Investigation of urinary components in rat model of ketamine-induced bladder fibrosis based on metabolomics

BackgroundKetamine abuse has been linked to the system''s damage, presenting with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). While the pathogenesis of ketamine-induced urinary damage is not fully understood, fibrosis is believed to be a potential mechanism. A metabolomic investigation of the urinary metabolites in ketamine abuse was conducted to gain insights into its pathogenesis.MethodsA rat model of ketamine induced bladder fibrosis was established through tail vein injection of ketamine hydrochloride and control group was established through tail vein injection of the equivalent normal saline. Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining and Masson trichrome staining were performed to evaluated bladder pathology. Urinary components were detected based on a metabolomic approach using ultra-high performance liquid tandem chromatography quadrupole time of flight mass spectrometry (UHPLC-QTOFMS platform). Orthogonal projections analyzed the data to latent structures discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) and bioinformatics analysis.ResultsThe rat model of ketamine induced bladder fibrosis was confirmed through H&E and Masson trichrome staining. There were marked differences in the urinary metabolites between the experimental group and the control group. Compared to the control group, 16 kinds of differential metabolites were up-regulated and 102 differential metabolites were down-regulated in the urine samples of the ketamine group. Bioinformatics analysis revealed the related metabolic pathways.ConclusionsUsing a ketamine-induced bladder fibrosis rat model, this study identified the differential urinary metabolites expressed following ketamine treatment. These results provide vital clues for exploring the pathogenesis of ketamine-induced LUTS and may further contribute to the disease''s diagnosis and treatment.     

Experience managing distal ureteral strictures with Boari flap-psoas hitch and comparison of open and laparoscopic procedures

BackgroundTo summarize our experience with the Boari flap-psoas hitch and compare the indications, perioperative data and outcomes between open and laparoscopic procedures.MethodsThis study retrospectively reviewed 35 patients with complex distal ureteral stricture between January 2015 and April 2019. All patients were treated with Boari flap-psoas hitch by either an open or a laparoscopic procedure. Selection criteria were based on the etiology, comorbidities, medical history, and patient preference.ResultsAll surgeries were performed successfully. The median operation time was 201 min (range, 120 to 300 min), and the median estimated blood loss was 50 mL (range, 20 to 400 mL). The median postoperative hospitalization was 9 days (range, 3 to 46 days). Nineteen patients were treated by the open procedure, and 16 were treated by the transperitoneal laparoscopic procedure. The surgical indication of open surgery was broader than that for laparoscopic surgery. For patients experiencing iatrogenic injury and ureterovesical reimplantation failure, no significant differences in sex, laterality, operative time, ASA score or postoperative hospitalization stay were observed between the two groups. The median estimated blood loss was lower in the laparoscopic group than in the open group (P=0.047). Patients in the open group had more surgical complications than patients in the laparoscopic group (P=0.049). The postoperative follow-up showed the radiological resolution of hydronephrosis in 33 patients.ConclusionsWith the appropriate surgical considerations, Boari flap-psoas hitch is a valid method to bridge distal ureteral defects. For select patients, laparoscopic surgery had advantages being a minimal invasive surgery with less estimated blood loss and fewer surgical complications.     

机器人辅助胃癌根治术助手操作技巧及经验

随着微创外科理念深入人心,机器人手术系统凭借其独特的优势逐渐被外科医生所接纳,并广泛应用于各种腔镜手术.本团队从器械的合理装配、充分的视野显露、必要的操作配合、故障的及时排除四个方面总结机器人胃癌手术助手配合的经验,分析机器人手术中助手操作配合的重点和难点,以期建立较为完整的机器人胃癌手术助手的操作规范.     

Can Swimming Microalgal Cells be Vehicles for ZnO Nanoparticle Transportation and Thus Lead to Zn Diffusion?

The concentration of eco-toxic zinc oxide nanoparticles (nZnO) in aquatic ecosystems is increasing, and an effective method for their removal is needed. We hypothesize that microalgal cells may act as nZnO vehicles—if the nZnO concentration does not affect their swimming ability—enabling Zn diffusion and sedimentation. We conducted experiments using flasks connected via a U-type vessel; the first flask contained nZnO suspensions and second flask contained artificial seawater, respectively. We added microalgae to the first flask and illuminated the second. The microalgae appeared to promote sedimentation. However, only a few microalgal cells passed via phototaxis into the second flask, so the detection of nZnO or Zn ions in the second flask was not possible. Therefore, to confirm whether the microalgae affect Zn transportation, a more accurate method to detect nZnO or Zn ions at very low concentrations is needed.

     

Physiological Responses and Phytotoxicities of Lythrum salicaria to Decabromodiphenyl Ether (BDE-209)

Decabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-209), a member of a major group of brominated flame retardants, is detected in aquatic environments at considerable levels and induces physiological and toxic effects on aquatic plants. In this study, the physiological responses induced by and the toxic effects of BDE-209 at different concentrations (0, 0.2, 0.5 and 1.0 mg L⁻¹) in Lythrum salicaria were examined. OJIP transient curves indicated that BDE-209 treatment negatively affected photosystem II (PSII) grouping. Additionally, the results showed that BDE-209 inhibited seedling development and elevated reactive oxygen species (ROS), phosphorylated histone H2AX (γ-H2AX), malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and antioxidative enzyme activities in the roots and shoots of L. salicaria. The results revealed that BDE-209 exposure contributed to ROS accumulation, which was considered as the probable toxicity mechanism. The current results provided an insight into the development of L. salicaria with high BDE-209 tolerance.

     

中国2001-2016年麻疹发病率时空分布特征

目的 分析我国麻疹病例时空分布和空间聚集性特征。方法 资料来源于中国疾病预防控制信息系统传染病疫情报告监测系统2001-2016年全国麻疹病例数据,人口学数据来源于国家统计局。运用ArcGIS 10.2软件进行全局和局部空间自相关分析,运用SaTScan 9.6软件进行时空扫描分析。结果 2001-2016年全国共报告麻疹1 012 537例,年发病率整体呈下降趋势。2001-2004、2005-2008和2009-2012年的麻疹发病存在全局空间聚集性,其Moran''s I值分别为0.29、0.26和0.31。局部空间自相关分析结果显示,麻疹在各时间阶段均存在高-高聚集区域并主要集中在西部地区,同时2005-2008年广东省是一个单独的高-低离散区域,未检测到低-低聚集区域。时空扫描结果显示,2001-2008年我国麻疹病例在西部地区、华中地区和华北地区、山西省和广西壮族自治区形成一个广泛的聚集区。结论 2001-2016年我国麻疹的发病在空间、时间上均存在一定的聚集性,可根据聚集情况,为麻疹防控策略的制定提供依据。     

我国女性性工作者领域社会组织参与艾滋病防治项目管理能力建设需求研究

目的 了解为女性性工作者（FSW）提供艾滋病防治服务的社会组织项目管理能力建设需求。方法 向2017-2018年参与国家艾滋病防治基金项目的社会组织负责人开展问卷调查及访谈,结合基金项目管理信息系统相关数据,利用Excel 2016软件和SPSS 25.0软件整理分析社会组织的分布与基金获得情况,以及社会组织对项目管理能力的需求。结果 2017-2018年参与执行基金FSW项目的社会组织共184个,完成问卷调查的社会组织156个,主要集中在西部地区（44.0%,81/184）,以四川省、广西壮族自治区和云南省居多;东部地区获得的基金支持最多;社会组织对项目数据收集及分析利用的需求最高,占68.6%（107/156）,其次是项目风险分析应对及质控,占64.1%（100/156）;社会组织负责人学历对项目计划管理和项目财务管理能力建设需求的差异有统计学意义（χ²=5.78,P=0.016;χ²=8.99,P=0.003）。结论 当前我国FSW领域的社会组织数量和基金获得比例的分布,与异性性传播的艾滋病疫情分布不一致。仍需继续鼓励、引导扶持社会组织的发展资金;结合社会组织对能力建设的需求针对性的制定项目能力建设计划。     

上海市松江区成年人高尿酸血症与慢性肾病关系的队列研究

目的 分析社区成年人高尿酸血症（HUA）与慢性肾病（CKD）发病风险的关系。方法 基于华东区域自然人群队列,对7 276例基线时未患CKD的上海市松江区20~74岁常住居民进行基于社区的前瞻性队列研究。CKD的诊断根据美国肾脏基金会慢性肾脏病实践指南的标准,HUA定义为血清尿酸（SUA）>420 μmol/L（男性）或>360 μmol/L（女性）。采用Cox比例风险模型分析HUA与CKD发病风险的关联。结果 经过中位时间2.65年的随访,队列人群新发CKD病例301例,累积发病率为4.14%,发病密度为16.01/1 000人年（95% CI：14.20~17.82）。CKD发病人群HUA的基线患病率显著高于非CKD发病人群。多因素Cox回归分析显示,HUA与CKD发病风险呈显著正关联,HUA患者的CKD发病风险HR值为1.92（95% CI：1.46~2.53）。在对性别、年龄、BMI、2型糖尿病、高血压等因素分层后,HUA与CKD发病风险仍呈显著正关联;在相加模型中,年龄与HUA存在交互作用,交互作用指数为1.78（95% CI：1.18~2.68）。结论 上海市松江区成年人CKD的发病率较高,HUA为CKD发病的独立危险因素。     

大数据背景下的脑卒中疾病负担研究方法概述

脑卒中发病具有致残率高、死亡率高的特点,给社会和个人带来巨大的疾病负担。在全球卫生系统高度信息化的今天,各国纷纷搭建与完善公共卫生信息平台,通过平台中的公共卫生信息实现收集、整理、挖掘、分析、共享一体化,研究脑卒中的疾病负担,为卫生决策提供支撑。本研究通过对国内外文献资料进行检索复习,概述了我国脑卒中疾病负担的研究方法及其公共卫生信息来源,评价了各个疾病负担研究方法的公共卫生学意义以及局限性,描述了全球以及我国脑卒中疾病负担大数据平台的应用及发展情况,并通过总结我国现有的脑卒中疾病负担评价系统的局限性,对我国建立更加现代化以及信息化的脑卒中疾病负担评价系统提供建议。