Diagnostic pitfalls in needle core biopsy of the breast

Breast core biopsies are a standard component of the triple approach that includes clinical examination, imaging and tissue sampling. Conventional cores, diagnostic vacuum assisted biopsy and vacuum assisted excisions are established methods for sampling and managing breast lesions. It is important to be aware of the potential pitfalls in the technical handling and interpretation of the limited core biopsy samples. Here, we present a clinically oriented, well illustrated overview of the common diagnostic pitfalls based on the author's diagnostic and second opinion practice, emphasize the value of clinicopathological correlation and provide histological tips and clues with useful immunohistochemistry to aid the reporting pathologists in their daily interpretation of breast core biopsies.     

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on hepatitis B virus vaccination and transmission among men who have sex with men: A mathematical modelling study

BackgroundDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccinations among men who have sex with men (MSM) has been considerably lower than before the pandemic. Moreover, less frequent HBV testing and a reduction in numbers of sex partners have been reported. We assessed the impact of these COVID-19-related changes on HBV transmission among MSM in the Netherlands.MethodsWe estimated the changes in sexual activity, HBV testing, and HBV vaccination among MSM during the pandemic from Dutch data. We used a deterministic compartmental model and investigated scenarios with small or large declines in sexual activity, testing, and vaccination for the current phase of the pandemic (without available data). We examined the increase in HBV vaccinations needed to prevent further increase in HBV incidence.ResultsWith a decrease in numbers of sex partners of 15–25% during the first lockdown and 5% during the second lockdown, we found a decline of 6.6% in HBV incidence in 2020, despite a >70% reduction in HBV testing and vaccination during the first lockdown. With numbers of sex partners rebounding close to pre-pandemic level in 2021, and a reduction of 15% in testing and 30% in vaccination in 2021, we found an increase of 1.4% in incidence in 2021 and 3.1% in 2026. With these changes, an increase of ≥60% in HBV vaccinations in 2022 would be needed to bring the HBV incidence in 2023 back to the level that it would have had if the COVID-19-related changes had not occurred.ConclusionsDespite reductions in sexual activity during the COVID-19 pandemic, the decrease in HBV vaccinations may result in a small increase in HBV incidence after 2021, which may persist for years. It is important to restore the vaccination level and limit further increase in HBV transmission among MSM.     

国内健康信息研究作者合著网络及研究主题分析

目的分析核心作者、作者合著网络特征,推测国内健康信息研究的发展阶段、主要研究力量及主要研究主题。方法以CNKI期刊库为数据源,以"健康信息"及相关词为主题词,检索2000—2018年的相关文献,基于普莱斯定律及综合指数法确定核心作者,使用数据统计软件Excel及社会网络分析软件Vcinet,利用综合指数以及社会网络分析法计算作者间联系合作紧密度,并离析高产合作子网。结果文献量以较快指数型速率增长。作者合作率较高且信息传输渠道较通畅,2000—2018年国内研究的合著率稳定在80%,但学者的合作关系较为单一,多集中在同一机构或同一师门,阻碍了跨机构学者的交流合作。主要合作团队活跃度较高且核心成员多为研究领域的核心作者,科研产出量较大且被引频次较高。结论国内研究正处于旺盛发展期,但未形成稳定的核心作者群体。学者间因同机构或师门关系产生固定合作,健康信息管理、公众健康行为、健康教育等为核心作者或活跃团队研究的主要主题。     

The impact of the covalently closed circular DNA level on recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma after initial hepatectomy: an analysis of patients with resolved hepatitis B virus infection

BackgroundWe assessed whether or not covalently closed circular DNA (cccDNA) levels in the background liver influence the recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients with resolved hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.MethodsAmong 425 patients who underwent initial hepatectomy for HCC between 2010 and 2018, a retrospective review was performed in 44 with resolved HBV infection. The clinicopathologic characteristics were analyzed for correlation with tumor recurrence. The HBV cccDNA levels were tested via a droplet digital polymerase chain reaction assay.ResultsHBV cccDNA was detected in 27 of 44 patients (61%), and the median level was 1.0 copies/1000 ng (range, 0-931.3 copies/1000 ng). Anti-HBc ≥8.9 S/CO was associated with cccDNA detection (odds ratio, 11.08; 95% confidence interval [95% CI], 2.48-49.46; P = 0.002). Twenty-eight patients (64%) developed HCC recurrence after hepatectomy. The overall 3- and 5-year recurrence-free survival rates were 45.7% and 34.3%, respectively.19 HBV cccDNA levels was not significantly associated with HCC recurrence, while the presence of multiple tumors was an independent risk fact or (hazard ratio, 6.53; 95% CI, 2.48-17.19; P < 0.001.ConclusionHBV cccDNA levels did not influence HCC recurrence after hepatectomy. Anti-HBc levels may be used as a surrogate marker for cccDNA.     

基于细胞因子的人参败毒散治疗新型冠状病毒肺炎(COVID-19)的网络药理学研究

目的从细胞因子角度,探究人参败毒散多成分、多靶点、多途径抗新型冠状病毒肺炎(COVID-19)的作用机制。方法应用中药系统药理分析平台(TCMSP)收集人参败毒散中活性化合物,结合药物靶点数据库收集细胞因子风暴相关靶点,利用Cytoscape构建"药材-化合物-疾病靶点"网络。通过String和DAVID数据库对靶点的互作网络、GO功能和KEGG通路进行分析。结果人参败毒散"药材-活性化合物-疾病靶点"网络包括10种药材,211个活性成分和151个疾病靶点。互作网络发现人参败毒散抑制细胞因子风暴治疗COVID-19的靶点可能包含STAT3、MAPK1、NFκB1、PIK3CA、MAPK3、TNF、CXCR4、VEGFA、IL-6、IL-2等。GO功能分析发现上述靶点在生物功能方面涉及趋化性、类固醇代谢过程等;在分子功能方面涉及血红素结合、铁离子结合、氧结合等;在细胞组成方面涉及细胞表面、细胞膜等。KEGG通路富集发现上述靶点参与查加斯病通路、HIF-1信号通路、肿瘤坏死因子信号通路等的调控。结论人参败毒散可能通过调节趋化性细胞因子,增加血氧饱和度,抑制STAT、MAPK、NFκB、PIK3K、IL-6等炎症相关信号通路,实现多成分-多靶点-多途径抑制细胞因子风暴形成的抗COVID-19作用。     

Biogenic silver,gold and copper nanoparticles - A sustainable green chemistry approach for cancer therapy

The advent of nanotechnology has revolutionized the way clinicians are treating cancers. Treatment for cancer includes surgery, radiotherapy, hormonal therapy, chemotherapy, and now nano therapy, which could be a possible alternative. This new treatment regime can be beneficial since it shows minimum side effects as compared to other treatment methods. Metallic nanoparticles synthesized through green chemistry by using biological entities minimizes the side effects and enhances the properties of the metal against cancer cells. These green nanoparticles are widely used in research and have shown promising cytotoxic activity against various cancer cell lines. Mechanistically, these nanoparticles can enter the cancer cell and cause cell death by the activation of various molecular pathways such as apoptosis, necrosis and autophagy. This review focuses on the metal nanoparticles (silver, gold and copper) synthesized by the green chemistry approach that have been utilized to study the cancer cell death and we are also discussing the underlying molecular pathways.     

SHEL模式下基层医院护理人员高警示药品安全管理培训的效果

目的:探究SHEL模式下基层医院护理人员高警示药品安全管理培训的效果。方法:选取2020年7月—2021年6月在医院从事临床护理工作的80名护理人员,随机将其分为观察组与对照组各40人。对照组实施常规培训模式,观察组实施SHEL模式培训,比较两组护理人员高警示药品相关知识及技能掌握程度、意外事件发生率及核心能力。结果:培训后观察组护理人员理论及操作得分分别为(86.75±6.18)分及(93.19±4.28)分,核心能力得分为(228.98±8.37)分,均明显高于对照组(P<0.05),同时观察组护理人员在护理过程中出现给药前未双人核对、药品分类不清及交接记录不全的概率分别为0.95%、0.95%及1.90%,明显低于对照组(P<0.05),且未出现药物外渗及滴速有误等情况。结论:对基层医院护理人员实施SHEL模式下高警示药品安全管理培训,能够有效提高护理人员高警示药品理论、技能掌握程度及核心能力,同时有助于降低护理工作中意外事件的发生概率。