Objective To study the value of reverse CT scan in eliminating the respiratory motion artifacts in the thoracic CT of the patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases(COPD).Methods Fourty patients with COPD were randomly selected and underwent chest CT examinations with the technique of GR-Helical including directive and reverse CT scans.The images were blindly evaluated by three experienced doctors.Results In 40 cases,the respiratory motion artifacts were present in 17 cases,among them,70.59%(12/17) artifacts was in lower lung field,and 64.7%(11/17) artifacts occurred in the people over 60 years of age.The rate of artifact was 35% at directive scan,while it was reduced to 7.5% at reverse scan,the image quality was improved at 27.5%.There was statistical significance in eliminating respiratory motion artifacts between two scanning method (P＜0.05).Conclusion Reverse CT scanning can effectively eliminating or reducing the respiratory motion artifacts in lower lung field,it is the best choice of scanning mode in elderly patients with COPD.

Objective To compare the clinical efficacy of two different injection ways in treating lower extremity varicose veins with foam sclerotherapy of lauromacrogol. Methods During the period from Dec. 2010 to Dec. 2012 a total of 80 patients with clinically-proved lower extremity varicosis were admitted to authors’ hospital. The patients were randomly and equally divided into two groups:anterograde group (n=40) and retrograde group (n=40). For patients of anterograde group, under fluoroscopy guidance the needle was directly punctured into the distal end of the varicose vein with subsequent injection of 1%lauromacrogol foam sclerosing agent, while for patients of retrograde group the opposite femoral vein was punctured by using Seldinger technique, then a catheter was inserted into the proximal part of the great saphenous vein of the diseased side, and 1%lauromacrogol foam sclerosing agent was injected into the varicose vein. The operation time, recovery time, the dosage of the sclerosing agent used, the incidence of complications and the use of additional treatment were recorded, and the results were statistically analyzed. All the patients were followed up for 3 - 6 months. Results No significant difference in the overall effective rate existed between the two groups at 3-6 months after the treatment (P>0.05). The preoperative and postoperative CEAP scores of the anterograde group were 3.70 ± 0.63 and 0.88 ± 1.18 respectively, while the preoperative and postoperative CEAP scores of the retrograde group were 3.73 ± 0.59 and 0.88 ± 1.27 respectively. The difference in CEAP score between preoperative values and postoperative ones was statistically significant in both anterograde group and retrograde group (P < 0.05). Besides, the differences in the operation time, recovery time, the dosage of the sclerosing agent used, the incidence of complications and the use of additional treatment between the two groups were also statistically significant. Conclusion In treating lower extremity varicose veins with foam sclerotherapy of lauromacrogol, the overall effectiveness of anterograde injection and retrograde injection is quite the same. As each injection way has its own advantages and disadvantages, the therapeutic scheme should be individualized for each patient.

Selective extraction of low molecular weight ( LMW) proteins and peptides from complex biological samples plays an important role in the discovery of useful biomarkers and signaling molecules. It is demonstrated that the unique pore structure of mesoporous material makes it efficient to enrich LMW proteins and peptides from complex matrixes. In this study, a mesoporous material, alkyl-diol@ phenyl-SiO2 , with modified exterior ( alkyl-diol group) and interior ( phenyl group) surfaces, was synthesized by co-condensation and post-grafting, and its characteristic was evaluated by FTIR and MS. The LMW proteins and peptides enriched by the alkyl-diol@phenyl-SiO2 mesoporous material could be easily eluted by organic solvents, which was compatible with the following detection by mass spectrometry ( MS ) . This new mesoporous material exhibited good selectivity for the extraction of LMW proteins and peptides ( less than 10 kDa) from complex biological samples.

Objective To explore MSCT appearances of lung lacerating injury.Methods The MSCT findings of lung lacerating injury in 31 patients were analyzed retrospective.Results The lung lacerating injury of the 31 cases with 67 lesions in total was found,18 of whom were located on the back side of lung near the pleura,11 of whom had solitary lesion and 20 of whom had multiple ones. The MSCT findings included lung cavity in 9 eases,liquid airbag cavity in 1 7 and lung hematoma in 5 .The pulmonary contusion with different degrees was found in all 3 1 cases.Dynamic observation showed the cavities and hematoma could be transformed into each other.Conclusion MSCT is the best method for diagnosis and observation of lung lacerating injury and helpful for the guide of clinical treatment.

Objective To evaluate the clinical effect of DSA-guided foam sclerotherapy for lower extremity varicose veins.Methods A total of 41 legs in 26 patients with lower extremity varicose veins were treated with foam sclerosing agent of lauromacrogol un-der DSA guidance.4 cases with venous return disorder (3 in iliac vein and 1 in inferior vena cava)were treated with balloon dilatation first,and then lauromacrogol foam sclerotherapy after 24 hours.For injection method,2 patients were injected sclerosing agent through a catheter inserted in the trunk of great saphenous vein of sick limb with retrograde catheterization,and the others were in-j ected sclerosing agent directly in the varicose veins.Results The sclerotherapy was successfully accomplished in all affected limbs of 26 patients.The average dose of lauromacrogol for each patient was 5.88 mL.No serious complications occurred during and after operation.In 1 to 12-month follow-up,varicose veins disappeared in 24 patients (92.3%),the soreness,fatigue and pigmentations disappeared in all patients,the ulcer healed in all limbs.Conclusion DSA-guided foam sclerotherapy is a micro-invasive,safe and ef-fective treatment for lower extremity varicose veins.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: To compare clinical outcomes of staged versus "one-time" percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in intermediate to very high-risk patients with non–ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes (NSTE-ACS) and multivessel coronary disease (MVD). SUBJECTS AND METHODS: 1531 NSTE-ACS patients with multivessel PCI and meeting the criteria of intermediate to very high risk were screened from a prospectively registered database obtained from General Hospital of Shenyang Military Region between 2008 and 2012. They were categorized into "one-time" PCI (n=859) and staged PCI (n=672) according to intervention strategy. The primary outcomes included a 3-year major adverse cardiac event (MACE), a composite of cardiac death, myocardial infarction (MI), and target vessel revascularization. RESULTS: At 3 years, no significant differences in MACE (20.8% vs. 19.7%, p=0.608) and cardiac death/MI (7.1% vs. 9.1%, p=0.129) were observed between the two groups. After propensity score matching, there was no statistical significance in MACE (18.9% vs. 21.8%, p=0.249); whereas cardiac death/MI was significantly lower in the staged PCI group (7.0% vs.11.1%, p=0.033). Ninety-day landmark analysis showed that the staged PCI group had a lower 90-day incidence of MACE (1.2% vs. 3.3%, p= 0.037) and cardiac death/MI (0.7% vs. 2.6%, p=0.031). For the 90-day to 3-year follow-up period, the incidences of MACE (17.9% vs. 19.1%, p=0.641) and cardiac death/MI (6.3% vs. 8.7%, p=0.191) were similar in both groups. CONCLUSION: In intermediate- to very high-risk NSTE-ACS patients with MVD, staged PCI is superior to "one-time" PCI in terms of cardiac death/MI.
Acute Coronary Syndrome* ; Coronary Artery Disease ; Coronary Disease ; Death ; Follow-Up Studies ; Hospitals, General ; Humans ; Incidence ; Military Personnel ; Myocardial Infarction ; Percutaneous Coronary Intervention ; Propensity Score ; Prospective Studies

Depression,a common mood disorder,has a complex pathogenesis.In recent years,the accelerated pace of life has been accompanied by an increase in the prevalence rate of depression,leading to extensive attention being given to this condition.External stress and inflammation synergize to damage blood vessel and brain functions,induce immune disorders,cause microglia activation,and increase the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and their receptors.Inflammatory reactions continue to escalate,which affects the normal metabolism and metabolism of the neurotransmitter system.The abnormal functioning of molecular pathways leads to mutations in brain cell and nerve genes,and further formation of the immune-inflammation-neuron cycle pathway becomes an important mechanism in the occurrence and development of depression.A large number of studies have shown that traditional Chinese medicines can improve depression symptoms by restoring neuroimmune inflammation homeostasis.This article explains neuroimmune inflammation's close connection with depression and its pathogenesis and reviews the role of various traditional Chinese medical therapies in improving and treating depression by participating in the regulation of neuroimmune inflammation.This review provides new perspectives on the precise treatment of depression and the development of immune-targeted drugs.

Background: Developing and validating a modified parameter, the SYS-G angle (the angle between the lower endplate of the C2 and the upper endplate of C7 vertebrae), as a feasible substitute for the C2–C7 Cobb method in assessing cervical sagittal alignment and exploring its reference range through a large-scale retrospective study. Methods: The visibility of the C6, C7 upper, and C7 lower endplates was graded and compared. Baseline data such as height, weight, body mass index (BMI), age, and sex were analyzed for their impact on the visibility of the C7 lower endplate. Values of C2-6 Cobb angle, SYS-G angle, and C2-7 Cobb angle were measured. The intra- and interobserver reliability, differences, and efficacy of evaluation on cervical lordosis of the parameters were compared, and the correlations among the parameters were analyzed. Furthermore, reference ranges for the SYS-G angle were established based on lateral cervical spine x-rays of 825 asymptomatic Chinese adults across different age groups and sexes. Results: The visibility of the C7 lower endplates was significantly reduced compared to the C6 lower and C7 upper endplates.Age, weight, BMI, and male sex were identified as factors negatively influencing the visibility of the C7 lower endplate. Both intraobserver and interobserver reliability demonstrated excellence for all tested parameters. The linear regression model unveiled a stronger association of the SYS-G angle with the C2-7 Cobb angle compared to the C2-6 Cobb angle. Furthermore, the SYS-G angle exhibited excellent efficacy in evaluating cervical lordosis. Age displayed a positive correlation with the SYS-G angle, and across every age bracket from 20 to 69 years, men exhibited a higher mean SYS-G angle compared to women. Conclusions The visibility of the C7 lower endplate diminishes with increasing age, weight, BMI, and male sex. In cases where the C7 lower endplate is unclear, the SYS-G angle emerges as a reliable method for estimating cervical sagittal morphology. Reference ranges for the SYS-G angle were established across various age groups and sexes among asymptomatic Chinese adults, offering a valuable resource to guide therapeutic interventions for cervical spine disorders and deformities.

Background: Developing and validating a modified parameter, the SYS-G angle (the angle between the lower endplate of the C2 and the upper endplate of C7 vertebrae), as a feasible substitute for the C2–C7 Cobb method in assessing cervical sagittal alignment and exploring its reference range through a large-scale retrospective study. Methods: The visibility of the C6, C7 upper, and C7 lower endplates was graded and compared. Baseline data such as height, weight, body mass index (BMI), age, and sex were analyzed for their impact on the visibility of the C7 lower endplate. Values of C2-6 Cobb angle, SYS-G angle, and C2-7 Cobb angle were measured. The intra- and interobserver reliability, differences, and efficacy of evaluation on cervical lordosis of the parameters were compared, and the correlations among the parameters were analyzed. Furthermore, reference ranges for the SYS-G angle were established based on lateral cervical spine x-rays of 825 asymptomatic Chinese adults across different age groups and sexes. Results: The visibility of the C7 lower endplates was significantly reduced compared to the C6 lower and C7 upper endplates.Age, weight, BMI, and male sex were identified as factors negatively influencing the visibility of the C7 lower endplate. Both intraobserver and interobserver reliability demonstrated excellence for all tested parameters. The linear regression model unveiled a stronger association of the SYS-G angle with the C2-7 Cobb angle compared to the C2-6 Cobb angle. Furthermore, the SYS-G angle exhibited excellent efficacy in evaluating cervical lordosis. Age displayed a positive correlation with the SYS-G angle, and across every age bracket from 20 to 69 years, men exhibited a higher mean SYS-G angle compared to women. Conclusions The visibility of the C7 lower endplate diminishes with increasing age, weight, BMI, and male sex. In cases where the C7 lower endplate is unclear, the SYS-G angle emerges as a reliable method for estimating cervical sagittal morphology. Reference ranges for the SYS-G angle were established across various age groups and sexes among asymptomatic Chinese adults, offering a valuable resource to guide therapeutic interventions for cervical spine disorders and deformities.

Background: Developing and validating a modified parameter, the SYS-G angle (the angle between the lower endplate of the C2 and the upper endplate of C7 vertebrae), as a feasible substitute for the C2–C7 Cobb method in assessing cervical sagittal alignment and exploring its reference range through a large-scale retrospective study. Methods: The visibility of the C6, C7 upper, and C7 lower endplates was graded and compared. Baseline data such as height, weight, body mass index (BMI), age, and sex were analyzed for their impact on the visibility of the C7 lower endplate. Values of C2-6 Cobb angle, SYS-G angle, and C2-7 Cobb angle were measured. The intra- and interobserver reliability, differences, and efficacy of evaluation on cervical lordosis of the parameters were compared, and the correlations among the parameters were analyzed. Furthermore, reference ranges for the SYS-G angle were established based on lateral cervical spine x-rays of 825 asymptomatic Chinese adults across different age groups and sexes. Results: The visibility of the C7 lower endplates was significantly reduced compared to the C6 lower and C7 upper endplates.Age, weight, BMI, and male sex were identified as factors negatively influencing the visibility of the C7 lower endplate. Both intraobserver and interobserver reliability demonstrated excellence for all tested parameters. The linear regression model unveiled a stronger association of the SYS-G angle with the C2-7 Cobb angle compared to the C2-6 Cobb angle. Furthermore, the SYS-G angle exhibited excellent efficacy in evaluating cervical lordosis. Age displayed a positive correlation with the SYS-G angle, and across every age bracket from 20 to 69 years, men exhibited a higher mean SYS-G angle compared to women. Conclusions The visibility of the C7 lower endplate diminishes with increasing age, weight, BMI, and male sex. In cases where the C7 lower endplate is unclear, the SYS-G angle emerges as a reliable method for estimating cervical sagittal morphology. Reference ranges for the SYS-G angle were established across various age groups and sexes among asymptomatic Chinese adults, offering a valuable resource to guide therapeutic interventions for cervical spine disorders and deformities.