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ISSN: 1001-9294
CN: 11-2752/R
e-ISSN: 2352-4014

Etiology for Degenerative Disc Disease

Degenerative disc disease is a multifaceted progressive irreversible condition and an inevitable part of aging, which has been found to be a contributing factor for low back pain and might cause radiculopathy,...

Immunosuppressive Treatment of Non-infectious Uveitis: History and Current Choices

Non-infectious uveitis is one of the leading causes of preventable blindness worldwide. Long-term immunosuppressive treatment is generally required to achieve durable control of inflammation in posterior...

Progress in the Diagnosis and Management of Chorea-acanthocytosis

Chorea-acanthocytosis (ChAc) is the most common subtype of neuroacanthocytosis syndrome, characterized by the presence of acanthocytes and neurological disorders. It is thought to be caused by VPS13A...

Time-Dependent Neuroprotection and Precision Interventions in Acute Ischemic Stroke in the Reperfusion Era

Acute ischemic stroke ranks as the second leading cause of mortality among noncommunicable diseases globally. Although recent advancements in intravenous thrombolysis and endovascular thrombectomy have...

Risk Factors for Postoperative Pulmonary Complications Following Posterior Spinal Fusion in Adolescent Scoliosis: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Scoliosis is a prevalent spinal deformity that severely impacts the physical and psychological well-being of adolescents and often requires surgical correction. This study aimed to investigate the risk...

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Medicine: Promises, Ethical Challenges and Governance

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly being applied to a wide range of fields, including medicine, and has been considered as an approach that may augment or substitute human professionals in primary...

Good Data Governance Practice and a Grading Initiative for Life Sciences Data

Life sciences have entered the era of big data, uncovering the complexity of human biological systems and advancing precision medicine and scientific wellness. In alignment with the Findable, Accessible,...

Association Between Introversion Personality and Social Media Usage-Related Social Anxiety Among Chinese College Students: Chain Mediating Effects of Interaction Anxiousness and Mobile Phone Addiction

Social anxiety arising from intensive social media usage (SMU) among adolescents and youth has gained extensive attention in recent years due to its negative influence on mental health and academic...

Imaging Diagnosis of Type III Choledochal Cyst: A Case Report

Choledochocele is a congenital abnormality of the biliary system, which characterized by a cystic dilatation of intramural segment of the distal common bile duct. Choledochocele manifests as cystic...

Endometrial Carcinoma Arising in Adenomyosis in the Myometrium with Uninvolved Endometrium: A Case Report

Endometrial carcinoma arising in adenomyosis (EC-AIA) is a rare entity that originates deep within the myometrium and often spares the endometrial lining. We report a 53-year-old woman who presented...

Application of Assessment Scales in Palliative Care for Glioma: A Systematic Review

Patients with glioma experience a high symptom burden and have diverse palliative care needs. However, the assessment scales used in palliative care remain non-standardized and highly heterogeneous....

A Case Study of Comprehensive Postoperative Management for Elderly Total Hip Arthroplasty Patients Based on Peplau's Interpersonal Relationship Theory

With a growing population of elderly patients undergoing hip arthroplasty, traditional nursing care often faces challenges dus to fragmented services and inadequate continuity. Based on Peplau's interpersonal...

Wartime Healers: The Collective Awakening and National Mission of PUMC Medical Community during the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression

This study focuses on eleven representative medical figures—including John Heng Liu and Robert K. S. Lim—to provide a historical account of their wartime service during the Chinese People's War of Resistance...

Adamantinoma-like Ewing Sarcoma of Head and Neck: A Clinicopathologic Study of Three Cases Including One EWSR1-Negative Case with NF1 Mutation

Adamantinoma-like Ewing sarcoma (ALES) is a rare variant of Ewing sarcoma that predominantly occurs in the head and neck region, characterized by epithelial differentiation and overlapping morphology...

End-of-Life Inpatient Palliative Care for Glioblastoma Multiforme: Lessons Learned from One Case

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most common malignant primary brain tumor with a poor prognosis and limited survival. Patients with GBM have a high demand for palliative care. In our present case,...

Teaching Neuraxial Ultrasonography with a Virtual Reality Simulator of Spine: A Randomized Controlled Study

To evaluate whether adjunctive virtual reality (VR) spine simulation in neuraxial ultrasound training improves performance competency among anesthesia residents compared with traditional didactic teaching...

Diversity, Complexity, and Challenges of Viral Infectious Disease Data in the Big Data Era: A Comprehensive Review

Viral infectious diseases, characterized by their intricate nature and wide-ranging diversity, pose substantial challenges in the domain of data management. The vast volume of data generated by these...

Primary Ovarian Small Cell Carcinoma of Pulmonary Type: Analysis of 6 Cases and Review of 31 Cases in the Literatures

Primary ovarian small cell carcinoma of pulmonary type (SCCOPT) is a rare ovarian tumor with a poor prognosis. The platinum-based chemotherapy is the standard treatment. However, there is little research...

Development and Initial Validation of the Multi-Dimensional Attention Rating Scale in Highly Educated Adults

To report the development, validation, and findings of the Multi-dimensional Attention Rating Scale (MARS), a self-report tool crafted to evaluate six-dimension attention levels....

Clinical Features and Treatment of Bronchogenic Cyst in Adults

To investigate the clinical features and management of bronchogenic cyst in the adults....

Alignment Techniques in Total Knee Arthroplasty: Where do We Stand Today?

Achieving optimal alignment in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a critical factor in ensuring optimal outcomes and long-term implant survival. Traditionally, mechanical alignment has been favored to...

Multidisciplinary Treatment for Severe Secondary Raynaud’s Phenomenon: A Case Report

Raynaud’s phenomenon is a symptom complex manifested as intermittent fingertip ischemia caused by cold or other sympathetic drivers. Secondary Raynaud’s phenomenon is often more severe and could even...

Anesthesia Management in Hereditary Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma: Updated Insights into Clinical Features and Perioperative Care

Approximately 40% of pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma (PPGL) cases are familial, typically presenting earlier with more complex symptoms. This paper synthesizes literature and guidelines to inform...

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