[MiR-99a inhibits proliferation of oral squamous cell carcinoma by targeting mTOR pathway].

Purpose: To investigate miR-99a expression and its effect on proliferation of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC).

Methods: miRNA microarrays associated with OSCC were identified in GEO database. The expression levels of miR-99a were detected in 63 OSCC tissues and adjacent normal tissues and cell lines.

[Clinical study on united crowns or bridges for restoration of posterior teeth with insufficient maxillary bone by means of maxillary tuberosity dental implants].

Perpose: To evaluate the clinical effect of united crowns or bridges for restoration of posterior teeth with insufficient maxillary bone by means of tilted dental implants.

Methods: Patients who underwent dental implant surgery in posterior teeth with insufficient maxillary bone were collected and divided into two groups (40 in each group). Patients in the experimental group were treated with titled dental implantation, while patients in the control group were treated with maxillary sinus lifting.

Meta-analysis of the efficacy and safety of long-acting non-ergot dopamine agonists in Parkinson's disease.

A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCT) was performed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of long-acting non-ergot dopamine agonists (NEDA) versus placebo in Parkinson's disease (PD). A comprehensive literature search up to February 2013 was performed, and the weighted mean differences (WMD) and relative risks (RR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated. Nine RCT (n=2857) which assessed the rotigotine transdermal patch, extended-release pramipexole, and ropinirole prolonged-release, were included.

Long-acting versus standard non-ergot dopamine agonists in Parkinson's disease: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Aims: To evaluate the efficacy, tolerability, and safety of long-acting versus standard non-ergot dopamine agonists (NEDAs) in Parkinson's disease (PD), we performed a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

Materials And Methods: The PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library databases, and Web of Knowledge were searched up to November 20th 2013. The pooled weighted mean differences (WMDs) and relative risks (RRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated.

Single nucleotide polymorphism of CD40 in the 5'-untranslated region is associated with ischemic stroke.

Objectives: Ischemic stroke is influenced by both environmental and genetic factors. The CD40/CD40L system is related to proinflammatory and prothrombogenic responses, which are involved in the pathophysiology of ischemic stroke. The aim of this study was to evaluate association between the CD40 -1C/T single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) and ischemic stroke in a Chinese population.

Rotigotine transdermal patch in Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background And Methods: The efficacy and safety of rotigotine transdermal patch in Parkinson's disease (PD) were studied in some clinical trials. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials to evaluate the efficacy, tolerability, and safety of rotigotine transdermal patch versus placebo in PD.

Results: Six randomized controlled trials (1789 patients) were included in this meta-analysis.

[The use of degloving approach in the treatment of nasal-orbital-ethmoid fracture].

Purpose: To explore the method and effect of degloving approach in the treatment of nasal-orbital-ethmoid(NOE) complex fracture surgery.

Methods: Eleven cases of unilateral nasal-orbital-ethmoid fracture(NOE) were selected from Medical Center of Stomatology, Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 6 were orbital fracture, 5 were nasal fracture.

[Clinicopathological features of multiple mucosal neuroma without multiple endocrine neoplasia type IIB].

Objective: To investigate the clinicopathological features of multiple mucosal neuromas without multiple endocrine neoplasia type IIB (non-MEN-IIB MMN).

Methods: Three cases of non-MEN-IIB MMNs were analyzed for the clinical manifestations and histopathological characteristics.

Results: All the 3 cases were females, age ranging from 30 to 45 years.

[Transmasseter approach to mid-and-low condylar fractures by mini-retromandibular access].

Objective: To explore a new access for internal rigid fixation of mandibular mid-and-low condylar fracture.

Methods: 16 patients of unilateral mid-and-low condylar fractures were treated with a 2cm mini-retromandibular approach. The subcutaneous tissues superficial to the superficial muscular aponeurotic system (SMAS) were dissected forward that parallel to the masseter muscle fiber bundles, aiming to the fracture.

Eagle's syndrome treated with dissection of the styloid process via an extraoral approach combined with antidepressants.

Objective: To evaluate the outcome of dissecting the styloid process via an extraoral approach combined with antidepressants for treating Eagle's syndrome.

Methods: Twenty-two patients with Eagle's syndrome underwent resection of the elongated styloid processes under general anaesthesia via an extraoral approach. All patients completed a self-rating depression scale preoperatively, and a score over 49 was defined as depression.

Interleukin-18 promoter polymorphism and asthma risk: a meta-analysis.

Some studies have shown that IL-18 was associated with aetiology and progression of asthma. However, the association between single-nucleotide polymorphisms -607C/A (rs1946518) and -137G/C (rs187238) located in the IL-18 gene promoter and asthma risk was still controversial and ambiguous. To derive a more precise effect on the association between these polymorphisms and asthma risk, we performed a meta-analysis based on the currently available evidence of the literature.

[Retrospective analysis of 2461 patients with maxillofacial fractures].

Objective: To review the 2461 cases of maxillofacial fractures.

Methods: From 2003 to 2009, 2461 maxillofacial fracture cases were treated in Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Data regarding sex, age, cause of injury, occupation, geographic distribution, blood type, fracture site, multiple associated injuries, injury severity, the patient's first admitted department, treatment results were reviewed.

Lack of an association between interleukin-6 gene promoter polymorphisms (-174G/C, -572G/C) and ischemic heart disease and/or ischemic stroke: a meta-analysis.

The association between single-nucleotide polymorphisms -174G/C (rs1800795) and -572G/C (rs1800796) in the interleukin-6 (IL-6) gene promoter region and ischemic heart disease (IHD)/ischemic stroke (IS) remains controversial and ambiguous. In this study, we performed a more precise estimation of the relationship by a meta-analysis based on currently available evidence from literature. To assess the effect of IL-6 polymorphisms (-174G/C, -572G/C) on IHD/IS susceptibility, a meta-analysis of 30 available studies was performed through May 2010.

[Extended lower trapezius myocutaneous flap for repair of defects after resection of recurrent oral carcinoma].

Objective: To explore an effective repairing method for oral and maxillofacial soft-tissue defects after resection of recurrent oral carcinoma.

Methods: Six patients with recurrent oral squamous cell carcinoma (R-OSCC) of tongue (n = 2), oral cavity floor (n = 2) and buccal (n = 2) were treated with salvage surgery and the oral and maxillofacial soft-tissue defects were repaired primarily by extended lower trapezius island myocutaneous flap (TIMF).

Results: No flap failure occurred.

[Susac syndrome: a report of two cases].

Objective: To investigate the clinic characters and diagnosis of Susac syndrome.

Methods: Two cases were systematically studied by the authors.

Results: All the two cases were young women.