Objective To analyze the infection status and epidemic trends of soil-borne nematode infections in Yubei, Chongqing City, in 2010,2021, and 2022. Methods The local populations from four survey sites of four towns in 2010 and five sites of five towns in 2021 and 2022 were surveyed regarding their basic information using a unified form. Fecal samples of the participants were collected and tested for soil-borne nematode infections using the modified Kato-Katz thick smear method. Results In 2010, 2 049 participants were surveyed, followed by 1 000 participants in 2021 and 2022. The overall prevalence of parasitic infections declined significantly from 3.86% to 0.20%. In 2010, soil-transmitted nematode included hookworms(3.81%) and roundworms(0.29%). In 2021, the infection rates of roundworms and hookworms were 1.70% and 0.10% respectively. Notably, only Ascaris was identified in 2022(0.20%). The≥60 age group consistently exhibited the highest infection rates across all surveys, followed by the 40-59 age group. The infection rates of males in the three surveys were 3.31%,1.92%, and 0.20% respectively, and those of females were 4.37%, 1.46%, and 0.20% respectively. There was no statistically significant difference in the infection rates between males and females. Educational attainment was inversely associated with infection; in 2010, the highest prevalence was observed among those with primary education or below, whereas in 2021, illiterate or semi-literate individuals showed the highest susceptibility. The occupational distribution of infections in 2010 indicated that retirees (8.33%), farmers(4.86%), and homemakers or unemployed individuals(3.45%)were the most affected. However, in 2021 and 2022, farmers emerged as the predominant occupational group with soil-transmitted nematode infections. Conclusions The infection rate of soil-borne nematodes showed a decreasing trend in Yubei, and the infection species changed from hookworms in 2010 to Ascaris in 2022. Farmers, the elderly, and people with low education levels should continue to be the focus of preventive and control efforts.

Objective:To investigate the influence of different ratios of contrast agent(CA)to saline on image quality of coronary computed tomography angiography(CCTA)in dual-flow injection technique.Methods:A prospective study included 102 patients who were clinically diagnosed as suspected coronary heart disease(CHD)to undergo CCTA scan at Beijing Friendship Hospital,Capital Medical University,between March 2024 and October 2024.Ultimately,90 patients were enrolled,who adopted CA injection protocol of dual-flow injection technique.Patients were randomly divided into three groups using a random number table,with 30 patients in each group.The different ratios of CA to saline were adopted,which were respectively Group A(1:9),Group B(2:8),and Group C(3:7).For the reconstructed images,the computed tomography(CT)values of heart-related anatomical structures,which included superior vena cava,right atrium,right ventricle,left atrium,left ventricle,interventricular septum and each segment of the coronary artery,were measured respectively.At the same time,two radiologists,who possessed over 10 years of diagnostic experience of CCTA examination,conducted subjective evaluations for image quality.For the cases of disagreement,the consensus between them was reached through discussion.Results:In three groups,the total CA doses were respectively(42.75±5.22)ml,(47.08±5.83)ml and(50.64±6.29)ml,and the differences of that among the three groups was statistically significant(F=13.964,P<0.05).The differences of CT values of superior vena cava,right atrium,right ventricle,left atrium,left ventricle and aorta among three groups were significant(F=29.141,24.194,39.308,9.643,8.178,6.881,P<0.05).There were significant differences in the CT values of the proximal,mid,and distal segments of the left anterior descending(LAD),and the proximal and mid segments of the left circumflex(LCx)and right coronary artery(RCA)among three groups(F=7.114,9.106,3.851,6.075,4.025,7.349,5.756,P<0.05).However,there was not statistically significant difference was found among the three groups in the CT value of the distal segments of the LCx and RCA(P>0.05).There were significant differences in the subjective scores for the superior vena cava,right atrium and right ventricle among the three groups(H=8.939,29.105,32.180,P<0.05).The number of cases with 3-4 points at the superior vena cava,right atrium and right ventricle were respectively 25(83.3%),29(96.7%)and 30(100%)in group B,there was no case with 1 point.In addition,the imaging quality of right heart in group B was better than that in group A and C.There were no significant differences at left atrium,left ventricle,and each segment of coronary artery among three groups(P>0.05).Conclusion:For patients with clinically non-extreme body weight,the selection of the ratio(2:8)of CA to saline can effectively show relevantly anatomic structures of heart,and coronary artery vessels,including the right heart system,which belongs to the optimal solution.

Acupuncture and moxibustion have their unique advantages in treating tumors,but the theoretical framework of acupuncture and moxibustion intervention in tumors needs to be improved,and the academic system still needs to be sorted out.In this paper,we try to describe the commonalities between Chinese medical theories and modern medical technologies in order to consolidate the theoretical foundation of acupuncture intervention in tumor.Specifically:① Acupuncture regulates immune function and energy metabolism,which is a specific form of tonifying the spleen and stomach to support positive qi.② Tumors belong to the broad definition of"sores and ulcers"in traditional Chinese medicine,which is a special kind of chronic inflammation,and acupuncture intervenes in tumors by intervening in inflammatory reactions from ulcers.③ Tumor is a"dynamic pseudo-organ"with yin and yang attributes and"life attributes".Acupuncture and moxibustion can regulate various cells and factors in the tumor environment in a multi-targeted way,so as to make it tend to the state of yin and yang equilibrium.④ Acupuncture and moxibustion have unique advantages in the reduction of toxicity,enhancement of efficacy,tonicity,rejuvenation,treatment of complications,etc.,which complement the allopathic therapies of modern medicine,and can help to realize survival with tumors.

Geriatric oral health care encounters significant challenges with the increase in the proportion of older individuals. Age-related changes in the dentition, muscles, and joints result in a decline in objective masticatory function, subjective restoration requirements, and acceptability among the elderly population, with individual variations influenced by systemic health. Considering functional requirements, the adaptability of stomatognathic and systemic health conditions, health economics and other factors, the authors believe that it should not be limited to the conventional "one-to-one" strategy for replacing missing teeth in geriatric prosthodontics. There is an urgent need for a precise and adaptable restoration strategy that is more suitable for older individuals. The proposal of a new concept of functional tooth loss updates the minimal restoration standards for elderly patients and establishes the theory of age-friendly functional restoration. Based on the restoration strategy of functional tooth loss, this paper proposes a new concept termed "age-friendly functional restoration of the stomatognathic system", which integrates treatment considerations including endodontics, periodontology, mucosa, muscles, temporomandibular joint, and systemic health. Efforts should be made in four areas as follows. Firstly, the "assessment of accessible function" should be enhanced by considering the interrelationship between stomatognathic and systemic health. Secondly, the "evaluation of appropriate function" is supposed to be optimised in view of subjective needs and objective evaluation of the stomatognathic system. Moreover, the "formulation of treatment plans" needs to be accomplished with the aid of assistive technologies, such as artificial intelligence, to accurately exert appropriate functional restoration. Lastly, the "management and maintenance of health" is likely to be strengthened through follow-ups, propaganda and education, and preventive healthcare, so as to improve quality of life and ultimately achieve healthy ageing among older individuals.
Humans ; Tooth Loss/therapy* ; Aged ; Stomatognathic System ; Oral Health ; Dental Care for Aged ; Dental Restoration, Permanent/methods*

Objective To investigate the genetic differences among different populations based on 13 autosomal STR loci in CODIS core.Methods Data of 13 autosomal STR loci(CSF1PO,FGA,THO1,TPOX,vWA,D3S1358,D5S818,D7S820,D8S1179,D13S317,D16S539,D18S51,D21S11)were collected from 95 populations in scientific journals between 1999 and 2021,soursed from the PubMed database,which had been published.Allele frequencies of loci were sorted out and forensic genetic parameters including gene differentiation coefficient(Gst),total heterozygosity(Ht),subpopula-tion heterozygosity(Hs)values,and Nei's DA genetic distance were calculated.Principal component analysis,phylogenetic tree,and multidimensional scale analysis were conducted to assess population ge-netic structure.Results A total of 265 alleles were detected at the 13 STR loci in these 95 popula-tions.The mean values of Gst,Ht,and Hs were 0.023 247,0.797 915 and 0.779 365.Population genetic analyses reflected significant differences among populations from Asia,Africa and Europe.In Asian populations,there was a certain degree of distinction between mainland and island populations;the Han population showed a certain degree of distinction with surrounding populations in mainland;while within the Han population,there were two distinct clusters formed by the northern Han and the south-ern Han.Conclusion The 13 autosomal STR loci in CODIS core demonstrate potential value for popu-lation identification across different groups,and may be used for the differentiation of ethnic groups,among different continental populations.

Objective To compare the capture performance differences between TruSeq? Exome and NimbleGen SeqCap EZ Human Exome kits in children with cerebral palsy(CP),and to provide a technical selection basis for clinical genetic research and diagnosis.Methods Peripheral blood samples from 48 sporadic CP patients were included.Exome libraries were constructed using TruSeq(DNA probes)and NimbleGen(RNA probes),followed by sequencing on the Illumina HiSeq 2000 platform.Bioinformatics analysis was applied to evaluate mapping rate,target region coverage,variant concordance,and clinical relevance based on a CP-related gene set(2 293 genes).The statistical analysis was performed using a paired t-test with a significance threshold of α=0.05.Results The results showed no significant differences between NimbleGen and TruSeq exome capture kits in basic data quality(alignment rate,insert size)and GC content.However,they exhibited complementary characteristics in key performance metrics:NimbleGen demonstrated superior performance in specific depth coverage(1×coverage rate,P=1.84×10-5;20×coverage rate,P=1.49×10-20).TruSeq,on the other hand,showed higher sensitivity in Indel detection(TruSeq vs.NimbleGen:11 371±1 689 vs.11 274±1 670,P=3.24×10-7)and rare variant capture(TruSeq vs.NimbleGen:3 164±766 vs.3 072±774,P=1.20×10-4),successfully identifying all 11 pathogenic variants(including 2 missed by NimbleGen).Conclusion TruSeq,with its superior variant detection rate,is more suitable for clinical diagnostic applications,while NimbleGen's coverage stability may be advantageous for research-oriented projects.

Acupuncture and moxibustion have their unique advantages in treating tumors,but the theoretical framework of acupuncture and moxibustion intervention in tumors needs to be improved,and the academic system still needs to be sorted out.In this paper,we try to describe the commonalities between Chinese medical theories and modern medical technologies in order to consolidate the theoretical foundation of acupuncture intervention in tumor.Specifically:① Acupuncture regulates immune function and energy metabolism,which is a specific form of tonifying the spleen and stomach to support positive qi.② Tumors belong to the broad definition of"sores and ulcers"in traditional Chinese medicine,which is a special kind of chronic inflammation,and acupuncture intervenes in tumors by intervening in inflammatory reactions from ulcers.③ Tumor is a"dynamic pseudo-organ"with yin and yang attributes and"life attributes".Acupuncture and moxibustion can regulate various cells and factors in the tumor environment in a multi-targeted way,so as to make it tend to the state of yin and yang equilibrium.④ Acupuncture and moxibustion have unique advantages in the reduction of toxicity,enhancement of efficacy,tonicity,rejuvenation,treatment of complications,etc.,which complement the allopathic therapies of modern medicine,and can help to realize survival with tumors.

Objective To compare the capture performance differences between TruSeq? Exome and NimbleGen SeqCap EZ Human Exome kits in children with cerebral palsy(CP),and to provide a technical selection basis for clinical genetic research and diagnosis.Methods Peripheral blood samples from 48 sporadic CP patients were included.Exome libraries were constructed using TruSeq(DNA probes)and NimbleGen(RNA probes),followed by sequencing on the Illumina HiSeq 2000 platform.Bioinformatics analysis was applied to evaluate mapping rate,target region coverage,variant concordance,and clinical relevance based on a CP-related gene set(2 293 genes).The statistical analysis was performed using a paired t-test with a significance threshold of α=0.05.Results The results showed no significant differences between NimbleGen and TruSeq exome capture kits in basic data quality(alignment rate,insert size)and GC content.However,they exhibited complementary characteristics in key performance metrics:NimbleGen demonstrated superior performance in specific depth coverage(1×coverage rate,P=1.84×10-5;20×coverage rate,P=1.49×10-20).TruSeq,on the other hand,showed higher sensitivity in Indel detection(TruSeq vs.NimbleGen:11 371±1 689 vs.11 274±1 670,P=3.24×10-7)and rare variant capture(TruSeq vs.NimbleGen:3 164±766 vs.3 072±774,P=1.20×10-4),successfully identifying all 11 pathogenic variants(including 2 missed by NimbleGen).Conclusion TruSeq,with its superior variant detection rate,is more suitable for clinical diagnostic applications,while NimbleGen's coverage stability may be advantageous for research-oriented projects.

Objective:To investigate the influence of different ratios of contrast agent(CA)to saline on image quality of coronary computed tomography angiography(CCTA)in dual-flow injection technique.Methods:A prospective study included 102 patients who were clinically diagnosed as suspected coronary heart disease(CHD)to undergo CCTA scan at Beijing Friendship Hospital,Capital Medical University,between March 2024 and October 2024.Ultimately,90 patients were enrolled,who adopted CA injection protocol of dual-flow injection technique.Patients were randomly divided into three groups using a random number table,with 30 patients in each group.The different ratios of CA to saline were adopted,which were respectively Group A(1:9),Group B(2:8),and Group C(3:7).For the reconstructed images,the computed tomography(CT)values of heart-related anatomical structures,which included superior vena cava,right atrium,right ventricle,left atrium,left ventricle,interventricular septum and each segment of the coronary artery,were measured respectively.At the same time,two radiologists,who possessed over 10 years of diagnostic experience of CCTA examination,conducted subjective evaluations for image quality.For the cases of disagreement,the consensus between them was reached through discussion.Results:In three groups,the total CA doses were respectively(42.75±5.22)ml,(47.08±5.83)ml and(50.64±6.29)ml,and the differences of that among the three groups was statistically significant(F=13.964,P<0.05).The differences of CT values of superior vena cava,right atrium,right ventricle,left atrium,left ventricle and aorta among three groups were significant(F=29.141,24.194,39.308,9.643,8.178,6.881,P<0.05).There were significant differences in the CT values of the proximal,mid,and distal segments of the left anterior descending(LAD),and the proximal and mid segments of the left circumflex(LCx)and right coronary artery(RCA)among three groups(F=7.114,9.106,3.851,6.075,4.025,7.349,5.756,P<0.05).However,there was not statistically significant difference was found among the three groups in the CT value of the distal segments of the LCx and RCA(P>0.05).There were significant differences in the subjective scores for the superior vena cava,right atrium and right ventricle among the three groups(H=8.939,29.105,32.180,P<0.05).The number of cases with 3-4 points at the superior vena cava,right atrium and right ventricle were respectively 25(83.3%),29(96.7%)and 30(100%)in group B,there was no case with 1 point.In addition,the imaging quality of right heart in group B was better than that in group A and C.There were no significant differences at left atrium,left ventricle,and each segment of coronary artery among three groups(P>0.05).Conclusion:For patients with clinically non-extreme body weight,the selection of the ratio(2:8)of CA to saline can effectively show relevantly anatomic structures of heart,and coronary artery vessels,including the right heart system,which belongs to the optimal solution.

Improving the prognosis of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) holds important clinical and social significance. Immunotherapy is an emerging therapy approach for cancers, which mainly include immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI), immune vaccine and adoptive cell therapy. ICI have achieved good clinical translation in treatment of metastatic CRC with deficient DNA mismatch repair/high microsatellite instability (dMMR/MSI-H) status. The application of some ICI, such as PD-1 inhibitors pembrolizumab and nivolumab, in this type patients have been approved by the FDA. In addition,numerous positive results are acquired in clinical trials of neoadjuvant therapy for resectable dMMR/MSI-H CRC. These results greatly bolstered the exploration enthusiasm of CRC immunotherapy. However, the proficient DNA mismatch repair/microsatellite stability (pMMR/MSS) CRC, which accounting for the vast majority in related patients, hardly benefit from ICI therapy. Various combination strategies, mainly including ICI combined with traditional chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or targeted therapy, have been attempted to alter the “cold tumors” microenvironment characteristics of pMMR/MSS CRC in clinical trials, whereas no breakthrough results were reached. Theoretically, tumor vaccines are ideal choice to break down the barrier of insufficient immune infiltration in solid tumors. However, the outcomes of related clinical trials in CRC patents are not satisfactory, and partially due to the weak specificity of the applied tumor-associated antigens. Clinical studies of adoptive cell therapy in CRC are also actively underway. The favorable efficacy of tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte, cytokine-induced killer (CIK) and dendritic cell-CIK in CRC have been confirmed, while the CAR-T and TCR-T therapies need more exploration based on screening more suitable antigens and optimizing engineering design. In this review, we made a summary based on the mainline of clinical studies related to diverse immunotherapies, so as to clarify the progress of CRC immunotherapy and provide bases for exploration of better treatment options.