Smut is a serious disease in Job's tears,also known as adlay,and contributes to the reduction of crop yield in agricultural fields.In this study,the key pathogenic fungi in adlay smut disease were first identified...Smut is a serious disease in Job's tears,also known as adlay,and contributes to the reduction of crop yield in agricultural fields.In this study,the key pathogenic fungi in adlay smut disease were first identified by internal transcribed spacer region(ITS)high-throughput sequencing and then used to elucidate the composition and diversity of the fungal community in adlay smut.Results indicate that an abundance of operational taxonomic units(OTUs)were detected in the infected involucres of flowering plants and the OTUs were classified to nine phyla,20 classes,45 orders,90 families and 119 genera.A total of 4986 OTUs clustered together,sharing six core OTUs in all samples,while 145 OTUs were shared among four geographical groups.The Shannon and Simpson indices ranged from 0.137–1.629 and 0.357–0.970,respectively.Community diversity ranked as Anshun(AS)>Qinglong(QL)>Xingren(XR)>Xingyi(XY)among the four geographical groups by Shannon and Simpson indices,exhibiting complex community diversities among accessions and geographical groups.The richness and diversity data imply a weak relationship between the accession community richness and geographical origins of samples.Two closely related fungal genera,Sporisorium and Ustilago,were implicated as causes of smut disease.The genus Sporisorium appears to be more commonly found among accessions and thus is more likely to be the fungal pathogen causing smut in adlay.This work can facilitate strategies to control and prevent smut infection to improve adlay yield.展开更多
Background: Perineal trauma and vaginal laceration are considered a common complication associated with vaginal delivery. Well established risk factors, recognized by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologis...Background: Perineal trauma and vaginal laceration are considered a common complication associated with vaginal delivery. Well established risk factors, recognized by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, are ethnicity, birth weight over 4 kg persistent occipital posterior position, null parity, induction of labor, shoulder dystocia, instrumental delivery. There are other risk factors that were suggested in the literature, but data are conflicting, such as prolonged second stage of labor, episiotomy and obesity. Objective: To evaluate third- and fourth-degree perineal rears rates and the impact of related risk factors on perineal tears in Ministry of health in Bahrain over 5 years (which includes Salmanyia Medical complex (SMC) and Jidhafs maternity hospital (JMH)). Methods: This retrospective descriptive cross-sectional study analyzed all vaginal deliveries from January 2015 to December 2019 in Obstetrics and Gynecology department in Salmanyia Medical Complex (the main hospital in Kingdom of Bahrain which received all kinds of cases including low and high risks) and Jidhafs Maternity Hospital (tertiary hospital which received only low risk cases), Kingdom of Bahrain. During the period of interest 33,694 records were identified. Data were extracted from observational recording from SMC and JMH labour registry books. Results: There was no statistically significant difference between groups according to age (p = 0.199). On the other hand, there was statistically significant higher cases of >40 weeks at gestational age, obesity > 35 kg/mr, vacuum delivery, pushing stage > 90 min, birth weight > 4 kg, head circumference > 34 cm, fetal length at birth > 50 cm, episiotomy and lower cases of nulliparity in study group compared to control group 16 (66.7%) vs. 13,805 (41.0%), 3 (12.5%) vs. 1448 (4.3%), 3 (12.5%) vs. 1414 (4.2%), 4 (16.7%) vs. 1751 (5.2%), 3 (12.5%) vs. 1751 (5.2%), 12 (50.0%) vs. 15,926 (47.3%), 15 (62.5%) vs. 20,135 (59.8%) and 17 (70.8%) vs. 29,024 (86.2%);(p = 0.027, 0.009, Conclusion: Gestational age > 40 weeks, obesity > 35 kg/mr, pushing stage > 90 min, birth weight > 4 kg, head circumference > 34 cm, fetal length at birth > 50 cm and using of vacuum increase incidence of 3rd and 4th degree perineal tears with vaginal delivery however maternal age and nulliparity have no significant role. Finally, episiotomy did not represent as protective factor for perineal damage. .展开更多
·AIM: To detect proteomic differences in tears between adenoid cystic carcinoma(ACC) and pleomorphic adenoma(PA).·METHODS: Tear samples were collected from 4 patients with ACC, 5 with PA, and 4 control cases...·AIM: To detect proteomic differences in tears between adenoid cystic carcinoma(ACC) and pleomorphic adenoma(PA).·METHODS: Tear samples were collected from 4 patients with ACC, 5 with PA, and 4 control cases. Label-free analysis and parallel reaction monitoring(PRM) were used to screen and validate the tear proteome. Gene Ontology(GO) annotation and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG) were conducted for bioinformatics analysis.·RESULTS: In total, 1059 proteins in tear samples were identified by label-free analysis. Between ACC and PA, 415 differentially expressed proteins were detected. Based on the GO annotation, enzyme regulator activity and serinetype endopeptidase inhibitor activity in the molecular function category, blood microparticle and extracellular matrix in the cellular component category, and response to nutrient levels in the biological process category were most predominant. By KEGG pathway annotation, the different proteins between ACC and PA mainly par ticipated in complement and coagulation cascades, amoebiasis, African trypanosomiasis and cholesterol metabolism. Eight proteins with mostly significant differences were verified by PRM, and five proteins with more than 10-fold increases in ACC compared with PA, including integrin β, α-2-macroglobulin, epididymal secretory sperm binding protein Li 78p, RAB5C, and complement C5, were identified.·CONCLUSION: The combined tools of label-free analysis and PRM are very effective and efficient, especially for samples such as tears. Some proteomic dif ferences in tears between ACC and PA are identified and these protein candidates may be specific biomarkers for future exploration.展开更多
BACKGROUND Superior capsular reconstruction(SCR)with long head of biceps tendon(LHBT)transposition was developed to massive and irreparable rotator cuff tears(MIRCTs);however,the outcomes of this technique remain uncl...BACKGROUND Superior capsular reconstruction(SCR)with long head of biceps tendon(LHBT)transposition was developed to massive and irreparable rotator cuff tears(MIRCTs);however,the outcomes of this technique remain unclear.AIM To perform a systematic review of biomechanical outcomes and a meta-analysis of clinical outcomes after LHBT transposition for MIRCTs.METHODS We performed a systematic electronic database search on PubMed,EMBASE,and Cochrane Library.Studies of SCR with LHBT transposition were included according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria.Biomechanical studies were assessed for main results and conclusions.Included clinical studies were evaluated for quality of methodology.Data including study characteristics,cohort demographics,and outcomes were extracted.A meta-analysis was conducted of the clinical outcomes.RESULTS According to our inclusion and exclusion criteria,a total of six biomechanical studies were identified and reported an overall improvement in subacromial contact pressures and prevention of superior humeral migration without limiting range of motion(ROM)after LHBT transposition for MIRCTs.A total of five clinical studies were included in the meta-analysis of LHBT transposition outcomes,consisting of 253 patients.The results indicated that compared to other surgical methods for MIRCTs,LHBT transposition had advantages of more significant improvement in ROM(forward flexion mean difference[MD]=6.54,95%confidence interval[CI]:3.07-10.01;external rotation[MD=5.15,95%CI:1.59-8.17];the acromiohumeral distance[AHD][MD=0.90,95%CI:0.21-1.59])and reducing retear rate(odds ratio=0.27,95%CI:0.15-0.48).No significant difference in American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score,visual analogue scale score,and University of California at Los Angles score was demonstrated between these two groups for MIRCTs.CONCLUSION In general,SCR with LHBT transposition was a reliable and economical technique for treating MIRCTs,both in terms of biomechanical and clinical outcomes,with comparable clinical outcomes,improved ROM,AHD,and reduced the retear rates compared to conventional SCR and other established techniques.More high-quality randomized controlled studies on the long-term outcomes of SCR with LHBT transposition are required to further assess.展开更多
Over the years,several studies demonstrated the crucial role of knee menisci in joint biomechanics.As a result,save the meniscus has become the new imperative nowadays,and more and more studies addressed this topic.Th...Over the years,several studies demonstrated the crucial role of knee menisci in joint biomechanics.As a result,save the meniscus has become the new imperative nowadays,and more and more studies addressed this topic.The huge amount of data on this topic may create confusion in those who want to approach this surgery.The aim of this review is to provide a practical guide for treatment of meniscus tears,including an overview of technical aspects,outcomes in the literature and personal tips.Taking inspiration from a famous movie directed by Sergio Leone in 1966,the authors classified meniscus tears in three categories:The good,the bad and the ugly lesions.The inclusion in each group was determined by the lesion pattern,its biomechanical effects on knee joint,the technical challenge,and prognosis.This classification is not intended to substitute the currently proposed classifications on meniscus tears but aims at offering a readerfriendly narrative review of an otherwise difficult topic.Furthermore,the authors provide a concise premise to deal with some aspects of menisci phylogeny,anatomy and biomechanics.展开更多
BACKGROUND The late presentation of dural tears(LPDT)has a low incidence rate and hidden symptoms and is easily ignored in clinical practice.If the disease is not treated in time,a series of complications may occur,in...BACKGROUND The late presentation of dural tears(LPDT)has a low incidence rate and hidden symptoms and is easily ignored in clinical practice.If the disease is not treated in time,a series of complications may occur,including low intracranial pressure headache,infection,pseudodural cyst formation,and sinus formation.Here,we describe two cases of LPDT.CASE SUMMARY Two patients had sudden fever 1 wk after lumbar surgery.Physical examination showed obvious tenderness in the operation area.The patients were confirmed as having LPDT by lumbar magnetic resonance imaging and surgical exploration.One case was caused by continuous negative pressure suction and malnutrition,and the other was caused by decreased dural ductility and low postoperative nutritional status.The first symptom of both patients was fever,with occasional headache.Both patients underwent secondary surgery to treat the LPDT.Dural defects were observed and dural sealants were used to seal the dural defects,then drainage tubes were retained for drainage.After the operation,the patients were treated with antibiotics and the patients’surgical incisions healed well,without fever or incision tenderness.Both recovered and were discharged 1 wk after the operation.CONCLUSION LPDT is a rare complication of spinal surgery or neurosurgery that has hidden symptoms and can easily be overlooked.Since it may cause a series of complic-ations,LPDT needs to be actively addressed in clinical practice.展开更多
Background:Neuroinflammation is an essential event in Parkinson’s disease(PD).Identifying affordable and less invasive biomarkers to make an early diagnosis and monitor therapeutic strategies should be a priority amo...Background:Neuroinflammation is an essential event in Parkinson’s disease(PD).Identifying affordable and less invasive biomarkers to make an early diagnosis and monitor therapeutic strategies should be a priority among researchers.The study’s objective was to measure tear levels of cytokines in subjects with PD and their association with motor features and the presence of dry eye symptoms.Methods:A total of 16 subjects with PD and 16 age-and sex-matched controls were included.Movement Disorders Society-Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale(MDS-UPDRS),Hoehn and Yahr(HY)stage scale,Montreal Cognitive Assessment(MoCA),tear break-up time(TBUT),blink rate(BR),Dry Eye Questionnaire 5(DEQ-5)were examined,and pro-inflammatory cytokines[interleukin(IL)-1β,IL-6,IL-8,IL-10,IL-12p70 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha(TNF-α)]were quantified in tears using the BD Cytometric Bead Array Human Inflammatory Cytokine Kit.Results:Higher tear TNF-αwere quantified in PD compared to controls(2.94±3.95 vs.0.33±0.49 pg/mL,P=0.008).According to DEQ-5,50.0%(n=8)of PD subjects and 12.5%(n=2)controls had dry eye disease(DED).No differences were found in cytokines concentrations between PD patients with DED compared to those without DED.IL-8 was associated with the HY stage,TBUT,DEQ-5,and a better MoCA score.A higher BR correlated moderately with a lower HY stage(r=−0.645,P=0.007),and DED patients have lower BR in PD(12.14±2.54 vs.9.0±2.06 blinks/minute,P=0.031).Conclusions:PD patients have higher levels of TNF-αin tears than age-and sex-matched HC.IL-8 in tears may be both involved in the severity of the disease and in the development of DED in PD.In addition,our findings suggest that as HY stage increases,indicating a more advanced stage,BR decreases,indicating greater motor impairment.Conversely,the presence of DED is associated with higher levels of bradykinesia in PD patients,suggesting a potential relationship between DED and motor impairment severity.展开更多
基金This work was financially supported by the Science and Technology Program in Guizhou Province,China(20162608,20162569)the High-Level Innovative Talents Training Project in Guizhou Province,China(20154016)the Southwest Guizhou of Science and Technology Program,China(2017-1-2).
文摘Smut is a serious disease in Job's tears,also known as adlay,and contributes to the reduction of crop yield in agricultural fields.In this study,the key pathogenic fungi in adlay smut disease were first identified by internal transcribed spacer region(ITS)high-throughput sequencing and then used to elucidate the composition and diversity of the fungal community in adlay smut.Results indicate that an abundance of operational taxonomic units(OTUs)were detected in the infected involucres of flowering plants and the OTUs were classified to nine phyla,20 classes,45 orders,90 families and 119 genera.A total of 4986 OTUs clustered together,sharing six core OTUs in all samples,while 145 OTUs were shared among four geographical groups.The Shannon and Simpson indices ranged from 0.137–1.629 and 0.357–0.970,respectively.Community diversity ranked as Anshun(AS)>Qinglong(QL)>Xingren(XR)>Xingyi(XY)among the four geographical groups by Shannon and Simpson indices,exhibiting complex community diversities among accessions and geographical groups.The richness and diversity data imply a weak relationship between the accession community richness and geographical origins of samples.Two closely related fungal genera,Sporisorium and Ustilago,were implicated as causes of smut disease.The genus Sporisorium appears to be more commonly found among accessions and thus is more likely to be the fungal pathogen causing smut in adlay.This work can facilitate strategies to control and prevent smut infection to improve adlay yield.
文摘Background: Perineal trauma and vaginal laceration are considered a common complication associated with vaginal delivery. Well established risk factors, recognized by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, are ethnicity, birth weight over 4 kg persistent occipital posterior position, null parity, induction of labor, shoulder dystocia, instrumental delivery. There are other risk factors that were suggested in the literature, but data are conflicting, such as prolonged second stage of labor, episiotomy and obesity. Objective: To evaluate third- and fourth-degree perineal rears rates and the impact of related risk factors on perineal tears in Ministry of health in Bahrain over 5 years (which includes Salmanyia Medical complex (SMC) and Jidhafs maternity hospital (JMH)). Methods: This retrospective descriptive cross-sectional study analyzed all vaginal deliveries from January 2015 to December 2019 in Obstetrics and Gynecology department in Salmanyia Medical Complex (the main hospital in Kingdom of Bahrain which received all kinds of cases including low and high risks) and Jidhafs Maternity Hospital (tertiary hospital which received only low risk cases), Kingdom of Bahrain. During the period of interest 33,694 records were identified. Data were extracted from observational recording from SMC and JMH labour registry books. Results: There was no statistically significant difference between groups according to age (p = 0.199). On the other hand, there was statistically significant higher cases of >40 weeks at gestational age, obesity > 35 kg/mr, vacuum delivery, pushing stage > 90 min, birth weight > 4 kg, head circumference > 34 cm, fetal length at birth > 50 cm, episiotomy and lower cases of nulliparity in study group compared to control group 16 (66.7%) vs. 13,805 (41.0%), 3 (12.5%) vs. 1448 (4.3%), 3 (12.5%) vs. 1414 (4.2%), 4 (16.7%) vs. 1751 (5.2%), 3 (12.5%) vs. 1751 (5.2%), 12 (50.0%) vs. 15,926 (47.3%), 15 (62.5%) vs. 20,135 (59.8%) and 17 (70.8%) vs. 29,024 (86.2%);(p = 0.027, 0.009, Conclusion: Gestational age > 40 weeks, obesity > 35 kg/mr, pushing stage > 90 min, birth weight > 4 kg, head circumference > 34 cm, fetal length at birth > 50 cm and using of vacuum increase incidence of 3rd and 4th degree perineal tears with vaginal delivery however maternal age and nulliparity have no significant role. Finally, episiotomy did not represent as protective factor for perineal damage. .
文摘·AIM: To detect proteomic differences in tears between adenoid cystic carcinoma(ACC) and pleomorphic adenoma(PA).·METHODS: Tear samples were collected from 4 patients with ACC, 5 with PA, and 4 control cases. Label-free analysis and parallel reaction monitoring(PRM) were used to screen and validate the tear proteome. Gene Ontology(GO) annotation and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG) were conducted for bioinformatics analysis.·RESULTS: In total, 1059 proteins in tear samples were identified by label-free analysis. Between ACC and PA, 415 differentially expressed proteins were detected. Based on the GO annotation, enzyme regulator activity and serinetype endopeptidase inhibitor activity in the molecular function category, blood microparticle and extracellular matrix in the cellular component category, and response to nutrient levels in the biological process category were most predominant. By KEGG pathway annotation, the different proteins between ACC and PA mainly par ticipated in complement and coagulation cascades, amoebiasis, African trypanosomiasis and cholesterol metabolism. Eight proteins with mostly significant differences were verified by PRM, and five proteins with more than 10-fold increases in ACC compared with PA, including integrin β, α-2-macroglobulin, epididymal secretory sperm binding protein Li 78p, RAB5C, and complement C5, were identified.·CONCLUSION: The combined tools of label-free analysis and PRM are very effective and efficient, especially for samples such as tears. Some proteomic dif ferences in tears between ACC and PA are identified and these protein candidates may be specific biomarkers for future exploration.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81972125 and No.82172510.
文摘BACKGROUND Superior capsular reconstruction(SCR)with long head of biceps tendon(LHBT)transposition was developed to massive and irreparable rotator cuff tears(MIRCTs);however,the outcomes of this technique remain unclear.AIM To perform a systematic review of biomechanical outcomes and a meta-analysis of clinical outcomes after LHBT transposition for MIRCTs.METHODS We performed a systematic electronic database search on PubMed,EMBASE,and Cochrane Library.Studies of SCR with LHBT transposition were included according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria.Biomechanical studies were assessed for main results and conclusions.Included clinical studies were evaluated for quality of methodology.Data including study characteristics,cohort demographics,and outcomes were extracted.A meta-analysis was conducted of the clinical outcomes.RESULTS According to our inclusion and exclusion criteria,a total of six biomechanical studies were identified and reported an overall improvement in subacromial contact pressures and prevention of superior humeral migration without limiting range of motion(ROM)after LHBT transposition for MIRCTs.A total of five clinical studies were included in the meta-analysis of LHBT transposition outcomes,consisting of 253 patients.The results indicated that compared to other surgical methods for MIRCTs,LHBT transposition had advantages of more significant improvement in ROM(forward flexion mean difference[MD]=6.54,95%confidence interval[CI]:3.07-10.01;external rotation[MD=5.15,95%CI:1.59-8.17];the acromiohumeral distance[AHD][MD=0.90,95%CI:0.21-1.59])and reducing retear rate(odds ratio=0.27,95%CI:0.15-0.48).No significant difference in American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score,visual analogue scale score,and University of California at Los Angles score was demonstrated between these two groups for MIRCTs.CONCLUSION In general,SCR with LHBT transposition was a reliable and economical technique for treating MIRCTs,both in terms of biomechanical and clinical outcomes,with comparable clinical outcomes,improved ROM,AHD,and reduced the retear rates compared to conventional SCR and other established techniques.More high-quality randomized controlled studies on the long-term outcomes of SCR with LHBT transposition are required to further assess.
文摘Over the years,several studies demonstrated the crucial role of knee menisci in joint biomechanics.As a result,save the meniscus has become the new imperative nowadays,and more and more studies addressed this topic.The huge amount of data on this topic may create confusion in those who want to approach this surgery.The aim of this review is to provide a practical guide for treatment of meniscus tears,including an overview of technical aspects,outcomes in the literature and personal tips.Taking inspiration from a famous movie directed by Sergio Leone in 1966,the authors classified meniscus tears in three categories:The good,the bad and the ugly lesions.The inclusion in each group was determined by the lesion pattern,its biomechanical effects on knee joint,the technical challenge,and prognosis.This classification is not intended to substitute the currently proposed classifications on meniscus tears but aims at offering a readerfriendly narrative review of an otherwise difficult topic.Furthermore,the authors provide a concise premise to deal with some aspects of menisci phylogeny,anatomy and biomechanics.
基金Supported by Jilin Health Science and Technology Capability Improvement Project,No.2022C107.
文摘BACKGROUND The late presentation of dural tears(LPDT)has a low incidence rate and hidden symptoms and is easily ignored in clinical practice.If the disease is not treated in time,a series of complications may occur,including low intracranial pressure headache,infection,pseudodural cyst formation,and sinus formation.Here,we describe two cases of LPDT.CASE SUMMARY Two patients had sudden fever 1 wk after lumbar surgery.Physical examination showed obvious tenderness in the operation area.The patients were confirmed as having LPDT by lumbar magnetic resonance imaging and surgical exploration.One case was caused by continuous negative pressure suction and malnutrition,and the other was caused by decreased dural ductility and low postoperative nutritional status.The first symptom of both patients was fever,with occasional headache.Both patients underwent secondary surgery to treat the LPDT.Dural defects were observed and dural sealants were used to seal the dural defects,then drainage tubes were retained for drainage.After the operation,the patients were treated with antibiotics and the patients’surgical incisions healed well,without fever or incision tenderness.Both recovered and were discharged 1 wk after the operation.CONCLUSION LPDT is a rare complication of spinal surgery or neurosurgery that has hidden symptoms and can easily be overlooked.Since it may cause a series of complic-ations,LPDT needs to be actively addressed in clinical practice.
基金supported by Hospital Fundacion Nuestra Senora de la Luz,Private Assistance Institution.
文摘Background:Neuroinflammation is an essential event in Parkinson’s disease(PD).Identifying affordable and less invasive biomarkers to make an early diagnosis and monitor therapeutic strategies should be a priority among researchers.The study’s objective was to measure tear levels of cytokines in subjects with PD and their association with motor features and the presence of dry eye symptoms.Methods:A total of 16 subjects with PD and 16 age-and sex-matched controls were included.Movement Disorders Society-Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale(MDS-UPDRS),Hoehn and Yahr(HY)stage scale,Montreal Cognitive Assessment(MoCA),tear break-up time(TBUT),blink rate(BR),Dry Eye Questionnaire 5(DEQ-5)were examined,and pro-inflammatory cytokines[interleukin(IL)-1β,IL-6,IL-8,IL-10,IL-12p70 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha(TNF-α)]were quantified in tears using the BD Cytometric Bead Array Human Inflammatory Cytokine Kit.Results:Higher tear TNF-αwere quantified in PD compared to controls(2.94±3.95 vs.0.33±0.49 pg/mL,P=0.008).According to DEQ-5,50.0%(n=8)of PD subjects and 12.5%(n=2)controls had dry eye disease(DED).No differences were found in cytokines concentrations between PD patients with DED compared to those without DED.IL-8 was associated with the HY stage,TBUT,DEQ-5,and a better MoCA score.A higher BR correlated moderately with a lower HY stage(r=−0.645,P=0.007),and DED patients have lower BR in PD(12.14±2.54 vs.9.0±2.06 blinks/minute,P=0.031).Conclusions:PD patients have higher levels of TNF-αin tears than age-and sex-matched HC.IL-8 in tears may be both involved in the severity of the disease and in the development of DED in PD.In addition,our findings suggest that as HY stage increases,indicating a more advanced stage,BR decreases,indicating greater motor impairment.Conversely,the presence of DED is associated with higher levels of bradykinesia in PD patients,suggesting a potential relationship between DED and motor impairment severity.