Diabetes mellitus is associated with foot ulcers,which frequently pave the way to lower-extremity amputation.Neuropathy,trauma,deformity,high plantar pressures,and peripheral vascular disease are the most common under...Diabetes mellitus is associated with foot ulcers,which frequently pave the way to lower-extremity amputation.Neuropathy,trauma,deformity,high plantar pressures,and peripheral vascular disease are the most common underlying causes.Around 15%of diabetic patients are affected by diabetic foot ulcer in their lifetime.64 million people are affected by diabetics in India and 40000 amputations are done every year.Foot ulcers are evaluated and classified in a systematic and thorough manner to assist in determining the best course of therapy.This paper proposes a novel model which predicts the threat of diabetic foot ulcer using independent agents for various input values and a combination of fuzzy expert systems.The proposed model uses a classification system to distinguish between each fuzzy framework and its parameters.Based on the severity levels necessary prevention,treatment,and medication are recommended.Combining the results of all the fuzzy frameworks derived from its constituent parameters,a risk-specific medication is recommended.The work also has higher accuracy when compared to other related models.展开更多
Based on the observation data of meteorological stations,Doppler radar observation data of Ulanqab City,and ERA-5 reanalysis data,a snowstorm process in Ulanqab City from March 17 to 18,2022 was analyzed.The results s...Based on the observation data of meteorological stations,Doppler radar observation data of Ulanqab City,and ERA-5 reanalysis data,a snowstorm process in Ulanqab City from March 17 to 18,2022 was analyzed.The results show that this was a type Ⅱ snowstorm process generated under the joint influence of upper trough and ground low inverted trough and frontal cyclone.The main period of snowfall can be divided into two time stages,and the total snowfall was more in the south and less in the north,which was consistent with that of average specific humidity field.Water vapor conditions provided by strong water vapor transport and convergence,strong upward movement shown by large vertical velocity field,and the suction action of high-and low-layer divergence and convergence were the reasons for the hourly heavy snowfall on the 18^(th).During the process,radar echoes were mainly sheet-shaped,and composite reflectivity was 15-25 dBZ in most areas.The zero speed line in the first period was positively"S"-shaped,and there was warm advection and southwest wind.On the morning of the 18^(th),after the cold front transited the city,Ulanqab City was gradually controlled by northwest wind,and the snow tended to end.展开更多
BACKGROUND Osteopetrosis is a rare genetic disorder characterized by increased bone density due to defective bone resorption of osteoclasts.Approximately,80%of autosomal dominant osteopetrosis type II(ADO-II)patients ...BACKGROUND Osteopetrosis is a rare genetic disorder characterized by increased bone density due to defective bone resorption of osteoclasts.Approximately,80%of autosomal dominant osteopetrosis type II(ADO-II)patients were usually affected by heterozygous dominant mutations in the chloride voltage-gated channel 7(ClCN7)gene and present early-onset osteoarthritis or recurrent fractures.In this study,we report a case of persistent joint pain without bone injury or underlying history.CASE SUMMARY We report a 53-year-old female with joint pain who was accidentally diagnosed with ADO-II.The clinical diagnosis was based on increased bone density and typical radiographic features.Two heterozygous mutations in the ClCN7 and Tcell immune regulator 1(TCIRG1)genes by whole exome sequencing were identified in the patient and her daughter.The missense mutation(c.857G>A)occurred in the CLCN7 gene p.R286Q,which is highly conserved across species.The TCIRG1 gene point mutation(c.714-20G>A)in intron 7(near the splicing site of exon 7)had no effect on subsequent transcription.CONCLUSION This ADO-II case had a pathogenic CLCN7 mutation and late onset without the usual clinical symptoms.For the diagnosis and assessment of the prognosis for osteopetrosis,genetic analysis is advised.展开更多
目的研究TGF-1β、BM P-2和typeⅡco llagen在退行性腰椎滑脱(degenerative lum bar spondy lo listhes is,DLS)和腰椎间盘突出症(lum bar d isc hern iation,LDH)黄韧带中的表达及其意义。方法37例手术切除的腰椎椎板间部黄韧带标本分...目的研究TGF-1β、BM P-2和typeⅡco llagen在退行性腰椎滑脱(degenerative lum bar spondy lo listhes is,DLS)和腰椎间盘突出症(lum bar d isc hern iation,LDH)黄韧带中的表达及其意义。方法37例手术切除的腰椎椎板间部黄韧带标本分为3组,第1组为退行性腰椎滑脱组(DLS)10例;第2组为腰椎间盘突出症组(LDH)17例,第3组为正常对照组10例,其中7例取自腰椎骨折手术病人,3例取自意外死亡者。应用EnV is ion二步免疫组化的方法检测其TGF-1β、BM P-2和typeⅡco llagen的表达情况,普通光镜观察,计算出各标本的表达阳性率和表达强度,数据以x-±s标准差及表达强度表示,结果分别用Spss统计软件和R id it进行分析。结果TGF-1β、BM P-2和typeⅡco llagen的阳性表达产物见于成纤维细胞、成软骨细胞和软骨细胞中,而Ⅱ型胶原染色还可同时见于基质。TGF-1β、BM P-2和typeⅡco llagen在DLS组中的表达明显高于LDH组和正常组(P<0.01或P<0.05),Ⅱ型胶原基质染色明显深于LDH组和对照组。LDH组的TGF-1β和typeⅡco llagen的表达阳性率和表达强度与正常组之间差异无显著性(P>0.05),而BM P-2的表达阳性率和表达强度在LDH组与正常组之间具有统计学意义(P<0.01)。结论黄韧带所受到的异常机械牵张力可以增加TGF-1β在黄韧带细胞中的合成,而TGF-1β则促进退行性腰椎滑脱黄韧带中的Ⅱ型胶原合成,导致黄韧带的退变和肥厚。BM P-2在退变黄韧带中的表达异常增高,可能与黄韧带的软骨化倾向有关。展开更多
文摘Diabetes mellitus is associated with foot ulcers,which frequently pave the way to lower-extremity amputation.Neuropathy,trauma,deformity,high plantar pressures,and peripheral vascular disease are the most common underlying causes.Around 15%of diabetic patients are affected by diabetic foot ulcer in their lifetime.64 million people are affected by diabetics in India and 40000 amputations are done every year.Foot ulcers are evaluated and classified in a systematic and thorough manner to assist in determining the best course of therapy.This paper proposes a novel model which predicts the threat of diabetic foot ulcer using independent agents for various input values and a combination of fuzzy expert systems.The proposed model uses a classification system to distinguish between each fuzzy framework and its parameters.Based on the severity levels necessary prevention,treatment,and medication are recommended.Combining the results of all the fuzzy frameworks derived from its constituent parameters,a risk-specific medication is recommended.The work also has higher accuracy when compared to other related models.
文摘Based on the observation data of meteorological stations,Doppler radar observation data of Ulanqab City,and ERA-5 reanalysis data,a snowstorm process in Ulanqab City from March 17 to 18,2022 was analyzed.The results show that this was a type Ⅱ snowstorm process generated under the joint influence of upper trough and ground low inverted trough and frontal cyclone.The main period of snowfall can be divided into two time stages,and the total snowfall was more in the south and less in the north,which was consistent with that of average specific humidity field.Water vapor conditions provided by strong water vapor transport and convergence,strong upward movement shown by large vertical velocity field,and the suction action of high-and low-layer divergence and convergence were the reasons for the hourly heavy snowfall on the 18^(th).During the process,radar echoes were mainly sheet-shaped,and composite reflectivity was 15-25 dBZ in most areas.The zero speed line in the first period was positively"S"-shaped,and there was warm advection and southwest wind.On the morning of the 18^(th),after the cold front transited the city,Ulanqab City was gradually controlled by northwest wind,and the snow tended to end.
基金Supported by the Science and Technology Plan Program of Sichuan of China,No.2018JY0608。
文摘BACKGROUND Osteopetrosis is a rare genetic disorder characterized by increased bone density due to defective bone resorption of osteoclasts.Approximately,80%of autosomal dominant osteopetrosis type II(ADO-II)patients were usually affected by heterozygous dominant mutations in the chloride voltage-gated channel 7(ClCN7)gene and present early-onset osteoarthritis or recurrent fractures.In this study,we report a case of persistent joint pain without bone injury or underlying history.CASE SUMMARY We report a 53-year-old female with joint pain who was accidentally diagnosed with ADO-II.The clinical diagnosis was based on increased bone density and typical radiographic features.Two heterozygous mutations in the ClCN7 and Tcell immune regulator 1(TCIRG1)genes by whole exome sequencing were identified in the patient and her daughter.The missense mutation(c.857G>A)occurred in the CLCN7 gene p.R286Q,which is highly conserved across species.The TCIRG1 gene point mutation(c.714-20G>A)in intron 7(near the splicing site of exon 7)had no effect on subsequent transcription.CONCLUSION This ADO-II case had a pathogenic CLCN7 mutation and late onset without the usual clinical symptoms.For the diagnosis and assessment of the prognosis for osteopetrosis,genetic analysis is advised.
文摘目的研究TGF-1β、BM P-2和typeⅡco llagen在退行性腰椎滑脱(degenerative lum bar spondy lo listhes is,DLS)和腰椎间盘突出症(lum bar d isc hern iation,LDH)黄韧带中的表达及其意义。方法37例手术切除的腰椎椎板间部黄韧带标本分为3组,第1组为退行性腰椎滑脱组(DLS)10例;第2组为腰椎间盘突出症组(LDH)17例,第3组为正常对照组10例,其中7例取自腰椎骨折手术病人,3例取自意外死亡者。应用EnV is ion二步免疫组化的方法检测其TGF-1β、BM P-2和typeⅡco llagen的表达情况,普通光镜观察,计算出各标本的表达阳性率和表达强度,数据以x-±s标准差及表达强度表示,结果分别用Spss统计软件和R id it进行分析。结果TGF-1β、BM P-2和typeⅡco llagen的阳性表达产物见于成纤维细胞、成软骨细胞和软骨细胞中,而Ⅱ型胶原染色还可同时见于基质。TGF-1β、BM P-2和typeⅡco llagen在DLS组中的表达明显高于LDH组和正常组(P<0.01或P<0.05),Ⅱ型胶原基质染色明显深于LDH组和对照组。LDH组的TGF-1β和typeⅡco llagen的表达阳性率和表达强度与正常组之间差异无显著性(P>0.05),而BM P-2的表达阳性率和表达强度在LDH组与正常组之间具有统计学意义(P<0.01)。结论黄韧带所受到的异常机械牵张力可以增加TGF-1β在黄韧带细胞中的合成,而TGF-1β则促进退行性腰椎滑脱黄韧带中的Ⅱ型胶原合成,导致黄韧带的退变和肥厚。BM P-2在退变黄韧带中的表达异常增高,可能与黄韧带的软骨化倾向有关。
