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Eugenia caryophyllata Thunb.: A comprehensive review of the traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and quality control.

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY RELEVANCE: In traditional Chinese medicine, Eugenia caryophllyata Thunb. (Clove) is considered warm in nature and pungent in flavor, entering the spleen, stomach, lung, and kidney meridians (In traditional Chinese medicine theory, "meridian tropism" refers to the selective therapeutic effect of a medicinal substance on certain zang-fu organs and meridians of the human body. This herb primarily acts on the spleen, stomach, lung, and kidney, as well as their corresponding meridians). Its core functions are warming the middle to descend counterflow, dispelling cold to alleviate

Esophagoprotective activity of angiotensin-(1-7) in experimental model of acute reflux esophagitis. Evidence for the role of nitric oxide, sensory nerves, hypoxia-inducible factor-1alpha and proinflammatory cytokines.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a global disease rapidly increasing among world population. The pathogenesis of reflux esophagitis which is considered as the early stage of GERD is complex, resulting from an imbalance between aggressive factors damaging the esophagus and a number of the natural defense mechanisms. The esophageal mucosa is in a state of continuous exposure to potentially damaging endogenous and exogenous factors. Important aggressive components of gastric refluxate include acid and pepsin and also pancreatic enzymes and bile. Among aggressive factors of exogenous orig

Human Health and Ocean Pollution.

BACKGROUND: Pollution - unwanted waste released to air, water, and land by human activity - is the largest environmental cause of disease in the world today. It is responsible for an estimated nine million premature deaths per year, enormous economic losses, erosion of human capital, and degradation of ecosystems. Ocean pollution is an important, but insufficiently recognized and inadequately controlled component of global pollution. It poses serious threats to human health and well-being. The nature and magnitude of these impacts are only beginning to be understood. GOALS: (1) Broadly examin

[Expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of severe pulmonary tuberculosis].

Patients with pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) progressing severe conditions have a poor prognosis and high mortality. To enhance the scientificity and standardization of the diagnosis and treatment of severe PTB, the Chinese Society of Tuberculosis of Chinese Medical Association organized domestic experts to formulate the "Expert Consensus on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Severe Pulmonary Tuberculosis". The consensus presents 19 recommendation statements across the following 12 aspects, aiming to provide a decision-making basis for improving the management of severe PTB.The recommendations are l

Advances in delivery methods of Arthrospira platensis (spirulina) for enhanced therapeutic outcomes.

Arthrospira platensis (A. platensis) aqueous extract has massive amounts of natural products that can be used as future drugs, such as C-phycocyanin, allophycocyanin, etc. This extract was chosen because of its high adaptability, which reflects its resolute genetic composition. The proactive roles of cyanobacteria, particularly in the medical field, have been discussed in this review, including the history, previous food and drug administration (FDA) reports, health benefits and the various dose-dependent therapeutic functions that A. platensis possesses, including its role in fighting against

A systematic review and economic evaluation of the use of tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) inhibitors, adalimumab and infliximab, for Crohn's disease.

BACKGROUND: Crohn's disease (CD) is a severe, lifelong disease characterised by inflammation of the gastrointestinal mucosa. The impact on patients and society is high as ill health can be lifelong and can negatively affect patients' quality of life. Costs to the NHS are high, particularly for patients needing hospitalisation. Conventional treatment pathways are complex. More recently, a group of drugs called tumour necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors (anti-TNF-α agents) have been evaluated for their effectiveness in CD. One of these, infliximab, is currently recommended by the National Institute

Correlation between Constipation Symptoms and Abdominal CT Imaging: A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study.

Evaluation of chronic constipation is important, although it is often difficult to satisfactorily treat due to the complex interplay of factors. This study aimed to determine whether the volume of intraluminal contents and lateral diameter of the colon measured from computed tomography (CT) images were correlated with the symptoms of chronic constipation and stool consistency. Consecutive patients who underwent the Constipation Scoring System (CSS), Bristol Stool Form Scale (BSFS) questionnaires and simple abdominal CT were selected retrospectively. The intestinal tract diameter at each site w

Effect of miRNA-19a on gastrointestinal motility in rats with functional dyspepsia.

The effect of microRNA (miRNA)-19a on gastrointestinal motility in rats with functional dyspepsia was investigated. Fifty adult Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into 5 groups, 10 rats in each group, one group as the normal group, one group as the model group, and the other three groups were divided into negative control group, miRNA-19a mimic group and miRNA-19a inhibitor group. All rats were intraperitoneally injected with miRNA-19a scramble, miRNA-19a mimic and miRNA-19a inhibitor. Except the normal group, the functional dyspepsia model rat was established by proper clipping ta

SQSTM1/p62 promotes the progression of gastric cancer through epithelial-mesenchymal transition.

BackgroundSQSTM1/p62 is an autophagy-related receptor protein that participates in regulating tumorigenesis and multiple signaling pathways. Gastric cancer (GC) is a common tumor in the digestive tract and continues to pose a significant threat to human health. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the impact of p62 on gastric cancer.MethodsImmunohistochemistry and Western blotting were employed to assess the expression level of the p62 protein in gastric cancer tissues and its correlation with prognosis. Subsequently, in vitro cell experiments were conducted to determine the role of p62 i

Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Cancer: Insights Into Therapeutic Targets and Clinical Implications.

Radiation therapy is a fundamental component of cancer treatment, benefiting 50%-70% of patients by selectively targeting malignant tissues. However, radioresistance remains a significant challenge, often driven by epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT). EMT increases cancer invasiveness and metastasis by upregulating mesenchymal markers, including vimentin and N-cadherin, and downregulating epithelial markers, such as E-cadherin. EMT under radiation involves principal signaling pathways, including TGF-β, Wnt/β-catenin, Notch, and ERK, which regulate EMT through transcription factors such as

Paediatric intestinal pseudo-obstruction: a scoping review.

Paediatric intestinal pseudo-obstruction (PIPO) encompasses a group of rare disorders in which patients present with the clinical features of bowel obstruction in the absence of mechanical occlusion. The management of PIPO presents a challenge as evidence remains limited on available medical and surgical therapy. Parenteral nutrition is often the mainstay of therapy. Long-term therapy may culminate in life-threatening complications including intestinal failure-related liver disease, central line thrombosis and sepsis. Intestinal transplantation remains the only definitive cure in PIPO but is a

Mycobiota и Antifungal Antibodies как новые целевые показатели для диагностики и прогнозирования болезней человека.

Человеческое тело колонизируется различными микроорганизмами, при этом наиболее активно изучаются бактерии. Однако грибы, которые в совокупности известны как «микобиота», все чаще признаются в качестве составных компонентов микробиоты, населяющей почти все мукосальные поверхности. Комменсальные грибы оказывают влияние на иммунитет хост-приемника, как и бактерии, и способствуют выполнению других важных функций, включая метаболизм. В этом новом понимании грибы рассматриваются как потенциальные биомаркеры для диагностики и прогнозирования различных заболеваний. В этом обзоре мы изучаем двойную ро

Rapid progression of gastric cancer with liver metastasis after discontinuation of lenalidomide in a patient with concurrent multiple myeloma: A case report.

INTRODUCTION: The synchronous incidence of multiple myeloma (MM) and other primary malignant solid tumor is rare. No detailed studies have been published regarding the perioperative management of patients with concurrent MM and malignant solid tumor. We report a patient with concurrent MM and gastric cancer who experienced rapid progression of liver metastasis after lenalidomide was discontinued. PRESENTATION OF CASE: An 82-year-old woman with MM was diagnosed with clinical T3N2M0 gastric cancer, and MM had been maintained in remission with lenalidomide. Preoperatively, pancytopenia was found

Amyloidosis for the Gastroenterologist: A Comprehensive Systematic Review of Diagnosis and Management of Gastrointestinal Manifestations.

BackgroundAmyloidosis is a rare, multisystem disorder characterized by extracellular deposition of misfolded protein fibrils. Gastrointestinal (GI) amyloidosis is uncommon but under-recognized due to nonspecific symptoms, but early diagnosis is critical to improve quality of life and prognosis. This comprehensive systematic review aimed to summarize current literature on GI and hepatic manifestations of amyloidosis, highlighting diagnostic and management strategies across the major subtypes of amyloidosis, in particular AL (immunoglobulin light chain), ATTR (transthyretin), and AA (serum amylo

Antitumoral Agent-Induced Constipation: A Systematic Review.

BackgroundConstipation is a common symptom in patients receiving antitumoral treatment. The mechanisms underlying antitumoral agent-induced constipation (ATAIC) are poorly defined. This systematic review aimed to analyze and synthesize the available information related to the prevalence, etiology, and treatment of ATAIC.MethodsA systematic review following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines was conducted. The review included human studies written in English, French, or Spanish involving patients with cancer and containing information abou

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Безопасность и эффективность дироксимеля фумарата в повторной форме множественного склероза: систематический обзор и метаанализ.

ЦЕЛЬ: Оценка безопасности и эффективности Diroximel Fumarate (DRF) у пациентов с различными формами восстановления MS (RMS) на основе систематического обзора и метаанализа. МЕТОДЫ: Был проведен систематический обзор и метаанализ в соответствии с руководящими принципами ПРИСМА. Базы данных < < Скопус > > , < < Пубмед > > и < < Кокран > > CNTRAL были подвергнуты обыску до декабря 6, 2024, для клинических испытаний и наблюдений за ДРР в РСМ. К числу критериев приемлемости относятся исследования, посвященные оценке безопасности или эффективности ОРР, за исключен

Biomarkers of Tumor Metastasis and Invasiveness.

The identification of proteins as new cancer diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers continues to attract considerable attention in the oncology literature, especially in the context of invasion and metastasis activation process [...].

Prominent Role of Histone Modifications in the Regulation of Tumor Metastasis.

Tumor aggressiveness and progression is highly dependent on the process of metastasis, regulated by the coordinated interplay of genetic and epigenetic mechanisms. Metastasis involves several steps of epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT), anoikis resistance, intra- and extravasation, and new tissue colonization. EMT is considered as the most critical process allowing cancer cells to switch their epithelial characteristics and acquire mesenchymal properties. Emerging evidence demonstrates that epigenetics mechanisms, DNA methylation, histone modifications, and non-coding RNAs participate

Variability in Durations of Therapy for Gram-Negative Bloodstream Infections and Factors Associated With Prolonged Durations.

Data on treatment durations for gram-negative bloodstream infections in clinical practice are limited. In this study of 4240 gram-negative bloodstream infection episodes during 2019 from 24 US hospitals, the median duration of therapy was 12 days (IQR, 9-15); 59% were treated for >10 days. There was marked variability in treatment durations across hospitals.

Benefit of Reducing Body Weight Loss with A Nutritional Support Pathway in Patients Undergoing Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation.

BackgroundThis retrospective, historically controlled investigative study examined the benefit of a nutritional support pathway that included nutritional education before the start of conditioning and emphasized oral nutrition in response to nutrition-related adverse events in patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT).Material and methodsParticipants were patients undergoing allogeneic HSCT; 46 were in the control group (i.e., did not follow our nutritional pathway) and 36 were in the group that underwent nutritional intervention (enhanced nutrition group). We compared