Effect of anemia and erythrocyte indices on hemoglobin A1c levels among pregnant women.

Background: Anemia is a common disorder among pregnant women; however, the effect of anemia on hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels has not been adequately explored. We aim to examine the influence of anemia on the HbA1c concentration and investigate the relationship between erythrocyte indices and HbA1c levels during pregnancy.

Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of 1369 pregnant Chinese women.

[Finite element optimization analysis of minimally invasive screw treatment for Sanders typeⅡcalcaneal fracture].

Objective: To explore biomechanical characteristics of minimally invasive different screw fixations in treating Sanders typeⅡcalcaneal fractures.

Methods: Dicom data of calcaneus by CT scan were input into Mimics 21.0 software and Ansys15.

[Application of reverse dermal revascularization combined with vacuum sealing drainage in the large area of skin avulsion of the lower extremities].

Objective: To summarize the clinical effect of emergency subcutaneous vascular network reverse skin replantation combined with vacuum sealing after drainage of large area skin avulsion injury.

Methods: Clinical data of 30 patients with extensive skin avulsion of the lower limb treated between July 2010 and March 2018 were collected. There were 20 males and 10 females, ranging in age from 16 to 67 years old, with an average of(48±13) years old.

The biomechanical study of rupture of Achilles Tendon and repair by different suture techniques.

Objective: To study the biomechanical properties of different suture methods, and to provide evidence for the clinical application of this suture methods in repairing acute Achilles tendon rupture.

Methods: Twenty four fresh frozen cadaver Achilles tendon specimens were collected and randomly divided into three groups (n=8), Group-A Bunnell suture method, Group-B Bosworth suture and Group-C anchor suture respectively. 5 N tensions were applied to tighten the tendon.

[Comparison of fixation of sustentaculum tali of calcaneus aided by director for sustentaculum tali screwing and ordinary screwing guide].

Objective: To explore clinical outcomes of director for sustentaculum tali screwing for fixing sustentaculum tali of calcaneus.

Methods: From May 2012 to October 2013, totally 50 patients (60 feet) with calcaneal fractures were analyzed, and divided into director for sustentaculum calcaneous tali screwing treatment group (group A) and ordinary screwing group(group B). In group A, there were 25 patients, including 22 males and 3 females, aged from 17 to 75 years old with an average of (45.

[Sustentaculum tali screw fixation for the treatment of Sanders type II and III calcaneal fractures].

Objective: To explore the clinical outcomes of open reduction and internal fixation with calcaneal locking plates in treating Sanders type II and III calcaneal fractures.

Methods: From January 2010 and October 2012, 38 calcaneal fractures with Sanders type II or III were treated with open reduction and internal fixation with calcaneal locking plate. According to the Sanders classification, 15 fractures were classified as type II, 23 fractures as type III.

The sustentaculum tali screw fixation for the treatment of Sanders type II calcaneal fracture: A finite element analysis.

Objective: In the surgery of calcaneal fracture, whether the sustentaculum tali screw should always be placed is widely controversial. The aim of this study was to explore the necessity and function of the sustentaculum tali screw placement for the treatment of Sanders type II calcaneal fracture.

Methods: The finite element analysis was used in this study.

Ethanol extract from Artemisia vestita, a traditional Tibetan medicine, exerts anti-sepsis action through down-regulating the MAPK and NF-kappaB pathways.

Artemisia vestita Wall., a traditional Tibetan medicine, has wide clinical application for inflammatory diseases. However, its molecular mechanism of anti-inflammatory effect is poorly understood.