Lancet
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The proportion of caesarean deliveries significantly increased from 2·0% in 1978--1985 to 36·6% in 2006-2010 among Chinese pregnant women. The rate reached 55% in 2014. In this study we explored the basic demographic characteristics and preferred method of delivery of pregnant women and analysed the associated social and psychological factors. ⋯ This project was supported by the Medjaden Academy and Research Foundation for Young Scientists (grant MJR20150047). This study was also funded by the Summer Social Practice Project of the School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University.
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Many middle-aged Chinese people have experienced the Great Leap Forward Famine of 1959-61, which could have profound long-term health consequences for exposed birth cohorts. We undertook a systematic review and meta-analysis to summarise reported famine effects on long-term health. ⋯ None.
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Metastatic bone disease is a frequent complication of advanced non-small-cell lung cancer and causes skeletal-related events which result in a poor prognosis. A standard method to assess the therapeutic response of bone metastases does not currently exist. We used dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI to obtain quantitative measures to assess the suitability of this technique to gauge therapeutic response to vinorelbine-cisplatin plus rh-endostatinfor previously untreated non-small cell lung cancer with bone metastases. ⋯ National Natural Science Foundation of China [grant number 81201628].