[Efficacy analysis of 3D printing prefixed nail path model assisted lumbar and sacral hemivertebra orthopaedic surgery].

Objective: To analyze the safety and effectiveness of 3D printing prefabricated nail path model assisted lumbosacral hemivertebra orthopaedic surgery.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed on 8 patients with lumbosacral hemivertebra deformity admitted from January 2016 to July 2021, including 3 males and 5 females, aged 6 to 15 at the time of surgery. The hemivertebra of 4 cases located on the left side and 4 cases on the right side.

The complete mitochondrial genome of Slaty-backed Forktail, (Passeriformes: Muscicapidae) and phylogenetic analysis.

The complete mitogenome of the Slaty-backed Forktail () was first sequenced using next-generation sequencing. It was 17,112 bp long, with a base composition of 14.17% G, 31.

A New Species of the Genus (Squamata: Sauria: Gekkonidae) from the Dabie Mountains, China.

This study describes a novel species of (Squamata: Gekkonidae) based on its distinct morphological features and molecular evidence, which was identified in the Dabie Mountains on the border of Anhui and Henan provinces of Central China. could be distinguished from its congeners owing to its morphological characteristics, such as being a medium body sized gecko species (snout-vent length, 56.98-64.

Consistency in responses to conspecific advertisement calls with various signal-to-noise ratios in both sexes of the Anhui tree frog.

Environmental noise has a significant negative impact on acoustic communication in most situations, as it influences the production, transmission, and reception of acoustic signals. However, how animals respond to conspecific sounds when there is interference from environmental noise, and whether males and females display convergent behavioral responses in the face of noise masking remain poorly understood. In this study, we investigated the effects of conspecific male advertisement calls with different signal-to-noise ratios on male-male competition and female choice in the Anhui tree frog using playback and phonotaxis experiments, respectively.

The perception and interpretation of malaria among Chinese construction workers in sub-Saharan Africa: a qualitative study.

Background: Cooperation between China and Africa is deepening, and business, trade, and people-to-people exchanges are growing closer together, especially in the infrastructure construction field. At the same time, malaria has become a serious health concern for Chinese construction workers in Africa, who are at increased risk of infection and complications due to lack of immunity and exposure to high-transmission environments. One of the biggest challenges in fighting malaria is their lack of knowledge and misinterpretations about the disease, which can impact their need for interventions, adherence to treatments, and health services.

Does the Microflora of Surgery Site Infection Change After Prophylactic Use of Vancomycin Powder in the Spine Surgery.

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the characteristics of microflora in patients with deep spinal surgical site infection (SSI) after prophylactic use of vancomycin powder (VP).

Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed on patients after spinal surgery.

Systematic Review of Published Cases of Primary Epithelioid Sarcoma of the Spine.

BACKGROUND Epithelioid sarcoma is rare, represents less than 1% of all sarcomas, usually occurs in the extremities, and rarely presents as a primary sarcoma of the spine. Publications are usually single reports or case series. We aimed to undertake a systematic review of publications of cases of primary epithelioid sarcoma of the spine to evaluate clinical presentation, diagnosis, management, and patient outcomes.

Which Is Better in Clinical and Radiological Outcomes for Lumbar Degenerative Disease of Two Segments: MIS-TLIF or OPEN-TLIF?

Objective: To compare the clinical and radiological outcomes of minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF) and traditional open transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (OPEN-TLIF) in the treatment of two-level lumbar degenerative diseases. Methods: The clinical data of 112 patients were retrospectively analyzed, and were divided into an MIS-TLIF group and OPEN-TLIF group. The operative time, intraoperative fluoroscopy, blood loss, postoperative drainage volume, bed rest time, the content of creatine kinase(CK) and complications, were recorded.

A New Species of the Genus (Amphibia: Anura: Microhylidae) from the Dabie Mountains, China.

Species belonging to the genus are small-sized frogs that are widely distributed in southern, eastern, and south-eastern Asia. In China, the genus harbors many cryptic species, on two of which- and -studies were recently published. In this study, we collected specimens from the Dabie Mountain range, which is at the junction of Anhui, Henan and Hubei Provinces, East China; these specimens belonged to a species previously identified as .

Mechanism of the two-dimensional WSeTe/ZrCO direct Z-scheme van der Waals heterojunction as a photocatalyst for water splitting.

The direct Z-scheme van der Waals (vdW) heterojunctions based on biomimetic artificial photosynthesis are a promising strategy for enhancing photocatalytic activity. Therefore, the search for superior direct Z-scheme photocatalysts is an urgent task. Herein, we predicted the WSeTe/ZrCO heterostructure as a potential direct Z-scheme photocatalyst based on density functional theory (DFT).

Correlation Analysis of the Characteristics of Spino-Pelvic Parameters and Health-Related Quality of Life After Long-Segment Fixation for Lenke-Silva Type 5 or 6 Degenerative Scoliosis.

Purpose: To retrospectively evaluate the characteristics of spino-pelvic parameters after long-segment fixation in patients with Lenke-Silva type 5 or 6 adult degenerative scoliosis and analyze the correlation between spino-pelvic parameters and health-related quality of life (HRQL).

Methods: Thirty-two patients with degenerative scoliosis underwent long-segment posterior fixation were included. The spino-pelvic parameters were evaluated after surgery, and the HRQL scores were determined using the Scoliosis Research Society-22 (SRS-22), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and visual analog scale (VAS).

A Novel Floating High-Voltage Level Shifter with Pre-Storage Technique.

This paper proposes a novel floating high-voltage level shifter (FHV-LS) with the pre-storage technique for high speed and low deviation in propagation delay. With this technology, the transmission paths from input to output are optimized, and thus the propagation delay of the proposed FHV-LS is reduced to as low as the sub-nanosecond scale. To further reduce the propagation delay, a pull-up network with regulated strength is introduced to reduce the fall time, which is a crucial part of the propagation delay.

Cemented versus uncemented hemiarthroplasty for elderly patients with displaced fracture of the femoral neck: A PRISMA-compliant meta-analysis of randomized controlled trial.

Background: This meta-analysis was performed to incorporate newly published, high-quality randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to determine the effects of cemented versus uncemented hemiarthroplasty for elderly patients with displaced fracture of the femoral neck.

Methods: The following electronic databases were extensively searched from the inception of the database through December 2018: EMBASE, Medline, the Cochrane Library, and Web of Science. RCTs focusing on the outcomes of cemented and uncemented hemiarthroplasty were reviewed and screened for eligibility.

Exploring the Key Genes and Pathways in the Formation of Corneal Scar Using Bioinformatics Analysis.

The Corneal wound healing results in the formation of opaque corneal scar. In fact, millions of people around the world suffer from corneal scars, leading to loss of vision. This study aimed to identify the key changes of gene expression in the formation of opaque corneal scar and provided potential biomarker candidates for clinical treatment and drug target discovery.

Efficacy and safety of intra-arterial chemotherapy combined with intravesical chemotherapy for high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer: A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) is the most common bladder cancer. Many studies have reported that intra-arterial chemotherapy (IAC) combined with intravesical chemotherapy (IVC) could effectively reduce the recurrence rate of NMIBC. The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of IAC combined with IVC for patients with high-risk NMIBC.