Vitamin D is an important hormone.Its biological effect is mediated by intracellular vitamin D receptor-specific.In recent years,studies have shown that active vitamin D and its receptor can reduce the degree of the pathological changes of the glomerular and tubular interstitial fibrosis,decrease 24 hour urinary protein,reduce the mortality rate of cardiovascular diseases,and have protective effect on chronic kidney disease.This paper reviews progress of the vitamin D and its receptor in kidney disease.

OBJECTIVE:To discuss the median effective concentration(EC50)of ropivacaine caudal motor block. METHODS: The EC50 of ropivacaine caudal epidural block was determined with sequential experimental method. RESULTS:The EC50 of ropivacaine caudal block was 0.22%(95%CI ranged from 0.216% to 0.235%). CONCLUSION:Canales sacralis injected with 0.20%～ 0.22% ropivacaine is suitable for bladder endoscopic examination in out-patient.

Objective To investigate the effects of repeated intraperitoneal dexmedetomidine on the cognitive function in rats with chronic cerebral ischemia.Methods Forty-eight male Sprague-Dawley rats,aged 3-4months,weighing 250-300 g,were randomly divided into 4 groups (n =12 each) ∶ sham operation group (group S),chronic cerebral ischemia group (group IS),dexmedetomidine treatment 1 group (group DXM1) and dexmedetomidine treatment 2 group (group DXM2).Dexmedetomidine 5 μg/kg was injected intraperitoneally at 30 min before occlusion of bilateral common carotid arteries and 3,12,24 and 48 h after occlusion in group DXM1,and at 3,12,24 and 48 h after occlusion in group DXM2.The cognitive function was assessed by Morris water maze 2 weeks after occlusion.The apoptosis was examined by TUNEL.The expression of Bcl-2 protein in hippocampus was detected by Western blot.Results Compared with group S,the escape latency was significantly prolonged from 2nd day to 5th day after the place navigation test in group IS and on 2nd day after Morris water maze test in groups DXM1 and DXM2,and the time of staying in 1 st quadrant was significantly shortened,the apoptotic rate was increased,and the expression of Bcl-2 was up-regulated in groups IS,DXM1 and DXM2 (P ＜ 0.05).Compared with group IS,the escape latency was significantly shortened from 3rd day to 5th day after the place navigation

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of cyclosporine A plus prednisone in the treatment of refractory nephrotic syndrome in children.Methods The 26 refractory nephrotic syndrome children were treated with CsA plus prednisone,3 ～6 mg/(kg d),Po.The duration of treatment was 3 to 27 months (12.69 ± 6.44) mos.The 24 h quantitative urinary proteins,serum cholesterol,urea nitrogen,plasma creatinine,N-acetyl beta amino glycosidase enzymes cystatin C were detected before and after treatment,and the adverse drug reactions were accessed.Results Among 26 cases,12 cases of steroid-resistant NS,6 cases of steroid-dependent NS,and 8 cases of frequent relapse NS were included.16 patients (61.54％) were complete remission,8 patients (30.77％) partial remission,2 cases (7.69％) were non-remission,The total remission rate was 92.31％.The 24 hours urine protein was 3.01 g and 0.63 g before treatment and after treatment,respectively,with a statistically significant difference (P ＜0.01); serum cholesterol was (7.72 ± 3.86) mmol/L and (7.15 ± 3.23) mmol/L; nitrogen urea was (3.93 ± 1.44) mmol/L and (4.04 ± 1.27) mmol/L,creatinine (33.38 ± 13.16) μmol/L and (35.64 ± 3.53) μmol/L serum N-acetyl beta amino glycosidase enzymes was (18.96 ±4.86) u/L and (20.45 ±5.85)u/L before treatment and after treatment,respectively,without a statistically significant difference (P ＞ 0.05).The response to CsA was no significant difference in SRNS,SDNS and FRNS.Children complete remission,follow-up to 6 months,9 months,12 months and 18 months of the recurrence rate was 37.5％,31.25％,18.75％ and 12.5％.Eight cases ended treatment 3 ～ 6 months,all cases were not recurrence.The main adverse effects of CsA included hirsutism,tremble,gastrointestinal reaction and so on,and liver kidney toxicity was not obvious during the therapy course.Conclusions The treatment of CsA in combination with prednisone to children refractory nephrotic syndrome had a significant curative effect,which could obviously minimize the dosage of glucocorticoids and reduce the recurrence after at least one year of maintenance treatment of CsA.

Objective To explore the influence of integrated traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine on neurological function in patients with ischemic stroke.Methods One hundred patients with ischemic stroke were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group.Both groups were given basic treatment.At this basis,sixty patients in the treatment group were given Chinese decoction,Kudiezi injection,traditional Chinese medicine soaking,and comprehensive rehabilitation; forty patients in the control group were given citicoline,modem rehabilitation techniques.Both groups were treated for 21 days.The scores of NIHSS,ADL,and MMSE were assessed at 7th day,14th day,and 21st day after admission of the trial,respectively.Results After 14 days,the scores of NIHSS (22.33± 1.06)in treatment group were decreased significantly (P＜0.05).After 21 days,the scores of NIHSS,ADL,MMSE in treatment group were(18.73±1.23),(20.19±2.17),(38.68±2.85),and(21.65±l.41),(25.37±2.34),(32.12±3.11)in control group,the improvement of scores in treatment group were superior to the control group (P＜0.05).The total effective rate was 91.67％ in treatment group,and 70％ in control group,it was significantly higher in treatment group than that in the control group (x2=7.98,P＜0.05).Conclusion The therapy of integrated traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine can significantly improve ischemic stroke,enhance the therapeutic efficiency of patients with ischemic stroke.

Objective To explore the influence of Danhong injection on neurological function and concentration level of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP),tumor necrosis factor alpha(TNF-α),interleukin 6 (IL-6) in patients with acute cerebral infarction.Methods According to random number table method,eighty patients with acute cerebral infarction were randomly divided into a control group and a treatment gruop.Both groups were treated by aspirin,vitamine E,C and symptomatic treatment.At the same time,the treatment group was added Danhong injection,the control group was added low molecular dextran and citicoline,once a day,for 14 days.Results After the treatment,the concentration levels of hs-CRP [treatment group (2.11 ± 0.31) mg/L,control group (2.72 ± 0.23) mg/L],TNF-α [treatment group (0.35 ± 0.07) μg/L,control group (0.51 ± 0.06) μg/L],IL-6[treatment group (18.17 ± 3.15) pg/ml,control group (28.13 ± 4.97) pg/ml]was significantly lower than those before the treatment in both groups (P＜0.05).However,the concentration level of hs-CRP,TNF-α,IL-6 in treatment group was significantly lower than that in control group (P＜0.05).ADL scores [treatment group (20.26±2.17) scores,control group (28.83 ± 2.93) scores] and NIHSS scores [treatment group (18.34± 1.25) scores,control group s (22.52 ± 1.09) cores] were significantly lower after treatment than those before the treatment in both groups (P＜0.05),but all scores in treatment group were significantly lower than those in control group (P＜0.05).Conclusion Danhong injection decreased the concentration level of hs-CRP,TNF-α,IL-6 and NIHSS scores,ADL scores significantly.It also alleviated neurological function defect,enhanced the patient's activities of daily living,and reduced the disability rate of ischemic brain damage.

Objective To investigate the expression of elongation of very long-chain fatty acids family member 6 (ELOVL6) in high-grade serous ovarian carcinoma (HSOC), and explore the correlation between its expression and clinical prognosis in these patients. Methods The expression of ELOVL6 at mRNA and protein levels were respectively detected by reverse transcription (RT)-PCR and immune histochemistry method in 12 cases with normal ovarian tissues and 172 cases with HSOC from primary tumor site, forty of which had paired peritoneal metastatic tissues. Results (1) The results tested by RT-PCR showed that ELOVL6 expression in normal ovarian tissue was 4.8±1.1, while 1.2±0.7 in primary tumors and 1.8 ± 0.9 peritoneal metastatic sites in HSOC. Compared with normal ovarian tissue, the level of ELOVL6 mRNA was significantly lower in HSOC (P<0.05). There was no significant difference between primary and peritoneal metastatic sites in HSOC (P=0.610). It was shown that ELOVL6 protein localized in cytoplasm of ovarian cancer cell by immunostaining assay. (2) ELOVL6 expression was observed in all normal ovarian tissue, 70.2%of G1-G2 and 48.8%of G3 HSOC (P<0.05). ELOVL6 expression in drug-resistant group were significantly lower than that in non-resistant group (39.1% vs 65.0%, P<0.01). The median disease-free survival was 41 months in the ELOVL6-positive group and 39 months in ELOVL6-negative group (P>0.05). The total median survival was 52 months in ELOVL6-positive group and 44 months in ELOVL6-negative group (P>0.05). Conclusion Low expression of ELOVL6 may correlate with the poor differentiation and drug resistance in HSOC.

Objective:To explore the related factors influencing the length of hospital stay(LOS) of pregnant women with heart disease (PWHD) after cesarean section.Methods:A total of 306 patients with PWHD who underwent cesarean section from January 2012 to March 2019 were collected. Among them, 203 patients had not undergone heart surgery (uncorrected group) and 103 patients who had undergone heart surgery (corrected group) during the same period. Demographic, perioperative and postoperative data were recorded. Predictors associated with postoperative LOS were determined using univariate and multivariate linear regression analysis models.Results:(1) The median LOS after cesarean section in the uncorrected group was 6 days (5-8 days). The results of univariate linear regression analysis showed that 38 parameters had significant impact on LOS ( P<0.05). The results of multivariate linear regression analysis showed that 5 parameters were independent risk factors for prolonged LOS in the uncorrected group; among them, the median LOS in uncorrected group with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy was 3 days longer than that in patients with PWHD alone [7 days (5-8 days) vs 4 days (4-5 days), β=0.195, P=0.001]; the median LOS in uncorrected group with high serum creatinine was 3 days longer than normal patients [7 days (5-13 days) vs 4 days (4-5 days), β=0.145, P=0.015]; the LOS of patients who chose general anesthesia was 2 days longer than that of patients who chose spinal anesthesia [6 days (4-8 days) vs 4 days (4-5 days), β=0.154, P=0.007]; the LOS of patients with postoperative pulmonary infection was 4 days longer than that of patients without pulmonary infection [8 days (5-15 days) vs 4 days (4-5 days), β=0.269, P<0.01]; the LOS of patients who admitted to ICU after surgery was 2 days longer than that not admitted patients [6 days (5-8 days) vs 4 days (4-5 days), β=0.268, P<0.01]. (2) The median LOS after cesarean section in corrected group was 4 days (4-5 days). The results of univariate linear regression analysis showed that 8 parameters had significant impact on the LOS (all P<0.05). The results of multivariate linear regression analysis showed that 2 parameters, which were American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) grade ( β=0.198, P=0.028) and intraoperative blood loss ( β=0.285, P=0.003), were the independent risk factors for prolonged LOS in corrected group. Conclusion:Preoperative with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, preoperative creatinine increase, intraoperative general anesthesia, postoperative pulmonary infection, and postoperative admission to ICU are independent predictors of prolonged LOS in uncorrected patients with PWHD; ASA classification and intraoperative bleeding are independent predictor of prolonged postoperative LOS in patients with corrected PWHD.

Objective:To investigate the effect of treatment of spinal meningioma with microsurgical procedures.Methods:From January 2003 to March 2022, there were 120 patients who had spinal meningioma and treated in the Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University. Their clinical data were retrospectively analysed. Of the 120 patients, there were 90 females and 30 males, aged from 14 to 85 (average, 54) years old. According to McCormick Classification, 29 cases were in grade I, 59 cases were in grade II, 25 cases were in grade III, and 7 cases were in grade IV. They were all underwent microsurgery. Patients were followed up by outpatient service within 3 months after surgery, then reviewed by outpatient visits and telephone interviews. McCormick's classification method and MRI examination were used to analyse the neurological and imaging changes of the patients before and after the surgery.Results:A total of 113 patients had complete resection and 7 had the resection of most part of the spinal meningioma. No infection, cerebrospinal fluid leakage, other complications and death occurred. Three months after surgery, 95 patients achieved the improvement or even completely disappearance of symptoms (such as numbness, pain, limited movement, etc.). There were 23 patients who had the symptoms unchanged as what before the surgery. Two patients had the symptoms worsened after the surgery. At 3 months after surgery, 95 cases (79.2%) improved, 23 cases (19.2%) were stable, and 2 cases (1.6%) aggravated. According to McCormick classification method, 92 cases were in grade Ⅰ, 15 cases were in gradeⅡ, 10 cases were in grade Ⅲ, and 3 cases were in grade Ⅳ. MRI scans showed that the dural sac were well refluxed, and no recurrence was found.Conclusion:Microsurgery is safe and effective for removal of spinal meningioma, with significant improvement in symptoms with fewer complications.

Colonoscopy with polypectomy significantly reduces the incidence of colorectal cancer and cancer - related mortality. However, a pooled miss rate of 22% for polyps was documented. Aims: To explore the clinical application value of an artificial intelligence (AI)-based colorectal polyp diagnostic system for polyp detection. Methods: A total of 400 patients who underwent colonoscopy in the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University from September to November 2021 were selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria and were randomly divided into two groups: one group received routine colonoscopy, and the other group received AI system assisted colonoscopy. There were 200 cases in each group. The Boston Bowel Preparation Scale (BBPS) was used to evaluate bowel preparation quality. The primary outcome was polyp detection rate (PDR), and the secondary outcome was polyps per colonoscopy (PPC). Results: AI system significantly increased PDR and PPC (37.0% vs. 23.0%, 0.775 vs. 0.495, all P<0.05), especially for diminutive and small polyps (diminutive polyps: 23.0% vs. 13.0%, 0.410 vs. 0.295; small polyps: 16.0% vs. 8.0%, 0.255 vs. 0.095; all P<0.05). No significant difference in large polyp detection was observed between the two groups (all P>0.05). The bowel preparation quality was classified as“poor”(BBPS 0-5 points),“qualified”(BBPS 6-7 points) and“excellent”(BBPS 8-9 points). There were no significant differences in polyp detection between the two groups when the bowel preparation quality was“poor”or “excellent”(all P>0.05). PDR and PPC were significantly increased in AI group when the bowel preparation quality was “qualified”(33.0% vs. 20.0%, 0.670 vs. 0.450, all P<0.05). Conclusions: AI-based colorectal polyp diagnostic system can significantly improve PDR and PPC because of the significant increase in the number of diminutive and small polyps detected. In addition, when the bowel preparation is qualified, the AI system can play better for polyp detection.