Effect of using diode laser on Enterococcus faecalis and its lipoteichoic acid (LTA) in chronic apical periodontitis

Lasers in Medical Science - The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of diode laser irradiation on Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) and its lipoteichoic acid (LTA). Ninety-six...     

Association between atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases risk and renal outcome in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

AimsChronic kidney disease (CKD) and diabetes mellitus increase atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVD) risk. However, the association between renal outcome of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) and ASCVD risk is unclear.MethodsThis retrospective study enrolled 218 type 2 diabetic patients with biopsy-proven DKD, and without known cardiovascular diseases. Baseline characteristics were obtained and the 10-year ASCVD risk score was calculated using the Pooled Cohort Equation (PCE). Renal outcome was defined as progression to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The association between ASCVD risk and renal function and outcome was analyzed with logistic regression and Cox analysis.ResultsAmong all patients, the median 10-year ASCVD risk score was 14.1%. The median of ASCVD risk score in CKD stage 1, 2, 3, and 4 was 10.9%, 12.3%, 16.5%, and 14.8%, respectively (p = 0.268). Compared with patients with lower ASCVD risk (＜14.1%), those with higher ASCVD risk had lower eGFR, higher systolic blood pressure, and more severe renal interstitial inflammation. High ASCVD risk (>14.1%) was an independent indicator of renal dysfunction in multivariable-adjusted logistic analysis (OR, 3.997; 95%CI, 1.385–11.530; p = 0.010), though failed to be an independent risk factor for ESRD in patients with DKD in univariate and multivariate Cox analysis.ConclusionsDKD patients even in CKD stage 1 had comparable ASCVD risk score to patients in CKD stage 2, 3, and 4. Higher ASCVD risk indicated severe renal insufficiency, while no prognostic value of ASVCD risk for renal outcome was observed, which implied macroangiopathy and microangiopathy in patients with DKD were related, but relatively independent.     

三维测量技术在骨性Ⅲ类错颌双颌术后复发研究中的应用

目的探讨三维测量方法应用于骨性Ⅲ类错颌畸形患者正颌术后颌骨稳定性研究的可行性,分析术后颌骨的复发情况及其影响因素。方法以2019年7至12月于南京大学医学院附属口腔医院口腔颌面外科行双颌手术的骨性Ⅲ类错颌畸形患者为研究对象,患者均行上颌Le Fort Ⅰ型截骨术+双侧下颌矢状劈开术。收集患者术前1周(T0)、术后3 d(T1)、术后6~12个月(T2)螺旋CT数据,使用3D Slicer建模并导入Geomagic Qualify拟合配准、测量上、下颌骨各标志点三维移动距离。对T1、T2期各标志点坐标值行配对t检验或Wilcoxon符号秩和检验,并对有明显复发的标志点之间行Pearson相关性分析,P < 0.05为差异有统计学意义。结果共纳入15例患者,其中男5例,女10例,年龄18~25岁,平均21.3岁。T1与T2期各标志点水平向坐标值比较,仅在右下颌角点差异有统计学意义,T1期为(-50.47±4.44) mm,T2期为(-50.06±4.66) mm(t=2.948,P=0.011)。T1与T2期各标志点前后向坐标值比较,上颌骨上牙槽座点、左、右梨状孔点、左、右骨折线中点差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),复发率分别为37.7 %(1.36/3.61)、35.7%(1.15/3.22)、25.4%(0.84/3.31)、26.9%(0.84/3.12)、14.0%(0.41/2.92);下颌骨下牙槽座点、颏前点、颏顶点、颏下点、左、右下颌角点差异有统计学意义(P<0.01),复发率分别为36.9%(1.75/4.74)、53.9%(2.45/4.55)、55.5%(2.72/4.90)、61.7%(2.90/4.70)、85.3%(2.20/2.58)、93.4%(2.40/2.57);复发距离与移动距离均显著相关(r值为0.572~0.736,P < 0.05)。T1、T2期垂直向各标志点坐标值比较,上颌骨垂直向差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);下颌骨下牙槽座点、颏前点、颏顶点、颏下点差异有统计学意义(P<0.01),T2期较T1期发生明显的逆时针旋转。结论三维测量方法可准确反映骨性Ⅲ类错颌畸形患者双颌术后颌骨的三维变化,术后上、下颌骨在水平向均无明显复发,在前后向均存在复发,与手术距离显著相关,在垂直向仅下颌骨存在旋转移位。     

CircCDR1as Suppresses Bone Microvascular Endothelial Cell Activity and Angiogenesis Through Targeting miR‐135b/ FIH‐1 Axis

ObjectiveThe current study investigated the role of CircCDR1as on angiogenesis of bone microvascular endothelial cells (BMECs) isolated from non‐traumatic ONFH.MethodsForty corticosteroid‐induced ONFH patients received THA were enrolled in our study. Expressions of CircCDR1as, miR‐135b, and FIH‐1 were detected by qRT‐PCR in affected necrosis tissue and non‐affected normal tissue. Bone microvascular endothelial cells (BMEC) were isolated from six patients and treated with 0.1 mg/mL hydrocortisone to establish a GC‐damaged model of BMECs. Circ CDR1as plasmid and miR‐135b mimic were transfected into BMECs. BMEC proliferation was assessed using MTT assays. The migration ability of cells was detected by scratch‐wound assays. Matrigel assay was performed to detect angiogenesis in vitro. Western blot assay was used to detect HIF‐1α, VEGF, and FIH‐1 expressions. FISH, RNA pull down, RIP, and luciferase assay were carried out to determine the interaction of CircCDR1as, miR‐135b, and FIH‐1.ResultsCircCDR1as was upregulated(2.02 ± 0.30 vs. 1.00 ± 0.10,P < 0.001) whereas miR‐135b was downregulated (0.55 ± 0.12 vs. 1.00 ± 0.10,P < 0.001) in affected tissues than in non‐affected tissues. Expression of CircCDR1as and FIH‐1 were negatively associated with miR‐135b in affected tissues (CircCDR1as with miR‐135b: r = −0.506, P < 0.001; FIH‐1 with miR‐135b r = −0.510, P < 0.001). Total blood tubule density was increased when CircCDR1as was silenced compared with NC (P < 0.01 vs. NC). The number of migrated BMECs were significantly increased in CircCDR1as silencing group compared with NC group (P < 0.05 vs. NC). In addition, CircCDR1as plasmids transfection increased the protein expressions of FIH‐1 (P < 0.05 vs. NC) and reduced the HIF‐1α as well as VEGF expression compared with NC group (P < 0.05 vs. NC). FISH, RNA pull down, RIP, and luciferase assay identified that FIH‐1 was a target of miR‐135b and could be modulated by CircCDR1as.ConclusionCircCDR1as decreases angiogenesis and proliferation of BMECs by sponging miR‐135b and upregulate FIH‐1.     

Functional anatomical hepatectomy guided by indocyanine green fluorescence imaging in patients with localized cholestasis: Report of four cases

BACKGROUNDLiver cancer is a malignant tumor with a high incidence. At present, the most effective treatment is laparoscopic hepatectomy (LH). Indocyanine green fluorescence imaging (ICG-FI) has become an important tool in LH, and the most common fluorescent types of tumors are total fluorescence, partial fluorescence, and rim fluorescence.CASE SUMMARYWe presented four cases of LH guided by ICG-FI in which we also observed the fourth special fluorescent type. When the tumor or intrahepatic stone compresses the adjacent bile duct to cause local cholestasis, the liver segment or subsegment with obstructed bile drainage will show strong fluorescence. Complete removal of the lesion together with the fluorescent liver parenchyma may help reduce the risk of tumor or stone recurrence.CONCLUSIONThis type of partial fluorescence can indicate local biliary compression, and the resection method is related to bile drainage, which may be called functional anatomical hepatectomy and ensures radical resection of the lesion.     

特许医疗政策下的药械真实世界数据研究常见设计及其关键考虑

博鳌乐城国际医疗旅游先行区是全国唯一的真实世界数据应用试点地区,基于博鳌乐城特许医疗政策,开展真实世界数据研究,形成支持创新药械临床评价和审评审批的真实世界证据,已成为我国药品审评审批制度改革的重要领域,真实世界证据的产生不仅依靠高质量的真实世界数据,还需要合理可靠的研究设计。本文在国内外相关学术研究和监管部门所发布的真实世界数据研究指导原则或规范的基础上,结合博鳌乐城特殊政策环境和前期实践经验,总结了博鳌乐城真实世界数据研究的设计类型,并探讨了各设计类型在博鳌乐城特殊医疗政策环境中的关键考虑,旨在为进一步实施和开展真实世界数据研究提供借鉴。     

2018年烟台市同期五起伤寒病原学研究及溯源分析

目的分析烟台市5起伤寒病原学特征及分子流行病学关联。方法2018年自烟台市5例伤寒确诊病例样本和流行病调查样本分离获得6株伤寒沙门菌菌株,病例发病时间自2018年5月26日至7月24日,分别分布于烟台牟平区水道镇、烟台蓬莱区登州街道、烟台龙口东莱街道、烟台牟平区文化街道、烟台芝罘区福莱山街道。采用常规细菌分离方法和XbaⅠ/BlnⅠ双酶切脉冲场凝胶电泳(PFGE)技术对伤寒杆菌进行溯源分析,同时开展viaB毒力基因检测和27种临床常用抗生素敏感试验对伤寒杆菌进行病原学研究。结果6株伤寒杆菌经PFGE-XbaⅠ和PFGE-BlnⅠ电泳分为4个PFGE模式,其中3株菌同源性100%;1株多耐药菌(外籍患者),1株单耐药菌(外省滞留史患者),1株完全敏感菌,同一PFGE模式的3株菌药敏表型一致,除对氨基糖甙类和喹诺酮类部分抗生素中介外,对其他抗生素均敏感;除外籍患者标本分离株viaB基因阴性外,其他菌viaB基因均阳性。结论烟台寒杆菌对临床常用抗生素敏感性良好,仍需重视伤寒散发病例发生和伤寒输入感染。     

腺苷脱氨酶抑制剂对氧反常大鼠心脏的保护作用

本文观察到腺苷脱氨酶抑制剂EHNA对离体灌流大鼠心脏氧反常性损伤有明显的作用,此外还发现在缺氧期(无氧灌流30分钟)EHNA也表现出明显的保护作用,心脏收缩幅度的降低和静息张力的升高均显著低于对照组。表明在缺氧期也可能有自由基的产生。     

偶联剂CGE（N）—R型处理前后牙本质的表面状态及其...

In order to research the states of dentine surface and dentine surface primed with coupling agent, we used microscope, transmission electron microscope (TEM) and solid fluorescence method. Observed under microscope, patterning of dentinal tubules and their poles was very explicit; through the view of interface between coupling agent adsorbed and human dentine powder by TEM, it was revealed that the coupling agent was adsorbed onto the dentine surface as if it "grew out" of the dentine surface; through examination of interface between the coupling agent adsorbed and dentine surface by fluorescence spectrum, which differed from that of the coupling agent or dentine surface, i.e., this fluorescence spectrum of interface changed obviously (red shift). This phenomenon indicated that there was a chemical reaction occurring between tooth surface and adsorbed coupling agent. Therefore we can conclude that the three examinations are necessary to provide the argument for establishment of chemical bonding mechanism between dentine and coupling agent.     

淫羊藿、人参耐缺氧、耐疲劳及抗氧化作用的实验研究

目的 探讨淫羊藿、人参耐缺氧、耐疲劳及抗氧化作用。方法 采用单独和联合给药的方法对老龄小鼠进行抗缺氧实验,耐疲劳实验,按硫代巴比妥法测定血浆和组织MDA,按EistnerFF法测定红细胞SOD的活性。结果与结论 人参能提高小鼠耐缺氧的能力,淫羊藿可加强其作用;两者都能提高小鼠耐疲劳的能力。淫羊藿和人参均有抗氧化作用,可使血浆和组织中的MDA降低,红细胞的SOD活性增加。两药配伍使用有协同作用。