The carotid plaque (CP) detachment can induce thrombosis, which may lead to cerebral vascular disease. In recent years,research of CP is mainly focused on qualitative and quantitative analysis of vulnerable plaque. Therefore, it is important to choose therapeutic method and opportunity according to the structure and stability of the plaque. This article reviews the progress in the diagnosis of plaque from the aspects of common ultrasound, contrast enhanced ultrasound, ultrasound real-time tissue elastography, intravascular unltrasound, digital subtraction angiography (DSA), comuted tomography angiography (CTA), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and optical coherence tomography (OCT). Common and all kinds of new ultrasonic technology can be used to evaluate the vulnerability of CP from different aspects.

Objective To investigate the correlation between Presenilin 1 gene methylation (PSEN1) and sporadic Alzheimer's disease (SAD).Methods Massarray method was used to perform an analysis of DNA methylation in the promoters of PSEN1 gene in lymphocytes from 35 SAD patients,33 mild cognitive impaired (MCI)patients and 22 age-and gender-matched controls.Reporter gene plasmid of PSEN1 was built by genetic recombination methods,and then transiently transfected into the SH-SY5Y and HeLa cells.After that,cells were treated with several agents including serum deprivation,Aβ25-35,5-aza-2'-deoxycytidine (5-aza Cdr) and S-adenosyl-Lmethionine (SAM).A dual-luciferase reporter assay system was used to calculate the relative luciferase activity (RLA).Results Some CpG sites of PSEN1 (Cytosines at-173,95 and +76) showed hypomethylation patterns in SAD cases as compared with MCI and control group (P＜0.01).A dual-luciferase reporter assay showing significant differences in PSEN1 transcription activities were found in both cell lines under SAM treatment [SY5Y,SAM:(6.40±0.81),control:(9.13±1.67),P=0.000; Hela,SAM:(2.06±0.34),control:(2.99±0.59),P=0.000].Conclusions DNA hypomethylation of PSEN1 gene promoter is significantly associated with SAD susceptibility.PSEN1 may change the gene transcription level by methylation,further affecting the activity of amyloid protein-like γ-secretase,leading to the onset of AD.

OBJECTIVE:To establish a RP-HPLC method to determine the content of ofloxacin in compound ofloxacin eye drops METHODS:Using Shim-pack ODS as fixed phase,a mixture to citric acid(0 05mol/L)-acetonitrile-ammonium acetate(0 5mol/L)-0 3% phosphoric acid(78∶22∶1∶3)as mobile phase,and detecting wavelength:293nm,flow rate:1 0ml/min RESULTS:The linear range of ofloxacin was 8 12?g～40 6?g(r=0 9 996,n=5) The average recovery was 99 29% and RSD(n=6)was 0 57% CONCLUSION:The method is rapid,simple and accurate

A rapid method for the simultaneous determination of daidzein, genistein and formonetin in Solanum Lyratum Thunb by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was developed. Separation was achieved on a Diamonsil C18 column (250 mm X 4.6 mm, 5 μm) with isocratic elution, using a mobile phase of methanol-tetrahydrofuran-water (44:3:53, v/v). The wavelength was set at 260 nm and column was maintained at 35°C. The linear ranges of daidzein, genistein and formonetin were 1.0-40.0, 0.1-4.0 and 0.1-4.0 μg/mL, respectively. The average recoveries were between 98.4% and 101.3 %. This method could be used for the quality control of Solanum lyratum Thunb due to its simplification, reliability, rapidity and excellent precision.

A rapid method for the simultaneous determination of daidzein, genistein and formonetin in Solanum Lyratum Thunb by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was developed. Separation was achieved on a Diamonsil C18 column (250 mm X 4.6 mm, 5 μm) with isocratic elution, using a mobile phase of methanol-tetrahydrofuran-water (44:3:53, v/v). The wavelength was set at 260 nm and column was maintained at 35°C. The linear ranges of daidzein, genistein and formonetin were 1.0-40.0, 0.1-4.0 and 0.1-4.0 μg/mL, respectively. The average recoveries were between 98.4% and 101.3 %. This method could be used for the quality control of Solanum lyratum Thunb due to its simplification, reliability, rapidity and excellent precision.

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Objective To evaluate different measurement methods in histogram for the diffusion and perfusion parameters from intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) MR imaging of different types of uterine fibroids.Methods 63 patients with confirmed uterine fibroids (80 in total) were examined with MR imaging.3D T2WI and IVIM imaging were performed for those patients.The fibroids were classified into three types (type 1, 2, 3) on the basis of different signal intensities on T2WI according to Funaki's theory.Real diffusion coefficient (D), pseudodiffusion coefficient (D*) and perfusion fraction (f) were calculated using IVIM analysis.25%,50% and 75% of those parameters (D25,D50,D75,D*25,D*50,D*75,f25,f50 and f75) as well as mean values (Dmean,D*mean and fmean) were calculated using histogram method.ANOVA was used to compare the IVIM parameters among the three types of fibroids.Results There were 44 type 1,24 type 2 and 12 type 3 fibroids in the total of 80 fibroids.There was significant difference among all the diffusion parameters from histogram and mean values of different types of fibroids, and only one perfusion parameter D*75 value showed significant difference (P<0.05).There was no significant difference among all the f values from histogram and mean values.Conclusion Different measurements of parameters from IVIM histogram showed no added value for diffusion features in different types of fibroids compared to mean value.While the perfusion parameter D*75 value from histogram can distinguish the features of perfusion within different types of fibroids compared to mean value.

OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of rapid rehabilitation surgery assisted to fluorouracil,oxaliplatin,leucovo-rin(FOLFOX)on postoperative recovery,complications and quality of life in patients with colorectal cancer. METHODS:60 pa-tients with colorectal cancer were randomly divided into control group(30 cases)and observation group(30 cases). After resection of colorectal cancer,control group received 85 mg/m2 Oxaliplatin for injection,2 h intravenous infusion,d1+200 mg/m2 Calcium le-vofolinate for injection,intravenous infusion,once a day,d1-2+400 mg/m2 Fluorouracil injection,intravenous infusion,once a day, d1-5 then 600 mg/m2 for 22 h intravenous infusion,d1-2. Observation was additionally given rapid rehabilitation surgery. 2-week was regarded as 1 course,it lasted 12 courses. Urinary retention time,anal exhaust time,first defecation time,postoperative hospital-ization time,scores of life quality (overall health,emotional function,mental health,physiological functions,physical function,so-matic pain,vitality,social function)in 2 groups were observed,and the incidence of postoperative complications was recorded. RE-SULTS:The urinary retention time,anal exhaust time,first defecation time,postoperative hospitalization time in observation group were significantly shorter than control group,the incidence of postoperative complications in observation group was signifi-cantly lower than control group,overall health,emotional function and mental health score were significantly higher than control group,the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05),but there were no significant differences in physiological functions, physical function,somatic pain,vitality,social function score in 2 groups (P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS:Rapid rehabilitation sur-gery assisted to FOLFOX chemotherapy can reduce the incidence of postoperative complications in patients with colorectal cancer, improve quality of life,shorten hospitalization time and promote postoperative recovery.

AIM: To evaluate the clinical efficacy of surgery for spontaneous subconjunctival orbital fat prolapse via bulbar conjunctiva under topical anesthesia.
●METHODS: A total of 22 eyes of 11 patients received surgery for spontaneous subconjunctival orbital fat prolapse via bulbar conjunctiva under topical anesthesia were included. Objective and subjective duration of the operation, degree of cooperation during surgery, postoperative recovery, recurrence and complications were observed.
●RESULTS: In the process of surgery, patients without pain and being-cooperated were recorded in 17 eyes. The patients who occasionally felt slight pain, but within endurance after adding topical anesthesia once and the operation was completed successfully were recorded in 5 eyes ( the second eye surgery ) . The operation was successfully completed in all the patients. Compared the coordination degree during surgery of Gradel with GradeⅡ, the difference was statistically significant ( t=-3. 123, P<0. 01). All eyes were healed well after operation.
● CONCLUSION: The surgery for spontaneous subconjunctival orbital fat prolapse via bulbar conjunctiva under topical anesthesia can ensure satisfactory anesthetic effect and get better quality of operation. It′s a simple, safe and effective anesthesia method for spontaneous subconjunctival orbital fat prolapse.

Objective To investigate the clinical features of X-linked agammaglobulinemia (XLA)in children,and to improve the early diagnostic rate.Methods The medical records of 11 children with XLA between Dec 2003 and Nov 2011 were reviewed.Results The smallest age of 11 cases with XLA presenting the first symptoms was 0.4 years old and the oldest age was 4 years old with a mean of 2.4 years old.The first diagnosis time was at the age of 3.5 to 13 years old,with a mean of 7 years old.The age at first diagnosis in 63.6％ ( 7/11 ) of patients was more than 7 years old.Two patients ( 18.2％ ) had the family history of the similar disease.Two patients were died from the infection and 1 patient was missed.The other 8 patients were survived.Respiratory infections occurred in 100％ of the 11 patients.54.5％ (6/11 )of the patients were suffered with otitis media and digestive infections were seen in 36.4％ (4/11 ) of the patients.The levels of lgA,IgM and IgG in the serum of the pauents were all decreased.The levels of IgG in the serum of 9 patients were less than 2 g/L and in the serum of the other 2 patients were less than 2.4 g/L.The levels of CD19 in the serum were all less than 1％ and an inversed ratio of CD4/CD8 was observed in 9 patients.Eight patients were diagnosed as XLA by gene detection.Conclusion The age presenting first symptoms in children with XLA in this study is earlier than the reported data and the age at first diagnosis is later.Respiratory infection is the most common manifestation.High prevalence of otitis media and digestive infections are common.The patients with XLA rarely have the family history.The early diagosis and long-term treatment with the intravenous immunoglobulin may improve the prognosis of XLA.