Objective Anovel index based on frequency-domain analysis of heart rate variability (HRV) was tested on patients with reduced left ventricular systolic function.This index,namely VHFI,was defined as the very high frequency (VHF) component of the power spectrum normalized to represent its relative value in proportion to the total power minus the very low frequency component.Methods Patients (n=130) were divided into a study group,consisting 66 patients with decreased left ventricular systolic function,and a control group,consisting 64 patients with normal heart structure and function and without severe coronary artery stenosis (＜50%).Results VHFI in the study group was significantly higher than that in the control group (19.17±13.35 vs 11.37±10.77,P＜0.001).Cardiac events occurred in 18 patients during follow-up (33.34±3.26 months).Defining the positive test as VHFI =15 and negative test as VHFI ＜15,achieved a sensitivity of 57.58% and a specificity of 78.13% for predicting decreased left ventricular systolic function,and achieved a sensitivity of 66.67% and a specificity of 64.29% for predicting cardiac events.Univariate Cox regression analysis showed that positive VHFI test was an independent variable in predictive cardiac events.Conclusions The results suggest that VHFI is a useful tool for quick evaluation of left ventricular systolic function and prediction of prognosis.

Objective To investigate the effects of self-made Yishen Antai Decoction combined with progesterone in the treatment of recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA) and the effect on pregnancy outcomes and blocking antibodies (BA). Methods 100 cases of patients with RSA were randomly divided into the observation group and the control group, 50 cases in each group. The control group was treated with progesterone and on the basis, the observation group was additionally treated with self-made Yishen Antai Decoction. Both groups were intervened till 12 weeks of gestation, and the clinical curative effect was evaluated. Results The total effective rate of treatment, the success rate of pregnancy and the positive rate of blocking antibody (BA) showed significant differences between the observation group and the control group (P< 0.05). After treatment, the total TCM symptom score and serum levels of interleukin-2 (IL-2) and interferon-γ (IFN-γ) were significantly lower while interleukin-10 (IL-10) level was significantly higher in the observation group than the control group (P< 0.05). There were no serious adverse reactions in the two groups. Conclusion Self-made Yishen Antai Decoction is effective and safe in the treatment of RSA. It can significantly improve the success rate of pregnancy and the positive rate of BA, which may be associated with the regulation of IL-2, IL-10 and IFN-γ levels.

Objective To make an evidence-based rehabilitation plan for a patient with osteogenesis imperfecta after external fixation. Methods Based on a comprehensive assessment for the patient's condition, the clinical problems were listed. Related articles were searched from National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC), The Cochrane Library, PubMed, CBM, CNKI and Wanfang databases. And the reference list of each eligible article was also included. Finally the optimum rehabilitation program was designed with optimal clinical evidence, patient's conditions and relatives' willingness. Results 1 randomized controlled trial and 4 case reports were included. A progressive exercise program was developed and implemented. No new fractures occurred during the intervention. Muscle strength, gait, activities of daily living had been greatly improved. 20 weeks later, the Berg score was 43 and the Barthel index was 80. Conclusion The progressive rehabilitation exercise program developed from evidence-based practice is safe, effective and feasible.

Compared with hip replacement, internal fixation in the treatment of the elderly femoral neck fracture, especially the application of cannulated screws, is minimally invasive, easy to operate and economical. In recent years, it becomes the research focus in the field of orthopedic clinical research. However, configuration of cannulated screws is still controversial. Most clinicians believe that three cannulated screws being placed in parallel in an inverted triangle configuration is better than that in a triangular configuration in biomechanics and clinical effect. Nonparallel strong oblique nailing technique allows the screws to share more weight to reduce postoperative complications, so that it is more suitable for elderly patients with osteoporosis. However, the related complications of internal fixation such as nonunion, femoral neck shortening and other problems are still the focus of domestic and foreign scholars. Issues about how to control the indication of internal fixation surgery, understand related factors of the complications, and prevent complications are required to be further explored.
Aged ; Bone Nails ; Femoral Neck Fractures ; surgery ; Fracture Fixation, Internal ; adverse effects ; methods ; Humans ; Internal Fixators

Adult ; Female ; Humans ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Neurotoxicity Syndromes ; diagnosis ; Retrospective Studies ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Noonan syndrome(NS) is a congenital genetic disease characterized by distinctive facial features,short stature,chest deformity,congenital heart disease,and other comorbidities.This article reviewed the research history of NS,the clinical manifestations and their relationship with genotype,the diagnosis and treatment.

Objective To compare the clinical outcomes between oblique and non-oblique fixation with cannulated screws for femoral neck fractures in the elderly patients.Methods Totally 189 patients of over 65 years old were treated for femoral neck fracture from June 2007 to October 2013 at our department.Oblique fixation with cannulated screws was used in 130 cases.They were 43 males aud 87 females with an average age of 77.8 ± 7.5 years.According to Garden classification,40 cases were of Garden types Ⅰ and Ⅱ (undisplaced fractures),and 90 of Garden types Ⅲ and Ⅳ (displaced fractures).Of them 26 were Pauwells type Ⅲ.Non-oblique fixation with cannulated screws was conducted in 59 cases.They were 24 males and 35 females with an average age of 75.5 ± 8.2 years.According to Garden classification,12 cases were of Garden types Ⅰ and Ⅱ (undisplaced fractures),and 47 of Garden types Ⅲ and Ⅳ (displaced fractures).Of them,15 were Pauwells type Ⅲ.The fracture union,postoperative complications,rate of reoperation and Harris scores at the last follow-up were compared between the 2 groups.Results All the 189 patients were followed up for 10 to 38 months (average,17.4 months).The oblique fixation led to a union rate of 99.2％ (129/130),a fixation failure rate of 3.1％ (4/130) and a femoral head necrosis rate of 2.3％ (3/130),which were not significantly different from those resulted from the non-oblique fixation [98.3％ (58/59),10.2％ (6/59) and 5.1％ (3/59) respectively] (P ＞ 0.05).However,the rate of femoral neck shortening [35.4％ (46/130)] and the reoperation rate [3.1％ (4/130)] in the oblique fixation group were significantly lower than those in the non-oblique fixation group [50.8％ (30/59) and 15.3％ (9/59) respectively] (P ＜ 0.05).The mean Harris hip score at the last follow-up for the oblique fixation(75.7 ± 14.3) was significantly higher than that for the non-oblique fixation (70.8 ± 16.7) (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion As oblique cannulated screwing can reduce the rates of femoral neck shortening and reoperation to some extent,it may be a better fixation choice than the non-oblique cannulated screwing for femoral neck fracture in elderly patients.

Objective To evaluate the clinical significance of laparoscopic operations in the treatment of ovarian endometriosis cysts. Methods We compared clinical data between 52 cases of laparoscopic operation for ovarian endometriosis cysts (Laparoscopy Group) and 75 cases of open operation for ovarian endometriosis cysts (Open Group) in the same period. Results The operation time was significantly shorter in the Laparoscopy Group (61 4?9 3) than in the Open Group (72 6?7 1) ( t =7 692, P =0 000). The time to first flatus was significantly earlier in the Laparoscopy Group (25 3?4 1 h) than in the Open Group (49 8?6 9 h) ( t =22 935, P =0 000). The postoperative pyrexia rate in the Laparoscopy Group (9/52) was significantly lower than that in the Open Group (31/75) ( ? 2 =8 216, P =0 004). There were no significant differences on the remission rate of dysmenorrhea between the Laparoscopy Group (26/37) and the Open Group (34/51) ( ? 2=0 128,P =0 818) and on the postoperative pregnancy rate between the Laparoscopy Group (5/22) and the Open Group (7/25) ( ? 2 =0 171, P =0 747). Conclusions Laparoscopic operation for ovarian endometriosis cysts is as effective as open operation, being an ideal alternative.

Objective To evaluate the value of laparoscopy in the treatment of intramural myoma.Methods Totally 120 cases of intramural myoma were randomly divided into laparoscopy(n=52)and open groups(n=68).Clinical data,including operation time,intraoperative blood loss,rates of postoperative pyrexia and postoperative complications,length of hospital stay and follow-up,were compared between the two groups.Results Compared to the open group,the laparoscopy group had significantly longer operation time (106.3?54.9)min vs(66.5?7.3)min,t=5.918,P=0.000],less blood loss 10-300 ml(median,50 ml)vs 20-200 ml(median,50 ml),Z=-1.998,P=0.046],lower rate of postoperative pyrexia 7.7%(4/52)vs 30.9%(21/68),?2=9.608,P=0.002],similar rate of postoperative complications 3.8%(2/52)vs 8.3%(3/36),?2=0.000,P=1.000],shorter hospital stay (7.5?1.4)d vs(10.4?1.2)d,t=-12.201,P=0.000],and similar length of follow-up (9.7?2.3)months vs(9.6?1.8)months,t=0.267,P=0.790] and rate of normal menses 94.4%(17/18)vs 90.5%(19/21),?2=0.000,P=1.000].Conclusions Laparoscopy is as effective as open surgery for intramural myoma.While the laparoscopy leads to better postoperative recovery than the open surgery.

Objective To present a solution of the hospital information management access control for more secure information sharing. Methods Several commonly used access control models were compared. Some problems of the RBAC model were analyzed in the hospital information circumstances. Results A solution of space-based data access control was presented on the base of the role-based access control (RBAC) module. Conclusion The space-based data access control method can reduce space consumption and maintain data consistency, which is more suitable for the use of the hospital management information system.