Medicine
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Acupuncture and moxibustion (AM) are utilized to treat Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, no bibliometric analysis has explored this issue. Thus, this study investigated the status, hotspots and trends of AM in the treatment of AD. ⋯ This bibliometric study identified relevant hotspots and trends in research on AM in the treatment of AD, which can provide researchers with key information in this domain and help further explore new research directions.
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The laparoscopic approaches using the triangular anastomosis technique for sigmoid colon cancer (SCC) are rare. This CONSORT study explored the short-term effects of laparoscopic radical resection of SCC with modified triangular anastomosis technique and laparoscopic-assisted small incision colon cancer reconstruction surgery. From April 2019 to January 2021, a total of 86 patients with SCC who were admitted to Luopu County People's Hospital were selected and received radical resection. ⋯ However, there was no significant difference in the number of lymph node dissections between the 2 groups (P > .05). After 3 months of follow-up, no local tumor recurrence, distant tumor metastasis, abdominal wall puncture implantation, and death were found in the 2 groups of patients. It is indicated that the improved triangular anastomosis technique for complete laparoscopic radical resection of SCC is effective in treatment for SCC.
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Retracted Publication
Integrative analysis of the characteristic of lipid metabolism-related genes for the prognostic prediction of hepatocellular carcinoma.
Dysregulation of lipid metabolism is implicated in the progression of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). We therefore investigated the molecular characteristics of lipid-metabolism-related genes in HCC. ⋯ This study provides new insights into the role of LMRG in the pathogenesis of HCC and presents a novel prognostic signature 6-IS monitoring the clinical course of HCC.
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Globally, healthcare workers (HCWs) have a high risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, but less is known about healthcare workers in Thailand. We estimated the prevalence and risk factors for COVID-19 among HCWs in Bangkok, Thailand. A retrospective cohort study was conducted at a large tertiary care academic hospital in Thailand from May 2020 to May 2021. ⋯ COVID-19 was more common in non-front-line HCWs at this tertiary hospital. Thai guidelines on infection prevention and control for COVID-19 seem to be effective in preventing SARS-CoV-2 transmission. Therefore, the adherence to these recommendations should be encouraged.