Helicobacter pylori and gastric hyperacidity,and their association with recurrent aphthous stomatitis

Helicobacter pylori is an established cause of gastric ulcers. Its role in causing recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) remains controversial. Fifty-two RAS patients and 52 sex-matched controls were recruited in this case–control study. All subjects were screened for hematinic deficiencies and H. pylori. The latter was assessed quantitatively using the ¹⁴C-urea breath test. The χ² test and Wilcoxon signed ranks test were used to compare H. pylori and hematinic indices between cases and controls, while conditional logistic regression was used to assess the associations between the occurrence of RAS and independent factors. H. pylori was positive in 56.7% of the overall sample, with no difference between RAS patients (50.8%) and controls (49.2%) (P = 0.843). The median H. pylori and haematological indices values did not show any association with ulcer diameter, number, or frequency. Interestingly, gastric hyperacidity was significantly associated with RAS, and this association was independent from tobacco smoking, alcohol drinking, and H. pylori (odds ratio 14.99, 95% confidence interval 2.47–90.95; P = 0.003). This study found no association between H. pylori and RAS. The association between RAS and gastric hyperacidity suggests that gastric refluxate, not H. pylori, has an effect on the oral mucosa that favours an ulcerative change.     

Outcomes and risk management in type B aortic dissection patients with acute kidney injury: a concise review

PurposeType B aortic dissection is a rare but life-threatening disease. Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) was widely used for Type B aortic dissection patients in the last decade due to the lower mortality and morbidity compared with open chest surgical repair (OCSR). AKI in type B aortic dissection is a well-recognized complication and indicates poor short-term and long-term outcome. The objective of this concise review was to identify the risk factors and the impact of AKI on type B aortic dissection patients.Methods and resultsA literature search was performed using PubMed, Embase, MEDLINE, and Cochrane Library with the search terms ‘type B aortic dissection’ and ‘acute kidney injury’ (AKI), and all English-language literatures published in print or available online from inception through August 2020 were thoroughly reviewed. Studies that reported relative AKI risks and outcomes in type B aortic dissection patient were included. Major mechanisms of AKI in type B aortic dissection included renal hypoperfusion, inflammation response, and the use of contrast medium. Type B aortic dissection patients with AKI significantly had increased hospital stay duration, need of renal replacement therapy, and 30-d and 1-year mortality.ConclusionsAKI in type B aortic dissection is a well-recognized complication and associated with poor short-term and long-term outcome. Early identification of high-risk patients, early diagnosis of AKI, stabilization of the hemodynamic parameters, avoidance of nephrotoxic drugs, and optimization of the use of contrast agents are the major strategies for the reduction of AKI in type B aortic dissection patients.     

Aflibercept in Combination With FOLFIRI as First-line Chemotherapy in Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC): A Phase II Study (FFCD 1302)

BackgroundFOLFIRI (irinotecan, 5-fluorouracil, and leucovorin) + aflibercept improves median overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with previously treated metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). Our aim was to investigate efficacy and tolerability of this combination in the first line.Patients and MethodsPatients with untreated documented mCRC received aflibercept plus FOLFIRI every 14 days until progression or unacceptable toxicity in an open, phase II single-arm, multicenter trial. The primary endpoint was the 6-month PFS rate. Secondary endpoints were OS and tolerability. A 2-step Simon design was used with H₀: 55% and H₁= 75%. Data were analyzed in intention to treat.ResultsForty-one patients were included, and 40 were analyzed (1 consent withdrawal) in 9 French centers between October 2014 and February 2017. The median age was 65 years (range, 46-81 years), 55% had ≥ 2 metastatic sites, and 50% and 15% had RAS and BRAF mutations, respectively. Twenty-two (54.5%; 95% confidence interval, 38.9%-68.5%) patients were alive and non-progressive at 6 months. FOLFIRI + aflibercept was considered ineffective, resulting in the cessation of inclusions. The median follow-up was 34 months. The overall response rate was 55%, and the disease control rate was 80%. The median duration of treatment was 5.3 months; the median PFS and OS were 8.2 and 18.6 months, respectively. Grade 3 to 4 adverse events were mainly gastrointestinal (47.5%) and vascular (32.5%). Of the patients, 87.5% had at least 1 dose modification.ConclusionAlthough the primary objective was not met, first-line FOLFIRI + aflibercept for mCRC leads to median PFS and OS close to those reported with classical doublet and targeted agents, but with significant toxicities needing dose reduction.     

上颌骨Le Fort I型截骨进路切除巨大鼻咽纤维血管瘤

目的:探讨上颌骨LeFortI型截骨进路切除累及翼腭凹、颞下凹巨大鼻咽纤维血管肿瘤的可行性。方法:采用矫正上颌骨先天或后天畸形的LeFortI型截骨术式进路,切除位于鼻咽部、筛窦等深在部位的纤维血管瘤。结果:该进路术野显露充分,取得了理想的治疗效果。结论:上颌骨LeFortI型截骨进路是切除鼻咽、颅底部纤维血管瘤的理想进路。     

西安市城市居民食管癌的病因研究:烟酒因素的作用

本文报道了1984年10月~1985年10月西安市城市居民138例食管癌的病例对照研究。结果表明,吸烟为食管癌发病的危险因素,OR_M-H为4.12(95% CI为1.57~6.54)。OR与吸烟量、吸烟年限有显著剂量效应关系。吸烟作为食管癌的可能致病因子其潜隐期为37.19年。饮酒与食管癌的联系不显著(χ²=1.03,P﹥0.05)。作者认为吸烟单独或与其它因素共同作用下可能参与食管的癌变过程。     

Thermafil热熔牙胶、Vitapex临床常用根管充填材料微渗漏比较研究

目的 :对比根充糊剂 牙胶尖、Vitapex 牙胶尖、Thermafil热熔牙胶三种根管充填材料对离体人牙根管的密封性能。方法 :将 5 0个新鲜拔除的人单根管牙 ,在釉牙骨质界处切除牙冠。将所有牙根随机分为 5组 ,每组 10个。 3个实验组分别用上述三种材料充填根管 ;剩余 2组 ,一组根管预备后不进行充填 ,另一组不进行根管预备 ,也不进行根管充填。用印度墨水染色法对比三种根管充填材料对离体人牙根管的密封性能 ,体视显微镜下测量染色线长度并进行统计学分析。结果 :根充糊剂 牙胶尖组、Vitapex 牙胶尖组和Thermafil热熔牙胶组的平均染色线长度分别为 3 .3 6± 0 .42mm、2 .0 9± 0 .19mm、1.0 5± 0 .3 7mm。Vitapex糊剂 牙胶尖或Thermafil热熔牙胶进行根管充填 ,产生的根管封闭性明显优于用根充糊剂 牙胶尖组根管充填 (P <0 .0 5 ) ;而Vitapex糊剂 牙胶尖和Thermafil热熔牙胶比较时 ,统计学无显著性差异 (P >0 .0 5 )。结论 :Thermafil热熔牙胶的密封性能最强 ,Vitapex糊剂 牙胶尖次之 ,根充糊剂 牙胶尖最弱。     

颌面赝复材料研究进展

综述了目前口腔颌面赝复材料种类、性能要求及各种颌面赝复材料的组成、性能和应用过程,探讨了各种颌面赝复材料的优势及不足,指出目前临床应用的颌面赝复材料以硅橡胶类为主,其中又以中温硫化硅橡胶和室温硫化硅橡胶综合性能较好,应用最为广泛。     

5-羟色胺对小鼠腹腔巨噬细胞的辐射防护作用

本实验以定量细胞化学的方法对种⁶⁰Coy射线8Gy全身-次照射后第6天小鼠腹腔巨噬细胞的变化和5-羟色胺(5-HT)的辐射防护作用进行了观察.发现照射后第6天巨噬细胞吞噬消化鸡红细胞的能力明显低于对照组(P相似文献