Objective To explore MRI features of mucinous breast carcinoma.Methods MR data of 34 patients with mucinous breast carcinoma confirmed by histopathology were analyzed retrospectively,including lesions morphology,maximum diameter,T1WI and T2WI signal characteristics,features of internal reinforcement,time-intensity curve (TIC) type,DWI and ADC characteristics.Results There were 22 cases of pure tumors and 12 mixed tumors;21 cases were mass types,6 cases were non-mass types,and 7 cases were multiple nodular types.On T1WI,there were low signal intensity in 22 case,equal signal in 10 cases,and mixed high signal in 2 cases.On fat suppression T2WI,20 cases showed high signal,13 cases showed mixed high signal and 1 case showed low signal,and 19 cases showed low signal fiber separation inside.Dynamic contrast enhancement showed typical circinate enhancement in 11 cases.TIC of 11 cases were wash-in types,18 cases were lateau types and 5 cases were wash-out types.Conclusion MRI features of mucinous breast carcinoma has certain characteristics.MRI is helpful to diagnosis of mucinous breast carcinoma

Objective To evaluate the influence of preoperative MRI on tumor-positive rate of resection margins in breast cancer patients eligible for breast-conserving surgery.Methods Study group consisted of 64 consecutive patients with breast cancer eligible for breast-conserving surgery,while 73 cases as history control group.For the two groups,a first plan for breast-conserving surgery was made on the basis of conventional imaging and clinical evaluation.Study group underwent preoperative breast MRI and re-evalu-ated before final surgical plan was made.Rates of tumor-positive resection margins were compared between the 2 groups.Surgical plan alteration was recorded in the study group.Results Study group had lower rate of tumor-positive resection margin compared with control group (9.6% vs 24.7%,P =0.04).Furthermore,18.8% of study group altered the finial surgical plan to mastectomy after breast MRI.Conclusion Preoperative breast MRI can more acurately evaluate the extent of breast cancer,therefore decrease rate of tumor-positive resection margin in breast cancer patients eligible for breast-conserving surgery.

Objective To investigate the multi -slice CT angiography(MSCTA)findings and explore the clinical value of cavernous transformation of the portal vein(CTPV).Methods CT and clinical materials of 29 cases CTPV were retrospectively analyzed.Results Portal vein obstruction and surrounding fine dialated portoportal collat-erals were found in all 29 cases,Gastroesophageal varices and abnormal hepatic perfusion signs were detected in 25 patients and 8 cases respectively.Pericholedochal venous plexus and cystic vein were dilated and varicose in 9 cases. Conclusion Multi -slice CT has an important clinical role in CTPV diagnosis and treatment,and it can be used to evaluate the the portal vein obstructed status,the collateral vessels,and the accompanied complications of CTPV.

The incidence of solitary fibroma of seminal vesicle is low, and the source of seminal vesicle is rare. A 38-year-old patient was admitted to hospital because of intermittent gross hematuria for more than one month. Seminal vesicle space occupying lesions can be seen in pelvic MRI. Laparoscopic resection of right seminal vesicle tumor was performed, and the pathological diagnosis tended to solitary fibroma. During the 5-month follow-up, the symptoms of hematuria disappeared and no recurrence.

Objective To explore the efficacy and safety of 980 nm diode laser therapy for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Methods Data of 170 patients with BPH treated with 980nm diode laser system were reviewed. The mean operative time, blood loss, surgical complications, the international prostate symptom score (IPSS), bladder residual urine volume and flow rate changes were collected and analyzed. Results One hundred and seventy cases were safe during the perioperative period. The average operation time was (74 ± 11) min, surgical removal of prostate tissue mass of (54±12) g, blood loss (72±11) ml. There was no TUR syndrome occurred. 170 patients were followed up 2 to 24 months. The IPSS decreased from preoperative 25.0±5.5 to 9.0±2.5. The maximum flow rate increased from preoperative (6.2±2.3)ml/s to post-operative (17.4±3.5) ml/s. The residual urine volume decreased from preoperative (210.0±25.6) ml to postoperative (25.2±4.6) ml. All the differences were statistically significant (P＜0.05). Conclusion Transurethral vaporization of 980 nm diode laser could be a safe and effective treatment modality for BPH.

For the purpose of identifying the effect of body mass index on bone mineral density, an investigation was made in regard to the relationship between body mass index (BMI), bone mineral density (BMD) and bone mineral content (BMC) of lumbar vertebrals of men without osteoporosis. 838 male patients were diagnosed and treated in West China Hospital of Sichuan University because of ostealgia and arthralgia from Aug. 2003 to Dec. 2005. They were examined by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, their L2-L4 bone mineral density being < -2.5SD. Then they were graded by body mass index (Kg/m2) [1st group BMI > or =23, 454 cases (Group A BMI > or = 29, 46 cases; Group B 25 < or = BMI < 28.9, 201 cases; Group C 23 < or = BMI < 24, 9193 cases); 2nd group 18.5 < BMI < 22.9, 311 cases; 3rd group BMI < or = 18.5, 68 cases]. The relationships between BMI and BMD of lumbar spine were analyzed using SPSS 13.0. The results revealed their positions in series: (1) Among Groups 1-3, BMD, average BMD and aBMC of L2-L4 being 3rd group > 2nd group > 1st group, the differencs are statistically significant (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01); BMC, aBMC of L3 and L4 and aBMC of L2 being 3rd group > 2nd group > 2nd group, the differences are significant (P < 0.01); besides BMC of L2 and T-score,the differencs among three groups are not statistically significant (P > 0.05); (2) Among the 1st group, BMD and average BMD of L2-L4 being Group C > Group B > Group A,the differencs are significant (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01); BMC, aBMC of L and I being Group C > Group B > Group A,the differences among the three groups are significant (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01); BMC, aBMC of L3 and L4 and aBMC of L2 being Group C > Group B > Group A, the differences are significant, besides BMC of L2 and T-score,the differences among three groups are not significant (P > 0.05), (3) BMI correlated negatively (P < 0.01, r = -0.189) to the average BMD of lumbar spine. The average BMD of lumbar spine decreases when BMI increases in males without osteoporosis. When obesity is more obvious, the decrease in average BMD of lumbar spine bone is more evidently decreased. The decrease of BMD, BMC and total BMC in L3 and L may be greater than that in L2.
Absorptiometry, Photon ; Aged ; Arthralgia ; diagnostic imaging ; metabolism ; Body Composition ; physiology ; Body Mass Index ; Bone Density ; Humans ; Lumbar Vertebrae ; diagnostic imaging ; metabolism ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Osteoporosis

BACKGROUND: Several studies have focused on the association between the lipid-lowering efficacy of statins and the SLCO1B1 c.521T>C polymorphism; however, the results are conflicting. The effects of statins show significant variability between individuals. This meta-analysis aimed to investigate the effects of the SLCO1B1 c.521T>C polymorphism on the lipid-lowering effects of statins. METHODS: We systematically searched PubMed and Web of Science to screen relevant studies. Meta-analysis was performed to identify the association between SLCO1B1 c.521 polymorphisms and the lipid-lowering effects of statinson the basis of the standard mean difference (SMD) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Additionally, we checked for heterogeneity (I 2) among studies and evidence of publication bias. We obtained eight studies including 2,012 wild genotype (T/T) and 526 variant genotype (T/C and C/C) cases. RESULTS: No significant difference was observed in the lipid-lowering efficacy of statins between the wildand variant genotypes of SLCO1B1, with a pooled SMD of 0.03 (95% CI: -0.07-0.13). Furthermore, there was no significant effect in the meta-analyses of the variant heterozygote, homozygote, and Chinese populations. Subgroup meta-analysis indicated that the timerequired for the statin to take effectdid notsignificantly affect the association between lipid-lowering efficacy of statins and SLCO1B1 c.521T>C polymorphism. However, thewild genotype improved the lipid-lowering efficacy of simvastatin with a pooled SMD of -0.26 (95% CI: -0.47- -0.05). CONCLUSIONS: No significant association was detected between the lipid-lowering efficacy of statins and the SLCO1B1 c.521T>C polymorphism, with the exception of simvastatin.
Alleles ; Databases, Factual ; Genotype ; Humans ; Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors/*therapeutic use ; Hyperlipidemias/drug therapy/genetics ; Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide ; Solute Carrier Organic Anion Transporter Family Member 1b1/*genetics

Objective To explore the application effect of sacubitril valsartan in patients with chronic heart failure(CHF).Methods A total of 66 CHF patients admitted to Xinyu Yuanhe Hospital from September 2021 to September 2022 were selected and divided into control group and study group according to random number table method,with 33 cases in each group.The control group was treated with benazepril + spironolactone + metoprolol,and the study group was treated with sacubitril valsartan + spironolactone + metoprolol.The clinical efficacy,ventricular remodeling,cardiac function,serum factor levels and adverse reactions were compared between two groups.Results The total effective rate in study group was significantly higher than that in control group(χ2=5.974,P=0.015).After treatment,left ventricular mass index,myocardial wall stress,left ventricular posterior wall thickness,left ventricular ejection fraction,N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide(NT-proBNP),angiotensin Ⅱ and aldosterone in study group were significantly lower than those in control group,and left ventricular remodelling index,stroke volume and left ventricular end-diastolic volume were significantly higher than those in control group(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in adverse reactions between two groups(P>0.05).Conclusion The treatment effect of sacubitril valsartan in CHF patients is significant,which can effectively improve cardiac function indicators,reverse ventricular remodeling,reduce serum NT-proBNP level,and have fewer adverse reactions.

Objective To analyze the short-term clinical efficacy and influencing factors of ustekinumab monoclonal antibody(UST)in the treatment of Crohn′s disease(CD).Methods Retrospective cohort study was used to collect the clinical data of CD patients treated with UST in the 10th People′s Hospital affiliated to Tongji University from December 2020 to October 2022.The main analysis is the short-term clinical efficacy and influencing factors of UST treatment for CD at weeks 8 and 16,And analyze the endoscopic response rate of some patients.Results A total of 91 CD patients who first used UST were included.The 8-week clinical response rate of UST treat-ment for CD was 61.5%,and the clinical response rate was 45%;The clinical response rate at 16 weeks was 71.4%,and the clinical response rate was 54.9%.56 cases underwent endoscopic re-examination in our hospital,and the endoscopic response rate at 16 weeks was 41.1%.Univariate analysis showed that fistula(including anal fistula,personal history of anal fistula,and intestinal skin fistula)is associated with clinical remission in Crohn′s disease patients at 8/16 weeks.Further multivariate COX regression analysis showed that the presence of a history of anal fistula surgery was an independent protective factor affecting clinical remission in CD patients treated with UST at 8 weeks(HR = 0.04,95%CI:0.00～0.38;P = 0.005)and 16 weeks(HR = 0.04,95%CI:0.01～0.34;P = 0.003)compared to those without fistula;Narrow lesions are an independent risk factor for 16 week clinical remission in CD patients compared to non-narrow and non-penetrating lesions(HR = 1.75,95%CI:1.08～2.84;P = 0.023).No patients were found to have stopped medication due to serious adverse reactions.Conclusions UST can improve the clinical remission and response of CD patients at 8/16 weeks,and has good short-term clinical efficacy.CD patients with a personal history of anal fistula are recommended to use UST monoclonal antibodies,while patients with stenotic lesions should be cautious in using UST monoclonal antibodies.Whether the patient has undergone surgical treatment in the past,as well as whether UST has been used on the first or non-first line,has no significant impact on clinical remission.

BACKGROUND:Hypoxic exercise can promote the degradation of body fat,and changes in the external environment can affect the circadian rhythm of animals,but the mechanisms by which changes in circadian rhythm regulate adipose tissue browning and fat degradation are unclear. OBJECTIVE:To elucidate the mechanism of clock gene regulation on epididymal adipose tissue Browning in obese rats undergoing hypoxia exercise. METHODS:Forty obese rats were randomly selected and divided into four groups(n=10 per group):normoxic sedentary group,hypoxic sedentary group,normoxic exercise group,and hypoxic exercise group for 4 weeks of intervention.The rats in the sedentary groups were not intervened,while those in the hypoxic groups lived in a hypoxic chamber with an oxygen concentration of 13.6%for the whole day.In the exercise groups,adaptive training was performed in the 1st week,and the speed and length of training remained unchanged for the last 3 weeks.The body mass,body length and perirenal fat mass of obese rats were measured.Serum levels of triacylglycerol,total cholesterol,low-density lipoprotein cholesterol,and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol in obese rats were detected by a biochemical assay kit.Liver fat content was observed by oil red O staining.Hematoxylin-eosin staining was used to evaluate the browning of epididymal adipose tissue of rats in different groups.RNA sequencing combined with bioinformatics analysis was used to analyze transcriptome changes in adipose tissue.The mRNA expressions of PGC-1α,Beclin 1,KLF 2 and Perilipin 1 in epididymal adipose tissue were detected by RT-PCR. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Hypoxic exercise intervention significantly decreased body mass,body fat percentage,Lee's index,serum triacylglycerol,total cholesterol,and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels(P＜0.01),and significantly increased high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level(P＜0.01).Oil red O staining and hematoxylin-eosin staining results showed that hypoxic exercise was more effective in promoting fat mobilization in liver tissue and promoting the browning of parepididymal adipose tissue compared with normoxic sedentary group,hypoxic sedentary group,and normoxic exercise group.RNA-seq results showed that hypoxic exercise significantly upregulated the expression of clock genes Dbp,Nr1d1,Sik1 and adipose tissue browning gene Ppargc1a(PGC-1α)and downregulated the expression of Arntl(Bmal1),accompanied by the enhanced expression of genes related to substance metabolism.qRT-PCR indicated that hypoxic exercise significantly increased the mRNA expression levels of PGC-1α and Perilipin1(P＜0.01).Therefore,these findings indicate that clock genes play an important role in promoting adipose tissue browning during hypoxic exercise.