Articles: function.
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Meta Analysis
Nursing measures in the fast-track surgery on negative emotions in breast cancer patients: A meta-analysis.
To critically evaluate the effects of different nursing measures based on the concept of fast-track surgery (FTS) on the negative emotions of patients with breast cancer. ⋯ Based on the concept of FTS, the nursing measures such as reducing preoperative fasting time, posture management, preventive analgesia, and early functional exercise can effectively reduce the anxiety and depression of patients during the perioperative period.
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Single nucleotide polymorphisms in microRNAs are believed to affect the occurrence and progression of cancer by altering the expression and biological functions of microRNAs. Several studies investigated the role of the miR-149 rs2292832 C>T polymorphism on the risk of gastric cancer (GC), but got conflicting results. ⋯ Our meta-analysis suggests a positive correlation between miR-149 rs2292832 C>T polymorphism and GC development among Caucasians, but negative correlation among Asian population.
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To systematically evaluate the efficacy of motor imagery (MI) on lower limb function in patients with stroke based on the existing clinical studies. ⋯ Current evidence shows that MI could effectively improve lower limb motor function and activities of daily living in stroke patients. Due to the limitations of the number and quality of the included studies, the above conclusions need to be verified by more high-quality studies.
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The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of surgical treatment and conservative treatment for cervical spinal cord injury without fracture and dislocation (CSCIWFD) in adults by meta-analysis. ⋯ Surgical treatment can improve the effective rate and JOA score of adult patients with CSCIWFD compared to conservative treatment. This suggests that surgical treatment can significantly improve the patient's spinal cord function.
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Adipose tissue, being an organ of the endocrine system, can influence the severity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Even though several inflammatory markers can potentially significantly influence lung function, the precise function of adipokines, like adiponectin, in COPD is still disputed. To analyze the association of COPD with adiponectin concentrations, a meta-analysis of the most recent literature and single-cell sequencing data were conducted. ⋯ This meta-analysis suggests that the levels of plasma/serum adiponectin are significantly elevated in patients with COPD versus controls. Tumor necrosis factor-α, FEV1/FVC, and FEV1% may all be associated with the concentrations of adiponectin.