1.Research Progress on Biological Evidence Identification in Fire Scenes
Yan-Ru YAO ; Jing JIN ; Ying-Jie WANG ; Jin-Zhuan ZHANG ; Ying-Zhe LI ; Yong-Xin XU
Journal of Forensic Medicine 2024;40(1):64-69
Biological evidence is relatively common evidence in criminal cases,and it has strong pro-bative power because it carries DNA information for individual identification.At the scene of fire-related cases,the complex thermal environment,the escape of trapped people,the firefighting and res-cue operations,and the deliberate destruction of criminal suspects will all affect the biological evi-dence in the fire scene.Scholars at home and abroad have explored and studied the effectiveness of biological evidence identification in fire scenes,and found that the blood stains,semen stains,bones,etc.are the main biological evidence which can be easily recovered with DNA in fire scenes.In order to analyze the research status and development trend of biological evidence in fire scenes,this paper systematically sorts out the relevant research,mainly including the soot removal technology,appearance method of typical biological evidence,and possibility of identifying other biological evidence.This pa-per also prospects the next step of research direction,in order to provide reference for the identifica-tion of biological evidence and improve the value of biological evidence in fire scenes.
2.Research progress in associations between dental caries and systemic diseases
Xinhuan WANG ; Ziqi XU ; Zhuan BIAN ; Liuyan MENG
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2024;59(1):99-104
Dental caries is a bacteria-mediated, multifactorial, chronic progressive disease that results in the phasic demineralization and remineralization of dental hard tissues. In recent years, amounts of studies have focused on the association between dental caries and systemic diseases. This paper reviews the researches about associations between caries and systemic diseases. An electronic search was conducted in PubMed and Web of Science for articles published from 2003 to 2022 in the English language. Studies were included in the following ten categories of systemic diseases: cardiovascular diseases, metabolic disorders, respiratory diseases, autoimmune rheumatic diseases, neurologic diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, kidney diseases, skin diseases, iron deficiency anaemia and tumors. This review discusses the relationship between dental caries and systemic diseases, as well as the potentially involved mechanisms, providing new ideas for disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for dentists and other clinicians.
3.Qualitative study on the experience and demand of endoscopic treatment for patients with pancreatic duct stones
Hong TAO ; Yu CAO ; Jia-Yun CHEN ; Qi ZHAO ; Fang-Lei XU ; Zhuan LIAO
Modern Interventional Diagnosis and Treatment in Gastroenterology 2024;29(5):519-522,527
Objective To explore the feelings and needs of patients with pancreatic duct stones undergoing endoscopic treatment,and to provide a basis for formulating personalized methods.Methods Purposive sampling method was used to select 15 patients who were treated in the Department of Gastroenterology of a Class Ⅲ Grade A hospital in Shanghai from February to April 2023 for semi-structured interviews.Colaizzi 7-step analysis method was used to code and summarize the data to refine the theme.Results The treatment experience and needs of patients were summarized into four themes.① Inadequate pain cognition and coping management before treatment:characterized by persistent or intermittent abdominal pain;The location of onset is hidden and easy to be misdiagnosed.Ineffective coping style;Affecting daily life and reducing the quality of life.② Changes of physiological comfort during the diagnosis and treatment period:abdominal soft tissue injury;Postoperative complications.③ Attitude changes after treatment:expectant treatment before diagnosis and treatment;Disappointment and doubt when expectations are not met;Belief after symptom improvement;④ Needs during treatment:professional guidance;Continuous nursing support.Conclusion Patients with pancreatic duct stones have insufficient knowledge of pain before endoscopic treatment.During the treatment,their attitudes may change and they may seek external support.Medical staff should pay attention to the dynamic changes of their physiological,psychological and social needs,and take corresponding measures to reduce pain,improve comfort and promote rehabilitation of patients.
4.Expert consensus on difficulty assessment of endodontic therapy
Huang DINGMING ; Wang XIAOYAN ; Liang JINGPING ; Ling JUNQI ; Bian ZHUAN ; Yu QING ; Hou BENXIANG ; Chen XINMEI ; Li JIYAO ; Ye LING ; Cheng LEI ; Xu XIN ; Hu TAO ; Wu HONGKUN ; Guo BIN ; Su QIN ; Chen ZHI ; Qiu LIHONG ; Chen WENXIA ; Wei XI ; Huang ZHENGWEI ; Yu JINHUA ; Lin ZHENGMEI ; Zhang QI ; Yang DEQIN ; Zhao JIN ; Pan SHUANG ; Yang JIAN ; Wu JIAYUAN ; Pan YIHUAI ; Xie XIAOLI ; Deng SHULI ; Huang XIAOJING ; Zhang LAN ; Yue LIN ; Zhou XUEDONG
International Journal of Oral Science 2024;16(1):15-25
Endodontic diseases are a kind of chronic infectious oral disease.Common endodontic treatment concepts are based on the removal of inflamed or necrotic pulp tissue and the replacement by gutta-percha.However,it is very essential for endodontic treatment to debride the root canal system and prevent the root canal system from bacterial reinfection after root canal therapy(RCT).Recent research,encompassing bacterial etiology and advanced imaging techniques,contributes to our understanding of the root canal system's anatomy intricacies and the technique sensitivity of RCT.Success in RCT hinges on factors like patients,infection severity,root canal anatomy,and treatment techniques.Therefore,improving disease management is a key issue to combat endodontic diseases and cure periapical lesions.The clinical difficulty assessment system of RCT is established based on patient conditions,tooth conditions,root canal configuration,and root canal needing retreatment,and emphasizes pre-treatment risk assessment for optimal outcomes.The findings suggest that the presence of risk factors may correlate with the challenge of achieving the high standard required for RCT.These insights contribute not only to improve education but also aid practitioners in treatment planning and referral decision-making within the field of endodontics.
5.Expert consensus on irrigation and intracanal medication in root canal therapy
Zou XIAOYING ; Zheng XIN ; Liang YUHONG ; Zhang CHENGFEI ; Fan BING ; Liang JINGPING ; Ling JUNQI ; Bian ZHUAN ; Yu QING ; Hou BENXIANG ; Chen ZHI ; Wei XI ; Qiu LIHONG ; Chen WENXIA ; He WENXI ; Xu XIN ; Meng LIUYAN ; Zhang CHEN ; Chen LIMING ; Deng SHULI ; Lei YAYAN ; Xie XIAOLI ; Wang XIAOYAN ; Yu JINHUA ; Zhao JIN ; Shen SONG ; Zhou XUEDONG ; Yue LIN
International Journal of Oral Science 2024;16(1):26-35
Chemical cleaning and disinfection are crucial steps for eliminating infection in root canal treatment.However,irrigant selection or irrigation procedures are far from clear.The vapor lock effect in the apical region has yet to be solved,impeding irrigation efficacy and resulting in residual infections and compromised treatment outcomes.Additionally,ambiguous clinical indications for root canal medication and non-standardized dressing protocols must be clarified.Inappropriate intracanal medication may present side effects and jeopardize the therapeutic outcomes.Indeed,clinicians have been aware of these concerns for years.Based on the current evidence of studies,this article reviews the properties of various irrigants and intracanal medicaments and elucidates their effectiveness and interactions.The evolution of different kinetic irrigation methods,their effects,limitations,the paradigm shift,current indications,and effective operational procedures regarding intracanal medication are also discussed.This expert consensus aims to establish the clinical operation guidelines for root canal irrigation and a position statement on intracanal medication,thus facilitating a better understanding of infection control,standardizing clinical practice,and ultimately improving the success of endodontic therapy.
6.The Effectiveness of Antiviral Treatment in Severe COVID-19 Patients in Wuhan, China: A Multicenter Study.
Xian Long ZHOU ; Guo Yong DING ; Lu Yu YANG ; Rui Ning LIU ; Hai Feng HOU ; Ping WANG ; Min MA ; Zhuan Zhuan HU ; Lei HUANG ; Xi Zhu XU ; Quan HU ; Yan ZHAO ; Wei Jia XING ; Zhi Gang ZHAO
Biomedical and Environmental Sciences 2022;35(1):58-63
7.Efficacy observation of chiropractic plus foot bath with Chinese medicine for transient synovitis of the hip in children
Zhi-Xing LI ; Bao-Hua PAN ; Rui-Xi ZHANG ; Yu-Yu XU ; Xiao-Zhuan CHEN
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2021;19(1):37-42
Objective: To compare the efficacy of different treatment protocols in treating transient synovitis of the hip (TSH) in children and to optimize the clinical treatment strategy for this condition. Methods: Ninety kids with TSH were divided into a control group, a chiropractic group and a chiropractic plus foot bath group using the random number table method, with 30 cases in each group. The control group was treated with conventional traction; the chiropractic group was given chiropractic treatment based on the control group; the chiropractic plus foot bath group was given Chinese medicine foot bath based on the chiropractic group. Traction and foot bath were conducted once daily while chiropractic was done once every other day, all with 14 d as a treatment course for a total of two courses. Changes in the visual analog scale (VAS) score and range of motion (ROM) of the hip joint in the three groups were observed, and the efficacy was compared. Results: The total effective rate was 93.3% in the chiropractic plus foot bath group, versus 76.7% in the chiropractic group and 66.7% in the control group, and the total effective rate was notably higher in the chiropractic plus foot bath group than in the other two groups (both P<0.05). Respectively after the first and second treatment course, the VAS score decreased significantly in each of the three groups compared with that before treatment (all P<0.01), and the ROM of the hip joint in flexion increased significantly (all P<0.01). After two treatment courses, the VAS score was lower in the chiropractic plus foot bath group than in the other two groups (both P<0.05), and its ROM of the hip joint in flexion was larger than that in the other two groups (both P<0.05). Conclusion: Based on traction, chiropractic plus Chinese medicine foot bath can effectively reduce pain and improve motor function of the hip joint in treating TSH.
8. Corrigendum to “Effects of total iridoid glycosides of Picrorhiza scrophulariiflora against non-alcoholic steatohepatitis rats induced by high-fat and high-sugar diet through regulation of lipid metabolism” Chin Herb Med 12 (2019) 67–72 (Chinese Herbal Medicines (2020) 12(1) (67–72), (S167463841930108X), (10.1016/j.chmed.2019.12.005))
Xu XU ; Xin LI ; Wen-bin HOU ; Wei-ting WANG ; Zhuan-you ZHAO ; Wen-gong XI ; Bing YU ; Chun-hua HAO ; Li-da TANG
Chinese Herbal Medicines 2021;13(2):295-295
When this paper was first published the following ethical statement was omitted in error: This study was carried out in strict accordance with the recommendations in the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals of Tianjin Institute of Pharmaceutical Research. The authors would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.
9.Expression of recombinant varicella-zoster virus gE Δ-Fc in CHO cells and analysis of its immunogenicity
Wenyu CUI ; Jilai LI ; Zhuan ZHANG ; Yibo HOU ; Jing XU
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2020;40(9):709-713
Objective:To express the recombinant varicella-zoster virus (VZV) gE Δ-Fc fusion protein using CHO cell expression system, and provide reference for screening candidate antigens of recombinant herpes zoster vaccines. Methods:A eukaryotic expression plasmid containing the gE Δ-Fc gene was transfected into CHO cells. Monoclonal cells were selected by methionine sulfoximine (MSX) pressure screening and limited dilution method to obtain the CHO cells secreting and expressing the gE Δ-Fc fusion protein. The expressed gE Δ-Fc fusion protein was purified by MabSelect SuRe affinity chromatography. The binding activity of gE Δ-Fc fusion protein to Fc receptors was identified by ELISA. Flow cytometry was used to detect the phagocytosis of antigens by DC2.4 cells. Antibody titers in serum samples of BALB/c mice immunized with the gE Δ-Fc fusion protein were detect by ELISA. Results:A CHO cell line stably expressing the gE Δ-Fc fusion protein was obtained. Flow cytometry suggested that the phagocytotic activity of DC2.4 cells against the gE Δ-Fc fusion protein was stronger than that against gE. Moreover, the gE Δ-Fc fusion protein could induce BALB/c mice to produce high titers of specific anti-VZV antibodies. Conclusions:The recombinant VZV gE Δ-Fc fusion protein expressed in CHO cells had a good immunogenicity. This study provided reference for screening candidate antigens of recombinant herpes zoster vaccines.
10. Classification and Identification of Cynomorii Herba from Different Producing Areas Based on Fourier Rransform Infrared Spectroscopy and Chemometrics
Zhi-rong GU ; Tian-xiang MA ; Lan-ping SUN ; Zhuan-xia MA ; Ai-xia XU ; Yu-jing SUN ; Mei QI ; Bin GE
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2019;25(22):159-165
Objective: To realize the classification and identification of Cynomorii Herba from different producing areas based on fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and chemometrics. Method: FTIR spectrum data of 106 batches of Cynomorii Herba from 12 cities in 5 provinces were collected by transmission method and preprocessed. The FTIR fingerprints of Cynomorii Herba were established, and spectrum analysis was performed. The FTIR similarities of Cynomorii Herba from different producing areas were calculated by correlation coefficient method. The first derivative (1D) spectrum of average FTIR of Cynomorii Herba from different producing areas were obtained. The soft independent modeling of class analog (SIMCA) model based on principal component analysis (PCA) was established by the preprocessed 1D spectrum data. The orthogonal partial least squares (OPLS) model was established by top 6 principal components. Result: The FTIR fingerprint trend and main absorption peaks of Cynomorii Herba from different producing areas were basically the same,and 16 common characteristic absorption peaks were recognized. Similarity and 1D spectrum of FTIR fingerprint of Cynomorii Herba from different producing areas showed significant and unique characteristics. The established SIMCA model can realize the classification and identification of Cynomorii Herba from different provinces,while OPLS model can realize accurate classification and identification of Cynomorii Herba in different cities. The classification and identification of Cynomorii Herba from 12 city producing areas showed obvious geographical clustering characteristics. Conclusion: The established method based on FTIR and chemometrics can realize the classification and identification of Cynomorii Herba from 12 cities.

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