Predicting Outcomes in Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Using scRNA-seq and Bulk RNA-seq: A Model Development and Validation Study

Prognostic Prediction Model for Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Based on Single-Cell RNA Sequencing and Bulk RNA Sequencing Research Background Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (ESCC) is one of the most common malignant tumors globally, particularly prevalent in East Asia. Despite existing treatment methods such as surgery, endoscopic resectio...

Reliability of Central Vein Sign Imaging with 3T FLAIR* in a Multicenter Study

Reliability of Central Vein Sign Imaging with 3T FLAIR* in a Multicenter Study Academic Background Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system characterized by the formation of white matter lesions (WMLs). Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a crucial tool for diagnosing and monitoring MS, particularly T2...

Evaluation of Treatment Outcomes Using DNLR and GNRI in Combination Therapy with Atezolizumab and Bevacizumab for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Evaluation of Treatment Outcomes Using DNLR and GNRI in Combination Therapy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Background Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common malignant tumors worldwide, particularly in Asia. Due to its lack of early symptoms, many patients are diagnosed at an advanced stage, making surgical resection unfeasible. In r...

Improving Image Quality and Decreasing SAR with High Dielectric Constant Pads in 3T Fetal MRI

Application of High Dielectric Constant Pads in 3T Fetal MRI Background Introduction With the advancement of medical imaging technology, fetal MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is increasingly being used in prenatal diagnosis. Compared to ultrasound, MRI provides higher soft tissue resolution and contrast, offering significant advantages in imaging ...

Larger Perfusion Mismatch Volume is Associated with Longer Hospital Length of Stay in Medium Vessel Occlusion Stroke

Larger Perfusion Mismatch Volume is Associated with Longer Hospital Length of Stay in Medium Vessel Occlusion Stroke Academic Background Stroke is the second leading cause of death globally, imposing a significant burden on both patients and healthcare systems. Prolonged hospital length of stay (LOS) is closely associated with adverse clinical outc...

Living in Biological Darkness II: Impact of Winter Habitual Daytime Light on Night-time Sleep

The Impact of Winter Urban Light on Night-Time Sleep Background Light and darkness are the primary environmental factors regulating human circadian rhythms. In natural environments, humans are exposed to light levels ranging from 3,000 lux (cloudy winter sky) to 100,000 lux (clear sky). However, in modern urban environments, especially during winte...

Causal Relationship Between Intestinal Microbiota, Inflammatory Cytokines, Peripheral Immune Cells, Plasma Metabolome and Parkinson's Disease: A Mediation Mendelian Randomization Study

Causal Relationship Between Gut Microbiota and Parkinson’s Disease Academic Background Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor dysfunction (such as bradykinesia, muscle rigidity, and resting tremors) and non-motor symptoms (such as olfactory impairment, cognitive decline, and sleep disturbances). Altho...

Hemispheric Asymmetry of Intracortical Myelin Orientation in the Mouse Auditory Cortex

Hemispheric Asymmetry of Myelin Orientation in the Mouse Auditory Cortex Academic Background The mammalian brain exhibits inherent asymmetry, which is particularly evident in the motor system and acoustic communication. For example, both mice and humans show hemispheric differences in auditory processing. This asymmetric organization allows the bra...

Pallidal Spike-Train Variability and Randomness are the Most Important Signatures to Classify Parkinson's Disease and Cervical Dystonia

Classification Study of Parkinson’s Disease and Cervical Dystonia Academic Background Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and Cervical Dystonia (CD) are two common movement disorders whose pathological mechanisms are closely related to abnormal neuronal activity in the basal ganglia. The basal ganglia are a crucial brain structure for motor control, with the ...

Postcolitis Alterations in Dose-Dependent Effects of 5-HT1A Agonist Buspirone on Nociceptive Activity of the Raphe Magnus and Dorsal Raphe Neurons in Rats

The Role of 5-HT1A Agonist Buspirone in Pain Regulation in Postcolitis Rats Background In recent years, increasing clinical and experimental evidence has shown that the brain’s serotonin (5-HT) system plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of gastrointestinal disorders, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IB...