Human metapneumovirus (HMPV)is a recently discovered virus associated with respiratory tract infection. Most infections with HMPV occurred during winter and spring. Children, elderly subjects and immunosuppressed hostsare susceptible. The consequences of HMPV infections ranged from mild upper respiratory tract infection to severe bronchiolitis or pneumonia. There are three different kinds of methods for the diagnosis of HMPV infections, detection of virus antigen-antibody, virus isolation by culture, and RNA detection by reverse transcription-PCR. Symptomatic therapy is the main method of treatment.

BACKGROUND:Atherosclerosis is a common complication in diabetic nephropathy and hemodialysis patients. The effect of hemodialysis duration and other relative factors on the atherosclerosis of patients with diabetic nephropathy needs to be further observed and explored. OBJECTIVE:To observe the atherosclerosis in the patients with different hemodialysis durations, then to evaluate the effect of hemodialysis duration and other relative factors on atherosclerosis of patients with diabetic nephropathy. METHODS:The intima-media thickness of the carotid artery in the diabetic nephropathy hemodialysis group, non-diabetic nephropathy hemodialysis group and end-stage renal disease non-hemodialysis group was detected with high-frequency ultrasonic testing, and the healthy volunteers were as the normal control group. The relationship between the intima-media thickness of the carotid artery in the hemodialysis patients and hemodialysis duration was analyzed, and the changes of insulin resistance in each group were compared. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Compared with the normal control group, the intima-media thickness of the carotid artery in the diabetic nephropathy hemodialysis group and non-diabetic nephropathy hemodialysis group was increased (P<0.01);there was no significant difference of intima-media thickness of the carotid artery between 24 hours diabetic nephropathy hemodialysis group and end-stage renal disease non-hemodialysis group (P>0.05);the intima-media thickness of the carotid artery in the 60 months diabetic nephropathy hemodialysis group was higher than that in the 24 hours diabetic nephropathy hemodialysis group (P<0.05);the intima-media thickness of the carotid artery in the 60 months diabetic nephropathy hemodialysis group was significantly higher than that in the end-stage renal disease non-hemodialysis group (P<0.01). There was no significant difference of intima-media thickness of the carotid artery between 60 months diabetic nephropathy hemodialysis group, end-stage renal disease non-hemodialysis group and 24 hours diabetic nephropathy hemodialysis group (P>0.05). The homeostasis model of assessment-insulin resistance value in the 24 hours diabetic nephropathy hemodialysis group was slightly lower than that in the diabetic nephropathy non-emodialysis group (P<0.05), and the homeostasis model of assessment-insulin resistance value in the 60 months diabetic nephropathy hemodialysis group was significantly lower than that in the diabetic nephropathy non-emodialysis group (P<0.01). The development of atherosclerosis on diabetic nephropathy patients can be affected by hemodialysis to some extent. And the effect is correlated with the hemodialysis duration.

Inflammatory breast carcinoma (IBC) is a particularly local advanced breast cancer,which has characters of high invasion,high metastasis and high human mortality.Because of high malignancy and rapid development,extensive body metastasis often happens in early stage and the prognosis is very poor.Currently,the therapy strategy of operation,chemotherapy combined with radiotherapy is used to treat IBC.However,the effect is always very limited.Now,the advances in researches of molecular biology and cancer immunology bring hope.Some recent progresses of therapy in IBC are reviewed in the article.

Flow cytometric immunophenotyping has evolved from two-parameter quantitative measurement of peripheral blood lymphocytes to five-or more parameter qualitative evaluation of bone marrow and lymph node in hematopathology.Leukemia/lymphoma immunophenotyping represents an important addition to histomorphology in the diagnosis,classification and monitoring of hematolymphoid neoplasms.The complexity of five-or more parameter analyses and the interpretation of the data rely on standardization and validation of the instrument,the reagent and the procedure.In addition,clinical flow cytometry laboratories in U.S.A are required to document proficiency testing,sample preparation as well as accuracy,specificity,sensitivity and precision of methodology.CLSI and UCCC recommend that each laboratory should validate its own qualitative and quantitative procedures.This paper introduces the procedures for validation and quality control in a clinical flow cytometry laboratory in the United States.

Objective To investigate the influence of Fasudil on oxidative stress in patients with early-stage diabetic nephropathy. Methods 48 patients with earl-stage diabetic nephopathy were randomly divided into control group treated with Alpha-lipoic acid and treametn group with Fasudil. All patients were under strict control of blood glucose. Changes in the levels of serum cysc, urinal mALB and 8-OHdG were observed after two weeks treatment were compared between the two groups. Results Compared to pre-treatment, the content of serum cysc, urinal mALB and 8-OHdG were significantly decreased in both groups after treatment. There was no significant difference in the content of urine mAlb , CTGF and MCP-1 between the two groups before and after treatment (P > 0.05). Conclusion Fasudil may protect kidney through a mechanism by which the level of 8-OHdG in kidney is decreased and oxidative stress is alleviated.

Objective To investigate the inter-arm invasive blood pressure differences during hip replacement in patients with lateral position and its relationship with position.Methods Sixty-six patients having underwent hip replacement in orthopedic surgery with lateral position were enrolled.Invasive blood pressure measurements were obtained from bilateral radial artery in all patients every 5 minutes.Simultaneously bilateral invasive blood pressure measurements were obtained and compared.Results At supine position,systolic pressure,diastolic pressure and mean arterial pressure of the uninjured side were (128.16 ±20.09),(69.47 ± 8.64) and (89.03 ± 10.42) mmHg (1 mmHg =0.133 kPa);systolic pressure,diastolic pressure and mean arterial pressure of the injured side were (127.90 ± 20.44),(69.86 ± 8.81) and (89.21 ± 10.71) mmHg.There was statistical difference in inter-arm diastolic pressure (P ＜ 0.05),but inter-arm systolic pressure and mean arterial pressure had no statistical differences (P ＞ 0.05).At left-lateral position,systolic pressure,diastolic pressure and mean arterial pressure of the uninjured side were (129.12 ± 21.93),(69.23 ± 8.92) and (89.19 ± 11.35) mmHg;systolic pressure,diastolic pressure and mean arterial pressure of the injured side were (129.01 ± 21.72),(69.51 ± 9.02) and (89.34 ± 11.35) mmHg.There was statistical difference in inter-arm diastolic pressure (P ＜ 0.05),but inter-arm systolic pressure and mean arterial pressure had no statistical differences (P ＞ 0.05).At right-lateral position,systolic pressure,diastolic pressure and mean arterial pressure of the uninjured side were (128.78 ± 20.34),(69.54 ± 9.06) and (89.29 ± 10.82) mmHg;systolic pressure,diastolic pressure and mean arterial pressure of the injured side were (128.27 ± 20.56),(70.00 ± 9.09) and (89.43 ± 10.89) mmHg.There were statistical differences in inter-arm systolic pressure and diastolic pressure (P ＜ 0.05),but inter-arm mean arterial pressure had no statistical difference (P ＞ 0.05).The bilateral radial artery blood pressure difference under different positions was ＜ 1 mmHg,and had no clinical practical significance.There was no correlation between blood pressure and age,sex,body mass index.Conclusion Bilateral radial artery in the same patients with invasive blood pressure has no clinical difference,and patients with lateral position operation for radial artery puncture pressure need not consider the differences of blood pressure between arms.

Objective To investigate the expression of MMP-2, MMP-9 and TIMP-1. TIMP-2 during the course of traumatie pro- liferative vitreoretinopathy (tPVR) in rat retina treated with GM6001 and without GM6001 and evaluate the interventiunal effect uf GM6001 on tPVR. Design Experimental study. Participants 108 SD rats. Methods Rats were divided randomly into three groups: the Ns control group, the tPVR group, the tPVR treated with GM6001 group. The expression of MMP-2. MMP-9 and TIMP-1. TIMP-2 in retina was analyzed by Western Blot on day 1, 3. 7, 14, 21 and 28. Main Outcome Measures The expression of MMP-2, MMP-9, TIMP-2, TIMP-1 in the SD rats' retina of every group. Results The results of Western Blot showed that the expression of MMP-2 in the SD rats' retina of the tPVR group was stronger than the one in other groups at day 3, 7, 14, 21 and 28: the tPVR treated with GM6001 group was weaker than the one in the tPVR group at day 14, 21 and 28d. The expression of MMP-9 in the tPVR group was stronger than the one in other groups at all time; the cireumstance of tPVR treated with GM6001 group was weaker than the one in the tPVR group at day 1, 3, 7, 14 and 21. The rate of MMP-2/TIMP-2 of the SD rats" retina in the tPVR group increased at day 14, 21 and 28, and it was lower in the tPVR treated with GM6001 group compared with the tPVR group. The rate of MMP-9/TIMP-1 in the tPVR group increased at all time, and it degraded in the tPVR treated with GM6001 group as compared with the tPVR group. Conclusions The dishalance of MMP-2 and TIMP-2, MMP-9 and TIMP-1 involves with the course of tPVR. GM6001 playes an important role in in- terfering the course of tPVR by regulating the balance of these cell faetors.

OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of minocycline on clinical indexes,inflammatory factors and blood glucose of patients with moderate and severe chronic periodontitis complicated with type 2 diabetes(T2DM). METHODS:A total of 125 patients with moderate and severe chronic periodontitis complicated with T2DM selected from our hospital during Feb. 2013-Aug. 2015 were divided into control group(63 cases)and observation group(62 cases)according to random number table. Both groups were periodental non-surgical treatment as scaling and root planning. Control group was given iodine glycerin to fill periodontal pockets after surgery,2-4 times/d. Observation group was given Minocycline hydrochloride ointment,once a week,after surgery. Both groups were treated for 4 weeks. The levels of clinical indexes [probing depth,clinical attachment level(CAL),probing bleeding rate],serum inflammatory factors(CRP,TNF-α)and blood glucose(fasting blood glucose,glycosylated hemoglobin) were observed in 2 groups before treatment,3 months after treatment,and the occurrence of ADR was recorded. RESULTS:Be-fore treatment,there was no statistical significance in clinical indexes,serum inflammatory factors and blood glucose levels be-tween 2 groups(P>0.05). Three months after treatment,probing depth,probing bleeding rate and serum inflammatory factor lev-els of 2 groups were decreased significantly,and the observation group was significantly lower than the control group,with statisti-cal significance(P<0.05). Compared to before treatment,CAL of 2 groups were increased,without statistical significance before and after treatment or between 2 groups(P>0.05). The levels of fasting blood glucose in 2 groups were decreased,with statistical significance(P<0.05),but no statistical significance between 2 groups(P>0.05). Compared to before treatment,the level of glycosylated hemoglobin in control group was decreased,without statistical significance(P>0.05);the level of glycosylated hemo-globin in observation group was decreased significantly,and the observation group was significantly lower than the control group, with statistical significance(P<0.05). There was no statistical significance in the incidence of ADR between observation group (3.23%) and control group (0)(P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS:For moderate and severe chronic periodontitis complicated with T2DM,minocycline effectively improves clinical indexes of periodontitis,reduces serum inflammatory factors and blood glucose with good safety.

Objective To investigate the medical effect of the ethanol extract of Acorus gramineus Sol.on arthritis of mice induced by collagen-Ⅱ,and explore the potential pharmacological mechanisms.Methods Arthritis mouse model was established by injection of admixture containing type Ⅱ collagen and Freund's complete adjuvant (FCA) in male BALB/c mice.Mice were divided into five groups:the normal control group (0.9% of sodium chloride solution),the model control group (0.9% of sodium chloride solution),tripterygium group (15 μg·kg-1 of tripterygium tablets), the high-dose of extract of Acorus gramineus Sol.group (60 mg·kg-1 extract of Acorus gramineus Sol.) and the low-dose of extract of Acorus gramineus Sol.group (15 mg·kg-1 extract of Acorus gramineus Sol.).Each group was administered once a day,lasting 21 days.During the experiment,ankles of all mice were measured at predetermined time.At the end of the experiment,blood of the mice was exsanguinated and centrifuged to get serum for measuring the levels of IL-1β,RF and TNF-α.Spleens of mice were dissected and weighed to calculate the spleen index.All arthritis ankles were dissected to make tissue section,and observed under microscope.Results Compared with the model control group,the perimeter of ankle joints of the high-dose of extract of Acorus gramineus Sol.group significantly changed 6 days after administration (P<0.05);That of the low-dose of extract of Acorus gramineus Sol.group significantly changed 12 days after administration (P<0.05);That of tripterygium group significantly changed 9 days after administration (P<0.05).As compared with the normal control group, the spleen index of the model control group was significantly different (P<0.01).As compared with the model control group,the spleen index of tripterygium group,high-dose and low-dose of extract of Acorus gramineus Sol.groups were significantly different (P<0.05).As compared with the normal control group,levels of IL-1β,RF and TNF-α of the model control group were significantly different (all P<0.01).As compared with the model control group,levels of IL-1β,RF and TNF-α of tripterygium group,high-dose and low-dose of extract of Acorus gramineus Sol.groups were significantly decreased.Conclusion Ethanol extracts of Acorus gramineus Sol.have significant therapeutic effect on arthritis mice.The anti-arthritic mechanism is associated with its ability to regulate levels of IL-1β,RF and TNF-α.

Objective To describe a modified basin-forming hepatic duct-jejunum Roux-en-Y choledochojejunostomy and explore its clinical application.Methods We retrospectively reviewed clinical data on 57 patients receiving modified basin-forming hepatic duct-jejunum Roux-en-Y choledochojejunostomy in the Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery,People's Hospital of Hunan Province during the period from February 2016 to August 2016.Results Among 57 cases,38 cases previously underwent conventional basinforming hepatic duct-jejunum Roux-en-Y choledochojejunostomy for the reasons such as hepatolithiasis,iatrogenic proximal bile duct injury,congenital choledochal cyst (Todani type Ⅰ),etc.The mean number of operation was 1-4(1.8 ± 1.3).Errors during reoperation can be classified relevant to cholangiojejunostomy anastomosis,bridging jejunal loop and jejunum-bridging jejunal loop anastomosis.Among 57 cases,bile intestinal anastomotic leakage occurred in one patient,incision fat liquefaction in 3 patients,2 patients experienced stress gastritis,all postoperative complications recovered under conservative management.No postoperative mortality happened.During mean (4.07 ± 3.27) months follow-up period,only 4 patients complained of reflux cholangitis,which could be easily managed by antibiotics use.Conclusions By correcting errors in application of conventional Roux-en-Y choledochojejunostomy,a modified basin-forming hepatic duct-jejunum Roux-en-Y choledochojejunostomy proposed in this study demonstrated preliminary better results.