Abstract: - Well characteristic biomarkers are helpful for understanding the disease condition of patients with occupational pneumoconiosisand predictthediseaseevolution.Currently,related biomarkersarewidelystudied and theyinclude:epithelial cell injury related biomarkers such as salivary glycochain antigen, Clara cell protein and surfactant protein; inflammatory - - response related biomarkers such as interleukin, tumor necrosis factor α, chemokine, high mobility group protein 1 and - - L selectin; oxidative stress related biomarkers such as superoxide dismutase, glutathione, malondialdehyde, heme oxygenase 1 and lactate dehydrogenase; pulmonary fibrosis related biomarkers such as matrix metalloproteinases and transforming growth - - - - - factor β; non coding RNA such as miR 19a, miR 29 and miR 146a, et al. These biomarkers are helpful to understand the pathogenesisofoccupationalpneumoconiosisandguidethediagnosis,treatmentandprognosis.However,moreresearchneedsto-bedoneontherepeatabilitytestofbiomarkers,combinedapplicationandtheminingofnoncodingRNAastargetsfordisease diagnosisandtreatment.

Objective To investigate the effects of preoperative iv different doses of pantoprazole on acidity of gastric fluid in patients undergoing elective surgery. Methods Sixty ASA Ⅰ -Ⅲ patients aged 38-80 yr,weighing 44-72 kg undergoing elective surgery were randomly allocated into 3 groups (n = 20 each): group Ⅰ control (group C); group Ⅱ pantoprazole 40 mg(group P1) and group Ⅲ pantoprazole 80 mg(group P2). The patients received intravenous normal saline (NS) 100 ml, pantoprazole 40 and 80 mg in NS 100 ml respectively in group C, P1 and P2 at 30 min before surgery. Gastric content was aspirated using a gastric tube on the patients'arrival in the operating room and at 1,2 h and the end of surgery. The pH of the gastric fluid was measured. The adverse effects including dizziness, diarrhea, PONV and incidence of stress ulcer were recorded. Results The pH was significantly increased in group P1 and P2 as compared with control group but there was no significant difference in pH between group P1 and P2 . There were no significant difference in the incidence of stress ulcer and pH of the gastric fluid≤2.5 among the 3 groups. Conclusion Preoperative intravenous pantoprazole 40 mg can effectively increase pH of gastric juice and is helpful in reducing the incidence of stress ulcer and the risk of acid aspiration.

Causes of cancer pain are multifactorial and complex.It is an important challenge for the clinicians on how to control cancer pain effectively.Opioids remain the most effective analgesics used in the treatment of cancer pain.But the adverse effects and potential risks associated with chronic use have been paid attention to in clinical work.It is related to molecular discoveries of opioid action that lead to the development of new opioid analgesic on potential new targets in treating cancer pain.Meanwhile, non-pharmacological treatments such as neuromodulation and minimally invasive interventional techniques play an important role in management of cancer pain.It is summarized in this article about the recent advances in biology and management of cancer pain.

Background:Colorectal polyps(CRP)has nonspecific clinical manifestation,and is closely related to the pathogenesis of colorectal cancer. Studies have shown that abnormalities of serum uric acid(UA),serum lipids are closely related to pathogenesis of CRP,but is still in controversial. Aims:To investigate the correlation between serum UA,TG, TC,LDL-C,HDL-C and incidence of CRP. Methods:A total of 142 CRP patients from Jan. 2016 to Oct. 2016 at Qingdao Municipal Hospital were enrolled,and 116 patients without CRP were served as controls. The serum levels of UA, TG,TC,LDL-C,HDL-C were determined,and correlation between UA and serum lipids was analyzed. Results:Compared with controls,serum levels of TG,UA were significantly increased in CRP patients(P<0.05),HDL-C level was significantly decreased(P<0.05),however,no significant differences in TC,LDL-C levels were found between the two groups. Serum UA level was positively correlated to TG,TC,LDL-C levels in patients with CRP(r=0.32,r=0.21, r=0.15;P<0.05),and negatively correlated to HDL-C level(r= -0.07,P<0.05). Conclusions:Increased serum TG and UA levels and decreased serum HDL-C level may be correlated to the pathogenesis of CRP. The interaction between serum UA,TG,TC,LDL-C and HDL-C may increase the risk of CRP.

The objective of this study was to prepare a biodegradable poly (DL-lactide) injectable gel of tinidazole. The formulation parameters evaluated in this study included polymer molecular weight, polymer concentration, solvent and drug loading, and orthogonal design was used to optimize the formulation. The preferable formulation was that 30% (w/w) poly(DL-lactide) (MW is 5 700) dissolved in 70% (w/w) N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone with 4%-6% (w/w) tinidazole.
Delayed-Action Preparations ; Drug Carriers ; chemistry ; Gels ; Lactic Acid ; chemistry ; Polyesters ; Polymers ; chemistry ; Technology, Pharmaceutical ; methods ; Tinidazole ; administration & dosage

Objective:To investigate the workflow, efficacy and safety of MR-Linac in liver malignancies.Methods:Clinical data of 15 patients with hepatocellular carcinomas (HCC) or liver metastases treated with MR-Linac between November 2019 and July 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. The workflow of MR-Linac was investigated and image identification rate was analyzed. Patients were followed up for response and toxicity assessment.Results:Fifteen patients (6 HCC, 8 liver metastases from colorectal cancer, 1 liver metastasis from breast cancer) were enrolled. A total of 21 lesions were treated, consisting of 10 patients with single lesion, 4 patients with double lesions and 1 patient with triple lesions. The median tumor size was 2.4 cm (0.8-9.8 cm). The identification rate for gross tumor volume (GTV) in MR-Linac was 13/15. Although GTV of two patients were unclearly displayed in MR-Linac images, the presence of adjacent blood vessel and bile duct assisted the precise registration. All the patients were treated with stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). For HCC, the median fraction dose for GTV or planning gross tumor volume (PGTV) was 6 Gy (5-10 Gy) and the median number of fractions was 9(5-10). The median total dose was 52 Gy (50-54 Gy) and the median equivalent dose in 2 Gy fraction (EQD 2Gy) at α/ β= 10 was 72 Gy (62.5-83.3 Gy). For liver metastases, the median fraction dose for GTV or PGTV was 5 Gy (5-10 Gy) and the median number of fractions was 10(5-10). The median total dose was 50 Gy (40-50 Gy) and the median EQD 2Gy at α/ β=5 was 71.4 Gy (71.4-107.1 Gy). At 1 month after SBRT, the in-field objective response rate (ORR) was 8/13 and the disease control rate was 13/13. At 3-6 months after SBRT, the in-filed ORR was increased to 6/6. During the median follow-up of 4.0 months (0.3-11.6), 4-month local progression-free survival, progression-free survival and overall survival were 15/15, 11/15 and 15/15, respectively. Toxicities were mild and no grade 3 or higher toxicities were observed. Conclusions:MR-Linac provides a platform with high identification rates of liver lesions. Besides, the presence of adjacent blood vessel and bile duct also assists the precise registration. It is especially suitable for liver malignancies with promising local control and well tolerance.

Background The incidence of Legionnaires' disease is increasing globally and artificial water environment is becoming a common source of outbreaks. Molecular typing techniques can help prevent and control Legionella. Objective To understand the molecular epidemiological characteristics of Legionella pneumophila in artificial water environment of Shanghai hospitals, and provide a scientific basis for the prevention and control of Legionnaires' disease. Methods Water samples were collected from artificial water environment in 14 hospitals from May to October each year from 2019 to 2020 in Shanghai. A total of 984 water samples were collected from 8 Grade-A tertiary hospitals and 6 non-Grade-A tertiary hospitals, including 312 samples of cooling water, 72 samples of chilled water, and 600 samples of tap water. The water samples were isolated and serotyped for Legionella pneumophila and preserved, and the positive rate of Legionella pneumophila in the samples was used as an indicator of contamination. The preserved strains were resuscitated and 81 surviving strains were obtained for pulsed field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) typing analysis. Results A total of 124 Legionella pneumophila positive water samples were detected, with a positive rate of 12.60%. The positive rate was higher in the Grade-A tertiary hospitals (16.54%, 87/526) than in the non-Grade-A tertiary hospitals (8.08%, 37/458) (χ²=15.91, P<0.001). The positive rate of cooling water (23.40%) was the highest among different types of water samples, and the difference was statistically significant (χ²=61.19, P<0.001). The difference in positive rate of tap water was statistically significant among different hospital departments (χ²=11.37, P<0.05). The positive rate in 2019 (15.06%) was higher than that in 2020 (9.84%) (χ²=6.23, P<0.05). From May to October, August had the highest annual average positive rate (16.46%) and October had the lowest (8.54%), but the difference in positive rates among months was not statistically significant (χ²=5.39, P=0.37). The difference in positive rate among districts was statistically significant (χ²=24.88, P<0.001). A total of 131 strains of Legionella pneumophila were isolated, with serotype 1 (80.15%, 105/131) predominating. Among the 81 surviving strains of Legionella pneumophila subjected to PFGE typing, the band-based similarity coefficients ranged from 41.30% to 100%. Among the 29 PFGE band types (S1-S29) recorded, each band type included 1-10 strains, and S28 was the dominant band type. Four clusters (I-IV) of PFGE band types were identified, accounting for 66.67% (54/81) of all strains and containing 13 band types. Conclusion Legionella pneumophila contamination is present in the artificial water environment of hospitals in Shanghai from 2019 to 2020, and the contamination in tap water deserves attention. The detected serotype of Legionella pneumophila is predominantly type 1, and PFGE typing reveals the presence of genetic polymorphism. Therefore, the monitoring and control of Legionella pneumophila in hospital artificial water environment should be strengthened.