Narrative review of prostate cancer grading systems: will the Gleason scores be replaced by the Grade Groups?

The Gleason grading system, proposed by Dr. Donald F. Gleason in 1966, is one of the most important prognostic factors in men with prostate cancer (PCa). At consensus conferences held in 2005 and 2014, organized by the International Society of Urological Pathology (ISUP), the system was modified to reflect the current diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. In particular, in the 2014 Conference, it was recognized that there were weaknesses with the original and the 2005 ISUP modified Gleason systems. Based on the results of a research conducted by Prof. JI Epstein and his group, a new grading system was proposed by the ISUP in order to address some of such deficiencies: i.e., the five distinct Grade Groups (GGs). Since 2014, results of studies have been published by different groups and societies, including the Genitourinary Pathology Society (GUPS), giving additional support to the prognostic role of the architectural Gleason patterns and, in particular, of the GGs. A revised GG system, taking into account the percentage of Gleason pattern (GP) 4, cribriform and intraductal carcinoma, tertiary GP 5, and reactive stroma grade, has shown to have some advantages, however not ready for adoption in the current practice. The aim of this contribution was to review the major updates and recommendations regarding the GPs and GSs, as well as the GGs, trying to give an answer to the following questions: “How has the grade group system been used in the routine?” and “will the Gleason scoring system be replace by the grade groups?” We also discussed the potential implementation in the future of molecular pathology and artificial intelligence in grading to further define risk groups in patients with PCa.     

Towards a new WHO classification of renal cell tumor: what the clinician needs to know—a narrative review

In 1952, renal cell carcinomas had been divided into 2 categories—clear cell or granular cell—depending upon their cytoplasmic staining characteristics. In the following years, the inventory of renal epithelial tumors has expanded by the addition of tumors named by their architectural pattern (i.e., papillary RCC, tubulocystic RCC), anatomic location (i.e., collecting duct carcinoma, renal medullary carcinoma), associated diseases (i.e., acquired cystic disease-associated RCCs). With the extensive application of molecular diagnostic techniques, it becomes possible to detect genetic distinctions between various types of renal neoplasm and discover new entities, otherwise misdiagnosed or diagnosed as unclassified RCC. Some tumors such as ALK rearrangement-associated RCC, MiT family translocation renal carcinomas, SDH-deficient renal cancer or FH-deficient RCC, are defined by their molecular characteristics. The most recent World Health Organization (WHO) classification of renal neoplasms account for more than 50 entities and provisional entities. New entities might be included in the upcoming WHO classification. The aim of this review is to summarise and discuss the newly acquired data and evidence on the clinical, pathological, molecular features and on the prognosis of new RCC entities, which will hopefully increase the awareness and the acceptance of these entities among clinicians and improve prognostication for individual patients.     

Complete urethral injury in the penile fracture: a case report and literature review

Penile fracture is described as a traumatic rupture of the tunica albuginea caused by blunt injury to the erect penis. It usually occurs as a single rupture of the tunica albuginea in one of two corpora cavernosa; a rupture with urethral injury is an extremely rare condition. Although its diagnosis is usually clinical, ultrasound plays an important role in confirming diagnosis and identifying the site of the injury. Here, we presented a case of penile fracture with complete urethral injury. A 43-year-old male was admitted to the hospital because of trauma to the genital and dysuria following sexual intercourse. After admission, the patient was diagnosed with double penile fracture and complete urethral injury after the physical and B-ultrasound examinations. Emergency surgery to remove the hematoma and repair the urethra was performed. The patient recovered smoothly and was discharged on the third day after operation. After two months’ follow-up, the patient urinated smoothly and achieved an adequate erection without other complications. In this case, consistent with previous studies, emergency surgery for penile fracture is necessary and can preserve the urethral function and sexual function. In addition, there are two lesions in tunica albuginea in this case, so careful search for the penile shaft during the surgery is important to avoid the missed injuries. This report provides evidence of an uncommon and underreported clinical case.     

Current Progress on Antibiotic Sensing Based on Ratiometric Fluorescent Sensors

Antibiotics, which can be used as veterinary drugs, are widely used in the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases for animals. However, overuse of antibiotics had caused serious problems on food contamination and human harm. For control such public issues, several of techniques have been in recent years. Ratiometric fluorescent (RF) technique, as one of the most promising strategies for quantitatively evaluated analytes, had been extensively developed for the readily measurements on the two different fluorescent emission intensities. In this review, the construction strategies for recent RF sensors will be mainly focused on. Meanwhile, the recent advances and new tendencies for detection of antibiotics based on RF technique shall be introduced. Finally, outlooks on the opportunities and challenges for quantitative fluorescence sensing on antibiotics will be summarized.

     

Sensitive Techniques for POCT Sensing on the Residues of Pesticides and Veterinary Drugs in Food

Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology - For the immense requirement on agriculture and animal husbandry, application of pesticides and veterinary drugs had become a normal state in...     

Physiological Responses and Phytotoxicities of Lythrum salicaria to Decabromodiphenyl Ether (BDE-209)

Decabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-209), a member of a major group of brominated flame retardants, is detected in aquatic environments at considerable levels and induces physiological and toxic effects on aquatic plants. In this study, the physiological responses induced by and the toxic effects of BDE-209 at different concentrations (0, 0.2, 0.5 and 1.0 mg L⁻¹) in Lythrum salicaria were examined. OJIP transient curves indicated that BDE-209 treatment negatively affected photosystem II (PSII) grouping. Additionally, the results showed that BDE-209 inhibited seedling development and elevated reactive oxygen species (ROS), phosphorylated histone H2AX (γ-H2AX), malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and antioxidative enzyme activities in the roots and shoots of L. salicaria. The results revealed that BDE-209 exposure contributed to ROS accumulation, which was considered as the probable toxicity mechanism. The current results provided an insight into the development of L. salicaria with high BDE-209 tolerance.

     

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。     

IgG抗体亲和力试验判定麻疹病例的价值

目的评价麻疹IgG抗体亲和力试验对判定麻疹病例的价值。方法以中国疾病预防控制信息系统2013-2015年天津市麻疹实验室确诊病例和麻疹排除病例为研究对象。回顾性追溯保存的病例血清,开展麻疹IgG抗体亲和力试验,重新对麻疹排除病例进行归类。结果共收集到326例麻疹病例血标本,其中实验室确诊病例267例,排除病例59例,≥20岁病例占92.33%(301/326)。麻疹IgG抗体亲和力试验显示,确诊病例和排除病例中麻疹IgG高亲和力抗体的比例分别为66.95%(158/236)和91.23%(52/57),差异有统计学意义(χ²⁼13.33,P<0.001)。根据判定标准,15.25%(9/59)排除病例被重新判定为麻疹病例,其中8例是高亲和力抗体,有含麻疹成分疫苗(MCV)免疫史,判定为继发性免疫失败病例;1例为低亲和力抗体,有典型的麻疹临床症状,无MCV免疫史。结论麻疹IgG抗体亲和力试验能够提供有参考意义的血清学证据,可以减少麻疹急性期血清学诊断中由于IgM抗体假阴性而造成的错误排除。