Non-HDL-C水平和ApoB/ApoA1比值与初发心肌梗死的相关性研究

目的探究不同非高密度脂蛋白胆固醇(non-HDL-C)水平初次急性心肌梗死患者的临床特征及载脂蛋白B(Apo B)和载脂蛋白A1(Apo A1)比值以及non-HDL-C与冠状动脉(冠脉)病变程度的相关性。方法选取2021年12月至2023年4月于重庆医科大学附属第一医院心内科入院治疗的首次诊断为急性心肌梗死且行冠脉造影的患者410例。计算Apo B/Apo A1比值及non-HDL-C,根据non-HDL-C三分位数分为低non-HDL-C组(≤2.89 mmol/L)、中non-HDL-C组(2.9~4.16 mmol/L)、高non-HDL-C组(≥4.17 mmol/L),比较三组患者一般临床资料及冠脉病变特点的差异性。另采用Spearman秩相关和二元Logistics回归分析non-HDL-C水平、Apo B/Apo A1对冠脉病变严重程度的影响。结果与低non-HDL-C组相比,中non-HDL-C组和高non-HDL-C组患者年龄更小(P<0.05);高non-HDL-C组较另外两组具有更高水平的体质指数(BMI)、三酰甘油(TG)、低密度脂蛋白胆固醇(LDL-C)、ApoB、ApoA1、ApoB/ApoA1、白蛋白、γ-谷酰转移酶、尿酸(P<0.05)。三组间左前降支病变、回旋支病变、多支血管病变、Gensini评分相比,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。偏相关分析显示Apo B/Apo A1和non-HDL-C均与多支血管病变、Gensini评分呈正相关(P<0.05);多因素二元Logistics回归分析显示ApoB/ApoA1比值(OR=3.149,95%CI:1.209~8.201,P=0.019)、non-HDL-C≥4.17 mmol/L(OR=4.199,95%CI:1.524~11.565,P=0.006)是多支血管病变的独立危险因素。结论在初次急性心肌梗死青年患者有冠脉病变或(冠状动脉粥样硬化性心脏病)危险因素中,更应关注ApoB/ApoA1及non-HDL-C,同时严格控制non-HDL-C是心肌梗死患者潜在的降脂目标。

血管内超声参数联合microRNA-206评估非ST段抬高型急性心肌梗死患者病变严重程度及预后的价值

目的探讨血管内超声(IVUS)参数联合microRNA-206(miR-206)评估非ST段抬高型急性心肌梗死(NSTEAMI)患者病变严重程度及预后的价值。方法选取2019年3月-2021年4月河北北方学院附属第一医院收治的105例NSTEAMI患者,所有患者行经皮冠状动脉介入术(PCI),根据病变严重程度将患者分为单支病变组(55例)、双支病变组(32例)、多支病变组(18例)。对比不同病变程度患者IVUS参数、血清miR-206,分析IVUS参数、血清miR-206与NSTEAMI患者病变严重程度的相关性。随访2年,根据是否发生MACE分为发生组与非发生组。对比发生组与非发生组的临床资料,采用多因素逐步Logistic回归模型分析NSTEAMI患者发生主要不良心脏事件(MACE)的影响因素。绘制受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线,评估IVUS参数、血清miR-206预测NSTEAMI患者发生MACE的效能。结果多支病变组斑块负荷、斑块面积、重构指数、偏心指数、血清miR-206相对表达量均高于单支、双支组(P<0.05),且双支病变组均高于单支病变组(P<0.05)。Pearson相关性分析结果显示,血管外弹力膜面积与NSTEAMI患者病变严重程度无相关性(r=0.271,P=0.325);斑块负荷、斑块面积、重构指数、偏心指数、血清miR-206与NSTEAMI患者病变严重程度呈正相关(r=0.416、0.382、0.423、0.507和0.394,均P=0.000)。随访2年,失访2例,剩余103例患者中32例(31.07%)发生MACE,71例(68.93%)未发生MACE。发生组多支病变、血运未重建占比、斑块负荷、斑块面积、重构指数、偏心指数、血清miR-206相对表达量均高于非发生组(P<0.05),淋巴细胞计数、血红蛋白水平均低于非发生组(P<0.05)。多因素逐步Logistic回归分析结果显示:多支病变[OR=3.466(95%CI:1.523,7.884)]、血运未重建[OR=2.776(95%CI:1.220,6.315)]、斑块负荷[OR=3.155(95%CI:1.387,7.177)]、重构指数[OR=3.842(95%CI:1.689,8.740)]、偏心指数[OR=4.166(95%CI:1.831,9.477)]、血清miR-206[OR=4.500(95%CI:1.978,10.236)]为NSTEAMI患者发生MACE的危险因素(P<0.05)。ROC曲线结果显示,斑块负荷、重构指数、偏心指数、血清miR-206四者联合预测NSTEAMI患者发生MACE的敏感性为88.52%(95%CI:0.674,0.957),特异性为92.86%(95%CI:0.713,0.968),曲线下面积为0.900(95%CI:0.812,0.953)。结论IVUS参数(斑块负荷、重构指数、偏心指数)、血清miR-206在评估NSTEAMI患者病变严重程度与预后中具有重要价值,且四者联合具有更高的预测价值。

基于DCE-MRI影像组学模型对乳腺NME病变诊断价值的研究

目的 探讨结合机器学习早期动态增强磁共振成像(DCE-MRI)的影像组学模型在鉴别良恶性乳腺非肿块强化(NME)病变中的价值。方法 选取行乳腺DCE-MRI检查并获得病理结果的NME病变患者242例,分为训练集163例、测试集55例,外部验证集24例。基于早期DCE-MRI序列的特征选择,采用支持向量机(SVM)建立组学预测模型;由2位放射科医师独立评估MRI特征,建立传统诊断模型,预测病灶的良恶性;运用测试集和外部验证集进行测试和外部验证。采用受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线评价组学模型与放射医师的诊断效能。结果 影像组学模型鉴别乳腺NME病变良恶性达到了与高年资放射医师[曲线下面积(AUC)=0.82, 95%CI 0.66, 0.89]相当的诊断水平[(AUC=0.82, 95%CI 0.67, 0.90);P=0.30],均优于低年资放射医师的评估结果(Z=2.63,P=0.01;Z=2.41,P=0.02),同时利用外部验证集进一步验证该模型的预测效能。结论 基于早期DCE-MRI组学模型可以有效地鉴别NME病变的良恶性,与高年资放射医师诊断水平相当,并优于低年资医师诊断水平,可以辅助低年资医师做出更佳诊断。

Homocysteine is associated with the progression of non-culprit coronary lesions in elderly acute coronary syndrome patients after percutaneous coronary intervention

脉管的光滑的肌肉房间的迁居和增长上的 homocysteine (Hcy ) 的 BackgroundThe 影响很好被建立了。然而， Hcy 的影响在非犯人的前进上铺平冠的损害(NCCL ) 是争论的。这研究试图评估 Hcy 的血浆水平是否与在在有急性冠的症候群(交流) 的老病人的经皮的冠的 stent 培植以后的 NCCL 的前进有关 223 个老病人的 .MethodsA 总数(&#x02265；65 岁) 与经历 stent 培植和后续的交流，冠的 angiography 被注册。为 Hcy 由血样品评估组成的实验室决心在基线前被执行冠的干预。病人根据血 Hcy tertiles 被分类进二个组(&#x02265；15 mmol/L 或 &#x0003c；15 mmol/L ) 。病人们被跟随在上面为 12.2 个月。NCCL 前进被三维的量的冠的 angiography.ResultsA 估计 NCCL 前进的显著地更高的比率与下面的集中与这个组相比在 15 mmol/L 上面与基线 Hcy 集中在这个组被观察 15 mmol/L (41/127， 32.3% 对 14/96， 14.6% ， P = 0.002 ) 。穆尔蒂瓦里伊特·考克斯回归分析证明 Hcy 和糖尿病 mellitus 是为 NCCL 前进的独立风险因素。为 Hcy 水平的 NCCL 前进的粗略的危险比率(HR ) 是 1.056 (95% CI：1.01-1.104， P = 0.015 ) 。为 Hcy 水平的 NCCL 前进的调整 HR 是 1.024 (95% CI：1.007-1.042， P = 0.007 ) 。为糖尿病 mellitus 的 NCCL 前进的调整 HR 是 1.992 (95% CI：1.15-3.44， P = 0.013 ).ConclusionsHcy 是为在 12 月在有交流的老病人的后续以后的 NCCL 前进的一个独立风险因素经历了经皮的冠的 stenting。

3D-T1WI表面形态学分析在学龄前无灶性癫痫患儿脑结构评估中的应用

目的:采用表面形态学分析(surface-based morphometry,SBM)技术对学龄前无灶性癫痫(non-lesional epilepsy,NLE)患儿的3D-T_(1)WI脑结构影像进行分析,评估患儿脑结构的改变。方法:选取2021年1月至2022年9月某院神经内科确诊为无灶性癫痫的35例学龄前患儿纳入NLE组,选取同时期的35例学龄前健康儿童纳入对照组。对比2组患儿的脑皮层厚度、脑沟深度、脑回指数、脑脊液体积、脑灰质体积及脑白质体积。采用SPSS 25.0统计学软件对数据进行分析。结果:与对照组相比,NLE组患儿左侧大脑半球下侧颞叶皮层厚度变薄、右侧大脑半球后扣带回皮层厚度增厚、右侧大脑半球下侧颞叶皮层厚度变薄,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);与对照组相比,NLE组患儿右侧大脑半球舌回和额中回脑沟深度变浅,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);与对照组相比,NLE组患儿左侧大脑半球距状回皮层脑回指数增大,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。2组患儿在脑脊液、脑灰质及脑白质方面比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:NLE患儿的皮层结构异常可能是其致病主要因素,SBM技术对3D-T_(1)WI脑结构影像的分析结果可以评估NLE患儿局部脑结构异常,是探索儿童NLE潜在发病机制的有效工具。

Breast non-mass-like lesions on contrast-enhanced ultrasonography: Feature analysis, breast image reporting and data system classification assessment

BACKGROUND Breast non-mass-like lesions(NMLs)account for 9.2%of all breast lesions.The specificity of the ultrasound diagnosis of NMLs is low,and it cannot be objectively classified according to the 5th Edition of the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System(BI-RADS).Contrast-enhanced ultrasound(CEUS)can help to differentiate and classify breast lesions but there are few studies on NMLs alone.AIM To analyze the features of benign and malignant breast NMLs in grayscale ultrasonography(US),color Doppler flow imaging(CDFI)and CEUS,and to explore the efficacy of the combined diagnosis of NMLs and the effect of CEUS on the BI-RADS classification of NMLs.METHODS A total of 51 breast NMLs verified by pathology were analyzed in our hospital from January 2017 to April 2019.All lesions were examined by US,CDFI and CEUS,and their features from those examinations were analyzed.With pathology as the gold standard,binary logic regression was used to analyze the independent risk factors for malignant breast NMLs,and a regression equation was established to calculate the efficiency of combined diagnosis.Based on the regression equation,the combined diagnostic efficiency of US combined with CEUS(US+CEUS)was determined.The initial BI-RADS-US classification of NMLs was adjusted according to the independent risk factors identified by CEUS,and the diagnostic efficiency of CEUS combined with BI-RADS(CEUS+BI-RADS)was calculated based on the results.ROC curves were drawn to compare the diagnostic values of the three methods,including US,US+CEUS,and CEUS+BI-RADS,for benign and malignant NMLs.RESULTS Microcalcification,enhancement time,enhancement intensity,lesion scope,and peripheral blood vessels were significantly different between benign and malignant NMLs.Among these features,microcalcification,higher enhancement,and lesion scope were identified as independent risk factors for malignant breast NMLs.When US,US+CEUS,and CEUS+BI-RADS were used to identify the benign and malignant breast NMLs,their sensitivity rates were 82.6%,91.3%,and 87.0%,respectively;their specificity rates were 71.4%,89.2%,and 92.9%,respectively;their positive predictive values were 70.4%,87.5%,and 90.9%,respectively;their negative predictive values were 83.3%,92.6%,and 89.7%,respectively;their accuracy rates were 76.5%,90.2%,and 90.2%,respectively;and their corresponding areas under ROC curves were 0.752,0.877 and 0.903,respectively.Z tests showed that the area under the ROC curve of US was statistically smaller than that of US+CEUS and CEUS+BI-RADS,and there was no statistical difference between US+CEUS and CEUS+BI-RADS.CONCLUSION US combined with CEUS can improve diagnostic efficiency for NMLs.The adjustment of the BI-RADS classification according to the features of contrastenhanced US of NMLs enables the diagnostic results to be simple and intuitive,facilitates the management of NMLs,and effectively reduces the incidence of unnecessary biopsy.

Non-small bowel lesion detection at small bowel capsule endoscopy: A comprehensive literature review

Small bowel capsule endoscopy is a minimally-invasive endoscopic investigation that is often used in clinical practice to investigate overt or occult gastrointestinal(GI) bleeding among other clinical indications. International guidance recommends small bowel capsule endoscopy as a first-line investigation to detect abnormalities in the small bowel, when gastroscopy and colonoscopy fail to identify a cause of GI bleeding. It can diagnose with accuracy abnormalities in the small bowel. However, there has been increasing evidence indicating that small bowel capsule endoscopy may also detect lesions outside the small intestine that are within the reach of conventional endoscopy and have been probably missed during prior endoscopic investigations. Such lesions vary from vascular deformities to malignancy and their detection often alters patient management, leading to further endoscopic and/or surgical interventions. The current study attempts to review all available studies in the literature and summarise their relevant findings.

The role of fine-wire localization breast biopsy in the management of BI-RADS category 3-5 non-palpable breast lesions in northeastern Chinese women

A blinded retrospective validation study was performed in a university-based hospital in northeastern China to determine whether the breast imaging reporting and data system (BI- RADS) defines a group of patients with non- palpable breast lesions (NPBLs) in whom fine- wire localization biopsy (FWLB) is appropriate. We reviewed 182 consecutive patients with NPBLs who underwent FWLB. The patients’ preoperative mammograms were categorized according BI-RADS by 2 radiologists blinded to the pathological findings. The positive predictive values of BI-RADS categories 3-5 were 3.4%, 42.1%, and 76.9%, respectively. For category 4 NPBLs, the percentage of cancer for those aged < 40 years was significantly lower than those aged ≥ 40 years. For category 3 NPBLs, the percentage of precancerous lesions for those aged < 40 years was significantly lower than those aged ≥ 40 years. Chinese NPBL patients aged ≥ 40 years with category 4 mammographic findings, and all patients with category 5 findings should undergo FWLB. FWLB should be offered as a treatment option for Chinese NPBL patients aged < 40 years with category 4 findings or aged ≥ 40 years with category 3 findings.

Retrospective Analysis of the Association of Non-Carious Cervical Lesions with Bruxism

Recently, bruxism became the center of attention for the etiological research of non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs). The present study aims to investigate the presence and types of NCCLs associated with bruxism. Retrospective keywords search of the clinical notes of all patient charts in axiUmTM was performed using the terms “bruxism”, “attrition”, “abrasion”, “erosion”, and “abfraction”. All bruxer patients 18 years and older who presented to the UNLV School of Dental Medicine (01/01/2014 to 09/30/2018) with the complete record were included. To determine the statistical analysis implications, the chi-square test was used. Commonest types of NCCL associated with bruxism were attrition and abfraction. Five hundred seventeen cases had multifactorial lesions. Anterior maxillary teeth followed by mandibular anterior were the most affected teeth. Abfraction lesions were mainly sighted in maxillary premolars, followed by maxillary canines. Within the limitation of the present investigation, it was concluded that attrition and abfraction were highly associated with bruxism.

Non-secretory multiple myeloma with lytic bone lesions about a new observation

Non-secretory myeloma is a rare variety of multiple myeloma. Classical techniques of chronic secretion’s research don’t find any immunoglobulin monoclonal peak in the patient’s blood. Lytic bone lesions are rare in this type of myeloma. We report the case of a patient in whom we confirmed multiple myeloma by bone marrow aspiration and we have classified stage III of Durie and Salmon in view of hypercalcemia, anemia, and lytic lesions observed. However, we could not isolate a secretion of monoclonal immunoglobulin in blood but urinary secretion was evident by proteinuria and urinary light chains. The radiographs of our patient found diffuse osteolysis and practice of sternal puncture confirmed multiple myeloma. Our case is original because of rarity on non secretory myeloma particularly with diffuse osteolytic lesion.

Non-polypoid colorectal neoplasms:Classification,therapy and follow-up

In the last years,an increasing interest has been raised on non-polypoid colorectal tumors(NPT) and in particular on large flat neoplastic lesions beyond 10 mm tending to grow laterally,called laterally spreading tumors(LST).LSTs and large sessile polyps have a greater frequency of high-grade dysplasia and local invasiveness as compared to pedunculated lesions of the same size and usually represent a technical challenge for the endoscopist in terms of either diagnosis and resection.According to the Paris classification,NPTs are distinguished in slightly elevated(0-Ⅱa,less than 2.5 mm),flat(0-Ⅱb) or slightly depressed(0-Ⅱc).NPTs are usually flat or slightly elevated and tend to spread laterally while in case of depressed lesions,cell proliferation growth progresses in depth in the colonic wall,thus leading to an increased risk of submucosal invasion(SMI) even for smaller neoplasms.NPTs may be frequently missed by inexperienced endoscopists,thus a careful training and precise assessment of all suspected mucosal areas should be performed.Chromoendoscopy or,if possible,narrow-band imaging technique should be considered for the estimation of SMI risk of NPTs,and the characterization of pit pattern and vascular pattern may be useful to predict the risk of SMI and,therefore,to guide the therapeutic decision.Lesions suitable to endoscopic resection are those confined to the mucosa(or superficial layer of submucosa in selected cases) whereas deeper invasion makes endoscopic therapy infeasible.Endoscopic mucosal resection(EMR,piecemeal for LSTs > 20 mm,en bloc for smaller neoplasms) remains the first-line therapy for NPTs,whereas endoscopic submucosal dissection in high-volume centers or surgery should be considered for large LSTs for which en bloc resection is mandatory and cannot be achieved by means of EMR.After piecemeal EMR,follow-up colonoscopy should be performed at 3 mo to assess resection completeness.In case of en bloc resection,surveillance colonoscopy should be scheduled at 3 years for adenomatous lesions ≥ 1 cm,or in presence of villous features or high-grade dysplasia patients(regardless of the size),while less intensive surveillance(colonoscopy at 5-10 years) is needed in case of single(or two) NPT < 1 cm presenting tubular features or low-grade dysplasia at histology.

肥胖儿童non-HDL-C、remnant cholesterol与亚临床动脉粥样硬化的关系

目的:了解non-HDL-C和remnant cholesterol与肥胖儿童亚临床动脉粥样硬化(AS)的关系。方法:根据甘油三酯(TG)水平将65例肥胖儿童(肥胖组)分为I组(TG≥2.3 mmol/L)32例,II组(TG<2.3 mmol/L)33例,与肥胖组儿童性别年龄相匹配的正常体质量儿童30例为III组(对照组)。比较3组儿童血脂指标,对肥胖组各项血脂指标与血浆致动脉粥样硬化指数(AIP)进行相关性分析,肥胖患儿体质指数、血脂指标与颈动脉内径、内膜-中层厚度(c-IMT)、血流参数进行相关性分析。结果:I组、II组的TG、总胆固醇(TC)、低密度脂蛋白胆固醇(LDL-C)、non-HDL-C、remnant cholesterol、AIP均较对照组升高,高密度脂蛋白胆固醇(HDL-C)较对照组降低,且I组的remnant cholesterol、AIP均较II组升高。肥胖组儿童AIP与TG、non-HDL-C、remnant cholesterol呈正相关,与HDL-C呈负相关。37例行颈动脉超声检查的肥胖儿童的c-IMT较正常儿童的增厚。结论:non-HDL-C、remnant cholesterol在肥胖儿童亚临床AS中有重要作用,在肥胖儿童血脂异常的治疗中应关注non-HDL-C、remnant cholesterol的变化。

DCE-MRI技术及ADC值对乳腺非肿块样强化病变良恶性的诊断价值

目的:探讨DCE-MRI技术及表观扩散系数(ADC)值对乳腺非肿块样强化(NMLE)病变良恶性的诊断价值。方法:回顾性分析180例在邯郸市第一医院接受手术并完成病理组织学诊断乳腺NMLE病变患者的临床资料,均行多模态3.0T MRI检查,比较良恶性病变MRI分布类型、强化特点、时间-信号曲线(TIC)类型及ADC值,描绘ROC曲线评价ADC值鉴别诊断效能。结果:恶性病变组节段型和集丛样强化比例显著高于良性病变组(P<0.05);两组TIC类型比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);恶性病变ADC值≤1.3×10^(-3)mm^(2)/s比例显著高于良性病变组(P<0.05);恶性病变ADC值显著小于良性病变组(P<0.05);描绘ROC曲线后分析,ADC值用于乳腺NMLE良恶性病灶鉴别诊断AUC=0.73,最佳cut-off值为1.3×10^(-3)mm^(2)/s,灵敏度和特异度分别为72.33%和79.60%。结论:DCE-MRI技术及ADC值可有效提高乳腺NMLE良恶性病灶的诊断效能,具有临床应用价值。

Comparisons between glucose analogue 2-deoxy-2-(^(18)F)fluoro-D-glucose and ^(18)F-sodium fluoride positron emission tomography/computed tomography in breast cancer patients with bone lesions

AIM: To compare 2-deoxy-2-(^(18)F)fluoro-D-glucose(^(18)FFDG) and ^(18)F-sodium(^(18)F-NaF) positron emission tomography/computed tomography(PET/CT) accuracy in breast cancer patients with clinically/radiologically suspected or known bone metastases.METHODS: A total of 45 consecutive patients with breast cancer and the presence or clinical/biochemical or radiological suspicion of bone metastatic disease underwent ^(18)F-FDG and ^(18)F-fluoride PET/CT. Imaging results were compared with histopathology when available, or clinical and radiological follow-up of at least 1 year. For each technique we calculated: Sensitivity(Se), specificity(Sp), overall accuracy, positive and negative predictive values, error rate, and Youden's index. Mc Nemar's χ~2 test was used to test the difference in sensitivity and specificity between the two diagnostic methods. All analyses were computed on a patient basis, and then on a lesion basis, with consideration ofthe density of independent lesions on the coregistered CT(sclerotic, lytic, mixed, no-lesions) and the divergent site of disease(skull, spine, ribs, extremities, pelvis). The impact of adding ^(18)F-Na F PET/CT to the work-up of patients was also measured in terms of change in their management due to ^(18)F-Na F PET/CT findings. RESULTS: The two imaging methods of ^(18)F-FDG and ^(18)F-fluoride PET/CT were significantly different at the patient-based analysis: Accuracy was 86.7% and 84.4%, respectively(Mc Nemar's χ~2 = 6.23, df = 1, P = 0.01). Overall, 244 bone lesions were detected in our analysis. The overall accuracy of the two methods was significantly different at lesion-based analysis(Mc Nemar's χ~2 = 93.4, df = 1, P < 0.0001). In the lesion density-based and site-based analysis, ^(18)F-FDG PET/CT provided more accurate results in the detection of CT-negative metastasis(P < 0.002) and vertebral localizations(P < 0.002); ^(18)F-Na F PET/CT was more accurate in detecting sclerotic(P < 0.005) and rib lesions(P < 0.04). ^(18)F-Na F PET/CT led to a change of management in 3 of the 45 patients(6.6%) by revealing findings that were not detected at ^(18)F-FDG PET/CT. CONCLUSION: ^(18)F-FDG PET/CT is a reliable imaging tool in the detection of bone metastasis in most cases, with a diagnostic accuracy that is slightly, but significantly, superior to that of ^(18)F-Na F PET/CT in the general population of breast cancer patients. However, the extremely high sensitivity of ^(18)F-fluoride PET/CT can exploit its diagnostic potential in specific clinical settings(i.e., small CT-evident sclerotic lesions, high clinical suspicious of relapse, and negative ^(18)F-FDG PET and conventional imaging).

Analysis of Numerical Results in High Temperature Congealment and Chemistry Non-equilibrium Flow Field

Using the air plasma ignition technique, physicochemical process of burning can be accelerated; concentration limit ofretrofires both can be extended; reliability of retrofires and stability of burning can be improved. In this paper, using internalequivalent heat area in place of electric are that created Ohm heat, the flow fields of thermodynamic equilibrium chemistry con-gealment and chemistry non-equilibrium in the plasma generator were simulated. The influences of the inlet prerotation angleof air, the inlet total pressure of air and the airflow compression angle of spray nozzle on the temperature on the surface of elec-

Turbulent Flow Action of Pulp in Wet - Laid Non - Woven Processes

The paper deals with the fluid field of web forming in wet-laid non-woven production.The influence of the turbulent flow on blending fiber and occluded fluid produced in pulp flow has been discussed in theory and practice.The suitable use of the imported velocity of pulp is very important in producing wet-laid products of good quality.

Pattern of occurrence of jaw cysts and cyst-like lesions at the University of Nairobi Dental Hospital: A 10-year histopathologic audit

Background: Jaw cysts and cyst-like lesions cause facial deformity, destruction of dental tissues and affect masticatory and phonation functions. These ad-versely erode patients’ psycho-social status;create low self-esteem and may change one’s facial identity and appearance. Objective: To determine the histo-pathologic characteristics, variants and demographic pattern of jaw cysts and cyst-like lesions at the University of Nairobi Dental Hospital. Material and Me-thod: This was an analytical and verification study that involved microscopic re-examination of all available incisional/excisional biopsy samples from January 2000 to December 2009 for histo-pathological diagnosis at the University of Nairobi Dental Hospital. Results: 187 jaw cysts and cyst-like lesions were diagnosed at the University of Nairobi Dental Hospital over the ten-year period. Keratocystic odontogenic tumours constituted 28%, dentigerous cysts 25%, nasopalatine duct cysts 19%, radicular cysts 15%, while calcifying odontogenic cysts comprised 4% of all the lesions. The rest of the lesions were between 1% and 3% of all the lesion entities. Conclusion: Keratocystic odontogenic tumours and dentigerous cysts were the most common developmental odontogenic cysts diagnosed in the ten-year period.

Enchondromas of Long Bones and Other Skeletal Lesions Found Incidentally Need Critical Evaluation, But Rarely Systematic Follow-Up

Purpose: Incidental bone lesions are a challenge for the specialist, who has to give recommendations for further management. This review of our cases will assist in the decision whether the lesion can be “neglected”, needs further active follow-up or direct initiation of treatment. Patients and Methods: 153 cases of incidental bone findings were presented to our musculoskeletal tumor service for evaluation from July 2008 through June 2021. 73 of them were cartilaginous tumors and 63 of these were diagnosed as enchondroma of a long bone based on X-Ray and MRI. Results: Follow-up imaging of the enchondroma patients was available for 35 patients at 1 to 13 years (mean 4.3 y), with no change in size except for one femoral diaphyseal enchondroma with increasing diameter from age 18 to 20 years. 14 additional patients answered written contact stating that they remained asymptomatic at 2 to 12 years (mean 5.6 y). None of the patients has been reported to the Swiss Confoederation Cancer Registry to have developed malignancy. Among the 10 other cartilaginous tumors were one chondrosarcoma grade II exhibiting different imaging, 3 non-long-bone localizations (pelvis, scapula and rib), 2 Ollier-type enchondromas, and 2 osteochondromas. Incidental findings other than cartilaginous tumors were fibrous dysplasia (n = 31), non-ossifying fibroma (n = 31) and 18 other “sporadic” entities. Conclusions: Incidentally found enchondromas not exhibiting aggressive features need no systematic follow-up and patients can be “discharged” with the advice to present, if symptoms would develop. This also applies to fibrous dysplasia and the other sporadic lesions. 6 cases with other diagnoses needed specific treatment.

MiR-16-5p plays an inhibitory role in human non-small cell lung cancer through Fermitin family member 2

Increasing evidence indicates that aberrant expressions of some microRNAs are associated with cancer progression.However,the roles and biological mechanisms of miRNA-16-5p in human non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC)are not to be well studied.Here,we validated that the expression of miR-16-5p was decreased significantly in NSCLC samples and cell lines.The correlation between the clinicopathological features of NSCLC and the miR-16-5p expression showed that the expression of miR-16-5p in non-small cell lung cancer was linked with the advanced TNM stage,positive lymph node metastasis,with short overall survival(OS).Also,a negative correlation between miR-16-5p and Fermitin family member 2(FERMT2)was observed,implying there may be a potential link about their regulation.The hypothesis was further confirmed by in-silico analysis and dual-luciferase reporter assay.Moreover,we demonstrated that the transfections of miR-16-5p mimics could alter some biological characteristics of NSCLC cells remarkably accomplished by the expression variance of FERMT2 in vitro and in vivo assays.Summarily,this study demonstrated that miR-16-5p,as a tumor suppression factor in NSCLC by targeting FERMT2,could serve as one promising biomarker in the prediction for NSCLC patients.

磁共振脑灌注成像在鉴别颅内肿瘤性病变与非肿瘤性病变的应用研究

目的探讨磁共振脑灌注成像鉴别颅内肿瘤性病变与非肿瘤性病变的价值。方法选取临沂市人民医院2020年2月至2024年2月收治并经病理证实的33例颅内肿瘤患者作为肿瘤组,患者均为星形细胞瘤,按照肿瘤级别分为低级别组(15例)及高级别组(18例),选取同期收治的40例颅内非肿瘤性病变患者作为对照组。经磁共振常规序列及脑灌注成像扫描后,计算出肿瘤的最大脑血流量(CBF)最大脑血容量(CBV)。比较各组别的CBF、CBV值,分析影像学表现。结果肿瘤组中,高级别组的CBF、CBV值均高于低级别组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);肿瘤组的CBF、CBV值高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);图像显示,星形细胞瘤、脑炎及脱髓鞘患者的CBF、CBV值高于对侧的正常组织,可见明显高灌注表现。结论当星形细胞瘤表现不典型时,可行脑灌注成像检查,以期提高颅内肿瘤性病变及非肿瘤性病变诊断符合率。出现灌注明显升高时,应考虑肿瘤性病变。