Micro-architecture study of the normal infant auditory ossicles with micro-computed tomography / Estudio de microarquitectura de los osículos auditivos infantiles normales con tomografía microcomputarizada

This study aimed to investigate the micro-anatomical morphology of ossicular chain in term fetus using micro-CT, in order to analyze the parameters of internal ossicular structure that may affect sound conduction.Four ossicular chains from two term fetuses were scanned by micro-CT. The related structural parameters of the trabeculae within the incus and malleus were calculated and compared. The fine anatomical structure of the auditory ossicles was analyzed.The microstructure of each auditory ossicles in term fetuses was clearly revealed by micro-CT. A marrow cavity was observed in the incus and malleus. In statistical analysis of the structural parameters of trabeculae in the incus and malleus, significant differences were found in BS/BV and Tb.Th (P < 0.05). Micro-CT enables the visualization of internal ossicular structure. The auditory ossicles in term fetus has good bone quality. The obtained bone structure data will help to clarify the physiological functions of normal fetal auditory ossicles.

Este estudio tuvo como objetivo investigar la morfología microanatómica de la cadena osicular en el feto a término con micro-CT, con el fin de analizar los parámetros de la estructura osicular interna que pueden afectar la conducción del sonido. Cuatro cadenas osiculares de dos fetos a término fueron examinadas por micro-CT. Se calcularon y compararon los parámetros estructurales relacionados de las trabéculas dentro de los incus y malleus. Se analizó la estructura anatómica fina de los osículos. Se observó claramente la microestructura de cada osículo en los fetos y la cavidad medular en el incus y el malleus. En el análisis estadístico de los parámetros estructurales de las trabéculas en el incus y el malleus, se encontraron diferencias significativas en BS / BV y Tb.Th (P <0,05). Micro-CT permite la visualización de la estructura osicular interna. Los osículos en el feto a término tienen buena calidad ósea. Los datos obtenidos de la estructura ósea ayudarán para aclarar las funciones fisiológicas de los osículos auditivos fetales normales.

Treatment of oral and maxillofacial dog bites in children / 口腔疾病防治

Objective @#To summarize experience treating dog bites in the oral and maxillofacial regions of children and provide a reference for clinical practice.@*Methods @#Nineteen children with dog bite wounds in the maxillofacial region were treated from July 2011 to June 2018 with primary debridement and suturing. A rabies vaccine, tetanus vaccine and human immunoglobulin as a passive immune agent were given via intramuscular injection. Anti-inflammatory therapy with amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium or other antibiotics. Follow-up observation and a retrospective analysis of the treatment effect were carried out.@*Results@#After treatment, among the 19 pediatric patients, 18 cases showed primary healing and 1 case showed secondary healing. The follow-up period ranged from six months to seven and a half years. No cases of rabies occurred.@*Conclusion @#For the treatment of patients with maxillofacial dog bite wounds, the first stage debridement and suture can reduce the scar after operation and is beneficial to the recovery of face.

Clinical Value of Serum Anti-Mullerian Hormone and Inhibin B in Prediction of Ovarian Response in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / 华中科技大学学报（医学）（英德文版）

The present study aimed to investigate the clinical value of serum anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) and inhibin B (INHB) in predicting the ovarian response of patients with polyeystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).A total of 120 PCOS patients were enrolled and divided into three groups in terms of the ovarian response:a low-response group (n=36),a normal-response group (n=44),and a high-response group (n=40).The serum AMH and INHB levels were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).The follicle stimulating hormone （FSH),luteinizing hormone (LH),and estradiol (E2) levels were determined by chemiluminescence microparticle immunoassay.The correlation of the serum AMH and INHB levels with other indicators was analyzed.A receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was established to analyze the prediction of ovarian response by AMH and INHB.The results showed that there were significant differences in age,body mass index (BMI),FSH,total gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH),LH,E2,and antral follicle counts (AFCs) between the groups (P＜0.05).The serum AMH and INHB levels were increased significantly with the ovarian response of PCOS patients increasing (P＜0.05).The serum AMH and INHB levels were negatively correlated with the age,BMI,FSH level,Gn,and E2 levels (P＜0.05).They were positively correlated with the LH levels and AFCs (P＜0.05).ROC curve analysis of serum AMH and INHB in prediction of a low ovarian response showed that the area under the ROC curve (AUC) value of the serum AMH level was 0.817,with a cut-off value of 1.29 ng/mL.The sensitivity and specificity were 71.2％ and 79.6％,respectively.The AUC value of serum INHB was 0.674,with a cut-off value of 38.65 ng/mL,and the sensitivity and specificity were 50.7％ and 74.5％,respectively.ROC curve analysis showed when the serum AMH and INHB levels were used to predict a high ovarian response,the AUC value of the serum AMH level was 0.742,with a cut-off value of 2.84 ng/mL,and the sensitivity and specificity were 72.7％ and 65.9％,respectively;the AUC value of the serum INHB level was 0.551 with a cut-off of 45.76 ng/mL,and the sensitivity and specificity were 76.3％ and 40.2％,respectively.It was suggested the serum AMH and INHB levels have high clinical value in predicting the ovarian response of PCOS patients.

Effect of ARB on Expression of CD68 and MCP-1 in Adipose Tissue of Rats on Long-term High Fat Diet / 华中科技大学学报（医学）（英德文版）

In adipose tissue of rats on long-term high fat diet, the inflammatory changes the roles of angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) in pimelitis and insulin resistance (IR) were observed. IR rat model was established by feeding high calorie and high fat diet. The change in insulin sensitivity was detected by euglycemic-hyperinsulinemic clamp technique 8 weeks after intervention by valsartan. The expression levels of CD68 and MCP-1 mRNA and proteins in adipose tissue were examined by RT-PCR and immunohistochemistry respectively. The parameters of blood glucose, insulin and blood lipid were analyzed. The results showed that in high fat diet group intra-abdominal obesity developed, the content of visceral fat and the number of inflammatory cells in local adipose tissue were significantly increased (p<0.01), the levels of serum triglyceride, free fatty acids and fasting serum insulin were markedly increased, the insulin sensitivity was significantly lowered (p<0.01), and the expression of CD68 and MCP-1 was significantly increased as compared with control group (P<0.01). In ARB interventional group, the content of visceral fat, the number of inflammatory cells and the expression of CD68 and MCP-1 in local adipose tissue were significantly reduced (all P<0.01), but the insulin sensitivity was significantly enhanced (P<0.01) as compared with high fat diet group. There were pimelitis and IR in rats with obesity induced by long-term high calorie and high fat diet. The ARB can significantly inhibit the infiltration of macrophages and the expression of MCP-1 in adipose tissue, thereby attenuating the inflammation and improving IR in rats.