OBJECTIVE To investigate the resistance of the isolated staphylococci to erythromycin and clindamycin and the frequency of inducible clindamycin-resistance of the isolates. METHODS The susceptibilities of erythromycin and clindamycin of the isolates were examined by Kirby-Bauer disc agar diffusion test and the inducible clindamycin-resistance was detected by D-zone test.Cefoxitin disk diffusion test was used for detection of meticillin-resistant staphylococci. RESULTS Among the total of 219 staphylococcus strains,119(54.34%) were resistant to both erythromycin and clindamycin(cMLS) and 45(20.55%) were resistant to erythromycin but susceptible to clindamycin and showed positive D-test results(iMLS).In the phenotype of resistant to erythromycin but susceptible to clindamycin the rates of inducible clindamycin-resistance of MRSA,MSSA,MRCNS and MSCNS were 64.71%,54.55%,70.37% and 60.00%,respectively. CONCLUSIONS.D-test should be performed to find erythromycin-resistant and clindamycin-susceptible isolates of staphylococci.

Objective To explore the feasibility and application value of saving the left colic artery (LCA) feasibility in laparoscopic anterior resection of rectal carcinoma (Dixon).Methods Collecting the clinical data of 63 patients diagnosed by rectal cancer and underwent laparoscopic anterior resection of rectal carcinoma from January 2009 to June 2012,including 32 cases underwent saving LCA (saving LCA group) and 31 cases not saving LCA (no saving LCA group).The amount of bleeding volume,operation time,the number of lymph node dissection of inferior mesenteric artery in the operation,pass wind time,anastomotic ischemia,anastomotic leakage,and recurrence and metastasis were compared.Results No significant difference was found in the bleeding volume [(62.82 ± 19.72) ml vs.(60.68 ± 21.39) ml],operation time [(129.48 ± 13.69) min vs.(129.45 ± 19.78) min],the number of lymph node dissection of inferior mesenteric artery in the operation (2.93 ± 1.54 vs.3.21 ± 1.30) between two groups (P ＞0.05).No significant difference was found in pass wind time [(2.82 ± 1.16) d vs.(3.14 ± 0.92) d] after operation (P ＞ 0.05).The saving LCA group was not performed freeing colon splenic area and the terminal ileum stoma,the proximal intestinal blood circulation disorder and anastomotic leakage were not found.In no saving LCA group,4 cases were underwent ileostomy because of the proximal intestinal blood circulation disorder,2 cases occurred anastomotic leakage.During the follow-up of 2-24 months,1 case had a recurrence,3 cases had metastasis in saving LCA group.1 case had a recurrence,4 cases had metastasis in no saving LCA group.Conclusion Saving LCA in Dixon operation can ensure the anastomotic part with adequate blood supply,and reduce the occurrence of anastomotic leakage.

Objective To study the clinical effect of endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy at different segments on palmar hyperhidrosis and research the incidence of postoperative compensatory hyperhidrosis.Methods One hundred palmar hyperhidrosis patients who underwent endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy were divided into 2 groups according to treatment method,the patients in A group (46 cases) received T4 surgery,the patients in B group (54 cases) received T3-4 surgery.The success rate of postoperative,incidence of postoperative compensatory hyperhidrosis and postoperative satisfaction rate between the 2 groups were compared.Results The surgery of 2 groups were successful.There was no statistical difference in total effective rate between the 2 groups (P ＞ 0.05).The incidence of postoperative compensatory hyperhidrosis in A group was significantly lower than that in B group [4.3％ (2/46) vs.20.4％ (11/54)],the postoperative satisfaction rate was significantly higher than that in B group [93.5％(43/46) vs.79.6％ (43/54)],there were statistical differences (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy T3-4 or T4 surgery is very effective and safe treatment of palmar hyperhidrosis,but T4 surgery has a lower incidence of postoperative compensatory hyperhidrosis.

OBJECTIVE To study the distribution and drug resistance of pathogens in urinary tract infection from elderly patients.METHODS A total of 406 strains isolated from urine culture of the elderly patients were identified and their drug resistance was tested by K-B method.RESULTS Among 406 strains the Gram-negative bacilli accounted for 67.0%.The majority of Gram-negative bacilli were Escherichia coli(156 strains),Proteus,Klebsiella pneumoniae,Enterobacter cloacae,Pseudomonas aeruginosa,and Acinetobacter baumannii.Grampositive cocci accounted for 29.1% and Candida albicans accounted for 4.0%,respectively.The resistance rate of the main Gram-negative bacilli to imipenem,cefoperazone/sulbactam and amikacin was relatively low.And all Gram-positive cocci were sensitive to vancomycin.CONCLUSIONS The antimicrobial resistance of pathogens in elderly patients with urinary tract infection is serious.So it is important to monitor the antimicrobial resistance.

Objective To detect the distribution of cerebral microbleeds (CMBs) in patients with lacunar infarction (LI) and/or leukoaraiosis (LA) and to analyze the correlation between the CMB related risk factors and cognitive impairment.Methods Thirty-eight patients with LI and/or LA were divided into either a CMB group or a non-CMB group according to the findings of susceptibility weighted imaging.The number of CMB lesions was recorded.Mini-mental state examination (MMSE) and Montreal cognitive assessment (MoCA) were used to conduct cognitive function tests,and the patients were also divided into a cognitive impairment group and a non-cognitive impairment group according to the MoCA scores.The demographic and clinical data in each group were compared.The independent risk factors for CMBs and cognitive impairment were identified.Results Thirteen patients had 58 CMBs in the CMB group.Their distributions were as follows:36 CMBs in basal ganglia and thalamus,14 in cortical and subcortical regions,3 in brain stem,and 5 in cerebellum.There were 25 patients in the non-CBM group,26 in the cognitive impairment group,and 12 in the non-cognitive impairment group.There were significant differences in age and the proportions of hypertension,taking antithrombotic drugs and the patients with LA between the CMB group and the non-CMB group (all P ＜ 0.05).Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that only age was an independent risk factor for CMBs (odds ratio 1.103,95％ confidence interval 1.034-1.454; P =0.045).MMSE (26.92±2.87vs.29.00± 1.44; t=2.452,P=0.027) and MoCA (21.62±3.36vs.25.04 ± 2.59; t =-3.493,P =0.001) scores in the CMB group were significantly lower than those in the non-CMB group.There was only significant difference in the number of CMBs between the cognitive impairment group and the non-cognitive impairment group (2.08-± 3.64 vs.0.33 ±0.78; t =-1.629,P =0.010).Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that only the number of CMBs was an independent risk factor for cognitive impairment (odds ratio,1.534,95％ confidence interval 1.100-2.576; P=0.046).Spearman rank correlation analysis showed that the number of CMBs was significantly negatively correlated with the MoCA language (r =-0.229,P=0.003) and the delayed recall (r =-0.332,P=0.042) scores.Conclusions In patients with LI and/or LA,CMBs were correlated with age.Their existence and number were associated with cognitive impairment.

Animals ; Disease Models, Animal ; Heart Failure

Objective To observe the effects of berberine hydrochloride on the secretion of interleukin-6(IL-6)from human periodontal ligament cells(PDLCs)cultured in vitro.Methods Periodontal ligament tissues were isolated from extracted human premolars,and PDLCs were cultured in vitro.After identification by immunohistochemistry technique,human PDLCs were divided into LPS group and NLPS group according to whether lipopolysaccharide(LPS,50 ?g/mL)was contained in cell culture media.Then in accordance with the final concentrations of berberine hydrochloride in cell culture media(0,0.010,0.020,and 0.030 g/L),the groups were subdivided into LPS and NLPS control group,LPS1 and NLPS1 group,LPS2 and NLPS2 group,LPS3 and NLPS3 group.IL-6 contents in supernatants of each group were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay,and statistical analysis and comparison were conducted as well.Results Compared with corresponding LPS and NLPS groups,IL-6 contents in supernatants of LPS3 group and NLPS3 group reduced markedly(P

Antibodies, Monoclonal ; immunology ; therapeutic use ; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized ; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell ; drug therapy ; Cetuximab ; Head and Neck Neoplasms ; drug therapy ; Humans ; Receptor, Epidermal Growth Factor ; immunology

BACKGROUND: There have been no reports in CNKI database addressing the cellular apoptosis caused by stainless steel materials used in the dental magnetic attachment. OBJECTIVE: To observe the effects of 3 stainless steel materials used in the dental magnetic attachment, cobalt-chromium alloy, titanium alloy, and austenitic stainless steel on L-929 cell apoptosis. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: A comparative observation was performed at the Central Laboratory of China Medical University between June and December 2007. MATERIALS: Mouse L-929 fibroblasts in logarithmic growth phase were provided by Institute of Tumor, First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, China. Cobalt-chromium (Co-Cr) alloy was purchased from Heraeus-Kulzer Corporation, China. Titanium alloy was obtained from Morita Company, Japan. Austenitio stainless steel was provided by Institute of Mental Research Chinese Academy of Sciences, China. METHODS: The leaching liquor of Co-Cr alloy, titanium alloy, and austenitic stainless steel was made by culturing 3 kinds of round-slice mental materials in 24-well plate with RPMI-1640 medium at 0.1 mL/cm2 (leaching liquor volume: specimen surface area). L-929 fibroblasts were divided into 5 groups: Co-Cr alloy, titanium alloy, austenitic stainless steel, negative control, and positive control. The Co-Cr alloy, titanium alloy, and austenitic stainless steel groups were cultured with corresponding leaching liquor (250, 500, and 1 000 g/L). Cells from the negative control and positive control groups were cultured with simple RPMI 1640 medium and 100 mg/L mitomycin-treated L-929 cells. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Following 24-hour culture, the effects of 3 kinds of leaching liquor (at different concentrations) on L-929 fibroblasts were examined through the use of flow cytometer. RESULTS: There was significant difference in cellular apoptosis between Co-Cr alloy, titanium alloy, and austenitic stainless steel groups at the same concentration or between different concentrations for the same dental material (P < 0.01), but no significant difference existed between titanium-alloy (250 g/L) and negative control groups (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION: Co-Cr alloy, titanium alloy, and austenitic stainless steel have apparent influence on cellular apoptosis. The apoptosis rate is the greatest in the Co-Cr alloy group, followed by austenitic stainless steel group, and lastly titanium alloy group.

Objective To investigate the expression of neurotrophic tyresine kinase receptor TrkB in the eutopic and ectopic endometium of women with endometriosis and evaluate the role of TrkB in the pathogenesis of endometriosis. Methods Seventeen women with endometriosis and 9 controls were studied. Expression of TrkB was investigated using RT-PCR, immunohistochemistry and Western blot, respectively. Results TrkB mRNA was expressed in eutopic endometrium in secretory phase and ectopic endometium of women with endometriosis, (23.51±0.51)% vs (35.29±0.67) % (P<0.05), but TrkB mRNA expression was not detected in control endometrium and eutopic endometrium in proliferative stage of women with endometriosis by RT-PCR. TrkB was expressed both on membrane (glycosylated receptor) and in cytoplasm (non-glycosylated receptor) of the glandular epithelial cells of ectopic endometium, and more often observed in cytoplasm of glandular epithelial cells of eutopic endometrium in secretory phase of women with endometriosis by IHC. In eutopic endometrium in secretory phase and ectopic endometium of women with endometriosis, the expression of TrkB protein was (0.12±0.02)% vs (0.37±0.01)% (P<0.05) by Western blot. Conclusions There is an overexpression of TrkB in eutopic endometrium in secretory phase and ectopic endometium of women with endometriosis. Full-length (glycosylated receptor) TrkB more often is overexpressed in ectopic endometium of women with endometriosis, and TrkB may act as a pathogenic role in formation of endometriosis.