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BACKGROUND:The specific molecular mechanism of the transformation from normal healthy people to acute cervical spondylotic radiculopathy has not been clear,which needs to be further studied. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the differential expression of serum proteomics between normal healthy people and patients with acute cervical spondylotic radiculopathy,and to find and identify potential specific serum markers between them. METHODS:The serum samples of eight patients with acute cervical spondylotic radiculopathy and eight normal healthy people were collected,and the proteomic screening and analysis were performed by tandem mass tag combined with liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry technology,in order to explore and identify serum proteins differentially expressed in patients with acute cervical spondylotic radiculopathy. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:A total of 183 significantly differential proteins were screened by tandem mass tag technology,and 11 significantly differential proteins were identified(P<0.05).Compared with normal healthy people,three differential proteins were significantly up-regulated,including human leukocyte antigen-A,secretoglobin family 1a member 1,and protein 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase,and seven differential proteins were significantly down-regulated,such as immunoglobulin heavy constant gamma 3,skin factor,and myosin light chain 3,in patients with acute cervical spondylotic radiculopathy.Gene ontology enrichment analysis showed that these differential proteins participated in antigen binding,immunoglobulin receptor binding and other molecular functions.Protein-protein interaction analysis showed that among the common differential proteins between normal healthy people and patients with acute cervical spondylotic radiculopathy,HLA-A,HPD,PSMA3,DMKN,SCGB1A1,and MYL3 were located at the nodes of the functional network,and were closely related to the systems of body immunity,cellular inflammatory response,energy metabolism,and mechanical pressure.The significantly differential proteins HLA-A,HPD and MYL3 were verified by western blot,and the results were consistent with those of proteomics.To conclude,tandem mass tag combined with liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry technology can be used to find the differentially expressed proteins in serum between normal healthy people and patients with acute cervical spondylotic radiculopathy.It is preliminarily believed that HLA-A,HPD and MYL3 may be specific serum markers of acute cervical spondylotic radiculopathy,providing a new direction for further research on its pathogenesis.
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BACKGROUND:Anterior subtotal corpectomy,decompression and fusion is a conventional method to treat cervical degenerative diseases.A titanium cage is an important implant to maintain the stability of the cervical spine after subtotal corpectomy.In recent years,many patients have complications such as titanium cage sinking,which are highly controversial. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the internal biomechanical relationship between the tilt angle of the titanium cage and postoperative titanium cage subsidence after anterior subtotal cervical corpectomy,decompression and fusion. METHODS:A three-dimensional finite element model of the C4-C6 segment was established by CT images of a normal human cervical spine,in which the anterior subtotal resection,decompression and fusion of the C5 vertebral body were simulated,and titanium cages with different tilt angles(-6° to-1° negative angle,that is,the front edge of titanium cage is shorter than the rear edge of titanium cage;1° to 6° positive angle,that is,the front edge of titanium cage is longer than the rear edge of titanium cage)were placed.After setting the boundary conditions,preloads of 50,100 and 150 N were applied respectively on the C4 vertebral body.The stress value of each contact point between the titanium cage and C4 lower-end plate and C6 lower-end plate(seven stress contact points on the contact surface of titanium mesh)was recorded and statistical analysis was conducted. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)The tilt angles of the titanium cage of the positive angle group and negative angle group under 50,100 and 150 N stress respectively were found by Mann Whitn test,with P<0.05,which was statistically significant.The dispersion coefficients of the positive angle group were smaller than those of the negative angle group under 50,100 and 150 N stress conditions.(2)Under 50,100 and 150 N stress conditions,the Wilcoxon sign rank test in the positive angle group of titanium cage tilt angle found that when the angle was set to 1° to 5°,the difference was not statistically significant(P>0.05).However,when the tilt angle of the titanium cage was set to 6°,the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).(3)Under 50,100 and 150 N stress conditions,the Wilcoxon sign rank test in the negative angle group of titanium cage tilt angle found that when the tilt angle was set to-1° to-6°,the difference was not statistically significant(P>0.05).(4)It is concluded that in the sagittal position,the titanium cage with a positive tilt angle is more stable than with a negative tilt angle,which is more suitable for clinical use.The tilt angle of the titanium cage is relatively stable in the range of 1° to 5°.When the tilt angle is 6°,the stability starts to decline,which is easy to cause complications of titanium cage sinking after surgery.It is more suitable to select the titanium cage with a tilt angle of 1° to 5° according to the clinical situation during surgery to improve the efficacy.
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BACKGROUND:Previous studies have found that qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome is the main syndrome among various TCM syndromes of cervical spondylotic myelopathy.However,there is no report on proteomic markers as early diagnosis indicators for the transformation of developmental cervical spinal stenosis with qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome to cervical spondylotic myelopathy. OBJECTIVE:To explore serum proteomics difference between developmental cervical spinal stenosis and cervical spondylotic myelopathy and to find and identify the potential serum biomarkers between them. METHODS:Serum samples of nine patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy of qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome(experimental group)and nine patients with developmental cervical spinal stenosis of qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome(control group)were collected.The proteomic analysis was carried out by Tandem Mass Tag combined with liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry,so as to find and identify differentially expressed proteins. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:A total of 1027 significantly differential proteins were initially screened by TMT technology and 89 significantly differential proteins were finally identified(P<0.05).Compared with the control group,there were 45 up-regulated proteins in the experimental group,such as α-actinin-4,α-actinin-1,cell division control protein 42 homolog,integrin-linked protein kinase and B-actin.Conversely,there were 44 down-regulated proteins in the experimental group compared with the control group,such as fibronectin,fibrinogen γ chain,fibrinogen α chain,fibrinogen β chain.Gene ontology enrichment analysis indicated that these differential proteins were involved in signal receptor binding,kinase binding,protein kinase activity,integrin binding,actin filament binding and other molecular functions.Based on the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analysis,20 common differential signal/metabolic pathways were identified,including Rap1 signaling pathway,adherens junction,tight junction,platelet activation,and regulation of actin cytoskeleton.Protein-protein interaction analysis showed that ILK,FGA,FGB,FGG,FN1,Cdc42,ACTN1,ACTN4 and ACTB were located at the nodes of protein-protein interaction network and were closely related to bone formation and destruction system,nervous system,coagulation system,cellular inflammation and other systems.To conclude,the serum differentially expressed proteins between developmental cervical spinal stenosis and cervical spondylotic myelopathy can be successfully screened by Tandem Mass Tag combined with liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry.ILK,FN1,CDC42 and ACTN 4 are identified as specific markers for the transformation of developmental cervical spinal stenosis with qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome into cervical spondylotic myelopathy.These findings provide a basis for further clarifying the transformation mechanism.
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BACKGROUND:Taking into account the stability of spinal fixation,the preferred approach for lateral lumbar interbody fusion is commonly the utilization of posterior bilateral pedicle screws,typically performed in two stages.An alternative method involving the posterior approach of unilateral fixation using lateral vertebral nail rods in the lateral decubitus position has shown potential for enhanced mechanical stability.This technique also offers additional advantages such as reduced operation time,lowered risks,and decreased costs,making it a promising area for further investigation. OBJECTIVE:To compare the biomechanical effect of lateral lumbar interbody fusion with four different types of posterior instruments. METHODS:A validated L3-5 finite element model was modified to simulate four different types of lateral lumbar interbody fusion:Model A:posterior bilateral pedicle screw fixation;Model B:posterior unilateral pedicle screw fixation;Model C:lateral bilateral screw fixation;Model D:lateral unilateral screw fixation.The stability in the range of physiological motion,and the stress difference of screw fixation and interbody fusion apparatus were compared among the models. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)When compared with the intact model,all reconstructive models displayed decreased motion range at L4-5.Model A had a more obvious range of motion decline.(2)In the flexion,lateral flexion and axial rotation,the differences between the peak stress of the lateral screw fixation and the peak stress of the posterior screw fixation were more than 67.74 MPa,80.10 MPa and 43.95 MPa,respectively.(3)In terms of internal fixed stress distribution in different reconstructed models,the stress distribution of Model A and Model B screws was mainly concentrated in the body of the pedicle screw,while the peak stress of Model C and Model D screws was mainly concentrated in the tail of the screw.(4)It is suggested that Model A could obtain the best stability and reduce the risk of cage sinking and displacement.Model B could also provide better stability,and could be a choice for lateral fusion on the premise of ensuring stability and fixation.(5)Besides,Model C could achieve the same effect as Model D when the lateral road screw was selected.However,patients with lumbar instability should be cautious to choose unilateral lateral internal fixation,and excessive extension should be avoided to reduce the possibility of screw loosening and fixation fatigue.
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BACKGROUND:Cervical spondylotic myelopathy is a progressive disease leading to dysfunction in the middle-aged and elderly,and early diagnosis is difficult.In recent years,some clinical scholars have found that dynamic magnetic resonance imaging technology can detect spinal cord compression in a dynamic position earlier,but its specific biomechanical mechanism needs to be clarified. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the biomechanical compression characteristics of early cervical spondylotic myelopathy in hyperextension and flexion position,and to verify the effectiveness of dynamic magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of early cervical spondylotic myelopathy. METHODS:A retrospective analysis was made on the patients who underwent cervical dynamic magnetic resonance imaging in the Department of Orthopedics of First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine from January to June 2022.16 subjects were selected and divided into two groups.The pathological group included 8 patients with early cervical spondylotic myelopathy with hypertrophy of ligamentum flavum as the main sign,with 5 male patients and 3 female patients.The normal group included 8 normal degenerative people,with 4 male patients and 4 female patients.All patients were photographed with cervical CT plain scan,magnetic resonance imaging plain scan,and dynamic magnetic resonance imaging plain scan.This study was divided into the following three parts:(1)collect the dynamic magnetic resonance imaging image DCOM data of two groups of subjects,and collect the cervical vertebra CT and neutral magnetic resonance imaging image DCOM data to understand the bone and soft tissue of the two groups of subjects in the neutral position.(2)Based on the DCOM data of magnetic resonance imaging and CT plain scan,the three-dimensional finite element models of lower cervical vertebra(C3-7)of normal degenerative population and early cervical spondylotic myelopathy patients were established by reverse engineering software.The equivalent stress and equivalent elastic strain of the spinal cord and posterior dura were analyzed,and the distribution of stress and strain was observed.(3)After obtaining the stress and strain data,the data between groups were compared to analyze the mechanical characteristics of spinal cord compression caused by early cervical spondylotic myelopathy in a dynamic position and to verify the effectiveness of dynamic magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of early cervical spondylotic myelopathy. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)When simulating the posterior extension,flexion and neutral position of the lower cervical vertebrae(C3-7)in the two groups,the values of stress and strain in the posterior part of the spinal cord were in the following order:extension>flexion>neutral(P<0.05).The strain values from large to small were as follows:extension>flexion>neutral(P<0.05).(2)Compared with the normal degenerative population model,the equivalent stress and strain of the spinal cord in the pathological group were higher than those in the normal group under two degrees of freedom of flexion and extension(P<0.05).The distribution area of stress and strain in the posterior part of the spinal cord was irregular.(3)In the neutral position,there was no significant difference in the strain value of the spinal cord between the two groups(P>0.05),and the strain distribution was uniform and regular.(4)It is indicated that in the cervical extension position,the dural sac and the posterior part of the spinal cord were compressed and deformed in the early cervical spondylotic myelopathy patients with the hypertrophy of ligamentum flavum as the main sign,and the degree of compression deformation of the spinal cord was significantly higher than that in the anterior flexion position and neutral position.In the neutral position,there were no obvious signs of spinal cord deformation in patients with early cervical spondylotic myelopathy.This study verified the role of dynamic magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of early cervical spondylotic myelopathy from the point of view of biomechanics.
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Objective:To explore the effects of multi-disciplinary team (MDT) participation for residency training in bariatric and metabolic surgery.Methods:A questionnaire was designed considering patient benefits, doctor benefits, and interviewees' background and recognition of MDT. The questionnaire was used to survey 48 residents who rotated to the department of gastrointestinal surgery and participated in the management of patients undergoing bariatric and metabolic surgery in Peking University Third Hospital from February to October 2023. According to the frequency of MDT participation, the residents were divided into two groups (<5 times and ≥5 times). They were evaluated by five superior surgeons, and the scores of the two groups were compared using the independent samples t test. Results:All the 48 residents completed the questionnaire survey. Only 16 residents (33.33%) had been exposed to the knowledge of bariatric and metabolic surgery, and most of the respondents believed that participating in MDT could improve their professional competence ( n=42, 87.50%) and special English proficiency ( n=30, 62.50%). The group of MDT participation ≥5 times had significantly higher scores of knowledge of internal medicine [(7.42±1.09) vs. (5.16±1.28)], knowledge of anesthesia and critical care medicine [(7.11±0.85) vs. (4.93±0.99)], perioperative management [(7.08±0.67) vs. (4.97±1.21)], laparoscopic skills [(6.43±0.83) vs. (4.99±0.65)], and professional knowledge of general surgery [(6.46±0.86) vs. (5.87±0.51)] compared with the group of MDT participation <5 times (all P<0.05). Conclusions:MDT participation in bariatric and metabolic surgery can help residents quickly understand and master relevant knowledge, which is of great significance for increasing the personnel reserve of bariatric and metabolic surgery.
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OBJECTIVE: In this study, the relationship between preoperative plasma D-dimer level and overall survival and recurrence free survival were evaluated in patients with curative resection of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. METHODS: Preoperative plasma D-dimer level of 573 patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma were collected. The univariate and multivariate Cox hazard models were used to identify independent variables associated with overall survival and recurrence free survival in this study. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to evaluate overall survival and recurrence free survival, and the differences between survival curves were analyzed using the Log-rank test. Continuous variables were presented as $\overline{x}\pm s$, parametric analysis was performed using t-test. Categorical variables were analyzed by means of the chi-square or Fisher's exact test. RESULTS: Based on the analysis for the whole study, the results showed that patients in the elevated plasma D-dimer levels had a tendency to have an elder mean age (58.69 ± 8.32 years vs. 63.05 ± 8.44 years, P < 0.001), larger tumour size ≥4 cm (P = 0.006), advanced T stage (P = 0.024), N stage (P = 0.041), Tumor, Node and Metastasis (TNM) stage (P = 0.029) and postoperative complications (P = 0.042) was more likely occurred. Besides, according to the results of Cox multivariate analysis, elevated preoperative plasma D-dimer level was an independent prognostic factor not only for overall survival (Hazard Ratio (HR):1.430, 95% Confidence Interval (CI) (1.163-1.759), P = 0.001) but also for recurrence free survival (HR:1.236, 95% CI (1.018-1.500), P = 0.032). CONCLUSION: In our study, the elevated preoperative plasma D-dimer level may act as an independent prognostic factor for overall survival and recurrence free survival in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma after curative resection. Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma patients with elevated preoperative plasma D-dimer level had a worse prognosis than those with normal plasma D-dimer level; and the elevated preoperative plasma D-dimer level may imply heavy tumour burden and provide supplementary information regarding disease status.
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Adenocarcinoma , Carcinoma, Pancreatic Ductal , Pancreatic Neoplasms , Humans , Aged , Middle Aged , Prognosis , Retrospective Studies , Pancreatic Neoplasms/pathology , Carcinoma, Pancreatic Ductal/surgery , Carcinoma, Pancreatic Ductal/pathology , Adenocarcinoma/pathology , Pancreatic NeoplasmsABSTRACT
Objective To explore the clinical value of neurography and nerve root sealing in treatment of multilevel lumbar spinal stenosis with lumbar instability using Endo-P/TLIF.Methods A total of 60 patients with multi-segment lumbar spinal stenosis and lumbar instability hospitalized in our hospital were included in this study From January 1,2022 to June 21,2022.All patients underwent nerve root closure angiography before surgery to confirm the responsible segments,and then the responsible segments were treated with Endo-P/TLIF.The patients were followed up for 6 months.The basic information on the age,gender,course of disease,surgical time,intraop-erative bleeding,hospitalization time,and off-bed ambulation time was collected.Then the data on VAS score,ODI score,JOA score,lumbar lordosis angle,intervertebral height,dural cross-sectional area,sacral inclination angle,pelvic projection angle,and pelvic inclination angle before,right after,3 months and 6 months after the operation were calculated.The number of responsible segments indicated by MRI and confirmed by nerve root closure angiography and the number of the single segment,double segments,3 segments,and above finally decompressed were statisti-cally analyzed.Results All patients went through the surgery safely.During the 6-month follow-up,one patient did not return to the hospital for consultation on time,and one patient was out of contact.Finally,the follow-up data of 58 patients were completely collected for statistical analysis.Fifty-five cases were remarkably improved,2 better,and 1 moderately,6 months after the operation,with a total effectiveness rate of 100%.The number of unilateral and bilateral single responsible segments confirmed by nerve root angiography and sealing was significantly larger than by MRI(P<0.05),but the number of unilateral and unilateral double,or multiple responsible segments was signifi-cantly smaller(P<0.05).There were statistically significant differences in terms of postoperative VAS score,ODI score,JOA score,VAS score,ODI score,JOA score,lumbar lordosis angle,intervertebral height,dural cross-sectional area,sacral inclination angle,pelvic inclination angle as compared to the preoperative data(P<0.05).The pelvic projection angle was insignificantly improved as compared to the preoperative condition(P ? 0.05).Conclusion The accurate diagnosis with selective neurography and nerve root sealing improves the confirmation of responsible nerve segments before operation.Base on the accurate diagnosis,multi-segment lumbar spinal canal stenosis with lumbar instability can be effectively treated with Endo-P/TLIF,the responsible segment decompressed,trauma and bleeding reduced,hospital stay shortened,spinal physiological curvature well recovered,and clinical efficacy improved.Therefore,the method is worthy of extensive application in clinical practice.
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In vitro diagnosis (IVD) is an important source of clinical diagnostic information, and provides an important decision basis for disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment. IVD is a necessary tool for promoting graded diagnosis and treatment, realizing precision medicine, constructing a "Healthy China" and responding to major public health emergencies. Combining the great progress made in the development of in vitro diagnostics in China and the shortcomings and weaknesses faced by it, this article analyzed the demand for IVD, policy support, technical and industrial development trends, and the ways to accelerate the industrialization development, aiming to promote the development and improvement of IVD in China.
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Microfluidics is the science and technology to manipulate small amounts of fluids in micro/nano-scale space. Multiple modules could be integrated into microfluidic device, and due to its advantages of microminiaturization and controllability, microfluidics has drawn extensive attention since its birth. In this paper, the literature data related to microfluidics research from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2021 were obtained from Web of Science Core Collection database. CiteSpace 5.8.R3 software was used for bibliometrics analysis, so as to explore the research progress and development trends of microfluidics research at home and abroad. Based on the analysis of 50 129 articles, it could be seen that microfluidics was a hot topic of global concern, and the United States had a certain degree of authority in this field. Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University not only had a high number of publications, but also had strong influence and extensive cooperation network. Combined with ultrasonic, surface modification and sensor technology, researchers constructed paper-based microfluidic, droplet microfluidic and digital microfluidic platforms, which were applied in the field of immediate diagnosis, nucleic acid and circulating tumor cell analysis of in vitro diagnosis and organ-on-a-chip. China was one of the countries with a high level of research in the field of microfluidics, while the industrialization of high-end products needed to be improved. As people's demand for disease risk prediction and health management increased, promoting microfluidic technological innovation and achievement transformation is of great significance to safeguard people's life and health.
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Objective:To analyze the diagnostic characteristics of complicated as acute appendicitis in pregnancy.Methods:Data of pregnant patients who were treated surgically and diagnosed as acute appendicitis pathologically at the Third Hospital of Peking University from Aug 2007 to Aug 2018 were collected,including uncomplicated acute appendicitis (UCAA) such as simple and purulent appendicitis, and complicated acute appendicitis (CAA) (perforated, gangrenous appendicitis or periappendiceal abscess).Result:There were 127 pregnant patients with acute appendicitis (47 CAA and 80 UCAA). CAA group had a higher proportion of positive symptoms, signs and examinations than UCAA group. ROC results showed that when pre-hospital time (the time from symptom onset to visiting the hospital, PT) and WBC critical values were 15.5 h and 17.11×10 3/mm 3, respectively, the sensitivity of CAA were 76.6% and 57.4%, and specificity of CAA were 75.0% and 82.5%. PT≥15.5 h ( OR=8.435,95% CI:2.933-24.262) and WBC>17.11×10 3/mm 3 ( OR=5.215,95% CI:1.626-16.729) were independent risk factors for CAA. Conclusion:CAA in pregnancy is associated with atypical clinical features, but the clinical manifestations of CAA are more serious. When PT exceeds 15 h and WBC exceeds 17.11×10 3/mm 3, CAA should be suspected and active operation should be suggested to avoid obstetric adverse outcomes.
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Objective:To explore the application value of artificial intelligence (AI) in image post-processing of reconstructed CTA based on CT cerebral perfusion (CTP).Methods:Clinical and radiological data of 100 patients suspected of cerebrovascular diseases in Hebei General Hospital from January to July 2020 were retrospectively selected. All patients were divided into A and B group on average according to the different examination schemes. Cerebral CTP examination was performed in group A (the temporal maximum intensity projective data set generated by the first 5 time phases in the maximum period of the difference between arteriovenous CT values selected as subgroup A1, and the corresponding original thin-layer images selected as subgroup A2), single phase CTA examination was performed in group B, manual and AI image post-processing were performed respectively. Subjective scoring of the image data was performed, and the objective bid evaluation indexes such as CT value, noise (SD), signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), contrast to noise ratio (CNR) were measured, the qualified rate of artificial and AI vascular segmentation was counted, and post-processing time were recorded. The objective evaluation indexes were compared between three groups using one-way ANOVA, and the Kruskal-Wallis H test was used to compare the difference of subjective scores.Results:Statistically significant differences were observed in subjective score and objective evaluation index of original images among group A1, group A2 and group B (all P<0.05). Among them, arterial enhancement, arteriolar detail display score, cerebral artery CT value, SNR and CNR in group A1 were higher than those in group A2 and group B (all P<0.05). In a total of 100 patients with 1 100 blood vessels, the qualified rates of AI vascular segmentation in group A1 [98.4% (541/550)] and group B [98.7% (543/550)] were higher than those of manual [82.9% (456/550), 87.1% (479/550), χ2=77.392, 56.521, P<0.001], but the qualified rate of AI vascular segmentation of group A2 [78.4% (431/550)] was lower than that of manual [85.6% (471/550), χ2=9.855, P=0.002]. The completion time of AI post-processing were reduced by 56.30%, 49.63%, 50.81%, respectively than those with manual. Conclusion:Compared with manual image post-processing, AI has certain advantages in image quality and work efficiency of reconstructed CTA post-processing based on CTP de-noising dataset, and it is worth popularizing and applying in the image post-processing of cerebrovascular disease, combined with artificial quality control.
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Objective:To investigate the feasibility of one-step coronary and carotid-cerebrovascular computed tomography angiography (CTA) using high-pitch Double Turbo Flash mode and to analyze the image quality and radiation dose in patients with heart rate variability using multi-slice detector dual-source CT.Methods:A total of 79 patients with heart rate variability higher than 3 beat/min (bpm) were retrospectively analyzed. They were grouped by the scanning methods. Group A ( n=40) were performed double turbo flash mode for one-step coronary and carotid-cerebrovascular arteriesinjected with one injection of contrast agent.further divided into Single A (only the phase 1 image)and Double A(combined images of phases 1 and 2). Group B ( n=39) were performed separately with twice injection of contrast agent. Subjective scoring was performed on the image quality of the group Single A, Double A and B using a 4-point. Then the objective parameters of image quality, CT attenuations, image noise, signal-to-noise (SNR), and contrast-to-noise (CNR), were evaluated. Then subjective scores, objective evaluation indicators, and radiation dose were compared with one-way ANOVA analysis among the three groups.Contrast agent were compared by using t test in group A and B. Results:No significant difference was found ( F=2.093, P=0.128) for the subjective scores of the head and neck CTA among the three groups with (3.47±0.51), (3.53±0.51), (3.69±0.47). Significant difference was found ( F=50.955, P<0.01) for the subjective scores of coronary CTA among the three groups with (2.70±0.76), (3.35±0.66), (3.58±0.50), and there was no statistically significant difference between Double A and B groups ( P=0.104), met the requirements for diagnosis. The objective evaluation of the three groups compared the head and neck CTA images were statistically significant ( P<0.05), of which the difference between the Single A and the Double A was not statistically significant ( P>0.05), met the requirements for diagnosis; the differences in SNR and CNR of coronary CTA images are statistically significant ( F=12.991, 12.236, P<0.01), and there was no statistically significant difference between Double A and B ( P>0.05), met the requirements for diagnosis. Radiation dose in the group Double A was lower than group B (decreased by 46.15%, P<0.01).The amount of the contrast agent in the group Double A was lower than group B (decreased by 44.13%, t=-45.455; P<0.01). Conclusion:The double turbo flash mode is feasibility for one-step coronary and carotid-cerebrovascular CTA in patients with the heart rate variability using multi-slice dual-source CT.This scan mode can maintain the diagnostic image quality with low contrast agent and radiation dose.
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Objective@#To investigate the feasibility of one-step coronary and carotid-cerebrovascular computed tomography angiography (CTA) using high-pitch Double Turbo Flash mode and to analyze the image quality and radiation dose in patients with heart rate variability using multi-slice detector dual-source CT.@*Methods@#A total of 79 patients with heart rate variability higher than 3 beat/min (bpm) were retrospectively analyzed. They were grouped by the scanning methods. Group A (n=40) were performed double turbo flash mode for one-step coronary and carotid-cerebrovascular arteriesinjected with one injection of contrast agent.further divided into Single A (only the phase 1 image)and Double A(combined images of phases 1 and 2). Group B (n=39) were performed separately with twice injection of contrast agent. Subjective scoring was performed on the image quality of the group Single A, Double A and B using a 4-point. Then the objective parameters of image quality, CT attenuations, image noise, signal-to-noise (SNR), and contrast-to-noise (CNR), were evaluated. Then subjective scores, objective evaluation indicators, and radiation dose were compared with one-way ANOVA analysis among the three groups.Contrast agent were compared by using t test in group A and B.@*Results@#No significant difference was found (F=2.093, P=0.128) for the subjective scores of the head and neck CTA among the three groups with (3.47±0.51), (3.53±0.51), (3.69±0.47). Significant difference was found (F=50.955, P<0.01) for the subjective scores of coronary CTA among the three groups with (2.70±0.76), (3.35±0.66), (3.58±0.50), and there was no statistically significant difference between Double A and B groups (P=0.104), met the requirements for diagnosis. The objective evaluation of the three groups compared the head and neck CTA images were statistically significant (P<0.05), of which the difference between the Single A and the Double A was not statistically significant (P>0.05), met the requirements for diagnosis; the differences in SNR and CNR of coronary CTA images are statistically significant (F=12.991, 12.236, P<0.01), and there was no statistically significant difference between Double A and B (P>0.05), met the requirements for diagnosis. Radiation dose in the group Double A was lower than group B (decreased by 46.15%,P<0.01).The amount of the contrast agent in the group Double A was lower than group B (decreased by 44.13%, t=-45.455;P<0.01).@*Conclusion@#The double turbo flash mode is feasibility for one-step coronary and carotid-cerebrovascular CTA in patients with the heart rate variability using multi-slice dual-source CT.This scan mode can maintain the diagnostic image quality with low contrast agent and radiation dose.
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Objective To evaluate laparoscopic partial splenectomy (LPS) for benign splenic tumors.Method Data of 55 patients undergoing laparoscopic partial splenectomy (20 cases) vs total splenectomy (LTS in 35 cases) at Peking University Third Hospital from August 2008 to July 2016 were collected and retrospectively analyzed.Results There was no difference in sex,BMI,preoperative H GB,preoperative PLT,operation time,operative blood loss and hospital stay between two groups.Age in LPS cases was younger than LTS group,while the tumor size was larger.On the 4th day postoperatively,PLT level was significnatly higher in LTP group.More patients in LTS group suffered from thrombocytosis.Conclusions Laprtoscopic partial splenectomy is a safe and effective procedure for the management of splenic benign tumors.
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BACKGROUND: Percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) is usually used for osteoporotic thoracolumbar fractures,which has various advantages such as easy to operate, short operation time, less trauma, rapid recovery,analgesic effect and so on. But its application is restricted due to nerve compression symptoms and pulmonary embolism caused by bone cement leakage. Thereafter, how to reduce the leakage of bone cement is an issue of concern.OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relationship between the lumbar quantitative computed tomography (QCT) values and contrast agent dispersion in osteoporotic thoracolumbar fractures. METHODS: Sixty cases of osteoporotic thoracolumbar fractures undergoing PVP were enrolled, and received QCT examination before surgery, and contrast agent was injected intraoperatively. X-ray examination was conducted to detect the bone mineral density, contrast agent dispersion and leakage of bone cement, and the relationship between the lumbar QCT values and contrast agent dispersion as well as leakage of bone cement.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) There were 110 vertebral fractures, and 74 vertebrae with contrast agent diffusing more than vertebral midline, accounting for 67.3%. There was significant difference in the contrast agent dispersion among groups (P 0.05). (3) These results suggest that contrast agent dispersion in osteoporotic thoracolumbar fractures has a certain relationship with the lumbar QCT values, and lumbar QCT values with more contrast agent dispersion, but the lumbar QCT values have no correlation with bone cement leakage. Therefore, choosing a appropriate approach based on the QCT values and contrast agent dispersion can reduce leakage and improve the safety of PVP.
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BACKGROUND:At present, the internal fixation and fusion surgical treatment of lumbar degenerative disease tends to diversify, but posterior lumbar interbody fusion within a single bilateral pedicle screw fixation is stil common in clinical practice; the two ways after treatment can achieve satisfactory clinical efficacy, but which way has advantages is stil controversial. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of unilateral and bilateral pedicle screw fixation and single segment lumbar interbody fusion in the repair of lumbar degenerative disease by a meta-analysis system. METHODS: According to the Cochrane Colaboration search strategy, we searched MEDLINE, PubMed, EMBASE, CBMdisc, CNKI, VIP and WanFang Data. Randomized controled trials concerned unilateral and bilateral pedicle screw fixation and single segment lumbar interbody fusion in the treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases. By two reviewers, in strict accordance with inclusion and exclusion criteria, literatures were screened, data were extracted, and the methodology quality of included trials was criticaly assessed. RevMan5.1 software was used for meta-analysis. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Six randomized controled trials involving 507 patients were included. The results of meta-analysis showed that fixed unilateral and bilateral pedicle screw between single lumbar fusion and surgery in the treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases, significant differences were detected in surgical time [WMD=-40.29, 95% CI (-43.79, -36.79)], intraoperative blood loss [WMD=-74.13, 95%CI (-86.13,-62.13)], length of hospital stay [WMD=-1.04, 95%CI (-1.30,-0.79)], final folow-up Visual Analogue Scale score [WMD=0.33, 95% CI (0.24, 0.42)], final folow-up Oswestry dysfunction index [WMD=-1.07, 95%CI(-1.57, -0.56)]; unilateral side was better than bilateral side (P < 0.000 1). There was no significant difference in complication rate [RR=0.54, 95% CI(0.25, 1.17)] and fusion rate [RR=0.53, 95%CI (0.22, 1.28)] (P=0.12 andP=0.16). These results suggested that unilateral and bilateral pedicle screw fixation and single lumbar fusion in the treatment of lumbar degenerative disease has achieved satisfactory results. Unilateral pedicle screw fixation can reduce operation time, intraoperative blood loss and length of stay. Visual Analogue Scale score and Oswestry dysfunction index improved significantly in a short period after treatment.
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The human Shwachman-Diamond syndrome (SDS) is an autosomal recessive disease caused by mutations in a highly conserved ribosome assembly factor SBDS. The functional role of SBDS is to cooperate with another assembly factor, elongation factor 1-like (Efl1), to promote the release of eukaryotic initiation factor 6 (eIF6) from the late-stage cytoplasmic 60S precursors. In the present work, we characterized, both biochemically and structurally, the interaction between the 60S subunit and SBDS protein (Sdo1p) from yeast. Our data show that Sdo1p interacts tightly with the mature 60S subunit in vitro through its domain I and II, and is capable of bridging two 60S subunits to form a stable 2:2 dimer. Structural analysis indicates that Sdo1p bind to the ribosomal P-site, in the proximity of uL16 and uL5, and with direct contact to H69 and H38. The dynamic nature of Sdo1p on the 60S subunit, together with its strategic binding position, suggests a surveillance role of Sdo1p in monitoring the conformational maturation of the ribosomal P-site. Altogether, our data support a conformational signal-relay cascade during late-stage 60S maturation, involving uL16, Sdo1p, and Efl1p, which interrogates the functional P-site to control the departure of the anti-association factor eIF6.
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Humans , Crystallography, X-Ray , GTP Phosphohydrolases , Chemistry , Metabolism , Protein Domains , Ribosome Subunits, Large, Eukaryotic , Chemistry , Metabolism , Saccharomyces cerevisiae , Chemistry , Metabolism , Saccharomyces cerevisiae Proteins , Chemistry , MetabolismABSTRACT
Objective To evaluate the effect of lysine hydrochloride and zinc gluconate granules combined with montmorillonite powder and live combined bifidobacterium and lactobacillus granules in the treatment of infantile diarrhea.Methods 80 cases of children with infantile diarrhea in our hospital from May 2014 to May 2016 were selected and randomly divided into the combined treatment group ( lysine hydrochloride and zinc gluconate granules combined with montmorillonite powder and live combined bifidobacterium and lactobacillus granules ) , and conventional treatment group ( montmorillonite powder and live combined bifidobacterium and lactobacillus granules ) two groups with 40 cases in each group, the clinical curative effects, adverse reactions, stool frequency recovery normal time, stool normal time, abdominal pain disappeared time, temperature recovery time, vomiting disappeared time of the two groups were statistically analyzed.Results The total treatment effective rate of the combined treatment group 97.5%(39/40) was significantly higher than the conventional treatment group 72.5% (29/40), the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05), the stool frequency recovery normal time, stool normal time, abdominal pain disappeared time, temperature recovery time, vomiting disappeared time were significantly shorter than the conventional treatment group, the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).Conclusion The effect of lysine hydrochloride and zinc gluconate granules combined with montmorillonite powder and live combined bifidobacterium and lactobacillus granules in the treatment of infantile diarrhea is better than montmorillonite powder and live combined bifidobacterium and lactobacillus granules .
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<p><b>BACKGROUND</b>Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) is a rare pancreatic cystic neoplasm, accounting for 1% of all exocrine pancreatic neoplasms. This study aimed to summarize the clinicopathological and biological behaviors, as well as the experience in diagnosis and treatment of IPMN.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Clinicopathological data were collected from 36 cases with IPMN who were treated in Department of General Surgery, Peking University Third Hospital from May 2001 to July 2011.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The 36 cases of IPMN patients included 27 males and 9 females (M:F = 3:1). The age of patients ranged from 52 to 78 years, with an average of 67.3 years. Regarding tumor location, 20 tumors were located in pancreatic head, 3 in pancreatic neck, 10 in pancreatic body and tail, and 3 in the whole pancreas. All the 36 cases underwent surgical treatment, with 13 cases of pancreaticoduodenectomy, 3 cases of middle pancreatectomy, 7 cases of tumor resection plus pancreaticojejunostomy, 3 cases of distal pancreatectomy, 7 cases of distal pancreatectomy plus spleen resection, and 3 cases of total pancreaticoduodenectomy. Of the 36 patients, 9 patients underwent the operations under laparoscopy. The 36 cases included main duct type (14 cases, 38.9%), branch duct type (10 cases, 27.7%), and mixed duct type (12 cases, 33.3%). Pathologically, of the 36 cases, there were 7 IPMN adenomas, 11 borderline IPMNs, 6 IPMN with carcinomas in situ, and 12 IPMNs with invasive carcinomas. All the 36 cases were followed up. During an average of 42 months follow-up period (26-129 months), no recurrence occurred.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>IPMN, which primarily occurs in male, is a low-grade malignancy which may involve any part of the pancreas, with specific clinicopathological features. IPMN is a different malignancy type from pancreatic ductal carcinoma. Imaging and laboratory examination are helpful for the diagnosis and differential diagnosis. The prediction of invasive IPMN is still difficult. Surgical resection is recommended as the first choice of treatment. Aggressive and proper operation procedure produces better prognosis. Long-term follow-up is necessary for patients after operation. Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy is a feasible and safe procedure for the indicated patients.</p>