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Objective:To assess the effectiveness and postoperative stability of proximal femoral varus derotational osteotomy combined with modified triple innominate osteotomy in treating hip dislocation in cerebral palsy.Methods:A total of 28 hips (11 left, 17 right) from 23 patients with cerebral palsy-induced hip dislocation who underwent the said surgical procedures were retrospectively examined between November 2018 and September 2022. The median age at the time of surgery was 7.7 years. Preoperatively, 29% of hips exhibited pain. Intraoperatively, a three-dimensional subtrochanteric osteotomy was performed with internal fixation using a Pediatric Hip Plate, alongside a modified triple innominate osteotomy via the Smith-Petersen and perineal approaches. Clinical assessments included pre- and postoperative evaluations of hip pain and joint mobility, as well as imaging evaluations, including migration percentage, acetabular index, acetabular offset, neck shaft angle, and femoral neck anteversion.Results:With a median follow-up of 15 months (range: 12 months to 20 months), all patients were successfully monitored. The median surgery duration was 6.1 hours, with blood loss averaging 400±153 ml (range 200-800 ml). The difference between the median postoperative (1 week after operative) MP 0% (0%, 0%) and the median preoperative MP 50.5% (38.2%, 75.8%) was statistically significant ( Z=4.624, P<0.001). The difference between the median postoperative AI 1.0° (-3.3°, 11.8°) and the median preoperative AI 29.4° (26.3°, 38.0°) was statistically significant ( Z=4.623, P<0.001). The difference between the median postoperative AO 69.8 (66.0, 76.0) mm and the median preoperative AO 72.3 (69.1, 81.1) mm was statistically significant ( Z=4.099, P<0.001). The difference between the median postoperative NSA 124.3° (118.7°, 129.9°) and the median preoperative NSA 145.6° (139.6°, 153.5°) was statistically significant ( Z=4.541, P<0.001). The difference between the median postoperative FNA 13.0° (5.4°, 24.1°) and the median preoperative FNA 33.6° (27.8°, 39.8°) was statistically significant ( Z=4.407, P<0.001). The pain was relieved postoperatively in 7 hips (88%) and residual hip pain in 1 hip. The postoperative range of motion was preserved. No case of avascular necrosis of the femoral head was observed. There were 2 hips (7%) with nonunion in the iliac arcuate line. No case of redislocation was observed at the last follow-up, and no revision was performed recently. There was no significant difference between the median MP at the last follow-up of 0% (0%, 10.0%) and the median postoperative MP ( Z=0.561, P=0.575). Conclusion:The modified triple innominate osteotomy proved to be an effective intervention for correcting acetabular deformity in cerebral palsy-induced hip dislocation. The combination of proximal femoral varus derotational osteotomy with the modified triple approach not only significantly corrected hip dislocation but also alleviated pain and maintained joint mobility in pediatric patients with cerebral palsy.
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Objective:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Burosumab in patients with X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets.Methods:Clinical data of 9 children diagnosed with X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets and treated with Burosumab in the Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Anhui Children′s Hospital from November 2021 to September 2023 were retrospectively analyzed, including the general information, clinical manifestations, auxiliary examination, Burosumab treatment and follow-up.Results:Among the 9 cases, there were 5 males and 4 females, with a median age at diagonosis of 2 years. After traditional treatment, the fluctuation of serum phosphorus ranged from 0.7 to 0.9 mmol/L. The median age at the initiation of Burosumab treatment was 2.8 years, and the initial dosage was 0.8 mg/kg, administrated subcutaneously every 2 weeks. The laboratory and imaging indexes were improved after 6 months of Burosumab treatment, and the mean serum phosphorus level increased from(0.81±0.14) mmol/L to(1.02±0.10) mmol/L at 1 month( t=3.85, P=0.001) and(1.14±0.25) mmol/L at 6 months( t=3.58, P=0.002). The average alkaline phosphatase(ALP) level decreased from(509.89±110.10) U/L before treatment to(447.89±106.76) U/L after 1 month( t=1.21, P=0.243). After 6 months, the ALP level significantly decreased to(385.89±60.33) U/L ( t=2.96, P=0.009). The average height percentile increased from 18.42±10.09 before treatment to 26.56±16.59 after 6 months( t=1.26, P=0.227). Rachitis severity scores of both lower limbs ranged from 4.61±1.36 before treatment to 3.06±1.51 after 6 months( t=2.29, P=0.036). No serious adverse events occurred during treatment. Conclusion:Burosumab is safe and effective in treating X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets, exhibiting minimal side effects and significant clinical applicability value.
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AIM To investigate the variation rules of main secondary metabolites in Hedysari Radix before and after rubbing strip.METHODS UPLC-MS/MS was adopted in the content determination of formononetin,ononin,calycosin,calycosin-7-glucoside,medicarpin,genistein,luteolin,liquiritigenin,isoliquiritigenin,vanillic acid,ferulic acid,γ-aminobutyric acid,adenosine and betaine,after which cluster analysis,principal component analysis and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis were used for chemical pattern recognition to explore differential components.RESULTS After rubbing strip,formononetin,calycosin,liquiritigenin and γ-aminobutynic acid demonstrated increased contents,along with decreased contents of ononin,calycosin-7-glucoside and vanillic acid.The samples with and without rubbing strip were clustered into two types,calycosin-7-glucoside,formononetin,γ-aminobutynic acid,vanillic acid,calycosin-7-glucoside and formononetin were differential components.CONCLUSION This experiment clarifies the differences of chemical constituents in Hedysari Radix before and after rubbing strip,which can provide a reference for the research on rubbing strip mechanism of other medicinal materials.
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Objective To investigate the safety and effectiveness of transumbilical repair for hernia of linea alba within 3 cm above the umbilicus.Methods Clinical data of 26 patients who underwent transumbilical approach hernia repair in our hospital from June 2016 to July 2022 were retrospectively analyzed.Color ultrasound examination showed that the distance from the lower edge of the hernia to the upper edge of the umbilicus was≤3 cm.The hernia repair was performed through the fascial space via the upper edge approach of the umbilical ring.There were 7 boys and 19 girls.The age was 7 months to 11 years old(median,3 years old).The distance from the lower edge of the hernia sac to the upper edge of the umbilicus was(1.46±0.66)cm,and the diameter of the hernia of linea alba was(1.16±0.57)cm.Results The surgery was completed smoothly.The operation time was(39.1±26.3)min.No complication was noted.All the patients were discharged one day after surgery.The follow-ups lasted for 1 year and 2 months to 7 years and 3 months(median,5 years and 1 month).No wound infection,bleeding or other complications occurred.No recurrence of hernia or formation of skin granulomas happened.Conclusion Transumbilical approach repair for hernia of linea alba within 3 cm above the umbilicus is safe and effective,with good cosmetic results.
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Objective:To investigate the influencing factors of cardiac autonomic dysfunction in maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients by recording 48 h heart rate variability.Methods:It was a single-center cross-sectional study. MHD patients at the Hemodialysis Center of Peking University People's Hospital between October 1, 2021 and December 31, 2022 were enrolled in the study. These patients initiated hemodialysis for more than three months and were older than 18 years old, and patients with tachyarrhythmia, implanted cardiac pacemaker and the recording time less than 48 h were excluded. Demographic data, comorbidity, laboratory data, hemodialysis session data and heart rate variability were collected. Multivariate linear regression model was used to analyze the influencing factors for cardiac autonomic dysfunction in MHD patients.Results:A total of 110 patients were enrolled in the study, including 37 females (33.6%) and 36 diabetic patients (32.7%). The age of the patients was (57.8±14.8) years old, and the median dialysis vintage was 73.00(27.75±130.25) months. At baseline, the serum phosphate level was (1.6±0.4) mmol/L, and the N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) after ln transformed {ln[NT-proBNP(ng/L)]} was 8.4±1.2. The standard deviation of all normal R-R interval (SDNN) was (90.6±27.9) ms, ln[root mean square of successive differences in R-R interval (RMSSD, ms)] 3.2±0.8, ln[low frequency (ms 2)] 3.4±1.3, ln[high frequency (ms 2)] 3.1±1.4, and ln[low frequency/high frequency ratio] 0.28±0.64. After adjusting the age, coronary heart disease, diabetes, hemoglobin, serum phosphate and 25-hydroxy-vitamin D, serum natrium ( β=2.042, 95% CI 0.021–4.064, P=0.048) and ln[NT-proBNP (ng/L)] ( β=-7.027, 95% CI -12.247–-1.808, P=0.009) were independently correlated with SDNN (adjusted R2=0.218). Univariate linear regression model showed that diabetes was correlated with ln[low frequency(ms 2)] of MHD patients ( β=-0.659, 95% CI -1.171–-0.146, P=0.012), but in the multivariate linear regression model, significant correlation between diabetes and low frequency was not found. After adjusting the diabetes, coronary heart disease, dialysis vintage, hemoglobin, serum phosphate, serum albumin, pre-dialysis systolic blood pressure, post-dialysis systolic blood pressure, pre-dialysis diastolic blood pressure, increasing age ( β=-0.011, 95% CI -0.019–-0.003, P=0.007) and ln[NT-proBNP(ng/L)] ( β=-0.151, 95% CI -0.253–-0.048, P=0.004) were independently correlated with a decrease in the ln[low frequency/high frequency ratio]. In the multivariate linear regression model with ln[high frequency(ms 2)] or ln[RMSSD(ms)] as dependent variable, after adjusting the relevant factors, serum phosphate level was independently correlated with ln[RMSSD(ms)] ( β=-0.421, 95% CI -0.777–-0.065, P=0.021) or ln[high frequency(ms 2)] ( β=-0.752, 95% CI -1.325–-0.180, P=0.010). Conclusions:Hyperphosphatemia is an independent influencing factor of parasympathetic nervous system in MHD patients. Higher NT-proBNP is associated with lower SDNN and lower ratio of low frequency/high frequency, so serum phosphate control and volume control should be highlighted. Age is associated with autonomic dysfunction in MHD patients, so more attention should be paid to elder patients.
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Informed consent is an important ethical symbol in clinical research,and researchers have the responsibility to fully inform participants of the research information before conducting clinical research.However,it is difficult to obtain complete informed consent form participants or their guardians within a narrow treatment time period in clinical research conducted in emergency situations.Currently,in addition to traditional general informed consent,there are also reality-accepted informed consent,including exemption of informed consent,broad informed consent,and deferred informed consent.By introducing the origin and development process of deferred informed consent in clinical research,this paper sorted out the current application status of deferred informed consent,proposed the prerequisites for applying deferred informed consent in emergency situations,and explored the issues that need to be noted during the application process of deferred informed consent.It is hoped to provide an ethical defense and ethical procedure for the application of deferred informed consent in clinical research in emergency situations.
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Objective:To explore application value of combined spinal-epidural anesthesia under the assistant of ultrasound location on lower limb fractures.Methods:A total of 80 patients with lower limb fractures who underwent surgical treatment at the 901th Hospital of the PLA Joint Service Support Force from July 2020 to July 2022 were selected,and they were divided into a control group and an observation group according to the random number table method,with 40 cases in each group.The control group received epidural anesthesia under ultrasound,and the observation group received the combined lumbar-epidural anesthesia under ultrasound.The lidocaine dosage,anesthetic block time,anesthesia onset time and dosage of additional analgesic,as well as the changes in vital signs such as diastolic blood pressure(DBP),systolic blood pressure(SBP)and heart rate(HR),between the two groups of patients were compared.In addition,the thrombelastogram,anesthetic effects and occurrence of adverse reactions also were compared between two groups.Results:The lidocaine dosage,anesthetic block time,anesthesia onset time and dosage of additional analgesic of the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group,and the differences were statistically significant(t=8.657,23.483,12.785,16.600,P<0.05),respectively.There were no statistically significant differences in DBP,SBP,HR,comprehensive coagulation index(CI),reaction time(R),formation time of blood cell agglutination(K)and incidence of adverse reactions between two groups before anesthesia,at the 30th minute after anesthesia and after the end of anesthesia(P>0.05).Compared with α angle before anesthesia and at the 30th minute after anesthesia,the α angles of the two groups increased significantly after anesthesia(t=6.564,5.783,P<0.05),respectively.The mechanical strength(G)of the blood clot and the maximum amplitude(MA)of chromatogram of the observation group were significantly reduced after completed anesthesia,and the differences of them were statistically significant(t=8.480,4.236,P<0.05),respectively.There were no significant differences between G and MA in the control group(P>0.05).The total effective rate of the observation group was 97.50%,which was significantly higher than 80.00% of the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(x2=4.507,P<0.05).Conclusion:The combined spinal-epidural anesthesia under the assistant of ultrasound location can effectively reduce the amount of anesthetics in patients with lower limb fracture,which has fast block and effect.In addition,it has little influence on circulatory function,and it is less likely to form a hypercoagulable state.It has better clinical anesthesia effect.
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Objective To predict the core targets and action pathways of Hedysari Radix based on UPLC-MS/MS and network pharmacology methods,and to verify the results of network pharmacology by molecular docking and molecular dynamics techniques.This article aims to investigate immune regulation mechanism of effective components absorbed into blood from Hedysari Radix.Methods Qualitative quantification of effective components absorbed into blood from Hedysari Radix were operated by using UPLC-MS/MS technique.The corresponding targets of effective components absorbed into blood from Hedysari Radix were screened by TCMSP and HERB databases.Targets of immune-related disease were obtained through DisGeNET,OMIM,TTD,and MalaCards databases.The network of"components absorbed into blood from Hedysari Radix-immune-related diseases"was then constructed.GO and KEGG enrichment analysis and mapped the PPI network were performed.Molecular docking and molecular dynamics techniques were applied for validation.Results A total of 8 prototype components absorbed into blood,synergistically acting on 101 targets,were identified by UPLC-MS/MS.They mediated 538 biological processes including immune response,positive regulation of gene expression,receptor binding,and cytokine activity.Meanuhile,116 signaling pathways,such as HIF-1,Toll-like receptor,JAK-STAT,T cell receptor,PI3K-Akt,and FoxO etc.were involved.The core targets were MAPK14,PTGS2,MMP9,PPARG,CCND1,etc..The results of molecular docking showed that formononetin and calycosin had strong docking binding activity with MAPK14.And molecular dynamics simulations further demonstrated that the binding between MAPK14 and formononetin or calycosin had good structural stability and binding affinity.Conclusion The results of serum pharmacochemistry,network pharmacology and molecular dynamics were verified to reveal the material basis and mechanism of Hedysari Radix in regulating immunity.The aim of this study is to provide scientific basis for its immunomodulatory mechanism.
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Objective@#To learn anxiety, depression, sleep quality and quality of life among patients with primary pruritus ani, and to analyze their correlation with anal itching symptom, so as to provide insights into the prevention and treatment of primary pruritus ani.@*Methods@#Patients with primary pruritus ani were selected from anorectal department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University. The Visual Analogue Scale, pruritus frequency score, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Dermatology Life Quality Index (Chinese version) were used in the survey. Spearman rank correlation analysis was employed to analyze the correlation between the degree and frequency of pruritus ani with, anxiety, depression, sleep quality and quality of life.@*Results@#Sixty patients with primary pruritus ani were investigated, including of 7 males and 53 females, with an average age of (34.37±10.30) years. The patients with mild, moderate and severe pruritus accounted for 28.33%, 48.33% and 23.34%, respectively. The patients with pruritus frequency of grade 1, 2 and 3 accounted for 51.67%, 38.33% and 10.00%, respectively. The patients with anxiety, depression, and coexistence of anxiety and depression accounted for 18.33%, 13.33% and 10.00%, respectively. The patients with very good, good, average and poor sleep quality accounted for 15.00%, 46.66%, 30.00% and 8.34%, respectively. No, mild, moderate and severe impacts on quality of life among the patients accounted for 10.00%, 46.66%, 33.34% and 10.00%, respectively. The degree of pruritus was positively correlated with anxiety (rs=0.405, P=0.001), depression (rs=0.343, P=0.007), sleep quality (rs=0.293, P=0.037) and quality of life (rs=0.338, P=0.008). However, there was no significant correlation between the frequency of pruritus with the above factors (all P>0.05).@*Conclusion@#The degree of pruritus in patients with primary pruritus ani is related to anxiety, depression, sleep quality and quality of life.
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In order to provide basic information for the utilization and development of famous classical formulas containing Bletillae Rhizoma, this article systematically analyzes the historical evolution of the name, origin, harvesting and processing of Bletillae Rhizoma by reviewing the ancient materia medica, prescription books, medical books and modern literature. The research results showed that Baiji(白及) was the main name, some scholars took Baiji(白芨) as its main name, and there were many other names such as Baiji(白给), Baigen(白根), Baiji(白苙). The mainstream source of Bletillae Rhizoma was the tubers of Bletilla striata, and drying, large, white, solid, root-free and skin removed completely were the good quality standards. With the promotion of wild to cultivated medicinal materials, there were certain differences between their traits, and the quality evaluation indexes should be adjusted accordingly. The origin of records in the past dynasties was widely distributed, with Guizhou and Sichuan having high production and good quality in modern times. The harvesting period is mostly in spring and autumn, and harvested in autumn was better. The processing and processing technology is relatively simple, and it was used fresh or powdered in past dynasties, while it is mainly sliced for raw use in modern times. Based on the results, it is suggested that the tubers of Bletilla striata of Orchidaceae should be used in the famous classical formulas, and it should be uniformly written as Baiji(白及). And if the original formula indicates the requirement of processing, it should be operated according to the requirement, if the requirement of processing is not indicated, it can be used in raw form as medicine.
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Common iliac artery ureteral fistula is a rare but potentially life-threatening disease which is difficult to diagnose clinically. This paper reports a case of common iliac artery ureteral fistula. The patient was admitted to our hospital due to ureterostomy bleeding for one day. He underwent radical cystectomy and bilateral ureterostomy for bladder cancer 4 years ago, and also underwent radiotherapy and bilateral ureteral stents indwelling after the operation. Angiography revealed a left common iliac artery pseudoaneurysm, and a left common iliac artery ureteral fistula was considered. The left common iliac artery stent-graft was implanted. The patient recovered well after the operation, and there was no obvious hematuria during follow-up period of 6 months.
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Objective To investigate the effects of intrathecal administration of Maresin 1 on pain behavior and glial cells activation in spinal dorsal horn of mice with bone cancer pain(BCP).Methods Experiment Ⅰ,twenty-eight clean male C57BL/6 mice,aged 4-6 weeks,weighing 18-22 g,were ran-domly divided into two groups:sham 1 group(group S1)and BCP 1 group(group B1),14 mice in each group.BCP model was established in group B1 by injecting PBS 20 μl containing 2 × 105 lewis lung carcino-ma cells into the intramedullary space.Group S,received PBS 20 μl without tumor cells.Six mice in each group were randomly selected to determine the mechanical withdrawal threshold(MWT)and thermal with-drawal latency(TWL)1 day before implantation,3,7,14,21 days after implantation.Four mice were randomly sacrificed on days 7,14 and 21 in group S,and group B1.The expressions of spinal glial fibrillary acidic protein(GFAP)and ionized calcium-binding adapter molecule 1(Iba1)were detected by Western blot.Experiment Ⅱ,thirty-six clean male C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into three groups:sham 2 group(group S2),BCP 2 group(group B2),and Maresin 1 group(group M),12 mice in each group.BCP models were established in groups B2 and M while group S2 received PBS 20 μl without tumor cells.Maresin 1 50 ng/5 μl were intrathecally injected from days 14 to 16 after tumor cells implantation.Six mice in each group were randomly selected to determine the MWT and TWL on days 14 to 18 after implantation.Mice were sacrificed on day 18 after pain behavior tests.The expressions of spinal GFAP and Iba1 were de-tected by Western blot and immunofluorescence staining.The levels of spinal IL-1 β,IL-6,and TNF-α were detected by ELISA.Results Experiment Ⅰ:compared with group S1,the MWT and TWL were significantly lower on days 7,10,14,and 21 after implantation in group B,(P<0.05),the expressions of spinal GFAP and Iba1 were upregulated on days 7,14,and 21 after implantation in group B1(P<0.05).Experiment Ⅱ:compared with group S2,the levels of spinal GFAP,Iba1,IL-1β,IL-6,and TNF-α were increased on day 18 after implantation in group B2(P<0.05).Compared with group B2,the MWT and TWL were significantly higher on days 15-18 after implantation while levels of spinal GFAP,Iba1,IL-1β,IL-6,and TNF-α on day 18 were decreased in group M(P<0.05).Conclusion Intrathecal administra-tion of Maresin 1 attenuates BCP maybe by inhibiting the glial cells activation and neuroinflammation in the spinal cord.
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Objective To investigate the changes in plasma amyloid-β (Aβ) level and their relationship with white matter microstructure in the patients with amnesic mild cognitive impairment(aMCI) and vascular mild cognitive impairment (vMCI).Methods A total of 36 aMCI patients,20 vMCI patients,and 34 sex and age matched healthy controls (HC) in the outpatient and inpatient departments of the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University were enrolled in this study.Neuropsychological scales,including the Mini-Mental State Examination,the Montreal Cognitive Assessment,and the Activity of Daily Living Scale,were employed to assess the participants.Plasma samples of all the participants were collected for the measurement of Aβ42 and Aβ40 levels.All the participants underwent magnetic resonance scanning to obtain diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) data.The DTI indexes of 48 white matter regions of each individual were measured (based on the ICBM-DTI-81 white-matter labels atlas developed by Johns Hopkins University),including fractional anisotropy (FA) and mean diffusivity (MD).The cognitive function,plasma Aβ42,Aβ40,and Aβ42/40 levels,and DTI index were compared among the three groups.The correlations between the plasma Aβ42/40 levels and DTI index of aMCI and vMCI patients were analyzed.Results The Mini-Mental State Examination and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment scores of aMCI and vMCI groups were lower than those of the HC group (all P<0.001).There was no significant difference in the Activity of Daily Living Scale score among the three groups (P=0.654).The plasma Aβ42 level showed no significant difference among the three groups (P=0.227).The plasma Aβ40 level in the vMCI group was higher than that in the HC group (P=0.014),while it showed no significant difference between aMCI and HC groups (P=1.000).The plasma Aβ42/40 levels in aMCI and vMCI groups showed no significant differences from that in the HC group (P=1.000,P=0.105),while the plasma Aβ42/40 level was lower in the vMCI group than in the aMCI group (P=0.016).The FA value of the left anterior limb of internal capsule in the vMCI group was lower than those in HC and aMCI groups (all P=0.001).The MD values of the left superior corona radiata,left external capsule,left cingulum (cingulate gyrus),and left superior fronto-occipital fasciculus in the vMCI group were higher than those in HC (P=0.024,P=0.001,P=0.003,P<0.001) and aMCI (P=0.015,P=0.004,P=0.019,P=0.001) groups,while the MD values of the right posterior limb of internal capsule (P=0.005,P=0.001) and left cingulum (hippocampus) (P=0.017,P=0.031) in the aMCI and vMCI groups were higher than those in the HC group.In the aMCI group,plasma Aβ42/40 level was positively correlated with FA of left posterior limb of internal capsule (r=0.403,P=0.015) and negatively correlated with MD of the right fonix (r=-0.395,P=0.017).In the vMCI group,plasma Aβ42/40 level was positively correlated with FA of the right superior cerebellar peduncle and the right anterior limb of internal capsule (r=0.575,P=0.008;r=0.639,P=0.002),while it was negatively correlated with MD of the right superior cerebellar peduncle and the right anterior limb of internal capsule (r=-0.558,P=0.011;r=-0.626,P=0.003).Conclusions Plasma Aβ levels vary differently in the patients with aMCI and vMCI.The white matter regions of impaired microstructural integrity differ in the patients with different dementia types in the early stage.The plasma Aβ levels in the patients with aMCI and vMCI are associated with the structural integrity of white matter,and there is regional specificity between them.
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Humans , Diffusion Tensor Imaging , White Matter/diagnostic imaging , Cognitive Dysfunction , Outpatients , Cognition , Amyloid beta-PeptidesABSTRACT
Objective To explore the cell subsets and characteristics related to the prognosis of osteosarcoma by analyzing the cellular composition of tumor tissue samples from different osteosarcoma patients.Methods The single-cell sequencing data and bulk sequencing data of different osteosarcoma patients were downloaded.We extracted the information of cell samples for dimensionality reduction,annotation,and cell function analysis,so as to identify the cell subsets and clarify the cell characteristics related to the prognosis of osteosarcoma.The development trajectory of macrophages with prognostic significance was analyzed,and the prognostic model of osteosarcoma was established based on the differentially expressed genes of macrophage differentiation.Results The cellular composition presented heterogeneity in the patients with osteosarcoma.The infiltration of mononuclear phagocytes in osteosarcoma had prognostic significance(P=0.003).Four macrophage subsets were associated with prognosis,and their signature transcription factors included RUNX3(+),ETS1(+),HOXD11(+),ZNF281(+),and PRRX1(+).Prog_Macro2 and Prog_Macro4 were located at the end of the developmental trajectory,and the prognostic ability of macrophage subsets increased with the progression of osteosarcoma.The prognostic model established based on the differentially expressed genes involved in macrophage differentiation can distinguish the survival rate of osteosarcoma patients with different risks(P<0.001).Conclusion Macrophage subsets are closely related to the prognosis of osteosarcoma and can be used as the key target cells for the immunotherapy of osteosarcoma.
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Humans , Prognosis , Osteosarcoma/genetics , Immunotherapy , Macrophages , Transcription Factors , Bone Neoplasms/genetics , Homeodomain Proteins , Repressor ProteinsABSTRACT
Objective To provide the evidence for clinical medication safety by the investigation of the risk factors of linezolid-related thrombocytopenia in cancer patients in the department of hepatobiliary surgery. Methods Patients who received linezolid for anti-infective treatment from January 2017 to December 2021 were selected. The patients were divided into thrombocytopenia group and non-thrombocytopenia group according to whether thrombocytopenia occurred or not after administration of linezolid. The general data and laboratory indicators of the two groups were compared, and the risk factors of linezolid-related thrombocytopenia were screened by multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results A total of 104 patients were included in the study, including 84 patients who underwent surgery and 20 patients who did not. The incidence of linezolid-related thrombocytopenia was 24.0%. There were significant differences in gender, age, duration of linezolid use, platelet count, white blood cell count, alanine aminotransferase(ALT), aspartate aminotransferase(AST), total bilirubin, creatinine, estimated glomerular filtration rate between the two groups (P<0.05); logistic regression analysis suggested that age ≥60 years (OR=7.093; P=0.017), duration of linezolid use ≥12 days (OR=4.399; P=0.035), baseline platelet count ≤200×109/L (OR=8.470; P=0.004), baseline AST≥50 U/L (OR=15.465; P<0.001), and baseline white blood cell count ≥11×109/L (OR=11.436; P=0.001) were the risk factors for linezolid-related thrombocytopenia in cancer patients. Conclusion During the treatment of linezolid in cancer patients, attention should be paid to the adverse reactions of thrombocytopenia in the patients, especially those with old age, long-term treatment, low baseline platelets, poor baseline liver function, and high baseline white blood cell counts.
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Objective: To analyze the status of statins use and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) management in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and very high/high risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) from Chinese Atrial Fibrillation Registry (CAFR). Methods: A total of 9 119 patients with AF were recruited in CAFR between January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2018, patients at very high and high risk of ASCVD were included in this study. Demographics, medical history, cardiovascular risk factors, and laboratory test results were collected. In patients with very high-risk, a threshold of 1.8 mmol/L was used as LDL-C management target and in patients with high risk, a threshold of 2.6 mmol/L was used as LDL-C management target. Statins use and LDL-C compliance rate were analyzed, multiple regression analysis was performed to explore the influencing factors of statins use. Results: 3 833 patients were selected (1 912 (21.0%) in very high risk of ASCVD group and 1 921 (21.1%) in high risk of ASCVD group). The proportion of patients with very high and high risk of ASCVD taking statins was 60.2% (1 151/1 912) and 38.6% (741/1 921), respectively. Attainment rate of LDL-C management target in patients with very high and high risk were 26.7% (511/1 912) and 36.4% (700/1 921), respectively. Conclusion: The proportion of statins use and attainment rate of LDL-C management target are low in AF patients with very high and high risk of ASCVD in this cohort. The comprehensive management in AF patients should be further strengthened, especially the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in AF patients with very high and high risk of ASCVD.
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Humans , Atrial Fibrillation/drug therapy , Cardiovascular Diseases , Cholesterol, LDL , Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors/therapeutic use , Atherosclerosis , Dyslipidemias/drug therapyABSTRACT
Objective:To construct a primary health care institutions performance evaluation index system from the perspective of health value orientation under the background of countywide medical alliances construction.Methods:From May 2021 to February 2022, preliminary screening was made on core performance evaluation indexes via literature review; purposive sampling was used to select the dean/vice dean, persons in charge of medical service, and those in charge of public health service responsible for performance evaluation at the community health service center. Then semi-structured interviews were made on the existing performance evaluation and assessment plans as well as existing problems of primary medical and health institutions. Based on the " input-process-output" performance evaluation model, the thematic framework analysis method was used to analyze the interview data, and combined with literature research results, a preliminary performance evaluation index system for primary medical and health institutions was built under the guidance of health value. From March to May 2022, the Delphi expert consultation method was used to evaluate the importance and operability of indexes. The threshold method was used to screen indexes, and analytic hierarchy process was used to calculate the weights of evaluation indexes.Results:The health value oriented performance evaluation index system for primary healthcare institutions included 3 first-level indexes, 9 second-level indexes, and 50 third-level indexes. The first-level indexes were output (0.377 3), input (0.336 3), and process (0.286 4) in descending order of weight. The top three weighted second-level indexes were health manpower(0.177 8), health literacy and health outcomes (0.157 6), as well as responsiveness and satisfaction (0.142 6). The third-level indexes included 17 medical indexes, 16 prevention indexes, and 17 medical prevention integration indexes. The top three weighted indexes for inpatient services were resident satisfaction with medical treatment (0.052 4), medical staff satisfaction (0.050 1), and responsiveness of residents seeking medical treatment (0.040 1); The top three weighted third-level indexes excluding inpatient services were resident satisfaction with medical treatment (0.052 4), medical staff satisfaction (0.050 1), and surplus funds used for personnel incentives (0.045 5).Conclusions:The performance evaluation index system of primary health care institutions built under the health value orientation is scientific, conducive to promoting the health-orientated transformation and improving the efficiency of primary health care services.
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Abstract@#Anorectal malignant melanoma (ARMM) is a subtype of malignant melanoma with low incidence and high invasion, and has a poor prognosis due to its hidden location and rapid progression. In terms of pathogenesis, the molecular landscape and potential carcinogenic driver gene characteristics of ARMM are significantly different from those of cutaneous melanoma, manifested by a lower rate of somatic mutations, no ultraviolet exposure-related mutation characteristics, a high incidence of cell structural variation, and high genomic instability. The tumor-driving genomic mutations are mainly KIT, NRAS, and NF1 mutations, and the incidence of SF3B1 mutations is significantly higher than that in other sites of mucosal melanoma. Surgery is still the main treatment for ARMM, while immunotherapy and targeted therapy need further development. This article reviews the characteristics of carcinogenic driver gene mutations and clinical diagnosis and treatment of ARMM, providing a reference for the prevention and treatment of ARMM.
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Cerebral palsy is the most common childhood-onset neuromuscular disorder creating lifelong physical disabilities. It affects about 1 in 500 neonates with an estimated worldwide prevalence of 17 million. Cerebral palsy is not a specific disease, but a spectrum of clinical symptoms of permanent abnormalities of the development of movement and posture caused by non-progressive disturbances in a developing fetal or infant brain. Various musculoskeletal disorders are caused by cerebral palsy, hip displacement is one of the most common deformities, second only to equinus deformities of the foot and ankle.Based on the review of previous literatures, this paper summarized the pathophysiology, clinical symptoms, relationship with the gross motor functionclassification and orthopedic treatment of hip displacement in cerebral palsy. Hip displacement in cerebral palsy is mainly caused by the lack of normal stress stimulation in the early childhood and the continuous asymmetric muscle tone and muscle strength around the hip joint. Early hip displacement in cerebral palsy is usually asymptomatic, but without timely intervention hip subluxation/dislocation will cause hip pain and hip motion limitation and thus influence the patient's activity ability and increase the difficulty of daily caring. Hip displacement in cerebral palsy is closely related to the gross motor functionclassification, and the higher the classification of gross motor, the greater the risk of displacement, and hip monitoring can significantly reduce the incidence of hip dislocation. Therefore, a consensus has been reached that a standardized hip surveillance programs and timely intervention are important to prevent the occurrence of hip dislocation and pain. The surgical strategies for hip displacement in CP can be divided into three types: preventive surgery, reconstructive surgery and salvage surgery.
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Objective:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Osimertinib in the second-line and above treatment of elderly patients with advanced lung adenocarcinoma with epidermal grouth factor receptor(EGFR)mutation.Methods:A retrospective analysis of 51 elderly patients with advanced lung adenocarcinoma aged 65 years and over was performed.EGFR gene mutations were detected at baseline.The patients were treated with Osimertinib as second or later-line treatment after disease progression on prior epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor(EGFR-TKI)therapy.Results:The median age of the patients was 72 years old, and the median progression-free survival(PFS)with Osimertinib was 13 months(95% CI: 10.8-15.2 months). Patients with exon 19 deletion(19del)treated with Osimertinib had longer PFS than patients with EGFR 21 exon L858R mutation(12 vs.24 month, P=0.028). In patients with EGFR resistance mutation T790M(T790M-positive), the PFS of patients with 19del combined with T790M(19del / T790M-positive)was better than that of patients with L858R combined with T790M(L858R / T790M-positive)(10 vs.28 months, P=0.029). After Osimertinib treatment, 43.8% of patients had brain or meningeal progression.The most commonly used agents for treatment after resistance to Osimertinib are antiangiogenic drugs.The common adverse reactions of Osimertinib were diarrhea(31.4 %), followed by dry skin with itching(29.4%)and rash(25.5 %). Most adverse reactions were grade 1 to 2, and one patient discontinued the drug intermittently due to grade 3 hematological adverse reactions. Conclusions:Osimertinib is effective and well tolerated in elderly patients with advanced EGFR-mutant lung adenocarcinoma.