OBJECTIVETo improve the radio frequency (RF) transmission distance of the wireless terminal of the medical internet of things (LOT), to realize the real-time and efficient data communication, the intelligent relay system based on STM32F103 single chip microcomputer (SCM) is proposed.

METHODSThe system used nRF905 chip to achieve the collection, of medical and health information of patients in the 433 MHz band, used SCM to control the serial port to Wi-Fi module to transmit information from 433 MHz to 2.4 GHz wireless Wi-Fi band, and used table look-up algorithm of ready list to improve the efficiency of data communications.

RESULTSThe design can realize real-time and efficient data communication.

CONCLUSIONThe relay which is easy to use with high practical value can extend the distance and mode of data transmission and achieve real-time transmission of data.

Objective To design and develop a kind of SpO2 detection and analysis system based on LabVIEW. Methods Pulse signal process and SpO2 calculation were achieved by designing a control system based on TI Company's MSP430FG439 MCU and using the digital signal process and graphic controls of the LabVIEW software. The design project and the realization way were given out by discussing the software of LabVIEW. Results The system could acquire, display and process pulse signal and calculate SpO2. Conclusion The system carries out a new way to design medical monitor equipment. Furthermore, it provides a shortcut for special analysis of the SpO2 and pulse signal in clinic.

Objective To explore the relationship between the decreased expression of AMP-18 mRNA and different degree of gastric cancer in rats. Methods A total of 20 healthy SD ratswere divided into 4 groups:groups A, B, C and D. A rat model of stomach cancer was established by feeding water with N-Methyl-N′-Nitro-Nitrosoguanidine (MNNG), Tween 20 and vitamin D3. The rats in the four groups were killed respectively at weeks 14, 18, 22 and 24. Then gastric antrum mucosa tissues were detected by using HE staining to observe the pathological changes and by real-time quantitative PCR (Q-PCR) technique to detect the expression of AMP-18 mRNA in rats. Results HE staining section showed that group C developed early gastric cancer, and group D developed progressive gastric cancer. The expression of AMP-18 mRNA in groups C and D wassignificantly lower than that in group A by Q-PCR. Conclusion AMP-18 mRNA expression decreased obviously in early orprogressive gastric cancer.

Objective To study the effect of light intensity and light quality on the growth and total flavonoid accumulation of Erigeron breviscapus. Methods Young plants of E. breviscapus were planted under various color films and light intensities, their biomass and total flavonoid content were determined when plants flowered. Results The biomass and total flavonoid content of individuals under 100% and 80% sunshine were higher than those under 50% sunshine. The biomasses of plants under yellow, red, purple, or blue film were lower than those under white film. Under the blue film, the total flavonoid content of the plant was the highest; while under white film, the total flavonoid yield was the highest. Conclusion Light intensity and light quality significantly affect the growth and total flavonoid accummulation of E. breviscapus. The biomass and total flavonoid yield are the highest when under full sunshine.

Objective To analyze the characteristics of long-range monitoring of fetal heart rate in the third trimester fetuses with atypical non-stress test (NST).Methods Long-range monitoring of fetal heart rate was performed in low-risk pregnant women who received antenatal care between April 2014 and October 2015 in Peking University Third Hospital.All subjects underwent NST from the 36th gestational week,and divided into normal NST (30 cases) and atypical NST (36 cases) groups according to the results of NST.The clinical data,including maternal age,gestational age at delivery,termination of pregnancy,neonatal asphyxia,hospitalization rate and umbilical cord blood peak-systolic/diastolic ratio value were collected.The data of long-range monitoring were analyzed by specially designed computer software.T test and Chi-square test were applied for statistical analysis.Results There were no differences in maternal age,gestational age at delivery,mode of delivery and incidence of neonatal asphyxia between the two groups (all P＞0.05).In atypical NST group,fetal heart rate baseline was higher [(138.05±5.65) vs (135.10±5.39) bpm] (t=-2.170,P＜0.05),and fetal heart rate baseline variability was lower than in normal NST group [(5.19±1.07) vs (6.28±1.15) bpm] (t=3.960,P＜0.001).Compared with normal NSTs,the percentage of mild baseline variability was significantly increased in atypical NST group [(40.79±9.97) vs (51.17± 10.84)％],while that of moderate variability was significantly decreased [(56.57±8.86) vs (46.72± 10.24)％] (t=-4.018 and 4.133,both P ＜ 0.001).In atypical NSTs,the average ratio of time of acceleration/the whole time of monitoring [(37.41 ±4.60)％] and acceleration area per unit time[(1.42±0.48) cm2/20 min] were decreased compared with normal NSTs [(40.78±4.23)％ and (2.03±0.67) cm2/20 min] (t=3.079 and 4.359,both P＜0.05).Conclusions Long-range monitoring of fetal heart rate in the third trimester fetuses with atypical NST is characterized by the declined fetal heart rate baseline variability,increased proportion of mild variability and unit time acceleration area;but these are not associated with pregnancy outcomes and short-term prognosis.

OBJECTIVE: To discuss the clinical efficacy of adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy for the OSAHS children with sinusitis. METHOD: Reviewing 112 cases of children with OSAHS, in which the 80 patients without chronic sinusitis, 32 ones with chronic sinusitis. Among them, 103 cases of children with adenoidectomy, tonsil resection, 9 cases adenoidectomy only. We did questionnaire survey before and after surgeryand also did post-surgery clinical follow-up. RESULT: The effective rate was 90.0% for the OSAHS children without sinusitis after adenoid and tonsil ectomy surgery, while the effective rate was 46.9% for the ones with sinusitis, the efficiency was significant different in the two groups after surgery; the 16.1% children after tonsil ectomy surgery complained the incidence of pharyngeal foreign body sensation and pharyngeal lymphoid hyperplasia in children was 23.2%. CONCLUSION The efficiency was aviable for the OSAHS children without sinusitis after surgery; The efficiency was not aviable enough for the OSAHS children with sinusitis after surgery, so the latter one need adjuvant drug treatment; We also should be attention to the pharyngeal foreign body sensation and the lymphoid hyperplasia in children after tonsillectomy.
Adenoidectomy ; Adolescent ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; Female ; Humans ; Infant ; Male ; Retrospective Studies ; Sinusitis ; complications ; therapy ; Sleep Apnea, Obstructive ; complications ; surgery ; Tonsillectomy ; Treatment Outcome

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the long-term efficacy of nasal endoscopic opticnerve decompression for traumatic optic neuropathy(TON) and to explore its possible influencing factors. METHOD: To summarize the clinical data of 39 cases underwent transnasal decompression, which were followed-up for more than 1 year. The data, including optic canal CT scanning, flashed-elicited visual-evoked potential (FVEP), preoperational vision and visual field examination were reviewed. Nasal endoscopic optic nerve decompression was preformed. Whether or not optic nerve sheath incision decided to perform was according to preoperative CT and situations in operation. Postoperative follow-up including vision, visual field, funduscopy, nasal endoscopy were performed. RESULT: Total efficacy rate was 30. 77% (12/39), inefficacy rate was 69. 23%(27/39). The efficacy rate was 85. 71% with better than nolight perception, and the efficacy rate was 18. 75% with nolight perception, the clinical effect in the group of preoperative better than nolight perception was better than that of nolight perception, the difference was statistically significant (P<0. 05). The efficacy rate was 34. 38% with duration of less than 7 days from the traumatic point to the operation point, and the efficacy rate was 14. 29% for more than 7 days, but the difference was not statistically significant (P> 0. 05). The efficacy rate was 26. 32% with optic nerve sheathincision, while the efficacy rate was 35. 00% without optic nerve sheath incision, and there was no statistically significant difference (P>0. 05); Postoperative vision tended to stabilize until about 6 months post-operation, without complications. CONCLUSION The long-term efficacy of nasal endoscopic opticnerve decompression for TON was certain; The efficacy with preoperative residual vision was better than that of nolight perception, the factor of long or short duration from the trauma point to the operation point and the factor of optic nerve sheath incision didn't influence long curative effect. To avoid the secondary damage to the optic nerve after trauma was the key to increase long curative effect in TON.
Decompression, Surgical ; Endoscopy ; Humans ; Neurosurgical Procedures ; Nose ; surgery ; Optic Nerve ; surgery ; Optic Nerve Injuries ; surgery ; Postoperative Period ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed ; Treatment Outcome ; Visual Acuity

Objective:To explore the independent prognostic factors of primary osteosarcoma patients under 20 years old after radical surgery, so as to predict the prognosis and survival of patients.Methods:The clinicopathological data of 1 339 patients with primary osteosarcoma diagnosed and registered in the National Cancer Institute Surveillance, epidemiology and outcome database (SEER) from 1984 to 2014 were retrospectively analyzed. Kaplan Meier method was used to calculate the survival rate of patients. Log rank test was used to evaluate the survival difference. Cox multivariate analysis was used to determine the independent prognostic factors of osteosarcoma after radical surgery factor.Results:The results of primary osteosarcoma patients undergoing radical surgery found that 34 cases (2.54%) aged 0-5 years old, 236 cases (17.63%) aged 6-10 years old, and 600 cases (44.81%) aged 11-15 years old and 469 cases (35.02%) aged 16-20 years old. The median survival time was 68 months. Among them, 757(56.53%) were male and 582(43.47%) were female. Among the 1 339 cases, 986 were white (73.64%), followed by black 230(17.18%), and 123 other races (9.18%). Multivariate analysis revealed that males ( HR=1.242; 95% CI:1.024-1.505), axial osteosarcoma ( HR=1.589; 95% CI:1.179-2.166), and regional invasion of osteosarcoma ( HR=1.470; 95% CI:1.156-1.870), distant metastasis ( HR=3.536; 95% CI:2.725-4.589) were independent risk factors for overall survival. Other types of osteosarcoma ( HR=0.471; 95% CI:0.285-0.779) were independent protective factors for overall survival. Conclusions:Based on the SEER database, this study identified independent prognostic factors for patients with primary osteosarcoma under the age of 20 who underwent radical surgery, which will help clinicians formulate individualized medical strategies and predict patients′ prognosis.

Objective To evaluate the relationship between single nucleotide polymorphism(SNP) of candidate genes and radiation-induced esophagitis (RIE) in patients with lung cancer. Methods Between Jan. 2004 and Aug. 2006,170 patients with pathologically diagnosed lung cancer were enrolled in this study. The total target dose was 45-70 Gy( median 60 Gy). One hundred and thirty-two patients were treated with three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy(3DCRT) and 38 with two-dimensional radiotherapy(2DRT).Forty-one patients received radiotherapy alone, 78 received sequential chemoradiotherapy and 51 received concurrent chemoradiotherapy. Thirty-seven SNPs in 20 DNA repair genes were analyzed by using PCR-based restrieted fragment length polymorphism(RFLP). These genes were apoptosis and inflammatory cytoking genes including ATM, ERCC1, XRCC3, XRCC1, XPD, XPC, XPG, NBS1, STK15, ZNF350, ADPRT,TP53, FAS, FASL, CYP2D6 * 4, CASPASE8, COX2,TGF-β, CD14 and ACE. The endpoint was grade ≥2 R I E. Results Forty of the 170 patients developed grade ≥2 R I E, including 36 in grade 2 and 4 in grade 3. Univariate analysis revealed that radiation technique and concurrent chemoradiotherapy were statistically significant relatives to the incidence of R I E (P = 0. 032,0.049) , and both of them had the trend associating with the esophagitis( P = 0.072,0. 094 ). An increased incidence of esophagitis was observed associating with the TGF-β1-509T and XPD 751 Lys/Lys genotypes ( χ2 = 5.65, P = 0.017 ;χ2 = 3.84, P = 0. 048 )in multivariate analysis. Conclusions Genetic polymorphisms in TGF-β1 gene and XPD gene have a significant association with radiation-induced esophagitis.