MTA与氢氧化钙直接盖髓在年轻恒前牙外伤治疗中的疗效观察

目的观察MTA与氢氧化钙直接盖髓在年轻恒前牙外伤治疗中的效果。方法选取我院40例年轻恒前牙因外伤而意外露髓患者随机分成两组,分别将MTA及氢氧化钙作为手术治疗中的盖髓剂进行治疗,并在术后6个月、1年、2年及3年进行复查,分析评价疗效。结果术后6个月、1年后复查,MTA组治疗效果与氢氧化钙组相似,差异在统计学上没有可比性(P>0.05);术后2年、3年进行复查,MTA组治疗效果明显优于氢氧化钙组,两组治疗效果有显著性差异,有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论年轻恒前牙外伤治疗中,盖髓剂应优先选择MTA,MTA的远期治疗效果明显优于氢氧化钙。     

Material Deprivation Affects High Sexual Risk Behavior among Young People in Urban Slums,South Africa

Young people in urban slums adopt HIV risk behaviors influenced by their neighborhood factors. Three critical factors in urban slums of Southern and Eastern Africa—the region most affected by the HIV epidemic in the world—are unmet needs of housing, food, and health care, which are associated with HIV sexual risks. Yet, there has been limited attention on how the combination of unmet needs of housing, food, and health care—i.e., material deprivation—relates to sexual risk behavior among young people in urban slums. Cross-sectional data were extracted from the LoveLife survey in South African four provinces—KwaZulu Natal, Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape, and Gauteng, to examine the association between material deprivation and sexual risk behavior among young people aged 18–23 years (263 males, 267 females) in urban slums. Adjusted logistic regression models showed that material deprivation was significantly associated with increased odds of high sexual risk taking for young men (adjusted OR = 1.20; 95 % CI = 1.10, 5.58) and young women (adjusted OR = 1.43; 95 % CI = 1.35, 3.28). Financial difficulty—a proxy for other deprivations—was the most salient influence on young women’s high sexual risk taking (adjusted OR = 2.11; 95 % CI = 1.66, 2.70). Localized behavioral HIV prevention interventions should target young people in deprived households.     

Techniques of Yang’s arthroscopic discopexy for temporomandibular joint rotational anterior disc displacement

Disc displacement is a common disorder affecting the temporomandibular joint. According to previous publications, the displaced disc can be categorized into pure anterior displacement and rotational displacement (anteromedial and anterolateral). However, the technique of arthroscopy treatment has only been reported for patients with pure anterior disc displacement. In this study, an arthroscopic discopexy for rotational anterior disc displacement was developed and its effectiveness evaluated over 24 months of follow-up. A total of 532 patients (749 joints) with rotational anterior disc displacement, admitted to Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital between January 2011 and December 2015, were included. The success rate was based on clinical parameters (visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain, maximum inter-incisal opening (MIO), and complications) and radiographic data. The clinical and radiographic data were collected preoperatively and at 1, 6, 12, and 24 months postoperative. The VAS score decreased to 0.73 ± 1.43 following surgery (P < 0.001). A significant improvement in MIO (34.73 ± 6.28 mm) was also detected (P < 0.001). Magnetic resonance imaging showed discs repositioned in both sagittal and coronal images for 714 of the 749 joints, giving a success rate of 95.3%. This study reports an effective and predictable technique of arthroscopic discopexy for rotational anterior disc displacement.     

Determinants of influenza vaccination among young Taiwanese children

ObjectiveAccording to the Health Belief Model (HBM), individual perceptions of susceptibility, severity, benefit, barrier, self-efficacy, and cues to action are associated with health actions. In this study, we investigated the perceptions and social factors that influence the intention to vaccinate children against influenza among parents of young Taiwanese children.MethodsA nationwide survey was performed using stratified random sampling to explore the beliefs, attitudes, and intentions of parents/main caregivers with regard to vaccinating children aged 6 months to 3 years against influenza. A questionnaire was developed based on the HBM and multivariate logistic regression analyses of 1300 eligible participants were used to identify significant predictors of the intention to vaccinate.ResultsGreater perceived benefit, cues to action, and self-efficacy of childhood vaccination against influenza were positively associated with the intention to vaccinate. Children's experience of influenza vaccinations in the past year was also a positive predictor. However, perceived susceptibility, perceived severity regarding influenza and perceived barriers to vaccination were not predictive of the intention to vaccinate.ConclusionIn addition to perceived benefits and cues to action, self-efficacy of parents/main caregivers was significantly predictive of their intention to accept influenza vaccination for their young children. These components of the HBM could be used in formulating strategies aimed at promoting the use of influenza vaccine.     

Hepatitis C Testing,Status and Treatment among Marginalized People Who Use Drugs in an Inner City Setting: An Observational Cohort Study

Background: Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is common among people who inject drugs (PWID) and is associated with morbidity and premature death. Although HCV can be cured, treatment may be inaccessible. We studied HCV testing, status and treatment among marginalized people who use drugs in Ottawa, Canada, a setting with universal insurance coverage for physician services.

Methods: We analyzed data from the Participatory Research in Ottawa: Understanding Drugs study, a cross-sectional, peer-administered survey of people who use drugs from 2012 to 2013. We linked responses to population-based health administrative databases and used multivariable Poisson regression to identify factors independently associated with self-reported HCV testing, self-reported positive HCV status, and database-determined engagement in HCV treatment. Results: Among 663 participants, 562 (84.8%) reported testing for HCV and 258 (45.9%) reported HCV-positive status. In multivariable analysis, HCV-positive status was associated with female gender (RR 1.27; 95%CI 1.04 to 1.55), advancing age (RR 1.03/year; 95%CI 1.02 to 1.04), receiving disability payments (RR 1.42; 95%CI 1.06 to 1.91), injecting drugs (RR 5.11; 95%CI 2.64 to 9.91), ever injecting with a used needle (RR 1.30; 95%CI 1.12 to 1.52), and ever having taken methadone (RR 1.26; 95%CI 1.05 to 1.52). Of HCV positive participants, 196 (76%) were engaged in primary care but only 23 (8.9%) had received HCV therapy. Conclusions/Importance: Although HCV testing and positive status rates are high among PWID in our study, few have received HCV treatment. Innovative initiatives to increase access to HCV treatment for PWID are urgently needed.     

The association between experiencing discrimination and physical and mental health among people who inject drugs

BackgroundDiscrimination can be a daily issue in the lives of people who inject drugs (PWID). However, the extent to which discrimination is related to the health of PWID remains unclear.MethodsData focusing on discrimination against PWID and potential health correlates were collected as part of the 2013 Illicit Drug Reporting System, a national survey with 887 PWID recruited in all Australian states and territories. Experience of discrimination, its setting, perceived reason and outcome, were self-reported by participants. The Kessler-10 scale and the mental component score of the Short Form 12-Item Health Survey were used to measure mental health. Physical health was assessed using the physical component score of the Short Form 12-Item Health Survey, specifically questions assessing injecting related problems and risk behaviour. Poisson and multinomial regression analyses were performed. Models were adjusted for socio-demographic and drug-related covariates.FindingsPWID reported experiencing discrimination in pharmacies, hospitals, government services and doctors/prescribers. The most commonly reported instances of discrimination were being refused service and experiencing abuse and/or violence. Experience of discrimination was associated with mental and physical health indicators. PWID who experienced discrimination were more likely to report high or very high mental distress (ARRR = 2.4, CI₉₅ = 1.5–3.6) and mental health problems (ARRR = 1.4, CI₉₅ = 1.2–1.7). The mental functioning (ARRR = 1.3, CI₉₅ = 1.1–1.4) and physical functioning (ARRR = 1.1, CI₉₅ = 1.1–1.4) of PWID, who experienced discrimination, were also more likely to be below Australian population mean scores.ConclusionSelf-reported experience of discrimination was associated with poor mental and physical health amongst PWID.     

青年肺结核患者营养护理方案的构建及应用

目的 构建青年肺结核患者营养护理方案并评价其应用效果。 方法 通过文献分析、现况调查和专家会议法形成青年肺结核患者营养护理方案。选取某三级专科医院2019年8月1日—10月30日入院的青年肺结核患者为试验组,实施青年肺结核患者营养护理方案;选取2019年4月1日—6月30日入院的青年肺结核患者为对照组,实施常规营养护理;比较入院时、出院后1个月和出院后3个月两组营养指标、免疫指标和生活质量。 结果 入院时、出院后1个月和出院后3个月,试验组体重高于对照组（F_组间=12.955,F_时间=5.735,F_交互=36.713,均P<0.05）;出院后3个月,试验组CD3+、CD4+高于对照组（t=16.548,P=0.037;t=18.607,P=0.028）,生活质量总分高于对照组（t=5.351,P<0.001）,但生理功能维度、心理功能维度和社会功能维度的比较,差异无统计学差异（t=0.417,P=0.678;t=1.020,P=0.310;t=0.539,P=0.591）。 结论 青年肺结核患者营养护理方案可改善患者体重、免疫功能和生活质量,促进患者康复。     

Evaluating provider communication in pediatric chronic kidney disease care using a global coding system

ObjectiveAmong adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with chronic illness, effective provider communication is essential for patient-centered care during a sensitive developmental period. However, communication in chronic illness care for AYAs is not well studied. Our objectives were to describe the provider communication skills in pediatric chronic kidney disease (CKD) care visits; and determine if communication skills differ by AYA characteristics.MethodsWe adapted a global consultation rating system for pediatric subspecialty care using audiotaped clinic encounters of 18 pediatric nephrologists with 99 AYAs (age M(SD) = 14.9(2.6)) with CKD stages 1–5 and 96 caregivers. We hypothesized that provider communication skills would differ by AYA characteristics (age, gender, and race).ResultsThe strongest provider skills included initiating the session and developing rapport; lowest rated skills were asking patient’s perspective and checking understanding. Communication scores did not consistently differ by AYA age or race, but were rated higher with female AYAs in several domains (ps<0.05).ConclusionsPediatric providers generally had adequate or good communication scores with AYAs, but improvement in certain skills, particularly with male AYAs, may further support patient-centered care.Practice implicationsTo achieve consistent, patient-centered communication with AYAs, an observation-based global assessment may identify areas for provider improvement.     

心理应激性心肌缺血与中青年女性冠心病的研究

中青年女性发生冠心病的预后不如男性好，这种现象不能用已经证实的传统的心血管疾病危险因素完全解释。心理应激作为新的危险因素，被广泛证实可诱发可逆的心肌缺血，称之为心理应激性心肌缺血。在缺血性心脏病患者中，心理应激性心肌缺血发生率高且可加重预后转归。与男性患者相比，中青年女性更容易发生心理应激性心肌缺血。最新的研究数据表明微循环障碍可能在中青年女性心理应激性心肌缺血的发生中扮演重要角色。这篇文章首次综述心理应激性心肌缺血与中青年女性冠心病的研究进展。