The left maxilla of a patient was resected because of tumor,and the defect was reconstruted with fibular transplantation.The autonomous dental implant robot technology was used to achieve precise implantation of multiple implants and immediate denture restoration within the limited left maxilla.The surgery was minimally invasive and efficient,and significantly reducing patient post-operative discomfort.The final restoration was completed 6 months after surgery.

AIM:This study aims to investigate the role and mechanism of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9(PCSK9)in ovarian cancer.METHODS:We compared the expression levels of PCSK9 between ovarian cancer specimens and their corresponding adjacent non-cancerous tissues,while also assessing its expression in various ovarian cancer cell lines.Using a shRNA strategy,we reduced the expression of PCSK9 in ovarian cancer cell lines cul-tured in vitro,with confirmation via Western blot.The effects of PCSK9 downregulation on the proliferation,migration,and invasion of ovarian cancer cells were evaluated through EdU,colony formation,and Transwell assays.Additionally,we analyzed the impact of PCSK9 down-regulation on the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway using Western blot analysis.RE-SULTS:PCSK9 was significantly upregulated in ovarian cancer tissues and cell lines(P＜0.01).Downregulation of PC-SK9 resulted in a significant decrease in cell proliferation,migration,and invasion(P＜0.01).Western blot analysis dem-onstrated that PCSK9 knockdown led to reduced expression levels of key molecules within the MAPK/ERK signaling path-way(P＜0.01).CONCLUSION:PCSK9 promotes the proliferation and invasion of ovarian cancer cells by activating MAPK/ERK signaling pathway.

The left maxilla of a patient was resected because of tumor,and the defect was reconstruted with fibular transplantation.The autonomous dental implant robot technology was used to achieve precise implantation of multiple implants and immediate denture restoration within the limited left maxilla.The surgery was minimally invasive and efficient,and significantly reducing patient post-operative discomfort.The final restoration was completed 6 months after surgery.

AIM:This study aims to investigate the role and mechanism of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9(PCSK9)in ovarian cancer.METHODS:We compared the expression levels of PCSK9 between ovarian cancer specimens and their corresponding adjacent non-cancerous tissues,while also assessing its expression in various ovarian cancer cell lines.Using a shRNA strategy,we reduced the expression of PCSK9 in ovarian cancer cell lines cul-tured in vitro,with confirmation via Western blot.The effects of PCSK9 downregulation on the proliferation,migration,and invasion of ovarian cancer cells were evaluated through EdU,colony formation,and Transwell assays.Additionally,we analyzed the impact of PCSK9 down-regulation on the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway using Western blot analysis.RE-SULTS:PCSK9 was significantly upregulated in ovarian cancer tissues and cell lines(P＜0.01).Downregulation of PC-SK9 resulted in a significant decrease in cell proliferation,migration,and invasion(P＜0.01).Western blot analysis dem-onstrated that PCSK9 knockdown led to reduced expression levels of key molecules within the MAPK/ERK signaling path-way(P＜0.01).CONCLUSION:PCSK9 promotes the proliferation and invasion of ovarian cancer cells by activating MAPK/ERK signaling pathway.

BACKGROUND:Oxidative modification of high-density lipoprotein occurs in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.However,the relationship between oxidized high-density lipoprotein and ovulation dysfunction and its mechanism are unknown. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect and potential mechanism of oxidized high-density lipoprotein on ovarian granulosa cell apoptosis. METHODS:Polycystic ovary syndrome rat model was established,then the high-density lipoprotein was harvested from the rat serum of heart blood.The degree of oxidation of the high-density lipoprotein was detected by high-density lipoprotein inflammation index assay,malondialdehyde assay and lipoprotein agarose gel electrophoresis assay.The normal rat ovarian granulosa cells were isolated and treated with high-density lipoprotein and oxidized high-density lipoprotein isolated from the model rat serum.Cell viability was detected by CCK-8 assay.Cell apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry.The generation of reactive oxygen species was detected by H2DCF-DA staining.The p38 signaling activity was detected by western blot assay.Ovarian granulosa cells were pretreated with reactive oxygen species inhibitors N-acetylcysteine,tetramethylpiperidine(Tempol)and p38 inhibitor SB203580,and then treated with oxidized high-density lipoprotein.Finally,cell apoptosis,reactive oxygen species production and p38 signaling activity were detected. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:A portion of the high-density lipoprotein from the serum of polycystic ovary syndrome model rats affected oxidative modification.High-density lipoprotein and oxidized high-density lipoprotein isolated from the model rat serum inhibited granulosa cell viability and promoted apoptosis(all P<0.05).They promoted rat granulosa cell reactive oxygen species production and p38 activation(all P<0.05).N-acetylcysteine,Tempol and SB203580 reversed oxidized high-density lipoprotein induced granulosa cell apoptosis(all P<0.05).N-acetylcysteine and Tempol suppressed oxidized high-density lipoprotein-induced p38 activation(all P<0.05).SB203580 did not have a regulatory effect on reactive oxygen species production(P>0.05).In summary,polycystic ovary syndrome can promote partial oxidative modification of high-density lipoprotein.The oxidized high-density lipoprotein promotes rat granulosa cell apoptosis by the activation of the reactive oxygen species-initiated p38 signaling pathway.

Objective To investigate the correlation of neutrophil to high-density lipoprotein cho-lesterol ratio(NHR)and lipoprotein(a)[Lp(a)]with occurrence of acute ischemic stroke(AIS)in elderly patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation(NVAF).Methods A total of 301 elderly NVAF patients admitted to Hefei First People's Hospital from May 2020 to May 2023 were en-rolled,and according to whether they were combined with AIS or not,they were divided into stroke group(143 cases)and non-stroke group(158 cases).Binary logistic regression analysis was used to screen risk factors,and ROC curve was plotted to assess their predictive values for AIS.Results Lp(a)and NHR in stroke group were significantly higher than those in non-stroke group,the difference was statistically significant(P＜0.01).Multivariate binary logistic regression analysis showed that NHR and Lp(a)were independent risk factors for death with NVAF com-bined AIS(OR=1.728,95％CI:1.367-2.186,P=0.000;OR=1.005,95％CI:1.002-1.007,P=0.000);ROC curve analysis indicated that the AUC value of NHR and Lp(a)in diagnosing AIS in NVAF patients was 0.668 and 0.735,respectively,and that of their combination was 0.789,which was significantly higher than that of NHR and Lp(a)alone(P＜0.01).Conclusion NHR and Lp(a)are independently related to AIS in NVAF patients,and their combination has certain diagnos-tic efficacy.

Objective To analyze the effects of low-level laser therapy(LLLT)combined with elec-tromyogram-triggered neuromuscular electrical stimulation(ETNS)on upper limb function and quality of life in patients with subacute ischemic stroke.Methods A total of 52 patients with sub-acute ischemic stroke admitted to our hospital from January 2020 to October 2023 were recruited,and then randomly divided into control group(26 cases)and observation group(26 cases).Fugl-Meyer Motor Function Score-Upper Limb(FMA-UE),Trunk Injury Scale(TIS),Wolf Motor Function Test Scale(WMFT)-Time(TS)and Functional Ability(FS),Chinese version of Stroke Quality of Life Scale(SS-QOL)were used before treatment(day of enrollment)and after treat-ment(5 months after enrollment)to evaluate these patients.Results After treatment,the obser-vation group had obviously higher FMA-UE score,TIS score,WMFT-FS score and SS-QOL score than those before treatment(P＜0.05),and these scores were also notably higher than those in control group after treatment(P＜0.01).The WMFT-TS score in the observation group after treatment was statistically lower than that before treatment(P＜0.05),and also reduced than that of the control group after treatment(39.42±11.65 vs 46.12±11.89,P=0.045).Conclusion LLLT combined with ETNS shows good efficacy in improvement of upper limb function and quality of life in subacute ischemic stroke patients.

【Objective】 To discuss the prevention and control strategies of physical examination and health consultation for apheresis donation during the COVID-19 outbreak, and to verify its necessity and efficiency. 【Methods】 A three-stage (Hubei import period, Jan 23 to 31; local(Zhejiang) epidemic period( Feb 1 to Mar 1); overseas import period, Mar 2 to 22) prevention and control strategy for physical examination and health consultation during the COVID-19 outbreak from January 23 to March 22, 2020 was adopted by our center, and the consultation of residence history, contact history, and the investigation of related symptoms were added to health consultation.The deferral rates of health consultation and physical examination during the COVID-19 outbreak were compared with the same period in 2019. The deferral rates in each stage were compared, containing those contributed by first-time and regular apheresis donors. 【Results】 The deferral rates of health consultation during the epidemic period and the same period in 2019 were 2.31%(100/4 371) vs 1.62%(78/4 740) (P<0.05), the physical examination 3.75%(160/4 264) vs 1.07%(50/4 655) (P<0.01). The deferral rates of health consultation during the three stages were 2.32%(9/388) vs 3.49%(68/1 947)vs 1.13%(23/2 036) respectively(P<0.01), physical examination 2.12%(8/378)vs 3.68%(69/1 877)vs 4.13%(83/2 009)(P>0.05) The deferral rate of travel contact history was the highest at 2.05%(40/1947)during local epidemic period, and respiratory symptoms at 1.29%(5/388)during Hubei import period. The deferral rates of blood pressure during the three stages were1.85%(7/378)vs 3.57%(67/1877)vs 4.08(82/2009)(P>0.05). The deferral rate of health consultation and physical examination in first-time and regular apheresis donors were 5.86%(38/649)vs 1.65%(61/3 696)and 5.79%(35/604)vs 3.41%(124/3 635)(P<0.01). 【Conclusion】 The deferral rates of health consultation and physical examination increased significantly during the COVID-19 epidemic. Therefore, it is necessary to formulate and adopt a targeted consultation strategy during the epidemic period to block COVID-19 transmission to the greatest extent.

Objective:This study aimed to explore and analyze correlated factors of the characteristics of moderate and severe pain in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients after tissue flap repairment, to provide the basis for the following pain management.Methods:The convenience sampling method was used to enroll 239 patients who underwent tissue flap repairment at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University Hospital of Stomatology between December 2017 and December 2018 in this study. To classify the types of pain, Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) scores were used to collect the pain symptoms of patients with 6 time periods of wound, throat, infusion, other and non-intervention for 6 days, and analyze the characteristics and correlated factors of moderate and severe pain.Results:Eighty-seven of the 239 patients complained of moderate or severe pain. The distribution of patients age and education level had statistical differences in the presence or absence of moderate to severe pain ( P<0.05) . The cases of sore throat and frequency occurred most frequently among all types of pain. Conclusions:Although patient-controlled analgesia is given to patients after flap repairment, more than one-third of patients still complained of moderate and severe pain. Different types of pain have different characteristics, and throat pain occurred more frequently. Moderate pain was more common in male patients, while severe pain has a much higher proportion in female patients.