Using Geometry for the Dorsiflexory Wedge Osteotomy of the First Metatarsal

Dorsiflexory wedge osteotomy is indicated for the correction of structural and irreducible first metatarsal deformity to effectively shorten and elevate a plantar flexed first ray. This is most commonly due to fixed forefoot valgus deformity, the cavovarus foot type, and diabetic foot pathologic features involving an ulceration or preulcerative area on the plantar aspect of the first metatarsal head. Surgeons can subjectively judge the amount of correction, such as by restoring the frontal plane alignment of the forefoot, or objectively by returning Meary's angle to a parallel relationship on a weightbearing lateral radiograph. With this tip, we propose an objective measurement, with calculation and use of Meary's angle, to preoperatively quantify the amount of desired correction. In the present study, we applied basic geometric principles based on triangles to calculate the relationship between the width of the excised wedge and the angular degrees of achieved dorsiflexion. We hope these data will provide both objective and reasonable estimates for reconstructive foot and ankle surgeons working with these deformities and with this procedure.     

Dysfunctional autophagy in Alzheimer’s disease: pathogenic roles and therapeutic implications

Neuronal autophagy is essential for neuronal survival and the maintenance of neuronal homeostasis. Increasing evidence has implicated autophagic dysfunction in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The mechanisms underlying autophagic failure in AD involve several steps, from autophagosome formation to degradation. The effect of modulating autophagy is context-dependent. Stimulation of autophagy is not always beneficial. During the implementation of therapies that modulate autophagy, the nature of the autophagic defect, the timing of intervention, and the optimal level and duration of modulation should be fully considered.     

SARIMA-GRNN组合模型和SARIMA模型在流行性腮腺炎发病率预测中的应用

目的 探讨SARIMA-GRNN组合模型和SARIMA模型在流行性腮腺炎发病率预测中的应用,并对他们的预测效果进行比较。 方法 选取2004—2016年上海市流行性腮腺炎逐月发病率资料,基于2004年1月—2016年6月的数据建立SARIMA模型。利用2004—2015年流行性腮腺炎的SARIMA模型拟合值与实际值、时间因子训练SARIMA-GRNN组合模型,并运用2016年1—6月数据进行验证,筛选模型最优平滑因子(spread)。采用2016年7—12月数据进行回代验证模型的外推预测效果。评价指标包括平均绝对误差百分比(MAPE)、平均误差率(MER)、均方误差(MSE)和平均绝对误差(MAE)。 结果 SARIMA(0,0,2)(0,1,1)₁₂为最优SARIMA模型。SARIMA-GRNN组合模型spread 值为0.0037。SARIMA模型、SARIMA-GRNN组合模型拟合的MAPE、MER、MSE和MAE依次分别为16.19%、15.18%、0.14、0.25;2.93%、2.28%、0.01、0.04。SARIMA模型、SARIMA-GRNN组合模型预测的MAPE、MER、MSE和MAE依次分别为17.40%、17.26%、0.03、0.16;15.24%、15.50%、0.02、0.14。 结论 SARIMA-GRNN组合模型拟合及预测效果均优于SARIMA模型,但预测精度有待进一步提高。     

Comparative Anatomy of Mouse and Human Nail Units

Recent studies of mice with hair defects have resulted in major contributions to the understanding of hair disorders. To use mouse models as a tool to study nail diseases, a basic understanding of the similarities and differences between the human and mouse nail unit is required. In this study we compare the human and mouse nail unit at the macroscopic and microscopic level and use immunohistochemistry to determine the keratin expression patterns in the mouse nail unit. Both species have a proximal nail fold, cuticle, nail matrix, nail bed, nail plate, and hyponychium. Distinguishing features are the shape of the nail and the presence of an extended hyponychium in the mouse. Expression patterns of most keratins are similar. These findings indicate that the mouse nail unit shares major characteristics with the human nail unit and overall represents a very similar structure, useful for the investigation of nail diseases and nail biology. Anat Rec, 296:521–532, 2013. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

Toward a highly‐detailed 3D pelvic model: Approaching an ultra‐specific level for surgical simulation and anatomical education

The surgical anatomy of the pelvis is highly complex. Anorectal and urogenital dysfunctions occur frequently after pelvic oncological surgery and are mainly caused by surgical damage of the autonomic nerves. A highly‐detailed 3D pelvic model could increase the anatomical knowledge and form a solid basis for a surgical simulation system. Currently, pelvic surgeons still rely on the preoperative interpretation of 2D diagnostic images. With a 3D simulation system, pelvic surgeons could simulate and train different scenes to enhance their preoperative knowledge and improve surgical outcome. To substantially enrich pelvic surgery and anatomical education, such a system must provide insight into the relation between the autonomic network, the lymphatic system, and endopelvic fasciae. Besides CT and MR images, Visible Human Datasets (VHDs) are widely used for 3D modeling, due to the high degree of anatomical detail represented in the cryosectional images. However, key surgical structures cannot be fully identified using VHDs and radiologic imaging techniques alone. Several unsolved anatomical problems must be elucidated as well. Therefore, adequate analysis on a microscopic level is inevitable. The development of a comprehensive anatomical atlas of the pelvis is no straightforward task. Such an endeavor involves several anatomical and technical challenges. This article surveys all existing 3D pelvic models, focusing on the level of anatomical detail. The use of VHDs in the 3D reconstruction of a highly‐detailed pelvic model and the accompanying anatomical challenges will be discussed Clin. Anat., 2013. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

Extending the Lessons of Educational Television with Young American Children

As the availability of children's educational television has increased, initiatives to expand the educational impact of programs have emerged. One such initiative is experiential mediation, a form of mediation in which the viewer physically engages with materials designed to extend the program's educational content. Limited research on the effectiveness of experiential mediation exists. A quasi-experiment was conducted with 138 American children (M = 5.32 years) to evaluate the effectiveness of such mediation with the literacy-based television program Between the Lions. Viewing plus mediation was hypothesized to provide greater support for literacy skills than no viewing or unaided viewing. Further, mediation that incorporated character-branded materials was hypothesized to be superior to mediation that relied upon generic materials. Results suggest that the benefits of experiential mediation may be tied to (1) the connection between the mediation materials and television content and (2) the complexity of the educational content.     

临床护理路径在脑梗死患者护理中的应用

目的:探讨临床护理路径在住院脑梗死患者护理中的应用效果.方法:将86例脑梗死患者按随机数字表法分为路径组和对照组各43例,路径组采取临床护理路径指导下的护理服务模式,对照组采用传统的整体护理模式.结果:路径组患者对疾病相关知识的掌握程度、出院后自护能力和护理服务满意度均高于对照组(P＜0.05);路径组住院时间和医疗费用均少于对照组(P＜0.05).结论:临床护理路径指导下的护理服务模式能促进脑梗死患者疾病的康复,缩短了住院时间,节省了住院费用.