Objective To assess the efficacy and safety of lanthanum carbonate in treatment of hyperphosphatemia in end-stage renal disease (ESRD).Methods Randomized controlled trails of lanthanum carbonate in treatment of hyperphosphatemia in ESRD patients were searched in the database of MEDLINE,Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials,EMBASE,CNKI,Wanfang database.Data extracted from the literatures were analyzed with the Cochrane Collaboration's RevMan 5.1 software.Results Lanthanum carbonate group was similar with calcium carbonate group in treating hyperphosphatemia[RR =1.00,95 ％ CI (0.92-1.09),P =0.97],and more effective than placebo [RR=4.69,95％ CI (2.63-8.39),P＜ 0.01] (intervention dose≤ 1500 mg) and [RR =18.92,95％ CI (7.42-48.22),P ＜ 0.01] (intervention dose ＞ 1500 mg).In comparison with calcium carbonate group,the incidence of hypercalcinemia of lanthanum carbonate group was lower [RR =0.06,95 ％ CI (0.01-0.72),P =0.03],while the incidence of nausea [RR =1.80,95 ％ CI(0.70-4.64),P =0.22],vomiting [RR =3.94,95％ CI (0.45-34.38),P=0.22] and constipation [RR=0.82,95％ CI (0.49-1.37),P=0.45] were similar.The incidence of nausea and vomiting of lanthanum carbonate group were similar with placebo,with lower incidence of constipation [RR =0.19,95 ％ CI (0.06-0.59),P ＜ 0.01].Conclusions The efficacy of lanthanum carbonate in treating hyperphosphatemia is similar with calcium carbonate.The incidence of hypercalcinemia of lanthanum carbonate is lower than that of calcium carbonate,and the incidence of gastrointestinal adverse effect such as nausea,vomiting and constipation are similar with calcium carbonate.

Objective To evaluate the CT features of the uncommon neoplasms of the paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity and related differentiate diagnosis.Methods CT manifestation of 26 cases with uncommon neoplasm of the paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity confirmed by histopathology were retrospectively analyzed and compared with 9 cases of common malignant neoplasm. Results All cases had soft-tissue mass with sinusitis in most cases (27/35).In benign group, 7 cases appeared as common benign tumor except for the hemangioma with marked enhancement and meningioma with calcification . In the malignant group, melanoma was small in volume and malignant granuloma was in infiltrative growth .The others had common appearances of malignancies.Conclusion CT signs are not characteristic in most cases compared with the common neoplasms. Surface configuration, bony change and circumstances are the main considerations in differentiate diagnosis and should be related to clinical and pathological materials..

Objective To evaluate the effect of isoflurane preconditioning on inflammatory responses during spinal cord injury (SCI ) in rats .Methods Sixty adult male Sprague-Dawley rats ,weighing 250-300 g , were randomly divided into 3 groups ( n= 20 each ) using a random number table :sham operation group (S group) , SCI group , and isoflurane preconditioning group (I group ) . The animals were anesthetized with intraperitoneal pentobarbital sodium 40 mg/kg .SCI was produced by a weight-drop contusion at the T10 level .The rats inhaled 2% isoflurane for 2 h ,and the model was established at 24 h after the end of isoflurane inhalation in I group . Neurological function was assessed and scored by using the the Basso , Beattie , Bresnahan (BBB ) Locomotor Rating Scale on 7 days after SCI .Five rats in each group were then chosen and spinal cord specimens were obtained and cut into sections which were stained with haematoxylin and eosin for determination of the viable neuron count .Fifteen rats in each group were sacrificed and the spinal cord was removed for detection of nuclear factor kappaB (NF-κB ) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) expression (by Western blot ) .Results Compared with S group ,BBB score and the number of viable neurons were significantly decreased ,and the expression of NF-κB and IL-1βprotein was up-regulated in SCI group ( P<0.05) .Compared with SCI group ,BBB score and the number of viable neurons were significantly increased ,and the expression of NF-κB and IL-1βprotein was down-regulated in group I ( P<0.05 ) .Conclusion The mechanism by which isoflurane preconditioning protects the spinal cord is related to inhibition of inflammatory responses in rats .

Objective To investigate the effect of isoflurane preconditioning on Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4)-myeloid differentiation factor 88 (MyD88) signaling pathway in ischemic penumbra following focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) in rats.Methods Fifty-four healthy male SD rats,aged 3 months,weighing 250-280 g,were randomly divided into 3 groups (n =18 each):sham operation group (group S),I/R group and isoflurane preconditioning group (group IP).Focal cerebral I/R was induced by middle cerebral artery occlusion.In groups I/R and IP,a nylon thread with rounded tip was inserted into the right internal jugular vein and threaded cranially until resistance was met.The middle cerebral artery was occluded for 2 h,followed by 24 h reperfusion.In group IP,the animals inhaled 2.0％ isoflurane for 2 h,and middle cerebral artery occlusion was performed at 24 h after the end of preconditioning.Neurological deficit was scored at 24 h of reperfusion and then the rats were sacrificed.Five rats in each group were chosen and the brains removed for measurement of the cerebral infarct volume.The right cerebral ischemic penumbra was removed for detection of the expression of HSP60,TLR4,MyD88 protein and mRNA by Western blot analysis and real time-PCR.Apoptosis was detected in the ischemic penumbra in the left 3 rats in each group using TUNEL.Apoptosis index (AI) was calculated.Results Neurological deficit scores and AI were significantly increased,the cerebral infarct volume was significantly enlarged,and the expression of HSP60,TLR4,MyD88 protein and mRNA was up-regulated in groups I/R and IP as compared with group S ( P ＜ 0.05).Isoflurane preconditioning significantly reduced the cerebral infarct volume and decreased neurological deficit scores and AI,and down-regulated the expression of HSP60,TLR4,MyD88 protein and mRNA (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion The mechanisn by which isoflurane preconditioning protects ischenic penumbra following focal cerebral I/R may be related to inhibition of TLR4-MyD88 signaling pathway.

Objective To investigate the effect of isoflurane preconditioning on the expression of 5-lipoxy-genase (5-LOX) during focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) in rats.Methods Thirty-nine male adult Sprague-Dawley rats weighing 250-300 g were randomly divided into 3 groups (n =13 each):sham operation group (group S); focal cerebral I/R group (group I/R); isoflurane preconditioning group (group Ⅰ).Focal cerebral I/R was produced by mid-cerebral artery occlusion in anesthetized rats.The rats inhaled 2 h of 2％ isoflurane and focal cerebral I/R was produced 24 h later in group I.The neurological deficits were scored at 24 h of reperfusion.The animals were then sacrificed.The brains were immediately removed for determination of the infarct size.The expression of 5-LOX,myeloid differentiation factor88 (MyD88) and nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) protein and mRNA was detected using Western blot and RT-PCR respectively.Results Compared with group S,the neurological deficit score was significantly increased,the infarct size was enlarged in groups I/R and I,the expression of 5-LOX,MyD88 and NF-κB protein and mRNA was up-regulated in group I/R,and the expression of 5-LOX mRNA and MyD88 protein and mRNA was up-regulated in group I (P ＜ 0.05).Compared with group I/R,the neurological deficit score was significantly lower,the infarct size was smaller,and the expression of 5-LOX,MyD88 and NF-κB protein and mRNA was lower in group I (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Isoflurane preconditioning can reduce focal cerebral I/R injury by down-regulating the expression of 5-LOX and inhibiting MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway in rats.

Objective To evaluate the role of δ opioid receptor in the brain injury following asphyxial cardiac arrest-resuscitation in rats.Methods Ninety-six pathogen-free male Sprague-Dawley rats,weighing 300-350 g,were randomly divided into 4 groups (n =24 each):sham operation group (group S),asphyxial cardiac arrest-resuscitation group (group M),δ opioid receptor agonist BW373U86 group (group B) and δ opioid receptor antagonist naltrindole group (group N).Cardiac arrest was induced by clamping the tracheal tube for 8 min.Mechanical ventilation with pure oxygen was performed.Epinephrine 0.02 mg/kg and 5％ NaHCO3 1 mg/kg were injected intravenously as soon as chest compression was started.Appearance of spontaneous breathing and MAP ＞ 50 mm Hg (lasting for more than 10 min) were considered to be signs of successful recovery of spontaneous circulation (ROSC).BW373U86 and naltrindole 1 mg/kg were injected via the femoral vein immediately after ROSC in groups B and N,respectively,while the equal volume of normal saline was given instead in groups S and M.Neurological deficit score (NDS) was evaluated at 3,24 and 72 h after ROSC.The rats were then sacrificed,brains were isolated and the hippocampus was obtained for detection of the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)and tyrosine receptor kinase B (TrkB)mRNA by RT-PCR.The histological grading (HG) of neurons and number of survival neurons in hippocampal CA1 region were determined at 72 h after ROSC.Results Compared with group S,the expression of BDNF and TrkB mRNA was significantly up-regulated,HG was increased,and NDS and the number of survival neurons were decreased in groups M,B and N (P ＜ 0.05).Compared with group M,the expression of BDNF and TrkB mRNA was significantly up-regulated in group B,the expression of BDNF and TrkB mRNA was down-regulated in group N,and HG was significantly decreased,and NDS and the number of survival neurons were increased in groups B and N (P ＜ 0.05).NDS was significantly lower,the number of survival neurons was smaller,the expression of BDNF and TrkB mRNA was lower,and HG was higher in group N than in group B (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Activation of δ opioid receptor can reduce the brain injury following asphyxial cardiac arrest-resuscitation in rats and the mechanism may be related to up-regulation of BDNF and TrkB after activation of δ opioid receptor.

Objective: To explore the effect of social support and rumination on posttraumatic growth of patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Methods: A total of 1 152 patients with HIV from Shanghai Public Clinical Center were investigated using General questionnaire, Perceived Social Support Scale, Event Related Rumination Inventory and Posttraumatic Growth Inventory by cross-sectional survey method from January 2018 to October 2018. The path of social support and rumination on post-traumatic growth was established by correlation analysis and structural equation model. Results: The total score of posttraumatic growth in patients with HIV was (47.93±23.55) points, which was at the low-middle level. Correlation analysis showed that posttraumatic growth was positively correlated with comprehension of social support (r=0.234, P<0.01), positively correlated with rumination (r=0.352, P<0.01). Structural equation model showed social support had directly positive effect on posttraumatic growth, path coefficient were 0.55. Rumination had a partial mediating effect between social support and posttraumatic growth, and mediation effects account for 11.65% of the total effect. Conclusions The posttraumatic growth level of patients with HIV needs to be improved. Health care providers should help patients get as high a level of social support as possible, as well as focus on guiding patients to think positive about the disease.

OBJECTIVETo evaluate percutaneous epididymal sperm aspiration (PESA) and testicular sperm extraction (TESE) in the diagnosis and treatment of azoospermia.

METHODSWe examined 385 azoospermia patients using the techniques of PESA and TESE.

RESULTSOf the total number of the azoospermia patients, 64 (16.62%) had sperm in the epididymis and 45 (11.69%) in the testis. Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) was applied to 64 of the patients with sperm in the epididymis or testis. The pregnancy rate after the embryo transfer was 39.07%.

CONCLUSIONPESA and TESE, as an effective therapy for azoospermia, can further the classification of azoospermia and provide chances of procreation to azoospermia patients with partial obstruction.

Adult ; Azoospermia ; diagnosis ; therapy ; Cell Separation ; methods ; Epididymis ; cytology ; Humans ; Male ; Sperm Injections, Intracytoplasmic ; methods ; Testis ; cytology ; Treatment Outcome

BACKGROUND: Liver disease is one of the top causes of death globally. Although liver transplantation is a very effective treatment strategy, the shortage of available donor organs, waiting list mortality, and high costs of surgery remain huge problems. Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that can differentiate into a variety of cell types. Scientists are exploring the possibilities of generating hepatocytes from stem cells as an alternative for the treatment of liver diseases. METHODS: In this review, we summarized the updated researches in the field of stem cell-based therapies for liver diseases as well as the current challenges and future expectations for a successful cell-based liver therapy. RESULTS: Several cell types have been investigated for liver regeneration, such as embryonic stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells, liver stem cells, mesenchymal stem cells, and hematopoietic stem cells. In vitro and in vivo studies have demonstrated that stem cells are promising cell sources for the liver regeneration. CONCLUSION: Stem cell-based therapy could be a promising therapeutic method for patients with end-stage liver disease, which may alleviate the need for liver transplantation in the future.
Cause of Death ; Embryonic Stem Cells ; Hematopoietic Stem Cells ; Hepatocytes ; Humans ; In Vitro Techniques ; Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells ; Liver Diseases ; Liver Regeneration ; Liver Transplantation ; Liver ; Mesenchymal Stromal Cells ; Methods ; Mortality ; Stem Cells ; Tissue Donors ; Waiting Lists

Objectives To evaluate the role of PCSK9 (proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin type 9) on the lipid accumulation and kidney injury of C57BL/6 mice. Methods The 24 h urine of 12 weeks old wide type C57BL/6 mice and PCSK9 knockout (KO) mice were collected through a metabolic cage, followed by perfusion and sacrifice. Urinary microalbumin?to?creatinine ratio (UACr), total cholesterol and triglyceride in kidney tissues were measured by ELISA. BODIPY 493/503 staining and standard transmission electron microscopy (TEM) of kidney tissues was performed for evaluating lipid accumulation and podocyte foot effacement in the kidney. Kidney tissues were also evaluated by PAS stain and TUNNEL stain. PCSK9, podocin and nephrin were quantified through real?time PCR, and the Bcl?2, Bax and cleaved caspase 3 were evaluated by Western blotting. Results Total cholesterol and triglyceride contents were higher in the kidneys of PCSK9 KO mice than controls (P<0.05). The level of lipid accumulation in glomeruli and tubules through BODIPY 493/503 stain, and the amount of lipid drop in TEM were more serious in PCSK9 KO mice. UACr and podocyte foot process effacement were increased, and the transcription of podocin and nephrin were decreased in the kidneys of PCSK9 KO mice (all P<0.05). The expression of Bcl?2 was decreased, and Bax and cleavedcaspase 3 were increased in the kidney samples of PCSK9 KO mice. Conclusion PCSK9 might be reversely involved in lipid homeostasis and accumulation, resulting in injury and apoptosis in the kidneys of C57BL/6 mice.