1.Association between social jetlag and depressive symptoms among junior high school students in Chongqing
WAN Xiaoke, WEI Ke, WANG Zhouyan, CHEN Gen, PENG Chang, WANG Hong
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(1):55-59
Objective:
To explore the relationship between social jetlag and depressive symptoms in junior high school students, as well as the potential gender differences, so as to provide a reference for developing effective interventions for depressive symptoms and promoting adolescents mental health.
Methods:
In October 2024, a total of 3 516 students from grades 7 to 9 were recruited from 4 junior high schools in Chongqing Municipality using a combination of cluster sampling and convenience sampling. A questionnaire survey was conducted using the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) and the Munich Chronotype Questionnaire (MCTQ). Statistical analyses included the χ 2 test, binary Logistic regression analysis, and stratified Logistic regression analysis.
Results:
The detection rate of depressive symptoms among the junior high school students was 34.3%. The number of students with social jetlag >2 h was 714 (20.3%), >1-2 h was 1 455(41.4%), and ≤1 h was 1 347(38.3%). Results from the binary Logistic regression analysis showed that compared to the group with social jetlag ≤1 h, the risk of depressive symptoms in the group with social jetlag >2 h was higher ( OR=1.59, 95%CI=1.28-1.98, P <0.01). Gender stratified analysis revealed that among females, the risk of depressive symptoms was higher in the groups with social jetlag of >1-2 h and >2 h compared to the ≤1 h group ( OR = 1.34 and 2.05, 95% CI =1.03-1.75 and 1.48-2.83, both P <0.05). However, among males, the associations were not statistically significant ( OR =1.11 and 1.29, 95% CI =0.86-1.43 and 0.95-1.77, both P >0.05).
Conclusions
Social jetlag is positively associated with depressive symptoms in junior high school students, demonstrating a threshold effect and gender differences. The findings suggest that reducing social jetlag may decrease the risk of depressive symptoms in adolescents, and targeted intervention measures should be developed considering different gender characteristics.
2.Serpina3c Mitigates Adipose Tissue Inflammation by Inhibiting the HIF1α-Mediated Endoplasmic Reticulum Overoxidation in Adipocytes
Yu JIANG ; Jia-Qi GUO ; Ya WU ; Peng ZHENG ; Shao-Fan WANG ; Meng-Chen YANG ; Gen-Shan MA ; Yu-Yu YAO
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal 2026;50(1):62-76
Background:
Visceral white adipose tissue (vWAT) inflammation is a critical pathology of obesity-caused heart damage and is closely associated with adipocyte endoplasmic reticulum (ER) dysfunction. Serine (or cysteine) peptidase inhibitor, clade A, member 3C (Serpina3c) has been identified as an adipokine with anti-vWAT inflammatory effects. However, it remains unclear whether Serpina3c deficiency promotion of vWAT inflammation involves adipocyte ER dysfunction and whether it further contributes to heart damage in obesity.
Methods:
Wild type and Serpina3c knockout (Serpina3c–/–) mice were fed a high-fat diet (HFD) for 12 weeks. An adeno-associated virus (AAV) was injected locally into epididymal white adipose tissue (eWAT) of Serpina3c–/– mice to induce eWAT-adipocyte- specific overexpression of Serpina3c (AAV-Serpina3c) or knockdown of hypoxia-inducible factor 1α (AAV-shHIF1α). In vitro experiments were performed in 3T3-L1 adipocytes.
Results:
Serpina3c–/– mice exhibited more severe eWAT, serum and heart inflammation after HFD feeding. Consistently, these adverse phenotypes were mitigated in AAV-Serpina3c and AAV-shHIF1α mice. Mechanistically, ER oxidoreductase 1α (Ero1α) and protein disulfide isomerase (PDI) family members PDIA3 and PDIA4 were found to be target genes of HIF1α. In the obese mice, Serpina3c deficiency caused adipocyte more hypertrophy, and activated HIF1α-Ero1α/PDI mediated ER overoxidation and ER stress in eWAT. Subsequently, this led to increased adipocyte apoptosis and chemokine production and decreased adiponectin expression, which promoted macrophage infiltration and M1 polarization in eWAT, thus exacerbating eWAT inflammation and ultimately facilitating serum and distal heart inflammation.
Conclusion
These findings indicate that Serpina3c is a significant regulator of adipocyte ER redox homeostasis, thus highlighting Serpina3c as a potential therapeutic target for obesity-related eWAT inflammation and heart damage.
3.Guidelines for the perioperative diagnosis and treatment of oncogene-driven non-small cell lung cancer (2026)
Weidong WANG ; Yongbin LIN ; Hui TIAN ; Gaofeng LI ; Shun XU ; Yongde LIAO ; Haitao MA ; Junfeng LIU ; Chundong GU ; Xiaolong YAN ; Shumin WANG ; Daqiang SUN ; Jianyang LIU ; Tao XUE ; Shaohua MA ; Zhigang LI ; Shuanghu YUAN ; Gen LIN ; Ling CAI ; Jianping ZHOU ; Wenzhao ZHONG ; Naixin LIANG ; Yi HAN ; Junfeng WANG ; Weidong ZHANG ; Xin WANG ; Lianjuan CHEN ; Lunxu LIU ; Xiuyi ZHI ; Lanjun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(09):1337-1353
Lung cancer constitutes the most prevalent and lethal malignant tumor in China. Approximately 85% of lung cancer diagnoses correspond to the non-small cell histological subtype [non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)]. Despite surgery being the mainstay for early-stage disease, postoperative recurrence remains high and adjuvant chemotherapy offers limited benefit. In recent years, targeted therapy has demonstrated substantial advantages in driver mutation-positive NSCLC. To this end, the Lung Cancer Medical Education Committee of the Chinese Medical Education Association developed guidelines based on a systematic review of evidence through November 2025, using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations (GRADE) approach and a modified Delphi method. Focusing on epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK), and addressing ROS proto-oncogene 1 (ROS1), B-Raf proto-oncogene serine/threonine kinase (BRAF) V600E mutation, and mesenchymal-epithelial transition factor (MET) exon 14 (METex14) skipping, the guideline covers molecular testing, neoadjuvant/adjuvant therapy, perioperative strategies, minimal residual disease monitoring, and postoperative surveillance. It defines testing requirements, specifies stage-directed and subtype-specific treatments, and standardizes minimal residual disease monitoring. These recommendations emphasize precision and feasibility to improve survival and quality of life.
4.Postoperative lower limb ischemic necrosis following xenogeneic heart transplantation from gene-edited pigs to rhesus macaques
Xianzhi WANG ; Zhipeng REN ; Ziqiang DAI ; Rong ZHOU ; Gen ZHANG ; Jie YAN ; Yulong GUAN ; Guangyu PAN ; Xingzhuang HE ; Tingting LIU ; Shangxuan LI ; Guanzheng CUI ; Chenghong LAI ; Dengke PAN ; Dianyuan LI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(09):1474-1481
Objective To investigate the causes and management strategies for lower limb ischemic necrosis following xenogeneic heterotopic heart transplantation from a multigene-edited pig to a rhesus monkey. Methods A xenogeneic heterotopic heart transplantation was performed on December 16, 2023, at the Institute of Experimental Animals of Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, using a quintuple-gene-edited pig as the donor and a rhesus monkey as the recipient. On postoperative day (POD) 9, the recipient monkey underwent left lower limb amputation due to ischemic necrosis. Blood samples were collected at various time points after transplantation for analysis of hematologic parameters, liver and renal function, myocardial enzymes, and coagulation profiles. Ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) were used to evaluate anastomotic patency and cardiac structure. Immunological assays, including complement-dependent cytotoxicity (CDC) and IgG/IgM antibody detection, combined with clinical observations, were employed to assess rejection type and therapeutic response. Results The recipient monkey survived for 46 days after transplantation. Echocardiography demonstrated preserved biventricular systolic function in the recipient’s native heart, with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) consistently exceeding 50%. In the donor pig heart, left ventricular endocardial thickening was noted on POD 9, followed by right ventricular endocardial thickening on POD 24, while LVEF remained around 35%. No hyperacute or acute rejection was detected immunologically. CDC positivity ranged between 3.4% and 5.1%, with IgG/IgM antibody binding trends consistent with CDC results. Following amputation, the recipient exhibited elevated inflammatory markers, coagulopathy, and reactive thrombocytosis, which later normalized. Immunohistochemical staining of the necrotic limb revealed arterial and venous thrombosis; however, no T-cell or B-cell infiltration was observed in vascular structures, thrombi, nerves, muscles, fascia, or skin tissues, with CD3 and CD20 staining both negative. Conclusion Limb ischemia after xenogeneic heart transplantation may be associated with lower extremity vascular thrombosis triggered by local trauma in the context of transplantation-induced inflammatory activation and coagulation dysfunction. While no clear lymphocyte-mediated rejection was observed, further studies are needed to explore the potential role of non-lymphocyte-mediated immune mechanisms.
5.Analysis of clinical applicability and implementation of expert consensus on the implementation and removal of protective restraints in psychiatry
Jianing GU ; Dongmei XU ; Jing SHAO ; Jing GAO ; Zhuang CAI ; Yanhua QU ; Xiaolu YE ; Mengqian ZHANG ; Dongli MEI ; Yanhong ZHANG ; Bo YANG ; Gen CHENG ; Lina WANG ; Junrong YE ; Ruiyue LIN ; Yongling ZHOU ; Runjuan MA
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(11):1359-1365
Objective To understand the clinical applicability and implementation of expert consensus on the implementation and removal of protective restraints in psychiatry,and to provide references for promoting the standardized practice of psychiatric protective restraints and updating the consensus.Methods By the convenience sampling method,a questionnaire survey was conducted among nurses from 480 hospitals in 30 provinces from June 15 to July 15,2024.The survey was conducted using the instrument for evaluating clinical applicability of guide-lines(version 2.0)and a self-compiled questionnaire on the clinical implementation of the restraint consensus.Results A total of 7,844 valid questionnaires were collected,with a valid questionnaire recovery rate of 93.78%.The results of clinical applicability scoring showed that the consensus had the lowest availability score(64.72%)and the highest acceptability score(76.74%).The results showed that nurses' receiving training and the level of their hospitals were the main influencing factors for scores in various dimensions(P<0.05).4,774 participants(87.42%)believed that the application of consensus could enhance the standardization of nurses' restraint operations.The safety rate of the restraint consensus was 79.51%,and the economic ratio was 76.87%.Among the evaluators,1,739(22.17%)believed that there were implementation obstacles in the consensus.Conclusion The clinical applicability of the consensus is relatively good,and the application of the consensus helps to improve the standardization of clinical operations.In the future,efforts should be made to strengthen the promotion and training of the consensus,develop hierarchical promotion strategies according to the characteristics of medical institutions,and improve the quality of evidence for the consensus,so as to further enhance the clinical application effect of the consensus.
6.Establishment of a short-term prognosis model for patients with refractory cardiogenic shock induced by fulminant myocarditis treated with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation based on early indicators
Hang DU ; Rui WANG ; Nan WANG ; Mingkai ZHOU ; Gen LI ; Sainan WANG ; Huijie DING ; Shaojie QIN
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2025;32(2):177-183
Objective To explore the short-term prognosis and risk factors for in-hospital mortality in patients with fulminant myocarditis induced refractory cardiogenic shock(FM-RCS)receiving veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(VA-ECMO)treatment,and to construct an early prognosis prediction model using relevant indicators.Methods A total of 61 FM-RCS patients treatment by VA-ECMO in the department of intensive care unit of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from January 2017 to February 2024,excluding 15 cases with age less than 18 years and 3 cases with ECMO treatment duration less than 24 hours,a total of 43 patients were finally included.Participants were stratified into survival(n=19)and mortality(n=24)groups according to discharge outcomes.Demographic data,chronic disease history,early laboratory indicators,left ventricular function indicators,and basic reference values of hemodynamics were systematically compared between the two groups.Variable selection was performed using LASSO regression,followed by multivariate COX regression analysis to screen independent risk factors for in-hospital mortality in ECMO-treatment FM-RCS patients.A nomogram prediction model was subsequently developed using R software and validated through calibration curves,concordance index(C-index),and receiver operator characteristic curve(ROC curve)analysis.Results The overall survival rate of the 43 enrolled patients was 44.2%,with 19 cases in the survival group and 24 cases in the mortality group.In early laboratory indicators,the survival group exhibited significantly lower levels of initial lactic acid(Lac),24-hour Lac(Lac 24 h),24-hour MB isoenzyme of creatine kinase(CK-MB 24 h),24-hour cardiac troponin T(cTnT 24 h),24-hour total bilirubin(TBil 24 h),24-hour serum creatinine(SCr 24 h),and lactate albumin ratio(LAR)compared to the mortality group[initial Lac(mmol/L):2.7(1.3,7.6)vs.9.2(5.9,14.0),Lac 24 h(mmol/L):2.4(2.0,3.6)vs.5.4(3.3,9.2),CK-MB 24 h(U/L):58.0(28.0,115.0)vs.167.7(68.5,280.3),cTnT 24 h(μg/L):0.53(0.37,2.41)vs.3.92(3.10,8.86),TBil 24h(μmol/L):18.3(9.9,37.8)vs.40.2(24.6,67.0),SCr 24 h(μmol/L):90.63±42.49 vs.177.76±70.76,LAR:0.09(0.04,0.23)vs.0.31(0.20,0.38),all P<0.05],serum albumin(Alb)levels were significantly higher in the survival group[g/L:36.0(31.9,39.2)vs.31.7(26.4,34.4),P<0.05].The mortality group had a higher incidence of malignant arrhythmias[66.7%(16/24)vs.31.6%(6/19),P<0.05].The LASSO regression model identified four non-zero coefficient variables-Lac 24 h,CK-MB 24 h,cTnT 24 h,and SCr 24 h-which were included in the subsequent multivariate COX regression analysis.The results demonstrated that Lac 24 h[hazard ratio(HR)and 95%confidence interval(95%CI)was 1.186(1.074-1.310),P<0.001]and cTnT 24 h(HR=1.230,95%CIwas 1.078-1.404,P=0.002)were independent risk factors for in-hospital mortality in VA-ECMO treatment FM-RCS patients.A predictive model constructed using these two indicators showed a C-index of 0.812,area under the curve(AUC)=0.941,with 91.7%sensitivity and 94.7%specificity.Furthermore,compared to the survival group,the mortality group exhibited significantly higher incidences of acute kidney injury[91.7%(22/24)vs.36.8%(7/19)]and hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy[62.5%(15/24)vs.10.5%(2/19),both P<0.05].The mortality group also required greater transfusion volumes[mL:3 800(1 420,8 515)vs.1 200(400,3 020),P<0.05],but had shorter total hospitalization durations[days:7(3,13)vs.23(20,44),P<0.05].Conclusion For FM-RCS patients receiving VA-ECMO treatment,Lac 24 h and cTnT 24 h after ECMO initiation are independent predictors of in-hospital mortality.Clinicians should be vigilant about poor prognosis in FM-RCS patients with high Lac 24 h hours(>2.5 mmol/L)and cTnT 24 hours(>3.01 μg/L)after ECMO treatment.
7.Therapeutic Efficacy of Wenyang Yiqi Therapy Combined with Alendronate Sodium Vitamin D3 for Osteoporosis in the Elderly and Its Effect on Bone Metabolism and Serum Inflammatory Factors
Zhengkai WANG ; Gen ZHANG ; Zhenfeng LIU ; Haoxia YANG ; Jianquan HE
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;42(3):614-620
Objective To investigate the therapeutic efficacy of Wenyang Yiqi Therapy,the method of warming yang and replenishing qi in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM),combined with Alendronate Sodium Vitamin D3 in the treatment of elderly patients with osteoporosis(OP)of the spleen-kidney yang deficiency syndrome,and to observe its effect on bone metabolism and serum inflammatory factors.Methods A total of 110 cases of elderly patients with OP of spleen-kidney yang deficiency syndrome who admitted to the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Wuxi Ninth People's Hospital from October 2021 to October 2023 were randomly divided into a trial group and a control group,with 55 patients in each group.The two groups were treated with Alendronate Sodium Vitamin D3,and additionally the trial group was treated with Wenyang Yiqi Therapy by using Chinese herbal medicines of Epimedii Folium,Astragali Radix,Ostreae Concha,Angelicae Sinensis Radix,Cyathulae Radix,Psoraleae Fructus,Taxilli Herba,etc.The course of treatment for the two groups covered three months.Before and after treatment,the two groups were observed in the changes of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)syndrome scores,bone mineral density(BMD),Visual Analogue Scale(VAS)score of pain,bone metabolism indicators of β-C-terminal telopeptide of type 1 collagen(β-CTX),total procollagen type 1 N-terminal propeptide(PINP)and bone gla-protein(BGP),and serum inflammatory factor indicators of interleukin 6(IL-6)and tumor necrosis factor α(TNF-α)].After treatment,the clinical efficacy of the two groups of patients was evaluated.Results(1)After three months of treatment,the total effective rate of the trial group was 94.55%(52/55)and that of the control group was 74.55%(41/55),and the intergroup comparison(tested by chi-square test)showed that the efficacy of the trial group was significantly superior to that of the control group(P<0.01).(2)After treatment,the scores of TCM symptoms of soreness and weakness in the waist and knee,aversion of cold with cold limbs,fatigue and tiredness,and nocturnal frequent polyuria in the two groups were decreased compared with those before treatment(P<0.05),and the decrease in the trial group was significantly superior to that in the control group(P<0.01).(3)After treatment,the BMD of patients in the two groups were increased(P<0.05)while the pain VAS scores were decreased compared with those before treatment(P<0.05),and the increase in BMD and the decrease in pain VAS score of the trial group were significantly superior to that of the control group(P<0.01).(4)After treatment,the serum levels of bone metabolism indicators of β-CTX and PINP in the two groups were decreased compared with those before treatment(P<0.05),and the serum BGP level was increased compared with that before treatment(P<0.05).And the decrease of the serum β-CTX and PINP levels as well as the increase of the serum BGP levels in the trial group were significantly superior to that in the control group(P<0.01).(5)After treatment,the serum levels of inflammatory factors of IL-6 and TNF-αof patients in the two groups were decreased compared with those before treatment(P<0.05),and the decrease in the trial group was significantly superior to that in the control group(P<0.01).Conclusion Wenyang Yiqi Therapy combined with Alendronate Sodium Vitamin D3 exerts certain efficacy in the treatment of elderly patients with OP of spleen-kidney yang deficiency syndrome.The combined therapy is effective on alleviating the symptoms such as soreness in the waist and legs,improving bone metabolism,increasing BMD,and inhibiting the inflammatory responses,which will provide evidence for the clinical treatment.
8.Pioneering Application of a Domestically Developed Single-Arm Single-Port Robotic System in Ultra-Remote Telesurgery:A Clinical Report of Two Gynecological Oncology Cases
Qiao WANG ; Yifeng WANG ; Qiong DE ; Gen CHENG ; Fan YANG ; Ying ZHENG
Journal of Sichuan University (Medical Sciences) 2025;56(5):1399-1404
Objective To evaluate the feasibility and safety of a domestically developed,single-arm single-port robotic system for performing complex gynecological surgeries under extreme conditions,such as ultra-remote locations and high-altitude environments.Methods In November and December 2024,a surgeon on the campus of West China Second Hospital,Sichuan University in Chengdu remotely manipulated a domestically developed single-arm,single-port robotic surgical system via a high-speed,low-latency communication network to perform two telesurgical procedures.The first procedure was a transumbilical single-port robot-assisted laparoscopic total hysterectomy,bilateral salpingectomy,and left ovarian cystectomy on a patient with multiple uterine fibroids at the Maternity and Child Health Hospital of Xizang Autonomous Region(distance between Chengdu and Lhasa>2 000 km and altitude difference>3 000 m).The second procedure was a transumbilical single-port robot-assisted laparoscopic total hysterectomy,bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy,and sentinel lymph node biopsy on a patient with FIGO stage IA endometrial cancer at Zhujiang Hospital,Southern Medical University in Guangzhou(the distance between Chengdu and Guangzhou>1 500 km).Perioperative data were collected and analyzed.Results Both procedures were successfully completed without conversion to laparotomy or the use of additional auxiliary ports.The operative times for the Chengdu-Lhasa and Chengdu-Guangzhou surgeries were 90 minutes and 135 minutes,respectively,with estimated blood loss≤50 mL in both cases.The intraoperative bidirectional network latency remained around 40 ms,and the total end-to-end latency was less than 60 ms.The surgeon reported no perceptible delay in instrumental response.Both patients recovered well postoperatively,and no surgery-related complications or disease recurrence were observed during follow-up until July 2025.Conclusion This study provides preliminary evidence supporting the feasibility and safety of a domestically developed single-arm,single-port robotic system for performing complex gynecological surgeries in ultra-remote and high-altitude settings.This technical approach offers a promising solution to address geographic disparities in access to high-quality medical resources and demonstrates significant potential for improving the availability of advanced minimally invasive surgery in remote areas and regions of special settings.
9.Protective effects of paeonol on human neuroblastoma cells in Parkinson's disease model and its underlying mechanism
Sheng-Nan SUN ; Lu-Lu HE ; Shao-Chen QIN ; Lei XU ; Li-Ran WANG ; Bao-Feng YU ; Cun-Gen MA ; Hui-Jie FAN ; Zhi CHAI
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 2025;50(1):69-75
Objective To investigate the protective effects of paeonol(PAE)on autophagy in human neuroblastoma cells(SH-SY5Y)induced by overexpression of α-synuclein(α-Syn),and to explore its related mechanism.Methods SH-SY5Y cells served as control group,while those induced with A53T-α-Syn mutation were used as model group.Additional groups included PAE(150 μg/ml)group,3-MA(1 mmol/L)group,and PAE(150 μg/ml)+3-MA(1 mmol/L)group.Cell viability was assessed using CCK-8 method,cell morphology was observed under an optical microscope,and protein expressions of α-Syn,LC3-Ⅱ,p62,Beclin-1,phosphorylated c-Jun N-terminal kinase(p-JNK),and p-Bcl-2 were determined by Western blotting.Results Compared with control group,model control exhibited decreased cell survival(P<0.01),increased α-Syn expression(P<0.001),reduced expression of autophagy-related proteins LC3-Ⅱ and Beclin-1(P<0.01,P<0.05),elevated autophagy substrate protein p62(P<0.05),and decreased expression of autophagy pathway-related proteins p-JNK and Bcl-2(P<0.05,P<0.01).Compared with model group,PAE group showed increased cell survival(P<0.01),decreased α-Syn and p62 protein expression(P<0.01,P<0.05),and increased expression of LC3-Ⅱ,Beclin-1,p-JNK and Bcl-2(P<0.05).Compared with PAE group,3-MA+PAE group demonstrated increased α-Syn expression(P<0.05).Conclusions PAE could attenuate the injury of SH-SY5Y cells induced by A53T-α-Syn and eliminate over-expressed α-Syn by activating autophagy pathway,which may be associated with the upregulation of JNK/Bcl-2 mediated autophagy pathway.
10.Clinical effect of digital 3D printed maxillary protraction combined with alternate rapid maxillary expansion and constriction in the treatment of patients with skeletal Class Ⅲ malocclusion during mixed dentition
STOMATOLOGY 2025;45(1):51-57
Objective To evaluate the skeletal effect,dental effect,soft tissue and airway changes of a digital 3D printed maxillary protraction combined with alternate maxillary rapid expansion and constriction in the treatment of skeletal Class Ⅲ patients during mixed dentition.Methods Twenty-two mixed dentition patients(mean age of(11.33±0.88)years,9 males and 13 females)of skele-tal Class Ⅲ malocclusion with maxillary hypoplasia were collected from 2018 to 2023.Treatment was performed using a digital 3D prin-ted protraction device combined with maxillary rapid expansion and constriction.Cone-beam CT were obtained before and after treatment to assess the orthopedic treatment of hard tissue,dentition,soft tissue and airway in three dimensional direction.Results After treat-ment,hard tissue measurements of SNA,ANB,Wits,Co-A,and Co-Gn distance increased significantly with a statistical difference,whereas there were no statistically significant changes in SNB,FMA,Occ plane to FH and Y-axis angle.There was a statistically sig-nificant increase in U1-SN,whereas there was no significant change in U1-NA.Soft tissue measurements of upper lip distance from the E line improved with a statistically significant difference while no significant changes in nasolabial angle were detected.The volume of the posterior palatal region of the upper airway increased significantly.Conclusion The digital 3D printed maxillary protraction com-bined with alternate rapid maxillary expansion and constriction promotes maxillary development,inhibits mandibular development,es-sentially maintains vertical dimension and improves skeletal Class Ⅲ patients'deformity and profile.The volume of the posterior palatal region of the upper airway is also significantly improved.


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