Objective To discuss MRI diagnositic value and evaluation of the treatment of cervical Brucella spondylitis(BS).Meth-ods MRI data of 39 cases with cervical BS in our hospital were collected.Non-operative treatment,minimal invasive surgery and the open surgery were selected according to the MRI manifestations.The correlation was analyzed by consistensy check,imaging score and clinical effect evaluation.The data were analyzed by SPSS15.0.Results 39 cases of patients were examined by MRI before the treatment.37 cases were reviewed after 6 months treatment and 33 cases were reviewed after 12 months treatment.All of the Kappa values were more than 0.75 by imaging consistency check.MRI of cervical BS possessed characteristic expressions.The treatment effect according to MRI classification before the treatment:(1)drug therapy was performed in 14 cases (Group A);(2)minimal inva-sive surgery was performed in 7 cases (Group B);(3)focus clearance and bone graft were performed in 18 cases (Group C);(4)the clinical effects showed the healing rate in every group at different time point was different and the difference had statistical signifi-cance(P<0.05).The healing rate in Group C was higher than it in other group at 6 months after treatment.There was no significant difference among 3 groups or among different method group(Group C1,C2 and C3)in Group C at 12 months after treatment(P>0.05). Conclusion MRI classification for cervical BS has important value and guiding significance in the selection of clinical conservative treatment,minimal invasive surgery or the open surgery.

Objective To assess the quantitative relationship between the distribution of Himalayan marmot and its ecological environment,the terrain,the temperature and the precipitation,using remote sensing and geographic information system in Qinghai province.Methods The distribution of Himalayan marmot was located by Google Earth and ArcGIS software and by using field survey data provided by Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.The corresponding ecological environment of marmot including terrain,temperature and precipitation were derived from the spatial information datasets.All results were processed according to the overlay and statistics analysis using ArcGIS software.Results Seventy-seven point twenty-seven percent(153/198) of Himalayan marmot were distributed in the area of elevation between 3000 and 4000 meters.The number of marmot reached the highest when the slope was between 0 and 17 degrees,and aspect range was between 91 and 270 degrees,180 degree was as south direction.During the period with the maximum temperature of the warmest month of 14.3-17.5 ℃,17.6-20.8 ℃ and 20.9-24.0 ℃,the distribution of marmot reached 95％(186/198) of the total area.Meanwhile,most of the marmot were presented in the area with average precipitation of 46-108 mm.Conclusions A quantitative analysis of appropriate ecological environment of Himalayan marmot in a large scope is carried uul successfully using remote sensing and geographic information system.The study indicates that spatial information technology has important applications in plague prevention and control.

Seven compounds were isolated from fermentation extract of cave-derived Metarhizium anisopliae NHC-M3-2 by silica gel, semi-preparative HPLC and other chromatographic methods. Their structures were elucidated by UV, IR, MS and NMR methods as 2,3-dehydroindigotide G (1), (-)-regiolone (2), naphtho-γ-pyrone (3), indigotide G (4), indigotide B (5) destruxin A (6) and destruxin B (7). Compound 1 is a new glycoside naphthopyranone compound. The anti-hepatitis B virus (HBV) activity of these compounds was evaluated. The EC₅₀ and CC₅₀ of compound 3 against HBV were 4.5 μmol·L^-1 and 92.3 μmol·L^-1, respectively. This is the first report of the antiviral activity of compound 3.

Objective To explore and analyze the effects of ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid(PUFA)on oxidative stress and Toll like receptor-4(TLR4)and tumor necrosis factor alpha(TNF-α)in rats with acute lung injury(ALI)induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS).Methods 120 healthy adult Wistar rats(clean grade;weight,180-240 g)were randomly divided into control group and ob-servation group,60 rats in each group,rats in the control group were randomly divided into untreated group,6 h group(LPS injec-tion),and 24 h group(LPS injection),20 rats in each group.The rats in the observation group were randomly divided into untreated group,6h group(PUFA+LPS injection),and 24 h group(PUFA+LPS injection),20 rats in each group.The relative expression of Superoxide Dismutase(SOD)before treatment,6 h after treatment and 24 h after treatment,Malondialdehyde(MDA),intercellular cell adhesion molecule-1(ICAM-1),TNF-α,and TLR4 in two groups were observed.Results The difference of SOD levels before and after treatment in the two groups of rats was statistically significant(P<0.05),the difference of SOD levels before treatment in the two groups of rats was not statistically significant(P> 0.05).As the processing time went on,the level of SOD in the two groups of rats decreased,but the decrease of the rats in the observation group was lower than that of the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05),the difference of MDA level before and after treatment in two groups of rats was statistically significant(P<0.05).As the processing time went on,The level of MDA in the two groups of rats increased,but the increase of the rats in the observation group was significantly lower than that of the control group,and the difference was statistical-ly significant(P<0.05).The difference of ICAM-1 level before and after treatment in the two groups of rats was statistically signif-icant(P<0.05).As the processing time went on,the levels of ICAM-1 and TNF-alpha in the two groups increased,but the increase of the rats in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group,the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).The relative expression of TLR4 in the lung tissue of the observation group was significantly lower than that of the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion PUFA could effectively reduce the oxidative stress and inflammation in ALI rats induced by LPS,which may contribute to the treatment of ALI.

Objective To study the best formulation and technology of quercetin-loaded polylactic-co-glycolic acid-D-α-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate(PLGA-TPGS) nanoparticles(QPTN) with QT as model drug and PLGA-TPGS as polymer materials by orthogonal tests,and to investigate the in vitro stability of QPTN. Methods To ensure the best formula-tion and technology for preparing QPTN,single-factor test was established to determine the influence of the ratio of quercetin to PLGA-TPGS,the concentration of TPGS as emulsifiers,the ultrasonic power and ultrasonic time to the particle size,drug loading (DL) and entrapment efficiency(EE).According to single-factor test,the factor levels of nanoparticles were set to select the best prescription and technology of QPTN by orthogonal test.The stability of QPTN was examined using the effecting factor test,accel-eration test and long-term test. Results The best formulation and technology of QPTN was that the ratio of quercetin to PLGA-TPGS was 3:10 (W:W) with 0.05% TPGS as emulsifier,the mixed solution was sonicated for 6 min at 200 W.The average particle size,DL and EE of QPTN prepared under the conditions described above were (155.4 ± 2.7) nm,(21.6 ± 1.5)% and (93.7±2.9)% (n=6),respectively.In the in vitro stability test,QPTN showed a good stability at high temperature,high humidity and strong light condition. Conclusion The best formulation and preparation technology of QPTN was selected.QPTN got small particle size,high DL and EE,and good in vitro stability.

The stem of Cynomorium songaricum is a traditional Chinese medicine reputed to have tonic effects. C. coccineum growing in northern Africa and the Mediterranean region is regarded in Arabian medical practice as the "treasure of drugs". The major constituents of Cynomorium plants have been revealed to be phenolic compounds, steroids, triterpenes, etc. Pharmacologic studies showed that the Cynomorium plants had antioxidant, immunity-improving, anti-diabetic, neuroprotective, and other bioactivities. Some chemical constituents in Cynomorium plants are unstable, implying that the chemical components of the herbal medicines produced under different conditions may be variable. This review covers the literature published until December, 2011 and describes the pharmacologic effects and secondary metabolites of Cynomorium species.
Animals ; Cynomorium ; chemistry ; classification ; metabolism ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; chemistry ; metabolism ; pharmacology ; Humans

OBJECTIVETo analyze the factors associated with anastomotic leakage after anterior resection in rectal cancer with the technique of total mesorectal excision (TME).

METHODSFrom January 2005 and December 2007, 738 consecutive patients with rectal cancer underwent anterior resection. The data of those patients was collected and reviewed retrospectively. The associations between anastomotic leakage and 9 patient-related variables as well as 7 surgical-related variables were examined.

RESULTSLow rectal cancer (located 7 cm or less above the anal edge), non-specialized surgeon and transanal tube use were the risk factors associated with anastomotic leakage on univariate analysis. The anastomotic leakage rate of low-rectal cancer was significantly higher than that of high-rectal cancer (5.9% vs. 0.9%, P = 0.003). The anastomotic leakage rate of the cases operated by colorectal surgeon was significantly lower than that of the cases operated by non-specialized surgeon (3.9% vs. 11.3%, P = 0.031). There was a tendency for colorectal surgeons to operate on a greater proportion of low rectal cancer than non-specialized surgeons (72.1% vs. 52.8%, P = 0.003). The leakage rate of transanal tube group was unexpectedly higher than that in patients without transanal tube (14.5% vs. 3.6%, P < 0.001). On multivariate logistic regression analysis, diabetes mellitus (P = 0.027), distance less than 1 cm from tumor to distal resection margin (P = 0.009) and defunctioning stoma (P = 0.031) were also associated with anastomotic leakage rate besides low rectal cancer, non-specialized surgeon and transanal tube use. In a further analysis of 522 patients with low rectal cancer, the leakage rate of defunctioning stoma group was significantly lower than that of non-stoma group (2.9% vs. 8.5%, P = 0.007). By contract, the leakage rate of transanal tube group was still higher than that in patients without transanal tube (15.1% vs. 4.9%, P = 0.008) because of its poor protective effect as well as the selection bias.

CONCLUSIONSLow-rectal cancer, non-specialized surgeons and diabetes mellitus are risk factors of anastomotic leakage after rectal surgery. A defunctioning stoma was effective in preventing leakage after low-rectal cancer surgery.

Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Anastomosis, Surgical ; adverse effects ; Female ; Humans ; Logistic Models ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Postoperative Complications ; etiology ; prevention & control ; Rectal Fistula ; etiology ; Rectal Neoplasms ; surgery ; Rectum ; surgery ; Retrospective Studies ; Risk Factors ; Surgical Stomas

Objective:To explore the risk factors of recurrence after resection of thigh soft tissue malignant tumors and the evaluation of the postoperative lower limb function.Methods:A total of 211 patients who underwent thigh soft tissue malignant tumor resection in the Department of Orthopaedics of the second affiliated Hospital of Medical College of Zhejiang University from May 2011 to May 2021 were retrospectively analyzed, including 117 males and 94 females, aged 53 (43, 65) years. There were 59 cases of atypical/well-differentiated liposarcoma, 30 cases of other types of liposarcoma, 33 cases of malignant fibrous histiocytoma, 19 cases of fibrosarcoma, 12 cases of rhabdomyosarcoma, 12 cases of leiomyosarcoma, 9 cases of synovial sarcoma, and 37 cases of others. The tumor involvement of muscle, bone, blood vessel, nerve tissue and intermuscular compartment, postoperative Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) functional score and recurrence were recorded. The relationship between anatomical structure and postoperative recurrence was analyzed by Cox logistic regression to determine risk factors; the cumulative recurrence rate of different compartment groups (medial compartment, anterior compartment, and posterior compartment) were compared; The Box plot was used to compare the postoperative function of patients with resection of different anatomical structures (e.g., vastus lateralis, biceps femoris, femur, etc.).Results:A total of 34 out of 211 patients relapsed, with a recurrence rate of 16.1%. The recurrence time ranged from 2.6 months to 91.6 months after operation, with a median recurrence time of 37.0 (18.2, 52.8) months. Three independent risk factors were found to be associated with recurrence, namely: pathological grade [ HR=3.86, 95% CI(1.75, 8.51)], involvement of vastus intermedius [ HR=3.05, 95% CI(1.53, 6.06)], and involvement of vastus medialis [ HR=3.17, 95% CI(1.56, 6.41)]. The recurrence rate of patients with anterior chamber tumor resection was 35.3%, which was higher than that of patients without tumor resection (16.2%), and the difference was statistically significant ( P=0.020). There was no significant difference in recurrence rate between patients with medial chamber tumor resection and patients without tumor resection ( P>0.05). The recurrence rate of patients with posterior compartment tumor resection was 12.3%, which was lower than that of unresectable patients (37.6%), and the difference was statistically significant ( P=0.002).The postoperative MSTS score of 167 patients averaged 26±3.2 points (9-30 points). After intraoperative resection of part of the femur, vastus intermedius, vastus medialis, and rectus femoris, the patient's function was relatively poor [corresponding median MSTS score: 25 (23, 28), 26 (24 28), 26 (24,28), 26(24, 27)]. Conclusion:The risk factors for local recurrence after resection of thigh soft tissue malignant tumors include: pathological grade of the tumor, and whether the vastus intermedius or vastus medialis is involved. Anterior compartment tumors have a higher recurrence rate after surgery. If the tumor involves the above-mentioned anatomical structures, more attention should be paid to the risk of local recurrence after surgery.

Objective:To explore the clinical characteristics of dislocation after resection and reconstruction of tumors involving pelvic area II, and to try to propose intraoperative and postoperative techniques to prevent its occurrence.Methods:From March 2011 to March 2021, 122 patients with resection and reconstruction involving pelvic area II were retrospectively analyzed. Among them, 17 had postoperative dislocation, 32 had pelvic area II, and 31 had pelvic area I+II. There were 40 cases in the pelvic area II+III, and 19 cases in the pelvic area I+II+III. There were 49 female patients and 73 male patients; the mean age was 47 years (9-73 years). The Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) score of lower extremity patients after reduction was evaluated, and the clinical characteristics of dislocation, such as dislocation direction, dislocation time and reduction method, were counted and analyzed, and feasible prevention measures were analyzed based on the imaging characteristics after resection and reconstruction. dislocation method.Results:Among the 122 patients, there were 17 cases of dislocation, and the dislocation rate was 13.7%. Among them, 12 cases were anterior dislocation, accounting for 70.6% of anterior dislocation; 5 cases were posterior dislocation, and the proportion of posterior dislocation was 29.4%, difference (χ 2=4.52, P=0.033). There were 12 cases of dislocation within 3 months after operation, accounting for 70.6%; 1 case of dislocation occurred in 5 months after operation, and the other 4 cases of dislocation occurred for more than one year. The MSTS score of the dislocation patients after reduction was 56.1±15.6% (20%-80%). Combined with postoperative imaging examinations, the feasible methods for preventing dislocation include: The anteversion angle of the acetabular cup can be appropriately reduced (0°-10°); The acetabular cup can be appropriately shifted to the rear of the rotation center; Appropriately reducing the anteversion angle of the femoral neck prosthesis, the combination of the three can reduce the occurrence of femoral-acetabular prosthesis impingement; at the same time, the affected limb is controlled in a neutral position with strict nail shoes after surgery to avoid the occurrence of external rotation. Conclusion:The dislocation after tumor resection and reconstruction in pelvic area II is mostly anterior dislocation. Postoperative CT scan of the pelvis shows that the space between the neck of the femoral stem prosthesis and the lower edge of the acetabulum is small, which is prone to impingement. If the anteversion angle of the acetabular cup is appropriately reduced, the acetabular prosthesis is appropriately displaced posteriorly, and the anteversion angle of the femoral neck is reduced by 5°, the possibility of femoral-acetabular impingement can be reduced, thereby reducing the risk of postoperative dislocation.

ObjectiveTo study the effect of Jinlida granules on visceral fat accumulation and its induced inflammatory response in prediabetic rats. MethodMale SD rats were randomly divided into normal group， model group， Jinlida low-dose group （1.5 g·kg^-1）， Jinlida high-dose group （3.0 g·kg^-1） and atorvastatin group （10 mg·kg^-1）. Prediabetic rat model was established using high-carbohydrate， high-fat diet combined with low-dose streptozotocin （STZ） by multiple small-dose intraperitoneal injections. After 8 weeks of modeling and drug intervention for 13 consecutive weeks， body weight， oral glucose tolerance test（OGTT）， fasting blood glucose （FBG）， fasting insulin （FINS）， insulin resistance index （HOMA-IR）， total cholesterol （TC）， low-density lipoprotein cholesterol （LDL-C） and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol （HDL-C） were measured in each group of rats. The content of visceral fat was quantified by micro-computed tomography （Micro-CT）. Hematoxylin-eosin staining （HE） was used to observe the pathological changes of fat cells. The levels of tumor necrosis factor-α （TNF-α） and interleukin- 6 （IL-6） in rat visceral fat and serum were determined by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay （ELISA）. The expression of macrophage marker CD68 in visceral fat was detected by immunofluorescence and Western blot. ResultCompared with normal group， model group had increased oral glucose tolerance， FBG， FINS， HOMA-IR， TC， LDL-C （P<0.01）， elevated body weight and visceral fat accumulation （P<0.05， P<0.01）， enhanced CD68 protein expression and TNF-α and IL-6 levels （P<0.01）， decreased HDL-C （P<0.01）， and abnormal hypertrophy of adipocytes. Compared with model group， Jinlida high- and low-dose groups lowered oral glucose tolerance， HOMA-IR， TC and LDL-C （P<0.05， P<0.01）， body weight and visceral fat accumulation （P<0.05）， and CD68 protein expression and TNF-α and IL-6 levels （P<0.05， P<0.01） and lessened hypertrophy of fat cells. ConclusionJinlida can improve the insulin resistance in prediabetic rats by reducing visceral fat accumulation and its induced inflammatory response， which provides a new pharmacological basis for clinical treatment of prediabetes by Jinlida granules.