Objective To evaluate the dual blood supply of lung adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma using dualinput perfusion CT.Methods A total of 40 patients confirmed with lung cancer pathologically underwent CT perfusion (CTP) scanning.The pulmonary flow (PF),bronchial flow (BF),perfusion index (PI,PI=PF/[PF+BF])and tumor volume,location were measured and recorded by 2 experienced radiologists.The differences in CTP parameters between lung adenocarcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas,the central lung cancers and peripheral lung cancers were analyzed.The correlation between the tumor volume and CTP parameters was analyzed.Interobserver agreements were assessed with intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC).Results The average of PF,BF and PI of all 40 cases was (54.26± 21.07)ml/ (min · 100 ml),(64.41±22.06)ml/(min · 100 ml) and (43.38±16.07)％,respectively.Tumor histology was consistent with adenocarcinomas in 23 cases and squamous cell carcinomas in 17 cases,lung adenocarcinomas showed lower PI than that of squamous cell carcinomas (t=-2.196,P=0.034).There were 17 peripheral lung cancers and 23 central lung cancers,and the PI of the peripheral lung cancers was higher than that of the central lung cancer (t=2.305,P=0.027).No statistically significant differences were found for BF and PF between two types of lung cancers and central lung cancers and the peripheral cancers (all P＞0.05).Tumor volume was negatively associated with PI (r =-0.39,P=0.01).Good agreement was found between the two observers,the ICC for BF,PF and PI was 0.97,0.93 and 0.91,respectively.Conclusion Dual-input CTP technique can be used to evaluate the differences of blood supply between different pathological types and locations of lung cancer,with PI depending both on tumor size and location.

Abstract: Objective　To explore the correlation between the levels of silent information regulator 1 (SIRT1) and forkhead box protein O3 (FOXO3) in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of patients with active pulmonary tuberculosis (APTB) and macrophage-related cytokines-inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and arginase-1 (Arg-1). Methods　A total of 64 APTB patients who were treated in Yubei Hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University from January 2020 to December 2021 were gathered as the APTB group, 59 people with latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) were gathered as the LTBI group, and 62 healthy people were gathered as the control group. Quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) method was performed to measure the levels of SIRT1 mRNA and FOXO3 mRNA in peripheral blood mononuclear cells. The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was performed to measure serum iNOS and Arg-1 levels; ROC curve was used to analyze the value of SIRT1 mRNA and FOXO3 mRNA levels in the differential diagnosis of LTBI and APTB; Pearson correlation was performed to analyze the correlation of SIRT1 mRNA and FOXO3 mRNA in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of APTB patients with serum iNOS and Arg-1 levels. Results　The levels of SIRT1 mRNA, FOXO3 mRNA and serum iNOS in peripheral blood mononuclear cells decreased in control group, LTBI group and APTB group, and the level of serum Arg-1 increased in turn (P<0.05). The AUCs of SIRT1 mRNA and FOXO3 mRNA in differential diagnosis of LTBI and APTB were 0.876 and 0.887, respectively, the sensitivity was 71.2% and 76.3%, and the specificity was 96.9% and 90.6% respectively. The levels of SIRT1 mRNA and FOXO3 mRNA in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of APTB patients were positively correlated (r=0.500, P<0.05), and they were positively correlated with serum iNOS and negatively correlated with serum Arg-1 (P<0.05). The SIRT1 mRNA, FOXO3 mRNA and serum iNOS in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of APTB patients after 6 months of treatment were higher than those before treatment, and serum Arg-1 was lower than before treatment (P<0.05). Conclusions　The levels of SIRT1 mRNA and FOXO3 mRNA in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of APTB patients are low, and they are positively correlated with macrophage-related cytokine iNOS and negatively correlated with Arg-1.

ObjectiveTo evaluate the value of bispectral index(BIS) monitoring during sedation in the ICU.Methods60 patients in ICU were randomly divided into three groups. By transfusing propofol and midazolam with injecting pump, the BIS of groups Ⅰ,Ⅱ and Ⅲ were controlled within 75～85, 65～75 and 55～65, respectively. ResultsCompared with the pre-sedation, there was no remarkable change in the patients of groups Ⅰ and Ⅱ after sedation(P>0.05)while there was remarkable change in the patients of group Ⅲ(P<0.05).The average score of Ramsay in groups Ⅰ, Ⅱ and Ⅲ were 2.2, 3.4 and 4.6 while the dose of propofol were (9.54±2.43) μg/kg·min, (12.69±3.12) μg/kg·min, (14.18±2.91) μg/kg·min and the dose of midazolam were (0.23±0.09) μg/kg·min, (0.25±0.07) μg/kg·min, (0.28±0.11) μg/kg·min, respectively.ConclusionThe application of BIS can make good judgement in the sedation, which showed different choices to different needs to obtain optimistical sedation effect.

To provide a foundation for the development of rapid and specific methods for the diagnosis of rabies virus infection,anti-rabies virus monoclonal antibodies were prepared and rabies virus nucleoprotein and human rabies virus vaccine strain (PV strain) were used as immunogens to immunize 6-8 week old female BALB/c mice.Spleen cells and SP2/0 myeloma cells were fused according to conventional methods:the monoclonal cell strains obtained were selected using the indirect immunofluorescence test; this was followed by preparation of monoclonal antibody ascitic fluid; and finally,systematic identification of subclass,specificity and sensitivity was carried out.Two high potency and specific monoclonal antibodies against rabies virus were obtained and named 3B12 and 4A12,with ascitic fluid titers of 1∶8000 and 1∶10000,respectively.Both belonged to the IgG2a subclass.These strains secrete potent,stable and specific anti-rabies virus monoclonal antibodies,which makes them well suited for the development of rabies diagnosis reagents.

Objective To. investigate the effect of electroacupuncture at acupoint Zusanli (ST36) on the liver injury during the early stage after bum in rats. Methods Forty adult male SD rats weighing 220-250 g were randomly divided into 5 groups ( n = 8 each) : group sham operation (group Ⅰ ) ; group burn (group Ⅱ ) ; group acupoint at Zusanli (ST36) (group Ⅲ ); group non-acupoint stimulation (group Ⅳ ) and group ST36 + alphabungarotoxin (alpha7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist) (group Ⅴ ). Rats were subjected to 3rd degree burn covering 30% of the total body surface area. Rats were resuscitated with lactataed Ringer's solution according to Parkland formula (4 ml/kg per 1% body surface area) immediately after burn. Bilateral acupoints Zusanli were stimulated with constant voltage (3 V, 3 Hz,2ms) for 20 min 3 times a day for 2 days starting immediately after resuscitation in H and V groups. In group V alpha-bungarotoxin 1.0 μg/kg was administered iv immediately after fluid resuscitation before acupuncture. In group Ⅳ same electric stimulation was performed at a point 0.5 cm lateral to Zusanli. The animals were sacrificed at 48 h after burn. The content and expression of high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) protein in liver were measured. Liver specimens were obtained for microscopic examination (with light and electronic microscope). Results Compared with group Ⅰ , hepatic HMGB1 protein level significantly increased in Ⅱ and Ⅳ groups. There were significant ultrastructural changes in the liver in burn rats in group Ⅱ and group Ⅳ. Electric stimulation of ST36 significantly attenuated the histologic changes in the liver and decreased the hepatic HMGB1 protein level in group Ⅲ . Pretreatment with specific alpha.7 nicotinie acetylcholine receptor antagonist alpha-bungarotoxin reversed the beneficial effect of electroacupuncture at Zusanli. Conclusion Electric stimulation of acupoint ST36 can ameliorate liver injury during the early stage of burn by activating alpha7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor-mediated pathways for anti-inflammation.

OBJECTIVE: To observe the ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potential (oVEMP) and the cervical vestibular evoked myogenic potential (cVEMP) in patients with vestibular diseases. METHOD: From March, 2011 to March, 2012, 13 patients (14 ears) with peripheral vestibular diseases were recruited. Each patient underwent conventional oVEMP and cVEMP examinations elicited by intensive air conducted sound (short tone burst, 500 Hz) in bilateral ears. RESULT: Thirteen cases (14 ears) were included in this study. They were 3 cases (3 ears) with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, 3 cases (4 ears) with acoustic neuroma, 1 case (1 ear) with VII and VIII cranial nerve trauma after head injury, 2 cases (2 ears) with vestibular neuritis, 3 cases (3 ears) with Meniere's disease, and Icase (1 ear) with unilateral hypoplasia of the internal auditory canal. Altogether, oVEMP could be elicited in only 2 ears (14. 3%) and cVEMP were found abnormal in 11 ears (78. 6%). CONCLUSION The otolithic vestibular end organs and their input pathways could be examined by cVEMP and oVEMP examinations in patients with peripheral vestibular disorders.
Acoustic Stimulation ; Eye ; Humans ; Meniere Disease ; Neuroma, Acoustic ; Otolithic Membrane ; Vestibular Diseases ; physiopathology ; Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials ; Vestibular Neuronitis ; Vestibule, Labyrinth

Objective To identify the helper plasmids from HEP-Flury strain rabies virus that could encapsidate the full-length genome of CTN strain. Methods Four overlapped fragments covering the full-length genome of rabies virus CTN strain were cloned into expression vector. A recombinant full-length genome plasmid (pCTN-GFP) contained the full-length genome of the CTN strain expect for ψ gene which was replaced by GFP gene was then constructed using restriction enzyme cleavage and ligation in vitro. In order to obtain the recombinant rabies virus CTN-GFP, the pCTN-GFP was transfected with helper plasmids carrying N, P, L gene of HEP-Flury strain. Results The four gene fragments of the genome were amplified and cloned into the expression vector. The recombinant genome cDNA plasmid pCTN-GFP was constructed and subjected to restriction endonuclease digestions. After sequenced to assure no absence and mutations compared with their parental viruses, it was ready for virus rescue. After the transfection of both pCTN-GFP and the helper plasmids from HEP-Flury strain into BHK-21 cells, the recombinant rabies virus CTN-GFP was rescued and confirmed by fluorescence analysis and RT-PCR, which demonstrated that the CTN-GFP was recovered from cloned cDNA. Conclusion The proteins of HEP-Flury strain rabies virus could encapsidate and transcribe the CTN strain rabies virus RNA genome.

Purpose To explore the relationship between the change of space anterior to right portal vein and the pathological staging in liver ifbrosis/cirrhosis. Materials and Methods Plain and contrast enhanced CT scan were performed in patients with biopsy proven liver ifbrosis/cirrhosis including S1 in 17 patients, S2 in 13 patients, S3 in 15 patients, S4 in 21 patients and cirrhosis in 22 patients. Twenty subjects were included as control group. The width of anterior space of right portal vein was measured on contrast enhanced CT and correlated with ifbrosis staging. The receiver operating characteristic curve was created for cirrhosis diagnosis. Results The width of anterior space of right portal vein enlarged in patients with S3 ifbrosis to cirrhosis (P<0.05 or P<0.01). It was signiifcantly bigger in group S4 compared to other groups (P<0.01). Spearman rank correlation analysis showed significant positive correlation between the width of anterior space and liver fibrosis staging (r=0.704, P<0.01). ROC curve analysis showed the area under curve (AUC) of 0.897 with the optimum width of ≥10 mm. Conclusion The change in the space anterior to the right portal vein is positively correlated with live ifbrosis staging. CT measurement helps early diagnose and assess the severity of liver ifbrosis and cirrhosis.

OBJECTIVETo study the therapeutic effects of posterolateral depression fractures of the tibial plateau through a modified anterolateral approach.

METHODSFrom February 2011 to January 2012,13 patients with posterolateral depression fractures of the tibial plateau were treated through a modified anterolateral approach. There were 8 males and 5 females, ranging in age from 28 to 59 years old (49.2 years old on average). Data from patients were collected retrospectively as follows: X-ray, time of fracture healing and the complications of fracture healing. The patients were evaluated both clinically and radiologically according to the Rasmussen score system.

RESULTSAll the patients were followed up, and the duration ranged from 6 to 18 months (mean 13.7 months). All the patients got bony union. The average radiographic bony union time was 15.1 weeks (ranged, 11 to 17 weeks). No case of secondary articular depression was found. No complications such as malunion or joint stiffness were found. But 1 patient had superficial infection and 1 patient had common peroneal nerve injury. According to the Rasmussen score system,the mean radiological score was 16.50 ± 0.67 (ranged, 13 to 18), and the mean functional score was 25.20 ± 2.21 (ranged, 13 to 30). The mean range of knee motion was (125.3 ± 9.3)° (ranged, 0° to 135°).

CONCLUSIONTreatment of depression fractures of posterolateral tibial plateau with a modified anterolateral approach is a safe method with effective exposure, due to its stable fixation and relatively good outcome with minimal soft-tissue complications. It is regarded as an ideal procedure for depression fractures of posterolateral tibial plateau.

Adult ; Female ; Fracture Fixation, Internal ; methods ; Fracture Healing ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Retrospective Studies ; Tibial Fractures ; surgery

Objective To construct four helper plasmids which are necessary in reverse genetic system of a cell adapted rabies virus strain. Methods Nucleoprotein gene, phosphprotein gene, glycoprotein gene and the viral RNA polymerse gene are amplified by RT-PCR. The four gene fragments were cloned into an expression vector respectively after sequencing to construct four helper plasmids. Results The four structral genus were amplified successfully, the sequence were correct. And all the structral protein gene fragments were cloned into expression vectors, the results were correct identified by cleavage reaction. Conclusion Construction of the four helper plasmids have been done successfully, and it is the basis for rescuing the adapted cell rabies virus strain from cloned cDNA.