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Objective@#To understand the serum levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), free triiodothyronine (FT3), free thyroxine (FT4), triiodothyronine (T3), and thyroxine (T4) and identify the related influencing factors of thyroid dysfunction in drug users.@*Methods@#From June to August 2018, a face-to-face questionnaire survey was conducted in 788 male drug users in a drug rehabilitation center in Jiangsu province to collect their socio-demographic information. Then, venous blood sample was collected from each participant for the detection of various hematological indicators, such as thyroid hormones.@*Results@#The abnormal rates of T3, T4, FT3, FT4 and TSH were 4.57%, 1.27%, 0.51%, 0.38% and 0.89%, respectively, in the male drug users. HCV infection was an influencing factor for abnormal T3 level in the male drug users (OR=8.52, 95%CI: 2.36-30.74, P=0.001). And serum T3 (P<0.001) and T4 (P=0.048) levels increased with increasing HCV viral load.@*Conclusions@#HCV infection was an influencing factor for the abnormality of serum T3 level in drug users. Therefore, thyroid-related knowledge should be added in the health education for drug users, and the monitoring of thyroid function should be strengthened for drug users infected with HCV.
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Objective To evaluate the safety and efficacy of Centurion Vision System for subhixated cataract surgery.Methods Clinical data of 15 eyes with lens subluxation treated with Centurion Vision System were retrospectively reviewed.Ocular variables including visual acuity,intraocular pressure,corneal endothelial cell counts (CEC),central foveal retinal thickness (CFRT),intraocular lens (IOL) position,as well as intraoperative and postoperative complications were observed.Results The best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 0.6 or better in 10 eyes (66.7％) 3 months after surgery,while the BCVA of the other 5 eyes was between 0.2 and 0.6 mainly due to pre-existing macular degeneration caused by high myopia or trauma.CEC and CFRT values demonstrated a statistically significant difference between the preoperative and all postoperative follow-ups (all P ＜ 0.05).Three months after surgery,no serious surgeryrelated complications,such as retinal detachment,IOL dislocation,suprachoroidal hemorrhage,macular edema,were observed.Conclusion Centurion Vision System can facilitate phacoemulsification in eyes with subluxated lenses,and this technique is safe and effective due to providing excellent outcomes and avoiding vitreoretinal complications.
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Objective To observe the effect of Wanyao-Tingli manipulation in the treatment of instability of lumbosacral jioint causedto low back pain and activity. Methods From March 2009 to May 2012, 130 patients with Instability of Lumbosacral Joint were recruited and randomly divided into atreatment group(63 cases)and acontrol group(67 cases). The treatment group was given Wanyao-Tingli Manipulation, and the control group was received Votalin Futalin Cream. The therapeutic effect was observed in both groups after continuous treatment for 7 days, different time record of low back pain score and activity was observed after treatment at 1,3,5,7 days of metrics. Results After1, 2, 3, 4 times treatment, the VAS score of and treatment group VAS score, the efficacy of lumbar flexion activity of treatment group were significantly better than the control group (t=71.619, 57.166, 56.329, 56.632;72.579, 55.330, 38.418, 25.889, P<0.01);After 1, 2 times treatment, the treatment group lumbar extension activity and flexor activity of treatment group comparison with the control group significantly improved compare with the control group(t=26.372, 22.092, 13.418, 16.373, P<0.01). Conclusion Wanyao-Tingli Manipulation can significantly relieve improve low back pain and improve activity in the treatreatment ofing instability of lumbosacral joint with immediate significant effect.
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Objective Corneal endothelial decompensation is caused by many corneal diseases. It often results in severe clinical complications. Endothelial keratoplasty (EK) is a new therapy for corneal endothelial decompensation. This study aimed to investigate a new approach to establishing corneal endothelial decompensation animal model with Descemetorhexis technique in order to better understand the tissue response to EK. Methods Thirty New Zealand white rabbits were randomly divided into three groups according to different surgical procedures; corneal endothelial cells (CEC), Descemet's membrane and corneal endothelial cells (DM + CEC) as well as Descemet' s stripping with endothelial keratoplasty(DSEK) group and 10 eyes for each. The right eyes of rabbits were as surgery eyes. Other 10 rabbits were as DSEK donors. Corneal transparency, anterior chamber response and graft location were examined once per day for two weeks under the slit lamp. Comeal thickness was measured by ultrasound biomicroscope. Corneal endothelial cells were analyzed using vital staining with alizarin red and trypan blue in 2, 4 and 8 weeks after operation. Results The cornea in DM + CEC group remained opaque throughout the observation period. In CEC and DSEK group, corneal clarity was gradually restored and corneal thickness was significantly less than that in the DM + CEC group during the postoperative 8 weeks. There were significant differences in corneal thickness between the DM + CEC group and CEC group or DSEK group during the postoperative 8 weeks (P ＜0. 05). The vital staining showed that most Descemetorhexis area was not covered by endothelial cells even 2 months after surgery. Conclusion A new corneal endothelial decompensation model is successfully established for the study of corneal endothelial keratoplasty, which is helpful for understanding the wound-healing of rabbit corneal endothelium after Descemel' s membrane damage.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate the prevalence of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment priority in adolescent.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>591 boys and 567 girls (aged 12 years old) were studied with their study models and the treatment priority index (TPI) were obtained.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>7.03% adolescent had orthodontic treatments (TPI 1:21.33%, TPI 2:47.06%, TPI 3-TPI 5:31.61%).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>TPI is a valid tool to evaluate malocclusion and orthodontic treatment priority. It's very important to establish a regular examination system need for orthodontic treatment in school.</p>
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Adolescent , Child , Female , Humans , Male , China , Epidemiology , Dental Health Surveys , Health Services Needs and Demand , Malocclusion , Epidemiology , Therapeutics , Observer Variation , Orthodontics, Corrective , Prevalence , Severity of Illness IndexABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the prevalence of malocclusion in China.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Based on individual normal occlusion and Angle's classification of malocclusion, standard investigation form was made. 25,392 children of different dental ages were evaluated by orthodontic professionals.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The prevalence of malocclusion among Chinese children was 67.82%. The prevalence of malocclusion among children with different dental age and the proportion of the different types of malocclusions were revealed.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The prevalence of malocclusion among Chinese children had increased from 40% to 67% over the last 40 years.</p>
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Child , Child, Preschool , Female , Humans , Male , China , Epidemiology , Malocclusion , Classification , Epidemiology , Mass Screening , Methods , PrevalenceABSTRACT
0.05). The cutaneous part occupied 2/3 of the entire upper lip height and the vermilion 1/3.The cutaneous part occupied more than 1/3 of the entire lower lip height.The chin occupied more than 60 percent of the entire mandibular height. Conclusion: The results of the study are consistent with the date of Farkas.
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Objective: To study the effective initiating time of the maxillary protraction therapy for the children with skeletal classⅢ malocclusion. Methods: 20 cases with class Ⅲ malocclusion were divided into 2 groups: older group (9～ 12 years old) and younger group(5～8 years old), and treated with maxillary protraction. Before and after treatment cephalometric radiographs were taken and analyzed. Results: Good effects were found in both groups. The treatment in the younger patients showed the advantages of shorter treatment period, more skeletal changes, less dental changes and less side effects. Conclusion: Earlier maxillary protraction is more beneficial to the children with Angle Ⅲ malocclusion.
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砄bjective: To evaluate the effect on a transpalatal arch on reinforcing anchorage. Methods: 12 cases with ClassⅡ Division 1 malocclusion were selected and treated with a transpalatal arch for reinforcing anchorage. Results: ①The forward displacement of the first maxillary molar (6 Ptmo, 6 So, 6CR So and 6AP So) , the backward displacement(1 Ptmo and 1 So ) and the reduction of the axial inclination (1 NA and 1 SN) of the upper incisors were increased( P 0.05);③The forward displacement of the first maxillary molar was less than one third of the extraction space ( P
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Objective In order to explore the relationship between the “Wits" appraisal and the ANB angle, and to see how accurately one can predict the “Wits”. Methods Given the ANB, lateral cephalometric radiographs were taken on 50 boys and 50 girls between the ages of 11～13. Results Each subject had no treatment either a Class Ⅰ or Class Ⅱ malocclusion, a good growth pattern. Group Ⅰ , 13 subjects of 100 had ANB≤1.5°, and negative “Wits” appraisal; group Ⅱ , 61 subjects had 5.8°＞ANB＞1.5°, and “Wits” appraisal either positive or negative; group Ⅲ , 26 subjects had ANB angle≥5.8°, and positive “Wits” appraisal. Statistically analysis showed that there was no sig nificant difference in sex (P＞0.05); there was significant correlation between the ANB and “Wits” values in the group Ⅱ and group Ⅲ (P ＜0. 05); there was statistical significance in regression analysis in the group Ⅰ and group Ⅱ (P ＜0. 05). We could predict the “Wits” with 21％ accuracy in group Ⅱ. Conclusion The results indicate that these figures are statistically significant but clinically irrelevant.
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Objective:To study the feasibility of rapid tooth movement by periodontal ligament distraction osteogenesis. Method: Periodontal ligament distraction osteogenesis technology was applied on the experimental side; traditional orthodontic tooth movement technology on the control side in 8 dogs. The treatment was countinued for 14 days. Tooth movement and alveolar bone remodeling were studied by in vivo measuring,roentgenogram, histology and immunohistochemistry 2,3,6 and 10 weeks after treatment respectively. Results:2 weeks after application of treatment tooth movement(mm) with periodontal ligament distraction osteogenesis and that with traditional orthodontic method was 3.49?0.57 and 1.06?0.32 (P0.05) respectively. Active osteogenesis was obsered on the tension loaded side, BMP expression on the experimental tension-loaded side was stronger than that in the control side (P