Epidemiology of pathogenic tick-borne viruses in China: a review / 中国血吸虫病防治杂志

Ticks are obligate, haematophagous arthropods that are distributed across the world, which may transmit more than 200 pathogens, including viruses, bacteria and parasites. A large number of tick species are widespread in China, and their transmitting tick-borne viral diseases pose a great threat to human health in endemic foci. This review describes the epidemiology of common, emerging and potentially pathogenic tick-borne viruses in China, and recommends the assessment of public health significance and pathogenicity of emerging tick-borne viruses using reverse microbial etiology, so as to provide insights into the management of emerging tick-borne diseases in China.

Spatial-temporal clustering analysis of hand, foot and mouth disease in Hunan Province in 2016 - 2020 / 公共卫生与预防医学

Objective To analyze the spatial and temporal characteristics of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) in Hunan Province from 2016 to 2020. Methods The data of HFMD in Hunan Province from 2016 to 2020 were collected from China's Disease Prevention and Control Information System. HFMD spatial autocorrelation analysis was conducted by ArcGIS 10.2 software at county level, and spatial-temporal scan statistical analysis was performed by SaTScan 9.7 software. Results A total of 714 157 cases was reported in Hunan Province during 2016-2020, with an average annual incidence rate of 208.36/100 000. Global spatial autocorrelation showed that HFMD had a positive spatial correlation on the county scale in Hunan Province during this period. Local spatial autocorrelation indicated that the hot spots were mainly concentrated in the north of central Hunan, the east of central Hunan and the west of Hunan. Spatial-temporal scanning analysis revealed the first class clusters (RR = 6.65, P< 0.001) covering 34 counties in northern and central Hunan, mainly distributed in Yueyang City, Changsha City, Zhuzhou City, Yiyang City and Xiangtan City from May 2018 to June, and the second class clusters (RR = 3.02, P < 0.001) covering 40 counties in western Hunan and central and southwest Hunan from April 2016 to June 2016. Conclusion HFMD incidence exhibits seasonal and regional characteristics in Hunan Province. The prevention and control of HFMD should be guided by combining the characteristics of spatial-temporal clustering.

Application of directed acyclic graphs in evidence-based medicine / 中国医师杂志

Evidence-based medicine (EBM) is a kind of clinic practice where clinicians use the best and the latest available evidence to diagnose and treat patients, and both evidence providers and users need to identify and control different kinds of biases in medical research.Directed acyclic graphsis is a tool to explore the causal relationship.The possible biases in the study can be revealed in a simple graphical language.The use of directed acyclic graphs could avoid the occurrence of bias and improve the quality of medical research and better guide clinical practice.

Quality assessment of reports of clinical randomized controlled trials published in Chinese Journal of Dermatology from 2007 to 2016 / 中华皮肤科杂志

Objective To assess the quality of reports of clinical randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published in Chinese Journal of Dermatology from 2007 to 2016,and to provide a reference for standardization of clinical paper writing.Methods Based on the consolidated standards of reporting trials (CONSORT) 2010 statement,an evaluation form was designed and used to assess the quality of the clinical RCT articles published in Chinese Journal of Dermatology from 2007 to 2016.Results A total of 94 RCT articles were enrolled,including 45 articles from 2007 to 2011,and 49 articles from 2012 to 2016.Among these articles,the writing of introduction and discussion parts was relatively standardized.In the method and result parts,the proportions of articles correctly reporting blinding (23 articles,24.47％),sample size (0 article),primary and secondary outcome measures (21 articles,22.34％),participant flow (0 article),loss to follow-up (32 articles,34.04％) and compliance (13 articles,13.83％) were low,while the proportions of those correctly reporting inclusion and exclusion criteria,intervention measures,statistical methods,starting and ending time of follow-up and baseline data were all over 80％.Conclusion Most contents of the RCT articles published in Chinese Journal of Dermatology are standardized and clear,but the reporting of blinding,compliance,sample size,participant flow and so on,is insufficient,and close attention should be paid to these items.

The effects of HIF-1α on the growth of transplanted oral cancer in nude mice and on the expression of CEACAM1 and VEGF-C in the tumor / 实用口腔医学杂志

Objective:To explore the effects of HIF-1α on the growth of transplanted oral cancer and on the expression of CEACAM1 and VEGF-C in the tumor.Methods:Nude mouse model of oral cancer was established by transplantation of Tca8113 cells respectively treated by HIF-1α siRNA and negative control siRNA subcutaneously into right axillary region of nude mice.3 weeks after transplantation the mice were sacrificed,the tumor volum and weight were measured.The tumor tissue was examined by ELISA method for the detection HIF-1α protein expression,by real-time quantitative PCR and western blot for the detection of mRNA and protein expression of HIF-1α,CEACAM1 and VEGF-C respectively.Results:The volume and weight of the transplanted tumor in HIF-1 α siRNA group were significantly less than those in the control group(P＜0.05),CEACAM1 and VEGF-C mRNA and protein were down-regulate in HIF-1α siRNA group (P＜0.05).Conclusion:HIF-1α expression is positively related to the expression of CEACAM1 and VEGF-C in the regulation of oral tumor growth.

Literature Analysis of ADR Induced by Dasatinib / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE:To investigate ADR induced by dasatinib,and to provide reference for clinical rational drug use. METHODS:By means of literature metrology method,dasatinib-induced ADR cases domestically and internationally reported were analyzed. RSEULTS:A total of 63 ADR cases were induced by dasatinib,and the age of patients were mainly 41-60 years old. The most cases(25.4%)occurred within 1 month of medication. The patients mainly were from Asian countries and regions(53.9%). Organs/systems involved in dasatinib induced ADRs were mainly respiratory system(40.1%),digestive system(17.5%)and hema-tologic system(11.7%). Main clinical manifestations were pleural effusion(23 cases),pulmonary artery hypertension(15 cases), expiratory dyspnea(8 cases),diarrhea(8 cases),etc. CONCLUSIONS:Daring the use of dasatinib,great importance should be attached to ADR monitoring and prevention so as to avoid serious ADR.

Comparison of Lugol chromoendoscopy and NBI with magnify endoscopy in preoperative assessment of early esophageal cancer / 中国内镜杂志

Objective To compare the value of NBI with magnify endoscopy (NBI-ME) and Lugol chromoendoscopy (LCE) in preoperative assessment of early esophageal cancer, and assess whether the former can replace the latter. Methods 59 patients, sampled in the Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, the First Hospital of Lanzhou University and the Second Hospital of Lanzhou City from January 2014 to December 2015, were examined respectively by NBI-ME and Lugol chromoendoscopy not only to distinguish the lesion boundaries but also predict the pathological types as well for statistical analysis with the combination of the final postoperative pathological results. Results Only 64.4 % (38/59) of lesion boundaries can be well-distinguished by NBI-ME, which is significantly lower than that distinguished by Lugol chromoendoscopy (91.5 %, 54/59), with its kappa value 0.208 0.05 (0.369), Kappa > 0.4 (0.429), P 0.05 (0.475), Kappa <0.4 (0.286), P < 0.01 (0.001), showing the poor concordance instead. Conclusions To some extent, pathological type predicted by NBI-ME indeed had an concordance with postoperative pathology, which was also superior to the results examined by Lugol chromoendoscopy, while there was no denying that Lugol chromoendoscopy had an obvious advantage over NBI-ME in terms of distinguishing lesion boundaries, therefore, it can not be completely replaced with NBI-ME at present.

Combination of auricular needling and nerve growth factor treatment improves learning and memory abilities in Alzheimer's disease model rats / 中华神经医学杂志

Objective To investigate the effect of combined auricular needling and nerve growth factor (NGF) treatment on leaming and memory abilities of Alzheimer' s disease (AD) model rats,as well as their possible mechanisms.Methods Forty male SD rats were randomly assigned into four groups:normal control group,AD model group,auricular needling group,and combined auricular needling and NGF treatment group.Okadaic acid was injected into the hippocampal CA 1 region of rats to establish AD models,simultaneously,5 μL NGF (0.1 g/L) was injected into the lateral ventricle of cerebrum for 5 times every other day while acupuncture at "ear-kidney-brain" auricular points was implemented as well.Morris Water Maze behavioral test was performed to assess the learning and memory abilities of the rats.The neuron apoptosis of the hippocampus was detected by flow cytometer.The expressions ofglial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) and choline acetyl-transferase (CHAT) were examined by immunohistochemistry.The neurofibrillary tangle (NFT) was observed through Bielschowsky staining of the hippocampus,and Western blotting was used to observe the Tau protein hyperphosphorylation at Ser396 locus.Results As compared with auricular needling group,the combined auricular needling and NGF treatment group had significantly shortened average escape latency in place navigation test,prolonged active time in the third quadrant in spatial probe test,increased number of platform-crossing,decreased apoptosis ratio,decreased GFAP expression and NFT in the hippocampal CA1 region,increased ChAT expression in hippocampal CA1 region,and decreased phosphorylated Tau expression at the site of Ser396 (P＜0.05).Conclusion (1) Acupuncture at "Ear-Kidney-Brain" auricular points combined with NGF obviously improves the learning and memory abilities of the model rats;and it is more effective than auricular needling alone.(2) The mechanisms might be related with reduced neurons apoptosis,decreased abnormal activation and hyperplasia of astrocyte,improved central cholinergic system functions,and inhibited hyperphosphorylated Tau expressions.

Minimal anchorage invasive extraction of horizontally impacted mandibular third molar: A case report / 实用口腔医学杂志

Horizontal impacted lower third molars are often adjacent to the inferior alveolar nerve,direct extraction may cause trauma and complications,the most serious complication is inferior alveolar nerve damage.This article reports one case of horizontal impacted lower third molar adjacent to the mandibular nerve canal,the molar was extracted by minimal anchorage pulling for 1 week and then removed smoothly.

Treatment of acute gastroesophageal variceal bleeding with combination of endoscopic cyanoacrylate injection and endoscopic variceal ligation / 中华消化内镜杂志

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of endoscopic cyanoacrylate injection combined with endoscopic variceal libation (EVL) in treatment of acute gastroosophageal variceal bleeding. Methods Twenty-three patients with acute esophagogastric variceal bleeding received endoscopic cyanoacrylate injec-tion combined with EVL within 12 hours of hemostssis. Somatostatin were given intravenously at the dosage of 250 μg/h postoperatively for 72 h. The patients received follow-up endoscopy at 2 weeks and 3 months after the procedure, respectively. The variants including the rate of re-bleeding, mortality, and degree of esopha-gogastric varices were evaluated. Results Success in immediate hemostasis was achieved in all cases and a second EVL was performed in 6 patients 2 weeks later. The effective rate of variceal alleviation in gastric fun-dus was 95.65% and 91.30% in esophageal varices. No recurrent bleeding or death was observed in follow-up of 3 months. Conclusion Endoscopic eyanoaerylate injection combined with EVL is a safe and effective technique in the treatment of patients with acute gastroesophageal variceal bleeding.