1.Effects of Different Acceleration Factors of Compressed Sensing on the Imaging Quality of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Cine Sequences
Linlin WANG ; Kewu HE ; Ren ZHAO ; Honglin YU ; Ruoyu SUN ; Yinfeng QIAN ; Xiaohu LI ; Yongqiang YU
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging 2024;32(6):581-586
Purpose To explore the effect of compressed sensing(CS)technique with different acceleration factors on the quality of cardiac magnetic resonance cine sequences and feasibility of clinical application.Materials and Methods From January to July 2021,40 healthy volunteers were prospectively recruited for cardiac magnetic resonance cine imaging in Hefei First People's Hospital.Four scan protocols of volunteers were designed:SENSE 2 and CS-cine sequences with acceleration factors of 3,4 and 8.The imaging slices include four chamber heart,short axis heart,left ventricular two chamber heart and three chamber heart.Subjective score of image quality,left ventricular cardiac function and 16-segment myocardial thickness of SENSE 2 and CS3,CS4 and CS8 were compared and analyzed.Results Taking SENSE 2 image as the standard score of 5,the scores of CS3 and CS4 were above 3,and the scores of CS8 were below 3.There was no significant difference between the scores of four chamber heart and short axis heart images of CS3 and SENSE 2 sequence(all P>0.05).There were statistically significant differences in the subjective scores of image quality between the left ventricular two chamber heart and three chamber heart groups of each sequence(all P<0.05).There was no statistically significant difference in left ventricular function(left ventricular ejection fraction,left ventricular end systolic volume,left ventricular end diastolic volume,left ventricular stroke volume,left ventricular end-diastolic mass)(F=0.027,0.182,0.057,0.140,0.545)and myocardial thickness(F=0.052-7.366)among the four imaging schemes(all P>0.05).Conclusion Cardiac cine based on compressed sensing technology have good application prospects.With the increase of acceleration factors,the scanning time gradually decreases,and the corresponding image quality will also decrease.When the acceleration factor is 4,that is,the scanning time of the conventional cine sequence is reduced by 50%,the left ventricular function and myocardial thickness can still be accurately measured,and the image quality basically meets the diagnostic requirements.
2.Evaluation of the efficacy of endoscopic posterior nasal neurectomy with pharyngeal neurectomy of allergic rhinitis combined with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.
Qian ZHOU ; Yu GAO ; Chunchen PAN ; Xianguang LI ; Fei YIN ; Wei GAO ; Tao GUO ; Jingwu SUN ; Yinfeng WANG
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2023;37(5):360-364
Objective:To investigate the effect of posterior nasal neurectomy(PNN) with pharyngeal neurectomy (PN) on chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP)complicated with perennial allergic rhinitis (PAR). Methods:83 patients with perennial allergic rhinitis combined with chronic group-wide sinusitis with nasal polyps who attended our hospital from July 2020 to July 2021 were selected. All patients underwent conventional functional endoscopic sinusitis surgery(FESS)+ nasal polypectomy. Patients were divided according to whether they underwent PNN+PN. 38 cases in the experimental group underwent FESS combined with PNN+PN; 44 cases in the control group underwent conventional FESS alone. All patients underwent the VAS, RQLQ, and MLK before treatment, and at 6 months and 1 year after surgery. Meanwhile, other relevant data were collected and the preoperative and postoperative follow-up data were collected and analyzed to assess the differences between the two groups. Results:The total postoperative follow-up period was 1 year. The recurrence rate of nasal polyps at 1 year postoperatively and the nasal congestion VAS score at 6 months postoperatively were not statistically significant in the two groups(P>0.05). However, the patients in the experimental group had statistically significantly lower effusion and sneezing VAS scores, MLK endoscopy scores and RQLQ scores at 6 months and 1 year postoperatively, and nasal congestion VAS scores at 1 year postoperatively compared to the control group(P<0.05). Conclusion:For patients with perennial AR complicated with CRSwNP, the combination of the PNN+PN in FESS can significantly improve the short-term curative effect, and PNN+PN is a safe and effective surgical treatment.
Humans
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Nasal Polyps/surgery*
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Rhinitis, Allergic/surgery*
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Sinusitis/surgery*
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Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial
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Endoscopy
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Denervation
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Chronic Disease
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Rhinitis/complications*
3.E-cigarette use among middle school students in Hainan Province
GAO Ying ; SUN Lecheng ; WANG Lili ; HUANG Yinfeng ; WU Yingfeng
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(8):655-658
Objective:
To investigate of e-cigarette use among middle school students in Hainan Province, so as to provide insights into tobacco control among adolescents.
Methods:
Students were randomly sampled using a multistage stratified cluster random sampling method from three junior high schools, two high schools and one vocational high school in Hainan Province from July to October, 2021. Participants' basic features, use of e-cigarettes, e-cigarette advertising exposure were collected using the Questionnaire on Tobacco and Alcohol Prevalence among Chinese Adolescents in 2021 prepared by Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Following data weighting, students' use of e-cigarettes and exposure to e-cigarette advertisements were descriptively analyzed, and factors affecting current use of e-cigarettes were identified using a multivariable logistic regression model.
Results:
A total of 8 561 questionnaires were allocated, and 8 538 valid questionnaires were recovered, with an effective recovery rate of 99.73%. The respondents included 4 470 boys (52.35%) and 4 068 girls (47.65%), and there 4 367 junior high school students (51.15%), 3 482 high school students (40.78%), and 689 vocational high school students (8.07%). The rate of e-cigarette use was 25.01% and the rate of current e-cigarette use was 4.68%. There were 2 728 respondents with exposure to e-cigarette advertising during the past 30 days, and the number of weighted individuals were 210 932 (32.60%). The route of e-cigarette advertising exposure mainly included point-of-sale (21.59%), stores (13.61%), and shopping websites (9.01%). Multivariable logistic regression analysis identified region (OR=0.610, 95%CI: 0.482-0.772), males (OR=1.332, 95%CI: 1.062-1.669), high school students (OR=0.376, 95%CI: 0.259-0.545), companion smoking (OR=6.645, 95%CI: 4.935-8.948) and advertising exposure (OR=3.229, 95%CI: 2.581-4.040) as factors affecting current use of e-cigarettes.
Conclusions
The use of e-cigarettes among middle school students is higher in Hainan Province than the national level, and exposure to e-cigarette advertisements may facilitate use of e-cigarettes. It is necessary to strengthen the supervision of e-cigarettes, strictly restrict e-cigarettes advertisements and promotions.
4.Preclinical study of suicide gene as a safety switch to control CAR-T cell cytotoxicity
ZHANG Huihui1 ; KONG Qunfang1 ; LYU Xiaofei2 ; LI Xiang2 ; SUN Yutao1 ; TAN Yi1,2
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2021;28(3):225-231
[Abstract] Objective: To investigate whether AP1903, a small-molecule chemical inducer, can terminate the cytotoxicity of CD19CAR-T cells over-expressing iCasp9 suicide gene in vivo and in vitro. Methods: CD19CAR-T cells over-expressing iCasp9 (iCasp9-CD19CAR-T) were constructed and co-incubated with AP1903. Then, the cell phenotype and apoptosis were detected by Flow cytometry, and the iCasp9/CID suicide gene system was verified on K562 and T cells, respectively. The cytotoxicity of iCasp9-CD19CAR-T cells was detected in vivo (survival rate of NCG mice bearing Raji cell transplanted xenograft) and in vitro (cell killing function was detected by Flow cytometry) under the administration of AP1903. Results: Compared with CD19CAR-T cells, iCasp9-CD19CAR-T cells showed in significant difference in proliferation, phenotype and cytotoxicity both in vitro and in vivo (all P>0.05). At 2 h after AP1903 administration, the apoptosis rates of K562 and T cells co-expressing iCasp9 and CD19CAR were (33.8±0.9)% and (27.95±0.35)%, respectively; and at 24 h after AP1903 administration, the apoptosis rates reached 100% in both cell lines. The in vitro cytotoxicity of iCasp9-CD19CAR-T cells induced by AP1903 was significantly lower than that without AP1903 treatment (P<0.01); the 60-day survival rate of mice bearing Raji cell transplanted tumor treated with AP1903-induced iCasp9-CD19CAR-T cells was also significantly lower than those treated with iCasp9-CD19CAR-T cells alone (P<0.01). Conclusion: AP1903 can effectively terminate the cytotoxicity of CD19CAR-T cells over-expressing iCasp9 suicide gene in vitro and in vivo.
5.Determination of Aloesin in Rat Plasma by LC-MS/MS and Its Pharmacokinetic Study
Yinfeng TAN ; Moxiao SUN ; Lei ZHANG ; Wenyue YANG ; Hailong LI ; Youbin LI
China Pharmacy 2021;32(22):2701-2705
OBJECTIVE:To establish a method for the determination of aloesin in plasma of rats ,and to investigate pharmacokinetic characteristics of aloesin. METHODS :The plasma samples were precipitated with methanol. Using aloeresin D as internal standard ,the plasma concentration of aloesin was determined by LC-MS/MS. The determination was performed on Synergi Hydro-RP column with mobile phase consisted of 0.1‰ formic acid-methanol (gradient elution )at the flow rate of 0.50 mL/min. The column temperature was 30 ℃,and sample size was 5 µL. The electrospray ionization source was applied to carry out negative ion detection with multiple reaction monitoring mode . The ion transitions for quantitative analysis were m/z 393.1→272.9(aloesin) and m/z 555.3→144.9(internal standard ),respectively. The concentration of aloesin in venous blood was determined by above method at 0.083,0.167,0.333,0.667,1,1.5,2.5,4,6,8,10 h after intravenous injection (3.35 mg/kg)and intragastric administration(16.75 mg/kg)of aloesin. DAS 3.0 software was used to calculate pharmacokinetic parameters. RESULTS :The linear range of aloesin were 1-600 ng/mL(r=0.994 5). The lower limit of quantification was 1 ng/mL,and RSDs of within and between batches were less than 15%;accuracies within and between batches were within ±15%. The matrix factors were (92.74± 4.33)%-(94.84±2.57)%,and extraction recoveries were (69.04±2.13)%-(75.03±2.84)%;the deviation between the measured results of the stability test and the theoretical values were within ±15%. After intravenous injection and intragastric administration of aloesin ,main pharmacokinetic parameters were as follows :cmax were(10 693.3±2 745.3)and(223.3±36.2)ng/mL;t1/2 were (2.45±1.45)and(3.33±1.91)h;AUC0-24h were(4 190.6±883.6)and(1 210.1±93.9)ng·h/mL(n=3). Absolute bioavailabi- lity was 11.13%. CONCLUSIONS :The established method is rapid and sensitive for plasma determination of aloesin ,and suitable for its pharmacokinetic study.
6. Analysis of the effect of endoscopic surgery combined with conventional surgery in Neuroblastoma
Wei GAO ; Yinfeng WANG ; Yalin WANG ; Tao GUO ; Xianguang LI ; Fei YIN ; Chunchen PAN ; Jingwu SUN
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2020;34(2):128-130
Objective:
The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of endoscopic surgery and conventional surgery combined with radiotherapy in the treatment of Neuroblastoma.
Method:
Forty-three patients with olfactory neuroblastoma undergoing surgery combined with radiotherapy were retrospectively analyzed. The patients were divided into endoscopic surgery and conventional surgery. All patients received postoperative radiotherapy at a dose of 60-70 Gy, the 5-year survival rate and local recurrence time of the two groups were compared, and the therapeutic effects of endoscopic surgery and traditional surgery were compared.
Result:
Through survival analysis, the 5-year overall survival rates of the traditional surgery group and the endoscopic surgery group were 50% and 58% (P=0.560), the local recurrence rates were 44% and 48% (P=0.288), and the mean recurrence time was 5.6 months and 12.5 months (P=0.032).
Conclusion
There was no difference between endoscopic surgery and conventional surgery combined with radiotherapy in the treatment of Neuroblastoma, and the time of local recurrence was significantly prolonged. In early Neuroblastoma, endoscopic sinus surgery may be superior to open surgery in terms of efficacy and patient survival.
7.Analysis of the effect of endoscopic surgery combined with conventional surgery in Neuroblastoma.
Wei GAO ; Yinfeng WANG ; Yalin WANG ; Tao GUO ; Xianguang LI ; Fei YIN ; Chunchen PAN ; Jingwu SUN
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2020;34(2):128-130
The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of endoscopic surgery and conventional surgery combined with radiotherapy in the treatment of Neuroblastoma. Forty-three patients with olfactory neuroblastoma undergoing surgery combined with radiotherapy were retrospectively analyzed. The patients were divided into endoscopic surgery and conventional surgery. All patients received postoperative radiotherapy at a dose of 60-70 Gy, the 5-year survival rate and local recurrence time of the two groups were compared, and the therapeutic effects of endoscopic surgery and traditional surgery were compared. Through survival analysis, the 5-year overall survival rates of the traditional surgery group and the endoscopic surgery group were 50% and 58% (=0.560), the local recurrence rates were 44% and 48% (=0.288), and the mean recurrence time was 5.6 months and 12.5 months (=0.032). There was no difference between endoscopic surgery and conventional surgery combined with radiotherapy in the treatment of Neuroblastoma, and the time of local recurrence was significantly prolonged. In early Neuroblastoma, endoscopic sinus surgery may be superior to open surgery in terms of efficacy and patient survival.
8.Effects of hyperbaric oxygen on Th17/Treg cell infiltration in the brain tissue of Alzheimer disease mice
Yinfeng SUN ; Min FU ; Bei TONG ; Jianliang FU
Chinese journal of nautical medicine and hyperbaric medicine 2019;26(1):47-52
Objective To explore the effects of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) on Th17/Treg cell infiltration in the brain tissue of Alzheimer disease (AD) mice,and also to identify possible mechanism involved for the improvement of AD conditions.Methods Following HBO treatment of APP/PS1 double transgenic mice,immunofluorescence staining and Western blotting were used to detect the deposition of Aβ in the brain tissue.Flow cytometry was used to analyze the infiltration of Th17 cells and Treg cells in the brain tissue.Results The deposition of Aβ in the brain tissue of AD mice after HBO therapy was significantly reduced (P < 0.01).In addition,HBO would increase the expression of IL-17,while it could significantly decrease the expression of FOXP3 (P < 0.01).Flow cytometry detection results indicated that HBO therapy could up-regulate the proportion of Th17/Treg cells in the brain tissue of AD mice (P < 0.01).Conclusion HBO could decrease Aβ deposition in the brain tissue through up-regulation of the proportions of Thl7/Treg cells in the brain tissue of AD mice.
9.Effects of hyperbaric oxygen on Th17/Treg cell infiltration in the brain tissue of Alzheimer disease mice
Yinfeng SUN ; Min FU ; Bei TONG ; Jianliang FU
Chinese journal of nautical medicine and hyperbaric medicine 2019;26(1):47-52
Objective To explore the effects of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) on Th17/Treg cell infiltration in the brain tissue of Alzheimer disease (AD) mice,and also to identify possible mechanism involved for the improvement of AD conditions.Methods Following HBO treatment of APP/PS1 double transgenic mice,immunofluorescence staining and Western blotting were used to detect the deposition of Aβ in the brain tissue.Flow cytometry was used to analyze the infiltration of Th17 cells and Treg cells in the brain tissue.Results The deposition of Aβ in the brain tissue of AD mice after HBO therapy was significantly reduced (P < 0.01).In addition,HBO would increase the expression of IL-17,while it could significantly decrease the expression of FOXP3 (P < 0.01).Flow cytometry detection results indicated that HBO therapy could up-regulate the proportion of Th17/Treg cells in the brain tissue of AD mice (P < 0.01).Conclusion HBO could decrease Aβ deposition in the brain tissue through up-regulation of the proportions of Thl7/Treg cells in the brain tissue of AD mice.
10. Experience of successful rescue from 5 cases of internal carotid artery injury during transnasal endoscopic skull base surgery
Fei YIN ; Jingwu SUN ; Yinfeng WANG ; Tao GUO ; Wan ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2018;53(4):251-256
Objective:
To investigate the cause and urgent management of internal carotid artery injury during transnasal endoscopic skull base surgery.
Methods:
Five cases of internal carotid artery injury encountered during transnasal endoscopic skull base surgery in Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science of Technology of China, Anhui Provincial Hospital from December 2010 to July 2017 were analysed retrospectively. There were 2 cases of adenoid cystic carcinoma, 1 case of salivary gland-type adenocarcinoma, 1 case of petrous apex cholesterol granulomas and 1 case of squamous carcinoma. The cause of internal carotid artery injury and subsequent treatment were analysed, in order to prevent internal carotid artery injury during transnasal endoscopic surgery.
Results:
Intraoperatively, all these 5 cases were packed with vaseline strip successfully. Two cases underwent subsequent intravascular covered stent graft implantation; 1 case underwent replacement of packing with muscle fascia graft; 1 case was packed with vaseline strip in nasal and nasopharyngeal cavity; 1 case accepted ligation of common carotid artery after failure of nasal packing. Four cases were successfully treated without craniocerebral or ocular complications. Otherwise, 1 case demonstrated with extremity paralysis after ligation. Follow up ranged from 6 to 84 months, no patient died.
Conclusion
The injury of internal carotid artery is related with improper operative procedures and anatomic localization, which should be treated properly with emergent hemostasis, and an experienced multidisciplinary team to repair vascular damage is very important.


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