[Application of palatopharyngeal arch staging system in assessing the severity of obstructive sleep apnea and airway collapse].

To investigate the relationship between the Palatopharyngeal Arch Staging System（PASS） and the severity of Obstructive Sleep Apnea（OSA）, as well as the patterns of airway collapse, while further assessing its clinical applicability. A total of 98 patients diagnosed with OSA at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Shenzhen University Affiliated Shenzhen Hospital, were recruited for this study. Data collected included basic demographic information, oropharyngeal laryngoscopy videos, results from awake laryngoscopy Muller tests, and indicators from sleep respiratory monitoring.

Time-series transcriptomic analysis of Nile tilapia reveals the crucial roles of long non-coding RNA and transcription factor in response to Aeromonas veronii infection.

Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is a vital aquaculture species worldwide, prized for its rapid growth and high productivity. However, the increasing prevalence of Aeromonas veronii infections has led to significant economic losses in the Nile tilapia industry. To elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying the host immune response, we performed transcriptome sequencing of Nile tilapia spleen tissues at 3, 7, and 10 days post-infection.

The Diagnosis and Treatment of Solitary Fibrous Tumor of the Parotid Gland.

Solitary fibrous tumor is relatively rare, and solitary fibrous tumor of the parotid gland is even less common. The clinical features of solitary fibrous tumor are non-specific, making early diagnosis difficult. The diagnosis mainly depends on pathological histology and immunohistochemistry.

Nanoengineered Azotobacter A1501 for Soil Ecology Restoration and Biological Nitrogen Fixation.

Biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) facilitated by nitrogen-fixing bacteria (NFBac) offers a sustainable alternative to conventional nitrogen fertilizers. However, acidic soil conditions, characterized by reduced pH levels, nutrient deficiencies, and disrupted microbiomes, present a significant challenge to the effectiveness of NFBac. This study proposes a nanoengineering approach to bolster the resilience and functionality of NFBac in acidic soils.

Enhanced bacteriostatic effects of phage vB_C4 and cell wall-targeting antibiotic combinations against drug-resistant .

is a vital zoonotic pathogen known for its extensive drug resistance and ability to form biofilms, which contribute to its antibiotic resistance. In this study, the phage vB_C4, specifically targeting , was isolated and subjected to bioinformatic analysis and bacteriostatic activity assays. The combination of phage vB_C4 with antibiotics such as cephalothin and cefoxitin, which target the bacterial cell wall, resulted in a significantly enhanced bacteriostatic effect compared to either the phage or antibiotics alone.

[Effects of orofacial myofunctional therapy on postoperative outcomes of upper airway surgery for adults with severe obstructive sleep apnea].

To investigate the effect of orofacial myofunctional therapy on the clinical efficacy of upper airway surgery for adults with severe obstructive sleep apnea（OSA）. A total of 48 patients with OSA who underwent upper airway surgery in the Shenzhen Second People's Hospital from June 2020 to September 2021 were included in this study. These patients were randomly divided into the combination group（21 cases） and the surgery group（27 cases）.

Metastatic Patterns and Prognosis of Patients with Sinonasal Carcinoma: A Population-Based Study.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to summarize the incidence, risk factors, and prognostic factors of distant metastasis of sinonasal carcinoma.

Methods: We collected data for patients diagnosed with sinonasal carcinoma from 2010 to 2015 from the SEER database and analyzed the risk factors for distant metastasis via univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis. In addition, univariate and multivariate Cox regression analysis models were used to describe the factors related to the overall survival of patients with distant metastasis.

Prognostic Nomograms for Predicting Overall Survival and Cancer-Specific Survival in Patients with Head and Neck Mucosal Melanoma.

Background: Accurate forecasting of the risk of death is crucial for people living with head and neck mucosal melanoma (HNMM). We aimed to establish and validate an effective prognostic nomogram for HNMM.

Methods: Patients with HNMM who underwent surgery between 2010 and 2015 were selected from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database for model construction.

Resection of small acoustic neuroma using the transcanal transvestibular endoscopic approach.

We evaluated the outcomes of resection of small acoustic neuromas using the transcanal transvestibular endoscopic approach. Two patients with a small acoustic neuroma were treated using this approach. The sizes of the tumors were 11 × 6 mm and 12 × 10 mm.

[Ultrasound measurement of upper airway related indicators and patients with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea correlation study of disease severity].

To compare the difference of upper airway anatomy between non-obstructive sleep apnea（OSA） patients and OSA patients, and to analyse the correlation between upper airway anatomy and the disease severity based on the upper airway ultrasound examination. Eighty-five OSA patients （OSA group） and 36 non-OSA subjects （non-OSA group） who were admitted to the Second Hosipital of Shenzhen from January 2021 to May 2021 were recruited to perform upper airway ultrasound measurement. The airway anatomical parameters were compared and analyzed by -test.