Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Remote electroacupuncture conditioning protects the heart via fine-tuning the dual role of the SDF-1α/CXCR4 axis in myocardial ischemia–reperfusion injury

BACKGROUND: Remote electroacupuncture (EA) conditioning on forearm protects against myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury (MIRI). However, the cardioprotective mechanisms of RIC have not been fully elucidated. This study aimed to investigate whether EA could balance the pro-surv...

ATF4 and FGFR4 cooperatively support thyroid cancer progression and CAF-associated tumor-promoting features

Aggressive thyroid cancer remains difficult to treat, partly because molecular programs linking malignant behavior to cancer-associated fibroblast (CAF)-related support are incompletely defined. This study investigated whether ATF4 and FGFR4 cooperate in thyroid cancer cells and...

Risk factors and prevalence of incontinence-associated dermatitis in elderly patients: a meta-analysis and systematic review

This systematic review aimed to evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis (IAD) in elderly patients. A systematic search was conducted across 10 databases, including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, Ovid MEDLINE, Scopu...

Colorectal cancer-derived IGFBP2 promotes liver metastasis by driving intrahepatic fibrotic pre-metastatic niche formation

Colorectal cancer (CRC) liver metastasis (LM) is a leading cause of cancer-related death, with pre-metastatic niche (PMN) formation being critical for metastasis. Insulin-like growth factor binding protein 2 (IGFBP2) is overexpressed in metastatic CRC, but its role in intrahepati...

Stepwise diagnosis and minimally invasive management of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding secondary to a Meckel’s diverticulum: a case report

Abstract Background Obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB) presents a significant diagnostic challenge for clinicians due to the anatomical characteristics and inaccessibility of the small intestine. Preoperative diagnosis is particularly challenging, and optimal management rel...