Objective To analyses the misdiagnostic reasons of inverted papilloma of the nose and paranasal sinuses by CT.Methods 10 patients with inverted papilloma of the nose and paranasal sinuse,to be misdiagnosed by CT before surgery were analysed.Results The CT findings of inverted papilloma of the nose and paranasal sinuses were the crawling growths of soft-tissue mass in the one side of the nose and paranasal,there were slight to moderate enhancement and probably with destruction of bone and osteosclerosis.Conclusion The rate of CT misdiagnosis of inverted papilloma in nose and paranasal sinuse can be reduced if we are strictly followed the operational rules and to do CT contrast enhance scan.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the characteristics of exposure to iron oxide nanoparticles in workplace.

METHODSThe real-time particle number (NC), surface area (SAC), and mass (MC) concentrations of nanoparticles were measured in various locations of a selected workplace manufacturing iron oxide nanoparticles. The collected particles were analyzed for morphology and elemental composition.

RESULTSThe average NCs and SACs in milling site (16,566 pt/cm3, 106.082 µm2/cm3), packaging site (12,386 pt/cm3, 89.861 µm2/cm3), shipping site (13,808 pt/cm3, 102.071 µm2/cm3), and product storage room (17,192 pt/cm, 115.044 µm2/cm3) of the yellow powder (α-Fe2O3 . nH2O) were all significantly higher than the workplace background concentrations (11,420 pt/cm3, 85.026 µm2/cm3) (all P<0.05). The NC was highly correlated with the SAC (r= 0.784), while both NC and SAC were loosely correlated with the MC (r1=0.323, r2=0.331). Scanning electron microscopy revealed a spindle-like shape of the iron oxide nanoparticle; the chemical composition of the collected particles contained 19.33 weight percent iron (Fe).

CONCLUSIONThe milling site and product storage room of the yellow powder are exposed to a higher concentration of nanoparticles, which are mainly composed of iron oxide nanoparticles. The NC is highly correlated with the SAC.

Objective To explore the CT manifestations and study the value in diagnosing type Ⅲb aortic dissection.Methods CT scanning was performed in 16 cases with type-Ⅲb aortic dissection.The imaging findings were analyzed retrospectively.Results All the cases survived beyond 5 years,12 cases were showed crescent-shaped valve,the false lumen in left was obtained in 15 cases,thrombosis in 9 cases were demonstrated in false lumen and 6 cases showed leakage complications.Conclusion The rate of five years survival is high in cases with type-Ⅲb aortic dissection.CT feature of type-Ⅲb aortic dissection is the crescent-shaped valve with the false lumen in the left.

This study examined the promoter methylation of APO-1/CD95 (Fas) gene in bladder urothelial carcinoma and analyzed the relationship between the Fas promoter methylation and the biological behavior of bladder cancer. Promoter methylation of Fas gene was detected by methylation-specific PCR (MSP) in 4 bladder cancer cell lines, 50 human bladder urothelial carcinoma samples and l0 normal bladder tissue samples. Correlation of the aberrant methylation of Fas promoter with the clinicopathological parameters was statistically analyzed. The results showed that Fas was down-regulated at both mRNA and protein level in bladder cancer cell lines and tissue samples of bladder urothelial carcinoma. The positive rate of Fas protein expression in bladder urothelial carcinoma was 34.0% (17/50), significantly lower than that in normal bladder tissues (70.0%, 7/10) (P<0.01). Fas promoter methylation was detected, and the positive rate of Fas promoter methylation in bladder urothelial carcinoma was 42.0% (21/50), which was obviously higher than that in normal bladder tissues (0.0%, 0/10) (P<0.01). The aberrant methylation of Fas promoter was reversely correlated with Fas protein expression (P<0.05). Furthermore, the positive rates of Fas promoter methylation in high-grade and low-grade bladder urothelial carcinoma were 73.3% (11/15) and 34.2% (12/35), respectively, with significant difference shown (P<0.05). No statistical significance was found in the Fas promoter methylation among different clinical stages of bladder cancer. It was concluded that Fas promoter hypermethylation plays an important role in the pathogenesis of bladder urothelial carcinoma and may serve as a prognostic indicator of bladder urothelial carcinoma.

Objective: To explore the suitable load of endurance training for primary school students with different BMI levels living in 3 200 m plateau, and to provide guidance for exercise and weight control for children residing in high altitudes. Methods: The heart rate deflection point (HRDP) and HRDPspeed of 7-12 year-old students residing at high altitude were evaluated by using the site Conconi test. The serum lipid metabolism level was detected by ELISA. The correlation between HRDP and lipid metabolism was analyzed by Pearson correlation analysis. Results: The level of leptin, adiponectin, total cholesterol(TC) and triglycerides(TG) in obesity group was highest, follow by the overweight group, normal weight and under-weight group(F=3.75-24.12, P<0.05). In the same age group, hrdpspeed decreased with the increase of BMI. For children with the same BMI classification, HRDPspeed decreased with age. HRDPspeed showed an increasing trend by age and BMI. In obese, normal and emaciated students, there was a significant negative correlation between lipid metabolism and HRDP, but there was no significant correlation between lipid metabolism and HRDP in overweight students of different ages (P>0.05). Conclusion It is suggested that HRDP and lipid metabolism may be signcficantly correlated with BMI in students aged 7-12 years at different BMI levels in plateav and the above indicators can be used as an effective means to evaluate aerobic exercise endurance capacity of healthy adults at plateau.

This study examined the promoter methylation of APO-1/CD95 (Fas) gene in bladder urothelial carcinoma and analyzed the relationship between the Fas promoter methylation and the biological behavior of bladder cancer.Promoter methylation of Fas gene was detected by methylation-specific PCR (MSP) in 4 bladder cancer cell lines,50 human bladder urothelial carcinoma samples and 10 normal bladder tissue samples.Correlation of the aberrant methylation of Fas promoter with the clinicopathological parameters was statistically analyzed.The results showed that Fas was down-regulated at both mRNA and protein level in bladder cancer cell lines and tissue samples of bladder urothelial carcinoma.The positive rate of Fas protein expression in bladder urothelial carcinoma was 34.0％(17/50),significantly lower than that in normal bladder tissues (70.0％,7/10) (P＜0.01).Fas promoter methylation was detected,and the positive rate of Fas promoter methylation in bladder urothelial carcinoma was 42.0％ (21/50),which was obviously higher than that in normal bladder tissues (0.0％,0/10)(P＜0.01).The aberrant methylation of Fas promoter was reversely correlated with Fas protein expression (P＜0.05).Furthermore,the positive rates of Fas promoter methylation in high-grade and low-grade bladder urothelial carcinoma were 73.3％ (11/15) and 34.2％ (12/35),respectively,with significant difference shown (P＜0.05).No statistical significance was found in the Fas promoter methylation among different clinical stages of bladder cancer.It was concluded that Fas promoter hypermethylation plays an important role in the pathogenesis of bladder urothelial carcinoma and may serve as a prognostic indicator of bladder urothelial carcinoma.

Objective: To investigate the immunity to mumps after administrating measles-mumps-rubella vaccine (MMR) among children aged 2-7 years old in Jiangsu province in 2015. Methods: A total of 4 190 healthy children aged 2-7 years old, living in local places for at least 3 months, and having been vaccinated at least 1 dose MMR were recruited to the study from Wujin district of Changzhou city, Gaogang district of Taizhou city and Ganyu district of Lianyungang city by using stratified cluster random sampling method between September and November, 2015. Those who did not accept MMR vaccination, who refused venous blood collection, who had affected mumps according to the memory of parents or teachers and who were diagnosed serious disease by clinical doctors were excluded from study. The self-designed questionnaire was used to collect the general information of the subjects and their MMR immunization history; and 0.5-2.0 ml of venous blood was collected from each subject. ELISA was used to detect the mumps antibody level in the serum of patients. Positive was defined as the antibody level ≥108 mU/ml, and negative as <108 mU/ml. χ² test was used to compare the difference in positive rates among subjects; and analysis of variance was used to compare the GMC changes in different time points after MMR vaccination. Results: Among 4 190 children, 2 280 were males (54.42%) and 1 910 were females(45.58%), and the positive rate of IgG antibody was 81.38% (3 344). There were 3 156 (95.18%) children vaccinated with one dose MMR, 187 (4.80%) children with two dose MMR, and 1 (0.02%) child with three dose MMR. The difference in positive rate of IgG antibody among different aged subjects showed statistical significance (χ²=58.61, P<0.001), the highest positive rate was in group of subjects aged 4-5 years old, at 89.43% (406/454), while the lowest positive rate was found among subjects aged 6-7 years old, at 75.63% (1 648/2 179). The positive rate after one dose of MMR vaccination was 79.14% (3 156/3 988), significantly less than it after two doses (93.03%, 187/201) (χ²=22.93, P<0.001). The GMC level at years<1, 1-<2, 2-<3, 3-<4, ≥4 following one dose MMR in the 3 988 children was 152.47, 227.78, 167.08, 126.91, 79.43 mU/ml, whose difference was statistically significant (F=51.29, P<0.001). Conclusion The sero-prevalence of IgG antibody in the children aged 2-7 years old in Jiangsu province was high. The positive rate among who received two doses MMR was significantly higher than it among who received just one dose, and the GMC level waned with times.

OBJECTIVE: We aimed to explore the association between obesity and depression and the role of systemic inflammation in older adults. METHODS: Adults ≥ 65 years old ( n = 1,973) were interviewed at baseline in 2018 and 1,459 were followed up in 2021. General and abdominal obesity were assessed, and serum C-reactive protein (CRP) levels were measured at baseline. Depression status was assessed at baseline and at follow-up. Logistic regression was used to analyze the relationship between obesity and the incidence of depression and worsening of depressive symptoms, as well as the relationship between obesity and CRP levels. The associations of CRP levels with the geriatric depression scale, as well as with its three dimensions, were investigated using multiple linear regressions. RESULTS: General obesity was associated with worsening depression symptoms and incident depression, with an odds ratio ( OR) [95% confidence interval ( CI)] of 1.53 (1.13-2.12) and 1.80 (1.23-2.63), especially among old male subjects, with OR (95% CI) of 2.12 (1.25-3.58) and 2.24 (1.22-4.11), respectively; however, no significant relationship was observed between abdominal obesity and depression. In addition, general obesity was associated with high levels of CRP, with OR (95% CI) of 2.58 (1.75-3.81), especially in subjects free of depression at baseline, with OR (95% CI) of 3.15 (1.97-5.04), and CRP levels were positively correlated with a score of specific dimension (life satisfaction) of depression, P < 0.05. CONCLUSION General obesity, rather than abdominal obesity, was associated with worsening depressive symptoms and incident depression, which can be partly explained by the systemic inflammatory response, and the impact of obesity on depression should be taken more seriously in the older male population.
Humans ; Male ; Aged ; Depression/etiology* ; C-Reactive Protein/metabolism* ; Obesity, Abdominal/epidemiology* ; Longitudinal Studies ; Inflammation/epidemiology* ; Obesity/complications*