改良腭黏膜瓣整复软腭裂的临床观察

目的:探讨整复软腭裂的新术式,重建腭咽闭合的效果。方法:采用腭黏膜瓣后推术对25例软腭裂患者进行整复治疗,并对其进行随访,以了解术后腭咽闭合的情况。结果:所有患者术后腭部创口愈合良好,瘢痕不明显,软腭的活动度良好,且均有良好的腭咽闭合功能。结论:对先天性软腭裂的患者实施该术式整复,能较好地恢复腭咽闭合功能,是较为理想的手术整复方法之一。     

L-Serine Treatment is Associated with Improvements in Behavior,EEG, and Seizure Frequency in Individuals with GRIN-Related Disorders Due to Null Variants

Pathogenic missense variants in GRIN2A and GRIN2B may result in gain or loss of function (GoF/LoF) of the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR). This observation gave rise to the hypothesis of successfully treating GRIN-related disorders due to LoF variants with co-agonists of the NMDAR. In this respect, we describe a retrospectively collected series of ten individuals with GRIN2A- or GRIN2B-related disorders who were treated with L-serine, each within an independent n-of-1 trial. Our cohort comprises one individual with a LoF missense variant with clinical improvements confirming the above hypothesis and replicating a previous n-of-1 trial. A second individual with a GoF missense variant was erroneously treated with L-serine and experienced immediate temporary behavioral deterioration further supporting the supposed functional pathomechanism. Eight additional individuals with null variants (that had been interpreted as loss-of-function variants despite not being missense) again showed clinical improvements. Among all nine individuals with LoF missense or null variants, L-serine treatment was associated with improvements in behavior in eight (89%), in development in four (44%), and/or in EEG or seizure frequency in four (44%). None of these nine individuals experienced side effects or adverse findings in the context of L-serine treatment. In summary, we describe the first evidence that L-serine treatment may not only be associated with clinical improvements in GRIN-related disorders due to LoF missense but particularly also null variants.Supplementary InformationThe online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13311-021-01173-9.     

Allen试验与高频超声评价桡尺动脉侧支循环的对比研究

目的:判断高频超声桡动脉(RA)、尺动脉(UA)及手掌侧支循环的相关性及后两者在临床诊断中的准确性。方法:采用改良和量化SaO2-Allen试验方法,判断受试者手掌侧支循环建立时间。采用高频超声检测受试者RA受压迫前后,RA、UA、RA掌浅支和拇指动脉的血流动力学参数。结果:207例受试者的手掌侧支循环建立时间:量化SaO2-Allen试验坐位为7.34(Q2.5～Q97.5:4.35～13.22)s,卧位为7.30(Q2.5～Q97.5:3.63～13.22)s,改良Allen试验坐位为3.02(Q2.5～Q97.5:1.17～11.38)s,卧位为2.77(Q2.5～Q97.5:1.28～11.29)s;高频超声检测:以高频超声检测拇指动脉血流消失为异常标准,对量化SaO2和改良Allen试验进行受试者工作特征曲线分析,得出曲线下面积(AZ),量化SaO2-Allen试验AZ=0.52～0.53,改良Allen试验AZ=0.53～0.55。结论:与高频超声检测结果比较,量化SaO2和经典Allen试验诊断准确性较低。     

银汞桩核与分体式铸造桩核用于磨牙修复的疗效对比观察

目的:比较银汞桩核和分体式铸造桩核用于修复磨牙严重缺损病例的临床疗效.方法:将78例磨牙牙体严重缺损病例随机分为银汞桩核修复组40个牙和分体铸造桩核修复组41个牙,并随访观察2～3年.结果:两种桩核修复的临床疗效无显著差异(P＞0.05).结论:银汞桩核和分体式铸造桩核用于修复牙体严重缺损的磨牙都能取得较好的临床效果.     

涂布方式对柔性硅胶血管制作质量的影响

目的 探究比较不同涂布方法对复杂柔性硅胶血管仿体制作质量的影响。方法 基于个性化前交通动脉瘤模型,采用喷涂和旋涂两种方法,制作多例硅胶血管仿体,定量比较两种方法在制作同一血管结构时的厚度增长、周向均匀以及透光性等指标。结果 旋涂法在血管大曲率、变径位置和直管位置处的厚度控制以及厚度均匀性占优,且具有较好的透光性和表面光滑性。旋涂法厚度相对偏差较喷涂法分别降低8.9%、10.8%和16.9%。结论 现阶段旋涂法在制作硅胶仿体模型时较喷涂法具有厚度均匀性优势和透光性优势,在大血管流体力学体外实验领域具有十分可期的应用前景。     

Effect of Killed PRRSV Vaccine on Gut Microbiota Diversity in Pigs

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) is one of the most economically important pathogens affecting the global swine industry. Vaccination is still a main strategy for PRRSV control; however, host factors associated with vaccine efficacy remain poorly understood. Growing evidence suggests that mucosa-associated microbiomes may play a role in the responses to vaccination. In this study, we investigated the effects of a killed virus vaccine on the gut microbiome diversity in pigs. Fecal microbial communities were longitudinally assessed in three groups of pigs (vaccinated/challenged with PRRSV, unvaccinated/challenged with PRRSV, and unvaccinated/unchallenged) before and after vaccination and after viral challenge. We observed significant interaction effects between viral challenge and vaccination on both taxonomic richness and community diversity of the gut microbiota. While some specific taxonomic alterations appear to be enhanced in vaccinated/challenged pigs, others appeared to be more consistent with the levels in control animals (unvaccinated/unchallenged), indicating that vaccination incompletely protects against viral impacts on the microbiome. The abundances of several microbial taxa were further determined to be correlated with the level of viral load and the amount of PRRSV reactive CD4⁺ and CD8⁺ T-cells. This study highlights the potential roles of gut microbiota in the response of pigs to vaccination, which may pave the road for the development of novel strategies to enhance vaccine efficacy.     

How Does the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program Work? A Theory of Change

Increased fruit and vegetable (FV) intake is associated with decreased risk of nutrition-related chronic diseases. Sociodemographic disparities in FV intake indicate the need for strategies that promote equitable access to FVs. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) supports state and local programs that offer nutrition incentives (NIs) that subsidize purchase of FVs for people participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). While a growing body of research indicates NIs are effective, the pathways through which GusNIP achieves its results have not been adequately described. We used an equity-focused, participatory process to develop a retrospective Theory of Change (TOC) to address this gap. We reviewed key program documents; conducted a targeted NI literature review; and engaged GusNIP partners, practitioners, and participants through interviews, workshops, and focus groups in TOC development. The resulting TOC describes how GusNIP achieves its long-term outcomes of increased participant FV purchases and intake and food security and community economic benefits. GusNIP provides NIs and promotes their use, helps local food retailers develop the capacity to sell FVs and accept NIs in accessible and welcoming venues, and supports local farmers to supply FVs to food retailers. The TOC is a framework for understanding how GusNIP works and a tool for improving and expanding the program.     

PRRSV Induces HMGB1 Phosphorylation at Threonine-51 Residue to Enhance Its Secretion

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) induces secretion of high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) to mediate inflammatory response that is involved in the pulmonary injury of infected pigs. Our previous study indicates that protein kinase C-delta (PKC-delta) is essential for HMGB1 secretion in PRRSV-infected cells. However, the underlying mechanism in HMGB1 secretion induced by PRRSV infection is still unclear. Here, we discovered that the phosphorylation level of HMGB1 in threonine residues increased in PRRSV-infected cells. A site-directed mutagenesis study showed that HMGB1 phosphorylation at threonine-51 was associated with HMGB1 secretion induced by PRRSV infection. Co-immunoprecipitation (co-IP) of HMGB1 failed to precipitate PKC-delta, but interestingly, mass spectrometry analysis of the HMGB1 co-IP product showed that PRRSV infection enhanced HMGB1 binding to ribosomal protein S3 (RPS3), which has various extra-ribosomal functions. The silencing of RPS3 by siRNA blocked HMGB1 secretion induced by PRRSV infection. Moreover, the phosphorylation of HMGB1 at threonine-51 was correlated with the interaction between HMGB1 and RPS3. In vivo, PRRSV infection also increased RPS3 levels and nuclear accumulation in pulmonary alveolar macrophages. These results demonstrate that PRRSV may induce HMGB1 phosphorylation at threonine-51 and increase its interaction with RPS3 to enhance HMGB1 secretion. This finding provides insights into the pathogenesis of PRRSV infection.     

Point-of-Care and Label-Free Detection of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome and Swine Influenza Viruses Using a Microfluidic Device with Photonic Integrated Circuits

Swine viral diseases challenge the sector’s sustainability by affecting productivity and the health and welfare of the animals. The lack of antiviral drugs and/or effective vaccines renders early and reliable diagnosis the basis of viral disease management, underlining the importance of point-of-care (POC) diagnostics. A novel POC diagnostic device utilizing photonic integrated circuits (PICs), microfluidics, and information and communication technologies for the detection of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) and swine influenza A (SIV) was validated using spiked and clinical oral fluid samples. Metrics including sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, precision, positive likelihood ratio (PLR), negative likelihood ratio (NLR), and diagnostic odds ratio (DOR) were calculated to assess the performance of the device. For PRRSV, the device achieved a sensitivity of 83.5%, specificity of 77.8%, and DOR values of 17.66, whereas the values for SIV were 81.8%, 82.2%, and 20.81, respectively. The POC device and PICs can be used for the detection of PRRSV and SIV in the field, paving the way for the introduction of novel technologies in the field of animal POC diagnostics to further optimize livestock biosecurity.     

神经元特异性烯醇化酶和脑钠肽在中老年基底节区出血 85例预后中的应用研究

目的探讨神经元特异性烯醇化酶( NSE)和脑钠肽在中老年基底节区出血病人预后评估中的应用价值。方法选择 2020年 1月至 2022年 12月在安徽医科大学附属滁州医院治疗的 85例中老年基底节区出血病人进行回顾性分析,根据病人发病后 3个月的改良 Rankin量表( mRS)评分,将病人分为预后良好组和预后不良组,利用受试者操作特征曲线( ROC曲线)和 logistic回归分析评估 NSE和脑钠肽的预后价值。结果预后良好组中 NSE(13.67±4.51)μg/L明显低于预后不良组(18.36±6.52)μg/L(P<0.001)预后良好组中脑钠肽 143.00(98.00,233.80)ng/L明显低于预后不良组 230.00(120.00,400.00)ng/L(P=0.002)。 ROC曲线显示,NSE和脑钠肽的最佳截取值分别为 15.5 μg/L和 156.5 ng/L。NSE联合脑钠肽时 AUC为 0.76,与二者单独应用时的 0.73、0.70差异无统计学意义。 logistic回归分析显示出血量( P=0.017)、 NSE(P=0.003)和脑钠肽( P=0.033)是影响病人预后的独立危险因素。结论 NSE和脑钠肽在中老年基底节区出血病人的短期预后评估中具有重要价值,值得进一步研究。