The properties of biomedical intelligent polymer materials can be changed obviously when there is a little physical or chemical change in external condition. They are in the forms of solids, solutions and polymers on the surface of carrier, including aqueous solution of hydrophilic polymers, cross-linking hydrophilic polymers (i.e. hydrogels) and the polymers on the surface of carrier. In this paper are reviewed the progress in researches and the application of biomedical intelligent polymer materials.
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Objective:To investigate the correlations between cosmetic and radiographic parameters in patients with congenital scoliosis (CS) with vertebral segmentation failureand the clinical implication of cosmetic parameters.Methods:A total of 27 CS patients were retrospectively reviewed. Anteroposterior and lateral radiographs of the entire spine was taken. Simultaneously, photos were taken from the back in natural standing position and standing forward bending position. Seven cosmetic parameters were measured on the photographs: shoulder area index 1 (SAI1), shoulder area index 2 (SAI2), lumbar area index (LAI), shoulder angle (α 1), axilla angle (α 2), right and left waist angle difference (RLWAD) and hump index. Also, seven radiographic parameterswere measured on the radiographs: radiographic shoulder height difference (RSHD), T 1 tilt, first rib angle (FRA), clavicle angle (CA), clavicle-rib cage intersection (CRCI), clavicle chest cage angle difference (CCAD) and Cobb's angle. The correlation between cosmetic parameters and radiographic parameters was analyzed by Pearson correlation coefficient. Results:Of the 27 patients, 4 were males and 23 were females, with a mean of age 14.0±2.6 years (range 11-18 years). The apical vertebra ranged from T 5 to T 11. LAI was significantly correlatedwith CCAD, but correlation coefficient was only -0.44. The range of correlation coefficientsbetween SAI1 and all radiographic parameters was -0.17 to 0.53, and the range of correlation coefficients between SAI2 and all radiographic parameters was -0.16 to 0.53. However, all correlation coefficients were less than 0.56. Conclusion:Radiographic parameters cannot reflect cosmetic appearances of CS patients with vertebral segmentation failures accurately. More attention should be paid to cosmetic parameters in the evaluation of patients' appearances.

Background: Circular RNAs (circRNAs) is correlated with the development and progression of malignant tumor. Recent studies have shown the potentials of some circRNAs in the early diagnosis, screening of therapeutic targets and prognostic judgment of gastric cancer. Aims: To investigate the serum circNRIP1 expression and its clinical significance in the diagnosis, treatment and prediction of prognosis of gastric cancer. Methods: A total of 76 gastric cancer patients diagnosed by pathology from September 2016 to September 2019 at Dujiangyan People's Hospital were enrolled, and 63 healthy individuals were served as controls. Serum circNRIP1 expression was detected by real time fluorescent quantitative PCR, and its correlation with clinicopathological features was analyzed. ROC curve was used to analyze the diagnostic efficiency. Results: Serum circNRIP1 expression in gastric cancer group was significantly higher than that in healthy control group (P<0.01). The circNRIP1 expression in gastric cancer patients was significantly correlated with the differentiation of tumor cells, depth of infiltration, lymph node metastasis and TNM stage (P<0.05). Serum circNRIP1 expression in gastric cancer patients after operative treatment was significantly lower than that before treatment (P<0.05). After 2 years follow-up, serum circNRIP1 expression in survival group was significantly lower than that in death group (P<0.05). ROC curve analysis showed that the sensitivity of serum circNRIP1 expression for gastric cancer was 88.9%, the specificity was 88.2%, and AUC was 0.876. Conclusions: Detecting serum circNRIP1 expression has significant value in the early diagnosis and evaluation of treatment and prediction of prognosis of gastric cancer.

Objective To explore the level of difficulty in the activity and participation among persons with disabilities and chronic illnesses in Hong Kong SAR. Methods A cross-sectional study with 954 subjects of disabilities and chronic illnesses based on the WHO Disability Assessment Schedule II (WHODAS 2.0). Results People with disabilities and chronic illnesses were facing moderate to severe level of difficulty in the activity and participation. Their most difficult aspects were found in the domestic responsibilities and social participation. Conclusion The Hong Kong SAR government should explore and adopt the Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework and take the elements of activity and participation into consideration for the planning and formulation of rehabilitation policies and services which in the long run, help safeguard the rights of persons with disabilities and chronic illnesses and realize the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.