Optimisation of imaging parameters during CT guided interventional procedures in patients with total hip arthroplasty

ObjectiveTo determine the optimal KV and mAs settings during CT guided injections in the presence of a total hip arthroplasty so that image quality is maintained whist keeping the dose as low as reasonably achievable.MethodsA total hip arthroplasty phantom with needles with differing gauges was scanned using different CT parameters (from low dose to high dose) and evaluating if this had any effect on needle conspicuity. Conspicuity was graded from 1 to 3 by 2 independent blinded reviewers.ResultsIrrespective of the CT settings used (high dose or low dose parameters) needle conspicuity was not adversely affected by the THA for either scorer, therefore a kVp of 100 mA and a. In addition the needle gauge did not affect the conspicuity of the needle.ConclusionCT guided injections in this total hip arthroplasty phantom model can be performed without any adverse effect on the conspicuity of the needle tip on low dose CT settings.Advancement in knowledgeThis paper enables one to optimise the kV and mA while performing interventional procedures.     

Body mass index is a predictor of discharge to a postacute care facility following total shoulder arthroplasty

BackgroundThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of body mass index (BMI) on discharge to a postacute care (PAC) facility following elective total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA).MethodsThe National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database was queried to identify adult patients (>18 years old) who underwent inpatient TSA for primary osteoarthritis between 2005 and 2018. Hemiarthroplasty, revision TSA, trauma indications, and outpatient procedures were excluded. Patient and perioperative data were identified. Univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression were used to assess the relationship between BMI and discharge to PAC facilities.ResultsA total of 10,198 patients with a primary TSA were identified. The majority (93%) of patients were discharged home vs. 7% to PAC facilities. Patients discharged to PAC had significantly higher mean BMI (P = .006). After controlling for demographic and comorbid factors, BMI was the only modifiable risk factor that was independently associated with an increased risk of discharge to a PAC. For every increase in BMI point, there was an increased risk of discharge to a PAC by 2.9% (odds ratio [OR] 1.029, confidence interval [CI] 1.016-1.041, P < .001). Additional covariates associated with PAC discharge were older age (OR 1.113, CI 1.099-1.127, P < .001), female gender (OR 3.037, CI 2.489-3.705, P < .001), and dependent functional status (OR 8.322, CI 5.544-12.492, P < .001).ConclusionMost patients undergoing TSA were discharged home following surgery. While age, sex, and functional status also affect disposition, elevated BMI is the only modifiable risk factor that independently predicts PAC discharge. Consideration of patient BMI prior to elective TSA may greatly improve discharge planning and management of patient expectations.     

血人参总黄酮纯化工艺的优化及其对酪氨酸酶的抑制作用研究＊

目的 优化大孔吸附树脂分离纯化血人参总黄酮的工艺条件，研究血人参总黄酮对酪氨酸酶的抑制作用。方法 以吸附率、解吸率等为考察指标，采用静态吸附-解吸试验对6种不同型号的大孔吸附树脂进行筛选，优选最佳的树脂型号。采用单因素试验考察上样液pH、上样液浓度、上样体积、上样体积流量、洗脱溶剂、洗脱液体积流量、洗脱剂体积对血人参总黄酮纯化的影响，确定最佳纯化工艺；以L-酪氨酸、L-多巴为底物，测定血人参总黄酮对酪氨酸单酚酶和二酚酶的抑制作用，并对其抑制机理和抑制类型进行分析。结果 AB-8型大孔吸附树脂对血人参总黄酮的分离纯化效果最好。最佳纯化工艺参数为：上样液pH为4、上样体积为70 mL（4.7 BV）、上样体积流量为1 mL·min^-1、上样液浓度为5.38 mg·mL^-1、洗脱溶剂为70%乙醇、洗脱剂体积流量为3 mL·min^-1、洗脱剂体积为120 mL（8 BV），血人参总黄酮对酪氨酸单酚酶和二酚酶均有抑制作用，其最大半数抑制浓度分别为88.78 mg·L^-1和36.46 mg·L^-1，对二酚酶的抑制类型为可逆非竞争性抑制。结论 AB-8型大孔吸附树脂可用于纯化血人参总黄酮，纯化后血人参总黄酮的纯度为46.01%，建立的工艺条件稳定可靠。纯化后的血人参总黄酮对酪氨酸酶有抑制作用，抑制类型为可逆非竞争性抑制。     

Evaluation of hindfoot and knee alignment by the hip-to-calcaneus view in patients with knee osteoarthritis and healthy individuals

BackgroundHip-to-calcaneus (HC) view is a whole-leg standing view that can visualize the hindfoot in detail. The aim of this study was to investigate the reliability and validity of tibiocalcaneal angle in HC view (H-TCA) by comparing it with that in long axial view (L-TCA). We also verified whether periarticular knee alignment parameters, measured conventionally in whole-leg standing radiography, could be measured in HC view.MethodSixty healthy volunteers and 61 patients with medial knee osteoarthritis were included. H-TCA was measured by two examiners in the healthy group, and intra-class correlation coefficients (ICCs) were evaluated. H-TCA and L-TCA were then measured in the healthy and osteoarthritis groups and correlated. Finally, we measured hip–knee–ankle angle, mechanical axis deviation ratio, mechanical lateral distal femoral angle, medial proximal tibial angle, and joint-line convergence angle in HC view and conventional whole-leg standing radiography to evaluate statistical differences and correlations.ResultsThe intra-observer and inter-observer ICCs were 0.86 and 0.76, respectively. Correlation coefficients (r) between H-TCA and L-TCA were r = 0.87 in healthy group and r = 0.81 in osteoarthritis group, indicating a strong positive correlation in both groups. There was no significant difference in periarticular knee alignment parameters between HC view and conventional whole-leg radiography.ConclusionsHindfoot evaluation in HC view showed high intra-observer and inter-observer reliabilities and strong positive correlation with TCA in long axial view. By using HC view before knee surgery, such as total knee arthroplasty, other necessary alignments can be evaluated simultaneously.     

尿酸性肾病中医分型与氧化应激指标的相关性研究

目的：探讨尿酸性肾病中医分型与氧化应激相关性。方法：采用回顾性分析方法对2017年12月至2019年9月北京中医药大学第三附属医院收治的尿酸性肾病患者105例进行研究，选择同时期正常健康者105例作为对照，参考《中药新药临床研究指导原则》将105例尿酸性肾病和临床常见证型相结合，分成脾肾气虚18例、气阴两虚证19例、肝肾阴虚16例、阴阳两虚12例、湿热蕴结19例、瘀血阻滞17例、痰浊内阻13例，均在入院次日清晨空腹抽取静脉血，检测氧化应激氧化应激、肾功能损害指标，比较不同组别在氧化应激指标含量水平变化情况，比较中医分型和氧化应激、肾功能损害指标水平变化。结果：1）尿酸性肾病组总抗氧化能力（T-ACO）、晚期蛋白氧化物（AOPP）、血清丙二醇（MDA）、超氧化物歧化酶（SOD）含量水平分别为（19.45±3.42）U/mL、（42.45±3.53）μmol/L、（4.52±1.23）nmol/L、（76.78±5.64）U/mL，正常对照组则分别为（10.76±1.31）U/mL、（20.84±1.28）μmol/L、（2.13±0.76）nmol/L、（130.85±16.75）U/mL，尿酸性肾病组T-ACO、AOPP、MDA较正常对照组显著偏高，SOD显著偏低（P<0.05）。2）虚证中阴阳两虚证SOD含量上较其他证型均偏低，而MDA、T-AOC、AOPP、胱抑素C（CysC）、β2微球蛋白、尿微量白蛋白（UMALB）、蛋白尿发生率则较其他证型均偏高，差异均有统计学意义（P<0.05），实证中瘀血阻滞证SOD含量较其他证型均偏低，而MDA、T-AOC、AOPP则较其他证型均偏高，差异均有统计学意义（P<0.05）。结论：尿酸性肾病中医分型的阴阳两虚证、瘀血阻滞证氧化应激水平、肾损害指标均显著升高，可结合该实验室检查进行临床干预。     

Maintenance Therapy for Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma After Total Skin Electron Irradiation: Evidence for Improved Overall Survival With Ultraviolet Therapy

BackgroundTreatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) with total skin electron beam (TSEB) therapy has been associated with deep responses but short progression-free intervals. Maintenance therapy might prolong the response duration; however, limited data assessing the outcomes with maintenance therapy after TSEB are available. We evaluated the effect of maintenance therapy on the outcomes for patients with CTCL receiving TSEB therapy.Materials and MethodsWe conducted a single-center retrospective analysis of 101 patients with CTCL who had received TSEB therapy from 1998 to 2018 at the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University and compared the overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) for patients had received maintenance therapy, including retinoids, interferon, ultraviolet therapy, nitrogen mustard, and extracorporeal photopheresis compared with those who had not.ResultsWe found that pooled maintenance therapies improved PFS (hazard ratio [HR], 0.60; P = .026) but not OS (median HR, 0.73; P = .264). The median PFS and OS was 7.2 months versus 9.6 months and 2.4 years versus 4.2 years for the no maintenance and maintenance groups, respectively. On exploratory analysis of the individual regimens, ultraviolet therapy was associated with improved OS (HR, 0.21; P = .034) and PFS (HR, 0.26; P = .002) compared with no maintenance.ConclusionAmong the patients with CTCL who had received TSEB therapy, maintenance therapy improved PFS for all patients, and ultraviolet-based maintenance improved both PFS and OS in a subset of patients.     

他克莫司联合308nm准分子激光治疗面部白癜风

目的探讨他克莫司联合308nm准分子激光在面部白癜风治疗中的应用效果。方法选取2017年2月-2019年2月医院84例面部白癜风患者为研究对象,根据入院单双号将受试者进行分组,其中对照组42例患者接受308nm准分子激光治疗,研究组42例患者在对照组的基础上联合他克莫司软膏治疗,比较两组患者治疗后1个月、3个月时的治疗总有效率以及治疗前后白斑面积与皮损区IL-17水平变化。结果研究组患者在治疗后1个月、3个月时的治疗总有效率均显著高于对照组(P<0.05),与治疗前相比,治疗后两组患者白斑面积及皮损区IL-17水平均显著减少,且研究组显著少于对照组(P<0.05)。结论他克莫司联合308nm准分子激光可有效缩小白斑面积,降低皮损区IL-17水平,疗效确切。     

臭茉莉叶总黄酮提取工艺优化及月周期变化研究

目的:采用超声辅助正交试验法优化臭茉莉叶总黄酮的提取工艺,并进一步研究臭茉莉叶中总黄酮1年内每月含量变化趋势,探讨臭茉莉叶最佳采收时间。方法:以提取液中总黄酮含量为指标,选择乙醇浓度(%)、超声时间(min)、料液比、提取温度(℃)等为考察因素,采用正交试验法L9(34)确定臭茉莉叶提取液中总黄酮的最优工艺。结果:臭茉莉叶所含总黄酮最优提取工艺条件:乙醇浓度70%、超声时间60min、料液比1∶25、提取温度50℃。3月份总黄酮/药材量是0.0235mg·g-1为最高。结论:该提取工艺快捷以及操作简便,适用于臭茉莉叶总黄酮的提取。结合总黄酮月周期变化规律,可以确定1年中5月份和7月份为最佳采摘期。     

腹腔镜与开腹全胃切除术治疗Ⅰ期胃癌的近期疗效对比CSCD

目的探讨腹腔镜全胃切除术与传统开腹全胃切除术对Ⅰ期胃癌的近期疗效。方法回顾性分析89例肿瘤位于近端胃的Ⅰ期胃癌,并且行全胃切除术的患者。按照手术方式不同分为腹腔镜组(47例)和开腹组(42例)。通过观察两组患者手术时间、出血量、术后病理相关指标、术后并发症、术后首次进食流质饮食时间及术后住院天数,比较两种手术方式的近期疗效。结果两组患者基线资料对比差异无统计学意义,具有可比性。与开腹组相比,腹腔镜组患者手术时间更长,但术中出血量、术后首次进食流质饮食时间、术后住院天数、术后并发症发生率及并发症等级均低于开腹组(P<0.05)。结论腹腔镜全胃切除术能够在保证Ⅰ期的近端胃癌患者手术安全性的同时,降低患者术中出血量、进食流质饮食时间、术后住院时间及术后并发症。     

Nobiletin and its derivatives overcome multidrug resistance (MDR) in cancer: total synthesis and discovery of potent MDR reversal agents

Our recent studies demonstrated that the natural product nobiletin (NOB) served as a promising multidrug resistance (MDR) reversal agent and improved the effectiveness of cancer chemotherapy in vitro. However, low aqueous solubility and difficulty in total synthesis limited its application as a therapeutic agent. To tackle these challenges, NOB was synthesized in a high yield by a concise route of six steps and fourteen derivatives were synthesized with remarkable solubility and efficacy. All the compounds showed improved sensitivity to paclitaxel (PTX) in P-glycoprotein (P-gp) overexpressing MDR cancer cells. Among them, compound 29d exhibited water solubility 280-fold higher than NOB. A drug-resistance A549/T xenograft model showed that 29d, at a dose of 50 mg/kg co-administered with PTX (15 mg/kg), inhibited tumor growth more effective than NOB and remarkably increased PTX concentration in the tumors via P-gp inhibition. Moreover, Western blot experiments revealed that 29d inhibited expression of NRF2, phosphorylated ERK and AKT in MDR cancer cells, thus implying 29d of multiple mechanisms to reverse MDR in lung cancer.