Medicine
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This retrospective study aims to identify the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) (C677T, A1298C), methionine synthase reductase (MTRR) (A66G) and ethnic distribution characteristics in pregnant women, and to explore the risk correlation with folate metabolism. The demographic data of 8735 pregnant women aged 15 to 47 years were retrospectively analyzed, and peripheral blood samples were collected and tested. Reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction was applied to determine the genotype and allele frequency of MTHFR C677T, A1298C and MTRR A66G in blood samples. ⋯ The frequency distribution of SNPs in different ethnic groups revealed that the frequency of CT genotype among the MTHFR C677T locus, AA genotype among the MTHFR A1298C locus and the MTRR A66G locus was the highest in Han, Buyi, Miao and Dong ethnic groups. The results of logistic regression analysis showed that the Han, Buyi, Miao and other ethnic groups (including Yi, Bai, Zhuang, Chuanqing) had the possibility of increasing the risk levels of folate metabolism. The CC genotype of MTHFR C677T (adjusted OR = 2.46, 95% CI: 2.14-2.84, P < .001) and the AG genotype of MTRR A66G (adjusted OR = 1.89, 95% CI: 1.61-2.22, P < .001) were significantly related to the risk levels of folate metabolism, which is an independent risk factor for the susceptibility of folate metabolism.
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It is well established that increased internet use is related to an increased risk of upper cross syndrome (UCS) among adolescents. The relationship between internet addiction (IA), a unique condition involving severe internet overuse, and UCS has, however, not been reported. This study aimed to investigate the association between IA and the risk of UCS among Chinese college students. ⋯ The odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals for UCS with IA categories were 1.000 (reference), 5.19 (4.27, 6.32), and 9.14 (7.14, 11.69), respectively (P for trends: < .001). This cross sectional study showed that severe IA was associated with a higher risk of UCS in Chinese college students. In future research, it will be necessary to explore causality regarding this relationship using interventional studies.
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A minimal number of studies have documented the impact of Vestibular rehabilitation (VR) on the recovery rate of patients with bilateral vestibular hypofunction (BVH). ⋯ A twelve-week structured VR program may enhance severity of dizziness, kinesiophobia, balance, quality of sleep, ADL and QoL in participants with chronic BVH.
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Acute aortic dissection (AAD) is a serious and life-threatening cardiovascular emergency. This study aim to investigate whether MicroRNAs (miRNAs)in circulating exosomes could serve as novel diagnostic biomarkers for AAD. ⋯ Serum exosomal miR-499a-5p, miR-143-3p, and miR-202-3p can be used as potential diagnostic biomarkers for AAD, and the combination of various markers can coordinate and complement each other, and can significantly improve the diagnosis of aortic dissection sensitivity and specificity.
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In 1865, Trousseau first discovered pulmonary embolism caused by multiple venous thrombosis in patients with gastric cancer, and later all clinical manifestations of malignant patients during pathogenesis due to abnormal coagulation and fibrinolysis were referred to collectively as Trousseau syndrome. Trousseau syndrome is not a benign thrombophlebitis, and when diagnosed it requires immediate treatment. The survival rate over 1 year is only 12%. Stroke in cancer patients has distinct characteristics different from conventional stroke and has higher mortality. ⋯ The raise of D-dimer and typical magnetic resonance imaging manifestation which provides a greater basis for diagnosis. The specific abnormal laboratory index is the increase of D-dimer, which provides direction for treatment and helps to evaluate treatment effect.