CloudBrain-MRS: An intelligent cloud computing platform for in vivo magnetic resonance spectroscopy preprocessing, quantification, and analysis.

Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) is an important clinical imaging method for diagnosis of diseases. MRS spectrum is used to observe the signal intensity of metabolites or further infer their concentrations. Although the magnetic resonance vendors commonly provide basic functions of spectrum plots and metabolite quantification, the spread of clinical research of MRS is still limited due to the lack of easy-to-use processing software or platform. To address this issue, we have developed CloudBrain-MRS, a cloud-based online platform that provides powerful hardware and advanced algorithms. The platform can be accessed simply through a web browser, without the need of any program installation on the user side. CloudBrain-MRS also integrates the classic LCModel and advanced artificial intelligence algorithms and supports batch preprocessing, quantification, and analysis of MRS data from different vendors. Additionally, the platform offers useful functions: (1) Automatically statistical analysis to find biomarkers for diseases; (2) Consistency verification between the classic and artificial intelligence quantification algorithms; (3) Colorful three-dimensional visualization for easy observation of individual metabolite spectrum. Last, data of both healthy subjects and patients with mild cognitive impairment are used to demonstrate the functions of the platform. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first cloud computing platform for in vivo MRS with artificial intelligence processing. We have shared our cloud platform at MRSHub, providing at least two years of free access and service. If you are interested, please visit https://mrshub.org/software_all/#CloudBrain-MRS or https://csrc.xmu.edu.cn/CloudBrain.html.

Migratory fishbones in the pharynx: A report of two cases.

The possibility of fishbone migration into the surrounding tissues, especially in cases where it cannot be identified on routine inspection. Early diagnosis of migratory fishbone and therapeutic management are essential for optimal patient survival.

[Effect of specific immunotherapy on GM-CSF and IL-5 in the tissues of recurrent nasal polyps].

OBJECTIVE: To study the mechanism and clinical significance of specific immunotherapy (SIT) on the expression changes of GM-CSF and IL-5 in the tissue samples of recurrent nasal polyps. METHOD: Perennial allergic rhinitis patients with recurrent nasal polyps were randomly divided into 2 groups. The experimental group of 19 patients was treated by SIT and standardized treatment (glucocorticoid nasal spray) , and the control group of 17 patients was only treated by standardized treatment (glucocorticoid nasal spray). We measured the expression levels of GM-CSF and IL-5 in the tissue samples of the nasal polyps by ELISA, and compared the results obtained before treatment with expression levels detected at 6 months and 1 year after the treatment. RESULT: The expression of GM-CSF and IL-5 in the recurrent nasal polyps reduced significantly (P < 0.05) in both groups after 6 months and 1 year post-treatment compared with pre-treatment, and the expression of GM-CSF and IL-5 in the experimental group was much lower than that of the control group. CONCLUSION: SIT decreases the expression of GM-CSF and IL-5 and reduces the inflammatory reaction in the tissue samples of recurrent nasal polyps.

[Research on SIT's intervention in NPs after FESS].

OBJECTIVE: To investigate specific immunologic therapy (SIT) intervention in patients with nasal polyps accompanied with perennial rhinitis after functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). METHOD: To divide patients with nasal polyps into two groups randomly: group I: FESS + SIT after operation; group II: FESS only. To compare the symptom and physical sign of the 2 groups before the operation and 1 and 2 years after the operation, with SNOT-20 and Lund-Kennedy and Lund-Mackay Standard. RESULT: Both of the 2 groups' final scores of the total 20 items and the most important 5 items of SNOT-20 and Lund-Kennedy and Lund-Mackay were greatly improved, however there is an obvious difference between them: the therapeutic effect of groups I is better than group II. CONCLUSION: SIT can reduce the recurrence of nasal polyps after operation, and improve the state after treatment.