^60Coγ射线放疗水平二级剂量标准的TLD国际比对

目的通过参加IAEA/WHO组织的TLD国际比对,检查二级标准剂量学实验室（SSDL）放疗水平剂量标准和国际标准的一致性。方法 SSDL对IAEA邮寄的TLD进行照射,并计算出其吸收剂量,然后将TLD及其计算结果寄往IAEA剂量学实验室,IAEA对其进行评价后给出比对的偏差。结果本次60Coγ射线吸收剂量比对的偏差为-1.8%。结论按照IAEA要求,该项比对的最大允许偏差为±3.5%,所以这次比对结果是合格的。     

卫生监督在个体口腔诊所推行医院感染管理标准操作规程（SOP）的实践和思考

2012年，张家港市在个体口腔诊所中推行医院感染管理标准操作规程（SOP）行政指导工作，作者就张家港市个体口腔诊所推行医院感染管理标准操作规程（SOP）工作的做法和成效进行了初步探讨，并对个体口腔诊所医院感染管理标准操作规程（SOP）制订与现行卫生标准、规范如何衔接、医院感染管理监督执法的发展方向、卫生监督执法人员如何有效履职作出思考。     

Early life Adversity,functional connectivity and cognitive performance in Schizophrenia: The mediating role of IL-6

ObjectiveExposure to childhood trauma (CT) is associated with cognitive impairment in schizophrenia, and deficits in social cognition in particular. Here, we sought to test whether IL-6 mediated the association between CT and social cognition both directly, and sequentially via altered default mode network (DMN) connectivity.MethodsThree-hundred-and-eleven participants (104 patients and 207 healthy participants) were included, with MRI data acquired in a subset of n = 147. CT was measured using the childhood trauma questionnaire (CTQ). IL-6 was measured in both plasma and in toll like receptor (TLR) stimulated whole blood. The CANTAB emotion recognition task (ERT) was administered to assess social cognition, and cortical connectivity was assessed based on resting DMN connectivity.ResultsHigher IL-6 levels, measured both in plasma and in toll-like receptor (TLR-2) stimulated blood, were significantly correlated with higher CTQ scores and lower cognitive and social cognitive function. Plasma IL-6 was further observed to partly mediate the association between higher CT scores and lower emotion recognition performance (CTQ total: β_indirect −0.0234, 95% CI: −0.0573 to −0.0074; CTQ physical neglect: β_indirect = −0.0316, 95% CI: −0.0741 to −0.0049). Finally, sequential mediation was observed between plasma IL-6 levels and DMN connectivity in mediating the effects of higher CTQ on lower social cognitive function (β_indirect = −0.0618, 95% CI: −0.1523 to −0.285).ConclusionThis work suggests that previous associations between CT and social cognition may be partly mediated via an increased inflammatory response. IL-6′s association with changes in DMN activity further suggest at least one cortical network via which CT related effects on cognition may be transmitted.     

CT and MRI characteristics of ovarian mature teratoma in patients with anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis

PurposeThe purpose of this study was to determine the computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) characteristics of ovarian mature teratoma in patients with anti-N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor encephalitis (NMDAR-E).Materials and MethodsA total of 125 women (mean age, 40.9 ± 17.8 [SD] years; age range: 12–85 years) with 146 histopathologically or radiologically proven ovarian mature teratomas who underwent preoperative CT and MRI examinations were retrospectively included. Eight patients with 11 teratomas had NMDAR-E, whereas 117 patients with 135 teratomas did not have NMDAR-E. CT and MRI examinations were retrospectively reviewed and teratomas in patients with NMDAR-E were compared to those in patients without NMDAR-E. Comparisons were performed using Mann-Whitney U test or Fisher exact test.ResultsIn patients with NMDAR-E, maximum diameter of teratomas (26.1 ± 9.3 [SD] mm), prevalence of teeth/calcification (36%) and rate of occupation by fat components (26%) were lower than those in patients without NMDAR-E (67.0 ± 37.6 [SD] mm [P < 0.01]; 75% [P < 0.05]; and 65%[P < 0.01], respectively). More than 75% of space was occupied by fat components in 76/135 teratomas (56%) in patients without NMDAR-E, whereas this was not observed in any teratoma in patients without NMDAR-E.ConclusionBy comparison with teratomas in patients without NMDAR-E, teratomas in patients with NMDAR-E are smaller, have few teeth/calcification, and the amount of space occupied by fat components is smaller.     

Longitudinal clinical outcomes after full-endoscopic lumbar discectomy for recurrent disc herniation after open discectomy

ObjectiveFull-endoscopic lumbar discectomy (FELD) is a minimally invasive surgical option for recurrent lumbar disc herniation (LDH). Nonetheless, patients’ clinical outcomes may be poorer after surgery for recurrent LDH than for primary LDH. Therefore, we compared patients’ longitudinal clinical outcomes after FELD for recurrent LDH or primary LDH.MethodsThe medical records of patients who underwent FELD for primary LDH (group A) or recurrent LDH (group B) were retrospectively reviewed. The inclusion criteria were: 1) single-level LDH or recurrent LDH at L4-5 or L5-S1, 2) age ≤60 years, 3) previous open discectomy (group B), and 4) ≥6 months of follow-up. In total, 244 patients (group A, 211; group B, 33) were included. Clinical outcomes (Oswestry Disability Index [ODI]; visual analogue pain score for the back and leg [VAS-B] and [VAS-L]) over 24 months of follow-up were compared between groups with a linear mixed-effects model.ResultsAll clinical outcomes significantly improved from pre-operation to 3 months postoperatively (p < 0.01), and the improvement was maintained for 24 months postoperatively in both groups. The clinical outcomes of groups A and B were not significantly different during 24 months follow-up (ODI, p = 0.94; VAS-B, p = 0.11; and VAS-L, p = 0.48). The reoperation rate was 3.3% in group A and 3.0% in group B, but the overall complication rate was higher in group B (9.8%) than in group A (6.6%).ConclusionThe longitudinal clinical outcomes after FELD for recurrent LDH may not be poor as feared. However, the higher complication rate in patients undergoing FELD for recurrent LDH should be noted.     

The efficacy of remote virtual care in comparison to traditional clinical visits for elective orthopaedic patients: A meta-analysis of prospective randomised controlled trials

IntroductionThe Orthopaedic Trauma Association has recommended limitation of in-person encounters to absolute necessity. One method of ensuring standard patient care within these guidelines is through the implementation of telemedicine.AimsTo evaluate the efficacy of telemedicine for elective orthopaedic patients in the recovery and/or rehabilitation period.MethodsA systematic review and meta-analysis of articles in Medline/PubMed and The Cochrane Library databases was performed according to the PRISMA guidelines for prospective randomised controlled trials to compare clinical and symptomatic measures for elective patients managed routinely with remote care compared to those managed with standard in-clinic management. To be included for meta-analysis, parameters must be evaluated in ≥3 studies.ResultsEleven studies were included in the meta-analyses. Both telemedicine and control cohorts were comparable for patient satisfaction (RR, 0.98; 95% CI, 0.90–1.07; I² = 0%; p = 0.52) and patient retention analysis (RR, 1.25; 95% CI, 0.51–3.06; p = 0.54; I² = 0%). Similarly, there was no statistical difference appreciated between cohorts for overall Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) score (p = 0.30), Timed Up and Go Test (p = 0.40), and Stair Test (p = 0.18). Significant difference did exist for visual analogue scale (VAS) scores (p = 0.02) in favour of in-clinic management.ConclusionTelemedicine will serve an integral aspect of healthcare delivery throughout the current COVID-19 pandemic and beyond in an effort to deliver safe, efficient and time-sensitive care to the orthopaedic patient population. The results of our meta-analyses indicate that virtual consultations are as effective as traditional in-person consultations for the care of elective orthopaedic patients in the recovery and rehabilitation period. However, further studies are needed to evaluate for initial consultations and certain sub-specialties of orthopaedics.     

经皮内镜椎间孔入路腰椎间盘切除术并发硬脊膜撕裂的综合处理及疗效分析

目的 探讨经皮内镜椎间孔入路腰椎间盘切除术（PETD）治疗腰椎间盘突出症并发硬脊膜撕裂的处理方法及预后。方法 回顾性分析2016年3月至2017年1月采用PETD治疗的236例腰椎间盘突出症的病例资料。结果 236例中，3例发生硬脊膜撕裂，发生率为1.3%(3/236)。2例术中诊断，其中1例术中转为显微镜下修补硬脊膜，1例术中未做处理；1例术后诊断，在显微镜下完成硬脊膜修补。3例随访12个月，末次随访时视觉模拟量表评分从术前8.0分降至1.7分，Oswestry功能障碍指数从82.1%降至17.8%，均无神经功能障碍等后遗症；改良MacNab评分2例为优，1例为良。结论 硬脊膜撕裂是PETD较为少见的并发症，应根据术中和术后情况，采取综合治疗措施，总体预后良好     

Could self-locking stand-alone cage reduce adjacent-level ossification development after aneterior cervical discectomy and fusion?

Numerous studies have shown that cervical arthrodesis is associated with the adjacent-segment pathology (ASP), such as adjacent-level ossification development (ALOD). However, it still remains largely unclear whether the self-locking stand-alone implant system can reduce the incidence of ALOD. In the present study, we prospectively recruited 120 patients with cervical degenerative disc disease (CDDD) who were treated by anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). These patients were randomly and evenly divided into the ROI-C group and plate group. Clinical and radiologic follow-up was performed at 3, 6, 12, 24 and 36 months after surgery. Clinical evaluation included preoperative and postoperative assessments of Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score and Neck Disability Index (NDI) score. The presence and severity of ALOD, as well as the C2-7 Cobb angle, were assessed on the lateral cervical films during follow-up. There were no significant differences in JOA and NDI scores at each time point during the follow-up period between the two groups. ALOD occurred in 8.8% of 58 patients and 6.7% of 104 levels in the cage group. Moreover, ALOD occurred in 20.1% of 57 patients and 17.8% of 101 levels in the plate group. The ALOD was more serious in the plate group compared with the cage group. The C2-7 Cobb angle was significantly improved compared with that before the operation and could be maintained during the follow-up in both groups. The self-locking stand-alone cage was efficacious for ACDF, and it could reduce the incidence of ALOD compared with anterior plate and cage.