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View article: A multi-joint endoscopic surgical instrument for single-port D2 distal gastrectomy: Technical note with a video vignette
A multi-joint endoscopic surgical instrument for single-port D2 distal gastrectomy: Technical note with a video vignette Open
View article: Potential common mechanisms between primary Sjögren’s syndrome and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis: a public databases-based study
Potential common mechanisms between primary Sjögren’s syndrome and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis: a public databases-based study Open
Objective Primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS) and Hashimoto thyroiditis (HT) can occur in the same patient population, but the mechanism of co-occurrence remains unknown. This study aims to explore the underlying mechanism. Methods We screene…
View article: Cancer-on-a-chip for precision cancer medicine
Cancer-on-a-chip for precision cancer medicine Open
This review overviews the state-of-the-art cancer-on-a-chip technology for tumor microenvironment modeling and therapy screening, and outlines the path to develop next generation of chip for precision cancer medicine.
View article: A mobile double-suspension technology for single-port D2 distal gastrectomy: A technical note with video vignette
A mobile double-suspension technology for single-port D2 distal gastrectomy: A technical note with video vignette Open
The mobile suspension technique can effectively help expose the surgical field, especically in single-incision laparoscopic surgery.
View article: P2.18-03 Impact of Inclusion of Immunotherapy in National Treatment Guidelines on Survival Outcomes in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
P2.18-03 Impact of Inclusion of Immunotherapy in National Treatment Guidelines on Survival Outcomes in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Open
View article: Multi-Institutional Validation of the Recursive Partitioning Analysis for Overall Survival in Patients Undergoing Spine Radiosurgery for Spine Metastasis
Multi-Institutional Validation of the Recursive Partitioning Analysis for Overall Survival in Patients Undergoing Spine Radiosurgery for Spine Metastasis Open
View article: Patients’ understanding of long-term cardiovascular risks and associated health-seeking behaviours after pre-eclampsia
Patients’ understanding of long-term cardiovascular risks and associated health-seeking behaviours after pre-eclampsia Open
Objective The lifelong risks of cardiovascular disease following hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are well described. Awareness of these risks and associated health-seeking behaviours among affected individuals remains unclear. We aimed…
View article: Targeted Inhibition of P4HB Promotes Cell Sensitivity to Gemcitabine in Urothelial Carcinoma of the Bladder
Targeted Inhibition of P4HB Promotes Cell Sensitivity to Gemcitabine in Urothelial Carcinoma of the Bladder Open
Xiaoming Wang,* Yunjin Bai,* Facai Zhang, Yubo Yang, Dechao Feng, Ao Li, Zhiqiang Yang, Dengxiong Li, Yin Tang, Xin Wei, Wuran Wei, Ping Han Department of Urology/Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sich…
View article: Public perceptions and preventive behaviours during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic: a comparative study between Hong Kong and the United Kingdom
Public perceptions and preventive behaviours during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic: a comparative study between Hong Kong and the United Kingdom Open
Background In the absence of treatments and vaccines, the mitigation of COVID-19 relies on population engagement in non-pharmaceutical interventions, which is driven by their risk perception, anxiety level and knowledge. There may also be …
View article: Recommendations for surgical management of recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma during <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 pandemic
Recommendations for surgical management of recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma during <span>COVID</span>‐19 pandemic Open
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is endemic in southern parts of China including Hong Kong. Primary treatment entails radiotherapy ± chemotherapy depending on disease stage at presentation. Surgery is offered as a means of salvage for persistent a…
View article: Inferring super-spreading from transmission clusters of COVID-19 in Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore
Inferring super-spreading from transmission clusters of COVID-19 in Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore Open
View article: Are stethoscopes risky in COVID-19?
Are stethoscopes risky in COVID-19? Open
A stethoscope is an extensively used piece of medical equipment for the doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and other allied professionals. Stethoscopes spread of infection between patients and between users,1 2 and a patient-specific stetho…
View article: P5374Fasciculoventricular connections responsible for inherited ventricular pre-excitation in patients with danon disease
P5374Fasciculoventricular connections responsible for inherited ventricular pre-excitation in patients with danon disease Open
View article: Transoral robotic total laryngopharyngectomy and free jejunal flap reconstruction for hypopharyngeal cancer
Transoral robotic total laryngopharyngectomy and free jejunal flap reconstruction for hypopharyngeal cancer Open
View article: Biochar Derived from Cotton Fiber Feedstock: Characterization of Material and Potential for Adsorptive Capacity
Biochar Derived from Cotton Fiber Feedstock: Characterization of Material and Potential for Adsorptive Capacity Open
Introduction Anthropogenic contaminants in surface waters have increased in complexity as the use of chemicals in all sectors of society has grown [1]. Water scarcity and quality issues will require robust, low-cost, and sustainable soluti…
View article: Internal Fixation Versus Hemiarthroplasty for Displaced Intra-Capsular Femoral Neck Fractures in ASA 3-5 Geriatric Patients
Internal Fixation Versus Hemiarthroplasty for Displaced Intra-Capsular Femoral Neck Fractures in ASA 3-5 Geriatric Patients Open
Background: The treatment of choice for elderly with a displaced intra-capsular femoral neck fractures is prosthetic replacement. This is however a major surgical procedure for geriatric patients with multiple co-morbidities which can thre…
View article: The clinical association of programmed cell death protein 4 (PDCD4) with solid tumors and its prognostic significance: a meta-analysis
The clinical association of programmed cell death protein 4 (PDCD4) with solid tumors and its prognostic significance: a meta-analysis Open
The current evidence suggests that PDCD4 down-regulation is involved in the progression of several types of solid tumor and is a potential marker for solid tumor prognoses. Its clinical usefulness should be confirmed by large-scale prospec…
View article: MicroRNA 744-3p promotes MMP-9-mediated metastasis by simultaneously suppressing PDCD4 and PTEN in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma
MicroRNA 744-3p promotes MMP-9-mediated metastasis by simultaneously suppressing PDCD4 and PTEN in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma Open
MicroRNA controls cancer invasion by governing the expression of gene regulating migration and invasion. Here, we reported a novel regulatory pathway controlled by miR-744-3p, which enhanced expression of matrix metallopeptidase 9 (MMP-9) …
View article: Transarterial chemoembolization combined with sorafenib for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma with hepatic vein tumor thrombus
Transarterial chemoembolization combined with sorafenib for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma with hepatic vein tumor thrombus Open
Yong-Fa Zhang,1–3,* Wei Wei,1–3,* Jia-Hong Wang,1–3,* Li Xu,1–3 Pei-En Jian,1–3 Cheng-Zuo Xiao,4 Xiao-Ping Zhong,1–3 Ming Shi,1–3 Rong-Ping Guo1–3 1Department of Hepatobiliary Oncology, Sun Y…
View article: Salvage surgery for nasopharyngeal cancer
Salvage surgery for nasopharyngeal cancer Open
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a special type of head and neck cancer with a widely variable geographical variation in incidence. The central location of the tumor inside the head coupled with the radiosensitivity of the tumor to radiat…
View article: The role of Epstein‐Barr virus–encoded microRNA BART7 status of resection margins in the prediction of local recurrence after salvage nasopharyngectomy for recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma
The role of Epstein‐Barr virus–encoded microRNA BART7 status of resection margins in the prediction of local recurrence after salvage nasopharyngectomy for recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma Open
BACKGROUND Local recurrence is the major cause of treatment failure in patients who undergo surgical salvage of recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) after radiotherapy. The authors investigated the role of Epstein‐Barr virus (EBV)‐enco…
View article: Endoscopic surgery for malignant sinonasal tumours: an eighteen year experience
Endoscopic surgery for malignant sinonasal tumours: an eighteen year experience Open
These results show that endoscopic resection is an alternative to conventional craniofacial resection in selected cases.