Objective To evaluate the equipment scheme and value of computed radiography (CR) in the fever outpatient department.Methods One scanner of two sets of CR system was placed to the fever outpatient department for obtaining digital images. Those images and relative clinical data were transited to department of radiology by radiological information system (RIS). Then radiologists finished the diagnostic reports and ordered the printer in the fever outpatient department to print after a necessary post-process and analysis for obtained images.Results (1) Only one radiological technician was need to work in the fever outpatient department; (2) The images could preview in 55 seconds and received chest X-ray report in 15 ～ 30 minutes after exposure.Conclusion This project adapts to routine chest X-ray of patients in the fever outpatient department because of preventing contagion and high efficiency.

Objective To evaluate the application of latitude reduction technique in CR image processing based on different tissuethickness of foot radiography.Methods The images of adult foot radiography in 50 cases were analysed retrospectively.Latitude reduction technique was used in comparison with routine CR image processing,in order to display different tissue position definition such as soft tissue in phalanges of toes,thumb nail groove,the distal of fifth phalanges,talus bone trabecula and calcaneocuboidal joint space.Results CR image processed by latitude reduction technique could showe clearly tissue and structure of foot and was super than that of routine CR image processing.(t=7.732,P

Objective To study MRI volumetric measurement of hippocampal formation using statistic parametric mapping(SPM) software and to discuss the value of the method applied to Alzheimer's disease (AD).Methods The SPM software was used to divide the three-dimensional MRI brain image into gray matter, white matter and CSF separately.The bilateral hippocampal formations in both AD group and normal control group were delineated and the volumes were measured.The SPM method was compared with conventional method based on region of interest (ROI), which was the gold standard of volume measurement The time used in measuring the volume by these two methods were respectively recorded and compared by two independent samples' t test.Moreover, 7 physicians measured the left hippocampal formation of one same control with both of the two methods.The frequency distribution and dispersion of data acquired with the two methods were evaluated using standard deviation coefficient Results (1)The volume of the bilateral hippocampal formations with SPM method was (1.88±0.07) cm~3 and (1.93±0.08) cm~3 respectively in the AD group, while was (2.99 ±0.07) cm~3 and (3.02 ±0.06) cm~3 in the control group .The volume of bilateral hippocampal formations measured by ROI method was (1.87 ±0.06) cm~3 and (1.91 ±0.09) cm~3 in the AD group, while was (2.97 ±0.08)cm~3 and (3.00 ±0.05) cm~3 in the control group.There was no significant difference between SPM method and conventional ROI method in the AD group and the control group(t=1.500, 1.617, 1.095, 1.889,P> 0.05) .However, the time used for delineation and volume measurement was significantly different.The time used in SPM measurement was (38.1 ±2.0) min, while that in ROI measurement was (55.4 ±2.4) min (t=-25.918, P<0.01).(2)The average volumes of the left hippocampal formation with the two methods measured by the 7 physicians were (2.86±0.20) and (2.76±0.52) cm~3 respectively.The frequency distribution of hippocampal formation volume measured by SPM method and ROI method was different.The CV_(SPM) was 7% and the CV_(ROI) was 19%.Conclusions The borders of hippocampus formation in brain gray matter could be conveniently delineated by SPM software.The accuracy and repetition of measurement was improved by SPM method.The shorter time used in measurement made it possible for MRI volumetric measurement of hippocampal formation to be applied in assessment of relevant neuropsychiatric diseases.

Objective To analyze the relationship between daytime sleepiness and oxygen desaturation in the male eldcrly with obstructive sleep apnea /hyponea syndrome (OSAHS).Methods 147 male elderly (aged 60-80 years) with OSAHS in our sleep laboratory from March 2008 to February 2011 were divided into daytime sleepiness and daytime non-sleepiness groups. Epworth sleeping scale (ESS) and polysomnography (PSG) were employed to detect the degree of sleepiness.Oxygen desaturation were evaluated by oxygen desaturation index (ODI),average and minimum blood oxygen,time percentage of 90％ oxygen desaturation (CT90). Resulls There were significant differences between the two groups in body mass index (BMI) (t=4.157),ODI (t=-10.063),average (t=5.800) and minimum (U=916) blood oxygen,CT90(U=887)and apnca/hypopneaindex (AHI) (t =-11.361) (all P＜0.001).ESS scores were related with desaturation parameters of ODI,average and minimum blood oxygen and CT90 (r=0.683,-0.450,-0.583,0.507,all P＜0.001).ODI was correlated with average and minimum blood oxygen and CT00 (r=-0.628,-0.763,0.689,all P＜0.001).Among parameters of oxygen desaturation,only ODI had influence on ESS scores (odds ratio=1.11,95％CI:1.07 1.15),The sensitivity and specificity predicting daytime sleepiness at ODI ≥23 times/h were about 79.2％ and 84.3％,respectively.Conclusions Daytime sleepiness is associated with oxygen desaturaion and may be predicted by ODI through which average and minimum blood oxygen and CT00 are related with daytime sleepiness in the male elderly with OSAHS.

Objective To investigate the effect of resveratrol on high glucose-induced oxidative stress and cardiomyo-cyte hypertrophy and possible mechanism .Methods H9C2 cardiomyocytes were divided into normal glucose group , high glucose group , resveratrol group and resveratrol +DAPT group respectively .The cell surface was measured by rhodamine-labeled phalloidin .Reactive oxygen species generation was measured using DCFH-DA.The contents of SOD and MDA were evaluated by colorimetry .The mRNA and protein levels of Notch 1, Hes1, ANP and BNP were evaluated by RT-qPCR and western blot .Results High glucose exposure significantly increased cell surface area ( P<0.01) and enhanced ROS and MDA generation ( P <0.01 ) with concomitant decrease of SOD activity ( P <0.01).It also decreased the mRNA and protein expressions of Notch 1 and Hes1(P<0.05), and increased the ex-pression levels of ANP and BNP ( P<0.05 ) .Resveratrol treatment inhibited cell surface expanding ( P<0.01 ) and decreased ROS and MDA generation (P<0.01) with concomitant enhance SOD activity (P<0.01), as well as in-creased the expression level of Notch 1 and Hes1 ( P<0.05 ) , and decreased the expression of ANP and BNP ( P<0.05).Conclusions Resveratrol may inhibit high glucose induced H9C2 cardiomyocytes hypertrophy by improving oxidative stress and activating Notch 1/Hes1 signaling pathway .

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OBJECTIVETo discuss the necessity of MRI as a routine examination for diagnosis of glomus tumor.

METHODSFrom Nov. 2013 to July 2014, 7 cases of glomus tumor were treated in our department. All patients had typical clinical symptoms of glomus tumor and received preoperative X-ray and/or MRI examination. The diagnosis was confirmed by postoperative histopathologic examination. All the patients were retrospectively analyzed by reviewing the preoperative examination results and PubMed search results.

RESULTS2 cases underwent only X-ray examination before operation with no positive results. 3 cases underwent both X-ray and MRI. No positive finding happened in X-ray, while MRI showed glomus tumor characteristic on T1- and T2-weighted images which demonstreated a more intense signal after injection of gadolinium. The last 2 cases underwent only MRI examination, which revealed positive images of glomus tumor.

CONCLUSIONSMRI plays an important role in diagnosis of glomus tumor and should be adopted as a routine examination.

Objective To compare the advantages and disadvantages of cerebral angiography through the radial artery and the femoral artery approaches. Methods According to the approach way, 82 patients were divided into two groups: femoral artery group and radial artery group. After cerebral angiography the puncture time, the successful rate of puncture, the X-ray exposure time, the time of procedure and the complication of puncture site were compared between the two groups. Results In femoral artery group, the successful rate was higher and the time of puncture was shorter, but the complication was higher than that of radial artery group. Conclusions For cerebral angiography, through radial artey approach is feasible and safe better to be adopted for the elderly or the prescheduled case, but the femoral artery approach is suitable for the emergency.

Objective To explore the value of high sensitivity total spine digital radiography in radiation protection and clinical application.Methods A total of 90 patients suffering from scoliosis were randomly divided into three groups with different sensitivity such as S200,S400 and S800.All of them were examined with anterior-posterior and lateral full length spine digital radiography.The S400 group was designated as control group.The doses (mGy) and exposures (mAs) resulted from different groups were calculated and compared,including their means and deviations.Image quality was evaluated with blind method.Results In the S800 group,the doses and exposures were about 43％ and 41％ compared to the S400 group.The differences were statistically significant (t =4.573,8.038,P ＜ 0.05).Doses and exposures in the S200 group were about 187％ and 178％ compared to the control group.The differences were also significant(t =-5.624,-4.052,P ＜ 0.05).In the S200 and S400 group,image quality of anterior-posterior and lateral position was 100％ good.When sensitivity was S800 was selected,image quality of the anterior-posterior position was 100％ good,and 97％ for lateral images.One lateral image was considered noisy.Conclusions In full length spine radiography,high sensitivity (S800) could greatly reduce radiation dose to patients.It is a good choice to use the sensitivity to observe wide-range spine.

Objective:To explore the urgent management strategy for quadriplegia following China Wenchuan earthquake under filed condition.Methods:The 57-year-old male patient was sent to the earthquake relief team of Changzheng Hospital,Second Military Medical University.He was hit by heavy object during the Sichuan earthquake 6 days ago.Physical examination revealed cervical spinal cord injury accompanied by incomplete paralysis.The patient underwent cervical 3-7 laminectomy under general anesthesia.Results: After surgery,the muscle strength of lower limbs recovered to grade four from grade one;the muscle strength of upper limbs recovered to grade five from grade three.Sensory loss was found below the nipple level and totally recovered after operation.Conclusion:Early surgery for quadriplegia following earthquake trauma can timely relieve compression to the spinal cord and therefore improve prognosis of patients.Under field condition where facilities are not readily available,decompression of spinal cord can be achieved by lamineetomy via posterior approach.The key to successful operation is correct diagnosis and skillful manipulation.