In recent years, gut microbiota has been increasingly recognized as a key player in ethanol metabolism and the development of related diseases. On one hand, ethanol intake directly affects the gut, leading to significant alterations in microbial diversity and composition. On the other hand, gut microbiota influences ethanol-induced damage to various organs, especially the liver, through multiple metabolic byproducts (such as short-chain fatty acids like butyrate, propionate, and acetate), modulation of immune responses, alteration of intestinal barrier function, and regulation of ethanol-metabolizing enzymes. Given the close association between gut microbiota and ethanol metabolism, the gut microbiome presents a promising therapeutic target for alcohol-related liver diseases. This review summarizes recent advances in understanding how gut microbiota affects ethanol metabolism, aiming to elucidate its role in the onset and progression of ethanol-related diseases and to provide a theoretical basis and novel targets for microbiota-based interventions.
Gastrointestinal Microbiome/physiology* ; Ethanol/metabolism* ; Humans ; Fatty Acids, Volatile/metabolism* ; Liver Diseases, Alcoholic/metabolism* ; Animals ; Alcohol Drinking/metabolism*

Objective:To construct an internal quality evaluation system based on the structure-process-outcome(SPO)model,and to analyze its applied effect in the quality management for equipment in the ward of neurology of third-level grade-A hospital.Methods:The internal quality evaluation system for medical equipment based on SPO model realized comprehensive management for medical equipment in the ward of neurology of third-level grade-A hospital through structural design,platform management and outcome feedback.Thirty using medical equipment in the wards of the neurology of Shenzhen Longhua District Central Hospital from May,2022 to April,2024 were selected.The equipment that were used from May,2022 to April,2023 were managed by using conventional management method,and the equipment that were used from May 2023 to April 2024 were managed by using internal quality evaluation system(SPO model management method)based on SPO model.A self-made questionnaire was adopted to investigate and research the satisfaction degree of 35 equipment-related managers,and the operating quality of equipment,error rate of clinical operation and increased degree of equipment benefit of the two management methods were compared.Results:The execution rate of equipment,standard rate of disinfection,timely rate of failure treatment and pass rate of quality detection of adopting SPO model management method were respectively(94.15±4.63)%,(92.69±3.36)%,(93.65±4.36)%and(90.62±3.14)%,which were higher all than these of conventional management method,and the differences of them between two methods were statistically significant(t=14.218,14.582,11.813,14.859,P<0.05).The occurrences of misuse,operation error and human error were respectively one,one and two equipment in 30 equipment by using SPO model management method,and the incidence rates of them were respectively 3.333%,3.333%and 6.667%,which were lower all than those of conventional management method,and the differences of them between two methods were statistically significant(x2=11.882,13.416,12.272,P<0.05).The average scores of 35 managers for convenience,used effect,emergency use and automatic warning efficiency of adopting SPO model management method to use equipment were respectively(92.36±3.14)points,(93.21±4.36)points,(91.25±3.36)points and(94.23±4.36)points,all of which were higher than those of conventional management method,and the differences of them between two methods were statistically significant(t=12.849,11.894,11.417,11.401,P<0.05).The average values of the increased degrees of cost-benefit and social-benefit of equipment of using SPO model management method were respectively(4.36±0.96)%and(3.25±0.65)%,which were higher than these of conventional management method,while the average value of the increased degree of maintenance management expenditure of using SPO model management method was(1.56±0.69)%,which was lower than that of conventional management method,and the differences of them between two methods were statistically significant(t=11.754,14.438,16.320,P<0.05).Conclusion:The application of the internal quality evaluation system based on SPO model for medical equipment in the management for medical equipment in neurology wards of third-level grade-A hospital can improve the operation quality of equipment,and reduce the error rate of operating equipment,and enhance the satisfaction of relevant managers in using equipment.

Objective To investigate the changes in eosinophil counts and the activation of microglial cells in the brain tissues of mice at different stages of Angiostrongylus cantonensis infection, and to examine the role of microglia in regulating the progression of angiostrongyliasis and unravel the possible molecular mechanisms. Methods Fifty BALB/c mice were randomly divided into the control group and the 7-d, 14-d, 21-day and 25-d infection groups, of 10 mice in each group. All mice in infection groups were infected with 30 stage III A. cantonensis larvae by gavage, and animals in the control group was given an equal amount of physiological saline. Five mice were collected from each of infection groups on days 7, 14, 21 d and 25 d post-infection, and 5 mice were collected from the control group on the day of oral gavage. The general and focal functional impairment was scored using the Clark scoring method to assess the degree of mouse neurological impairment. Five mice from each of infection groups were sacrificed on days 7, 14, 21 d and 25 d post-infection, and 5 mice from the control group were sacrificed on the day of oral gavage. Mouse brain tissues were sampled, and the pathological changes of brain tissues were dynamically observed using hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining. Immunofluorescence staining with eosinophilic cationic protein (ECP) and ionized calcium binding adaptor molecule 1 (Iba1) was used to assess the degree of eosinophil infiltration and the counts of microglial cells in mouse brain tissues in each group, and the morphological parameters of microglial cells (skeleton analysis and fractal analysis) were quantified by using Image J software to determine the morphological changes of microglial cells. In addition, the expression of M1 microglia markers Fcγ receptor III (Fcgr3), Fcγ receptor IIb (Fcgr2b) and CD86 antigen (Cd86), M2 microglia markers Arginase 1 (Arg1), macrophage mannose receptor C-type 1 (Mrc1), chitinase-like 3 (Chil3), and phagocytosis genes myeloid cell triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2 (Trem2), CD68 antigen (Cd68), and apolipoprotein E (Apoe) was quantified using real-time quantitative reverse transcription PCR (RT-qPCR) assay in the mouse cerebral cortex of mice post-infection. Results A large number of A. cantonensis larvae were seen on the mouse meninges surface post-infection, and many neuronal nuclei were crumpled and deeply stained, with a large number of bleeding points in the meninges. The median Clark scores of mouse general functional impairment were 0 (interquartile range, 0), 0 (interquartile range, 0.5), 6 (interquartile range, 1.0), 14 (interquartile range, 8.5) points and 20 (interquartile range, 9.0) points in the control group and the 7-d, 14-d, 21-d and 25-d groups, respectively (H = 22.45, P < 0.01), and the median Clark scores of mouse focal functional impairment were 0 (interquartile range, 0), 2 (interquartile range, 2.5), 7 (interquartile range, 3.0), 18 (interquartile range, 5.0) points and 25 (interquartile range, 6.5) points in the control group and the 7-d, 14-d, 21-d and 25-d groups, respectively (H = 22.72, P < 0.01). The mean scores of mice general and focal functional impairment were all higher in the infection groups than in the control group (all P values < 0.05). Immunofluorescence staining showed a significant difference in the eosinophil counts in mouse brain tissues among the five groups (F = 40.05, P < 0.000 1), and the eosinophil counts were significantly higher in mouse brain tissues in the 14-d (3.08 ± 0.78) and 21-d infection groups (5.97 ± 1.37) than in the control group (1.00 ± 0.28) (both P values < 0.05). Semi-quantitative analysis of microglia immunofluorescence showed a significant difference in the counts of microglial cells among the five groups (F = 17.66, P < 0.000 1), and higher Iba1 levels were detected in mouse brain tissues in 14-d (5.75 ± 1.28), 21-d (6.23 ± 1.89) and 25-d infection groups (3.70 ± 1.30) than in the control group (1.00 ± 0.30) (all P values < 0.05). Skeleton and fractal analyses showed that the branch length [(162.04 ± 34.10) μm vs. (395.37 ± 64.11) μm; t = 5.566, P < 0.05] and fractal dimension of microglial cells (1.30 ± 0.01 vs. 1.41 ± 0.03; t = 5.266, P < 0.05) were reduced in mouse brain tissues in the 21-d infection group relative to the control group. In addition, there were significant differences among the 5 groups in terms of M1 and M2 microglia markers Fcgr3 (F = 48.34, P < 0.05), Fcgr2b (F = 55.46, P < 0.05), Cd86 (F = 24.44, P < 0.05), Arg1 (F = 31.18, P < 0.05), Mrc1 (F = 15.42, P < 0.05) and Chil3 (F = 24.41, P < 0.05), as well as phagocytosis markers Trem2 (F = 21.19, P < 0.05), Cd68 (F = 43.95, P < 0.05) and Apoe (F = 7.12, P < 0.05) in mice brain tissues. Conclusions A. cantonensis infections may induce severe pathological injuries in mouse brain tissues that are characterized by massive eosinophil infiltration and persistent activation of microglia cells, thereby resulting in progressive deterioration of neurological functions.

Objective:To address the critical issue of missing dynamic border molding information in edentulous direct digital impression technology, this study explores innovative digital solutions and conducts preliminary application validation.Methods:Based on the myostatic line theory, a methodology was established: intraoral scanner (IOS) high-frequency video was utilized to dynamically capture functional molding data of soft tissues, integrated with a self-developed mobility gradient recognition algorithm to achieve dynamic threshold segmentation between the muscle dynamic zone and myostatic zone, termed "optical digital molding technology". Ten edentulous patients with well-fitting complete dentures, treated at the Department of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology from January 2024 to December 2024, were enrolled. The standard deviation between the muscle static line (generated by mobility gradient algorithm with thresholds of 0.3-0.7 mm) and the denture border curve was analyzed to optimize the dynamic threshold, followed by single-case clinical validation.Results:Among the mobility thresholds of 0.3-0.7 mm, the 0.5 mm threshold yielded the smallest standard deviation between the myostatic line and denture border. Clinical validation demonstrated that dentures designed with this threshold exhibited no displacement during dynamic functional tests, with marginal sealing meeting clinical standards.Conclusions:The optical digital border molding technique for edentulous soft tissue boundaries translates the myostatic line theory into quantifiable parameters for the first time. Based on data from 10 cases, a mobility threshold of 0.5 mm is recommended for clinical application.

Objective:To analyze the effect of zirconium-based pigments with different mass fractions on the colorimetric properties of fused deposition modeling (FDM) polyetheretherketone (PEEK) composites, and to investigate the feasibility of using these pigments for computer color matching of PEEK composites.Methods:Specimens were fabricated using FDM technology, comprising two control groups [Pure PEEK group, PEEK-TiO 2 group (PEEK compounded with 20% TiO 2)] and nine experimental groups based on the type of zirconium-based pigment (zirconium praseodymium yellow, zirconium iron red, zirconium vanadium blue) and mass fraction (0.1%, 0.5%, 1.0%). The experimental group specimens consisted of PEEK blended with 20% TiO 2 and the respective zirconium-based pigment. The spectral reflectance curve and chromaticity values of all specimens were measured using a spectrophotometer. The relationship between the chromaticity values of each colored PEEK composite in the experimental groups and the pigment mass fraction was determined. Shade guide tabs mimicking clinically used tooth shades were fabricated using a light-curing resin (Filtek Z350XT Body). The full-spectrum color matching method was employed to calculate the PEEK composite formulations (PEEK, 20% TiO 2, blends of the three zirconium-based pigments) required to match these target tooth shades. Verification group specimens based on these calculated recipes were then fabricated. The color difference between each verification group specimen and its corresponding target shade tab was calculated. Color differences between the target shade tabs and the two control groups (Pure PEEK, PEEK-TiO 2) were also calculated. Results:The spectral reflectance curves of PEEK composite specimens containing different types of zirconium-based pigments exhibited distinct characteristic features. The chromaticity values were significantly affected by the mass fraction of the same zirconium-based pigment. Based on computer color matching calculations, the color differences between the verification group specimens and the target shade tabs ranged from 1.59 to 14.55.Conclusions:This study demonstrates the feasibility of utilizing the three zirconium-based pigments (zirconium praseodymium yellow, zirconium iron red, zirconium vanadium blue) for full-spectrum computer color matching of PEEK-TiO 2 composites.

Objective:To investigate the value of 24 h urinary aldosterone(24 h-UAC) measurement by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry(LC-MS/MS) in the subtype classification of primary aldosteronism(PA).Methods:A total of 86 patients with PA, including 51 with unilateral primary aldosteronism(UPA) and 35 with bilateral primary aldosteronism(BPA), were enrolled in the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism at West China Hospital between January 2018 and December 2022. Plasma aldosterone concentration(PAC), plasma renin concentration(PRC) and 24 h-UAC were measured by LC-MS/MS. 24-hour urinary electrolytes and 24-hour urinary creatinine(24 h-UCR) were also measured. The diagnostic value of 24 h-UAC in PA subtype classification was evaluated using receiver operating characteristic(ROC) curve analysis. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted with PA subtypes as the dependent variable(UPA=1, BPA=0) to establish a diagnostic model for differentiating unilateral from bilateral lesions, and its performance was compared with published Chinese classification models. Results:There were no statistical differences between the UPA and BPA groups in terms of age, gender, BMI, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, 24 h urinary potassium, sodium, chloride, 24 h-UCR and PRC( P<0.05). The lowest plasma potassium level was significantly lower in the UPA group than in the BPA group, while PAC, 24 h-UAC, aldosterone-renin ratio(ARR), and 24 h-UAC/UCR were significantly higher( P<0.05). The detection rate of typical adenomas on imaging also showed a significant difference between the two groups( P<0.05). The area under the ROC curve(AUC) of 24 h-UAC for differentiating UPA from BPA was 0.829(95% CI 0.733-0.902), with an optimal cut-off value of 15.4 μg/24 h, yielding a sensitivity of 68.63% and a specificity of 88.57%( P<0.001). At a cut-off value of 24.5 μg/24 h, specificity reached 100%, with a sensitivity of 27.45%. Multivariate analysis indicated that a combined model incorporating 24 h-UAC, the lowest plasma potassium level, and imaging findings of typical adenomas significantly improved diagnostic accuracy for PA subtyping, achieving a specificity of 91.43%. Compared with the existing Chinese modified Küpers scoring model and CONPASS prediction model, this model demonstrated higher diagnostic efficiency, a lower missed diagnosis rate, and a misdiagnosis rate intermediate between the two. Conclusion:The 24 h-UAC in UPA patients is significantly higher than in BPA patients, making it a valuable marker for PA subtype classification. A predictive model combining 24 h-UAC, the lowest plasma potassium level, and imaging evidence of typical adenomas demonstrated high diagnostic accuracy for PA subtype classification and may provide valuable guidance for clinical decision-making.

Objective:To analyze the clinical characteristics of renal abscess in children and provide suggestions for early diagnosis and treatment.Methods:The clinical data including general information, laboratory data, imaging results, treatment and prognosis of 20 pediatric patients with renal abscess admitted to the Department of Nephrology, Capital Center for Children's Health Capital Medical University were analyzed retrospectively.Results:A total of 8 males and 12 females were enrolled. The age of onset was 3.0 (0.8, 9.0) years. All cases had fever. Six cases presented with abdominal pain, 6 cases had poor appetite, 5 cases had vomiting and 5 cases urinary tract irritation symptoms. Laboratory data showed elevated white blood cells 20.4 (17.4,26.3)×10 9/L, C-reactive protein 126 (77, 154)mg/L, erythrocyte sedimentation rate 60 (41,73) mm/1 h in 20 cases and procalcitonin 4.7 (1.2,33.5)μg/L in 10 cases. Totally 18 cases had pyuria. Urine culture was positive in 8 cases. Enterococcus faecium and Pseudomonas aeruginosa was detected in 2 cases. Klebsiella pneumoniae was found in 1 case after performing blood culture. Renal abscess was confirmed in all cases by doing contrast-enhanced CT scan, while only 9 cases with abscesses were identified by using renal ultrasound. There were 14 cases with renal abscess formation confirmed at onset by performing magnetic resonance imaging. Nine cases were accompanied with congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract. All cases received conservative medical treatment. Intravenous broad-spectrum antibiotics were administered for 23 (14, 39) d initially, while the medication in 11 cases were upgraded to meropenem or imipenem. Oral antibiotics were continued for 23 (14, 28) d after discharge in all cases. Within 1 year of follow-up, except for 1 case of recurrence, the others had a favorable prognosis. Conclusions:Renal abscess should be suspected for children presenting with unexplained fever, vomiting, abdominal pain, elevated white blood cell count, C-reactive protein, erythrocyte sedimentation rate and pyuria. Ultrasonography is suitable for screening and follow-up, while CT or magnetic resonance imaging can be used to confirm the diagnosis. Conservative management with broad-spectrum antibiotics is effective and can be considered the first-line therapy for pediatric renal abscess.

Objective:To address the critical issue of missing dynamic border molding information in edentulous direct digital impression technology, this study explores innovative digital solutions and conducts preliminary application validation.Methods:Based on the myostatic line theory, a methodology was established: intraoral scanner (IOS) high-frequency video was utilized to dynamically capture functional molding data of soft tissues, integrated with a self-developed mobility gradient recognition algorithm to achieve dynamic threshold segmentation between the muscle dynamic zone and myostatic zone, termed "optical digital molding technology". Ten edentulous patients with well-fitting complete dentures, treated at the Department of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology from January 2024 to December 2024, were enrolled. The standard deviation between the muscle static line (generated by mobility gradient algorithm with thresholds of 0.3-0.7 mm) and the denture border curve was analyzed to optimize the dynamic threshold, followed by single-case clinical validation.Results:Among the mobility thresholds of 0.3-0.7 mm, the 0.5 mm threshold yielded the smallest standard deviation between the myostatic line and denture border. Clinical validation demonstrated that dentures designed with this threshold exhibited no displacement during dynamic functional tests, with marginal sealing meeting clinical standards.Conclusions:The optical digital border molding technique for edentulous soft tissue boundaries translates the myostatic line theory into quantifiable parameters for the first time. Based on data from 10 cases, a mobility threshold of 0.5 mm is recommended for clinical application.

Objective:To analyze the effect of zirconium-based pigments with different mass fractions on the colorimetric properties of fused deposition modeling (FDM) polyetheretherketone (PEEK) composites, and to investigate the feasibility of using these pigments for computer color matching of PEEK composites.Methods:Specimens were fabricated using FDM technology, comprising two control groups [Pure PEEK group, PEEK-TiO 2 group (PEEK compounded with 20% TiO 2)] and nine experimental groups based on the type of zirconium-based pigment (zirconium praseodymium yellow, zirconium iron red, zirconium vanadium blue) and mass fraction (0.1%, 0.5%, 1.0%). The experimental group specimens consisted of PEEK blended with 20% TiO 2 and the respective zirconium-based pigment. The spectral reflectance curve and chromaticity values of all specimens were measured using a spectrophotometer. The relationship between the chromaticity values of each colored PEEK composite in the experimental groups and the pigment mass fraction was determined. Shade guide tabs mimicking clinically used tooth shades were fabricated using a light-curing resin (Filtek Z350XT Body). The full-spectrum color matching method was employed to calculate the PEEK composite formulations (PEEK, 20% TiO 2, blends of the three zirconium-based pigments) required to match these target tooth shades. Verification group specimens based on these calculated recipes were then fabricated. The color difference between each verification group specimen and its corresponding target shade tab was calculated. Color differences between the target shade tabs and the two control groups (Pure PEEK, PEEK-TiO 2) were also calculated. Results:The spectral reflectance curves of PEEK composite specimens containing different types of zirconium-based pigments exhibited distinct characteristic features. The chromaticity values were significantly affected by the mass fraction of the same zirconium-based pigment. Based on computer color matching calculations, the color differences between the verification group specimens and the target shade tabs ranged from 1.59 to 14.55.Conclusions:This study demonstrates the feasibility of utilizing the three zirconium-based pigments (zirconium praseodymium yellow, zirconium iron red, zirconium vanadium blue) for full-spectrum computer color matching of PEEK-TiO 2 composites.

Objective:To construct an internal quality evaluation system based on the structure-process-outcome(SPO)model,and to analyze its applied effect in the quality management for equipment in the ward of neurology of third-level grade-A hospital.Methods:The internal quality evaluation system for medical equipment based on SPO model realized comprehensive management for medical equipment in the ward of neurology of third-level grade-A hospital through structural design,platform management and outcome feedback.Thirty using medical equipment in the wards of the neurology of Shenzhen Longhua District Central Hospital from May,2022 to April,2024 were selected.The equipment that were used from May,2022 to April,2023 were managed by using conventional management method,and the equipment that were used from May 2023 to April 2024 were managed by using internal quality evaluation system(SPO model management method)based on SPO model.A self-made questionnaire was adopted to investigate and research the satisfaction degree of 35 equipment-related managers,and the operating quality of equipment,error rate of clinical operation and increased degree of equipment benefit of the two management methods were compared.Results:The execution rate of equipment,standard rate of disinfection,timely rate of failure treatment and pass rate of quality detection of adopting SPO model management method were respectively(94.15±4.63)%,(92.69±3.36)%,(93.65±4.36)%and(90.62±3.14)%,which were higher all than these of conventional management method,and the differences of them between two methods were statistically significant(t=14.218,14.582,11.813,14.859,P<0.05).The occurrences of misuse,operation error and human error were respectively one,one and two equipment in 30 equipment by using SPO model management method,and the incidence rates of them were respectively 3.333%,3.333%and 6.667%,which were lower all than those of conventional management method,and the differences of them between two methods were statistically significant(x2=11.882,13.416,12.272,P<0.05).The average scores of 35 managers for convenience,used effect,emergency use and automatic warning efficiency of adopting SPO model management method to use equipment were respectively(92.36±3.14)points,(93.21±4.36)points,(91.25±3.36)points and(94.23±4.36)points,all of which were higher than those of conventional management method,and the differences of them between two methods were statistically significant(t=12.849,11.894,11.417,11.401,P<0.05).The average values of the increased degrees of cost-benefit and social-benefit of equipment of using SPO model management method were respectively(4.36±0.96)%and(3.25±0.65)%,which were higher than these of conventional management method,while the average value of the increased degree of maintenance management expenditure of using SPO model management method was(1.56±0.69)%,which was lower than that of conventional management method,and the differences of them between two methods were statistically significant(t=11.754,14.438,16.320,P<0.05).Conclusion:The application of the internal quality evaluation system based on SPO model for medical equipment in the management for medical equipment in neurology wards of third-level grade-A hospital can improve the operation quality of equipment,and reduce the error rate of operating equipment,and enhance the satisfaction of relevant managers in using equipment.