Accommodative dysfunction, particularly accommodative lag, acts as a core hub connecting near work activity to myopic axial elongation. This review thoroughly explores the multidimensional biological mechanisms by which accommodative function drives axial growth. In addition to the classic pathway where hyperopic defocus signals induce retinal-choroidal-scleral biochemical remodeling, two other mechanisms are highlighted: a biomechanical pathway involving direct mechanical traction on the equatorial sclera caused by sustained ciliary muscle contraction, and a neural pathway where abnormal accommodative micro fluctuations degrade retinal image quality, thereby triggering abnormal ocular growth. Based on these comprehensive mechanisms, this paper systematically analyzes the principles of pharmacological(atropine), optical(orthokeratology, defocus lenses), and vision therapy interventions. Myopia progression results from the integrated regulation of optical defocus, mechanical stress, and neural dynamics. Future myopia control should advance toward precise, personalized combination strategies tailored to individual accommodative and genetic profiles.

With the advancement of regenerative medicine, peripheral blood stem cells (PBSC) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP), as representatives of cell-based therapies and growth factor-based therapies, respectively, have demonstrated significant application potential in tissue engineering and clinical repair. PBSCs possess multilineage differentiation potential, robust paracrine function, and homing capacity, while PRP contains a variety of growth factors that can induce cell proliferation and differentiation, promote extracellular matrix formation, and inhibit apoptosis. The combination of the two has shown notable synergistic effects in the repair of various tissues, including bone, cartilage, tendon, skin, and nerve. This synergy primarily drives tissue regeneration through the following mechanisms: modulation of local inflammatory responses, promotion of cell migration and differentiation, and enhancement of extracellular matrix remodeling. However, this combined therapy currently faces challenges such as a lack of standardized collection and preparation protocols, insufficient investigation into the underlying molecular mechanisms, a paucity of high-quality clinical evidence, as well as regulatory and cost-control issues. Future efforts should focus on strengthening mechanistic research and clinical trials, advancing the standardization of preparation processes, and promoting individualized treatment strategies to facilitate its translation into routine clinical practice.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate effectiveness of simplified all-arthroscopic Broström technique in treatment of chronic lateral ankle instability in adolescents. METHODS: A clinical data of 21 adolescent patients with chronic lateral ankle instability, who met the selection criteria and were admitted between June 2023 and May 2024, was retrospectively analyzed. There were 18 males and 3 females with an average age of 16.0 years (range, 13-18 years). There were 9 cases of left ankle joint injury and 12 cases of right ankle joint injury. Anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) injury was diagnosed by arthroscopy in all patients. There were 11 cases of cartilage injury, 5 cases of avulsion fractures, and 6 cases of ankle impingement syndrome. The time from first sprain to operation ranged from 3-60 months (mean, 12.0 months). The ATFL was repaired and the ankle joint stability was restored by simplified all-arthroscopic Broström technique. Visual analogue scale (VAS) score, Tegner score, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score, Karlsson ankle function scale (KAFS) score, Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS) were used to evaluate ankle pain and function. MRI was used to evaluate the ligament healing. RESULTS: All patients were followed up 8-15 months (mean, 12.6 months). After operation, 1 patient suffered from superficial peroneal nerve injury, 1 patient developed anterior scar impingement on the ankle, 2 patients had superficial wound infection, and 1 patient suffered from sprain again. The VAS score, Tenger score, AOFAS score, KAFS score, and FAOS score significantly improved when compared with the preoperative scores ( P<0.05). MRI examination showed the ligament healing and good tension. CONCLUSION For adolescent patients with chronic lateral ankle instability, using simplified all-arthroscopic Broström technique to repair ATFL can effectively alleviate ankle pain, improve stability, and achieve good effectiveness.
Humans ; Joint Instability/surgery* ; Male ; Adolescent ; Female ; Arthroscopy/methods* ; Ankle Joint/physiopathology* ; Retrospective Studies ; Ankle Injuries/surgery* ; Lateral Ligament, Ankle/injuries* ; Treatment Outcome ; Chronic Disease ; Range of Motion, Articular

OBJECTIVES: To elucidate the underlying mechanisms of macrophage-mediated inflammation and tissue injury in diabetic foot ulcer (DFU). METHODS: Skin tissue samples were collected from patients with DFU and with non-DFU. A total of 79 272 high-quality cell transcriptomes were obtained using single-cell RNA sequencing. An unbiased clustering approach was employed to identify cell subpopulations. Seurat functions were used to identify differentially expressed genes between DFU and non-DFU groups, and gene ontology (GO) enrichment analysis was used to reveal gene function. Furthermore, cell-cell communication network construction and ligand-receptor interaction analysis were performed to reveal the mechanisms underlying cellular interactions and signaling regulation in the DFU microenvironment from multiple perspectives. RESULTS: The results revealed a significant expansion of myeloid cells in DFU tissues, alongside a marked reduction in structural cells such as endothelial cells, epithelial cells, and smooth muscle cells. Major cell types underwent functional reprogramming, characterized by immune activation and impaired tissue remodeling. Specifically, macrophages in DFU skin tissues exhibited a shift toward a pro-inflammatory M1 phenotype, with upregulation of genes associated with inflammation and oxidative stress. Cell communication analysis further demonstrated that M1 macrophages served as both primary signal receivers and influencers in the COMPLEMENT pathway mediated communication network, and as key signal senders and mediators in the secreted phosphoprotein 1 (SPP1) pathway mediated communication network, actively shaping the inflammatory microenvironment. Key ligand-receptor interactions driving macrophage signaling were identified, including C3-(ITGAM+ITGB2) and SPP1-CD44. CONCLUSIONS This study establishes a comprehensive single-cell atlas of DFU, revealing the role of macrophage-driven cellular networks in chronic inflammation and impaired healing. These findings may offer potential novel therapeutic targets for DFU treatment.
Humans ; Macrophages/immunology* ; Diabetic Foot/pathology* ; Single-Cell Analysis ; Transcriptome ; Gene Expression Profiling ; Inflammation ; Skin ; Cell Communication ; Signal Transduction ; Cellular Reprogramming

Cemental tear is a rare and indetectable condition unless obvious clinical signs present with the involvement of surrounding periodontal and periapical tissues. Due to its clinical manifestations similar to common dental issues, such as vertical root fracture, primary endodontic diseases, and periodontal diseases, as well as the low awareness of cemental tear for clinicians, misdiagnosis often occurs. The critical principle for cemental tear treatment is to remove torn fragments, and overlooking fragments leads to futile therapy, which could deteriorate the conditions of the affected teeth. Therefore, accurate diagnosis and subsequent appropriate interventions are vital for managing cemental tear. Novel diagnostic tools, including cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), microscopes, and enamel matrix derivatives, have improved early detection and management, enhancing tooth retention. The implementation of standardized diagnostic criteria and treatment protocols, combined with improved clinical awareness among dental professionals, serves to mitigate risks of diagnostic errors and suboptimal therapeutic interventions. This expert consensus reviewed the epidemiology, pathogenesis, potential predisposing factors, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of cemental tear, aiming to provide a clinical guideline and facilitate clinicians to have a better understanding of cemental tear.
Humans ; Dental Cementum/injuries* ; Consensus ; Diagnosis, Differential ; Cone-Beam Computed Tomography ; Tooth Fractures/therapy*

Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) poses a significant risk of neural damage during pregnancy. As the most prevalent intrauterine infectious agent in low- and middle-income countries, HCMV disrupts the development of neural stem cells, leading to fetal malformations and abnormal structural and physiological functions in the fetal brain. This review summarizes the current understanding of how HCMV infection dysregulates the Wnt signaling pathway to induce fetal malformations and discusses current management strategies.
Humans ; Cytomegalovirus Infections/virology* ; Wnt Signaling Pathway ; Pregnancy ; Female ; Cytomegalovirus/physiology* ; Pregnancy Complications, Infectious/virology* ; Congenital Abnormalities/virology* ; Animals

Objective To explore the differences of coronary computed tomography-derived fractional flow reserve(CT-FFR)and dynamic stress computed tomography myocardial perfusion imaging(CT-MPI)parameters in obstructive coronary artery disease(CAD),and their correlation with coronary computed tomography angiography(CCTA)vessel stenosis.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 37 patients with obstructive CAD who underwent combined CCTA and dynamic stress CT-MPI scans.Based on the CCTA results,the patients were divided into moderate CAD group(22 cases)and severe CAD group(15 cases).The lowest CT-FFR value and perfusion parameter values between the two groups were analyzed.A total of 111 vessels including the left anterior descending branch(LAD),left circumflex branch(LCX),and right coronary artery(RCA)were classified into the mild vessel stenosis group(＜25％)with 42 vessels,moderate vessel stenosis group(25％-69％)with 49 vessels,and severe vessel stenosis group(≥70％)with 20 vessels.The lowest CT-FFR value and lowest perfusion parameter value among these three groups were analyzed.The correlation between CT-FFR value and CT-MPI perfusion parameter values and their diagnostic efficacy were analyzed.Results At the patient level,the relative myocardial blood flow(rMBF),myocardial blood flow(MBF),myocardial blood volume(MBV),flow extraction product(FEP)in the severe CAD group were significantly lower than those in the moderate CAD group(P＜0.05),while there was no significance in CT-FFR and perfusion capillary blood volume(PCBV)between these two groups(P=0.061,0.098).At the vascular level,there were significant differences in rMBF and MBV among mild,moderate,and severe vessel stenosis groups(P＜0.05).CT-FFR showed significant difference between mild vs moderate vessel stenosis groups and mild vs severe vessel stenosis groups(P＜0.001),and no significant difference between moderate and severe vessel stenosis groups(P=0.355).rMBF had the highest correlation with the degree of vessel stenosis(r=-0.674).CT-MPI combined with CT-FFR had a high efficacy in diagnosing CCTA vessel stenosis,area under the curve(AUC)≥0.90.Conclusion rMBF is more effective than CT-FFR in evaluating the degree of vessel stenosis in CCTA.CT-FFR combined with CT-MPI is helpful to evaluate functional vascular stenosis.

Objective To explore the differences of coronary computed tomography-derived fractional flow reserve(CT-FFR)and dynamic stress computed tomography myocardial perfusion imaging(CT-MPI)parameters in obstructive coronary artery disease(CAD),and their correlation with coronary computed tomography angiography(CCTA)vessel stenosis.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 37 patients with obstructive CAD who underwent combined CCTA and dynamic stress CT-MPI scans.Based on the CCTA results,the patients were divided into moderate CAD group(22 cases)and severe CAD group(15 cases).The lowest CT-FFR value and perfusion parameter values between the two groups were analyzed.A total of 111 vessels including the left anterior descending branch(LAD),left circumflex branch(LCX),and right coronary artery(RCA)were classified into the mild vessel stenosis group(＜25％)with 42 vessels,moderate vessel stenosis group(25％-69％)with 49 vessels,and severe vessel stenosis group(≥70％)with 20 vessels.The lowest CT-FFR value and lowest perfusion parameter value among these three groups were analyzed.The correlation between CT-FFR value and CT-MPI perfusion parameter values and their diagnostic efficacy were analyzed.Results At the patient level,the relative myocardial blood flow(rMBF),myocardial blood flow(MBF),myocardial blood volume(MBV),flow extraction product(FEP)in the severe CAD group were significantly lower than those in the moderate CAD group(P＜0.05),while there was no significance in CT-FFR and perfusion capillary blood volume(PCBV)between these two groups(P=0.061,0.098).At the vascular level,there were significant differences in rMBF and MBV among mild,moderate,and severe vessel stenosis groups(P＜0.05).CT-FFR showed significant difference between mild vs moderate vessel stenosis groups and mild vs severe vessel stenosis groups(P＜0.001),and no significant difference between moderate and severe vessel stenosis groups(P=0.355).rMBF had the highest correlation with the degree of vessel stenosis(r=-0.674).CT-MPI combined with CT-FFR had a high efficacy in diagnosing CCTA vessel stenosis,area under the curve(AUC)≥0.90.Conclusion rMBF is more effective than CT-FFR in evaluating the degree of vessel stenosis in CCTA.CT-FFR combined with CT-MPI is helpful to evaluate functional vascular stenosis.

Pulmonary hypertension has a high mortality rate,and although targeted therapy is available,it is still incurable,and the long-term prognosis for patients is poor.As a tyrosine kinase inhibitor,imatinib was approved for marketing in China in 2002 for the treatment of chronic myelogenous leukemia and other tumor diseases.In addition to the antitumor effects,imatinib was found to improve hemodynamics and exercise tolerance in patients with severe pulmonary arterial hypertension,but the safety was suboptimal.With the emergence of new formulations of imatinib targeted at the lungs,it is expected to become a new targeted drug for pulmonary arterial hypertension.