Objective To summarize imaging appearances of brain in AIDS patients,as to supply the evidences of imaging diagnosis for this disease . Methods CT or/and MRI appearances of brain in 19 patients with AIDS of nervous system type were reviewed . Results 3 cases showed the symmetry signal abnormal in bilateral whiter matter and 2 cases showed brain atrophy in 5 patients with HIV encephalitis.2 cases of toxoplasma encephalitis appeared multiple abnormal density or/and signal intensity in the brain and multiple ring enhancement . 3 patients with lymphoma displayed single or multiple nodule in the brain and nodular-enhancement or inhomogenous enhancement.3 patients with brain infarction displayed lower density in the basal ganglia on CT.2 patients with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy displaied multiple patch abnormal signal intensity of the white matter in frontal and parietal lobus.1 patient with cryptococcal infection showed abnormal signal and ring enhancement of the pons.1 patient with cryptococcal meningitis and 2 patients with intracranial hypertension had not abnormal imaging appearances.Conclusion Most lesions of the brain in AIDS patient may be detected by CT and MRI,but the definite diagnosis is still in need of combining with clinical appearances and other relative examination.

Objective To investigate the inhibitory effect of melatonin on the proliferation activity of murine foregastic carcinomac ( MFC) cells via melatonin membrane receptors MT 2 and its relationship with the signaling pathways of mitogen-activated protein kinases ( MAPKs), phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase ( PI3K)-Akt.Methods Using siRNA technology to silence MT2 expression, we examined the ability of melatonin to inhibit the proliferation activity of MFC cells and its influence on the phosphorylation of ERK 1/2 and Akt.Results We found two interesting effects of SiRNA-mediated silencing of MT2 expression.Firstly, it significantly antagonized the inhibitory effect of melatonin on the proliferation activity of MFC cells .Secondly , it partially blocked the inhibitory effect of melatonin on the phosphorylation of ERK 1/2 and Akt.Conclusion Our results suggest that melatonin can inhibit the phosphorylation of ERK 1/2 and Akt via MT2 receptors , thereby inhibiting the proliferation of gastric cancer cells .

0.05).There was correlation between the expression of 5-LOX and TNM stages.The expression of 5-LOX in stages III~IV of pancreatic cancer was markedly higher than that in stages I~II of pancreatic cancer(P

Objective To investigate the characteristics and diagnostic value of multislice spiral CT (MSCT) of intestinal lipomas causing intussusception.Methods The MSCT findings of 25 cases with intestinal lipomas causing intussusception were retrospectively analyzed,the tumor location,size,shape,density,enhancement patterns and shape and length of intussusception were also observed retrospectively.Results Tumors were 1.2-6.5 cm in diameter,round or oval in shape (n =18),irregular shape (n =4),tubular shape (n =3) with uniform density (n =19),or uneven density (n =6).Under CT enhancement tumor capsule was moderately intensified.Intussusception included ileum-ileum type (n =7),jejunum-jejunum type (n =5),jejunum-ileum type (n =2),ileum-colon type (n =4),and colon-colon type (n =7).Intussusception was 5.0-5l.0 cm in length;presenting as concentric circles (n =12),round target sign (n =7),orbanana (n =6).Conclusion Intestinal liporna complicating secondary intussusception has definite MSCT characteristics which can help establish diagnosis.

Objective To study the prevalence and associated factors of secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) patients.Methods A cross-section study was performed.A total of 639 eligible participants undergoing CAPD treatment more than three months in our peritoneal dialysis center from July 2011 to January 2012 were recruited in the study.All the patients were divided into SHPT group and non-SHPT group according to the intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) level,and the associated factors of SHPT were investigated through Logistic regression analysis.Results The prevalence of SHPT was 46.95％ (300/639).Logistic regression analysis demonstrated that lower hemoglobin,hypocalcemia,hyperphosphatemia,higher alkaline phosphatase,higher Scr,higher nPCR and low calcium dialysate were independent influencing factors of SHPT.Conclusions The prevalence of SHPT is quite high in CAPD patients.Abnormal calcium-phosphorus metabolism,renal anemia,high protein diet and low calium dialysate may affect the SHPT.

BACKGROUND:Artificial tissue-engineered bone combined with acel ular bone matrix has been shown to be favorable for bone repair. OBJECTIVE:To explore the safety and biocompatibility of the stromal vascular fraction of the adipose tissue combined with the acel ular bone matrix-chitosan scaffold in the repair of rabbit radial defects. METHODS:A total of 38 New Zealand rabbits were selected, 3 rabbits were used to extract stromal vascular fraction of adipose tissue, 3 used to prepare acel ular bone matrix and 32 divided into experimental and control groups. Models of rabbit radial defects were established using Brownlow method. The rabbits in the experimental group were treated with the SVF of adipose tissue combined with the acel ular bone matrix-chitosan scaffold, while those controls received no treatment. General situation, gross observation, X-ray examination, histological observation and Lane-Sandhu scores were performed at 2 and 4 months postoperatively. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:No infections occurred in both two groups at 2 and 4 months postoperatively, but the activity level and degree of healing in the experimental group were significantly better than those in the control group. In the experimental group, there were high-density shadows at 2 months postoperatively and the X-ray image of the bone defect site was the same as that of the normal one at 4 months, while bone nonunion occurred in the control group. The bone tissues in the experimental group grew significantly better than that in the control group at 2 and 4 months postoperatively, and the Lane-Sandhu histological scores in the experimental group were significantly higher than those in the control group at 2 and 4 months postoperatively (P<0.05). These results indicate that the stromal vascular fraction combined with the acel ular bone matrix-chitosan scaffold exhibits safety and biocompatibility in the repair of rabbit radical defects.

Esophageal submucosal hematoma is rarely seen in clinical practice and its clinical presentations are untypical.Gastroscopy might injure the esophageal mucosa and cause bleeding.Computed tomography had the advantages of quick examination and formation of imaging,as well as non-invasiveness,which is helpful for the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of the esophageal submucosal hematoma.The clinical data of 9 patients with esophageal submucosal hematoma who were admitted to the Yueqing People's Hospital,the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University,the First Affiliated Hospital of the Zhengzhou University and the Third People's Hospital of Wenzhou from July 2005 to February 2014 were retrospectively analyzed.The features of computed tomography examination of esophageal submocosal hematoma include the range of the esophageal submucosal hematoma exceeds 2 parts of the esophagus,the rip of the esophageal mucosa begins and ends at the physiological narrowing of the esophagus,thickening of the esophageal wall,stricture of the esophagus,annular thickening and eccentric thickening of the esophageal wall,crescent,spot or gas shadows of the esophageal cavity,the density of the hematoma decreases as the time passed by.These features of computed tomography are of great importance for the diagnosis of esophageal submucosal hematoma.

Objective To evaluate the diagnostic value of multi-slice computed tomography (MSCT)for incisional hernia of ab-dominal wall before operations.Methods Thirty patients with incisional hernia in abdominal wall confirmed by the pathology were enrolled in this study.All patients underwent MSCT examination with sagittal and coronal MPRs,and 21 cases underwent ultra-sound (US)examinations.The value of transverse scan and MPRs & MSCT and US on demonstrating the number,location,con-tents of incisional hernia,and accompanying intestinal obstruction or other complications were retrospectively evaluated and com-paired.Results Of 30 cases,there were 40 hernias,the rate of MSCT and US in detecting incisional hernias were 97.5% and 56.0%, respectively.MSCT performed better than US on demonstrating the incisional hernias (P =0.000).On MSCT,there was no signif-icant difference in the detection for isolated incisional hernia between the MPRs and axial scans (P = 1.000 ).However,MPR showed a more accurate rate for two or multiple incisional hernias diagnosis (P =0.006),and the sagittal reconstruction displayed more correct than coronal reconstruction on two or multiple incisional hernias (P =0.01 9).Furthermore,MSCT can exactly reveal the complications of incisional hernias (7 cases of intestinal obstruction,5 cases of intestinal ischemia and edema,and 1 case of me-tastasis in incisional hernia),which were not detected by US.Conclusion MSCT can correctly demonstrate the incisional hernia of abdominal wall and its complication,it can provide important imaging reference for clinical therapy.

Objective : The patients with inguinal hernia were treated with plug mesh hernia repair. Methods:The hernia sacs were isolated and dissected back to the internal ring. The unoperated sacs were allowed to drop back through the internal ring into the abdominal cavity. A cone-shaped mesh hernia plug is inserted tapered end through ring and placed into position just beneath the crura. All our repairs were reinforced a second piece of flat was placed from the pubic tubercle, overlying the direct space. Results : Com-paired with conventional suture surgical techniques, a plug repair uses less disscection and ensures tenssion free hernioplusty. Conclusion : We believe that the two factors are the most important reseasons for greater patients confort, rapit rehabilitation, decreased recurrence and lessened overall complication rates with the mesh hernia plug techniques.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the effect of occupational stress on the oxidation/antioxidant capacity in nurses.

METHODSA total of 131 nurses were included as study subjects. The occupational health information collection system (based on the Internet of things) was used for measurement of occupational stress. Levels of hydroxyl free radicals and antioxidant enzymes were determined.

RESULTSThe serum level of superoxide dismutase (SOD) was the highest in nurses under the age of 30 and the lowest in those over 45 (P < 0.05). The serum levels of glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and peroxidase (POD) were the highest in nurses of working age less than 5 years, followed by those of 5-15 years, and nurses with more than 25 years' working experience showed the lowest GSH-Px and POD levels (P < 0.05). Furthermore, nurses with a university (college) degree had a higher GSH-Px level and a lower POD level compared with those with junior and senior high school degrees (P < 0.05). Job prospects and job control were positive occupational stress factors for SOD. Job hazards were negative occupational stress factors for POD. Psychological satisfaction was negative occupational stress reaction for hydroxyl free radicals. Calmness was positive occupational stress reaction for SOD, and daily stress was a negative one. The positive occupational stress reactions for GSH-Px were psychological satisfaction and job satisfaction, and daily stress was negative reaction.

CONCLUSIONNurses with higher occupational stress have stronger oxidation and weaker antioxidant capacity, which intensifies oxidant-antioxidant imbalance and leads to oxidative stress damage.

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