Mechanism of Cross-modal Information Influencing Taste

Studies on the integration of cross-modal information with taste perception has been mostly limited to uni-modal level.The cross-modal sensory interaction and the neural network of information processing and its control were not fully explored and the mechanisms remain poorly understood.This mini review investigated the impact of uni-modal and multi-modal information on the taste perception,from the perspective of cognitive status,such as emotion,expectation and attention,and discussed the hypothesis that the cognitive status is the key step for visual sense to exert influence on taste.This work may help researchers better understand the mechanism of cross-modal information processing and further develop neutrally-based artificial intelligent(AI)system.

Survey on Knowledge Toward Diabetic Periodontal Condition and Oral Health Among Medical Staff and Patients

The study was conducted to understand the cognitive status of medical staff and patients on the status of periodontal disease and oral health care in patients with diabetes,and to provide reference for the implementation and improvement of diabetes management and health education.Using the Diabetes Periodontal Status and Oral Health Knowledge Questionnaire,108 doctors,190 nurses,and 212 inpatients were investigated.This study demonstrated that,the total scores of doctors,nurses,and patients with diabetes periodontal status and oral health knowledge were(31.18±5.14),(28.58±4.09)and(18.67±3.45)points,respectively.The results of regression analysis showed that education level,department,and related training experience(p<0.05,p<0.01)were the influencing factors of the diabetic periodontal status and oral health knowledge level of the medical staff,meanwhile the monthly income,department,and relevant training experience(p<0.05,p<0.01)were the factors influencing the diabetic periodontal status and oral health care knowledge level of the patients.In summary,the cognitive level of diabetic periodontal status and oral health care knowledge of the medical staff and patients’needs to be improved.Medical staff should pay attention to the study of diabetic periodontal status and oral health care knowledge,further perform a good job in the relevant health education of patients,which is helpful to maintain good oral hygiene.