Adult ; Diagnostic Errors ; Humans ; Leprosy, Lepromatous ; diagnosis ; Male ; Sinusitis ; diagnosis

Objective To explore whether the patients aged over 65 years with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) are able to tolerate continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)while compared with patients aged less than 65 years.And to investigate the factors that affect compliance to CPAP in OSAHS patients.Methods A total of 147 OSAHS patients diagnosed with overnight polysomnography (PSG) were divided into two groups:≥65 years old group (n=46),<65 years old group (n = 101 ).Clinical data and PSG parameters were included in a computerized database.The pressure level of CPAP,the duration of respirator use were followed up.Results Compared with <65 years old group,there were higher prevalences of COPD (16% vs.4%,P=0.02),cardiovascular disease (23% vs.10%,P=0.04),apnea (43% vs.26%,P=0.03),regular alcohol consumption (61% vs.38%,P=0.007) and lower incidence of snoring (31% vs.54%,P= 0.03),shorter total sleeping time (378 min vs.423 min,P=0.001),longer wake after sleep onset periods (162 min vs.115 min,P=0.004),lower sleep efficiency (69% vs.77%,P<0.001),higher percentage of stage 1 sleep (29% vs.20%,P=0.001),lower percentage of stage 3-4 sleep (6% vs.9%,P=0.016) and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep (12% vs.15%,P=0.001) in ≥65 years old group.The percentages of acceptance to CPAP at 3 months,6 months,1 year,2 years and 3 years were 91%,89%,84%,82% and 82% respectively in ≥65 years old group,and were 92%,86%,81%,72% and 67% in <65 years old group.Average use time of CPAP were (5.1±1.5) h/night in ≥65 years old group,and were (3.9±1.2) h/night in <65 years old group (P=0.022).By analysis of multivariate logistic regression,a high pressure CPAP was associated with higher objective CPAP compliance in OSAHS patients.Conclusions Compliance to CPAP in older OSAHS patients is not decreased when compared to younger adults.A high CPAP pressure is the only significant independent predictor of better CPAP compliance.

Objective To investigate the feasibility of internal mammary sentinel node(SN) biopsy and internal mammary lymph chain excision under thoracoscope. Methods Six small pigs were used for the experiment.The small pigs were intubated using a double lumen endotracheal tube and kept anesthetized with ketamine.Methylene blue(4 ml) was injected subdermally into both of the first pair of breast.The sentinel node biopsy and internal mammary lymph chain dissection was performed thoracoscopically using a harmonic scalpel.Time of the appearance of the first blue-stained node and the dissection procedure were recorded respectively.Results Thoracoscopic internal mammary sentinel node dissection and internal mammary lymph chain excision was performed successfully in all the 6 pigs(12 sides).The time of the appearance of the first blue-stained sentinel node was 5~15 min(mean,8.9 min),the time of thoracoscopic biopsy was 15~50 min(mean,30.4 min),and the time of internal mammary lymph chain excision was 30~56 min on the left side and 22~48 min on the right side(mean,38.2 min),respectively.No bleeding,lung injuries,and other surgical complications occurred. Conclusions Thoracoscopic internal mammary sentinel node dissection and internal mammary lymph chain excision is feasible,easy to perform,and minimally invasive.

Objective:To culture canine dental pulp stem cells(cDPSCs)in vitro.Methods:Canine pulp cells were isolated and cultured by enzyme digestion and explanted tissue culture respectively.Cell morphology was observed under phase-contrast micro-scope.The clone forming unit(CFU)of the cells was examined by plate clone formation assay.Cell markers and protein-expression were examined by flow cytometry(FC)and immunofluorescence.Odontogenic and adipogenic potential were evaluated by alizarin red staining and oil red O staining.Results:Short spindle fibroblast-like and steadily growing cells were obtained by both methods.The clone assay showed that CFU was 1 5.1 7% ±2.79%.FC observasion showed that the CD90,STRO-1 and CD24 positive cells were 24.43% ±7.1 0%,20.67% ±1 .42% and 2.03% ±0.06% respectively,but CD34 was negative.Immunofluorescence analysis showed positive expression of Nestin,Vimentin,weak expression of ALP and negative expression of DSP of the cells.Differentiation ex-periment confirmed the odontogenic and adipogenic differentiation potential of the cells.Conclusion:cDPSCs can be cultured in vitro.

Objective To investigate the epidemiological feature of respiratory viruses in children with respiratory tract infection and to provide evidences for diagnosis and rational use of drugs .Methods Nasopharyngeal secretion were collected from 399 chil‐dren with acute respiratory tract infection ,and 7 respiratory viruses ,including respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) ,adenovirus(ADV) , influenza virus A (FA ) ,influenza virus B (FB) ,parainfluenza virus Ⅰ(PIVⅠ) ,parainfluenza virus Ⅱ (PIVⅡ )and parainfluenza vi‐rus Ⅲ(PIVⅢ) ,were detected by using direct immunofluorescence assay .The clinical epidemiological characteristics were analyzed by age group ,virus distribution and seasons .Results Among 399 children ,142 cases were positive for 7 viruses ,which included 40 cases of RSV infection(28 .2% ) ,26 cases of ADV infection (18 .3% ) ,43 cases of FA infection (30 .3% ) ,15 cases of FB infection (10 .6% ) ,5 cases of PIVⅠ infection(3 .5% ) ,4 cases of PIVⅡ infection(2 .8% ) and 9 cases of PIVⅢ infection(6 .3% ) .The total positive rate was 35 .6% .The number of infected infants of <1 year group were 40 cases(36 .0% ) ,the number of infected infants of 1 to 3 year group were 48 cases(32 .0% ) and the number of infected infants of >3 year group were 54 cases(39 .1 .0% ) .In 4 seasons ,the positive rates were 32 .1% (spring) ,26 .9% (summer) ,29 .3% (autumn) ,45 .0% (winter)respectively .The positive rate in winter was the highest .Conclusion FA and RSV is the major virus in children with respiratory tract infection .FA infection rate in infants(>3 years old )is the highest ,and FA is most prevalent in winter .RSV infection rate in infants (< 1 years old )is the highest ,and RSV is most prevalent in spring .

Brain-computer interface (BCI) system is a system that achieves communication and control among humans and computers and other electronic equipment with the electroencephalogram (EEG) signals. This paper describes the working theory of the wireless smart home system based on the BCI technology. We started to get the steady-state visual evoked potential (SSVEP) using the single chip microcomputer and the visual stimulation which composed by LED lamp to stimulate human eyes. Then, through building the power spectral transformation on the LabVIEW platform, we processed timely those EEG signals under different frequency stimulation so as to transfer them to different instructions. Those instructions could be received by the wireless transceiver equipment to control the household appliances and to achieve the intelligent control towards the specified devices. The experimental results showed that the correct rate for the 10 subjects reached 100%, and the control time of average single device was 4 seconds, thus this design could totally achieve the original purpose of smart home system.
Brain-Computer Interfaces ; Electroencephalography ; Evoked Potentials, Visual ; Humans ; Microcomputers ; Wireless Technology

Acupuncture Therapy ; Adult ; Aged ; Combined Modality Therapy ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Moxibustion ; Punctures ; Tennis Elbow ; therapy ; Treatment Outcome

AIM: To explore the effect of complement on the cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury in rat and the protection by sCR1-SCR15-18. METHODS: 75 male SD rats were randomly divided into three groups: sham operation group (SO, n=15), middle cerebral artery occlusion and reperfusion (MCAO) without treatment group (I/R, n=30); MCAO treated with sCR1-SCR15-18 group (sCR1-SCR15-18, n=30). After the MCAO for 2 h, then reperfusion for 24 h, the scores of neural behavioral functional deficits were determined. Infarction area was measured by TTC staining. Activity of MPO in cerebral cortex was detected. C3b deposition and pathological change were observed by immunohistochemial staining and HE staining, respectively. RESULTS: After reperfusion for 24 h, the neurological deficits score, infarction area and activity of MPO in sCR1-SCR15-18 group were decreased compared to I/R group. In sCR1-SCR15-18 group, C3b deposition in ischemic area was decreased and pathological injury was improved compared to I/R group. CONCLUSION: Complement plays a role in cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury and sCR1-SCR15-18 exerts a protective effect by inhibiting the excessive activation of complement.

Objective To investigate the impacts of mecobalamin on plasma inflammatory factors (plasma high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (Hs-CRP) and carotid artery plaques in patients with H type hypertension.Methods Forty-eight acute ischemic stroke patients who were diagnosed with H type hypertension in the People's Hospital of Taixing were collected,and they were randomly divided them into treatment group and control group,and 24 cases of each group.Patients in both groups were given conventional therapies,including treatment of anti platelet aggregation,plaque stability and reduced plaque treatment.While patients in the treatment group were given additional oral drug of mecobalamin,500 μg each time,three times a day,6 months in all.Each case was evaluated at the second day of hospitalization,four weeks later,eight weeks later,three months and sixth months later.The examination items involved included level of plasma homocysteine(Hcy),level of hsCRP and conditions of carotid artery plaques under ultrasonography.Results Aafter four weeks,eight weeks,three months and sixth months therapy,there were significant differences between treatment group and control group in terms of Hcy (t =4.049,3.896,6.052,6.159 ; P ＜ 0.05) and the level of hs-CRP (t =37.249,28.376,26.454,0.522P ＜ 0.01).Afrter three months and sixth months therapy,compared to the control group,the carotid artery plaques were obviously reduced,and the differences were statistically significant (t =2.309,2.434 ; P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Mecobalamin can reduce the level of plasma homocysteine,then lead to reductions of levels of plasma inflammatory factors and volume of carotid artery plaques.