Effect of high-BDNF microenvironment stem cells therapy on neurogenic bladder model in rats

BackgroundThe purpose of this study is to explore the effects of high-BDNF microenvironment produced by engineered immortalized mesenchymal stem cells (imMSCs) on the neurogenic bladder (NB) and investigate underlying mechanism.MethodsMale Sprague-Dawley rat (12-week-old, weighing about 370–400 g) were purchased from a Korean company (Orient Bio Co. Seongnam, Korea) and divided into the following groups (n=32): sham control group (n=8), NB group (n=8), NB + ImMSCs group (n=8), NB + ImMSCs (BDNF) group (n=8). The major pelvic ganglion (MPG) was observed under anesthesia. Three NB groups of rats were then subjected to bilateral MPG injury. The sham control group of rats was treated with sham surgery. Cystometry were performed before the rats were sacrificed, and then MPG and bladder were collected for histochemical and Western blot analysis.ResultsMSCs treatment improves lower urinary tract function, and the NB + ImMSCs (BDNF) group is better than the NB + ImMSCs group (P<0.01). MSCs treatment accelerates recovery of injured nerve tissue, and the NB + ImMSCs (BDNF) group is better than the NB + ImMSCs group (P<0.01). In high BDNF environment, apoptosis was reduced more significantly and muscle tissue recovered more rapidly (P<0.01). High-BDNF microenvironment activates more BDNF/TrkB/CREB signaling pathways (P<0.01).ConclusionsIn a rat NB model caused by nerve injury, imMSCs have certain effects on nerve tissue repair. At the same time, it was proved that increasing the expression of BDNF which had specific effect on nerve injury repair could more effectively repair injured MPG in local microenvironment. The mechanism may be related to the activation of the BDNF/TrkB/CREB signaling pathway and the reduction of apoptosis by highly expressed BDNF.     

Comfortable suture angle with optimized trocar position aids renorrhaphy during retroperitoneal laparoscopic partial nephrectomy

BackgroundThis study investigated a comfortable suture angle (CSA) with optimized trocar position for closing the defect during renorrhaphy in retroperitoneal laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN). The feasibility, usefulness, and safety of achieving the CSA with modified trocar position were determined for different tumor types.MethodsTwo optimized trocar positions were introduced for different tumor types. A suture angle was based on the tumor plane of the superficial parenchyma defect and the line formed by the needle holder. Preliminary surgical simulations determined a CSA that combined the least suture time with the greatest ease of performance. Achieving the CSA was attempted during renorrhaphy of 106 enrolled patients undergoing retroperitoneal LPN. Patients’ characteristics, operative features, and follow-up information were collected and analyzed.ResultsFor 89 (83.96%) patients, a CSA was successfully reached and parenchyma recovered. The remaining 17 patients were successfully sutured, but the attempt to achieve a CSA failed. For the CSA group, the suture, clamping, and overall operative times were significantly less than that of the non-CSA patients. The groups were similar regarding estimated blood loss, positive surgical margin, and rates of glomerular filtration reduction and complications. Univariable analyses determined that tumor location, growth pattern, and R.E.N.A.L. nephrometry score (RNS) may influence the success of this approach. Multivariable analyses indicated that only tumor location and RNS were independent factors affecting successful achievement of the CSA.ConclusionsThrough different kidney position changes, the CSA could be used to ease the suture process. It is feasible and safe to perform a CSA with optimized trocar position during LPN. Tumor location and RNS may influence the approach to get a CSA.     

Indocyanine green fluorescence imaging for laparoscopic complex upper urinary tract reconstructions: a comparative study

BackgroundTo describe our technique for using an intraureteral injection of indocyanine green (ICG) and visualization under near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) to facilitate challenging upper urinary tract reconstructions (UUTRs) and to present the comparative outcomes.MethodsWe collected 36 patients who underwent laparoscopic UUTRs between April 2019 and March 2020, and we divided the patients into two groups based on the use of ICG (ICG group and non-ICG group). Demographic characteristics, perioperative outcomes, and functional outcomes were compared between the two groups.ResultsThere were 18 cases in the ICG group and 18 cases in the non-ICG group, respectively. There were no differences in the baseline characteristics between the two groups. The intraoperative time to identification of the ureter (TIU; 20.9±11.7 vs. 30.0±14.6 min, P=0.03) and length of postoperative hospital stay (LPHS; 11.1±3.0 vs. 16.6±10.0 days, P=0.03) were significantly shorter in the ICG group. There was also a trend for lesser time for locating the stricture (43.0±27.9 vs. 55.4±18.6 min, P=0.14) and lower estimated blood loss (EBL) in the ICG group patients (88.3±75.4 vs. 91.7±46.2 mL, P=0.22). During the mean 3.8-month follow-up for the ICG group and the 6.2-month for the non-ICG group, there was a trend for more severe complications in the non-ICG group.ConclusionsVisualizing intraureteral ICG under NIRF is useful in challenging UUTRs, allows for rapid ureteral identification and accurate real-time delineation of the ureteral stricture margins, and provides encouraging follow-up outcomes compared with those in the non-ICG group.     

Variations of Concentration Characteristics of Rainfall Runoff Pollutants in Typical Urban Living Areas

Based on a typical residential area, this paper studies the characteristics of pollutant concentration changes in two rainfall runoffs and the first flush effect of rainfall. In rainfall runoff, the concentrations of seven pollutants (COD_Mn, TN, DTN, NH₃-N, TP, DTP, and PO₄³⁻) increased during the initial rainfall period and decreased in the later period. Rainfall causes the erosion of pollutants on the underlying surface so that water pollution begins when rainfall runoff occurs, and the pollution level drops over time. The seven pollutants all experience this first flush effect, of which, rainfall has the strongest scouring effect on NH₃-N produced by domestic sewage. The significant excess of pollutants in rainfall runoff should be considered by management departments. In addition, the existence of the first flush effect makes it possible in theory to partially intercept rainfall runoff to control water pollution, thereby reducing the cost of pollution control.

     

男男性行为者对HIV非职业暴露后预防的认知及相关因素分析

目的 了解MSM对HIV非职业暴露后预防（nPEP）的认知情况,以及使用nPEP的相关因素。方法 2019年3月15日至4月14日,采用滚雪球抽样方法,分别在北京市、深圳市和昆明市MSM社会组织招募年龄≥18岁男性、最近3个月发生过男男性行为、听说过HIV nPEP等符合条件的研究对象,通过“i卫士”收集人口学、行为学特征、nPEP基本知识及其咨询和使用情况。采用logistic回归模型对是否使用nPEP的相关因素进行分析。结果 共调查1 809人,nPEP基本知识知晓率为39.8%（720/1 809）,33.4%（605/1 809）咨询过nPEP,15.0%（271/1 809）使用过nPEP。多因素logistic回归分析结果显示,研究对象使用nPEP的相关因素包括最近3个月与男性HIV感染者发生过性行为（OR=2.58,95%CI：1.64~4.07）、最近1年HIV检测次数≥2次（OR=2.47,95%CI：1.28~5.11）、nPEP基本知识知晓（OR=0.70,95%CI：0.49~0.99）、咨询过nPEP（OR=70.98,95%CI：40.51~136.83）。结论 MSM对nPEP认知不足,应加强MSM的nPEP相关宣传教育,促进MSM发生HIV暴露后尽快使用nPEP。     

深圳市学龄儿童接种流感疫苗对缺课预防效果的实证研究

目的 评估深圳市采用入校接种方式以及学龄儿童流感疫苗接种率高低对缺课的影响。方法 以深圳市小学学龄儿童为研究对象,利用2017年12月至2020年6月深圳市286所小学缺课数据以及学龄儿童流感疫苗接种政策实施后深圳市9个区疫苗接种率和组织方式（入校接种与非入校接种）数据,以缺课人数作为被解释变量,分别以组织方式和区接种率作为分组变量,构建双重差分模型,采用泊松回归进行分析,并对回归结果进行稳健性检验。结果 相比于非入校接种和低接种率,入校接种和高接种率可有效降低缺课的发生风险,对缺课的预防效果分别为32.6%（95%CI： 17.0%~45.3%,P<0.01）和53.0%（95%CI：42.1%~61.8%,P<0.01）。结论 深圳市实施学龄儿童流感疫苗免费接种政策并优先采用入校接种的方式,可有效降低学生缺课的发生风险。     

学龄儿童青少年骨折新发特点及其影响因素的研究

目的了解学龄儿童青少年的骨折发生特点及影响因素。方法选取参加“儿童青少年心血管与骨健康促进项目”2017年基线调查和2019年队列随访中骨折调查资料完整的12056名(男童49.4%)学龄儿童青少年作为研究对象。采用logistic回归分析年龄分组、BMI分组、骨折史及生活行为方式等因素与骨折发生风险的关系。结果北京地区学龄儿童青少年骨折的2年累计发生率为3.1%(95%CI:2.8%~3.4%),其中男童(4.1%)明显高于女童(2.1%),P<0.01;且在男童中呈现随年龄递增而在女童中递减的特点。骨折的发生部位以上肢为主(69.0%),不同性别年龄组间差异无统计学意义。此外,在男女童中均发现,骨折史是未来骨折发生的重要危险因素(男童:RR=1.81,95%CI:1.18~2.64;女童:RR=3.11,95%CI:1.74~5.13)。另在男童中发现,较长时间与频率的中高强度身体活动(≥120 min/d)和频繁饮用含糖饮料(≥1次/周)也可增加其未来骨折发生风险。结论北京地区学龄儿童青少年骨折率受到性别、年龄、骨折史和生活行为习惯的影响。应面向不同个体开展相应的预防策略,以避免儿童骨折的发生。     

儿童青少年身体脂肪分布与维生素D营养状况的关联研究

目的探讨儿童身体脂肪分布与维生素D营养状况的关系。方法研究对象来自“儿童青少年心血管与骨健康促进项目”2017年北京基线调查。采用多重线性回归和无序多分类logistic回归分析BMI、全身体脂肪质量指数(FMI)、躯干脂肪质量指数(TFMI)、四肢脂肪质量指数(AFMI)和内脏脂肪面积(VFA)与维生素D水平及营养状况的关系。结果共纳入11960名儿童[年龄(11.0±3.3)岁,男童占49.7%]进行分析,血清25(OH)D水平为(35.0±11.9)nmol/L,维生素D缺乏率为37.2%。BMI、FMI、TFMI和AFMI与维生素D的关联性具有性别差异(交互P<0.05),在男童中呈负相关(BMI:β=-0.56;FMI:β=-0.59;TFMI:β=-0.60;AFMI:β=-0.59;均P<0.05),在女童中关联无统计学意义(均P>0.05)。VFA与维生素D缺乏和不足风险在男女童中均呈正相关,VFA每增加1个标准差,维生素D缺乏和不足的患病风险均增加17%(95%CI:9%~25%)。结论儿童内脏脂肪水平越高维生素D水平越低,腹型肥胖儿童和体脂肪过多的男童是维生素D缺乏防控的重点人群。     

Comparison of the anxiety,depression and their relationship to quality of life among adult acute leukemia patients and their family caregivers: a cross-sectional study in China

Quality of Life Research - To compare the anxiety, depression and explore their relationship to quality of life (QoL) among adult acute leukemia (AL) patients and family caregivers (FCs) in China....