A tectono-thermal perspective on the petroleum generation,accumulation and preservation in the southern Ordos Basin, North China

The southern Ordos Basin has excellent petroleum exploration prospects.However,the tectono-thermal history and the controls on petroleum generation,accumulation and preservation conditions in southern basin are unclear.In this study,we analyzed the present geothermal field,paleo-geothermal gradient,maturity of the hydrocarbon source rocks,uplift and cooling process and tectono-thermal evolution history.In the study area,for the Ordovician,Permain and the Triassic strata,the present temperature is low(3070℃)in the southeastern area but high(80140℃)in the northwestern area.The paleogeothermal gradient varied from 24℃/km to 30℃/km with a heat flow of 58—69 m W/m^(2)(i.e.,a medium-temperature basin).The paleo-temperatures are higher than the present temperatures and the maximum paleo-temperatures controlled the thermal maturity of the source rocks.The vitrinite reflectance(Ro)values of the Triassic strata are>0.7%and the thermal maturity reached the middlemature oil generation stage.The Rovalues of the Permian-Ordovician strata are>1.8%and the thermal maturity reached the over-mature gas generation stage.The southern Ordos Basin has experienced the multiple tectonic events at the Late Ordovician Caledonian(452 Ma),Late Triassic(215 Ma),Late Jurassic(165160 Ma),End-Early Cretaceous(110100 Ma)and Cenozoic(since 40 Ma).A large-scale tectonothermal event occurred at the End-Early Cretaceous(110100 Ma),which was controlled by lithospheric extension,destruction and thinning.This event led to the highest paleo-temperatures and thermal maturities and coeval with the peak period of petroleum generation and accumulation.The southern Ordos Basin has undergone rapid and large-scale uplift since the Late Cretaceous due to expansion of the northeastern margin of the Tibetan Plateau,uplift of the Qinling orogenic belt and thrust faulting in the Liupanshan tectonic belt.The southern Ordos Basin experienced tectonic overprinting that was strong in the south and weak in the north.The strongest overprinting occurred in the southwestern part of the basin.The large-scale uplift,denudation and faulting led to oil and gas loss from reservoirs.The petroleum generation,accumulation and preservation in the southern Ordos Basin were affected by deep lithospheric structures and the tectono-thermal evolution.This work provides a novel tectono-thermal perspective on the petroleum generation,accumulation and preservation condition of the southern Ordos Basin.

Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage vs percutaneous transhepatic bile duct drainage in the management of malignant obstructive jaundice

BACKGROUND Malignant obstructive jaundice(MOJ)is a condition characterized by varying degrees of bile duct stenosis and obstruction,accompanied by the progressive development of malignant tumors,leading to high morbidity and mortality rates.Currently,the two most commonly employed methods for its management are percutaneous transhepatic bile duct drainage(PTBD)and endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage(EUS-BD).While both methods have demonstrated favorable outcomes,additional research needs to be performed to determine their relative efficacy.To compare the therapeutic effectiveness of EUS-BD and PTBD in treating MOJ.METHODS This retrospective analysis,conducted between September 2015 and April 2023 at The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University(The First People’s Hospital of Changzhou),involved 68 patients with MOJ.The patients were divided into two groups on the basis of surgical procedure received:EUS-BD subgroup(n=33)and PTBD subgroup(n=35).Variables such as general data,preoperative and postoperative indices,blood routine,liver function indices,myocardial function indices,operative success rate,clinical effectiveness,and complication rate were analyzed and compared between the subgroups.RESULTS In the EUS-BD subgroup,hospital stay duration,bile drainage volume,effective catheter time,and clinical effect-iveness rate were superior to those in the PTBD subgroup,although the differences were not statistically significant(P>0.05).The puncture time for the EUS-BD subgroup was shorter than that for the PTBD subgroup(P<0.05).Postoperative blood routine,liver function index,and myocardial function index in the EUS-BD subgroup were significantly lower than those in the PTBD subgroup(P<0.05).Additionally,the complication rate in the EUS-BD subgroup was lower than in the PTBD subgroup(P<0.05).CONCLUSION EUS-BD may reduce the number of punctures,improve liver and myocardial functions,alleviate traumatic stress,and decrease complication rates in MOJ treatment.

mGCC和pRNFL厚度及视野对新生血管性青光眼的诊断价值

目的:分析黄斑区节细胞复合体(mGCC)和视乳头周围视网膜神经纤维层(pRNFL)厚度及视野对新生血管性青光眼(NVG)的诊断价值。方法:回顾性研究。收集2018-01/2021-10本院收治的NVG患者92例100眼,按病理分期分为新生血管性青光眼前期患者31例32眼、开角型青光眼期患者31例36眼及闭角型青光眼期患者30例32眼。选择同期于我院接受健康体检者50例100眼者作为对照组。采用Pearson相关性分析mGCC、pRNFL厚度与MD的相关性,以受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线研究各指标诊断效能。结果:新生血管性青光眼前期、开角型青光眼期和闭角型青光眼期mGCC-平均(a)、mGCC-上方(s)、mGCC-下方(i)厚度均低于对照组(均P<0.001),新生血管性青光眼前期、开角型青光眼期mGCC-a、mGCC-s、mGCC-i均高于闭角型青光眼期(均P<0.001),新生血管性青光眼前期mGCC-a、mGCC-s、mGCC-i均高于开角型青光眼期(均P<0.001)。新生血管性青光眼前期、开角型青光眼期和闭角型青光眼期pRNFL-a、pRNFL-颞侧(t)、pRNFL-s、pRNFL-鼻侧(n)、pRNFL-i厚度均高于对照组,MD高于对照组(均P<0.001);新生血管性青光眼前期、开角型青光眼期pRNFL-a、pRNFL-t、pRNFL-s、pRNFL-n、pRNFL-i均高于闭角型青光眼期,MD高于闭角型青光眼期(均P<0.001),新生血管性青光眼前期pRNFL-a、pRNFL-t、pRNFL-s、pRNFL-n、pRNFL-i均高于开角型青光眼期,MD高于开角型青光眼期(均P<0.001)。mGCC-a、mGCC-s、mGCC-i和pRNFL-a、pRNFL-t、pRNFL-s、pRNFL-n、pRNFL-i与MD呈负相关性(均P<0.001)。mGCC、pRNFL厚度及MD联合诊断NVG的效能最高(敏感度为79.00%,特异度为87.00,AUC=0.973,95%CI=0.956~0.990,P<0.05)。结论:NVG患者mGCC、pRNFL厚度与MD呈负相关关系,mGCC、pRNFL厚度及MD对NVG有一定的诊断价值,且以联合检测的诊断效能最高。

Hepatitis D virus dual-infection among Chinese hepatitis B patient related to hepatitis B surface antigen,hepatitis B virus DNA and age

The screening practices for hepatitis D virus(HDV)are diverse and nonstandardized worldwide,and the exact prevalence of HDV is uncertain.AIM To estimate HDV prevalence and investigate viral marker quantity trends in patients with hepatitis D.METHODS We collected 5594 serum samples from patients with hepatitis B in Jilin Province,China(3293 males and 2301 females,age range of 2 to 89 years).We then conducted tests for hepatitis B surface antigen(HBsAg),hepatitis B Virus(HBV)DNA,anti-hepatitis D antigen(HDAg),and HDV RNA.RESULTS We found that the prevalence of anti-HDAg and HDV RNA among hepatitis B patient were 3.6%(3.2-4.2%)and 1.2%(0.9-1.5%),respectively,87.69%of hepatitis D patients were 51-70 years old.HDV infection screening positive rate of patients with HBV DNA levels below 2000 IU/mL(2.0%)was higher than those above 2000 IU/mL(0.2%).Among anti-HDAg positive patients,the HDV RNA positive rate was positively correlated with the HBsAg level and anti-HDAg level.There was a weak correlation between HBsAg and anti-HDAg levels among hepatitis D patients.CONCLUSION Our study highlights the importance of considering multiple factors when assessing the severity of HDV infection,comprehensive evaluation of patients’clinical and laboratory parameters is necessary for proper diagnosis and treatment.

新型RS泪道引流管和环形硅胶管置入术治疗泪小管断裂的疗效

目的:观察新型RS泪道引流管和环形硅胶管置入术治疗泪小管断裂的疗效及安全性。方法:回顾性研究。选取2018-08/2021-08我院泪小管断裂患者64例64眼,根据治疗方式不同,分为RS泪道引流管置入术组34眼和环形硅胶管置入术组30眼。比较两组患者术后3、6mo临床疗效、手术时间、术后眼睑肿胀消退时间、并发症情况。结果:RS泪道引流管置入术组和环形硅胶管置入术组患者术后3mo(94%vs 87%)和术后6mo总有效率(91%vs 83%)比较均无差异(均P<0.05);RS泪道引流管置入术组手术时间、术后眼睑肿胀消退时间均明显短于环形硅胶管置入术组(均P<0.001);RS泪道引流管置入术组患者并发症总发生率低于环形硅胶管置入术组(12%vs 33%,P=0.037)。结论:RS泪道引流管和环形硅胶管置入术治疗泪小管断裂均能获得良好疗效,但RS泪道引流管治疗的患者手术时间更短,术后恢复更快,并发症较少,安全性更好。

Microstructure and texture evolution in LZ91 magnesium alloy during cold rolling

LZ91 magnesium alloy extruded sheets were subjected to cold rolling.The microstructure and texture evolution were tracked using optical microscopy(OM)and X-ray diffraction(XRD).Theα-Mg andβ-Li phases were elongated along rolling direction(RD),contributing to the formation of a thin lamellar“sandwich”structure.This“sandwich”structure is favored for glissile dislocation ofα-Mg phase during rolling.Theα-Mg andβ-Li phases are near Burgers orientation relationship,resulting in an unusual RD texture component in(0002)pole figure.

Trends of Ten Leading Causes of Death in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Objective:An understanding of the leading causes of death in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma(HNSCC)would be helpful to inform doctors,patients,and healthcare providers on disease management.This study aimed to comprehensively study the leading causes of death in these survivors.

Low-temperature synthesis of SiC nanowires with Ni catalyst

SiC nano wires were fabricated on the silicon substrate dipped with a layer of Ni catalyst at 900 ℃ by gas pressure annealing processing. The morphologies and crystal structures were determined by scanning electron microscopy(SEM), transmission electron microscopy(TEM)and X-ray diffraction(XRD). The results show that the assynthesized nanowires are β-SiC single crystalline with diameter range of 50-100 nm, and length of tens of micron by directly annealing at 900 ℃. The SiC nano wires grow along the [111] direction with highly uniform morphology. And the possible growth mechanism of SiC nano wires is proposed.The present work provides an efficient strategy for the production of high-quality SiC nano wires.