Response characteristics of tislelizumab combined with chemotherapy in first-line treatment of locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer / 中华肿瘤杂志

Objective: To investigate the response characteristics of patients with locally advanced/metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (nsq-NSCLC) treated with tislelizumab in combination with chemotherapy in the first line. Methods: Patients with nsq-NSCLC who achieved complete or partial remission after treatment with tislelizumab in combination with chemotherapy or chemotherapy alone in the RATIONALE 304 study, as assessed by an independent review board, were selected to analyze the response characteristics and safety profile of the responders. Time to response (TTR) was defined as the time from randomization to the achievement of first objective response. Depth of response (DpR) was defined as the maximum percentage of tumor shrinkage compared with the sum of the baseline target lesion length diameters. Results: As of January 23, 2020, 128 patients treated with tislelizumab in combination with chemotherapy achieved objective tumor response (responders), representing 57.4%(128/223) of the intention-to-treat population, with a TTR of 5.1 to 33.3 weeks and a median TTR of 7.9 weeks. Of the responders (128), 50.8%(65) achieved first remission at the first efficacy assessment (week 6), 31.3%(40) at the second efficacy assessment (week 12), and 18.0%(23) at the third and subsequent tumor assessments. The percentages of responders who achieved a depth of tumor response of 30% to <50%, 50% to <70% and 70% to 100% were 45.3%(58/128), 28.1%(36/128) and 26.6%(34/128), respectively, with median progression-free survival (PFS) of 9.0 months (95% CI: 7.7 to 9.9 months), 11.5 months (95% CI: 7.7 months to not reached) and not reached (95% CI: 11.8 months to not estimable), respectively. Tislelizumab plus chemotherapy were generally well tolerated in responders with similar safety profile to the overall safety population. Conclusion: Among responders to tislelizumab in combination with chemotherapy for nsq-NSCLC, 82.0%(105/128) achieves response within the first two tumor assessments (12 weeks) and 18.0%(23/128) achieves response at later (18 to 33 weeks) assessments, and there is a trend toward prolonged PFS in responders with deeper tumor response.

Exploration of making removable partial denture by digital technology / 中华口腔医学杂志

To explore the digital manufacturing process of distal extension removable partial denture. From November 2021 to December 2022, 12 patients (7 males and 5 females) with free-ending situation were selected from the Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University. Three-dimensional model of the relationship between alveolar ridge and jaw position was obtained by intraoral scanning technique. After routine design, manufacturing and try-in of metal framework for removable partial denture, the metal framework was located in the mouth and scanned again to obtain the composite model of dentition, alveolar ridge and metal framework. The free-end modified model is obtained by merging the digital model of free-end alveolar ridge with the virtual model with the metal framework. The three-dimensional model of artificial dentition, and base plate was designed on the free-end modified model, and the resin model were made by digital milling technology. The removable partial denture was made by accurately positioning the artificial dentition and base plate, bonding metal framework with injection resin, grinding and polishing the artificial dentition and resin base. Compared with the design data after clinical trial, the results showed that there was an error of 0.4-1.0 mm and an error of 0.03-0.10 mm in the connection between the resin base of artificial dentition and the connecting rod of the in-place bolt and the connection between artificial dentition and resin base. After denturen delivery, only 2 patients needed grinding adjustment in follow-up visit due to tenderness, and the rest patients did not find any discomfort. The digital fabrication process of removable partial denture used in this study can basically solve the problems of digital fabrication of free-end modified model and assembly of artificial dentition with resin base and metal framework.

Exploration and practice of Peking University Model to improve the clinical teaching effect of clinical postgraduates majoring in periodontology / 中华口腔医学杂志

The number of patients with periodontal disease in China is large, and the ratio of doctors to patients is seriously imbalanced, especially in the insufficient number of periodontal specialists and periodontal teachers. Strengthening the cultivation of professional postgraduates in periodontology can effectively solve this problem. This paper summarizes the experiences of Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology in the teaching of periodontal postgraduate students for more than 30 years, in cluding teaching objectives formulation, teaching resources allocation and enhancement of the quality control system of clinical teaching, for ensuring that the periodontal professional postgraduates could reach the expected level after training. This formed the current "Peking University Model". There are both opportunities and challenges in clinical teaching of periodontal postgraduates in domestic stomatology community. The authors hope that the continuous exploration and improvement of this teaching system will promote the vigorous development of clinical teaching for the postgraduates majoring in periodontology in China.

A phase I study of subcutaneous envafolimab (KN035) monotherapy in Chinese patients with advanced solid tumors / 中华肿瘤杂志

Objective: To evaluate the safety and antitumor activity of envafolimab monotherapy in Chinese patients with advanced solid tumors. Methods: This open-label, multicenter phase I trial included dose escalation and dose expansion phases. In the dose escalation phase, patients received subcutaneous 0.1, 0.3, 1.0, 2.5, 5.0 or 10.0 mg/kg envafolimab once weekly (QW) following a modified "3+ 3" design. The dose expansion phase was performed in the 2.5 mg/kg and 5.0 mg/kg (QW) dose cohorts. Results: At November 25, 2019, a total of 287 patients received envafolimab treatment. During the dose escalation phase, no dose-limiting toxicities (DLT) was observed. In all dose cohorts, drug-related treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) for all grades occurred in 75.3% of patients, and grade 3 or 4 occurred in 20.6% of patients. The incidence of immune-related adverse reactions (irAE) was 24.0% for all grades, the most common irAEs (≥2%) included hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, immune-associated hepatitis and rash. The incidence of injection site reactions was low (3.8%), all of which were grades 1-2. Among the 216 efficacy evaluable patients, the objective response rate (ORR) and disease control rate (DCR) were 11.6% and 43.1%, respectively. Median duration of response was 49.1 weeks (95% CI: 24.0, 49.3). Pharmacokinetic (PK) exposure to envafolimab is proportional to dose and median time to maximum plasma concentration is 72-120 hours based on the PK results from the dose escalation phase of the study. Conclusion: Subcutaneous envafolimab has a favorable safety and promising preliminary anti-tumor activity in Chinese patients with advanced solid tumors.

A phase I study of subcutaneous envafolimab (KN035) monotherapy in Chinese patients with advanced solid tumors / 中华肿瘤杂志

Objective: To evaluate the safety and antitumor activity of envafolimab monotherapy in Chinese patients with advanced solid tumors. Methods: This open-label, multicenter phase I trial included dose escalation and dose expansion phases. In the dose escalation phase, patients received subcutaneous 0.1, 0.3, 1.0, 2.5, 5.0 or 10.0 mg/kg envafolimab once weekly (QW) following a modified "3+ 3" design. The dose expansion phase was performed in the 2.5 mg/kg and 5.0 mg/kg (QW) dose cohorts. Results: At November 25, 2019, a total of 287 patients received envafolimab treatment. During the dose escalation phase, no dose-limiting toxicities (DLT) was observed. In all dose cohorts, drug-related treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) for all grades occurred in 75.3% of patients, and grade 3 or 4 occurred in 20.6% of patients. The incidence of immune-related adverse reactions (irAE) was 24.0% for all grades, the most common irAEs (≥2%) included hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, immune-associated hepatitis and rash. The incidence of injection site reactions was low (3.8%), all of which were grades 1-2. Among the 216 efficacy evaluable patients, the objective response rate (ORR) and disease control rate (DCR) were 11.6% and 43.1%, respectively. Median duration of response was 49.1 weeks (95% CI: 24.0, 49.3). Pharmacokinetic (PK) exposure to envafolimab is proportional to dose and median time to maximum plasma concentration is 72-120 hours based on the PK results from the dose escalation phase of the study. Conclusion: Subcutaneous envafolimab has a favorable safety and promising preliminary anti-tumor activity in Chinese patients with advanced solid tumors.

Effect of Juanbi Qianggu Formula on biological behaviors of fibroblast-like synoviocytes in rheumatoid arthritis by regulating FGFR1 signaling pathway based on network pharmacology and cell function experiments / 中国中药杂志

This study aimed to explore the molecular mechanism of Juanbi Qianggu Formula(JBQGF), an empirical formula formulated by the prestigious doctor in traditional Chinese medicine, in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis based on network pharmacology and cell function experiments. The main active components and targets of JBQGF were obtained through Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform(TCMSP) and Encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Medicine(ETCM), and the core targets underwent functional enrichment analysis and signaling pathway analysis. Cytoscape 3.6.0 was used to construct a visualized "active component-target-signaling pathway" network of JBQGF. After screening, nine potential pathways of JBQGF were obtained, mainly including G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway and tyrosine kinase receptor signaling pathway. As previously indicated, the fibroblast growth factor receptor 1(FGFR1) signaling pathway was highly activated in active fibroblast-like synoviocytes(FLS) in rheumatoid arthritis, and cell and animal experiments demonstrated that inhibition of the FGFR1 signaling pathway could significantly reduce joint inflammation and joint destruction in collagen-induced arthritis(CIA) rats. In terms of the tyrosine kinase receptor signal transduction pathway, the analysis of its target genes revealed that FGFR1 might be a potential target of JBQGF for rheumatoid arthritis treatment. The biological effect of JBQGF by inhibiting FGFR1 phosphorylation was preliminarily verified by Western blot, Transwell invasion assay, and pannus erosion assay, thereby inhibiting matrix metalloproteinase 2(MMP2) and receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand(RANKL) and suppressing the invasion of fibroblasts in rheumatoid arthritis and erosive effect of pannus bone. This study provides ideas for searching potential targets of rheumatoid arthritis treatment and TCM drugs through network pharmacology.

Research on optimization method for medical equipment operation data collection based on wireless sensor network / 医疗卫生装备

Objective To propose an optimization method for medical equipment data collection based on wireless sensor network in order to solve the problems of high packet loss rate and prolonged time delay for wireless sensor network to acquire medical equipment data.Methods The multi-dimensional state data of medical equipment operation were collected using wireless sensor network and fused with the ant colony optimization algorithm;then the routing strategy was optimized using the adaptive step fruit fly optimization algorithm,and data stream congestion was controlled with the virtual queue-based congestion control algorithm from the levels of rate adjustment and active packet loss.The method proposed was compared with the medical equipment data collection methods respectively based on wireless sensor network and ant colony wireless sensor network in terms of pocket loss rate and time delay to verify its effectiveness and advantages.Results The method proposed had a packet loss rate of only 8.6％for data acquisition at a sampling rate of 80 Kibit/s and an average time delay of about 0.115 s in case of 500 sensor nodes,which were much lower than those of the medical equipment data collection methods respectively based on wireless sensor network and ant colony wireless sensor network.Conclusion The method proposed improves the efficiency of multi-dimensional state data collection and allieves the data flow congestion of wireless sensor network.References are provided for remote monitoring of medical equipment operation state.[Chinese Medical Equipment Journal,2023,44(9):83-87]

Efficacy of combined application of glycine powder air-polishing in non-surgical treatment of peri-implant diseases / 北京大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVE@#To compare the clinical efficacy of combined application of glycine powder air-polishing and mechanical submucosal debridement in non-surgical treatment of peri-implant diseases.@*METHODS@#A randomized controlled clinical study was carried out on patients diagnosed with peri-implant diseases in the Department of Periodontology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, between May of 2020 and June of 2021.Twenty-eight patients with totally sixty-two implants were enrolled.The patients were randomly divided into the test group and control group. The patients in the test group (13 subjects/32 implants) received mechanical submucosal debridement using titanium curettes combined with application of glycine powder air-polishing, while the control group (15 subjects/30 implants) received mechanical submucosal debridement using titanium only. Clinical parameters, such as plaque index (PLI), pocket probing depth (PPD), bleeding index (BI) and the percentage of suppuration on probing on implants' level (SoP%) were measured at baseline and 8 weeks after non-surgical intervention. Changes and group differences of clinical parameters of the implants before and 8 weeks after non-surgical intervention were compared.@*RESULTS@#Mean PLI, PPD, BI of both the test group and control group significantly reduced 8 weeks after non-surgical intervention (P < 0.05). Compared with the control group, the test group achieved lower BI (2.7±0.8 vs. 2.2±0.7, P < 0.05), more reduction of BI (0.6±0.7 vs. 1.1±0.6, P < 0.01) and more reduction of SoP% (21.9% vs. 10%, P < 0.05) after non-surgical intervention. Both the control and test groups exhibited comparable PLI and PPD reductions (P>0.05). For the implants diagnosed with peri-implant mucositis, the test group revealed more signi-ficant reduction in BI and SoP% than the control group (1.0±0.7 vs. 0.4±0.7, P=0.02; 6.3% vs. 0, P=0.012). There was no significant difference existing in PLI and PD improvement between the control group and test group (P>0.05). For the implants diagnosed with peri-implantitis, there was no significant difference existing in PLI, PPD, BI and SoP% improvement values between the test and control groups (P>0.05). No complications or discomforts were reported during the study.@*CONCLUSION@#Both treatment procedures could relieve the inflammation of peri-implant soft tissue. Non-surgical mechanical submucosal debridement combined application of glycine powder air-polishing is associated with significant reduction of soft tissue bleeding and suppuration on probing especially in the implants diagnosed with peri-implant mucositis.

Integrated steel plate system combined with Kirschner wire internal fixation for the treatment of Lisfranc injury / 中华骨科杂志

Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy of integrated steel plate system combined with Kirschner wire internal fixation in the treatment of Lisfranc injury.Methods:Data of 30 cases with Lisfranc injury who were admitted from January 2010 to December 2018, including 22 males and 8 females were retrospectively analyzed. The age ranged from 22 to 58 years, with an average age of 44.5 years. All of them were closed injuries, including 8 cases involving metatarsal tarsal base fracture, and 2 cases with compression fracture of dice. Classification of Lisfranc joint injury: 6 cases of injury of the inner column alone, 10 cases of injury of the inner column and the middle column, 4 cases of injury of the middle column and the outer column, 10 cases of injury of the three columns. Cause of injury: traffic injury in 12 cases, machine injury in 10 cases, fall injury in 8 cases. The time from injury to operation was 2-7 d, with an average of 5 d. After the improvement of soft tissue conditions, all patients were treated with open reduction and internal fixation using integrated plate system combined with Kirschner wire, followed up by regular post-operative imaging examination, and the therapeutic effect was evaluated by the American Association of Foot and Ankle Surgery (AOFAS) midfoot score.Results:Thirty patients were followed up for 12-30 months (mean 24 months), during which no soft tissue complications such as wound infection and skin necrosis were observed. Average postoperative healing was observed at 12 weeks (10-16 weeks) for them who combined with fracture. At the latest follow-up, the AOFAS midfoot score was 65-95 points (mean 85 points). The midfoot function scores of the 30 patients were: excellent in 15 cases, good in 10, fair in 3, poor in 2. The excellent and good rate was 83.3% (25/30). One patient showed low toxicity and red skin 8 months after the operation. The integrated steel plate system was removed and the skin healed smoothly after the operation. One year after surgery, 10 patients requested removal of the internal fixation. None of the patients had the complication of plate, screw and Kirschner wire fracture. Two patients with three-column injury developed traumatic arthritis and walking pain 12 and 18 months after surgery, respectively, and then underwent metatarsal tarsal joint fusion. The postoperative pain disappeared.Conclusion:The integrated steel plate system combined with Kirschner wire internal fixation for the treatment of Lisfranc injury is simple, can avoid joint redislocation and articular cartilage reinjury, is a safe and effective method for the treatment of Lisfranc injury.

Classification and reconstruction of complex defects after lateral facial tumor surgery / 中华耳鼻咽喉头颈外科杂志

Objective: To explore the classification and reconstruction strategy of defects in lateral face region after operation of malignant tumors. Methods: Eighteen cases with the reconstruction of complicated defects after resection of tumors in the region of lateral face from January 2015 to January 2018 in Hunan Cancer Hospital were retrospectively reviewed. There were 14 males and 4 females, aged from 32 to 68 years. According to the presence or absence of bony scaffold, complicated defects were divided into two main categories: soft tissue perforating defects and soft tissue defects combined with bony scaffold defects. All soft tissue perforating defects in 5 cases were repaired with free anterolateral femoral flaps. Among 13 cases with soft tissue plus bony scaffold defects, 3 were repaired with free fibular flaps, 6 with free fibular flaps combined with free anterolateral femoral flaps, and 4 with chimeric deep circumflex iliac artery perforator flaps combined with anterolateral femoral flaps. Results: All flaps survived well. Two patients complicated with fistula in floor of mouth, but the wound healed after dressing change. Transoral feeding was resumed within 2 weeks after surgery in all patients. One year follow-up evaluation showed that 14 cases had symmetrical face and 10 cases had mouth opening more than 3 transverse fingers. After 36-50 months of follow-up, 6 patients died, with an overall 3-year survival rate of 66.7%. Conclusion: The classification of defects with or without bony stent loss is conducive to the overall repair design, the recovery of facial contour stent, the effective fill of dead space and the maintain of residual occlusal relationship. Good reconstruction results require a multi flap combination of osteocutaneous and soft tissue flaps.

Analysis of Water Adsorption and Thermodynamic Properties of Three Rhei Radix et Rhizoma Decoction Pieces / 中国实验方剂学杂志

Objective:To investigate the moisture adsorption and thermodynamic characteristics of raw products， wine-processed products and fried charcoal products of Rhei Radix et Rhizoma， in order to guide their drying and storage. Method:Static isotherm weighing method was used to determine the adsorption isotherm curves of three Rhei Radix et Rhizoma decoction pieces at 25， 35， 45 ℃， and the test data were fitted with 7 commonly used water adsorption models to determine the best model for studying the adsorption thermodynamic parameters of these decoction pieces. Result:The best adsorption models of these three decoction pieces were all GAB model. At 25， 35， 45 ℃， the absolute safe moisture content of fried charcoal products was 7.43%， 6.79% and 6.20%， of wine-processed products was 8.68%， 8.17% and 7.03%， of raw products was 9.88%， 9.36% and 7.77%， respectively. At 25， 35， 45 ℃， the relative safe moisture content of fried charcoal products was 9.46%， 8.63% and 8.21%， of wine-processed products was 11.49%， 11.03% and 9.74%， of raw products was 13.49%， 12.66% and 11.14%， respectively. The net equivalent heat of adsorption （Qst） and differential entropy （Sd） of these three kinds of decoction pieces all decreased with the increase of equilibrium moisture content， Qst and Sd were in accordance with the entropy-enthalpy complementary theory. The constant velocity temperatures of raw products， wine-processed products and fried charcoal products of Rhei Radix et Rhizoma were 386.66， 391.15， 394.34 K （unit conversion of 1 K=-272.15 ℃）， their Gibbs free energies were 0.372 2， 0.406 0， 0.372 2 kJ·mol-1， respectively. Their adsorption processes were an unspontaneous process driven by enthalpy. Conclusion:The orders of equilibrium moisture content， monomolecular layer moisture content， Qst and Sd of three Rhei Radix et Rhizoma decoction pieces are all raw products>wine-processed products>fried charcoal products. The moisture absorption capacity of the decoction pieces is ranked as raw products>wine-processed products>fried charcoal products. The frying and roasting process significantly affects the hygroscopicity and thermodynamic properties of the three decoction pieces， the reason for this difference may be that the high temperature of the stir-frying results in the decrease of the hygroscopic groups and the increase of the hydrophobic materials in raw products， and the change in the texture of the decoction pieces. The research on the water adsorption characteristics of three Rhei Radix et Rhizoma decoction pieces can provide reference for selecting their storage conditions and drying process.

Gingival thickness assessment of gingival recession teeth / 北京大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVE@#To evaluate the gingival thickness and gingival biotype of gingival recession teeth of Chinese population.@*METHODS@#A total of 112 non-molar teeth with gingival recession in 34 patients were included. Direct measurement, cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT) measurement and periodontal probe method were used to evaluate gingival thickness and biotype. Gingival thickness was measured at 2 mm apical to the gingival margin. Direct measurement was performed with a caliper of 0.01 mm resolution and anesthesia needles attached to silicone disk stops. Gingival biotype was assessed by sulcus probing, if the periodontal probe was visible through the gingival tissue, the gingival biotype was thin; If not visible, the gingival biotype was thick. The differences of gingival thickness among different gingival biotype, tooth site and gingival recession type were analyzed respectively. Besides, the results of CBCT measurement was analyzed compared with the direct measurement.@*RESULTS@#The average gingival thickness of non-molar recession teeth was (1.17±0.41) mm. The average gingival thickness of thick and thin biotype group were (1.38±0.4) mm and (0.97±0.30) mm, respectively, with statistically significant difference (P<0.001). The median of gingival thickness was 1.1 mm. Using 1.1 mm as the cut-off value of thick and thin gingival thickness group, the results matched well with the gingival biotype classification results by periodontal probe method (P=1.000). The average gingival thickness of maxillary teeth was significantly thicker than that of the mandibular teeth. They were (1.39±3.44) mm and (1.01±0.31) mm, respectively (P<0.001). The mean gingival thickness of MillerI, II and III degree gingival recession teeth were (1.15±0.34) mm, (0.83±0.17) mm and (1.26±0.56) mm, respectively, without statistically significant difference (P=0.205). The gingival thickness measurement results between CBCT method and direct measurement were without statistically significant difference (P=0.206).@*CONCLUSION@#In the non-molar gingival recession teeth, the cut-off value of gingival thickness to classify thick and thin biotype of Chinese population was 1.1 mm. The average gingival thickness of the maxillary teeth was significantly thicker than that of the mandibular teeth. Besides, CBCT measurement was an accuracy method for evaluating facial gingival thickness.

Comparison of two radiofrequency ablation devices for atrial fibrillation concomitant with a rheumatic valve procedure / 中华医学杂志(英文版)

BACKGROUND@#Perioperative and median-term follow-up outcomes have not been compared among procedures using radiofrequency ablation devices for permanent atrial fibrillation with concomitant rheumatic valve disease. We compared the sinus rhythm restoration efficacy of "non-irrigation" ablation forceps and an "irrigation" ablation device in patients with rheumatic valve disease undergoing a modified Cox maze radiofrequency ablation procedure due to permanent atrial fibrillation.@*METHODS@#Data of 278 patients with rheumatic valve disease from the Cardiac Surgery Department of Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital who underwent the modified Cox maze radiofrequency ablation procedure between May 2013 and May 2017 were reviewed. The procedure was performed using "non-irrigation" ablation forceps (AtriCure, group A) in 149 patients and an "irrigation" ablation device (Medtronic, group M) in 129 patients. Data were collected prospectively, and follow-up was documented and compared between the groups.@*RESULTS@#The radiofrequency procedure duration was 28.9 ± 3.8 min in group A and 29.5 ± 2.8 min in group M (t = 1.623, P = 0.106). The predicted radiofrequency time to the left atrium diameter was (Ya = 0.4964 X + 0.3762, R = 0.74) in group A and (Ym = 0.4331 X + 4.3563, R = 0.8435) in group M. The sinus rhythm (SR) conversion rate without use of anti-arrhythmic drugs was similarly good in groups A and M, with 75.2%, 72.5%, and 70.5% vs. 73.6%, 71.3%, and 69.8% at discharge, 6 and 12 months, respectively (F = 0.084, F = 0.046, F = 0.046, P > 0.05, respectively).@*CONCLUSION@#Two types of radiofrequency ablation devices characteristic of "non-irrigation" and "irrigation" bipolar ablation forceps were similarly efficient at SR restoration.

Comparison of two radiofrequency ablation devices for atrial fibrillation concomitant with a rheumatic valve procedure / 中华医学杂志(英文版)

Background@#Perioperative and median-term follow-up outcomes have not been compared among procedures using radiofrequency ablation devices for permanent atrial fibrillation with concomitant rheumatic valve disease. We compared the sinus rhythm restoration efficacy of "non-irrigation" ablation forceps and an "irrigation" ablation device in patients with rheumatic valve disease undergoing a modified Cox maze radiofrequency ablation procedure due to permanent atrial fibrillation.@*Methods@#Data of 278 patients with rheumatic valve disease from the Cardiac Surgery Department of Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital who underwent the modified Cox maze radiofrequency ablation procedure between May 2013 and May 2017 were reviewed. The procedure was performed using "non-irrigation" ablation forceps (AtriCure, group A) in 149 patients and an "irrigation" ablation device (Medtronic, group M) in 129 patients. Data were collected prospectively, and follow-up was documented and compared between the groups.@*Results@#The radiofrequency procedure duration was 28.9 ± 3.8 min in group A and 29.5 ± 2.8 min in group M (t = 1.623, P = 0.106). The predicted radiofrequency time to the left atrium diameter was (Ya = 0.4964 X + 0.3762, R2 = 0.74) in group A and (Ym = 0.4331 X + 4.3563, R2 = 0.8435) in group M. The sinus rhythm (SR) conversion rate without use of anti-arrhythmic drugs was similarly good in groups A and M, with 75.2%, 72.5%, and 70.5% vs. 73.6%, 71.3%, and 69.8% at discharge, 6 and 12 months, respectively (F = 0.084, F = 0.046, F = 0.046, P > 0.05, respectively).@*Conclusion@#Two types of radiofrequency ablation devices characteristic of "non-irrigation" and "irrigation" bipolar ablation forceps were similarly efficient at SR restoration.

Vestibular incision subperiosteal tunnel access with connective tissue graft for the treatment of Miller classI and II gingival recession / 北京大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVE@#To evaluate the clinical outcomes of vestibular incision subperiosteal tunnel access (VISTA) with connective tissue graft (CTG) in the treatment of Miller classes I and II localized gingival recession.@*METHODS@#Ten patients with 10 Miller classes I and II localized gingival recessions were enrolled in the study. All defects were equal to or above 2 mm in recession depth. All the patients received treatment with VISTA+CTG. Their clinical parameters, including recession depth (Rec), recession width (RW), keratinized tissue width (KT), clinical attachment loss (CAL), probing depth (PD) were recorded and compared before surgery and 6 months later. The mean root coverage (MRC) and complete root coverage (CRC) were calculated at the end of 6 months. A visual analogue scale (VAS) was used to estimate the patients' discomfort during the operation and during the 2 weeks post-operation. Patient-based aesthetic satisfaction 6 months after surgery was evaluated by a VAS.@*RESULTS@#The mean Rec was (2.65±0.82) mm at baseline, and (0.35±0.58) mm after 6 months. The VISTA+CTG treatment resulted in an improvement of (2.30±0.98) mm in recession depth (P<0.001). MRC was 86.67%±21.94% and CRC reached 70% at the end of 6 months. KT increased (0.90±1.22) mm (P<0.05). Aesthetic satisfaction on the patients' level was 8.30 based on VAS (0=unsatisfied, 10=extremely satisfied). The patients' discomfort during the operation and 2 weeks post operation were 2.40 and 4.30 (0=no pain, 10=extreme pain). Furthermore, clinical outcomes showed no statistically significant difference between the gingival biotypes, and between the teeth positioned in maxillary and in mandibular.@*CONCLUSION@#VISTA+CTG could be an effective treatment for Miller classes I and II localized gingival recession. Clinical outcomes indicated decrease in recession depth and width, and increase in width of keratinized tissue. Patients suffered little pain during the operation and 2 weeks post-operation of healing and accessed good aesthetic satisfaction. VISTA+CTG could be an option for the treatment of Miller classes I and II localized gingival recession.

Application of microsutures with vascular endothelial growth factor to improve vascular endothelial regeneration after small vessel anastomosis in the rats / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND:The vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) plays an important role in the development and formation of blood vessels.Up to now,there are few reports about the treatment of postoperative complications of vascular anastomosis surgery by mcrosutures with VEGF in China.OBJECTIVE:To synthesiize microsutures with VEGF and to evaluate its effect in revascularization following small vessel anastomosis.METHODS:The method of emulsification-diffusion was use to produce biodegradable polymer polylactic acid/glycolic acid (PLGA) copolymer microparticles containing VEGF,and then,the microparticles were added into microsutures to prepare microsutures with VEGF.Ninety Sprague-Dawley rats were enrolled to make animal models of caudal artery anastomosis using microsutures with VEGF in experimental group and microsutures alone in control group.Complications and VEGF level in the peripheral blood were detected and hematoxylin-eosin staining at the anastomotic site was performed at 2,12 hours,1,3,7 days after anastomosis.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1) Postoperative complications:The postoperative incidence of skin necrosis was significantly lower in the experimental group than the control group (P ＜ 0.05).(2) VEGF level:Compared with the control group,the peripheral blood VEGF level was significantly higher in the experimental group at each time point after operation (P ＜ 0.05).(3) Hematoxylin-eosin staining:In the experimental group,proliferated endothelial cells were seen near the anastomotic site at 1 day after anastomosis;there were a large number of proliferated endothelial calls and subcutaneous tissues covering the sutures completely at 3 days after anastomosis;and endothelial cells and internal elastic lamina were completely repaired,smooth muscle cells proliferated further,and the outer membrane returned to normal at 1 week after anastomosis.In the control group,cell degeneration and necrosis were seen near the anastomotic suture,and only adventitial cells infiltrated and exhibited a traumatic proliferative response at 1 day after anastomosis;neonatal endothelial cells appeared in the exfoliated area of the endothelial cells,grew and migrated,and there was a few endothelial cells covering the anastomotic site at 3 days after anastomosis;and newborn endothelial cells got over the anastomotic crack and covered the suture.To conclude,microsutures with sustained-release VEGF microparticles can promote endothelial cell regeneration in rats at the anastomotic site.

Expression and prognostic effect of DEPTOR in rectal carcinoma / 局解手术学杂志

Objective To clarify the expression of DEPTOR in rectal cancer,and to further explore the relationship between the expres-sion level of DEPTOR and histopathology and prognosis,in order to provide reference for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of rectal cancer. Methods The clinical data of 102 patients who underwent radical resection of rectal cancer in our hospital from January 2011 to January 2013 were analyzed retrospectively.The expression of DEPTOR in cancer tissues and adjacent tissues were evaluated by immunohistochemis-try and immunoblotting.The patients were divided into high expression group and low expression group by the median value of integrated opti-cal density(IOD);the relationship between the expression level of DEPTOR and clinical,histopathology and prognosis was analyzed. Results The results ofImmunohistochemistry and immunoblotting showed that the expression level of DEPTOR in cancer tissues was higher than that in adjacent tissues,the differences were significant(P<0.05). Univariate analysis showed that there was no significant differences in gender, age,and BMI(P>0.05),and there were significant differences in tumor diameter,T stage,N stage,and differentiation between the high-ex-pression and low-expression group (P<0.05).The independent influencing factors of DEPTOR expression was analyzed by the Logistic re-gression model,which showed that T stage and tumor diameter were independent influencing factors of high expression of DEPTOR.Compared with low expression group,the serum CEA level in patients with high expression group was higher,the differences was statistically significant ( P < 0.05 ). There was no significant difference in serum CA199 level between the expression group and the low expression group (P>0.05).Spearman correlation analysis showed that the expression level of DEPTOR was positively correlated with serum CEA level in rectal cancer patients (r=0.509,P<0.01).Compared with low expression group,the 5-year cumulative recurrence rate and the 5-year cumulative mortality rate in the high-expression group of DEPTOR were higher,the differences were statistically significant ( P <0.05). Conclusion DEPTOR is highly expressed and is associated with the degree of disease progression in rectal cancer,its elevation suggests a poor prognosis.

Predictors factor analysis of acute viral lower respiratory tract infection in children with bronchopulmonary dysplasia / 中国免疫学杂志

Objective:To discuss the predictors factor analysis of acute viral lower respiratory tract infection ( AVLRI) in children with bronchopulmonary dysplasia(BPD). Methods:Retrospective survey 60 patients with BPD complicated with AVLRI were selected from June 2015 and June 2017 in our hospital as a combined group,60 children with BPD without AVLRI were selected as control group at the same time,analysis of predictors of AVLRI in children with BPD. Results:In this survey,combined group with respiratory syncytial virus(RSV) infection was the main type of infection,and there were 35 cases(58% ),the result of single factor analysis showed,the incidence of AVLRI in children with BPD was related to factors such as season,feeding mode,family smoking,BPD condition,birth weight,basic diseases,congenital heart disease,maternal gestational diabetes mellitus,atopic diseases and so on(P＜0. 05),the result of Logistics multivariate factor analysis showed,autumn winter season,severe BPD,congenital heart disease,maternal atopic disease,and artificial feeding were predictors of AVLRI in BPD children(P＜0. 05). Conclusion:BPD complicated with AVLRI is often caused by RSV,it is caused by a variety of factors,autumn is the high incidence season,autumn and winter,children with severe BPD, congenital heart disease, maternal atopic disease and artificial feeding may be as a predictor of the occurrence, the effective measures should be taken according to the above factors.

Technique and advantages of a blood micro-sampling method compared with regular sampling method in mice / 中国比较医学杂志

Objective To establish a micro volume blood sampling method via the saphenous vein for pharmacokinetic studies(PK studies)in mice, aiming at reducing animal use and alleviate animal pain in in vivo procedures. Methods CD-1 mice were intravenously or orally administered with model compounds A,B,C and D.Blood samples were collected by both the micro-sampling method and regular method at the same time points,and used for the measurement of plasma drug concentration. Pharmacokinetic parameters obtained from each method were compared. Results For each of the four compounds,plasma PK profiles generated by micro-sampling via saphenous vein were in good accordance with those by the regular sampling method via retro-orbital venous plexus. Conclusions Our newly developed micro-sampling blood collecting method can replace the regular blood collecting method used in pharmacokinetic studies in mice. It can significantly improve animal welfare by alleviating animal pain. The volume of blood withdrawn can be reduced by 80%,and the number of mice used for the pharmacokinetic studies can be reduced by 65%.

GITAR: An Open Source Tool for Analysis and Visualization of Hi-C Data / 基因组蛋白质组与生物信息学报·英文版

Interactions between chromatin segments play a large role in functional genomic assays and developments in genomic interaction detection methods have shown interacting topological domains within the genome. Among these methods, Hi-C plays a key role. Here, we present the Genome Interaction Tools and Resources (GITAR), a software to perform a comprehensive Hi-C data analysis, including data preprocessing, normalization, and visualization, as well as analysis of topologically-associated domains (TADs). GITAR is composed of two main modules: (1) HiCtool, a Python library to process and visualize Hi-C data, including TAD analysis; and (2) processed data library, a large collection of human and mouse datasets processed using HiCtool. HiCtool leads the user step-by-step through a pipeline, which goes from the raw Hi-C data to the computation, visualization, and optimized storage of intra-chromosomal contact matrices and TAD coordinates. A large collection of standardized processed data allows the users to compare different datasets in a consistent way, while saving time to obtain data for visualization or additional analyses. More importantly, GITAR enables users without any programming or bioinformatic expertise to work with Hi-C data. GITAR is publicly available at http://genomegitar.org as an open-source software.