Objective To compare the effect of pedicles screw fixation through entry point of the “人" shape crest and traditional entry point (Weinstein method). Methods Ninety-two patients of lumbar spine disorders were treated by pedicles screw fixation combined with bone grafting through posterior approach. The screws were placed through the traditional entry point among 45 patients (group A, transverse process method, 186 screws), the others were through entry point of the “人" shape crest (group B, “人" shape crest method, 196 screws). The condition of accuracy of screw placement, operation time, bleeding amount and injury were compared. Results All patients accepted the examination of X-ray and CT scan after operation. The rate of screw bad placement was 6.5% in group A and 2.0% in group B, the incidence of injury of nerve and blood vessel was 8.9% in group A and 2.1% in group B. The accuracy of screw placement, operational time and bleeding amount in group B were significantly better than those in group A (P

OBJECTIVETo explore the applications of fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) in the diagnosis for the patients with gonadal dysgenesis.

METHODSAfter routine gynecologic examination, ultrasonography and endocrine examination, 5 cases of gonadal dysgenesis and hypogonadism were analyzed by using chromosomal diagnoses including G-banding, Q-banding, multiplex FISH and BAC-FISH analyses.

RESULTSAmong the 5 cases of gonad agenesis patients, 2 were pure gonadal dysgenesis with 46, XY karyotype, 3 were mixed gonadal dysgenesis with mos 45, X/47, XXX; 45, X/46, XY or 46, X, der(Y) karyotype.

CONCLUSIONSex chromosomal abnormalities resulted in gonadal dysgenesis symptoms. Applications of FISH and BAC-FISH analyses can correctly diagnose the sex chromosomal abnormalities for patients with gonad agenesis and provide accurate medical genetic data for clinical diagnosis and therapy.

Adolescent ; Chromosomes, Artificial, Bacterial ; genetics ; Gonadal Dysgenesis ; diagnosis ; genetics ; pathology ; therapy ; Humans ; In Situ Hybridization, Fluorescence ; methods ; Karyotyping ; Male ; Sex Chromosome Aberrations

OBJECTIVES: In light of the rise in the global aging population, this study investigated the potential of the oxidative balance score (OBS) as an indicator of phenotypic age acceleration (PhenoAgeAccel) to better understand and potentially slow down aging. METHODS: Utilizing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey collected between 2001 and 2010, including 13,142 United States adults (48.7% female and 51.2% male) aged 20 and above, OBS and PhenoAgeAccel were calculated. Weighted generalized linear regression models were employed to explore the associations between OBS and PhenoAgeAccel, including a sex-specific analysis. RESULTS: The OBS demonstrated significant variability across various demographic and health-related factors. There was a clear negative correlation observed between the higher OBS quartiles and PhenoAgeAccel, which presented sex-specific results: the negative association between OBS and PhenoAgeAccel was more pronounced in male than in female. An analysis using restricted cubic splines revealed no significant non-linear relationships. Interaction effects were noted solely in the context of sex and hyperlipidemia. CONCLUSIONS A higher OBS was significantly associated with a slower aging process, as measured by lower PhenoAgeAccel. These findings underscore the importance of OBS as a biomarker in the study of aging and point to sex and hyperlipidemia as variables that may affect this association. Additional research is required to confirm these results and to investigate the biological underpinnings of this relationship.

Animals ; CRISPR-Cas Systems/genetics* ; Gene Knockout Techniques ; Mice ; Plasmids ; RAW 264.7 Cells ; RNA, Guide

OBJECTIVE：To analyze th e general characteristics and application of the models used in the pharmacoeconomic evaluation of type 2 diabetes mellitus （T2DM）therapy during the past 5 years，and to provide reference for the selection and improvement of T 2DM pharmacoeconomic model. METHODS ：Retrieved from PubMed ，Embase，CNKI，Wanfang database and VIP during Jan. 1st，2015 to Dec. 31st，2019，pharmacoeconomic evaluation literatures about T 2DM therapy were collected ；the included model was analyzed in respects of general structure ，therapy plan establishment ， short-term therapeutic efficacy ， complication simulation ，model effectiveness validation ，application frequency. RESULTS ：A total of 81 literatures were included ， involving 14 models，such as CORE model ，Cardiff model ，ECHO model ，etc. Mostly ，Markov or micro Markov simulation method were adopted to measure the patient ’s lifetime health outcome and cost mostly from the point of view of third-party payer. Seven models could simulate 2-4 therapy plans ；short-term efficacy mainly included risk factors of diabetic complications （such as glycosylated hemoglobin level and body mass ）and adverse drug reactions. Most models used intermediate indexes to simulate the occurrence of complications ，and the number of complications ranged from 3 to 15；the validity of model effectiveness included surface validity ，internal validity and external validity ，etc. Among 14 models，the most frequently used models in the past 5 years were long-term models that had been validated ，among which CORE model had the most application times （38/81，46.91％）， followed by Cardiff model （12/81，14.81％）. CONCLUSIONS ：The 14 models have similar structure. The differences of the models are mainly reflected in 3 aspects as therapy plan setting， considered short-term efficacy ， the number of model are ideally choose based on available evidences.

Objective     To evaluate the early clinical effect of reimplantation in the treatment of bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) with aortic root aneurysm. Methods     The clinical data of 25 patients with BAV and aortic root aneurysm [mean diameter: 45-63 (52.68±5.55) mm] undergoing reimplantation in West China Hospital from November 2019 to May 2021 were retrospectively reviewed. There were 22 males and 3 females. The mean age was 15-65 (50.00±13.10) years and body surface area was 1.79±0.23 m2. Results    The pathological classification of BAV malformation was confirmed during the operation: Type 0 in 3 patients and Type 1 in 22 patients. There were 12 patients undergoing cusp central plication, and 2 patients were sutured with a closed fusion crest. Postoperative valve leaflet coaptation height was 0.78±0.15 cm, and effective height was 1.27±0.19 cm. In operation, maximum aortic valve flow velocity was 1.65±0.42 m/s, pressure difference was 5.46±3.05 mm Hg, and aortic valve annulus diameter was 21.32±0.95 mm. Cardiopulmonary bypass time was 225.84±35.34 min, and aortic block time was 189.60±26.51 min. In-hospital time was 11.64±3.07 d, ICU stay time was 2.64±0.99 d, and mechanical ventilation time was 1.48±0.87 d. The follow-up time was 17.20±4.70 months, and no death or major complications occurred during the follow-up in all patients. The cardiac function of the patients significantly improved postoperatively (P≤0.05). Echocardiography suggested that 12 patients had no aortic regurgitation, 10 minor aortic regurgitation, 3 mild aortic regurgitation, and no patients with moderate or more severe regurgitation. The diameter of the aortic sinus, left ventricular end-diastolic diameter and volume decreased during the follow-up, compared to preoperative ones (P≤0.05). The maximum flow velocity of the aortic valve was 1.54±0.36 m/s, and the pressure difference was 5.17±2.38 mm Hg during the follow-up. Conclusion    Reimplantation technology has a good clinical effect for highly selective BAV patients. It can effectively avoid long-term postoperative anticoagulation, but the maximum flow rate after surgery is slightly increased, which may be related to the configuration of BAV itself. While compared with valve replacement, the effect is still worthy of recognition.