Objective To explore the value of carbon nanoparticles in patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) undergoing total thyroidectomy combined with ipsilateral central lymph node dissection.Methods 43 patients with unilateral PTC were retrospectively analyzed.All patients underwent total thyroidectomy combined with central lymph node dissection.Patients were divided into carbon nanoparticles group and the control group according to whether carbon nanoparticles were used in the operation.The operation time,postoperative hospitalization time,the serum calcium level and its rate of change,the parathyroid hormone and its rate of change on the 1 st day after surgery,the number of central lymph node and the transfer rate,and the postoperative complications were compared between the 2 groups.Results There was no statistical difference between the 2 groups in operation time(P ＞ 0.05),while the postoperative hospitalization time of the carbon nanoparticles group was shorter than that of the control group(P ＜ 0.05).The serum calcium and the parathyroid hormone on the 1 st day after surgery in the carbon nanoparticles group was (2.31 ± 0.13) mmol/L and (33.45 ± 14.37) pg/ml respectively,higher than those of the control group (P ＜ 0.05).The low blood calcium rate (3/20 (15％)),the temporary hypoparathyroidism rate (2/20 (10％)) and the decline degree of parathyroid hormone (47.3 ± 14.31)％ in the carbon nanoparticles group were lower than those of the control group(P ＜0.05).The number of central lymph node dissected (9.45 ± 2.33) pieces/case in the carbon nanoparticles group was more than that of the control group (P ＜ 0.05).The number of lymph node in the right recurrent laryngeal nerve (3.12 ± 0.65) pieces/case was more than that of the control group(P ＜ 0.05).The lymph node metastasis rate had no significant difference between the 2 groups(P ＞ 0.05).The incidence of postoperative complications in the carbon nanoparticles group was lower than that of the control group (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion The application of carbon nanoparticles in total thyroidectomy combined with central lymph node dissection can contribute to the recognition and protection of parathyroid glands and its blood supply,improve the rate of central lymph node dissection,and reduce the incidence of postoperative complications.

Objective To explore if elemene can synergize tamoxifen through using non-cytotoxic dose of elemene and tamoxifen in combination on MCF-7cell line of breast cancer.Methods First,MCF-7 cell line was cultured in RPMI1640.Then,TAM's inhibitory effect united with elemene on MCF-7 cell line was analyzed by using CCK-8 test.Results When adding non-cytotoxic dose of elemene and curative dose of tamoxifen into the two experimental groups,the absorptivity in the two groups reduced notably,compared with that of the groups using tamoxifen alone;accordingly,the inhibition rate in two mixing groups increased obviously compared with that in single-drug groups.Conclusion Elemene of innocuous dose can remarkably enhance the inhibitory effect of tamoxifen,which indicates that elemene may synergize the effect of tamoxifen on breast cancer.

Objective To build the index about the training effect of oncology specialist nurse and test the reliability and validity.Methods By consulting literature and the methods of Delphi,which was consulted by the 9 experts and the two rounds of 35 experts,the original index was estabhshed.The correlation coefficient and validity of the index was evaluated.Results A total of the index was consist of 106 first-l,second-land third-llevel items.Questionnaire recovery rate was 100％ (35/35).The level of authority was 0.816.Expert opinion concentration in various purposes mean variation coefficient was less than 0.244 2.The coordination level of expertise was 0.302.The overall reliability Cronbach α was 0.963.Adopting the method of double variable Spearman calculated the correlation coefficient was above 0.428.Cronbach a of second-and third-level indexes were 0.512-0.895.The second-land third-level indexes correlation coefficient were 0.428-0.931.Conclusions The index about the training effect of oncology specialist nurse has the high authority and representative.The reliability and validity of the index are better,which can be used to evaluate the efficacy of the evaluation about the training of oncology specialist nurse.

Objective To investigate the influence of arsenic trioxide (AS2 O3 )in the vasculogenic mimicry (VM ) of HepG2 cells, and to preliminary clarify the possible mechanism of inhibition of AS2 O3 on the VM. Methods Themean inhibitory concentration (IC50 )of AS2 O3 72 h after treatment of HepG2 cells was calculated by CCK-8 assay.The HepG2 cells were cultured on 3-D Matrigel and randomly divided into control group, 1/2 IC50 AS2 O3 group and IC50 AS2 O3 group.IPP software was used to calculate the number,length and area of VM,and the expression levels of VM-related proteins VE-cadherin and MMP-2, apoptotic-related protein caspase-3 and proliferation-related protein PCNA were detected by Western blotting method.Results The IC50 of AS2 O3 was 10μmol·L-1 72 h after treatment of HepG2 cells.The number,length and area of VM in 1/2 IC50 and IC50 AS2 O3 groups were significantly lower than those in control group (P<0.01);the number,length and area of VM in IC50 AS2 O3 group were also lower than those in 1/2 IC50 AS2 O3 group (P<0.05).Compared with control group,the expression levels of VE-cadherin and MMP-2 in 1/2 IC50 and IC50 AS2 O3 groups were decreased (P<0.05),and the expression levels of caspase-3 and PCNA had no significant change (P>0.05).Conclusion AS2 O3 can inhibit the forming of VM of HepG2 cells,which indicated that its mechanism may be related to inhibiting the expressions of VE-cadherin and MMP-2 .

Objective To observe the effects of high sucrose,high saturated fatty acid and high unsaturated fatty acid(diets) on insulin resistance and endothelium-dependent vasodilation function.Methods Adult Wistar rats were divided into normal control(NC) group,high sucrose(HS) group and high saturated fatty acid(HSF) group,high unsaturated fatty acid(HUF) groups.Insulin sensitivity was tested by hyperinsulinemic-euglucemic clamp after 24 weeks.Acetylcholine-induced(or sodium nitroprussideinduced) relaxation of preconstricted isolated renal arteries was measured by Mulvany myograph.Results GIR was obviously lower in experimental groups than that in NC group.GIR was negatively correlated with triglyceride (TG),free fatty acid(FFA).Acetylcholine-induced relaxation was markedly decreased in all experimental groups compared with that in NC group and the maximal response was decreased 37.4% in HSF group,32.7% in HUF group,27.7% in HS group.Acetylcholine-induced relaxation was enhanced by incubation with L-Arg and decreased incubated with L-NNA,MB in all experimental groups.Vasodilation response was negatively correlated with TG,INS and well positively correlated with NO,GIR.There was significantly negative correlation between FFA andNO.Conclusions: The rats fed high sucrose,high saturated fatty acid and high unsaturated fatty acid diets developed insulin resistance with reduced endothelium-dependent vasodilation function.

Objective To evaluate the features of CT perfusion for vertebrobasilar dolichoectasia (VBD). Methods The image data of 13 cases with VBD as observation group and 22 cases of normal controls were retrospectively analyzed from February 2011 to March 2012. 3 regions of interest (ROI) in white matter of cerebellum, cerebellar peduncle and pons were drown symmetry to measure the parameters including cerebral blood flow (CBF), cerebral blood volume (CBV), mean transit time (MTT) and time to peak (TTP). The diameter of basilar artery and the age of the observation group were also measured. Results There was significant difference between 2 groups in TTP in all ROI (P<0.05), and no significant difference in CBF, CBV and MTT in all ROIs (P>0.05). The age, the diameter of basilar artery did not correlated with perfusion parameters (P>0.05) in the observation group. Conclusion CT perfusion imaging can demonstrate some features of posterior circulation as auxiliary diagnosis of VBD.

Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of staged treatment of complex tibial plateau fractures with temporary transarticular external fixation and delayed plate fixation.Methods Enrolled in this study were 44 cases of complex tibial plateau fracture who had been treated from January 2011 to January 2014.Temporary transarticular external fixation and delayed plate fixation was adopted in 22 patients (observation group),involving 14 men and 8 women with an average age of 45.5 ± 11.4 years,and 10 left sides and 12 right sides.By the Schatzker classification,13 cases were type Ⅴ and 9 type Ⅵ.Calcaneal traction and plate fixation was adopted in the other 22 patients (control group),involving 13 men and 9 women with an average age of 43.8 ± 10.4 years,and 8 left sides and 14 right sides.By the Schatzker classification,12 cases were type Ⅴ and l0 type Ⅵ.The 2 groups were evaluated by the time from hospitalization to plate fixation,operation time,intra-operative bleeding volume,hospitalization time,healing time,complications and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) scoring at the final follow-ups.The 2 groups were compatible with no significant differences regarding the preoperative general data (P ＞ 0.05).Results The 44 patients were followed up for 12 to 30 months (mean,18.6 months).There were significant differences between the 2 groups in the time from hospitalization to plate fixation,operation time,intra-operative bleeding volume and hospitalization time (P ＜ 0.05).There was also a significant difference in the complications rate (4.5％ (1/22) for the observation group versus 27.3％ (6/22) for the control group) (P ＜ 0.05),but there was no significant difference in the good to excellent rate by HSS scoring [86.3％ (19/22) versus 81.8％ (18/22)] (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusions Although both methods can treat complex tibial plateau fractures,temporary transarticular external fixation and delayed plate fixation may be preferable because it can lead to decreased hospitalization time,less intra-operative bleeding volume,fewer surgical complications and good functional recovery of the knee.

Objective To reduce the animal component contamination for human embryonic stem cells ( hESCs ) and to simplify hESCs culture process , we develop a new coating substrate which can support the hESCs growth without dif -ferentiation, and is easy to store and use. Methods Mouse embryonic fibroblasts(MEF)were fixed on the surface of plate by methanol.hESCs were cultured on this new substrate and were passaged every 5 to 6 days.After 10 passages, we checked the cell morphology , alkaline phosphatase expression , embryonic specific markers and the differentiation ability in vitro.Results After 10 passages , the hESCs grew well on this new substrate and maintained the typical hESCs morpholo -gy.Alkaline phosphatase staining was positive .Immunofluorescence staining showed that the expressions of Oct 4, SSEA4, Tra-1-60 were positive .The cells formed embryoid body in vitro .Conclusions This methanol-fixed MEF substrate can support the growth of undifferentiated hESCs .The coating material can be produced in large scale and stored for a long time.It provides a new and relatively easy way to amplify hESCs .

Objective To analyze the mortality in the aged patients with hip fractures who have been treated by operations. Methods We collected the clinical data of 349 aged patients (60 to 98 years old) with hip fracture who had been treated by operations from March 1999 to January 2008 in our hospital. Their overall mortality and one-year mortality were analyzed to find the causes for death. Results Thirty-one cases died and the overall mortality was 8.9% (31/349). Nineteen patients died within one year and the one-year mortality was 5.4% (19/349). Three patients died in hospital after surgery, 28 patients died in the follow-up period. Cardiac event, pulmonary dysfunction, cancer, cerebral vascular disease, hepatic cirrhosis, multiple organs dysfunction and infection were sequentially the major causes for death. Statistical results showed the factors which had definitely influenced the mortality were age and sex. Patients treated with proximal femoral nail anti-rotation (PFNA) had the lower mortality than with proximal femoral nail (PFN). Conclusions Operations can lead to a low mortality for aged patients with hip fractures. Ad-equate preparation and mini-invasive surgery can reduce the mortality.

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