Aged ; Electrocardiography ; Female ; Humans ; Hyperkalemia ; complications ; physiopathology ; Myocardial Ischemia ; etiology

Carboxysomes are extremely efficient microcompartments committed to CO2 fixation due to tailored CO2-concentrating mechanism (CCM). In cyanobacteria and some chemoautotrophs, carboxysomes as organelle-like microbodies encapsulate ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase (RuBisCO) and carbonic anhydrase (CA). Together with active inorganic carbon uptake transporters, carboxysomes accumulate HCO3(-) in the cytoplasm, leading to high efficiency of carbon fixation. Based on the elucidation of structures and functionalities, heterologous production of carboxysomes has been achieved so far. In fact, the genes encoding either vacant carboxysome shell or only interior components have been characterized. This review summarizes the discovery along with types, showcases molecular structures and roles of carboxysomes in CCM, and presents their broad applications in metabolic engineering.
Biological Transport ; Carbon ; metabolism ; Carbon Cycle ; Carbon Dioxide ; metabolism ; Cyanobacteria ; metabolism ; Metabolic Engineering

Objective To compare the diagnostic value for hysteromyona with trans-abdominal ultrasound (TAS) and trans-virginal ultrasound(TVS). Methods Two empirical doctors detected respectively 82 patients by TAS and TVS in double blind method. The results were compared with pathological results. Result The correct rate of diagnosis in 82 patients with 123 hysteromyoma focus by TVS and TAS was 96.75% and 86.18% respectively.There was statistical difference between TAS and TVS. The correct rate of combining use of the two method was 98. 37%. Couclusion Either TVS or TAS had its own merit and defect, Combining use of the two method could raise the correct rate.

Objective To establish a standard anti-viral treatment for chronic HBV carriers. Methods With reference to the domestic and abroad literatures, the diagnostic and therapeutic standards were set and prepared to be verified. ResultsThe diagnostic standards included:(①ALT 30 -40 IU/L: add 2 scores. (②Age:30 -39 ,add 1 score; ≥40,add 2 scores. (③Ultrasound examination: obviously abnormal,add 1 score;deteriorated during follow up:add 2 scores. ④Fibrosis markers positive: add 1 score. (⑤History of HCC in vertical relatives:add 1 score. ⑥ Existence of conditions which can induced elevation of ALT such as fatty liver or alcoholic liver or BMI ＞ 23 kg/m2,minus 2 scores. The therapeutic standards included:(①≥5 scores: should be treated;(②3 -4 scores: may be treated or just follow up;(③≤2 scores;follow up and reexamine every 6 months. ConclusionsThe above standards are preliminary suggestions which should be checked and rectified by liver biopsy to achieve a more accurate and more practical standard.

Objective To investigate the correlation between the severity of coronary artery disease with se-rum bilirubin and left ventricular cardiac function. Methods Two hundred and six patients underwent blood bio-chemical ,color-echocardiography and angiography of coronary artery. The patients were divided into 4 ordinal groups according to the Gensini score indicating the severity of coronary artery disease. Results There were significant differences in total bilirubin(TBIL), left atrial dimension (LAD), left ventricular dimension (LVD) and left ventric-ular ejection fraction (LVEF) between the four groups(P<0.05 or P<0.01). The Spearman correlation coefficent between Gensini's scores and LAD, LVD were 0.280 (P=0.000) and 0.176 (P=0.011), respectively. The Spearman correlation coefficient between Gemini's scores and TBIL, LVEF were -0.541 (P<0.000) and -0.222 (P=0.001), respectively. The multiple linear regression between the Gensini's score and parameters showed that TBIL and LVD were independently correlated with the Gensini scores (P=0.000 and P=0.002, respec-tively). Conclusions TBIL and LVD were independently correlated with Gensini's score. LVEF was negatively cor-related with the severity of coronary disease and is a useful predictor for the severity of coronary atherosclerotic heart disease.

Images corresponded to the right knee of a 27 years old, healthy, male volunteer, weighing 68 Kg, 175 cm height, with no knee joint disease, were selected. The scanning was performed using 1.5T Twinspeed/Excite magnetic resonance tomography. The image was uninterrupted sagittal planes picture, and the scanning way was from the inside to out. The three-dimensional tibia-femoral joint model was established by the MR1 images after they were handled by correlation analysis software (Mimics10.0, Geomagic Studio 8.0). At last, transformed the model format STL file to IGS file, which can be acceptable by analysis software 11.0. On the base of this way, a highly simulation tibia-femoral model was established. It provides a guarantee for the further finite element analysis concerning checking the surface of femoral condyle cartilage to repair interphalangeal joint injuries. The result demonstrated that 3-D computer model established by using 2-D MRI pictures makes up the CT scanning deficiencies on soft tissue, which confirms the model closer to the real anatomical structure.

Objective To discuss the technique, therapeutic effect and complications of CT-guided interstitial implantation of ~(125)I seeds for the treatment of non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC). Methods With the help of treatment planning system, CT-guided interstitial implantation of ~(125)I seeds was performed in 21 patients with pathologically-proved NSCLC. Multi-plane implanting technique was adopted and ~(125)I seeds of (0.5 -0.8) mCi were placed at intervals of (1.0-1.5) cm. Checkup CT scan was carried out immediately after the procedure to make sure that the seeds were satisfactorily distributed. Follow-up CT scanning was made (2-6) months after the treatment to survey the distribution of the seeds within the tumor. The curative effect and complications were also evaluated and observed. The patients were followed for 12 months. Results Of 21 cases, complete remission was seen in 7, obvious remission in 12 and partial remission in 2. The one year survival rate was 90.5% (19/21). Complications included pneumothorax (n = 6) and hemoptysis (n = 2). No serious complications or treatment-related radiation injuries occurred. Conclusion CT-guided interstitial implantation of ~(125)I seeds is a safe and effective treatment for NSCLC with reliable short-term therapeutic effect.

Objective To investigate the effectiveness of intensive sit-to-stand training in improving the balance and walking of hemiplegic stroke patients. Methods Sixty hemiplegic stroke patients were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group with 30 cases in each.Both groups were treated with routine rehabilitation.The observation group also underwent extensive sit-to-stand training.The training lasted for 15 min/time,6 times/week for 4 weeks.All of the patients were assessed with respect to their body weight distribution,Berg balance scale (BBS) scores,timed up & go test (TUGT) times and using footprint gait analysis,before the treatment and 4 weeks post treatment. Results After 4 weeks of treatment body weight distribution,BBS scores,TUGT times and gait improved significantly in both groups.The BBS,TUGT and gait improvements were significantly greater in the observation than in the control group.There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of body weight distribution. Conclusions Extensive sit-to-stand training combined with routine rehabilitation can distinctly improve the balance and walking of hemiplegic stroke survivors.

Objective To evaluate the clinical factors associated with pathological complete response (pCR) after preoperative neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for rectal cancer.Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on the clinical data of 116 patients with rectal cancer,who underwent neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy followed by radical surgery from January 2009 to December 2012.All patients received pelvic intensity-modulated radiotherapy (50 Gy/25 fractions) with concurrent fluorouracilbased chemotherapy and then underwent radical surgery 4-8 weeks later.The clinical factors associated with pCR or non-pCR were analyzed by Logistic regression.Results Of the 116 patients,20 (17.2％) achieved a pCR after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy.The univariate analysis showed that percentage of circumference of the rectal tube invaded by the tumor,preoperative serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level,T stage,N stage,distance from the anal verge,degree of tumor differentiation,and maximum tumor diameter were associated with pCR or non-pCR after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for rectal cancer.The multivariate analysis revealed that percentage of circumference of the rectal tube invaded by the tumor,preoperative serum CEA level,and T stage were predictive factors for pCR or non-pCR after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for rectal cancer.Conclusions Non-circumferential tumor (percentage of circumference of the rectal tube invaded by the tumor ＜ 75 ％),low CEA level,and early T stage before treatment may be associated with pCR after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for rectal cancer.

Objective To establish patient-experience based key indicators for quality of care.Methods Literature review,collection of proven surveys on patient experience and satisfaction,study of China's conditions,with demonstrations by experts team.Results A framework was built for patientexperience based key indicators on quality of care.Level-1 indicators within the framework are tangibility,reliability,responsiveness,assurance,care and continuity.There are 28 level-2 indicators and 83level-3 indicators.Conclusion Such key indicators are highly practical as the basis for developing the scale of patient experience.