Protrusive facial deformities, characterized by the forward displacement of the teeth and/or jaws beyond the normal range, affect a considerable portion of the population. The manifestations and morphological mechanisms of protrusive facial deformities are complex and diverse, requiring orthodontists to possess a high level of theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the relevant orthodontic field. To further optimize the correction of protrusive facial deformities, this consensus proposes that the morphological mechanisms and diagnosis of protrusive facial deformities should be analyzed and judged from multiple dimensions and factors to accurately formulate treatment plans. It emphasizes the use of orthodontic strategies, including jaw growth modification, tooth extraction or non-extraction for anterior teeth retraction, and maxillofacial vertical control. These strategies aim to reduce anterior teeth and lip protrusion, increase chin prominence, harmonize nasolabial and chin-lip relationships, and improve the facial profile of patients with protrusive facial deformities. For severe skeletal protrusive facial deformities, orthodontic-orthognathic combined treatment may be suggested. This consensus summarizes the theoretical knowledge and clinical experience of numerous renowned oral experts nationwide, offering reference strategies for the correction of protrusive facial deformities.
Humans ; Orthodontics, Corrective/methods* ; Consensus ; Malocclusion/therapy* ; Patient Care Planning ; Cephalometry

The prevalence of Class III malocclusion varies among different countries and regions. The populations from Southeast Asian countries (Chinese and Malaysian) showed the highest prevalence rate of 15.8%, which can seriously affect oral function, facial appearance, and mental health. As anterior crossbite tends to worsen with growth, early orthodontic treatment can harness growth potential to normalize maxillofacial development or reduce skeletal malformation severity, thereby reducing the difficulty and shortening the treatment cycle of later-stage treatment. This is beneficial for the physical and mental growth of children. Therefore, early orthodontic treatment for Class III malocclusion is particularly important. Determining the optimal timing for early orthodontic treatment requires a comprehensive assessment of clinical manifestations, dental age, and skeletal age, and can lead to better results with less effort. Currently, standardized treatment guidelines for early orthodontic treatment of Class III malocclusion are lacking. This review provides a comprehensive summary of the etiology, clinical manifestations, classification, and early orthodontic techniques for Class III malocclusion, along with systematic discussions on selecting early treatment plans. The purpose of this expert consensus is to standardize clinical practices and improve the treatment outcomes of Class III malocclusion through early orthodontic treatment.
Humans ; Malocclusion, Angle Class III/classification* ; Orthodontics, Corrective/methods* ; Consensus ; Child

Gene regulation relies on the precise binding of transcription factors (TFs) at regulatory elements, but simultaneously detecting hundreds of TFs on chromatin is challenging. We developed cFOOT-seq, a cytosine deaminase-based TF footprinting assay, for high-resolution, quantitative genome-wide assessment of TF binding in both open and closed chromatin regions, even with small cell numbers. By utilizing the dsDNA deaminase SsdAtox, cFOOT-seq converts accessible cytosines to uracil while preserving genomic integrity, making it compatible with techniques like ATAC-seq for sensitive and cost-effective detection of TF occupancy at the single-molecule and single-cell level. Our approach enables the delineation of TF footprints, quantification of occupancy, and examination of chromatin influences on TF binding. Notably, cFOOT-seq, combined with FootTrack analysis, enables de novo prediction of TF binding sites and tracking of TF occupancy dynamics. We demonstrate its application in capturing cell type-specific TFs, analyzing TF dynamics during reprogramming, and revealing TF dependencies on chromatin remodelers. Overall, cFOOT-seq represents a robust approach for investigating the genome-wide dynamics of TF occupancy and elucidating the cis-regulatory architecture underlying gene regulation.
Transcription Factors/genetics* ; Humans ; Chromatin/genetics* ; Animals ; Binding Sites ; Mice ; DNA Footprinting/methods*

Objective To explore the predictive value of 3D quantitative shape features based on enhanced CT for disease-free survival(DFS)of primary gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors(GIST)patients receiving curative resection.Methods From January 2010 to December 2016,a total of 154 patients with primary gastric GIST who received curative resection in Zhongshan Hospital,Fudan University were retrospectively collected.The conventional CT imaging features and 3D quantitative shape features of tumors were evaluated,and the influencing factors of DFS were analyzed by univariate and multivariate Cox regression.Cut-off values were extracted,and Kaplan-Meier curves were used for survival analysis.Results Maximum 3D diameter(HR=1.829,95% CI 1.389-2.408,P＜0.001)and spherical disproportion(HR=2.153,95% CI 1.474-3.146,P＜0.001)were independent risk factors for DFS in primary gastric GIST.Kaplan-Meier curves showed that patients with maximum 3D diameter＞90.5 mm and spherical disproportion＞1.5 showed shorter DFS after curative resection(P＜0.001).Conclusion Maximum 3D diameter and spherical disproportion based on preoperative enhanced CT are valuable in the diagnosis of postoperative DFS in primary gastric GIST.

Objective To analyze the development trajectory and predictors of endocrine therapy associated arthralgia in breast cancer patients.Methods From January 2022 to July 2022,breast cancer patients in the breast medicine department or outpatients of a tertiary cancer hospital in Hunan Province were selected as respondents using a convenience sampling method.A baseline survey was conducted using the General Information Questionnaire,the Symptom Assessment Scale for Patients Treated with Endocrine Therapy for Breast Cancer,and the Self-Rating Anxiety Scale within 1 week prior to patient treatment.The Symptom Assessment Scale for Patients Treated with Endocrine Therapy for Breast Cancer was used to assess patients'arthralgia levels at 3,6,and 9 months after treatment,and data were analyzed using growth mixed model,univariate analysis of variance,and multiple logistic regression.Results A total of 418 breast cancer patients completed the follow-up,with 235 cases(56.22%)developing arthralgia.3 potential categories of arthralgia develop-ment trajectories were identified:high level-slowly increasing group(11.48%),low level-slowly increasing group(44.74%),and asymptomatic group(43.78%).The results of multifactorial analysis showed that anxiety,history of bone and joint disease,sleep duration,place of residence,monthly household income,and frequency of exercise were predictors of potential categories for the development of trajectory of arthralgia levels associated with endocrine therapy in breast cancer patients(P<0.05).Conclusion Arthralgia levels associated with endocrine therapy in breast cancer patients exhibit different trajec-tories,and clinical staff should emphasize the assessment and intervention of pain levels in patients with the anxiety,a history of bone and joint disease,poor sleep,poor finances,living in urban areas,and low frequency of exercise.

Objective To investigate the clinical outcome of modified laparoscopic extravesical ureteral reimplantation for primary obstructive megaureter(POM).Methods A retrospective analysis was made on 11 cases of POM treated with modified laparoscopic extravesical ureteral reimplantation(Lich-Gregoir method)from December 2020 to October 2023.The patients were aged from 7 months to 10 years and 5 months old(mean,57.6±41.9 months).Intraoperatively,a tunnel was created longitudinally from the posterior bladder wall and the ventral end of the new tunnel was used as the ureteral anastomosis.Results All the 11 laparoscopic operations were successful with no intraoperative complications and no conversions to open surgery.The operation time was 105-145 min(mean,125.5±13.9 min).The 11 cases were followed up for 4-25 months(mean,16 months).None of them had difficulty in urination or urinary tract infection.The distal ureter maximum diameter and hydronephrosis were significantly reduced at 3-6 months after surgery than those before surgery[the distal ureter maximum diameter reduced from(23.0±10.0)mm to(5.2±3.4)mm(P=0.000),and the maximal separation value of the renal collecting system reduced from(35.2±21.1)mm to(11.6±6.9)mm(P=0.001)].Conclusion Modified laparoscopic extravesical ureteral reimplantation is easy to perform and can be one of the treatment options for primary obstructive megaureteropathy in children.

Shared decision-making is a new way for doctors, nurses and patients to participate in decision-making. This study reviews the overview of shared decision-making model, the application status and effect of shared decision-making model in breast cancer patients, with a view to providing reference for the establishment of shared decision-making model for breast cancer patients.

Objective:To explore the value of dual-layer spectral detector CT in differentiating the diagnosis of lung cancer and inflammatory nodules.Methods:A total of 92 patients undergoing enhanced chest scan from March 2019 to September 2020 at Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, were retrospectively enrolled in the study. The conventional CT parameters, spectral CT parameters were measured and the nodules′ morphological characteristics were analyzed. Later the factors with statistical significance were identified as independent variables in a logistic regression model to establish models for predicting malignant nodules. ROC curve was used to assess the diagnostic performance for the conventional CT model, spectral CT parameters and combined model, respectively. Differences in the area under the ROC curve (AUC) were analyzed by the DeLong test.Results:Lobulated sign (42 and 8, respectively, χ2=10.779, P=0.001), short burr sign (41 and 7, respectively, χ2=11.911, P=0.001), pleural indentation sign (45 and 9 respectively, χ2=11.705, P=0.001), vascular convergence sign (35 and 8, respectively, χ2=5.337, P=0.021) and the venous phase iodine concentrations (IC) value [(2.1±0.5) mg/ml, (2.3±0.5) mg/ml, t=-2.464, P=0.016], normalized iodine concentrations (NIC) value (0.40±0.06, 0.45±0.08, t=-6.943, P<0.001), and Z-effective (Z eff) values (8.38±0.21, 8.49±0.19, t=-2.122, P=0.037) were significantly different between the lung cancer group and the inflammatory group, while other CT signs and CT indicators were not significantly different between the lung cancer group and the inflammatory group ( P>0.05). The conventional CT model was established with lobulated sign, short burr sign, pleural indentation sign, vascular convergence sign, and the AUC for differential diagnosis of lung cancer and inflammatory nodules was 0.827. The spectral CT parameter model was established with venous phase IC, venous phase NIC, and venous phase Z eff value, and the AUC for differential diagnosis of lung cancer and inflammatory nodules was 0.899. The conventional CT model combined spectral CT parameter model was established with the significant factors in the univariate analysis, and the AUC for differential diagnosis of lung cancer and inflammatory nodules was 0.925. The AUC of the combined model showed no significant difference from that of the spectral CT parameter model ( Z=1.794, P=0.073). However, AUC of the combined model was significantly higher than that of evaluation based on conventional CT alone ( Z=2.156, P=0.031). Conclusion:Spectral CT parameters combined with conventional CT signs can improve the differential diagnosis efficiency between lung cancer and inflammatory nodules.

This article describes the developing process of China’s pathogenic microorganism laboratory construction through a fair summary of the key points and events involving the issues of "Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory Biosafety Management Regulations" , "National High Level Biosafety Laboratory System Construction Plan "and "High Level Biosafety Laboratory System Construction Plan" (2016-2025) " , the research and development of Domestic Mobile Biological Safety Level-3 Lab, the establishment and operation of Wuhan National Biosafety Laboratory and the release of other key technology and equipment development.

From the basic research, key technologies and product development and typical application demonstration, this paper expounds the latest scientific and technological progress made in China in the prevention and control of emergent pathogens and infectious diseases. The future development of science and technology is also prospected.