Development and construction of comprehensive examination database for periodontology based on curriculum integration / 中华医学教育探索杂志

Periodontology is one of the important disciplines in oral clinical medicine, which covers a wide range of subjects and intersects with many basic disciplines. Under the environment of the implementation of modular teaching in Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, the assessment method with separate propositions for the teaching and research section is still adopted. There is a mismatch between the assessment mode and the curriculum setting; the basic subject propositions are difficult to be combined with clinical cases; the knowledge point assessment is single, and the students' ability to integrate the knowledge points cannot be assessed. The development and construction of the comprehensive examination database for periodontology was based on curriculum integration, gathering the teaching backbones of various disciplines, focusing on periodontology, radiating all related disciplines, unifying the proposition outline, proposition type, proposition principle, combining with relevant knowledge points of various disciplines based on clinical cases, and tried to apply to clinical students majoring in stomatology. The use of the examination database promotes students' ability to flexibly apply theoretical knowledge to clinical case analysis, further promotes the reform of modular teaching, lays a solid foundation for future clinical work, and meanwhile provides an important basis for directions of the teaching and research section.

Tumor cell membrane-coated continuous electrochemical sensor for GLUT1 inhibitor screening / 药物分析学报

Glucose transporter 1(GLUT1)overexpression in tumor cells is a potential target for drug therapy,but few studies have reported screening GLUT1 inhibitors from natural or synthetic compounds.With cur-rent analysis techniques,it is difficult to accurately monitor the GLUT1 inhibitory effect of drug molecules in real-time.We developed a cell membrane-based glucose sensor(CMGS)that integrated a hydrogel electrode with tumor cell membranes to monitor GLUT1 transmembrane transport and screen for GLUT1 inhibitors in traditional Chinese medicines(TCMs).CMGS is compatible with cell membranes of various origins,including different types of tumors and cell lines with GLUT1 expression knocked down by small interfering RNA or small molecules.Based on CMGS continuous monitoring technique,we inves-tigated the glucose transport kinetics of cell membranes with varying levels of GLUT1 expression.We used CMGS to determine the GLUT1-inhibitory effects of drug monomers with similar structures from Scutellaria baicalensis and catechins families.Results were consistent with those of the cellular glucose uptake test and molecular-docking simulation.CMGS could accurately screen drug molecules in TCMs that inhibit GLUT1,providing a new strategy for studying transmembrane protein-receptor interactions.

Oxygen therapy and time to upgrade the oxygen therapy / 中国小儿急救医学

Hypoxemia is a common manifestation of many critical illnesses, and oxygen therapy is the most effective treatment for improving hypoxemia.Choosing inappropriate oxygen therapy or delaying the timing of upgrading oxygen therapy may result in persistent cellular and tissue hypoxia, functional impairment, and even organ dysfunction.After starting oxygen therapy, it is necessary to closely observe various indicators such as clinical symptoms, physical signs, pulse oxygen saturation, blood gas analysis, and make full use of various tools such as the respiratory rate oxygenation index, modified respiratory rate oxygenation index, VOX index, L-line diagram model, and online calculators to comprehensively assess the patient′s oxygenation dynamically as well as timely adjust the oxygen therapy mode and parameters to improve patient prognosis.

Review and reflection on the development of Traditional Chinese Medicine meridian theory / 国际中医中药杂志

The meridian theory is the pioneer of clinical diagnosis and treatment of diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). From Shang Han Lun to Pi Wei Lun, the meridian theory has contributed important theoretical organization materials and clinical practice experience to the establishment of the diagnosis system of external and internal injuries. The acupoints contained in its clinical acupuncture and moxibustion record symptoms, and some laws summarized have been absorbed and used for reference. It shows the positive significance of its exploration in clinical diagnosis and treatment. A system of differentiation and treatment of external and internal injuries with acupuncture has not been formed, even though the meridian theory of TCM has a long history with many areas being explored, such as diseases, acupoints, acupuncture methods and stimulation amount. Therefore, this paper starts from the academic development history of meridians, reviews and analyzes the contribution and limitations of TCM acupuncture and moxibustion in the diagnosis and treatment of internal injury, in order to enlighten the current study and understanding of TCM.

Mediating role of family function between coping strategies and emotional behavior in children with chronic superficial gastritis / 四川精神卫生

BackgroundChronic superficial gastritis （CSG） is a common clinical disease in children. The emotional behavior of CSG children is susceptible due to them suffering from such disease at young age. ObjectiveTo explore the impact of coping strategies on emotional behavior and the effect of family function in children with CSG， and to provide references for clinical intervention in CSG children with emotional behavior problems. MethodsA total of 177 children with CSG admitted to Anhui Children's Hospital from June 2019 to January 2023 were selected as the research subjects. Investigation on family function， emotional and behavioral problems and coping strategies of children was conducted by employing the Family APGAR index （APGAR）， the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire （SDQ） and Coping Strategies Questionnaire （CSQ）. The structural equation model was used to test the mediating effect of family function between coping strategies and emotional behaviors. ResultsThe APGAR score was negatively correlated with both SDQ score and negative coping strategies score （r=-0.507， -0.551， P<0.01）， but was positively correlated with positive coping strategy score （r=0.579， P<0.01）. The positive coping strategy score was negatively correlated with SDQ score （r=-0.539， P<0.01）， while the negative coping strategy score was positively correlated with SDQ score （r=0.543， P<0.01）. The result showed that family function played a partial mediating role between positive coping strategies and emotional behavior ［indirect effect was -0.133 （95% CI： -0.256~-0.079， P<0.01）， accounting for 29.40% of the total effect］. The same mediating effect happened between negative coping strategies and emotional behavior ［indirect effect was 0.093 （95% CI： 0.198~0.045， P<0.01）， accounting for 28.50% of the total effect］. ConclusionCoping strategies of CSG children can affect emotional behavior directly and indirectly with family function playing a partial intermediary effect.

Relationship between insomnia and suicidal ideation in adolescents with depressive disorder： the mediating role of rumination / 四川精神卫生

ObjectiveTo explore the mediating effect of rumination on the relationship between insomnia and suicidal ideation in adolescents with depressive disorder， so as to provide guidance for the preventions of suicidal ideation. MethodsA total of 302 adolescents with major depressive disorder in Department of Psychosomatic Medicine of Deyang People's Hospital from January to December 2020 and met the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders， fifth edition （DSM-5） clinical significance criterion for depressive disorder were enrolled. All individuals were assessed using Insomnia Severity Index （ISI）， Ruminative Response Scale （RRS） and Positive and Negative Suicide Ideation （PANSI）. Then the mediating effect of rumination in the relation between insomnia and suicidal ideation in adolescents with major depression disorder was analyzed using Process v3.2 model 4， and testified with the bias-corrected non-parametric percentile Bootstrap method. ResultsISI scores in adolescents with major depression disorder were positively correlated with PANSI score （r=0.400， P<0.01）， and were positively correlated with RRS total score， obsessive thinking and introspection factor score （r=0.378， 0.360， 0.333， P<0.01）. RRS score was also positively correlated with PANSI score （r=0.292， P<0.01）. Rumination exerted a partial mediating effect on the relationship between insomnia and suicidal ideation （β=0.174， 95% CI： 0.098~0.261）. ConclusionThe relationship between insomnia and suicidal ideation in adolescents with depressive disorder is partially mediated by rumination， additionally， insomnia can affect suicidal ideation in adolescents with depressive disorder both directly and indirectly through rumination.

Hypoxia promotes lipopolysaccharide-induced CXCL10 expression in microglia / 生理学报

This study was aimed to investigate the effect of hypoxia on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced CXC-chemokine ligand-10 (CXCL10) expression and the underlying mechanism. C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into control, hypoxia, LPS, and hypoxia combined with LPS groups. The LPS group was intraperitoneally injected with 0.5 mg/kg LPS, and the hypoxia group was placed in a hypobaric hypoxia chamber (simulated altitude of 6 000 m). The serum and hippocampal tissue samples were collected after 6 h of the treatment. The levels of CXCL10 in the serum and hippocampal tissue of mice were detected by ELISA. The microglia cell line BV2 and primary microglia were stimulated with hypoxia (1% O2) and/or LPS (100 ng/mL) for 6 h. The mRNA expression level of CXCL10 and its content in culture supernatant were detected by real-time quantitative PCR and ELISA, respectively. The phosphorylation levels of nuclear factor κB (NF-κB) signaling pathway-related proteins, p65 and IκBα, were detected by Western blot. Moreover, after NF-κB signaling pathway being blocked with a small molecular compound, PDTC, CXCL10 mRNA expression level was detected in the BV2 cells. The results showed that in the LPS-induced mouse inflammatory model, hypoxia treatment could promote LPS-induced up-regulation of CXCL10 in both serum and hippocampus. Compared with the cells treated with LPS alone, the expression of CXCL10 mRNA and the content of CXCL10 in the culture supernatant of BV2 cells treated with hypoxia combined with LPS were significantly increased. The CXCL10 mRNA level of primary microglial cells treated with hypoxia combined with LPS was significantly up-regulated. Compared with the cells treated with hypoxia or LPS alone, the phosphorylation levels of p65 and IκBα in the BV2 cells treated with hypoxia combined with LPS were significantly increased. PDTC blocked the induction of CXCL10 gene expression by LPS in the BV2 cells. These results suggest that hypoxia promotes LPS-induced expression of CXCL10 in both animal and cell models, and NF-κB signaling pathway plays an important role in this process.

Vision therapy system 4D combined with stereoscopic 3D training technology for the treatment of amblyopia / 国际眼科杂志(Guoji Yanke Zazhi)

AIM:To investigate the effect of vision therapy system 4D combined with stereoscopic 3D technology training for the treatment of amblyopia.METHODS: Prospective study. A total of 102 children with amblyopia who attended the clinic from January 2018 to January 2022 were selected, and they were randomly assigned into two groups by computer, with 51 cases in each group. Control group received stereoscopic 3D technology training, while observation group participated in vision therapy system 4D on the basis of control group. Then the overall effective rate, binocular visual function, spherical equivalent(SE), axial length(AL), mean corneal curvature(Km), best corrected visual acuity(BCVA)and visual evoked potential were compared between two groups.RESULTS: The overall efficacy rate was 94.1% in observation group, which was obviously higher than control group(74.5%; P&#x003C;0.05). The improvement in binocular vision parameters simultaneous perception, total fusion, and stereoacuity were all more remarkable in observation group than in control group(P&#x003C;0.05). The △SE, △AL and △Km yielded no statistical difference between two groups(P&#x003E;0.05). The latency of two spatial frequencies(1°grid and 15'grid)showed a decline in both groups, and the decline was more notable in observation group than in control group(P&#x003C;0.05). In both groups, BCVA improved, and the improvement was more significant in observation group compared with control group(P&#x003C;0.05).CONCLUSION: Application of vision therapy system 4D combined with stereoscopic 3D technology training for amblyopia can effectively ameliorate the visual acuity, promote the reconstruction of simultaneous perception, total fusion, and stereoacuity without additional risk of myopic shift, and improve visual pathway function in children.

A qualitative study on high risk behaviors of HIV/AIDS among young adult males in Shandong Province / 中国学校卫生

Objective@#To identify high risk behaviors and infection related factors among young adult males diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in Shandong Province, to provide evidence for targeted AIDS prevention and control strategies.@*Methods@#By using convient sampling method, an face to face in depth interview on HIV related behaviors was conducted among young adult males newly diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in Shandong Province in July 2021.@*Results@#A total of 31 young adult males diagnosed with HIV/AIDS were interviewed. All were male and infected through homosexuality behavior. Average age was (20.6±1.8) years. Totally 90.3% (28/31) were enrolled in tertiary education at the time of diagnosis. The findings revealed that 93.5% (29/31) of participants got infection due to unprotected homosexual behavior with the temporary partner whose HIV infection status was unknown, and 86.2% (25/29) got in touch with these temporary partner by social software. The awareness rate of knowledge about AIDS among all the participants was 100%, however, 83.9% (26/31) reported occasion condom usage while having homosexual behavior, and 16.1% (5/31) never did. Totally 74.2% (23/31) of the young adult males diagnosed with HIV/AIDS had a history of HIV testing before diagnosis.@*Conclusion@#The primary high risk behavior of HIV infection in young adult students are unawareness of HIV infection status for temporary sexual partner and the separation of knowing and doing. A targeted strategy should be developed to control the spread of HIV in young adult students.

Radiomics-based prediction of microsatellite instability in stage Ⅱ and Ⅲ rectal cancer patients based on T2WI MRI and diffusion-weighted imaging / 中华外科杂志

Objective: To examine the radiomics model based on high-resolution T2WI and diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) in predicting microsatellite stability in patients with stage Ⅱ and Ⅲ rectal cancer. Methods: From February 2016 to October 2020, 175 patients with stage Ⅱ and Ⅲ rectal cancer who met the inclusion criteria were retrospectively collected. There were 119 males and 56 females, aged (63.9±9.4) years (range: 37 to 85 years), including 152 patients with microsatellite stability and 23 patients with microsatellite instability. All patients were randomly divided into the training group (n=123) and the validation group (n=52) with a ratio of 7∶3. The region of interest was labeled on the T2WI and DWI images of each patient using the ITK-SNAP software, and PyRadiomics was used to extract seven kinds of radiomics features. After removing redundant features and normalizing features, the least absolute shrinkage and selection operation were used for feature selection. One clinical model, three radiomics models and one clinical-radiomics model were constructed in the training group based on a support vector machine. The area under receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC), sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy were used to evaluate the performance of the models in the verification group. Results: Three clinical features (age, degree of tumor differentiation, and distance from the lower edge of the tumor to the anal edge) and six radiomics features (two DWI-related features and four T2WI-related features) most related to microsatellite status of rectal cancer patients were selected. The AUC of the clinical-radiomics model in the training group was 0.95. In the validation group, the AUC was 0.81, better than the clinical model (0.68, Z=0.71, P=0.04), and equivalent to the T2WI+DWI model (0.82, Z=0.21, P=0.83). Conclusions: Radiomic features based on preoperative T2WI and DWI were related to microsatellite stability in patients with stage Ⅱ and Ⅲ rectal cancer and showed a high classification efficiency. The model based on the features provided a noninvasive and convenient tool for preoperative determination of microsatellite stability in rectal cancer patients.

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in the treatment of neonatal refractory respiratory failure: experience of a single center in Southwest China / 中国新生儿科杂志

Objective:To summarize the clinical experience of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for neonatal refractory respiratory failure in a single medical center of Southwest China.Methods:From June 2020 to November 2021, the clinical data of neonates with refractory respiratory failure who received ECMO in the neonatal department of our hospital were retrospectively reviewed. The neonates were assigned into the survival group and the deceased group.Their general profile, clinical diagnosis, laboratory tests, ECMO operation, complications and prognosis were compared.Results:Eight neonates were included with five successfully withdrawal of ECMO and survived (5/8). For the three deceased neonates, two discontinued treatment because of intraventricular hemorrhage (grade Ⅲ~Ⅳ) and one confirmed congenital adrenal hyperplasia. No significant differences existed between the survival and the deceased groups in oxygenation index (OI), ECMO preparation and operation duration, usage of heparin, red blood cell suspension, platelet and sedative/analgesic drugs, therapeutic hypothermia and ECMO-associated complications. However, the deceased group had high OI values ( P=0.001), low lactate clearance ( P=0.005), more urine output during the first 24 h after ECMO ( P=0.046) and more fresh frozen plasma usage ( P=0.038). None of the five surviving children had significant developmental delay and neurological abnormalities during the 1-year follow-up. Conclusions:ECMO is effective treating neonatal refractory respiratory failure. Reducing the risk of intraventricular hemorrhage during ECMO may improve the survival rate.

Application value of tidal lung function combined with fractional exhaled nitric oxide in children with respiratory syncytial virus pneumonia / 中国医师进修杂志

Objective:To explore the application value of tidal lung function combined with fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) in children with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) pneumonia.Methods:The clinical data of 65 children with RSV pneumonia in Shanghai Pudong New Area Gongli Hospital from April 2019 to October 2020 were retrospectively collected. According to the pneumonia severity index (PSI), they were divided into severe group (PSI score>130 points, 19 cases), mild to moderate group (PSI score ≤130 points, 46 cases), and 72 healthy children in the same period were selected as the normal control group. The levels of interleukin (IL)-8, IL-6, tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α), high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and tidal lung function parameters and FeNO were compared among the three groups and analyzed their correlation and evaluated the value in disease severity.Results:The level of FeNO in the severe group was higher than that in the mild to moderate group and the normal control group: (23.04 ± 5.49) ppb vs. (15.75 ± 8.24), (9.28 ± 3.51) ppb; the levels of tidal volume per kilogram of body mass (VT/kg), peak time ratio (TPEF/TE), peak volume ratio (VPEF/VE) in the severe group were lower than those in the mild to moderate group and the normal control group: (6.21 ± 1.89) ml/kg vs. (8.40 ± 1.27), ( 9.39 ± 3.04) ml/kg; (16.39 ± 6.61)% vs. (21.72 ± 5.39)%, (38.65 ± 7.20)%; (22.81 ± 6.39)% vs. (25.62 ± 5.30)%, (39.67 ± 4.04)% , there were statistical differences ( P<0.05). The correlation analysis results showed that the VT/kg, TPEF/TE, VPEF/VE were negatively correlated with IL-6 ( r = - 0.584, - 0.519, - 0.528; P<0.01), IL-8 ( r = - 0.521, - 0.542, - 0.567; P<0.01), TNF-α ( r = - 0.559, - 0.534, - 0.572; P<0.01) and hs-CRP ( r = - 0.528, - 0.567, - 0.533; P<0.01); the level of FeNO was positively correlated with IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α, hs-CRP ( r = 0.672, 0.639, 0.641, 0.672; P<0.01); the levels of VT/kg, TPEF/TE, VPEF/VE were negatively correlated with PSI scores in children with RSV pneumonia ( r = - 0.842, - 0.713, - 0.741; P<0.05); the level of FeNO was positively correlated with PSI scores in children with RSV pneumonia ( r = 0.809, P<0.05). The area under the curve of VT/kg, TPEF/TE, VPEF/VE combined with FeNO to assess the severity of RSV pneumonia in children with RSV pneumonia was 0.888, and the sensitivity and specificity were 73.68% and 91.30%, respectively. Conclusions:Tidal lung function parameters and FeNO are closely related to the severity of RSV pneumonia. The combined detection can be used as an objective basis for assessing the severity of RSV pneumonia.

Moderating effect of psychological resilience in relation to depression and suicidal risk among adolescents / 四川精神卫生

ObjectiveTo investigate the moderating effect of psychological resilience in relation to depressive symptoms and suicidal risk among adolescents. MethodsThe research is a descriptive survey. A total of 71 137 adolescents were selected from 163 schools in Deyang by stratified cluster sampling. Their psychological resilience， depressive symptoms and suicide risks were measured oneline by using 10-item Connor-davidson Resilience Scale （CD-RICS-10）， Patients’ Health Questionnaire Depression Scale-9 item （PHQ-9） and Suicidal Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised （SBQ-R）. The moderating effect of psychological resilience in relation to depressive symptoms and suicidal risk was examined by multivariate stratified regression analysis. Results① The score of CD-RISC-10 was negatively related to PHQ-9 score and SBQ-R score （r=-0.305， -0.268， P<0.01）. ② Psychological resilience significantly moderated the relationship between depressive symptoms and suicidal risk （β=-0.100， t=-31.716， P<0.01）. ③ In both male and female adolescents， resilience played a significant role in depressive symptoms and suicide risk （β=-0.086， -0.084， t=-17.502， -18.839， P<0.01）. ConclusionPsychological resilience could significantly alleviate the impact of high-level depressive symptoms on suicidal risk among adolescents， and this effects both male and female adolescents.

Targeted killing of CD133+ lung cancer stem cells using paclitaxel-loaded PLGA-PEG nanoparticles with CD133 aptamers / 南方医科大学学报

OBJECTIVE@#To construct a polylactic acid-glycolic acid-polyethylene glycol (PLGA-PEG) nanocarrier (N-Pac-CD133) coupled with a CD133 nucleic acid aptamer carrying paclitaxel for eliminating lung cancer stem cells (CSCs).@*METHODS@#Paclitaxel-loaded N-Pac-CD133 was prepared using the emulsion/solvent evaporation method and characterized. CD133+ lung CSCs were separated by magnetic bead separation and identified for their biological behaviors and gene expression profile. The efficiency of paclitaxel-loaded N-Pac-CD133 for targeted killing of lung cancer cells was assessed in vitro. SCID mice were inoculated with A549 cells and received injections of normal saline, empty nanocarrier linked with CD133 aptamer (N-CD133), paclitaxel, paclitaxel-loaded nanocarrier (N-Pac) or paclitaxel-loaded N-Pac-CD133 (n=8, 5 mg/kg paclitaxel) on days 10, 15 and 20, and the tumor weight and body weight of the mice were measured on day 40.@*RESULTS@#Paclitaxel-loaded N-Pac-CD133 showed a particle size of about 100 nm with a high encapsulation efficiency (>80%) and drug loading rate (>8%), and was capable of sustained drug release within 48 h. The CD133+ cell population in lung cancer cells showed the characteristic features of lung CSCs, including faster growth rate (30 days, P=0.001) and high expressions of tumor stem cell markers OV6(P < 0.001), CD133 (P=0.001), OCT3/4 (P=0.002), EpCAM (P=0.04), NANOG (P=0.005) and CD44 (P=0.02). Compared with N-Pac and free paclitaxel, paclitaxel-loaded N-Pac-CD133 showed significantly enhanced targeting ability and cytotoxicity against lung CSCs in vitro (P < 0.001) and significantly reduced the formation of tumor spheres (P < 0.001). In the tumor-bearing mice, paclitaxel-loaded N-Pac-CD133 showed the strongest effects in reducing the tumor mass among all the treatments (P < 0.001).@*CONCLUSION@#CD133 aptamer can promote targeted delivery of paclitaxel to allow targeted killing of CD133+ lung CSCs. N-Pac-CD133 loaded with paclitaxel may provide an effective treatment for lung cancer by targeting the lung cancer stem cells.

Gene polymorphisms of cytochrome B-245 alpha chain (CYBA) and cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) and susceptibility to generalized aggressive periodontitis / 北京大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVE@#To explore the correlation of cytochrome B-245 alpha chain (CYBA) rs4673 and cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) rs12720922 polymorphisms with the susceptibility of gene-ralized aggressive periodontitis (GAgP).@*METHODS@#The study was a case-control trial. A total of 372 GAgP patients and 133 periodontally healthy controls were recruited. The CYBA rs4673 and CETP rs12720922 polymorphisms were detected by matrix assisted laser desorption ionization time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF-MS). Logistic regression models were used to analyze the correlation of CYBA rs4673 and CETP rs12720922 variants with the susceptibility of GAgP. The interaction between the two gene polymorphisms to the susceptibility of GAgP was analyzed by the likelihood ratio test. The interaction model adopted was the multiplication model.@*RESULTS@#The mean age of GAgP group and control group was (27.5±5.2) years and (28.8±7.1) years respectively. There was significant difference in age between the two groups (P < 0.05). The gender distribution (male/female) was 152/220 and 53/80 respectively, and there was no significant difference between GAgP group and controls (P>0.05). For CYBA rs4673, the frequency of CT/TT genotype in the GAgP group was significantly higher than that in the controls [18.0% (66/366) vs. 10.6% (14/132), P < 0.05]. After adjusting age and gender, the individuals with CT/TT genotype had a higher risk of GAgP (OR=1.86, 95%CI: 1.01-3.45, P < 0.05), compared with CC genotype. There was no statistically significant difference in distributions of the CETP rs12720922 genotypes (GG, AA/AG) between GAgP patients and healthy controls (P>0.05). A significant interaction between CYBA rs4673 and CETP rs12720922 in the susceptibility to GAgP was observed. The GAgP risk of the individuals with CYBA rs4673 CT/TT and CETP rs12720922 GG genotypes was significantly increased (OR=3.25, 95%CI: 1.36-7.75, P < 0.01), compared with those carrying CC and AA/AG genotypes.@*CONCLUSION@#CYBA rs4673 CT/TT genotype is associated with GAgP susceptibility. There is a significant interaction between CYBA rs4673 CT/TT genotype and CETP rs12720922 GG genotype in the susceptibility of GAgP.

Identification of Cordyceps cicadae and Tolypocladium dujiaolongae based on ITS sequences and chemical pattern recognition method / 中国中药杂志

Based on ITS sequences, the molecular identification of Cordyceps cicadae and Tolypocladium dujiaolongae was carried out, and high-performance liquid chromatography(HPLC) fingerprint combined with chemical pattern recognition method was established to differentiate C. cicadae from its adulterant T. dujiaolongae. The genomic DNA from 10 batches of C. cicadae and five batches of T. dujiaolongae was extracted, and ITS sequences were amplified by PCR and sequenced. The stable differential sites of these two species were compared and the phylogenetic tree was constructed via MEGA 7.0. HPLC was used to establish the fingerprints of C. cicadae and T. dujiaolongae, and similarity evaluation, cluster analysis(CA), principal component analysis(PCA), and partial least squares discriminant analysis(PLS-DA) were applied to investigate the chemical pattern recognition. The result showed that the sources of these two species were different, and there were 115 stable differential sites in ITS sequences of C. cicadae and T. dujiao-longae. The phylogenetic tree could distinguish them effectively. HPLC fingerprints of 18 batches of C. cicadae and 5 batches of T. dujiaolongae were established. The results of CA, PCA, and PLS-DA were consistent, which could distinguish them well, indicating that there were great differences in chemical components between C. cicadae and T. dujiaolongae. The results of PLS-DA showed that six components such as uridine, guanosine, adenosine, and N~6-(2-hydroxyethyl) adenosine were the main differential markers of the two species. ITS sequences and HPLC fingerprint combined with the chemical pattern recognition method can serve as the identification and differentiation methods for C. cicadae and T. dujiaolongae.

Acupoint injection combined with Vitalstim electrical stimulation for post-stroke dysphagia:a randomized controlled trial / 中国针灸

OBJECTIVE@#To observe the clinical efficacy of acupoint injection combined with Vitalstim electrical stimulation for post-stroke dysphagia.@*METHODS@#A total of 98 patients with dysphagia after first stroke were randomized into an acupoint injection group (35 cases, 2 cases dropped off), an electrical stimulation group (31 cases, 3 cases dropped off) and a combination group (32 cases, 3 cases dropped off). Injection of mecobalamin into Tunyan point, Vitalstim electrical stimulation and the combination of injection of mecobalamin into Tunyan point and Vitalstim electrical stimulation were applied respectively in the 3 groups, once a day, 10 times as one course, 2 courses were required. Before and after treatment, the tongue muscle thickness and video fluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) score were observed in the 3 groups.@*RESULTS@#After treatment, the tongue muscle thickness was decreased (P<0.05), the VFSS scores were increased (P<0.05) compared with before treatment in the 3 groups, and the variation of tongue muscle thickness and VFSS score in the combination group was greater than the acupoint injection group and the electrical stimulation group (P<0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#Both acupoint injection of mecobalamin and Vitalstim electrical stimulation have therapeutic effect on dysphagia after stroke, and the two have synergistic effect.

Role of non-coding RNAs in vascular smooth muscle cell calcification / 生理学报

Vascular calcification, the deposition of calcium in the arterial wall, is often linked to increased stiffness of the vascular wall. Vascular calcification is one of the important factors for high morbidity and mortality of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, as well as an important biomarker in atherosclerotic cardiovascular events, stroke and peripheral vascular diseases. The mechanism of vascular calcification has not been fully elucidated. Recently, non-coding RNAs have been found to play an important role in the process of vascular calcification. In this paper, the main types of non-coding RNAs and their roles involved in vascular smooth muscle cell calcification are reviewed, including the changes of osteoblast-related proteins, calcification signaling pathways and intracellular Ca2+.

Developmental coordination disorder in preschool children in Taiyuan / 中国基层医药

Objective:To investigate the current situation of developmental coordination disorder in preschool children in Taiyuan, providing evidence for developing health strategies for preschool children in this city.Methods:We selected 11 126 preschool children aged 3-5 years from 24 kindergartens in Taiyuan using the cluster random sampling method during November-December 2018. Each preschool child was tested with the developmental coordination disorder questionnaire for young children.Results:The incidence of developmental coordination disorder was 3.4%, and the incidence of suspected developmental coordination disorder was 5.4%, and the incidences of which were higher in boys than in girls ( χ2 = 9.46, P < 0.01). The incidence of developmental coordination disorder decreased with aging ( r = -0.06, P < 0.01). The incidence of developmental coordination disorder was negatively correlated with parents' education level and maternal passive smoking during pregnancy ( r = -0.11, P < 0.01; r = -0.12, P < 0.01; r = -0.03, P < 0.01). Lower parents' education level and maternal passive smoking during pregnancy led to a higher incidence of developmental coordination disorder in children. Conclusion:Preschool children from Taiyuan had a lower incidence of developmental coordination disorder than those from economically developed south areas. The higher the gross domestic product in the areas where the kindergartens locate, the lower the incidence of developmental coordination disorder ( r = 0.03, P < 0.01). Environmental factors have a certain impact on developmental coordination disorders in preschool children. Parents, kindergarten teachers, and child health workers should take active intervention measures against the adverse factors in the early development environment of children.

Effects of Leukapheresis on Hemostatic Function in Patients with Hyperleukocytic Leukemia / 中国实验血液学杂志

OBJECTIVE@#To analyze and compare the effects of leukapheresis on hemostatic function in patients with hyperleukocytic leukemia.@*METHODS@#A total of 139 patients with AML, ALL and CML who underwent leukapheresis from June 2009 to February 2020 and did coagulation test before and after operation were included in this study. The clearance efficiency of each group and the difference among three groups were evaluated, as well as hemostatic function including platelet counts, coagulation indicators, CDSS score and incidence of adverse events. The difference of hemostatic function caused by leukapheresis in different leukemia patients were compared.@*RESULTS@#After leukapheresis, the WBC counts were decreased significantly in the three groups of patients (P<0.001), and the clearance efficiency was highest in ALL patients. However, the platelet counts also were decreased significantly (AML:P＜0.001, ALL: P＜0.001, CML: P＜0.01) in the three groups of patients, particularly for acute leukemia patients with a positive correlation with WBC clearance efficiency(r=0.284). After leukapheresis, fibrinogen decreased, PT and APTT prolonged. For acute leukemia patients, higher CDSS score was related to an elevated incidence of bleeding events (P<0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#Leukapheresis is an effective method to decrease the leukemic burden, but it is necessary to monitor the impact on hemostatic function. It is recommended to assess the CDSS socre for acute leukemia patients, in order to identify the predictive value for bleedings.