Objective To establish a simple, efficient and low-cost method for the detection of Salmonella typhimurium carrying SSeC gene. Methods In this study, a nano-biosensor ( FAM-P/GO) was successfully established based on the noncovalent assembly of carboxy-fluorescein ( FAM)-labeled probe and graphene oxide ( GO) . The target gene at different concentrations and SSeC gene-harbored bacterium sam-ples were detected by the FAM-P/GO nano-biosensor to evaluate its sensitivity. The specificity of the estab-lished nano-biosensor was evaluated by using DNAs with mismatched base pairs and single-stranded DNAs ( ssDNAs) extracted from various species. Results The established strategy for SSeC gene detection showed a good linear range of 0. 05-1. 0 μmol/L (R2=0. 992 1) with a lower limit of 0. 05 μmol/L. Moreover, the lower detection limit for target bacterium samples was 103 CFU/ml and the fluorescence intensity increased linearly with the concentration from 103 CFU/ml to 108 CFU/ml. The signal-to-noise ( S/N) of the experi-mental group was much greater than that of the control group, which indicated that the establish method was highly specific. Conclusion The FAM-P/GO nano-biosensor was successfully established in this study, which provided a new and possible way for the rapid detection of Salmonella typhimurium harboring SSeC gene.

Background Small incision cataract surgery combined with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation remains a popular way for cataract.However,some factors affect the postsurgical visual outcomes and lower the patients' satisfaction,including intraoperative and postoperative complications as well as corneal refractive and thickness changes.Objective This study was to evaluate the influence of corneal refractive and thickness changes on visual fluctuation after 2.6 mm temporal incision surgery for cataract.Methods A series cases-observational study was designed.Twenty-nine eyes of 25 age-related cataract patients received 2.6 mm temporal transparent incision phacoemulsification and IOL implantation from November,2011 through April,2012 in Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University under the informed consent.The uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA),best corrected visual acuity (BCVA),automatic and subjective refraction were examined,and the central corneal thickness (CCT) and corneal vector astigmatism were measured using Pentacam analysis system before and after operation.The examination outcomes were compared among different time points,and the influencing factors of UCVA or BCVA were analyzed.Results The mean UCVA (LogMAR) was 0.52±0.06 in 1 day and 0.64±0.07 in 2 months after surgery,with a significant difference between them (t=-3.051,P＜0.05).The mean BCVA (LogMAR) was 0.24±0.04 and 0.13± 0.04 in postoperative 1 day and 2 months,showing a significant difference between them (t =-3.031,P＜0.05).Spherical equivalents (SE) were (-1.74±0.28) D,(-1.99±0.27) D and (-1.69±0.24) D in postoperative 1 day,14 days and 60 days,respectively,with a significant difference among the 3 time points (F =3.562,P =0.039),and significant difference also was found between postoperative 1 day and 14 days (t =2.515,P＜0.05) or between postoperative 14 days and 60 days (t =-2.987,P ＜ 0.05).The preoperative J0 value was (0.06 ± 0.06) D,and postoperative J0 value was (0.29±0.08) D on the first day,which was significant higher than that in preoperation (t =-4.625,P＜0.01).In addition,J0 value showed a significant difference between postoperative 1 day and 14 days (t=-7.858,P＜0.01) as well as between postoperative 14 days and 2 months ([0.38±0.07] D versus [0.27±0.07] D,t=-5.649,P＜0.01).The mean CCT was (547.1±25.3) μm,(599.4±56.9) μm,(557.0±27.1) μm and (551.0 ± 25.9) μm before and 1 day,14 and 60 days after operation,with significant differences among the various time points (F =9.792,P ＜ 0.001),and significant differences also were seen in the CCT between preoperation and postoperative 1 day (t =-5.116,P＜0.01),between postoperative 1 day and 14 days (t =4.135,P＜ 0.01),between postoperative 14 days and 60 days (t=2.082,P＜0.05).UCVA=0.513-1.183×C J45(F=16.724;t=-4.089,P=0.026) and BCVA=-1.314+0.003×CCT (F=22.322;t=4.725,P=0.018).Conclusions The UCVA remains a downward trend,and BCVA sustains upward trend after 2.6 mm temporal transparent incision phacoemulsification combined with IOL implantation surgery.Postoperative UCVA is affected by corneal astigmatism change,while BCVA is influenced by CCT change.

Objective To investigate the nursing of traumatic carotid-cavernous fistula(TCCF)by intervention.Methods 18 patients with TCCF by intervention were given nursing measures including psychological preparation,eye care,disease observation and complications care.Results All patients gained successful embolization,and the symptoms of proptosis and vascular murmur in patients were alleviated.One case received spring embolism because of balloon rupture.The symptoms of vascular spasm in two patients were alleviated with timely treatment.Hyperperfusion syndrome was relieved after lowering blood pressure in two patients.Conclusions The intervention embolization is an effective treatment of TCCF.Good nursing could improve the efficacy and reduce the incidence of complications.

Objective To investigate the characteristics and risk factors of central lymph node metastasis in clinically node negative (cN0) papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) (T1 or T2 stage) coexisting with Hashimoto' s thyroiditis (HT).Methods A total of 398 patients undergoing thyroidectomy with central lymph node dissection were enrolled in the study.Patients were divided into the trial group (PTC with HT)and the control group (PTC without HT).The difference of the clinicopathological characteristics between the 2 groups and risk factors for central lymph node metastasis were analyzed.Results Among the total 398 patients,98 (24.6％)had coexistent HT.Central lymph node metastasis rate was similar in the 2 groups (40.8％ vs 41.3％).The number of dissected central lymph nodes was significantly more in the trial group than in the control group (4.9 vs 2.9,P＜0.01) while the number of metastatic lymph nodes had no statistical significance between the 2 groups (1.0 vs 1.0).Univariate analysis showed that tumor size＞1 cm was significantly associated with central lymph node metastasis in the trial group (P＜0.01).Male,＜45 years,tumor size＞1 cm,and tumor located in the middle/lower third of lobe were all significantly associated with central lymph node metastasis in the control group (P＜0.01).Multivariate analysis showed that tumor size＞1 cm was independent predictor for central lymph node metastasis in the trial group,while female,＜45 years,tumor size＞1 cm,and tumor located in the middle/lower third of lobe were all independent predictors for central lymph node metastasis in the control group.Conclusions The number of central lymph nodes was larger in cN0 PTC coexisting with HT patients than that in PTC patients,but there was no statistical difference in the number of metastatic lymph nodes between cN0 PTC with and without HT.Central lymph node dissection is recommended when tumor size 1 cm in cN0 PTC coexisting with HT patients.

Objective To investigate the clinical effect of percutaneous transluminal angiography in diabetic infrapopliteal arterial disease patients and the influence of post-procedural intraluminal small dose urokinase infusion on infrapopliteal arterial blood flow.Methods From January 2011 to September 2013,37 limbs (16 left and 21 right) in 28 diabetic patients inflicted with infrapopliteal critical limb ischemia underwent endovascular recannalization at our institution and were retrospectively analyzed.Stenotic or occlusive lesions were demonstrated in 74 infrapopliteal vessels,including 30 anterior tibial arteries (ATA),22 posterior tibial arteries (PTA),and 22 peroneal arteries (PA).In 30 limbs,tandem lesions in iliac-femoral arteries were also diagnosed.Antegrade ipsilateral femoral access,retrograde contralateral femoral or brachial arterial access had all been adopted as well as both angioplasty and stenting.Case specific decisions were made based on pre-procedural computed tomographic angiogram (CTA).Ankle-brachial index (ABI) was recorded before and after each procedure.Urokinase was continuously infused through arterial sheath catheter into vessels of target limb from a microinfusion pump at 200 000 to 300 000 units per 24 hour for 48 hours after procedure.Angiogram was performed before and after thrombolysis therapy aiming to ascertain the number of frames of images obtained during the period of time it took blood flow to carry contrast medium from the level of tibial plateau to ankle,which was recorded as index frame count (IFC).Patients were followed up for at least 3 months.ABI and ultrasound or CTA were performed on each follow-up visit to validate patency.Quantitative data such as ABI value and IFC were analyzed using paired samples t-test.Results Thirty two limbs were radiographically recanalized by angioplasty or stenting.Technical success rate was 86.4％ (32/37).Average ABI of all limbs increased significantly from 0.70±0.31 to 0.90± 0.21 (t=10.734,P＜0.05).Of the 32 limbs recanalized,IFC decreased significantly from 6.3 ± 1.6 before thrombolysis to 4.7± 1.4 after thrombolysis (t=12.136,P＜0.05).Six rest pain patients reported significantly alleviated symptoms.Fourteen limbs presented with feet ulcers or gangrene.Of these patients after endovascular treatment,1 underwent ankle level amputation,3 underwent toe amputation and 3 patients who did not seek further treatment reported spontaneous autoamputation and wound healing.The remaining 9 patients reported wound healing within 1 to 3 months.Secondary angioplasty was needed for symptom recurrence in 3 limbs of 3 patients 3 to 24 months after first procedure.Conclusions Endovascular treatment of diabetic infrapopliteal arterial diseases exhibited significant short term effect and was safe to perform.Small dose urokinase infusion after recanalization procedure was safe and effective in helping to improve infragenicular blood flow.

Objective To assess the clinical value of transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) particles as embolic material in patients with primary hepatic cancer (PHC). Methods Twenty patients with PHC underwent TACE. The mixed emulsion of chemotherapy agents and lipiodol was given to embolize the tumor vssTranscatheter arterial chemoembolization using polyvinyl alcohol feeding artery of tumors. The tumors size, response rate and Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) value were monitored respectively at the end of the first month, the third month, the sixth month and the first year after TACE. The changes of liver function, including serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and total bilirubin (TBILI), were recorded within 1 week and 1 month after TACE. The time to progression and the overall survival were recorded. Results Compared with pre-TACE, the tumor size decreased obviously at the end of the first month, the third month, the sixth month and the first year after TACE (P<0.05), the response rate reached 80.00%, 90.00%, 95.00% and 95.00%, respectively. The AFP value decreased obviously. Serum AST, ALT and TBILI significantly increased in the first week after TACE (P<0.05), but returned to preoperative level within 1 month. The average follow-up time was (19.8±7.0) months (range 12-32 months), the time to progression was (17.0±6.8) months, and the overall survival was (19.3±7.0) months. Conclusion PVA particles are optimal embolic material for TACE of PHC. Superselective embolization is necessary in TACE to achieve effective tumor devascularization and reduce liver damage.

Objective To explore the effects of knowledge-attitude-behavior theory based health education combined with health diary on medication adherence and quality of life in ulcerative colitis patients. Methods From February 2018 to January 2019, we selected 100 ulcerative colitis patients of Department of Gastroenterology at People's Hospital of Zhengzhou as subjects by convenience sampling. Patients were divided into control group and experimental group based on odd-even admission order, 50 cases in each group. There were 8 cases lost to follow-up due to out of touch in control group, and 4 cases withdrew from the study for various reasons in experimental group. Finally, totals of 42 cases were in control group and 46 cases were in experimental group. Control group carried out routine health education and discharge follow-up. On the basis of that, experimental group implemented knowledge-attitude-behavior theory based health education, and guided and supervised patients' health diary. The medication adherence and quality of life of patients between two groups were evaluated with the Morisky medication adherence scale and 36-item short-form health survey (SF-36). Results Before intervention, there was no statistical difference in the scores of medication adherence patients between two groups (P＞0.05). After intervention, the score of medication adherence of experimental group was higher than that of control group with a statistical difference (P＜ 0.01). Before intervention, there were no statistical differences in the scores of 8 dimensions of SF-36 of patients between two groups (P＞0.05). After intervention, the scores of bodily pain, general health status, vitality, social function, mental health of patients in experimental group were higher than those in control group with statistical differences (P＜ 0.05), but there were no statistical differences in the scores of other dimensions between two groups (P＞ 0.05). Conclusions Knowledge-attitude-behavior theory based health education combined with health diary can improve medication adherence and quality of life of ulcerative colitis patients which has the generalization and application value.

Objective To investigate the diagnosis and interventional therapeutic technology for the obstruction of hepatic vein(HV)or inferior vena cava(IVC)after liver transplantation.Methods In the 831 patients who received orthotopic liver transplantation(OLT)and 26 patients who received living donor liver transplantation(LDLT),11 cases were confirmed with HV or IVC obstruction by venography and received interventional treatment from 2 to 111 days after liver transplantation.Of the 11 patients,five had the obstruction of HV anastomosis,five had the obstruction of IVC anastomosis,and one had the obstruction of HV and IVC anastomosis.In the eleven patients,five patients underwent OLT,four patients underwent LDLT,and two pediatric patients underwent reduced-size OLT.Before interventional treatment,9 patients received CT enhanced scans,2 received MR enhanced scans.Follow-up evaluations included liver or renal function tests,clinical symptom,and monitoring of HV or IVC flow.Pressure gradients before and after interventional treatment were compared by using a paired t test.The imaging data and interventional therapeutic technology of 11 cases were retrospectively analyzed.Results In all 11 patients,CT or MRI could clearly show congested areas of the liver,and the location and degree of HV or IVC obstruction.Of the 11 patients,four with HV obstruction and five with IVC obstruction were treated with stent placement,one with HV obstruction was treated with percutaneous transluminal angioplasty(PTA),one with HV and IVC obstruction was treated with HV PTA and IVC stent placement.Interventional technical success was achieved in all patients.The venous pressure gradient across obstruction was significantly reduced from(16.5±4.1)mm Hg(1 mm Hg=0.133 kPa)before the procedure to(2.9±1.7)mm Hg after the rocedure(t= 11.5,P＜0.01).Clinical improvement was noted in 10 patients except one pediatric patient who died of multiple-organs failure at the 9 th day after the treatment During the follow-up period of 9 to 672 days,two patients with PTA treatment had recurrent HV stenosis within one month after treatment,no patient with stent placement developed venous restenosis.No major complications occurred during the procedures.Conclusions Stent placement is safe and effective for HV or IVC obstruction after liver transplantation.CT or MRI before treatment is of important value for the diagnosis of congested areas of the liver,and the observation of HV or IVC obstruction.

BACKGROUND:Our previous studies have found that polygonatum sibiricum polysaccharide (PSP) promotes osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel s (BMSCs) by Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, but the molecular mechanism is unclear.OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of PSP promoting the osteogenic differentiation via Wnt signaling pathways in BMSCs after LRP5 silencing. METHODS:LRP5 interference vectors were constructed and then transfected into C57BL/6 mouse BMSCs cultured in vitro. The transfection efficiency of cel s was calculated under fluorescence inverted microscope and the expression of LRP5 protein was detected by western blot assay. The osteogenic potential of BMSCs after LRP5-siRNA transfection was analyzed by alkaline phosphatase staining, alizarin red staining and western blot assay. Effect of PSP on the osteogenic differentiation of LIRP5-silenced mouse BMSCs was detected by real-time PCR and dual luciferase assay. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Compared with the control group, the mineralization ability, the mRNA expressions of Runx2 and Osterix, and the protein expression of LRP5 were significantly decreased in the LRP5-siRNA group (P<0.05). PSP could promote LRP5-siRNA transfected mouse BMSCs differentiating into osteoblasts and significantly upregulated the expressions ofβ-catenin and Osterixin, and also induced the high expression of luciferase reporter gene (TOPFlash) containing wild type TCF binding sites (P<0.05). To conclude, LRP5 plays an important role in the process of mouse BMSCs differentiating into osteoblasts. PSP can promote the osteogenic differentiation of mouse BMSCs by activating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway independent on LRP5.

Objective To compare the efficacy of percutaneous and endoscopic treatment for the biliary stricture(BS) after liver transplantation (LT).Methods The result of percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC) and drainage ( PTC group) and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP group) for the BS in 132 post-LT patients were analyzed retrospectively.Ninety-nine patients received PTC treatment,and 59 patients received ERCP treatment,26 patients converted to PTC treatment because of the poor efficacy or failure of the ERCP treatment.The operation success rate,complication rate,cure rate and remission rate of the two groups were compared with X2 test.Results The BS types of PTC and ERCP group were different significantly( P ＜ 0.01 ),with more non-anostomotic stricture in PTC group and more anostomotic stricture in ERCP group.The operation success rate of PTC group was higher than of ERCP group( 100％ vs 97％ ) (P ＜0.01 ),and the complication rate of PTC group was lower than of ERCP group.The overall cure and remission rate of PTC and ERCP group were not different significantly(32.3％ vs 45.8％,94.9％ vs 88.1％ ) (P ＞0.05).The cure and remission rate of PTC and ERCP treatment for each subtype of BS were not different significantly ( P ＞ 0.05 ).Conclusions The efficacy of PTC treatment for the post-LT BS is equivalent to that of ERCP treatment.PTC can be considered the first-line option for the post-LT BS.