AIM:To investigate the relationship between the expression of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase cata-lytic subunit alpha(PIK3CA)gene in circulating tumor cells(CTCs)and the prognosis of colorectal cancer patients,and to construct a corresponding predictive model.METHODS:This retrospective study included 110 newly diagnosed and treated colorectal cancer patients at Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital from January 2019 to December 2021.Peripheral blood samples were collected and tested for CTC and PIK3CA gene at first visit.We determined the expression levels of PIK3CA gene in CTCs of different subtypes by typing and counting CTCs.Patients were randomly divided into training group(n=77)and validation group(n=33)in a ratio of 7∶3.Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses were per-formed to assess the associations between clinicopathological factors and patient prognosis.A nomogram model was con-structed to predict survival of patients at 6,12 and 24 months.The model performance was evaluated and validated using the concordance index(C-index),receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve,and decision curve analysis(DCA)in the validation group.And then,the clinical application value of the model was further evaluated using the DCA curve.RESULTS:Univariate analysis showed that N1 and N2 stage,M stage(M1),carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA)level,liver metastasis,and lung metastasis were independent risk factors for prognosis(P<0.01).Multivariate analysis showed that age,gender,N1 stage,TNM stage(IIC,IIIA,IV),CEA level,liver metastasis,lung metastasis,and PIK3CA ex-pression in mixed CTCs were correlated with prognosis(P<0.05).The nomogram model based on PIK3CA expression demonstrated excellent predictive performance in the validation group,with areas under the ROC curve(AUC)of 0.952(6 months),0.931(12 months),and 0.957(24 months).The DCA curve showed that the model had a high net benefit across a wide range of decision thresholds.CONCLUSION:The different expression levels of PIK3CA gene in CTC are correlated with the survival rate of patients.Especially in mixed CTCs,high expression of PIK3CA gene is associated with shorter overall survival.The clinical prediction model nomogram has good clinical application value in predicting the sur-vival rate of colorectal cancer patients.The decision curve analysis also shows that the model has good net benefits and clinical application value.

Objective:To digitally measure the three-dimensional (3D) size of primary tooth crowns and the dimensions of the dental arch in children with individual normal primary dentition, preliminarily obtaining baseline data on the 3D size of primary tooth crowns as well as the length and width of the dental arch, and their influence factors. This study aims to provide a data foundation for the design of reference models for primary dentition.Methods:From May to June 2021, 122 caries-free children aged 3.5-4.5 years with individual normal occlusion were selected from five kindergartens in Haidian District, Beijing. Impressions were taken and plaster models were cast. After preliminary screening, 67 eligible models were scanned to obtain digital dental models. Digital measurement software was used for landmark-based measurements. Parameters included 3D crown dimensions (mesiodistal diameter, buccolingual diameter, and occlusogingival height), dental arch dimensions (length and width at specific regions), and occlusal measurements (overjet and overbite at the primary central incisors, and Bolton index for anterior and full dentition). Gender differences in crown dimensions and bilateral symmetry of homologous teeth, as well as the correlations between arch dimensions and gender, height, weight, and body mass index (BMI) were analyzed.Results:The homonymous teeth of 67 children exhibited strong bilateral symmetry in all 3D dimensions ( P>0.05). Gender differences were observed in the buccolingual dimension for all deciduous molars except for the right mandibular first deciduous molar ( P<0.05). For the occlusogingival dimension, gender differences were found in the right maxillary first and second deciduous molars, left maxillary first deciduous molar, and left mandibular first and second deciduous molars ( P<0.05). For the mesiodistal dimension, only the left mandibular second deciduous molar and right mandibular deciduous canine showed gender differences ( P<0.05). All significant differences above indicated larger dimensions in boys compared to girls. In both maxillary and mandibular arches, the lengths and widths at various locations were significantly larger in boys than in girls ( P<0.05). Univariate correlation analysis revealed that body weight was positively correlated with the width of the terminal plane in both the maxilla and mandible and the total length of the mandibular dental arch, while BMI was positively correlated with the width of the maxillary terminal plane and the widths at all measured sites in the mandible ( P<0.05). Multiple regression analysis demonstrated that, after controlling for relevant variables, BMI was a significant positive predictor for the lengths and widths at various sites of the dental arch ( P<0.05), and height was a positive predictor for dental arch length ( P<0.05), as well as body weight was a positive predictor for the width in the molar region ( P<0.05). Overjet at the primary central incisors was 2.28 (1.57, 2.66) mm, and overbite was 1.13 (0.75, 1.92) mm. The anterior Bolton index was 0.79±0.03, and the overall Bolton index was 0.94±0.03. Conclusions:Primary tooth crowns of individual normal occlusion children demonstrate strong bilateral symmetry in homologous teeth. Most primary molars exhibit gender differences in buccolingual and occlusogingival dimensions, with larger values in boys. Arch dimensions (length and width) are consistently larger in boys.

AIM:To investigate the relationship between the expression of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase cata-lytic subunit alpha(PIK3CA)gene in circulating tumor cells(CTCs)and the prognosis of colorectal cancer patients,and to construct a corresponding predictive model.METHODS:This retrospective study included 110 newly diagnosed and treated colorectal cancer patients at Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital from January 2019 to December 2021.Peripheral blood samples were collected and tested for CTC and PIK3CA gene at first visit.We determined the expression levels of PIK3CA gene in CTCs of different subtypes by typing and counting CTCs.Patients were randomly divided into training group(n=77)and validation group(n=33)in a ratio of 7∶3.Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses were per-formed to assess the associations between clinicopathological factors and patient prognosis.A nomogram model was con-structed to predict survival of patients at 6,12 and 24 months.The model performance was evaluated and validated using the concordance index(C-index),receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve,and decision curve analysis(DCA)in the validation group.And then,the clinical application value of the model was further evaluated using the DCA curve.RESULTS:Univariate analysis showed that N1 and N2 stage,M stage(M1),carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA)level,liver metastasis,and lung metastasis were independent risk factors for prognosis(P<0.01).Multivariate analysis showed that age,gender,N1 stage,TNM stage(IIC,IIIA,IV),CEA level,liver metastasis,lung metastasis,and PIK3CA ex-pression in mixed CTCs were correlated with prognosis(P<0.05).The nomogram model based on PIK3CA expression demonstrated excellent predictive performance in the validation group,with areas under the ROC curve(AUC)of 0.952(6 months),0.931(12 months),and 0.957(24 months).The DCA curve showed that the model had a high net benefit across a wide range of decision thresholds.CONCLUSION:The different expression levels of PIK3CA gene in CTC are correlated with the survival rate of patients.Especially in mixed CTCs,high expression of PIK3CA gene is associated with shorter overall survival.The clinical prediction model nomogram has good clinical application value in predicting the sur-vival rate of colorectal cancer patients.The decision curve analysis also shows that the model has good net benefits and clinical application value.

Objective:To digitally measure the three-dimensional (3D) size of primary tooth crowns and the dimensions of the dental arch in children with individual normal primary dentition, preliminarily obtaining baseline data on the 3D size of primary tooth crowns as well as the length and width of the dental arch, and their influence factors. This study aims to provide a data foundation for the design of reference models for primary dentition.Methods:From May to June 2021, 122 caries-free children aged 3.5-4.5 years with individual normal occlusion were selected from five kindergartens in Haidian District, Beijing. Impressions were taken and plaster models were cast. After preliminary screening, 67 eligible models were scanned to obtain digital dental models. Digital measurement software was used for landmark-based measurements. Parameters included 3D crown dimensions (mesiodistal diameter, buccolingual diameter, and occlusogingival height), dental arch dimensions (length and width at specific regions), and occlusal measurements (overjet and overbite at the primary central incisors, and Bolton index for anterior and full dentition). Gender differences in crown dimensions and bilateral symmetry of homologous teeth, as well as the correlations between arch dimensions and gender, height, weight, and body mass index (BMI) were analyzed.Results:The homonymous teeth of 67 children exhibited strong bilateral symmetry in all 3D dimensions ( P>0.05). Gender differences were observed in the buccolingual dimension for all deciduous molars except for the right mandibular first deciduous molar ( P<0.05). For the occlusogingival dimension, gender differences were found in the right maxillary first and second deciduous molars, left maxillary first deciduous molar, and left mandibular first and second deciduous molars ( P<0.05). For the mesiodistal dimension, only the left mandibular second deciduous molar and right mandibular deciduous canine showed gender differences ( P<0.05). All significant differences above indicated larger dimensions in boys compared to girls. In both maxillary and mandibular arches, the lengths and widths at various locations were significantly larger in boys than in girls ( P<0.05). Univariate correlation analysis revealed that body weight was positively correlated with the width of the terminal plane in both the maxilla and mandible and the total length of the mandibular dental arch, while BMI was positively correlated with the width of the maxillary terminal plane and the widths at all measured sites in the mandible ( P<0.05). Multiple regression analysis demonstrated that, after controlling for relevant variables, BMI was a significant positive predictor for the lengths and widths at various sites of the dental arch ( P<0.05), and height was a positive predictor for dental arch length ( P<0.05), as well as body weight was a positive predictor for the width in the molar region ( P<0.05). Overjet at the primary central incisors was 2.28 (1.57, 2.66) mm, and overbite was 1.13 (0.75, 1.92) mm. The anterior Bolton index was 0.79±0.03, and the overall Bolton index was 0.94±0.03. Conclusions:Primary tooth crowns of individual normal occlusion children demonstrate strong bilateral symmetry in homologous teeth. Most primary molars exhibit gender differences in buccolingual and occlusogingival dimensions, with larger values in boys. Arch dimensions (length and width) are consistently larger in boys.

Objective To rapidly evaluate the efficacy,safety,and economics of dexmedetomidine in patients on mechanical ventilation in intensive care unit(ICU),and to provide references for clinical and decision makers.Methods To search PubMed,Embase,Cochrane Library,CNKI,WanFang Data databases and official websites of domestic and foreign Health Technology assessment(HTA)institutions from the inception to June 14,2023.HTA reports,systematic reviews/Meta-analyses,and pharmacoeconomic studies of patients with mechanical ventilation in ICU compared with dexmedetomidine versus placebo or other traditional sedatives were included.Two reviewers independently identified studies,extracted data,assessed the quality of included studies,and descriptive analyzed and summarised the results.Results A total of 13 literatures were included,including 10 systematic reviews/Meta-analyses and 3 economic studies.The analysis results of effectiveness showed that compared with placebo or other traditional sedatives,the use of dexmedetomidine in the sedation of mechanically ventilated patients in the ICU was associated with a shorter duration of mechanical ventilation and a shorter length of stay in the ICU.The analysis results of safety displayed treatment with dexmedetomidine could reduce the incidence of delirium,but may increase the incidence of bradycardia.The results of the economic analysis showed that the dexmedetomidine group had a higher cost of medication,but a lower overall ICU cost.Conclusion Dexmedetomidine has good efficacy,safety and economics in the sedation of patients on mechanical ventilation in ICU,but the economic studies included in the search were mainly foreign studies,and domestic economy studies needs to be further demonstrated.

N6-methyladenosine(m6A)denotes the addition of a methyl group to the sixth nitrogen atom of ade-nosine,a common occurrence in eukaryotic RNA.The m6A modifications govern RNA splicing,translocation,stability,and translation into proteins.The RNA methyltransferases,like methyltransferase-like protein 3(METTL3),METTL14,and Wilms'tumor 1-associated protein(WTAP),are responsible for these modifications,while the removal process in-volves demethylases,specifically fat mass and obesity-associated protein(FTO)and ALKB homolog 5(ALKBH5).Recog-nition of these modifications is facilitated by m6A-binding proteins,such as YTH family proteins and insulin-like growth factor 2 mRNA-binding proteins(IGF2BPs).The m6A modification regulators are involved in the onset and progression of non-small-cell lung cancer through multiple mechanisms.This review concentrates on the biological functions and molecu-lar mechanisms of m6A modification-related regulatory factors in the malignant progression of non-small-cell lung cancer.

OBJECTIVE: To explore clinical effect of repairing anterior talofibular ligament with knot-free anchors under total ankle arthroscopy in treating chronic lateral ankle instability. METHODS: From April 2018 to August 2021, 24 patients with chronic lateral ankle instability were treated with knot-free anchors under total ankle arthroscopy to repair anterior talofibular ligament, including 16 males and 8 females, aged from 22 to 42 years old with an average of(28.6±5.8) years old;the time from injury to opertaion ranged from 6 to 10 months with an average of(7.7±1.3) months. Preoperative and postoperative American Orhopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score, visual analogue scale (VAS), talar tilt, anterior talar translation(ATT) were recorded and compared. RESULTS: All patients were followed up from 10 to 12 months with an average of (10.2±1.14) months. Incision were healed at stageⅠ, and no infection, nerve injury and lateral ankle instability occurred. AOFAS score improved from(52.79±8.96) before opertaion to (93.00± 4.01) at 6 months after operation, 23 patients got excellent result and 1 good;VAS decreased from (5.50±0.98) before opertaion to (1.04±0.80) at 6 months after operation(P<0.05);talar tilt decreased from(9.16±2.09)° to (3.10±1.72)° at 3 months after operation(P<0.05);ATT decreased from(8.80±2.55) mm to (2.98±1.97) mm at 3 months after operation(P<0.05). Twenty-four patients drawer test and varus-valgus rotation wer negative. CONCLUSION Repairing anterior talofibular ligament with knot-free anchors under total ankle arthroscopy for the treatment of chronic lateral ankle instability has advantages of less trauma, less complications safe and reliable, and good recovery of ankle joint function.
Female ; Male ; Humans ; Young Adult ; Adult ; Ankle Joint/surgery* ; Ankle ; Arthroscopy ; Lateral Ligament, Ankle/surgery* ; Joint Instability/surgery*

OBJECTIVE To provide the suggestions for improving t he enthusiasm of the public to report adverse drug reactions （ADRs），promoting pharmaceutical manufacturers to improve the smoothness of ADR reporting channels by the public and the enthusiasm of assuming the main responsibility for drug safety ，and to provide reference for the performance of drug safety supervision by regulatory departments in China. METHODS Taking 180 pharmaceutical manufacturers that had entered the top 1 000 in the world as the objects ，the questionnaire was prepared to investigate the smoothness of ADR reporting channels through 4 channels：contact number ，e-mail，official website and new media （including Wechat and microblog ） of enterprise . The questionnaire involved the establishment of public reporting channels ，the records and the feedback of enterprises. The existing problems were analyzed and suggestions were put forward. RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS More than 70％ of pharmaceutical manufacturers in China had established the channels for reporting ADR by the public ，which were mainly regular channels such as contact numbers and e-mail ，and each channel had the phenomenon that ADR information couldn ’t be reported. More than 60％ of the public channels established by manufactures lacked inquiry and supplement for the miss ing part of th e reported information ； only 24 pharmaceutical manufacturers provided feedback on ADR information ，and the feedback contents were monotonous. gywf2021-11It is suggested that pharmaceutical manufacturers should pay more attention to ADR monitoring among the public ，consider increasing multiple reporting channels while ensuring the smoothness of channels ，strengthen the training of employee ’s information collection ability to improve the quality of information ，timely feed back the ADR information reported by the public ， and increase the feedback content concerned by the public.

Objective: To evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of the application of internet-based HIV testing in men who have sex with men (MSM) in practical application and provide evidence for its application in the future. Methods: MSM who visited the internet-based intervention platform for at least one time from June to December 2020 were selected for the study. The information about platform visit, the number of self-test kits provided, the basic characteristics of the MSM and their satisfactory level were collected. And multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify the potential factors associated with the reporting of self-test results. Results: By the end of December 31^th, 2020, a total of 132 267 platform visits had been recorded, and 3 511 HIV self-test kits had been provided upon the MSM's requests, and 3 237 MSM (92.2%) reported self-test results. The HIV positive rate was 2.4% (69/2 855) and the confirmation rate of positive HIV test results was 86.7% (52/60). The MSM who asked for self-test kits online were mainly aged ≤30 years, had education level of college or above, and found their sexual partners through internet or dating software. Multivariable logistic regression analyses showed that repeat of online HIV self-test kits application (OR=3.50,95%CI:2.10-5.83), guarantee deposit of 50 yuan at application (OR=2.55,95%CI:1.33-4.89), monthly economic income 1-3 000 yuan (OR=1.54,95%CI:1.05-2.28) or no income (OR=1.71,95%CI:1.20-2.42) and online sexual partners finding (OR=1.49,95%CI:1.13-1.95) were associated with higher reporting rate of self-test results. The satisfactory rate the MSM to the service of platform was 99.5% (217/218). Conclusions: The study confirmed the feasibility and effectiveness of internet-based intervention for HIV tests in MSM, which could promote the self-test of HIV in MSM and facilitate the early detection of HIV infection through social media platforms and multi-channel promotion.
Male ; Humans ; Homosexuality, Male ; HIV Infections/prevention & control* ; Feasibility Studies ; Sexual and Gender Minorities ; HIV Testing ; Internet

OBJECTIVETo investigate the clinical effect of a new bundle-to-bundle suturing method for acute Achilles tendon rupture.

METHODSFrom April 2013 to January 2015, 15 patients with acute Achilles tendon rupture were treated with a new bundle-to-bundle suturing method including 12 males and 3 females with an average age of 37.5 years old ranging from 27 to 56 years old. All of them were immobilized by cast for 6 weeks on the underlying limbs, and were educated for a rehabilitation training during the follow-up.

RESULTSAll the patients were followed up for 9 to 17.5 months with an average of 13.5 months. According to the American Ankle Surgery Association (AOFAS), ankle and foot score was 93.3±3.5 at 6 months after operation. All patients got incomplete weight-bearing at 1.6 months on average after the operation, and back to primary work position 4.7 months later on average. All the wounds got primary healing. No incisional infection, necrosis of incisional marginal necrosis, rupture of the Achilles tendon, and gastrocnemius injury occurred.

CONCLUSIONSThe surgical treatment of acute Achilles tendon rupture with bundle-to-bundle suturing method has advantages of mini-invasion, a low rate of incision problems and quick function recovery, and was valuable spread in clinic.