Increased stromal collagen density in mouse mammary tissue increases both tumor formation and tumor cell invasive and migratory properties by three fold; furthermore, a metabolic signature for flavin adenine dinucleotide is identified in invading metastatic cells.

Incense burning in Buddhist and Taoist temples is regular practice, however inhalation of incense gas products can cause respiratory disease and other health problems, so worshippers are advised to reduce exposure times, and ventilate their houses when they burn incense at home.

Reporting of randomised controlled trials conducted in China requires substantial improvement in order to meet the targets of the CONSORT statement, according to a systematic review of 307 trials.

Pulmonary mechanics-based recruitment maneuvers (eSigh) increased both recruited volume and oxygenation in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome, whereas continuous pulmonary airway pressure only increased oxygenation.

Patients with septic acute kidney injury (AKI) have a higher burden of illness than patients with non-septic AKI, an evaluation of more than 120,000 intensive care unit admissions has found.

Professor Chris McManus
University College London, UK