Otitis media is an infection of the middle ear mainly caused by bacteria, and current treatments rely heavily on antibiotics. However, the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains seriously affects their efficacy. In our study, we found that extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from human natural killer cells (NKs) inhibit the proliferation of both standard and levofloxacin (LVX)-resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus in a dose-dependent manner. Moreover, compared to LVX, EVs were more effective at reducing effusion and rescuing hearing thresholds in animal models. For LVX-sensitive strains, EVs were significantly more effective in terms of curative time but not curative rate. For LVX-resistant strains, EVs were significantly more effective in terms of both curative rate and curative time when applied alone or applied jointly with LVX. In summary, we found that NK EVs are highly effective in treating otitis media, providing an alternative approach for treating this common disease.
Killer Cells, Natural/metabolism* ; Exosomes/metabolism* ; Animals ; Humans ; Otitis Media/therapy* ; Staphylococcus aureus/drug effects* ; Disease Models, Animal ; Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology* ; Levofloxacin/pharmacology*

Objective To investigate the association between single nucleotide polymorphisms(SNP)rs57095329 and rs6864584 of miR-146a gene and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia(CIN).Methods A total of 96 patients diagnosed with CIN were randomly collected as the CIN group,and 225 healthy individuals examined during the same period were selected as the control group using SPSS software.Genotyping of the above SNP loci was performed using the TaqMan probe method,and their correlation with CIN was analyzed.Results The allele and genotype distribution of rs57095329 showed a statistically significant differences compared to the control group,with the frequency of the allele A in the CIN group significantly lower than that in the control group(P<0.001;OR=0.48,95%CI:0.32～0.70).In the dominant model,individuals carrying the G allele(A/G-G/G)had a significantly increased risk of CIN(P<0.001;OR=2.67,95%CI:1.64～4.37).In contrast,no correlation was found between the rs6864584 and the risk of CIN.Conclusion The A allele of the miR-146a gene at the rs57095329 locus may be a protective factor for CIN.

Objective:To investigate effect of cordycepin on lung injury in rats with acute respiratory distress syndrome(ARDS)and its mechanism.Methods:Sixty Wistar rats were randomly divided into control group,lipopolysaccharide group(LPS),cordyce-pin low-dose group(5 mg/kg),cordycepin medium-dose group(15 mg/kg),cordycepin high-dose group(30 mg/kg),Compound C group(high-dose cordycepin 30 mg/kg+AMPK inhibitor 15 mg/kg),with 10 rats in each group.ARDS model of LPS rats was estab-lished,pathological changes of lung tissues were observed by HE staining and lung tissue pathological injury score was performed;wet/dry weight ratio(W/D)of rat lungs was measured;activity of myeloperoxidase(MPO)was detected;IL-6,IL-1β and TNF-α were measured by ELISA;malondialdehyde(MDA),superoxide dismutase(SOD)and glutathione peroxidase(GSH)were detected by kit;Western blot was used to detect expressions of AMP-activated protein kinase(AMPK),p-AMPK,mammalian target of rapamy-cin(mTOR),p-mTOR,P70 ribosomal protein S6 kinase(p70S6K)and p-p70S6K.Results:Compared with control group,rats in LPS group had obvious lung tissue damage,and a large number of inflammatory cells infiltration,lung W/D,pathological injury score of lung tissue,MPO activity,IL-6,IL-1β,TNF-α,MDA levels were increased,p-mTOR/mTOR,p-p70S6K/p70S6K protein expres-sions were increased(P<0.05),SOD,GSH levels were decreased,p-AMPK/AMPK protein expression was decreased(P<0.05);after treatment with cordycepin,lung tissue damage was reduced,a small amount of inflammatory cells were infiltrated,lung W/D,pathological injury score of lung tissue,MPO activity,IL-6,IL-1β,TNF-α,MDA levels were decreased,p-mTOR/mTOR,p-p70S6K/p70S6K protein expressions were decreased(P<0.05),SOD,GSH levels were increased,p-AMPK/AMPK protein expressions were increased(P<0.05);AMPK inhibitor Compound C reversed improvement of cordycepin on lung injury in ARDS rats.Conclusion:Cordycepin can improve LPS induced lung injury of rats,reduce inflammatory and oxidative stress,whose mechanism may be related to regulation of AMPK/mTOR/p70S6K pathway.

Objective:To investigate effect of cordycepin on lung injury in rats with acute respiratory distress syndrome(ARDS)and its mechanism.Methods:Sixty Wistar rats were randomly divided into control group,lipopolysaccharide group(LPS),cordyce-pin low-dose group(5 mg/kg),cordycepin medium-dose group(15 mg/kg),cordycepin high-dose group(30 mg/kg),Compound C group(high-dose cordycepin 30 mg/kg+AMPK inhibitor 15 mg/kg),with 10 rats in each group.ARDS model of LPS rats was estab-lished,pathological changes of lung tissues were observed by HE staining and lung tissue pathological injury score was performed;wet/dry weight ratio(W/D)of rat lungs was measured;activity of myeloperoxidase(MPO)was detected;IL-6,IL-1β and TNF-α were measured by ELISA;malondialdehyde(MDA),superoxide dismutase(SOD)and glutathione peroxidase(GSH)were detected by kit;Western blot was used to detect expressions of AMP-activated protein kinase(AMPK),p-AMPK,mammalian target of rapamy-cin(mTOR),p-mTOR,P70 ribosomal protein S6 kinase(p70S6K)and p-p70S6K.Results:Compared with control group,rats in LPS group had obvious lung tissue damage,and a large number of inflammatory cells infiltration,lung W/D,pathological injury score of lung tissue,MPO activity,IL-6,IL-1β,TNF-α,MDA levels were increased,p-mTOR/mTOR,p-p70S6K/p70S6K protein expres-sions were increased(P<0.05),SOD,GSH levels were decreased,p-AMPK/AMPK protein expression was decreased(P<0.05);after treatment with cordycepin,lung tissue damage was reduced,a small amount of inflammatory cells were infiltrated,lung W/D,pathological injury score of lung tissue,MPO activity,IL-6,IL-1β,TNF-α,MDA levels were decreased,p-mTOR/mTOR,p-p70S6K/p70S6K protein expressions were decreased(P<0.05),SOD,GSH levels were increased,p-AMPK/AMPK protein expressions were increased(P<0.05);AMPK inhibitor Compound C reversed improvement of cordycepin on lung injury in ARDS rats.Conclusion:Cordycepin can improve LPS induced lung injury of rats,reduce inflammatory and oxidative stress,whose mechanism may be related to regulation of AMPK/mTOR/p70S6K pathway.

Objective To observe the effect of in situ needle fenestration thoracic endovascular aortic repair(TEVAR)for treating aortic dissection(AD)involving aortic arch.Methods Data of 16 patients with AD involving aortic arch who underwent in situ needle fenestration TEVAR for reconstruction of aortic arch branches were retrospectively analyzed,and the number of fenestration,technical success rate and TEVAR related complications were recorded.Regular follow-up was conducted after TEVAR,the repair of dissection and the patency of fenestrated branch blood vessels were evaluated,the endoleak was assessed,and the survival of patients were recorded.Results The main aortic stent was successfully implanted in all 16 cases.Among them,4 received triple fenestration stent implantation in zones Z0,Z1 and Z2,6 received double fenestration stent implantation in zones Z1 and Z2,2 received double fenestration stent implantation in zones Z0 and Z1 and 4 received single fenestration stent implantation in zone Z2.The success rate of brachiocephalic trunk(BCT)fenestration was 83.33%(5/6).Left common carotid artery(LCCA)-right common carotid artery bypass was performed in 1 case without successful fenestration.The success rate of LCCA fenestration was 100%(12/12).The success rate of left subclavian artery(LSA)fenestration was 87.50%(14/16),2 cases with not successful fenestration were treated with axillar-axillary artery artificial vascular bypass.The technical success rate of intervention was 100%(16/16).Type Ⅰa endoleak occurred in 1 case during TEVAR process and improved after embolization with spring coil.One patient died of pericardial tamponade at the end of TEVAR.Fifteen patients were followed up for a median follow-up time of 20 months.During this period,transient ischemic attack and local small dissection at the proximal beginning of the main stent occurred each in 1 case,which improved after no special treatment.Type Ⅰ endoleak occurred in 1 case,type Ⅲ endoleak occurred in 2 cases,all improved after proximal fenestrated membrane stent implantation or spring coil embolization treatment.One case died of coronary heart disease.Conclusion In situ needle fenestration TEVAR was effective and safe for treating AD involving aortic arch.

ObjectiveTo investigate the menstrual conditions of women infected with COVID-19 in Shanghai and analyze the influencing factors. MethodsFrom December 2022 to March 2023， menstrual data from 281 women infected with COVID-19 in Shanghai were collected with a questionnaire survey， including usual menstrual characteristics， the most recent menstrual period post-infection， symptoms of infection， and medication usage. According to the crossover period between the menstrual period and the infection period of the respondents， the samples were divided into two groups for comparative analysis： those whose menstrual and infection periods overlapped （positive group） and those whose menstruation started after conversion to virus-negative （negative conversion group）. ResultsAmong the 281 respondents， 196 （65.8%） experienced menstrual changes. Among them， 145 （51.6%） had changes in menstrual volume， color and texture， and 109 （38.8%） had changes in menstrual duration or cycle. Decreased menstrual volume （22.1%）， darker color （23.49%）， thicker texture （21.0%）， increased blood clots （16.7%）， and prolonged duration （21.8%） were observed in both groups. The rate of changes in menstrual volume， color， and texture was higher in the positive group （56.8%， 69/110） than that in negative group （37.3%， 76/171） （P<0.05）. Regarding the menstrual cycle changes， the rate of early onset was higher in the positive group （14.5%） compared to the negative conversion group （3.5%）（P<0.05）， while the rate of delayed menstruation was higher in the negative conversion group （25.1%） than that in the positive group （5.5%） （P<0.05）. Correlation analysis showed a weak association between sore throat and menstrual changes （r=0.154， P<0.05）. ConclusionSome women infected with COVID-19 experience short-term changes in their menstrual conditions， characterized by reduced volume， darker color， thick texture， increased clots， and prolonged menstrual duration， reflecting a pathogenesis of blood stasis. Menstruation during the infection period tends to occur earlier， while delayed menstruation is more prevalent at post-conversion.

【Objective】 To study the correlation between platelet transfusion efficacy and KIR receptor-HLA ligand. 【Methods】 Thirty-three leukemia patients with positive HLA antibody were tested for cross-matching with donor platelets. Platelets from suitable donors were selected for transfusion, and the 24-hour platelet corrected count increment (CCI) was used to determine the transfusion effect. KIR and ligand genotyping were performed on blood samples from patients and donors by PCR-SSP method, and the relationship between platelet transfusion effects and KIR receptor-HLA ligand was analyzed. 【Results】 In 74 occasions of platelet transfusion, 42 were ineffective and 32 were effective. When the donor had C2 gene and HLA-B Bw4-80T gene, the frequency of ineffective platelet transfusion in the recipient was 69.0% (29/42) and 52.4% (22/35), respectively, which was significantly higher than that in the effective group [25.0% (8/32) and 25.0% (8/32)]. When the donor had C1 gene, and the frequency of effective platelet transfusion in the recipient was 100.0%(32/32), which was higher than that in the ineffective group [83.3%(35/42)]. When the recipient-donor matching mode was KIR2DL1-C2 and KIR3DL1-(HLA-B Bw4-80T), the frequency of ineffective platelet transfusion was 69.0%(29/42) and 40.5%(22/42),higher than that of the effective group [25% (8/32) and 18.8% (6/32)]. When the recipient-donor matching model was KIR2DL3-C1, the rate of effective platelet transfusion in 32 patients (100.0%), which was higher than that (35 patients 83. 3%) in the ineffective group. When the mismatch mode of recipient iKIR+donor HLA ligand receptor was KIR2DL1-C2, the frequency of effective platelet transfusion in the recipient was 78.1% (25/32), which was much higher than that in the ineffective group [31.0% (13/42)]. When the mismatch mode was KIR3DL1-(HLA-B Bw4-80T), the rate of effective platelet transfusion in the recipient was 68.8% (22/32), which was higher than that in the ineffective group (42.9%, 18/42). The difference between the above groups was statistically significant(P<0.05). 【Conclusion】 HLA-C1 and HLA-C2 genes are the key factors affecting the efficacy of platelet transfusion.For platelet refractorines, HLA-C1 is the protective gene, while HLA-C2 and HLA-B Bw4-80T are the susceptible genes. The recipient iKIR+donor HLA ligand receptor model may play an important role in platelet refractoriness.

Cannulated Screw is a common internal fixation for the treatment of femoral neck fractures. However, the traditional implantation method has disadvantages such as inaccuracy and large radiation exposure. Based on the anatomical characteristics of the femoral neck and geometric principles, we develop a novel guide device for cannulated screws insertion. The cadaver experiment showed that it can improve the accuracy of cannulated screws implantation, reduce puncture attempts and the radiation exposure of doctors and patients.
Bone Screws ; Femoral Neck Fractures/surgery* ; Fracture Fixation, Internal ; Humans ; Robotic Surgical Procedures

Group A Streptococcus (GAS) is a very important pathogen, especially for children.On a global scale, GAS is an important cause of morbidity and mortality.But the burden of disease caused by GAS is still unknown in China and also has not obtained enough attention.For this purpose, the expert consensus is comprehensively described in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of GAS diseases in children, covering related aspects of pneumology, infectiology, immunology, microbiology, cardiology, nephrology, critical care medicine and preventive medicine.Accordingly, the consensus document was intended to improve management strategies of GAS disease in Chinese children.