As a molecular switch,Rho can be transformed between the inactive GDP-bound form and the active GTP-bound form,transfering signals to downstream effector Rho kinase (ROCK),mediating specific biological effects,and participating in various neurological diseases, such as the pathological processes of ischemic stroke,cerebral vasospasm,and axonal regeneration after spinal cord injury.The application of ROCK inhibitor in the treatment of neurological diseases has achieved satisfactory effect.Rho/ROCK is expected to become a novel therapeutic target.

Objective To evaluate ‘Cool-tip nee dl e’ radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for the treatment of solid tumors. MethodsIn this study, 102 patients w ith 157 tumors underwent RFA. Tumor size varied from 1.0cm to 20.0cm in d iameter. Result The comple te ablation(CA) rate was 83.5%(91/109)in tumors less than 5cm in diameter , and 35.4%(17/48)when tumors were larger than 5cm. RFA significantl y ameliorates symptoms in most lung cancer patients, and in 40%(4/10)patient s of pancreatic tumors. In the group receiving percutaneous RFA , no patients we re shifted to celiotomy, nor skin burn, or pneumothorax occurred. RFA for hepa tic tumors was complicated with abdominal pain in 13.4%(11/82), nausea in 6 .1%(5/82), jaundice in 9.7%(8/82), fever in 23.2%(19/82), and biliary leak age in 1.2%(1/82). Post RFA complications for pulmonary tumors included pain in 14.3%(1/7)and hypodermal gas accumulation in 14.3%(1/7). For pancrea tic tumors, pancreatic leakage in developed 20%(2/10), elevated blood amylas e in 70%(7/10), GI bleeding in 20%(2/10). Con clusions Treating solid tumors with ‘Cool-tip needle ’ RFA is efficient, reliable and safe, but great care should be taken in case o f pancreatic tumors.

Objective To explore the management strategy for liver trauma combined with juxla-hepatic venous injury and discuss relating factors leading to postoperative deaths. Methods The clini-cal data of 11 patients with juxtahepatic venous injury were retrospectively analyzed in aspects of prefer-ence of irregular hepatectomy and vein repair.There were 8 males and 3 females,at age range of 22-65 years(mean 33.7 years).Injury causes included traffic injury in 7 patients,fall-from-height injury in 3 and crush injury in 1.Of all,9 patients were combined with other abdominal organ injury and 7 with over one part fractures.All patients showed symptom of shock on admission. Results No patient died dur-ing operation but 3 died after operation.The complications included bleeding in 6 patients,severe infec-tion in 2.liver function failure in 3, acute renaI function failure in 2.bile-1eakage in 4,abdominal ab-scess in 4 and incision infection in 6. Conclusion Low blood pressure in the operation is the main cause for death.It is safe and effective to treat liver trauma combined with juxtahepatic venous injury with irregular hepatectomy and vein repair.

Objective To investigate the minimum local analgesic concentration(MLAC)of epidural hydromorphone combined with bupivacaine for analgesia during the first stage of labor by establishing clinical model.Methods Sixty four labouring parturi-ents at 3-7 cm cervical dilation who requested epidural analgesia were allocated to one of two groups.After a lumbar epidural cath-eter was placed,study participants received 15 mL bupivacaine(n=30),bupivacaine with hydromorphone 200 μg(n=30).The con-centration of bupivacaine was determined by the response of the previous patient using 0 - 100 mm visual analog pain scores, with≤30 mm within 30 min defined as effective.Results Four women were excluded,leaving 30 patients in each of the two groups for analysis.The MLAC of bupivacaine alone was 0.103%(95% CI :0.094%-0.113%).The addition of hydromorphone at doses of 200 μg resulted in significant reduction(P <0.05)in the MLAC of bupivacaine to 0.044%(95% CI :0.034%-0.053%),the difference was significant (P <0.05).There was no significant difference in Bromage scores,HR,BP,FHR,UC and adverse reac-tion (P >0.05).Conclusion The study showed a significant reduction in the MLAC of bupivacaine by hydromorphone.Hydromor-phone could be safely used in epidural analgesia for labor.

Massive hemoptysis is one of the most dreaded of all respiratory emergencies and can have a variety of underlying causes. It is mostly caused by bleeding from bronchial circulation. Bronchial artery embolization is now considered to be the treatment of choice for acute massive hemoptysis. Bronchial artery embolization (BAE) is a safe and effective nonsurgical treatment for patients with massive hemoptysis. However, nonbronchial systemic arteries can be a significant source of massive hemoptysis and a cause of recurrence after successful BAE. So knowledge of the bronchial artery anatomy, together with an understanding of the pathophysiologic features of massive hemoptysis, are essential for planning and performing BAE in affected patients. In addition, interventional radiologists should be familiar with the techniques, results, efficacy, safety and possible complications of BAE and with the characteristics of the various embolic agents. Bronchial arterial catheterisation in human via a percutaneous approach has been practiced for 32 years (1973) in the world and 20 years (1986) in China, initially for direct chemotherapy treatment for bronchial malignancies and then for the embolization of patients with massive haemoptysis. A review of clinical experience to evaluate technique,embolic materials,outcome and complications of BAE is presented.

Objective To study the clinical features and postoperative complications for gastric carcinoma in the patients older than 65 years. Methods From January 2005 to January 2007, 65 elderly gastric carcinoma cases underwent surgical resection, the age related preoperative and postoperative complications were analyzed. Result The incidence of preoperative complications in elderly gastriccarc inoma patients is 83%, compared with younger group of 59%; Preoperatively, 52% elderly cases presented with two or more complications. The incidence of hypertension was the highest (40%), the radical curative rate for the elderly group was 86% as compared with younger group of 93%. The postoperative complications in elderly group was 37%. In elderly cases, postoperative complications were common in those suffering from preoperative complications such as hypertension, diabetes, respiratory diseases, anaemia, hypoalbuminemia. Conclusion The age itself is not a single influential factors indicating postoperative complications. There was no significant difference in the morbidity and mortality between elderly and younger gastric carcinoma cases undergoing a surgery.

Based on the breast ultrasound database of West China Hospital from January 1, 2002 to December 31, 2007, a study of data mining techniques for utilizing the diagnostic information of breast ultrasound and breast pathology was carried out. An innovative computerized retrieval system was invented. With the visual user interface of the system, the data of benignancy or malignancy diagnosed by ultrasound and pathologic examination, and the data on the diagnostic correlation of ultrasound and pathology were obtained, respectively. The qualities of data mining were 99. 98%-100%. By means of the retrieval system, the users can secure numerous data from the breast ultrasound database rapidly and accurately; so it contributes to the rational utilization of information from medical database for serving various medical studies. This method may also be helpful for doctors to utilize ultrasound database in other fields.
Breast Neoplasms ; diagnostic imaging ; pathology ; Data Mining ; Databases, Factual ; Female ; Humans ; Information Storage and Retrieval ; methods ; Medical Records Systems, Computerized ; Ultrasonography

【Objective】 To investigate the situation of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae(CRE) colonization in patients undergoing haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (haplo-HSCT). 【Methods】 A total of 241 consecutive patients who underwent haplo-HSCT in the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University from June 1, 2021 to June 1, 2022 were enrolled. Anal swab screening was performed within 48 hours of admission and blood cultures were taken when the patient developed fever. Univariate and multivariate analysis were used to analyze the colonization rate, distribution, risk factors and the correlation between CRE colonization and post-transplant bloodstream infection(BSI). 【Results】 Among 241 patients with haplo-HSCT, there were 90 cases in CRE colonization positive group, with a colonization rate of 37.3% (90/241). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that sex (OR 2.42, 95% CI 1.38-4.22, P<0.05) and history of infection within 30 days before transplantation (OR 3.37, 95% CI 1.59-7.17, P<0.05) may be independent risk factors for CRE intestinal colonization. Of the 95 CRE strains, the top five species were carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (38/95, 40.0%), carbapenem-resistant Escherichia coli (29/95, 30.5%), carbapenem-resistant Enterobacter cloacae (13/95, 13.6%), carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella acidophilus (6/95, 6.3%) and carbapenem-resistant Proteus mirabilis (3/95, 3.1%). The incidence of post-transplant BSI was 12.0% (29/241) in the CRE-colonized group and 3.3% (8/241) in the non-colonized group. In the colonization group, 100% of the pathogens of BSI were identical with those of CRE colonization. 【Conclusion】 Bacterial culture of anal swab during haplo-HSCT is helpful for detection of CRE colonization in intestinal tract, which provides some clinical basis for active monitoring of key flora, prevention and control of infection.