User-Centered Chronic Wound Management System for Team Integration and Patient Participation.

This study developed a user-centered chronic wound management system to enhance team care integration and family engagement. The system incorporates real-time communication tools and intuitive interfaces to address usability challenges, empower caregivers, and improve patient care and outcomes.

New linear bromopyrrole-imidazolidine alkaloids from the Formosan sponge .

Chemical investigation of the natural products from Formosan sponge led to the isolation of two undescribed bromopyrrole-imidazolidine alkaloids, nakamudines A and B. The structures of the compounds were determined by extensive spectroscopic analyses, including 2D NMR correlations, while their relative configurations were resolved NOESY correlation analysis. The alkaloids were assigned as rare linear bromopyrrole alkaloidal epimers possessing an 2,4-imidazolidinedione (hydantoin) moiety.

Evaluation of Orientation-Dependent Cation-π Pairwise Effects within Collagen Triple Helices.

Various noncovalent interactions have been introduced to explore their impacts in folding a collagen triple helix. Among these interactions, the cation-π interaction represents one of the compelling forces stabilizing the triple helix. Still, the effects depend on the pairwise components and the orientation between the cationic and aromatic moieties.

Accelerated peripheral nerve repair using surface-modified biomaterials for targeted capture of glial-derived growth factors post-neurorrhaphy.

Peripheral nerve injury (PNI) commonly leads to motor or sensory dysfunction, with nerve grafts being the standard treatment for neurorrhaphy. Despite advancements in biomaterials for nerve-tissue engineering, the rate of nerve regeneration remains slow. Therefore, this study aims to improve further the understanding of the impact of syndecan-3 (SDC3)-modified small intestine submucosa (SIS) on nerve reconstruction by employing two advanced approaches: cation recruitment and local growth factor delivery.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy attenuated limb ischemia in mice with high-fat diet by restoring Sirtuin 1 and mitochondrial function.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) shows promise as a treatment for peripheral artery disease (PAD), particularly when complicated by metabolic syndrome and diabetes. However, its precise effects on endothelial function remain unclear. This study explored the impact of HBO on angiogenesis and apoptosis in high-fat diet (HFD)-fed mice with limb ischemia, focusing on the role of sirtuin 1 (SIRT1).

Correlation Between Low Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and High Mortality Rates in Adult Trauma Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Brain Injuries.

White blood cell (WBC) subtypes reflect immune and inflammatory conditions in patients. This study aimed to examine the association between the ratio of platelets to WBC subtypes and mortality outcomes in patients with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). The Trauma Registry System of the hospital was retrospectively reviewed to gather medical records of 2397 adult patients who were hospitalized from 2009 to 2020 and had moderate-to-severe TBI with a head abbreviated injury scale (AIS) score of 3 or higher.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Improved Neovascularisation Following Limb Ischaemia-The Role of ROS Mitigation.

Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy has emerged as a potential treatment, shown to enhance blood flow and angiogenesis. However, specific effects and mechanisms of HBO on limb ischaemia responding to a hypoxic environment remain largely unknown. We aimed to investigate the therapeutic potential of HBO in the treatment of limb ischaemia.

Association between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and erectile dysfunction among American Adults from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey: a cross-sectional study.

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a pressing public health concern. NAFLD is recognized as a disease with systemic involvement. Erectile dysfunction is a prevalent condition among men.

Degradation of triclosan by peroxydisulfate/peroxomonosulfate binary oxidants activation under thermal conditions: Efficiency and mechanism.

Peroxydisulfate (PDS) and peroxymonosulfate (PMS) could be efficiently activated by heat to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) for the degradation of organic contaminants. However, defects including the inefficiency treatment and pH dependence of monooxidant process are prominent. In this study, synergy of heat and the PDS-PMS binary oxidant was studied for efficient triclosan (TCS) degradation and apply in rubber wastewater.

Dapagliflozin protects against doxorubicin-induced nephrotoxicity associated with nitric oxide pathway-A translational study.

Doxorubicin (Dox) is a potent anticancer agent, but its associated organ toxicity, including nephrotoxicity, restricts clinical applications. Dapagliflozin (DAPA), a sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor, has been shown to slow the progression of kidney disease in patients with and without diabetes. However, the effect of DAPA to counteract Dox-induced nephrotoxicity remains uncertain.

Improving Patient Safety in the X-ray Inspection Process with EfficientNet-Based Medical Assistance System.

Patient safety is a paramount concern in the medical field, and advancements in deep learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) have opened up new possibilities for improving healthcare practices. While AI has shown promise in assisting doctors with early symptom detection from medical images, there is a critical need to prioritize patient safety by enhancing existing processes. To enhance patient safety, this study focuses on improving the medical operation process during X-ray examinations.

Effects of STAT3 on aging-dependent neovascularization impairment following limb ischemia: from bedside to bench.

Aging is a major risk factor for ischemic hypoxia-related diseases, including peripheral artery diseases (PADs). Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) is a critical transcription activator in angiogenesis. Nevertheless, the effect of aging on endothelial cells and their responses to hypoxia are not well studied.

Deletion of MicroRNA-21 Impairs Neovascularization Following Limb Ischemia: From Bedside to Bench.

With an increasing prevalence, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), cause by atherosclerosis is a new threat to public health beyond coronary artery disease and involves aberrant vascular endothelial cell proliferation and angiogenesis. The degree of vascular remodeling is influenced by the processes described. MicroRNA-21 (miR-21) has been found to play a critical role in cellular functions, including angiogenesis.

(-)-Agelasidine A Induces Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress-Dependent Apoptosis in Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma.

Liver cancers, such as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), are a highly prevalent cause of cancer-related deaths. Current treatments to combat liver cancer are limited. (-)-Agelasidine A, a compound isolated from the methanol extract of , a sesquiterpene guanidine derived from sea sponge, has antibacterial activity.

Identification of Biomarkers Related to Prognosis of Bladder Transitional Cell Carcinoma.

Bladder transitional cell carcinoma (BTCC) is highly fatal and generally has a poor prognosis. To improve the prognosis of patients with BTCC, it is particularly important to identify biomarkers related to the prognosis. In this study, differentially expressed messenger RNAs were obtained by analyzing relevant data of BTCC from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) databases.

Clinical characteristics and prognostic risk factors of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitides (AAV).

Objective: The complement alternative pathway is involved in the development of AVV. Several studies showed that AVV patients with low serum complement C3 (sC3) levels tend to have a poor prognosis. The aim of this study was to determine whether low sC3 measured at AAV onset is a risk factor for survival prognosis in patients with AVV, and further identified other potential risk factors for predicting patient survival prognosis.