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Mougkogiannis P, Nikolaidou A, Adamatzky A. On Transducing Properties of Kombucha-Proteinoid Complexes. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024; 7:4725-4746. [PMID: 38898668 PMCID: PMC11253094 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.4c00535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2024] [Revised: 06/05/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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We investigate the information processing capacities of kombucha-proteinoid proto-brains, focusing on the transducing properties through accommodation spiking, tonic bursting spiking, and optical and acoustic stimulation. We explore self-organization, adaptability, and emergent phenomena in this unconventional proto-architecture. By constructing kombucha-proteinoid networks exposed to diverse audio stimuli, we analyze nonlinear dynamics using time series analysis. Assessing information representation in the presence of extreme noise, we examine the system's resilience. Our results illustrate intricate pathways resulting from the interplay between the synthetic biological substrate and bio-inspired stimulation. The kombucha-proteinoid proto-brains consistently map complex stimuli to distinct activation levels, showcasing their adaptability and potential for information processing without the need for external shaping circuits.
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- UWE, Unconventional Computing
Laboratory, Bristol BS16 1QY, U.K.
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- UWE, Unconventional Computing
Laboratory, Bristol BS16 1QY, U.K.
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Imaging CM&M. Retracted: Analysis of Bioelectrical Impedance Spectrum for Elbow Stiffness Based on Hilbert-Huang Transform. CONTRAST MEDIA & MOLECULAR IMAGING 2023; 2023:9854181. [PMID: 37547640 PMCID: PMC10397504 DOI: 10.1155/2023/9854181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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[This retracts the article DOI: 10.1155/2022/5764574.].
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Study on the Mechanism of Pathological Recognition Based on Bioelectrical Impedance Spectrum to the Elbow Joint. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023. [DOI: 10.1155/2023/3158486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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The elbow joint is prone to stiffness and adhesion after trauma or surgery. High-energy trauma easily led to loss of mobility of the elbow joint. Mild trauma can also cause stiffness in the elbow joint. In order to investigate the pathogenesis of stiffness and adhesion in elbow joint, a feedback-type elbow joint control system based on network is proposed in this paper. The simulation results show that it has significant differences in elbow bioelectrical impedance in patients with elbow trauma, and this new method realizes the control strategy of converting the patient’s elbow joint pathological information into elbow joint orthosis control information.
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Zhao J, Zhang P, Gao G. Study on Intelligent Traditional Chinese Medicine Fumigation for Treating Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Herniation Based on Medical Big Data Mining. CONTRAST MEDIA & MOLECULAR IMAGING 2022; 2022:4658192. [PMID: 36313963 PMCID: PMC9584737 DOI: 10.1155/2022/4658192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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With the improvement of the traditional Chinese medicine fumigation (TCMF), more and more people are studying lumbar intervertebral disc herniation (LIDH) by TCMF. In order to clarify the thermodynamic mechanism of TCMF to LIDH and provide a model reference for individualized diagnosis, the lower control system is compiled by the microprocessor, and the upper control system is compiled by computer technology of VB. In this new system, the medical information of patients is recorded in the databases by the upper control system, and clinical diagnosis and treatment experience are packaged in the lower control system. The simulation results and clinical examples show that the new control system of TCMF has better clinical efficacy for LIDH patients, which not only effectively improves the pain symptoms of LIDH patients but is also economical and safe.
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- Jirong Zhao
- Department of Spinal Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, China
- Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, China
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- College of Electrical and Information Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou, Gansu 730050, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, China
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Zhang N, Li J, Yan X, Liu W. Detection and Diagnostic Value of Cytokines in Serum of Children with Acute Viral Encephalitis. CONTRAST MEDIA & MOLECULAR IMAGING 2022; 2022:9997531. [PMID: 36247842 PMCID: PMC9532150 DOI: 10.1155/2022/9997531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Revised: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Acute viral encephalitis is one of the serious infectious diseases. In order to analyze the diagnostic efficacy of serum procalcitonin (PCT), C-reactive protein (CRP), and S100B protein in acute viral encephalitis, a total of 100 children with acute viral encephalitis from July 2019 to December 2021 are selected and included in the viral encephalitis group. The results show that S100B protein model has high specificity and sensitivity and is simple to operate. It provides new ideas and directions for differential diagnosis, improvement, and optimization of relevant clinical diagnosis and treatment schemes and has high clinical value.
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- Na Zhang
- The Third Department of Pediatrics, Xingtai People's Hospital, Xingtai 054000, China
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- The Third Department of Pediatrics, Xingtai People's Hospital, Xingtai 054000, China
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- The Third Department of Pediatrics, Xingtai People's Hospital, Xingtai 054000, China
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- The Third Department of Pediatrics, Xingtai People's Hospital, Xingtai 054000, China
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Yao D, Zhao J, Ren Y. Efficacy of Shuanghe Jiyu Decoction in 126 Patients with Bone Marrow Suppression. CONTRAST MEDIA & MOLECULAR IMAGING 2022; 2022:9333718. [PMID: 36128171 PMCID: PMC9470345 DOI: 10.1155/2022/9333718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Revised: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Bone marrow suppression is a common complication of chemotherapy. In order to observe the effects of Shuanghe Jiyu decoction on peripheral white blood cells (WBC), hemoglobin (Hb), and platelet (PLT) in patients with bone marrow suppression, a total of 126 patients with bone marrow suppression were given at least three consecutive cycles of chemotherapy. The results show that among 126 patients with bone marrow suppression, 16 achieved marked efficacy and 100 achieved moderate efficacy. The overall effective rate is 92.06%. Moreover, the symptoms of bone marrow suppression are mitigated. No adverse events are reported during the treatment.
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- Dapeng Yao
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang 110847, China
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- Laboratory of Quality Assessment, Shenyang Institute of Food and Drug Control, Shenyang 110000, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang 110847, China
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Ke J, Cai Q, Zhang C, Du O, Wang F, Luo Y, Li W, Ou D. Analysis of the Efficacy and Safety of Pulpitis Treated with Different Root Canal Flushing Fluids Based on VAS and Temporomandibular Joint Function. CONTRAST MEDIA & MOLECULAR IMAGING 2022; 2022:1470389. [PMID: 36101801 PMCID: PMC9439904 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1470389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Pulpitis is one of the common diseases indicated by the department of stomatology that is located in the tooth and contains abundant nerve vessels. In order to evaluate the pain degree and functional recovery of patients after treatment by visual analogue pain scale (VAS) and temporomandibular joint function score, a retrospective analysis was performed on 128 patients diagnosed with pulpitis who received root canal treatment in the department of stomatology from January 2020 to March 2021. The results show that 3%NaClO combined with 0.9% sodium chloride injection can effectively relieve the pain degree of patients after treatment, and the antibacterial effect is significantly better than 3%H2O2 combined with 0.9% normal saline. Meanwhile, it can effectively improve the temporomandibular joint function and reduce the recurrence rate, which has good clinical application value.
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- Jianguo Ke
- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen 361003, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen 361003, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen 361003, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen 361003, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen 361003, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen 361003, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen 361003, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen 361003, China
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Yan F, Peng C. Analysis of the Effect of DPL Combined with Clarithromycin in the Therapy and Improvement of Rosacea. CONTRAST MEDIA & MOLECULAR IMAGING 2022; 2022:9437697. [PMID: 36051928 PMCID: PMC9417769 DOI: 10.1155/2022/9437697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Revised: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin disease with a high incidence, and it leads to negative emotions such as inferiority complex, increased psychological pressure, and a greatly reduced quality of life. In order to investigate the clinical efficacy of DPL combined with clarithromycin in the treatment and improvement of rosacea. 86 patients with rosacea were selected and randomly divided into the control group and study group according to the random number table method. The results show that the combination of DPL and clarithromycin in the treatment of rosacea patients can effectively improve the clinical symptoms of patients, improve the therapeutic effect, and the incidence of adverse reactions is low, which ensures that the patients have a good prognosis, which is worthy of clinical application.
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- Fang Yan
- Department of Dermatology, People's Hospital of Dongxihu District, Hubei 430040, China
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- Department of Dermatology, People's Hospital of Dongxihu District, Hubei 430040, China
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Huang S, Xiao Y, Li H, Li D. Research on Improving Radiotherapy Accuracy Based on Image-Guided Radiotherapy. CONTRAST MEDIA & MOLECULAR IMAGING 2022; 2022:9696403. [PMID: 36034197 PMCID: PMC9381236 DOI: 10.1155/2022/9696403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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With the changes of people's diet and lifestyle, the number of patients with abdominal malignant tumors is increasing year by year. In order to analyze the effectiveness of cone-beam CT (CBCT) enhancement technology in improving the accuracy of radiotherapy for clinical malignant tumors, 92 patients with abdominal malignant tumor are divided into the control group and the CBCT radiotherapy group. The experimental results show that precise radiotherapy technology can promote the recovery of the immune function of patients with abdominal malignant tumors, improve the effect of treatment, and decrease the incidence of complications.
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- Shunping Huang
- Department of Cancer Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, Jiangsu 404100, China
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- Department of Cancer Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, Jiangsu 404100, China
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- Department of Cancer Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, Jiangsu 404100, China
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- Department of Cancer Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, Jiangsu 404100, China
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Investigation of the Immunoprotective Effect of Zinc on Ovalbumin Induced BALB/C Male Mice Based on NF-KB Signaling Pathway. CONTRAST MEDIA & MOLECULAR IMAGING 2022; 2022:8990629. [PMID: 36043146 PMCID: PMC9377949 DOI: 10.1155/2022/8990629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Allergic rhinitis is one of the common chronic inflammatory diseases of the nasal mucosa. In order to investigate the effect of zinc on ovalbumin induced allergic rhinitis in BALB/C male mice based on NF-KB signaling pathway, thirty BALB/C male mice are randomly divided into three groups: control group, ovalbumin induced allergic rhinitis asthma group and zinc intervention group. The experimental results show that Zinc supplementation in allergic asthma mice with allergic rhinitis correct the immune response of TH2 cells by inhibiting THE NF-KB signaling pathway, reduce the infiltration of inflammatory cells into lung nasal tissue, and reduce airway co-hyperreactivity to improve the clinical symptoms of asthma and play an immune protective role.
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WeChat-Based Comprehensive Education on Egg White Protein Intake for Patients Undergoing Peritoneal Dialysis: A Combined Prospective and Retrospective Study. CONTRAST MEDIA & MOLECULAR IMAGING 2022; 2022:5651992. [PMID: 35965628 PMCID: PMC9357735 DOI: 10.1155/2022/5651992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Revised: 06/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Protein malnutrition is a well-described complication of peritoneal dialysis (PD), a standard mode of treatment for end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and contributes to morbidity, treatment failure, and mortality. To assess the usefulness of WeChat-based education for ensuring optimal protein intake through the consumption of egg white protein, 140 young and middle-aged patients undergoing PD are assigned to either the intervention group or the control group. The results show that reinforcing comprehensive PD education using WeChat can improve nutritional parameters, clinical parameters, and quality of life.
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TNFAIP6 Promotes Gastric Carcinoma Cell Invasion via Upregulating PTX3 and Activating the Wnt/ β-Catenin Signaling Pathway. CONTRAST MEDIA & MOLECULAR IMAGING 2022; 2022:5697034. [PMID: 35854776 PMCID: PMC9279067 DOI: 10.1155/2022/5697034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Tumor metastasis is a fundamental cause of the poor prognosis of gastric carcinoma (GC). In order to study the problems affecting metastasis and recurrence of gastric cancer, the paper expose that TNF alpha induced protein 6 (TNFAIP6) is aberrantly overexpressed in GC, and patients with high-TNFAIP6 levels exhibited inferior overall survival. Mechanistically, overexpression of TNFAIP6 raised β-catenin ectopic nuclear distribution and activated the Wnt/β-catenin signal pathway. The experimental results show that TNFAIP6 facilitates the aggressive potential of GC cells through modulating PTX3 expression.
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Analysis of Interventional Application Effect of Ultrasound-Guided QLB and TAPB in the Treatment and Analgesia of Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery. CONTRAST MEDIA & MOLECULAR IMAGING 2022; 2022:4199868. [PMID: 35909584 PMCID: PMC9303504 DOI: 10.1155/2022/4199868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2022] [Revised: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Colorectal cancer is a common malignant tumor of the digestive system. In order to study the clinical efficacy of ultrasound-guided QLB and TAPB in the treatment and postoperative analgesia of patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal surgery. A total of 96 patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal surgery from January 2021 to January 2022 are selected as the study subjects. The results show that ultrasound-guided QLB and TAPB therapy have good analgesic effects in patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal surgery, and QLB treatment and postoperative analgesic effect are better than TAPB.
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Zheng J, Jing Y, Guo A, Wu S, Liu R, Zhai L. Effect of New Nursing Team Management Mode on Self-Efficacy, Compliance, and Quality of Life of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease and Its Chain Mediating Effect. CONTRAST MEDIA & MOLECULAR IMAGING 2022; 2022:2071893. [PMID: 35854764 PMCID: PMC9277172 DOI: 10.1155/2022/2071893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 06/12/2022] [Accepted: 06/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the serious diseases that lead to a series of metabolic disorders, and its process is irreversible. In order to explore the intervention effect of the new nursing team intervention program in patients with CKD, 100 patients with CKD from May 2020 to May 2021 were randomly selected in this paper and divided into the traditional group and the combined group. The comparison of clinical nursing shows that the new nursing team management model improves the compliance, self-management efficiency, and quality of life of patients with CKD, which is worth recommending in nursing practice.
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- Jie Zheng
- Nursing College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Hemodialysis Room, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medicine University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Nursing College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Nursing College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Nursing College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Nursing College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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Liu B, Wang J, Cui Y, He H. Investigation of the Disparities in Ultrasound Imaging Features of miR-323, miR-409-3p, and VEGF Expression Scales in Different Clinicopathological Features of Prostate Carcinoma and Their Correlation with Prognosis. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:5053204. [PMID: 35761975 PMCID: PMC9233573 DOI: 10.1155/2022/5053204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Revised: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Prostate carcinoma (PC) is a disease of the male genitourinary system and a relatively common malignant tumor. In order to investigate the disparities in the expression of microRNA-323 (miR-323), microRNA-409-3p (miR-409-3p), and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in prostate carcinoma with different clinicopathological features and analyze their correlation with prognosis. Thirty-two sufferers with prostate carcinoma and forty-three sufferers with benign prostatic hyperplasia are included. The results show that the detection of miR-323, miR-409-3p, and VEGF scales can provide reference value for clinical guidance of prostate carcinoma prognosis.
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- Bao Liu
- Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Emergency Ultrasound Department of the First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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