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The great progress of medical science cannot be made without a large number of clinical scientific researches. Clinician is the main body of clinical scientific research, and thus improving the scientific research ability of clinicians plays an important role in the promotion of medical level. How to seek scientific research ideas in clinical practice is a realistic problem which confronts clinicians. This paper summarizes the ideas of clinical research combining with the characteristics of good research topics and the ways to find clinical problems for clinical research.
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Objective:To explore the effect of potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) on frailty among community-dwelling elderly patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).Methods:From March to July 2021, a total of 252 elderly patients with MCI in Hefei community were selected.The data of basic information and PIM of subjects were collected.All subjects were assessed by the comprehensive frailty assessment instrument (CFAI), Montreal cognitive assessment scale-basic (MoCA-B), and the Barthel index (BI). The subjects were divided into PIM group ( n=136) and non-PIM group ( n=94) according to whether there was PIM.Taking the confounding factors as the matching condition, the subjects of the two groups were matched with 1∶1 propensity score.After matching, there were 52 in the PIM group and 52 in the non-PIM group.SPSS 23.0 was used for data analysis.Multivariate Logistic regression analysis was performed to analyze the effect of PIM on frailty of subjects. Results:(1)Before matching, the incidence of frailty in PIM group and non-PIM group were 80.9% and 19.1%, respectively, with statistically significant differences ( P<0.01). Logistic regression analysis revealed that PIM was a risk factor for the frailty ( β=1.704, OR=5.495, 95% CI=2.539-11.892). (2)After matching, the confounders of age, hearing status, chewing function, activities of daily living, Charlson comorbidity index, handgrip strength, and cognitive function were balanced and comparable between the two groups.The incidence of frailty in PIM group and non-PIM group were 67.9% and 32.1%, respectively.The differences remained statistically significant ( P<0.01). PIM remained a risk factor for frailty ( β=1.791, OR=5.998, 95% CI=2.393-15.032). Conclusion:PIM is a risk factor for the occurrence of frailty in elderly patients with MCI.Therefore, the accurate screening and standardized management of PIM will provide a new target for the frailty management of elderly patients with MCI.
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Objective:To analyze the articles and literature indicators of Cancer Research and Clinic, in order to provide reference for the development of the journal. Methods:All articles published in Cancer Research and Clinic from January 2017 to December 2021 were searched on the official website of the journal (www.zlyjylc.com.cn), and the core literature indicators of Cancer Research and Clinic published in the Citation Report of Chinese Science and Technology Journals (Core Edition) from 2018 to 2022 were searched, and the statistical analysis of the articles and literature indicators was performed using bibliometric method and Excel software. Results:From 2017 to 2021, a total of 60 issues of Cancer Research and Clinic were published, containing a total of 1 065 articles, with an average of 17.8 articles per issue; a total of 4 416 pages of articles were published, with an average of 4.1 pages per article. There were 609 original articles (57.2%), 193 brief communications (18.1%) and 224 reviews (21.0%) in the main sections. The degree of authorship cooperation was 3.84 (4 086/1 065). The first author affiliation of the article was located in 31 regions, of which the top 10 regions in terms of the number of articles published were Shanxi, Jiangsu, Beijing, Shandong, Hubei, Shaanxi, Liaoning, Guangdong, Henan, and Hebei, with a total of 822 articles (77.2%). A total of 487 articles (45.7%) were funded by the foundation, including 134 articles (12.6%) funded by the national foundations. The average number of citations per article was 19.3 (20 557/1 065); the total number of marked keywords was 4 412, with an average of 4.1 per article. The impact factor and total citation frequency in 2018 were the highest (0.680 and 775), and the rate cited, open factor and overall evaluation total score in 2021 were the highest (0.94, 42 and 29.8). Conclusions:Cancer Research and Clinic has adhered to its own purpose and formed its own characteristics, and its academic quality and influence have steadily improved in the field of oncology in China in recent years. It should continue to improve the quality and strive to be a first-class oncology journal in the future.
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Objective:To analyze the situation of articles published in Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma and provide reference for the development of the journal and better service to readers and authors. Methods:All articles published in Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma from January 2019 to December 2021 were searched on the official website of the journal (www.bxblbl.com.cn) and the full-text database of Chinese medical journals (www.yiigle.com), and the statistical analysis of the articles published in the journal was performed using bibliometric methods and Excel software. Website readings and downloads were recorded based on data from the Chinese medical journal network publishing platform (https://app.yiigle.com/cmaapp/). Results:From January 2019 to December 2021, 36 issues of Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma were published, containing a total of 578 articles, with an average of about 16 articles per issue. There were 222 (38.4%) original articles, 173 (29.9%) brief communications, 11 (1.9%) guidelines and consensus articles, 58 (10.0%) topic reviews, and 94 (16.3%) reviews; the degree of authorship cooperation was 5.10 (2 946/578). The first author's affiliation included 28 provinces, cities and autonomous regions. The top 10 regions were Jiangsu, Henan, Beijing, Fujian, Shanxi, Guangdong, Tianjin, Shanghai, Hebei, and Shandong, with a total of 425 (73.5%) articles. There were 257 (44.5%) funded articles, including 105 (18.2%) articles funded by national funds. The average number of citations per article was 18.6 (10 751/578). The average annual number of reads was 104 630, and the top 20 most-read articles in 2021 were mostly in the category of guidelines and consensus and topical reviews. Conclusions:Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma has developed well in recent years, and its influence in the field of hematology-oncology has steadily increased. In the future, according to the purpose of the journal, the special columns should be further created, and the academic quality should be improved to better serve the readers and authors.
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Objective:To investigate the clinical characteristics and influencing factors of mortality in patients with intra-abdominal candidiasis (IAC).Methods:The retrospective case-control study was conducted. The clinicopathological data of 203 IAC patients who were admitted to 7 medical centers from June 2018 to June 2020 were collected, including 54 cases in Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 31 cases in Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, 25 cases in Beijing Hospital, 25 cases in the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, 24 cases in China-Japan Friendship Hospital, 22 cases in General Hospital of Eastern Theater Command of Chinese PLA and 22 cases in Chongqing University Cancer Hospital. There were 130 males and 73 females, aged (64±15)years. Observation indicators: (1) candida infection and treatment of IAC patients; (2) analysis of influencing factors for mortality of IAC patients. Measurement data with normal distribution were represented as Mean± SD, and comparison between groups was analyzed using the t test. Measurement data with skewed distribution were represented as M(range), and comparison between groups was analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test. Count data were expressed as absolute numbers or percentages, and comparison between groups was analyzed using the chi-square test. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed by Logistic regression model. Results:(1) Candida infection and treatment of IAC patients: 134 cases of candida albicans were cultured in the initial abdominal drainage fluid or intraoperative abdominal specimens of 203 patients, and 49 cases were treated with fluconazole. Of 69 cases infected with non candida albicans, 13 cases were treated with fluconazole. The resistance rate of candida albicans to fluconazole was 5.91%(12/203). Of 203 patients, there were 68 cases with infections shock, 53 cases with renal failure, 84 cases with respiratory failure and 63 cases with multiple organ failure, respectively. There were 148 of 203 patients admitted to intensive care unit for 9 days(range, 3-20 days), and the total hospital stay was 28 days(range, 17-50 days). Of 203 patients, 86 cases were cured and discharged, 50 cases were improved and transferred to local hospitals, 32 cases gave up treatment and discharged automatically, 19 cases died, 16 cases had no follow-up data. The mortality was 25.12%(51/203). (2) Analysis of influencing factors for mortality of IAC patients. Results of univariate analysis showed that acute physiology and chronic health evaluation score, sequential organ failure assessment score, the Cr, bilirubin, albumin, procalcitonin, and PLT on the first day of candida positive culture, of the lowest value in a week and the highest in a week, heart disease, diabetes, infections shock, renal failure, respiratory failure, multiple organ failure, anti-fungal therapy were the related factors for mortality of IAC patients ( t=-2.322, Z=-2.550, -2.262, -4.361, t=2.085, Z=-3.734, -5.226, -2.394, -5.542, t=3.462, Z=-4.957, -5.632, 3.670, -5.805, t=3.966, Z=-3.734, -5.727, χ2=4.071, 4.638, 27.353, 18.818, 13.199, 26.251, 13.388, P<0.05). Multivariate analysis showed that the bilirubin, procalcitonin on the first day of candida positive culture and infections shock were independent risk factors for mortality of IAC patients ( odds ratio=1.021, 1.022, 6.864, 95% confidence interval as 1.010-1.033, 1.001-1.044, 1.858-25.353, P<0.05). Conclusions:The common fungus of IAC was candida albicans, and fluconazole can be used as the initial empirical treatment. The prognosis of patients with abdominal candidiasis is poor. Bilirubin, procalcitonin on the first day of candida positive culture and infections shock are indepen-dent risk factors for mortality of IAC patients.
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Objective:To evaluate the precise guidance of intraoperative ultrasound for closed reduction and fixation with intramedullary titanium elastic nail (TEN) in the treatment of clavicle fractures.Methods:The data of 40 patients with fresh clavicle fracture were retrospectively analyzed who had undergone closed reduction and TEN fixation under precise guidance of intraoperative ultrasound at Department of Emergency Trauma, Shandong Wendeng Osteopathic Hospital from January 2017 to March 2019. They were 25 males and 15 females, aged from 25 to 68 years (average, 52.1 years), with 27 cases on the left side and 13 on the right. Reduction and fixation of the fracture was monitored during operation to avoid iatrogenic injuries to the subclavian brachial plexus nerve, subclavian artery and vein and thoracic cavity. The Neer scoring was used at the last follow-up to assess shoulder joint function and complications were recorded.Results:Closed reduction and TEN fixation was completed uneventfully in all the 40 patients under precise guidance of intraoperative ultrasound. The operation time ranged from 20 to 56 min, averaging 36 min; the blood loss from 10 to 35 mL, averaging 22 mL. No injury occurred to the subclavian brachial plexus, subclavian artery or vein, or thoracic cavity. The 40 patients were followed up for 4 to 6 months (average, 4.8 months). All fractures achieved bony union, with no displacement or breakage of internal fixation, or fracture malunion. At the last follow-up, the shoulder joint function was good, with Neer scores ranging from 85 to 95 points (average, 93.1 points).Conclusion:The precise guidance of intraoperative ultrasound improves surgical accuracy and safety, making the closed reduction and TEN fixation a safe and minimally invasive treatment for clavicle fractures.
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Objective:To explore the curative effect of anterior cervical surgery for lower cervical dislocation combined with spinal cord injury.Methods:A retrospective case series study was carried out to analyze the clinical data of 72 patients with lower cervical dislocation and spinal cord injury admitted in Beijing Boai Hospital, China Rehabilitation Research Center from January 2011 to August 2018, including 55 males and 17 females, with an average age of 35.8 years (range, 18-63 years). The segments of injury were at C 3 in 2 patients, at C 4 in 16, at C 6 in 24 and at C 7 in 30. Bases on American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) grade, there included grade A in 43 patients, grade B in 22, grade C in 6 and grade D in 1. All patients were treated with anterior decompression and fusion. Operation time, intraoperative hemorrhage, decompression and fusion, complications and ASIA grade were observed. Results:All patients were followed up for 3-72 months (average 24.2 months). Operation time was 90-180 months [(118±58)minutes] and intraoperative bleeding volume was 50-180 ml [(104±30)ml]. Spinal cord was decompressed in all patients. The reduction was excellent in 58 patients (81%) and fair in 14 patients (19%). Fusion was confirmed in 48 patients (67%). The complications were improved after timely treatment, including cervical edema in 1 patient, laryngeal edema in 1, cerebrospinal fluid leakage in 4 and axial pain in 2. ASIA grade change of spinal cord injury: grade A were recovered to grade B in 2 patients, grade A to grade C in 1, grade B to grade C in 1, grade C to grade D in 2 ( P>0.05). Conclusion:For dislocation of lower cervical spine combined with spinal cord injury, anterior surgery can obtain good decompression, reduction and fusion effect, but it has limited help for improvement of neurological function.
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Objective To investigate the application of statistical methods in clinical research articles of oncology in China. Methods The core journals in Chinese oncology journals were retrieved in "Wanfang Data", and the application of statistical methods in the clinical research articles published in the first issue of 2017 were analyzed,including the selection of statistical indicators,the selection of statistical methods and the interpretation of statistical results. Results A total of 176 clinical research articles from 24 journals were taken into the study.In the selection of statistical indicators, 12.6 %(16 articles) used the description method of normal distribution data for the skewness distribution measurement data; 37.9 % (47 articles) described the count data with samples<20 as a percentage; 14.5 % (9 articles) replaced the constituent percentages with composition ratios. In the selection of statistical methods, 10.3 % (12 articles) did not perform analysis of variance when comparing among multiple groups, and the t test was used to compare each other directly. 15.1 % (8 articles) disregarded the preconditions of the use of the χ 2test. In the interpretation of statistical results, 18.4 % (27 articles) confused the statistical significance with biological significance. Conclusions The statistical problems are widespread in Chinese oncology clinical research articles,involving the entire process from study design to interpretation of results. Scientific research management departments, clinical researchers, and journal editorial board need to work together to improve the scientificity of clinical scientific research results of oncology in China.
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Critical ultrasonography(CUS) is different from the traditional diagnostic ultrasound,the examiner and interpreter of the image are critical care medicine physicians.The core content of CUS is to evaluate the pathophysiological changes of organs and systems and etiology changes.With the idea of critical care medicine as the soul,it can integrate the above information and clinical information,bedside real-time diagnosis and titration treatment,and evaluate the therapeutic effect so as to improve the outcome.CUS is a traditional technique which is applied as a new application method.The consensus of experts on critical ultrasonography in China released in 2016 put forward consensus suggestions on the concept,implementation and application of CUS.It should be further emphasized that the accurate and objective assessment and implementation of CUS requires the standardization of ultrasound image acquisition and the need to establish a CUS procedure.At the same time,the standardized training for CUS accepted by critical care medicine physicians requires the application of technical specifications,and the establishment of technical specifications is the basis for the quality control and continuous improvement of CUS.Chinese Critical Ultrasound Study Group and Critical Hemodynamic Therapy Collabration Group,based on the rich experience of clinical practice in critical care and research,combined with the essence of CUS,to learn the traditional ultrasonic essence,established the clinical application technical specifications of CUS,including in five parts:basic view and relevant indicators to obtain in CUS;basic norms for viscera organ assessment and special assessment;standardized processes and systematic inspection programs;examples of CUS applications;CUS training and the application of qualification certification.The establishment of applied technology standard is helpful for standardized training and clinical correct implementation.It is helpful for clinical evaluation and correct guidance treatment,and is also helpful for quality control and continuous improvement of CUS application.
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Objective To analyze the clinical efficacy of gamma-ray fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (FSRT) in the treatment of intracranial metastatic polycystic tumors.Methods Forty cases with 61 metastatic polycystic tumors were selected from 189 patients with 373 intracranial metastatic tumors admitted to our hospital from 2013 to 2015.All cases received gamma-ray FSRT.The isodose line at 50％ was defined as the prescription dose.The prescription dose was ranged from 40 to 48 Gy/10-12f.The survival rate was calculated by Kaplan-Meier method.The single factor analysis was performed by Log-rank method.Results The median follow-up time was 21months (range:6-39 months).The median survival time was 15.3 months.The 6-month,1-and 2-year local control rate was 93％,82％ and 79％,respectively.The 1-and 2-year survival rate was 63％ and 30％.Single factor analysis demonstrated that the volume of cysts and the volume of lesions were not significantly correlated with local control rate (P=0.17 and 0.48).Conclusion Gamma-ray FSRT can be adopted to treat intracranial metastatic polycystic tumors,which yields similar clinical efficacy to metastatic solid tumors.It deserves wide application in clinical practice due to high local control rate and safety.
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Objective To investigate the relationships between the C6 glioma haemodynamic response and basal blood perfusion parameters.Methods Ten Wistar rats with C6 gliomas implanted subcutaneously have undergone Carbogen-induced steady state free precession functional MRI (SSFP fMRI)examination,followed dynamic contrast enhancement MRI (DCE-MRI)examination in the normal air breathing.For each glioma,5 regions of interest(ROI)were drawed randomly on SSFP fMRI images,and the percentage of signal change(PSC)of each ROI was calculated with the analysis of functional neuroimages (AFNI)software.The dynamic signal intensity of ROI in DCE-MRI on the same space and location was fitted by Hoffmann model in R language software,thus to obtain basal blood perfusion parameters (Akep and kel).Distribution-free and small-sample-size-oriented permutation test was used to investigate the relationships between PSC and basal blood perfusion parameters.Results 50 ROI were drawed randomly from 10 glioma. There were no statistically relationship between PSC and Akep,or between PSC and kel (F=0.629 8,P=0.431 3;F=1.859,P=0.179 1).Conclusion The glioma basal blood perfusion could not predict the PSC of SSFP fMRI.
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@#Autonomic dysreflexia (AD) is an emergency commonly happened in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) above T6 and especially in chronic SCI patients. AD is usually triggered by stimuli below the injury level. Sudden elevated blood pressure is the main clinical symptom and cardiovascular and/or cerebral complication even death if effective treatments are not provided. Mechanisms contributed to AD possibly are dysfunction of supra spinal control, plastic changes of neurons and receptors. Preventive measures and managements such as removal of risk factor, adjustment of body position, and pharmacological treatment are now in use.
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Objective To investigate the effect of bilateral internal iliac artery balloon occlusion in cesarean section for dangerous placenta previa and placenta implantation.Methods From January 2011 to December 2016,The clinical data of 15 cases of dangerous placenta previa and placenta implantation were retrospectively analyzed in the General Hospital of Huainan Oriental Hospital Group.All patients underwent internal iliac arterial intubation prior to cesarean section and into the balloon,placed the balloon in the bilateral internal iliac artery,and filled the balloon to temporarily block internal iliac arterial blood flow.The number of hysterectomy cases of cesarean sections were recorded.Results The amount of intraoperative hemorrhage was about 200-4 000mL,average 1 500mL.Intraoperative,postoperative red blood cell was 0-3 000mL,average 1 000mL,there were no maternal and fetal death and serious complications,2 cases in hysterectomy,the resection rate was 10.8％.Conclusion Bilateral internal iliac arterial balloon occlusion can effectively control the bleeding of the dangerous placenta previa during cesarean section and reduce the hysterectomy.The radiation dose is safe for the fetus.
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Objective To explore the curative effect and complication of transcutaneous transcatheter uterine arterial embolization in the treatment of postpartum hemorrhage .Methods 76 cases with postpartum hemorrhage of conservative treatment invalid in the General Hospital of Huainan Oriental Hospital Group from January 2011 to January 2017 , received digital subtraction angiography ( DSA ) to make clear the site of hemorrhage , then bilateral uterine artery embolization was given .Results Seventy -six patients have stopped bleeding immediately after embolization,3 cases were significantly reduced .Bleeding stopped completely after nearly one week of treatment .Mild fever after embolization appearred unable to pain in the lower abdomen ,1 case had hip pain .Conclusion Transcuta-neous transcatheter uterine artery embolization in the treatment of postpartum hemorrhage has advantages of quick hemostasis,less trauma,less complications and preserving the uterus fertility ,which has high clinical value .
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Objective To study the effect of autologous bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells in the treatment of osteonecrosis .Methods 56 cases of osteonecrosis of femeral head ( ONFH) were treated with autologous bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells .DSA observed neovascularization after transplantation ,morphological changes of femoral head were observed by imaging method .Results Of the 30 patients who underwent autologous bone marrow stem cell transplantation,86.6％had resuscitation of hip pain,23.3％ had improved hip function,and 85.7％ had walking distance .Examination showed that the arterial artery was significantly increased before transplantation , thickening,faster blood flow.The femoral head area of the bone was significantly improved (100.0％) after 12 -24 months.Conclusion The method of transplantation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells is simple ,safe and effective.It is effective for stage I and II of the avascular necrosis of the femoral head .
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Objective: To optimize the formula and preparation process of metronidazole thermosensitive in situ gel.Methods: The temperature of gelation and 24-h cumulative release were used as the evaluation indices, and the orthogonal tests were carried out to investigate the amounts of poloxamer 407 (P407), poloxamer 188 (P188), sodium alginate and polyethylene glycol 4000 (PEG 4000) to screen the best formula of thermosensitive in situ gel.The in vitro release of metronidazole thermosensitive in situ gel was determined by HPLC and compared with that of commercially available gel.Results: The optimum formula of thermosensitive in situ gel was P407 of 20%, P188 of 18%, sodium alginate of 0.1% and PEG 4000 of 1.5%.The release rate of metronidazole thermosensitive in situ gel was high, and the temperature of gelation was suitable.Compared with that of the commercially available gel, the vaginal retention of the in situ gel was significantly improved.Conclusion: The formula of the in situ gel is reasonable and the preparation process is feasible.
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@#Objective To analyze the factors related with intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) in spine and spinal cord surgery under general anesthesia, in order to increase the effectiveness of IONM. Methods A retrospective study was performed on patients who received somatosensory-evoked potential (SEP) and motor-evoked potentials (MEP) in spine surgery under general anesthesia from Ju-ly, 2011 to January, 2016. Results Data from 104 patients were collected in which 18 cases had abnormal SEP and 17 cases had abnormal MEP. A single factor analysis indicated that abnormal SEP was related to concentration of inhalation anesthetic (CIA), hypothermia in peri-operative period (HTM), and type of anesthesia (χ2>6.219, P<0.05), whereas abnormal MEP was related to CIA, hypotension in periopera-tive period (HTN), and additional muscular relaxants (χ2>4.125, P<0.05). Logistic regression analysis indicated that abnormal SEP was relat-ed to CIA and HTM, whereas abnormal MEP was related to CIA and HTN (P<0.05). Conclusion CIA, HTM, and HTN were possible fac-tors related with IONM in spine surgery under general anesthesia.
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BACKGROUND:Lower cervical anterior transpedicular screw technology combines the advantages of the anterior and posterior surgery;therefore, the pressure releasing and reconstruction problems can be solved via one time anterior surgery, whereas, the difficulty and risk of the operation are increased. However, the three-dimensional (3D) printing assembly navigation template improves the safety and accuracy of screw placement. OBJECTIVE:To explore the feasibility and accuracy of 3D printing assembly navigation template in lower cervical anterior transpedicular screws and compare it with free hand pedicle screw placement. METHODS:Lower cervical spine specimens of six adult (2 males, 4 females, average age 58.5 years old ranged from 53 to 64 years) corpses were equal y and randomly divided into two groups. Group A underwent free hand pedicle screw placement. Groups B (lower cervical anterior transpedicular screws assisted by personalized 3D printing combined navigation template):Three cadaveric lower cervical spines were examined using CT and data in DICOM format were recorded. After data were processed using software Mimics for 3D model reconstruction, computer-assisted design of optimum trajactory for lower cervical (C3-C7) anterior transpedicular screws placement was worked out and made into a dril template, where the surface was created as the inverse of anterior surface of cervical vertebra. The dril template was materialized in a 3D printing and used to place the screws. Subsequently, CT scan was performed to evaluate the screw orientation and acceptability. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1) Thirty screws were inserted in Group A. The pedicle perforation was classified by CT, Grade 1:22 screws, Grade 2:6 screws, Grade 3:2 screws;insertion rate was acceptable (Grades 1-2):28 (93%). Thirty screws were inserted in Group B. The pedicle perforation was classified by CT, Grade 1:25 screws, Grade 2:4 screws, Grade 3:1 screw;insertion rate was acceptable (Grades 1-2):29 (97%). There were no statistical y significant differences in the rate of acceptable insertion and orientation between two groups (P>0.05). (2) These results suggested that 3D printing combined navigation template consisted with dril hole cap and screw hole, with functions of double direction. Compared with the traditional method, personalized 3D printing combined navigation template can be used simply.
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Quorum sensing (QS) is a cell-cell communication mechanism that allows bacterial populations to coordinate gene expression in response to cell density. N-acylhomoserine lactones (AHL) are used as quorum-sensing signal molecules by many Gram negative bacteria. Acinetobacter sp. 77, an AHL-degrading bacterium, was isolated in our previous work. The gene aidE for AHL inactivation was cloned in this study by screening a genomic DNA library. The deduced protein AidE is 268 amino acids in length and shares a high identity (95%) with the beta-lactamase family protein in Acinetobacter gyllenbergii CIP110306, but low identities with known AHL-degrading enzymes. HPLC analysis of the AidE-degraded C6-HSL products revealed that AidE functioned as an AHL lactonase. Sequences alignment suggested that the aidE gene is not conserved in Acinetobacter species, flanking sequences of aidE and their arrangement are specific in Acinetobacter sp. 77 genome, and some IS insertion sequences were found downstream of the aidE gene. These evidences indicated that the aidE gene might be foreign DNA taken up via horizontal gene transferring or had changed its relative location due to the genome rear-arrangement. Expression of the aidE gene in Pectobacterium carotovorum subsp. carotovorum Z3-3 significantly reduced its AHL production as well as the pathogenicity on host plants, indicating that AidE was able to effectively quench quorum sensing-dependent functions in bacteria. In conclusion, aidE is a newfound AHL-lactonase with a potential for suppression of bacterial infections.
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Aim To discuss the repairing mechanism of Qinbai Qingfei Concentrated pellets to lung tissue of rats infected by mycoplasma. Method 60 Wistar rats weighting 80~100 g, male to female:1 ∶ 1) were di-vided into six groups randomly ( 10 rats in each group): blank group, model group, positive group, the high、middle and low dose groups of Qinbai Qingfei Concentrated pellets. Rats were infected through nasal intubation drip of MP. After 10 days of administration, concentrations of IL-6 , IL-8 AND TNF-α in serum of MPP rats were detected. Left pulmonary tissues of rats were collected to observe the lung tissue pathological change by HE staining and right pulmonary tissues were used to detect the transforming growth factor-beta ( TGF-β) and surface activity related protein A( SP-A) mRNA expression level by real-time quantitative PCR ( RT-PCR) and TGF-βand SP-A protein expression by (Western blot. Result Qinbai Qingfei Concentrated) pellets significantly inhibited inflammation of lung tis-sue, reduced the expression of TGF-β and increased the expression of SP-A in the lung tissue of rats infec-ted by mycoplasma. Conclusion Qinbai Qingfei Con-centrated pellets can inhibit epithelial-mesenchymal transition ( EMT ) , of alveolar type Ⅱ epithelial cells by reducing the content of TGF-β and restore the nor-mal morphology and function of the lung by increasing the expression of SP-A.