BACKGROUND: Several studies have demonstrated that the range,thickness and morphology of oral prosthesis directly influence patient's phonetic function,and titanium base and polymethyl methacrylate(PMMA)resin base yield different influences on phonetic function due to different thicknesses of materials.OBJECTIVE: To analyze the phonetic parameters in one complete denture patient who wear titanium base and PMMA resin base simultaneously and investigate the influences of maxillary complete denture base on phonetic function.METHODS: Through the use of computer-based voice analysis software PRAAT4.4.34,frequency value of the first concentrated frequency area when speaking consonant sounds/x,sh,r,zh,ch,j,q/and voice onset time when speaking consonant sounds/g,k,zh,ch,j,q/were statistically analyzed in the same patient who separately wear titanium complete denture base and PPMA resin complete denture base,and spectrogram of velar stops between complete denture bases was compared.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: MMPA resin complete denture base was to some extent poor in promoting the recovery of phonetic function owing to great base thickness.Titanium complete denture base with less thickness in the tongue or palate region would help recovery of phonetic function.Extraction and analysis of phonological parameters,such as frequency value of first concentrated frequency area and voice onset time,using CSL computer*based voice analysis system,would provide objective evidence for lamprophony analysis after wearing complete denture.Maxillary denture with thinner base in tongue and palate regions better promotes the recovery of patient's phonetic function.

BACKGROUND:Intramedulary nail with rigid biomechanics was firstly selected for proximal femoral fracture. Proximal femoral intramedulary nail can effectively control the shortening and rotation of the fracture, alow patients to do early exercise and weight bearing, and promote the improvement of joint function. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of proximal femoral intramedulary nail for treating intertrochanteric fractures on the recovery of joint function in young patients. METHODS:80 young patients with intertrochanteric fractures were randomly divided into the treatment group and the control group, with 40 cases in each group. The control group received dynamic hip screw fixation, and the treatment group received proximal femoral nail fixation. Perioperative index, complications and functional recovery of knee joint after 3 months of treatment were compared between the two groups. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Compared with the control group, length of incision, intraoperative blood loss, operative time, fracture healing time and postoperative ambulation time were significantly reduced in the treatment group (P< 0.05). Complications such as postoperative nonunion, hip varus, limb shortening and deep vein thrombosis were significantly less in the treatment group than in the control group (P < 0.05). After folow-up at 3 months post treatment, the excelent and good rate of hip function was significantly higher in the treatment group than in the control group (93%, 80%;P < 0.05). These results suggest that proximal femoral nail for treating intertrochanteric fractures in young patients folows the principle of biomechanics, reflects the characteristics of minimal invasion, and has few complications, and promotes the recovery of hip function.

Objective: Foodborne parasitic diseases, although with a declining overall incidence rate, are still endangering local public safety. This review aims to describe the current situation and epidemiological trends of foodborne parasitic diseases in China in order to explore possible reasons contributors to its high prevalence in some areas, and propose strategies for prevention and control accordingly. Methods: A scoping review was conducted by searching PubMed, CNKI, Wanfang, CQVIP, Embase, and the Cochrane Library using search formula “foodborne parasitic diseases (or foodborne parasites)” AND “China”. Studies on foodborne parasitic diseases in China were considered, but only articles in English or Chinese published between January 1980 and June 2020 were retrieved. Included studies were screened according to the eligibility criteria: 1) diseases consistent with the WHO definition of foodborne parasitic diseases; 2) the food carriers were included in the WHO food classification; 3) data related to epidemiology, pathogenicity, and prevention and control; 4) Foodborne parasitic diseases cases or outbreaks in China. Results: A total of 111 out of 665 records were included and summarized. The prevalence of clonorchiasis, angiostrongyliasis, echinococcosis, trichinellosis and cysticercosis was still increasing although the infection rate of soil-transmitted nematodes has substantially decreased in recent years. Diverse eating habits, close contact with animals, and urbanization were contributing factors to the increase. Conclusions: Foodborne parasitic diseases remain an important public health issue in China with the progress of economic globalization and food diversification. We should manage to raise public awareness about the prevention and control of foodborne parasitic diseases, improve health and safety inspections, as well as public health practice.