[Objectives]To explore the methods for identifying pure honey.[Methods]Using 35 batches of Jiulongteng honey sourced from various production areas in Guangxi as the research subjects,this study investigated the chromo...[Objectives]To explore the methods for identifying pure honey.[Methods]Using 35 batches of Jiulongteng honey sourced from various production areas in Guangxi as the research subjects,this study investigated the chromogenic reactions of starch and dextrin,as well as the comparative study of thin-layer chromatography of oligosaccharides present in Jiulongteng honey.[Results]None of the 35 batches of Jiulongteng honey samples exhibited blue(indicating starch),green,or reddish-brown(indicating dextrin)coloration,suggesting that no adulterants such as artificially added starch,dextrin,or sugar were present in these samples.Furthermore,none of the 35 batches displayed additional spots below the corresponding positions of the control,indicating that the sugar composition was consistent with the oligosaccharide profile of natural honey.No components inconsistent with the oligosaccharide profile of natural honey were detected.Therefore,it can be concluded that the Jiulongteng honey samples in this experiment were pure and free from adulteration with starch,dextrin,or other sugar substances.[Conclusions]The method employed in this experiment is straightforward and quick to implement,effectively preventing adulterated honey from entering the market.It enhances the efficiency of quality control for Jiulongteng honey and promotes the healthy development of the Jiulongteng honey industry.展开更多
BACKGROUND Patellar resurfacing in knee arthroplasty remains a contentious issue,with various strategies including routine,selective,and non-resurfacing approaches.This review and meta-analysis aim to assess the incid...BACKGROUND Patellar resurfacing in knee arthroplasty remains a contentious issue,with various strategies including routine,selective,and non-resurfacing approaches.This review and meta-analysis aim to assess the incidence of patellar resurfacing,revision rates,patient satisfaction,and relevant knee scores associated with each method.AIM To determine the comparative effectiveness of routine,selective,and nonresurfacing strategies in patellar resurfacing within knee arthroplasty by evaluating incidence rates,revision rates,patient satisfaction,and knee function scores.METHODS A systematic review spanning from 1990 to 2024 was conducted using PubMed,Embase,and Cochrane Library databases.Studies reporting on the incidence of patellar resurfacing,revision rates,patient satisfaction,and relevant knee scores were included.Data from esteemed world registries such as the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry,the National Joint Registry for England,Wales,Northern Ireland,and the Isle of Man and Danish Knee Arthroplasty Registry among others,were meticulously examined.Metaanalysis was employed to derive pooled estimates and 95%confidence intervals.RESULTS Analysis of data sourced from diverse world registries and literature sources unveiled significant disparities in the incidence of patellar resurfacing across different geographic regions and healthcare institutions.For instance,the incidence of routine patellar resurfacing ranged from 60%to 90%in some regions,while in others,it was as low as 30%to 50%.The meta-analysis indicated that routine resurfacing was associated with a lower revision rate of 3.5%(95%CI:2.8%-4.2%)compared to non-resurfacing approaches,which exhibited a higher revision rate of 6.8%(95%CI:5.5%-8.1%).Patient satisfaction outcomes showed variability,with routine resurfacing demonstrating higher mean satisfaction scores in functionality,pain relief,and stability categories.CONCLUSION The findings underscore the complexity of patellar resurfacing in knee arthroplasty and highlight the need for continued research to refine clinical practice.Future studies should prioritize prospective randomized controlled trials comparing different patellar resurfacing techniques using standardized outcome measures.Longitudinal studies with extended follow-up periods are necessary to evaluate the long-term outcomes and durability of various patellar resurfacing strategies.Collaborative efforts among multidisciplinary teams will be essential to conduct high-quality research that can provide actionable insights and improve patient outcomes.展开更多
BACKGROUND The duodenum plays a significant role in metabolic regulation,and thickened mucous membranes are associated with insulin resistance.Duodenal mucosal resurfacing(DMR),a new-style endoscopic procedure using h...BACKGROUND The duodenum plays a significant role in metabolic regulation,and thickened mucous membranes are associated with insulin resistance.Duodenal mucosal resurfacing(DMR),a new-style endoscopic procedure using hydrothermal energy to ablate this thickened layer,shows promise for enhancing glucose and lipid metabolism in type 2 diabetes(T2D)patients.However,the mechanisms driving these improvements remain largely unexplored.AIM To investigate the mechanisms by which DMR improves metabolic disorders using a rat model.METHODS Rats with T2D underwent a revised DMR procedure via a gastric incision using a specialized catheter to abrade the duodenal mucosa.The duodenum was evaluated using histology,immunofluorescence,and western blotting.Serum assays measured glucose,lipid profiles,lipopolysaccharide,and intestinal hormones,while the gut microbiota and metabolomics profiles were analyzed through 16S rRNA gene sequencing and ultra performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrum/mass spectrum,severally.RESULTS DMR significantly improved glucose and lipid metabolic disorders in T2D rats.It increased the serum levels of cholecystokinin,gastric inhibitory peptide,and glucagon-like peptide 1,and reduced the length and depth of duodenal villi and crypts.DMR also enhanced the intestinal barrier integrity and reduced lipopolysaccharide translocation.Additionally,DMR modified the gut microbiome and metabolome,particularly affecting the Blautia genus.Correlation analysis revealed significant links between the gut microbiota,metabolites,and T2D phenotypes.CONCLUSION This study illustrates that DMR addresses metabolic dysfunctions in T2D through multifaceted mechanisms,highlighting the potential role of the Blautia genus on T2D pathogenesis and DMR’s therapeutic impact.展开更多
Ceramics are good alternative to metal as bearing couple materials because of their better wear resistance. A Finite Element(FE) study was performed to investigate the contact mechanics and stress distribution of Cera...Ceramics are good alternative to metal as bearing couple materials because of their better wear resistance. A Finite Element(FE) study was performed to investigate the contact mechanics and stress distribution of Ceramic-on-Ceramic (COC) hip resurfacingprostheses. It was focused in particular on a parametric study to examine the effects of radial clearance, loading,alumina coating on the implants, bone quality, and fixation of cup-bone interface. It was found that a reduction in the radialclearance had the most significant effect on the predicted contact pressure distribution among all of the parameters considered inthis study. It was determined that there was a significant influence of non-metallic materials, such as the bone underneath thebearing components, on the predicted contact mechanics. Stress shielding within the bone tissue was found to be a major concernwhen regarding the use of ceramic as an alternative to metallic resurfacing prostheses. Therefore, using alumina implantswith a metal backing was found to be the best design for ceramic resurfacing prostheses in this study. The loading, bone quality,and acetabular cup fixation conditions were found to have only minor effects on the predicted contact pressure distribution alongthe bearing surfaces.展开更多
AIM: To track the short-term neck narrowing changes in Birmingham metal-on-metal hip resurfacing(MOMHR) patients. METHODS: Since 2001, the Center for Hip and Knee Replacement started a registry to prospectively collec...AIM: To track the short-term neck narrowing changes in Birmingham metal-on-metal hip resurfacing(MOMHR) patients. METHODS: Since 2001, the Center for Hip and Knee Replacement started a registry to prospectively collect data on hip and knee replacement patients. From June 2006 to October 2008, 139 MOMHR were performed at our center by two participate surgeons using Birmingham MOMHR prosthesis(Smith Nephew, United States). It is standard of care for patients to obtain low, anteriorposterior(LAP) pelvis radiographs immediately after MOMHR procedure and then at 3 mo, 1 year and 2 year follow up office visits. Inclusion criteria for the present study included patients who came back for follow up office visit at above mentioned time points and got LAP radiographs. Exclusion criteria include patients who missed more than two follow up time points and those with poor-quality X-rays. Two orthopaedic residency trained research fellows reviewed the X-rays independently at 4 time points, i.e., immediate after surgery, 3 mo, 1 year and 2 year. Neck-to-prosthesis ratio(NPR) was used as main outcome measure. Twenty cases were used as subjects to identify the reliability between two observers. An intraclass correlation coefficient at 0.8 was considered as satisfied. A paired t-test was used to evaluate the significant difference between different time points with P < 0.05 considered to be statistically significant.RESULTS: The mean NPRs were 0.852 ± 0.056, 0.839 ± 0.052, 0.835 ± 0.051, 0.83 ± 0.04 immediately, 3 mo, 1 year and 2 years post-operatively respectively. At 3 mo, NPR was significantly different from immediate postoperative X-ray(P < 0.001). There was no difference between 3 mo and 1 year(P = 0.14) and 2 years(P = 0.53). Femoral neck narrowing(FNN) exceeding 10% of the diameter of the neck was observed in only 4 patients(5.6%) at two years follow up. None of these patients developed a femoral neck fracture(FNF). CONCLUSION: Femoral neck narrowing after MOMHR occurred as early as 3 mo postoperatively, and stabilized thereafter. Excessive FNN was not common in patients within the first two years of surgery and was not correlated with risk of FNF.展开更多
Super-heavy oil is a significant unconventional energy source,and more than 30 years of research have shown that steam-assisted gravity drainage(SAGD)technology is suitable for thick super-heavy oil reservoirs.Recentl...Super-heavy oil is a significant unconventional energy source,and more than 30 years of research have shown that steam-assisted gravity drainage(SAGD)technology is suitable for thick super-heavy oil reservoirs.Recently,more and more thin-layer super-heavy oil reservoirs have been discovered in China,while their deep buried depth and serous heterogeneity make the existing SAGD technology difficult to apply,so it is urgent to improve the existing SAGD technology for the thin-layer super-heavy oil.To this end,this paper focuses on the enlightenment of field application in SAGD technology.Firstly,based on typical SAGD field projects,the development history of SAGD technology in the world was reviewed,and the influence of reservoir physical properties on the application of SAGD technology in thin-layer superheavy oil reservoirs was analyzed.Secondly,the well pattern,wellbore structure,pre-heating,artificial lift,and monitor technique of SAGD were detailed described,and their adjustment direction was expounded for the development of thin-layer super-heavy oil reservoirs.Lastly,the gas-and solventassistant SAGD were comprehensively evaluated,and their application potential in thin-layer superheavy oil reservoirs was studied.The research results can provide theoretical guidance for the application of SAGD technology in thin-layer super-heavy oil reservoirs.展开更多
In this study,a high performance thin-layer chromatography/single quadrupole mass spectrometry QDa(HPTLC-QDa)method for robust authentication of Ganoderma lucidum,a popular and valuable herbal medicine,has been develo...In this study,a high performance thin-layer chromatography/single quadrupole mass spectrometry QDa(HPTLC-QDa)method for robust authentication of Ganoderma lucidum,a popular and valuable herbal medicine,has been developed.This method is simple and practical,which allows direct generation of characteristic mass spectra from the HPTLC plates automatically with the application of in situ solvent desorption interface.The HPTLC silica gel plates were developed with toluene-ethyl formate-formic acid(5:5:0.2,V/V)and all bands were transferred to QDa system directly in situ using 80%methanol with 0.1%formic acid as desorption solvent.The acquired HPTLC-QDa spectra showed that luminous yellow band b3,containing ganoderic acid B/G/H and ganodeneric acid B,the major active components of Ganoderma,could be found only in G.lucidum and G.lucidum(Antler-shaped),but not in G.sinense and G.applanatum.Moreover,bands b13 and b14 with m/z 475/477 and m/z 475/491/495,respectively,could be detected in G.lucidum(Antler-shaped),but not in G.lucidum,thus allowing simple and robust authentication of G.lucidum with confused species.This method is proved to be simple,practical and reproducible,which can be extended to analyze other herbal medicines.展开更多
This paper reports the clinical experience of a multi-center, multiple physician trial with a novel fractional radiofrequency ablative skin resurfacing and rejuvenation device (Fractora, Invasix, Israel) deployed on b...This paper reports the clinical experience of a multi-center, multiple physician trial with a novel fractional radiofrequency ablative skin resurfacing and rejuvenation device (Fractora, Invasix, Israel) deployed on both Caucasian skin types I - III and Asian skin type IV. Histological study demonstrated deep ablation and collagen restructuring in the papillary and reticular dermis. The Fractora device combines the more “cone shaped” ablation seen with CO2 and Erbium lasers with a deep non-ablative heating pattern, seen with other bipolar RF fractional needle resurfacing devices. Ablation, coagulation zones and healing dynamics are analyzed for different energy settings. Two different treatment protocols are suggested: one for light skin and then one for darker skin with a higher risk of post-inflammatory hypperpigmentation. Treatment results show improvement in skin texture, pores, wrinkles and skin dyschromia.展开更多
Since the adverse factors such as deficient penetration and long reaction time have restricted the complete microwave-used drying of municipal sludge, the microwave-induced drying is considered, which has advantages i...Since the adverse factors such as deficient penetration and long reaction time have restricted the complete microwave-used drying of municipal sludge, the microwave-induced drying is considered, which has advantages in such aspects. The investigation of the microwave-induced drying to uncover the mechanism bears great meaning for its development and utilization. The effects of temperature and microwave cracking in municipal sewage sludge drying characteristics are stud- ied through municipal sewage sludge drying experiment. Experiments shows that higher drying temperature would lead to a more acutely changing drying rate （DR）. The DR had increased from 0.005 g/（g.min） to 0.060 g/（g·min）, which was 12 times enlarged, while the temperature rose from 70℃ to 160 ℃. The higher the temperature was, the earlier the peak value of DR appeared. The experiments indicated that the temperature was the decisive factor affecting the DR. The microwave-induced sludge reached the highest DR at the moisture rate （MR） of 40%, with a 20% grade promotion compared with that of the original one. The molecular fracture caused by microwave radiation had obviously accelerated the drying process and the DR was rising in proportion to the microwave radiation dose. The diffusion coefficient had been calculated according to Fick＇s law. In com- parison to that of the original one, the diffusion coefficient of microwave-induced sludge was obviously enlarged more than two times. By fit examinations, Model Weibull was proven to be the most fit one for thermal thin-layer drying of municipal sludge. By means of Arrhenius equation, the obtained average activation energy of municipal sludge was 37.1 kJ/（mol·K）.展开更多
Based on the study of the distribution of intra-platform shoals and the characteristics of dolomite reservoirs in the Middle Permian Qixia Formation in the Gaoshiti–Moxi area of the Sichuan Basin,SW China,the control...Based on the study of the distribution of intra-platform shoals and the characteristics of dolomite reservoirs in the Middle Permian Qixia Formation in the Gaoshiti–Moxi area of the Sichuan Basin,SW China,the controlling factors of reservoir development were analyzed,and the formation model of“intra-platform shoal thin-layer dolomite reservoir”was established.The Qixia Formation is a regressive cycle from bottom to top,in which the first member(Qi1 Member)develops low-energy open sea microfacies,and the second member(Qi2 Member)evolves into intra-platform shoal and inter-shoal sea with decreases in sea level.The intra-platform shoal is mainly distributed near the top of two secondary shallowing cycles of the Qi2 Member.The most important reservoir rock of the Qixia Formation is thin-layer fractured-vuggy dolomite,followed by vuggy dolomite.The semi-filled saddle dolomite is common in fracture-vug,and intercrystalline pores and residual dissolution pores combined with fractures to form the effective pore-fracture network.Based on the coupling analysis of sedimentary and diagenesis characteristics,the reservoir formation model of“pre-depositional micro-paleogeomorphology controlling shoal,sedimentary shoal controlling dolomite,penecontemporaneous dolomite benefiting preservation of pores,and late hydrothermal action effectively improving reservoir quality”was systematically established.The“first-order high zone”micro-paleogeomorphology before the deposition of the Qixia Formation controlled the development of large area of intra-platform shoals in Gaoshiti area during the deposition of the Qi2 Member.Shoal facies is the basic condition of early dolomitization,and the distribution range of intra-platform shoal and dolomite reservoir is highly consistent.The grain limestone of shoal facies is transformed by two stages of dolomitization.The penecontemporaneous dolomitization is conducive to the preservation of primary pores and secondary dissolved pores.The burial hydrothermal fluid enters the early dolomite body along the fractures associated with the Emeishan basalt event,makes it recrystallized into medium–coarse crystal dolomite.With the intercrystalline pores and the residual vugs after the hydrothermal dissolution along the fractures,the high-quality intra-platform shoal-type thin-layer dolomite reservoirs are formed.The establishment of this reservoir formation model can provide important theoretical support for the sustainable development of Permian gas reservoirs in the Sichuan Basin.展开更多
Background and Objectives: Effective treatment for atrophic (depressed) and icepick acne scars requires treatment of both epidermis—for roughness, texture and hyperpigmentation, and the dermis—for collagen remodelin...Background and Objectives: Effective treatment for atrophic (depressed) and icepick acne scars requires treatment of both epidermis—for roughness, texture and hyperpigmentation, and the dermis—for collagen remodeling. All first generation radiofrequency systems allow nonablative RF treatment while a few others allow simple bipolar Fractional RF skin resurfacing. The FDA cleared multisource radiofrequency therapy system (EndyMed PRO, EndyMed Ltd., Cesarea, Israel) allows, for the first time, phase controlled multisource RF for both deep (up to 11 mm) non ablative RF and fractional RF skin resurfacing on the same treatment device. Study Design/Materials and Methods: Ten subjects with atrophic acne scars were enrolled in the study. Patients were photographed using standardized methods. In each treatment session, each patient received a full face 3DEEP non ablative skin tightening treatment followed by a Fractional skin resurfacing treatment. The treatment sessions were repeated once a month to a total of up to 4 treatments. Results: All subjects experienced mild-moderate edema and erythema as an immediate response to treatment. Edema resolved after up to three hours post treatment and erythema lasted up to 2 days. Micro ablative crusts were formed 1 - 2 days post treatments and lasted up to 5 days on facial areas. Patients' photographs—before each treatment session and 1 and 3 months after the last session—were graded according to the accepted Cosmetic Improvement Scale. All patients obtained significant skin improvement. Seventy percent of patients had 50% - 75% improvement one month after the third treatment session while the other thirty percent experienced a 25% - 50%. Discussion and Conclusions: The presented results describe for the first time a new treatment system (EndyMed PROTM) that allows both deep non ablative RF delivery and Fractional skin resurfacing on the same treatment platform. This work shows the synergy of combining these two applications for the improvement of acne scars, as well as for some secondary possible pigmentation and vascular improvement.展开更多
Bioreactive thin-layer capping（BTC）with biozeolite provides a potential remediation design that can sustainably treat N contamination from sediment and overlying water in eutrophic water bodies.Nitrogen（N）reductio...Bioreactive thin-layer capping（BTC）with biozeolite provides a potential remediation design that can sustainably treat N contamination from sediment and overlying water in eutrophic water bodies.Nitrogen（N）reduction using BTC with biozeolite was examined in a field incubation experiment in a eutrophic river in Yangzhou,Jiangsu Province,China.The biozeolite was zeolite with attached bacteria,including two isolated heterotrophic nitrifiers（Bacillus spp.）and two isolated aerobic denitrifiers（Acinetobacter spp.）.The results showed that the total nitrogen（TN）reduction efficiency of the overlying water by BTC with biozeolite（with thickness of about 2 mm）reached a maximum（56.69%）at day 34,and simultaneous heterotrophic nitrification and aerobic denitrification occurred in the BTC system until day 34.There was a significant difference in the TN concentrations of the overlying water between biozeolite capping and control（t-test;p〈0.05）.The biozeolite had very strong in situ bioregeneration ability.Carbon was the main source of nitrifier growth.However,both dissolved oxygen（DO）and carbon concentrations affected denitrifier growth.In particular,DO concentrations greater than 3 mg/L inhibited denitrifier growth.Therefore,BTC with biozeolite was found to be a feasible technique to reduce N in a eutrophic river.However,it is necessary to further strengthen the adaptability of aerobic denitrifiers through changing domestication methods or conditions.展开更多
The construction and characteristics of a microscale long-optical-path electrochemi- cal cell with a plug-in thin-layer electrode are described.Using ferricyanide as the test species,the thermodynamic parameters of el...The construction and characteristics of a microscale long-optical-path electrochemi- cal cell with a plug-in thin-layer electrode are described.Using ferricyanide as the test species,the thermodynamic parameters of electron transfer processes are determined at car- bon,plantinum,and gold electrodes.展开更多
The holistic characterization and quality control of all the medicinal herbs of proprietary Chinese medicines(PCMs)are of great significance to ensure their safety,efficacy,and consistency.Thin-layer chromatography(TL...The holistic characterization and quality control of all the medicinal herbs of proprietary Chinese medicines(PCMs)are of great significance to ensure their safety,efficacy,and consistency.Thin-layer chromatography(TLC),a simple and classic approach for qualitatively characterizing and examining quality markers of natural products,has been widely used in the characterization and quality control of traditional Chinese medicines.Zaoren Anshen(ZRAS)capsule,prepared from three medicinal herbs of fried Ziziphi Spinosae Semen,Salvia Miltiorrhiza Radix et Rhizoma,and vinegar-processed Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus,is a famous PCM in China for the treatment of insomnia,amnesia,and dizziness in clinical practice.However,no effective method is available so far for simultaneous identification and examination of all the three medicinal herbs of ZRAS capsule.In the present study,we developed a TLC method via twice-development and visualization by UV light or chromogenic agent,which could be used for simultaneous qualitative identification of all the three medicinal herbs of ZRAS capsule in one plate.Moreover,the sample preparation method was optimized.The developed TLC method was rapid,simple,low-cost,and effective,and thus it could be used for quality control of ZRAS capsule.展开更多
Metal-on-metal hip resurfacing has gained popularity as a feasible treatment option for young and active patients with hip osteoarthritis and high functional expectations.This procedure should only be performed by sur...Metal-on-metal hip resurfacing has gained popularity as a feasible treatment option for young and active patients with hip osteoarthritis and high functional expectations.This procedure should only be performed by surgeons who have trained specifically in this technique.Preoperative planning is essential for hip resurfacing in order to execute a successful operation and preview any technical problems.The authors present a case of a man who underwent a resurfacing arthroplasty for osteoarthritis of the left hip that was complicated by mismatched implant components that were revised three days afterwards for severe pain and leg length discrepancy.Such mistakes,although rare,can be prevented by educating operating room staff in the size and colour code tables provided by the companies on their prostheses or implant boxes.展开更多
It is still controversial whether or not to resurface patella during primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA).One of the reasons may be insensitive measurement tools.We conducted a randomized controlled study to compare ...It is still controversial whether or not to resurface patella during primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA).One of the reasons may be insensitive measurement tools.We conducted a randomized controlled study to compare kinematic and kinetic parameters of resurfacing and nonresurfacing patella with the Vicon gait analysis system.The results show that patient post-operative gait of the two groups improved compared to pre-operative gait.Part of gait parameters,knee flexion at heel-strike,double limb support time and maximum adduction angle appeared to be statistically difference in 3 months,but 12 months later,the gait parameters of the two groups had no significant difference.Therefore,it seems that the final function of knee after TKA is not related whether or not to resurface patella.展开更多
ABSTRACT A quantitative method for the assay of free cholesterol has been described in this paper. The experimental conditions for the determination of cholesterol in serum by Thin-layer chromatography were disscused....ABSTRACT A quantitative method for the assay of free cholesterol has been described in this paper. The experimental conditions for the determination of cholesterol in serum by Thin-layer chromatography were disscused. The solvent System was petroleum ether-ethyl acetate-glacial acetic acid (8o:20:1) and the spra-ying reagent was a solution of sulphuric acid and vanillin. Under the selected con-ditions, the peak area was linearly related to the cholesterol amount for the range between 80～700 ng per spot. The intraplate and interplate coefficients were 2.4% and 7.4% respectively. The recovery of cholesterol was 101.6%. The method presented was simple, rapid and accurate. The results of experi-mental investigation and clinical application were satisfactory.展开更多
Chondromalacia and patellofemoral osteoarthritis are common diseases that cause pain and disablement of the knee. Conservative therapy is not always effective. Since 1983 we have used isolated polyethylene patellar pr...Chondromalacia and patellofemoral osteoarthritis are common diseases that cause pain and disablement of the knee. Conservative therapy is not always effective. Since 1983 we have used isolated polyethylene patellar prosthesis for patella resurfacing of 19 patients with patellofemoral osteoarthritis. After an average of 44. 9 months follow-up, we found the treatment was not as satisfactory as earlier trials. The main reason is the wide erosion of femoral condyle caused by the polyethylene patella. To overcome this shortness, we designed a new type of patellofemoral prosthesis which is named Y-L-Q. From January . 1991 to November. 1 993, we used this prosthesis to treat 16 knees of 13 patients with patellofemoral osteoarthritis. Most of those patients improved both symptomatically and functionally. The good to excellent results rate was 87. 5% (1 4/16 knees) at the time of an average 16 months follow-up. The early results of our experience with patellofemoral resurfacing are encouraging. And extended follow-ups are in progress.展开更多
Quantitative thickness estimation of thin-layer is a great challenge in seismic exploration, especially for thin-layer below tuning thickness. In this article, we analyzed the seismic response cha- racteristics of rhy...Quantitative thickness estimation of thin-layer is a great challenge in seismic exploration, especially for thin-layer below tuning thickness. In this article, we analyzed the seismic response cha- racteristics of rhythm and gradual type of thin-layer wedge models and presented a new method for thin-layer thickness estimation which uses relative peak frequency increment. This method can de- scribe the peak frequency to thickness relationship of rhythm and gradual thin-layers in unified equa- tion while the traditional methods using amplitude information cannot. What＇s more, it won＇t be in- fluenced by the absolute value of thin-layer reflection coefficient and peak frequency of wavelet. The unified equations were presented which can be used for rhythm and gradual thin-layer thickness cal- culation. Model tests showed that the method we introduced has a high precision and it doesn＇t need to determine the value of top or bottom reflection coefficient, so it has a more wide application in practice. The application of real data demonstrated that the relative peak frequency increment attribute can character the plane distribution feature and thickness characteristic of channel sand bodies very well.展开更多
Background: Most data on laser resurfacing have come from studies of people with Fitzpatrick skin types 1 - 3;however, the world’s population is comprised mostly of Fitzpatrick skin types 4 - 6, which are more suscep...Background: Most data on laser resurfacing have come from studies of people with Fitzpatrick skin types 1 - 3;however, the world’s population is comprised mostly of Fitzpatrick skin types 4 - 6, which are more susceptible to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). Objective: For the purpose of expanding the expertise of plastic surgeons treating patients with darker skin types, this study examined the incidence of PIH in Asians who underwent laser resurfacing, including a histologic arm on fractional ablative resurfacing. Methods & Materials: The clinical study included six subjects of Vietnamese origin who underwent single-depth fractionated CO2 laser resurfacing. The histologic study involved a seventh subject. The MiXto SX®laser with a new scanning handpiece was used, along with magnifying loupes to assess ablative depth after each of three laser passes performed. Photographs were taken at various postoperative intervals. Results: All six clinical subjects showed cosmetic improvement in skin texture and tone with no post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. In the histologic study, H&E stained sections revealed uniform diathermy. Conclusion: It is possible to significantly reduce PIH in darker skinned subjects through use of a new scanning handpiece and a technique using loupes to assess the depth of ablative resurfacing. The histologic study confirms these findings.展开更多
基金Supported by Enhancement Project of Basic Scientific Research Ability of Young and Middle-aged Teachers in Guangxi Universities(2020KY07040)School-level Scientific Research Project of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine(2024QN022)Self-financed Scientific Research Project of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine(GXZYL20240818).
文摘[Objectives]To explore the methods for identifying pure honey.[Methods]Using 35 batches of Jiulongteng honey sourced from various production areas in Guangxi as the research subjects,this study investigated the chromogenic reactions of starch and dextrin,as well as the comparative study of thin-layer chromatography of oligosaccharides present in Jiulongteng honey.[Results]None of the 35 batches of Jiulongteng honey samples exhibited blue(indicating starch),green,or reddish-brown(indicating dextrin)coloration,suggesting that no adulterants such as artificially added starch,dextrin,or sugar were present in these samples.Furthermore,none of the 35 batches displayed additional spots below the corresponding positions of the control,indicating that the sugar composition was consistent with the oligosaccharide profile of natural honey.No components inconsistent with the oligosaccharide profile of natural honey were detected.Therefore,it can be concluded that the Jiulongteng honey samples in this experiment were pure and free from adulteration with starch,dextrin,or other sugar substances.[Conclusions]The method employed in this experiment is straightforward and quick to implement,effectively preventing adulterated honey from entering the market.It enhances the efficiency of quality control for Jiulongteng honey and promotes the healthy development of the Jiulongteng honey industry.
文摘BACKGROUND Patellar resurfacing in knee arthroplasty remains a contentious issue,with various strategies including routine,selective,and non-resurfacing approaches.This review and meta-analysis aim to assess the incidence of patellar resurfacing,revision rates,patient satisfaction,and relevant knee scores associated with each method.AIM To determine the comparative effectiveness of routine,selective,and nonresurfacing strategies in patellar resurfacing within knee arthroplasty by evaluating incidence rates,revision rates,patient satisfaction,and knee function scores.METHODS A systematic review spanning from 1990 to 2024 was conducted using PubMed,Embase,and Cochrane Library databases.Studies reporting on the incidence of patellar resurfacing,revision rates,patient satisfaction,and relevant knee scores were included.Data from esteemed world registries such as the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry,the National Joint Registry for England,Wales,Northern Ireland,and the Isle of Man and Danish Knee Arthroplasty Registry among others,were meticulously examined.Metaanalysis was employed to derive pooled estimates and 95%confidence intervals.RESULTS Analysis of data sourced from diverse world registries and literature sources unveiled significant disparities in the incidence of patellar resurfacing across different geographic regions and healthcare institutions.For instance,the incidence of routine patellar resurfacing ranged from 60%to 90%in some regions,while in others,it was as low as 30%to 50%.The meta-analysis indicated that routine resurfacing was associated with a lower revision rate of 3.5%(95%CI:2.8%-4.2%)compared to non-resurfacing approaches,which exhibited a higher revision rate of 6.8%(95%CI:5.5%-8.1%).Patient satisfaction outcomes showed variability,with routine resurfacing demonstrating higher mean satisfaction scores in functionality,pain relief,and stability categories.CONCLUSION The findings underscore the complexity of patellar resurfacing in knee arthroplasty and highlight the need for continued research to refine clinical practice.Future studies should prioritize prospective randomized controlled trials comparing different patellar resurfacing techniques using standardized outcome measures.Longitudinal studies with extended follow-up periods are necessary to evaluate the long-term outcomes and durability of various patellar resurfacing strategies.Collaborative efforts among multidisciplinary teams will be essential to conduct high-quality research that can provide actionable insights and improve patient outcomes.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82474318the Jiangsu Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine,No.zt202105+1 种基金Subject of Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine,No.Y2021rc22a Research Career Scientist。
文摘BACKGROUND The duodenum plays a significant role in metabolic regulation,and thickened mucous membranes are associated with insulin resistance.Duodenal mucosal resurfacing(DMR),a new-style endoscopic procedure using hydrothermal energy to ablate this thickened layer,shows promise for enhancing glucose and lipid metabolism in type 2 diabetes(T2D)patients.However,the mechanisms driving these improvements remain largely unexplored.AIM To investigate the mechanisms by which DMR improves metabolic disorders using a rat model.METHODS Rats with T2D underwent a revised DMR procedure via a gastric incision using a specialized catheter to abrade the duodenal mucosa.The duodenum was evaluated using histology,immunofluorescence,and western blotting.Serum assays measured glucose,lipid profiles,lipopolysaccharide,and intestinal hormones,while the gut microbiota and metabolomics profiles were analyzed through 16S rRNA gene sequencing and ultra performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrum/mass spectrum,severally.RESULTS DMR significantly improved glucose and lipid metabolic disorders in T2D rats.It increased the serum levels of cholecystokinin,gastric inhibitory peptide,and glucagon-like peptide 1,and reduced the length and depth of duodenal villi and crypts.DMR also enhanced the intestinal barrier integrity and reduced lipopolysaccharide translocation.Additionally,DMR modified the gut microbiome and metabolome,particularly affecting the Blautia genus.Correlation analysis revealed significant links between the gut microbiota,metabolites,and T2D phenotypes.CONCLUSION This study illustrates that DMR addresses metabolic dysfunctions in T2D through multifaceted mechanisms,highlighting the potential role of the Blautia genus on T2D pathogenesis and DMR’s therapeutic impact.
文摘Ceramics are good alternative to metal as bearing couple materials because of their better wear resistance. A Finite Element(FE) study was performed to investigate the contact mechanics and stress distribution of Ceramic-on-Ceramic (COC) hip resurfacingprostheses. It was focused in particular on a parametric study to examine the effects of radial clearance, loading,alumina coating on the implants, bone quality, and fixation of cup-bone interface. It was found that a reduction in the radialclearance had the most significant effect on the predicted contact pressure distribution among all of the parameters considered inthis study. It was determined that there was a significant influence of non-metallic materials, such as the bone underneath thebearing components, on the predicted contact mechanics. Stress shielding within the bone tissue was found to be a major concernwhen regarding the use of ceramic as an alternative to metallic resurfacing prostheses. Therefore, using alumina implantswith a metal backing was found to be the best design for ceramic resurfacing prostheses in this study. The loading, bone quality,and acetabular cup fixation conditions were found to have only minor effects on the predicted contact pressure distribution alongthe bearing surfaces.
文摘AIM: To track the short-term neck narrowing changes in Birmingham metal-on-metal hip resurfacing(MOMHR) patients. METHODS: Since 2001, the Center for Hip and Knee Replacement started a registry to prospectively collect data on hip and knee replacement patients. From June 2006 to October 2008, 139 MOMHR were performed at our center by two participate surgeons using Birmingham MOMHR prosthesis(Smith Nephew, United States). It is standard of care for patients to obtain low, anteriorposterior(LAP) pelvis radiographs immediately after MOMHR procedure and then at 3 mo, 1 year and 2 year follow up office visits. Inclusion criteria for the present study included patients who came back for follow up office visit at above mentioned time points and got LAP radiographs. Exclusion criteria include patients who missed more than two follow up time points and those with poor-quality X-rays. Two orthopaedic residency trained research fellows reviewed the X-rays independently at 4 time points, i.e., immediate after surgery, 3 mo, 1 year and 2 year. Neck-to-prosthesis ratio(NPR) was used as main outcome measure. Twenty cases were used as subjects to identify the reliability between two observers. An intraclass correlation coefficient at 0.8 was considered as satisfied. A paired t-test was used to evaluate the significant difference between different time points with P < 0.05 considered to be statistically significant.RESULTS: The mean NPRs were 0.852 ± 0.056, 0.839 ± 0.052, 0.835 ± 0.051, 0.83 ± 0.04 immediately, 3 mo, 1 year and 2 years post-operatively respectively. At 3 mo, NPR was significantly different from immediate postoperative X-ray(P < 0.001). There was no difference between 3 mo and 1 year(P = 0.14) and 2 years(P = 0.53). Femoral neck narrowing(FNN) exceeding 10% of the diameter of the neck was observed in only 4 patients(5.6%) at two years follow up. None of these patients developed a femoral neck fracture(FNF). CONCLUSION: Femoral neck narrowing after MOMHR occurred as early as 3 mo postoperatively, and stabilized thereafter. Excessive FNN was not common in patients within the first two years of surgery and was not correlated with risk of FNF.
基金financially supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China University of Geosciences(Wuhan)(Grant Nos.CUGGC09 and CUG200637)Opening Fund of Key Laboratory of Unconventional Oil&Gas Development(China University of Petroleum(East China)),Ministry of Education(Grant No.19CX05005A-201)the Sinopec Science and Technology Department(Grant Nos.P2006 and 33550000-21-ZC0611-0006)。
文摘Super-heavy oil is a significant unconventional energy source,and more than 30 years of research have shown that steam-assisted gravity drainage(SAGD)technology is suitable for thick super-heavy oil reservoirs.Recently,more and more thin-layer super-heavy oil reservoirs have been discovered in China,while their deep buried depth and serous heterogeneity make the existing SAGD technology difficult to apply,so it is urgent to improve the existing SAGD technology for the thin-layer super-heavy oil.To this end,this paper focuses on the enlightenment of field application in SAGD technology.Firstly,based on typical SAGD field projects,the development history of SAGD technology in the world was reviewed,and the influence of reservoir physical properties on the application of SAGD technology in thin-layer superheavy oil reservoirs was analyzed.Secondly,the well pattern,wellbore structure,pre-heating,artificial lift,and monitor technique of SAGD were detailed described,and their adjustment direction was expounded for the development of thin-layer super-heavy oil reservoirs.Lastly,the gas-and solventassistant SAGD were comprehensively evaluated,and their application potential in thin-layer superheavy oil reservoirs was studied.The research results can provide theoretical guidance for the application of SAGD technology in thin-layer super-heavy oil reservoirs.
基金National Key R&D Program of China(Nos.2019YFC1711000 and 2018YFC1707900)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.8200140730)Qi-Huang Scholar of National Traditional Chinese Medicine Leading Talents Support Program(2018)。
文摘In this study,a high performance thin-layer chromatography/single quadrupole mass spectrometry QDa(HPTLC-QDa)method for robust authentication of Ganoderma lucidum,a popular and valuable herbal medicine,has been developed.This method is simple and practical,which allows direct generation of characteristic mass spectra from the HPTLC plates automatically with the application of in situ solvent desorption interface.The HPTLC silica gel plates were developed with toluene-ethyl formate-formic acid(5:5:0.2,V/V)and all bands were transferred to QDa system directly in situ using 80%methanol with 0.1%formic acid as desorption solvent.The acquired HPTLC-QDa spectra showed that luminous yellow band b3,containing ganoderic acid B/G/H and ganodeneric acid B,the major active components of Ganoderma,could be found only in G.lucidum and G.lucidum(Antler-shaped),but not in G.sinense and G.applanatum.Moreover,bands b13 and b14 with m/z 475/477 and m/z 475/491/495,respectively,could be detected in G.lucidum(Antler-shaped),but not in G.lucidum,thus allowing simple and robust authentication of G.lucidum with confused species.This method is proved to be simple,practical and reproducible,which can be extended to analyze other herbal medicines.
文摘This paper reports the clinical experience of a multi-center, multiple physician trial with a novel fractional radiofrequency ablative skin resurfacing and rejuvenation device (Fractora, Invasix, Israel) deployed on both Caucasian skin types I - III and Asian skin type IV. Histological study demonstrated deep ablation and collagen restructuring in the papillary and reticular dermis. The Fractora device combines the more “cone shaped” ablation seen with CO2 and Erbium lasers with a deep non-ablative heating pattern, seen with other bipolar RF fractional needle resurfacing devices. Ablation, coagulation zones and healing dynamics are analyzed for different energy settings. Two different treatment protocols are suggested: one for light skin and then one for darker skin with a higher risk of post-inflammatory hypperpigmentation. Treatment results show improvement in skin texture, pores, wrinkles and skin dyschromia.
基金Supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China （50930006） Acknowledgment The authors thank Shenzhen Water Group Co., Ltd. （China） for their support for this project and also Si Yaohui, Ph.D., for his assistance.
文摘Since the adverse factors such as deficient penetration and long reaction time have restricted the complete microwave-used drying of municipal sludge, the microwave-induced drying is considered, which has advantages in such aspects. The investigation of the microwave-induced drying to uncover the mechanism bears great meaning for its development and utilization. The effects of temperature and microwave cracking in municipal sewage sludge drying characteristics are stud- ied through municipal sewage sludge drying experiment. Experiments shows that higher drying temperature would lead to a more acutely changing drying rate （DR）. The DR had increased from 0.005 g/（g.min） to 0.060 g/（g·min）, which was 12 times enlarged, while the temperature rose from 70℃ to 160 ℃. The higher the temperature was, the earlier the peak value of DR appeared. The experiments indicated that the temperature was the decisive factor affecting the DR. The microwave-induced sludge reached the highest DR at the moisture rate （MR） of 40%, with a 20% grade promotion compared with that of the original one. The molecular fracture caused by microwave radiation had obviously accelerated the drying process and the DR was rising in proportion to the microwave radiation dose. The diffusion coefficient had been calculated according to Fick＇s law. In com- parison to that of the original one, the diffusion coefficient of microwave-induced sludge was obviously enlarged more than two times. By fit examinations, Model Weibull was proven to be the most fit one for thermal thin-layer drying of municipal sludge. By means of Arrhenius equation, the obtained average activation energy of municipal sludge was 37.1 kJ/（mol·K）.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(42172177)CNPC Scientific Research and Technological Development Project(2021DJ05)PetroChina-Southwest University of Petroleum Innovation Consortium Project(2020CX020000).
文摘Based on the study of the distribution of intra-platform shoals and the characteristics of dolomite reservoirs in the Middle Permian Qixia Formation in the Gaoshiti–Moxi area of the Sichuan Basin,SW China,the controlling factors of reservoir development were analyzed,and the formation model of“intra-platform shoal thin-layer dolomite reservoir”was established.The Qixia Formation is a regressive cycle from bottom to top,in which the first member(Qi1 Member)develops low-energy open sea microfacies,and the second member(Qi2 Member)evolves into intra-platform shoal and inter-shoal sea with decreases in sea level.The intra-platform shoal is mainly distributed near the top of two secondary shallowing cycles of the Qi2 Member.The most important reservoir rock of the Qixia Formation is thin-layer fractured-vuggy dolomite,followed by vuggy dolomite.The semi-filled saddle dolomite is common in fracture-vug,and intercrystalline pores and residual dissolution pores combined with fractures to form the effective pore-fracture network.Based on the coupling analysis of sedimentary and diagenesis characteristics,the reservoir formation model of“pre-depositional micro-paleogeomorphology controlling shoal,sedimentary shoal controlling dolomite,penecontemporaneous dolomite benefiting preservation of pores,and late hydrothermal action effectively improving reservoir quality”was systematically established.The“first-order high zone”micro-paleogeomorphology before the deposition of the Qixia Formation controlled the development of large area of intra-platform shoals in Gaoshiti area during the deposition of the Qi2 Member.Shoal facies is the basic condition of early dolomitization,and the distribution range of intra-platform shoal and dolomite reservoir is highly consistent.The grain limestone of shoal facies is transformed by two stages of dolomitization.The penecontemporaneous dolomitization is conducive to the preservation of primary pores and secondary dissolved pores.The burial hydrothermal fluid enters the early dolomite body along the fractures associated with the Emeishan basalt event,makes it recrystallized into medium–coarse crystal dolomite.With the intercrystalline pores and the residual vugs after the hydrothermal dissolution along the fractures,the high-quality intra-platform shoal-type thin-layer dolomite reservoirs are formed.The establishment of this reservoir formation model can provide important theoretical support for the sustainable development of Permian gas reservoirs in the Sichuan Basin.
文摘Background and Objectives: Effective treatment for atrophic (depressed) and icepick acne scars requires treatment of both epidermis—for roughness, texture and hyperpigmentation, and the dermis—for collagen remodeling. All first generation radiofrequency systems allow nonablative RF treatment while a few others allow simple bipolar Fractional RF skin resurfacing. The FDA cleared multisource radiofrequency therapy system (EndyMed PRO, EndyMed Ltd., Cesarea, Israel) allows, for the first time, phase controlled multisource RF for both deep (up to 11 mm) non ablative RF and fractional RF skin resurfacing on the same treatment device. Study Design/Materials and Methods: Ten subjects with atrophic acne scars were enrolled in the study. Patients were photographed using standardized methods. In each treatment session, each patient received a full face 3DEEP non ablative skin tightening treatment followed by a Fractional skin resurfacing treatment. The treatment sessions were repeated once a month to a total of up to 4 treatments. Results: All subjects experienced mild-moderate edema and erythema as an immediate response to treatment. Edema resolved after up to three hours post treatment and erythema lasted up to 2 days. Micro ablative crusts were formed 1 - 2 days post treatments and lasted up to 5 days on facial areas. Patients' photographs—before each treatment session and 1 and 3 months after the last session—were graded according to the accepted Cosmetic Improvement Scale. All patients obtained significant skin improvement. Seventy percent of patients had 50% - 75% improvement one month after the third treatment session while the other thirty percent experienced a 25% - 50%. Discussion and Conclusions: The presented results describe for the first time a new treatment system (EndyMed PROTM) that allows both deep non ablative RF delivery and Fractional skin resurfacing on the same treatment platform. This work shows the synergy of combining these two applications for the improvement of acne scars, as well as for some secondary possible pigmentation and vascular improvement.
基金supported by the National Science and Technology Pillar Program(No.2012BAC04B02)the National Natural Science Fund of China(No.51408243)+3 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province of China(No.2015J01213)the Fundamental Research Funds for Central Universities(No.11QZR07)the Science and Technology Plan Fund of Quanzhou City(No.2014Z218)the Research Funds of Huaqiao University(No.14BS216)
文摘Bioreactive thin-layer capping（BTC）with biozeolite provides a potential remediation design that can sustainably treat N contamination from sediment and overlying water in eutrophic water bodies.Nitrogen（N）reduction using BTC with biozeolite was examined in a field incubation experiment in a eutrophic river in Yangzhou,Jiangsu Province,China.The biozeolite was zeolite with attached bacteria,including two isolated heterotrophic nitrifiers（Bacillus spp.）and two isolated aerobic denitrifiers（Acinetobacter spp.）.The results showed that the total nitrogen（TN）reduction efficiency of the overlying water by BTC with biozeolite（with thickness of about 2 mm）reached a maximum（56.69%）at day 34,and simultaneous heterotrophic nitrification and aerobic denitrification occurred in the BTC system until day 34.There was a significant difference in the TN concentrations of the overlying water between biozeolite capping and control（t-test;p〈0.05）.The biozeolite had very strong in situ bioregeneration ability.Carbon was the main source of nitrifier growth.However,both dissolved oxygen（DO）and carbon concentrations affected denitrifier growth.In particular,DO concentrations greater than 3 mg/L inhibited denitrifier growth.Therefore,BTC with biozeolite was found to be a feasible technique to reduce N in a eutrophic river.However,it is necessary to further strengthen the adaptability of aerobic denitrifiers through changing domestication methods or conditions.
文摘The construction and characteristics of a microscale long-optical-path electrochemi- cal cell with a plug-in thin-layer electrode are described.Using ferricyanide as the test species,the thermodynamic parameters of electron transfer processes are determined at car- bon,plantinum,and gold electrodes.
基金National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2018YFC1707300)。
文摘The holistic characterization and quality control of all the medicinal herbs of proprietary Chinese medicines(PCMs)are of great significance to ensure their safety,efficacy,and consistency.Thin-layer chromatography(TLC),a simple and classic approach for qualitatively characterizing and examining quality markers of natural products,has been widely used in the characterization and quality control of traditional Chinese medicines.Zaoren Anshen(ZRAS)capsule,prepared from three medicinal herbs of fried Ziziphi Spinosae Semen,Salvia Miltiorrhiza Radix et Rhizoma,and vinegar-processed Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus,is a famous PCM in China for the treatment of insomnia,amnesia,and dizziness in clinical practice.However,no effective method is available so far for simultaneous identification and examination of all the three medicinal herbs of ZRAS capsule.In the present study,we developed a TLC method via twice-development and visualization by UV light or chromogenic agent,which could be used for simultaneous qualitative identification of all the three medicinal herbs of ZRAS capsule in one plate.Moreover,the sample preparation method was optimized.The developed TLC method was rapid,simple,low-cost,and effective,and thus it could be used for quality control of ZRAS capsule.
文摘Metal-on-metal hip resurfacing has gained popularity as a feasible treatment option for young and active patients with hip osteoarthritis and high functional expectations.This procedure should only be performed by surgeons who have trained specifically in this technique.Preoperative planning is essential for hip resurfacing in order to execute a successful operation and preview any technical problems.The authors present a case of a man who underwent a resurfacing arthroplasty for osteoarthritis of the left hip that was complicated by mismatched implant components that were revised three days afterwards for severe pain and leg length discrepancy.Such mistakes,although rare,can be prevented by educating operating room staff in the size and colour code tables provided by the companies on their prostheses or implant boxes.
文摘It is still controversial whether or not to resurface patella during primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA).One of the reasons may be insensitive measurement tools.We conducted a randomized controlled study to compare kinematic and kinetic parameters of resurfacing and nonresurfacing patella with the Vicon gait analysis system.The results show that patient post-operative gait of the two groups improved compared to pre-operative gait.Part of gait parameters,knee flexion at heel-strike,double limb support time and maximum adduction angle appeared to be statistically difference in 3 months,but 12 months later,the gait parameters of the two groups had no significant difference.Therefore,it seems that the final function of knee after TKA is not related whether or not to resurface patella.
文摘ABSTRACT A quantitative method for the assay of free cholesterol has been described in this paper. The experimental conditions for the determination of cholesterol in serum by Thin-layer chromatography were disscused. The solvent System was petroleum ether-ethyl acetate-glacial acetic acid (8o:20:1) and the spra-ying reagent was a solution of sulphuric acid and vanillin. Under the selected con-ditions, the peak area was linearly related to the cholesterol amount for the range between 80～700 ng per spot. The intraplate and interplate coefficients were 2.4% and 7.4% respectively. The recovery of cholesterol was 101.6%. The method presented was simple, rapid and accurate. The results of experi-mental investigation and clinical application were satisfactory.
文摘Chondromalacia and patellofemoral osteoarthritis are common diseases that cause pain and disablement of the knee. Conservative therapy is not always effective. Since 1983 we have used isolated polyethylene patellar prosthesis for patella resurfacing of 19 patients with patellofemoral osteoarthritis. After an average of 44. 9 months follow-up, we found the treatment was not as satisfactory as earlier trials. The main reason is the wide erosion of femoral condyle caused by the polyethylene patella. To overcome this shortness, we designed a new type of patellofemoral prosthesis which is named Y-L-Q. From January . 1991 to November. 1 993, we used this prosthesis to treat 16 knees of 13 patients with patellofemoral osteoarthritis. Most of those patients improved both symptomatically and functionally. The good to excellent results rate was 87. 5% (1 4/16 knees) at the time of an average 16 months follow-up. The early results of our experience with patellofemoral resurfacing are encouraging. And extended follow-ups are in progress.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China(No.20110022120004)China National Key S&T Project on Marine Carbonate Reservoir Characterization(No.2011ZX05004003)
文摘Quantitative thickness estimation of thin-layer is a great challenge in seismic exploration, especially for thin-layer below tuning thickness. In this article, we analyzed the seismic response cha- racteristics of rhythm and gradual type of thin-layer wedge models and presented a new method for thin-layer thickness estimation which uses relative peak frequency increment. This method can de- scribe the peak frequency to thickness relationship of rhythm and gradual thin-layers in unified equa- tion while the traditional methods using amplitude information cannot. What＇s more, it won＇t be in- fluenced by the absolute value of thin-layer reflection coefficient and peak frequency of wavelet. The unified equations were presented which can be used for rhythm and gradual thin-layer thickness cal- culation. Model tests showed that the method we introduced has a high precision and it doesn＇t need to determine the value of top or bottom reflection coefficient, so it has a more wide application in practice. The application of real data demonstrated that the relative peak frequency increment attribute can character the plane distribution feature and thickness characteristic of channel sand bodies very well.
文摘Background: Most data on laser resurfacing have come from studies of people with Fitzpatrick skin types 1 - 3;however, the world’s population is comprised mostly of Fitzpatrick skin types 4 - 6, which are more susceptible to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). Objective: For the purpose of expanding the expertise of plastic surgeons treating patients with darker skin types, this study examined the incidence of PIH in Asians who underwent laser resurfacing, including a histologic arm on fractional ablative resurfacing. Methods & Materials: The clinical study included six subjects of Vietnamese origin who underwent single-depth fractionated CO2 laser resurfacing. The histologic study involved a seventh subject. The MiXto SX®laser with a new scanning handpiece was used, along with magnifying loupes to assess ablative depth after each of three laser passes performed. Photographs were taken at various postoperative intervals. Results: All six clinical subjects showed cosmetic improvement in skin texture and tone with no post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. In the histologic study, H&E stained sections revealed uniform diathermy. Conclusion: It is possible to significantly reduce PIH in darker skinned subjects through use of a new scanning handpiece and a technique using loupes to assess the depth of ablative resurfacing. The histologic study confirms these findings.
