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The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic has been a major health burden in the world. So far, many strategies have been investigated to control the spread of COVID-19, including social distancing, disinfection protocols, vaccines, and antiviral treatments. Despite the significant achievement, due to the constantly emerging new variants, COVID-19 is still a great challenge to the global healthcare system. It is an urgent demand for the development of new therapeutics and technologies for containing the wild spread of SARS-CoV-2. Inhaled administration is useful for the treatment of lung and respiratory diseases, and enables the drugs to reach the site of action directly with benefits of decreased dose, improved safety, and enhanced patient compliance. Nanotechnology has been extensively applied in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. In this review, the inhaled nanomedicines and antibodies, as well as intranasal nanodrugs, for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 are summarized.
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The spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) throughout the world has resulted in stressful healthcare burdens and global health crises. Developing an effective measure to protect people from infection is an urgent need. The blockage of interaction between angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) and S protein is considered an essential target for anti-severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) drugs. A full-length ACE2 protein could be a potential drug to block early entry of SARS-CoV-2 into host cells. In this study, a therapeutic strategy was developed by using extracellular vesicles (EVs) with decoy receptor ACE2 for neutralization of SARS-CoV-2. The EVs embedded with engineered ACE2 (EVs-ACE2) were prepared; the EVs-ACE2 were derived from an engineered cell line with stable ACE2 expression. The potential effect of the EVs-ACE2 on anti-SARS-CoV-2 was demonstrated by both in vitro and in vivo neutralization experiments using the pseudovirus with the S protein (S-pseudovirus). EVs-ACE2 can inhibit the infection of S-pseudovirus in various cells, and importantly, the mice treated with intranasal administration of EVs-ACE2 can suppress the entry of S-pseudovirus into the mucosal epithelium. Therefore, the intranasal EVs-ACE2 could be a preventive medicine to protect from SARS-CoV-2 infection. This EVs-based strategy offers a potential route to COVID-19 drug development.
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The heparin polysaccharide nanoparticles block the interaction between heparan sulfate/S protein and inhibit the infection of both wild-type SARS-CoV-2 pseudovirus and the mutated strains through pulmonary delivery.Image 1.
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Objective To investigate the multidrug-resistance reversal action and mechanism of dihydroartemisin (DHA) on human colon cancer cell line HCT8/ADR. Methods The cytotoxicity of dihydroartemisin combined with doxorubicin(DOX) was determined by methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium(MTT) assay and cell apoptosis was observed by flow cytometry. Western blot assay was used to measure the autophagy. Results The combined treatment with dihydroartemisin and doxorubicin significantly enhanced the cytotoxicity in HCT8/ADR cells and effectively increased the apoptotic level. Autophagy was also induced by the combined treatment , which maybe played a crucial role in the regulation of doxorubicin-sensitization of HCT8/ADR cells. Conclusion The results indicated that dihydroartemisin can reverse multidrug resistance through increasing the doxorubicin-sensitivity of HCT8/ADR cells.
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In the treatment for anterior teeth alignment in 2 case with mild or intermediate anterior teeth crowding,stainless steel wire ben-ding slide rod with the diameter of 0.5 mm was placed on either side of crowding anterior teeth,Ni-Ti open coil springs were attached to the rod,the gap between the teeth was opened and maintained by the springs.The crowding anterior teeth and irregular midline were adjusted to the normal position.
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A special device for measuring the pull-out force of orthodontic micro implant was designed, which has the characteristics of simple construction and easy operation, and can be used to detect the pull-out-force of orthodontic micro implant. The tested data was stored and analyzed by a computer, and as the results, the pull-out-force curve, maximum pull-out force as well as average pull-out force were outputted, which was applied in analyzing or investigating the initial stability and immediate loading property of orthodontic micro implant.
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ObjectiveTo evaluate oncoplastic techniques on breast conservative surgery.MethodsClinical data of 50 breast cancer patients who received oncoplastic breast conservative surgery from October 2009 to August 2011 were retrospectively analyzed.The indication,methods,outcome and morbility of oncoplastic surgery were assessed. ResultsAll patients had solitary tumors.Twelve patients received neoadjuvant therapy and thirty-eight received upfront surgical therapy.Different oncoplastic surgery techniques were applied based on the location of tumor.There were 20 tumors located in upper outer quadrant receiving lateral radial or horizontal excision; Four lower inner and seven lower outer tumors received V and J shape excision respectively; Three low pole and seven upper pole tumors received inverted T and batwing excision respectively; Six tumors located periareolar area and three tumors located retroareolar area were removed using round block and J shape excision.Two patients experienced postoperative hematoma and three patients had incisional dehiscence followed by secondary infection. Another developed skin ischemia and necrosis. Thirty-five patients have finished the postoperative adjuvant radiotherapy. The appearances of the breasts were satisfactory in all patients except one having deviation of nipple and two patients suffering from dimpling in incisional region.Patients gave high scores about their breast appearance.After 4- 27 months follow-up,two patients had local recurrence and received mastectomy.Other patients were free of recurrence.ConclusionsBreast oncoplastic surgery technique benefits those whose tumors located in special area of the breast resulting in a satisfactory cosmetical appearance of the breast.
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Objective To investigate the diagnosis and treatment of idiopathicgranulomatous mastitis.MethodsThis study was to retrospectively review the clinical presentation,radiological investigation,histopathological features,treatment and outcome of idiopatbic granulomatoos mastitis of women presenting to Xuanwu Hospital between January 2002 and June 2010.ResultsTwenty-four patients with a mean age of 34.5 years presented with a diagnosis of idiopathic granulomatous mastitis.Patients presented with a palpable breast lump,breast abscess,fistula formation in different periods of the disease; the role of radiological imagings was found to be limited in differentiating idiopathic granulomatous mastitis from other inflammatory and maliguant conditions of the breast.All patients underwent a surgical procedure as the main treatment; in the form of excision or incision and drainage of the breast lesions. Mean follow-up was 47.38 ( range 6-96 ) months with recurrence in 3(12.5％) patients.ConclusionsIdiopathic granulomatous mastitis presents clinically with a palpable breast lump.The diagnosis is often only made histopathologically after surgical excision or core biopsy.Wide excision of the lesions or incision and drainage of the lesion are the main treatment modalities.
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Objective To investigate the significance of routine exposure of recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN)in thyroidectomy.Methods The data of consecutive 232 patients with thyroidectomies during 2009-2010 were retrospectively reviewed.All operations,either lobectomy or total thyroidectomy were performed by the same surgeons.The RLN was identified routinely during the operation.Results Totally 280 RLNs were exposed in 181 thyroid lobectomies and 51 total thyroidectomies(98.9%).Ten patients experienced post-operative hoarseness(3.6%).Seven patients were diagnosed with paralysed vocal cord post-operatively,although the RLN were identified intact during the surgeries,and their voice became normal in 2 months.Another 3 patients'RLNs were transected injured and re-anastomosed during the same procedures and their voice became normal in 4 months.Conclusions Exposing the recurrent laryngeal nerve in the thyroidectomy is an effective way to prevent permanent injury to RLN.
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Objective To investigate the safety,feasibility and effectiveness of early oral feeding after colorectal surgery. Methods A randomized controlled trial enrolled 47 patients undergoing elective open colorectal surgery from May 2007 to November 2007. The patients were randomized into group of early oral feeding (experimental group) or group of traditional oral feeding(control group). Postoperative course, gastrointestinal function, and complications were evaluated. Results No statistically significant differences were found in clinical characteristics including age, types of procedures, times of surgery or comorbidity between the two groups. There was no perioperative mortality in the two groups. Stoma1 leak occurred and progressed to abdominal abscess in one case in the control group. Passage of flatus and defecation after operation was earlier in experimental group than in control group(1.9 ± 0. 6 d vs. 2. 8 ± 0. 9 d,P <0. 01). Length of postoperative intravenous infusion was shorter in the experimental group (3. 8 ± 0. 9 d vs. 4. 8 ± 1.2 d,P < 0. 01). Length of postoperative stay was also shorter (9.0 ± 3.2 d vs. 10. 0 ± 3. 3 d, P = 0. 27) and the rate of abdominal distension was lower in experimental group(27% vs. 44%, P = 0. 23). The rate of nausea and vomiting was higher in the experimental group(31% vs. 20% ,P =0. 35), the differences were of no significance. Reinsertion of nasogastric tube due to nausea and vomiting and reoperation was necessary in 2 patients in the experimental group and control group respectively. There were 3 patients complaining fever postoperatively in the control group. Conclusions Early oral feeding after colorectal surgery is safe and feasible, and it can promote postoperative recovery effectively.
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Objective To observe the effects of Changrui Enemas on IL-1β and NF-κB in the rat model of radiation-induced proctitis, and to explore the mechanism of its repairing mucous membrane and diminishing inflammation. Methods Radiation was given on the pelvis of rats through linear accelerator to establish the model of proctitis. 70 rats were divided into seven groups randomly. Small dose (0.4 g/ml), middle dose(0.8 g/ml) and large dose(1.6 g/ml) of Changrui Enemas by retention enema were given for 7 days, with the admixture liquids of Gentamyein and Dexamethasone, Xilei Powder was used as controls. Changes of IL-1β and NF-κB expression were investigated by semi-quantitative RT-PCR and IHC respectively. Results The expression of IL-1β and NF-κB were determined in the groups accepted radiation, but there had been a dramatic decline in the treatment groups(P<0.05). The high dose treatment group was superior to the low dose one on the whole. Conclusion Changrui Enemas can down-regulate the expression of inflammatory factor IL-1β and NF-κB on radiation induced proctitis rats, and reduce the inflammatory reaction, protect the rectal mucosa, accelerate healing up of the ulcer and relief the symptoms.
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OBJECTIVE:To investigate the clinical feature of drug-induced acute renal failure(ARF).METHODS:285 ARF cases retrieved from CBMdisc and CNKI between Jan.1995 and Dec.2007 were analyzed statistically.RESULTS:Of the 285 drug-induced ARF cases reviewed,186 were male and 99 female.The drugs induced ARF totalled 50 kinds,leading the list in order were mannitol,acyclovir,dopamine,rifampicin,gentamicin,and dextran 40 etc;242(84.91%)received medicine by intravenous drip route.ARF appeared more often from day 1 to 5 after drug use;251 were cured(88.07%),6 took a favorable turn(2.11%),5 discharged from hospital automatically(1.75%),4 developed chronical renal failure(1.40%)and 24 died(8.42%).CONCLUSION:Lots of medicines and common drugs can induce ARF,with incidence rate of drug-induced ARF increased increasingly,however,which has a satisfactory prognosis if with timely and accurate diagnosis and suitable treatment.
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OBJECTIVE: To probe into the current status of prescription indicators of outpatients in our hospital.METHODS: Drug utilization in the outpatients between 2005 and 2007 in our hospital was studied retrospectively.RESULTS: Over the three years,the prescription drugs declined from 2.40 to 2.25 kinds;the application ratio of antibacterial drugs declined from 20.74% to 20.25% and its variety has declined from 116 to 110 kinds;the application ratio of injections has declined from 11.84% to 9.48% with variety declined from 304 to 299 kinds.CONCLUSION: The indicators of the mean variety of prescription drugs,the mean variety of anti-infection drugs and injections and their ratios in outpatient department are rational on the whole.Comprehensive and effective interventions are workable and achievable in the promotion of rational drug use.
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OBJECTIVE:To analyze the features and general patterns of adverse drug reactions (ADR) occurred in our hospital. METHODS: 209 ADR case reports collected in our hospital in 2007 were analyzed statistically in respect of patients' age and sex, route of administration, category of the drugs, organs and systems involved, and clinical manifestation of the ADRs. RESULTS: The ADR were more likely caused via intravenous dip (129 cases, 61.72%). Anti-infectives had the highest proportion to induce ADR(94 cases,44.98%), followed by nervous system drugs and cardiovascular system drugs. Quinolones were the leading anti-infective drugs causing ADR(35 cases, 37.23%), of which, Levofloxacin dominated the first place. The main presentation of the ADR was damage of skin and its appendages such as erythra and pruritus etc, followed by the lesions of digestive system and circulatory system. CONCLUSION: ADR monitoring awareness should be strengthened and the related ADR reporting system should be improved.