Peri-implant keratinized mucosa (PIKM) augmentation refers to surgical procedures aimed at increasing the width of PIKM. Consensus reports emphasize the necessity of maintaining a minimum width of PIKM to ensure long-term peri-implant health. Currently, several surgical techniques have been validated for their effectiveness in increasing PIKM. However, the selection and application of PIKM augmentation methods may present challenges for dental practitioners due to heterogeneity in surgical techniques, variations in clinical scenarios, and anatomical differences. Therefore, clear guidelines and considerations for PIKM augmentation are needed. This expert consensus focuses on the commonly employed surgical techniques for PIKM augmentation and the factors influencing their selection at second-stage surgery. It aims to establish a standardized framework for assessing, planning, and executing PIKM augmentation procedures, with the goal of offering evidence-based guidance to enhance the predictability and success of PIKM augmentation.
Humans ; Consensus ; Dental Implants ; Mouth Mucosa/surgery* ; Keratins

Gastric cancer with peritoneal metastasis (GCPM) is a common and lethal manifestation of advanced gastric cancer, with a median survival of only 5-11 months. This consensus was developed by 30 experts from Asia (China, Japan, Korea, and Singapore) using the Delphi method and the GRADE evidence grading system. A total of 29 statements were formulated, covering the diagnosis and assessment of GCPM, indications for laparoscopic exploration and NIPS (normothermic intraperitoneal and systemic treatment), treatment regimens, prevention and management of complications, criteria for conversion surgery, and postoperative intraperitoneal therapy. The consensus aims to standardize clinical practice and improve the prognosis of patients with GCPM.

A method for simultaneous determination of 21 kinds of Aconitum alkaloids(ATS)in biological specimens and infused liquor using ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry(UPLC-MS/MS)was developed.The biological samples were pretreated with methanol-acetonitrile(1∶2,V/V)for protein precipitation,while infused liquors were diluted 100-fold with acetonitrile,followed by centrifugation,and filtration by a 0.22-μm membrane.Chromatographic separation was carried out on an EC-C18 column using gradient elution with the mixture of 10 mmol/L ammonium acetate and 0.2%formic acid as mobile phase A and acetonitrile as mobile phase B.With this method,all the analytes were separated within 9.5 min.The samples were detected in positive ESI mode with dynamic multiple reaction monitoring(MRM)and quantified via external standard calibration.The results showed that the concentrations of the analytes in the range of 2-1000 ng/mL had excellent linearity(R2>0.9992)with the peak area.The developed method was successfully used for detection of 21 kinds of aconitum alkaloids,with limits of detection of 0.5-2 ng/mL,quantification limits of 2-6 ng/mL,intra/inter-day precision≤6.0%,spiked recoveries of 89.4%-100.9%,extraction recoveries of 74.2%-104.4%,and matrix effects ranging from-11.1%to 9.2%in blood/urine.The method was applied to detection of 12 samples from 4 fatal aconite poisoning cases,and all 21 kinds of ATS with total alkaloid concentrations of 0.04-4.18 μg/mL in blood and 154.96-422.83 μg/mL in medicinal liquors were detected.Tissue distribution revealed that the order of concentrations from highest to lowest is as follows:urine(157.22 μg/mL)>gastric contents(51.37 μg/mL)>kidney(21.6 μg/g)>whole blood(4.18 μg/mL)>liver(0.03 μg/g).This method showed many advantages such as simple pretreatment,low detection limits,accurate quantification,broad analyte coverage,and superior anti-interference capability in complex matrices,proving ideal for forensic and toxicological analysis of aconitum alkaloids.

AIM: To investigate the protective effect of Jianpi Bushen Yishi Formula on dry age-related macular degeneration(dARMD)induced by sodium iodate in mice and its mechanism.METHODS: A total of 27 SPF male C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into blank, model and traditional Chinese medicine groups, with 9 in each group, the structure and morphology of the retina were observed by Hematoxylin-Ehong(HE)staining, and the intracellular reactive oxygen species(ROS)in the retina were observed by fluorescence staining with dihydroethidium(DHE). In addition, malondialdehyde(MDA)and superoxide dismutase(SOD)expression levels in mouse retina were detected by biochemical kit, and expression levels of silent information regulator type 1(SIRT1)and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ coactivator 1-α(PGC-1α)protein in mouse retina were detected by Western blot.RESULTS: Retinal structure and morphology of the model group showed a slight or mild decrease in the number of cells in the outer nuclear layer, a localized thinning of the outer nuclear layer, an inconspicuous demarcation between the outer and outer membranes, a slight or mild swelling of retinal pigment epithelial cells, and a slight or mild disturbance in the arrangement of retinal cells; while retinal pigment epithelial cells and photoreceptor layers in the traditional Chinese medicine group were significantly improved. DHE staining fluorescence results showed that the ROS level in the model group was significantly higher than that in the blank group at 14 d after modeling(P<0.01); the ROS level in the traditional Chinese medicine group was significantly lower than that in the model group(P<0.001). ELISA showed that the SOD level of the model group was significantly lower than that of the blank group at 14 d after modeling(P<0.01), and the MDA level was significantly increased(P<0.01)in the model group compared with the blank group; the SOD level was significantly higher(P<0.01), and the MDA level was significantly lower(P<0.01)in the traditional Chinese medicine group compared with the model group. Western blot results showed that the expression of SIRT1 and PGC-1α in the model group was significantly lower compared with that in the blank group(P<0.01), and the expression of SIRT1 and PGC-1α in the traditional Chinese medicine group was significantly higher compared with that in the model group at 7 and 14 d after modeling(P<0.01).CONCLUSION: The Chinese herbal medicine, which strengthens the spleen, tonifies the kidney and benefits the eyesight, can improve the oxidative stress state of the retina induced by sodium iodate in mice and reduce the damage to the retinal tissues, which may exert the anti-oxidative stress effect through the PGC-1α/SIRT1 signaling pathway.

Objective To observe the effects of Postmenstrual Proliferative Prescription(mainly composed of Codonopsis Radix,Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma,Poria,Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata,Paeoniae Radix Alba,Angelicae Sinensis Radix,Chuanxiong Rhizoma,Cervi Cornu Degelatinatum,Corni Fructus,Cuscutae Semen,and Eucommiae Cortex)through replenishing qi and blood on the ovulation rate and pregnancy rate in patients with ovulatory dysfunction infertility caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome(PCOS)during ovulation-induction treatment,and to explore the therapeutic effects and possible therapeutic mechanism.Methods Sixty patients with ovulatory dysfunction infertility due to PCOS were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group,with 30 patients in each group.The control group was given Clomifene Citrate Capsules to promote ovulation,and the treatment group was given Postmenstrual Proliferative Prescription on the basis of the ovulation-induction program of the control group starting from the fifth day of menstruation or progesterone withdrawal bleeding.The two groups were treated for one menstrual cycle as a course of treatment.The changes in the serum sex hormones of estradiol(E2),follicle-stimulating hormone(FSH),luteinizing hormone(LH),and progesterone(P)on the 2nd to 5th day of menstruation,as well as the changes in serum growth differentiation factor 9(GDF9)and bone morphogenetic protein 15(BMP15)levels on the 2nd to 5th day of menstruation and on the day of human chorionic gonadotropin(HCG)injection were observed in the two groups.Moreover,the ovulation rate,pregnancy rate and clinical efficacy of the patients in the two groups were analyzed.Results(1)No statistically significant differences in serum levels of sex hormones E2,FSH,LH and P on the 2nd to 5th day of menstruation were shown between the two groups of patients(P＞0.05).(2)On the 2nd to 5th day of menstruation and on the day of HCG injection,there were no significant differences in the serum GDF9 and BMP15 levels between the two groups(P＞0.05).(3)The ovulation rate and pregnancy rate in the treatment group were 93.33%(28/30)and 26.67%(8/30)respectively,which were significantly higher than 70.00%(21/30)and 13.33%(4/30)in the control group.And the differences tested by chi-square test were statistically significant between the two groups(P＜0.05).(4)The total effective rate of the treatment group was 93.33%(28/30),and that of the control group was 70.00%(21/30).The intergroup comparison(tested by rank sum test)showed that the therapeutic efficacy of the treatment group was significantly superior to that of the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(P＜0.05).Conclusion Postmenstrual Proliferative Prescription through replenishing qi and blood can improve the ovulation rate and pregnancy rate during ovulation-induction treatment in the patients with ovulatory dysfunction infertility due to PCOS.It is indicated that Postmenstrual Proliferative Prescription can enhance the quality of the oocytes and the potential of embryo implantation during the ovulation-induction treatment.

Epigenomic imbalance drives abnormal transcriptional processes,promoting the onset and progression of cancer.Although defective gene regulation generally affects carcinogenesis and tumor suppression networks,tumor immunogenicity and immune cells involved in antitumor responses may also be affected by epigenomic changes,which may have significant implications for the development and application of epigenetic therapy,cancer immunotherapy,and their combinations.Herein,we focus on the impact of epigenetic regulation on tumor immune cell function and the role of key abnormal epigenetic processes,DNA methylation,histone post-translational modification,and chromatin structure in tumor immunogenicity,and introduce these epigenetic research methods.We emphasize the value of small-molecule inhibitors of epigenetic modulators in enhancing antitumor immune responses and discuss the challenges of developing treatment plans that combine epigenetic therapy and immuno-therapy through the complex interaction between cancer epigenetics and cancer immunology.

Objective:To construct a model of nursing teaching rounds in dental clinics, and to provide a reference for the implementation of nursing teaching activities in dental clinics.Methods:Using the constructivism learning theory framework, we developed a preliminary draft of a teaching rounds model for dental outpatient nursing according to literature review, cross-sectional survey, and brainstorming results. Two rounds of Delphi consultation with 21 experts from across China were conducted to determine the teaching rounds model for dental outpatient nursing. Data entry and statistical analysis were performed with Excel 2016 and SPSS 26.0 software.Results:In the two rounds of expert consultation, the questionnaire response rates were both 100%; the expert authority coefficients were 0.865 and 0.873, respectively; and the Kendall's coefficients of concordance were 0.116 and 0.164, respectively. The established dental outpatient nursing teaching rounds model included 7 first-level items and 22 second-level items.Conclusions:The dental outpatient nursing teaching rounds model constructed in this study is scientific, reliable, and practical, which can provide guidance for conducting nursing teaching rounds in dental clinics.

Objective To investigate the predictive value of serum procalcitonin(PCT),interleukin-6(IL-6),C-reactive protein/albumin(CRP/ALB)and microRNA-335-5p(miR-335-5p)for bowel obstruction after colorectal cancer(CRC)surgery.Methods A total of 100 CRC patients admitted to the hospital and under-went surgical treatment from July 2022 to July 2023 were selected to observe whether intestinal obstruction occurred in patients 1 week after surgery,and they were divided into the intestinal obstruction group(13 ca-ses)and the non-intestinal obstruction group(87 cases)according to the occurrence of intestinal obstruction.The clinical data and serum PCT,IL-6,CRP/ALB,miR-335-5p levels of the two groups were compared,and Multivariate Logistic regression was used to analyze the risk factors for the occurrence of intestinal obstruc-tion after CRC surgery.The predictive value of serum PCT,IL-6,CRP/ALB,miR-335-5p for the occurrence of intestinal obstruction after CRC surgery was analyzed.Results Postoperative serum PCT,IL-6,CRP/ALB and miR-335-5p levels were higher than the preoperative levels in CRC patients(P＜0.05).Among 100 pa-tients for CRC surgery,a total of 13(13.00％)d eveloped intestinal obstruction within 2 weeks after surgery.The proportions of rectal tumor and clinical stage Ⅲ、miR-335-5p were higher in the intestinal obstruction group than those in the non-intestinal obstruction group,and the proportion of laparoscopic surgery was lower than that in the non-intestinal obstruction group(P＜0.05).Serum PCT,IL-6,and CRP/ALB levels were higher in the intestinal obstruction group than those in the non-intestinal obstruction group,miR-335-5p level was lower than that in the non-intestinal obstruction group(P＜0.05).Serum PCT,IL-6 and CRP/ALB were independent risk factors for the occurrence of intestinal obstruction after CRC surgery(P＜0.05),and miR-335-5p was a protective factor(P＜0.05).The area under the curve(AUC)of serum PCT,IL-6,CRP/ALB,miR-335-5p and the combined detection for predicting the occurrence of intestinal obstruction after CRC sur-gery was 0.818,0.805,0.862,0.938,and 0.980,and AUC of the combined detection was higher than that of single detection(ZPCT-combined detection-2.193,ZIL-6 combined detection-2.210,Z CRP/ALB combined detection=2.188,ZmiR-335-5p combined detection=2.437,P＜0.05).Conclusion Postoperative serum PCT,IL-6,CRP/ALB and miR-335-5p of CRC patients have a certain predictive value for the occurrence of intestinal obstruction in patients,and the combined detection could largely improve the accuracy of predicting the occurrence of postoperative intes-tinal obstruction.