Weifang Chinese Medicine Hospital

Acupuncture Alleviates Allergic Rhinitis by Activating the AMPK / PGC ‐1α Pathway to Attenuate Mitochondrial Oxidative Stress and Restore Epithelial Barrier Function

ABSTRACT This study aims to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effects of acupuncture in allergic rhinitis (AR), with a focus on its mechanistic pathways. Experimentally, an ovalbumin (OVA)‐induced AR mouse model was established to evaluate the frequenc...

Multiple organ failure following severe heat stroke complicated by AMSAN-type Guillain-Barré syndrome: a case report and literature review

Heat stroke is a severe form of heat-related injury that can provoke a systemic inflammatory response and cytokine storm, disrupting immune homeostasis. Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS) has rarely been reported during recovery from heat stroke, and the nature of this association rem...

Mismatch between quality and engagement in myasthenia gravis–related videos: a cross-sectional study on Chinese social media platforms

As short-video platforms increasingly play a prominent role in disseminating public health information in China, evaluating the quality of their health-related content is crucial. This study aims to systematically assess the quality, reliability, and content characteristics of vi...

A fully automated deep learning pipeline system for carotid plaque segmentation and vulnerability classification on multi-contrast MRI: a multicenter study

Abstract Background Carotid vulnerable plaque rupture is a major cause of ischemic stroke. However, accurate identification of high-risk plaques using medical images heavily relies on radiologists’ expertise. This study aimed to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) system for...

Active Free Radical Cold Atmosphere Plasma Promotes Healing of Diabetes Foot Ulcer: Mechanism and Challenge

BACKGROUND: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) have become an important cause of disability and death in patients with diabetes. Traditional therapies are prone to problems such as recurrence and drug resistance, which result in unsatisfactory healing effects for DFUs. Although antibiot...