Exploración del conducto en C con tomografía computada de haz cónico / Exploration of C-shaped canals with cone-beam computed tomography

El «conducto en C¼ es un tipo de anatomía dentaria compleja que debe ser evaluado previo a la realiza- ción de un tratamiento endodóntico. Esta variación anatómica es vista principalmente en segundos mola- res inferiores aunque también puede encontrarse en premolares y molares, tanto superior como inferior. Para su diagnóstico se solicitan distintos tipos de estudios imagenológicos. Debemos tener en cuenta que este tipo de anatomía no es observado fácilmen- te en imágenes bidimensionales por lo cual es muy importante considerar para estos casos complejos, la solicitud de un estudio de alta complejidad como lo es la tomografía computada de haz cónico, la cual nos permitirá explorar este tipo de anatomía para tenerlo en cuenta al momento de realizar un correcto aborda- je del conducto en C (AU)

The "C-canal" is a type of complex dental anatomy that must be evaluated prior to performing endodontic treatment. This anatomical variation is seen mainly in lower second molars although it can also be found in premolars and molars, both upper and lower. For its diagnosis we can use different types of imaging studies. We must keep in mind that this type of anatomy is not easily observed in two-dimensional images, which is why it is very important to consider, for these complex cases, the request for a highly complex study such as cone beam computed tomography, which will allow us to explore this type of anatomy to take it into account when performing a correct approach to the C-duct (AU)

An R Script to Estimate Which and How Many Landmarks Represent the Most Variable Parts of an Object / Un Script R para Estimar Cuáles y Cuántos Puntos de Referencia Representan las Partes más Variables de un Objeto

SUMMARY: The study of the shape variation in geometric morphometrics has an important limitation known as the Pinocchio effect. The Pinocchio effect produces artifactual variances of the landmarks and implies that it is not possible to know the morphological change structure of an object, other than by dividing the landmark sets and then comparing them. This, however, involves making prior assumptions about the pattern of variation of an object. In this study, we provide a code in R to iterate over a complete set of landmarks and test all possible combinations of landmarks until deliver those landmarks associated with the largest to the smallest morphological changes. We tested this on a sample of 28 landmarks in 143 3D models of human skulls. The results indicated that this process can result in a pooled variance of a subset of landmarks that is an order of magnitude larger than that of several other regions of the skull. This method makes it possible to describe the pattern of variation of any 2D or 3D object represented by fixed landmarks, to distinguish the shape features that have more morphological dispersion, and to avoid any aprioristic assumptions about how the morphological changes of an object behave.

El estudio de la variación de la forma en morfometría geométrica tiene una limitación importante conocida como efecto Pinocho. El efecto Pinocho produce variaciones artefactos de los puntos de referencia e implica que no es posible conocer la estructura del cambio morfológico de un objeto, salvo dividiendo los conjuntos de puntos de referencia y luego comparándolos. Sin embargo, esto implica hacer suposiciones previas sobre el patrón de variación de un objeto. En este estudio, proporcionamos un código en R para iterar sobre un conjunto completo de puntos de referencia y probar todas las combinaciones posibles de puntos de referencia hasta entregar aquellos puntos de referencia asociados con los cambios morfológicos más grandes a los más pequeños. Probamos esto en una muestra de 28 puntos de referencia en 143 modelos 3D de cráneos humanos. Los resultados indicaron que este proceso puede dar como resultado una variación combinada de un subconjunto de puntos de referencia que es un orden de magnitud mayor que el de varias otras regiones del cráneo. Este método permite describir el patrón de variación de cualquier objeto 2D o 3D representado por puntos de referencia fijos, distinguir las características de forma que tienen más dispersión morfológica y evitar suposiciones apriorísticas sobre cómo se comportan los cambios morfológicos de un objeto.

Treatment of Atrophy Syndrome Based on the Theory of"Yang Transforming into Qi,Yin Forming Shape" / 中国中医药信息杂志

The two injuries of fluid and qi are the pathological basis of atrophy syndrome,and also the result of the imbalance of"yang transforming into qi,yin forming shape".Deficiency of yang transforming into qi,imbalance of yin forming shape would result in dysfunction of visceral functions,internal generation of water,phlegm,and blood stasis,and loss of nourishment in limbs and nine orifices,and then later result in atrophy syndrome.Based on the theory of"yang transforming into qi,yin forming shape",this article discussed Professor Gao Ying's treatment of myasthenia gravis with insufficient yang transforming into qi by using the method of promoting yang transforming into qi;the method of tonifying the kidney and regulating the shape could be used to treat multiple sclerosis with imbalance in yin forming shape;yin-yang tonifying method could be used to treat motor neuron disease with both yin and yang damaged.In the treatment of atrophy syndrome,it is necessary to examine the syndrome and seek the cause,distinguish between yin and yang,adjust biases,and provide TCM treatment in the early stages of the disease to delay the progression of the disease and improve prognosis.

Analysis on Chen Yongcan's Experience in the Treatment of Chronic Atrophic Gastritis with Intestinal Metaplasia Based on the Theory of"Yang Transforming into Qi and Yin Forming Shape" / 中国中医药信息杂志

Chronic atrophic gastritis with intestinal metaplasia is a necessary stage for chronic gastritis to develop into gastric cancer.Chen Yongcan believes that the theory of"yang transforming into qi and yin forming shape"can explain the development and diagnosis of chronic atrophic gastritis with intestinal metaplasia.The deficiency of"yang transforming into qi"leads to too much"yin forming shape",which changes the physiological function of the spleen and stomach,and then develops into the pathological process of chronic atrophic gastritis with intestinal metaplasia.Based on the theory of"yang transforming into qi and yin forming shape",the pathogenesis of this disease was briefly analyzed.In clinical treatment,the state of yin and yang was first identified,and the treatment principle of tonifying yang qi to remove yin turbidity was put forward to achieve the purpose of treating both manifestation and root causes.

Epidemiological investigation on newly diagnosed occupational welder′s pneumoconiosis in shipbuilding industry in Guangzhou City from 2006 to 2022 / 中国职业医学

ObjectiveTo analyze the epidemiological characteristics of newly diagnosed occupational welder's pneumoconiosis (OWP) in the shipbuilding industry in Guangzhou City from 2006 to 2022. Methods Data on newly diagnosed OWP cases in the shipbuilding industry in Guangzhou City from 2006 to 2022 was collected and ananlyzed from the Health Hazard Monitoring Information System subsystem of the Chinese Disease Prevention and Control System. ResultA total of 250 cases of new welder's pneumoconiosis were diagnosed in the shipbuilding industry in Guangzhou City from 2006 to 2022. The number of new cases per year showed an initial increase followed by a rapid decline, reaching a peak in 2013 (65 cases). Most of the cases were male, accounted for 99.2%. There were 220 cases reported the OWP stage, with the stage Ⅰ and stage Ⅱ cases accounted for 93.6% and 6.4%, respectively, but no stage Ⅲ cases were reported. The median (M) age and the 25th and 75th percentiles (P25, P75) at diagnosis was 43.0 (39.0, 47.0) years and the dust exposure years M (P25, P75) was 11.2 (8.1, 14.7) years. The M of age at diagnosis of new OWP cases in 2015-2018 and 2019-2022 were higher than those in 2006-2010 and 2011-2014, respectively (all P<0.05). The M of dust exposure duration of new OWP cases from 2006-2010 and 2019-2022 was higher than that in cases from 2015-2018 and 2011-2014, respectively (all P<0.05). Most of the small shadows of the cases were circular small p shadows and distributed in the bilateral middle and lower lung zones, with a density mostly of 1/1, according to the X-ray chest films. Conclusion The hazard of welding fumes in the shipbuilding industry in Guangzhou City has been controlled, but the prevention and control of OWP among welders remains severe.

Effects of after school exercise service on physical fitness in primary school students / 中国学校卫生

Objective@#To investigate the effects of after school exercise service (referred to as the "after school ES") on physical health, so as to provide evidence for possible beneficial effect of after school ES.@*Methods@#Students in the fourth grade of primary school were recruited from September 2021 to July 2022 in Changsha City and divided into the control group ( n =220) and the after school ES group ( n =220). The control group only participated in the regular physical education activities of the school. The after school ES group received after school ES for one academic year, 4 times a week, 40-50 minutes per time, for a total of 32 weeks. Body shape indicators such as height, weight and percentage of body fat, as well as physical fitness indicators such as 50 meter running, grip strength and progressive aerobic cardiovascular endurance run (PACER) were measured in September to October 2021 and June to July 2022, respectively. Independent sample t-test, Chi square test and two factors repeated measurement analysis of variance were used for statistical analysis of the data.@*Results@#After one academic year, compared with the control group [(13.52±2.30)kg], muscle mass of primary school students in the after school ES group [(13.76±2.32)kg] significantly increased, while waist to hip ratio [(0.95±0.16)] and percentage of body fat [(20.17±7.43)%] significantly decreased compared to the control group [(1.01±0.21), (22.02±12.34)%]( F=330.70, 6.85, 4.33, P <0.05). The proportion of overweight and obesity in after school ES group decreased significantly from 19.5% to 12.3% ( χ 2=4.35, P <0.05). Compared with the control group, the scores of 50 meter running [(10.00±1.06, 10.21±0.83)s], 1 minute sit up [(33.25±8.24, 30.76±9.34)times], sitting and flexion [(14.53±7.50, 8.59±6.32)cm], 1 minute rope skipping [(125.01±30.50, 115.97±32.09)times], eyes closed and single legged standing [(30.00±34.72, 25.72±23.82)s], selective response time [(635.66±91.72, 652.79±120.42)ms] and VO 2max [(45.31± 1.02 , 43.67±0.85)mL/(kg〖 ·min)] in the after school ES group were significantly improved, with statistical significance ( F= 5.32 , 443.14, 97.23, 814.07, 36.49, 6.11, 396.91, P <0.05).@*Conclusions@#After school ES can improve body shape of primary school students, reduce the risk of overweight and obesity and enhance physical fitness. It is recommended that schools should appropriately increase after school ES to promote physical fitness of students.

Research status and prospect of tongue image diagnosis analysis based on machine learning / 数字中医药（英文）

@#Image-based intelligent diagnosis represents a trending research direction in the field of tongue diagnosis in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). In recent years, machine learning techniques, including convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and Transformers, have been widely used in the analysis of medical images, such as computed tomography (CT) and nuclear magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). These techniques have significantly enhanced the efficiency and accuracy of decision-making in TCM practices. Advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have also provided new opportunities for the research and development of medical equipment and TCM tongue diagnosis, resulting in improved standardization and intelligence of the tongue diagnostic procedures. Although traditional image analysis methods could transform tongue images into scientific and analyzable data, recognizing and analyzing images that capture complicated tongue features such as tooth-marked tongue, tongue spots and prickles, fissured tongue, variations in coating thickness, tongue texture (curdy and greasy), and tongue presence (peeled coating) continues posing significant challenges in contemporary tongue diagnosis research. Therefore, the employment of machine learning techniques in the analysis of tongue shape and texture features as well as their applications in TCM diagnosis is the focus of this study. In the study, both traditional and deep learning image analysis techniques were summarized and analyzed to figure out their value in predicting disease risks by observing the tongue shapes and textures, aiming to open a new chapter for the development and application of AI in TCM tongue diagnosis research. In short, the combination of TCM tongue diagnosis and AI technologies, will not only enhance the scientific basis of tongue diagnosis but also improve its clinical applicability, thereby advancing the modernization of TCM diagnostic and therapeutic practices.

Reliability of Pod Shape Diagram from Caloric Test in Vertigo Patients / 听力学及言语疾病杂志

Objective To understand the reliability of caloric test results through the analysis of the pod shape dia-gram types of caloric test and to provide a more accurate and reliable basis for vestibular system function evaluation.Meth-ods The results of caloric test in 528 patients from July 2021 to May 2022 in vertigo diagnosis and treatment center were analyzed.According to pod pattern and unilateral weakness(UW),the patients were divided into five groups:cold and warm test symmetrical group,left and right side asymmetry group,single value significant abnormal group,bilateral hypo-plasia group and pod morphology unable to be classified group.Unreliable data can be identified by comparing,explaining,and summarizing the results of UW of different groups,so as to reduce the interference of unreliable data to clinical diagno-sis and treatment.Results Cold and warm test symmetric group(n=439)included patients with symmetry of bilateral vestibular function(n=273)and decreased vestibular function of one side(n=166).Left and right symmetrical groups in-eluded pationts with bilateral symmetric vestibular function(n=11)and unilateral reduction(n=13).Single value signifi-cant abnormal group showed cases with unilateral vestibular function reduction(n=25)and bilateral symmetric vestibular function(n=11).Bilateral hypolasion group showed cases with bilateral symmetric vestibular function(n=25)and unilat-eral reduction(n=9).Pod morphology unclassified group(n=5)suggested varions interference factors.Conduson When the function of the peripheral vestibular is symmetrical and normal,we should be alert to the existence of temperature effect,and should consider the inspection of the perfusion apparatus and the calibration of the irrigation temperature.When the function of the peripheral vestibular shows unilateral weakness,repeating the irrigation is recommended when the single value of the caloric test significantly increases or decreases.If there is no change,repeating the irrigation at the same tem-perature in the other ear or even repeating the whole caloric test are recommended.The UW value could not truly reflect the state of peripheral vestibular function when the caoric test produces bilateral weakness.Therefore,water irrigation could be used to make a correct judgment based on the medical history and other auxiliary examinations.It is of great significance to judge the effectiveness of caloric test comprehensively by combining the morphology of pod diagram with UW value.

Effect of arch shapes and missing second premolars on anchorage during maxillary molar distalization with clear aligners / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND:The reciprocal force generated by the molar distalization with clear aligners can lead to anchorage loss.The effect of arch shapes and missing second premolars on anchorage has not been reported. OBJECTIVE:To analyze the effect of arch shapes and missing second premolars on anchorage during molar distalization with clear aligners using the finite element method. METHODS:Cone-beam CT data from an adult male were acquired from the database to establish the maxilla-upper dentition-periodontium-rectangular attachment-clear aligner model.The distal movement amount designed on the bilateral second molars was set to 0.25 mm.First,there were two groups in the study:second premolar bilateral presence and absence groups.Then,four subgroups in each group were created:tapered arch,ovoid arch,square Class Ⅱ Division 1 arch,and Class Ⅱ Division 2 arch groups.The Ansys software was used to calculate the displacement of the anchorage tooth and the stress of the periodontal ligament. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Mesial tipping and extrusion of first molars and premolars,labial inclination and intrusion of anterior teeth occurred during the upper second molar distalization with clear aligners.When the bilateral second premolars were missing,the mesial displacement of first molars increased significantly while that of first premolars and anterior teeth decreased in all groups.The square Class Ⅱ Division 1 arch group showed the least anterior labial inclination,while the tapered arch group showed the most.There was no significant difference between the ovoid arch group and the tapered arch group.Moreover,the magnitude of tipping in the square Class Ⅱ Division 2 arch group was slightly higher than that in the Class Ⅱ Division 1 arch group.The stress of the periodontal ligament of the anchorage teeth was concentrated on the cervical and apical regions of the teeth.And the lowest stress level was detected in the square arch group.Compared with the other groups,the stress on the labial cervical area of the periodontal ligaments was also significantly relieved in the square arch group.To conclude,the square arch is more favorable in terms of anterior anchorage control and periodontal ligament stress distribution.Anterior labial inclination efficiency can be increased in cases of Class Ⅱ Division 2 by designing the anterior labial inclination in conjunction with molar distalization.If the second premolar is missing during molar distalization,it is not conducive to opening up the space in the area of the missing tooth.

Evaluation of the Association between Pelvic Diameters and Pelvic Types on Computed Tomography Images in Healthy Turkish Females / Evaluación de la Asociación entre Diámetros Pélvicos y Tipos de Pelvis en Imágenes de Tomografías Computarizadas en Mujeres Turcas Sanas

SUMMARY: Pelvis contributes to both human locomotion and obstetrics, and normal vaginal delivery is associated with a spacious inlet, a large interspinosus diameter. This paper aimed to measure crucial diameters of pelvic ring, and to determine both the prevalence of pelvic types, and labor types including normal vaginal delivery or caesarean section in Turkish healthy females. Additionally, it was aimed to evaluate presence of relationship between pelvic types and pelvic diameters. Labor shape of subjects was obtained from hospital records. This retrospective study was carried out on 165 healthy subjects aged between 18 and 45 years. Anteroposterior diameter of the pelvic inlet (APDI), anteroposterior diameter of the pelvic outlet, sacrum length (SL), sacrum depth, conjugata vera, obstetrical conjugate, the diagonal conjugate, diameter transversa, diameter bispinous, intertuberous diameter were measured. From these measurements, brim index was calculated and decided to gynecoid, anthropoid and platypelloid type. Also, the andoid type was calculated to the ratio of posterior sagittal diameter of the inlet to conjugata obstetrica. 50.91 % of participants has gynecoid type pelvis, followed by 24.85 % anthropoid type, 14.55 % platypelloid, and 9.70 % android type pelvis. There was a significant difference in APDI, SL, SD, Conjugata vera, Conjugata obstetrica, Conjugata diagonalis, Conjugata transversa, diameter bispinous, diameter intertubercularis and Brim index measurements according to pelvic types. the first degree of narrowing (conjugata vera from 11 to 9) was found in 18 pelvises and 12 pelvises with the pathological degree of narrowing bellonged to the platypelloid type followed by android type pelvis with 6 pelvices. The android type pelvis is not appropriate for natural labor and a good assessment of birth canal can reduce the labor risks. Also, only 7 females who delivered with cesarean have gynecoid type pelvic type. The APDI and SL were significantly lower in subjects having pathological narrowing according to conjugata obstetrica values.

La pelvis contribuye tanto a la locomoción humana como a la obstetricia. El parto vaginal normal se asocia con una entrada espaciosa y un diámetro interespinoso grande. Este artículo tuvo como objetivo medir diámetros cruciales del anillo pélvico y determinar tanto la prevalencia de los tipos pélvicos como los tipos de parto, incluido el parto vaginal normal o la cesárea en mujeres turcas sanas. Además, se buscó evaluar la presencia de relación entre los tipos de pelvis y los diámetros de la pelvis. La forma laboral de los sujetos se obtuvo de los registros hospitalarios. Este estudio retrospectivo se llevó a cabo en 165 mujeres sanas con edades comprendidas entre 18 y 45 años. Se midieron el diámetro anteroposterior de la entrada pélvica (APDPI), el diámetro anteroposterior de la salida pélvica, la longitud del sacro (SL), la profundidad del sacro, la conjugada vera, el conjugado obstétrico, el conjugado diagonal, el diámetro transverso, el diámetro biespinoso y el diámetro intertuberoso. A partir de estas mediciones se calculó el índice del ala y se decidió tipo ginecoide, antropoide y platipoide. Además, el tipo androide se calculó en función de la relación entre el diámetro sagital posterior de la entrada y la conjugada obstétrica. El 50,91 % de los participantes tenía pelvis de tipo ginecoide, seguida del 24,85 % de pelvis de tipo antropoide, el 14,55 % de tipo platipeloide y el 9,70 % de tipo androide. Hubo una diferencia significativa en las mediciones de APDPI, SL, SD, Conjugada vera, Conjugada obstétrica, Conjugada diagonal, Conjugata transversa, diámetro biespinoso, diámetro intertubercular e índice de ala según los tipos de pelvis. El primer grado de estrechamiento (conjugada vera del 11 al 9) se encontró en 18 pelvis y 12 pelvis, siendo el grado patológico de estrechamiento del tipo platipeloide seguido de pelvis tipo androide con 6 pelvis. La pelvis tipo androide no es apropiada para el parto natural y una buena evaluación del canal del parto puede reducir los riesgos. Además, solo 7 mujeres que dieron a luz por cesárea tenían un tipo pélvico de tipo ginecoides. El APDPI y SL fueron significativamente más bajos en mujeres que tenían estrechamiento patológico según los valores obstétricos conjugados.

3D Foot Anthropometric Measurements Under Two Weight- Bearing Conditions for Ergonomic Design of Foot-Related Products / Mediciones Antropométricas del Pie en 3D Bajo Dos Condiciones de Soporte de Peso para el Diseño Ergonómico de Productos Relacionados con los Pies

SUMMARY: This study collected 3D models of the left and right feet from 317 Chinese youth (155 females and 162 males) under half weight-bearing and no weight-bearing conditions. Thirteen dimensions and one angle were taken for each sample. By measuring 13 foot dimensions and 1 angle, this study comprehensively investigated the differences in foot shape between genders and the bilateral differences, as well as the foot shape differences under different conditions. The results showed that regardless of the condition, male foot dimensions were significantly larger than those of females. However, female foot shape was not simply a scaled-down version of male foot shape. On the contrary, the average angle of female feet was greater than that of males under both conditions, indicating a higher prevalence of hallux valgus in females. Both males and females exhibited significant correlation in foot dimensions between the left and right feet, with minimal differences. Under the half weight-bearing condition, the average foot length, width, and circumference were significantly larger than the corresponding measurements under the no weight-bearing condition, while the average height and angle were significantly smaller. Therefore, when designing footwear and foot-related medical rehabilitation aids, it is important to consider foot shape and dimensions under different conditions as a reference. The results of this study provide manufacturers of foot- related products with more detailed data support and are of significant value to the field of medical foot morphology research.

Este estudio recolectó modelos 3D de los pies izquierdo y derecho de 317 jóvenes chinos (155 mujeres y 162 hombres) en condiciones de carga media de peso y sin carga de peso. Para cada muestra se tomaron trece dimensiones y un ángulo. Al medir 13 dimensiones del pie y 1 ángulo, se investigó exhaustivamente las diferencias en la forma del pie entre ambos sexos y sus diferencias bilaterales, así como las diferencias en la forma del pie en diferentes condiciones. Los resultados mostraron que, independientemente de la condición, las dimensiones del pie de los hombres, estos eran significativamente más grandes que los de las mujeres. Sin embargo, la forma del pie femenino no era simplemente una versión reducida de la forma del pie masculino. Por el contrario, el ángulo promedio de los pies de las mujeres fue mayor que el de los hombres en ambas condiciones, lo que indica una mayor prevalencia de hallux valgus en las mujeres. Tanto hombres como mujeres exhibieron una correlación significativa en las dimensiones del pie, entre el pie izquierdo y el derecho, con diferencias mínimas. Bajo la condición de medio soporte de peso, la longitud, el ancho y la circunferencia promedio del pie fueron significativamente mayores que las medidas correspondientes bajo la condición sin soporte de peso, mientras que la altura y el ángulo promedio fueron significativamente más pequeños. Por lo tanto, al diseñar calzado y dispositivos médicos de rehabilitación relacionados con los pies, es importante tener en consideración la forma y las dimensiones del pie en diferentes condiciones como referencia. Los resultados de este estudio, brindan a los fabricantes de productos relacionados con los pies un soporte de datos más detallado y son de gran valor para el campo de la investigación médica de la morfología del pie.

Eating behaviours and perception about body shape among adolescent girls of Panjab University, Chandigarh

Introduction: Indians are experiencing nutritional and lifestyle transitions due to globalization and westernization. The study aimed to find out the current eating patterns and body shape concerns and various factors that influence eating behaviors and body shape concerns of late-adolescent girls. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 230 undergraduate adolescent girl university students from 12 departments in the age group of 17–19 years. Eating attitude and body shape concerns of adolescents were determined by using the standard eating attitude test-26 (EAT-26) and body shape questionnaire (BSQ-34). Results: The duration of the study was 6 months and participants were selected by simple random sampling. The mean age of the study subjects was 18.52 (±0.63) years. The majority of subjects had an urban background (85%). Less than half had an exercise routine (44%) which was followed daily. As per body mass index (BMI) distribution, 19.57% were underweight, 11.3% were overweight and only 2.17% were obese. An unfavorable eating attitude was found in 18% of subjects whereas 38.2% had mild to the marked concern of body shape. There was a significant positive correlation between BSQ with BMI (r = 0.387, P ? 0.01) and BSQ-34 with EAT-26 (r = 0.367, P ? 0.01). Conclusion: Current study shows that late adolescent urban females are susceptible to eating disorders and are body image conscious. Institutional mechanisms should be brought in place to address the need of improving their eating habits and modification of lifestyle.

Qualitative Histologic Assessment vs. Geomorphometric Analysis of Nerve Fiber Shape after the Intraneural Application of Liposomal Bupivacaine / Evaluación Histológica Cualitativa Versus Análisis Geomorfométrico de la Forma de la Fibra Nerviosa Después de la Aplicación Intraneural de Bupivacaína Liposomal

SUMMARY: The preserved form of all components of the nerve fiber is a prerequisite for the proper conduction of the nerve impulse. various factors can change the shape of nerve fibers. In everyday practice, qualitative histological analysis is the gold standard for detecting changes in shape. Geometric morphometry is an innovative method that objectively enables the assessment of changes in nerve fibers' shape after local anesthetics action. A total of sixty sciatic nerves were used as material, which was intraneural injected with saline solution in the control group (n=30), and a solution of 1.33 % liposomal bupivacaine (n=30) in the test group. After the animals were sacrificed, nerve samples were taken and histological preparations were made. The preparations were first described and examined using a qualitative histological method, after which digital images were made. The images were entered into the MorphoJ program and processed using the method of geometric morphometry. Qualitative histological examination revealed no differences in nerve fibers after intraneurally applied physiological solution and liposomal bupivacaine. Using the method of geometric morphometry, a statistically significant change in the shape of axons was found after intraneurally applied saline solution and liposomal bupivacaine (p=0.0059). No significant differences in histological changes were found after the qualitative histological analysis of nerve fiber cross-section preparations. A statistically significant change in the shape of nerve fiber axons was observed after geometric morphometric analysis of digital images after intraneural application of saline and liposomal bupivacaine.

La forma conservada de todos los componentes de la fibra nerviosa es un requisito previo para la conducción correcta del impulso nervioso. Varios factores pueden cambiar la forma de las fibras nerviosas. En la práctica diaria, el análisis histológico cualitativo es el estándar de oro para detectar cambios de forma. La morfometría geométrica es un método innovador que permite evaluar objetivamente los cambios en la forma de las fibras nerviosas después de la acción de los anestésicos locales. Se utilizó como material un total de sesenta nervios ciáticos, que se inyectaron intraneuralmente con solución salina en el grupo control (n=30), y una solución de bupivacaína liposomal al 1,33 % (n=30) en el grupo de prueba. Después de sacrificados los animales, se tomaron muestras de nervios y se realizaron preparaciones histológicas. Primero se describieron y examinaron las preparaciones utilizando un método histológico cualitativo, después de lo cual se tomaron imágenes digitales. Las imágenes fueron ingresadas al programa MorphoJ y procesadas mediante el método de morfometría geométrica. El examen histológico cualitativo no reveló diferencias en las fibras nerviosas después de la aplicación intraneural de solución fisiológica y bupivacaína liposomal. Usando el método de morfometría geométrica, se encontró un cambio estadísticamente significativo en la forma de los axones después de la aplicación intraneural de solución salina y bupivacaína liposomal (p = 0,0059). No se encontraron diferencias significativas en los cambios histológicos después del análisis histológico cualitativo de las preparaciones de secciones transversales de fibras nerviosas. Se observó un cambio estadísticamente significativo en la forma de los axones de las fibras nerviosas después del análisis de morfometría geométrica de imágenes digitales después de la aplicación intraneural de solución salina y bupivacaína liposomal.

A Morphometric Study of Head in the Population of Young Chinese Adults / Estudio Morfométrico de la Cabeza en la Población de Adultos Jóvenes Chinos

SUMMARY: Due to the complexity of head shape, limited 1D or 2D head anthropometry fail to fully capture its shape characteristics. Currently, there is limited research on clustering analysis of head shape from a shape difference perspective, especially for the head shape of Chinese people. Head shape is influenced by factors such as race, sex, and age, making it imperative to create a head shape database for Chinese individuals. In this study, three-dimensional head data of 339 Chinese young adult were collected, and the head shapes were clustered into 7 clusters using an improved k-medoids algorithm. The differences between clusters and the average head shape were further analyzed. It can be foreseen that the head shape database for Chinese young adult constructed in this study has important reference value for the ergonomic design of head-related products and head morphology research, among other fields.

Debido a la complejidad de la forma de la cabeza, la antropometría limitada de ésta, en 1D o 2D, no logra capturar completamente sus características de forma. Actualmente, existen estudios limitados sobre el análisis de agrupamiento de la forma de la cabeza, desde una perspectiva de diferencia de forma, especialmente en el caso de la población china. La forma de la cabeza está influenciada por factores como la raza, el sexo y la edad, por lo que resulta imperativo crear una base de datos sobre la forma de la cabeza de los individuos chinos. En este estudio, se recopilaron datos tridimensionales de la cabeza de 339 adultos jóvenes chinos, y las formas de la cabeza se agruparon en 7 grupos utilizando un algoritmo k-medoids mejorado. Las diferencias entre los grupos y la forma promedio de la cabeza se analizaron a profundidad. Se puede prever que la base de datos sobre la forma de la cabeza de adultos jóvenes chinos construida en este estudio, tiene un valor de referencia importante para el diseño ergonómico de productos relacionados con la morfología de la cabeza, entre otros campos.

Cyclic fatigue resistance of three reciprocating nickel-titanium instruments with heat treatment at intrachannel temperature / Resistencia a la fatiga cíclica de tres instrumentos alternativos de níquel-titanio con tratamiento térmico a temperatura intracanal

Introduction: the in vitro study compared the dynamic cyclic fatigue resistance of 3 reciprocating NiTi files with heat treatment. Methods: we distributed 30 new endodontic files in three groups. The endodontic files selected for this experiment were: AF Blue R3 25/06 (AFB) (Fanta Dental, Shanghai, China), X1 Blue File 25/06 (X1B) (MK Life, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil), and Reciproc Blue 08/25 (RB) (VDW, Munich, Germany. We measured the time to file fractureand the length of the fractured fragment. ANOVA analysis was used, followed by the Tukey test for multiple comparisons, with a significance level of 5% (P < 0,05). Results: the mean time in seconds until the file fractured was 170.7 ±15,1 for AFB files, 110,4 ±26,8 for X1B, and 163,3 ±22,9 for RB files. This difference was statistically significant when comparing X1B to AFB (p: 0,000) and X1B to RB (p: 0,000). However, there are no statistically significant differences between RB and AFB (p:0,739). Conclussions: this study found that RB and AFB files exhibit similar resistance to cyclic fatigue.

Introducción: el estudio in vitro comparó la resistencia a la fatiga cíclica dinámica de 3 limas NiTi recíprocas con tratamiento térmico. Métodos: distribuimos 30 limas endodónticas nuevas en tres grupos. Las limas endodónticas seleccionadas para este experimento fueron: AF Blue R3 25/06 (AFB) (Fanta Dental, Shanghai, China), X1 Blue File 25/06 (X1B) (MK Life, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil), y Reciproc Blue 08/25 (RB) (VDW, Munich, Alemania. Se midió el tiempo transcurrido hasta la fractura de la lima y la longitud del fragmento fracturado. Se utilizó el análisis ANOVA, seguido de la prueba de Tukey para comparaciones múltiples, con un nivel de significación del 5% (P < 0.05). Resultados: el tiempo medio en segundos hasta la fractura de la lima fue de 170.7 ±15.1 para las limas AFB, 110.4 ±26.8 para las X1B y 163.3 ±22.9 para las RB. Esta diferencia fue estadísticamente significativa al comparar X1B con AFB (p: 0.000) y X1B con RB (p: 0.000). Sin embargo, no hay diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre RB y AFB (p:0.739). Conclusiones: en este estudio se ha comprobado que las limas RB y AFB presentan una resistencia similar a la fatiga cíclica.

Dosimetric evaluation of different aperture shape controller parameters based on the Halcyon 3.0 accelerator in the hippocampal avoidance-whole brain radiotherapy / 中华放射医学与防护杂志

Objective:To evaluate the dosimetric effects of different aperture shape controller (ASC) parameters based on the Halcyon 3.0 accelerator in the hippocampal avoidance-whole brain radiotherapy (HA-WBRT) plans.Methods:This study enrolled 13 patients treated with WBRT using a Halcyon 3.0 accelerator at the Department of Radiotherapy of the Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. According to different aperture shape controller (ASC) parameters, the HA-WBRT plans were divided into six groups, namely non, very low, low, moderate, high, and very high ASC settings, marked by AO, AVL, AL, AM, AH, and AVH, respectively. This study presented a statistical evaluation of the effects of different ASC parameters on conformity index (CI), homogeneity index (HI), radiation doses to the hippocampus and other organs at risk, and the plans’ execution efficiency. Furthermore, using two dose verification tools, namely ArcCHECK and Portal Dosimetry, this study delivered a comprehensive analysis of the differences in beam delivery precision of the plans with different ASC parameters.Results:The six groups all met the requirements for clinical treatment. They had similar CI and HI values, with no statistically significant differences ( P > 0.05). The AVH group showed better protection effects on organs at risk. Compared to the control group, the AVL group showed lower Dmax of brainstems but higher Dmax of chiasma opticum ( F = 6.26, 8.04, P < 0.05). Compared to the control group, the AH group showed lower Dmax of eyeballs but higher Dmax of optic nerves ( F = 2.04, 1.37, P < 0.05). In contrast, the AVH group exhibited lower Dmax of brainstems, eyeballs, and lens than the control group ( F = 6.26, 2.04, 2.02, P < 0.05). No statistically significant differences were observed in dosimetric indices of other organs at risk ( P > 0.05). As verified using ArcCHECK and Portal Dosimetry, the γ passing rates of the six groups were over 98% at 2%/2 mm and 100% at 3%/3 mm. The overall γ passing rates verified using ArcCHECK were lower than those verified using Portal Dosimetry. The maximum difference in the monitor unit among the six groups was less than 15, and these groups did not show significant differences in terms of execution efficiency. Conclusions:The HA-WBRT plans based on the Halcyon 3.0 accelerator can meet the requirements for clinical treatment. Different ASC parameters can significantly optimize the dosimetric parameters. Among them, the AVH parameters can highly reduce the radiation dose to organs at risk. Furthermore, different ASC parameters show insignificant effects on beam delivery precision and plan execution efficiency, meeting the verification standards for clinical therapeutic doses.

Influence of solvent choice and operating conditions on Chlorzoxazone crystal shape and size

Abstract Solubility of pharmaceutical drugs in organic solvents is one of the important parameters to understand the equilibrium concentration of solute-solvent, which helps optimize and design crystallization conditions to obtain the desired product crystals. In the present study, Chlorzoxazone (CHZ) is used as a model pharmaceutical compound to investigate the equilibrium solubility, the influence of solvent and the operating conditions on the shape, and the size distribution. The solubility of CHZ is determined in organic solvents like Isopropanol, Ethanol, and 2-Ethoxyethylacetate, Ethylacetate and Ethyllactate using shake flask method from -5ºC to 60ºC. The solubility of CHZ in these solvents shows an increasing trend as the temperature increases in the following order: ethyllactate + water (0.5+0.5) < ethylacetate < isopropanol < ethanol < 2-ethoxyethylacetate < ethyllactate + water (0.75+0.25). The solvents, isopropanol, ethanol, and ethyl lactate, produce needle-shaped crystals, while 2-ethoxyethylacetate and ethyl acetate tend to produce plate shaped crystals. CHZ crystals obtained from 2-ethoxyethylacetate tend to have plate shaped crystals with a lower aspect ratio and are selected for batch cooling crystallization experiments performed at different cooling rates, and agitation. It is found that the agitation at 300 rpm and the cooling rate 0.2ºC/min produce more uniform crystal size distribution

Comparação entre Reciproc Blue e quatro instrumentos réplicas: aspectos metalúrgicos, geometria, comportamento em torção e flexão / Comparison between Reciproc Blue and four replicalike instruments: metallurgical aspects, geometry, and behavior in torsion and flexion

A introdução da liga NiTi na endodontia proporcionou a fabricação de instrumentos com excelentes propriedades mecânicas, e uma das principais características é a possibilidade de alteração das temperaturas de transformação da liga, o qual pode possibilitar a presença de martensita em temperatura ambiente e consequentemente um efeito memória de forma. Entretanto, alguns dos sistemas comercializados atualmente possuem pouca ou nenhuma informação científica relatando suas propriedades mecânicas, características de design e métodos de fabricação. O objetivo deste trabalho foi comparar características geométricas, metalúrgicas e propriedades mecânicas (resistência à torção e flexão) de instrumentos Reciproc Blue (VDW, Munique, Alemanha), e quatro sistemas reciprocantes réplicas. Um total de 39 instrumentos de cada um dos sistemas reciprocantes, Reciproc Blue (RB), Prodesign R (PDR), V File (VF), V+ File (V+) e Univy One (UO) foram utilizados na pesquisa. O programa de Image J foi utilizado para mensuração dos diâmetros a cada milímetro da parte ativa e da área da seção transversal a 3 mm da ponta dos instrumentos. Imagens de MEV da parte ativa foram realizados para avaliar o acabamento superficial dos instrumentos. A composição atômica, fases presentes e temperaturas de transformação foram verificadas através de EDS, DRX e DSC, respectivamente. A flexibilidade foi aferida através de ensaios de dobramento até 45º conforme a especificação ISO 3630-1, e os ensaios de resistência à torção foram realizados de acordo com a especificação Nº28 ANSI/ADA. Todos os instrumentos apresentaram uma quantidade aproximadamente equiatômica de níquel e titânio. A análise qualitativa das fases cristalinas realizada através de ensaios de DRX, demonstrou a predominância de Fase R em todos os grupos, com exceção do grupo UO que apresenta uma mistura de fase R e martensita B19'. Na avaliação da área da seção, o instrumento RB obteve valores intermediários, os instrumentos PDR e V+ possuem menores valores e os instrumentos VF e UO possuem maiores valores. Observou-se grande impacto da geometria sobre as propriedades mecânicas, sendo que aqueles sistemas que apresentavam menor área que RB (PDR, V+) mostraram-se mais flexíveis e menos resistentes à torção (p<0.05), e o instrumento VF que teve maior área apresentou, como esperado, menos flexibilidade (p<0.05) e resistência torcional semelhante (p>0.05). A única exceção se deu com o sistema UO, que embora apresentasse uma maior área de seção, mostrou-se mais flexível e menos resistente à torção, provavelmente por influência da maior quantidade de martensita presente à temperatura ambiente. Nenhum dos instrumentos réplicas avaliados apresentaram características e comportamento mecânico iguais ao sistema padrão RB. Sugere-se que mais estudos devem ser realizados para a comparação do comportamento clínico destes instrumentos.

The introduction of NiTi alloy in endodontics has allowed the manufacturing of instruments with excellent mechanical properties, and one of the main characteristics is the ability to change alloy's transformation temperature, which can enable the presence of martensite at room temperature and consequently favor a shape memory effect. However, some of the currently marketed systems have limited or no scientific information regarding their mechanical properties, design characteristics, and manufacturing methods. The aim of this study was to compare the geometric characteristics, metallurgical aspects, and mechanical properties (torsional and flexural strength) of Reciproc Blue instruments (VDW, Munich, Germany) with four replica-like reciprocating systems. A total amount of 39 instruments from each reciprocating system, namely Reciproc Blue (RB), Prodesign R (PDR), V File (VF), V+ File (V+), and Univy One (UO), were used in the study. The Image J program was used to measure the diameters at every millimeter along the instruments active portion and the cross-sectional area at 3 mm from the instrument tip. SEM images of the active portion were obtained to evaluate the surface finishing of the instruments. Atomic composition, phases present, and transformation temperatures were determined through EDS, XRD, and DSC analyses, respectively. Flexibility was assessed by bending tests up to 45° according to ISO 3630-1 specifications, and torsional strength tests were performed according with ANSI/ADA Specification No. 28. All instruments exhibited an approximately equiatomic composition of nickel and titanium. Qualitative analysis of the crystalline phases using XRD tests demonstrated the predominance of the R-phase in all groups, except for the UO group, which exhibited a mixture of Rphase and B19' martensite. In terms of diameter and cross-sectional area evaluation, the RB instrument obtained intermediate values, while the PDR and V+ instruments had smaller values, and the VF and UO instruments had larger values. A significant impact of geometry on mechanical properties was observed, with systems exhibiting a smaller area than RB (PDR, V+) being more flexible and less torsion-resistant (p<0.05), and the VF instrument with a larger area showed, as expected, less flexibility (p<0.05) and similar torsional resistance (p>0.05). The only exception was the UO system, which, despite having a larger geometric configuration, exhibited greater flexibility and less torsional resistance, likely due to the higher amount of martensite present at room temperature. None of the replica-like instruments evaluated showed identical characteristics and mechanical behavior to the standard RB system. Further studies are suggested to compare the clinical performance of these instruments.

Based on orthopedic evaluation of thoracic shape and related factors during the steel plate implantation of pectus excavatum after Nuss surgical operation / 中华胸心血管外科杂志

Objective:To explore the incidence and factors of the influence of preoperative related factors on postoperative orthopedic evaluation, through the evaluation of thoracic shape orthopedic evaluation of children pectus excavatum, during plate implantation after Nuss procedure.Methods:From April 2012 to April 2019, the clinical data were analyzed retrospectively for 159 hospitalized cases of Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum in Xi’an Children’s Hospital.The mean age was(6.8±3.4) years old(3.2-17.0 years old); males 124, females 35; Haller index 4.0±1.0(2.7-7.5); 6 cases(4%) were poor orthopedic evaluation with the thoracic shape, males 5, femal 1; 23 cases (14%) were average satisfied with the thoracic shape, males 16, femals 7; 130 cases (82%)were good orthopedic evaluation with the thoracic, males 103, femals 27. Follow-ups were conducted for at least 2 years, Retrospective analysis of the relationship between postoperative thoracic satisfaction and age, gender, Haller index, how the plates were placed during surgery and symmetry of funnel chest, t test and χ2 test were used for statistical analysis. Results:There were statistically significant differences between thoracic orthopedic evaluation after postoperative and classification of pectus excavatum ( P=0.001), and poor orthopedic evaluation after asymmetric pectus excavatum operationand ; There were no significant differences in gender, Haller index, surgical method and how the plates were placed during surgery( P>0.05). However, it can be seen from the mean and percentage that with the decrease of age, and the increase of Haller index, the orthopedic evaluation gradually becomes worse. Conclusion:According to our single-center study, asymmetric pectus excavatum is a factor for poor orthopedic evaluation during plate implantation after Nuss, especially for young children and children with larger Haller index.

Facial shaping filled with autologous high density fat in zygomatic arch area / 中华医学美学美容杂志

Objective:To explore a simple and effective method to improve the facial shape coordination for patients.Methods:From May 2015 to May 2020, 36 female patients (aged 24-32 years, mean 26.8 years) who were required to change face shape were enrolled in Zhengzhou Mylike Medical Cosmetology Hospital to improve face shape by adjusting frontaI arch width combined with autologous high-density fat transplantation.Results:Thirty-three patients (91.7%) were satisfied (31 satisfied, 2 basically satisfied). Three patients were not satisfied with the filling effect, and two of them were satisfied after the second filling (3 months after operation). 35 of the 36 patients were satisfied, accounting for 97.2%, only 1 case was dissatisfied. No other compIications such as fat liquefaction were observed. The mean morphological surface index of patients was 90.2 before operation and 88.1 after operation, showing significant improvement.Conclusions:Autologous high density fat transplantation is a good method to adjust the coordination of the frontal arch.