Suzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital

Efficacy of dietary supplements for treating pediatric metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a major chronic liver disease in children. The comparative effects and safety of dietary supplements in children with MASLD remain uncertain. This systematic review and network meta-analysis compared their effect...

Distribution characteristics and risk factors of hidden blood loss in three posterior minimally invasive spinal fusions: a retrospective study of 158 patients

To investigate the perioperative blood loss distribution and independent risk factors for hidden blood loss (HBL) in three posterior minimally invasive lumbar interbody fusion techniques: minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (Mis-TLIF), unilateral biportal en...

Lian-Jia-San-Jie formula suppresses non-small cell lung cancer via FTO-dependent m6A demethylation regulation of lncRNA CASC9 and its downstream CD3EAP

Background Dysregulation of the epitranscriptome is implicated in the aberrant expression of oncogenes during oncogenesis. In this study, we sought to elucidate the therapeutic mechanisms of Lian-Jia-San-Jie-Fang (LJSJF), a traditional Chinese medicinal formula composed of 14 her...

ViT-radiomics fusion for lymph node classification in ultrasound images: a multicenter study

Abstract Background Ultrasound (US) is widely used for assessing lymph node (LN) status, but its diagnostic accuracy remains highly operator dependent. A robust computer-assisted diagnostic model may enhance clinical performance and improve inter-operator and inter-center consist...

Formononetin attenuates skeletal muscle atrophy induced by gastric cancer cachexia

Formononetin (FMN) is a bioactive compound found in traditional Chinese medicinal plants, including red clover and Astragalus membranaceus. FMN has demonstrated anti-inflammatory effects and the promotion of myogenic differentiation. However, its role and precise mechanisms in mu...

When 88% Meets 72%: Refining the Clinical Relevance of Cesarean Scar Disorder Criteria

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Diabetic plaque calcification: mechanisms, imaging phenotypes, and clinical implications

Diabetes is associated with a higher burden and heterogeneous phenotypes of plaque calcification, which may influence plaque stability and cardiovascular risk. This review examines diabetic plaque calcification as a dynamic process driven by hyperglycemia and other metabolic dist...

Severe abdominal aortic calcification is associated with poor two‑year outcomes after posterior lumbar interbody fusion in osteoporotic patients: a retrospective cohort study

To investigate whether preoperative abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) severity assessed on lateral lumbar radiographs is associated with 2year clinical and radiographic outcomes in osteoporotic patients who have undergone posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) for the treatm...