Correlation between neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and disease activity in Behcet's disease / 天津医药

Objective To explore the correlation between neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio(NLR)and Behcet's disease(BD)activity.Methods A total of 103 BD patients were divided into the low activity group(0-4,61 cases)and the high activity group(5-11,42 cases)according to electronic medical record-based disease activity index(EMRAI)score.The white blood cell(WBC),neutrophil(NEU),lymphocyte(LY),platelet(PLT),red blood cell(RBC),hemoglobin(Hb),erythrocyte sedimentation rate(ESR),C-reactive protein(CRP),IgG,IgA,IgM,complement C3 and C4 were detected.NLR and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio(PLR)were calculated.The correlation between NLR,PLR and ESR,CRP,EMRAI were analyzed.Logistic regression was used to analyze the influencing factors of BD disease activity.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was drawn to evaluate the effectiveness of NLR in judging BD disease activity.Results WBC,NEU,PLT,ESR,CRP,NLR,PLR,complement C3 and C4 in patients were higher in the high activity group than those in the low activity group(P＜0.05),and there were no significant differences in other indexes(P＞0.05).NLR was positively correlated with ESR,CRP and EMRAI in the whole group,while PLR was positively correlated with ESR,CRP and EMRAI in the whole group(P＜0.05).Logistic regression analysis showed that high NLR was a risk factor for BD disease activity(OR=1.511,95%CI:1.080-2.113,P＜0.05).ROC curve analysis showed that the area under the curve(AUC)of NLR in evaluating BD disease activity was 0.706(95%CI:0.603-0.809).Conclusion NLR is effective in judging the disease activity of BD patients,and can be used as a biological index to evaluate the disease activity of BD.

Mechanical puncture combined with tumor necrosis factor alpha and complete Freund's adjuvant to construct a rat discogenic low back pain model / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND:Intervertebral disc degeneration is an important cause of low back pain.At present,there are many modeling methods for disc degeneration in China and abroad,but there is not a model for low back pain due to disc degeneration. OBJECTIVE:To compare the effect of mechanical puncture combined with tumor necrosis factor α and complete Freund's adjuvant with a conventional disc mechanical puncture alone. METHODS:A total of 18 male adult Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into 3 groups,with 6 animals in each group.No treatment was given in the blank group.Animal models of intervertebral disc degeneration were made in the L4-5 segments of rats in the control using conventional mechanical puncture.In the experimental group,on the basis of mechanical puncture,tumor necrosis factor α+complete Freund's adjuvant was injected into the L4-5 intervertebral discs using a microinjector to establish a model of disc degeneration induced by mechanical puncture combined with inflammatory factors.Four weeks after surgery,the pain threshold of rats was measured by the hot plate method for assessing the perception of heat injury in rats with intervertebral disc degeneration.MRI examination was performed to observe the disc degeneration in each group.ELISA was used to detect the levels of serum tumor necrosis factor α,interleukin 1β,interleukin 6 and prostaglandin E2.Hematoxylin-eosin and Safranin O-fast green staining were used to observe the morphological changes of the disc. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:In terms of pain,the behavioral pain threshold of the experimental group was continuously decreased,and the levels of serum inflammatory factors were significantly higher compared with the control group.In terms of morphology,the MRI results showed that the L4-5 nucleus pulposus signal completely disappeared in the experimental group.Histopathological results showed that in the control group,the nucleus pulposus was intact,more notochord cells were visible,and some fiber rings were ruptured,while in the experimental group,there are fewer notochord cells and the structure of the nucleus pulposus and fibrous ring is disturbed,with the boundary disappearing.To conclude,mechanical puncture combined with tumor necrosis factor alpha and complete Freund's adjuvant can successfully establish a discogenic low back pain model in rats.This operation is simple and economical to achieve obvious disc degeneration and low back pain,with greatly shortened molding cycle.This model can be used as a reference for studying discogenic low back pain models.

Construction and application of the project approval evaluation system for traditional Chinese medicine prepara-tion in medical institutions / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE To establish the project approval evaluation system for traditional Chinese medicine （TCM） preparations in medical institutions guided by new drug conversion， to improve the success rate of approval for TCM preparations in medical institutions and lay the foundation for the later drug conversion. METHODS Research and development team used the literature research method and brainstorming method to list and organize relevant elements of project evaluation and determine the initial indicator system. Experts were consulted using the Delphi method to confirm the evaluation index. The weights were calculated based on the proportion of importance scores for each indicator and assigned specific scores to each item. The indicator system was used to evaluate 31 TCM preparations applied for filing by various departments of our hospital from April to July 2023. RESULTS After two rounds of 17 experts’ consultation， the final TCM preparation system included five primary indicators， i.e. theoretical basis， clinical research foundation， pharmaceutical foundation， prescription， and clinical value， as well as 17 secondary indicators including prescription source， traditional Chinese medicine theory， clinical positioning and so on. Human experience was considered as the item which would be rejected as one vote. Based on the above indicator system， our hospital further improved the filing and project approval process for TCM preparations in medical institutions. Among the 31 TCM preparations applied for filing by various departments from April to July 2023， 8 TCM preparations with a score ≥65 were selected for development. CONCLUSIONS The evaluation system is objective， comprehensive， and highly operable. It is suitable for the selection of TCM preparations in medical institutions before research and development.

Pharmacological Effects of Icariin on Male Reproductive System:A Review and Literature Visualization / 医药导报

Icariin,which belongs to the class of flavonoids,is the main active ingredient of the traditional tonic Chinese herb Epimedii Folium.Modern studies have shown that icariin has a wide range of effects on the male reproductive system.It has various pharmacological activities such as regulating cell proliferation and apoptosis,antioxidants,promoting testosterone secretion,improving erectile function,inhibiting prostate cancer cell migration,invasion,and regulating cell cycle.It has research value and application prospects in the field of urology and assisted reproduction.Therefore,Icariin's pharmacological effects and molecular mechanisms on the male reproductive system are reviewed in this paper combined with literature visualization analysis.It is expected to provide a theoretical basis for the therapeutic value development and application of icariin in male reproductive health.

Research on the Operation Efficiency of Basic Medical Insurance for Urban Workers and Its Influencing Factors in China from 2020 to 2021 / 中国卫生经济

Objective:Efficiency is a key factor in the sustainable operation of the medical insurance system.By measuring the current efficiency of the urban employee basic medical insurance system in 31 provinces in China from 2020 to 2021,it discovers possible problems,and provides reference suggestions for improving the efficiency of the system.Methods:Using the super efficiency SBM model based on unexpected output and the Malmquist index to measure the static and dynamic efficiency of employee medical in-surance in 31 provinces in China,and using Tobit regression analysis to analyze its influencing factors.Results:The overall compre-hensive efficiency of the national employee medical insurance operation is 0.826 in 2020 and 0.827 in 2021 respectively.The efficien-cy of employee medical insurance operation in the eastern region is significantly higher than that in the central and westem regions.Over 60％of provinces have inefficient operation of employee medical insurance.The overall total factor productivity of employee medical insurance operation is showing a downward trend,and the decline in technological progress is the main limiting factor.The level of economic development has a significant promotion effect on the efficiency of employee medical insurance operation,and the degree of population aging has a significant inhibitory effect on it.Conclusion:The efficiency of employee medical insurance opera-tion in China still needs to be improved,and there is a significant efficiency gap among different regions.Therefore,investment and attention should be increased in the central and western regions to bridge regional gaps and promote the equity development of medi-cal insurance.Therefore,the reform efforts should be continuously intensified to achieve technological progress.In addition,attention should also be paid to the driving role of economic development in the efficiency of employee medical insurance operation and the for-mulation of positive policies on population aging.

Pathogenesis and Traditional Chinese Medicine Prevention and Treatment Strategy of Refractory Angina Based on Theory of Stasis and Toxin / 中国实验方剂学杂志

Refractory angina is characterized by recurrent and persistent angina with a duration of not less than three months， which is related to reversible ischemia and hypoxia caused by coronary stenosis and obstruction. It mainly involves obstructive coronary artery disease and non-obstructive coronary artery disease with coronary artery spasm and coronary microvascular dysfunction. “Stasis and toxin” play an important role in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases. The pathogenesis of stasis and toxin is stubborn filthy turbidity featured by slow accumulation and sudden onset，and rapid changes，which coincides with the characteristics of refractory angina which is complex and changeable，prolonged and difficult to cure. The pathogenesis of refractory angina involves a combination of underlying deficiency and excessive manifestation， with "stasis and toxin" playing a crucial role as an important pathological factor in the whole process of refractory angina. Traditional Chinese medicine （TCM） employs a holistic approach known as "activating blood circulation and removing toxins"， which is supplemented by various methods to tonify Qi and warm Yang， nourish the kidneys and invigorate the spleen， clear heat and transform phlegm. This approach applies anti-inflammatory measures， regulates lipid metabolism， inhibits oxidative stress and thrombus formation， protects endothelial function in blood vessels， as well as establishes collateral circulation for the prevention and treatment of refractory angina. Therefore，based on the theory of "stasis and toxin"，combined with TCM theory and modern medical research，this paper discusses the pathogenesis of refractory angina and the prevention and treatment strategy of TCM，and elucidates the reasons for the difficulty in curing refractory angina and the relationship between refractory angina and common angina pectoris，coronary microvascular dysfunction，coronary artery spasm and obstructive coronary artery disease，hoping to provide certain theoretical basis and clinical ideas for the prevention and treatment of refractory angina with TCM.

Role of melatonin receptor 1B gene polymorphism and its effect on the regulation of glucose transport in gestational diabetes mellitus / 浙江大学学报（英文版）（B辑：生物医学和生物技术）

Melatonin receptor 1B (MT2, encoded by the MTNR1B gene), a high-affinity receptor for melatonin, is associated with glucose homeostasis including glucose uptake and transport. The rs10830963 variant in the MTNR1B gene is linked to glucose metabolism disorders including gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM); however, the relationship between MT2-mediated melatonin signaling and a high birth weight of GDM infants from maternal glucose abnormality remains poorly understood. This article aims to investigate the relationship between rs10830963 variants and GDM development, as well as the effects of MT2 receptor on glucose uptake and transport in trophoblasts. TaqMan-MGB (minor groove binder) probe quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) assays were used for rs10930963 genotyping. MT2 expression in the placenta of GDM and normal pregnant women was detected by immunofluorescence, western blot, and qPCR. The relationship between MT2 and glucose transporters (GLUTs) or peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ) was established by western blot, and glucose consumption of trophoblasts was measured by a glucose assay kit. The results showed that the genotype and allele frequencies of rs10830963 were significantly different between GDM and normal pregnant women (P<0.05). The fasting, 1-h and 2-h plasma glucose levels of G-allele carriers were significantly higher than those of C-allele carriers (P<0.05). Besides, the protein and messenger RNA (mRNA) expression of MT2 in the placenta of GDM was significantly higher than that of normal pregnant women (P<0.05). Melatonin could stimulate glucose uptake and GLUT4 and PPARγ protein expression in trophoblasts, which could be attenuated by MT2 receptor knockdown. In conclusion, the rs10830963 variant was associated with an increased risk of GDM. The MT2 receptor is essential for melatonin to raise glucose uptake and transport, which may be mediated by PPARγ.

Identification and complete genome sequencing of human adenovirus type 55 isolated from a patient with acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis / 上海预防医学

ObjectiveTo determine the genomic characteristics of a subgenus B human adenovirus strain isolated in Shanghai in 2021. MethodsAn adenovirus type 55 strain was isolated and identified from a patient with acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis （AHC）. Complete genome of the strain was obtained using the next-generation sequencing （NGS）. Phylogenetic trees were reconstructed based on the sequences of Hexon， Fiber， Penton and complete genome to genomically characterize this strain. ResultsPhylogenetic analysis based on the complete genome classified this strain （MH2021001） into subgenus B， subspecies B2 of HAdV-55. Hexon gene of MH2021001 had close phylogenetic relationship with HAdV-11， while Fiber and Penton genes had close relationship with HAdV-14. The MH2021001 showed high nucleotide identity with currently prevalent HAdV⁃55 strains （>99.90%）. The complete genome had 99.96% nucleotide identity to the 73-GD_CHN_2016 strain isolated in Guangdong. In addition， the amino acid sequence of MH2021001 had several substitutions in regions coding for E1B， L4， E3 and L5. ConclusionThis strain has been classified to HAdV-B55. No recombination event is identified in the complete genome. Due to multiple amino acid substitutions， the biological characteristics of the strain need to be further identified.

Study on the relationship between anti-gp210, anti-sp100 antibodies and clinical features and prognosis of patients with primary biliary cholangitis / 中华风湿病学杂志

Objective:To study the correlation between anti-gp210 antibody, anti-sp100 antibody with clinical features and prognosis of patients with PBC.Methods:A total of 992 patients with PBC from 9 medical centers in Yunnan Province from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2021 were included retrospectively. The demographic data, medical history, UDCA treatment, laboratory and imaging data were collected, and telephone follow-up was conducted. The positive rates of anti-gp210 antibody and anti-sp100 antibody in PBC patients with different clinical characteristics were compared, and the differences of laboratory parameters and prognosis between the anti-gp210 and anti-sp100 antibodies positive and negative groups were compared. T test, rank sum test, variance analysis were used for statistical analysis.Results:The positive rate of anti-gp210 antibody in Han patients was significantly higher than that in minority patients (21.5% vs 9.9%, χ2=6.88, P=0.009), but there was no significant difference in the positive rate of anti-sp100 antibody between the two groups (10.9% vs 6.6%, χ2=1.62, P=0.204).There were no significant differences in the positive rates of anti-gp210 antibody and anti-sp100 antibody among different genders ( χ2=0.50, P=0.478)( Z=-0.41, P=0.682)and ages( χ2=0.01, P=0.951)( Z=-0.60, P=0.549). There was no significant difference in the positive rate of anti-gp210 antibody between AMA M2 antibody positive and negative patients ( χ2=3.45, P=0.063), PBC patients with Sj?gren′s syndrome compared with those without Sj?gren′s syndrome (21.3% vs 20.4%, χ2=0.05, P=0.828), and PBC patients with viral hepatitis compared with those without viral hepatitis(19.6% vs 20.5%, χ2=0.02, P=0.877). The positive rate of anti-gp210 antibody was significantly increased in patients with PBC confirmed by liver biopsy with unknown diagnosis (25.6% vs 18.4%, χ2=6.52, P=0.011), patients with AIH (26.6% vs 18.9%, χ2=5.82, P=0.016), cirrhosis (23.3% vs 11.3%, χ2=16.00, P<0.001), decompensation of cirrhosis (23.9% vs 18.2%, χ2=4.66, P=0.031), jaundice (29.7% vs 17.1%, χ2=18.59, P<0.001) and hyperlipidemia (24.9% vs 18.1%, χ2=6.30, P=0.012). The positive rate of anti-sp100 antibody was significantly increased in patients with negative AMA M2 antibody PBC patients (20.9% vs 7.2%, χ2=36.54, P<0.001)and patients with PBC confirmed by liver biopsy with unknown diagnosis (17.9% vs 7.5%, χ2=23.40, P<0.001), while in patients with AIH (11.1% vs 10.3%, χ2=0.09, P=0.769), Sj?gren′s syndrome (15.7% vs 10.0%, χ2=2.87, P=0.090), viral hepatitis (4.3% vs 10.8%, χ2=1.94, P=0.164), cirrhosis(10.5% vs 10.5%, χ2<0.01, P=0.991), decompensated symptoms of cirrhosis (10.3% vs 10.6%, χ2=0.03, P=0.868), jaundice (12.5% vs 9.7%, χ2=1.62, P=0.203)and hyperlipidemia (8.7% vs 11.5%, χ2=1.86, P=0.172), the positive rate was not significantly increased. The levels of ALT [71.00(48.00, 111.00)U/L vs 58.00 (31.00,112.75)U/L, Z=-2.63, P=0.009], AST [92.00 (54.00, 133.00)U/L vs 76.00(42.00, 128.00)U/L, Z=-2.73, P=0.006], ALP[306.00(176.00, 528.00)U/L vs 204.00(126.25, 350.75)U/L, Z=-4.78, P<0.001], GGT[284.00(131.00, 524.00)U/L vs 165.00(53.63, 389.00)U/L, Z=-4.36, P<0.001], TBIL[33.60(16.60, 82.10)mmol/L vs 23.45 (14.80, 61.13)mmol/L, Z=-3.00, P=0.003], DBIL [20.30 (6.60, 66.40)mmol/L vs 11.60 (5.90, 45.00)mmol/L, Z=-3.13, P=0.002], bile acid[53.40(19.50, 148.00)mmol/L vs 39.30(11.70, 118.58)mmol/L, Z=-2.26, P=0.024], IgM[3.61(2.03,5.26)g/L vs 2.39(1.37, 3.67)g/L, Z=-5.38, P<0.001] and APTT[37.40(33.10, 41.30)s vs 35.70 (31.30, 41.30)s, Z=-3.28, P=0.001])were significantly increased in patients with positive anti-gp210 antibody compared patients with negative anti-gp210 antibody, while the IgG level was significantly increased in patients with positive anti-sp100 antibody compared with patients with negative anti-gp210 antibody( Z=-2.25, P=0.025), but no other indexes were significantly increased. The Mayo risk score[3.48(2.46, 5.01) vs 3.18 (2.20, 4.64), Z=-2.052, P=0.04] and mortality at the end of follow-up (24.6% vs 16.7%, χ2=6.57, P=0.0.038)in patients with positive anti-gp210 antibody were much higher than those in patients with negative anti-gp210 antibody, but there were no significant differences in Mayo risk score [3.16 (2.21, 4.53) vs 3.28 (2.23,4.71), Z=-0.86, P=0.392] and mortality at the end of follow-up (13.5% vs 18.9%, χ2=2.12, P=0.346) between anti-sp100 antibody positive and negative patients. Conclusion:PBC patients with positive anti-gp210 antibody may have more serious liver pathologic damage and extra-hepatic complications, more serious liver function impairment, more obvious cholestasis, and worse prognosis. Anti-sp100 antibody has been shown to have no significant correlation with disease severity and prognosis.

Comparison of efficacy of O-arm assisted and free-hand pedicle screw placement in the treatment of AO type C thoracolumbar fracture / 中华创伤杂志

Objective:To compare the effect of O-arm assisted and free-hand pedicle screw placement in the treatment of AO type C thoracolumbar fracture.Methods:A retrospective cohort study was used to analyze the clinical data of 34 patients with type C thoracolumbar fracture admitted to Henan Provincial People′s Hospital from January 2018 to June 2021, including 23 males and 11 females; aged 42-63 years [(50.4±7.4)years]. The fracture was located at T 11 in 4 patients, T 12 in 10, L 1 in 12, L 2 in 6, T 11~12/L 1 in 1 and T 12/L 1 in 1. Posterior reduction and internal fixation was carried out for all patients, of whom 18 were treated with O-arm assisted pedicle screw placement (navigation group) and 16 with free-hand pedicle screw placement (free-hand group). The operation time, single screw placement time, intraoperative bleeding volume, operation mode and screw placement accuracy were compared between the two groups. The kyphotic Cobb angle, visual analogue score (VAS) and American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) score were compared between the two groups before operation, at 1 week after operation, at 3 months after operation and at the last follow-up. Postoperative complications were observed. Results:All patients were followed up for 12-29 months [(16.8±6.1)months]. There was no significant difference between the two groups in the operation time, intraoperative bleeding volume and operation mode (all P>0.05). The single screw placement time was (9.4±1.6)minutes in navigation group, but was (10.8±1.5)minutes in free-hand group ( P<0.05). The screw placement accuracy was 97.4% in navigation group, but was 81.5% in free-hand group ( P<0.01). The kyphotic Cobb angle and VAS had no significant differences between the two groups before operation (all P>0.05). The kyphotic Cobb angle in navigation group and free-hand group was (4.3±1.1)° and (5.9±1.1)° at 1 week after operation, (4.4±1.2)° and (5.7±1.3)° at 3 months after operation, and (4.4±1.2)° and (6.8±0.9)° at the last follow-up, decreased significantly from that before operation [(21.8±3.1)°, (22.2±3.2)°] (all P<0.01). The kyphotic Cobb angle in navigation group was significantly lower than that in free-hand group at 1 week, 3 months after operation and at the last follow-up (all P<0.01). The VAS in navigation group and free-hand group was (3.2±0.7)points and (4.1±0.7)points at 1 week after operation, (2.4±0.6)points and (3.0±0.8)points at 3 months after operation, and (1.8±0.9)points and (2.6±0.7)points at the last follow-up, decreased significantly from that before operation [(8.4±0.8)points, (8.3±0.9)points] (all P<0.01). The VAS in navigation group was significantly lower than that in free-hand group at 1 week, 3 months after operation and at the last follow-up (all P<0.01). The ASIA score showed no significant difference within and between the two groups before operation, at 1 week, 3 months after operation and at the last follow-up (all P>0.05). Postoperative incision infection occurred in 1 patient in both groups ( P>0.05). Implant failure such as loosening or displacement was not observed in navigation group, and only occurred in 2 patients in free-hand group ( P>0.05). Conclusion:Compared with free-hand pedicle screw placement, O-arm assisted pedicle screw placement in the treatment of AO type C thoracolumbar fracture has advantages of rapid and accurate screw placement, good reduction and notable pain relief.

Implementation of a hierarchical teaching model guided by "residency-specialty integration" in the training base of oral and maxillofacial surgery / 中华医学教育探索杂志

Objective:To investigate the effectiveness of a hierarchical teaching model guided by "residency-specialty integration" in residency training and specialty training of oral and maxillofacial surgery with the training base of oral and maxillofacial surgery in Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, as the research subject.Methods:A total of 144 trainees receiving residency training and 32 receiving specialist training were enrolled from June 2022 to April 2023 and were divided into experimental group and control group, with 72 trainees receiving residency training and 16 receiving specialist training in each group. Clinical and learning tasks were designed using the traditional model for the control group and the hierarchical teaching model guided by "residency-specialty integration" for the experimental group, and the performance of trainees in theoretical assessments and self-evaluations was recorded. SPSS 23.0 was used to perform the t-test. Results:The hierarchical teaching model guided by "residency-specialty integration" achieved a significant effect in both theoretical assessments and self-evaluations of the trainees. As for the trainees receiving specialty training, there was a significant difference in the score of theoretical assessment between the experimental group and the control group (84.56±4.05 vs. 81.13±2.78, P<0.05), and as for the trainees receiving residency training, there was also a significant difference in this score between the experimental group and the control group (84.74±4.85 vs. 82.10±4.34, P<0.01). The results of self-assessment questionnaire showed that compared with the control group, the experimental group had a higher proportion of trainees giving positive evaluations of various indicators. Conclusions:This study suggests that the hierarchical teaching model guided by "residency-specialty integration" provides an effective teaching model for residency training and specialty training of oral and maxillofacial surgery, and this model may help to enhance disciplinary interests and promote clinical practice abilities, thereby providing valuable insights for future medical education in China.

Low-dose CT-guided Hookwire puncture for localization of lung nodules in patients with body mass index≤22 kg/m2 / 中国介入影像与治疗学

Objective To explore the feasibility of low-dose CT-guided Hookwire localization of lung nodules in patients with body mass index(BMI)≤22 kg/m2.Methods Totally 53 BMI≤22 kg/m2 patients with 66 lung nodules were prospectively enrolled,CT-guided Hookwire localization of lung nodules were performed.According to the dose of CT scanning,the patients were divided into conventional dose group(group A,25 patients with 32 lung nodules)or low dose group(group B,28 patients with 34 lung nodules),while previous conventional dose CT scanning data of patients in group B were taken as control(group C).The image quality of group A and group B were scored using a 5-point scale,and the displaying of lung nodules in group B and group C were scored using a 3-point scale.The basic information of patients,lung nodules location,type,CT value,the maximum diameter,image quality score,puncture times,complications,as well as volume CT dose index(CTDIvol),dose-length product(DLP)and effective dose(ED)were compared between group A and B,so were score of lung nodules display,the maximum diameter and CT value of nodules between group B and C.Results No significant difference of basic information,the location,type,CT value,the maximum diameter,puncture times of lung nodules nor complications was found between group A and B(all P＞0.05).The quality score of group B(4[3,4])was lower than that of group A(5[4,5])(P＜0.05)but all greater than 3 and met the needs of puncturing.CTDIvol,DLP and ED of group B were lower than those of group A(all P＜0.05).There was no significant difference of the maximum diameter,CT value nor score of lung nodules display between group B and C(all P＞0.05).Conclusion Low-dose CT-guided Hookwire localization of lung nodules was feasible in patients with BMI≤22 kg/m2.

Value of urinary α1-microglobulin and N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminidase/urinary creatinine in monitoring early renal injury in patients with chronic hepatitis B virus-related liver diseases / 临床肝胆病杂志

Objective To investigate the value of urinary α1-microglobulin (α1-MG) and N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminidase/urinary creatinine (NAG/UCr) in monitoring renal injury in patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related liver diseases. Methods A total of 85 patients with HBV-related liver diseases who attended The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University from August 2019 to August 2020 were enrolled, and according to the history of treatment with nucleos(t)ide analogues (NUC), they were divided into NUC treatment group with 57 patients and non-NUC treatment group with 28 patients; according to the type of NUC used, the NUC treatment group was further divided into entecavir (ETV) treatment group with 32 patients and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) treatment group with 25 patients; according to the results of HBV serum antigen and antibody markers, the patients were divided into HBeAg-negative group with 57 patients and HBeAg-positive group with 28 patients; according to the results of serum HBV DNA quantification, the patients were divided into HBV DNA-negative group with 47 patients and HBV DNA-positive group with 38 patients; according to abdominal imaging findings, the patients were divided into non-liver cirrhosis group with 47 patients and liver cirrhosis group with 38 patients. The data on medical history and laboratory markers were collected for comparison between two groups. The t -test was used for comparison of normally distributed continuous data between two groups, and the Mann-Whitney U test was used for comparison of data with skewed distribution between two groups; the chi-square test was used for comparison of categorical data between two groups. The McNemar test was used to compare the diagnostic merit of each index; a Spearman correlation analysis was used to investigate the correlation of each factor with α1-MG, and NAG/UCr; the multiple linear regression analysis was used to analyze the independent influencing factors for α1-MG and NAG/UCr. Results The non-NUC treatment group, the HBeAg-positive group, and the HBV DNA-positive group had significantly higher levels of urinary α1-MG than the NUC treatment group ( Z =-2.054, P =0.04), the HBeAg-negative group ( Z =-2.293, P =0.022), and the HBV DNA-negative group ( Z =-2.229, P =0.026), respectively. The HBV DNA-positive group and the liver cirrhosis group had significantly higher levels of NAG and NAG/UCr than the HBV DNA-negative group ( Z =-2.908 and -2.824, both P < 0.05) and the non-liver cirrhosis group ( Z =-3.204 and -3.412, both P < 0.05), respectively. There was a significant difference in the proportion of patients with abnormal α1-MG and that of patients with abnormal estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) (31.8% vs 20.0%, χ 2 =7.178, P =0.007), and the proportion of patients with abnormal α1-MG and NAG/UCr was significantly higher than that of patients with abnormal eGFR (35.3% vs 20.0%, χ 2 =8.049, P =0.005). There was a significant difference in diagnostic merit between α1-MG+NAG/UCr and eGFR ( P =0.015). Age ( β =0.246, P < 0.05), positive HBeAg ( β =0.284, P < 0.01), and liver cancer ( β =0.291, P < 0.01) were independent risk factors for the increase in α1-MG, while the increase in FIB-4 value ( β =0.352, P < 0.05), ascites ( β =0.260, P < 0.05), esophagogastric varices( β =-0.248, P < 0.05), positive HBV DNA ( β =0.197, P < 0.05), and high total bilirubin ( β =0.257, P < 0.05) were independent risk factors for the increase in NAG/UCr. Conclusion In patients with chronic HBV-related liver diseases, renal injury may occur during the whole course of active viral replication, liver cirrhosis, and deterioration of liver function. Antiviral therapy with NUC can alleviate renal impairment caused by HBV and is safe and reliable within a certain course of treatment. Combined measurement of urinary α1-MG and NAG/UCr has more advantages over eGFR in the diagnosis of early renal injury, and it is an effective method for renal function monitoring in patients with chronic HBV-related liver diseases.

Metformin improves implant osseointegration in type 2 diabetic rats through inhibition high mobility group box 1 and receptor for advanced glycation end product / 中华内分泌代谢杂志

Objective:To investigate the effects of metformin on the expression of high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) and receptor for advanced glycation end product(RAGE) around implants in type 2 diabetic rats and underlying mechanism on bone bonding. To investigate the effect of metformin on osseointegration in non-diabetic rats.Methods:Forty male SD rats aged 6 to 8 weeks were randomly divided into 4 groups by random number table with 10 rats each: normal group (T0 group), normal+ metformin group (T1 group), diabetic group (T2 group), and diabetic+ metformin group (T3 group). After type 2 diabetes model was established in T2 and T3 groups, pure titanium implants were implanted in bilateral tibial epiphyseal of all rats. On the same day, T1 and T3 groups were given 300 mg·kg -1·d -1 metformin, and other groups were gavaged with the same amount of normal saline. At the 4th and 8th week after surgery, 5 rats in each group were randomly sacrificed, and bone structure was examined using HE staining and micro-computed tomography (micro-CT). The expression of related factors was detected with immunohistochemistry and enzyme linked immunosorbent assay. Results:At the 4th and 8th week after surgery, the trabecular bone structure, new bone formation quality, and bone microparameters in T3 group were better than those in T2 group. Compared with T2 group, the expression of HMGB1 and RAGE was decreased, the content of osteocalcin was increased, and the expression of tumor necrosis factor-α was decreased (all P<0.01). 4 weeks after operation, bone volume/tissue volume and trabecular number in T1 group was higher than that in T0 group [(0.569±0.013)% vs (0.523±0.030)%, P=0.014; (1.695±0.059)/mm vs (1.569±0.050)/mm, P=0.007]. 8 weeks after operation, trabecular number in T1 group was higher than that in T0 group [(2.324±0.337)/mm vs (1.882±0.057)/mm, P=0.042]. Compared with T0 group, the content of RAGE in T1 group was significantly decreased [(35.49±2.77)ng/L vs (44.92±7.99)ng/L, P=0.005]. The osteocalcin content in T1 group was significantly higher than that in T0 group [(1.32±0.19)ng/L vs (0.89±0.26)ng/L, P=0.001]. Conclusions:Metformin can reduce the expression of HMGB1 and RAGE in type 2 diabetic rats, which may be one of the mechanisms promoting implant bone binding. Metformin has bone protective effect on non-diabetic rats.

Risk factors for osteopenia/osteoporosis and the diagnostic value of CT value in patients with chronic hepatitis B / 临床肝胆病杂志

Objective To investigate the value of the CT values of thoracolumbar vertebrae measured by abdominal CT in the diagnosis of osteopenia/osteoporosis in patients with chronic hepatitis B, as well as the risk factors for osteopenia/osteoporosis in such patients. Methods A retrospective analysis was performed for 112 patients with chronic hepatitis B in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University from January 2019 to December 2020. All patients underwent abdominal CT, and some patients underwent dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). The CT values of T12 vertebral body to L3 vertebral body were measured, and the value of CT value of each vertebral body in the diagnosis of osteopenia/osteoporosis was analyzed in comparison with T-score of L1-L4 vertebral bodies measured by DXA. With the CT values of vertebral bodies as the diagnostic criteria, the patients with chronic hepatitis B enrolled were divided into osteopenia/osteoporosis group with 55 patients and normal bone mass group with 57 patients. Clinical features and biochemical parameters were compared between the two groups to analyze the risk factors for osteopenia/osteoporosis in patients with chronic hepatitis B. The t -test was used for comparison of normally distributed continuous data between groups, and the Mann-Whitney U test was used for comparison of non-normally distributed continuous data between groups; the chi-square test, the Fisher's exact test, and the Bonferroni correction test were used for comparison of categorical data between groups. A Pearson correlation analysis was performed to investigate correlation, and a binary logistic regression analysis was used for multivariate analysis. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to investigate the value of CT values of T12-L3 vertebral bodies in the diagnosis of osteopenia/osteoporosis in patients with chronic hepatitis B. The Kappa test was used check consistency. Results A total of 46 patients who completed abdominal CT and DXA during the same time of hospitalization were analyzed, and their CT values of T12-L3 vertebral bodies were significantly positively correlated with the T-score values of L1-L4 vertebral bodies in DXA ( r T12 =0.694, r L1 =0.661, r L2 =0.781, r L3 =0.685, all P < 0.001). The ROC curve analysis showed that the CT value of L2 vertebral body had the largest area under the ROC curve of 0.863 and showed a good accuracy in the diagnosis of osteopenia/osteoporosis, which was consistent with the results of DXA ( K =0.648, P < 0.001). The clinical features and biochemical parameters of 112 patients with chronic hepatitis B were analyzed, and it was suggested that old age (odds ratio [ OR ]=1.108, 95% confidence interval [ CI ]: 1.026-1.196, P =0.009) and sarcopenia ( OR =2.788, 95% CI : 1.009-7.707, P =0.048) were the risk factors for osteopenia/osteoporosis. Conclusion The patients with chronic hepatitis B often need regular abdominal CT to evaluate the progression of liver disease, and it is of high clinical significance to identify the presence or absence of osteopenia/osteoporosis and sarcopenia by measuring the CT value of L2 vertebral body and skeletal muscle area of L3 vertebrae plane, thereby giving timely intervention and improving patients' prognosis and quality of life.

Full-term delivery following spontaneous rupture of a giant fetal sacrococcygeal teratoma: a case report / 中华围产医学杂志

We describe a case of fetal sacrococcygeal teratoma detected by ultrasound at 14 gestational weeks. The tumor was classified as "type Ⅰ" by ultrasonography combined with MRI. The cystic part accounted for over 60% of the mass before 26 weeks and ruptured spontaneously at 28 weeks. The size of the tumor was 12.8 cm×9.7 cm×12.3 cm at 36 +5 gestational weeks. A female newborn was born through cesarean section at 37 weeks of gestation and had the tumor removed surgically on the postnatal day 4. Postoperative follow-up showed that the neonate had a good prognosis without physiological dysfunction.

Construction of undergraduate teaching method of standardized ultrasound skill operation video and evaluation of its teaching effect / 中华医学教育探索杂志

This study evaluated the standardized ultrasound operation skill video courseware recording and online teaching of undergraduate clinical internship course in the direction of medical imaging ultrasound technology in West China Clinical Medical College of Sichuan University. Through the systematic teaching plan preparation of ultrasound skill operation teaching video, script writing, post production, recording and implementation of teaching, the results showed that 116 students (81.69%) thought knowledge points of skill operation video course were reasonably divided, 128 ones (90.14%) thought the explanation was clear, 118 ones (83.10%) thought the video duration was appropriate, 121 ones (85.21%) thought the degree of difficulty was moderate, 119 ones (83.09%) thought the ultrasonic image was consistent with the anatomical image, and 124 ones (87.32%) thought it was helpful to improve the level of clinical operation skills. Standardized ultrasound skill operation video online teaching has the advantages of no time and place restrictions and good repeatability, which can exercise students' self-study ability, improve their learning enthusiasm, help students master operation skills more comprehensively, and is of great significance to the implementation and promotion of ultrasound clinical skill training video online teaching.

Suggestions on the Standard of Hospice Care Procedure for Minors / 中国医学伦理学

The development of medical technology has prolonged the life of patients, but in the face of incurable but imminent death, hospice care is needed to help patients die comfortably, peacefully and with dignity. As important recipients of hospice care, minors need special attention because of their particularity in physiology, psychology and social roles. Suggestions on the Standard of Hospice Care Procedure for Minors makes up for the deficiency that the existing standards do not target minors as a special group, standardizes the process of hospice care, and plays a role in protecting the rights and interests of minors.

Association between dietary patterns and central precocious puberty in girls / 中国学校卫生

Objective@#To explore the relationship between dietary patterns and central precocious puberty in children, and to provide a scientific basis for dietary prevention of precocious puberty.@*Methods@#A case-control study was conducted, among 35 newly diagnosed central precocious puberty girls from May to December 2019 as the case group, and 70 healthy girls with normal development as the control group. Physical development examination, parent questionnaire survey and child interview were carried out. Dietary information was assessed using a simplified food frequency questionnaire(FFQ). Principal component analysis was used to identify children s dietary patterns, and multiple Logistic regression was used to assess the association between dietary patterns and precocious puberty.@*Results@#Three different dietary patterns have been established, namely "snack and processed food type", "animal protein type" and "nutritional tonic type" dietary patterns, respectively. After adjusting for covariates such as age and BMI, Logistic regression analysis showed that the "snack and processed food type" dietary pattern was positively correlated with precocious puberty(OR=10.81, 95%CI=2.59-45.15, P<0.01). There was a negative correlation between "animal protein type" and precocious puberty(OR=0.24, 95%CI=0.06-0.91, P=0.04), while the association between "nutritive tonic" and precocious puberty was not statistically significant(OR=0.28, 95%CI=0.07-1.05, P=0.06).@*Conclusion@#Children s dietary patterns were related to precocious puberty." Snack and processed food "dietary pattern with a high intake of fried foods, puffed foods, foods containing preservatives or pigments, western fast foods, chocolate and products, was closely related to central precocious puberty.

Establishment of layered training system of ultrasound medicine based on physician and sonographer collaboration / 中华医学教育探索杂志

In order to meet the social demand for ultrasound talents, a layered training system of ultrasound medical talents suitable for China's national conditions has been explored. The department of ultrasound of West China Hospital of Sichuan University has formulated and implemented a "three-layers" ultrasound education and training system in combination with its own reality. The first layer mainly refers mastering the basic ultrasound examination ability mainly through relevant ultrasound theoretical knowledge and basic operation skills training. The second layer is based on the first level to further master the ability of ultrasound diagnosis and differential diagnosis of common and frequently occurring diseases in various systems, and to be capable of engaging in basic ultrasound teaching and scientific research. The third layer means mastering the ability of ultrasound diagnosis, evaluation and interventional diagnosis and treatment of difficult and specialized diseases, grasping the latest development direction of the sub-specialty, and having the ability to engage in ultrasound teaching and clinical research. The results show that the "three-layers" ultrasound education and training system conforms to China's national conditions and is worthy of reference and promotion.