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Correlation of 24-h Urinary Protein Excretion, Serum Indicators, and Placental Growth Factor in Patients with Preeclampsia and their Adverse Outcome
CONCLUSIONS: Combined screening of 24-h urinary protein, PAPP-A, β-hCG, PLGF, and serum indicators in early pregnancy are essential in predicting PE, allowing timely assessment of the risk of adverse pregnancy, and providing a basis for clinical intervention.PMID:38702157 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - May 3, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Sheng Ye Yuan Jiang Zhaie Lu Source Type: research

Effects of WeChat-Based Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Psychological Resilience and Quality of Life Among Patients Undergoing Loose Body Removal Surgery
CONCLUSIONS: WeChat-based MBSR emerges as a promising intervention, significantly alleviating depression and anxiety while enhancing the quality of life and psychological resilience in patients undergoing loose body removal surgery, suggesting its potential for widespread clinical application.PMID:38702156 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - May 3, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Yuncheng Qiu Huan Xu Source Type: research

The Impact of Comprehensive Nursing and Warming Measures on Emergence Agitation and Maternal-Neonatal Safety in Women Undergoing General Anesthesia for Cesarean Section
CONCLUSION: Comprehensive nursing combined with thermal insulation measures vastly improved the sedation degree of parturient, reduced the incidence of EA and chills, ensured maternal and infant safety, reduced adverse pregnancy outcomes, promoted early recovery of parturient, and enhanced maternal satisfaction. This conclusion provides important guidance for improving clinical practice, emphasizing the key role of comprehensive care in improving surgical outcomes and patient comfort, thereby improving the quality and efficiency of medical services.PMID:38702155 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - May 3, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Huidan Zhuang Wangya Li Xiangqing Xue Haiyan Wang Shuangfeng Li Ying Zhong Source Type: research

Association of Vascular Calcification with Serum lncRNA H19 and Runx2 mRNA Expression in Patients with Uremia
CONCLUSION: Serum H19 and Runx2 levels are significantly associated with VC-related factors and are independent risk factors for uremic VC, and their levels contribute to the diagnosis of uremic VC.PMID:38702154 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - May 3, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Taoxia Wang Guiying Li Jinsheng Xu Yaling Bai Xiaoli Liu Jingjing Jin Meijuan Cheng Jianwei Li Source Type: research

Nephrotic Syndrome Complicated with Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia in an Infant: A Case Report and Comprehensive Literature Review
CONCLUSIONS: This case report is the first documenting familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia in a child with primary nephrotic syndrome and delineates the familial pedigree. While familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia is infrequent, our findings affirm its generally benign nature. A critical aspect of patient care involves monitoring for potential complications, including acute pancreatitis or chondrocalcinosis. The indispensability of genetic studies in both diagnosis and the differentiation of related conditions is underscored, emphasizing their pivotal role in enhancing our understanding of this rare yet clinically signif...
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - May 3, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Min Yu Mei Xue Xiaoyan Fan Chunlin Gao Zhengkun Xia Source Type: research

Effect of Emergency Plan and First Aid Procedure on Injury Control and Precise Treatment of Patients with Acute Traumatic Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
CONCLUSIONS: Emergency plans and first aid procedures can effectively shorten the first aid time, promote rehabilitation, reduce adverse events, and improve the quality of daily life in patients with acute traumatic cervical spinal cord injury. Based on these findings, future practice or policy may need to be adjusted to further enhance patient care quality.PMID:38702152 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - May 3, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Xuyang Zhang Xinming Yang Chengqiao Song Source Type: research

Etiological Diagnosis and Treatment Value of mNGS in Alveolar Lavage Fluid of Children with Severe Pneumonia
CONCLUSION: mNGS is a promising technique for detecting co-pathogens in mixed pediatric lung infections, with potential benefits in terms of speed and sensitivity.PMID:38702151 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - May 3, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Wei Chen Haoquan Zhou Source Type: research

Effectiveness of Meticulous Management in Reducing Hospital-Acquired Infections in Neonatal Wards: A Prospective Analysis
CONCLUSION: Meticulous management can play an effective role in the prevention and control of hospital-acquired infections in neonatal wards, and can effectively reduce the infection rate, which can be promoted and applied in clinical settings.PMID:38702150 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - May 3, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Hongyu Chen Zhuan Miao Yarong Cai Le Dong Source Type: research

Linc00511 Promotes Thyroid Cancer Through the miR-4739/RNF38 Pathway
CONCLUSION: Linc00511 and RNF38 were significantly overexpressed in thyroid cancer tissues, while miR-4739 was significantly underexpressed. In thyroid cancer, Linc00511 can promote the invasion and metastasis of thyroid cancer cells by targeting miR-4739 and RNF38, and its expression level may reflect the progression of thyroid cancer, which can provide target reference for the clinical treatment of thyroid cancer.PMID:38702149 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - May 3, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Ying Liu Lei He Jihong Shi Xia Jiang Jianxin Zhang Yong Feng Wei Liu Source Type: research

The Application Effect of Evidence-Based Targeted Nursing in Severe Preeclamptic Women and Its Impact on Maternal Psychological Status, Quality of Life, and Maternal-Infant Outcomes
CONCLUSION: Evidence-based targeted nursing intervention in severe preeclamptic women demonstrates significant benefits in improving maternal psychological well-being, quality of life, and maternal-infant outcomes. The intervention effectively reduces depression and anxiety levels, enhances overall quality of life, and reduces the incidence of adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes. The use of personalized care plans and enhanced patient education may contribute to these positive outcomes. Furthermore, evidence-based targeted nursing intervention promotes higher levels of nursing satisfaction and fosters better doctor-pat...
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - May 3, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Wei Yan Ying Zhou Source Type: research

Immuno-modulatory role of baicalin in atherosclerosis prevention and treatment: current scenario and future directions
Front Immunol. 2024 Apr 18;15:1377470. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1377470. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTAtherosclerosis (AS) is recognized as a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by the accumulation of lipids and inflammatory cells within the damaged walls of arterial vessels. It is a significant independent risk factor for ischemic cardiovascular disease, ischemic stroke, and peripheral arterial disease. Despite the availability of current treatments such as statins, proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors, and lifestyle modifications for prevention, AS remains a leading cause of morbidity and ...
Source: Atherosclerosis - May 3, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Li Wang Shenyi Huang Xiaolun Liang Junliang Zhou Yifan Han Jiangshan He Danping Xu Source Type: research

Investigation of usage, attitudes toward complementary and alternative medicine among cancer patients in Turkey during COVID-191
CONCLUSION: Due to the high prevalence of CAM usage among cancer patients and possible interaction effects with chemotherapy medications, it is important for healthcare professionals to assess and educate cancer patients regarding CAM use. Additional research is needed to determine potential interactions, as well as pros and cons of CAM use during cancer treatment.PMID:38701169 | DOI:10.3233/WOR-230195 (Source: Work)
Source: Work - May 3, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Ezgi Genc Irem Bulut Source Type: research

Ammodaucus Leucotrichus Seed Extract as a Potential Therapy in Animal Models of Rheumatoid Arthritis Induced by Complete Freund Adjuvant and Chicken Cartilage Collagen
This study assessed the efficacy of an Ammodaucus leucotrichus seed extract to treat rheumatoid arthritis in rat models of this disease. Rheumatoid arthritis was induced in rats using two methods: immunization with 100 µL of Complete Freund Adjuvant (CFA) and immunization with 100 µL of a 3 mg/ml solution of type II collagen (CII) from chicken cartilage. The therapeutic potential of the extract was assessed at different doses (150, 300, and 600 mg/kg/day for 21 days in the CII-induced arthritis model and for 14 days in the CFA-induced arthritis model) and compared with methotrexate (MTX; 0.2 mg/kg for the same periods), ...
Source: Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology - May 3, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Cheima Djehiche Nadia Benzidane Hanene Djeghim Mehdi Tebboub Saad Mebrek Katia Abedelouhab Abderrahmane Baghiani Noureddine Charef Mohammed Messaoudi Chawki Bensouici Rabah Lebsir Talha Bin Emran Ali Alsalme David Cornu Mikhael Bechelany Lekhmici Arrar Ah Source Type: research

Mechanisms of Bacterial Drug Resistance with Special Emphasis on Phenotypic and Molecular Characterization of Extended Spectrum Beta-lactamase
New Microbiol. 2024 May;47(1):1-14.ABSTRACTAntibiotics are designed to effectively treat bacterial infections while minimizing harm to the human body. They work by targeting specific components of bacteria or by disrupting essential processes such as cell wall synthesis, membrane function, protein production, and metabolic pathways. However, the misuse and overuse of antibiotics have led to the emergence of drug resistance in humans, animals, and agriculture, contributing to the global spread of this problem. Drug resistance can be either innate or acquired, with acquired resistance involving changes in the bacterial chrom...
Source: New Microbiologica - May 3, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Daniel Geleta Gemeda Abebe Bikila Alemu Netsanet Workneh Getenet Beyene Source Type: research

Efficacy Analysis of Pneumocystoscopic Cohen Surgery for Lower Ureteral Lesions in Children
CONCLUSION: Pneumocystoscopic ureterovesical reimplantation (Cohen) demonstrated safety, efficacy, minimal invasiveness, and faster recovery in treating lower ureteral lesions in children, with aesthetic benefits and fewer complications, making it a promising approach for pediatric urological surgeries.PMID:38702174 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - May 3, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Bo Peng Chao Yang Zhiqiang Zhang Yongsheng Cao Source Type: research