Mouthguards: difference in longitudinal dimensional stability between single- and double-laminated fabrication techniques

Abstract –  Though the use of mouthguards (MGs) has increased with the increase in sporting activities, little is known about the influence of their fabrication methods on longitudinal dimensional stability. The objective of this study was to compare the difference in the longitudinal dimensional stability between single and laminated MGs. Single-layer MGs were made from a 4.0 mm thick ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) sheet and laminated MGs were made from two 2.0 mm thick sheets of EVA. MGs were kept in a 37°C water bath for 60 h, equivalent to the time period of 3-months inter-oral use. MG deformation was analyzed by measuring designated points on the MG border using a profile projector (J-12, Nikon Inc., Tokyo, Japan) before and after the water immersion. A finite-element model was also created to examine the time course of stress accumulation during the sheet forming process using Finite Element software. Longitudinal deformation was smaller in the laminated MGs than in the single-layer MGs in the anterior area ( P  < 0.05). Finite element method (FEM) analysis also showed the largest stress accumulation in the anterior incisal area where deformations were mainly observed. Laminated double layer MGs have advantages over single-layer MGs in terms of longitudinal stability due to lower stress accumulation during the fabrication process.     

汽油添加剂甲基叔丁基醚的毒性研究

目的　通过研究汽油添加剂甲基叔丁基醚 (MTBE)对小鼠体内谷胱甘肽 (GSH)、谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶 (GSH -Px)活性的改变以及骨髓微核、精子畸变率的影响 ,了解汽油添加剂甲基叔丁基醚的毒性。方法　 40只健康昆明种成年小鼠 ,体重 3 3 .3± 6 .9g ,随机分为 4组。灌胃染毒 ,染毒剂量分别为1 6 0 0、40 0、1 0 0和 0mg kg。每天 1次 ,每周 5天 ,共计 40天。结果　MTBE染毒各组小鼠体重轻度降低 ,染毒组全血及肝组织匀浆中GSH在低剂量染毒时增高 ,而高剂量时表现为降低 ,与对照组比较差异有显著性 (P <0 .0 5 ) ;GSH -Px活性明显减低 ,染毒高剂量组与对照组比较差异有高度显著性 (P <0 .0 1 ) ;骨髓嗜多染红细胞微核及精子畸变率增高 ,与对照组比较明显增高 ,差异有显著性 (P <0 .0 5 )。结论　MTBE对昆明小鼠具有一定毒性 ,可降低全血及肝脏组织中GSH -Px活性 ,低剂量时可增加全血及肝脏组织中GSH含量 ,而高剂量可降低其含量。MTBE能使骨髓微核率、精子畸形率明显增高 ,提示MTBE具有潜在的遗传毒性。     

鹅去氧胆酸连接氨基酸的合成

胆石症是一种常见病,鹅去氧胆酸(CDCA)可用于胆固醇胆石症的治疗。它能改变胆汁组成,降低胆汁内胆固醇饱和度,增加胆固醇溶解性,使胆石逐渐溶解。但CDCA易被肠道内细菌7-脱羟酶作用生成石胆酸(LC),引起腹泄、腹部痉挛、高转     

Smoothing the mosaic subclinical melanoderma by calcipotriol

BACKGROUND: The observation of photo-exposed skin under ultraviolet light reveals a mosaic pattern of varying intensity in epidermal melanization. Several patterns of mosaic subclinical melanoderma (MSM) have been described using a specially designed CCD camera and the ultraviolet light-enhanced visualization (ULEV) method. Vitamin D(3) and its analogues influence the biology of keratinocytes and melanocytes. OBJECTIVE: To assess the effect of calcipotriol on MSM. METHODS: This randomized split-face study was conducted in 27 men to compare the effect of once daily applications of 5% calcipotriol cream or a moisturizing cream on the heterogeneity of facial MSM. Computerized image analysis of video images was used at 1-month intervals before and during a 2-month treatment, as well as during a 3-month follow-up. RESULTS: At both sites, the average melanin content of the epidermis showed no significant change over time. However, the mottled appearance was smoothened at the calcipotriol site, whereas it was increased at the site receiving the moisturizer. CONCLUSION: The decreased heterogeneity in MSM after calcipotriol applications suggests a control of the epidermal melanocyte unit by the vitamin D(3) derivative.     

Detailed Analysis of Mucosal Restoration of the Small Intestine After the Cavitary Two-Layer Cold Storage Method

Small bowel transplantation (SBT) is associated with a high incidence of infectious complications because of ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) mucosal injury concomitant with potent immunosuppression. In this study, we evaluated whether the cavitary two-layer method (cTLM) could reduce I/R injury and allow early mucosal restoration, particularly after prolonged preservation and transplantation. Canine heterotopic segmental SBT was performed immediately without preservation (group 1), after 24-h preservation in UW solution (group 2) or by the cTLM (group 3). The graft samples were taken 1 h after reperfusion and on days 1, 4 and 7. We assessed graft mucosa with detailed microscopic and electromicroscopic analyses. In Group 3, histological injury and cell apoptosis after transplantation were significantly alleviated and rapidly recovered to a similar level of group 1. The mucosal restoration was morphologically completed within 4 days. In contrast, in group 2, more pronounced mucosal injury and delayed recovery were noted. Crypt cell proliferation activity was well maintained in groups 1 and 3 throughout the experimental period. Our ultrastructural analysis suggested that mitochondrial integrity achieved by the cTLM was a basal mechanism under the prompt mucosal restoration. The cTLM could reduce I/R injury, facilitate mucosal regeneration and restore the nearly normal structure early after SBT.     

用Alabama分析法比较安氏Ⅰ类错中国人与美国白人颅颌面结构差异

目的:研究中国安氏Ⅰ类错成人与美国安氏Ⅰ类错白人牙颌颅面形态结构的差异。方法:从西安市11所大学2098名新生中选取符合标准的101名(男53名、女48名)安氏Ⅰ类错样本。拍摄头颅定位X线片,用第四军医大学口腔医学院头影测量软件测量,用Alabama分析法与美国安氏Ⅰ类错白人颅颌面测量结果进行比较分析。结果:中国西安地区安氏Ⅰ类错成人上下颌突度大,面型较突;平面倾斜度、上下中切牙倾斜度及下中切牙至NB线距均较大;Y轴相对SN平面夹角增大,生长方向为后下。结论:与美国安氏Ⅰ类错白人比较,中国西安地区安氏Ⅰ类错成人颅面结构呈现颌骨突度大、下切牙唇倾及下颌趋向后下等特征。     

额、枕部直接冲击导致中脑损伤的力学机制研究

目的分析额、枕部直接冲击造成中脑应力响应,探讨颅脑直接冲击导致脑干损伤的力学机制。方法构建头颅三维有限元模型,模拟计算额、枕部直接冲击损伤,分析中脑上、下交界面节点应力分布,总结中脑应力响应。结果中脑-间脑界面在冲击初始阶段,2ms即出现应力增高,中脑-桥脑界面应力升高开始于冲击后期(10ms),两交界面节点应力在冲击时程中均持续升高,额部冲击比枕部冲击在中-间脑界面造成的应力峰值高。结论中脑在颅脑直接冲击伤的致伤机制中占有突出地位,中脑的应力改变可解释脑震荡的意识障碍及部分原发脑干伤的临床表现。     

内眦赘皮与重睑成形同期手术的一种新方法

目的 探索适合同时行重睑成形术和内眦赘皮矫正术的新方法。方法 根据内眦赘皮深部眼轮匝肌结构上的异常特点，遵循内眦赘皮的上睑（倒向性内眦赘皮除外）内侧睑缘处皮肤短缺和尽量减少局部皮肤瘢痕的原则，设计适合同时行重睑成形术的新内眦赘皮矫正术（反Stallard法）。结果 临床应用86例，进行了为期6个月以上的随访，结果所有患者的重睑为稳定性平行型重睑，内眦已完全或大部分开大，手术效果满意。结论 此内眦赘皮矫正术能够充分矫正内眦部结构上的异常，而且适合与重睑成形术同期施行，是一种效果稳定，结果满意的术式。     

Synthesis of CCK-8 Tetrapeptide Fragment by Enzymatic Method

Cholecystokinin (CCK )isa polypeptidehor monecontaining 33aminoacidsresiduewithgastroin testinal,biliarandbrainactivities Itiswidelydis tributedinthevertebratecentralnervoussystem ,anditcanstimulateextensivelytheliberationofinsulinandglucagonfromtheLangerhansislets GreateffortshavebeendevotedtothesynthesisofCCK 8,itsderivativesandanalogues Amongthedifferentmethods ,theenzymaticmethodisthemosteffectiveonewithmanyadvantagesoverconventionalchemicalmethodologies :enzymespecificitysuppress essid…     

间接测热法和反向Fick氏法测定心脏手术病人术后氧耗量的比较

目的 采用反向Fick氏法和间接测热法测定心脏手术后病人的全身氧耗,并比较两种测量方法的相关性和准确性。方法8例心脏手术术后病人,分别在入ICU后2h和6h时同时采用反向Fick氏和间接测热法测定病人的全身氧耗量。结果 间接测热法和反向Fick法测得氧耗分别是(16±30)ml·min-1·m-2和(127±23)ml·min-1·m-2,前者的测定结果显著高于后者(P<0.01)。相关分析显示两者有较好的相关性(r=0.92,P<0.01)。采用Bland和Altman统计分析提示两种测定结果的平均偏离值为(35.5±13.4)ml·min-1·m-2,其95％的分布范围是(9～62)ml·min-1·m-2,提示两种测量结果间的一致性较差。结论 两种方法测定心脏病人术后全身氧耗的结果有明显差异,其中反向Fick氏法的测定结果误差大、准确性差,而间接测热法是较好的临床选择。