OBJECTIVE: To explore the displacement and pressure distribution of American Chiropractic in a model of third lumbar syndrome based on finite element analysis. METHODS: On March 2021, CT and MRI images of a 23-year-old male patient with right third lumbar syndrome were selected. A 3D stl model was established using Mimics and CATIA, and the data was imported into Hypermesh, Abaqus & ANSYS. The elastic modulus and Poisson's ratio of the affected side material were adjusted to establish its finite element model. Based on the comparison of the operating positions and routines of the American Chiropractic and the lumbar spine oblique pull method, but with differences in the focus and direction of force, the experimental group simulated the American Chiropractic with the healthy side (left side) lying position of the model. The upper endplate of L₃ and the lower part below L₃ twisted accordingly with the body position, we applied a vertical forward thrust of 246 N to the plane formed by the L₄, L₅ spinous processes and L₄ upper articular processes;The control group simulates the oblique pull method of the lumbar spine, requiring the model to lie on the healthy side (left side), fix the upper endplate of L₄, and perform a horizontal rotation along the longitudinal axis of L₃ vertebral body. At this time, the contact force in the upward direction is also set to 246 N. Compare the displacement and stress differences between the L₁-L₅ intervertebral bodies, intervertebral discs, articular processes, and transverse process muscles in two intervention models. RESULTS: ① Under safe load conditions, a test force of 246 N was applied to the model, and the maximum vertebral displacement occurred on the right side of the L₃ vertebral body (1.197 mm) after manual intervention in the control group. The vertebral displacement between L₁-L₅ induced by manual intervention in the experimental group was smaller than that of the control group's manual intervention (P<0.05). ② The maximum vertebral body stress occurred on the right side of the L₃ vertebral body after manual intervention in the control group (98.425 MPa). The stress on each vertebral body formed by the experimental group's manual intervention was lower than that of the control group's manual intervention (P<0.05). ③The maximum intervertebral disc stress occurred on the right side of the L_2,3 intervertebral disc (6.282 MPa) after manual intervention in the control group. ④ The maximum joint process stress occurred on the right side of the L₄ upper joint process after manual intervention in the experimental group (1.587 MPa). The joint process stress on the left side below L₁ and the left side above and below L₂ induced by manual intervention in the experimental group was lower than that of the control group (P<0.05). ⑤The maximum stress on the intertransverse process muscle was observed at the right lateral L₃ process end (31.960 MPa) of L_3,4 in the control group after manual intervention. The stress on the L_2,3 and L_4,5 segments of the intertransverse process muscle induced by manual intervention in the experimental group was lower than that of the control group's manual intervention (P<0.05). CONCLUSION The mechanical feedback of the L₁-L₅ vertebral body, the lower left side of the articular process L₁, the upper and lower left side of the articular process L₂, and the L_2,3 and L_4,5 segments of the transverse process muscle in the model indicates that performing American Chiropractic for the treatment of third lumbar transverse process syndrome can accurately hit the target pain point and allow the patient's tissue to form a low stress and low tension state after manual operation, thereby reducing the possibility of tissue damage caused by hypertonia after intervertebral joint movement, making it relatively safe. The application of American Chiropractic will be a new supplement to the traditional treatment plan for third lumbar transverse process syndrome.
Humans ; Finite Element Analysis ; Male ; Lumbar Vertebrae/physiopathology* ; Biomechanical Phenomena ; Young Adult ; Manipulation, Chiropractic ; Adult ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging

OBJECTIVE: To explore the effects of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) on immune mediators dysregulation in severe infection after chemotherapy in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and its molecular mechanism. METHODS: Bone marrow or peripheral blood samples of 36 AML patients with severe infection (AML-SI) and 29 AML patients without infection (AML-NI) after chemotherapy were collected from the First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University from August 2022 to June 2023. In addition, the peripheral blood of 21 healthy subjects from the same period in our hospital was selected as the control group. The mRNA expressions of CXCL12, CXCR4 and CXCR7 were detected by RT-qPCR technology, and the levels of IL-6, IL-8 and TNF-α were detected by ELISA. Leukemia-derived THP-1 cells were selected and constructed as AML disease model. At the same time, bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs) from AML-SI patients were co-cultured with THP-1 cells and divided into Mono group and Co-culture group. THP-1 cells were treated with different concentration gradients of HCQ. The cell proliferation activity was subsequently detected by CCK-8 method and apoptosis was detected by Annexin V/PI double staining flow cytometry. ELISA was used to detect the changes of IL-6, IL-8 and TNF-α levels in the supernatant of the cell co-culture system, RT-qPCR was used to detect the mRNA expression changes of the core members of the CXCL12-CXCR4/7 regulatory axis, and Western blot was used to detect the expressions of apoptosis regulatory molecules and related signaling pathway proteins. RESULTS: CXCL12, CXCR4, CXCR7, as well as IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-α were all abnormally increased in AML patients, and the increases were more significant in AML-SI patients (P <0.01). Furthermore, there were statistically significant differences between AML-NI patients and AML-SI patients (all P <0.05). HCQ could inhibit the proliferation and induce the apoptosis of THP-1 cells, but the low concentration of HCQ had no significant effect on the killing of THP-1 cells. When THP-1 cells were co-cultured with BM-MSCs of AML patients, the levels of IL-6, IL-8 and TNF-α in the supernatance of Co-culture group were significantly higher than those of Mono group (all P <0.01). After HCQ intervention, the levels of IL-6, IL-8 and TNF-α in cell culture supernatant of Mono group were significantly decreased compared with those before intervention (all P <0.01). Similarly, those of Co-culture group were also significantly decreased (all P <0.001). However, the expression of the core members of the CXCL12-CXCR4/7 regulatory axis was weakly affected by HCQ. HCQ could up-regulate the expression of pro-apoptotic protein Bax, down-regulate the expression of anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2, as well as simultaneously promote the hydrolytic activation of Caspase-3 when inhibiting the activation level of TLR4/NF-κB pathway, then induce the programmed death of THP-1 cells after intervention. CONCLUSION The core members of CXCL12-CXCR4/7 axis and related cytokines may be important mediators of severe infectious immune disorders in AML patients. HCQ can inhibit cytokine levels to reverse immune mediators dysregulation and suppress malignant biological characteristics of leukemia cells. The mechanisms may be related to regulating the expression of Bcl-2 family proteins, hydrolytically activating Caspase-3 and inhibiting the activation of TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway.
Humans ; Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute/immunology* ; Hydroxychloroquine/pharmacology* ; Receptors, CXCR4/metabolism* ; Apoptosis/drug effects* ; Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha/metabolism* ; Chemokine CXCL12/metabolism* ; Interleukin-8/metabolism* ; Interleukin-6/metabolism* ; Receptors, CXCR/metabolism* ; Mesenchymal Stem Cells ; THP-1 Cells

Objective:To review the relevant policies and progress of Shanghai in public hospital compensation,analyze the current situation and time series of the compensation situation of public hospitals in Shanghai,and propose policy suggestions to improve the compensation mechanism for public hospitals,so as to provide references for promoting high-quality development of public hospitals.Methods:Horizontal and longitudinal descriptive statistical analysis were conducted to compare the revenue,expenditure and salary data of public hospitals in Shanghai from 2018 to 2022.Results:Shanghai has gradually optimized the revenue and expenditure structure of public hospitals under the combined effects of removing markups on medical consumables and drugs,adjusting prices of medical services,centralizing volume-based procurement,and reforming the salary system.However,the rising proportion of medical material revenue and proportion of inspection and test revenue have occupied the growth space of medical service revenue,and the medical service income cannot fully compensate for personnel expenditure.Conclusion:It is suggested to further optimize the financial compensation method,optimize the adjustment mechanism of medical service prices,strengthen the refined operation and management of public hospitals,and improve supporting policies.

Objective:To review the relevant policies and progress of Shanghai in public hospital compensation,analyze the current situation and time series of the compensation situation of public hospitals in Shanghai,and propose policy suggestions to improve the compensation mechanism for public hospitals,so as to provide references for promoting high-quality development of public hospitals.Methods:Horizontal and longitudinal descriptive statistical analysis were conducted to compare the revenue,expenditure and salary data of public hospitals in Shanghai from 2018 to 2022.Results:Shanghai has gradually optimized the revenue and expenditure structure of public hospitals under the combined effects of removing markups on medical consumables and drugs,adjusting prices of medical services,centralizing volume-based procurement,and reforming the salary system.However,the rising proportion of medical material revenue and proportion of inspection and test revenue have occupied the growth space of medical service revenue,and the medical service income cannot fully compensate for personnel expenditure.Conclusion:It is suggested to further optimize the financial compensation method,optimize the adjustment mechanism of medical service prices,strengthen the refined operation and management of public hospitals,and improve supporting policies.

Objective:To review the relevant policies and progress of Shanghai in public hospital compensation,analyze the current situation and time series of the compensation situation of public hospitals in Shanghai,and propose policy suggestions to improve the compensation mechanism for public hospitals,so as to provide references for promoting high-quality development of public hospitals.Methods:Horizontal and longitudinal descriptive statistical analysis were conducted to compare the revenue,expenditure and salary data of public hospitals in Shanghai from 2018 to 2022.Results:Shanghai has gradually optimized the revenue and expenditure structure of public hospitals under the combined effects of removing markups on medical consumables and drugs,adjusting prices of medical services,centralizing volume-based procurement,and reforming the salary system.However,the rising proportion of medical material revenue and proportion of inspection and test revenue have occupied the growth space of medical service revenue,and the medical service income cannot fully compensate for personnel expenditure.Conclusion:It is suggested to further optimize the financial compensation method,optimize the adjustment mechanism of medical service prices,strengthen the refined operation and management of public hospitals,and improve supporting policies.

Objective:To review the relevant policies and progress of Shanghai in public hospital compensation,analyze the current situation and time series of the compensation situation of public hospitals in Shanghai,and propose policy suggestions to improve the compensation mechanism for public hospitals,so as to provide references for promoting high-quality development of public hospitals.Methods:Horizontal and longitudinal descriptive statistical analysis were conducted to compare the revenue,expenditure and salary data of public hospitals in Shanghai from 2018 to 2022.Results:Shanghai has gradually optimized the revenue and expenditure structure of public hospitals under the combined effects of removing markups on medical consumables and drugs,adjusting prices of medical services,centralizing volume-based procurement,and reforming the salary system.However,the rising proportion of medical material revenue and proportion of inspection and test revenue have occupied the growth space of medical service revenue,and the medical service income cannot fully compensate for personnel expenditure.Conclusion:It is suggested to further optimize the financial compensation method,optimize the adjustment mechanism of medical service prices,strengthen the refined operation and management of public hospitals,and improve supporting policies.

Objective:To review the relevant policies and progress of Shanghai in public hospital compensation,analyze the current situation and time series of the compensation situation of public hospitals in Shanghai,and propose policy suggestions to improve the compensation mechanism for public hospitals,so as to provide references for promoting high-quality development of public hospitals.Methods:Horizontal and longitudinal descriptive statistical analysis were conducted to compare the revenue,expenditure and salary data of public hospitals in Shanghai from 2018 to 2022.Results:Shanghai has gradually optimized the revenue and expenditure structure of public hospitals under the combined effects of removing markups on medical consumables and drugs,adjusting prices of medical services,centralizing volume-based procurement,and reforming the salary system.However,the rising proportion of medical material revenue and proportion of inspection and test revenue have occupied the growth space of medical service revenue,and the medical service income cannot fully compensate for personnel expenditure.Conclusion:It is suggested to further optimize the financial compensation method,optimize the adjustment mechanism of medical service prices,strengthen the refined operation and management of public hospitals,and improve supporting policies.

Objective:To review the relevant policies and progress of Shanghai in public hospital compensation,analyze the current situation and time series of the compensation situation of public hospitals in Shanghai,and propose policy suggestions to improve the compensation mechanism for public hospitals,so as to provide references for promoting high-quality development of public hospitals.Methods:Horizontal and longitudinal descriptive statistical analysis were conducted to compare the revenue,expenditure and salary data of public hospitals in Shanghai from 2018 to 2022.Results:Shanghai has gradually optimized the revenue and expenditure structure of public hospitals under the combined effects of removing markups on medical consumables and drugs,adjusting prices of medical services,centralizing volume-based procurement,and reforming the salary system.However,the rising proportion of medical material revenue and proportion of inspection and test revenue have occupied the growth space of medical service revenue,and the medical service income cannot fully compensate for personnel expenditure.Conclusion:It is suggested to further optimize the financial compensation method,optimize the adjustment mechanism of medical service prices,strengthen the refined operation and management of public hospitals,and improve supporting policies.

Objective:To evaluate the feasibility of using a visual positioning system for both motion phantom and clinical quality control.Methods:A phantom experiment was conducted using the Dynamic Thorax Phantom from CIRS. Different ranges of motion were simulated to assess the discrepancies between camera-recorded positions and actual movements. Visual markers were also attached to the treatment bed and the collimator head, and their movements were simulated as part of the experiment. The experiment was repeated for three times. Discrepancies between system measurements and manual measurements were recorded and analyzed to assess the accuracy and reliability of the system.Results:In the motion phantom test, the deviation between the actual motion distance of the phantom and the system's recorded measurement was (0.18±0.07) mm. For linear motion analysis along the X, Y, and Z axes on the treatment table, the measurement errors were (0.14±0.08) mm, (0.15±0.09) mm, and (0.16±0.08) mm, respectively. Additionally, the measurement error in the rotational direction of the treatment couch was 0.18°±0.09°. For the rotational direction of the collimator head, the measurement error was 0.11°±0.02°. Conclusion:The system demonstrates good accuracy and stability, and has potential clinical application value.

Objective To monitor the susceptibility of clinical isolates to antimicrobial agents in tertiary hospitals in major regions of China in 2022.Methods Clinical isolates from 58 hospitals in China were tested for antimicrobial susceptibility using a unified protocol based on disc diffusion method or automated testing systems.Results were interpreted using the 2022 Clinical &Laboratory Standards Institute(CLSI)breakpoints.Results A total of 318 013 clinical isolates were collected from January 1,2022 to December 31,2022,of which 29.5％were gram-positive and 70.5％were gram-negative.The prevalence of methicillin-resistant strains in Staphylococcus aureus,Staphylococcus epidermidis and other coagulase-negative Staphylococcus species(excluding Staphylococcus pseudintermedius and Staphylococcus schleiferi)was 28.3％,76.7％and 77.9％,respectively.Overall,94.0％of MRSA strains were susceptible to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and 90.8％of MRSE strains were susceptible to rifampicin.No vancomycin-resistant strains were found.Enterococcus faecalis showed significantly lower resistance rates to most antimicrobial agents tested than Enterococcus faecium.A few vancomycin-resistant strains were identified in both E.faecalis and E.faecium.The prevalence of penicillin-susceptible Streptococcus pneumoniae was 94.2％in the isolates from children and 95.7％in the isolates from adults.The resistance rate to carbapenems was lower than 13.1％in most Enterobacterales species except for Klebsiella,21.7％-23.1％of which were resistant to carbapenems.Most Enterobacterales isolates were highly susceptible to tigecycline,colistin and polymyxin B,with resistance rates ranging from 0.1％to 13.3％.The prevalence of meropenem-resistant strains decreased from 23.5％in 2019 to 18.0％in 2022 in Pseudomonas aeruginosa,and decreased from 79.0％in 2019 to 72.5％in 2022 in Acinetobacter baumannii.Conclusions The resistance of clinical isolates to the commonly used antimicrobial agents is still increasing in tertiary hospitals.However,the prevalence of important carbapenem-resistant organisms such as carbapenem-resistant K.pneumoniae,P.aeruginosa,and A.baumannii showed a downward trend in recent years.This finding suggests that the strategy of combining antimicrobial resistance surveillance with multidisciplinary concerted action works well in curbing the spread of resistant bacteria.