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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major world health problem and one of the most studied diseases, which are highly prevalent in the whole world, it is frequently associated with severe clinical complications, such as diabetic cardiomyopathy, nephropathy, retinopathy, neuropathy etc. Scientific research is continuously casting about for new monomer molecules from Chinese herbal medicine that could be invoked as candidate drugs for fighting against diabetes and its complications. Resveratrol (RES), a polyphenol phytoalexin, possesses diverse biochemical and physiological actions, including antiplatelet, estrogenic, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is recently gaining scientific interest for RES in controlling blood sugar and fighting against diabetes and its complications properties in various types of diabetic models. These beneficial effects seem to be due to the multiple actions of RES on cellular functions, which make RES become a promising molecule for the treatment of diabetes and diabetic complications. Here, we review the mechanism of action and potential therapeutic use of RES in prevention and mitigation of these diseases in recent ten years to provide a reference for further research and development of RES. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) exert critical effects in the process of malignant cancers and lncRNA LOXL1 Antisense RNA 1 (LOXL1-AS1) has been demonstrated to be a pro-oncogene in multiple tumor types. In the current study, we illuminated the precise roles of LOXL1-AS1 in the development of ovarian cancer. LOXL1-AS1 is significantly overexpressed in ovarian carcinoma tissue compared with adjacent non-cancerous sample. The luciferase reporter gene assay reveals the relationship between LOXL1-AS1 and miR-18b-5p, miR-18b-5p and its target gene, Vacuolar ATPase Assembly Factor VMA21 (VMA21). Transfection of LOXL1-AS1 siRNA or miR-18b-5p mimics inhibits the growth and aggressive phenotypes of SKOV3 and OVCAR3 cell. Furthermore, miR-18b-5p suppresses ovarian carcinoma cell proliferation and metastasis by targeting VMA21 and LOXL1-AS1 regulates ovarian carcinoma cell growth and metastasis through sponging miR-18b-5p. These findings suggest that lncRNA LOXL1-AS1 promotes ovarian cancer cell growth, migratory and invasiveness via modulating miR-18b-5p/VMA21 axis. OBJECTIVE Middle cerebral artery (MCA) bifurcation aneurysms are more likely to be associated with severe hemorrhage or hematoma in a clinical setting. We aimed to investigate the morphological predictors of MCA bifurcation aneurysm rupture. PATIENTS AND METHODS We conducted a retrospective analysis of 317 patients with MCA aneurysms between January 2009 and October 2016. Aneurysm status was grouped into ruptured and unruptured groups. The MCA bifurcation was defined as the bifurcation of the main trunk (the origin of the M2 trunks). Aneurysm morphologies were determined using CT angiography. We performed univariate and multivariable regression analyses to investigate the association of morphological characteristics with ruptured MCA bifurcation aneurysms. RESULTS A total of 268 (84.5 %) patients with 280 MCA bifurcation aneurysms were included. 207 (73.9 %) aneurysms had ruptured. In the univariate analysis, a larger aneurysm (p = 0.042), a larger size ratio (p = 0.001), a larger aspect ratio (p = 0.017), a greater bottleneck ratio (p = 0.047), an irregular aneurysm (p = 0.004) and the presence of a daughter dome (p = 0.002) were associated with aneurysm rupture. The multivariate analysis showed that a larger size ratio (OR 1.324, 95 % CI, 1.062-1.651; p = 0.013) and the presence of daughter dome (OR 2.462, 95 % CI, 1.123-5.398; p = 0.024) were independently associated with ruptured aneurysms. The threshold of the size ratio for discriminating ruptured and unruptured aneurysms was 2.53 (p  less then  0.001). CONCLUSIONS The size ratio and the presence of a daughter dome were independent predictors of the rupture of MCA bifurcation aneurysms. These parameters may contribute to the evaluation of the risk of rupture of aneurysms. OBJECTIVE Decompressive hemicraniectomy (DH) effectively alleviates increased intracranial pressure (ICP) in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and malignant middle cerebral artery (MCA) infarction. Its role in the management of spontaneous intracranial hemorrhage (SICH) however remains uncertain. This study aims to review the efficacy and safety of DH without clot evacuation in SICH. PATIENTS AND METHODS A systematic literature search of PubMEd, EMBASE, Scopus and Cochrane Library Central Register of Control Trials was performed. Studies were reviewed independently for methodology, inclusion and exclusion criteria and end points. Primary endpoint was overall mortality. Secondary endpoint was functional outcome using modified Rankin scale (mRs) or Glasgow outcome scale (GOS). RESULTS Nine studies with a total of 146 patients who underwent DH without clot evacuation include 1 RCT, 3 cohort, 2 case series, and 3 case-control studies. Age range was 40-60 years, with majority of patients presenting with a relatively depressed preoperative sensorium (GCS 6-8), large hematoma volumes (>50 mL), and deep locations (basal ganglia and thalamus). Pooled analysis showed a favorable outcome in 53 %, a mortality rate of 26 % and a complication rate of 35.8 %. CONCLUSION DH without clot evacuation may offer functional and mortality benefit in patients with spontaneous ICH, based on limited and heterogeneous studies. Bafilomycin A1 chemical structure OBJECTIVE Subjective excessive daytime sleepiness, commonly measured with the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), is associated with cognitive impairment in Parkinson disease (PD). Significant correlation between subject and informant responses has been reported in neurologically healthy individuals. We sought to assess this correlation in patients with PD. PATIENTS AND METHODS 854 individuals in the Arizona Study of Aging and Neurodegenerative Disorders (AZSAND) had subject as well as informant-completed ESS completed within one year of a movement disorder exam and cognitive assessment. Correlations were evaluated using Spearman's rank correlation coefficients. RESULTS Overall, 397/854(46.5 %) were female with mean age of 77.5 (SD 8.3). 572 (67 %) were cognitively normal (CogNL), 135 (15.8 %) had mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and 147 (17.2 %) dementia. Spearman R correlations (all with p  less then  0.001) between subject and informant ESS responses were 0.73 overall, 0.67 for the CogNL group, 0.79 for the MCI group, 0.79 for those with dementia. Of 175 with clinically probable PD, 115 (65.7 %) were CogNL, 38 had MCI, and 22 (12.6 %) dementia. For subjects with PD correlations (all with p  less then  0.001) were 0.65 for PD-CogNL, 0.83 for PD-MCI, and 0.70 for those with PD-dementia. CONCLUSION These significant correlations between subject and informant-completed ESS can be useful in guiding clinical trials designed to assess efficacy of potential treatments for excessive daytime sleepiness for the general population and for patients with PD, even those having cognitive impairment. V.OBJECTIVES Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) involving the spine is rare. The aim of the present study is to explore the clinicopathological features, surgical treatments and outcomes of this rare disease. PATIENTS AND METHODS Eleven patients with spinal RMS who received surgery in our institution between 2012 and 2018 were retrospectively investigated. The literature on spinal RMS was also reviewed. RESULTS Our study consisted of 7 cases of primary RMS and 4 cases of metastatic RMS. Seven primary and one metastatic spinal RMS received radical resection, the remaining three metastatic patients received palliative resection. Eight patients died with a median survival time of 8 months. The mean value of Ki-67 positivity was 48.2 %. Literature review revealed a total of 22 previously reported cases. 54.5 % of the pooled cases of the 33 patients were under the age of 18. Of the 20 patients with primary spinal RMS, 9 cases were diagnosed as embryonal, while 6 of the 13 metastatic patients were diagnosed as alveolar. Multiple modalities, including surgery and concurrent adjuvant therapy were performed in 19 patients. The median overall survival (OS) for 28 patients with detailed follow-up information was 10 months. Radical resection offered a significant longer median OS than non-radical resection (18 vs. 6 months, p = 0.027). CONCLUSION Spinal RMS mainly affects young patients. The embryonal form and alveolar form is the most frequent subtype for primary and metastatic spinal RMS respectively. Spinal RMS is highly aggressive with dismal prognosis. Multimodality therapies are the mainstay of treatment. Radical resection is strongly recommended in eligible patients. Superficial siderosis (SS) is a slowly progressive neurodegenerative disorder caused by persistent or intermittent bleeding into the subarachnoid space. It leads to characteristic clinical and radiographic findings. Dural pathology is believed to be the most common identifiable etiology of SS. It has been suggested that dural tear may be the common pathology of both SS and intracranial hypotension syndrome. We present a patient with SS caused by posttraumatic duropathy that was associated with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) hypotension headache. Patient was treated surgically with stabilization of neurological deficit and orthostatic headache improvement. It supports the speculated link between both entities and may confirm surgery being a reasonable approach in patients with SS. V.OBJECTIVE Subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation (STN DBS) has a positive effect on sleep quality, but its effect on wake functions is controversial. This study evaluated the longitudinal changes of the quality of sleep and excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients undergoing STN DBS and identify which factors are associated with the presence of EDS before and after STN DBS. PATIENT AND METHODS A total of 33 PD patients who underwent bilateral STN DBS between July 2011 and October 2015 were recruited. We evaluated subjective sleep quality assessed by Parkinson's Disease Sleep Scale (PDSS) and EDS using Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) preoperatively and 6 months, 1 year, and 3 years postoperatively. RESULTS There is a significant improvement in PDSS, and a noticeable change occurs immediately after the surgery. After DBS, the number of patients with persistent EDS gradually decreased, but patients with newly developed EDS were added. Baseline ESS score was highly correlated with EDS at 6 months and 1 year postoperatively, and older age of PD onset was highly associated with EDS at 1 year after DBS. At 3 years after DBS, the total PDSS score is a main contributing factor for EDS. There was no significant difference in dopamine agonist dose (agonist LED) and levodopa equivalent daily dose (LEDD) between groups with and without EDS at any time points. CONCLUSION Bilateral STN DBS improves the subjective sleep quality, but EDS may improve or worsen. The risk factors for EDS change over time after STN DBS. Interestingly, dopaminergic medication did not affect EDS in DBS-treated PD patients.
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