With the continuous research on Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge-the presentative with funtion of blood-cicnlation-acfiviating of Traditional Chinese Medicine was found to have the effects of inhibiting tumour metastasis.The present study indicated that Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge prevents metastasis mainly by way of enhancing immune system function,inducing tumour cell differentiation and inhibiting the expression of molecule adhesions.Owing to further clarification of its mechanism of antimetastasis,Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge is expected to become an effective medicine in preventing metastasis.

Female ; Humans ; Male ; Occupational Diseases ; epidemiology ; Proportional Hazards Models ; Time Factors ; Trinitrotoluene ; poisoning

Objective To discuss the best bacterial combination for the diagnosis of Bacterial vaginosis (BV).Methods This is a retrospective study,230 BV-positive patients and 360 healthy women were enrolled based on the Amsel criteria and Nugent score.5 BV-associated bacteria,including Gardnerella vaginalis,Atopobium vaginae and Leptotrichia/Sneathia species,et al.were amplified by specific-PCR assay,the detection rate were compared between two groups.ROC curve and Kappa test were used to select the best combination.Results The detection rate of Gardnerella vaginalis,Atopobium vaginae,Leptotrichia/Sneathia species,Megasphaera species and Mobiluncus mulieris in BV group (91.3％,83.5％,39.1％,42.6％ and 36.5％ respectively) were markedly higher than that in healthy women (37.2％,14.4％,11.7％,8.9％ and 5.6％ respectively),x2 value were 168.848,275.776,60.949,92.886 and 92.68,all P ＜ 0.05.The area under ROC curve of A.vag,G.Vag + A.vag,G.Vag + A.vag + Lepto,G.Vag + A.vag +Mega and G.Vag + A.vag + M.mul were 0.845,0.862,0.865,0.869 and 0.867,and the sensitivity and specifity were higher than 80％,the value of Kappa were larger than 0.75 (P ＜ 0.05).Thus,these five methods were coincident.Conclusion Detection of Atopobium vaginae may be a better way for the diagnosis of BV.

Objective To assess the diagnostic value of CT-gnided pereutaneous fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FANB) for the space-occupying lesions of the pancreas. Methods The authors retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 68 patients with pancreatic lesions who underwent CT-guided percutaneous fine-needle aspiration biopsy. The lesions were located at the pancreatic head (n = 49), body (n = 12) or tail (n = 7). The maximum diameter of the 68 lesions ranged from 2 cm to 7 cm. The lesion's diameter was < 3 cm in 10 cases and was ≥ 3 cm in 58 cases. A 20-gauge fine-needle was used to puncture and to make the aspiration in all patients. Both plain and contrast-enhanced abdominal CT scanning were performed before the biopsy procedure. The technical key points of aspiration biopsy included selection of the appropriate cross-section, the entry of the needle, and multiple insertions in fan-like fashion with fast manipulation of puncture and aspiration. All biopsy specimens were sent for pathologic evaluation. Results All the lesions were safely and successfully punctured through the anterior approach without major complications. The technical success of needle puncturing was 100%. Of 68 patients, the pathological results obtained from the biopsy included malignant tumor in 46, benign lesion in 17 and no abnormal finding in 5, of which follow-up observation found no abnormality in 2 and malignant process was eventually confirmed in remaining three. The overall accuracy, specificity and sensitivity of the biopsy were 96%, 95% and 100%, respectively. The accuracy of CT-guided biopsy for malignant and benign lesions was 94% and 100% respectively (P > 0.05). The diagnostic accuracy for lesions larger than 3.0 cm (97%) or located at the pancreatic tail (100%) was a little higher than that for lesions smaller than 3.0 cm (90%) or located at the pancreatic head (96%) or body (92%), although the difference was not statistically significant (P > 0.05). No serious complications occurred in our series. Conclusion CT-guided percutaneous fine-needle aspiration biopsy is a safe and effective technique for the diagnosis and differentiation of the space-occupying lesions of the pancreas.

Adult ; Benzene ; Biomarkers, Tumor ; blood ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Occupational Exposure ; Serum ; chemistry

Objective To investigate the blood-saving effect of controlled low central venous pressure (CLCVP) in different types of hepatectomy.Methods Ninety ASA physical status Ⅰ or Ⅱ patients of both sexes,aged 37-76 yr,weighing 40-75 kg,undergoing elective hepatectomy,were divided into 6 groups according to the surgical approach and whether CLCVP was used during surgery (n =15 each):CLCVP1-3 groups and nonCLCVP1-3 groups (NCLCVP1-3 groups).The standard hepatectomy,half liver resection and irregular hepatectomy were performed in CLCVP1-3 groups,respectively,with CLCVP.The standard hepatectomy,half liver resection and irregular hepatectomy were performed in NCLCVP1-3 groups,respectively,without CLCVP.In CLCVP1-3 groups,from skin incision to the end of liver resection,CVP was maintained ≤ 5 cm H2 O through adjustment of the position,fluid restriction and iv infusion of nitroglycerin,and norepinephrine was infused simultaneously to maintain mean arterial pressure ≥ 60 mm Hg.In NCLCVP1-3 groups CVP was maintained at 6-12 cm H2O.Intraoperative blood loss and blood transfusion were recorded.Results Compared with NCLCVP1-3 groups,intraoperative blood loss was significantly decreased in CLCVP1-3 groups (P ＜ 0.05).Compared with NCLCVP3 group,the amount of blood transfusion was significantly decreased,the constituent ratio of intraoperative blood loss ＜ 200 ml was increased,and the constituent ratio of intraoperative blood loss ＞ 1000 ml was decreased in group CLCVP3 (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion CLCVP can decrease the intraoperative blood loss and blood transfusion in patients undergoing irregular hepatectomy.

ObjectiveTo evaluate the clinical value of the rate of fetal urine production rate (UPR) in fetus with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome(TTTS).Methods 22 continuative normal monochorionic diamniotic(MCDA) twin fetuses were selected as controll group.Eight fetuses with TTTS were selected as disease group,and UPR was measured by three-dimensional ultrasound virtual organ computer-aided analysis (VOCAL) and the rate of UPR in twin was calculated.Results1)The rate of UPR of twin fetuses in MCDA did not vary significantly throughout pregnancy (0.97 ± 0.28).The correlation coefficient between the rate of UPR and gestational age was 0.13,without obvious correlation.2)The rate of UPR-recipient/UPR-donor in TTTS fetuses increased significantly compared with MCDA twin fetus (7.83 ± 2.61,t =6.19,P ＜0.05).ConclusionsThe rate of UPR may be an important index in the assessment of TTTS.

Objective To explore changes of gray matter volume in patients with obsessivecompulsive disorder (OCD) in Chinese Han population using optimized voxel-based morphometry (VBM) ,and investigate its relationship with clinical symptoms. Methods Twenty patients with OCD and 20 age,sex and handedness matched healthy controls were scanned using 3D-T1 images on a 3.0 T MR system. The high resolution T1WI was preprocessed according to the optimized VBM protocol in Statistical Parametric Mapping (SPM5). Two-sample t test was performed to characterize the differences of the gray matter volume (GMV) between the OCD patients and healthy controls, and the correlations between the GMV and symptom severity and cumulative illness duration were examined using Pearson correlation in SPSS 16. 0, respectively.Results Compared to controls, OCD patients demonstrated increased GMV in left thalamus, right thalamus and left cerebellum after false discovery rate (FDR) correction. No areas of significantly decreased GMV was observed in OCD patients in relative to healthy controls. The mean eigenvalue ranged from 0. 5782 to 0. 889 representing the left thalamus volume of OCD patients was 0. 6813 ± 0. 0718, and that ranged from 0. 5546 to 0. 9062 was 0. 6869 ± 0. 0808 tor right thalamus. The mean eigenvalues were positively correlated in bilateral thalamus (r = 0. 94, P ＜ 0. 01). Conclusion Using optimized VBM, the current research indicates that the pathophysiology of OCD is associated with GMV abnormalities not only in corticostriato-thalamo-cortical (CSTC) circuit, but also in the cerebellum.

The gold hollow nanospheres have been synthesized by sacrificE-template method and the obtained sample has been characterized by TEM, SEM and XRD. The amperometric formaldehyde gas sensor was assembled with gold hollow nanospheres as the active electrode material and 1 mol/L KOH solution as electrolyte. The equation of linear regression(y=16.63x+4.063×10-7, r=0.9989)between the oxidation current(y(A))and the concentration of formaldehyde(x/(mol/L)) was obtained at the formaldehyde concentration in the range of 0 to 2.23×10-6 mol/L. The sensitivity of the sensor with gold hollow nanospheres as active material increased by about 70% compared with the sensor made of nanoparticles which had the same gold-loading in the work electrode, this method exhibits an advantage of decrease in the cost of the noble metal. This kind of sensor shows potential application in formaldehyde gas detection in this range due to its excellent sensitivity, stable response and good linear relationship.

Objective:To observe the effects of acupuncture at Houxi(SI3)and Huantiao(GB30)on the expression levels of nuclear factor kappa B(NF-κB),inducible nitric oxide synthase(iNOS),and nitric oxide(NO)of NF-κB inflammatory signaling pathway in L5 spinal nerve root of lumbar disc herniation(LDH)model rats and explore the mechanism of acupuncture in LDH treatment.Methods:Forty specific-pathogen-free healthy male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into a sham operation group,a model group,acupuncture group 1,and acupuncture group 2,with 10 rats in each group.The non-compression nucleus protrusion model was made by puncturing L4-L5 spinous process space and injecting autologous nucleus suspension.Acupuncture at bilateral Shenshu(BL23),Dachangshu(BL25),and Weizhong(BL40)was carried out in acupuncture group 1,and acupuncture at bilateral Houxi(SI3)and Huantiao(GB30)in acupuncture group 2.All rats were treated with balanced reinforcing and reducing needling manipulations,and the needles were retained for 30 min/time with one episode of needling manipulation every 10 min,once a day,14 times in total.The threshold value of paw withdrawal pain was measured by a thermal stimulation pain instrument;the serum NF-κB,iNOS,and NO levels were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.The pathomorphological changes of spinal nerve roots were observed by hematoxylin-eosin(HE)staining;quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction was used to detect iNOS mRNA expression in spinal nerve roots;the NF-κB and iNOS protein expression in spinal nerve roots was detected by the immunofluorescence method.Results:Compared with the sham operation group,the threshold of paw withdrawal pain in the model group was decreased,and the expression levels of serum NF-κB,iNOS,and NO were increased;HE staining showed many degenerated and dissolved Schwann cells in spinal nerve roots with vacuolar changes;meanwhile,the expression levels of NF-κB and iNOS proteins,and the iNOS mRNA in spinal nerve roots were increased.Compared with the model group,the paw withdrawal pain thresholds in acupuncture group 1 and acupuncture group 2 were increased,and the increase in acupuncture group 2 was greater(P<0.05);the expression levels of serum NF-κB,iNOS,and NO in acupuncture group 1 and acupuncture group 2 were decreased,especially in acupuncture group 2(P<0.01);the vacuolar changes of spinal nerve roots,and the degeneration and lysis of Schwann cells in acupuncture group 1 and acupuncture group 2 were decreased,which were more obvious in acupuncture group 2;the NF-κB and iNOS protein expression and the iNOS mRNA expression levels in spinal nerve roots of acupuncture group 1 and acupuncture group 2 were decreased,especially in acupuncture group 2(P<0.01).Conclusion:Acupuncture at Houxi(SI3)and Huantiao(GB30)can improve the morphology of spinal nerve roots,inhibit the NF-κB and iNOS protein expression levels in spinal nerve roots and the serum NO level,and relieve the pain caused by inflammation of spinal nerve roots,which may be one of the mechanisms of acupuncture in LDH treatment.