BACKGROUND: The protective effect of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) on cardiac ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury has been widely reported. Dental pulp-derived mesenchymal stem cells (DP-MSCs) have therapeutic effects on various diseases, including diabetes and cirrhosis. This study aimed to determine the therapeutic effects of DP-MSCs on I/R injury and elucidate the underlying mechanism. METHODS: Myocardial I/R injury model mice were treated with DP-MSCs or a miR-19a-3p mimic. The infarct volume, fibrotic area, pyroptosis, inflammation level, and cardiac function were measured. Cardiomyocytes exposed to hypoxia-reoxygenation were transfected with the miR-19a-3p mimic, miR-19a-3p inhibitor, or negative control. Pyroptosis and protein expression in the interferon regulatory factor 8/mitogen-activated protein kinase (IRF-8/MAPK) pathway were measured. RESULTS: DP-MSCs protected cardiac function in cardiac I/R-injured mice and inhibited cardiomyocyte pyroptosis. The upregulation of miR-19a-3p protected cardiac function, inhibited cardiomyocyte pyroptosis, and inhibited IRF-8/MAPK signaling in cardiac I/R-injured mice. DP-MSCs inhibited cardiomyocyte pyroptosis and the IRF-8/MAPK signaling by upregulating the miR-19a-3p levels in cardiomyocytes injured by I/R. CONCLUSION DP-MSCs protected cardiac function by inhibiting cardiomyocyte pyroptosis through miR-19a-3p under I/R conditions.
Animals ; MicroRNAs/metabolism* ; Pyroptosis/genetics* ; Mesenchymal Stem Cells/metabolism* ; Myocytes, Cardiac/cytology* ; Mice ; Male ; Mice, Inbred C57BL ; Dental Pulp/cytology* ; Myocardial Reperfusion Injury/therapy* ; MAP Kinase Signaling System/physiology*

OBJECTIVE: To explore decompression strategies for lateral lumbar spinal stenosis under unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE) assistance. METHODS: A clinical data of 86 patients with lateral lumbar stenosis treated with UBE-assisted intervertebral decompression between September 2022 and December 2023 was retrospectively analyzed. There were 42 males and 44 females with an average age of 63.6 years (range, 45-79 years). The disease duration ranged from 6 to 14 months (mean, 8.5 months). Surgical levels included L _{2, 3} in 3 cases, L _{3, 4} in 26 cases, L _{4, 5} in 42 cases, and L ₅, S ₁ in 15 cases. According to Lee's grading system, there were 21 cases of grade 1, 37 cases of grade 2, and 28 cases of grade 3 for lumbar spinal stenosis. Based on the location of stenosis and clinical symptoms, the 33 cases underwent interlaminar approach, 7 cases underwent interlaminar approach with auxiliary third incision, 26 cases underwent contralateral inclinatory approach, and 20 cases underwent paraspinal approach; then, the corresponding decompression procedures were performed. Visual analogue scale (VAS) score was used to evaluate lower back/leg pain before operation and at 1 and 3 months after operation, while Oswestry disability index (ODI) was used to evaluate spinal function. At 3 months after operation, the effectiveness was evaluated using the modified MacNab evaluation criteria. The spinal stenosis and decompression were evaluated based on Lee's grading system using lumbar MRI before operation and at 3 months after operation. RESULTS: All procedures were successfully completed with mean operation time of 95.1 minutes (range, 57-166 minutes). Dural tears occurred in 2 cases treated with interlaminar approach with auxiliary third incision. All incisions healed by first intention. All patients were followed up 3-10 months (mean, 5.9 months). The clinical symptoms of the patients relieved to varying degrees. The VAS scores and ODI of lower back and leg pain at 1 and 3 months after operation significantly improved compared to preoperative levels ( P<0.05), and the indicators at 3 months significantly improved than that at 1 month ( P<0.05). According to the modified MacNab evaluation criteria, the effectiveness at 3 months after operation was rated as excellent in 52 cases, good in 21 cases, and poor in 13 cases, with an excellent and good rate of 84.9%. No lumbar instability was detected on flexion-extension X-ray films during follow-up. The Lee's grading of lateral lumbar stenosis at 2 days after operation showed significant improvement compared to preoperative grading ( P<0.05). CONCLUSION For lateral lumbar spinal stenosis, UBE-assisted decompression of the spinal canal requires the selection of interlaminar approach, interlaminar approach with auxiliary third incision, contralateral inclinatory approach, and paraspinal approach based on preoperative imaging findings and clinical symptoms to achieve better effectiveness.
Humans ; Spinal Stenosis/diagnostic imaging* ; Female ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Decompression, Surgical/methods* ; Aged ; Lumbar Vertebrae/surgery* ; Endoscopy/methods* ; Retrospective Studies ; Treatment Outcome

Objective:To explore the feasibility of using two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography for measuring right ventricular strain and function in healthy adults, and to analyze the impact of age and gender.Methods:This study is a cross-sectional study. Healthy adults who underwent physical examination in the Physical Examination Center of Beijing Hospital from January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2021 were included. Two researchers independently measured various right ventricular longitudinal strain indices using the Echopac software, including (global longitudinal strain (GLS), apical longitudinal strain (ALS), midventricle longitudinal strain (MLS), basal longitudinal strain (BLS), free wall GLS (FWGLS), free wall ALS (FWALS), free wall MLS (FWMLS) and free wall BLS (FWBLS)) as well as tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) and right ventricle-fraction of area change (RVFAC). The above indicators were taken as the average of two physicians. The consistency of the measurements by two physicians was evaluated by the within-group correlation coefficient ( ICC). Results:A total of 233 subjects were included, including 137 males, aged (58.5±14.2) years. ICC values was all above 0.8 with excellent agreement. The values of FWGLS and GLS in healthy adults were -26.63% and -21.89%, respectively. There was no statistically significant difference in TAPSE ((2.06±0.41)cm vs. (2.10±0.39)cm, P=0.510) and RVFAC ((51.17±9.91)% vs. (50.89±8.65)%, P=0.826) between males and females. The values of various right ventricular long axis strain indicators (GLS, ALS, MLS, BLS, FWGLS, FWMLS, FWMLS, FWBLS) in females aged 18 to 40 and 41 to 65 years were higher than those in males of the same age (all P<0.05), while there was no statistically significant difference in the values of various right ventricular long axis strain indicators between the sexes in subjects aged 65 years and above (all P>0.05). In females, the right ventricular GLS, ALS, MLS, FWGLS, FWALS, FWMLS, and FWBLS values in the groups aged 18 to 40 and 41 to 65 years were significantly higher than those in the group aged 65 years and above (all P<0.05). In contrast, no significant differences were found in these indices among different age groups in males (all P>0.05). Conclusions:Using two-dimensional speckle tracking technology in echocardiography to measure right ventricular strain indicators is feasible and highly reproducible. Gender and age have an impact on right ventricular strain indicators.

Objective Summarize the key difficult problems faced by national regional medical centers,create a checklist of crucial issues,and propose strategic recommendations to support future development.Methods It employed a combination of literature review,field research,and in-depth interviews to develop an initial draft of the checklist for key issues in national regional medical centers.Additionally,two rounds of Delphi method consultation were conducted with experts from local government,exporting and supporting hospitals.The data gathered from the questionnaires in both rounds were analyzed,and essential questions were identified.Results The questionnaires achieved response rates of 99%and 100%in the two rounds,and the expert authority coefficients were 0.83 and 0.90.The final checklist for key issues in national regional medical centers encompassed a total of 6 problems.These included 3 challenges related to establishing sound management systems and mechanisms,1 challenge concerning human resource management improvement,1 challenge focusing on elevating medical service levels,and 1 challenge pertaining to other aspects of progress.Conclusion Currently,the development of national regional medical centers encounters crucial challenges,including the enhancement of management mechanisms,overall human resource management,and medical capabilities.The government should reinforce leadership assurance,coordination,and supervisory responsibilities.Exporting hospitals should enhance management systems and operational mechanisms.Supporting hospitals should focus on effective party building guidance and cooperation while consistently promoting the uniform development of national regional medical centers.

Objective Summarize the key difficult problems faced by national regional medical centers,create a checklist of crucial issues,and propose strategic recommendations to support future development.Methods It employed a combination of literature review,field research,and in-depth interviews to develop an initial draft of the checklist for key issues in national regional medical centers.Additionally,two rounds of Delphi method consultation were conducted with experts from local government,exporting and supporting hospitals.The data gathered from the questionnaires in both rounds were analyzed,and essential questions were identified.Results The questionnaires achieved response rates of 99%and 100%in the two rounds,and the expert authority coefficients were 0.83 and 0.90.The final checklist for key issues in national regional medical centers encompassed a total of 6 problems.These included 3 challenges related to establishing sound management systems and mechanisms,1 challenge concerning human resource management improvement,1 challenge focusing on elevating medical service levels,and 1 challenge pertaining to other aspects of progress.Conclusion Currently,the development of national regional medical centers encounters crucial challenges,including the enhancement of management mechanisms,overall human resource management,and medical capabilities.The government should reinforce leadership assurance,coordination,and supervisory responsibilities.Exporting hospitals should enhance management systems and operational mechanisms.Supporting hospitals should focus on effective party building guidance and cooperation while consistently promoting the uniform development of national regional medical centers.

Objective Summarize the key difficult problems faced by national regional medical centers,create a checklist of crucial issues,and propose strategic recommendations to support future development.Methods It employed a combination of literature review,field research,and in-depth interviews to develop an initial draft of the checklist for key issues in national regional medical centers.Additionally,two rounds of Delphi method consultation were conducted with experts from local government,exporting and supporting hospitals.The data gathered from the questionnaires in both rounds were analyzed,and essential questions were identified.Results The questionnaires achieved response rates of 99%and 100%in the two rounds,and the expert authority coefficients were 0.83 and 0.90.The final checklist for key issues in national regional medical centers encompassed a total of 6 problems.These included 3 challenges related to establishing sound management systems and mechanisms,1 challenge concerning human resource management improvement,1 challenge focusing on elevating medical service levels,and 1 challenge pertaining to other aspects of progress.Conclusion Currently,the development of national regional medical centers encounters crucial challenges,including the enhancement of management mechanisms,overall human resource management,and medical capabilities.The government should reinforce leadership assurance,coordination,and supervisory responsibilities.Exporting hospitals should enhance management systems and operational mechanisms.Supporting hospitals should focus on effective party building guidance and cooperation while consistently promoting the uniform development of national regional medical centers.

Objective Summarize the key difficult problems faced by national regional medical centers,create a checklist of crucial issues,and propose strategic recommendations to support future development.Methods It employed a combination of literature review,field research,and in-depth interviews to develop an initial draft of the checklist for key issues in national regional medical centers.Additionally,two rounds of Delphi method consultation were conducted with experts from local government,exporting and supporting hospitals.The data gathered from the questionnaires in both rounds were analyzed,and essential questions were identified.Results The questionnaires achieved response rates of 99%and 100%in the two rounds,and the expert authority coefficients were 0.83 and 0.90.The final checklist for key issues in national regional medical centers encompassed a total of 6 problems.These included 3 challenges related to establishing sound management systems and mechanisms,1 challenge concerning human resource management improvement,1 challenge focusing on elevating medical service levels,and 1 challenge pertaining to other aspects of progress.Conclusion Currently,the development of national regional medical centers encounters crucial challenges,including the enhancement of management mechanisms,overall human resource management,and medical capabilities.The government should reinforce leadership assurance,coordination,and supervisory responsibilities.Exporting hospitals should enhance management systems and operational mechanisms.Supporting hospitals should focus on effective party building guidance and cooperation while consistently promoting the uniform development of national regional medical centers.

Objective Summarize the key difficult problems faced by national regional medical centers,create a checklist of crucial issues,and propose strategic recommendations to support future development.Methods It employed a combination of literature review,field research,and in-depth interviews to develop an initial draft of the checklist for key issues in national regional medical centers.Additionally,two rounds of Delphi method consultation were conducted with experts from local government,exporting and supporting hospitals.The data gathered from the questionnaires in both rounds were analyzed,and essential questions were identified.Results The questionnaires achieved response rates of 99%and 100%in the two rounds,and the expert authority coefficients were 0.83 and 0.90.The final checklist for key issues in national regional medical centers encompassed a total of 6 problems.These included 3 challenges related to establishing sound management systems and mechanisms,1 challenge concerning human resource management improvement,1 challenge focusing on elevating medical service levels,and 1 challenge pertaining to other aspects of progress.Conclusion Currently,the development of national regional medical centers encounters crucial challenges,including the enhancement of management mechanisms,overall human resource management,and medical capabilities.The government should reinforce leadership assurance,coordination,and supervisory responsibilities.Exporting hospitals should enhance management systems and operational mechanisms.Supporting hospitals should focus on effective party building guidance and cooperation while consistently promoting the uniform development of national regional medical centers.

Objective Summarize the key difficult problems faced by national regional medical centers,create a checklist of crucial issues,and propose strategic recommendations to support future development.Methods It employed a combination of literature review,field research,and in-depth interviews to develop an initial draft of the checklist for key issues in national regional medical centers.Additionally,two rounds of Delphi method consultation were conducted with experts from local government,exporting and supporting hospitals.The data gathered from the questionnaires in both rounds were analyzed,and essential questions were identified.Results The questionnaires achieved response rates of 99%and 100%in the two rounds,and the expert authority coefficients were 0.83 and 0.90.The final checklist for key issues in national regional medical centers encompassed a total of 6 problems.These included 3 challenges related to establishing sound management systems and mechanisms,1 challenge concerning human resource management improvement,1 challenge focusing on elevating medical service levels,and 1 challenge pertaining to other aspects of progress.Conclusion Currently,the development of national regional medical centers encounters crucial challenges,including the enhancement of management mechanisms,overall human resource management,and medical capabilities.The government should reinforce leadership assurance,coordination,and supervisory responsibilities.Exporting hospitals should enhance management systems and operational mechanisms.Supporting hospitals should focus on effective party building guidance and cooperation while consistently promoting the uniform development of national regional medical centers.

Objective Summarize the key difficult problems faced by national regional medical centers,create a checklist of crucial issues,and propose strategic recommendations to support future development.Methods It employed a combination of literature review,field research,and in-depth interviews to develop an initial draft of the checklist for key issues in national regional medical centers.Additionally,two rounds of Delphi method consultation were conducted with experts from local government,exporting and supporting hospitals.The data gathered from the questionnaires in both rounds were analyzed,and essential questions were identified.Results The questionnaires achieved response rates of 99%and 100%in the two rounds,and the expert authority coefficients were 0.83 and 0.90.The final checklist for key issues in national regional medical centers encompassed a total of 6 problems.These included 3 challenges related to establishing sound management systems and mechanisms,1 challenge concerning human resource management improvement,1 challenge focusing on elevating medical service levels,and 1 challenge pertaining to other aspects of progress.Conclusion Currently,the development of national regional medical centers encounters crucial challenges,including the enhancement of management mechanisms,overall human resource management,and medical capabilities.The government should reinforce leadership assurance,coordination,and supervisory responsibilities.Exporting hospitals should enhance management systems and operational mechanisms.Supporting hospitals should focus on effective party building guidance and cooperation while consistently promoting the uniform development of national regional medical centers.