BACKGROUND:There are usualy removable appliances and fixed appliances in the mouth of orthodontic patients, resulting in periodontitis. Because of its high security, good heat resistance, long action time, not easy to produce resistance and wide antimicrobial spectrum, inorganic antibacterial agents have become a research hotspot. OBJECTIVE:To review the application and research progress of inorganic nano-antibacterial materials in orthodontic treatment. METHODS:A computer-based search of PubMed and CNKI databases was performed for articles about applications of inorganic nano-antibacterial materials in orthodontic treatment published from January 2001 to December 2014 using the keywords of “orthodontic, antibacterial agent” in English and Chinese, respectively. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Inorganic nano-antibacterial materials for oral bacteria have good antibacterial properties, and are a kind of ideal biological material. Bracket enamel adhesive, removable appliance resin material and bracket can play correct and antibacterial roles by modification of inorganic nano-antibacterial materials, so as to reduce complications such as dental caries. However, the application of nano-antibacterial materials is stil in its infancy, the modified materials need to be studied further in terms of color problems, physical and chemical properties and biological security.

Objective To explore an algorithm to define the threshold value for tumor contouring on 18F-fluorodexyglucose (FDG) PET imaging. Methods A National Electrical Manufacturing Association (NEMA)NU 2 1994 PET phantom with 5 spheres of different diameters were filled with 18F-FDG. Seven different sphere-to-background ratios were obtained and the phantom was scanned by Discovery LS 4. For each sphere-to-background ratio, the maximum standardized uptake value ( SUVmax ) of each sphere, the SUV of the border of each sphere ( SUVborder ), the mean SUV of a 1 cm region of background (SUVbg) and the diameter (D) of each sphere were measured. SPSS 13.0 software was used for curve fitting and regression analysis to obtain the threshold algorithm. The calculated thresholds were applied to delineate 29 pathologically confirmed lung cancer lesions on PET images and the obtained volumes were compared with the volumes contoured on CT images in lung window. Results The algorithm for defining contour threshold is TH% = 33.1% + 46.8% SUVbg/SUVmax + 13.9%/D ( r = 0.994) by phantom studies. For 29 lung cancer lesions, the average gross tumor volumes ( GTV ) delineated on PET and CT are ( 7.36 ± 1.62 ) ml and (8.31 ±2.05) ml, respectively (t = -1.26, P＞0.05). Conclusion The proposed threshold algorithm for tumor contouring on PET image could provide comparable GTV with CT.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the effect of midazolam on human ether-a-go-go (hERG) K+ channels exogenously expressed in human embryonic kidney cells (HEK-293) and the underlying molecular mechanisms.

METHODSWhole-cell patch clamp technique was used to record WT, Y652A and F656C hERG K+ current expressed in HEK-293 cells.

RESULTSMidazolam inhibited hERG K+ current in a concentration-dependent manner, the half-maximum block concentrations (IC50) values were (1.31 ± 0.32) µmol/L. The half-activation voltage (V1/2) were (2.32 ± 0.38) mV for the control and (-1.96 ± 0.83) mV for 1.0 µmol/L midazolam. The half-inactivation voltage (V1/2) was slightly shifted towards negative voltages from (-49.25 ± 0.69) mV in control to (-57.53 ± 0.53) mV after 1.0 µmol/L midazolam (P < 0.05). Mutations in drug-binding sites (Y652A or F656C) of the hERG channel significantly attenuated the hERG current blockade by midazolam.

CONCLUSIONMidazolam can block hERG K+ channel and cause the speed of inactivation faster. Mutations in the drug-binding sites (Y652 or F656) of the hERG channel were found to attenuate hERG current blockage by midazolam.

Dose-Response Relationship, Drug ; Ether-A-Go-Go Potassium Channels ; drug effects ; HEK293 Cells ; Humans ; Midazolam ; pharmacology ; Mutation ; Patch-Clamp Techniques ; Potassium Channel Blockers ; pharmacology

Objective To investigate the effect of luxS inactivation on the oxidative stress of Streptococcus mutans and perform preliminary analysis of potential mechanism.Methods Strains were grown to mid-logarithmic phase and divided into three groups,one was used as control and inoculated into normal TPY medium,and the other two groups were experimental groups,and there were separately inoculated into TPY containing 58.8 mmol/L hydrogen peroxideor TPY containing 58.8 mmol/L hydrogen peroxide and 0.1 mmol/L 2,2'-dipyridyl.The survival rate of strain was calculated at 0.5,1,and 2 h.All the data were statistically analyzed.Results Compared with the control group,the survival rate of luxS mutation was always higher than standard strain at all pre-determined time inexperimental groups (P＜0.05),and compared with experimental group without iron chelator,the survival rate of strains was not raised with the added of iron chelator (P＞0.05).Conclusion luxS gene is involved in oxidative stress tolerance of Streptococcus mutans,and the oxidative stress tolerance is not achieved by avoiding the toxic effects of the Fenton reaction

BACKGROUND:In previous experiments, TiO2-xNy OBJECTIVE:To study the friction properties of orthodontic brackets coated with TiO-coated bracket has been confirmed to have excelent antibacterial properties and biological safety performance. 2-xNy METHODS: TiO film. 2-xNy film was prepared by radiofrequency magnetron sputtering on MBT bracket (0.022″). The TiO 2-x N y RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: TiO-coated brackets were analyzed by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy observations. The coefficient of static friction and coefficient of kinetic friction between the wires (0.012″, 0.014″, 0.016″) and orthodontic brackets were calculated. 2-xNy film on the bracket was of anatase structure, which was compact and had good crystalinity. Under dry condition, the coefficient of static friction and kinetic friction of the brackets coated with TiO2-xNy were less than those of ordinary brackets; under wet condition, the coefficients of static friction and kinetic friction of the brackets coated with TiO2-xNy were less than those of ordinary brackets, but the difference was not statisticaly significant. Nano-TiO2-xNy film can reduce the friction between bracket and archwire, which wil offer a novel opportunity to significantly reduce the friction during tooth movement.

Objective To evaluate the accuracy and feasibility of 64-slice spiral CT (64SCT) in assessing coronary artery disease.Methods A total of 30 suspected patients (male 21 cases, female 9 cases, and mean age of 54.6 years) were undergone both 64SCT and selective coronary angiography (SCA). Volume redering (VR) ,multiplanar reconstruction (MPR), maximum intensity projection (MIP) and transverse section were reconstructed. The results of coronary reconstructions were compared with SCA to analyze the accuracy of the 64SCT in detecting coronary artery stenoses.Results In the 396 segments of coronary artery(diameter≥2 mm)of 30 patients, 385 were judged to be evaluable by 64SCT. The evaluable rate was 97.2%. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value of the 64SCT in detecting coronary artery stenoses(≥50% of stenosis) were 96.22%, 94.56%, 89.44% and 96.88%. The accuracy rate of 64SCT in detecting ≥50% stenosis of coronary artery was 95.90%.Conclusion 64SCT has high accuracy in detecting coronary artery stenoses, as a noninvasive method,it can be used for screening patients with known or coronary artery diseases.

Objective:To explore the genetic polymorphism of cytochrome P450 enzyme 17(CYP17) and its relationship with the pathogenesis ofpolycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS).Methods:A total of 260 patients with PCOS of uyhan and han nationality in Xinjiang,who were admitted to Chinese Medicine Research Institute of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from January 2015 to February 2017,were chosen as PCOS group;the other 237 healthy fertile women,who were examined in the outpatient department during the same period,were chosen as control group.The CYP17 gene polymorphism in the two groups of subjects was detected by the restriction fragment length polymorphism polymerase chain reaction (PCR-RFLP) technique;the distribution of alleles and gene frequencies was compared between the two groups;combining with its clinical data,the relationship between CYP17 gene polymorphism and the pathogenesis of PCOS was analyzed.Results:Body Mass Index(BMI) and Follicle-stimulating hormone(FSH) levels in the PCOS group were lower than those in the control group;Luteotropic hormone(LH),Testosterone(TES) and LH/FSH levels in the PCOS group were higher than those in the control group,and the differences were statistically significant (P＜0.05).The frequencies of A1A1,A1A2,and A2A2 of CYP17 gene in the PCOS group were 34.62％,41.92％,23.46％,respectively,compared with 34.18％,43.88％,21.94％ in the control group,the difference was not statistically significant (P＞0.05).The allele frequency of A1 and A2 in the PCOS group were 55.58％,and 44.42％ respectively,compared with 56.12％ and 43.88％ in the control grouP,the difference was not statistically significant (P＞0.05).There was not statistical significance in FSH,LH and LH/FSH levels of different CYP17 genotypes in the PCOS group (P＞0.05).There was statistical significance in BMI level A2A2＞A1A2＞A1A1 and TES level A2A2＜A1A1＜A1A2 in the PCOS group (all P＜0.05).The BMI,FSH,LH,TES and LH/FSH levels of different CYP17 genotypes in the control group were not statistically significant (P＞0.05).Conclusion:CYP17 gene-34bp T/C nucleotide polymorphisms is a common base replacement in the population,which is not significantly related to the pathogenesis of PCOS.

Objective Self-management was adopted to intervene patients with breast cancer during chemotherapy in order to know about its effects on breast cancer patients′medical compliance behavior. Methods Samples were 154 breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy after surgery in breast surgery of the first affiliated hospital of Zhengzhou university. They accepted the docetaxel and cyclophosphamide (TC) program of chemotherapy. Patients were divided into two groups by random number table, one group as control group(80 patients) and the other group as experimental group (74 patients). Different nursing care were conducted during the two groups, the control group patients given routine nursing care, the experimental group patients given routine nursing care and self-management. The medical behavior compliance and upper extremities edema incidence for the two groups of patient were surveyed after the intervention and then evaluate the effect of the intervention. SPSS (version 17.0) was used to carry out statistical analysis. Results The total score of medical compliance behavior, the experimental group was (18.36±1.30) points, the control group was (16.70±1.57) points, the experimental group was higher than the control group, and there was statistically significant difference between two groups(t=7.093, P<0.05).The experimental group scores were higher than the control group in the functional exercise compliance (4.33±0.77 vs. 3.55±0.90), prevent or reduce the edema compliance (4.41± 0.61 vs. 3.84±0.88), PICC or venous access port of regular maintenance compliance (4.62±0.52 vs. 4.33± 0.57)(t=5.704,4.594,3.268,P<0.05);There were statistically significant differences between two groups (t=5.704,4.594,3.268,P < 0.05). There was no statistically significant difference between two groups (P >0.05) in scores of chemotherapy compliance on time.The influence of self-management on the incidence of upper extremities edema was as follow: The upper extremities edema incidence in control patients was 23.68% (18/76) which was higher than 11.11% (8/72) in the experimental group (χ2=4.036, P < 0.05). Conclusions Given self- management intervention for breast cancer patients with postoperative chemotherapy, the medical behavior compliance was increased, and the incidence of upper extremities edema was decreased.

Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy of budesonide formoterol combined with tiotropium bromide in the treatment of asthma chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) overlap (ACO).Methods:From January 2016 to December 2018, 160 ACO patients who met the inclusion criteria in the Department of Respiratory Medicine, Linxi Hospital, Kailuan General Hospitalwere selected as the observation objects.Prospective cohort study was used for observation and analysis.The patients were divided into study group and control group with 80 cases in each group by random number table.Both groups received conventional treatment, on this basis, control group received budesonide and formoterol powder inhalation, 1 inhalation/time, 2 times/d, study group received tiotropium bromide 1 granule/time, once a day based on the control group.Both groups were treated for 12 months.The clinical efficacy, lung function, blood gas analysis, inflammatory factors and T lymphocyte levels were compared between the two groups.Results:The total control rate in study group was 87.5%(70/80), significantly higher than that in control group (70.0%(56/80)), the difference was statistically significant (χ 2=7.32, P<0.05). After treatment, the asthma control test (ACT) scores in both groups increased significantly, while ACT scores in study group((23.12±3.12) point )was significantly higher than that in control group ((20.45±4.28) point, t=4.51, P<0.05). After treatment, the COPD assessment test (CAT) scores in both groups decreased significantly, while CAT scores in study group ((14.25±3.03) point ) was significantly lower than that in control group ((18.69±3.52) point, t=8.55, P<0.05). After treatment, the forced expiratory volume in 1s (FEV1), FEV1%, FEV1 /Forced vital capacity (FEV1/ FVC) and Inspiratory capacity / total lung capacity (IC/TLC) levels in both groups increased significantly, while FEV1((2.20±0.47)L), FEV1%((68.62±7.89)%), FEV1/ FVC((67.63±7.59)%)and IC/TLC levels(48.84±4.86)%) in study group were significantly higher than those in control group ((1.93±0.49)L, (61.88±7.65)%, (62.88±8.41)%, (43.22±5.15)%)(t value were 3.56, 5.49, 3.75, 7.10, all P<0.05). After treatment, the level of partial pressure of oxygen (PaO 2) in both groups increased significantly, while PaO 2 level in study group((78.12±6.45) mmHg) was significantly higher than that in control group ((72.45±7.52) mmHg)( t=5.12, P<0.05). After treatment, the arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO 2) level in both groups decreased significantly, while PaCO 2 level in study group((46.73±7.13) mmHg) was significantly lower than that in control group((49.81±8.02) mmHg) ( t=2.57, P<0.05). After treatment, the levels of IL-6, hs CRP and TNF-α in the two groups were decreased significantly, while IL-6, hs-CRP and TNF-α levels in study group((15.35±6.72) ng/L, (18.14±7.62) mg/L, (56.84±4.92) ng/L) were significantly lower than those in control group((21.42±5.35) ng/L, (23.35±8.64) mg/L, (69.45±8.51) ng/L) (t value were 6.32, 4.05, 11.47, all P<0.05). After treatment, the levels of CD4 + and CD4 +/CD8 + levels in both groups increased significantly, while CD4 + and CD4 +/CD8 + levels in study group((44.20±6.02)%, (1.82±0.31)) were significantly higher than those in control group((38.52±5.56)%, (1.43±0.29)) ( t=6.20, 8.22, all P<0.05). CD8 + level in both groups decreased significantly, while CD8 + level in study group((23.62±7.89)%) was significantly lower than that in control group((27.42±7.65)%)( t=3.09, P<0.05). Conclusion:Budesonide and formoterol combined with tiotropium bromide in the treatment of ACO has good clinical efficacy, reduce the level of inflammation, relieve the clinical symptoms of COPD and asthma, improve the respiratory function and lung function of patients, and have a good effect on improving the cellular immune function.

OBJECTIVE: To discuss the clinical characteristics of bilateral bronchial foreign body in children, increase the curative rate and reduce the complications. METHOD: The clinical data of 35 cases with bilateral bronchial foreign body in children were retrospectively analysed, including surgery, key surgery points, and postoperative combined therapy. RESULT: The foreign bodies of all cases were removed under intravenous general and tropical anesthesia without complications. CONCLUSION The bilateral bronchial foreign body is a serious case, the timely and effective treatment can lower the mortality rate and postoperative complications. The children lack of oxygen for a long time before and in operation should be give comprehensive therapy, for example: sedation and hyperbaric oxygen.
Anesthesia ; Bronchi ; pathology ; Bronchoscopy ; Child ; Foreign Bodies ; diagnosis ; surgery ; Humans ; Oxygen ; Postoperative Period ; Retrospective Studies ; Treatment Outcome