Objective To study the effects of perinatal exposure to bisphenol A(BPA) on the expression of estrogen receptor ? and ? mRNA in the brain of F1 male offsprings. Methods Pregnant SD rats were given BPA at 2, 20, 100 mg/kg bw per day respectively from eleventh day of gestation throughout the whole lactation by gastric gavage until their pups were weaned on postnatal day 21, F1 male pups from each group were killed on postnatal day 21 respectively, the brain was removed for detecting the expression of estrogen receptor ? and ? mRNA by RT-PCR. Results BPA treatment caused a up-regulation of ER? mRNA and ER? mRNA relative expression in the brain,especially in the middle-dose and low-dose groups it was so obvious. Conclusion Perinatal exposure to BPA can cause a change of ER? mRNA and ER? mRNA expression in the brain of the male offspring,which may be a part of the mechanism of BPA induced brain development damage.

Clinical Clerkship is the necessary stage from theory to clinical practice,As teaching hospital of Nanjing Medical University.we explore various kinds of methods of clinical practice quality improvement by emphasizing practice training,developing multiform teaching activities,highhghting autonomic learning and strengthening intemship management.

Objective To investigate the effect of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) on brain injury and inflammatory response after cerebral ischemia/reperfusion in rats.Methods Forty-eight malc SD rats were randomly divided into four groups:sham operation group,ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) group,H2S-30 ppm group,and H2S-60 ppm group (n=12 in each group;1 ppm=1 mg/L).The middle cerebral artery occlusion method was used to induce a model of focal cerebral ischemia for 2 h and reperfusion for 24 h.After reperfusion for 24 h,the tape remove experiment was used to perform the nerve function evaluation.2,3,5-triphenyl-tetrazolium chloride staining method was used to measure the percentage of cerebral infarction volume.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to measure the levels of interleukin (IL)-1 β and IL-6.Western blotting was used to detect the expression levels of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and intercellular cell adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1),as well as the transposition activation of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB).Results Inhalation of H2S could shorten the time required to remove the tape in a dose-dependent manner compared with the I/R group (I/R group vs.H2S 30 ppm group and H2S 60 ppm group:180 s vs.130 [113-157]s vs.110 [87-138] s;P＜ 0.05),reduced the cerebral infarct volume (48.8％ ± 9.1％ vs.23.3 ％ ± 5.1％ vs.17.3 ％ ± 3.5 ％;P ＜ 0.05),downregulated the expression levels of IL-1β (39.53± 6.02 pg/mg protein vs.30.17± 3.46 pg/mg protein vs.22.69± 6.09 pg/mg protein;P ＜0.05) and IL-6 (54.65 ± 10.68 pg/mg protein vs.37.89 ±4.54 pg/mg protein vs.27.00 ±3.08 pg/mg protein;P ＜ 0.05) in ischemic brain tissue,significantly decreased NF-κB nucleus/ cytoplasm ratio (4.40 ± 1.05 vs.3.07 ± 0.82 vs.2.30 ± 0.60;P ＜ 0.05),inhibited expressions of iNOS (4.22 ±0.67 vs.3.14 ±0.90 vs.2.08 ±0.35;P ＜0.05),and ICAM-1 (5.45 ± 1.08 vs.3.45 ±0.67 vs.2.21 ±0.39;P ＜0.05).Conclusions Inhalation of exogenous H2S can reduce cerebral infarct volume after cerebral ischemia/reperfusion in a dose-dependent manner and improve neurological function.Its mechanism may be associated with the inhibition of NF-κB activation,down-regulation of its downstream iNOS and ICAM-1 expression levels,and decrease of IL-1β and IL-6 levels.

Objective To evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of histopathologie analysis vs cytomegalovirus (CMV) detection for the diagnosis of CMV-infected hepatitis post liver transplantation. Methods Twenty-five biopsies with CMV infection and twenty-five without CMV infection were collected. Histopathologic observation, immunohistochemical staining and virus detection were performed on both groups to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of these examinations for the diagnosis of CMV-infected hepatitis. Results The detection rate of microabscess, aggregation of monocyte and rnacrophage, and cytomegalic change in CMV infection group was higher than that in the group without CMV infection (P<0.05), but there was no significant difference in intranuclear inclusion and eosinophilic body between the two groups (P>0.05). The sensitivity and specificity of IHC and PCR for CMV detection were 20% and 100%, 72% and 84%, respectively. Conclosions CMV detection with PCR combined with histological observation is the most effective diagnostic scheme for CMV disease of liver.

Purpose A systematic analysis of the articles published in the Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging from year 2013 to 2015 was performed to investigate its features of acceptance and publication for future decision making.Methods The printed journal and retrieved data from the Chinese Hospital Knowledge Database was analyzed using biometrical index,including the number of the papers,subspecialties,publication types,medical imaging modalities,MeSH frequency,citation and download.Results From year 2013 to 2015,there were 770 papers published,21.4 articles per issue and 0.267 articles per page in average.The top three subspecialty were abdominal imaging,chest imaging and reviews/comments,accounting for 17.27％,9.61％,9.48％,respectively.The top three modalities were CT,ultrasound and MRI,accounting for 39.61％,38.31％,29.87％,respectively.The original research papers were 584,accounting for 75.84％.The frequent MeSH subjects were differential diagnosis,angiography,pathology,computer-assisted image processing and contrast agents.Totally,there were 2395 citations and averagely 3.11 citation for each paper.The top citation was 36.There were 71317 downloads and 92.62 for each paper in average,the top download was 499.Conclusions The publications and its density per page increased annually from 2013 to 2015.The subspecialty were fully covered,the papers focus on original researches and clinical applications.The publication theme could follow the tendency of the imaging technology and had good and steady effects in the field.

Objective To compare the effect of pedicles screw fixation through entry point of the “人" shape crest and traditional entry point (Weinstein method). Methods Ninety-two patients of lumbar spine disorders were treated by pedicles screw fixation combined with bone grafting through posterior approach. The screws were placed through the traditional entry point among 45 patients (group A, transverse process method, 186 screws), the others were through entry point of the “人" shape crest (group B, “人" shape crest method, 196 screws). The condition of accuracy of screw placement, operation time, bleeding amount and injury were compared. Results All patients accepted the examination of X-ray and CT scan after operation. The rate of screw bad placement was 6.5% in group A and 2.0% in group B, the incidence of injury of nerve and blood vessel was 8.9% in group A and 2.1% in group B. The accuracy of screw placement, operational time and bleeding amount in group B were significantly better than those in group A (P

Objective To investigate the imaging findings of primary hepatic carcinoid tumor with dynamic MRI and spiral CT.Methods Eleven cases with pathologically confirmed primary hepatic carcinoid tumor were analyzed retrospectively.Four cases were examined with spiral CT,and 8 cases were examined with MRL Results Two of 11 cases had multiple tumors,presenting as two or more nodular lesions,while the remaining 9 cases had single tumor.Four cases showed well-defined low density on the plain scan of CT,with central irregular cystic areas.Lesions enhanced unevenly on arterial phase of CT,with no enhancement in the central part The edge of lesions showed delayed reduced enhancement on portal vein phase.than the arterial phase,while non-enhanced lesions in the center areas.Eight cases were detected by MRI,seven On MRI,7 of 8 lesions showed uneven low signal on T_1WI and high signal with central low intensity on T_2WI.On arterial phase of MRI,7 cases had uneven enhancement at the peripheral part and irregular non-enhanced signal in center.Lesions showed delayed mild enhancement in the peripheral parts,with a relatively smaller non-enhanced central area.One case was cystic,with high signal included in the extensive low density on T_1WI.The case appeared high signal on T_2WI and had uneven enhancement at the edge on arterial phase,low signal on delayed phase.Conclusion Primary hepatic carcinoid tumor exhibits some imaging features on plain and dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI and spiral CT,which can be the clue for the diagnosis.

Objective To explore the effect of postural reduction and balloon dilation on the correction of vertebral height following balloon percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) for osteoporotic vertebral coinpressive fracture (OVCF).Methods From June 2012 to December 2013,47 OVCF patients involving 57 fractured thoracolumbar vertebrae with intact posterior wall underwent PKP.In all patients postural reduction was performed under general anesthesia.The percentages of vertebral height loss before and after balloon dilation were compared.The curative effects were evaluated by comparing preoperative and postoperative visual analogue scale(VAS) scores and cobb angles.Results Compared with preoperation,the vertebral heights of anterior and middle columns were significantly improved after postural reduction,balloon dilation and PKP (P ＜ 0.05),but there was no significant improvement before and after balloon dilation (P ＞0.05).The postoperative average cobb angle (22.8°± 8.1°) was significantly decreased compared with the preoperative one (22.8° ± 8.1°) (P ＜ 0.05).The VAS scores at preoperation,one day postoperation and the final follow-up were respectively 8.5 ± 0.4,3.4 ± 0.2 and 3.1 ± 0.3.The postoperative ones were significantly lower than the preoperative one (F =7.518,P =0.006).Conclusions In PKP,postural reduction under general anesthesia plays an important role,but balloon dilation may exert an insignificant effect on restoration of vertebral height.

Objective To study the microsurgical and anatomic structures of brachial plexus roots and vertebral canal to find the best approaches for reimplantation of avulsed brachial plexus ventral roots into the spinal cord.Methods On nineteen cervicothoracic spine specimens,the brachial plexus nerves were exposed along to intervertebral foramen,and the spinal cord and brachial plexus roots were exposed by excising the vertebral arch and sectioning the spinal dura mater.The anatomy of brachial plexus roots and vertebrae,and the relative positions of spinal cord segments to vertebral discs were measured and observed.Results The relative positions of spinal cord segments to vertebral discs are:C5-7 spinal cord segments face C3,4,C4,5 and C5,6 vertebral discs;and C8 and T1 spinal cord segments face C6 and C7 vertebrae.Based on the anatomic finding,four approaches were found out: the lateroventral approach,the lateral approach by enlarging intervertebral foramen,the laterodorsal approach and the lateral and dorsal combined approach.Conclusions The brachial plexus ventral roots can be best reimplanted into the spinal cord by the lateroventral approach and the lateral approach.Although the laterodorsal approach and the lateral and dorsal combined approach are not the best,they are less difficuh and dangerous.

Objective To investigate the effect of perinatal bisphenol A BPA exposure on brain development of F1 male offspring. Methods Pregnant SD rats were given BPA at 2 20 and 100 mg/kg body weight per day respectively from eleventh day of gestation to the whole lactation by gavage until their pups were weaned on postnatal day 21  the control group had no BPA exposure. Every six F1 male pups from each of the four groups were killed at differential time points on postnatal day 1510152130 and 45 respectively. Histopathological examination by HE stain was done on the brains. Results The results showed no abnormal change was found on postnatal day 1-10. Three dosage groups showed abnormal change of different degree on 15th 21th 30th postnatal day the mainly abnormal change was karyopyknosis of pyramidal cell in CA3 of hippocampus and cortical neuron in cerebral cortex. The cell numbers of pyramidal cell in CA3 of hippocampus and cerebral cortex were decreased on 45th postnatal day. Conclusion Perinatal BPA exposure may have an adverse effect on the brain developmnent of F1 male offspring.