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A recent study conducted by Zhejiang Chinese Medicine University in China examined the impact of repairing the hip joint capsule during total hip arthroplasty (THA) on postoperative hip function and dislocation rates. The study included 413 patients who were divided into two groups: one group underwent hip joint capsule repair and the other group underwent hip joint capsule excision. The results showed that hip joint capsule repair improved postoperative hip function and mobility, reduced dislocation rates, blood loss, pain, inflammation, and economic burden. The study also identified rheumatoid arthritis, epilepsy, and sarcopenia as risk factors for dislocation, suggesting that patients with these conditions require individualized planning and enhanced postoperative care. [Extracted from the article]

A new report from Wangjing Hospital in Beijing, China discusses research findings on functional dyspepsia (FD), a common gastrointestinal disorder. The study focuses on the role of duodenal microbiota dysbiosis in FD and its potential impact on gut-brain interaction. The review summarizes the changes in duodenal microbiota in FD patients and their relationship with symptom burden and quality of life. The findings suggest that microbial dysbiosis in FD patients is linked to the onset and exacerbation of symptoms and is related to the disorder of gut-brain interaction. Larger-scale studies are needed to further understand the characteristics of duodenal microbiota in FD patients and its role in FD pathogenesis. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine explored the role of immunogenic cell death (ICD) in colorectal carcinoma. The study developed a novel ICD quantification system to predict patient outcomes and the effectiveness of immunotherapy. By analyzing data from over 1,000 patients, the researchers identified two molecular subcategories within colon adenocarcinoma/rectum adenocarcinoma. Patients with higher ICD scores showed increased responsiveness to immunotherapy, suggesting that targeting ICD could be a promising strategy for treating colorectal carcinoma. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted at the First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China explored the role of ADCY4 in brain metastasis (BMs) in small cell lung cancer (SCLC). The researchers used gene expression analysis and identified ADCY4 as a potential biomarker for predicting BMs in SCLC patients. They also found that ADCY4 may be involved in energy metabolism-related pathways and poor prognosis in SCLC. The study provides insights into the molecular and immune features of BMs and suggests ADCY4 as a promising candidate for further research in this area. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted at Longhua Hospital Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine investigated the use of Zhoushi Qi Ling decoction (ZQD) in the treatment of castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). The researchers found that ZQD treatment significantly reduced the progression of prostate cancer in a xenograft tumor mouse model. This was evidenced by a decrease in the number of infiltrated macrophages and the inhibition of the IL6/STAT3 signaling pathway. These findings suggest that ZQD may be a promising approach for the treatment of CRPC. [Extracted from the article]

A systematic review conducted by researchers at the Acupuncture Department of Ningbo Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China evaluated the effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) in preventing postoperative urinary retention (POUR). The review included 14 studies with 2865 participants and found that TEAS reduced the incidence of POUR and decreased post-void residual urine volume. The preventive effect of TEAS was observed in patients undergoing anorectal, gynecologic, orthopedic, and biliary surgery, but not urinary surgery. However, the researchers noted the need for further high-quality studies to confirm these findings. [Extracted from the article]