly effective treatment for rotator cuff deficient conditions and other end-stage shoulder pathologies. With value-based care emerging, identifying predictive factors of outcomes are of great interest. Although preoperative opioid use has been shown to predict inferior outcomes after anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty and rotator cuff repair, there is a paucity of data regarding its effect on outcomes after RTSA. We analyzed a series of RTSAs to determine the influence of preoperative opioid use on clinical and radiographic outcomes at a minimum of 2 years follow-up.

A retrospective review of primary RTSA patient data revealed 264 patients with at least 2 years of clinical and radiographic follow-up. Patients were classified as preoperative opioid users (71 patients) if they had taken narcotic pain medication for a minimum of 3 months prior to surgery or opioid-naive (193 patients) at the time of surgery. Assessments included preoperative lasty (14.1% vs 4.66%, p = 0.014) occurred more frequently in opioid users than opioid-naïve patients. Both groups improved from baseline preoperatively to most recent follow-up in terms of functional outcomes and pain.

Preoperative opioid use portended markedly inferior clinical outcomes in patients undergoing RTSA. Additionally, opioid users had significantly increased rates of periprosthetic radiolucency and revisions. Preoperative opioid use appears to be a significant marker for adverse outcomes after RTSA.

Preoperative opioid use portended markedly inferior clinical outcomes in patients undergoing RTSA. Additionally, opioid users had significantly increased rates of periprosthetic radiolucency and revisions. Preoperative opioid use appears to be a significant marker for adverse outcomes after RTSA.

The purpose of the study was to report the functional outcomes and complications after open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for acute distal humeral fractures AO/OTA type 13 C2 and C3 with minimum 2 years follow-up. Our hypothesis was that ORIF provides functional outcomes that are comparable to total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) and elbow hemiarthroplasty (EHA) reported in the literature.

During a 6-year period, 23 patients older than 45 years were treated with double-plating for AO/OTA type 13 C2 or C3 fracture. The mean age was 62 years (range, 46-80 years). The Oxford Elbow Score (OES) was used as primary outcome; and Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS), pain severity score (VAS), range of motion, reoperations and complications were used as secondary outcomes.

Median OES was 42 (range 25-48), where 48 points represents a normal elbow. Twenty patients achieved "good" to "excellent" outcomes and 3 patients achieved "fair" outcomes. Median MEPS was 85 (range 60-100), where 100 points represents a nodle-aged and elderly patients, despite the considerable rate of complications. Good to excellent results can be obtained in most of the patients.

Although middle glenohumeral ligament (MGHL) variations have been shown in the literature, their clinical effect and relationship with intra-articular pathologies have yet to be revealed, except for the Buford complex. This study was designed to classify MGHL and to reveal its relationship with clinical pathologies.

A total of 843 consecutive shoulder arthroscopies were evaluated retrospectively and a classification system was proposed for MGHL with regards to its structure and its relation to the anterior labrum. The associations of each MGHL type with SLAP lesions, subscapularis tears and anterior instability were investigated.

MGHL variations were grouped into 6 types according to the classification. A significant difference in favor of type 6 MGHL (Buford complex) was observed in the distribution of SLAP lesions (P<.001). There was no significant difference between MGHL types and the distribution of anterior instability history (P=0.131) and subscapularis tears (P=0.324).

SLAP lesions accompany type 6 MGHL (Buford complex) significantly more than other types.