Objective To investigate the level of serum cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP) and its relationship with vascular calcification in diabetic nephropathy (DN) patients .Methods COMP was tested in 54 (DN) group and 28 matched healthy persons (healthy group) .DN group was divided into vascular calcification group (VC) and non‐vascular calcification (non VC) group .DN group was also divided into cardiovascular disease group (CVD‐y) and without cardiovascular disease group (CVD‐n) in view of the company of cardiovascular disease .Serum COMP levels was compared between the DN group and the control group ,the VS group and the non VS group ,and the CVD‐y group and the CVD‐n group .The correlations between COMP level and the occur‐rence of cardiovascular disease ,the incidence of vascular calcification were estimated by Wald analysis of the application of Wald test .Results Serum COMP in DN group was significantly higher than the control group;Aortic arch calcification accounted for 75 .9% of the DN group .The serum COMP in VC group was higher than that of non VC group ,CVD‐y group had higher COMP than CVD‐n group old respectively with every 10 ng/mL increased in concentration of serum COMP .Conclusion The higher of concentration of serum COM P ,the more risk of vascular calcification and CVD .

Objective To investigate the safety and clinical prognosis of breast conserving operation in treat-ment of triple negative breast cancer.Methods 157 patients with breast cancer were divided into the non triple nega-tive breast cancer group (n=76) and triple negative breast cancer (n=81) according to its receptor expression,clin-ical pathological features, local recurrence after 5 years.Distant metastasis and survival situation were compared between two groups.Results The age<35 years patients of triple negative group accounted 17.3%,significantly higher than 7.9%of the non triple negative group(χ2 =5.331,P<0.05);the size of tumor≥5cm of triple negative group accounted 79.0%,significantly higher than 59.2% of the non triple negative group(χ2 =7.022,P<0.05);The patients with positive family history and lymph nodes of the triple negative group were 9.9%and 28.4%,signifi-cantly higher than 2.6%and 17.1%of non triple negative group,the difference between the two groups was statisti-cally significant (χ2 =6.283,4.865,all P<0.05);The local recurrence,distant metastasis rate and 5 year survival rates between the two group were not significantly different(χ2 =2.559,2.829,2.361,all P>0.05);The 5 year dis-ease free survival rate of the triple negative group was 80.25%,significantly lower than 94.74%of the non triple neg-ative group (χ2 =6.572,P<0.05).Conclusion The patients with triple negative breast cancer is younger,their tumor size is large and has a high proportion of family history.Their recurrence rate,distant metastasis rate and 5 year overall survival rate are as better as the patients with non triple negative breast cancer after breast preservation opera-tion,which has high security and good clinical application value.

A 66-year-old man was admitted for a 7-day history of painful blisters and erosions in the upper lip.Real-time PCR with herpes simplex virus (HSV) type-specific primers showed that the blister fluid and crusts were positive for HSV-1,but negative for HSV-2.Observation of the blister wall with transmission electron microscopy (TEM) revealed 3 types of nucleocapsid in the karyoplast of epithelia cells,including the electron-translucent core,granular core and electron-dense core.Numerous matured viral particles with envelope were found in the cytoplasm,which were identified as HSV.The diagnosis was made as herpes simplex in the upper lip based on the above findings.PCR based molecular typing combined with observation of HSV particles via TEM may be an effective approach to the definite diagnosis of primary herpes simplex.

Objective To investigate the relationship of sermn C-reactive protein(CRP), IL-18 and insu-lin resistance(IR) in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Methods 36 women with PCOS (study group) and 20 healthy women (control group) were recruited. Serum C RP, IL-18 and sex hormone concentration were tested. Oral glucose tolerance tests (OGTT) and insulin release tests (IR) were conducted in all cases. Body mass index (BMI), fasting glucose to insulin ratio(FGIR), 2-hour glucose to insulin ratio(G120/I120) and homeo-markedly higher T level, LH/FSH ratio , logCRP and IL-18 than control group[(2.77±1.30) nmol/L vs (1.21±0.67) nmol/L, (2.31±0.87) vs (0.58±0.32), (0.16±0.20) vs (-0.47±0.38), (0.21±0.08) μg/L vs vs (22.23±2.68 ) kg/m2, P<0.05] and fasting insulin (I0) concentration [(35.76±24.11) mU/L vs (11.90± 5.32) mU/L, P<0.05)], higher serum glucose (G60=(9.77±2.75) mmol/L vs (7.84±2.02) mmol/L, G120= (7.97+2.07 ) mmol/L vs (6.24±1.80) mmol/L, P<0.05), insulin (I60= (228.38±60.16) mU/L vs (132.46±60.15) mU/L,I120= (172.94±48.39) mU/L vs (90.63±39.79) mU/L,P<0.05 for each) after OGTT and IRT than control group. HOMA-IR increased and FGIR decreased more significantly in study group than controls group (HOMA-IR=(9.59±4.72)vs (3.06±0.82), FGIR=(0.11±0.04) vs (0.23±0.02), HOMA-IR (r=0.5 and 0.37,P<0.05), IL-18 was positively correlatrd with BMI and HOMA-IR (r=0.58 and 0.61, P<0.05). Partial correlation showed that logCRP was positively correlated with HOMA-IR (r=0.46, P< 0.05), but negatively correlated with FGIR and G120/I120(r=-0.54 and -0.48,P<0.05 for all) in test group. Conclusion IR exists in women with PCOS, and their increased serum CRP and IL-18 level shows positive correla-tion with IR,demonstrating that chronic inflammation may participate in the pathogenesis of PCOS, and may have correlation with insulin resistance.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of prevention of recurrent femur fracture in children with osteogenesis imperfecta.Methods Data of 35 patients (19 boys,16 girls) who were treated for femur deformity due to osteogenesis imperfecta at our hospital from Jun 2009 to Jun 2013 were retrospectively analyzed.The average age of the patients was 9 years 3 months,ranging from 3 years 6 months to 13 years 1 month.All the patients had suffered from recurrent femur fractures before which led to femoral deformity.The mean angulation angle was 55° (range,10°-90°).10 patients were operated at one side;the other 25 patients were treated bilaterally.None of them received operation before for fractures.The average incidence of femur fracture before operation was 2.4/year (range,2-4).According to the modified Sillence classification system,9 were type Ⅲ OI,14 type Ⅳ,and 12 type I.The curved deformity of the femurs were corrected by osteotomy and stabilized by telescopic intramedullary rods in 35 patients.Results All the 35 patients were followed up for a mean period of 62 months (range,36-72).The average healing time of the osteotomy site of the femur was 8.5 weeks (range,7-12).The patient was encouraged to begin weightbearing and walking when the Xray film showed healing of the osteotomy site.By the latest follow up,80％ of the patients could stand and walk independently.The incidence of femur fracture decreased significantly to the level of 0.3±0.1/year,compared with the level of 2.4± 1.3/year before operation.All the parents of the children were satisfied with the result of deformity correction.At the latest follow up,the Barthel index score increased from 71.82 (range,51-92) before operation to 92.32 (range,82-100) postoperatively,while the WeeFIM score increased from 53.32 (range,42-72) before operation to 78 (range,70-86) postoperatively.The difference of Barthel index score and WeeFIM score between that before and post operation was significant.The children's selfcare and motion ability improved obviously after operation.During follow up,22 patients suffered from recurrent fracture of the femur by various degree,7 of them were treated by open reduction and telescopic rodding surgery,while the other 15 patients were treated conservatively because the fracture displaced or angulated minimally and the fracture healed uneventfully.Conclusion The telescopic intramedullary rod can maintain the correction of the femur deformity and improve the quality of the bone,thus prevent the recurrent fracture of the femur in children with osteogenesis imperfecta effectively.

Objective:To study the improving effect of curcumin on cardiac function and its influence on myocardial collagen concentration in rats with myocardial infarction (MI).Methods:A total of 60 healthy adult male SD rats were randomly divided into sham operation group (n=10,survived rats n=9)and operation group [n=50,left an-terior descending artery was ligated,they were randomly divided into following four groups,on 28 d the treatment and survived rats in every group were:myocardial infarction (MI)group (n=9),control group (received intraper-itoneal injection of mixed solution,n= 10)and curcumin group (received intraperitoneal injection of curcumin, 100mg·kg-1 · d-1 n= 12)].After four weeks,M-mode echocardiography was used to measure left ventricular shortening fraction (LVFS),left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF)and heart rate (HR).Masson staining was used to detect the myocardial fibrosis alteration after MI.Immunohistochemistry was used to measure expressions of myocardial collagen type Ⅰ and Ⅲ,and ratio of collagen Ⅰ/Ⅲ.Results:Compared with MI group and control group,after four weeks,there were significant rise in LVFS [(17.23±1.97)%,(19.34±0.83)% vs.(26.70± 1.15)%]and LVEF [(42.08±5.50)%,(41.63± 1.81)% vs.(56.76±2.49)%],significant reductions in HR [(433.16±20.05)beats/min,(433.04±24.17)beats/min vs.(403.96±7.08)beats/min],concentrations of myo-cardial collagen Ⅰ and Ⅲ,and ratio of collagen Ⅰ/Ⅲ [(13.5±0.9),(13.9±1.0)vs.(10.3±1.6)]in curcumin group,P <0.01 all.Masson staining indicated that acute myocardial infarction can cause significant left ventricular interstitial fibrosis.Conclusion:Curcumin could significantly improve cardiac function and inhibit myocardial fibro-sis level in rats with acute myocardial infarction.

Objective To investigate the effects of 17-methoxyl-7-hydroxy-benzene-furabcgakcone( MHBFC ) on isoproterenol-induced ventricular remodeling in mice. Methods Isoproterenol(ISO)was given subcutaneously(1 mg·kg-1, twice per day for 7 d)to induce ventricular remodeling in mice. Mice were divided into normal control group,model group, captopril group,MHBFC low and high-dose groups. 65 mg·kg-1 captopril was given by intragastric administration in captopril group,2. 5,5. 0 mg·kg-1 MHBFC were given by intravenous injection in MHBFC low and high-dose groups. At the end of the 7th day,the hearts of the mice were weighted,and myocardial hypertrophy index was expressed as heart weight/body weight, double kidneys weight/body weight and lung weight/body weight( HW/BW,KW/BW and LW/BW). Colorimetric method was used to determine the content of hydroxyproline( Hyp)in heart,the activity of superoxide dismutase( SOD)and the content of malondialdehyde( MDA)in serum. The histological changes were observed by HE and Masson’s staining,the changes of cross section area( CSA),collagen volume fraction,( CVF)and perivascular circumferential collagen area( PVCA)were determined. Results Compared with the model group,MHBFC potently inhibited cardiomyocyte hypertrophy,decreased the HW/BW, KW/BW and LW/BW,improved cardiac pathology changed,increased the of activity SOD,decreased the content of MDA in serum and the content of Hyp in heart tissue(P﹤0. 01 or P﹤0. 05),decreased the CVF and PVCA(P﹤0. 01). Conclusion MHBFC possesses protective effects against ISO-induced ventricular remodeling in mice,which may be related to its actions in reducing the oxidative stress and improving the antioxidant activity of the body.

Objective To study the expression and significance of Ki-67 in gastrointestinal stromal tumors(GIST) with CD117 immunoreactive. Methods The expression of Ki-67 was detected by SP method in 25 cases of high risk GISTS, 18 cases of moderate GISTS and 33 cases of extremely low and low risk GISTS,which were compared with the follow-up results. The relationship between Ki-67 index (LI) and risk degree was analyzed. Results Forty patients with moderate and high risk GIST were followed-up, including 26 alive,12 die of GIST and 2 die of other causes. Compared with patients of extremely low and low risk GIST, Ki-67 LI＞5 % was correlated with moderate and high risk cases (P ＜0.01), meanwhile Ki-67 LI was positively correlated with tumor sizes of ＞5 cm and tumor mitotic cell count ＞5/50 HPF, but was not with locations(P ＞0.05). Conclusion Ki-67 LI＞5 %, tumor size＞5 cm and tumor mitotic cell count＞5/50 HPF are risk indicator for GIST with CD117 immunoreactive.

Objective: To compare the clinical outcomes of fresh embryo transfers (ETs) and frozen-thawed embryo transfers (FETs) after a freeze-all cycle in women ≥40 years old with poor ovarian response (POR). Methods: We performed a single-center, retrospective, case-control study of patients who underwent in vitro fertilization between January 2014 and June 2019. We included a total of 192 patients aged 40 years or older from whom 3 or fewer oocytes had been retrieved and who were receiving cleavage-stage ET in this study. Of these patients, 101 and 91 patients underwent fresh ET and FET, respectively. The primary outcome was the live birth rate (LBR) after the first ET. Logistic regression analysis was used to compare the IVF outcomes and neonatal characteristics between the fresh ET and FET groups, adjusting for maternal age, body mass index, luteinizing hormone, and the number of good quality embryos transferred. Results: The mean maternal ages and number of oocytes retrieved (43.2 years and 2.3 in both groups, P=0.902 and P=0.927, respectively) were similar in the fresh ET and FET groups. No significant difference was observed between the LBRs of the fresh ET and FET groups (adjusted odds ratio, 1.28; 95% confidence interval, 0.29–5.70). The clinical pregnancy and miscarriage rates, and neonatal characteristics (birth weights and premature infant rates) were similar between the 2 groups. Conclusions FET after the freeze-all strategy had no beneficial impact on the clinical outcomes of women ≥40 years with POR.

Objective: To compare the clinical outcomes of fresh embryo transfers (ETs) and frozen-thawed embryo transfers (FETs) after a freeze-all cycle in women ≥40 years old with poor ovarian response (POR). Methods: We performed a single-center, retrospective, case-control study of patients who underwent in vitro fertilization between January 2014 and June 2019. We included a total of 192 patients aged 40 years or older from whom 3 or fewer oocytes had been retrieved and who were receiving cleavage-stage ET in this study. Of these patients, 101 and 91 patients underwent fresh ET and FET, respectively. The primary outcome was the live birth rate (LBR) after the first ET. Logistic regression analysis was used to compare the IVF outcomes and neonatal characteristics between the fresh ET and FET groups, adjusting for maternal age, body mass index, luteinizing hormone, and the number of good quality embryos transferred. Results: The mean maternal ages and number of oocytes retrieved (43.2 years and 2.3 in both groups, P=0.902 and P=0.927, respectively) were similar in the fresh ET and FET groups. No significant difference was observed between the LBRs of the fresh ET and FET groups (adjusted odds ratio, 1.28; 95% confidence interval, 0.29–5.70). The clinical pregnancy and miscarriage rates, and neonatal characteristics (birth weights and premature infant rates) were similar between the 2 groups. Conclusions FET after the freeze-all strategy had no beneficial impact on the clinical outcomes of women ≥40 years with POR.