Objective To study the expression of growth inhibitor gene p33ING1 in bladder transitional cell carcinoma(TCC) and its clinical significance.Methods The expression of p33ING1 was examined in 68 cases(58 men and 10 women) of TCC and 12 cases of normal bladder tissues(controls) by immunohistochemistry method.The mean age of the 68 cases at diagnosis was 65 years.The pathological grading showed grade Ⅰ in 16 cases,Grade Ⅱ in 22 and Grade Ⅲ in 30.The clinical staging showed T_1 in 25 cases,T_2 in 17,T_3 in 14 and T_4 in 12.Of the 68 cases,47 developed relapse.Results The p33ING1 was strongly expressed in all the 12 cases of normal bladder tissues with a positive rate of 100%;whereas the overall positive rate of p33ING1 in the 68 cases of bladder carcinoma was 33.8%(23/68).The positive rates of p33ING1 in grade Ⅰ,Ⅱ and Ⅲ cases of bladder carcinoma were 75.0%(12/16),31.8%(7/22) and 13.3%(4/30),respectively;the differences of positive rates between grade Ⅰ and grade Ⅱ,grade Ⅰ and grade Ⅲ cases was significant(P

Objective To evaluate subclinical Cushing syndrome cases and to improve the diagnosis.Methods A retrospective analysis was done on the data of 24 subclinical Cushing syndrome cases.Clinical data included clinical manifestations,endocrinal tests,imaging,treatments,light microscopic and electron microscopic results.Results No typical sign of Cushing syndrome was found in these 24 cases.Endocrine tests showed that 24-hour urine free cortisol increased in 18 cases (75%),cortisol rhythm disappeared in 12 cases(50%),high-dose dexamethasone suppression test was not inhibited in 11 cases (46%),and low-dose dexamethasone suppression test (LDDST) was not suppressed in all 24 cases (100%).CT scan showed the average tumor diameter was 3.1(1.8-4.5)cm.Laparoscopic resections of adrenal tumors were performed for all 24 patients.The light microscopic examination of the tumor specimens showed adrenocortical adenoma,and the electron microscopic examination found a greater number of cytoplasmic secretory granules.After 3 months' followup,patient's blood pressure was normal and the normal cortisol rhythm was detected.Conclusions Endocrine tests,especially LDDST,are important for the diagnosis of subclinical Cushing syndrome.Once a clear diagnosis of subclinical Cushing syndrome is established,the patient should be treated with surgery and will have a satisfactory result in both blood pressure control and endocrinal rhythm.

Objective To explore the value of echocardiography in percutaneous left atrial appendage (LAA)closure for stroke prevention in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation during procedure and for short-term follow-up.Methods Twenty patients were enrolled to undergo percutaneous LAA closure with the LAmbre device.Rheumatic valvular diseases were excluded by transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) and transesophageal echocardiography(TEE)before the closure procedure.TEE was performed during the procedure for the trans-septal puncture and the release of the closure device.Combined TEE with angiographic measurements,guidance for the optimal device size was provided.The closure effect and procedure-related complications were observed immediately by TEE and also evaluated by TTE at 1-day and 1-month follow-up.Results All patients underwent LAA occlusion successfully.TEE color Doppler evaluation have shown nine patients with complete closure immediately,one with a ≤ 1 mm residual LAA leak,and ten with a 1 -3 mm jet.There were no other complications during the procedure.One day after the closure,small pericardial effusions were observed for three patients while two of the three were free of the pericardial effusion at the 1-month follow-up.During the short-term follow-up,no damage was found at any anatomical structures near LAA due to the closure process,and there was no significant difference of cardiac function before and after the procedure.Conclusions With the guidance of TEE,the successful rate of percutaneous LAA closure procedure was preferable and the occurrence rate of compliance was acceptable. And TTE played an important role in patients'short-term follow-up.

Objective To investigate the effect of midazolam on inflammatory response in patients with moderate and severe craniocerebral injury and its protective effect on the brain and mechanism.Methods A prospective study was conducted.One hundred and twenty patients with moderate and severe craniocerebral injury admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Jiangsu Subei Peoples' Hospital from April 2013 to July 2016 were enrolled,and they were divided into a conventional treatment group (58 cases) and a midazolam group (62 cases) according to the random number table method.Both groups were given conventional western medicine treatment,and in cases with surgical indications,operations were performed;in midazolam group,additionally intravenous injection of midazolam 2-3 mg was given firstly,and then continuous intravenous infusion of the drug 0.05-0.10 mg· kg-1· h-1 was applied by a pump,and in operative patients,the above management was given 3 hours after operation.The mean arterial pressure (MAP),heart rate (HR),Riker sedation agitation score (SAS) and electroencephalogram bispectral index (BIS) were measured before and after treatment for 24,48 and 72 hours,respectively.The levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and soluble nerve chemotactic protein (sFkn) in plasm and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) were measured by double antibody sandwich enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) at each time point;the incidence of epilepsy and 28-day mortality were recorded.Results Before and after treatment,the MAP and HR in the two groups of patients were stable,the difference being not statistically significant (both P ＞ 0.05).Compared with those before treatment,after treatment the SAS score and BIS in two groups of patients were gradually decreased,and at 72 hours reached the lowest levels (SAS score:conventional treatment group was 3.8 ± 1.0 vs.5.7 ± 2.0,midazolam group was 3.6 ± 0.9 vs.5.8 ± 1.7;BIS:conventional treatment group was 69± 12 vs.82± 12,midazolam group was 72± 15 vs.82± 12,all P ＜ 0.05),but there were no significant differences between the two groups (all P ＞ 0.05),suggesting that the two groups had achieved the desired goal of sedation.ELISA results showed:compared with those before treatment,after treatment for 24 hours,the CSF IL-6,sFkn and plasm sFkn levels were temporarily increased in short term,and then showed a tendency of gradually decreasing,and the plasm IL-6 presented persistently descending in the conventional treatment group,while in the midazolam group,since 24 hours after treatment,each index showed a trend of decrease and continued to 72 hours.After treatment at each time point,the CSF and plasm levels of IL-6 and sFkn were significantly lower in midazolam group than those of the conventional treatment group,and reached to the minimal levels at 72 hours [CSF:IL-6 (ng/L) was 251.6 ± 145.7 vs.347.3 ± 146.4,sFkn (ng/L):289.7 ± 79.3 vs.423.6 ± 132.8;plasm:IL-6 (ng/L) was 54.4± 27.3 vs.85.6 ± 41.8,SFkn (ng/L):919.9±426.3 vs.1 199.4 ± 414.8,all P ＜ 0.05].The incidence of epilepsy in the midazolam group was obviously lower than that in the conventional treatment group [1.61％ (1/62) vs.10.34％ (6/58),P ＜ 0.05],but there was no significant difference between midazolam group and the conventional treatment group in the 28-day mortality [11.29％ (7/62) vs.10.34％ (6/58),P ＞ 0.05].Conclusion Midazolam can reduce the incidence of epilepsy in patients with moderate and severe traumatic brain injury,and its brain protective effect may be related to the decrease of CSF and plasm IL-6 and sFkn levels.

ObjectiveTo discuss the myocardial integrated backscatter (IB) characterization in old myocardial infarction (OMI) patients during the low dose dobutamine stress echocardiography (DSE). Methods Twenty eight OMI patients underwent 4 stages low dose DSE (0, 5, 10 and 20 ?g?kg -1 ?min -1 dobutamine infusion).The cardiac variation of IB (CVIB) and calibrated CVIB (CVIB%) were measured according to different segments (anterior septum, anterior wall, inferior wall and post wall of left ventricle) in different stages.ResultsIn the viable segments (Group C), CVIB and CVIB% increased from low level in early stage (5～10 ?g?kg -1 ?min -1 ) then maintaining in high level to the endpoint (20 ?g?kg -1 ?min -1 ), while maintained high level in control segments (Group A). Both CVIB and CVIB% were lower in non viable segments(Group D) than in Group A without changing during all stages. ConclusionsThe indexes of IB under dobutamine infusion were valuable for the quantitative evaluating the contractility of myocardium in OMI patients, especially for the viable myocardium.

Objective:To evaluate the effect of hydrogen on the immunosuppressive status of septic rats.Methods:SPF healthy adult male Sprague-Dawley rats, aged 7-8 weeks, weighing 220-260 g, were studied.This study was performed in two parts.Part Ⅰ The rats were divided into 2 groups: sepsis group (Sep group, n=36) and sham operation group (Sham group, n=12). The model of sepsis was established by cecal ligation puncture in anesthetized rats.The histocompatibility DR antigen (HLA-DR)/CD14 + monocyte level in peripheral blood was detected by flow cytometry immediately after CLP and at 1, 2, 3 and 4 days after CLP.The establishment of sepsis-induced immunosuppression model was considered successful when the levels of HLA-DR/CD14 + monocyte in peripheral blood were <30%.Part Ⅱ Twelve rats with sepsis-induced immunosuppression were randomly selected and divided into 2 groups ( n=6 each) by a random number table method: sepsis immunosuppression group (Sep-IS group), sepsis immunosuppression plus hydrogen treatment group (Sep-IS+ H group). Another 12 rats were selected and divided into 2 groups ( n=6 each) by a random number table method: sham operation group (Sham group) and sham operation plus hydrogen group (Sham+ H group). In Sep-IS+ H group, 67% hydrogen was inhaled for 1 h starting from the time point immediately after successful establishment of sepsis-induced immunosuppression and from 6 h after establishment, and 67% hydrogen was inhaled for 1 h at the corresponding time points in Sham+ H group.The levels of helper T lymphocytes 17 (Th17 cells), regulatory T lymphocytes (Treg cells) and HLA-DR/CD14 + monocyte in peripheral blood were determined by flow cytometry immediately after the end of hydrogen inhalation mentioned above (T 0, T 1) and at 12 h after establishing the model (T 2). Results:Part Ⅰ Compared with Sham group, the levels of HLA-DR/CD14 + monocyte in peripheral blood were significantly decreased at 1-4 days after CLP in Sep group ( P<0.05). Part Ⅱ Compared with Sham group, the level of HLA-DR/CD14 + monocytes in peripheral blood was significantly decreased, and the levels of Treg and Th17 cells were increased at each time point in Sep-IS and Sep-IS+ H groups ( P<0.05), and no significant change was found in the parameters mentioned above in Sham+ H group ( P>0.05). Compared with Sep-IS group, the level of HLA-DR/CD14 + monocytes in peripheral blood was significantly increased at T 1, 2, the levels of Th17 cells were increased at T 2, and the levels of Treg cells were decreased at T 1, 2 in Sep-IS+ H group ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Hydrogen can improve the immunosuppressive state of septic rats.

Objective To investigate the correlation between micro?bleeds and hemorrhagic transformation( HT ) after ischemic stroke. Methods One hundred and forty?five cases patients with acute ischemic stroke who were admitted to Luhe Hospital of Beijing Affiliated to Capital Medical University from 2009 to 2014 were retrospective analyzed. The MBs T2??weighted gradient?echo MRI was performed within 48 hours after admission to examine if there was a micro?bleeds,and the incidence of HT was assessed using follow?up brain MRI or CT in 2 weeks after admission. There were 125 patients with stroke were in without HT group and 20 patients were in HT group. Results There were no significant differences in terms of MBs ( P=0. 170 ) , gender( P=0. 671 ) , age ( P=0. 528 ) , hypertension ( P=0. 597 ) , diabetes ( P=0. 571 ) , hyperlipidaemia ( P=0. 772),smoking(P=0. 672),history of stroke(P=0. 469),coagulation function(P=0. 527),antiplatelet(P=0. 642),anticoagulation(P=0. 611) in HT group and without HT group. Atrial fibrillation((45%(9/20) vs. 22%( 28/125 ) , P = 0. 034 ) , NIHSS score ( 10. 9 ± 0. 5 ) points vs. ( 7. 8 ± 1. 2 ) points, P<0. 001 ) , thrombolysis(20% (4/20) vs.5% (6/125),P = 0.015) have significant differences in two groups.In multivariate logistic regression analysis,atrial fibrillation( OR=2. 421,95%CI 1. 823-3. 256,P=0. 012) ,NIHSS score( OR=9. 303, 95%CI 3. 094-27. 970, P<0. 001 ) were independent predictors for HT after ischemic stroke. Conclusion There is no relationship between MBs and HT after ischemic stroke. Atrial fibrillation,the severe of stroke are independent predictors for HT after ischemic stroke.

Objective To explore the clinicopathologic features,diagnosis,treatment and prognosis of ACTH-independent subclinical Cushing syndrome caused by cortisol-secreting and hypo-androgen black adrenal cortical adenomas with lipomatous metaplasis.Methods The clinical and pathologic features of 1 patient presented with hypo-androgen and atypical signs and symptoms of Cushing syndrome were reported.The patient's 24 h UFC (235.62 μg) was higher than normal range,his plasma ACTH concentrations (＜1.1 pmol/L,was lower than normal range and his serum cortisol concentrations lacked diurnal rhythm.There was absence of serum cortisol suppression in overnight dexamethasone suppression tests.Serum levels of androgens (1.2 nmol/L) were lower than normal range.24 h urine catecholamine was normal,NE was 160.5 nmol/24 h (5-591 nmol/24 h),E was 23.1 nmol/24 h (0-82 nmol/24 h),DA was 1496nmol/24 h (424-2612 nmol/24 h).Aldosterone lying and standing test:ALD1 138-415 pmol/L,AT-Ⅱ1 64.54 ng/L,PRA1 0.80 μg · L-1 · h-1 Abdomen CT showed right adrenal mass (3.1 cm).131Ⅰ-MIBG scanning was normal.Adrenocortical carcinoma was considered as a possible diagnosis based on cortisol hypersecretion,hypo-androgen and the imaging characteristics.This patient accepted laparoscopic adrenal adenoma resection.Results The adrenal tumor size was 3.5 cm.Immunohistochemical (IHC) staining showed Melan-A,CgA,α-inhibin and Syn positive and Ki-67 ＜ 1％.Histopathologic results showed black adrenal cortical adenomas with myelolipomatous change.After surgery,patient's serum androgen was normal,and the signs and symptoms of Cushing syndrome and oligo-androgen disappeared.There was recurrence after 1.5 years follow-up.Conclusions Although most patients with corticotropin-independent Cushing syndrome associated with abnormal androgen proved to have adrenocortical carcinoma,the clinician should be aware of the possibility of benign,black adrenal adenoma.

Objective To evaluate early and dynamic changes of the left ventricular systolic function of patients with septic shock by two-dimensional speckle tracking imaging (2D-STI), and to provide guidance for treatment and prognosis.Methods Fifty-eight septic shock patients admitted to intensive care unit (ICU) of Subei People's Hospital from January 2016 to April 2017 were enrolled. The septic shock patients were given early fluid resuscitation. The left ventricular end-diastolic volume (LVEDV), left ventricular end-systolic volume (LVESV), left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), early diastolic mitral flow velocity/early diastolic mitral annular peak velocity (E/Em) were obtained by conventional echocardiography, and the left ventricular global longitudinal strain (GLS), global circumferential strain (GCS), global radial strain (GRS) were obtained by 2D-STI before fluid resuscitation and 1, 3, 7, 14 days after fluid resuscitation. According to the 28-day survival, the septic shock patients were divided into survival group (38 cases) and death group (20 cases). Thirty normal subjects with age and sex matched were selected as control group.Results① Compared with control group, heart rate (HR) and LVESV were increased [HR (bpm): 92.71±12.51 vs. 73.07±5.52, LVESV (mL): 42.50±7.89 vs. 38.73±4.23, bothP < 0.05], while LVEF, GLS, GCS were decreased [LVEF: 0.57±0.06 vs. 0.61±0.03, GLS: (-17.72±1.35)% vs. (-22.07±1.95)%, GCS: (-17.08±1.49)% vs. (-22.98±1.97)%] in septic shock group (allP < 0.01). ② Compared with the data before fluid resuscitation, heart rate was declined (bpm: 87.83±11.50vs. 92.71±12.51,P < 0.01), while LVEDV and LVEF were increased [LVEDV (mL): 102.32±9.23 vs. 99.24±8.86, LVEF: 0.59±0.05 vs. 0.56±0.06] in patients of the septic shock after fluid resuscitation (allP <0.01). ③ With the extension of treatment time, HR, LVEDV, LVESV, E/Em were increased gradually, and LVEF, GLS, GCS, GRS were decreased gradually in dead patients. In septic shock patients, compared with survival group, GCS was significantly different on day 1 [(-15.98±1.41)% vs. (-17.66±1.22)%,P < 0.05], HR, LVEDV, LVESV, GLS were significantly different on the 3rd day [HR (bpm): 104.60±10.94 vs. 88.71±5.06, LVEDV (mL): 109.69±10.00 vs. 103.99±5.74, LVESV (mL): 47.78±7.21 vs. 42.29±5.13, GLS: (-14.44±0.92)% vs. (-16.36±1.00)%, allP < 0.05], LVEF, GRS were significantly different on the 7th day [LVEF: 0.47±0.07 vs. 0.58±0.04, GRS: (28.27±3.23)% vs. (31.48±3.12)%, bothP < 0.05], and E/Em was significantly different on the 14th day (12.81±1.56 vs. 10.61±1.27) in dead group (P < 0.05).Conclusions Our study demonstrates myocardial dysfunction at the early phase in septic shock patients, and 2D-STI GCS can be more sensitive than the conventional echocardiography to determine prognosis. 2D-STI GCS, GLS, GRS were not volume-load dependent parameter. Low levels of GLS, GCS might suggest a poor prognosis.

Objective To acquire volume rendered images of left atrial appendage ( LAA ) chambers by three dimensional transesophageal echocardiography (3DTEE) using a novel image mode of grey values inverted imaging ( GVI) . Methods Forty patients with atrial fibrillation were performed with TEE and cardiac CT examination before intervention treatment . Three‐dimensional transesophageal echocardiography images were acquired and displayed as a gray values inverted mode . Threshold segmentation and interactive segmentation were used to 3D digital replicas of LAA chambers . Morphology information including morphology type of LAAs and number of lobes and measurements of LAAs were recorded and compared with CT volume reconstruction(CT‐VR) images .Results Morphology information and measurements were successfully acquired by CT and 3DTEE‐GVI images in all 40 cases . The consistence of LAA morphology type by 3D‐GVI and CT was 97 .5% . The consistence of number of LAA lobes by 3D‐GVI and CT was 92 .5% . The measurements of long axis ,short axis ,area of ostiums of LAAs ,and depth of LAAs by CT were larger than those by 3D‐GVI ( P < 0 .01 ) . There were agreements between two methods of measurement . Conclusions LAA chambers can be reconstructed by 3D TEE‐GVI ,which can achieve similar effect to CT‐VR . 3DTEE‐GVI promises to be one of the most effective methods in assessment of LAAs′morphology information for planning of LAA occlusion .