Radiochemotherapy-induced oral mucositis (OM) is a common oral complication in patients with tumors following head and neck radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Erosion and ulcers are the main features of OM that seriously affect the quality of life of patients and even the progress of tumor treatment. To date, differences in clinical prevention and treatment plans for OM have been noted among doctors of various specialties, which has increased the uncertainty of treatment effects. On the basis of current research evidence, this expert consensus outlines risk factors, clinical manifestations, clinical grading, ancillary examinations, diagnostic basis, prevention and treatment strategies and efficacy indicators for OM. In addition to strategies such as basic oral care, anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents, anti-infective agents, pro-healing agents, and photobiotherapy recommended in previous guidelines, we also emphasize the role of traditional Chinese medicine in OM prevention and treatment. This expert consensus aims to provide references and guidance for dental physicians and oncologists in formulating strategies for OM prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, standardizing clinical practice, reducing OM occurrence, promoting healing, and improving the quality of life of patients.
Humans ; Chemoradiotherapy/adverse effects* ; Consensus ; Risk Factors ; Stomatitis/etiology*

Objective To investigate the types of diseases examined by ultrasonography in a certain island clinic,and to summarize the experience of ultrasound medical support in island area.Methods The ultrasound examination results of patients who were admitted to a certain island clinic from January 2017 to August 2022 were reviewed,and the types and characteristics of diseases examined by ultrasound were analyzed.Results A total of 2 043 patients underwent ultrasound examination.There were 76 disease categories and 1 579 diseases.The top five diseases were fatty liver(13.24%),kidney crystals(12.10%),kidney stones(10.70%),gallbladder polyps(6.33%)and ureteral stones with hydronephrosis(6.02%).Ultrasound could predict the pathological types of appendicitis and guide the clinical decision by observing the width of the appendiceal lumen and the layers of the appendiceal wall.Doppler-assessed ureteric jet could be used to determine the renal function of the affected side of ureteral calculi.Conclusion There are wide and varied disease categories in islands.Sonographers should have comprehensive abilities and qualities.This study can provide reference for the follow-up medical support on island area.

Objective To assess the clinical and safety outcomes of endovascular therapy(EVT)administered beyond 24 h after the onset of symptoms in patients with acute ischemic stroke(AIS)resulting from middle cerebral artery atherosclerotic occlusion.Methods We enrolled consecutive AIS patients with middle cerebral artery atherosclerotic occlusion who received EVT in our hospital between January 2020 and June 2023 and divided them into two groups based on the time from AIS onset to EVT:EVT≤24 h group and EVT＞24 h group.The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale(NIHSS)scores after surgery,90-day functional independence(defined as mRS 0-2),symptomatic ICH(sICH),postoperative acute thrombosis,as well as mortality,were analyzed in the two groups of patients.Results A total of 161 patients were recruited,with 106 cases in the EVT≤24 h group and 55 cases in the EVT＞24 h group.The NIHSS scores declined after EVT in both groups(P＜0.01).The NIHSS scores after surgery were lower in the EVT≤24 h group(median:4.5 vs.7.0,P＜0.05).90-day functional independence(45.3％vs.30.9％,95％CI:0.93-3.68),sICH(5.7％vs.9.1％,95％CI:0.18-2.06),postoperative acute thrombosis(6.6％vs.3.6％,95％CI:0.37-9.34),and mortality(3.8％vs.1.8％,95％CI:0.23-19.42)did not differ significantly between the groups(P＞0.05).Conclusion Our findings support EVT feasibility in selected patients with middle cerebral artery atherosclerotic occlusion beyond 24 h.Prospective studies are warranted for confirmation.

Objective To assess the clinical and safety outcomes of endovascular therapy(EVT)administered beyond 24 h after the onset of symptoms in patients with acute ischemic stroke(AIS)resulting from middle cerebral artery atherosclerotic occlusion.Methods We enrolled consecutive AIS patients with middle cerebral artery atherosclerotic occlusion who received EVT in our hospital between January 2020 and June 2023 and divided them into two groups based on the time from AIS onset to EVT:EVT≤24 h group and EVT＞24 h group.The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale(NIHSS)scores after surgery,90-day functional independence(defined as mRS 0-2),symptomatic ICH(sICH),postoperative acute thrombosis,as well as mortality,were analyzed in the two groups of patients.Results A total of 161 patients were recruited,with 106 cases in the EVT≤24 h group and 55 cases in the EVT＞24 h group.The NIHSS scores declined after EVT in both groups(P＜0.01).The NIHSS scores after surgery were lower in the EVT≤24 h group(median:4.5 vs.7.0,P＜0.05).90-day functional independence(45.3％vs.30.9％,95％CI:0.93-3.68),sICH(5.7％vs.9.1％,95％CI:0.18-2.06),postoperative acute thrombosis(6.6％vs.3.6％,95％CI:0.37-9.34),and mortality(3.8％vs.1.8％,95％CI:0.23-19.42)did not differ significantly between the groups(P＞0.05).Conclusion Our findings support EVT feasibility in selected patients with middle cerebral artery atherosclerotic occlusion beyond 24 h.Prospective studies are warranted for confirmation.

Objective:To analyze the impact of transcervical resection of adhesion (TCRA) on obstetric complications in patients after frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET) and its associated factors.Methods:A retrospective cohort study was conducted by collecting clinical data from patients who underwent autologous oocyte FET treatment and gave birth to at least one live newborn at the Reproductive Medicine Center of Nanjing Women and Children's Healthcare Hospital from April 2015 to May 2022. Based on the uterine condition, patients were divided into three groups: control group with normal uterine morphology (712 cases); the intrauterine adhesion (IUA) group consisting of IUA patients who did not undergo TCRA surgery (45 cases); the TCRA group, which included IUA patients who received TCRA treatment (51 cases). The relationship between uterine conditions and obstetric complications among the three groups was investigated using propensity score matching (PSM). Multivariate logistic regression analysis was applied to identify risk factors associated with obstetric complications related to TCRA. The performance of the constructed multivariate logistic regression model was evaluated using calibration curves and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves.Results:1) Before PSM, statistically significant differences were observed among the three groups regarding endometrial thickness, the presence of a scarred uterus, numbers of pregnancies, deliveries, miscarriages, induced abortions, and transferred embryos (all P<0.05). After PSM, baseline characteristics were balanced across the groups. The rates of placenta accreta spectrum disorders (PAS) in the TCRA group [48.8% (20/41)] and the IUA group [45.2% (19/42)] were significantly higher than those in control group [24.7% (18/73), P=0.016; 22.8% (18/79), P=0.019]. 2) Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that endometrial thickness ( OR=0.79, 95% CI: 0.69-0.90, P<0.001], number of pregnancies (2 times, OR=2.25, 95% CI: 1.33-3.82, P=0.003), endometrial preparation protocol (gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist plus hormone replacement therapy, OR=2.29, 95% CI: 1.16-4.52, P=0.017), the presence of a scarred uterus ( OR=2.19, 95% CI: 1.39-3.45, P<0.001), and uterine cavity conditions (IUA and TCRA, OR=2.11, 95% CI: 1.07-4.17, P=0.031; OR=2.70, 95% CI: 1.37-5.31, P=0.004) were independent predictors of PAS occurrence. 3) The area under the ROC curve for this model was 0.732 (95% CI: 0.686-0.778). Calibration curve results, after internal validation, showed good consistency between predicted risks and actual outcomes, demonstrating good discriminative ability and calibration ( P=0.540). Conclusion:The incidence of obstetric complications such as placenta previa, postpartum hemorrhage, and premature rupture of membranes in patients who underwent TCRA surgery was comparable to that of patients with a normal uterine morphology. However, TCRA significantly increased the risk of PAS in patients with IUA undergoing FET assisted reproductive treatment.

Objective:To analyze the impact of transcervical resection of adhesion (TCRA) on obstetric complications in patients after frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET) and its associated factors.Methods:A retrospective cohort study was conducted by collecting clinical data from patients who underwent autologous oocyte FET treatment and gave birth to at least one live newborn at the Reproductive Medicine Center of Nanjing Women and Children's Healthcare Hospital from April 2015 to May 2022. Based on the uterine condition, patients were divided into three groups: control group with normal uterine morphology (712 cases); the intrauterine adhesion (IUA) group consisting of IUA patients who did not undergo TCRA surgery (45 cases); the TCRA group, which included IUA patients who received TCRA treatment (51 cases). The relationship between uterine conditions and obstetric complications among the three groups was investigated using propensity score matching (PSM). Multivariate logistic regression analysis was applied to identify risk factors associated with obstetric complications related to TCRA. The performance of the constructed multivariate logistic regression model was evaluated using calibration curves and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves.Results:1) Before PSM, statistically significant differences were observed among the three groups regarding endometrial thickness, the presence of a scarred uterus, numbers of pregnancies, deliveries, miscarriages, induced abortions, and transferred embryos (all P<0.05). After PSM, baseline characteristics were balanced across the groups. The rates of placenta accreta spectrum disorders (PAS) in the TCRA group [48.8% (20/41)] and the IUA group [45.2% (19/42)] were significantly higher than those in control group [24.7% (18/73), P=0.016; 22.8% (18/79), P=0.019]. 2) Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that endometrial thickness ( OR=0.79, 95% CI: 0.69-0.90, P<0.001], number of pregnancies (2 times, OR=2.25, 95% CI: 1.33-3.82, P=0.003), endometrial preparation protocol (gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist plus hormone replacement therapy, OR=2.29, 95% CI: 1.16-4.52, P=0.017), the presence of a scarred uterus ( OR=2.19, 95% CI: 1.39-3.45, P<0.001), and uterine cavity conditions (IUA and TCRA, OR=2.11, 95% CI: 1.07-4.17, P=0.031; OR=2.70, 95% CI: 1.37-5.31, P=0.004) were independent predictors of PAS occurrence. 3) The area under the ROC curve for this model was 0.732 (95% CI: 0.686-0.778). Calibration curve results, after internal validation, showed good consistency between predicted risks and actual outcomes, demonstrating good discriminative ability and calibration ( P=0.540). Conclusion:The incidence of obstetric complications such as placenta previa, postpartum hemorrhage, and premature rupture of membranes in patients who underwent TCRA surgery was comparable to that of patients with a normal uterine morphology. However, TCRA significantly increased the risk of PAS in patients with IUA undergoing FET assisted reproductive treatment.

Fusobacterium nucleatum (F. nucleatum) is an early pathogenic colonizer in periodontitis, but the host response to infection with this pathogen remains unclear. In this study, we built an F. nucleatum infectious model with human periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs) and showed that F. nucleatum could inhibit proliferation, and facilitate apoptosis, ferroptosis, and inflammatory cytokine production in a dose-dependent manner. The F. nucleatum adhesin FadA acted as a proinflammatory virulence factor and increased the expression of interleukin(IL)-1β, IL-6 and IL-8. Further study showed that FadA could bind with PEBP1 to activate the Raf1-MAPK and IKK-NF-κB signaling pathways. Time-course RNA-sequencing analyses showed the cascade of gene activation process in PDLSCs with increasing durations of F. nucleatum infection. NFκB1 and NFκB2 upregulated after 3 h of F. nucleatum-infection, and the inflammatory-related genes in the NF-κB signaling pathway were serially elevated with time. Using computational drug repositioning analysis, we predicted and validated that two potential drugs (piperlongumine and fisetin) could attenuate the negative effects of F. nucleatum-infection. Collectively, this study unveils the potential pathogenic mechanisms of F. nucleatum and the host inflammatory response at the early stage of F. nucleatum infection.
Humans ; Fusobacterium nucleatum/metabolism* ; NF-kappa B/metabolism* ; Periodontal Ligament/metabolism* ; Signal Transduction ; Fusobacterium Infections/pathology* ; Stem Cells/metabolism*

Objective:To investigate the personality traits of patients with anxious depression and the relationship between personality traits and clinical symptoms.Methods:From December 2011 to October 2014, 177 first-episode untreated patients with depression from the psychiatric department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University and 185 healthy controls(HC group) recruited by the community were included.All patients were divided into anxious depression group ( n=92) and non-anxious depression group ( n=85) according to whether the anxiety/somatization factor score ≥7.The simplified version of Neuroticism Extraversion Openness Five-Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI) and the Hamilton depression scale-17 (HAMD-17) were used to assess all the subjects.Statistical analyses were conducted in SPSS 21.0.Analysis of covariance was used to compare the differences of the scores on personality dimensions among the three groups.The relationship between personality dimensions and anxious depression was confirmed by Logistic regression, linear regression analysis and generalized linear models. Results:The differences of the scores on the four dimensions of neuroticism ( F=108.863, P<0.01), extraversion ( F=86.357, P<0.01), agreeableness ( F=50.615, P<0.01), and conscientiousness ( F=24.730, P<0.01) among the three groups were statistically significant.Further pairwise comparision showed, the score of neuroticisms was higher in the anxious depression group(43.05±8.92) and non-anxious depression group(39.85±7.21) than that in the HC group (30.16±6.25)( P<0.01, Bonferroni corrected). The scores of extroversion (31.22±6.33, 32.61±6.83), agreeableness (38.66±5.80, 39.46±6.19) and conscientiousness (39.75±6.89, 38.85±7.26) were lower in the anxious depression group and non-anxious depression group than those in the HC group (40.29±5.37, 44.79±4.68, 44.09±5.66, all P<0.01, Bonferroni corrected). The score of neuroticisms in anxious depression group was higher than that in non-anxious depression group, and the difference was statistically significant ( P<0.01, Bonferroni corrected). Logistic regression analysis with age, gender and years of education controlled showed that the score of neuroticism ( B=0.082, OR=1.085, 95% CI=1.020-1.154, P=0.009) and conscientiousness ( B=0.060, OR=1.062, 95% CI=1.006-1.120, P=0.028) were risk factors for anxiety symptoms in patients with depression.Linear regression analysis showed that the scores on neuroticism had positive predictive effects on the anxiety/somatization factor score ( B=0.055, 95% CI=0.021-0.089, P=0.002) and cognitive impairment factor score ( B=0.074, 95% CI=0.023-0.125, P=0.005) in the anxious depression group. Conclusion:Compared to non-anxious depression, patients with anxious depression show higher level of neuroticism, and the level of neuroticism can positively predict the symptoms of anxiety and cognitive impairment.The high level of neuroticism and conscientiousness may be risk factors for the occurrence of anxiety symptoms in patients with depressed.

Objective:To explore the efficacy and safety of ticagrelor versus clopidogrel in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) Chinese patients using glycoprotein Ⅱb/Ⅲa inhibitor (GPI).Methods:The data from CCC-ACS (Improving Care for Cardiovascular Disease in China-ACS) project were systematically reviewed in ACS patients with GPI. The patients were divided into ticagrelor and clopidogrel groups. A logistic analysis and propensity score matching (PSM) were performed to compare occurrences of major cardiovascular events (MACE) and bleeding events between the two groups during hospitalization.Results:A total of 63 641 ACS patients were collected from 150 hospitals. Logistic regression analyses showed that there was no statistically significant difference in the reduction of MACE between ticagrelor and clopidogrel when using GPI ( OR=0.881, 95% CI 0.599-1.296; P=0.521). However, major bleeding rate was higher in the ticagrelor group than that in the clopidogrel group ( OR=1.401, 95% CI 1.075-1.852; P=0.013). Similar results were observed after PSM. No statistic difference in MACE between the ticagrelor and clopidogrel group ( OR=0.919, 95% CI 0.613-1.376; P=0.681). Major bleeding rate was higher in the ticagrelor group ( OR=1.559, 95% CI 1.130-2.150; P=0.007). Conclusion:In ACS patients with GPI, ticagrelor did not reduce MACE, but increased the major bleeding risk compared with clopidogrel.

Objective To investigate the effect of sarcopenia on the skeletal muscle and cardiac function in elderly patients with chronic heart failure (CHF).Methods Sixty patients with CHF and sarcopenia and 60 sex and age-matched CHF patients without sarcopenia were enrolled from September 2014 to December 2015.The skeletal mass was evaluated by fat-free mass index (FFMI) and muscle function was evaluated by gait speed (GS),hand strength (HS) and the simple physical performance battery (SPPB).The cardiac function was accessed by a 6-min walk distance (6-MWD) and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF).Furthermore,the serum inflammation cytokines IL-6,TNF-α,and skeletal muscle biomarker C 1q were measured.Results The CHF patients with sarcopenia had lower values for skeletal muscle mass:FFMI [(17.68±0.74) vs.(18.34±0.54)kg/m2,F=33.696,P＜0.05] and lower muscle function:HS [(17.26±4.20)vs.(28.85±6.43)kg,F=136.54,P＜0.05],GS [(0.65±0.11) vs.(0.90±0.10)m/s,F=-12.922,P＜0.05],SPPB [(6.45±2.07) vs.(7.65± 1.76),t=-3.452,P＜0.05].And the cardiac function decreased significantly in patients with sarcopenia:6-MWD [(253.76 ± 72.62) vs.(340.91 ± 55.78)m,F=54.350,P＜0.05],LVEF [(39.12 ± 7.02)vs.(43.83±5.81)％,t=16.060,P＜0.05].Serum IL-6/TNF-α/C1q levels were significantly elevated:IL-6[(14.12± 1.40) vs.(13.46±1.06) ng/L,F=8.513,P＜0.05],TNF-α [(443.43±28.06) vs.(299.37±21.53)ng/L,t=31.556,P＜0.05],C1q[(578.92±23.63) vs.(504.1 1±41.77)ng/L,F=145.78,P＜0.05].Conclusion The CHF patients with sarcopenia present less skeletal muscle mass,poorer skeletal function and reduced cardiac function,and higher inflammation levels.