1.Analysis of primary teeth crown dimensions and dental arch physiological data of individual normal occlusion children in 67 children of 3.5-4.5 years of age
Xiaoran WU ; Bin XIA ; Lihong GE ; Jiangxia MIAO ; Yuqing CUI ; Xiaohua LIN ; Xiaoyu WANG ; Boshang SUN ; Yuanyuan WANG
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2025;60(12):1378-1385
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.
2.Analysis of primary teeth crown dimensions and dental arch physiological data of individual normal occlusion children in 67 children of 3.5-4.5 years of age
Xiaoran WU ; Bin XIA ; Lihong GE ; Jiangxia MIAO ; Yuqing CUI ; Xiaohua LIN ; Xiaoyu WANG ; Boshang SUN ; Yuanyuan WANG
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2025;60(12):1378-1385
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.
3.Characteristics and management mechanism of imported malaria from overseas during the malaria elimination phase in Wuhan City
Jiao RUAN ; Shu-kun YU ; Yong-feng HU ; Fang CHEN ; Jian-min HE ; Liu-rong DENG ; Ning-na FAN ; Jun FENG ; Zheng FANG ; Jue WANG ; Kai WU
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2023;34(1):74-77
Objective To analyze the characteristics of imported malaria epidemic from overseas in Wuhan, to explore the management mechanism of on-site cases, and to accumulate experience for the treatment of imported malaria in large cities after malaria elimination. Methods The epidemiological data on imported malaria from abroad during the period of malaria elimination (2010-2019) in Wuhan were collected. The gender, age and severe illness-related factors of the cases were analyzed. Based on the characteristics of the epidemic and the current situation of prevention and control, the content and experience of the “Municipal-District 24-7” case mechanism were discussed. Results The medical resources in Wuhan were the best in the central region, resulting in a large number of imported malaria cases, with a total of 474 cases reported from 2010 to 2019 (40.79% of the total number of cases in Hubei Province), including 359 cases of falciparum malaria, 36 severe cases and one death (the death rate was 0.28%). The patients were mainly young and middle-aged men aged 20 to 49 years old (97.26%). There were many referral cases (40.30%), and there was no seasonal clustering of cases reported. The undiagnosed proportion at the first visit was 44.85%, and the time of attack-diagnosis was 4 days or more in 61.00% of cases. The occurrence of severe cases was related to unconfirmed diagnosis at the first visit (χ2=35.46, P<0.001) and attack-diagnosis time (Z=-6.49, P<0.001). Conclusion Imported malaria occurs frequently in Wuhan, mainly falciparum malaria. However, “Municipal-District 24-7” case mechanism has effectively curbed the occurrence of severe and death cases and provided valuable experience for case management in similar cities in China.
4.Historical Evolution and Modern Clinical Application of Danggui Liuhuangtang
Yanan WU ; Fuping LI ; Ying XU ; Liying KANG ; Jiangxia YANG ; Jianying BAI ; Xiufen ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(9):8-17
Danggui Liuhuangtang is the 47th of the 100 famous classical formulas published by the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and is known as the holy medicine for night sweat. By bibliometrics, the authors collected the ancient books on Danggui Liuhuangtang and screened out 269 valid data, involving 156 ancient books of traditional Chinese medicine. The analysis on the historical origin, disease syndromes, pathogenesis, composition, dosage, preparation, usage, and processing of Danggui Liuhuangtang found that this famous classical formula originated from Secret Book of the Orchid Chamber (《兰室秘藏》) written by LI Dongyuan, and is composed of Angelicae Sinensis Radix, Rehmanniae Radix, Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata, Phellodendri Chinensis Cortex, Scutellariae Radix, Coptidis Rhizoma and Astragali Radix. It has the functions of nourishing Yin, reducing fire, consolidating exterior and stopping sweating, and mainly treats night sweat due to Yin deficiency and fire exuberance. In the later generations, disease syndromes are mostly treated based on LI Dongyuan's theory, and have expanded to more than 30 kinds (339 in total), among which night sweat (208) was the most, accounting for 61.36% of the total disease syndromes, followed by spontaneous sweating (38), accounting for 11.21%. Additionally, it was found that Danggui Liuhuangtang was widely used in modern clinical practice for various disease syndromes. Among them, endocrine disease (77, 28.21%) was predominant, followed by gynecological disease (48, 17.58%), and pediatric disease (24, 8.79%). Although Danggui Liuhuangtang treats many disease syndromes, their pathogenesis was always yin deficiency and fire exuberance. Through the systematic excavation of the ancient books on Danggui Liuhuangtang and the analysis of its modern clinical application, this paper probed into the historical evolution and confirmed the key information of the formula, providing detailed literature basis for the research and development application of famous classical formulas.
5.Comparison of ultrasound-guided dynamic needle tip positioning versus long axis in-plane techniques for axillary vein puncture and catheterization
Jingxin SU ; Mingzhu CUI ; Pengfei NIU ; Xiaoyan SUO ; Jiangxia WU ; Jiaqiang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2022;42(8):928-931
Objective:To compare the effects of ultrasound-guided dynamic needle tip positioning (DNTP) and long axis in-plane (LAX-IP) techniques for axillary vein puncture and catheterization.Methods:One hundred Society of Anesthesiologists physical statusⅠ-Ⅲ patients of both sexes, aged 18-64 yr, with body mass index of 20-28 kg/m 2, scheduled for elective axillary vein cannulation, were divided into 2 groups ( n=49 each) using the random number table method: DNTP group and LAX-IP group.Axillary vein puncture was performed using DNTP technique and LAX-IP technique under ultrasound guidance in DNTP group and LAX-IP group, respectively.Successful puncture at first attempt, overall successful catheterization, the number of needle tip redirection, and axillary vein puncture time and catheterization time were recorded.The occurrence of complications such as axillary artery puncture, posterior wall penetration of axillary vein, hematoma formation, pneumothorax, and nerve injury was recorded. Results:Compared with group LAX-IP, the success rate of puncture at first attempt was significantly increased, the number of cases required needle redirection was decreased, and the puncture time was shortened ( P<0.05), and no significant change was found in the logarithm of the posterior wall penetration of axillary vein in group DNTP ( P>0.05). No complications such as arterial puncture, hematoma, pneumothorax, or nerve injury occurred in two groups. Conclusions:Compared with LAX-IP technique, ultrasound-guided DNTP technique can dynamically observe the position of the needle tip, the operation is simple and safe, and it is worthy of clinical promotion when used for axillary vein puncture and cannulation.
6.Health literacy level and its influencing factors among medical staff
Xiaoting MA ; Ping WANG ; Peifeng TANG ; Fubiao YANG ; Wenfeng CHEN ; Hao WU ; Zhiqiang WANG ; Jiangxia ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2022;16(4):264-270
Objective:To analyze the health literacy level among medical staff and its influencing factors.Methods:Using the convenient sampling method, the in-service medical staff from four medical institutions (Shanghai Pudong New Area People′s Hospital, Shanghai Pudong New Area Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai Tenth People′s Hospital Chongming Branch, and Shanghai Jing′an District Zhabei Central Hospital) were administered with a national residents′ health literacy questionnaire uniformly compiled by the China Health Education Center, and an electronic questionnaire independently compiled in combination with professional characteristics of the medical staff. The survey period was January 5-17, 2021. The contents of the questionnaire included basic information regarding gender, age, education, and professional title. Respondents were also asked whether they had chronic diseases, and three aspects of health literacy for basic knowledge and concepts, healthy lifestyle and behavior and health skills covering six other types of health problems including scientific outlook on health, infectious disease prevention and control literacy, chronic disease prevention and control. Safety and first aid literacy, basic medical literacy, health information literacy were also assessed. The total score for the questionnaire was 100 points. Respondents with a score of 80 or more were considered to have a competent health literacy. A total of 870 questionnaires were distributed, excluding incomplete ones, 826 valid questionnaires were used for analysis. Logistic regression was used to analyze factors influencing the health literacy among medical staff.Results:The overall health literacy level of medical staff was 64.0%, with 79.7% of respondents indicating that they had basic knowledge and concepts, 70.8% indicating that they practiced healthy lifestyles and behaviors, and 33.5% showed proficiencies in terms of health skills. From high to low, the health literacy levels for the six types of health problems were safety and first aid literacy (80.5%), scientific outlook on health (76.4%), infectious disease prevention and control literacy (60.2%), chronic disease prevention and control literacy (70.9%), basic medical literacy (52.7%), and health information literacy (50.2%). The results of a multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that physical condition, a lifestyle harmful to one′s health, highest educational background, and a professional title in the previous year were the independent influencing factors related to health literacy ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Levels of health skills, basic medical literacy, and health information literacy among medical staff are low, and physical condition in the previous year, lifestyle, professional title, and education are important factors influencing the level of health literacy among medical staff.
7.Investigation on the first family cluster of Chlamydia psittaci infection in Wuhan
Banghua CHEN ; Chun HUANG ; Yao LI ; Yao SONG ; Zhaokang YING ; Xiaowen WU
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2022;33(4):79-82
Objective An epidemiological investigation was carried out on the first family cluster epidemic of psittacosis in Wuhan to provide scientific basis for the prevention and control of Chlamydia psittacosis. Methods Epidemiological data were collected by field epidemiological investigation methods, and pathogenic testing was carried out by collecting cases, suspected exposed persons, and environmental samples. Results The 2 cases in the same family stared with fever, headache and chills. The first case was treated in 5 medical institutions and hospitalized in 2 of them. The results of metagenomic next-generation sequencing in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid of the case indicated that it was infected with Chlamydia psittaci. Thirty environmental samples from cases and 3 pigeon farmers homes, 4 throat swabs from family members of pigeon farmers were collected, and 15 environmental samples were positive by real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction, all of which were in the cases' home and neighbor farmers' homes, including 8 pigeon feces smearing samples, 3 pigeon drinking residual water samples, 1 sand and corn eaten by pigeons, 1 tableware surface smearing sample, and 1 sample of external environment of the patient's home. Conclusions The family cluster epidemic of psittacosis was caused by exposure to the external environment contaminated by Chlamydia psittacosis. Poultry breeding should be regulated to prevent the spread of poultry infection to the human world. At the same time, the awareness of medical staff should be raised, and pathogenic testing should be carried out to confirm the diagnosis for avoiding the occurrence of severe cases and death.
8.Investigation and suggestions on the smoothness of reporting channels for adverse drug reaction of pharmaceutical manufacturers in China based on the public perspective
Xiao LIN ; Hongyan WU ; Long WANG ; Yan HUANG ; Xingmin HAO ; Xingchen LI ; Jiangxia YU ; Liudan TIAN ; Yi RONG
China Pharmacy 2022;33(6):653-660
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.
9.Simple nucleus pulposus removal for the treatment of prolapsed and displaced lumbar disc herniation.
Hong-Yong YAN ; Zhong-Wu ZHANG ; Sen HUO ; Chang-Qing ZHANG ; Qu HU ; Xiao-Ping GAO
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2021;34(4):347-349
OBJECTIVE:
To explore the clinical effect of the simple nucleus pulposus removal and small incision interlaminar window in the treatment of prolapsed and displaced lumbar disc herniation.
METHODS:
From February 2016 to February 2018, 35 patients with single-segment prolapse and displaced lumbar disc herniation were treated by the simple nucleus pulposus removal and small incision interlaminar window under general anesthesia. Among them, there were 21 males and 14 females;aged (42±17) years;27 cases of L
RESULTS:
All the operations were successful and the operation time was 30 to 60 min with an average of 40 min, the intraoperative blood loss was 10 to 30 ml with an average of 20 ml. All the patients were followed up for 1 to 3 years with an average of 1.2 years. Thirty-five patients with low back pain and lower limb symptoms were significantly relieved or disappeared. According to modified Macnab standard, 29 cases obtained excellent results, 5 good, and 1 fair.
CONCLUSION
Applying the concept of minimally invasive operation, small incision interlaminar window and simple nucleus pulposus removal for the treatment of prolapsed and displaced lumbar disc herniation has the advantages of short operation time, definite curative effect, and less trauma. And it is a safe and effective surgical method under the premise of strict control of the indications.
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10.Effect of esmolol on expression of phosphorylated extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 during cerebral ischemia-reperfusion in rats
Jiangxia WU ; Xu WANG ; Yanhua HOU ; Xianhui DU ; Jiaqiang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2020;40(3):373-376
Objective:To evaluate the effect of esmolol on the expression of phosphorylated extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 (p-ERK1/2) during cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) in rats.Methods:Forty-eight clean-grade healthy adult male Sprague-Dawley rats, were allocated into 3 groups ( n=16 each) using a random number table method: sham operation group (Sham group), cerebral I/R group (I/R group) and esmolol group (E group). Cerebral I/R was induced by 3 cycles of 20-min occlusion of bilateral common carotid arteries followed by 10-min reperfusion in anesthetized rats.Esmolol 200 g·kg -1·min -1 was intravenously infused for 1 h starting from 30 min before ischemia, and the model was established after 30-min infusion in E group.The equal volume of normal saline was given at 30 min before ischemia in I/R group.Bilateral common carotid arteries were only isolated but not clamped, and the equal volume of normal saline was given after isolating bilateral common carotid arteries in Sham group.Learning and memory function was tested by Morris water maze test before ischemia and at 1, 3 and 7 days of reperfusion.Rats were sacrificed after Morris water maze test, and the hippocampus was excised for determination of wet to dry weight ratio (W/D ratio), permeability of blood-brain barrier (using Evans blue method), expression of ERK1/2 mRNA (by real-time polymerase chain reaction ), and expression of p-ERK1/2 (by Western blot). Results:Compared with Sham group, the escape latency and swimming distance were significantly prolonged at 1, 3 and 7 days of reperfusion, the W/D ratio and EB content in brain tissues were increased, and the expression of ERK1/2 mRNA and p-ERK1/2 was up-regulated in I/R and E groups ( P<0.05). Compared with I/R group, the escape latency and swimming distance were significantly shortened at 1, 3 and 7 days of reperfusion, the W/D ratio and EB content in brain tissues were decreased, and the expression of ERK1/2 mRNA and p-ERK1/2 was down-regulated in E group ( P<0.05). Conclusion:The mechanism by which esmolol alleviates cerebral I/R injury and improves cognitive function is related to inhibiting the up-regulated expression of ERK1/2 in rats.


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