Background:Gastric cancer is the result of comprehensive interactions among Helicobacter pylori(Hp)infection, environmental factors and host genetic factors. It has been demonstrated that rs2294008 polymorphism in prostate stem cell antigen(PSCA)gene is associated with increased risk of non-cardia gastric cancer. Aims:To investigate the relationship between PSCA rs2294008 polymorphism and precursors of gastric cancer. Methods:A total of 398 patients with gastric intestinal metaplasia( n = 328)and intraepithelial neoplasia( n = 70)from Nov. 2009 to Nov. 2015 at the Qingdao Municipal Hospital were enrolled,and 416 healthy subjects were served as controls. Genotype of PSCA rs2294008 was determined by direct DNA sequencing of PCR products,and Hp infection was examined by rapid urease test. Results:Significant difference in frequencies of CC,CT and TT genotypes of PSCA rs2294008 was observed between case and control groups(P = 0. 011);the frequency of TT genotype was significantly higher in case group than in control group (16. 3% vs. 9. 4% ,P = 0. 003). Compared with individuals carrying CC genotype,TT genotype carriers were found to be associated with a higher risk of precursors of gastric cancer(oR = 1. 840,95% CI:1. 174 ~ 2. 886). Taken individuals negative for Hp infection and carrying C allele(CC + CT)as reference,risk of precursors of gastric cancer was significantly increased by Hp infection(oR = 2. 389,95% CI:1. 799 ~ 3. 173)and Hp infection in combination with TT genotype (OR = 3. 335,95% CI:1. 935 ~ 5. 749),whereas TT genotype alone only slightly increased the risk(OR = 1. 783,95%CI:0. 900 ~ 3. 530). Conclusions:PSCA rs2294008 polymorphism is significantly associated with susceptibility to precursors of gastric cancer and Hp infection might further increase the risk in TT carriers.

The development and progress of gastric mucosal diseases is a complex process associated with multiple factors and underlying mechanisms,and individuals may present different genetic susceptibilities to gastric mucosal diseases. Various studies have demonstrated a strong link between Toll-like receptors( TLRs),as pattern recognition receptors,and the development and progress of gastric mucosal diseases. The gene polymorphisms of TLRs may change its encoded proteins or related signaling pathways,which results in different susceptibilities to gastric mucosal diseases;this might affect the development,progress and clinical outcome of the disease. In this review article,the advances in study on TLRs and its gene polymorphisms in gastric mucosal diseases were summarized.

Background:Studies have shown that promoter methylation of MGMT gene is closely related to many malignant tumor including gastric cancer.DNA methyltransferase 1 (DNMT1) is highly expressed in many malignant tumor tissues.However, studies on relationship between methylation of MGMT gene and DNMT1 expression in gastric cancer are rare.Aims:To investigate the relationship between methylation of MGMT gene, protein expression of DNMT1 and gastric cancer.Methods:Promoter methylation status of MGMT gene in 60 gastric adenocarcinoma tissues and corresponding paracancerous tissues were detected by methylation-specific PCR (MSP).RT-PCR and immunohistochemistry were used to measure mRNA and protein expressions of MGMT and DNMT1, respectively.Results:Methylation rate of MGMT gene promoter in gastric cancer was significantly higher than that in paracancerous tissue (45.0% vs.13.3%, P<0.001).The positivity rate of MGMT mRNA in gastric cancer was significantly lower than that in paracancerous tissue (41.7% vs.93.3%, P<0.001), while the positivity rate of DNMT1 mRNA expression in gastric cancer was significantly higher than that in paracancerous tissue (76.7% vs.18.3%, P<0.001).Methylation rate of MGMT promoter in MGMT mRNA-negative expressed gastric cancer tissue was significantly higher than that in MGMT mRNA-positive expressed gastric cancer tissue (57.1% vs.28.0%, P<0.05).It showed a negative correlation between MGMT protein expression and DNMT1 protein expression in gastric cancer tissue (r=-0.795, P<0.01).Conclusions:Promoter methylation of MGMT gene and high expression of DNMT1 may be associated with the development and progression of gastric cancer.

Objective To study the effect of retention enema with Huanghu Decotion on infantile rotavirus enteritis and summarize the nursing strategies.Method One hundred and sixty nine infants with infantile rotavirus enteritis were randomly divided into observation group(n=86)and control group(n=83).On the basis of conventional treatment,the observation group was treated with retention enema with Huanghu Decotion and the control group with Smecta 3 d for a course of treatment.The two groups were compared in terms of the total effective rate.Results There was significant difference in the total effectives rate between the two groups(P<0.05).The rate in the observation group was highter than that in the control group.Conclusions Retention enema with Huanghu Decotion is superior to that by Smecta in treating infantile rotavirus enteritis.The comprehensive nursing care is helpful for the improved curative compliance and therapeutic effect.

Background:The morbidity and mortality of gastric cancer remain high worldwide,and it is urgent to explore new targets for the diagnosis and treatment of gastric cancer. Nuclear protein 1 (Nupr1)has a variety of biological functions, especially in the tumorigenesis and development of the malignancies. Aims:To investigate the expression and clinical significance of Nupr1 in gastric cancer. Methods:Quantitative RT-PCR was used to determine the mRNA expression of Nupr1 in 72 cases of gastric cancerous tissue and the paired paracancerous tissue. Western blotting and immunohisto-chemistry were employed to detect the protein expression and cellular localization of Nupr1. The correlation of Nupr1 with the clinicopathological characteristics of gastric cancer was analyzed. Results:Expressions of Nupr1 mRNA and protein in gastric cancer were both significantly higher than those in paracancerous tissue (P < 0. 05),and their expressions were coincident. Nupr1 protein was expressed mainly in cytoplasm,and the nuclear expression was reduced. Expression of Nupr1 mRNA in gastric cancer was significantly correlated with tumor size,differentiation,pathological type,Bormann's classification,depth of invasion,lymph node and distant metastases and TNM staging (P < 0. 05),and was not correlated with gender,age and site of tumor (P > 0. 05). Conclusions:Nupr1 is overexpressed and correlated with invasion, metastasis and progression of gastric cancer. It can be used as a novel biomarker for early diagnosis and prognosis evaluation,and as a potential target for treatment of gastric cancer.

Background and purpose:The prognosis of advanced esophageal carcinoma is poor,there are no standard regimens for these patients. This study was to observe and evaluate the clinical feasibility and effi cacy of combined esophageal stent insertion with radiotherapy and concurrent chemotherapy in the treatment of locally advanced esophageal carcinoma. Methods:66 patients with esophageal carcinoma who were not suitable for operation were analyzed retrospectively. In the therapy group,stent was placed in order to relieve esophageal stenosis,and then followed by 3D-CRT and concurrent chemotherapy,while patients in the control group were treated with the placement of stent alone. According to the evaluating standards of WHO and Stooler classifi cation,we evaluated the effi cacy. Results:In the study group,72.2% of 36 cases was observed as partial response(PR),and 13.9% with complete response(CR),overall response rate was 86.1%. 6 and 12 months survival rates were 88.9% and 72.2% in the study group,compared to 53.3% and 26.7% in the control group,respectively(P

Objective To investigate the efficacy of escitalopram combined with psychoanalysis in the treatment of refractory depression. Methods A total of 63 patients were randomly divided into escitalopram group ( n = 32) and escitalopram combined with psychoanalysis group( n = 31 ). All patients were evaluated with Hamilton depression Rating Scale(HAMD). Results After treatment,the scores of HAMD in two groups were both significantly lower than those before treatment. In the 8th ( ( HAMD ( 17.35 ± 2.98 ) ), 12th ( ( HAMD (9. 26 ±3.46) )weekend of treatment, the scores of HAMD in study group were significanlly lower than those in control group(8 th:21.97 ± 3.26; 12 th: 15.28 ± 3. 18 ). There were no significant differences in side effects between study group and control group. Conclusion Escitalopram angumented with psychoanalysis takes effects better than escitalopram single and doesn't increase side effects in the treatment of refractory depression.

Objective To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the temporary bedside cardiac pacing in controlling torsades de points (TdP) in patients with acquired long QT syndrome (LQTS). Methods Twelve patients with acquired LQTS were enrolled from April 2003 to August 2007 consecutively and their clinical data were analyzed. Bedside cardiac pacing was adopted when other methods couldn't terminate the repeated TdP. Results Twelve patients successfully experienced the temporary bedside cardiac pacing via femoral venous. The average time spent in bedside cardiac pacing was about (10.5±2.4) min. After cardiac pacing the interval of QT and QTc were shortened [ (0.42±0.03 ) svs (0.52±0.06) s, P < 0.05; (0.43± 0.04 ) s vs (0.53±0.05 ) s, P <0.05 ]. The TdP occurred (4.6±1.2 ) times per day before cardiac pacing and it didn't reoccur any more after bedside cardiac pacing. The average time for cardiac pacing was(3.8±1.4) d. When the patients were discharged, the interval of QT and QTe were (0.41±0.02) s and (0.42±0.05) s respectively, there were significant differences compared with that before cardiac pacing(P< 0.05). During 1 year follow-up, the patients didn't experience TdP any more, and the interval of QT and QTe were (0.41± 0.06) s and (0.42±0.05) s respectively. Conclusion The immediate bedside cardiac pacing is a safe and effective way to control the repeated TdP.

Objective To investigate the relationship between infarct location and prognosis after emergency percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) treatment in patients with acute myocardial infarction.Methods Consecutive 121 patients with ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) who underwent primary PCI were divided into 3 groups according to the infarct location.Their clinical,ECG,echocardiography and coronary angiography features were analyzed,and the follow-up was made. Results Compared with inferior wall infarction group and inferior wall infarction combined with right ventricular infarction group,anterior wall myocardial infarction group had higher CPK-MB and cTnT,less frequent collateral,reduced ST-segment resolution,higher mortality rates in hospitalization and one year after discharge.On the other hand,inferior infarction combined with right ventricular infarction group had more occurrences of shock and atrial vetricular block or ventricular arrhythmia,more incidence of multivessel disease and thrombus,and higher readmission rate.Conclusion Patients with anterior wall myocardial infarction and inferior wall in

Objective To study the diagnostic value of porphobilin staining of gastric mucus for primary pathologic duodenogastric reflux (DGR). Methods A total of 58 DGR patients diagnosed from January, 2007 to April, 2008 were recruited to the study as DGR group, and 21 healthy volunteers as control.All subjects underwent 24-hour intragastric bilirubin monitor and gastroscopy. Bilirubin absorption value of 0. 25 and median reflux time of 23.60% were taken as thresholds to differentiate low reflux group ( reflux time ＜ 23.60% ) and high reflux group (reflux time ≥23.60% ). Porphobilin staining of gastric mucosa was quantitatively analyzed. Results Deposition of porphobilin in mucosa of gastric antrum, gastric angle and gastric body in primary pathologi DGR group was significantly higher than those in healthy group (P ＜0. 05 ). The occurrence of atrophic and intestinal metaplasia of gastric antrum in high reflux group was significantly higher than that of low reflux group (P ＜ 0. 05). Deposition of porphobilin in mucosa of gastric antrum, gastric angle and gastric body in high reflux group was significantly higher than that of low reflux group (P ＜ 0. 05 ). The New Sydney system pathological scores of gastric antrum and angle of high reflux group was higher than that of low reflux group ( P ＜ 0. 05 ). The deposition of porphobilin in mucosa of gastric antrum and gastric angle was positively correlated with New Sydney system pathological scores in primary pathological DGR group (r=0.59, P=0.041 andr=0.73, P=0.038). Conclusion Porphobilin staining of mucosa in gastric antrum can reflect the severity of bile reflux, and is positively correlated with the extent of gastric mucosal lesion, which may be helpful in diagnosis of primary pathological DGR.