Objective To reveal the epidemiological characterization of brucellosis in Shanxi province in recent years.Methods Retrospective investigation was made from the 105 diagnosed brucellosis cases in the first hospital affiliated to Shanxi medical university during 2013.1 ~2015.3.Results Peasants accounted for 89.52%and urban residents was 10.48% in 105 cases;male was the majority.Most cases were seen in late summer and early autumn.88.57% of the cases had clear history of epidemiology,and only 16.85% of those who got close contact with livestock took uncomplicated preventive measures.Conclusion Transmission mode of brucellosis has greatly changed in Shanxi province in recent years.Infected cases have increased year by year,and incidence ratio in urban residents is rising.Extensive breakout is replacing by fragmented scattering point.

BACKGROUND: Nestin is a specific antigen of neural stem cells which widely expressed in lesion of nervous system and brain regeneration.Thus,nestin expression is commonly used to assess whether lesion or damage of the nervous system can promote neural regeneration.OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of erythropoietin(EPO)on nestin expression in neural stem cells after hypoxia-ischemia brain damage(HIBD)in neonatal rats from the angles of neural regeneration and activation of neural stem cells.METHODS: HIBD model was established by ligation of the right common carotid artery along with 2-hour 8% hypoxia exposure in neonatal rats.The control group was not subjected to hypoxia-ischemia,and the right common carotid artery was dissociated.The treatment group received an intraperitoneal injection of recombinant human erythropoietin(rh-Epo,5 000 IU/kg)once a day for three days after hypoxia/ischemia,while the two other groups intraperitoneally received normal saline at the same time.In each group,rats were randomly executed immediately,at 4,7,14 days after operation(n = 8).The nestin expression in hippocampal dentate gyrus region was examined by immunohistochemical staining and image quantitative analysis respectively.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The number of nestin-positive cells was significantly increased in HIBD group compared to control group at all time points(P < 0.05),and it was also significantly increased in treatment group than the other two groups at all time points(P < 0.05).The numbers of nestin-positive cells in hippocampal dentate gyrus region were significantly increased,and peaked on day 7 after operation in the three groups.The results showed that exogenous rh-Epo could enhance the expression of nestin in hippocampal dentate gyrus region of neonatal rats with HIBD,and promote the proliferation of neural stem cells,rh-Epo plays an important role in the regeneration and repair of neurocytes damaged by hypoxia-ischemia.

ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of platelet derived growth factor (PDGF) on brain cell apoptosis rate and serum neuron-specific enolase (NSE) concentration after hypoxic-ischemic brain damage (HIBD) in neonatal rats. MethodsForty-eight HIBD models of 7-day old neonatal Wistar rats were established and then divided into two groups randomly:PDGF group and normal saline control group (n =24 in each).Another 24 neonatal Wistar rats were taken into the sham operation group.The treatment group received intraperitoneal injection of PDGF-BB (50 ng/kg) once,while the other two groups received normal saline at the same time.In each group,rats were randomly sacrificed immediately at 12,24 and 72 hours after injection (n=8).The serum of rats were reserved for NSE concentration determination by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay,and the right brains of the sacrificed rats were used to prepare brain cell suspension for neurocyte apoptosis rate examination by flow cytometry.Mono-variate analysis and q-test were performed for statistical analysis. Results(1) The brain cell apoptotic rates of treatment group [ (6.09 ± 0.70)％,(9.67 ± 1.52) ％ and (14.15±1.52)％] and control group [(8.00± 1.10)％,(11.45±2.42)％ and (22.90±2.03) ％] were significantly increased compared to that of sham group [(2.11 ± 0.54)％,(2.34 ±0.46)％ and (2.21±0.49)％] at all time points (all P＜0.01 or ＜0.05),the apoptotic rate of treatment group was lower than that of control group (P＜0.01 or ＜0.05).Statistical differences were found among the three groups at 12,24 and 72 hours (F =39.01,66.60 and 194.20respectively; P＜0.01).(2) Serum NSE concentration was significantly increased in the treatment group [(8.43 ± 0.17) μg/L,(6.73 ± 0.16) μg/L and (6.12 ± 0.13) μg/L] and control group [(10.04±0.19) μg/L,(9.330.15) μg/L and (8.36 ± 0.16) μg/L] than in the sham group [(4.22±0.53) μg/L,(3.96±0.60) μg/L and (3.59±0.55) μg/L] at all time points,and it was significantly lower in treatment group than in control group (P＜ 0.01).Statistical difference was found among three groups at 12,24 and 72 hours (F=371.25,245.61 and 236.22 respectively,P＜0.01). ConclusionsPDGF might have neuroprotective effect,which could inhibit apoptosis of neural cells and decrease the serum NSE concentration.

Objective To study the etiology,pathogenesis,diagnosis and treatment of non-traumatic splenic rupture.Method The clinical data of patients with atraumatic splenic rupture from our hospital were retrospectively analyzed,and the liferatures were reviewed.Results Most cases were male.The average age was high.The etiological factors were diverse,and the most common being blood diseases,virus infection,local inflammation and neoplasm.The pathogenesis is related to splenomegaly,increase in splenic fragility,altered haemostatic mechanisms,malposition of the spleen,and violent contraction of the diaphragm.It is more difficult to arrive at a diagnosis when compared with traumatic splenic rupture.Most patients required splenectomy,especially when the etiological factors were malignant blood diseases or splenic tumors.Some patients received non-operative treatment.The prognosis was related to the etiological factors and age.Conclusions The etiological factors of non-traumatic splenic rupture were diverse,and pathological splenic rupture was most common.A preoperative diagnosis was difficult,and splenectomy was the most common treatment.

Objective:To investigate the effect of heavy ion beam on the invasion and metastasis associated gene RhoC expression in tongue squamous cell carcinoma Tca8113 cells. Methods:Real-time PCR and Western-blot were used to detect the expression of RhoC mRNA and RhoC protein respectively after Tca8113 cells were irradiated by heavy ion beams of 12 C6+. Results:The expression levels of RhoC mRNA in the experimental group were lower than that in the control group(P<0. 05) except for the levels at 12 h after 2 Gy and 4 Gy 12 C6+ irradiation. In addition, the expression levels of RhoC protein increased in a dose-dependent manner at 12 h af-ter irradiation, reaching a peak at 4 Gy, and subsequently decreased with the increase of irradiation dose. The expression level of RhoC protein was consistent with that of RhoC mRNA. Conclusion:Heavy ion beam of 12 C6+ may inhibit RhoC gene expression in Tca8113 cells.

Objective To discuss the protective effect of carbon nanoparticles lymphatic tracer on parathyroid glands in the operation of thyroid carcinoma. Methods Retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 65 thyroid carcinoma patients from January 2014 to October 2014, and they were divided into 2 groups according to whether injected with carbon nanoparticles. The experimental group (30 cases) were injected with carbon nanoparticles in thyroidglands before major procedure, while the control group (35 cases) were not injected. In the experimental group, there were 22 cases accepted total thyroidectomy of the affected side gland + isthmus thyroidectomy + subtotal thyroidectomy of the offside gland, and 8 cases of total thyroidectomy. In the control group, there were 25 cases accepted total thyroidectomy of the affected side gland + isthmus thyroidectomy + subtotal thyroidectomy of the offside gland,and 10 cases of total thyroidectomy. And all the 65 cases ac-cepted centrallymph nodes dissection. Results After carbon nanoparticles injection, central lymph nodes became black while parathyroid glands did not become black. The experimental group showed (2. 6 ± 0. 8) parathyroids each patient, and no parathyroid was cut by mis-take;the control group showed (1. 9 ± 0. 7) parathyroids each patient, and 3 parathyroids were cut by mistake. and the difference between the two groups was statistical meaningful (P<0. 05). There was no permanent hypoparathyroidism in the two groups. There was 1 cases of temporary hypoparathyroidism occured in the experimental group, and 3 cases occured in the control group, and there was no statistical sig-nificance difference between the two groups. Conclusion Carbon nanoparticles is benefit to the identification of parathyroid in surgery, and it can reduce the incidence of inadvertent parathyroidectomy, but it cann’ t reduce the incidence of hypoparathyroidism after procedure.

Objective To investigate the efficacy and safety as well as the effects of rituximab on B-lymphocytes and anti-platelet glycoprotein-specific antibodies,in patients with steroid-resistant idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura(ITP).Methods Twelve steroid-resistant ITP patients,16 to 54 years old,received intravenous rituximab at the dose of 375 mg/m2 once-weekly for 4 weeks.Lab studies included CBC,serum concentrations of IgG,IgM and IgA.CD+3,CD+4,CD+8,CD+19,CD+20 cell numbers were assayed by flow cytometry and anti-platelet glycoprotein-specific antibodies(GP Ⅱ b/Ⅲ a,GP Ⅰ b/Ⅸ)were assayed by monoclonal antibody-specific immobilisation of platelet antigens prior to and following rituximab therapy.Results A complete response(platelet counts ≥100×109/L)was observed in 4 cases,a partial response (platelet counts between 50 and 100×109/L)in 3 cases,a minor response(platelet counts between 30 and 50×109/L)in 2 cases,and non response(platelet counts＜30×109/L)in 3 cases.Responses were sustained 0.5 to 12 months(median 5 months).After 4 weeks of rituximab therapy,anti-platelet glycoprotein-specific antibodies(GP Ⅱ b/Ⅲ a,GP Ⅰ b/Ⅸ)disappeared except one NR patient and CD+19/CD+20 cells were almost depleted in all patients(295.0±86.4)×106/L vs(4.1±2.2)×106/L(P＜0.01).As expected,the T cell counts,and the serum concentrations of IgG,IgM and IgA were not changed after therapy.No severe side effects were observed.Conclusion Rituximab may be an effective and safe treatment for adults with steroid-resistant ITP.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of percutaneouse trans-hepatic Cyanoacrylate (TH glue) embolization for gastric varices. Methods TH glue was injected into the gastric varices and its feeder veins in 30 patients. The endoscopy was performed at 1 week and every 3 months after the procedure, while the CT and portal vein angiography were performed at 3 months and every 6 months after the procedure to e-valuate the oblitazation results. Results The effective rate of treatment was 100%. A total of 21 patients were followed up in a mean period of 27.9 months (11-33 months) with a recurrence rate of varices at 14. 29% (3/21). Portal hypertensive gastropathy was observed in 17 patients (80. 95%), and to-bleeding occurred in 2 patients (9. 52%) due to portal hypertensive gastropathy. CT and portal vein angiography dis-played TH glue in fundic peripheral veins, perforating veins in the gastric wall and other feeding veins with-out re-ciroulation or new branches after embolization. Conclusion Peroutaneous trans-hepatic TH glue is a-ble to embolize the gastric varices and its feeding veins, which is feasible and effective in treatment of gastric varices.

Objective To compare the efficacy of a modified percutaneous transhepatic variceal embolization (PTVE) with 2-Octyl-Cyanoacrylate (2-OCA) and endoscopic variceal obturation (EVO) in preventing gastric variceal bleeding.Methods Seventy-seven patients with history of gastric variceal bleeding who underwent either EVO or PTVE were retrospectively reviewed.The rebleeding rate,survival rate and complications were compared between the two groups.Results EVO was performed in 45 patients; PTVE was performed in 32 patients.During the follow-up (19.78 ± 7.70 months in EVO group,vs.21.53 ± 8.56 months in PTVE group),rebleeding occurred in 17 patients (37.78％) of EVO group,and in 4 patients (12.5％) of PTVE group (P =0.028).The cumulative rebleeding free rate for EVO was 75％,59％,and 49％ in 1,2,and 3 years,respectively; 93％,84％,84％ for PTVE (P =0.011).There is no significant different in survival rate and the incidence of complications was similar in two groups.Conclusion Compared with EVO,PTVE with 2-OCA demonstrates advantage as an effective and safe method for gastric varices.

Objective To observe the effects of low frequency ultrasound on carotid artery plaque and artery stenosis. Methods 156 patients with carotid atherosclerosis were divided into treatment group (n=80) and control group (n=76). The control group was administered routine medicine, while the treatment group accepted low frequency ultrasound therapy in addition. The size and shape of carotid artery plaque, severity of stenosis and the level of lipid were observed before and after treatment, and the side-effects were recorded. Results The intima-media thickness (IMT), diameter of plaque, plaque score decreased after treatment in both groups, and decreased more in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.05); while the frequence of moderate stenosis and severe stenosis was less (P<0.05). The levels of low density lipoprotein- cholesterol and total cholesterol decreased in both groups after treatment (P<0.05), and decreased more in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.05). No serious side-effect was observed. Conclusion Low frequency ultrasound can reduce the atherosclerotic plaques in carotid artery and relieve the stenosis.