Objective To study the imaging features of meningiomas of ethmoid sinuses. Methods Six cases of meningiomas of ethmoid sinuses verified pathologically were analyzed retrospectively. Results CT scans of 6 cases exhibited huge cystic masses ( n =3), huge cystic solid masses ( n =2), huge solid mass ( n =1). The cystic walls were remarkable osteosclerosis. The density of solid masses were homogeneous, or heterogeneous with calcifications and cystic changes, and prominent contrast enhancement. MR images of 1 case (1/6) showed a cystic solid mass, the cystic portion was highsignalintensity on T 2WI and lowsignalintensity on T 1WI, while the solid mass was isosignalintensity on T 1WI and T 2WI. The solid portion was enhanced. X ray plain films of 3 cases (3/6) displayed ethmoid sinuses enlargement and high density. Conclusion For the meningiomas of ethmoid sinuses, CT finding was specific, MRI was helpful in differential diagnosis, and X ray plain film was of no qualitative value.

Objective To explore the relationship between Lp (a)level and age,gender in Nanjing area.Methods 8 442 ser-um specimens from examination individuals were collected in the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University in 2014.Lp (a)was measured by immune turbidimetry method.All the subjects were divided into six groups:15~29,30~44, 45~59,60~69,70~79 and ≥80 years old.SPSS21.0 software was used to carry out statistics.Results The Lp(a)level in female [134±197 mg/L (M±QR,the same below)]was higher than that in male significantly (U =8 355 137,P <0.001). LP (a)levels from people of different sex correlated with the age weakly (r =0.154,P <0.001),and increased with age groups.Lp(a)of six groups in male were 106.5± 151.0,119.0± 170.0,128.0± 179.0,159.0±206.0,145.0±200.0 and 162.0± 190.0 mg/L respectively.The difference was statistically significant between between 1 and 2 groups,2 and 3 groups,3 and 4 groups,theU value were 645 152.5,1 006 572.0,197 595.0 respectively;P all<0.05.The difference was not statistically significant between 4 and 5 groups,5 and 6 groups,3 and 4 groups,theU value were 59 127.0 and 15 959.5 respectively,P >0.05.Lp(a)of six groups in female were 128.0 ± 194.0,128.0 ± 187.0,139.0 ± 207.0,157.0 ± 228.0, 173.5±227.0 and 150.0±201.0 mg/L.The difference was statistically significant between 2 and 3 groups,theU value was 641 147,P =0.006,respectively.The difference was not statistically significant between 1 and 2 groups,3 and 4 groups,4 and 5 groups,5 and 6 groups,theU value were 783 676,92 442.5,16 069.5 and 3 038,respectively;P all>0.05.Conclusion Lp (a)level in healthy population in Nanjing area is related to gender and age groups,it is necessary to establish different reference ranges.

OBJECTIVETo observe the efficacy differences between acupoint catgut embedding at cervical Jiaji (EX-B 2) points combined with electroacupuncture (EA) at acupoints near ear and simple EA for the treatment of nervous tinnitus.

METHODSSixty-three patients were randomly divided into an observation group (31 cases) and a control group (32 cases). The observation group was treated with acupoint catgut embedding at C4-C7 Jiaji (EXB 2) points on the affected side combined with EA at acupoints near ears, including Ermen (TE 21). Tinggong (SI 19), Tinghui (GB 2), etc.; the control group was treated with EA at regular acupoints near ears alone. The EA treatment was given five times per week, and the acupoint catgut embedding was given once every two weeks. All the treatment was given for 6 weeks. The Tinnitus severity score (TSS)was applied to assess the severity of tinnitus before the treatment, 2 weeks, 4 weeks and 6 weeks into treatment and one month after treat ment. Also the efficacy of two groups was compared.

RESULTSAfter the treatment, the severity of tinnitus was both improved in two groups at each time point (all P<0.05). which was more significant in the observation group (P<0.05, P<0.01). The cured and markedly effective rate was 77.4% (24/31) in the observation group, which was superior to 50.0% (16/32) in the control group (P<0.05).

CONCLUSIONThe short-term and long-term efficacy of acupoint catgut embedding at cervical Jiaji (EX-B 2) points combined with electroacupuncture are both superior to those of simple electroacupuncture for treatment of nervous tinnitus.

Acupuncture Points ; Acupuncture, Ear ; Adult ; Catgut ; Electroacupuncture ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Tinnitus ; therapy

The mandibular canine usually has a single-root with a single canal.A case of a Hui nationality patient who has a mandibular ca-nine with two root canals is reported in this paper.

Objective To evaluate differences of serum bone gamma-carboxyglutamic-acid-containing protein (BGP)levels be-tween different gender in the middle-aged and elder population and the correlation between serum BGP and osteoporosis,as well as the correlation between BGP and other bone metabolic markers.Methods The study population consisted of 270 health care middle-aged and elder people,who were excluded malignancy and chronic diseases,during 2011 January to Au-gust.Of all the Recipients,101 cases were male,aged 50 to 89 years,with a median age of 68 years old,female 169 cases, aged 50 to 89 years,with a median age of 64 years.Bone density were measured by absorptiometry and was evaluated by the T index values.Serum BGP,25-hydroxyvitamin D,calcium and phosphorus were measured by different assays systems.The different level of BGP between genders was also analyzed by Mann-Whitney test.Correlation between BGP and serum calci-um,phosphorus,25-hydroxyvitamin D,osteoporosis risk index were analyzed Spearman rank correlation analysis.Results T value,BGP,25-hydroxy vitamin D,calcium and phosphorus levels range of 270 cases were-3.5~-0.7 (median-1.6 ng/ml),3.59~264.90 ng/ml (median 12.84 ng/ml),4.0~34.0 ng/ml (media 10.5 ng/ml),1.79~2.69 mmol/L (median 2.36 ng/ml),0.43~2.89 mmol/L (median 1.12 ng/ml),respectively.BGP levels in the female groups were significantly higher than the male groups.Serum concentration of BGP was positively correlated with serum phosphorus,but the serum BGP with calcium,25-hydroxy vitamin D,age and osteoporosis risk indices were not correlated.Conclusion In the elder groups,female BGP levels were significantly higher than male,the gender factor should be considered in the clinical applica-tion of BGP.Since BGP and osteoporosis risk index T had positive correlation,those two tests can be combined to evaluate osteoporosis.

Objective To investigate the molecular background of the New Delhi-metallo-1 (NDM-1)-producing Morganella morganii.Methods Two carbapenem-resistant M.morganii named 1 and 2 were isolated in the Second Hospital of Jiaxing,Zhejiang on October 4th and 29th,respectively.Antimicrobial susceptibility was determined by agar dilution method.Pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) was performed to analyse the homololgy of isolates.Amplification with specific primers,DNA sequencing,conjugation experiments and genetic environment analysis were conducted to investigate the molecular mechanisms of resistance.Results The two M.morganii isolates were resistant to carbapenem and fluoroquinolones,while susceptible to aztreonam.PFGE analysis indicated that the two isolates were distinguishable.Amplification and DNA sequencing confirmed the coexistence of blaNDM-1,blasHv-12,qnrS1 and aac(6')-Ib-cr in both isolates.Transconjugants were detected with blaNDM.1 and qnrS1 simultaneously.Genetic environment analysis demonstrated that the blaNDM-1-bleMBL-trpF-dsbC-cutA1 structure was in consistence with those from known blaNDM-1-carrying Klebsiella pneumoniae.Conclusion The blaNDM-1 in M.morganii isolates possiblely obtained from K.pneumoniae through translatable plasmids.

Objective To investigate the effects of hemolysis on glycated albumin (GA) determined by ketoamine oxidase method and its correction.Methods GA concentration and hemolytic parameter(optical density,A) in non-hemolytic serum and different degree hemolytic serum samples were measured.The impact of hemolysis on GA and the relationship between hemolysis and GA were analysed.A formula was developed to correct the interference of hemolysis on GA measurement using regressive Multiple analysis.Results Compared with non-hemolytic serum,hemolysis resulted in the significantly decreased concentrations of GA detected by ketoamine oxidase method(P ＜ 0.01),which were significantly associated with the degree of hemolysis (R2 =0.943 4).Y and Z represented GA concentration of non-hemolytic serum and different degree hemolytic serum,while X represented optical density of hemolytic parameter.Formulas for GA measurement were presented:Y =2.468X + Z-0.015 73,GA concentrations of hemolytic samples can be reverted to the values without statistical difference from the GA concentration in corresponding non-hemolytic samples.The bias of corrected GA was less than 10％.Conclusion Our results indicate that the level of GA measured through ketoamine oxidase method is negatively affected by hemolysis.The formula of mathematical correction of GA results in hemolytic samples should be suitable for the requirements of clinical laboratory.

Objective To evaluate the understanding and supporting degree of staff and patients in Hefei's primary medical institutions on the essential drugs policy.Methods The staff and outpatients were taken from 45 primary medical institutions in Hefei, and “ medical staff questionnaire” and “ patient questionnaire” were finished.Results Total understanding rates of medical staff and patients were 89.4％ and 59. 1％ ,respectively, total supporting rate was 90. 8％ and 93.9％, respectively. The supporting rate is affected by age, educational level, residence and other factors. Conclusion In order to meet the public demand for health and medicine, the essential drugs policy should be publicized and the elderly,urban and rural patients and the medical staff should be paid more affention.

Objective To research the efficacy and safety of sequential rivaroxaban use in reducing blood loss after applying tranexamic acid(TXA)in total hip arthroplasty(THA).Methods According to the design by the random control principle,150 pa tients undergoing unilateral primary THA from September 2012 to June 2015 were selected and randomly divided into the group A,B,C,D and E (n=30).The group A did not use TXA,the group B received intravenous drip of 10 mg/kg TXA at 10 min before skin incision,the group Creceived intravenous drip of 15 mg/kg TXA at 10 min before skin incision,the group D respectively received intravenous drip of 15mL/kg TXA at 10 min before skin incision and after 3 h,the group E received intravenous drip of 15 mL/kg TXA at 10 min before skin incision and articular cavity use of 1 g TXA before closing the incision.Oral 10 mg rivaroxaban was given at postoperative 6-12 h when the drainage volume was less than 30 mL/h and then the conventional dose was used until postoperative 35 d.The intraoperative blood loss,postoperative drainage volume,hidden blood loss,blood transfusion rate,postoperative anticoagulation time,time of removing drainage tube,postoperative prothrombin time on postoperative 1 d,activated partial thromboplastin time,descend value of hemoglobin,and occurrence rates of postoperative deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) were observed in the group A,B,C,D and E.Results The intraoperative blood loss,postoperative drainage volume,hidden blood loss,blood transfusion rate and descend value of hemoglobin on postoperative 1 d had statistical differences among 5 groups(P＜0.05).The are significant differences between the group D and A in the intraoperative blood loss,postoperative drainage volume,hidden blood loss,blood transfusion rate,descend value of hemoglobin on postoperative 1 d,postoperative anticoagulation time and removal drainage tube time(P＜0.05).All cases had no symptomatic DVT and PE during the perioperative period and postoperative 3-month outpatient or telephone follow-up.Conclusion Sequential rivaroxaban use after applying TXA during THA perioperative period is safe and effective.Moreover intravenous drip of 15 mL/kg TXA at 10 min before skin incision and after 3 h has most significant effect in reducing bleeding volume during THA perioperative period.

Objective To evaluate the relationship between macrophage migration inhibitory factor ( MIF) expression and obese-induced abolition of sevoflurane preconditioning-induced cardioprotection in mice. Methods Forty-eight male C57BL∕6J mice, aged 4 weeks, were divided into 2 groups ( n=24 each) using a random number table method: normal diet group ( Lean group ) and high-fat diet group ( Obese group) . Lean group were fed a normal diet ( 10％ kcal) for 12 weeks, while Obese group were fed a high-fat diet ( 60％ kcal) for 12 weeks. The weight of mice was measured. Blood samples were collected from the tail vein for determination of blood glucose concentrations, and plasma concentrations of total cho-lesterol, triglyceride, insulin and leptin. After measurement of the parameters mentioned above, Lean group and Obese group were divided into 3 subgroups ( n=8 each) using a random number table method:sham operation groups (L-Sham group, O-Sham group), myocardial ischemia-reperfusion groups (L-IR group, O-IR group) and sevoflurane preconditioning groups (L-IR+Sev group, O-IR+Sev group). The mice were anesthetized and their hearts were immediately removed and retrogradely perfused in a Langendorff apparatus with an oxygenated K-H solution at 37 ℃. Hearts were continuously perfused with K-H solution for 115 min in L-Sham and O-Sham groups. Hearts were subjected to global ischemia for 25 min, followed by 60-min reperfusion after being retrogradely perfused with K-H solution in L-IR and O-IR groups. In L-IR+Sev and O-IR+Sev groups, hearts were subjected to 3 cycles of 5-min perfusion with sevoflurane-contai-ning K-H solution ( final concentration 0. 6 mmol∕L) and 5-min washout, and then hearts were subjected to global ischemia for 25 min, followed by 60-min reperfusion. Left ventricular developed pressure ( LVDP ) , left ventricular end-diastolic pressure ( LVEDP ) , and the maximum rate of increase or decrease in left ventricular pressure ( ±dp∕dtmax) were recorded at the end of reperfusion. Hearts were obtained at the end of reperfusion for determination of myocardial infarct size and expression of MIF ( by Western blot) . Results Compared with Lean group, the weight, blood glucose, levels of plasma total cholesterol, tri-glyceride, insulin and leptin were significantly increased in Obese group (P<0. 05). Compared with L-Sham group, the LVDP and +dp∕dtmax were significantly decreased, LVEDP and -dp∕dtmax were in-creased, myocardial infarct size was increased, and the expression of myocardial MIF was up-regulated in L-IR and L-IR+Sev groups, and the expression of myocardial MIF was up-regulated in O-Sham group ( P<0. 05) . Compared with L-IR group, LVDP and +dp∕dtmax were significantly increased, LVEDP and-dp∕dtmax were decreased, myocardial infarct size was decreased, and the expression of myocardial MIF was up-regulated in group L-IR+Sev, and the expression of myocardial MIF was significantly up-regulated in group O-IR (P<0. 05). Compared with O-Sham group, LVDP and +dp∕dtmax were significantly de-creased, LVEDP and-dp∕dtmax were increased, and myocardial infarct size was increased, and no signif-icant change was found in the expression of MIF in O-IR and O-IR+Sev groups ( P>0. 05) . Conclusion The mechanism by which obese abolishes sevoflurane preconditioning-induced cardioprotection may be relat-ed to inducing MIF over-expression in mice.