Articles: ninos.
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The different types of pulmonary fibrosis are a subgroup of the interstitial lung diseases (ILDs). They are associated with a chronic and often progressive course. ⋯ The differential diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis, though complex, is clinically essential, as different types of pulmonary fibrosis are treated differently.
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Assessing the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for chronic constipation in patients with diabetes mellitus is the main purpose of this systematic review protocol. ⋯ INPLASY202110079.
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Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. To identify the candidate genes in the carcinogenesis and progression of colon cancer, the microarray datasets GSE10950, GSE44861 and GSE74602 were downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. The differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified, and functional enrichment analyses were performed. ⋯ Thirteen hub genes were identified, and poor OS of patients was only associated with high expression of Matrix Metallopeptidase 7 (MMP7), which may be involved in the carcinogenesis, invasion or recurrence of colon cancer. In conclusion, we propose that the DEGs and hub genes identified in the present study may be regarded as diagnostic biomarkers for colon cancer. Moreover, the overexpression of MMP7 may correlate with poor prognosis.
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The aims of this study were to use a simple screening tool to explore related factors with osteoporosis in the elderly in the community of southern Taiwan. This was an observational cross-sectional study using Osteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool for Asia (OSTA), Osteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool for Taiwanese (OSTAi), and the basic demographic information to identify osteoporosis in the participants. This study collected data from 200 participants aged 65 and above and living in southern Taiwan. ⋯ The results of this study can be used a simple tool of OSTA and OSTAi self-examination to screen potential high-risk groups for osteoporosis in the community. OSTA and OSTAi can screen for possible high-risk groups early and without invasive examinations and self-examination tools in a hospital. Low BMI poses higher risks of osteoporosis for the elderly, so increasing functional ability, improving muscle strength, maintaining exercise habits and keeping proper weight could prevent osteoporosis in the seniors.
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Cancer-related fatigue, a common symptom of cancer patients caused by the interaction of multiple factors, runs through the whole process of tumorigenesis, development, treatment, and prognosis. The main clinical manifestations are weakness, tiredness, exhaustion, fatigue, or slow movement, heavy limbs, low mood or irritability, sleep disturbance or lethargy, lack of attention, etc. CRF is different from the fatigue after daily body fatigue. It has no obvious relief or relief after rest or sleep, and exists for a long time in the relevant treatment and rehabilitation process. It seriously affects the physiological, psychological and social functions of patients, and reduces the quality of life of patients. Moxibustion therapy has shown strong advantages in the treatment of CRF, and the curative effect is accurate. Therefore, this paper will carry out a systematic evaluation and meta analysis of the efficacy and safety of moxibustion in the treatment of CRF. ⋯ INPLASY202110072.