The analysis of tumor-infiltrating immune cell and ceRNA networks in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma.

Background: Laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC) is one of the most common forms of head and neck cancers. However, few studies have focused on the correlation between competing endogenous RNA (ceRNAs) and immune cells in LSCC.

Methods: RNAseq expression of LSCC and adjacent tissues were downloaded from The Cancer Genome Atlas to establish a ceRNA network.

[The evaluation of virtual endoscopy and fiberoptic endoscopy in the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome].

Objective: The utility of virtual endoscopy is compared to fiberoptic endoscopy and was also investigated with respect to accuracy of diagnosis and reproduction of images in patients with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS).

Method: Twenty-one patients with OSAHS were examined by helical spiral CT axial images and fiberoptic endoscopy. The helical spiral CT axial data was reconstructed using a VE software program.

[The measuring of ECP and IgE in middle ear effusion of patients with otitis media of effusion].

Objective: To study the relationship between otitis media of effusion (OME) and allergy by investigating eosinophil cationic protein in middle ear effusion ( MECP), middle ear effusion IgE (MIgE) and serum eosinophil cationic protein (SECP).

Method: The specimens drawn from 31 patients of OME were tested with Uni-CAP-100 allergic antigen testing system for the MECP, IgE and SECP. The results then were analyzed by statistical methods.