Articles: function.
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The objective of this retrospective cohort study was to investigate the correlation between serum 25-OH-VitD levels, coagulation function, immune factors, and the risk of spontaneous abortion in the first trimester of pregnancy. Additionally, independent risk factors for spontaneous abortion in the first trimester of pregnancy were identified. A total of 412 pregnant women who attended Hubei Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital between October 2021 and February 2022 were included in the study. ⋯ CD19 + CD3-B cells and 25-OH-VitD were correlated with spontaneous abortion (P = .005; P = .001), respectively 0R value and 95% confidence interval being -0.007 (1.002~1.012), -0.179 (1.139~1.256). Risk factors for spontaneous abortion in the first trimester (<12 weeks) of pregnancy include fasting glucose tolerance, decreased CD19 + CD3-energy B lymphocytes and 25-OH-VitD, and abnormal increase of TNF-α. Therefore, it is recommended that women with fertility needs be examined as early as possible to avoid adverse outcomes.
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An ankle foot orthosis (AFO) is a standard type of orthosis applied to immediately treat foot drop symptoms. Kinesiology taping (KT) is a therapeutic method used in patients with neurological diseases, such as stroke, as well as in patients after orthopedic and sports injuries. This study aimed to compare outcomes of AFO treatment with those of KT to investigate the effect on gait ability in patients with foot drop after stroke. ⋯ As a result, gait ability after treatment with KT and that after treatment with AFO showed no significant differences in cadence (P = .851), velocity (P = .865), swing time (P = .289 and .123), stance time (P = .255 and .711), step length (P = .955 and .975), and stride length (P = .711 and .690) of the affected and less-affected limbs. This study demonstrated that KT and AFO use have similar effects on gait function in patients with foot drop after stroke. Thus, treatment of foot drop with KT may be an alternative in patients for whom AFO use is contraindicated.
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The level of endothelial glycocalyx (EG) shedding is associated with morbidity and mortality, and vascular endothelial barrier dysfunction is one of the pivotal clinical problems faced by critically ill patients, so research on the protective effects of EG is of great clinical significance for the treatment of critically ill diseases. Studies have illustrated that clinical anesthesia has different degrees of effects on vascular EG. Therefore, we reviewed the effects of distinct anesthesia methods and diverse anesthetic drugs on EG, aiming to provide a brief summary of what we know now, and to discuss possible future directions for investigations in this area. So as to provide a theoretical basis for future research on potential EG-positive drugs and targets, to minimize perioperative complications and improve the prognosis of surgical patients.
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To investigate the effect of the induced membrane technique (IMT) in the treatment of infected tibial bone defect. IMT is a 2-stage procedure dedicated to reconstruction of bone defects of the limbs. Treating injuries of the tibia characterized by segmental bone loss, severe damage to the soft tissue, and a conjoining infection is a challenge using IMT. ⋯ At a mean follow-up of 18.08 months (range 12-32), bone union was achieved in all cases in a mean time of 8 months (range 5-16) without infection recurrence, where 1 patient received additional bone grafting. The joint function recovered well for the patients and the rate of functionally excellent and good results was 9/12. IMT in the treatment of infected tibial bone defect offers the advantages of simple operation, use of a smaller amount of autograft bone, and low recurrence rate of infection.