Objective To investigate the relationship between preoperative albumin level and postoperative acute kidney injury(AKI)following off-pump coronary artery bypass(OPCAB)surgery;to confirm albumin cut-off value associated with AKI. Method This was a retrospective cohort study. data from patients who accepted OPCAB surgery in last two years in our hospital and AKI was diagnosed according to KIDGO-AKI criteria. Results Generalized additive model and multivariable logistic regression analysis have shown that the higher preoperative albumin level is related with the lower the incidence of AKI after OPCAB surgery. By generalized additive model,multivariable logistic regression analysis and ROC curve,we confirmed the albumin cut-off value associated with AKI between 39~40 g/L. Conclusion For patients undergoing OPCAB surgery,the higher preoperative albumin level ,the lower the incidence of AKI. In order to reduce the incidence of AKI in OPCAB surgery patients,preoperative albumin level higher than 40 g/L should be maintained.

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Objective: To investigate the clinical effect of combination therapy on ankylosing spondylitis. Methods: 160 Cases were divided into treatment group and control group randomly. The patients of treatment group were given Bushenqingdu Decoction and Hanbiwaiyongfang by external use. The patients of control group were given Wangbi Granule. The symptoms and signs were observed before and after treatment in both groups. Results: There was significant difference between treatment group and control group in total effective rate as well as morning stiffness and signs (P

Objective To investigate the clinical characteristics of aerophagia in children,and to evaluate the effect of 24 hours esophageal multichannel intraluminal impedance monitoring in diagnosis of aerophagia.Methods The clinical data of 30 children with aerophagia hospitalized in Department of Digestive Disease,Nanjing Children's Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University from July 2005 to June 2013 were reviewed.The 24 hours esophageal multichannel intraluminal impedance monitoring was performed in 8 cases of aerophagia.The treatment of these patients normally included psychological counseling,dietary adjustment,Iactulose,Domperidone and vitamins,while Simethicone was given to the patients if normal treatment was invalid.Results Of the 30 patients,aged 2 to 13 years,averaged (8.6 ± 4.5) years,the chief complaints were abdominal distention in 30 cases (100.00％),visible or audible air swallowing in 28 cases (93.33％),repetitive belching in 27 cases (90.00％),reduced appetite in 25 cases (83.33％),constipation in 22 cases (73.33％),psychological stresses in 15 cases (50.00％),recurrent abdominal pain syndrome in 10 cases(33.33％),chronic diarrhea in 3 cases(10.00％) and acute abdominal pain in 3 cases(10.00％).Among the 30 patients,24 hours esophageal multichannel intraluminal impedance monitoring was performed in 8 cases,averaging 149.63 (47-553)times of air swallowing were recorded.In the 30 patients,24 cases (80.00％) were relieved after being treated with psychological counseling,dietary adjustment,lactulose,domperidone and vitamins,and only 6 cases(20.00％) were invalid for normal treatment but well responeded to Simethicone.Conclusions Aerophagia is a kind of functional gastrointestinal disorders in children.Abdominal distention,air swallowing,repetitive belching,reduced appetite,constipation and pain are common symptoms.It can be cured through psychological counseling management,diet modification,laxatives,propulsives and vitamins.24 hours esophageal multichannel intraluminal impedance monitoring is a useful technology in the diagnosis of aerophagia children.

AIM: To investigate relationship between activity of matrix metalloproteinases - 2 ( MMP - 2, 72 kD) and invasion, metastasis of breast cancer. METHODS: Useing zymography and computer software assisted analysis, the activitive levels of MMP- 2 (72 kD) in tissues from breast cancer were measeured. RESULTS: Mean activitive levels of MMP- 272 kD (13.93 + 3.60) in breast cancer were lower than those in benign disease (21.43 + 8.31), P < 0.05. There was no difference (P > 0.05) in MMP - 2 62 kD + 72 kD of benign and malignant dis ease, but MMP - 262 kD ( 13.83 + 4.53) and MMP - 262 kD/62 kD + 72 kD (0.48) respectively were significantly higher in malignant disease (P < 0.01). It was also found that MMP- 262 kD/62 kD + 72 kD were apparently higher in invasive carcinomas (0.48) and lymph node metastases (0.61), P < 0.01, respectively. CONCLUSION: These results demonstrated that a clear relationship between MMP - 2 activity and the invasion and metastasis of breast carcinoma.

Adenoma ; Adult ; Ear Neoplasms ; Ear, Middle ; pathology ; Humans ; Male

Objective To prospectively study the main risk factors of variceal bleeding in cirrhotic patients. Methods Fifty-seven patients with liver cirrhosis and esophageal varices who had never experienced variceal bleeding were followed up for 12 months. The patients underwent measurements of esophageal variceal pressure by non-invasive endoscopic balloon technique. The endpoint of the study was the presence of a variceal hemorrhage. The relationship between variceal hemorrhage and endoscopic findings including varices, variceal pressure, Child-Pugh status, ascites, and etiology of cirrhosis was studied. Results Thirty-four patients (59.6% ) developed a variceal hemorrhage. In univariate analysis, the level of variceal pressure (P= 0. 001), the size of varices (P=0. 006), and the endoscopic red color sign on the variceal wall (P=0. 012) predicted higher risks of variceal hemorrhage. The multiple logistic regression revealed that variceal pressure was a major predictor of the risk for a first variceal bleeding (OR=2. 817, P=0. 003). The area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) of variceal pressure for predicting variceal bleeding was 0. 98, and the variceal pressure cutoff value was 25.3 mm Hg (1 mm Hg=0. 133 kPa) with both specificity and sensitivity of 91 %. Conclusion The level of variceal pressure is a major predictor for variceal bleeding in cirrhotic patients.

Objective: To investigate the effects of electro-acupuncture on obestatin in rat with simple obesity. Methods: Obesity was induced in male SD rats with high-fat and -glucose diet for 10 weeks. Twenty-four rats with obesity were randomly divided into untreated group and electro-acupuncture group, with 12 rats in each group. Another 12 normal SD rats serving as controls were fed standard rat chow. Rats in the electro-acupuncture group were treated with electro-acupuncture on bilateral Zusanli (ST36), Tianshu (ST25) and Pishu (BL20) acupoints for fifteen days consecutively. Rats in the blank control group and untreated group were not interfered. Body weight was measured every 3 days during treatment. After treatment, obestatin in serum and hypothalamus was detected by radioimmunoassay or immunohistochemiscal method respectively. Visceral fat weight was also detected. Results: Body weight and visceral fat weight of rats in the untreated group were significantly higher than those in the blank control group (P<0.01). Body weight and increase of body weight in the electro-acupuncture group were significantly lower than those in the untreated group (P<0.01). Visceral fat weight in the electro-acupuncture group was significantly lower than that in the untreated group (P<0.01), but there was no significant difference as compared with the blank control group. The obestatin expression in hypothalamus was higher in the untreated group than in the blank control group (P<0.05), while it was lower in the untreated group than in the electro-acupuncture group (P<0.01). Conclusion: Electro-acupuncture has an effect against obesity in rats, which may be related to up-regulating obestatin expression in hypothalamus.

Objective To investigate the role of nerve growth factor (NGF) in the pathogenesis of diabetic neuropathy (DNP) and the correlation of NGF level with,sensory nerve conduction velocity (SNCV) and duration of DNP.MethodsThe 41 patients with DNP,35 diabetics without DNP and 33 healthy controls were enrolled.And the serum level of NGF was measured with ELISA,the SNCV of left medial nerve,ulnar nerve,peroneal nerve and tibial nerve were measured too. Then the correlation analysis was completed. ResultsThe serum level of NGF was significantly lower in DNP patients [(665.18±188.32) ng/L] than in healthy controls [(976.44±159.07)ng/L] and in diabetics without DNP [(943.32±167.33) ng/L,F=9.316,P<0.001].The NGF level of DNP patients was positively correlated with SNCV of left medial nerve (r=0.810,P<0.001 ),left peroneal nerve (r=0.760,P<0.001) and duration of DNP (r=0.542,P<0.001).Conclusions The serum level of NGF is lower in DNP patients than in healthy controls.The decrease of the production of NGF may play a role in the pathogenesis of DNP.

Objective To evaluate the effect of fast track surgery on immunologic functions and clinical outcome in patients with gastric cancer during perioperative period. Methods Thirty-six gastric cancer patients receving radical operation were randomly divided into two groups: fast track group (18, fast track surgery) and conventional management group (18, non-fast track surgery). Serum levels of IgA、IgM、 IgG and C reaction protein (CRP) in 36 patients were assayed preoperatively and postoperatively on 1st, 3rd, 7th day. The postoperative hospital stay, duration of fever, inhospital expense, postoperative time of flatus and postoperative complications were recorded respectively. Results On the postoperative 3rd day, serum levels of IgA [(1.57 ± 0. 40) g/L vs. (1.27±0.49) g/L, P <0. 05],IgG[(9.99 ± 2. 12) g/L vs.(8.53±2. 15)g/L, P<0.05]and IgM [(0.92 ± 0.18) g/Lvs. (0.78 ± 0.20) g/L, P<0.05]in patients of fast track group were significantly higher than those in patients in non-fast track group. On the postoperative 1 st, 3rd , 7th day, serum levels of CRP [d1 (56 ± 10) g/L vs. (79 ± 9) g/L,P < 0. 05];d3[(140±15) g/L vs. (170±15) g/L, P<0.05)];d7 [(52±11) g/L vs. (78±12) g/L,P<0.05]in patients of fast track group were significantly lower than those in patients in non-fast track group. The duration of fever [(2. 4 ± 0.9) d vs. (3.8 ± 0. 8) d, P < 0.05], passage of gas by anus [(3. 1 ± 0. 8) d vs. (4.4±0.7) d,P<0.05], time of hospitai stay [(6.3 ± 1.2) d vs. (8.2 ± 0.9) d,P<0.05]and treatment expense in patients of fast track group[(25 260 ± 2910) $ vs. (30 651 ± 3578) $ ,P <0. 05]were also significantly lower than those in non-fast track group (P < 0. 05). Patients in fast track group had no more complications than those in non-fast track group (P > 0. 05). While discharged from hospital, the quality of life score [(14. 8 ± 1.9) vs. (16. 1 ± 1.6), P < 0. 05]in patients of fast track group was significantly higher than that in patients in non-fast track group (P < 0. 05). Conclusions Fast track surgery mitigates the immunologic impairment of gastric cancer patients during perioperative period, and accelerates postoperative rehabilitation.