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ABSTRACT Background: While sarcopenia is an important clinical finding in individuals diagnosed with chronic heart failure (CHF), efforts to identify a reliable biomarker capable of predicting the overall muscular and functional decline in CHF patients have been unsuccessful to date. Objectives: The objectives of this study were to study the diagnostic utility of MicroRNA (miRNA)-1-3p as a predictor of sarcopenia status in individuals diagnosed with CHF. Methods: In total, 80 individuals with heart failure exhibiting a left ventricular ejection fraction < 50% were enrolled in this study. All patients were analyzed to assess miR-1-3p expression levels, with body composition being evaluated through dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and sarcopenia being defined based on the sum of appendicular lean muscle mass (ALM) divided by height in meters squared and handgrip strength (HGS). In addition, the activation of the Akt/mTOR signaling pathway was evaluated in these individuals. Results: In total, 40 of the enrolled patients (50%) exhibited sarcopenia. Sarcopenic patients presented with increased miR-1-3p expression levels as compared to non-sarcopenic individuals (1.69 ± 0.132 vs. 1.22 ± 0.106; p < 0.05). With respect to sarcopenic indices, appendicular skeletal mass index was most strongly correlated with miR-1-3p expression, which was also strongly correlated with HGS. High levels of Akt/mTOR signaling pathway components were expressed in sarcopenic individuals, highlighting a significant relationship between miR-1-3p activity and signaling through this pathway. Moreover, miR-1-3p was identified as a specific marker for sarcopenia in individuals with CHF. Conclusion: These results suggest that circulating miR-1-3p levels are related to Akt/mTOR pathway activation and can offer valuable insight into the overall physical capacity and muscular integrity of CHF patients as a predictor of sarcopenia.
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Abstract Background: The close relationship between psoriasis and concomitant diseases is widely accepted. However, a comprehensive analysis of organ-based comorbidities in psoriasis is still lacking. Objective: The authors aimed to present the risk of organ-based comorbidities in psoriasis by comparing the general population. Methods: The authors retrieved a search of Pubmed, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases for studies reporting organ-based comorbidities in psoriasis versus the general population. Observational studies that met the following criteria were assessed: 1) Psoriasis diagnosis; 2) Cardiovascular or kidney or liver or respiratory or cerebrovascular outcomes; 3) Comparison group of individuals without psoriasis. Pooled Relative Risks (pRRs) and 95% Confidence Intervals (CIs) were calculated by using the random-effect model. Results: Fifteen observational studies with 216,348 psoriatic patients and 9,896,962 individuals from the general population were included. Psoriasis showed a greater risk of organ-based comorbidities. Compared to the general population, pRR for all organ-based comorbidities was 1.20 (95% CI 1.11-1.31) in psoriasis, and pRR was lower in mild 0.61 (95% CI 0.46-0.81) than in moderate/severe patients. pRR was 1.20 (95% CI 1.11-1.30) for cardiovascular, 1.56 (95% CI 1.20-2.04), and 1.75 (95% CI 1.33-2.29) for cerebrovascular and liver diseases, respectively. pRR for coexisting renal and cardiovascular events was 1.09 (95% CI 1.01-1.18). pRR for coexisting renal and cerebrovascular events was 1.28 (95% CI 0.99-1.66). pRR for coexisting renal and liver diseases was 1.46 (95% CI 1.10-1.94). pRR for coexisting cardiovascular and liver diseases was 1.41 (95% CI 1.11-1.80). Study limitations: There is heterogeneity. Conclusion: Psoriasis has a higher risk of single and multiple organ-based comorbidities than the general population. The present study will further improve attention to psoriasis as a systemic inflammatory disease.
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Objective@#To explore the prevention and control effects of different management modes on children with high risk of dental caries from some kindergartens in Zhangjiagang, and to provide a basis for relevant departments to formulate oral health management strategy.@*Methods@#In September 2020, 1 600 children aged 3 years old from 9 towns in Zhangjiagang were sampled by cluster sampling method for baseline survey, including oral examination, questionnaire survey and caries susceptibility test. According to the risk assessment criteria, high risk children were screened out and divided into two groups. In the experimental group, the frequency of fluoride application was once every 3 months, combined with behavioral management and oral health guidance. In the control group, fluoride application was conducted once every 6 months, combined with behavioral management and oral health guidance. The effect of caries prevention was evaluated one year later.@*Results@#The prevalence of caries in three year old children was 50.9% at baseline, and the prevalence of caries in boys and girls was 47.5% and 54.5%, respectively, with statistical significance ( χ 2=9.64, P <0.05). A total of 1 090 high risk children were screened out, including 475 in experimental group and 615 in control group. The prevalence of caries in the two groups at baseline was 74.1% and 75.1%, respectively, and dmft were (2.98±3.33) and (3.04±3.16), respectively, with no significant difference ( χ 2/t =0.15, 0.28, P >0.05). One year after intervention, the prevalence of caries in the two groups was 78.5% and 83.0%, respectively and dmft were (4.22±3.97) and (4.51±4.08), respectively, with no statistical significance ( χ 2/t=3.17, 0.05, P >0.05). The incidence of new caries in the experimental group was 3.7%, and the incidence of new caries was (1.26±1.69), lower than 7.6% and (1.45±2.04) in the control group, with statistical significance ( χ 2/t=6.89, 5.05, P <0.05).@*Conclusion@#The frequency of fluorination intervention once every 3 months combined with behavior management mode was more effective in controlling new caries in children with high risk of caries.
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Objective:To investigate the correlations between cosmetic and radiographic parameters in patients with congenital scoliosis (CS) with vertebral segmentation failureand the clinical implication of cosmetic parameters.Methods:A total of 27 CS patients were retrospectively reviewed. Anteroposterior and lateral radiographs of the entire spine was taken. Simultaneously, photos were taken from the back in natural standing position and standing forward bending position. Seven cosmetic parameters were measured on the photographs: shoulder area index 1 (SAI1), shoulder area index 2 (SAI2), lumbar area index (LAI), shoulder angle (α 1), axilla angle (α 2), right and left waist angle difference (RLWAD) and hump index. Also, seven radiographic parameterswere measured on the radiographs: radiographic shoulder height difference (RSHD), T 1 tilt, first rib angle (FRA), clavicle angle (CA), clavicle-rib cage intersection (CRCI), clavicle chest cage angle difference (CCAD) and Cobb's angle. The correlation between cosmetic parameters and radiographic parameters was analyzed by Pearson correlation coefficient. Results:Of the 27 patients, 4 were males and 23 were females, with a mean of age 14.0±2.6 years (range 11-18 years). The apical vertebra ranged from T 5 to T 11. LAI was significantly correlatedwith CCAD, but correlation coefficient was only -0.44. The range of correlation coefficientsbetween SAI1 and all radiographic parameters was -0.17 to 0.53, and the range of correlation coefficients between SAI2 and all radiographic parameters was -0.16 to 0.53. However, all correlation coefficients were less than 0.56. Conclusion:Radiographic parameters cannot reflect cosmetic appearances of CS patients with vertebral segmentation failures accurately. More attention should be paid to cosmetic parameters in the evaluation of patients' appearances.
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Objective@#To understand the current situation and associated factors of cellphone usage and addiction among Chinese children and adolescents, to provide reference for effective prevention and intervention of cellphone addiction.@*Methods@#Using a stratified random sampling approach, 11 213 children and adolescents and their parents from 31 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions in China were recruited and surveyed.@*Results@#The median of daily mobile phone use time among Chinese children and adolescents were 120.00 minutes, as reported by either children or parents. Child s age( β =0.12), hedonic( β =0.11) and social( β =0.09) cellphone use motivations positively related to time spent on cellphone( P <0.01). Cellphone related parental communication( β =-0.06) and knowledge( β =-0.03), as well as cellphone usage on instrumental( β =-0.04) or self representation( β =-0.16) motivation negatively related to time spent on cellphone( P <0.05). Child s age( β =-0.04), cellphone related parental communication( β =-0.09) and awareness( β =-0.14), cellphone use on instrumental motivation( β =-0.22) were negatively associated with cellphone addiction among children and adolescents( P <0.05). Cellphone related parental monitoring( β =0.07), as well as cellphone usage on self representation motivation( β =0.03) or hedonic motivation( β =0.29) positively related to cellphone addiction in children and adolescents( P <0.05).@*Conclusion@#Time spent on mobile phone and mobile phone addiction of Chinese children and adolescents are influenced by various internal and external factors, such as the mobile phone use motivation and parenting style.Future school education should help children develop scientific motivation for mobile phone use. Family education should help parents develop positive parenting behaviors such as communication and awareness, so as to reduce the possibility of improper mobile phone use.
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Objective@#To observe the relationship between the changes of caries activity and the incidence of new caries in 3 years old caries free children after 1 year of intervention, and to provide reference for grading management of caries.@*Methods@#At baseline in September 2020, 808 caries free 3 year old children from 9 kindergartens in Zhangjiagang were selected for oral examination and caries activity detection. After one year of fluoride treatment, fluoride was applied once every 3 months in the high caries activity group and once every 6 months in the moderate and low caries activity groups, a total of 714 caria free children aged 3 years were followed up for oral examination and caries activity detection in September 2021. The differences of new caries in different caries activity changes groups were analyzed.@*Results@#There were 200 new caries (28.0%) and dmft was 0.0(0.0, 1.0). The prevalence of caries (34.1%) and dmft 0.0(0.0, 0.0) in girls were higher than in boys(22.5%)[0.0(0.0, 1.0)], the differences were statistically significant( χ 2/Z=11.83, 3.61, P <0.05). The incidence of new caries among unchanged, decreased and increased of caries activity group was 29.6%, 14.3% and 35.6%, respectively. The average number of dmft was 0.0(0.0，1.0), 0.0(0.0,0.0), 0.0(0.0,1.0), respectively. There were significant differences in the incidence of new caries and dmft among the three groups( χ 2/Z= 20.68, 21.04, P <0.05). Fluorinated intervention could affect the changes of caries value. With the increase of the number of interventions, the proportion of children with reduced caries activity increased( χ 2=80.55, P <0.05). However, there were no significant differences in the incidence of new caries and dmft among groups with different intervention frequencies( χ 2/Z=0.83, 0.61, P <0.05).@*Conclusion@#Reduction of caries activity through fluoride application could be future approach for caries control among children.
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Objective@#To explore the association between chronic hepatitis B virus infection and diabetes among adults.@*Methods@#The baseline data of China Kadoorie Biobank ( CKB ) study from Tongxiang of Zhejiang Province was used for analysis. Community residents were investigated in the study from August 2004 to May 2008, including questionnaire survey, physical measurement and biological sample test. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models were used to estimate the association of chronic hepatitis B virus infection with diabetes.@*Results@#Totally 52 888 participants were included in the final analysis. The overall prevalence of HBsAg-positive was 3.55% ( N=1 877 ). The overall prevalence of diabetes was 5.17% ( N=2 733 ). The prevalence of HBsAg-positive in diabetic patients was 3.51% ( N=96 ). Both univariate and multivariate logistic regression models indicated that there was no association between chronic hepatitis B virus infection and diabetes（ P>0.05 ）. @*Conclusion@#No significant association has been found between chronic hepatitis B virus infection and diabetes among adults.
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OBJECTIVE@#Plant-derived cytotoxic transgene expression, such as trichosanthin (tcs), regulated by recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) vector is a promising cancer gene therapy. However, the cytotoxic transgene can hamper the vector production in the rAAV producer cell line, human embryonic kidney (HEK293) cells. Here, we explored microRNA-122 (miR122) and its target sequence to limit the expression of the cytotoxic gene in the rAAV producer cells.@*METHODS@#A miR122 target (122T) sequence was incorporated into the 3' untranslated region of the tcs cDNA sequence. The firefly luciferase (fluc) transgene was used as an appropriate control. Cell line HEK293-mir122 was generated by the lentiviral vector-mediated genome integration of the mir122 gene in parental HEK293 cells. The effects of miR122 overexpression on cell growth, transgene expression, and rAAV production were determined.@*RESULTS@#The presence of 122T sequence significantly reduced transgene expression in the miR122-enriched Huh7 cell line (in vitro), fresh human hepatocytes (ex vivo), and mouse liver (in vivo). Also, the normal liver physiology was unaffected by delivery of 122T sequence by rAAV vectors. Compared with the parental cells, the miR122-overexpressing HEK293-mir122 cell line showed similar cell growth rate and expression of transgene without 122T, as well as the ability to produce liver-targeting rAAV vectors. Fascinatingly, the yield of rAAV vectors carrying the tcs-122T gene was increased by 77.7-fold in HEK293-mir122 cells. Moreover, the tcs-122T-containing rAAV vectors significantly reduced the proliferation of hepatocellular carcinoma cells without affecting the normal liver cells.@*CONCLUSION@#HEK293-mir122 cells along with the 122T sequence provide a potential tool to attenuate the cytotoxic transgene expression, such as tcs, during rAAV vector production.
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Objectives:To investigate the feasibility of second sacral alar-iliac (S 2AI) screw placement and trajectories index in patients with neuromuscular scoliosis with severe pelvic obliquity; and to explore the accuracy of S 2AI screw placement by O-arm three-dimensional (3D) CT navigation (Medtronic, Minneapolis, MN, USA). Methods:All of 28 patients with neuromuscular scoliosis who underwent posterior long fusion with S 2AI between January 2017 and August 2020 were reviewed, with an average age of 22.2 years old (ranged from 10 to 51 years), and the pelvic obliquity angle was 27.54±9.90° (ranged from 16.2° to 53.6°). Based on 3D CT reconstruction of these specimens, virtual S 2AI screw channels were identified and measured. Entry point was determined by 1 mm inferior and 1 mm lateral to the S 1 dorsal foramen, and virtual S 2AI screw trajectories with maximum length and width were explored by rotating 3D pelvis. The parameters of the determined channels were measured including caudal angulation on the sagittal plane (sagittal angle, SA), lateral angulation on the transverse plane (transverse angle, TA) and the maximal length of the channel (maximal length, ML). The accuracy of screw placement was evaluated by postoperative pelvic CT scan. Results:All of the virtual S 2AI screw trajectories can be reconstructed. The screw trajectory parameters were shown as follows: SA was 30.20°±21.94° and 50.94°±16.02° on the high and low sides of pelvis, respectively, and the difference was statistically significant ( t=3.990 , P<0.001). SA was 30.14°±21.93° on the anterior side of the pelvis and 51.00°±15.96° on the posterior side, respectively, with statistical significance ( t=4.027, P<0.001). TA was 43.67°±12.86° on the high side of pelvic tilt and 31.95°±13.80° on the low side, with statistical significance ( t=2.834, P=0.009). TA was 42.56°±12.52° on the anterior side of the pelvis and 33.05°±14.94° on the posterior side, respectively, and the differences were statistically significant ( t=2.192, P=0.037). ML was 97.12±12.44 mm and 92.28±11.04 mm on the high and low side of pelvis, and there was no significant difference ( t=0.963 , P=0.060). ML was 97.72±12.41 mm on the anterior sides of the pelvis and 91.68±10.57 mm on the posterior side, and the difference was statistically significant ( t=2.556 , P=0.017). SA tended to be smaller on the high side of pelvic tilt ( r=0.474, P<0.01) and TA tended to be higher on the anterior side of pelvis ( r=-0.419, P<0.01) . Only 2 screws (3.6%) showed screw breaches after surgery, with no clinically notable neurovascular or visceral complications. Conclusion:In patients of neuromuscular scoliosis with severe pelvic obliquity, the virtual S 2AI screw trajectory can be found in 3D CT reconstruction of the pelvis. But the parameters are very discrete at SA and TA. In these patients, the O-arm 3D CT navigation can be used to make sure the direction and length of the S 2AI screw, greatly improving the accuracy of screw placement and effectively descending the ratio of poor screw.
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Objective:To investigate the clinical outcomes and complication of posterior surgery for Scheuermann kyphosis fusing to different distal fusion levels.Methods:From January 2012 to December 2017, a consecutive cohort of 34 patients who were treated with posterior spinal instrumented correction and satisfied the inclusion criteria were retrospectively reviewed, including 29 males and 5 females, aged 17.1±4.3 years (range, 12-30 years). All of the patients had a minimum follow-up of 2 years. According to the distal fusion level, patients were divided into 2 groups. Group sagittal stable vertebra (SSV) (22 cases) included patients whose lowest instrumented vertebra (LIV) was SSV; Group SSV-1 (12 cases) included patients who had a LIV one level above the SSV. Radiographic parameters including global kyphosis (GK), lumbar lordosis (LL), sagittal vertical axis (SVA), pelvic incidence (PI), pelvic tilt (PT), and sacral slope (SS) were measured in the standing radiographs before and after operation and at the latest follow up. Intraoperative and postoperative complications were recorded. The Scoliosis Research Society-22 questionnaire (SRS-22) were conducted at pre-operation and the final follow up to evaluate the clinical outcomes. The sagittal radiographic parameters and the incidence of distal junctional kyphosis (DJK) were compared between the two groups.Results:There were no significant differences in terms of age, sex, radiographic measurements and scores of SRS-22 between two groups preoperatively ( P>0.05). The correction rates of GK in the SSV group and the SSV-1 group were 42.8%±7.6% and 43.2%±8.4% ( t=0.151, P=0.881) respectively. While the correction rates loss were 1.2%±5.2% and 3.9%±7.2% ( t=0.767, P=0.449) at the latest follow up. No significant difference was observed in terms of other radiographic parameters ( P>0.05). During the postoperative follow up period, 3 patients (16.7%) in SSV group and 2 patients (13.6%) in SSV-1 group developed DJK. The incidence of DJK did not show any significant difference between two groups ( χ2=0.057, P=0.812). At the final follow-up, the function scores of SRS-22 in SSV-1 group (4.1±0.6) was significantly higher than SSV group (3.7±0.5) ( t=2.300, P=0.028) and there was no significant difference in the rest of the domain ( P>0.05). Conclusion:Compared with stopping at SSV, fusion to SSV-1 could achieve comparable curve correction with the preservation of more lumbar motility. Moreover, it would not increase the risk of DJK. As a result, we recommend selecting SSV-1 as the ideal LIV for SK patients.
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Objective:To explore the clinical value of prenatal ultrasound in diagnosis of fetal cleft lip and palate during first-trimester (11-13 + 6 gestational weeks). Methods:Ultrasonographic images were retrospectively selected from those fetuses who underwent first trimester scanning during July 2017 to June 2020 in the Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University. Fetal facial mid-sagittal section and the retronasal triangle (RNT) section were combined together to evaluate whether the fetuses had cleft lip and palate (CLP) or not. All fetuses were followed up to birth or induced abortion.Results:A total of 5 520 fetuses were enrolled, with crown-rump length (CRL) between 45-84 mm. Seven cases of different types of CLP were detected by the 2 combined sections, including 4 cases with unilateral CLP, 1 case with median CLP, and 2 cases with bilateral CLP, which were confirmed by follow-up. In addition, 2 cases of isolated cleft lip (CL) were missed.Conclusions:Combination of fetal facial mid-sagittal section and RNT section is useful for the early diagnosis of fetal cleft lip and palate during first-trimester scanning.
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Objective:To explore the clinical characteristics of chronic kidney disease (CKD) at the stage 3-5D in children with renal anemia, and provide reference data for standardized diagnosis and treatment.Methods:A single-center retrospective study was conducted to collect clinical data in children with CKD at Beijing Children's Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University from January 2016 to December 2018. The patients were divided into CKD stage 3 group, stage 4 group and stage 5 group according to estimated glomerular filtration rate. The indexes of anemia among the groups were compared. Data on anemia indicators, treatment, and anemia improvement in maintenance dialysis children at stage 5D were analyzed.Results:A total of 171 children with CKD were included in the study. The hemoglobin levels in CKD stage 3 group, stage 4 group and stage 5 group were (126.4±20.5) g/L, (90.8±26.0) g/L and (78.7±18.4) g/L, respectively, and there was a statistical difference among the groups ( χ2=61.982, P<0.001; trend test F=71.061, P<0.001). The incidences of anemia in children with CKD stage 3, stage 4 and stage 5 were 27.3% (9/33), 83.3% (25/30) and 95.4% (105/108), respectively. Mild, moderate and severe anemia in children with CKD stage 3 accounted for 15.2%(5/33), 12.1% (4/33) and 0(0), respectively. Mild, moderate and severe anemia in children with CKD stage 4 accounted for 26.7% (8/30), 50.0% (15/30) and 6.7% (2/30), respectively. Mild, moderate and severe anemia in children with CKD stage 5 accounted for 21.3%(23/108), 60.2%(65/108) and 15.8%(17/108), respectively. Anemia type was mostly normocytic anemia. The hemoglobin of 30 children with CKD stage 5D at the initial stage of dialysis was (79.3±16.3) g/L. Twenty-three children with CKD stage 5D received erythropoietin combined with oral iron or intravenous iron therapy. The hemoglobin compliance rates in children with maintenance dialysis in initial phase, 1 month, 2 months and 3 months were 6.7% (2/30), 16.7%(5/30), 63.3%(19/30) and 90.0%(27/30), respectively. The correction time for anemia was (2.5±1.0) months. Twelve children with CKD stage 5D received iron sucrose infusion, and no adverse reaction occurred. Conclusions:Renal anemia has a high incidence in children with CKD. Early and standardized treatment is of great significance to improve outcome of renal anemia. Venous iron infusion is a safe and effective treatment method for children with maintenance dialysis.
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Cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) is a hereditary cerebral small vessel disease caused by NOTCH3 gene mutations. At present, the pathogenesis and the effective treatments of CADASIL is unclear. This review summarizes the existing pathogenesis of CADASIL, including the dysfunction of cerebral small arteries, the abnormalities of vascular smooth muscle cells, and the possible destruction of blood-brain barrier.
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Objective:To understand clinical characteristics, treatment effects and prognosis of children with methylmalonic acidemia (MMA) presented with hemolytic uremic syndrome(HUS).Methods:The medical records of children with MMA were collected in Beijing Children′s Hospital, Capital Medical University from January 2012 to January 2019, the clinical manifestations, laboratory, imaging material, inspection results, renal pathological, gene analysis, treatment effect, and prognosis of MMA children with renal damage were analyzed, and were followed-up for 1-7 years.Results:Thirty cases were diagnosed as MMA with secondary renal damage.Eight cases(26.67%) showed as MMA-HUS.Age was from 1 month and 14 days to 12 years and 10 months old.There were 4 males and 4 females.The concentration of urine methylmalonic acid increased by 10-62 times.All were combined with hyperhomocysteine(HCY). The level of serum methylmalonic acid(1.5-11.8 mg/L), propylene carnitine(6.33-9.77 μmol/L)and the ratio of propylene /ethylene carnitine (0.24-0.29)were increased.Manifested as the mental and physical development retardation, anemia, jaundice, renal dysfunction, platelet reduction, hematuria, proteinuria in 8 cases, hypertension in 6 cases, frequent vomiting and convulsions in 2 cases.Two cases had a positive family history.Renal pathology showed that mesangial cells and mesangial matrix proliferation broadening, electron dense deposits no mesangial area, renal tubular epithelial cell swelling degeneration, immunofluorescence was negative.Two cases were genetically analyzed. One case was a CblC type MMACHC compound heterozygous mutation[c.80A>G(p.Q27R); c.217C>T(p.R73X)] and CblX type HCFC1 heterozygous mutation [c.3757G>A(p.R1253C)] double mutation; 1 case was a CblC type MMACHC compound heterozygous mutation[c.365A>T(p.H122L); c.609 G>A(p.W203X)]. Children diagnosed were treated with vitamin B 12, etc.Four cases of children gave up.The others, after treatment, were improved. Conclusions:MMA-HUS might be associated with multiple organ failure.Early diagnosis was the key, timely treatment could effectively control the disease, improve the prognosis.It should be followed up for ever.
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Objective@#To analyze the Oxford classification (MESTC) and the International Study of Kidney Disease in Children (ISKDC) classification for evaluating the clinical manifestations, histological lesion and short-term prognosis of children with Henoch-Schönlein purpura nephritis (HSPN).@*Methods@#According to the Oxford classification and ISKDC classification, the histological lesions of children with HSPN diagnosed by renal biopsy from Beijing Children's Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University from January 2018 to December 2018 were re-evaluated. The renal biopsy specimens of the selected subjects were scored according to the Oxford classification and the ISKDC classification. According to whether the first symptom was combined with renal performance, MESTC score and ISKDC classification, children were grouped. The differences in clinicopathological manifestations between the groups were compared. Correlation between MESTC and ISKDC grades was analyzed by nonparametric test rank correlation. Kaplan-Meier survival curve and Log-rank test were used to compare the difference of proteinuria remission rate between the two groups. Univariate and multivariate Cox regression equations were used to analyze the influencing factors of the proteinuria remission rate.@*Results@#A total of 78 children with HSPN were enrolled. There were 37 male patients (47.4%) with age of (10.4±2.9) years. When the patients were divided according to MESTC scores and ISKDC classification, the results showed that the proportion of children with nephrotic-range proteinuria in the group of endocapillary hypercellularity (E1, P=0.008), segmental glomerulosclerosis (S1, P=0.015) and ISKDCⅢ(P=0.041) was higher than that of E0, S0 and ISKDCⅡ groups. The proportion of children with E1 (P=0.015), crescents (C1&C2, P=0.025) or ISKDCⅢ(P=0.017) that had been treated with high-dose methylprednisolone was higher. The result of Kaplan-Meier survival curve showed more difficult for proteinuria remission in children with C2 are than C0&C1 group (P=0.026), while no difference were found when children were grouped by M, E, S, T and ISKDC. Multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that the C2 (HR=0.143, 95%CI 0.020-1.046, P=0.055) might be a risk factor for proteinuria remission, while the P value was close to 0.05.@*Conclusions@#Children with HSPN scored as ISKDCⅢ, E1 and S1 are more likely to show nephrotic-range proteinuria. C2 may indicate that patients are more difficult to achieve proteinuria remission.
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@# 腹膜转移癌是临床常见难题，其局部微环境近年来已逐步被关注和研究。腹膜和腹水构成了腹膜转移性癌灶特殊的 局部微环境，巨噬细胞是腹膜转移癌微环境中占比最多的免疫细胞群体，具有多种亚型，分泌多种细胞因子，参与多条信号通路， 在癌细胞存活、血管生成、腹膜侵袭和腹膜转移癌形成的过程中发挥了重要作用。近年来，细胞免疫治疗取得突破性进展，其中 靶向肿瘤微环境中肿瘤相关巨噬细胞的免疫治疗逐步开展，多项临床试验正在进行中。本文对巨噬细胞在癌症腹膜转移过程中 发挥的作用，以及针对巨噬细胞可能的治疗靶点进行综述。
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Objective To analyze the Oxford classification (MESTC) and the International Study of Kidney Disease in Children (ISKDC) classification for evaluating the clinical manifestations,histological lesion and short-term prognosis of children with Henoch-Sch(o)nlein purpura nephritis (HSPN).Methods According to the Oxford classification and ISKDC classification,the histological lesions of children with HSPN diagnosed by renal biopsy from Beijing Children's Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University from January 2018 to December 2018 were re-evaluated.The renal biopsy specimens of the selected subjects were scored according to the Oxford classification and the ISKDC classification.According to whether the first symptom was combined with renal performance,MESTC score and ISKDC classification,children were grouped.The differences in clinicopathological manifestations between the groups were compared.Correlation between MESTC and ISKDC grades was analyzed by nonparametric test rank correlation.Kaplan-Meier survival curve and Log-rank test were used to compare the difference of proteinuria remission rate between the two groups.Univariate and multivariate Cox regression equations were used to analyze the influencing factors of the proteinuria remission rate.Results A total of 78 children with HSPN were enrolled.There were 37 male patients (47.4％) with age of (10.4+2.9) years.When the patients were divided according to MESTC scores and ISKDC classification,the results showed that the proportion of children with nephrotic-range proteinuria in the group of endocapillary hypercellularity (E1,P=0.008),segmental glomerulosclerosis (S1,P=0.015) and ISKDC Ⅲ (P=0.041) was higher than that of E0,S0 and ISKDC Ⅱ groups.The proportion of children with E1 (P=0.015),crescents (C1&C2,P=0.025) or ISKDC Ⅲ (P=0.017) that had been treated with high-dose methylprednisolone was higher.The result of Kaplan-Meier survival curve showed more difficult for proteinuria remission in children with C2 are than C0&C1 group (P=0.026),while no difference were found when children were grouped by M,E,S,T and ISKDC.Multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that the C2 (HR=0.143,95％C1 0.020-1.046,P=0.055) might be a risk factor for proteinuria remission,while the P value was close to 0.05.Conclusions Children with HSPN scored as ISKDC Ⅲ,E1 and S1 are more likely to show nephrotic-range proteinuria.C2 may indicate that patients are more difficult to achieve proteinuria remission.
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Objective:To evaluate the impact of runoff score on the patency of femoropopliteal artery (FPA) stent in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus with ultrasonography.Methods:A retrospective review of a database of 127 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (127 limbs) undergoing femoropopliteal stents in Xuanwu Hospital from January 2016 to July 2018 was made. Demographic characteristics and possible related risk factors were recorded. The extent of FPA disease and the runoff lesions below the knee (anterior tibial artery, posterior tibial artery, and peroneal artery) were preoperative evaluated and regular followed-up by color Doppler ultrasonography (CDU). Femoropopliteal artery lesions were graded according to the Trans-Atlantic Inter-Society Consensus (TASCII), and the runoff lesions below the knee were scored according to the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS). The patency and the predictors for in-stent restenosis were assessed using a Kaplan-Meier and Cox proportional hazards model.Results:Follow up period ranged from 1 month to 24 months.The total patency rates at the 3, 6, 12, 24 months were 91.5%, 70.9%, 45.7% and 31.7%, respectively. Post-procedural runoff score according to SVS criteria: 1-3 scores in 45 limbs, 3.5-5 scores in 37 limbs, 5.5-7 scores in 34 limbs, 7.5-10 scores in 11 limbs. The median runoff score was 4.Patients were stratified according to runoff scores (score ≤4 and >4 groups), and the difference of the patency rates between the two groups was statistically significant by Kaplan-Meier analysis and Log-rank test (χ 2=10.825, P=0.001). The runoff score affected patency significantly on COX analysis ( RR=1.155, P=0.006, 95% CI: 1.042-1.281). Conclusions:Compromised runoff negatively affects the patency of FPA stent. High post-procedural runoff score is a main risk factor related to loss of patency. CDU is a reliable method for monitoring patients with femoropopliteal stenting.
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Objective:To explore the application of a 3D printed patient-specific guider (3D-PSG) in complex total knee arthroplasty (TKA).Methods:A retrospective analysis was performed of the data of 44 patients who had received complex artificial TKA for articular and extra-articular deformities of the knee from January 2016 to October 2019 at Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nanjing First Hospital. According to whether a 3D-PSG had been applied, the patients were divided into 2 groups. In the 3D-PSG group of 23 patients, there were 11 males and 12 females, with an age of 63.7 years ± 10.2 years (from 53 to 81 years); in the conventional group of 21 cases, there were 10 males and 11 females, with an age of 64.2 years ±12.1 years (from 51 to 79 years). In the 3D-PSG group, the preoperative CT data were 3D reconstructed for measurement of a full lower limb and design of a 3D-PSG and TKA was assisted by a 3D-PSG which had been manufactured by a 3D printer using the STL files of the 3D-PSG imported. In the conventional group TKA was performed in a standard manner. In the 3D-PSG group, the TKA surgical parameters in the preoperative plan were compared with actual surgical measurements. The 2 groups were compared in terms of operation time, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative drainage volume, length of hospital stay, visual analogue scale (VAS), Knee Society Score (KSS), hip knee ankle (HKA), frontal femoral component (FFC), frontal tibial component (FTC), lateral femoral flexion (LFF) and lateral tibial component (LTC).Results:There were no significant differences between the 2 groups in the preoperative general data, showing comparability ( P>0.05). In the 3D-PSG group, no significant differences were found between preoperative parameters designed and actual intraoperative measurements in the prosthetic type of femoral condyle (3.4±1.1 versus 3.5±0.9) or of tibial plateau (3.1±0.9 versus 3.3±1.2), or in the filler thickness (10.6 mm ± 3.2 mm versus 10.9 mm ± 4.7 mm) ( P>0.05). The 44 patients were followed up for an average of 10.8 months (from 7 to 13 months). The 3D-PSG group had significantly less operation time (65.7 min ± 10.5 min), intraoperative blood loss (19.8 mL ±7.3 mL), postoperative drainage volume (124.6 mL ± 27.9 mL) and hospital stay (7.3 d ± 2.5 d) than the conventional group (82.4 min ± 11.7 min, 86.5 mL ± 35.7 mL, 154.6 mL ± 21.3 mL and 10.6 d ± 3.1 d) ( P<0.05). The VAS and KSS scores at postoperative day 1, week 1 and week 2 in the 3D-PSG group were significantly better than those in the conventional group ( P<0.05). Significantly more patients in the 3D-PSG group achieved approximately ideal values in HKA, FFC, FTC, LFF and LTC than those in the conventional group ( P<0.05). Conclusion:A 3D printed patient-specific guider may improve surgical accuracy, reduce operation time and achieve better surgical outcomes in complex total knee arthroplasty.
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Objective:To explore the application of peritoneal dialysis routine examination in reducing the incidence of peritonitis associated with peritoneal dialysis.Methods:From July 2018 to June 2019, 191 patients with peritoneal dialysis who were followed up regularly in the nephrology department were selected as the study subjects.Using convenient sampling method, outpatient follow-up on Tuesday were selected as control group(95 cases) and fixed outpatient follow-up on Thursday were selected as observation group(96 cases). Routine follow-up was performed in the control group, and routine examination of peritonitis was performed in the observation group during the follow-up.Intervention was given immediately when the problems were found to the naked eye and the examination results were abnormal.The incidence of peritonitis in the two groups was compared.Results:Peritonitis occurred in 24 cases in the control group(25.26%), and 9 cases in the observation group(9.38%). The incidence of peritonitis in the observation group was lower than that in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant(χ 2=5.972, P<0.05). Conclusion:The occurrence of peritoneal dialysis-related peritonitis is related to a variety of factors.Paying attention to the routine examination of peritonitis and observing the color of peritonitis, strengthening the aseptic fluid exchange operation, and following up the patients can effectively reduce the occurrence of peritonitis and improve the quality of dialysis.