Anatomy of the accessory mental foramen in a Saudi subpopulation: A multicenter CBCT study

AimThe aim of this is to evaluate the prevalence and location of the accessory mental foramen (AMF) in a Saudi population using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).MethodologyCBCT data were retrieved from two dental facilities at two universities located in two different cities and filtered over a period of four years. The scans were aligned when the AMF was noticed, and then the size of both the AMF and mental foramen (MF), its location, and the distance from the AMF to the MF were recorded. The AMF measurements were compared between males and females and between the two sides of the mandible.ResultsIn total, 603 CBCT scans were investigated. The percentage of scans with an AMF was 9.95% (n = 60), and AMFs were almost equally distributed on both sides. Only four cases (0.66%) of a second AMF were detected among the scans. The MFs on both sides were significantly larger in males than in females (P > 0.05), but they showed no differences in the sizes of the AMFs. The AMFs were most commonly located inferior and posterior to the MF. The distance between the MF and AMF ranged from 2.32 to 5 mm.ConclusionsThe prevalence of the AMF in this Saudi population was 9.95%, and it was significantly more prevalent in males than in females. Its proximity to the MF makes it clinically important to conduct proper detailed planning prior to performing any procedure that might risk the vital structures.     

下腔静脉加压法与Valsalva动作在提高卵圆孔未闭检出率中的对比研究

目的 探讨下腔静脉加压法与Valsalva动作在经食道超声心动图(Transesophageal echocardiography,TEE)对卵圆孔未闭(Patent foramen ovale,PFO)检出率中的差异。方法 回顾性分析手术证实的PFO患者114例,包括对比增强经颅多普勒超声(Contrast-enhanced transcranial Doppler ultrasonography,c-TCD)少量右向左分流(Right-to-left shunt,RLS)(n=51)组、中量RLS(n=37)组、大量RLS(n=26)组,记录常规TEE超声、Valsalva动作配合下TEE检查、PFO封堵术前无痛TEE下下腔静脉加压检测,分析3组房间隔右向左一过性分流信号发生率的不同和其它临床因素在3组间的差异。结果 3组身体质量指数(Body mass index,BMI)、高血压病、高脂血症及冠心病的比例无明显差异(P>0.05); 大量RLS组患者年龄明显小于少量RLS及中量RLS组(P<0.05)。少量RLS及中量RLS组患者Valsalva动作和下腔静脉加压后较常规TEE下PFO的显示率均有提高(P<0.01); 大量RLS组患者Valsalva动作和下腔静脉加压后PFO显示率改变不明显(P>0.05)。结论 大量RLS患者较少量及中量RLS患者的年龄小,更容易早期出现临床症状; 下腔静脉加压法可以替代Valsalva动作提高TEE超声对PFO的检出率。     

Effect of patent ductus arteriosus on the heart in preterm infants

There continues to be controversy on the long‐term effects of a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) and its management. However, the hemodynamic effects of a large PDA in a preterm infant are well known. This article aims to provide insight into the adaptive changes and remodeling effects of a PDA on the myocardium in preterm infants.     

中成药说明书安全性信息及不良反应监测数据分析

目的 分析中成药说明书安全性信息，结合不良反应监测数据，为临床合理使用中成药提供依据。方法 通过实地收集获取410个中成药品种的说明书，对安全性信息进行统计和分析；检索浙江省的不良反应监测数据，选取重点品种对比说明书与监测数据之间的差异。结果 共收集中成药说明书410份，302个品种[不良反应]项为尚不明确（占73.66%）；262个品种[禁忌]项为尚不明确（占63.90%）；仅3个品种[特殊人群]项有相关规定。重点品种的不良反应监测数据显示中成药的不良反应并不少见，可累及全身多个系统和器官。结论 中成药的安全监测成果还没有彻底落实在说明书安全性信息的修订与完善中。药品生产企业应充分发挥药品安全主体责任，主动补充更新说明书安全性信息。     

Anticipatory perioperative management for patent ductus arteriosus surgery: Understanding postligation cardiac syndrome

Ligation of a hemodynamically significant ductus arteriosus results in significant changes in loading conditions which have predictable consequences. Postligation cardiac syndrome, defined as hypotension requiring inotropic support and failure of oxygenation and ventilation, may occur 6‐12 hours following ligation due to left ventricular systolic and diastolic failure, respectively. Afterload is the primary driver of this decompensation. In this review, we describe the pathophysiological changes in loading conditions associated with postligation cardiac syndrome and other contributors to cardiovascular dysfunction following ductal ligation. We present strategies for perioperative optimization and a physiology‐based algorithm for postoperative management guided by targeted neonatal echocardiography. The use of these strategies to reduce the frequency of postligation deterioration may be an avenue to improve outcomes for neonates in this vulnerable patient population.     

基于国家专利的中药复方治疗化学性肝损伤用药规律研究

目的分析国家专利治疗化学性肝损伤的组方用药规律,为新药研发及相关专利的申请提供参考。方法以国家知识产权局中国专利公布公告网站收录的授权专利为资料来源,使用Microsoft Excel 2018建立数据库,对中药频次与分类进行统计分析;采用SPSS Statistic 21.0和SPSS Modeler 15.0对高频中药(频次≥10)进行性味归经分析、系统聚类分析、关联度与网络分析。结果纳入专利100项,涉及中药186味,以葛根最为常见;高频中药15味,药味以甘为主,药性以温、平为主,多归脾、肝经;聚类分析得到7组中药组合;二项、三项和四项关联规则分别为6、24、2项,各项组合分别为6、16、2项;核心药物为葛根、五味子、丹参、甘草、山楂、枸杞子、黄芪、柴胡、姜黄和枳椇子。结论中药复方治疗化学性肝损伤常用补虚、解表、化瘀、活血、渗湿及利水药;临证多采用疏肝理气之剂,适当伍以柔润之品。     

基于中医药防治新型冠状病毒肺炎的用药探析

武汉市爆发新型冠状病毒肺炎(COVID-19)疫情,传染性强,传播速度快,影响范围广,引起了国内外高度关注。WHO宣布将COVID-19疫情列为国际关注的突发公共卫生事件。面对重大疫情,河南省郑州市中医院开展中医药预防治疗COVID-19用药调查研究分析,总结中医药诊疗方向及抗病毒中药、经典名方、中成药用药要点,以期能为医疗机构COVID-19诊疗以及药物合理选择提供参考依据。     

基于频数分析法的骨伤科中成药用药规律研究

目的：探讨骨伤科中成药的用药规律，为临床合理用药及新药开发提供参考。方法：以《中国药典》2015年版一部收载的骨伤科类中成药共149个为研究对象，运用频数分析的方法研究其主治病症、所用剂型、各类方剂高频药物、核心药物组成，分析骨伤科中成药用药规律。结果：常用骨伤科中成药中治疗骨关节痹症的最多，其次为跌打损伤和骨关节退行性疾病的中成药；剂型以胶囊剂、片剂、丸剂为主；以活血化瘀药、祛风湿药、补虚药为核心药物组合，各类方剂中三者比例偏重不同。结论：通过对研究结果进行分析，提出了新药研发的方向。     

参附注射液治疗老年重症肺炎的疗效研究

目的探讨参附注射液对老年重症肺炎疗效及N末端B型利钠肽原(NT-pro BNP)的影响。方法选择2016年6月—2019年6月医院收治的老年重症肺炎患者80例,以随机数表法将其分为两组,即对照组与研究组各40例。对照组患者接受常规对症治疗,研究组在此基础上应用参附注射液治疗。对比两组临床疗效,治疗前与治疗3 d、5 d时血浆NT-pro BNP水平,以及不良反应情况。结果研究组治疗的总有效率为95.00%,高于对照组77.50%(P<0.05)。治疗后3 d与5 d时研究组血浆NT-pro BNP水平均低于对照组(P<0.01)。两组治疗期间均未见明显的药物不良反应。结论参附注射液能够有效提高老年重症肺炎患者的疗效,调节脑钠肽水平。