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Objective:To analyze the risk factors of intracranial hemorrhage after implanting 125-iodine seeds for brain tumors.Methods:A total of 234 patients with intracranial tumors receiving treatment of 125-iodine seeds from March, 2013 to November, 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were divided into bleeding group and non-bleeding group according to whether postoperative intracranial hemorrhage was reported. Univariate and multivariate analysis was performed by logistic regression to determine the independent risk factors of intracranial hemorrhage.Result:A total of 22 cases (9.4%) reported postoperative intracranial hemorrhage in 234 patients treated with 125-iodine seeds. Univariate analysis showed that the type of tumor and the history of anti-angiogenic drug within one month were possible risk factors ( P<0.1). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that anti-angiogenic drug within one month was the independent risk factor for intracranial hemorrhage ( P<0.05). Conclusions:The application of anti-angiogenic drugs within one month is the independent risk factor of intracranial hemorrhage with 125-iodine seeds for the treatment of brain tumors.
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Objective To evaluate the effects of focal vibration on the physical properties and surface electroyograms of persons with neck-shoulder pain.Methods Thirty-four patients with neck-shoulder pain received 3 to 5 applications of vibratory stimulation of the inner side of the trapezius and scapula for 30 s each time.They reported their pain level using a visual analogue scale.Muscle tone and the elasticity and stiffness of the trapezius muscle were measured bilaterally using a MyotonPRO Muscular Function Evaluation System.Surface electromyography (sEMG) was performed bilaterally during arm extension while standing.The testing was repeated four times:before treatment (baseline),immediately after treatment (IAT),2 hours after treatment (2AT) and 6 hours after treatment (6AT).Results There was a significant reduction in reported pain at IAT and 2AT compared to baseline,but no significant difference was found between the perceived pain at baseline and at 6AT.The values of oscillation frequency,logarithmic decrement and dynamic stiffness had decreased significantly at IAT and 2AT compared to baseline.The average AEMG during upper-arm flexion of the trapezius on the painful side had increased significantly at IAT comparcd to that before the treatment,while the average IEMG and MF were both significantly higher than before the treatment.At 2AT the average AEMG and IEMG were both still significantly higher than at the baseline,but there was no longer a significant difference in the average MF.By 6AT none of the three indicators differed significantly from those before the treatment.Conclusions A single session of focal vibration can relieve pain,increase muscle activation as well as decrease muscle stiffness for people with neck-shoulder pain within 2 hours.
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Objective To evaluate the impact of cigarette excise tax up-regulation on the retail price of cigarettes in 2015.Methods Nominal and real price of selected cigarette varieties were calculated with data from Tobacco Retail Price Monitoring Project,which was conducted in 10 cities of China from 2013 to 2015.The trend of the cigarette prices changing was analyzed with annual data.Results A total of 352 varieties of cigarettes were surveyed during the three years.The nominal price of these cigarettes did not change significantly from 2013 to 2014.Compared with nominal price of 2014,the price of 286 varieties increased and the price of 10 most popular varieties increased from 0.6％ to 7.4％ after cigarette excise tax increased,but the actual prices had both rise and fall compared with 2013.Conclusions Cigarette excise tax raise in 2015 had influence on the retail price of cigarettes.But the increase in retail price was very limited,if factors including inflation and purchasing power are taken into consideration.Therefore,the influence of 2015 cigarette excise tax raise on tobacco control needs further evaluation.
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Objective To evaluate the impact of cigarette excise tax up-regulation on the retail price of cigarettes in 2015.Methods Nominal and real price of selected cigarette varieties were calculated with data from Tobacco Retail Price Monitoring Project,which was conducted in 10 cities of China from 2013 to 2015.The trend of the cigarette prices changing was analyzed with annual data.Results A total of 352 varieties of cigarettes were surveyed during the three years.The nominal price of these cigarettes did not change significantly from 2013 to 2014.Compared with nominal price of 2014,the price of 286 varieties increased and the price of 10 most popular varieties increased from 0.6％ to 7.4％ after cigarette excise tax increased,but the actual prices had both rise and fall compared with 2013.Conclusions Cigarette excise tax raise in 2015 had influence on the retail price of cigarettes.But the increase in retail price was very limited,if factors including inflation and purchasing power are taken into consideration.Therefore,the influence of 2015 cigarette excise tax raise on tobacco control needs further evaluation.
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Objective To observe the clinical effect of repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation (RPMS) on chronic non-specific low back pain (CNLBP) patients. Methods 43 CNLBP patients were assigned to experimental group (n=22) and control group (n=21). Both groups received routine physical therapy. The experimental group accepted RPMS and core stability training (CST), and the control group accepted sham magnetic stimulation and CST in addition. Clinical effect was evaluated by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Oswestry Dys-function Index (ODI). All the patients were assessed with Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Integration of Balance (mCTSIB) to observe the center of gravity (COG) sway velocity under 4 testing conditions. Results 4 weeks after treatment, the VAS and ODI scores were significant-ly decreased in both groups (P0.05). The scores of VAS and ODI were sig-nificantly lower in the experiment group than in the control group after treatment (P<0.001). The COG sway velocity under eye open foam support and eye close foam support were lower in the experiment group than in the control group after treatment (P<0.05). Conclusion Com-bination of RPMS could improve the clinical symptoms and the posture control ability under complex environment.