Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) provides a survival benefit when achieved without residual disease. As diaphragm is frequently affected in peritoneal malignancies, complete cytoreduction often requires surgical techniques over the diaphragm. The purpose of the study was to assess diaphragmatic resection impact on cytoreduction completeness, morbidity…[Read more]

Resuscitation and teamwork skills of PICU nurses can be enhanced by the ‘proficiency check’ studied here. This simulation-based training can be further improved by incorporating the nurses’ experiences.

A simulation-based assessment for resuscitation may play an important role in a PICU, and possibly for other skills and in other settings…[Read more]

Regulation of transcription is a tightly choreographed process. The establishment of RNA polymerase II promoter proximal pausing soon after transcription initiation and the release of Pol II into productive elongation are key regulatory processes that occur in early elongation. We describe the techniques and tools that have become available for…[Read more]

Macrophages are specialized cells that control tissue homeostasis. They include non-resident and tissue-resident macrophage populations which are characterized by the expression of particular cell surface markers and the secretion of molecules with a wide range of biological functions. The differentiation and polarization of macrophages relies on…[Read more]

lifestyle reprogramming. Trial registration Chinese Clinical Trial Registry, ChiCTR1800017463, Registered July 31, 2018. http//www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=29649 .

The CIMWM strategy in obese Chinese adults is proved to be more effective than TMWM in weight loss, and motivates greater adherence to intervention and lifestyle…[Read more]

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Sepsis, a destructive inflammatory response syndrome, is the principal reason to induce death in the intensive care unit. Loganin has been proved to possess the property of anti-inflammation, antioxidant, neuroprotection, and sedation. The primary aim of this study was to evaluate whether…[Read more]

Information obtained from the FAST (i.e., overall stress level and domains) has the potential to facilitate more immediate identification and recognition of stress in firefighters than what has been possible to date. Moreover, heightened awareness of stress and its effects will hopefully culminate in expanded efforts directed toward stress…[Read more]

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The open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) was a standard treatment approach for fracture at distal humerus intercondylar, whereas the optimal way before ORIF remains inconclusive. We, therefore, performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the efficacy and safety of olecranon…[Read more]

The plasma-activated gas is capable of decontaminating surfaces of different materials in remote distances. The effect of plasma-activated water vapor on Staphylococcus epidermidis, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Escherichia coli biofilm contamination was investigated on the polypropylene nonwoven textile…[Read more]

Cancer treatment still faces big challenges in the clinic, which is raising concerns over the world. In this study, we report the novel strategy of combing bacteriotherapy with high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) therapy for more efficient breast cancer treatment.

The acoustic reporter gene (ARG) was genetically engineered to be…[Read more]