Medicine
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Mixed reality (MR) is a hybrid system that projects virtual elements into reality. MR technology provides immersive learning using various real-world tools. However, studies on educational programs using MR are scarce. ⋯ The percentage of correct answers to multiple choice questions increased (from a mean of 42.3, SD 12.4-54.8, SD 13) after the MR-based trauma assessment and treatment training (P < .001). Of the participants, 79.45% were satisfied with the overall experience of using the MR simulator. This study demonstrated a meaningful educational effect of the MR-based trauma training system even after a short training time.
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Metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is an aggressive disease which usually have a poor prognosis. Early mortality and risk factors in patients with metastatic HCC are poorly understood. Our study sought to identify associated risk factors and develop the nomograms for predicting early death in metastatic HCC patients. ⋯ The nomograms demonstrated good predictive power and clinical utility under receiver operating characteristic curves and decision curve analysis. We developed 2 novel comprehensive nomograms to predict early death among metastatic HCC patients. Nomograms may help oncologists develop better treatment strategies and implementation of individualized treatment plans.
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Case Reports
Use total portosystemic shunt to rescue an emergency PNF with intractable hypotension: A case report.
Living donor allogeneic liver transplantation is a surgical treatment for patients with end-stage liver disease, wherein a healthy liver is implanted in the patient, facilitating the recovery of the liver function in patients with end-stage liver disease. However, primary nonfunction (PNF) may occur as a result of this procedure. ⋯ The lesson we have learned is that total portosystemic shunt composited with careful anesthesia management can rescue the event of PNF with intractable hypotension in liver transplantation surgery. At the same time, we give attention to blood pressure, electrocardiogram, albumin, calcium, potassium, acidosis, coagulopathy, anti-infection, and protection of vital organs is essential for successful retransplant outcomes.
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Dry eye syndrome is an ocular surface disease with high incidence. Acupuncture combined with artificial tears is effective for treating dry eye syndrome. This study aimed to evaluate the evidence for the efficacy of acupuncture combined with artificial tears in dry eye syndrome by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis. ⋯ The results of this study indicated that acupuncture combined with artificial tears could be considered safe, effective to patients with DES.
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Meta Analysis
Effect of yoga on cancer-related fatigue in patients with breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Breast cancer is a common malignant tumor in women and most patients with breast cancer experience fatigue. Numerous studies have investigated the relationship between yoga and cancer-related fatigue (CRF) in patients with breast cancer. However, these studies drew their conclusions from small sample sizes and lacked sufficient evidence to demonstrate that yoga can effectively alleviate CRF. Therefore, this meta-analysis aims to systematically examine the effects of yoga on cancer fatigue in patients with breast cancer and establish a scientific basis for enhancing their quality of life. ⋯ Our study offers evidence for the subsequent reduction of CFR in patients with breast cancer. Yoga can alleviate fatigue, improve sleep quality and negative emotions, and improve the quality of life of patients with breast cancer.