Objective:To explore expression of plasma omentin -1 in patients with central obesity (CO) complicated essential hypertension (EH) and its clinical significance .Methods : Serum level of omentin - 1 was measured by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay in 57 CO patients without EH (pure CO group) and 67 CO complicated EH patients (CO + EH group) ,and 56 healthy subjects (normal control group) .Blood glucose ,blood lipid and biochemical indexes were compared and analyzed among three groups ,and Logistic multi - factor gradual regression analysis was used to perform risk factor analysis .Results : Serum omentin - 1 level in CO + EH group was significantly lower than those of pure CO group and normal control group [ (25.15 ± 3.95) ng/ml vs .(45.63 ± 9.66) ng/ml ,(53.12 ± 7.97) ng/ml , P < 0.05 or < 0.01] ,but there was no significant difference between pure CO and normal control group , P > 0.05 ;Logistic multi - factor gradual regression analysis indicated that age and homeostasis model - insulin resistance index (HOMA - IR ) were independent risk factors affecting EH occurrence in obese people (OR = 1.124 ,95% CI : 1.000 - 1.248 ,P = 0.049 ;OR = 3.446 ,95% CI : 1.087 - 5.607 ,P = 0.001) ,while serum omentin - 1 level was an independent protective factor (OR = 0.423 ,95% CI : 0.210 - 0.636 , P = 0.001) .Conclusion : Serum omentin - 1 level may possess certain guiding significance in early diagnosis ,prevention and treatment for patients with central obesity complicated essential hypertension .

Object To study the effect of puerarin on the expression of inflammatory factors and miR-155-3p in human umbilical vein endothelial cells ( HUVEC) induced by visfatin.Methods The HUVEC cell injury model was es-tablished with visfatin.Cell proliferation was measured by MTT assay.Cell apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry.The level of CRP and NF-κB was detected by ELISA, and the expression of miR-155-3p was detected by RT-PCR.The expres-sion of myeloid differentiation factor 88 ( MyD88) was identified by western blotting.Results Visfatin induced cell prolif-eration and inhibited apoptosis in HUVEC, meanwhile the expressions of both CRP and NF-κB were significantly increased, compared with that of the control group (P<0.01).Puerarin at moderate and high concentrations obviously reduced the HUVEC injury induced by visfatin, mainly through down-regulating the expression of CRP and NF-κB, as well as up-regu-lating the level of miR-155-3p in the HUVEC.MiR-155-3p mimic markedly decreased the level of MyD88, CRP and NF-κB in the HUVEC induced by visfatin (P<0.05).Conclusions Pueprarin obviously alleviates HUVEC injury induced by visfatin, probably related to down-regulating the level of MyD88, CRP, NF-κB, and up-regulating the expression of miR-155-3p in HUVEC.

Many medical journals have already digitalized their publishing procedure,but not achieved digital publishing yet.Utilizing digital technology,digital publishing can achieve the functions that paper media cannot,such as information storage,fast search,real-time publishing,individualized information and interaction with readers.These functions entail digitalization of medical journals,and involve a range of macro- and micro-modifications,including laws,industry policies,personnel training,and culture development.There is a long way to go for Chinese medical journals to enter the stage of digital publishing.

The combination of lecturing and Problem-based Learning(PBL)teaching method is adopted in medical genetis. It is conducive to the development of self-directed learning skills, team skills,and problem-solving skills.

Objective To test the effectiveness, reliability and acceptability of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QLQ-STO22 scale in gastric cancer patients in China. Methods One hundred and twenty-eight cases were collected in the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine of Central South University from September 2014 to April 2015. All the patients completed the EORTC QLQ-STO22 and EORTC QLQ-C30 scales and given the Zubrod-ECOG-WHO (ZPS) score. Karen Bach coefficient and Pearson correlation test were used for statistical analysis while using ZPS score to detect EORTC QLQ-STO22 in validity. After score was standardized, P<0.05 represented the difference had statistical significance. Results The Karen Bach coefficient was 0.607-0.830, confirming that the EORTC QLQ-STO22 scale had good reliability. A number of enhanced analysis showed that the scale had good convergent validity and divergent validity. In the same or similar dimension, EORTC QLQ-C30 and EORTC QLQ-STO22 scales had good correlation and the correlation scores were higher than 0.400. The patients were divided into four groups according to ZPS score, with ZPS score increase, the overall quality of life scores were decreasing and entries associated with symptoms were increasing, showing difference between different groups(P<0.05). Conclusion The EORTC QLQ-STO22 scale shows high reliability and validity that can be used for assessing the quality of life of patients with advanced gastric cancer in China.

Objective To explore the efficacy and safety of dyclonine hydrochloride mucilage applied as a lubricant for orotracheal intubation. Methods A prospective study was conducted,144 patients with respiratory failure(RF)and clear consciousness admitted into Emergency Department of Xingtai People's Hospital in December 2010 to June 2013 for orotracheal intubation were randomly divided into experimental and control groups(each, 72 cases). Topical spray anesthesia onto the throat wall was applied for all the patients before orotracheal intubation. In the experimental group,the patients received 1%hydrochloric acid dyclonine mucilage as a lubricant,while in the control group,they received paraffin oil as a lubricant before the insertion of tracheal tube. The operating procedure of the insertion was in accord to the rules of orotracheal intubation in both groups. The changes of heart rate,systolic blood pressure,diastolic blood pressure,pulse oxygen saturation(SpO2),success rate of once tracheal intubation,incidence of choking cough,the time of tracheal intubation and dyclonine adverse reactions were observed. Results The heart rate,systolic and diastolic blood pressures were significantly higher and SpO2 was obviously lower after the intubation in both groups than those before the procedure,and the changes were more significant in the control group〔heart rate(bpm):135.2±9.9 vs. 98.1±8.1,systolic blood pressure(mmHg,1 mmHg=0.133 kPa):145.6±20.8 vs. 138.8±22.1,diastolic blood pressure(mmHg):96.1±17.6 vs. 82.9±22.8,SpO2:0.643±0.128 vs. 0.749±0.102, all P<0.05〕;the success rate of once tracheal intubation in experimental group was significantly higher than that in the control group〔98.6%(71 cases)vs. 84.7%(61 cases),P<0.01〕,the incidence of choking cough was obviously lower than that in the control group〔36.1%(26 cases)vs. 52.8%(38 cases),P<0.05〕,the time for insertion of tracheal tube in experimental group was also significantly shorter than that of control group(minutes:1.9±0.9 vs. 2.3±1.1,P<0.05). No drug adverse reactions occurred. Conclusion Compared with paraffin oil,dyclonine hydrochloride mucilage as a lubricant for tracheal intubation is a simpler and easier operation which has the advantages of having better anesthesia,effectively reducing the irritation of the throat wall,improving the success rate of intubation,being more tolerable by the patients,reducing the adverse reaction rate during insertion of tube and having no occurrence of drug adverse reactions,therefore dyclonine can be applied in tracheal intubation.

Objective To investigate the value of susceptibility weighted imaging in grading brain tumors in children.Methods Twenty-eight children with surgically or pathologically proved primary brain tumor were recruited during 2010 to 201 1.All patients were scanned with conventional MRI and SWI sequences on a 1.5T or 3.0T scanner before surgery.The cases of tumors were divid-ed into low grade (9 males and 2 females)and high grade groups (10 males and 7 females),according to the WHO classification of the tumors of the central nervous system in 2007.The low-intense signals within the abnormalities on SWI images were analyzed and classified into the different shapes,including punctuate,tubular,cluster-like,linear signal,irregular patchy signal.As for the num-ber of low-intense signals,we applied the four-score system.The irregular patchy signals were considered to be artifacts of SWI, namely hemorrhage,after exclusion of the isolated veins and calcification.The differences of rate of hemorrhage and scores between the two groups in SWI were analyzed statistically.Results The low-signal scores were significantly different between two groups with higher scores in high grade tumors than in low grade tumors(P <0.001).The rate of intratumor hemorrhage was also signifi-cantly different between two groups.The rate is higher in high-grade group than low-grade group,given the fact that the hemor-rhage was showed in 2 low grade tumors (18.18%),while in 1 1 high grade tumors (76.37%)(P =0.01 5 9<0.001).Conclusion Different grades of pediatric brain tumors manifest significant difference on susceptibility weighted imaging(SWI).It may be helpful in the preoperative classification of brain tumors by analyzing the relevant signals on SWI.

Objective To evaluate the appearances of osteochondral fracture of the knee on X-ray and MR imaging. Methods Twelve patients with knee acute injury were examined with X-ray and MRI. The findings of MRI and X-ray were analyzed and reviewed, and the results of each patient were confirmed by arthroscopy and operation. Results Thirteen areas of osteochondral fracture including 9 loose bodies in 12 patients were diagnosed by MRI. Seven locations were found by MRI in the distal lateral femoral condyle, and 6 in patellar. MRI could clearly show the location, the size, and the depth of each osteochondral fracture, and MRI could also differentiate the articular cartilage and the subchondral of the loose body. T 2WI, STIR, and FFE-T 2WI were the best sequences to demonstrate the osteochondral fracture. X-ray showed 5 loose bodies in the knee joint, but could not detect where they came from. Conclusion MRI can accurately reveal and diagnose the osteochondral fracture of knee after trauma, which improves the diagnostic certainty and is very helpful for arthroscopy and operation. X-ray is still the initial modality in detecting the osteochondral fracture of knee and should be combined with MRI to confirm the diagnosis.

Objective:To establish a pristine-induced rheumatoid arthritis model in mice,and to evaluate its histological and immunological distinction.Methods:Thirty female BALB/c mice,6-8 weeks old,were randomly divided into 2 groups,a control group and pristine group.The mice in pristine group were injected intraperitoneally with 0.5 ml pristine three times at 0,9,and 18 weeks, while mice in the control group receiving saline at the same time.Arthritis score and paw thickness were measured and histopathological assessment of joint sections was performed.The expression of phagocytes,dendritic,neutrophils,T and B cells markers in spleen were determined by flow cytometry.Results:In model-marking group,11 mice were presented with macroscopic evidence of arthritis such as erythema or swelling.The paw thickness in pristine-induced mice was significant higher than that in the control groups[(2.90±0.51) mm vs(1.29±0.47 mm),P<0.05].In addition,arthritis score in pristine-induced mice was 9.55±2.80 at 21 weeks after first injection with 0.5 ml pristine.H&E staining revealed a significant increase of synovial inflammation, cartilage and bone destruction after stimulated with pristine.Meanwhile,the expression levels of CD11b,CD11c,GR1,CD4,CD8 and CD154 were obviously increased in model-marking group when compared with that in control group.Conclusion: The pristine-induced model presents the similar histological and immunological distinctions with human rheumatism arthritis,which can mimic the pathogenesis of rheumatism arthritis.

Objective To investigate the effect of Shensong Yangxin capsule on cardiac remodelling of myocardial infarction mouse model and the possible molecular mechanisms. Methods Adult male C57BL/6J mice were divided into sham operation group(n=10), model control group(n=20)and Shensong Yangxin group(n=20)according to random number table. Left anterior descending branch of coronary artery was ligated to establish myocardic infarction model in the model control group and Shensong Yangxin group. From the 2nd day after the surgery, Shensong Yangxin ( 400 mg . kg-1 ) was intragastrically administered, and the death rate of the mice was observed.Four weeks after the surgery, echocardiography was used to measure the cardiac function;myocardiac infarction area was detected by pathological staining;the expression levels of cardiac remodelling markers and extracellular matrix proteins were detected by RT-PCR. The possible molecular mechanisms were screened by Western blotting. Results As compared with the model control group, Shensong Yangxin significantly reduced the mortality after myocardial infarction in mice(P<0.05), as well as the myocardial infarct size(P<0.05).The mRNA expression levels of cardiac remodelling markers ANP, BNP, and β-MHC and the extracellular matrix proteins(collagenⅠ, collagen Ⅲ, CTGF, TGFβ) decreased significantly in the Shensong Yangxin group as compared with the model control group. Western blotting showed that Shensong Yangxin significantly decreased activation of smad3, and reduced expression level of smad4. Conclusion Shensong Yangxin attenuates cardiac remodelling after myocardial infarction and the mechanism may be related with blockage of smad signaling pathway.