Objective To investigate the adaptive immune responses in elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease during acute exacerbations (ECOPD) and effects of the immunostimulating agent Pidotimod in ECOPD patients. Methods A randomized, prospective clinical trial was held, and 103 patients with ECOPD were recruited into the study. Seventy-five patients aged 65 years and over were divided into two groups: 38 patients with general treatment as a control group and 37 patients with general treatment plus pidotimod as an experimental group. Another non-elderly groups comprised 28 patients younger than 65, and 20 healthy individuals served as the healthy elderly control. Levels of CD3+ , CD4+ , CD8+ , CD4+ /CD8+ in peripheral blood were measured by flow cytometry at baseline (the 1st day) and at the 15th and 30th treatment day, meanwhile, the clinical conditions were evaluated. Results Ninety-one patients completed the trial (32 in experimental group,34 in control group and 25 in non-eldely group). The experimental group and control group were statistically homogeneous. The aged COPD intervention group and aged COPD control had a more decreased CD4+ level, CD4+/CD8+ ratio and more increased CD8+ level, while compared with aged health control and non-elderly COPD control (all P

Objective:To study the influence of the serum cytokine levels of patients with Graves′ disease(GD) before and After Treated With ~ 131 I.Methods:Using the method of radioimmunoassay, the serum levels of interleukin-1(IL-1), interleukin-2(IL-2), interleukin-6(IL-6), interleukin-8(IL-8) and tumor necrosis factor(TNF-?) of GD 52 patients were measured before and after ~ 131 I, 30 age-and sex-matched healthy subjects served as controls, and the results were compared with that of the control group.Results:The levels of IL-1, IL-6, IL-8, TNF-? of GD patients were significantly higher than that of the control group(P

Objective:To investigate the changes and correlation of Insulin-line growth factor-1(IGF-1)and bone mineral density(BMD)in Graves disease(GD).Methods:The serum IGF-1 levels were determined by radioimmunoprecipitation assay(RIA) in 30 cases of females GD patients before and after successful therapy,the BMD were measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry,the sex and ege were matched with the normal of the control group.Results:The levels of serum IGF-1(165 4?40 0) ?g/L markedly increase and the BMD(0 770?0 081)g/cm 2 markedly descend in GD group.There were significantly different from normal controls[IGF-1(92.5?25.1)?g/L、BMD(0.877?0.069)g/cm 2]( P0.05 ).Conclusion:IGF-1 probably play an important role in the pathogenesis and bone metabolism of GD.

Objective Radiosensitivity is highly correlated with DNA doub le stra nd breaks(DSBs). The repair of human DSB is possible mainly through nonhomologou s DNA end joining(NHEJ)pathway. This study was designed to determine the relat ionship between expression of 70Ku/ 80Ku prot ein (a modulating subunit of DNA-PK, which is an important component in NHEJ pathway) and radiosensitivity of nasoph aryngeal carcinoma cell lines. Methods Radiosensitivity parameters of the nasoph aryngeal carcinoma cell lines were obtained by the colony forming assay and radi ation dose-survival curve was done by linear quadratic model. Western blot was p erformed to determine the expression of 70Ku and 80 Ku in total extract of CNE1 a nd CNE2 at baseline level、different time after 4?Gy irradiation、12 h after di ff erent doses of irradiation. To perform a semi-quantitated assay of protein expr e ssion, the optic density (OD) value of each band was estimated by automatic imag e analysis system. Results Surviving fraction of CNE1 was higher than those of CNE2 at each dose point. Mean inactivation dose was higher in the CNE1(2.35)t han that in the CNE2(1.11), but the quantity of 70Ku/ 80Ku in either cell line was similar at both baseline and postirradiation levels. Conclusions CNE2 is mo re radiaosensitive than CNE1; as there was no marked correlation observed betwee n the quantity of Ku protein and radiosensitivity of the nasopharyngeal carcinom a cell lines. X-irradiation cannot result in any change in total quantity of Ku protein.

Objective To observe the effects of 131I treatment on circulating granulocyte colonystimulating factor (G-CSF) and leucocyte levels of patients with Graves' disease (GD).Methods Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA),coulter three assortments,and radioimmunoassay were used to test the levels of circulating G-CSF,leucocytes and thyroid hormones of 65 incipient and untreated GD patients,all females,aged 21 -50,43 with normal leucocyte level and 22 with leucopenia before and after 131I treatment.Thirty age-matched healthy female subjects were used as controls.Results Before 131I treatment,the serous G-CSF level of the GD patients with normal leucocyte level was (28.4 ± 11.7)μg/L,significantly higher than that of the control [ ( 18.3 ± 6.98) μg/L,t =2.376,P ＜ 0.05 ].The serous G-CSF level of the GD patients with leucopenia was (40.1 ± 13.8 ) μg/L,significantly higher than that of the patients with normal leucocyte level ( t =2.788,P ＜ 0.01 ) and that of the control ( t =3.672,P＜0.01 ).180 d after the initiation of 131 I treatment,the G-CSF level of the patients with normal leucocyte level was (18.9 ± 8.32) μg/L,not significantly different from that of the normal controls,however,the G-CSF level of the GD patients with leucopenia was (25.7 ± 11.5) μg/L,still significantly higher than that of the normal control (t =2.103,P ＜ 0.05).The serous G-CSF level was negatively correlated with the titer of leucocyte ( r =- 0.38,P ＜ 0.05 ),however,not significantly correlated with such clinical parameters,as free triiodothyronine (FT3),free thyroxine (FT4) and thyrotropin-stimulating hormone (TSH).Conclusions Abnormal increment of G-CSF is observed in the GD patients,which may be related to the decrease of leucocyte.Effectively suppressing the auto-immune status in the GD patients,131I treatment is a safe and reliable therapy for GD patients with leucopenia and should be used as early as possible.

Objective:To analyze of the transmission characteristics of a cluster of COVID-19 cases in Chongqing and evaluate the infectivity of COVID-19 in the incubation period.Methods:A retrospective survey was conducted by using unified questionnaire through field and telephone interviews among 129 close contacts of COVID-19 cases. The relationship of transmission was indicated by transmission chain, and the infectivity was analyzed by the contact history.Results:This cluster of COVID-19 cases occurred after a classmate party involving members in three families and work fellows in a factory ( R0=3.8). The infection rate during the incubation period was 17.57%. On average, it was infectious three days before onset. There was significant difference in infection rate among different contact modes ( χ2=15.10, P<0.01), There was significant difference in infection rate among single exposureswith different time length ( χ2=25.08, P<0.01). Conclusions:COVID-19 is highly infectious in the incubation period. The more confined the space is, the higher the risk is,and the longer the single exposure is, the higher the risk of transmission is. Indirect contact transmission still exists

Objective: To investigate the effect of endoscopic tympanic membrane repair in the clinical treatment of patients with chronic suppurative otitis media with tympanic membrane perforation. Methods: From November 2014 to September 2018, 72 patients with chronic suppurative otitis media with tympanic membrane perforation in Taizhou Central Hospital were divided into control group and observation group according to different treatment methods, with 36 cases in each group.The control group underwent microsurgical tympanic membrane repair, the observation group underwent endoscopic tympanic membrane repair.The bleeding volume and operation time of the two groups were compared.The pain degrees of the two groups were evaluated by numerical simulation scale (VAS). The postoperative hospital stay and complications were recorded.The postoperative follow-up of 6 months was used to evaluate the aesthetics of the two groups.The hearing improvement status and treatment effect of the two groups were evaluated. Results: The average surgical bleeding volume of the observation group was (6.14±1.25)mL, which was significantly less than that of the control group [(19.87±2.65)mL], and the operation time was (75.69±2.54)min, which was significantly shorter than that of the control group [(102.34±3.69)min](t=28.116, 35.694, all P<0.05). The VAS score of the observation group was (2.34±0.62)points, which was significantly lower than that of the control group [(3.59±0.85)points](t=7.128, P<0.05). The average length of hospital stay in the observation group was (4.89±1.25)d, which was significantly shorter than that in the control group [(9.18±1.36)d](t=13.935, P<0.05). The incision satisfaction of the observation group was significantly higher than that of the control group(P<0.05). The improvement in hearing of the observation group was (22.058±10.129)dB, which of the control group was (21.695±9.764)dB, the difference was not statistically significant (P=0.487). The effective rate of the observation group was 94.44%(34/36), which of the control group was 91.67%(33/36) (χ²=3.598, P=0.165). The incidence rate of complications in the observation group was 2.78%(1/36), which was significantly lower than 16.67%(6/36) in the control group(χ²=3.956, P=0.046). Conclusion Chronic suppurative otitis media tympanic membrane perforation patients treatment with endoscopic tympanic membrane repair is more effective, and the surgical method is better after surgery, so it is more acceptable to patients, it is worthy of promoting.

Objective To investigate the analgesic effects of inhaling 50% nitrous oxide on burn pediatric patients during and after dressing change. Methods A total of 120 burn pediatric patients received outpatient dressing and hospitalized from September 2012 to September 2014 were enrolled in our study, and they were all in accordance with the inclusion criteria. The 120 pediatric patients were divided into control group (n=30) treated with inhalation of oxygen during dressing change) and treatment group (n=90) treated with inhalation of 50% nitrous oxide during dressing change ) according to the computer-generated list of random number. The other treatments in control group and treatment group were the same. Before, during and after dressing change, degree of pain, heart rate, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, oxygen saturation and adverse effects were observed at the same time points. Data were processed with analysis of chi-square test, covariance and Student′s t test. Results There were no significant differences between the two groups in levels of HR, SBP, DBP, and SpO2 before dressing change (t=0. 34, 0. 57, 0. 11, 0. 98, respectively;P>0. 05). Compared with those of control group, levels of HR, SBP, DBP, and SpO2 in treatment group were significantly ameliorated during dressing change (t=25. 96, 24. 11, 8. 37, 20. 29, respectively;P<0. 01). After dressing change, the levels of DBP in the two groups were close (t=1. 57,P>0. 05), but the levels of HR, SBP, and SpO2 showed statistical differences (t=5. 20, 8. 64, 3. 37, respectively;P<0. 01). Before dressing change, the pain scores were approximate between control group and treatment group (t=0. 18,P>0. 05). Compared with those in control group, the pain scores in treatment group during and after dressing change were (2. 82 ± 0.8) and (1.2 ±0. 84), which were significantly lower than those in the control group (t =23. 00, 4. 30, respectively;P<0. 01). There were no obvious adverse effects in two groups during and after dressing change. The results of the covariance analysis of pain scores during dressing change showed statistical differences ( F=867. 956,P <0. 01). Conclusions 50% nitrous oxide seems to have obvious analgesic effects on burns pediatric patients during dressing change, and it can be widely used.

Objective This study aims to investigate the role of genes related to fatty acid metabolism in periodon-titis through machine learning and bioinformatics methods.Methods Periodontitis datasets GSE10334 and GSE-16134 were downloaded from the GEO database,and the fatty acid metabolism-related gene sets were obtained from the GeneCards database.Differentially expressed fatty acid metabolism-related genes(DEFAMRGs)in periodontitis were screened using the"limma"R package.Functional enrichment and pathway analyses were conducted.Recursive Feature Elimination,Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator,and Boruta algorithm were used to determine hub DEFAMRGs and construct diagnostic models with internal and external validation.Subtypes of periodontitis relat-ed to hub DEFAMRGs were constructed using consis-tency clustering analysis.CIBERSORT was used to ana-lyze immune cell infiltration in gingival tissues and ex-plore the correlation between hub DEFAMRGs and im-mune cells.Results A total of 113 periodontitis DE-FAMRGs were screened out as a result.The enrichment analysis results indicate that DEFAMRGs are mainly associat-ed with immune inflammatory responses and immune cell chemotaxis.Finally,8 hub DEFAMRGs(BTG2,CXCL12,FABP4,CLDN10,PPBP,RGS1,LGALSL,and RIF1)were identified and a diagnostic model(AUC=0.967)was con-structed,based on which periodontitis was divided into two subtypes.In addition,there is a significant correlation be-tween hub DEFAMRGs and different immune cell populations,with mast cells and dendritic cells showing higher cor-relation.Conclusion This study provides new insights and ideas for the occurrence and development mechanism of periodontitis and proposes a diagnostic model based on hub DEFAMRGs to provide new directions for diagnosis and treatment.

Objective:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of cell sheets containing allogeneic keratinocytes and fibroblasts in the treatment of partial-thickness burn wounds.Methods:The cell sheets containing allogeneic keratinocytes and fibroblasts were constructed using polyurethane biofilm as carrier. Then gross observation and histological observation were conducted. From April 2016 to December 2017, Changhai Hospital of Naval Medical University recruited patients with acute partial-thickness burn wounds that met the inclusion criteria for this prospective and positively self-controlled clinical trial. Recruitment of 40 acute partial-thickness burn wounds were planned with each selected single wound being not smaller than 10 cm×10 cm and not more than 5% total body surface area (TBSA). Each wound was equally divided into two areas, which were recruited into cell sheet group and conventional treatment group according to the random number table. The wounds in cell sheet group were covered by cell sheet and then sterile gauze as secondary dressings. Depending on the wound healing and exudation, the sterile gauze was replaced every 1 to 3 day (s) after the treatment was started, and the cell sheet was replaced every 7 days (namely dressing changing). The wounds in conventional treatment group were covered by sulfadiazine silver cream gauze and then dressed with sterile gauze, with the dressings changed every 2 to 3 days depending on wound exudation. On treatment day 5, 7, 10, and 14, the wound healing rates in the two groups were calculated. The complete wound healing time, the total number of dressing changes, and the status of wound infection during treatment were recorded. The Visual Analogue Scale was used to score the pain at the first dressing change. Scar formation of patients was followed up for 6 to 12 months after injury. Safety indicators including vital signs, laboratory examination indexes, and adverse reactions during treatment were observed. Data were statistically analysed with Wilcoxon rank sum test and Bonferroni correction.Results:(1) Each prepared cell sheet had a diameter of about 8 cm and was about 49 cm 2 in size, containing 2 or 3 layers of keratinocytes and fibroblasts. (2) A total of 43 patients were enrolled, of whom 3 patients dropped out of the study. Of the 40 patients who completed the treatment, there were 22 males and 18 females who were aged 1 to 57 year (s), with total burn area of 2% to 26% TBSA. (3) On treatment day 5, 7, 10, and 14, the wound healing rates in cell sheet group were significantly higher than those in conventional treatment group ( Z=4.205, 4.258, 3.495, 2.521, P<0.05 or P<0.01). The complete wound healing time in cell sheet group was 7 (6, 8) days, which was significantly shorter than 11 (7, 14) days in conventional treatment group ( Z=4.219, P<0.01). The total number of wound dressing changes in cell sheet group was 1 (1, 2) times, which was significantly less than 6 (4, 7) times in conventional treatment group ( Z=5.464, P<0.01). (4) The wounds in cell sheet group in 31 patients healed before the first dressing change. The pain score of wounds in the first dressing change in cell sheet group of 9 patients was 1 (0, 1) point, while the pain score of wounds in the first dressing change in conventional treatment group of 40 patients was 2 (1, 3) points. There was no obvious infection in the wounds in both groups of 40 patients before the wound healing. Nine patients completed the follow-up after the trial. In 6 patients, no scar formation was observed in cell sheet group or conventional treatment group. The color of wounds in cell sheet group was consistent with normal skin, and there was only a small amount of pigment deposition in the wounds of conventional treatment group. Three patients developed pigment deposition only in the wounds of cell sheet group but obvious scars in conventional treatment group. (5) The abnormal fluctuations of vital signs including body temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and laboratory examination indexes of all patients during treatment were alleviated through the process of burn wound healing. No obvious adverse reactions or abnormalities related to the treatment were observed. Conclusions:The cell sheet containing allogeneic keratinocytes and fibroblasts can reduce the number of dressing changes, accelerate wound epithelialization, shorten wound healing time, reduce pain during dressing change in the treatment of partial-thickness burn wounds, and it may reduce scar hyperplasia after wound healing because of accelerating wound epithelization. Its clinical application is simple, safe, and effective.