Objective To investigate the epidemic situation of trematode Aspidogastrea in the Huaihe River. Methods The mussels in the Huaihe River were collected numbered and dissected to detect the trematode and the species of trematodes were identified after dyeing. Results Totally 79 mussels were collected and the trematode Aspidogastrea were found from 23 mussels with the infection rate of 29.11% 209 trematode Aspidogastrea were collected and the average infectiosity of mussels was 9.09. Conclusion Trematode Aspidogastrea is endemic in the Huaihe River and the species is Aspidogaster sp.

Objective To explore the level of the oxidative stress and the DNA oxidative damage of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) in pulmonary embolism (PE) patients after remission and in acute exacerbation.Methods The PBMCs DNA damage in 35 PE patients (test group) after remission and in acute exacerbation respectively and in 33 healthy persons (control group) was detected by single-cell gel electrophoresissingle (Comet assay).The total antioxidative capacity (TAC) in blood plasma was measured by phenanthroline colorimetric analysis.The contents of malondialdehyde (MDA) in blood plasma was measured by thiobarbituricacid colorimetric analysis.The capacity of glutathion peroxidase (GSH-PX) in blood plasma was measured by the method of improved Hafeman direct determination method (DNTB).Results The level of TAC,GSH-PX in test group after remission were significantly higher than those in acute exacerbation[(6.86 ± 1.21) kU/L vs.(5.18 ± 1.13) kU/L,(165.25 ± 41.96) kU/L vs.(137.23 ± 38.52) kU/L] (P ＜0.01),and they were all significantly lower than those in control group [(7.85 ± 1.44),(189.92 ± 51.32) kU/L] (P ＜ 0.01).The level of MDA in test group after remission was significantly lower than that in acute exacerbation [(5.58 ± 1.89) μmol/L vs.(7.26 ± 2.25) μmol/L] (P ＜ 0.01),and they were significantly higher than that in control group [(3.71 ± 1.52) μmol/L] (P ＜ 0.01).The arbitrary units (AU) of PBMCs DNA damage in PE patients after remission (29.01 ± 6.75) was significantly lower than that in acute exacerbation (42.13 ± 8.01),and they were all significantly higher than that in control group (15.12 ± 4.36),there were significant differences (P＜ 0.01).There were negative correlations between the PBMCs DNA damage and the level of TAC in PE patients after remission and in acute exacerbation (r =-0.695,P ＜ 0.01 ;r =-0.536,P ＜ 0.01).There were positive correlations between the PBMCs DNA damage and the contents of MDA in PE patients after remission and in acute exacerbation (r =0.513,P ＜ 0.01 ;r =0.628,P ＜ 0.01).There were negative correlations between the level of TAC and the contents of MDA in PE after remission and in acute exacerbation respectively (r =-0.534,P ＜ 0.01 ;r =-0.486,P ＜ 0.05).There were positive correlation between the level of TAC and GSH-PX in PE patients after remission and in acute exacerbation (r =0.512,P ＜ 0.01 ;r =0.497,P ＜ 0.01).Conclusions There are oxidation/antioxidation imbalance,oxidative stress and the PBMCs DNA damage in PE patients.There is positive correlation between the PBMCs DNA damage and the oxidative stress.After remission,the level of the oxidative stress and the PBMCs DNA oxidative damage in the same PE patients is improved respectively.

In this study, serum adiponectin and resistin levels were determined in 46 patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and their correlation with serum sexual hormones and insulin resistance (IR) were examined. The subjects included 26 obese patients with body mass index (BMI)>25 and 20 non-obese patients with BMI[Symbol: see text]25, with 25 obese and 25 non-obese healthy volunteers without PCOS serving as controls. Serum adiponectin and resistin levels in all subjects were measured, and endocrinal and metabolic indices were also analysed. Our results showed that the serum adiponectin levels in both obese and non-obese PCOS groups were significantly lower than their controls, while the serum resistin levels in obese and non-obese PCOS group were significantly higher than in their controls (P<0.001). The serum adiponectin level was significantly lower and serum resistin level significantly higher in the non-obese PCOS group as compared with the obese control group (P<0.05). Serum adiponectin level was negatively correlated with FIN, HOMA-IR, LH and LH/FSH (P<0.05), but serum resistin level was positively correlated with FIN, HOMA-IR, LH and LH/FSH (P<0.05). We are led to conclude that PCOS patients have obvious IR, low serum adiponectin and high serum resistin, and adiponectin and resistin might play important roles in the pathogenesis of IR in PCOS patients.

Objective To evaluate the clinical effects,CT features and side-effects of percutaneous microwave coagulation therapy(PMCT) in the treatment of peripheral lung cancer.Methods CT-guided PMCT was applied to 16 cases of peripheral lung cancer from August 2003 to October 2004 in this hospital.Pathological or cytological findings showed 9 cases of squamous carcinoma and 7 cases of adenocarcinoma.A needle microwave antenna was applied into the tumor percutaneously under CT guidance.In each emission of microwave,the tumor was ablated with a 2 450 Hz microwave coagulation output of 65~75 W for 3~5 min.According to the size and shape of the tumor,single or multiple ablation emission was selected.Results The operation time was(15~60) min(mean,35 min).Complete remission(CR) was achieved in 1 case,partial remission(PR) in 4 cases,and no changes(NC) in 11.Follow-up observations in the 16 cases for 3~15 months(mean,9.5 months) found 2 cases of tumor metastasis and 1 case of death.Conclusions Percutaneous microwave coagulation therapy is a safe,micro-invasive,and effective treatment for the management of peripheral lung cancer.

Objective To investigate the characteristic of rotavirus(RV) molecular epidemiology among infants and young children with nosoeomial diarrhea in Shanghai area. Methods Two hundred and twenty-six stool specimens collected from inpatients with nosocomial diarrhea from November 2006 to January 2008 were measured by colloidal gold assay and nested polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The positive samples were typed to investigate the clinical characteristics of patients. The data were shown with constituent ratio and positive detection rate. The analysis was done by using t test. Results RV was detected in 108 of 226 specimens (47.8%) by colloidal gold assay. The incidence was highest in infants younger than one year old. Neonatal cases with RV accounted for 32.4 % of all RV nosocomial infections recruited. The peak seasons were October and November. RV serotyping in 67 cases older than 1 year old by nested PCR showed that G3 was predominant and accounted for 46.3%, followed by G1 (23.9%), G2 (3.0%), G9 (1.5%), seven cases were coinfections with G1 and G3 (10.40%) and 10 couldn't be typed. Based on P typing, P [8] was predominant genotype with 90.0%, P[4] accounted for only 6.0% and 3 couldn't be typed. P[6], P[9] and P[10] haven't been detected. G3P[8] was the maior isolates which accounted for 61.2%, followed by G1P[8] (17.9 %), G1 and G3P[8] coinfection accounted for 9.5%. Two cases were infected with G2P[4] and G8P[9], respectively. Ten out of 32 neonatal specimens were typed successfully which were G1P [8]. Nosocomial RV diarrhea resulted in prolonged hospital stay and increased medical cost. Conclusions RV is the major etiological agent of nosoeomial diarrhea among infants and young children in Shanghai area. G3P[8] is the predominant serotype. And the outbreak of G1 epidemic strain infection should be monitored.

ObjectiveTo compare the therapeutic efficacy of acupuncture at Diji (SP8) versus acupuncture at Dijiand Guanyuan (CV4) in treating primary dysmenorrhea, for exploring the combination relation of the commonly-used acupoints in acupuncture treatment for primary dysmenorrhea.MethodForty patients with primary dysmenorrhea were randomized into a single acupoint group and a double acupoint group, 20 in each group. The single acupoint group was intervened by acupuncture at Diji, while the double acupoint group was by acupuncture at Diji and Guanyuan. The change of Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score was observed and compared between the two groups.ResultThe changes of VAS score in the double acupoint group were more significant than that in the single acupoint group at each different time point.ConclusionAcupuncture at Diji alone and acupuncture at Diji and Guanyuan both can effectively treat primary dysmenorrhea; however, acupuncture at Diji and Guanyuan tends to produce a more significant effect than acupuncture at Diji alone; Diji and Guanyuan may work synergistically in acupuncture treatment for primary dysmenorrhea.

Objective To observe and understand the morphology and structure of Acarophenax tribalii in order to create a new record of this mite in China. Methods The stored grain samples(rice and brown rice)were collected from the storage of lo?cal dwellers,and mites breeding in the products were isolated. Then mite samples were prepared and identified as the previous protocols,and the species was classified in accordance with Hughes. Results A. tribalii was detected in the grain samples. The light microscopic examination exhibited ovally shaped idiosoma of this species,and the abdomen of the male was more inflated than that of the female. By general view,the propodosomatal plate appeared triangle?like,and its anterior margin was covered by the gnathosoma. Leg I consisted of four segments,and its tibia and tarsus healing were fused into a stubby tibiotarsus. A tarsulus occurred at the end of legⅡ,ⅢandⅣ,with a claw born at each leg. Conclusion The morphology and structure of A. tribalii are characterized. This may lay a basis for following study on this species.

Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of uterine artery chemoembolization (UACE) and uterine artery embolization (UAE) with subsequent curettage in treating cesarean scar pregnancy (CSP). Methods A total of 79 patients with clinically-confirmed CSP were randomly divided into two groups:group A (UACE group,n=43) and group B (UAE group,n=36). Patients in each group were subdivided into two subgroups: endogenous type subgroup and exogenous type subgroup. Interventional management (UACE for group A and UAE for group B) with subsequent curettage was carried out in all patients of both groups. The amount of blood loss during curettage, the recovered time of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) level, the twice treatment rate and the success rate of treatment were measured and were used as the therapeutic evaluation parameters. The results were compared between group A and group B as well as between the subgroups. Results After UACE or UAE, the uterine dilation and curettage was successfully accomplished in all patients of both groups. Hysterectomy was not needed in all patients. Statistically significant differences in the recovered time of HCG level, occurrence of complications and the twice treatment rate existed between the two groups (P<0.05). The endogenous type of cesarean scar pregnancy in group A and group B was confirmed in 28 cases and 25 cases respectively, and the success rate of treatment for them was 100% (28/28) and 96.0% (24/25) respectively (P>0.05). The exogenous type of cesarean scar pregnancy in group A and group B was proved in 15 cases and 11 cases respectively, and the success rate of treatment for them was 86.7%(13/15) and 45.5%(5/11) respectively (P<0.05). The differences in postoperative vaginal bleeding time, the menstrual recovery time, the recovered time of HCG level, the twice treatment rate and the success rate of treatment between the two exogenous type subgroups were statistically significant (P<0.05 in all). Conclusion For the treatment of cesarean scar pregnancy, both UAE and UACE with subsequent curettage are safe and effective. For the treatment of endogenous type of CSP, it is better to use UAE, while for the treatment of exogenous type of CSP, it is better to use UACE.

AIM: To elucidate the anti-inflammatory mechanism of cholecystokinin octapeptide (CCK-8). METHODS: The pulmonary interstitial macrophages (PIMs) from rats were stimulated with LPS (1 mg?L~(-1)) in the presence or absence of CCK-8 (10~(-8)-10~(-6) mol?L~(-1)) or/and CCK receptor antagonist proglumide (2 mg?L~(-1)). The expression of TNF-? mRNA was assayed by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) at 3 h of the stimulation, and nuclear factor-?B (NF-?B) binding activity was analyzed by electrophoretic mobility shift assay (EMSA) at 1 h of stimulation. The I?B? protein level in the cytoplasma at 30 min of the stimulation was detected by Western blot. RESULTS: CCK-8, at concentrations from 10~(-8) mol?L~(-1) to 10~(-6) mol?L~(-1) obviously inhibited LPS-induced TNF-? mRNA expression and NF-?B binding activity in a dose-dependent manner. Stimulation with LPS resulted in a reduction of I?B? protein level in PIMs, which was elevated by CCK-8. The effects of CCK-8 on NF-?B activity and I?B protein level were attenuated by CCK receptor antagonist proglumide. CONCLUSION: CCK-8 inhibits LPS-induced TNF-? mRNA expression by regulating NF-?B activity in rat PIMs, which is mediated through CCK receptors and inhibition of I?B? degradation. This represents one of the anti-inflammatory mechanisms of CCK-8.

Parafossarulus striatulus, Pseudorasbora parva and brood ducks are involved in the lifecycle of Metorchis orientalis. Natural nidi of M.orientalis are confirmed in Huaihe River Basin.