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Efficacy of injection of autologous adipose tissue in the treatment of patients with complex and recurrent fistula-in-ano of cryptoglandular origin
BackgroundAdipose tissue injections, a rich source of mesenchymal stem cells, have been successfully used to promote anal fistula healing. This study...
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Image quality comparison of 1.5T and 3T prostate MRIs of the same post-hip arthroplasty patients: multi-rater assessments including PI-QUAL version 2
ObjectivesTo compare the image quality of 1.5T and 3T prostate MRIs of the same post-hip arthroplasty patients, with a specific focus on the degree...
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Emodin alleviates intestinal ischemia–reperfusion injury through antioxidant stress, anti-inflammatory responses and anti-apoptosis effects via Akt-mediated HO-1 upregulation
BackgroundIntestinal ischemia–reperfusion (I/R) injury is a severe vascular emergency. Previous research indicated the protective effects of Emodin...
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Safety and efficacy of tract embolization using gelatin sponge particles in reducing pneumothorax after CT-guided percutaneous lung biopsy in patients with emphysema
BackgroundThe incidence of pneumothorax is higher in patients with emphysema who undergo percutaneous lung biopsy. Needle embolization has been shown...
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Ulcerative colitis in a transgender woman with a sigmoid neovagina: a case report
BackgroundSex reassignment surgery (SRS) is a necessary step in transitioning into the desired gender for male-to-female transgender individuals....
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Recurrent catamenial hemoptysis: diagnostic challenges and management strategies—a case report
Catamenial hemoptysis (CH) is a rare, known disease for which diagnosis is crucial and treatment is indefinite. In this case report, CH was...
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New studies with stable gastric pentadecapeptide protecting gastrointestinal tract. significance of counteraction of vascular and multiorgan failure of occlusion/occlusion-like syndrome in cytoprotection/organoprotection
Since the early 1990s, when Robert’s and Szabo’s cytoprotection concept had already been more than one decade old, but still not implemented in...
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Protective effects of ginsenosides on ulcerative colitis: a meta-analysis and systematic review to reveal the mechanisms of action
BackgroundUlcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the colon. Ginsenoside may be an ideal agent for UC treatment. However, its...
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A real-world study of tyrosine kinase inhibitors plus anti-PD-1 immunotherapy with or without chemoembolization for hepatocellular carcinoma patients with main portal vein invasion
BackgroundAlthough s ystemic therapies are recommended for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients with main portal vein (MPV) invasion and preserved...
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Variability in Alternaria alternata spore characteristics under different culture conditions: implications for automatic detection using air flow cytometry
Airborne fungal spores of the genus Alternaria pose challenges for accurate airborne spore identification by automatic bioaerosol monitors, because...
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Diagnostic accuracy of the Clear Cell Likelihood Score and selected MRI parameters in the characterization of indeterminate renal masses – a single-institution study
PurposeWe aimed to assess the diagnostic accuracy of the clear cell likelihood score (ccLS) and value of other selected magnetic resonance imaging...
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Immunity in digestive diseases: new drugs for inflammatory bowel disease treatment—insights from Phase II and III trials
BackgroundInflammatory bowel disease (IBD), encompassing Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), continues to challenge treatment...
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Cortical Activation during Swallowing Exercise Tasks: an fNIRS Pilot Study
This pilot study used functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to examine brain activity in selected regions of the left motor and sensory...
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Kathetergestützte lokale Lysetherapie bei submassiven Lungenembolien
BackgroundPulmonary embolism is the third most common cardiovascular disease. Interventional treatment options as an alternative to systemic lysis...
