Objective To analyze the potential biological relationship between Alzheimer disease(AD)and chronic periodontitis(CP)by bioinformatics.Methods We analyzed two datasets of AD and CP from the Gene Expression Omnibus database,and differentially expressed genes(DEGs)were identified from these datasets.Weighted gene co-expression network analysis(WGCNA)was used to identify the most relevant modules.Functional enrichment analysis of shared genes was performed,and a protein-protein interaction(PPI)network was constructed.MCODE was used to identify key modules,and machine learning was used to discover key genes.In addition,Gene Set Enrichment Analysis(GSEA)and CIBERSORT were used to investigate KLRB1-related molecular pathways and immune cell distribu-tion.Results The study identified 18 genes common to both AD and CP.MCODE analysis revealed five pivotal genes,machine learning identified 13 genes for AD,eight for CP,and KLRB1 was determined as a common gene for AD and CP.GSEA demonstrated the intricate involvement of these genes in disease-related pathways.Immunocellular analysis underscored a significant association between KLRB1 and γδT cells.Conclusion This research highlighted KLRB1 as a key gene for AD and CP,providing new insights into their molecular linkages.

Objective To analyze the potential biological relationship between Alzheimer disease(AD)and chronic periodontitis(CP)by bioinformatics.Methods We analyzed two datasets of AD and CP from the Gene Expression Omnibus database,and differentially expressed genes(DEGs)were identified from these datasets.Weighted gene co-expression network analysis(WGCNA)was used to identify the most relevant modules.Functional enrichment analysis of shared genes was performed,and a protein-protein interaction(PPI)network was constructed.MCODE was used to identify key modules,and machine learning was used to discover key genes.In addition,Gene Set Enrichment Analysis(GSEA)and CIBERSORT were used to investigate KLRB1-related molecular pathways and immune cell distribu-tion.Results The study identified 18 genes common to both AD and CP.MCODE analysis revealed five pivotal genes,machine learning identified 13 genes for AD,eight for CP,and KLRB1 was determined as a common gene for AD and CP.GSEA demonstrated the intricate involvement of these genes in disease-related pathways.Immunocellular analysis underscored a significant association between KLRB1 and γδT cells.Conclusion This research highlighted KLRB1 as a key gene for AD and CP,providing new insights into their molecular linkages.

Objective To explore the changes and significane of USP20 and HIF-α expression in breast cancer.Methods Following transfection of shRNA-USP20 lentivirus into breast cancer MDA-MB-231 cells,the gene and protein expression levels of USP20 were detected using fluorescence quantitative PCR and Western Blot.Subsequently,the overexpression of USP20 was observed to determine its effect on HIF-α expression.Similarly,siRNA-USP20 was used to knock down USP20 in breast cancer MDA-MB-231 cells,followed by detection of gene and protein expression levels using fluorescence quantitative PCR and Western Blot.The subsequent changes in HIF-α expression were then examined.Rusults The positive expression rates of USP20 and HIF-α in breast cancer tissues were 69.6%and 46.83%,respectively,while they were negatively expressed in the adjacent normal tissues,with statistically significant differences(P＜0.01).The positive expressions of USP20 and HIF-α were predomi-nantly observed in the cytoplasm of breast cancer tissue,with a smaller amount present in the nucleus.There was a significant positive correlation between USP20 and HIF-α in breast cancer.Following transfection of shRNA-USP20 lentivirus into MDA-MB-231 cells,both the protein and gene expression levels of USP20 significantly increased(P＜0.01).Over-expression of USP20 did not affect HIF-α mRNA levels but led to a significant increase in HIF-α protein expression(P＜0.01).Conversely,siRNA-USP20 interference resulted in a significant decrease in both the protein and gene expression levels of USP20(P＜0.01),without affecting HIF-α mRNA levels;however,it caused a notable reduction in HIF-α protein expression(P＜0.01).Conclusion The expression of USP20 exhib-ited a significant positive correlation with HIF-α in breast cancer.Overexpression of USP20 led to a substantial increase in HIF-α protein expression,while knock-down of the USP20 gene resulted in a significant decrease in HIF-α protein levels.Therefore,it can be inferred that USP20 may exert its influence on the development of breast cancer through modulation of HIF-α expression,thereby providing crucial experimental evidence for clinical treat-ment,prognosis,and further investigations.

Objective:To evaluate the diagnostic value of intestinal regional oxygen saturation（rSO 2）and fecal calprotectin in the occurrence and severity of necrotizing enterocolitis（NEC）in premature infants. Methods:A prospective observational study was conducted among premature infants admitted to Quanzhou Children's Hospital from October 2019 to December 2022. Intestinal rSO 2 was monitored within two hours of diagnosis of NEC，and fecal calprotectin was measured. Results:A total of 60 patients were included, including 30 cases with NEC and 30 cases without NEC, 14 cases of medical NEC, 16 cases of surgical NEC, and eight infants died due to NEC. Infants with NEC had lower intestinal rSO 2 [49（30，60）% vs. 66（60，69）%] and higher calprotectin levels [479（297，886）μg/g vs. 203（113，275）μg/g] than those in infants without NEC ( P<0.01). The levels of intestinal rSO 2 were lower in surgical NEC than those in medical NEC，and were lower in the death group than that in the survival group ( P<0.01)，but no similar difference was found in the levels of calprotectin. ROC curve analysis showed that intestinal rSO 2 combined with calprotectin had a sensitivity of 73%，a specificity of 100%，and the largest area under curve of 0.91 in the diagnosis of NEC. Intestinal rSO 2 had an optimal cut-off value of 31% in predicting death in infants with NEC，with a sensitivity of 100%，a specificity of 95%，and an area under curve of 0.99. Conclusion:Intestinal rSO 2 and fecal calprotectin can effectively identify the presence of NEC，and their combined detection can improve the diagnostic efficiency. Intestinal rSO 2 is a good predictor of the severity of NEC，but not fecal calprotectin.

Objective:To evaluate the clinical effect of total-model fractional CO 2 laser in the treatment of atrophic acne scar. Methods:A retrospective analysis was performed on the clinical data of patients with atrophic acne scar treated by total-model fractional CO 2 laser(Deep FX+ Active FX+ CW) in Laser Aesthetic Center of Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences from January 2017 to September 2019. CW mode and/or Active FX mode was used to fine grinding of the scar edge, and Active FX mode and Deep FX mode were used to scan the whole area acne scar involved. The treatment was performed 3-5 times with an interval of more than 3 months. Two attending physicians who were not involved in the study evaluated the photos of patients before treatment and 3-5 times after treatment with the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS) and the Echelle d’Evaluation Clinique des Cicatrices d’acne (ECCA). Acne scar and overall facial skin quality were assessed with GAIS, a total score of 1 to 3, with a score 1 indicating deterioration and a score 3 indicating significant improvement. The severity and density of acne scarring were assessed with ECCA, with the higher the score, the more severe it is. The international numeric rating scale (NRS) was used to rate the pain immediately after treatment (0-10 points), with 0 indicating no pain and 10 indicating extreme pain. Side effects such as the occurrence of crusts, erythema, pigmentation and acne-like rash were observed. SPSS 24.0 was used for statistical analysis, and the measurement data were expressed by Mean±SD. Paired t-test was used for ECCA scores before and after treatment, and P<0.05 was considered as statistically significant difference. Results:A total of 75 patients were included in this study, including 16 males and 59 females, aged 27.2±6.2 years (19-49 years). Among them, the improvement in acne scar and overall facial skin quality were excellent in 12 cases, significant in 34 cases, median in 24 cases and poor in 5 cases. GAIS score was 1.62±0.77. The ECCA score was 157.20±18.89 before treatment and 138.93±23.62 after treatment, showing significant difference ( t=9.41, P<0.001). The pain score was 4.65±1.52 and disappeared spontaneously about 2-4 hours after operation. The scab stage was 6.65±0.89 days, and the erythema stage was 3.09±0.70 weeks. The post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation case occurred in 1.3% (1/75) and lasted for 4 months. Acne-like rash occurred in 16.0% (12/75), which relieved by external smear of fusidic acid. No blisters, hypopigmentation, bacterial or viral infection, scar formation and other adverse reactions happened. Conclusions:The total-mode fractional CO 2 laser is effective and safe in the treatment of facial atrophic acne scar.

Objective:To evaluate the clinical effect of total-model fractional CO 2 laser in the treatment of atrophic acne scar. Methods:A retrospective analysis was performed on the clinical data of patients with atrophic acne scar treated by total-model fractional CO 2 laser(Deep FX+ Active FX+ CW) in Laser Aesthetic Center of Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences from January 2017 to September 2019. CW mode and/or Active FX mode was used to fine grinding of the scar edge, and Active FX mode and Deep FX mode were used to scan the whole area acne scar involved. The treatment was performed 3-5 times with an interval of more than 3 months. Two attending physicians who were not involved in the study evaluated the photos of patients before treatment and 3-5 times after treatment with the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS) and the Echelle d’Evaluation Clinique des Cicatrices d’acne (ECCA). Acne scar and overall facial skin quality were assessed with GAIS, a total score of 1 to 3, with a score 1 indicating deterioration and a score 3 indicating significant improvement. The severity and density of acne scarring were assessed with ECCA, with the higher the score, the more severe it is. The international numeric rating scale (NRS) was used to rate the pain immediately after treatment (0-10 points), with 0 indicating no pain and 10 indicating extreme pain. Side effects such as the occurrence of crusts, erythema, pigmentation and acne-like rash were observed. SPSS 24.0 was used for statistical analysis, and the measurement data were expressed by Mean±SD. Paired t-test was used for ECCA scores before and after treatment, and P<0.05 was considered as statistically significant difference. Results:A total of 75 patients were included in this study, including 16 males and 59 females, aged 27.2±6.2 years (19-49 years). Among them, the improvement in acne scar and overall facial skin quality were excellent in 12 cases, significant in 34 cases, median in 24 cases and poor in 5 cases. GAIS score was 1.62±0.77. The ECCA score was 157.20±18.89 before treatment and 138.93±23.62 after treatment, showing significant difference ( t=9.41, P<0.001). The pain score was 4.65±1.52 and disappeared spontaneously about 2-4 hours after operation. The scab stage was 6.65±0.89 days, and the erythema stage was 3.09±0.70 weeks. The post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation case occurred in 1.3% (1/75) and lasted for 4 months. Acne-like rash occurred in 16.0% (12/75), which relieved by external smear of fusidic acid. No blisters, hypopigmentation, bacterial or viral infection, scar formation and other adverse reactions happened. Conclusions:The total-mode fractional CO 2 laser is effective and safe in the treatment of facial atrophic acne scar.

Objective:To analyze the complications of vacuum-assisted microwave in the treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis and bromhidrosis.Methods:The clinical data of patients with axillary hyperhidrosis and axillary bromhidrosis admitted to the Laser Aesthetic Center of Plastic Surgery Hospital of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences from April 2018 to May 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. All patients received vacuum-assisted microwave therapy under tumescent anesthesia. The template with appropriate size was selected for transfer printing, and then microwave treatment was carried out according to the marked points. The energy level was 1-5. The hyperhidrosis severity scale (HDSS) was used to grade the hyperhidrosis severity score, and the changes of grading before and after operation were compared to evaluate the curative effect.Results:In the 103 cases, there were 16 males and 87 females, aged from 18 to 62 years. The HDSS scores at 3 months(1.28±0.29)and 12 months(1.70±0.62) after treatment were significantly lower than those before treatment(3.13±0.27) ( P<0.01). In the 103 cases, 99 cases had no postoperative complications and had definite postoperative effect, 4 cases had postoperative complications, including 1 case of infection with local skin necrosis, 1 case of blister and skin scald and 2 cases hematomas(3 sides). Among the 2 cases of hematomas, 1 case had severe necrosis of subcutaneous tissue and fat liquefaction. The incidence of complications was about 3.88% (4/103). Conclusions:Vaccum-assisted microwave is effective in the treatment of hyperhidrosis and bromhidrosis, and the incidence of complications is low. The correct operation and proper treatment of complications can achieve satisfactory result.

Objective:To analyze the complications of vacuum-assisted microwave in the treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis and bromhidrosis.Methods:The clinical data of patients with axillary hyperhidrosis and axillary bromhidrosis admitted to the Laser Aesthetic Center of Plastic Surgery Hospital of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences from April 2018 to May 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. All patients received vacuum-assisted microwave therapy under tumescent anesthesia. The template with appropriate size was selected for transfer printing, and then microwave treatment was carried out according to the marked points. The energy level was 1-5. The hyperhidrosis severity scale (HDSS) was used to grade the hyperhidrosis severity score, and the changes of grading before and after operation were compared to evaluate the curative effect.Results:In the 103 cases, there were 16 males and 87 females, aged from 18 to 62 years. The HDSS scores at 3 months(1.28±0.29)and 12 months(1.70±0.62) after treatment were significantly lower than those before treatment(3.13±0.27) ( P<0.01). In the 103 cases, 99 cases had no postoperative complications and had definite postoperative effect, 4 cases had postoperative complications, including 1 case of infection with local skin necrosis, 1 case of blister and skin scald and 2 cases hematomas(3 sides). Among the 2 cases of hematomas, 1 case had severe necrosis of subcutaneous tissue and fat liquefaction. The incidence of complications was about 3.88% (4/103). Conclusions:Vaccum-assisted microwave is effective in the treatment of hyperhidrosis and bromhidrosis, and the incidence of complications is low. The correct operation and proper treatment of complications can achieve satisfactory result.

Objective To analyze the serotypes of enteroviruses(EVs) isolated from patients with influenza-like illness in Beijing in 2017. Methods Oropharyngeal swab specimens were collected from pa-tients with influenza-like illness in eight districts of Beijing from July 2017 to October 2017. EVs were detec-ted by real-time PCR. Specific primers were synthesized and used to amplify the VP1 fragments of EVs. PCR products were sequenced and the results were compared with the reference sequences by using Basic Lo-cal Alignment Search Tool(BLAST) to identify the serotypes of isolated EVs. Results A total of 666 spec-imens were collected and 91 (13.66%) were positive for EVs. VP1 sequences of 66 EVs were successfully amplified and BLAST analysis revealed that these strains belonged to 14 serotypes,including seven serotypes of EV-A species,six serotypes of EV-B species and one serotype of Rhinovirus species. The predominant se-rotypes were CVA2 and CVA6. Eight out of 14 CVA6 strains that were collected in Shunyi District shared high homology. All seven CVB5 strains were collected in Shijingshan District and grouped into one cluster. Conclusion EVs causing influenza-like illness in Beijing in 2017 belonged to 14 serotypes and CVA2 and CVA6 were the predominant serotypes.

Objective To explore the effect of various information means in the training of newly recruited nurses and to provide a practical basis for comprehensive and thorough development of the training. Methods Nurses who are enrolled in 2015 were chosen as the test group. Its applications can be in the form of Mobile APP,office software,online software and We Chat public platform. Afterwards,the effect of various information means can be judged by comparing the test results with the nurses who are enrolled in 2013 (the control group). The nurses in the test group were surveyed in the form of questionnaires to evaluate the training effect. Results The scores of theory ex amination and nasal feeding in the test group were higher than those of control group(P<0.01). The 93.8 percent of the nurses in test group believe that training is beneficial to the understanding and consolidation of knowledge as well as to improve the ability of self-learning. Also the training effect is prominent. Conclusion The various information means in the training of newly recruited nurses can improve training efficiency and enhance training effectiveness.