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Evaluating the efficacy of percutaneous puncture biopsy guided by contrast-enhanced ultrasound for peripheral pulmonary lesions
Authors: Jiang Xiao , Chen Jun , Gu Fang-Fang , Li Zhong-Rong , Song Yu-Shan , Long Jing-Jing , Zhang Shu-Zhen , Xu Ting-Ting , Tang Yong-Jun , Gu Ji-Ying , Fang Xiang-Ming 
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND
The incidence and mortality of lung cancer have increased annually. Accurate diagnosis can help improve therapeutic efficacy of interventions and prognosis. Percutaneous lung biopsy is a reliable method for the clinical diagnosis of lung cancer. Ultrasound-guided percutaneous lung biopsy technology has been widely promoted and applied in recent years.
AIM
To investigate the diagnostic value of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS)-guided percutaneous biopsy in peripheral pulmonary lesions.
METHODS
We retrospectively collected data on 237 patients with peripheral thoracic focal lesions who underwent puncture biopsy at Wuxi People’s Hospital. The patients were randomly divided into two groups: The CEUS-guided before lesion puncture group (contrast group) and conventional ultrasound-guided group (control group). Analyze the diagnostic efficacy of the puncture biopsy, impact of tumor size, and number of puncture needles and complications were analyzed and compared between the two groups.
RESULTS
Accurate pathological results were obtained for 92.83% (220/237) of peripheral lung lesions during the first biopsy, with an accuracy rate of 95.8% (113/118) in the contrast group and 89.9% (107/119) in the control group. The difference in the area under the curve (AUC) between the contrast and the control groups was not statistically significant (0.952 vs 0.902, respectively; P > 0.05). However, when the lesion diameter ≥ 5 cm, the diagnostic AUC of the contrast group was higher than that of the control group (0.952 vs 0.902, respectively; P < 0.05). In addition, the average number of puncture needles in the contrast group was lower than that in the control group (2.58 ± 0.53 vs 2.90 ± 0.56, respectively; P < 0.05).
CONCLUSION
CEUS guidance can enhance the efficiency of puncture biopsy of peripheral pulmonary lesions, especially for lesions with a diameter ≥ 5 cm. Therefore, CEUS guidance has high clinical diagnostic value in puncture biopsy of peripheral focal lung lesions.
Hybrid argon plasma coagulation for the treatment of Barrett’s esophagus: A prospective, multicenter study
Authors: Wang Dong , Chen Yan , Ji Feng , Hu Jian-Wei , Zhou Ping-Hong , Xu Shu-Chang , Chen Ying , Ye Li-Ping , Ye Guo-Liang , Li Rui , Li Zhao-Shen 
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND
The incidence of Barrett’s esophagus (BE) in China is lower compared to the Western populations. Hence, studies conducted in the Chinese population has been limited. The current treatment options available for BE treatment includes argon plasma coagulation (APC), radiofrequency ablation and cryoablation, all with varying degrees of success.
AIM
To determine the efficacy and safety of HybridAPC in the treatment of BE.
METHODS
The study cohort consisted of patients with BE who underwent HybridAPC ablation treatment. These procedures were performed by seven endoscopists from different tertiary hospitals. The duration of the procedure, curative rate, complications and recurrent rate by 1-year follow-up were recorded.
RESULTS
Eighty individuals were enrolled for treatment from July 2017 to June 2020, comprising of 39 males and 41 females with a median age of 54 years (range, 30 to 83 years). The technical success rate of HybridAPC was 100% and the overall curative rate was 98.15%. No severe complications occurred during the operation. BE cases were classified as short-segment BE and long-segment BE. Patients with short-segment BE were all considered cured without complications. Thirty-six patients completed the one-year follow-up without recurrence. Twenty-four percent had mild dysplasia which were all resolved with one post-procedural treatment. The mean duration of the procedure was 10.94 ± 6.52 min.
CONCLUSION
Treatment of BE with HybridAPC was found to be a simple and quick procedure that is safe and effective during the short-term follow-up, especially in cases of short-segment BE. This technique could be considered as a feasible alternative ablation therapy for BE.
Global current research status and future hotspots in osteoporotic fracture based on bibliometric assessment and visualization techniques
Authors: Wang Yu-Ming , Yi Ping 
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND
In the past decade, the evolution of themes in the field of osteoporotic fractures has changed from epidemiology and prediction of long-term morbidity, risk assessment of osteoporotic fractures, and zoledronic acid and denosumab in the treatment of osteoporosis to treatment guidelines for osteoporosis and the side effects caused by anti-osteoporotic drugs.
AIM
To understand the trends and hotspots in osteoporotic fracture research.
METHODS
Original articles were retrieved between January 1, 2010, and December 31, 2019, from the Web of Science Core Collection database. CiteSpace software facilitated the analysis and visualization of scientific productivity and emerging trends.
RESULTS
Nine studies were identified using bibliometric indices, including citation, centrality, and sigma value, which might indicate a growing trend. Through clustering, we identified six major hot subtopics. Using burst analysis, top-5 references with the strongest bursting strength after 2017 were identified, indicating a future hotspot in this field.
CONCLUSION
Current hot subtopics in osteoporotic fracture research include atypical femoral fractures, androgen deprivation therapy, denosumab discontinuation, hip fractures, trabecular bone score (TBS), and bone phenotype. Management and prevention of secondary fractures in patients with osteoporotic fractures, TBSs, and long-term administration strategy for zoledronic acid are expected to become research hotspots.
Drug-coated balloon angioplasty for the treatment of intracranial arterial stenosis in a young stroke patient: A case report
Authors: Zhu Peng-Cheng , Shu Ling-Feng , Dai Qing-Hai , Tan Hong-Tu , Wang Jia-Bin , Wu Tao 
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND
Intracranial arterial narrowing is a significant factor leading to brief episodes of reduced blood flow to the brain, known as transient ischemic attacks, or full-blown strokes. While atherosclerosis is commonly associated with intracranial arterial narrowing, it is frequently of a non-atherosclerotic nature in younger patients.
CASE SUMMARY
Here, we present the case of a young stroke patient with narrowing of the middle cerebral artery (MCA), characterized as non-atherosclerotic lesions, who experienced an ischemic stroke despite receiving standard drug therapy. The patient underwent digital subtraction angiography (DSA) to assess the entire network of blood vessels in the brain, revealing significant narrowing (approximately 80%) in the M1 segment of the right MCA. Subsequently, the patient underwent Drug-Coated Balloon Angioplasty to treat the stenosis in the right MCA's M1 segment. Follow-up DSA confirmed the resolution of stenosis in this segment. Although the remaining branches showed satisfactory blood flow, the vessel wall exhibited irregularities. A review of DSA conducted six months later showed no evident stenosis in the right MCA, with a smooth vessel wall.
CONCLUSION
The use of drug-coated balloon angioplasty demonstrated favorable outcomes in repairing and reshaping the blood vessel wall in young patients. Therefore, it may be considered a promising treatment option for similar cases.
Myeloid sarcoma with maxillary gingival swelling as the initial symptom: A case report and review of literature
Authors: Li Shu-Han , Yang Cai-Xiu , Xing Xiao-Ming , Gao Xiang-Ru , Lu Zhao-Yu , Ji Qiu-Xia 
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND
Myeloid sarcoma (MS), also referred to as granulocytic sarcoma or chloroma, is a rare type of extramedullary malignant tumor. MS comprises primitive granulocytic precursor cells that play a key role in the early stages of white blood cell development. Notably, the occurrence of this tumor in the gingiva is rare.
CASE SUMMARY
The present study reported the case of MS with gingival swelling in the maxillary region, with aleukemic presentation in a 32-year-old male patient. Following two courses of chemotherapy, computed tomography of the region demonstrated complete clearance of the tumor. At the 12-month follow-up appointment, the patient was in a stable condition with the absence of progression. The etiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and relevant treatment of MS are discussed in the present study.
CONCLUSION
Diagnosis of MS may be confirmed following histological and immunohistochemical examinations.
Experience of living with chronic pain in conjunction with surgery for ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow—A qualitative study
Authors: Giöstad Alice , Carlsson Ingela K. , Dahlin Lars B. , Nyman Erika 
Published: June 2024

Purpose
Pain in conjunction with surgery for ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow is seldom highlighted in the literature. This study aimed to explore patients’ experiences of living with chronic pain (≥3 months duration) in conjunction with surgery for ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow, the consequences and the coping strategies applied.

Material and methods
In-depth interviews were conducted with 10 participants aged 18–60 years. The narratives were analyzed using an inductive approach and content-analysis.

Results
The analysis revealed seven main categories: “Physical symptoms/impairments” and “Mood and emotions”comprise symptoms caused by ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow and chronic pain; “Consequences in daily life” includes challenges and obstacles in every-day life, impact on leisure activities and social life; “Struggling with self-image” embraces experiences closely related to identity; “Coping strategies” covers adaptive resources; “Experience of relief “describes perceived improvements; “Key message for future care” comprises important aspects for healthcare providers to consider.

Conclusions
The results clarify the need for healthcare personnel to adopt a biopsychosocial approach when treating patients with ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow. Emotional symptoms and sleep disturbances should be identified and treated properly since they contribute to the heavy burden experienced by the individual.
The effects of major dietary patterns on patients with type 2 diabetes: Protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Authors: Chen Hongyu , Wang Yuanyuan , Ge Song , Li Wanyang , Li Jing , Chen Wei 
Published: June 2024

Background
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) represents a significant worldwide health issue, experiencing an increasing incidence rate. Effective dietary strategies are vital for T2DM management, but the optimal dietary patterns remain debated due to inconsistent research outcomes and single-outcome reporting. Network Meta-Analysis (NMA) provides a powerful approach for integrating data from randomized controlled trials (RCTs), enabling a detailed evaluation of the impact of different dietary patterns. This document presents our strategy for a systematic review and network meta-analysis, aimed at assessing the influence of key dietary patterns on glycemic control, lipid profiles, and weight management in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM).

Materials and methods
Adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P) and network meta-analyses guidelines, we conducted a comprehensive search of PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library, without language or date restrictions. Our objective is to assess the efficacy of various dietary interventions in managing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). We used standardized mean differences for pairwise comparisons and a Bayesian framework for ranking interventions via Surface Under the Cumulative Ranking Curve (SUCRA). Key analyses include heterogeneity, transitivity, and sensitivity assessments, along with quality and risk evaluations using the Cochrane Collaboration’s tool and the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) system.

Ethics and dissemination
This systematic review and network meta-analysis involve aggregate data from previous trials, obviating the need for additional ethical approval. The search strategy will be executed starting October 2023, with all searches completed by December 2023, to encompass the most current studies available. Findings will be shared through academic conferences and peer-reviewed journals focused on diabetes care and nutrition.

Trial registration
PROSPERO registration number CRD42023465791.
The Diabetes Remission in India (DiRemI) study: Protocol for a prospective matched-control trial
Authors: Tripathi Pramod , Kadam Nidhi , Tiwari Diptika , Kathrikolly Thejas , Vyawahare Anagha , Sharma Baby , Ganla Malhar , Saboo Banshi 
Published: June 2024

Background
The global rise in diabetes, particularly in India, poses a significant public health challenge, with factors such as limited awareness, financial strain, and cultural considerations hindering its effective management. Although lifestyle changes have shown promising results, their consistent implementation and maintenance continue to pose challenges. Most studies have focused primarily on dietary modifications, overlooking other essential aspects of lifestyle intervention. The DiRemI study aims to address these gaps by evaluating the efficacy of a comprehensive one-year program that combines diet, exercise, psychological support, and medical management to achieve weight loss, diabetes remission, and improved glycemic control among patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) in India, while also considering the unique needs of the Indian population.

Methods
The DiRemI study is a prospective, open-label, matched-group trial aimed at assessing the impact of a one-year online integrated intensive lifestyle intervention (ILI) comprising dietary modifications, physical activity, psychological support, and medical management on weight loss and remission in adult T2D patients (aged 30–70 years), with a body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 35 kg/m2, and disease duration of <15 years. ILI will be compared with routine medical care (RMC). Participants will be recruited from three clinics: one providing ILI and two others providing RMC. The co-primary outcome will be weight loss and remission at 12 months, with a follow-up at 18 months. The proposed sample size is 360 participants (180 each in intervention and control group).

Discussion
The DiRemI study represents the first large-scale remission study in India to show the effectiveness of an integrated approach in the remission and management of T2D and its complications. The findings of this study hold the potential to report evidence-based strategies for managing T2D both in India and globally, thus alleviating the substantial burden of diabetes on public health systems.

Trial registration
Clinical Trials Registry, India (Registered Number: CTRI/2023/06/053885).
Renesans dzierżawy rolnej
Authors: Czechowski Paweł , Niewiadomski Adam 
Published: June 2024

The article discusses the challenges facing agricultural lease in European and national regulations. It presents the rich achievements of the initiator of the research on lease, Professor Aleksander Lichorowicz. The authors emphasised the traditional role of lease and its peculiar civil law character, and highlighted the dualism of the regulation of the lease of private agricultural real estate and the agricultural real estate of the State Treasury. An assessment of the new function and challenges of lease in the context of the challenges of agricultural real estate turnover and the leaseholder’s statutory right of first refusal has also been made and then followed by a discussion of the issues related to the social security of farmers, direct subsidies to the leased land, or other aid measures from public tributes. In conclusion, as de lege ferenda conclusions, the authors formulated proposals for legislative changes concerning agricultural lease.
Communicating the cultural other: trust and bias in generative AI and large language models
Authors: Jenks Christopher J. 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
This paper is concerned with issues of trust and bias in generative AI in general, and chatbots based on large language models in particular (e.g. ChatGPT). The discussion argues that intercultural communication scholars must do more to better understand generative AI and more specifically large language models, as such technologies produce and circulate discourse in an ostensibly impartial way, reinforcing the widespread assumption that machines are objective resources for societies to learn about important intercultural issues, such as racism and discrimination. Consequently, there is an urgent need to understand how trust and bias factor into the ways in which such technologies deal with topics and themes central to intercultural communication. It is also important to scrutinize the ways in which societies make use of AI and large language models to carry out important social actions and practices, such as teaching and learning about historical or political issues.
Growing new types of building materials: mycelium-based composite materials
Authors: Saeidi Nazanin , Javadian Alireza , Hebel Dirk E. 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
In the coming decades, the use of finite and ever-scarcer primary materials will become more and more difficult, and especially more expensive. In the EU Taxonomy, the European Union stipulates that, in order to benefit from public funding, buildings must reduce their primary-materials footprint by 50 % by the year 2030 and even by 75 % by the year 2050. The intention is to replace these sources of primary raw materials with so-called secondary materials, especially with renewable raw materials. However, because land within the EU is already being used very intensively for forestry and food production, increasing scrutiny is falling on other fields involving production independent of location using organic waste materials and fungi to grow new types of building materials. This type of growth requires few resources and can take place without use of land in existing, repurposed facilities of all kinds, such as old industrial buildings or infrastructure facilities like mining shafts.
Building with renewable materials
Authors: Korjenic Azra , Teichmann Florian 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Research into sustainable construction is increasingly focusing on the use of renewable materials in construction. These materials represent a promising alternative to conventional building materials as they are derived from renewable sources and are usually more environmentally friendly in terms of production, transport and end-of-life treatment. The Department of Ecological Building Technologies at the Vienna University of Technology has been investigating the hygrothermal behaviour and applicability of renewable materials for many years. Not only traditional building materials such as straw, wood, sheep’s wool and hemp have been investigated, but also innovative materials such as mushroom fabric. The research covered various aspects such as moisture protection, fire protection, thermal insulation, durability and resistance to external influences. The overall aim was to deepen the understanding of ecological building materials, overcome barriers to their use, and develop damage-tolerant constructions from them. The robust properties of wheat straw, sheep’s wool, hemp, cellulose and other materials underline their potential as efficient and environmentally friendly building materials. The data and insights gained will not only help to prove the effectiveness of these materials in the construction industry, but also to address concerns and uncertainties about their functionality.
Evaluating the interaction for embedded H-steel section in normal concrete under monotonic and repeated loads
Authors: Al-Jafal Alaulddin A. , Al-Darzi Suhaib Y. 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
This article presents an experimental investigation into alternative strategies for enhancing the interaction of H-shaped steel sections embedded in normal reinforced concrete. Utilizing 12 push-out specimens subjected to monotonic and repeated loading, the study examines the natural bond-effecting parameters and shear transfer mechanisms facilitated by studs. Key parameters under investigation include embedded length, confinement stirrups, concrete cover, and variations in stud welding configurations, specifically welding to the flange and both the flange and web. In summary, a mathematical model for bond slip was proposed. In enhancing steel‒concrete interaction, adding 10-mm-diameter studs to both flanges and the web of the steel section is more effective than increasing the embedded depth by 67%. The second most effective method is doubling the concrete cover, followed by increasing the stirrups ratio by 40%. However, adding studs just to flanges outperforms solely increasing the stirrups ratio under repeated loading but does not match the effectiveness of other enhancement parameters. Yet notable shift from brittle to ductile behavior by introducing shear studs attached to flanges. The study also explores the influence of loading type on natural bond, noting lower values (13–18%) in ultimate load and (8–18)% in residual load capacities under repeated loading compared to monotonic loading, this drop is effectively mitigated by shear stud connections, particularly on the flange.
Effects of biochar on ambrosia beetle attacks on redbud and pecan container trees
Authors: Monterrosa Alejandra , Acebes Angelita L. , Blaauw Brett , Joseph Shimat V. 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Mitigating tree stress can be a valuable strategy to combat ambrosia beetles, such as the granulate ambrosia beetle, Xylosandrus crassiusculus (Motschulsky; Coleoptera: Curculionidae, Scolytinae) under nursery conditions. Biochar and kaolin clay are known for their stress-relieving properties but their indirect effects on ambrosia beetle in ornamental or pecan (Carya spp.) trees have not been determined. Although entomopathogenic fungi, Beauveria bassiana (Bals.-Criv.) Vuill. (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) and Trichoderma spp. (Hypocreales: Hypocreaceae) have shown effectiveness against adult ambrosia beetles, their role in reducing tree attacks is unclear. Thus, the objective was to determine the effects of biochar, kaolin clay, permethrin (industry standard), and entomopathogenic fungi on reducing ambrosia beetle attacks on young redbud (Cercis canadensis L.; Fabaceae) and pecan trees. The treatments were biochar, kaolin clay, permethrin, biochar + permethrin, kaolin clay + permethrin, B. bassiana, Trichoderma spp., and a nontreated control. Compared to the nontreated trees, biochar and biochar + permethrin treatments significantly reduced ambrosia beetle attacks on redbud trees. Kaolin clay, permethrin, B. bassiana, and Trichoderma spp. did not significantly reduce the number of ambrosia beetle attack holes when compared with the nontreated trees. This suggests that biochar can reduce ambrosia beetle attacks on ornamental trees and should be further evaluated for longer-term effects for multiple seasons.