Objective:To observe the occlusal changes of patients with chronic periodontitis(CP)after initial periodontal therapy an-alysed by T-scan Ш occlusal analysis system.Methods:26 patients with CP were included.The patients were treated by initial perio-dontal therapy,including scaling,subgingival curettage,root planning and oral hygiene instruction.The occlusion time(OT),disoclu-sion time(DT),center of force trajectory(COFT),the percentage of bite force for maximum movie force at maximum area frame (MABF /MMF)and the bite force distribution balance between the left and right sides (BFDB)were measured by T-scan III occlusal analysis system before and six weeks after the treatment.All the data were statistically analyzed.Results:After initial periodontal treatment,the OT and DT extended for (0.20 ±0.14)s and (0.11 ±0.08)s respectively(P <0.05),the COFT increased by (0.81 ±1.19)mm(P <0.05).Moreover,the MABF /MMF and BFDB decreased by(7.20 ±4.41)% and (8.90 ±7.71)% respectively (P <0.05).Conclusion:Initial periodontal treatment may improve the occlusion of patients with chronic periodontitis.

Objective To compare the effect of enteral nutrition by jejunum colostomy nutrition infusion pump of patients after Whipple surgery as well as reduce adverse reactions in patients.Methods Sixty-five cases with the implementation of Whipple and jejunum of colostomy were selected as our subjects,who were hospitalized in the Affiliated hospital of Hebei United University from Feb.2009 to Nov.2013.All patients were divided into observation group (33 cases) and control group (32 cases) according to the methods of nutrient input.Patients in observation group were given nutrition infusion pump pumping (15 to 50 ml/h) ;and patients in control group were adopted disposable infusion connection infusion with the speed of 30 drops/min with the thermostat heating temperature and the water pipe.The blood glucose,serum albumin,blood electrolyte concentration of postoperative,and the adverse reactions during input nutrient solution including vomiting,abdominal distention,diarrhea and other adverse circumstance were recorded.Results At 1st,3rd,5th day,there was no statistically significant difference in terms of the levels of glucose,blood albumin,blood C1,Na +,K + between two groups(blood glucose:F inner grouP =3.01,P ＞ 0.05 ; F between group =2.90,P ＞ 0.05 ; F cross group =2.87,P ＞ 0.05 ; serum albumin:F inner group =2.94,P ＞ 0.05 ; F between group =2.89,P ＞ 0.05 ; F cross group =2.76,P ＞ 0.05 ; blood Cl:F inner group =1.78,P ＞ 0.05 ; F between group =1.96,P ＞ 0.05 ; F cross group =1.88,P ＞ 0.05 ; blood Na +:F inner group =1.06,P ＞ 0.05 ; F between group =1.35,P ＞ 0.05 ; F cross group =1.27,P ＞ 0.05 ; blood K +:F inner group =3.12,P ＞ 0.05 ; F between group =3.04,P ＞ 0.05 ; F cross group =2.93,P ＞ 0.05).There were significant differences regarding of the rate of vomiting,abdominal distention,diarrhea and other adverse conditions compared with the infusion enteral nutrition has good clinical effect,postoperative blood (x2 =4.029,4.381,4.905 respectively; P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion The methods of colostomy enteral nutrition with infusion pump after Whipple surgery is proved to be with the better clinical effect in reducing postoperative vomiting,abdominal distention,diarrhea and other adverse conditions compared with the infusion enteral nutrition,and there are no significant difference in the terms of the levels of glucose,blood albumin,blood Cl,Na +,K +.

Objective To investigate the clinical significance of setting nasojejunal nutrition tube in Whipple operation,which can promote patient recovery and prevent complications.Methods Fourty-one patients were undergone Whipple operation and they were randomly divided into eternal nutrition (EN) and parenteral nutrition group (PN).Patients in EN group were set nasojejunal nutrition tube during Whipple operation in order to supply eternal nutrition at earlier period,while in PN group were supplied parenteral nutrition in earlier period.The operative procedure time,the complication in post-operation,the cost of hospitalization and the periods of hospitalization of two groups were recorded.The scores of nutritional status were measured.Results The operative time in EN group and PN group were (200.71 ±51.33)min and (160.48 ± 47.62) min,and no significant difference was found between two groups (t =-1.524,P ＞ 0.05).The hospitalization expenses in EN group was (38835.65 ± 537.69)yuan,lower than that in PN group ((47833.18 ±659.24) yuan,t =2.073,P ＜ 0.05).The hospital periods of EN group and PN group were 10 (3) d and 18(3) d,and the difference was significant (Z =-5.374,P ＜0.001).There were 2 cases who occurred complications after operation in EN group,including 1 cases with incision infection,and 1 cases of pancreatic fistula.Nine cases occurred complications in PN group,including 3 cases with incision infection,2 cases with pancreatic fistula,2 cases with pulmonary infection,2 cases with gastric paralysis,and all were cured by conservative treatment.There was statistically significant difference in the incidence of postoperative complications (P =0.027).All cases with complication were recovery after corresponding treatment.At 7th day after operation,hemoglobin in EN group and PN group were (113.09 ± 12.35) g/L and (107.04 ± 11.81) g/L,and the difference was significant (t =2.035,P ＜ 0.05).The levels of retinol binding protein,serumalbumin,serum prealbumin,serum transferrin in EN group were (42.62 ± 5.64) mg/L,(40.24 ± 6.79) g/L,(321.43±31.28) mg/L,(32.86±4.67) mg/L,(32.86 ±4.67) mg/L,significant different from those in PN group ((15.50 ± 4.26) mg/L,(31.52 ± 5.92) g/L; (197.86 ± 37.71) mg/L,(23.59 ± 4.32) mg/L; t=2.398,2.606,2.119,2.569; P ＜0.01 or P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Nutritional status and prognosis are improved obviously by setting nasojejunal nutrition tube in Whipple operation.And the cost of hospitalization,the periods of hospitalization are decrease.

Objective To investigate the radiosensitiation effect of berberine on human nasopharyngeal carcinoma ( NPC) in hypoxia condition and explore the underlying mechanisms. Methods MTT assay, clonogenic assay and flow cytometry were performed to analyze cell proliferation, colony formation and apoptosis, respectively. Male nude mice inoculated subcutaneously with CNE-2 cells were used to examine the radiosensitization effect of berberine in vivo. The expressions of HIF-1α and VEGF were assessed by Western blot. Results Berberine efficiently inhibited the proliferation of CNE-2 cells in time-dependent and dose-dependent fashions with an IC50 of ( 14?9 ± 2?2 ) μmol/L. Clonogenic survival assay showed that berberine ( 5 μmol/L ) sensitized CNE-2 cells to ionizing radiation in hypoxia and its SERD0 was 1?27. Under hypoxic condition, berberine alone (5, 15 μmol/L) could induce apoptosis (t=5?01, 9?02,P<0?05) and it further promoted 8 Gy radiation-induced apoptosis (t =5?31, 9?91,P <0?05). Moreover, berberine significantly delayed the tumor growth in the combination group (berberine +irradiation) compared with the mice received irradiation alone or PBS (t =2?96, 14?52, P <0?05). Immunobloting assay showed that berberine inhibited the upregulation of HIF-1α and VEGF induced by hypoxia in CNE-2 cells. Conclusion Berberine confers radiosensitivity on hypoxic NPC in vitro and in vivo, which is probably associated with the downregulation of HIF-1α and VEGF expressions.

Objective To investigate the correlation of CD4+ T lymphocyte count and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) in gingival crevicular fluid(GCF) with periodontal status in HIV-positive patients with periodontitis.Methods Twenty subjects were selected according to inclusion criteria.The plasmatic CD4+ T lymphocytes were counted.All the individuals were divided into three groups,group A (CD4+ T lymphocyte count ＜200 cell/mm3),group B (200 cell/mm3 ≤CD4+ T lymphocyte count≤500 cell/mm3) and group C (CD4+ T lymphocyte count ＞ 500 cell/mm3).Periodontal indexes,including plaque index (PLI),bleeding index(BI),attachment level(AL) and probing depth(PD) were recorded.GCF samples were taken from 120 index teeth by means of sterile paper strips.GCF PGE2 levels were determined by radioimmunoassays.MannWhitney was used to compare the periodontal indexes and PGE2 levels among the three groups.Partial correlations and Spearman correlations were applied to analyze the correlation of CD4+ T lymphocytes count and PGE2 in gingival crevicular fluid with periodontal status.Results BI value,PGE2 concentration and total PGE2 were 3.00 (2.00),90.75 (30.60) μg,/L,447.58 (243.08) pg in group B,which were higher than those in group A[2.00(1.25),79.75(30.50) μg/L and 339.52(200.97) pg respectively] and group C [2.00(1.00),73.38 (14.83) μg/L and 299.18 (108.33) pg respectively] (P ＜ 0.0167).But the differences of PD and AL among the three groups were not significantly different (P ＞ 0.0167).The correlations were observed between CD4+ T lymphocyte count and BI for the subpopulations with CD4+ T lymphocyte count ＜ 200 cells/mm3 (r =0.657,P ＜ 0.05) and between 200-500 cells/mm3 (r =-0.369,P ＜ O.05).PGE2 concentration was negatively correlated with BI,PD and AL(P ＜ 0.05),and total PGE2 was positively correlated with PD and AL (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions There was an association between the periodontal status and CD4+ T lymphocyte count in HIV + patients.GCF PGE2 level was related to periodontal parameters including BI,PD and AL.

Objective:To investigate the relationship between 1p/16q loss of heterozygosity (LOH) and 1p gain in Wilms tumor and their clinicopathologic characteristics and prognosis.Methods:A total of 175 Wilms tumor samples received from the Department of Pathology, Beijing Children′s Hospital from September 2019 to August 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. The histopathologic type and presence of lymph node involvement were evaluated by two pathologists. The clinical data including patients′gender, age, tumor location, preoperative chemotherapy, and tumor stage were summarized. Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) was done to detect 1p/16q LOH and 1p gain and their correlation with the clinicopathological features and prognosis were analyzed.Results:Among the 175 samples, 86 cases (49.1%) were male and 89 (50.9%) were female. The mean age was (3.5±2.9) years, and the median age was 2.6 years. There were 26 (14.9%) cases with 1p LOH, 28 (16.0%) cases with 16q LOH, 10 (5.7%) cases of LOH at both 1p and 16q, and 53 (30.3%) cases with 1q gain. 1q gain was significantly associated with 1p LOH ( P<0.01) and 16q LOH ( P<0.01). There were significant differences ( P<0.01) between 1q gain, 1p LOH and 16q LOH among different age groups. The rate of 16q LOH in the high-risk histopathological subtype (50.0%) was significantly higher than that in the intermediate-risk subtype (13.6%, P<0.05). The frequency of 1q gain, 1p LOH, and 16q LOH in children with advanced clinical stages (Ⅲ and Ⅳ) was significantly higher than that in children with early clinical stages (Ⅰ and Ⅱ). 1q gain, 1p LOH, and 16q LOH showed no significant correlation with gender, unilateral or bilateral disease, chemotherapy, or lymph node metastasis. The progression-free survival (PFS) time for patients with 1q gain and 1p LOH was significantly shorter than those without these aberrations ( P<0.05). Additionally, the PFS time of patients with 16q LOH was slightly shorter than those with normal 16q, although the difference was not statistically significant. Patients with stage Ⅲ to Ⅳ disease exhibiting 1q gain or 1p LOH had a significantly higher relative risk of recurrence, metastasis, and mortality. Conclusions:1p/16q LOH and 1q gain are associated with age, high-risk histological type, and clinical stage in Wilms tumor. 1q gain and 1p LOH are significantly correlated with the prognosis of Wilms tumor.

The vagina contains at least a billion microbial cells,dominated by lactobacilli.Here we perform metagenomic shotgun sequencing on cervical and fecal samples from a cohort of 516 Chinese women of reproductive age,as well as cervical,fecal,and salivary samples from a second cohort of 632 women.Factors such as pregnancy history,delivery history,cesarean section,and breastfeeding were all more important than menstrual cycle in shaping the microbiome,and such information would be necessary before trying to interpret differences between vagino-cervical micro-biome data.Greater proportion of Bifidobacterium breve was seen with older age at sexual debut.The relative abundance of lactobacilli especially Lactobacillus crispatus was negatively associated with pregnancy history.Potential markers for lack of menstrual regularity,heavy flow,dysmenor-rhea,and contraceptives were also identified.Lactobacilli were rare during breastfeeding or post-menopause.Other features such as mood fluctuations and facial speckles could potentially be predicted from the vagino-cervical microbiome.Gut and salivary microbiomes,plasma vitamins,metals,amino acids,and hormones showed associations with the vagino-cervical microbiome.Our results offer an unprecedented glimpse into the microbiota of the female reproductive tract and call for international collaborations to better understand its long-term health impact other than in the settings of infection or pre-term birth.