ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy and possible mechanism of Wei's Huoxue Tongluo Formula （韦氏活血通络方，WHTF） in treating atrophic-stage non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy （NAION） with qi deficiency and blood stasis. MethodsA total of 82 atrophic-stage NAION patients with qi deficiency and blood stasis were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group， with 41 cases in each group. The treatment group was given oral administration of WHTF twice a day plus acupoint injection of distilled water 2 ml at Taiyang （EX-HN5） once daily， while the control group received injection of compound anisodine injection 2 ml at Taiyang （EX-HN5） once daily and oral administration of WHTF placebo twice a day. Both groups received treatment for a course of 14 days. The best-corrected visual acuity （BCVA）， optic disc perfusion density （PD）， flux index （FI）， macular superficial PD， vascular density （VD）， and traditional Chinese medicine （TCM） syndrome scores were compared between groups before treatment and on day 7 and day 14 of treatment. Additionally， mean defect （MD） and mean sensitivity （MS） of visual fields were measured before treatment and on day 14， along with safety evaluation. ResultsAfter treatment， both groups showed significant improvement in BCVA， visual field MD and MS， and TCM syndrome scores （P＜0.05 or P＜0.01）. On day 14 of treatment， the TCM syndrome score in the treatment group was significantly lower than that in the control group （P＜0.05）. There was no significant improvement in optic disc PD and FI， and macular superficial PD and VD after treatment in either group （P＞0.05） except that on day 7 the macular superficial foveal PD in the control group was significantly better than that in the treatment group （P＜0.05）. During the treatment period， no serious adverse events occurred in either group. ConclusionWHTF can improve the visual function indicators including visual acuity and visual field， as well as TCM syndrome scores in atrophic-stage NAION patients with qi deficiency and blood stasis. It shows clinical safety， although it does not appear to have a significant effect on optic disc or macular blood flow.

Objective:To explore the factors that tend to lead to a low normal fertilization rate in spindle transfer of mouse oocytes and its strategies.Methods:Oocytes in metaphase Ⅱ (MⅡ) of C57BL/6 and ICR strains mouse were obtained for observations of mitochondrial replacement operations. Spindle karyoplasts of three different sizes (large, medium, small) were isolated by micromanipulation, and their morphology was observed under bright field and polarized light at 0 min, 10 min, 20 min and 30 min after suction. For small spindle karyoplasts, 2% paraformaldehyde fixation was performed after 10 min, 20 min and 30 min respectively, and the morphology of spindle and chromosomes was observed after immunofluorescence staining. Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) was performed on oocytes, followed by small spindle karyoplasts isolation, and then fusion was conducted after 30 min (traditional method), 10 min (modified method 1) and 0 min (modified method 2) respectively. ICSI-oocytes without spindle transfer were used as control group, and 14-16 h later, the fertilization of reconstructed oocytes was observed and statistically analyzed.Results:1) When spindle karyoplast was just retrieved (0 min), the karyoplast membrane was smooth and complete, and the spindle showed a normal spindle shape. After 10 min, 20 min and 30 min of suction, the karyoplast membrane was twisted or elongated with an irregular morphology, and the spindle was also twisted, stretched or scattered with a weaker brightness. And the smaller spindle karyoplast, the more serious the deformation was. 2) When the spindle was just taken out (0 min), immunofluorescence staining showed that the spindle was in a standard spindle shape, and the chromosomes were regularly and neatly arranged on the equatorial plate. With the prolongation of placement time, spindles were elongated and tapered or dumbbell-shaped, and chromosomes were scattered and irregularly arranged. 3) For the traditional method of spindle transfer, the normal fertilization rate of C57BL/6 mouse reconstructed oocytes was 63.16% (24/38), which was statistically different from that of control group ( P=0.002). The normal fertilization rate [68.00% (34/50)] in the modified method 1 group was significantly lower than that in control group [90.00% (36/40), P=0.019], but there was no statistical difference with the traditional method ( P=0.260). However, the normal fertilization rate [82.50% (33/40)] in the modified method 2 group was similar to control group ( P=0.422), and was significantly higher than that of the traditional method group ( P=0.010). Conclusion:The longer the spindle karyoplast of mouse oocytes is stayed after retrieval, the more serious the morphological changes, the more unstable the spindles and chromosomes, and the lower normal fertilization rate. Immediate fusion of spindle karyoplast after isolation is the best time for mitochondrial replacement micromanipulation.

OBJECTIVE: To observe the effect of moxibustion on small intestinal mucosal immune barrier in rats with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) and explore its underlying mechanisms. METHODS: Of 38 newborn rats from 4 healthy SPF pregnant rats, 12 neonatal rats were randomly selected in a normal group. IBS-D model was prepared by the combined measures for the rest rats, including neonatal maternal separation, acetic acid enema and chronic restraint stress. Twenty-four successfully-modeled rats were randomized into a model group and a moxibustion group, 12 rats in each one. In the moxibustion group, suspending moxibustion was delivered at bilateral "Tianshu" (ST25) and "Shangjuxu" (ST37), 20 min each time, once daily and for 7 consecutive days. Separately, before acetic acid enema (aged 35 days), after modeling (aged 45 days) and after intervention (aged 53 days), the body mass, loose stool rate (LSR) and and the minimum volume threshold when abdominal withdrawal reflex (AWR) scored 3 were observed in the rats of each group. After intervention (aged 53 days), using HE and PAS staining, the morphology of duodenum was observed, the length of villus and the depth of crypt were measured, the ratio of the length of villus to the depth of crypt was calculated; and the numbers of mucosal intraepithelial lymphocytes (IELs) and goblet cells were counted. With ELISA adopted, the contents of γ-interferon (IFN-γ), interleukin-4 (IL-4) and secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA) in duodenal mucosa of rats were detected. The proportion of T cell subsets in duodenal mucosa was detected using flow cytometry. The microvilli and tight junctions of duodenal mucosal epithelial cells were observed by transmission electron microscopy, and the integrity of duodenal mucosa observed by scanning electron microscopy. RESULTS: Compared with the normal group, for the rats in the model group, the body mass, the minimum volume threshold when AWR scored 3, the length of duodenal villus and the the ratio of the length of villus to the depth of crypt, as well as the proportion of CD₈⁺ T subset were all reduced (P<0.01, P<0.05), the counts of goblet cells in duodenal mucosa decreased (P<0.01); LRS, the proportion of CD₄⁺ T subset and CD₄⁺/CD₈⁺, as well as the contents of IFN-γ, IL-4 and sIgA in duodenal mucosa and IFN-γ/IL-4 were all elevated (P<0.01); and the numbers of IELs rose (P<0.01). The morphology of duodenal mucosa was irregular, the villi got shorter, sparse and scattered, with uneven density. The morphology of epithelial cells was destroyed and the tight junctions damaged, with larger spaces. When compared with the model group, in the moxibustion group, the body mass, the minimum volume threshold when AWR scored 3, the length of duodenal villus and the ratio of the length of villus to the depth of crypt, as well as the counts of goblet cells in duodenal mucosa increased (P<0.01); LRS, the proportion of CD₄⁺ T subset, and CD₄⁺/CD₈⁺, as well as the contents of IFN-γ, IL-4 and sIgA in duodenal mucosa and IFN-γ/IL-4 were reduced (P<0.01); and the numbers of IELs was dropped (P<0.01). The morphology of duodenal mucosa was more regular, the villi were grew, got longer and arranged regularly, with even density. The morphology of epithelial cells was slightly destroyed, and the tight junctions partially damaged. CONCLUSION Moxibustion at "Tianshu" (ST25) and "Shangjuxu" (ST37) can reduce visceral hypersensitivity in IBS-D rats and relieve abdominal pain, diarrhea and other symptoms. Its effect mechanism may be related to the repair of small intestinal mucosal immune barrier and the improvement in the immune function in IBS-D.
Animals ; Irritable Bowel Syndrome/immunology* ; Rats ; Moxibustion ; Intestinal Mucosa/immunology* ; Female ; Diarrhea/therapy* ; Intestine, Small/immunology* ; Male ; Humans ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Disease Models, Animal

In May 2023, the Chinese Stomatological Association promulgated the group standard of "Clinical Practice Specifications for Permanent Tooth Extraction". These specifications were formulated after repeated discussions and revisions guided by relevant literature and the opinions of well-known experts in the field across the country. However, the content of the group standard is not elaborated and is limited to its writing form and requirements. As a consequence, medical workers might not easily understand and comprehend its content and knowledge points, which also limits its dissemination and wide use in primary medical units. This study aims to sort out and interpret the content of the 2023 edition of the "Clinical Practice Specification for Permanent Tooth Extraction" to help medical staff understand and apply it in clinical practice.
Tooth Extraction/standards* ; Humans ; China ; Dentition, Permanent ; Practice Guidelines as Topic

Bone grafting is a primary method for treating bone defects. Among various graft materials, xenogeneic bone substitutes are widely used in clinical practice due to their abundant sources, convenient processing and storage, and avoidance of secondary surgeries. With the advancement of domestic production and the limitations of imported products, an increasing number of bone filling or grafting substitute materials isentering clinical trials. Relevant experts have drafted this consensus to enhance the management of medical device clinical trials, protect the rights of participants, and ensure the scientific and effective execution of trials. It summarizes clinical experience in aspects, such as design principles, participant inclusion/exclusion criteria, observation periods, efficacy evaluation metrics, safety assessment indicators, and quality control, to provide guidance for professionals in the field.
Humans ; Bone Substitutes/therapeutic use* ; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic/methods* ; Consensus ; Bone Transplantation ; Research Design

Objective:To explore the factors that tend to lead to a low normal fertilization rate in spindle transfer of mouse oocytes and its strategies.Methods:Oocytes in metaphase Ⅱ (MⅡ) of C57BL/6 and ICR strains mouse were obtained for observations of mitochondrial replacement operations. Spindle karyoplasts of three different sizes (large, medium, small) were isolated by micromanipulation, and their morphology was observed under bright field and polarized light at 0 min, 10 min, 20 min and 30 min after suction. For small spindle karyoplasts, 2% paraformaldehyde fixation was performed after 10 min, 20 min and 30 min respectively, and the morphology of spindle and chromosomes was observed after immunofluorescence staining. Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) was performed on oocytes, followed by small spindle karyoplasts isolation, and then fusion was conducted after 30 min (traditional method), 10 min (modified method 1) and 0 min (modified method 2) respectively. ICSI-oocytes without spindle transfer were used as control group, and 14-16 h later, the fertilization of reconstructed oocytes was observed and statistically analyzed.Results:1) When spindle karyoplast was just retrieved (0 min), the karyoplast membrane was smooth and complete, and the spindle showed a normal spindle shape. After 10 min, 20 min and 30 min of suction, the karyoplast membrane was twisted or elongated with an irregular morphology, and the spindle was also twisted, stretched or scattered with a weaker brightness. And the smaller spindle karyoplast, the more serious the deformation was. 2) When the spindle was just taken out (0 min), immunofluorescence staining showed that the spindle was in a standard spindle shape, and the chromosomes were regularly and neatly arranged on the equatorial plate. With the prolongation of placement time, spindles were elongated and tapered or dumbbell-shaped, and chromosomes were scattered and irregularly arranged. 3) For the traditional method of spindle transfer, the normal fertilization rate of C57BL/6 mouse reconstructed oocytes was 63.16% (24/38), which was statistically different from that of control group ( P=0.002). The normal fertilization rate [68.00% (34/50)] in the modified method 1 group was significantly lower than that in control group [90.00% (36/40), P=0.019], but there was no statistical difference with the traditional method ( P=0.260). However, the normal fertilization rate [82.50% (33/40)] in the modified method 2 group was similar to control group ( P=0.422), and was significantly higher than that of the traditional method group ( P=0.010). Conclusion:The longer the spindle karyoplast of mouse oocytes is stayed after retrieval, the more serious the morphological changes, the more unstable the spindles and chromosomes, and the lower normal fertilization rate. Immediate fusion of spindle karyoplast after isolation is the best time for mitochondrial replacement micromanipulation.

In recent years, cardiovascular disease has become a common disease. With the development of machine learning and big data technologies, the processing ability of electrocardiogram (ECG) signals has been greatly enhanced through new computer technologies, enabling the auxiliary diagnosis technology for cardiovascular disease (CVD) to achieve new improvements. This article discusses the application of machine learning in ECG processing, especially in the auxiliary diagnosis of diseases. Firstly, the conventional signal preprocessing methods are introduced, and then the EEG signal processing methods based on feature extraction and fuzzy classification are explored. Secondly, the application of auxiliary diagnosis in CVD is further summarized. Finally, the advantages and disadvantages of the two methods are analyzed, and based on this, a design of an auxiliary diagnostic system compatible with the two methods is proposed, providing a new perspective for similar applied researches in the future.
Machine Learning ; Cardiovascular Diseases/diagnosis* ; Humans ; Electrocardiography ; Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted ; Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted ; Fuzzy Logic ; Electroencephalography

Objective To investigate the clinical value of postoperative platelet-to-neutrophil ratio(PNR)in predicting the prognosis of patients with acute anterior circulation cardiogenic large-vessel occlusion stroke after receiving endovascular treatment.Methods A total of 95 patients with acute anterior circulation cardiogenic large-vessel occlusion stroke,who were admitted to the Affiliated Huai'an No.1 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University of China from January 2019 to January 2022,were enrolled in this study.Venous blood sampling was performed at admission and within 24 hours after thrombectomy,and the PNR,platelet-white blood cell ratio(PWR),platelet-lymphocyte ratio(PLR),and neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio(NLR)were calculated.According to the modified Rankin Scale score at 90 days(mRS-90),the patients were divided into good prognosis group(mRS-90 ≤2 points,n=45)and poor prognosis group(mRS-90 3-6 points,n=50).The clinical data were compared between the two groups.Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the predictors of 90-d good prognosis.The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve(AUC)was used to compare the efficacy of PWR,PNR,and NLR in predicting good prognosis.Results Compared with poor prognosis group,in good prognosis group the patients were younger,the NIHSS score at admission was smaller,the incidence of postoperative contrast extravasation was lower,the postoperative 24-hour PWR and PNR values were higher,and the postoperative 24-hour NLR value was lower,the differences in the above indexes between the two groups were statistically significant(all P＜0.05).Multivariate analysis showed that bridging therapy(OR=4.746,P=0.021,95％CI:1.262-17.856),postoperative contrast medium extravasation(OR=0.254,P=0.022,95％CI:0.079-0.824)and postoperative 24-h PNR(OR=1.087,P=0.006,95％CI:1.025-1.153)were the independent predictors for 90-d good prognosis in patients with acute anterior circulation cardiogenic large-vessel occlusion stroke after receiving endovascular treatment.AUCs of postoperative 24-h PWR,PNR and NLR for predicting a good prognosis after thrombectomy were 0.734,0.736 and 0.704 respectively.PNR had the highest predictive efficacy,with a cutoff value of 25.08,a specificity of 84.00％,and a sensitivity of 67.78％.Conclusion In patients with acute anterior circulation cardiogenic large-vessel occlusion stroke after receiving endovascular treatment,a better clinical prognosis can be expected when the patient has a higher postoperative 24-h PNR value.

Objective To develop a high modulus and high strength biodegradable silk fibroin GBR membrane to address the issue of maintaining the space for bone regeneration in the repair of osseous defects.Methods After purifying silk fibroin protein,membrane materials were prepared using evaporation-hot pressing method.The physi-cal and chemical properties and biological performance of the membranes were evaluated using stretching tests,in vitro simulations,and cell co-culturing methods.Results A silk fibroin GBR membrane was successfully fabrica-ted,resulting in a simulated degradation rate of 35.3%after 12 h in vitro.The wet-state elastic modulus reached 45 MPa,while the tensile strength reached 8.39 MPa.Furthermore,the cell survival rate was nearly 100%after 7 days.Conclusion The biodegradable GBR membrane produced in this study possesses high modulus and strength,as well as excellent biocompatibility,offering a promise as a foundation for addressing the bone defect re-pair and bone space maintenance.

As essential part of teachers' teaching practice, the design and arrangement of assignments is the main carrier of interaction between teachers and students, and is also an important learning way for students. According to the discipline characteristics and teaching modes of histology and embryology courses, we have developed a systematic assignment design model that covers theory, practice, and application with four types of assignments—pre-class assignments, exploratory assignments, practical assignments, and innovative assignments distributed before class, in class, after class, and throughout the teaching process. Behind this assignment design strategy is the concept of learner-centered teaching, which aims to help students learn professional knowledge and develop comprehensive literacy.