Abstract To understand the relationship between cardiovascular disease (CVD) and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), the present review aims to describe the burden and influencing factors of CVD, epidemiological characteristics and burden of ACEs, current research on the relationship between ACEs and CVD, and the mechanism of ACEs leading to CVD. It is proposed that further assessment of the relationship is warranted through identifying blood biomarkers, conducting prospective cohort studies and intervention studies. Such efforts would provide valuable scientific insights for primary prevention strategies for cardiovascular disease.

This study establishes a high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method for the determination of acetate content in hemodialysis solutions and dialysis concentrates. In this study, Synergi Polar-RP column is utilized. Phosphate buffered saline (50 mmol/L, pH=2.5) is used as a mobile phase. The flow rate is 1.0 mL/min. The wavelength of detection is 212 nm. Results show that the linear relationship of acetate is good in the range of 0.1~20 mmol/L, r =0.999 9 and the spike recoveries are from 98.9%~99.5%, RSD<0.5% ( n=3). This method can easily and accurately determine the acetate content in hemodialysis solutions and dialysis concentrates, and can be applied to quality control in the production and use of such products.
Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid/methods* ; Acetates/analysis* ; Hemodialysis Solutions/analysis* ; Dialysis Solutions/analysis* ; Renal Dialysis

Dental treatments for children and adolescents have unique clinical characteristics that differ from dental care for adults in terms of children's physiology, psychology, and behavior. These differences impose specific requirements on the application of local anesthesia in pediatric dental procedures. This article presents expert consensus on the principles of local anesthesia techniques in pediatric dental therapies, including the use of common anesthetic drugs and dosage control, safety and efficacy evaluation, and prevention and management of complications. The aim is to improve the safety and quality of pediatric dental treatments and offer guidance for clinical application by dentists.
Humans ; Child ; Anesthesia, Local/methods* ; Consensus ; Anesthesia, Dental/methods* ; Adolescent ; Anesthetics, Local/administration & dosage* ; Dental Care for Children

Background::Heterotaxy (HTX) is a thoracoabdominal organ anomaly syndrome and commonly accompanied by congenital heart disease (CHD). The aim of this study was to analyze rare copy number variations (CNVs) in a HTX/CHD cohort and to examine the potential mechanisms contributing to HTX/CHD.Methods::Chromosome microarray analysis was used to identify rare CNVs in a cohort of 120 unrelated HTX/CHD patients, and available samples from parents were used to confirm the inheritance pattern. Potential candidate genes in CNVs region were prioritized via the DECIPHER database, and PNPLA4 was identified as the leading candidate gene. To validate, we generated PNPLA4-overexpressing human induced pluripotent stem cell lines as well as pnpla4-overexpressing zebrafish model, followed by a series of transcriptomic, biochemical and cellular analyses. Results::Seventeen rare CNVs were identified in 15 of the 120 HTX/CHD patients (12.5%). Xp22.31 duplication was one of the inherited CNVs identified in this HTX/CHD cohort, and PNPLA4 in the Xp22.31 was a candidate gene associated with HTX/CHD. PNPLA4 is expressed in the lateral plate mesoderm, which is known to be critical for left/right embryonic patterning as well as cardiomyocyte differentiation, and in the neural crest cell lineage. Through a series of in vivo and in vitro analyses at the molecular and cellular levels, we revealed that the biological function of PNPLA4 is importantly involved in the primary cilia formation and function via its regulation of energy metabolism and mitochondria-mediated ATP production. Conclusions::Our findings demonstrated a significant association between CNVs and HTX/CHD. Our data strongly suggested that an increased genetic dose of PNPLA4 due to Xp22.31 duplication is a disease-causing risk factor for HTX/CHD.

Objective:To evaluate the effects of arginine on the mechanic properties of Clinpro? pit and fissure sealant.Methods:Experimental pit and fissure sealants were formulated with arginine at 3％,5％,and 10％(Arg3,Arg5 and Arg10)respectively added into ClinproTM,the surface microhardness(SMH),degree of conversion(DC)and microleakage of the samples were investigated.The morphology of different pit and fissure sealants after curing were observed by scanning electron microscope(SEM).The concentration of arginine released at different time points were analyzed by Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry(LC-MS/MS).Results:The SMH and DC was not statistically different among the groups,the microleakage level in Arg 10 group was higher than that in other groups(P＜0.05),and there was no significant difference among other groups.There were some aggregation of arginine particles in modified agents under SEM.The Arg5 showed a significantly higher release rate of arginine at any time point than Arg3 in 24 hours(P＜0.05).Conclusion:Incorporation of 5％arginine does not affect the physical and mechanical properties of ClinproTM pit and fissure sealant and exhibites good arginine release ability.

Objective:To explore the effects of phased goal directed fluid therapy (GDFT) during anesthesia surgery on tissue perfusion and cognitive function in patients undergoing radical lung cancer surgery.Methods:A total of 108 lung cancer patients were prospectively selected and randomly divided into a control group and a study group using a random number table method. The control group received classical restrictive liquid therapy, while the study group received staged GDFT. We compared the surgical time, intraoperative blood loss, colloid fluid dosage, crystalloid fluid dosage, total output, and urine volume between two groups of patients; Two groups of patients were compared in terms of oxygenation index (OI), respiratory index (RI), central venous oxygen saturation (ScvO 2), lactate (Lac), central venous arterial carbon dioxide partial pressure difference (Pcv-aCO 2), oxygen supply index (DO 2I), and oxygen uptake rate (O 2ERe) before anesthesia induction (T 0), before single lung ventilation (T 1), 1 hour of single lung ventilation (T 2), immediate resumption of dual lung ventilation (T 3), 30 minutes of dual lung ventilation (T 4), and after surgery (T 5); The Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) was used to evaluate the cognitive function scores of two groups of patients 1 day before surgery and 1 and 3 days after surgery, while recording the incidence of cognitive dysfunction (POCD) and pulmonary complications (including pulmonary infection, acute lung injury, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary edema, atelectasis, etc.) within 3 days after surgery. Results:The amount of crystal fluid and urine output in the research group was significantly lower than that in the control group, while the amount of colloidal fluid was significantly higher than that in the control group (all P<0.05). The OI of the study group T 1-T 5 was significantly higher than that of the control group, while the RI of T 2-T 5 was significantly lower than that of the control group (all P<0.05). The ScvO 2 of the study group T 1 to T 5 was significantly higher than that of the control group, and the Lac was significantly lower than that of the control group (all P<0.05); The MMSE scores of both groups of patients were significantly lower than those before surgery on day 1 and 3 after surgery, and the MMSE scores of the study group were significantly higher than those of the control group on day 1 and 3 after surgery (all P<0.05). The incidence of POCD within 3 days after surgery in the study group was 16.67%(9/54), lower than 37.04%(20/54) in the control group (χ 2=5.704, P=0.017); The incidence of pulmonary complications in the study group was lower than that in the control group (5.56% vs 22.22%, χ 2=4.955, P=0.026). Conclusions:The application of staged GDFT during anesthesia in patients undergoing radical lung cancer surgery can further improve tissue perfusion, improve microcirculation and oxygen supply-demand balance of systemic organs and tissues, including the brain, alleviate perioperative brain function damage, and reduce the occurrence of postoperative POCD compared to conventional liquid therapy.

Objective:To investigate the incidence characteristics and influencing factors of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in rural Uyghur ethnic group residents in Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps and to provide scientific evidence for early identification and prevention of NAFLD for residents.Methods:A total of 10 158 participants were included from the Xinjiang Uygur ethnic group population cohort. A prospective cohort study and Cox proportional hazards regression model analysis were used to explore the influencing factors and clustering of NAFLD, and the dose-response relationship between related biochemical indicators and the risk of NAFLD was studied using a restricted cubic spline.Results:The cumulative incidence rate of NAFLD was 6.9%, and the incidence density of NAFLD was 12.06/1 000 person-years. The incidence density of NAFLD in females was higher than in males (14.72/1 000 person-years vs. 9.17/1 000 person-years, P<0.001). The incidence density of NAFLD gradually increased with age in the total population, both men and women (all P<0.001). In the general population, an education level of junior high school or above was a protective factor for NAFLD, while older age, divorce, widowhood, overweight, obesity, hypertension, increased glomerular filtration rate, decreased HDL-C, increased LDL-C, and increased ALT were risk factors for NAFLD. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), HDL-C, LDL-C, and ALT were non-linearly correlated with the incidence of NAFLD, and there was a significant dose-response relationship between them. Only 19.1% of residents had no NAFLD risk factors; over 80.9% had ≥1 NAFLD risk factors. The risk of NAFLD increased with the number of risk factors. Conclusions:The incidence of NAFLD in rural Uygur ethnic group residents in Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps was relatively low, but most residents had one or more risk factors for NAFLD. Prevention and control of NAFLD in this population cannot be ignored. In addition, people of older age, divorced or widowed, low education level, overweight or obese, hypertension, and abnormal eGFR, HDL-C, LDL-C, and ALT were the high-risk groups of NAFLD that need to be paid attention to in this population.

The application of combination antiretroviral therapy(cART)has significantly prolonged the life expectancy of patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus(HIV).However,viral infection and adverse reactions of cART drugs make patients more prone to organ failure.Solid organ transplantation has become a standard treatment for HIV-infected patients with end-stage organ failure.Nevertheless,among HIV-positive soild organ transplant recipients,multiple problems remain to be resolved,such as increased incidence of graft rejection,increased infection risk,drug toxicity and drug interaction between cART therapy and immunosuppressive drugs,etc.It is extremely challenging to deliver appropriate management for HIV-positive soild organ transplant recipients.Therefore,the application of immune induction therapy,calcineurin inhibitors,mammalian target of rapamycin(mTOR)inhibitors and other immunosuppressive drugs in HIV-positive soild organ transplant recipients was reviewed,aiming to provide reference for subsequent management of immunosuppression in HIV-positive soild organ transplant recipients.

Fusarium is the most common mold in clinical practice,which may cause superficial infection in hosts with normal immune function,such as keratitis and severe disseminated infection(primarily manifested as fungemia)in individuals with poor immune function.Prevention and treatment of fusaridiosis are associated with long-term survival of kidney transplant recipients.To promote the standardization of clinical diagnosis and treatment of invasive fusaridiosis in kidney transplant recipients,Branch of Organ Transplantation of Chinese Medical Association initiated and formulated"Guidelines for Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment of Invasive Fusaridiosis in Kidney Transplant Recipients in China".In this guideline,the levels of evidence and strengths of recommendation for each clinical problem were classified using Oxford Center for Evidence-based Medicine of 2009.Regarding 13 clinical problems related to clinical diagnosis and treatment of invasive fusaridiosis after kidney transplantation,14 recommendations were proposed in accordance with clinical diagnosis and treatment practice in China,aiming to promote the standardization of diagnosis and treatment of invasive fusaridiosis after kidney transplantation and improve long-term survival of both recipients and renal allografts after kidney transplantation.