Arch Med Sci
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This meta-analysis was performed to analyze the clinical presentation, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) characteristics, and the management of lymphocytic hypophysitis (LYH). ⋯ It is of great significance to fully understand the clinical characteristics of lymphocytic hypophysitis, reduce missed diagnosis and misdiagnosis, avoid unnecessary surgery and maintain normal pituitary function.
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In critically ill patients, acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication with very high mortality rates. Several studies indicated that statin therapy, primarily due to its so-called pleiotropic effects, may beneficially affect the course of the disease, otherwise leading to significant clinical complications. However, both the original research as well as available meta-analyses on these associations report equivocal results. This leaves open a question whether pre- and perioperative statins might prevent AKI and improve overall prognosis in patients undergoing surgery. ⋯ Our analysis showed a significant association between statin therapy and overall mortality of critically ill surgical patients diagnosed with AKI, while at the same time the use of statins did not affect the length of their stay in ICU.
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This study aimed to investigate the potential role of moxibustion (MOX) in the treatment of lung infection in patients bed-ridden due to osteoporotic fracture of the spine. ⋯ Moxibustion significantly alleviated the inflammatory responses, thus leading to a better survival rate of patients bed-ridden due to osteoporotic fracture of the spine.
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The quality and quantity of bone at the interface of an implant system are determining factors in the implant's stability. Alternative agents have been studied to augment implants and bone defects, including bone-conductive and bone-inducing agents. By modifying implant surface coatings on the nanoscale, one can enhance osseointegration by stimulating bone cell adhesion, bone matrix formation, and mineralization. ⋯ Inducing the differentiation of cells or accelerating bone regeneration is possible with the plant extract. Coating these extracts on implant devices can improve cell attachment, differentiation, and proliferation. This review article discusses the role of herbal materials in bone regeneration through dental implants.
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Our study aims to observe the effect of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in lowering amyloid accumulation and ryanodine receptor 3 (RYR3) gene expression, further improving cognitive dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease (AD). ⋯ MSCs improved amyloid accumulation, Y-maze scores, and RYR3 expression in the AD animal model.