Proteases,actinidin, papain and trypsin reduce oral biofilm on the tongue in elderly subjects and in vitro

ObjectiveDental plaque is a causative factor for oral disease and a potential reservoir for respiratory infection in the elderly. Therefore, there is a critical need for the development of effective methods to remove oral biofilm. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of proteases on oral biofilm formation andremoval.DesignThe in vivo effect of actinidin, a cysteine protease, on the removal of tongue coating was assessed after orally taking a protease tablet. Effects of the proteases trypsin, papain and actinidin on Actinomyces monospecies biofilm and multispecies biofilm that was reconstructed using a plaque sample from the tongue coating were investigated using the microtiter plate method. Antimicrobial tests and limited proteolysis of fimbrial shaft proteins were also performed to clarify underlying mechanisms of oral biofilm removal.ResultsTablets containing actinidin removed tongue coating in elderly subjects. Oral Actinomyces biofilm was significantly reduced by the proteases papain, actinidin and trypsin. Papain and trypsin effectively digested the major fimbrial proteins, FimP and FimA, from Actinomyces. Actinidin, papain and trypsin reduced multispecies biofilm that was reconstructed in vitro. Papain and trypsin inhibited formation of multispecies biofilm in vitro.ConclusionsThis study shows that proteases reduced oral biofilm in vivo in elderly subjects and in vitro, and suggests that protease digests fimbriae and inhibits biofilm formation.     

舌癌根治术后患者整体护理的效果观察

目的探讨舌癌患者根治术后实施整体护理的效果。方法将入住我院50例接受舌癌舌颌颈联合根治术的患者,按照随机数字表法分为观察组和对照组各25例,对照组患者应用常规护理方法,观察组患者应用整体护理方法,比较两组患者护理的口腔清洁度、术后语言表达效果及满意度。结果观察组患者的口腔清洁度优良率高于对照组,两组比较差异有统计学意义(χ~2=9.44,P0.05);观察组患者的术后语言效果优于对照组,两组比较差异有统计学意义(χ~2=5.09,P0.05);观察组患者满意度高于对照组,两组比较差异有统计学意义(χ~2=9.92,P0.05)。结论通过整体护理的实施,有助于增强舌癌患者术后治疗信心,促进康复及提高他们的生活质量,值得临床推广。     

儿童白瞳症的超声诊断价值

探讨不同眼内疾病所致儿童白瞳症的B型超声表现，为临床诊断及鉴别诊断提供客观依据。方法对26例（35只眼）白瞳症进行B型超声检查。结果不同的疾病所致的白瞳症患儿B型超声检查结果不同。结论 B型超声检查为儿童白瞳症的临床诊断及鉴别诊断提供客观、可靠的依据，具有极其重要的价值。     

The downregulation of ANGPTL4 inhibits the migration and proliferation of tongue squamous cell carcinoma

ObjectiveTongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC) is the most common malignant cancer in the oral cavity, with a high rate of metastasis to the neck lymphoid node. Angiopoietin-like protein 4 (ANGPTL4) and microvessel density (MVD) may be novel indicators for tumor metastasis. The aim of the present study was to investigate the expression and function of ANGPTL4 in TSCC and the relationship between ANGPTL4 and MVD.MethodsThe expression levels of ANGPTL4 and MVD (CD34) were analyzed in 65 TSCC specimens and the adjacent non-cancerous tissues using immunohistochemistry (IHC). siRNA was delivered into TSCCA cells to downregulate ANGPTL4 expression. Subsequently, validation with real-time RT-PCR and western blot analyses was performed to analyze ANGPTL4 expression levels. In addition, a proliferation assay, migration and invasion assays were carried out.ResultsANGPTL4 expression was associated with tumor stage, lymph node metastasis and MVD expression. Cox regression analysis showed that high levels of ANGPTL4 expression were closely associated with poor survival time. In vitro analyses using qRT-PCR and western blot confirmed that ANGPTL4 was successfully inhibited in TSCCA cells. Suppressing ANGPTL4 resulted in the inhibition of cell proliferation and migration, but neither invasion nor cisplatin resistance was significantly affected.ConclusionHigh expression levels of ANGPTL4 are associated with the T stage, lymphatic metastasis, angiogenesis and poor overall survival in TSCC patients. The downregulation of ANGPTL4 inhibits the migration and proliferation of cells in TSCC. Taken together, ANGPTL4 may serve as a novel biomarker and therapeutic target for TSCC.     

Transcervical Tongue Base Reduction with Hyoepiglottoplasty: Long-Term Results

Aims To evaluate the long term results of tongue base reduction with hyoepiglottoplasty as a surgical option in the treatment of severe obstructive sleep apnea. Material and Method Severe obstructive sleep apnea patients diagnosed as upper airway narrowing at the tongue base level were treated with transcervical tongue base reduction with hyoepiglottoplasty. Seven years after single stage multilevel surgery, the patients were reevaluated clinically, radiologically and polysomnographic records were taken. Preoperative, early postoperative and long-term postoperative parameters were compared to determine the success rate of the surgical technique. Results In the postoperative long-term follow-up Epworth sleepiness scale (ESS) scores were reduced to 4 and 6 respectively 2 months after surgery despite the initial values of 17 and 15. BMI were decreased from 29.7 and 27.9 kg/m² respectively to 26 and 24 kg/m². The apnea/hypopnea index (AHI) were reduced to 14.1 and 16.2 respectively from 68.6 and 83.83. O₂ nadir was 55 and 66% respectively and improved to 86 and 89%. Flexible nasopharyngoscopy revealed competent airway in both retropalatal and retroglossal level. Bed partners scored snoring as 2/10 and 4/10 corresponding to very mild and moderate. Daytime somnolence and witnessed apneic periods were completely disappeared in both patients. Conclusion Open tongue base resection with hyoepiglottoplasty is effective among all other surgical corrections of sleep apnea even after 7 years postoperatively.     

失效模式与效应分析在三级医院标本检验前质量管理中应用研究

目的 应用失效模式与效应分析理论(failure mode and effects analysis, FMEA)提高三级医院细菌培养标本检验前的质量管理。方法 成立院级失效模式与效应分析小组,对标本检验前质量控制中存在的失效模式进行风险评估,通过FMEA分析法确定5项影响质量的失效因子为高风险因子,制定改进措施,比较FMEA实施前后风险优先指数值(risk priority number,RPN)及标本不合格率。 结果 FMEA实施后,标本检验前质量管理5项失效模式的RPN值均显著下降;标本不合格率由0.085%降低到0.046%。 结论 将FMEA应用于标本采集与收送流程质量控制的各个环节,可以有效地提高标本检验前合格率,确保检验分析质量,提高医院风险管理水平。     

Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA) Screening Program: 7 Years Experience in Early Detection of Cervical Cancer and Pre-Cancers in Rural South India

Cervical cancer continues to be a major public health problem in India in the absence of wide spread organised cervical screening programs. Visual inspection of the cervix with acetic acid (VIA) is an effective, inexpensive screening test that can be combined with simple treatment procedures for early cervical lesions, provided by trained health workers. We report 7 years experience in early detection of cervical cancer and pre-cancers using the VIA test in a community-based program in rural Andhra Pradesh, India where there are no existing organised cervical screening programs.

Materials and Methods:

Eligible women aged between 26 and 60 were opportunistically screened by trained health wor kers using the VIA test. Women who tested positive were further evaluated and those with cervical lesions were treated either by cryotherapy in the screening clinic or referred to a higher center.

Results:

A total of 18,869 women were screened by a single round of VIA testing with a positive rate of 10.75%. Biopsy proven high-grade squamous intraepithelials (HSILs) were 90 (0.48%) and low-grade squamous intraepithelials (LSILs) were 43 (0.28%). The overall prevalence of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) 2+ lesion rate is 1.05%. A total of 312 (1.65%) cryotherapies were done and 49 women underwent hysterectomy.

Conclusions:

VIA by trained female health workers is a safe, acceptable, and effective test that can save lives from cervical cancer even in remote areas with few resources. These results have important implications for efficient service delivery in cervical screening programs in low-resourced settings.     

学龄前儿童口腔中挥发性硫化物的检出情况及其相关因素

目的:了解学龄前儿童口腔中挥发性硫化物的检出情况,分析引起学龄前儿童口臭的主要相关因素,为儿童口臭和相关疾病的预防和治疗提供依据. 方法:对北京市某幼儿园170名4~6岁学龄前儿童口腔中挥发性硫化物( volatile sulfur compounds,VSC)含量和口腔健康状况进行检查,对儿童家长进行问卷调查,挥发性硫化物的检测使用便携式气相色谱仪OralChromaTM. 使用SPSS 13. 0软件包,进行VSC与口腔健康状况和行为等的单因素和多因素分析. 结果:单因素分析结果显示,检出口臭的儿童占全部受检人数的34. 4%. 女童口腔中硫化氢( hydro-gen sulfide,H2S)[(1.59 ±2.41) ng/10 mL]和VSC总量[(2.14 ±4.42) ng/10 mL]高于男童(P<0.05). 舌苔指数高的儿童的H2S[舌苔面积(1.68 ±2.48) ng/10 mL,舌苔厚度(2.18 ±2.69) ng/10 mL)和VSC总量[舌苔面积(2. 26 ± 4. 31) ng/10 mL,舌苔厚度(2. 41 ± 3. 02) ng/10 mL]高于舌苔指数低的儿童(P<0. 01). 简化软垢指数记分值≥2的位点数值与甲硫醇(methyl mercaptan,CH3SH)和二甲基硫[dimethyl sulfide,(CH3)2S]浓度呈正相关(P<0.01);母亲受教育程度在本科及以上的儿童口腔中H2S值[(1.19 ±1.62)ng/10 mL]显著低于母亲教育程度在本科以下的儿童(P<0. 01);甜食进食频率高的儿童H2S浓度[(1. 04 ± 1. 55) ng/10 mL]低于频率低的儿童(P<0. 01);有张口呼吸习惯的儿童CH3SH和(CH3)2S浓度[(0. 29 ± 1. 92) ng/10 mL,(0. 37 ± 2. 06) ng/10 mL]显著高于没有张口呼吸习惯的儿童(P<0. 05). Logistic多因素分析结果显示,舌苔指数高、母亲教育程度低的儿童VSC高于舌苔指数低和母亲教育程度高的儿童. 结论:学龄前儿童口臭检出率高,性别、舌苔指数、软垢指数、母亲教育程度、甜食进食频率、张口呼吸等因素是儿童口臭的相关影响因素,不同影响因素导致不同VSC成分的改变.     

舌体对舌力介导器的静息压力分析

目的:探讨坐位静息状态下舌肌对不同矢状向和垂直向位置舌力介导器的压力,以初步探索舌力介导器作为一种支抗方式的效用范围. 方法:纳入19例个别正常牙合志愿者(男4名,女15名,年龄23~33岁) ,分别个体化制作舌力介导器,矢状向测量选取正中线上对应于第二前磨牙远中、第一磨牙远中和第二磨牙远中3个部位,垂直向测量以舌位记录为参考零点,分别测量-3 mm、0 mm和3 mm这3个高度对应于第一磨牙远中处的压力. 所用传感器型号为美国Honeywell公司生产的FSS1500NS,压力校验仪、监测仪以及分析软件由厦门福芯微电子科技有限公司设计制作. 志愿者取坐位,测量舌体处于自然放松状态时的静息压力. 使用Friedman test对矢状向及垂直向各组数据进行多样本比较的秩和检验,P<0. 05为差异有统计学意义. 结果:在垂直向上,随着舌力介导器高度增加,压力逐渐增大(P<0. 001),-3 mm、0 mm和3 mm高度的压力均值分别为105. 83 Pa、167. 75 Pa和254. 25 Pa. 在矢状向上,压力由近中至远中逐渐减小(P<0. 001),其均值分别为177. 64 Pa、126. 72 Pa和109. 37 Pa. 结论:舌肌在静息状态下对舌力介导器的压力随基托高度增加而增大,并且由近中至远中逐渐减小,但在实际应用时应综合考虑效果和舒适度,不宜过高和偏远中.