Objective To analyze the factors influencing the occurrence of post-embolization syndrome(PES)after transhepatic arterial chemoembolization(TACE).Methods A total of 107 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC),who received TACE treatment at authors'hospital between February 2021 and March 2023,were included in the study.Among them,56 patients developed PES(PES group)and 51 patients did not develop PES(non-PES group).The demographic data,medical history,pathological findings,laboratory indicators and operation-related materials were compared between the two groups,and the risk factors for PES were analyzed.Results There were statistically significant differences in tumor diameter,albumin(ALB)level,preoperative physical condition(ECOG)score,type of embolization agent,drug-loaded microspheres,number of microspheres,and dosage of loaded drug between the two groups(all P＜0.05).Multivariate Logistic analysis revealed that drug-loaded microspheres,number of microspheres,and dosage of loaded drug were the independent risk factors for PES occurring after TACE(all P＜0.05).Conclusion HCC patients treated with TACE using drug-loaded microspheres,large amount of microspheres and high dosage of loaded drug have a higher risk of PES occurring after TACE.For patients having the above risk factors,the formulation of corresponding perioperative intervention strategies is necessary so as to avoid the occurrence of PES and to improve the safety of TACE.

Objective To assess the impact of statins combined with sorafenib(SRF)therapy on survival outcomes in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma(mRCC).Methods Clinical data of mRCC patients treated in the 908th Hospital of the Joint Security Force from November 2019 to November 2023 were retrospectively analyzed.They were categorized into statin group and non-statin group according to whether they used statins or not,and the differences in the primary endpoint of overall survival(OS),secondary endpoints of progression-free survival(PFS),objective response rate(ORR),and disease control rate(DCR)were compared between the two groups.Results A total of 80 patients were included in the study,with 27 in the statin group and 53 in the non-statin group.There were no statistically significant differences in partial remission,stable disease,disease progression,and DCR between the two groups(P＞0.05);complete remission and ORR were significantly higher in the statin group than in the non-statin group(P＜0.05).Kaplan-Meier analysis showed that,compared with the non-statin group,the median PFS and OS of the statin group were prolonged,and the difference in median PFS between the two groups was statistically significant(P＜0.05).In terms of safety,the incidence of other adverse events was similar in both groups(P＞0.05).Conclusion Statins combined with SRF treatment regimen can improve ORR and DCR and prolong median PFS and OS in patients with mRCC.

Objective To observe the efficacy of percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy(PMT)for treating different traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)syndrome type lower extremity arterial thromboses.Methods Forty patients with lower extremity arterial thromboses who underwent PMT were retrospectively enrolled and divided into dampness-heat syndrome group(n=18)and blood stasis syndrome group(n=22)according to TCM syndrome types.The technical success rate,ankle-brachial index(ABI),Rutherford grade and vascular patency rate 12 months after PMT were compared between groups.Perioperative complications and adverse events during follow-up were recorded.Results The technical success rate of PMT in dampness-heat syndrome group and blood stasis syndrome group was 94.44%(17/18)and 100%(22/22),respectively.Twelve months after PMT,ABI was 0.45±0.11 and 0.52±0.14,and vascular patency rate was 94.44%(17/18)and 81.82%(18/22)in dampness-heat syndrome group and blood stasis syndrome group,respectively,both not significantly different between groups(all P＞0.05).No significant difference of Rutherford grade before treatment was found between groups(P＞0.05),while 12 months after PMT,Rutherford grade in dampness-heat syndrome group was higher than in blood stasis syndrome group(P＜0.05).During perioperative period,false aneurysm of brachial artery occurred in 1 case in dampness-heat syndrome group,while osteofascial compartment syndrome and atrial fibrillation occurred each in 1 case in blood stasis syndrome group,both relieved after treatments.No serious adverse event such as amputation nor death occurred during follow-up.Conclusion PMT was effective and safe for treating different TCM syndrome type lower extremity arterial thromboses.The prognosis of patients with blood stasis syndrome type lower extremity arterial thromboses was better than that of those with dampness-heat syndrome.

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BACKGROUND: The study aimed to explore the factors influencing protective behavior and its association with factors during the post-COVID-19 period in China based on the risk perception emotion model and the protective action decision model (PADM). METHODS: A total of 2830 valid questionnaires were collected as data for empirical analysis via network sampling in China. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was performed to explore the relationships between the latent variables. RESULTS: SEM indicated that social emotion significantly positively affected protective behavior and intention. Protective behavioral intention had significant direct effects on protective behavior, and the direct effects were also the largest. Government trust did not have a significant effect on protective behavior but did have a significant indirect effect. Moreover, it was found that government trust had the greatest direct effect on social emotion. In addition, we found that excessive risk perception level may directly reduce people's intention and frequency of engaging in protective behavior, which was not conducive to positive, protective behavior. CONCLUSION In the post-COVID-19 period, theoretical framework constructed in this study can be used to evaluate people's protective behavior. The government should strengthen its information-sharing and interaction with the public, enhance people's trust in the government, create a positive social mood, appropriately regulate people's risk perception, and, finally, maintain a positive attitude and intent of protection.
Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; COVID-19/prevention & control* ; China/epidemiology* ; Communicable Disease Control ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Emotions ; Female ; Health Behavior ; Humans ; Intention ; Latent Class Analysis ; Male ; Middle Aged ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Social Behavior ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Trust ; Young Adult

Objective:To use a self-developed, prefabricated cap for making interocclusal records in implant-supported fixed prosthetic treatment, and to evaluate its effect of clinical application and accuracy of transferring intra-oral intercuspal position.Methods:Series of prefabricated caps for occlusal recording of implant-supported fixed prostheses were designed based on the healing abutments, and fabricated with three-dimensional (3D) printing. According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 12 partially edentulous patients who visited the Department of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology between November 2020 and September 2021, had lost no fewer than 2 contiguous teeth in distal extension (Kennedy Class Ⅰ or Ⅱ), and had received implant placement 3 months ago were enrolled. Self-control study design was used. Two occlusal records of each included case were obtained by the following 2methods:for the test group, appropriate prefabricated caps were used; and for the control group, polyvinyl siloxane occlusal record was directly set on the healing abutments. The working casts were mounted on the mechanical articulator using the 2 groups of occlusal records successively. Accuracy of occlusal relationship of the mounted casts was evaluated. Diagnostics test was performed to obtain the sensitivity and positive predictive value, which were determined in photographs by comparing the intra-oral occlusal contact points with those in the mounted casts, point-by-point. Virtual casts were taken by intraoral and extraoral scans in intercuspal position and imported to Geomagic Studio 2014. Then the root mean square values of occlusal clearance space between the upper and lower occlusal surfaces of remaining posterior teeth, and the deviations of the interocclusal position of the occlusal surfaces of the remaining teeth in the mandibular arches when superimposing the maxillary arches of the intraoral and extraoral scans were calculated. As a self-control design, paired t test was used. Results:Twelve participants were enrolled, including 3 men and 9 women aged (52.6±12.1) years, and 36 missing teeth. The prefabricated caps could fit on the healing abutments with good retention and stability. The sensitivity of the test group (0.73±0.14) was significantly better than that of control group (0.63±0.12, P<0.01), with no significant difference in positive predictive value between the 2 groups ( P>0.05). The deviations of the interocclusal position of the occlusal surfaces of the remaining teeth were (357.0±140.2) μm for the test group, and (399.4±206.3) μm for the control group, with no significant difference between them ( P>0.05). Conclusions:Interocclusal position record based on prefabricated cap in this study for implant-supported fixed prosthetic treatment can improve the consistency between the intra-oral occlusion and the occlusion in dental casts. This technique has good accuracy, clinical convenience and usability.

Objective:To determine the 50% effective dose (ED 50) of sugammadex for rapid recovery of the signal of intraoperative neuromonitoring of recurrent laryngeal nerve in radical thyroidectomy. Methods:American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status Ⅰ or Ⅱ patients of either sex, aged 18-64 yr, weighing 40-90 kg, scheduled for elective radical thyroidectomy under intraoperative neuromonitoring of recurrent laryngeal nerve, were enrolled in this study.Sufentanil and propofol were intravenously injected, and muscle relaxation monitoring was performed after the patients lost consciousness.Rocuronium 0.6 mg/kg was intravenously injected, and tracheal intubation was performed when the twitch ratio was 0.The infusion rate of rocuronium was adjusted to maintain twitch ratio 0-10%.When the signal needed to be detected, rocuronium infusion was stopped, sugammadex was injected intravenously using up-and-down sequential method, with the initial dose of 2 mg/kg.If a stable signal was detected within 3 min, the concentration decreased by 0.2 mg in the next patient, otherwise the concentration increased by 0.2 mg in the next patient.The Dixon and Massey formula was used to calculate the ED 50 and 95% confidence interval of sugammadex. Results:The ED 50 of sugammadex for the rapid recovery of the signal of intraoperative neuromonitoring of recurrent laryngeal nerve was 0.98 mg/kg, and the 95% confidence interval was 0.94-1.02 mg/kg during radical thyroidectomy. Conclusion:The ED 50 of sugammadex for rapid recovery of the signal of intraoperative neuromonitoring of recurrent laryngeal nerve is 0.98 mg/kg in radical thyroidectomy.

Objective To evaluate the effect of dexmedetomidine on endoplasmic reticulum stress during intestinal ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) in mice.Methods Thirty SPF healthy male C57BL/6 mice,aged 8 weeks,were divided into 3 groups (n=10 each) using a random number table method:sham operation group (S group),intestinal I/R group (I/R group) and dexmedetomidine group (DEX group).The superior mesenteric artery was only isolated but not clamped in S group.The model of intestinal I/R injury was established by clamping superior mesenteric artery for 20 min followed by 24 h of reperfusion in I/R group and DEX group.Dexmedetomidine 25 μg/kg was intraperitoneally injected at 30 min before ischemia in DEX group,while the equal volume of normal saline was given instead of dexmedetomidine in S group and I/R group.Mice were sacrificed at 24 h of reperfusion,and small intestinal tissues was obtained for examination of the pathological changes and ultrastructure of intestinal epithelial cells and for determination of cell apoptosis,expression of CCAAT-enhancer binding protein homologous protein (CHOP),transcription factors (ATF4),and X-4 box binding protein 1 (XBP1) mRNA (by real-time polymerase chain reaction),and expression of CHOP,Bcl-2,Bax and caspase-3 in intestinal tissues (by Western bolt).The apoptosis index (AI) and ratio of Bcl-2 to Bax were calculated.Intestinal damage was assessed and scored according to Chiu.Results Compared with S group,Chiu's score and AI were significantly increased,the expression of CHOP,ATF4 and XBP-1 mRNA,CHOP,Bax and caspase-3 was up-regulated,and the expression of Bcl-2 was down-regulated,and Bcl-2/Bax ratio was decreased in I/R group and DEX group (P＜0.05).Compared with I/R group,Chiu's score and AI were significantly decreased,the expression of CHOP,ATF4 and XBP-1 mRNA,CHOP,Bax and caspase-3 was down-regulated,and the expression of Bcl-2 was up-regulated,and Bcl-2/Bax ratio was increased in DEX group (P＜0.05).Conclusion The mechanism by which dexmedetomidine reduces intestinal I/R injury may be related to regulating endoplasmic reticulum stress and inhibiting cell apoptosis in mice.

Objective To determine the minimum alveolar concentration (MAC)of sevoflurane for blunting the responses to surgical incision in 50% adult patients diagnosed as gastric carcinoma and treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy.Methods Twenty-five ASA physical statusⅠor Ⅱ,and aged 30-50 years patients (14 males and 11 females)diagnosed with gastric carcinoma were enrolled.At least 1 month before the operation,all these patients received 2 cycles (1 chemotherapy cycle was 14 days)of chemotherapy including oxaliplatin and tegafur.At first,the anesthesia induc-tion was started by inhaling 6% sevoflurane.After the patient lost consciousness,the endotracheal in-tubation was performed.And then,the end tidal sevoflurane concentration was adjusted to the target concentration and maintained stable for 15 min.After that,the surgical incision was executed.The Dixon's up-and-down method was used to calculate the MAC.The initial end tidal sevoflurane con-centration was 2.2% and it was increased or decreased by 0.2% in the next patient according to the surgical incision response.If the surgical incision response was positive,the end tidal sevoflurane con-centration was increased;if the surgical incision response was negative,the end tidal sevoflurane con-centration was decreased.The midpoint from negative response to positive response was set as the balance point and the mean value of the concentrations of sevoflurane at all the balance points were calculated as MAC.Results Minor physical activity occurred when the surgical incision started.No body twisting,eye opening or intraoperative awareness occurred.Body moving occurred in 11 patients (44%)when the surgical incision started.The end tidal sevoflurane concentration for blunting the re-sponses to surgical incision in 50% adult patients diagnosed as gastric carcinoma and treated with neo-adjuvant chemotherapy was 1.52%,and the 95% CI was 1.37%-1.65%.Conclusion The MAC of sevoflurane for blunting the responses to surgical incision in 50% adult patients diagnosed as gastric carcinoma and treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy is 1.52%.