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@#Objective To investigate the prognostic value of preoperative serum albumin-to-globulin ratio (AGR) and neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in the overall survival (OS) of patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), and to establish an individualized nomogram model and evaluate its efficacy, in order to provide a possible evaluation basis for the clinical treatment and postoperative follow-up of ESCC patients. Methods AGR, NLR, clinicopathological and follow-up data of ESCC patients diagnosed via pathology in the Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University from 2010 to 2017 were collected. The correlation between NLR/AGR and clinicopathological data were analyzed. Kaplan-Meier analysis and log-rank test were used for survival analysis. The optimal cut-off values of AGR and NLR were determined by X-tile software, and the patients were accordingly divided into a high-level group and a low-level group. At the same time, univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses were used to identify independent risk factors affecting OS in the ESCC patients, and a nomogram prediction model was constructed and internally verified. The diagnostic efficacy of the model was evaluated by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve and calibration curve, and the clinical application value was evaluated by decision curve analysis. Results A total of 150 patients were included in this study, including 105 males and 45 females with a mean age of 62.3±9.3 years, and the follow-up time was 1-5 years. The 5-year OS rate of patients in the high-level AGR group was significantly higher than that in the low-level group (χ2=6.339, P=0.012), and the median OS of the two groups was 25 months and 12.5 months, respectively. The 5-year OS rate of patients in the high-level NLR group was significantly lower than that in the low-level NLR group (χ2=5.603, P=0.018), and the median OS of the two groups was 18 months and 39 months, respectively. Multivariate Cox analysis showed that AGR, NLR, T stage, lymph node metastasis, N stage, and differentiation were independent risk factors for the OS of ESCC patients. The C-index of the nomogram model was 0.689 [95%CI (0.640, 0.740)] after internal validation. The area under the ROC curve of predicting 1-, 3-, and 5-year OS rate was 0.773, 0.724 and 0.725, respectively. At the same time, the calibration curve and the decision curve suggest that the model had certain efficacy in predicting survival and prognosis. Conclusion Preoperative AGR and NLR are independent risk factors for ESCC patients. High level of AGR and low level of NLR may be associated with longer OS in the patients; the nomogram model based on AGR, NLR and clinicopathological features may be used as a method to predict the survival and prognosis of ESCC patients, which is expected to provide a reference for the development of personalized treatment for patients.
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Objective To observe the effects of Daizong Prescription on glycogen metabolism in adipose tissue of obese mice;To explore its regulatory mechanism in activating browning in the white adipose tissue.Methods A obesity model was established by feeding high-fat diet to C57BL/6J mice.The obese mice were divided into model group,metformin group(0.15 g/kg),and Daizong Prescription low-(0.20 g/kg)and high-dosage(0.40 g/kg)groups.Mice fed a standard diet were set as the normal group,with 12 mice in each group.Each medication group was given corresponding drugs by gavage for 6 consecutive weeks.Body mass and fasting blood glucose were monitored,serum triglycerides(TG),total cholesterol(TC),high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C),and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C)contents were measured.Brown adipose tissue from the interscapular region and white adipose tissue from the inguinal,perirenal and epididymal region were collected,the adipose tissue mass was measured,and the body fat coefficient was calculated.HE staining was performed to observe morphological changes in adipose tissue,PAS staining was used to observe glycogen distribution in adipose tissue,immunohistochemistry staining was performed to detect the expressions of Gys2,Ppp1r3c,and GSK-3β in inguinal white adipose tissue.Results Compared with the normal group,the body mass and fasting blood glucose in different time points of the model group significant increase(P<0.05,P<0.01),and serum TC and HDL-C contents significantly increased(P<0.01);the mass and body fat coefficient of white adipose tissue in inguinal,perirenal,and epididymis significantly increased(P<0.01),the cells in white adipose tissue in inguinal were hypertrophic and appeared as large vacuoles,with less glycogen accumulation,the expressions of Gys2 and Ppp1r3c significantly decreased(P<0.01).Compared with the model group,the mice in Daizong Prescription high-dosage group showed a significant decrease in body mass and fasting blood glucose at 4 and 6 weeks of administration(P<0.05,P<0.01),and the contents of serum TG,TC,HDL-C,and LDL-C were significantly decreased(P<0.01);the mass and body fat coefficient in white adipose tissue of perirenal and epididymal significantly decreased(P<0.05,P<0.01),and the mass of inguinal white adipose tissue significantly decreased(P<0.05),multiple irregularly shaped small vacuoles could be seen in inguinal white adipose tissue,accompanied by nuclear aggregation and increased glycogen accumulation,the expressions of Gys2 and Ppp1r3c significantly increased(P<0.01).There was no significant difference in the expression of GSK-3β inguinal white adipose tissue of mice among the groups.Conclusion Daizong Prescription can increase the activity of Gys2 by upregulating the expression of Ppp1r3c,promote glycogen synthesis,induce browning of adipose tissue,increase fat heat production,and improve obesity and related disorders of glycolipid metabolism.
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Objective:To evaluate the performance of rural practitioners of endoscopic cleaning and disinfection participating in the Early Diagnosis and Treatment Program for Upper Gastrointestinal Cancers and to analyze the influencing factors.Methods:The questionnaires for skill assessment were designed based on the skill scheme and clinical practice of the Early Diagnosis and Treatment Program for Upper Gastrointestinal Cancers in rural China, and the App Early diagnosis, Early treatment was used as the examination platform. The practitioners in 539 county hospitals from 25 provinces participating in the program in 2019 were assessed for techniques and skills for endoscopic cleaning and disinfection and the excellence rate was calculated. Multivariate logistic regression model was used to analyze the influencing factors for the examination. Results:A total of 1 671 endoscopic cleaning and disinfection practitioners participated in the assessment with the score of 73.41±16.60. The passing rate was 85.82%, and the excellence rate was 44.94%. Among all questions, the correct rate of "opportunistic screening flow chart" was the highest (98.21%), and that of "the evaluation index for mass screening" was the lowest (57.89%). The multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the excellence rate was high in practitioners who had a bachelor degree or above ( OR=1.627,95% CI:1.319-2.007, P<0.001), the career for 5 to <15 years (5 to <10 years: OR=1.329,95% CI:1.045-1.689, P=0.020; 10 to <15 years: OR=1.384,95% CI:1.026-1.867, P=0.033), working in eastern and central regions (eastern regions: OR=3.476,95% CI:2.368-5.103, P<0.001;central regions: OR=4.028,95% CI:2.679-6.057, P<0.001) and with full understanding of the screening scheme ( OR=1.547,95% CI:1.246-1.921, P<0.001) . Conclusion:Practitioners on the Early Diagnosis and Treatment Program for Upper Gastrointestinal Cancers in rural China have mastered the basic screening scheme and skills for endoscopic cleaning and disinfection. The education background, duration of the career, area and understanding of screening scheme are influencing factors for the excellence rate of endoscopic cleaning and disinfection.
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Ma-huang Lian-yao Chi-xiao-dou Tang is one of the three formulas for typhoid jaundice.But it has not received much attention,and the source of Lian-yao in the formula is unknown and the status and role are difficult to identify.In this paper,we first analyzed the functions of Ephedra and the symptoms of the whole formula.The formula was mainly used to"clear damp-heat"in order to remove jaundice.On this basis,it is proved that Lian-yao is the root of Forsythia,not"Qiao-gen".Today,the use of Forsythia instead of Lian-yao has the same effect.Then,the indispensable and important position of Forsythia in the formula was analyzed.It also pointed out some valuable directions for the medicinal use and research and development of Forsythia based on its wide range of effects but the lack of main symptoms.This paper provides insights for in-depth theoretical and practical research on Forsythiae Fructus.
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Objective:To investigate the effect of dexmedetomidine-based anesthesia on gastrointestinal function in the patients undergoing laparoscopic radical resection for colorectal cancer.Methods:One hundred patients, aged 40-70 yr, with body mass index of 18-29 kg/m 2, of American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status classification Ⅱ to Ⅲ, scheduled for elective laparoscopic radical resection for colorectal cancer, were divided into 2 groups ( n=50 each) using a random number table method: dexmedetomidine group (group D) and control group (group C). In group D, dexmedetomidine was intravenously infused as a bolus of 0.5 μg/kg at 10 min before anesthesia induction, followed by a continuous infusion of 0.5 μg·kg - 1·h - 1 until the end of surgery. In group C, the equal volume of normal saline was administered at the same time points. Patient-controlled intravenous analgesia was performed with hydromorphone, flurbiprofen, and metoclopramide after operation. Oxycodone was taken orally for rescue analgesia when visual analog scale score> 3. Serum intestinal fatty acid-binding protein concentrations were determined using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay at 10 min before anesthesia induction (T 1), 10 min after establishing pneumoperitoneum (T 2), immediately after tumor resection (T 3), 30 min before the end of surgery (T 4), and 1 h after the end of surgery (T 5). Gastrointestinal function was assessed using the I-FEED scoring system at 1-6 days after surgery.The intraoperative consumption of propofol and remifentanil, time to first flatus, first defecation and first oral intake and duration of hospital stay after surgery, and requirement for rescue analgesia within 3 days after surgery were recorded. Results:Compared with group C, the serum intestinal fatty acid-binding protein concentrations were significantly decreased at T 3-T 5, the I-FEED scores were decreased on postoperative days 3-5, the intraoperative consumption of propofol and remifentanil was decreased, and the time to first flatus, first defecation and first oral intake and duration of hospital stay were shortened ( P<0.05), and no significant difference was found in the rate of rescue analgesia in group D ( P>0.05). Conclusions:Dexmedetomidine-based anesthesia can promote the recovery of postoperative gastrointestinal function in the patients undergoing laparoscopic radical resection for colorectal cancer.
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OBJECTIVE To analyze existing problems of pharmacoeconomic evaluation research in China and to improve the standardization and scientificity of research， so as to provide more high-quality evidence for government decision-making. METHODS Retrieved from CNKI， Wanfang database， VIP， PubMed， Web of Science from 2018 to 2022， the literature related to pharmacoeconomic evaluation in China was collected； Excel 2016 software was used to extract the key information of the included literature which met inclusion criteria. The Quality of Health Economic Studies （QHES） scale was used to evaluate the quality of the included literature. RESULTS A total of 113 pieces of literature were included in this study， involving 85 pieces of Chinese literature and 28 pieces of English literature. The overall score of QHES included literature was 65.7， of which the average score of Chinese literature was 62.0 and English literature was 76.9. The median quality scores for the literature in 2018， 2019， 2020， 2021 and 2022 were 62.0， 70.5， 59.3， 71.0， and 73.0， respectively. Of these， 65 pieces of literature reported the research perspective； 36 reported the discount rate indistinctly； 25 provided unclear definitions of thresholds； and 53 used two sensitivity analysis methods. Among different items of the QHES scale， item 2 （research perspective）， item 8 （time range and discount rate）， item 14 （potential bias） and item 16 （sources of funding） had low percentage of scores. CONCLUSIONS From 2018 to 2022， pharmacoeconomic evaluation literature published by Chinese academics has generally shown a fluctuating upward trend in terms of quality， but there is still some room for improvement. The main problems in current pharmacoeconomics research in China include unclear understanding of the research perspective， single measurement of cost and health outcomes， unreasonable design of time horizon， indistinct description of the threshold or discount rate， and lack of sensitivity analysis.
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The unique professionalism of the medical industry,the complexity of diseases,and the lag of medical insurance supervision and other factors bring challenges to the supervision of medical insurance funds.Taking the practice of a tertiary public hospital in Weifang City,Shandong Province in the construction of a full-process,multi-dimensional and three-dimensional medical insurance intelligent monitoring system as an example,it retrospectively analyzed the construction and operation of the hospital's medical insurance intelligent monitoring system since 2020,summarized the achievements,and put forward constructive suggestions on further improving the medical insurance intelligent monitoring system.
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China's technology is developing rapidly, and the number of patent applications has surged. Therefore, there is an urgent need for technical managers and researchers that how to apply computer technology to conduct in-depth mining and analysis of lots of Chinese patent documents to efficiently use patent information, perform technological innovation and avoid R&D risks. Automatic term extraction is the basis of patent mining and analysis, but many existing approaches focus on extracting domain terms in English, which are difficult to extend to Chinese due to the distinctions between Chinese and English languages. At the same time, some common Chinese technical terminology extraction methods focus on the high-frequency characteristics, while technical domain correlation characteristic and the unithood feature of terminology are given less attention. Aiming at these problems, this paper proposes a Chinese technical terminology method based on DC-value and information entropy to achieve automatic extraction of technical terminology in Chinese patents. The empirical results show that the presented algorithm can effectively extract the technical terminology in Chinese patent literatures and has a better performance than the C-value method, the log-likelihood ratio method and the mutual information method, which has theoretical significance and practical application value.
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Objective:To explore the value of competency-oriented training mode in the training of professional postgraduate students of thoracic surgery.Methods:A total of 71 professional postgraduate students, who entered thoracic surgery department for rotation training, were divided into experimental group and control group. Among them, 33 students in experimental group accepted competency-oriented training, including medical theoretical knowledge, clinical skills, clinical thinking, scientific information and interpersonal communication, while 38 students in control group received traditional training. Before leaving the department, the two groups of students had a unified assessment, and their results were compared and analyzed. SPSS 19.0 was used to make statistical analysis on the students' assessment results, and the comparison of the two groups of students' results was made by two independent samples t test. Results:The experimental group performed better in theoretical knowledge, clinical skills, clinical thinking and total scores than control group [(14.21±2.03) points vs. (12.97±2.06) points, (24.30±2.35) points vs. (22.37±3.10) points, (24.00±1.85) points vs. (22.71±3.17) points, (78.09±3.53) points vs. (73.34±5.25) points], with significant differences (all P<0.05). Conclusion:Competency-oriented training model can significantly enhance the training quality of professional postgraduates of thoracic surgery. We should make rational use of new media means and various teaching platforms, and give full play to the characteristics and advantages of the discipline, which facilitates to improving the clinical post competence of trainees.
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@#Objective To compare the pain relief and rehabilitation effect of intercostal nerve block and conventional postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing thoracoscopic surgery. Methods China National Repository, Wanfang Database, VIP, China Biomedical Literature Database, Web of Science, Clinicaltrials.gov, Cochrane Library, EMbase and PubMed were searched from establishment of each database to 10 Febraray, 2022. Relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of intercostal nerve block in thoracoscopic surgery were collected, and meta-analysis was conducted after data extraction and quality evaluation of the studies meeting the inclusion criteria. Results A total of 21 RCTs and one semi-randomized study were identified, including 1 542 patients. Performance bias was the main bias risk. Intercostal nerve block had a significant effect on postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing thoracoscopic surgery. The visual analogue scale (VAS) score at 12 h after surgery (MD=–1.45, 95%CI –1.88 to –1.02, P<0.000 01), VAS score at 24 h after surgery (MD=–1.28, 95%CI –1.67 to –0.89, P<0.000 01), and VAS score at 48 h after surgery significantly decreased (MD=–0.90, 95%CI –1.22 to –0.58, P<0.000 01). In exercise or cough state, VAS score at 24 h after surgery (MD=–2.40, 95%CI –2.66 to –2.14, P<0.000 01) and at 48 h after surgery decreased significantly (MD=–1.89, 95%CI –2.09 to –1.69, P<0.000 01). In the intercostal nerve block group, the number of compression of the intravenous analgesic automatic pump on the second day after surgery significantly reduced (SMD=–0.78, 95%CI –1.29 to –0.27, P=0.003). In addition to the analgesic pump, the amount of additional opioids significantly reduced (SMD=–2.05, 95%CI –3.65 to –0.45, P=0.01). Postoperative patient-controlled intravenous analgesia was reduced (SMD=–3.23, 95%CI –6.44 to –0.01, P=0.05). Patient satisfaction was significantly improved (RR=1.31, 95%CI 1.17 to 1.46, P<0.01). Chest tube indwelling time was significantly shortened (SMD=–0.64, 95%CI –0.84 to –0.45, P<0.001). The incidence of analgesia-related adverse reactions was significantly reduced (RR=0.43, 95%CI 0.33 to 0.56, P<0.000 01). Postoperative complications were significantly reduced (RR=0.28, 95%CI 0.18 to 0.44, P<0.000 01). Two studies showed that the length of hospital stay was significantly shortened in the intercostal nerve block group, which was statistically different (P≤0.05), and there was no statistical difference in one report. Conclusion The relief of acute postoperative pain and pain in the movement state is more prominent after intercostal nerve block. Intercostal nerve block is relatively safe and conforms to the concept of enhanced recovery after surgery, which can be extensively utilized in clinical practice.
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Objective:To observe the clinical evolution process and imaging characteristics of choroidal lesions in different subtypes of serpiginous choroiditis (SC), and to explore the clinical significance of subtype classification.Methods:A retrospective, uncontrolled and observational study. A total of 45 eyes of 25 SC patients diagnosed in Yunnan Eye Hospital from May 2009 to September 2021 were included in the study. According to the initial location of the lesion and fundus images, including fundus color photography, fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA), optical coherence tomography (OCT) and other examination results. SC was divided into peripapillary serpiginous choroiditis, macular serpiginous choroiditis and ampiginous choroiditis. According to the shape of the lesions at the first diagnosis, it can be divided into new lesions with only infiltrating edema, old lesions with only atrophy and recurrent lesions with coexistence of edema and atrophy. the imaging features, development and complications of different subtypes of ocular lesion were observed.Results:Among the 45 eyes of 25 cases, 15 cases were male and 10 cases were female, 20 cases of binocular and 5 cases of monocular, age was 42.3±5.7 years old. There were 21 eyes with active lesions, of which 5 eyes were new lesions and 16 eyes with recurrent lesions; 24 eyes were old lesions. Concurrent optic disc edema occurred in 3 eyes; mild vitreitis occurred in 5 eyes; retinal occurred vasculitis in 3 eyes; choroidal neovascularization occurred in 3 eyes. Among the 16 cases (64%, 16/25) of the peripapillary serpiginous choroiditis, 2 cases (2 eyes) were monocular, and 14 cases (28 eyes) were binocular. Active lesions were found in 16 eyes, of which patients with binocular lesions only one had active lesions. The choroidal lesions that were close to the optic disc or around the optic disc, expanded outwards centrifugally with the prolongation of the disease course, and can progress to the macula. The edge of the lesion was tortuous, with a geographic-like, amoeboid-like and finger-like, polypoid or propeller-like shape. Active lesions in FFA showed weak fluorescence in the early stage and strong fluorescence in the late stage; the old lesions showed weak fluorescence in the early stage and mottled fluorescence in the late stage, and mostly strong fluorescence on the edge. OCT showed thickening of active lesions and thinning of old lesions. Among the 4 cases (16.0%, 4/25) of macular type, 2 cases (2 monocular eyes) had active lesions; 2 cases (4 eyes) had lesion in both eyes, among them, 1 case (2 eyes) had old lesion, and the other case had alternate active lesions. The initial lesions were all located in the off-center of the macula, and most of them were disk-shaped and progressing centrifugally to the periphery. The FFA and OCT imaging findings of the lesions were similar to those of the peridisc type. Among the 5 cases (20.0%, 5/25) of ampiginous choroiditis, 1 case (1 eye) was monocular and 4 cases (8 eyes) were binocular. These lesions were multiple old lesions of varying sizes, gray-white with pigmentation, with clear borders in the posterior pole. Among them 4 eyes have new active lesions appeared near the old lesions. The old lesions showed weak fluorescence with clear borders, and the fluorescein leakage at the late edge formed a strong fluorescence ring; the active lesions showed weak fluorescent spots with blurred edges, and the fluorescence was slightly enhanced in the late stage. In old lesions, atrophy of the photoreceptor layer, RPE and choroid can be seen, and RPE hyperplasia in some areas.Conclusions:SC subtype is a classification of the location of the first lesion, but the characteristics of the repeated attack of this disease can lead to the annihilation of each subtype due to the continuous expansion of the lesion. The phenomenon that the fundus active lesions only occur in one eye that can explain the clinical manifestations of asymmetric morphology of binocular lesions. The characteristics of binocular subtype warn that the predilection site of the healthy eye should be paid attention to.
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Objective To investigate the correlation between the features of multimodal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and the expression of human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (HER-2) in ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Methods A total of 53 patients with DCIS confirmed by surgery and pathology in Dezhou Second People’s Hospital from September 2018 to June 2021 were analyzed retrospectively. The patients were divided into HER-2 positive group (29 cases) and HER-2 negative group (24 cases). MRI features were compared between the two groups. Results There were significant differences in the internal enhancement characteristics, microvascular sign, and time-intensity curve type between the two groups (P < 0.05). There were no significant differences in lesion morphology, non-mass-like enhancement pattern, and apparent diffusion coefficient value (P > 0.05). The HER-2 positive group showed clumped enhancement (65.5%), type Ⅱ (48.1%) andtype Ⅲ (29.6%) time-intensity curves, and microvascular sign (89.7%). The HER-2 negative group showed clusteredring enhancement (50.0%), type Ⅱ (45.8%) and type I (54.2%) time-intensity curves, and microvascular sign (54.2%). A combination of clumped enhancement, microvascular sign, and type Ⅲ time-intensity curve showed 100% specificity and 100% positive predictive value for the diagnosis of HER-2 positive DCIS. Conclusion Clumped enhancement, microvascular sign, and type Ⅱ or Ⅲ time-intensity curve on MRI can largely reflect the expression of HER-2 in DCIS. The three can be used in combination to improve the diagnostic efficiency of HER-2 positive DCIS.
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Objective:To investigate the protective effect of C-X3-C motif chemokine receptor 1 (cx3cr1) antibody, a microglia activation inhibitor, on microcirculation during retinal ischemia reperfusion (RIR) and its possible mechanism.Methods:One hundred and fifty healthy adult C57BL/6 mice were randomized into blank control group, model group and cx3cr1 injection group by random number table method, with 50 mice in each group.The RIR model was established by anterior chamber infusion to elevate intraocular pressure in this study.Mice in the blank control group were intravitreally injected with 2 μl of sterile water.In the cx3cr1 injection group, the RIR model was established at 4 hours after the intravitreal injection (2 μl) of 0.2 μg/μl cx3cr1 antibody.Immunofluorescence staining of frozen eyeball sections was performed to assess the microglia activation by observing the Iba-1 positive expression in different retinal layers three days following the model establishment.Retinal preparation vascular staining was carried out to observe the changes in the density of deep and shallow retinal blood vessels and the number of activated microglia to evaluate the changes in retinal microcirculation.FITC-dextran contrast method was used to determine the retinal vascular leakage area.Real-time fluorescent quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) method was employed to detect the mRNA expression changes of hypoxia-related factors and inflammatory factors in the mice retina.The study protocol was approved by an Ethics Committee of Kunming Medical University (No.20180106). The use and care of the animals complied with the Regulations of the Administration of Affair Concerning Experimental Animals.Results:The immunofluorescence staining result of eyeball frozen section showed that in the blank control group, Iba-1 positive microglial cells were sparsely distributed in the retinal ganglion cell layer and inner plexiform layer, presenting branched state.In the model group, Iba-1 positive microglial cells were increased and moved outward to the outer retinal plexiform layer and outer nuclear layer obviously, showing globular or amoeba-like.The number of globular or amoeba-like Iba-1 positive cells was significantly reduced in the cx3cr1 injection group in comparison with the model group ( P<0.05). The number of activated microglial cells in different retinal layers of the model group was significantly larger than that of the cx3cr1 injection group and the blank control group (both at P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the number of activated microglial cells around the retinal blood vessels was reduced significantly in the cx3cr1 injection group.The double fluorescence result of retinal vascular staining and activated microglial cells showed that the density of deep blood vessels in the blank control group and cx3cr1 injection group was significantly higher than that of the model group, and the number of microglial cells around superficial and deep retinal vessels was significantly larger in the model group than that of the cx3cr1 injection group (all at P<0.05). The relative vascular leakage rate of the blank control group, model group and cx3cr1 injection group were (100.0±4.7)%, (162.1±10.6)% and (130.5±9.5)%, respectively, and the overall difference was statistically significant ( F=128.66, P<0.01). The relative vascular leakage rate in the cx3cr1 injection group was significantly lower than that in the model group ( P<0.05). The qPCR result showed that the relative expression levels of vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF-A), hypoxia inducible factor-1a (HIF-1α), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) mRNA were significantly reduced in the retina of the cx3cr1 injection group in comparison with the model group (all at P<0.05). Conclusions:Intravitreal injection of cx3cr1 can protect the vascular integrity of the retinal microcirculation system in RIR mice.
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BACKGROUND: Total Hip Arthroplasty(THA) is a surgical treatment for hip disease. A large amount of evidence has been reported on comparing outcomes of neuraxial(spinal or epidural) anesthesia and general anesthesia. However, it is unclear whether nerve blocks(NB) as main anesthesia technique compared with general anesthesia(GA) for THA could reduce perioperative complications. We conducted a retrospective evaluation of NB and GA, using a propensity score-matched analysis(PSMA). METHODS: A total of 902 patients older than 60 years old with hip disease undergoing primary THA received combined lumbosacral plexus and T12 paravertebral nerve blocks (n = 143) or GA (n = 759) at our institution from 2012 to 2018.Binary logistic regression was used for comparison of the primary outcomes(the incidence of delirium) and the secondary outcomes(the percentage of postoperative hemoglobin(>10g/dl), transfusion(>2 units), major cardiac events(MACE), postoperative pulmonary complications (PPC) and 30-day mortality) in the matched cohorts.Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS v 23.0. RESULTS: Both cohorts were balanced in all included parameters after PSMA. The incidence of delirium was lower (OR 0.233,95% CI 0.064-0.845, p = 0.030) in NB group in matched cohorts. In the unmatched and matched cohorts, the percentage of Hb(>10g/dl) was higher in GA group but the incidence of transfusion(>2 units) was higher in NB group. No difference was found in the incidence of 30-day mortality in the unmatched and matched cohorts. In the unmatched cohorts, the incidence of PPC was higher and LOS was longer in NB cohort, but no difference was observed in the matched cohorts. CONCLUSION: In patients older than 60 years old receiving primary THA, NB could be associated with a lower incidence of delirium.
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Amplification and overexpression of the human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (HER-2) gene accelerates cell division and proliferation, and promotes tumor growth and metastasis in various malignant tumors. However, there are few reports on its influence and mechanism in esophageal cancer. The aim of the present study was to investigate the gene amplification and clinicopathological significance of HER-2 in Kazakh esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). HER-2 gene amplification was detected in 70 esophageal cancer tissues using fluorescence in situ hybridization. The association between the HER-2 gene amplification and the clinicopathological characteristics of patients with esophageal cancer was also analyzed. The amplification rate of the HER-2 gene in patients with esophageal cancer was 54.2% (38/70). The results also revealed a positive association between the amplification rate of the HER-2 gene in esophageal squamous cell carcinomas and the level of tissue differentiation, increasing gradually and significantly among the highly, moderately and poorly differentiated tissues (P<0.05). The amplification rate of the HER-2 gene in patients with lymph node metastasis was higher than those without (P<0.05). There was no significant association between the amplification rate of the HER-2 gene and any of the clinic pathological parameters, such as sex, age, depth of invasion and 3-year survival, among patients (P>0.05). In conclusion, the amplification rate of the HER-2 gene in patients with Kazakh ESCC was high. There was an association with various prognostic factors, including cancer differentiation and lymph node metastasis. HER-2 gene expression levels may be considered as an indicator of poor prognosis in patients with ESCC in the clinical setting, and this may provide a basis of treatment for individualized targeted therapies.
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Objective:To investigate the current management of nosocomial infection at medical institutions of all levels in Changzhou, so as to provide basis for standardizing nosocomial infections control of hospitals within a medical alliance.Methods:An electronic questionnaire was customized for online survey of 91 hospitals affiliated to eight regional medical alliances in Changzhou city in March 2019. The survey covered such aspects as general conditions of the hospital, profile of nosocomial infection control administrators and other staffing, supervision of hospital nosocomial infection programs, and training needs, as well as outstanding problems and suggestions.Frequency number and percentage represent enumeration data, and χ2 test was used to analyze the in-group differences of medical institutions of three levels. Results:Tertiary public hospitals were superior to the secondary and primary hospitals in organizational structure, professional staffing and target monitoring, with the differences of statistical significance( P<0.05). The most urgent training needs of medical institutions at all levels were knowledge in determination and reporting of infectious diseases/nosocomial infection/infection outbreaks; top imperatives and recommendations were development of operation rules for primary medical institutions and standardization of workflows. Conclusions:Staff of primary medical institutions need capacity building in nosocomial infection control; primary hospitals are equipped with incomplete nosocomial infection control information platform; key departments in general lack homogenous management. Tertiary hospitals are encouraged to play leadership in medical alliances in achieving standardized, homogenous and informationized nosocomial infection control within the medical alliances.
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Objective:To investigate the adult thyroid structural abnormalities and epidemiological characteristics in different regions of Heilongjiang Province.Methods:From December 2017 to November 2018, 30 survey sites were selected in 13 prefecture-level cities under the jurisdiction of Heilongjiang Province by the population probability sampling (PPS) method, and 120 local residents aged 20 to 70 who lived for more than 1 year in the local area were selected from each survey site for thyroid ultrasound examination. The occurrence of thyroid structural abnormalities in different genders, ages and regions were analyzed.Results:A total of 3 870 residents were investigated, including 1 248 males and 2 622 females, aged (48.3 ± 12.6) years; 2 075 urban residents and 1 795 rural residents. A total of 2 144 cases of thyroid structural abnormalities were detected, with a total detection rate of 55.40% (2 144/3 870); among them, 1 476 cases of thyroid focal nodular lesions, 359 cases of diffuse lesions, and 309 cases of diffuse lesions with focal nodules, the detection rates were 38.14%, 9.28%, and 7.98%, respectively. The detection rate of thyroid structural abnormalities was 61.25% (1 606/2 622) in women and 43.11% (538/1 248) in men, the difference was statistically significant (χ 2=111.899, P < 0.01). There was significant difference in the total detection rate of thyroid structural abnormalities among different age groups (χ 2=185.959, P < 0.01); and with the increase of age, the total detection rate of thyroid structural abnormalities showed an upward trend (χ 2trend=173.576, P < 0.01). There was significant difference in the total detection rate of thyroid structural abnormalities in adults among different prefecture-level cities (χ 2=108.487, P < 0.01); but there was no significant difference in the total detection rate of thyroid structural abnormalities between urban and rural (χ 2=0.103, P > 0.05). Conclusions:The main thyroid structural abnormalities in Heilongjiang Province are focal nodular lesions. The detection rate of women is higher than that of men, and the older the age, the higher the detection rate. There are differences in the detection rate of thyroid structural abnormalities in adults of different prefecture-level cities, but there is no significant difference between urban and rural.
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Objective:To analyze the OCT angiography (OCTA) features of eyes affected with angioid streaks.Methods:Retrospective analysis of 26 patients (52 eyes) diagnosed as angioid streaks by multimodal imaging in Ophthalmology Department of Yunnan Second People’s Hospital from May 2017 to February 2019 were included in this study. There were 18 males and 8 females, with the mean age of 50.8±6.9 years. All the patients were binocular. There were 34 eyes in 20 patients with CNV. Among them, 13 eyes had a course of disease within 1 month, 16 eyes had a course of disease over 1 month, and 5 eyes were treated with anti-VEGF drugs. All patients were examined by ultra-wide-angle fundus photography, infrared fundus imaging (IR), spectral-domain OCT, FAF and FFA. At the same time, the Heidelberg OCTA instrument was used for OCTA examination. The central wavelength was 840 nm, the acquisition speed was 85,000 times/s, and the width was 45 nm. A 3 mm × 3 mm scan was obtained. Each cube consisted of two 304 B scans of repeated volumes, and motion correction was performed using two orthogonally captured image volume registration. The results of fundus color photography, IR, FAF, FFA, OCT and OCTA were compared and analyzed to summarize the image features of AS and its secondary CNV in OCTA.dus color photography, IR, FAF, FFA, OCT and OCTA were compared and analyzed to summarize the image features of AS and its secondary CNV in OCTA.Results:Among 52 eyes, 40 eyes showed choroidal capillary shadows in OCTA, and no obvious abnormal OCTA images in 12 eyes. Ten eyes OCTA showed a vascular network beseide the optic disc, FFA showed fluorescent staining instead of fluorescein leakage. Among the 52 eyes, 34 eyes had secondary macular CNV, and 34 eyes had different forms of CNV. Different forms had a certain correlation with the length of medical history and treatment history. Among them, 13 eyes with short course of disease (less than 1 month) and untreated patients had smaller flower-ring morphology, 16 eyes with longer course (more than 1 month) but no treatment had larger fan-shaped segments, and 5 eyes with anti-VEGF therapy were trimmed after the dendritic shape.Conclusions:AS streaks appeared no blood flow signal area in OCTA, and repairing vascular network beside the optic disc can be observed in some AS patients. The CNV performance with different disease course and treatment experience is different.
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Objective:To observe the clinical and imaging characteristics of acute idiopathic macular degeneration (AIM).Methods:A retrospective clinical study. From March 2016 to January 2018, 5 eyes (5 AIM patients) in The Second People's Hospital of Yunnan Province were included in the study. Among them, there were 4 males (4 eyes) and 1 female (1 eye); all patients were monocular with the average age of 34.2 years. The course of illness from onset of symptoms to treatment was 4-22 days. All affected eyes were examined by BCVA, fundus color photography, OCT, FAF, and FFA. Among 5 eyes, 1 eye with optic disc vasculitis was given oral glucocorticoid treatment; 4 eyes were not interfered after the diagnosis.Results:The follow-up time was 6 months. During follow-up, BCVA, fundus color photography, and OCT examination were performed. The results were all a sudden decrease in monocular vision, accompanied by visual distortion or central dark spots. At the first visit, the BCVA was 0.1, 0.2, 0.2, 0.05, and 0.5; at the last follow-up, the BCVA of the affected eye was 0.8, 0.6, 0.5, 0.5, and 1.0, respectively. Fundus color photography showed that at the first diagnosis, all the affected eyes showed irregular round yellow-white lesions in the macular area, including 1 eye with small patches of hemorrhage and 1 eye with pseudopyous changes in the macular area. Two to three weeks after the initial diagnosis, the yellowish-white lesions and bleeding in the macular area were basically absorbed. The center of the lesion showed weak pseudopod-like fluorescence, and the surrounding area was surrounded by strong fluorescence in FAF examination. The irregular and strong fluorescence in the early macular area and accumulation of late fluorescein in FFA examination. One eye was receivied glucocorticoid therapy. The upper layer of the retinal nerve in the macular area was detached, and the inferior space showed focal strong reflective material in 3 eyes in OCT examination. At the first diagnosis, the retinal neuroepithelial layer was detached, the top of the RPE layer was irregular with strong reflective material, and the structure of the ellipsoid zone and the chimera zone was unclear; as the course of the disease prolonged, the outer retinal structure recovered.Conclusions:AIM is characterized by inflammatory exudative changes in the outer layer of the retina in the macular area; FFA is characterized by strong subretinal disc-like fluorescence or multifocal weak fluorescence in the macular area; OCT mainly manifests as neuroepithelial detachment and changes in the outer retina and RPE, The structure can be restored by itself.
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Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) is the main cause of brain tumor-related death among children. Until now, there is still a lack of effective therapy with prolonged overall survival for this disease. A typical strategy for preclinical cancer research is to find out the molecular differences between tumor tissue and para-tumor normal tissue, in order to identify potential therapeutic targets. Unfortunately, it is impossible to obtain normal tissue for DIPG because of the vital functions of the pons. Here we report the human fetal hindbrain-derived neural progenitor cells (pontine progenitor cells, PPCs) as normal control cells for DIPG. The PPCs not only harbored similar cell biological and molecular signatures as DIPG glioma stem cells, but also had the potential to be immortalized by the DIPG-specific mutation H3K27M in vitro. These findings provide researchers with a candidate normal control and a potential medicine carrier for preclinical research on DIPG.