Medicine
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Meta Analysis
Combined acupuncture-medicine anesthesia used in thyroid surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Combined acupuncture-medicine anesthesia (CAMA) is extensively used in thyroid surgery in China. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the efficacy and safety of CAMA. ⋯ Combined acupuncture-medicine anesthesia significantly increases the anesthesia significance rate, reduces the intraoperative heart rate, and blood pressure, and reduces the incidence of postoperative adverse reactions. However, more high-quality future studies should be conducted to validate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture combined anesthesia further.
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Meta Analysis
Association of vitamin D receptor polymorphisms with colorectal cancer susceptibility: A systematic meta-analysis.
Recent studies have reported an association between vitamin D receptor (VDR) polymorphisms and colorectal cancer (CRC) risk; however, the results are controversial. This meta-analysis was performed to investigate whether the Cdx-2, Tru9I, FokI, BsmI, TaqI, and ApaI polymorphisms were correlated with CRC susceptibility. ⋯ Our findings indicate that VDR polymorphisms are significantly associated with CRC risk.
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Review Case Reports
Citrobacter freundii induces sepsis with new-onset status seizure in an adult: A case report and literature review.
Sepsis with brain abscess induced by Citrobacter freundii in adults has rarely been reported and is extremely pathogenic with a high mortality rate. Early diagnosis of the infection still remains challenging. ⋯ Clinicians should consider the possibility of brain abscess when evaluating a patient with new-onset dizziness, fever, seizure, or other neurologic symptoms or signs, especially for patients whose mental status changes. metagenomic next generation sequencing and resistance genes could be considered when cerebrospinal fluid or blood results are negative and clinical manifestations are highly suspected of infection or when the treatment time is limited.
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In the era of artificial intelligence (AI), a great deal of attention is being paid to AI in radiological practice. There are a large number of AI products on the radiological market based on X-rays, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasound. ⋯ However, there are few literatures that have comprehensively summarized the attitudes, opportunities and challenges that AI can pose in the different training phases of radiologists, from university education to continuing education. Herein, we describe medical students' attitudes towards AI, summarize the role of AI in radiological education, and analyze the challenges that AI can pose in radiological education.
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Shenfu injection is a traditional Chinese medicine formulation that alleviates ischemia-reperfusion injury through multiple pharmacologic effects. However, there is lack of evidence regarding its efficacy in myocardial infarction. We performed a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Shenfu injection for ST segment elevation myocardial infarction after primary percutaneous coronary intervention. ⋯ This systematic review will provide evidence to judge whether Shenfu injection is effective and safe in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention for ST segment elevation myocardial infarction.