Comparison between tension band and cerclage with X-Plate and lag screws in treatment of comminuted patellar fractures

BackgroundComminuted patellar fractures are not rare, and the ideal treatment method remains controversial. The present study was conducted to evaluate effects and compare complications of two different methods used to treat comminuted patellar fractures.MethodsFrom March 2010 to August 2016, 102 cases of 34-C2 or 34-C3 comminuted patellar fractures were treated at our hospital, wherein patients received two different treatments: titanium cable tension band with cerclage method (group A) and intrafragmentary screws with X-shaped plating technique (group B). At follow-ups, articular step-off, range of motion (ROM), Lysholm scores, time of union, and complications were recorded and analyzed. Radiographic and clinical data as well as rate of complications were statistically analyzed.ResultsIn total, 87 patients were included in the final analysis (n = 47 in group A and n = 40 in group B). No significant differences were noted in terms of cost of implant, age, gender, rate of 34-C3 fractures, rate of layered inferior pole fractures, postoperative articular step-off and union time. At 2-year follow-up, average Lysholm scores, ROM and rate of complications were (89.0 ± 4.5), (122°±12°) and (27.7%) in group A and (90.2 ± 3.9), (124°±11°) and (17.5%) in group B, respectively, with no significant differences (p > 0.05). The mean time of surgery in group B was shorter than that in group A with significant difference (p < 0.05).ConclusionsTreatment using the intrafragmentary screws and plate method for amenable comminuted patellar fractures achieved similar complication rate and favorable functional outcomes at the 2-year follow-up, which was comparable to the titanium cable tension band with cerclage method. Thus, the intrafragmentary screws and plate method is effective, safe and convenient for 34-C2/C3 comminuted patellar fractures, especially appropriate for patients with layered fragments.     

医疗设备维修管理之团队建设

通过我院设备科设备维修队伍的团队建设,说明团队建设在设备维修管理中的重要性。     

丹参注射液联合抗生素治疗急性盆腔炎疗效观察

目的 评价丹参注射液配合抗生素治疗急性盆腔炎的疗效。方法 100例急性盆腔炎患者随机分成两组，治疗组50例静脉滴注青霉素、甲硝唑同时加用丹参注射液，对照组50例仅使用青霉素与甲硝唑注射液。观察治疗前后临床症状与检查结果的改变。结果 两组治疗后相比：总有效率治疗组94％，对照组为76％，差异有显著性（P〈0．05）。完全缓解率分别为61％和30％，差异有非常显著性（P〈0．01）。治疗组炎性包块明显缩小，与对照组比较差异有非常显著性（P〈0．01）。两组均无明显不良反应发生。结论 丹参注射液配合抗生素治疗急性盆腔炎疗效满意。     

三七醇提液对恶性肿瘤肝转移的干预作用

目的:观察三七醇提液对恶性肿瘤肝转移的干预作用。方法:建立肿瘤肝转移模型,观察不同剂量三七醇提液对荷瘤肝转移小鼠生存质量、肿瘤生长和肝转移的影响。结果:三七醇提液可以改善荷瘤肝转移小鼠的全身情况,并具有明显的抑瘤和抗肝转移作用,这种作用又以三七醇提液中、低剂量组更为明显。结论:三七醇提液可改善荷瘤鼠全身情况,并具有抑瘤、抗转移的作用。     

类固醇致胃黏膜损伤大鼠胃黏膜COX-2、iNOS水平变化及其意义

目的研究类固醇激素对胃黏膜的损伤作用及其可能的机制。方法采用泼尼松龙皮下注射制备大鼠胃黏膜损伤模型,泼尼松龙剂量40mg/kg,给药4d,计算溃疡指数,免疫组化方法检测胃黏膜诱生型一氧化氮合酶(iNOS)水平,RT-PCR方法检测大鼠胃黏膜环氧化酶异构酶-2(COX-2)mRNA的表达。结果40mg/kg泼尼松龙可引起胃黏膜显著出血性损伤,实验组大鼠溃疡指数中位数(44.5)明显高于空白组(0),P<0.01;COX-2基因表达增强(0.41±0.09)与空白组(0.06±0.03)比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.01);iNOS染色积分为(47±7)与空白组(16±3)比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.01)。结论泼尼松龙皮下注射,将引起胃黏膜损伤,可能与上调COX-2、iNOS表达有关。     

Genotoxicity and antileishmanial activity evaluation of Physalis angulata concentrated ethanolic extract

Antileishmanial in vitro tests, as well as Ames and micronucleus assays were performed with a concentrated ethanolic extract of Physalis angulata (EEPA)ResultsEEPA did not present mutagenic effect in Salmonella typhimurium strains at concentration reaching 3000 μg/plate and did not induce mutagenic effects after two oral administrations with a 24 h interval at a dose level of 2000 mg/kg. EEPA presented antileishmanial activity and presented an IC₅₀ value of 5.35 ± 2.50 μg/mL and 4.50 ± 1.17 μg/mL against Leishmania amazonensis and Leishmania braziliensis promastigotes, respectively. In the cytotoxicity test against macrophages, the EEPA had a LC₅₀ of 6.14 ± 0.59 μg/mL. Importantly, the IC₅₀ against L. amazonensis intracellular amastigotes was 1.23 ± 0.11 μg/mL.ConclusionEEPA extract is non-mutagenic and presented a promising pharmacological effect against Leishmania parasites.     

Computational investigations of hERG channel blockers: New insights and current predictive models

Identification of potential human Ether-a-go-go Related-Gene (hERG) potassium channel blockers is an essential part of the drug development and drug safety process in pharmaceutical industries or academic drug discovery centers, as they may lead to drug-induced QT prolongation, arrhythmia and Torsade de Pointes. Recent reports also suggest starting to address such issues at the hit selection stage.In order to prioritize molecules during the early drug discovery phase and to reduce the risk of drug attrition due to cardiotoxicity during pre-clinical and clinical stages, computational approaches have been developed to predict the potential hERG blockage of new drug candidates.In this review, we will describe the current in silico methods developed and applied to predict and to understand the mechanism of actions of hERG blockers, including ligand-based and structure-based approaches. We then discuss ongoing research on other ion channels and hERG polymorphism susceptible to be involved in LQTS and how systemic approaches can help in the drug safety decision.     

The critical role of therapeutic plasma exchange in ABO-incompatible liver transplantation

BackgroundThe shortage of donor liver restricts liver transplantation (LT). Nowadays, donor liver with ABO blood group incompatibility between donor and recipient has become an option to expand the source of donor liver. Although it is now possible to perform ABO-incompatible (ABO-I) LT, antibody-mediated rejection (AMR) has been recognized as the primary cause of desperate outcomes after ABO-I LT. Anti-A/B antibody is the trigger of immune response to ABO-I LT graft injury. Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) can quickly reduce the titer of plasma antibodies and effectively inhibit humoral immunity.Data sourcesWe searched PubMed and CNKI databases using search terms “therapeutic plasma exchange”, “ABO-incompatible liver transplantation”, “ABO-I LT”, “liver transplantation”, “LT”, “antibody-mediated rejection”, and “AMR”. Additional publications were identified by a manual search of references from key articles. The relevant publications published before September 30, 2020 were included in this review.ResultsDifferent centers have made different attempts on whether to use TPE, when to use TPE and how often to use TPE. However, the control standard of lectin revision level is always controversial, the target titer varies significantly from center to center, and the standard target titer has not yet been established. TPE has several schemes to reduce antibody titers, but there is a lack of clinical trials that provide standardized procedures.ConclusionsTPE is essential for ABO-I LT. Hence, further research and clinical trials should be conducted to determine the best regimen for TPE to remove ABO antibodies and prevent AMR.     

Antitumor Activity of Small Activating RNAs Induced PAWR Gene Activation in Human Bladder Cancer Cells

Small double-stranded RNAs (dsRNAs) have been proved to effectively up-regulate the expression of particular genes by targeting their promoters. These small dsRNAs were also termed small activating RNAs (saRNAs). We previously reported that several small double-stranded RNAs (dsRNAs) targeting the PRKC apoptosis WT1 regulator (PAWR) promoter can up-regulate PAWR gene expression effectively in human cancer cells. The present study was conducted to evaluate the antitumor potential of PAWR gene induction by these saRNAs in bladder cancer. Promisingly, we found that up-regulation of PAWR by saRNA inhibited the growth of bladder cancer cells by inducing cell apoptosis and cell cycle arrest which was related to inhibition of anti‑apoptotic protein Bcl-2 and inactivation of the NF-κB and Akt pathways. The activation of the caspase cascade and the regulation of cell cycle related proteins also supported the efficacy of the treatment. Moreover, our study also showed that these saRNAs cooperated with cisplatin in the inhibition of bladder cancer cells. Overall, these data suggest that activation of PAWR by saRNA may have a therapeutic benefit for bladder cancer.