OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of different respiratory mask pressure on the upper airway volume(UAV),and to compare the changes of UAV between patients with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome(OSAHS)and normal adults. METHODS Thirty three patients with OSAHS and thirty normal adults were included in this study.CT scan evaluated the UAV from roof of nasopharynx to glottis.UAV under different respiratory mask pressure between patients with OSAHS and normal adults were compared.RESULTS Patients with OSAHS had less UAV,and changes of UAV per cmH_2O were significantly smaller in patients with OSAHS than normal adults.CONCLUSION The results suggest that the quantitative data of UAV and changes of UAV per cmH_2O can be obtained.Upper airway anatomic narrowing and reduced airway distensible degree are major etiological factors for OSAHS.

This paper aims to elucidate the great impact of Latin, one of the most ancient languages, on the formation and development of English for Medical Purpose(EMP)from the historical point of view, and meanwhile provides it with detailed evidence in phonetic, lexical and grammatical respects.

BACKGROUND: Cirrhosis can cause severe effect on spinal cord or other tissue and organ sometimes.OBJECTIVE: To establish cirrhosis model with rat liver injured by tetrachloride so as to investigate the distribution of nitric oxide synthase (NOS)in spinal cord of rats with cirrhosis.DESIGN: Completely randomized controlled study.SETTING: Anatomy Department of Capital University of Medical Sciences.MATERIALS: The experiment was completed at the Anatomy Department of Capital University of Medical Sciences from March 2002 to December 2003. Totally 20 male Wistar rats were divided randomly into cirrhosis group and normal group with 10 in each group.METHODS: Cirrhosis model in cirrhosis group was established with rat liver injured by tetrachloride, but rats in normal group were not treated with any method. After 3 months, total rats in the two groups were perfused and fixed; meanwhile, tissue of spinal cord was taken out for section.Quantity and gray degree of NOS positive cell in spinal cord of rats with cirrhosis were measured with nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide hydrogen phosphate-diaphorase (NADHP-d) histochemical method and Leica Q500IW image analysis system.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: [1] Gray degree of NOS positive neurons of rats in the two groups; [2] Distribution of NOS positive cell of rats in the two groups.RESULTS: Twenty rats all entered the final analysis. [1] Gray degree of NOS positive neurons of rats in the two groups was 60 (P ＞ 0.05). [2] In the area of gray matter of spinal cord, NOS positive cells were mainly distributed over the circumference of central canal, i.e. the Ⅹ layer of spinal cord and intermediolateral nucleus. Color of NADHP-d was positive, and the cellular form was shaped in triangle and fusiform. Cellular nucleus was not colored but color of cytoplasm was deep. The size of cells was moderate mainly of 25 μm. NOS positive cells were generally distributed averagely over intermediate zone of gray matter in cervical, thoracic and lumbar spinal cord and had no specific changes.CONCLUSION: Expression of NOS in spinal cord of rats in the cirrhosis group and the normal group is probably identical. Distributive characteristics of nitrogen monoxide (NO) in spinal cord suggest that adjustment on low sympathetic nerve of rats with cirrhosis is not different from that of the normal.

Executive function is an important advanced cognitive process, and it is the function that integrates different cognitive processes to achieve one's aim. Updating is an important component of executive function. According to the classifications of Miyake & Colletee on executive function, two study paradigms on memory updating are discussed: n-back paradigm & running memory paradigm. A new study method called latent variable analysis and new studies of cognitive neuroscience on memory updating are introduced. Issues on ethics and morality in research on cognitive experiment of psychology are briefly demonstrated to explore appropriate direction for research of executive function in future.

Objective To investigate the relationship between serum uric acid(SUA)and clinic characteristics and result of coronary artery angiography of patients with coronary heart disease(CHD).Methods Two hundreds and seven patients for coronary artery angiography were divided into CHD group and control group.Their clinical data and results of coronary artery angiography were analyzed through statistics.Results SUA levels of CHD patients were significantly higher than the control subjects SUA(P

Triggering receptors expressed on myeloid cells-2 (TREM-2) is a newly discovered immunoglobulin receptor, which plays an important role in inflammation and immunoreaction. Several recent studies have shown that TREM-2 is aberrantly expressed in various types of cancers such as lung cancer, gastric cancer, liver cancer, colorectal cancer, renal carcinoma and glioma, and it is widely participated in regulating malignant tumor initiation, progression, invasion and metastasis through different signal pathways. TREM-2 is expected to provide evidence for the diagnosis and treatment of malignant tumors.

The application of Toric intraocular lens (IOL) provides an opportunity for patients who want to remove cataract and correct astigmatism at the same time.In order to optimize the postoperative result and minimize the residual astigmatism, the accurate preoperative measurement and calculation of Toric IOL are crucial.To improve the accuracy, different astigmatism measurement devices with various advantages have been introduced into clinical practice one after another.Knowing the principle, advantages and disadvantages of the devices contributes to personalized selection of devices according to the patient's condition.Manual keratometer is still the gold standard tool for measuring curvature, and corneal topography is used to assess whether the corneal astigmatism is regular.Most devices can provide reliable corneal data for Toric IOL calculation, and it is recommended that at least three different devices should be used to enhance the prediction accuracy preoperatively.The posterior corneal astigmatism, which has an effect on the measurement and calculation of Toric IOL, has been attracting more attention of ophthalmologists.With high accuracy and strong applicability, Barrett Toric Calculator is preferred in Toric IOL calculation.Moreover, various Toric calculators and formulas can give stable and accurate results after modification and optimization.In this article, the effects of various corneal curvature measurement devices, posterior corneal astigmatism and Toric calculator on Toric IOL measurement and calculation were reviewed.

Objective:To explore the clinical significance of the combined detection of Clara cell secretory protein 16 (CC16) and soluble receptor for advanced glycation end product (sRAGE) in the diagnosis and prognosis of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).Methods:100 ARDS patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of Chu Hsien-I Memorial Hospital of Tianjin Medical University from July 2019 to September 2020 were enrolled as the ARDS group, and 100 non-ARDS patients admitted to the ICU during the same period were enrolled as the control group. The general information, vital signs, blood gas analysis, serum CC16 and sRAGE levels, duration of mechanical ventilation, length of ICU stay and prognosis during hospitalization were collected. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was drawn and the area under ROC curve (AUC) was calculated to evaluate the clinical value of CC16 and sRAGE lonely or combination in the diagnosis and prognosis of ARDS.Results:The duration of mechanical ventilation in the ARDS group was significantly longer than that in the non-ARDS group (days: 15.44±3.04 vs. 12.61±3.73, P < 0.01), and the hospitalization mortality was higher (38.0% vs. 9.0%, P < 0.01), but there was no significant difference in gender, age, body mass index (BMI), acute physiology and chronic health evaluation Ⅱ (APACHEⅡ) score or the length of ICU stay between the two groups. There were 62 ARDS patients survived and 38 ARDS patients died during hospitalization. The APACHEⅡ score of the death group was significantly higher than that of the survival group (23.55±2.83 vs. 19.40±4.10, P < 0.01), but there was no significant difference in age, BMI, oxygenation index, mean arterial pressure, duration of mechanical ventilation or the length of ICU stay between the two groups. The serum levels of CC16 and sRAGE in the ARDS group were significantly higher than those in the non-ARDS group [CC16 (mg/L): 38.78±14.70 vs. 21.87±2.45, sRAGE (pg/L): 2 470.95±288.70 vs. 2 013.22±131.15, both P < 0.01]; and the serum levels of CC16 and sRAGE of ARDS patients in the death group were significantly higher than those in the survival group [CC16 (mg/L): 42.02±10.81 vs. 30.52±9.47, sRAGE (pg/L): 2 638.34±324.07 vs. 2 279.91±163.70, both P < 0.01]. ROC curve showed that the AUC of CC16 and sRAGE in the diagnosis of ARDS alone were 0.859 [95% confidence interval (95% CI) was 0.808-0.911] and 0.821 (95% CI was 0.762-0.879), and the best cut-off values were 25.76 mg/L and 2 203.00 pg/L, respectively; the AUC of combined detection of CC16 and sRAGE was 0.932 (95% CI was 0.900-0.965) with the sensitivity of 89.0% and the specificity of 87.6%. The AUC of CC16 and sRAGE in predicting the death of patients with ARDS during hospitalization were 0.747 (95% CI was 0.651-0.843) and 0.819 (95% CI was 0.737-0.902), and the best cut-off values were 32.95 mg/L and 2 554.50 pg/L, respectively; the AUC of combined detection of CC16 and sRAGE was 0.900 (95% CI was 0.828-0.972) with the sensitivity of 88.7% and the specificity of 84.5%. Conclusions:Serum CC16 and sRAGE have clinical value for the diagnosis and prognosis of ARDS. The combined detection of them is superior to individual detection for early prediction of ARDS and prognosis.

As an important landmark, the posterolateral wall of maxillary sinus can help to locate numbers of significant signs such as maxillary artery and its branches, maxillary nerve and infraorbital nerve, infratemporal fossa and pterygopalatine fossa etc. in the endoscopic surgery for paranasal sinuses and lateral skull base. This article reviewed related researches about the anatomy and endoscopic surgery of posterolateral wall of maxillary sinus.
Endoscopy ; Humans ; Maxillary Artery ; Maxillary Nerve ; Maxillary Sinus ; anatomy & histology ; Nasal Surgical Procedures ; Pterygopalatine Fossa

Objective To investigate the influence of age on the perioperative characteristics of posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF). Methods 129 patients (25~91 years old) with spondylolisthesis, lumbar stenosis and/or disc degeneration/herniation with instability,or unsuccessful results after a failed previous PLIF. They were divided into control group (<65 years old, n=85) and experimental group (<65 years old, n=44). The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score, the number of fusion segments, estimated blood loss and hospital stay were observed. Results The ASA score was higher in the experimental group than in the control group (P<0.001). There was no significant difference in complications, estimated blood loss and operative time (P>0.05) between 2 groups. Conclusion Age can not increase the rate of perioperative complications of PLIF, and the advanced age should not be surgical contraindication.