脾脏ARFI弹性联合血小板计数预测乙肝肝硬化食管静脉曲张的价值

目的 本研究应用声辐射力脉冲成像(Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse ARFI)技术对慢性乙型肝炎肝硬化患者进行脾脏弹性检测和分析,探讨和对比脾脏ARFI弹性及脾脏ARFI弹性联合血小板计数(Platelet Count PC)在预测乙肝肝硬化食道静脉曲张的临床应用价值。方法 对232例慢性乙型肝炎肝硬化患者应用ARFI技术检测脾脏实时超声弹性,并测量PC,所有患者均于检测前后一周内行胃镜检查明确食管静脉曲张情况,以胃镜结果为金标准,应用受试者工作特征(receiver operating characteristic, ROC)曲线比较脾脏ARFI弹性、PC、及脾ARFI弹性联合PC诊断肝硬化食管静脉曲张的临床价值。结果 食道静脉曲张组脾脏ARFI弹性和PC分别为3.52(3.16-3.87)m/s 和62(41-88.25),无食道静脉曲张组脾脏ARFI弹性和PC分别为2.91(2.35-3.35)m/s和129.5(87.25-196.25)。脾脏ARFI弹性和PC在两组间比较的差异均具有统计学意义(P＜0.001 )。单独脾脏ARFI弹性及脾脏ARFI弹性联合PC的ROC曲线下面积分别为0.76和0.83,差异具有统计学意义(P = 0.0021)。结论 脾脏ARFI弹性测值联合PC较单纯脾脏ARFI弹性能更准确的无创预测慢性乙型肝炎肝硬化食管静脉曲张的存在,具有良好的临床应用前景。     

Ground reaction forces during stair ascending and descending in congenitally blind and sighted individuals

BackgroundStair ascending and descending are common in daily life activities which are challenging for blind individuals. Visual information plays an important role in controlling an individual's movements. However, the relationship between visual information and stair ascending and descending is poorly understood.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to investigate how blindness alters the ground reaction force (GRF) components during ascending and descending the stairs.MethodsTen individuals with congenital blindness and 10 able-bodied sighted individuals were served as experimental (EG) and control groups (CG), respectively. The GRFs were recorded during stair ascending and descending tasks using a portable 40 × 40 cm Kistler force plate which was placed on a firm stair. CG repeated the ascending/descending tasks in both open and closed-eyes conditions. For within and between groups comparisons the repeated measure ANOVA and MANOVA tests were used, respectively. The significance level was set at p < 0.05 for all comparisons.ResultsIn ascending task, there was not any significant between group differences on GRF components. However, closing the eyes in CG resulted in a significant decrease in some GRF components in the stair descending (p < 0.05). The GRF components of the stair descending in CG with open and closed-eyes were significantly different from those in the blind group; however, the differences were less in closed-eyes.SignificanceThe GRF in the stair descent was similar in both blind and sighted individuals with closed-eyes condition, that it can increase the risk of falling in blind people. As a result, the provision of tools and equipment for the blind in descent conditions is essential.     

Analysis of landing performance and ankle injury in elite British artistic gymnastics using a modified drop land task: A longitudinal observational study

ObjectivesTo determine whether differences in landing force and asymmetry of landing force exist between gymnasts at the time of data collection versus those that subsequently experienced an ankle injury 12-months later.Study designProspective longitudinal observational design with baseline measures and 12 month follow up.SettingBritish Gymnastics National Training Centre.ParticipantsThirty-two asymptomatic elite level gymnasts from three artistic gymnastic squads (n = 15 senior female, n = 10 junior female and n = 7 senior male).Main outcome measuresA modified drop land task was used to quantify measures of landing performance. Peak Vertical Ground Reaction Force (PVGRF) was used to measure landing force. The level of inter-limb asymmetry of landing force was calculated using the Limb Symmetry index (LSI). Other measures included injury incidence and percentage coefficient of variation (% CV).ResultsThere was no statistical difference for landing force (p = 0.481) and asymmetry of landing force (p = 0.698) when comparing injured and non-injured gymnasts. Most participants (69%) demonstrated inter-limb asymmetry of landing forces.ConclusionsOur findings observed inter-limb asymmetry of landing force in injured gymnasts, although uninjured gymnasts also exhibited asymmetry of landing force. Both magnitude of landing force and inter-limb asymmetries of landing force failed to identify the risk of ankle injury.     

New evidence supporting lung cancer screening with low dose CT & surgical implications

IntroductionLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-death worldwide. The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPTSF) approved screening for current or former smokers aged 55–80 based on the results of the National Lung Screening trial (NLST). Following the NLST, new evidence has emerged from clinical trials and updates to previous trials prior to the anticipated update to the USPSTF guideline. We review the new evidence on lung cancer screening with low dose computed tomography (LDCT) and the surgical implications.MethodsA review of new literature was performed pertaining to lung cancer screening since implementation of UPSTF guidelines. Articles for inclusion were identified by both authors’, then search of the Pubmed and Cochrane database was performed from January 1st, 2013 through February 4th, 2020 using the MeSH search terms: “lung cancer”; “screening”; “low dose CT”. The results of these studies are summarized.ResultsWe identified multiple prospective randomized control trials and meta-analysis since the NLST supporting lung cancer-specific mortality with screening. We identified new nodule classification systems and the development of risk-models which may reduce false positive rates and identify high risk patients not currently eligible for screening. Finally, we discussed the surgical implications of screening.ConclusionNew data supports NLST findings and show ongoing benefit to LDCT for lung cancer screening. Standardized LDCT screening classification has been shown to reduce harm and lower false positive rates. Further study is needed regarding use of risk-modeling. Screening will require an increase in the thoracic workforce to accommodate the amount of surgically operable cancers.     

内镜柔性器械腱鞘传动模型及实验研究

目的 建立内镜柔性器械腱鞘系统的推力传动模型，研究影响传动效率的关键因素。方法 建立腱鞘系统在器械推送作用下力和位移的传动模型并进行仿真计算；搭建腱鞘系统传动测试的实验平台以验证模型的准确性，研究传动速度、腱鞘直径比、弯曲半径等对传动效率的影响。结果 腱鞘传动过程中存在显著的非线性传递现象，传动模型仿真与实验结果基本符合；传动速度、腱鞘直径比、弯曲半径均对内镜柔性器械的推力传动有较大影响，对位移传动的影响相对小一些。结论 该模型可用于内镜柔性器械中腱鞘系统推力传动的计算，提供给医生器械工作末端的力反馈，以保证器械的安全操作和提高手术效果；在内镜柔性器械的精准控制中需要综合考虑传动速度、腱鞘传动比、弯曲半径等对运动传递的影响。     

原发性高血压患者24 h动态心电图心率减速力与心率变异性的相关性研究

目的探讨原发性高血压(EH)患者心率减速力(DC)特点,分析其与心率变异性(HRV)各时域指标的相关性,以及对自主神经功能的评估价值。方法前瞻性选择2018年1月至2020年6月合肥市滨湖医院收治的78例EH患者,作为EH组。另选取同期体检的50位健康志愿者,作为对照组。2组均接受24 h动态心电图监测,比较2组DC值和HRV时域指标[窦性R-R间期标准差(SDNN)、差值均方根(RMSSD)和相邻R-R间期差值>50 ms心搏百分比(pNN50)];依据DC值进行猝死危险分层,将EH组分为高危组(DC≤2.5 ms)和非高危组(DC≥2.6 ms)比较2组HRV时域指标差异;分析DC与HRV各时域指标的相关性。结果EH组DC、SDNN、RMSSD、pNN50分别为(4.83±1.27)ms、(109.26±21.03)ms、(38.74±9.38)ms、(5.12±0.95)%,均明显低于对照组的(6.19±1.42)ms、(132.07±28.54)ms、(52.65±11.32)ms、(7.83±1.42)%,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);高危组DC、SDNN、RMSSD、pNN50分别为(2.42±0.07)ms、(87.39±10.23)ms、(32.57±8.15)ms、(4.26±1.02)%,均明显低于非高危组的(5.27±1.26)ms、(113.24±20.15)ms、(39.86±10.47)ms、(5.28±1.27)%,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);Pearson法分析显示,EH患者DC与SDNN、RMSSD、pNN50水平均呈正相关(r=0.637、0.652、0.709,P<0.05)。结论EH患者DC明显下降,且和HRV呈正相关,可协同作为自主神经功能和猝死风险的评估筛查指标。     

1.5T 磁共振加速器X线束剂量学特性测试

目的 由于磁场会改变次级电子运动轨迹,继而影响剂量场分布,磁共振加速器(MR-Linac) X线束剂量学特性与常规加速器有差别。本项目旨在测量和分析1.5T MR-Linac的X线束剂量学特性。方法 中国医学科学院肿瘤医院于2019年5月安装1台瑞典医科达公司Unity型1.5T MR-Linac,使用磁场兼容工具对其进行测量,测量项目包括表面剂量、最大剂量点深度、射线质、离轴比曲线(OAR)中心位置、对称性、半影宽度、不同机架角度的输出量变化。结果 不同射野面积的平均表面剂量为40.48%,平均最大剂量点深度为1.25cm。10cm×10cm射野面积下,x轴方向的OAR中心位置往x₂侧偏移1.47mm,对称性为101.33%,两侧半影宽度分别为6.86mm和7.14mm;y轴方向的OAR中心位置偏移0.3mm,对称性为100.85%,两侧半影宽度分别为5.92mm和5.95mm。不同机架角度下输出量最大偏差达1.50%。结论 与常规加速器不同,MR-Linac不同射野面积表面剂量数值趋于一致,最大剂量点深度上升。x轴方向的OAR中心位置往x₂侧偏移,造成对称性变差和半影不对称。不同机架角度下的输出量变化明显,需要修正。