Objective:To explore the efficacy of negative pressure suction curettage combined with InMode diamond carving in the treatment of axillary osmidrosis.Methods:A total of 200 patients with bromhidrosis, 89 males and 111 females, aged (27.85±7.98) years, were prospectively included in the study from February 2022 to February 2023 in Huamei Zixin Medical Cosmetology Hospital in Sichuan Province. According to different treatment methods, the patients were divided into 2 groups with 100 cases in each group by random number table method. The control group received negative pressure suction curettage, and the experimental group received combination with InMode diamond carving. After follow-up for one year, the efficacy, recurrence rate and incidence of adverse reactions were compared between the two groups.Results:In the experimental group, 94 cases were cured, 6 cases were effective, 0 cases were ineffective; the effective rate was 100% (100/100). In the control group, 90 cases were cured, 5 cases were effective and 5 cases were ineffective; the effective rate was 95% (95/100). The effective rate of experimental group was higher than that of control group, and the difference was statistically significant (χ 2=5.128, P=0.024). In the experimental group, no cases relapsed, and the recurrence rate was 0. In the control group, 5 cases relapsed, and the recurrence rate was 5.3% (5/95). The recurrence rate of experimental group was lower than that of control group, and the difference was statistically significant (χ 2=5.390, P=0.020) In control group, 5 cases of subcutaneous hematoma, 1 case of scar contracture, 7 cases of scar hyperplasia, and 1 case of skin necrosis occurred; the incidence of adverse reactions was 14.0% (14/100). In the experimental group, 2 cases of subcutaneous hematoma, 5 cases of scar contracture and 5 cases of scar hyperplasia occurred; the incidence of adverse reactions was 12.0% (12/100). There was no significant difference in the incidence of postoperative adverse reactions between the two groups (χ 2 = 0.177, P=0.674). Conclusions:Negative pressure suction curettage combined with InMode diamond carving has better curative effect and lower recurrence rate in the treatment of axillary osmidrosis.

Objective:To investigate the risk factors for the occurrence and poor in-hospital prognosis in patients with peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM).Methods:The clinical data of 35 patients with PPCM and 35 healthy pregnant women in Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University and Beijing Friendship Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University from January 2003 to January 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. The personal histories, laboratory examination, imaging examination, cardiac function outcome, etc were collected. According to the left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) at discharge, the patients with PPCM were divided into in-hospital recovery group (LVEF≥50%, 18 cases) and prolonged disease group (LVEF<50%, 17 cases). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis was used to analyze independent risk factors of poor in-hospital prognosis in patients with PPCM.Results:Among 35 patients with PPCM, the age was (29.81 ± 5.37) years old, 17 cases (48.57%) complicated with gestational hypertension, 6 cases (17.14%) complicated with gestational diabetes mellitus, 24 cases (68.57%) of New York Heart Association (NYHA) cardiac function classification was Ⅲ to Ⅳ class, and 4 cases died (11.43%). The gestational age in patients with PPCM was significantly shorter than that in healthy pregnant women: (36.26 ± 4.27) weeks vs. (38.54 ± 4.59) weeks, the rates of multiple pregnancy and gestational hypertension were significantly higher than those in healthy pregnant women: 17.14% (6/35) vs. 2.86% (1/35) and 48.57% (17/35) vs. 11.43% (4/35), and there were statistical differences ( P<0.05 or <0.01). Compared with hospital recovery group, the patients in protracted disease group had shorter gestational age, larger left ventricular end-diastolic diameter, higher serum creatinine, C-reactive protein and amino-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), worse NYHA cardiac function classification, and there were statistical differences ( P<0.05 or <0.01); but there were no statistical difference in LVEF at the first diagnosis and troponin I between two groups ( P>0.05). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis result showed that elevated creatinine was an independent risk factor for poor in-hospital prognosis in patients with PPCM ( OR = 4.554, 95% CI 1.536 to 13.684, P = 0.018). Conclusions:The gestational hypertension may be a risk factor for PPCM. The gestational hypertension, earlier onset time, enlarged left ventricular end-diastolic diameter, high NT-proBNP, high C-reactive protein, high creatinine and high cardiac function NYHA classification may be risk factors for poor in-hospital prognosis in patients with PPCM; and elevated creatinine is an independent risk factor for poor in-hospital prognosis in patients with PPCM.

ObjectiveTo explore the intervention effect and mechanism of Buzhong Yiqiwan （BZYQ） on colitis mice. MethodSixty-four C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into 2 weeks blank group， 2 weeks model group， 2 weeks high-dose BZYQ （12 g·kg^-1） group， 2 weeks low-dose BZYQ （6 g·kg^-1） group， 4 weeks blank group， 4 weeks model group， 4 weeks high-dose BZYQ （12 g·kg^-1） group， and 4 weeks low-dose BZYQ （6 g·kg^-1） group. The colitis model was induced in mice by feeding 3% dextran sodium sulfate （DSS） for 7 days. The mice received BZYQ （12 and 6 g·kg^-1） by gavage on the 8^th day after modeling， once per day， and sacrificed on the 2^nd and 4^th weeks， correspondingly. The colon length and weight of mice in each group were measured. Hematoxylin-eosin （HE） staining was used for pathological observation and colonic mucosal inflammation was scored. The mRNA and protein expression of NOD-like receptor thermoprotein domain 3 （NLRP3）， apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a CARD （ASC）， and cysteinyl aspartate-specific protease-1 （Caspase-1） was detected by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction （Real-time PCR） and Western blot， respectively. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay （ELISA） was used to detect the content of inflammatory cytokines， such as interleukin （IL）-1β， IL-18， and IL-33 in colonic tissues. ResultCompared with the 2 weeks blank group， the 2 weeks model group showed shortened colon length， increased colon weight （P<0.05）， loss of epithelial cells， destruction of gland structure， infiltration of a large number of inflammatory cells in mucosa and submucosa， local crypt abscess， and increase in mucosal inflammation score （P<0.01） as revealed by light microscopy， elevated levels of IL-1β， IL-18， and IL-33 in colonic tissues （P<0.05）， and increased mRNA and protein expression of NLRP3， ASC， and Caspase-1 （P<0.05）. The intervention of BZYQ （12 g·kg^-1） restored colon length， alleviated mucosal injury （P<0.05）， down-regulated the content of IL-18 （P<0.05）， reduced the mRNA expression of NLRP3 and ASC as well as the protein expression of ASC and Caspase-1 compared with the conditions in the 2 weeks model group. Compared with the 4 weeks blank group， the 4 weeks model group showed decreased colon length， increased colon weight （P<0.05）， decreased glands in the mucosal layer， expansion of glandular cavity， atrophy of crypt， local connective tissue hyperplasia and lymphocyte infiltration， increased inflammation score （P<0.01） as revealed by the light microscopy， increased expression of IL-1β， IL-18， and IL-33 （P<0.05）， and elevated mRNA and expression of NLRP3 inflammasome complex （P<0.05）. Compared with the conditions in the 4 weeks model group， the intervention of BZYQ （12 and 6 g·kg^-1） could improve colon length and weight （P<0.05）， and the intervention of BZYQ （12 g·kg^-1） could also improve the inflammation score of the colon （P<0.05）. Different from the acute stage， the intervention of BZYQ （12 and 6 g·kg^-1） increased the content of IL-33 in the intestinal mucosa and up-regulated the mRNA and protein expression of NLRP3 inflammasome complexes ASC and Caspase-1 （P<0.05）. ConclusionBZYQ can relieve the injury of colitis induced by DSS in mice. The mechanism is related to the regulation of intestinal immune response mediated by NLRP3 inflammasome， and it has different regulatory effects in acute and chronic inflammation stages.

Objective    To investigate the application of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in hemodynamic evaluation of aortic root reconstruction. Methods    The clinical data of 1 patient with severe aortic valve stenosis was analyzed. Enhanced CT images were used as the original data, and professional software was used to reconstruct the three-dimensional (3D) model and fluid mechanics simulation of the aorta (including preoperative, postoperative and ideal conditions). Results    The 3D reconstruction model could directly present the distribution of valve calcification and the dilatation of the ascending aorta. The remodeled sinotubular junction and sinus structure were observed in the model under postoperative and ideal conditions. The improvement of ascending aorta dilatation was evaluated statistically by the diameter distribution before and after surgery. CFD simulation showed that the area of high flow velocity, pressure intensity and wall shear stress before surgery were consistent with the expansion area of the ascending aorta, and the restricted blood flow acceleration was observed at the angle between the arch and the descending aorta. In the ideal condition, the streamline of blood at the descending aorta was more stable and flat compared with preoperative or postoperative conditions, and there was no obvious abnormal high pressure and high wall shear stress area in the ascending aorta. The cardiopulmonary bypass time was 106 min, of which the aortic cross-clamp time was 60 min. The cardiac echocardiography indicated that the aortic valve worked well, and the peak systolic blood velocity was 1.7 m/s. The length of hospital stay after surgery was 12 d, including 2 d in ICU. The ventilator use time was 11.6 h. The patient did not have any remarkable discomfort during the 1-year follow-up. Conclusion    CFD can be used to evaluate anatomic and hemodynamic abnormalities before aortic root reconstruction surgery. Postoperative reconstruction simulation can be performed again to evaluate the surgical effect, and meanwhile, virtual improvement can be tried for the unresolved problems to accumulate diagnosis and treatment experience, so as to provide patients with more accurate and personalized diagnosis and treatment procedure.

Objective:To investigate the normal range of exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) in 6-18-year-old children in China, so as to provide a data base for the establishment of FeNO standards for Chinese children.Methods:A multi-center study was conducted on 5 949 children aged 6-18 (3 101 males and 2 848 females) in 16 pro-vinces of 7 administrative districts in China.According to the technical standard recommended by American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Association, FeNO was measured, and the relationship of FeNO with the sex, age, height, weight, body mass index and region was discussed.Results:The geometric mean FeNO value of Chinese children aged 6-18 was 14.1 ppb, and its 95% confidence interval (skewness distribution) was 1.0-38.2 ppb.The geometric mean FeNO values of children aged 6-11 and 12-18 were 13.1 ppb and 15.7 ppb, respectively, and their 95% confidence intervals (skewness distribution) were 1.0-38.1 ppb and 2.0-38.2 ppb.For children at and under 11 years old, FeNO decreased with age, with a mean decline of 1 ppb per year.The multiple linear regression results suggested that there was a significant correlation between FeNO and age for children aged 6-11, and FeNO of children aged 12-18 was significantly correlated with the gender, height, and region(all P<0.01). Conclusions:FeNO values of Chinese children and adolescents in this study are higher than those obtained by the previous study conducted from 2010 to 2012.For children aged 12-18, 16 ppb is recommended as the clinical cut-off point.For children at or under 11 years old, the influence of age on FeNO should be considered, and the cut-off point of FeNO decreases by 1 ppb as the age is reduced by one year.

Coculture between mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and chondrocytes has significant implications in cartilage regeneration. However, a conclusive understanding remains elusive. Previously, we reported that rabbit bone marrow-derived MSCs (rbBMSCs) could downregulate the differentiated phenotype of rabbit articular chondrocytes (rbACs) in a non-contact coculture system for the first time. In the present study, a systemic investigation was performed to understand the biological characteristics of chondrocytes in coculture with MSCs. Firstly, cells (MSCs and chondrocytes) from different origins were cocultured in transwell system. Different chondrocytes, when cocultured with different MSCs respectively, consistently demonstrated stimulated proliferation, transformed morphology and declined glycosaminoglycan secretion of chondrocytes. Next, cell surface molecules and the global gene expression of rbACs were characterized. It was found that cocultured rbACs showed a distinct surface molecule profile and global gene expression compared to both dedifferentiated rbACs and rbBMSCs. In the end, cocultured rbACs were passaged and induced to undergo the chondrogenic redifferentiation. Better growth and chondrogenesis ability were confirmed compared with control cells without coculture. Together, chondrocytes display comprehensive changes in coculture with MSCs and the cocultured rbACs are beneficial for cartilage repair.
Cartilage ; Chondrocytes ; Chondrogenesis ; Coculture Techniques ; Gene Expression ; Mesenchymal Stromal Cells ; Phenotype ; Population Characteristics ; Regeneration

Objective: To investigate the association between D-dimer levels and clinical events in patients with mechanical heart valve replacement under oral anticoagulation therapy. Methods: This prospective study included 640 consecutive patients underwent mechanical heart valve replacement in Wuhan Asia Heart Hospital between January 2013 and June 2014.Patients were assigned to abnormal D-dimer group (D-dimer level>cut off value, n=88) and normal D-dimer group (D-dimer level≤cut off value, n=552) according to D-dimer levels measured at 3 months after the initiation of oral anticoagulation therapy.All patients were followed up for 24 months or until the observation of the end points, which included thrombotic events, bleeding events and all-cause deaths.The anticoagulation therapy was monitored once per 1-2 months by the international normalized ratio (INR), and the target value was 1.8-3.0. Results: During a follow-up period of 24 months, rates of total clinical events (19.30%(17/88) vs. 5.8%(32/552), P<0.01), thrombotic events (11.4%(10/88) vs. 2.3%(13/552), P<0.01), and all-cause deaths (8.0%(7/88) vs. 2.0%(11/552), P<0.01) were all significantly higher in abnormal D-dimer group than in normal D-dimer group.There were no significant difference in bleeding events between the two groups (2.3%(2/88) vs. 3.1%(17/552), P=0.77). Multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that high D-dimer level was an independent risk factor of total clinical events (HR=3.86, 95%CI 1.92-7.76, P<0.01), thrombotic events(HR=5.29, 95%CI 2.12-13.10, P<0.01), and all-cause deaths(HR=5.32, 95%CI 1.71-16.60, P<0.01), but which was not correlated with bleeding events(HR=1.36, 95%CI 0.27-6.84, P=0.71). Conclusion Elevated D-dimer levels are linked with clinical events in patients with mechanical heart valve replacement under oral anticoagulation therapy.

Objective To investigate the best injection position and curative effect of ultrasound-guided thrombin injection (UGTI)on femoral pseudoaneurysm (FPA).Methods Review the data of FPA cases in the neurology department of southwest hospital from January 2010 to June 2015.Detailed clinical information of the patients,including the curative effect of local compression therapy,the position,meth-od,dosage and curative effect of ultrasound-guided thrombin injection were collected and analyzed.Results From January 2010 to June 2015,43 cases (1.20%)of FPA were diagnosed in 3573 patients undergoing cerebrovascular interventional operation.Local compression therapy was effective in 11 of 43 FPA patients.The remaining 32 patients who had no response to local compression therapy were treated by UGTI,and the average dosage of thrombin was (30 ±12)IU.All FPA were blocked successfully within 1 minute and without any distal em-bolism events after the first UGTI attempt.No relapse and complications occurred during the follow-up of 5 to 70 months,averagely (38.69 ± 20.79)months.Conclusion UGTI is effective for treatment of FPA who had no response to local compression therapy.Thrombin injection at position far away from the blood flow direction of pseudoaneurysm neck crevasse with ultrasound-guided could bring about highe success rate, less amount of thrombin,and less complications.

Objective:To provide imaging evidence for the treatment of anterior disc displacement without reduction by the injection of sodium hyaluronate into temporomandibular joint (TMJ).Methods:40 patients with anterior disc displacement without reduction were injected 3 times with sodium hyaluronate into the TMJ.Patient's TMJ and clinical symptoms were examined 3,9 and 12 months after treatment.The clinical parameters of Fricton's Craniomandibular Index(Fricton index),maximal mouth opening(MMO),pain intensity of a visual analog scale(VAS) and CBCT radiographic data of 48 TMJs from 40 patients were analysed.Results:The CBCT images showed that at 9 and 12 months follow-up the surface of the condylus became smooth,the density of the cortical bone and the adjacent subcortical bone increased and osteophyte in condylar head decreased(P =0.026,P =0.001).As for disc displacement without osteoarthritts,9 months after treatment condylus were moved forward(P =0.038).VAS and Fricton index were reduced(P ＜0.05),MMO was increased (P ＜ 0.05).3-12 months after treatment,there was no statistical difference of Fricton index (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion:Injection of sodium hyaluronate into TMJ can remodel the condylar bone surface but cant make condyle back to the middle of acetabulum.

Objective To evaluate the optimum ratio of medicine dosage for dexmedetomidine mixed with sufentanil used for patient?controlled intravenous analgesia ( PCIA) after Nuss procedure in pedi?atric patients with pectus excavatum. Methods Sixty pediatric patients diagnosed with pectus excavatum, aged 5-12 yr, weighing 18-50 kg, of ASA physical statusⅠorⅡ, scheduled for elective Nuss procedure under general anesthesia, were randomly divided into 3 equal groups using a random number table:different ratios of medicine dosage while dexmedetomidine was added to sufentanil groups ( SD1-3 groups) . Postopera?tive analgesia was as follows: group SD1 received sufentanil 1 μg∕kg + dexmedetomidine 2 μg∕kg; group SD2 received sufentanil 1 μg∕kg + dexmedetomidine 3 μg∕kg; group SD3 received sufentanil 1 μg∕kg +dexmedetomidine 4 μg∕kg. A mixture of tropisetron 0?1 mg∕kg and dexamethasone 0?1 mg∕kg ( in 100 ml of normal saline) was added in each group. The PCA pump was programmed to deliver 0?5 ml with a lockout interval of 15 min and background infusion at 2 ml∕h. The PCA pump was connected immediately after the end of operation, and sufentanil with a dosage of 0?1μg∕kg was used as a rescue analgesic within 48 h post?operatively. The VAS score was maintained below 4. The requirement for rescue analgesics was recorded. The Ramsay sedation scores was recorded at 4, 8, 12, 24 and 48 h postoperatively, and the occurrence of adverse reactions such as nausea and vomiting, bradycardia, over?sedation, respiratory depression, agitation and shivering was recorded within 48 h after surgery. Results No pediatric patients developed nausea and vomiting, respiratory depression, bradycardia, over?sedation, and shivering. No pediatric patients required rescue analgesics in SD2 and SD3 groups. Compared with group SD1 , the requirement for rescue analgesics and incidence of agitation were significantly decreased, and Ramsay sedation scores were increased at 4 and 8 h after operation in SD2 and SD3 groups. Ramsay sedation scores were significantly higher at 4 h after oper?ation in SD3 group than in SD2 group. Conclusion Dexmedetomidine 3 μg∕kg mixed with sufentanil 1μg∕kg is the optimum ratio of medicine dosage when used for PCIA after Nuss procedure in pediatric patients with pectus excavatum.