Objective: To understand the oral health status and associated factors of preschool children with disabilities in Bengbu City, so as to provide evidence for preventing dental caries in children with disabilities. Methods: From September 2021 to March 2022, a total of 405 preschool children with disabilities from two rehabilitation institutions in Bengbu were randomly selected for oral health examination, questionnaire survey and physical examination. The caries prevalence rate among disabled children was analyzed. After grouping based on childrens BMI, the correlation between body mass index (BMI) and dental caries among children was explored. Multivariate binary Logistic regression analysis was employed to investigate the factors associated with dental caries occurrence in children. Results: The prevalence of dental caries in preschool children with disabilities was 74.07%, with rates of 71.01% for boys and 77.27% for girls. There was a significant difference in caries prevalence between boys and girls aged 5（66.67%，88.24%） (χ2=7.53, P<0.05). There were significant differences in the dmft index among different BMI groups (underweight: 240, normal weight: 606, overweight:30,obese:60,H=35.66,P<0.05). BMI was negatively correlated with dmft（r=-0.50，P＜0.01）. Frequent tooth brushing (2-3 times daily), the use of fluoride toothpaste, limited intake of sugary foods (< 2 times/d) in the past six months, and exclusively breastfeeding within first six months were negatively correlated with the occurrence of dental caries in disabled children (OR=0.09，0.41，0.24, P＜0.05). Sleep forward to eat，parental education level of junior high school or lower, and parental education of vocational school or high school were positively correlated with dental caries (OR=3.18，5.95，3.99，66.95，7.75，P＜0.05). Conclusions The caries prevalence rate of disabled children in Bengbu City is high and is influenced by multiple factors. It is time to strengthen the oral health training for parents and teachers in educational institutions, pay attention to childrens oral health care, and help disabled children improve their quality of life.

Objective Developing a new type of full-face respiratory protective mask for nuclear facility sites to enhance the sound transmission function and improve the facial adaptability. Methods Combined with feedback from on-site practical needs, this study utilized finite element simulation and ergonomic design methods to investigate the voice transmission units of full-face masks and the facial features of workers at key nuclear facilities. Based on the research results, a new full-face respiratory protection mask structure was designed. Results The optimized structure of passive thin film voice transmission unit significantly enhanced voice transmission efficiency, reducing average voice transmission loss by approximately 70% compared to the control group using thin plate units of equivalent thickness. The existing facial feature test panels insufficiently cover and unevenly classify the facial features of workers at key nuclear facilities. In this study, a specialized test panel based on measurement data achieved a total coverage of 98.5% with high distribution uniformity within each class, providing effective guidance for redesigning full-face mask structural parameters. In comparison to foreign products currently utilized in nuclear facilities, the newly designed full-face mask structure exhibited excellent tightness and structural safety and reliability, and can be cleaned, decontaminated, and reused. Conclusion The results of this study provide significant guidance for improving and optimizing full-face respiratory protection mask used at nuclear facilities, as well as promoting domestic production of high-quality full-face respiratory protection masks.

Objective:To investigate the relationship between carotid atherosclerosis(CAS)and subclinical left ventricular(LV)dysfunction in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with preserved LV ejection fraction(LVEF).Methods:A total of 120 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who had LVEF≥50% were selected in the Department of Endocrinology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University from June 2021 to October 2021. The global longitudinal strain(GLS)was obtained by two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography(STE)to assess subclinical LV systolic function. The mitral ratio of peak early to late diastolic filling velocity(E/A), and mitral velocity to early diastolic velocity of the mitral annulus(E/E′)ratio were obtained by pulsed tissue Doppler echocardiography to assess LV diastolic function. Acrroding to bilateral carotid ultrasound examination, the subjects were divided into normal carotid arteries group( n=46) and CAS group( n=74). Demographics and biochemical parameters were compared between two groups. Binary logistic regression and Pearson correlation analysis were used to evaluate the relationship between CAS and subclinical LV dysfunction. Results:The CAS group had a higher proportion of men, older age, and a longer duration of diabetes than the normal carotid arteries group(all P<0.05). There was no difference in LVEF and GLS between the two groups [normal carotid arteries group vs CAS group, LVEF: (60.72±4.73)% vs(60.07±4.28)%; GLS: (18.24±3.72)% vs(17.81±3.47)%, respectively; both P>0.05]. However, compared with normal carotid arteries group, E/A ratio was decreased and E/E′ ratio was significantly increased in CAS group(both P<0.01). Pearson correlation analysis showed that GLS was not correlated with carotid plaque thickness and carotid intima-media thickness(CIMT; both P>0.05). By contrast, E/E′ ratio was positively correlated with carotid plaque thickness and CIMT(both P<0.05). Binary logistic regression analysis showed that GLS and E/E′ ratio were not associated with CAS( both P>0.05). However, decreased E/A ratio was significantly associated with the existence of CAS( OR=0.09, 95% CI 0.01-0.67, P=0.018). Conclusions:In type 2 diabetes mellitus patients without overt heart failure and with preserved LVEF, the occurrence of CAS is not associated with subclinical LV systolic impairment assessed by GLS, but is significantly associated with LV diastolic dysfunction, and is independent of traditional cardiovascular risk factors.

OBJECTIVE:To optimize the processing technology of rehmanniae radix praeparata. METHODS:Using transfer rates of catalpol,rehmaionoside D,acteoside,isoacteoside,polysaccharide as indexes for comprehensive score,heating tempera-ture(pressure),heating time and heating times as investigating factors,L9(34)orthogonal test was used to optimize the processing technology of rehmanniae radix praeparata,and verification test was conducted. RESULTS:The optimal processing technology of rehmanniae radix praeparata was as follow as heating temperature of 125 ℃,pressure of 150 kPa for twice,2 h every time. The comprehensive scores of 3 batches of samples were 0.6985,0.6755,0.7016 in the verification test,respectively,RSDs were less than 5%(n=3). CONCLUSIONS:Optimized processing technology is simple,stable,feasible,and can provide reference for in-dustrial production of rehmanniae radix praeparata.

When senescence induction is based on DNA damage, senescent cells display a unique phenotype, which has been termed “senescence-associated secretory phenotype”( SASP ) . SASP, including proinflammatory cytokines, growth factors, chemokines, matrix remodeling enzymes and other cytokines, may be an important driver of chronic inflammation and therefore may be part of a vicious cycle of inflammation, DNA damage and senescence. Senescence-associated secretory products released by such cells can affect the neighboring cells and further exacer-bate their regenerative capacity. SASP is associated with many chronic age-related diseases.

Objective To compare the difference of serum adiponectin levels between polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patients and age, boby mass index (BMI) and insulin-resistance index matched controls, and explore its influence factors.Methods Case-control study, involving 97 women with PCOS and 116 age, BMI, fasting plasma glucose and insulin levels, homeostasis model assessment-insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR) matched controls.Hormone profiles, and serum adiponectin levels were measured and compared.Hormone profiles and serum adiponectin levels were compared among the four PCOS phenotypes.Multiple regression analysis was used to evaluate the factors affecting serum adiponectin levels.Results (1) Serum adiponectin level was significantly lower in PCOS group [(21 ± 16) mg/L] than controls [(25± 13) mg/L, P=0.038], and the same result in stratified analysis on weight height ratio (WHR, ≥0.8 and ＜0.8).(2) There was statistical differences in testosterone among different four PCOS phenotypes (P=0.001), there were no statistical differences in FSH, LH, WHR and serum adiponectin levels among four PCOS phenotypes (P＞0.05).(3) WHR and PCOS status were independent determinants of serum adiponectin levels (P＜0.05).Conclusions Low serum adiponectin levels in the women with PCOS is correlated with PCOS per se, independent of insulin resistance and obese.This fact supports the further study of the effect of adiponection in the pathophysiology of PCOS and its log-term impact.

BACKGROUND:Open reduction and plate internal fixation has become a major repair and treatment method for clavicle fracture, however, this method often causes postoperative local skin numbness and hypoesthesia. Currently, there was stil controversial about the effect of internal fixation on the free protection of supraclavicular nerve. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the clinical significance of supraclavicular nerve dissection and protection on open reduction and plate internal fixation of clavicle fracture. METHODS:Total y 57 patients with the middle third of the clavicle fracture were randomly divided into control group (n=34) and nerve protection group (n=23). Patients in these two groups al underwent plate internal fixation treatment. Patients in the nerve protection group underwent precious identifications and dissections of supraclavicular nerve when approaches were being done, careful y protections in the process of internal fixation. The incidence of local numbness, numbness severity, size, degree of influence on life, the improvement of the degree of numbness and pain were compared during the telephone fol ow-up after 1 year of surgery. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Total y 17 patients were fol owed up in each group. At the time of most serious symptom, 100%of al patients appeared local numbness in the control group, while 16 (94%) patients affected numbness in the nerve protection group. Until the latest fol ow-up, the number of patients with mild numbness symptoms decreased to 7 (41%) in control group and 3 (18%) in the nerve protection group, but there was no significant difference between the two groups (P>0.05). The severity of numbness and the degree of influence on daily life al improved over time. These results suggest that local skin numbness is a higher incidence of complications after the internal fixation for clavicle fracture. The protection of the supraclavicular nerve may help the improvement of the long-term numbness symptoms, but not as good as expected.

BACKGROUND:The prosthesis fusion rate after total hip replacement is closely related to the reconstruction process of bone,which is affected by the factors around the implant of patient.Trace elements are strongly associated with the ossification.Thus,the content of trace elements in proximal femur may affect the bone fusion and survival rate of the prosthesis.OBJECTIVE:To analyze the correlation of trace elements and bone fusion surrounding the prosthesis in proximal femur.METHODS: Bone samples were obtained from the discarded metaphysis region of the proximal femur in 24 patients with primary total hip replacement.Trace element (calcium,magnesium,zinc,parathyroid hormone,activated vitamin D3) contents were detected aftervitro cel culture.Bone mineral density was tested surrounding the prosthesis at 1 week,3 and 6 months after replacement by dual energy X-ray absorption method with a bone density meter.The difference in trace elements was compared in patients at different ages and different genders.The correlation between above five kinds of trace elements and bone mineral density was analyzed.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:No significant difference in trace element contents was detected in different age groups and different gender groups (P＞ 0.05).Zinc content was positively correlated with parathyroid hormone and magnesium contents (P＜ 0.05).Zinc was positively associated with bone mineral density in the region 7 (P＜ 0.05).The further studies concerning the trace elements in proximal femur can be used to predict and intervene in the longevity of hip prosthesis.

We reported a case of children's OSAHS caused by the huge fibrolipoma in pharynx nasalis. The patient was a 10-years-old child who went to the hospital with the chief complaint of "Snoring and mouth breathing during sleep for 10 years". Imaging tests found one huge tumor in pharynx nasalis before the operation. The tumor was resected totally. The postoperative pathological diagnosis was fibrolipoma. No recurrence was noted during the follow-up visit one year postoperatively. The clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, pathology and prognosis were reviewed herein.
Child ; Humans ; Lipoma ; complications ; surgery ; Neoplasm Recurrence, Local ; Pharynx ; pathology ; Prognosis ; Sleep Apnea, Obstructive ; etiology ; Snoring

BACKGROUND:The correlation of zinc with Stro-1+cells and bone morphogenetic protein 7 surrounding the prosthesis may affect the bone fusion and survival rate in hip prosthesis. ＜br> OBJECTIVE:To analyze the correlation of zinc content with Stro-1+cells and bone morphogenetic protein 7 in proximal femur. ＜br> METHODS:Bone samples were obtained from the discarded metaphysis region of the proximal femur in 24 patients with primary total hip replacement. Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells were cultured in vitro. At 14 days after culture, Stro-1+cells in bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells were detected using flow cytometry. Bone morphogenetic protein 7 expression in cellsupernatant was detected using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Zinc content in supernatant was measured using radio-immunity assay. ＜br> RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:No significant difference in the zinc content was detected in different age groups and different gender groups. Zinc content was positively associated with Stro-1+cells and bone morphogenetic protein 7 expression. The further study of the trace element zinc in proximal femur can predict and intervene the longevity of hip prosthesis.