Evaluation of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 in mandibular distraction osteogenesis in rabbits: Effect of dosage and number of doses on formation of bone

We evaluated the dose- and time-dependent response of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) to the formation of bone in mandibular distraction osteogenesis. Twenty-one adult white New Zealand rabbits (3.0-3.8 kg) were used to establish the mandibular distraction model, 18 of which completed the experiment. Eight rabbits were given rhBMP-2 360 microg and eight 1080 microg; two were given no rhBMP-2. The fluids were injected into the regenerating bone at three different time sequences (days 5, 8, and 11 of active distraction; days 5 and 11 of active distraction; and day 11 of active distraction alone). After four weeks of consolidation, the specimens were harvested and examined radiographically by micro-computed tomography (micro-CT), and histologically. The formation and remodelling of bone in distraction osteogenesis was significantly increased by the addition of rhBMP-2, and the increase was dose-dependent. There was no significant difference between different dosage regimens. A single injection of rhBMP-2 at the end of the distraction phase was as effective as multiple injections.     

小鼠牙胚发育过程中collagenⅠ/Ⅲ的表达分布

目的:探讨collagenⅠ、Ⅲ在Balb/c小鼠牙胚发育各期的时间和空间分布特点,及两者在牙齿发育矿化中的作用。方法:用免疫组化方法检测小鼠牙胚发育各期collagenⅠ、Ⅲ的表达、分布。结果:collagenⅢ:出生前E13d小鼠牙胚蕾状期:口腔上皮细胞阳性表达( );E14~17d帽状期:口腔上皮细胞、成釉器星网层细胞表达弱阳性;E18~19d和出生后P1d钟状期与分化期:口腔上皮细胞、成釉器星网层细胞、牙乳头细胞、牙囊细胞表达阳性( );出生后P2~10d牙冠发育成熟期:成釉细胞、釉基质、成牙本质细胞、前期牙本质、牙乳头细胞、牙囊细胞、牙髓组织等均表达阳性( );P10~30d牙根发育成熟期:除上述细胞成分外,上皮根鞘、根周及根尖牙槽骨、牙骨质和牙周膜表达强阳性( )。collagenⅠ:在蕾状期无表达;帽状期:口腔上皮细胞、成釉器星网层细胞表达阳性;钟状期与分化期:口腔上皮细胞、成釉器星网层细胞、牙乳头细胞、牙囊细胞表达阳性;牙冠和牙根发育期:其分布和表达类似于collagenⅢ。结论:鉴于collagenⅠ、Ⅲ的表达和分布,表明它们均参与了牙胚和牙体硬组织的发育形成,但似乎cllagenⅢ的作用比collagenⅠ更为广泛。     

低强度激光治疗颞下颌关节紊乱病的疗效评价

目的 评估低强度激光(LLLT)疗颞下颌关节痛的效果.方法 将颞下颌关节痛的患者按随机、双盲原则分为激光组(n=21)和对照组(n=21),每位患者均接受连续6d、每天1次的激光或假激光治疗.在治疗前、治疗后、治疗后1月、治疗后2月14个时点对患者的疼痛程度、功能状态进行测量和评估.结果 2组中疼痛视觉模拟评分(VAS...     

Creating an effective PBL case in oral and maxillofacial surgery at a Chinese dental school: a dental education primer

Problem-based learning (PBL) is a widely accepted educational method centered on the discussion and learning that emerge from a clinically based problem; however, little has been reported on the details of PBL case-writing in the dental education literature. This article outlines some principles of writing a PBL case as it is practiced at a Chinese dental school and presents, as an example, an actual case based on a clinical problem (ameloblastoma of the jaw) intended to provide a learning focus for predoctoral dental students. A good PBL case should allow for progressive, interdependent actions to be taken in the evaluation and overall management of the patient in context and should trigger inquiry and discussion among students in both the basic sciences (anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, pathophysiology, etc.) and related clinical sciences. The epidemiological, sociological, and ethical considerations related to each problem should also be emphasized as an essential component of effective health care provision.     

新型冠状病毒肺炎期间皮肤科医务人员的焦虑情绪分析

目的 调查新型冠状病毒肺炎疫情下皮肤科医务人员的焦虑情绪,以期为今后的心理疏导和临床工作提供依据。方法 采用随机抽样方法选取笔者医院皮肤科医务人员为研究对象,采用焦虑自评量表(SAS)评定患者焦虑程度,并对于检出的焦虑者进行综合心理干预。结果 皮肤科医务人员SAS评分为(40.66±7.84)分,焦虑症状检出率为14.93%,其中女性SAS评分高于男性,女性焦虑情绪检出率高于男性,护士SAS评分高于医生。检出焦虑的医务人员平均SAS评分在接受综合心理干预后由59.45±6.97降低至40.32±7.88(P＜0.001)。结论 基于新型冠状病毒肺炎疫情环境,皮肤科医务人员的心理健康也会受到一定程度的负面影响,女性和护士的焦虑检出率较高。以呼吸放松训练,正念疗法及音乐聆听三位一体的综合心理干预是应对焦虑,促进心理健康的可靠方法。     

20例ABO血型抗原表达异常样本的血型基因分析

目的 探讨20例样本ABO血型抗原表达减弱的分子生物学机制。方法 采用微柱凝集法及盐水试管法进行ABO血型血清学鉴定;对ABO基因第1-7外显子及其上游启动子区域PCR产物直接测序进行基因分型。结果 11例样本通过家系分析可以确定其基因型（1例ABO*A2.01/ABO*B.01,1例ABO*A2.01/ABO*O01.01,1例A1.02/B3.04,2例B3.04/O.01.01、2例B3.02/O.01.02,4例Bw.12/O.01.01）;3例样本在ABO基因启动子区域发生-35_-18位的碱基缺失,通过家系分析,提示该变异发生在B等位基因;1例样本在ABO基因启动子区域发生-119位C>T变异;1例样本发生第7外显子1054位点缺失碱基C;4例样本在ABO血型基因1-7外显子及其调控区域未发现变异。结论 启动子区域-119位C>T变异及Exon7 1054del变异可能是导致ABO血型抗原异常表达的新变异;部分ABO亚型可能与内含子异常或mRNA合成异常有关;本地区B亚型明显多于A亚型。     

Inverted U-Shaped Associations between Glycemic Indices and Serum Uric Acid Levels in the General Chinese Population: Findings from the China Cardiometabolic Disease and Cancer Cohort (4C) Study

Objective The relationship between serum uric acid(SUA)levels and glycemic indices,including plasma glucose(FPG),2-hour postload glucose(2 h-PG),and glycated hemoglobin(HbA1 c),remains inconclusive.We aimed to explore the associations between glycemic indices and SUA levels in the general Chinese population.Methods The current study was a cross-sectional analysis using the first follow-up survey data from The China Cardiometabolic Disease and Cancer Cohort Study.A total of 105,922 community-dwelling adults aged≥40 years underwent the oral glucose tolerance test and uric acid assessment.The nonlinear relationships between glycemic indices and SUA levels were explored using generalized additive models.Results A total of 30,941 men and 62,361 women were eligible for the current analysis.Generalized additive models verified the inverted U-shaped association between glycemic indices and SUA levels,but with different inflection points in men and women.The thresholds for FPG,2 h-PG,and HbA1 c for men and women were 6.5/8.0 mmol/L,11.0/14.0 mmol/L,and 6.1/6.5,respectively(SUA levels increased with increasing glycemic indices before the inflection points and then eventually decreased with further increases in the glycemic indices).Conclusion An inverted U-shaped association was observed between major glycemic indices and uric acid levels in both sexes,while the inflection points were reached earlier in men than in women.     

Combined Effect of Smoking and Obesity on Coronary Heart Disease Mortality in Male Veterans: A 30-year Cohort Study

Objective Evidence is lacking regarding the combined effects of smoking and obesity on mortality from coronary heart disease in male veterans.This study aimed to explore the combined effect of smoking and obesity on coronary heart disease mortality in male veterans in China.Methods A cohort of 1,268 male veterans from 22 veteran centers in Xi’an(Shaanxi Province,China)were followed up once every 2 years from February 1,1987 to October 30,2016.The endpoint was death from any cause.The hazard ratio(HR)of each risk factor and the 95%confidence interval(CI)were calculated using a multivariate Cox proportional hazard model.Results The total follow-up was 24394.21 person-years;each subject was followed up for a mean duration of 19.24 years.By the end of the study,of the 1,268 veterans,889 had died,363 were alive,and 16 were lost to follow-up.Cox regression analysis results revealed that current smoking(HR:1.552,95%CI:1.074–2.243),obesity(HR:1.625,95%CI:1.024–2.581),and the combined effect of the two factors(HR:2.828,95%CI:1.520–5.262)were associated with coronary heart disease mortality.Conclusion Our results suggest that obese veterans who smoke might be an important target population for coronary heart disease mortality control.