Objective To investigate the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) after intragastric administration of icariin to senescence-accelerated mice (P8 strain).Methods A total of 20 healthy male senescence accelerated mouse P8 (SAMP8) mice aged 6 months and 10 senescence accelerated mouse/resistance (SAM-R) mice with the same age were divided into model,blank,and icariin groups.Mice in the icariin group were intragastrically administered icariin in a 0.5％ sodium carboxymethyl cellulose suspension (0.01 ml/g).Mice in the model control and normal control groups were intragastrically administered 1 ml of double distilled water.Intragastric administration was done once a day in each group,for eight consecutive weeks.Spatial learning and memory abilities were detected by Morris water maze test,Expression of BDNF in mouse brain tissue was determined by immunohistochemistry and Western blot assay.Results At 8 weeks after intragastric administration of icariin to senescence-accelerated mice (P8 strain),Morris water maze results showed that escape latency was shortened (P ＜ 0.05),and the number of platform crossings was increased (P ＜ 0.05).Immunohistochemical staining and Western blot assay showed significantly increased levels of BDNF (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions These results suggest that icariin upregulates brain-derived neurotrophic factor and improves learning and memory functions in hippocampus of the senescence-accelerated mouse.

This paper reviewed the practice of Handicap International (HI) in China and discussed the HI localized action plan using current theories and approaches of community-based rehabilitation.

Objective To evaluate the systolic function of left ventricle(LV) in the short axis views in diabetic patients with ejection fraction (EF) value ＞ 50％ with velocity vector imaging (VVI) and dobutamine stress echocardiography (DSE).Methods 30 diabetic patients,which were excluded from coronary artery disease,hypertension,valvular heart diseases,congenital heart diseases,and EF value ＞50 ％by echocardiography,and 20 volunteers with age and sex matched were involved in the study.Twodimensional VVI echocardiographic cine loops were stored at baseline and dobutamine stress (10,20,30 and 40 μg · kg-1 · min-1) in the basal,middle and apical short axis views of LV.The maximum systolic velocity (Vs),strain (ε) and strain rate (SR) were obtained from sygno VVI software.Results The Vs,ε and SR showed decrement tendency from basal to apical short axis view whether in the control group or in the DM group.At baseline,the SR in the apical view decreased significantly in the DM group than that in the control group (P ＜0.05),other parameters were comparable between the two groups.After 10 μg· kg-1 · min-1 dobutamine stress,the SR in the middle and apical views and Vs,ε in the apical view decreased significantly in the DM group than those in the control group (all P ＜ 0.05).After 20μg· kg-1 · min-1 dobutamine stress,the SR in the basal,middle and apical views and Vs,ε in the middle and apical views decreased significantly in the DM group than those in the control group (all P ＜0.05).After the maximum dobutamine stress,all parameters decreased significantly in the DM group than those in the control group (all P ＜0.05).Conclusions The systolic function impairment of DM patients appeared first in the apical tissue of LV,SR was more sensitive index than velocity arnd strain,DSE could increase the sensitivity of VVI parameters in detecting the myocardial systolic function impairment in the earlier stage.

Objective To investigate whether myocardial dysfunction and perfusion impairment had happened in diabetes mellitus(DM)rats,and to assess the relationship between them by using myocardial contrast echocardiography(MCE)and velocity vector imaging(VVI).Methods MCE and VVI were performed from the short-axis views of the mid-left ventricular level both at rest and after dipyridamole stress in control rats and DM rafs(12 weeks after induction with streptozotocin).MCE-derived myocardial blood flow(MBF)and myocardial flow reserve(MFR)and VVI-derived circumferential strain rate(SRc)and SRc reserve were obtained.Results SRc(absolute value)and MBF in the DM group were significantly lower than those in the control group at rest(P =0.03 for SRc and P =0.005 for MBF).SRc reserve and MFR in the DM group were significantly lower than those in the control group after dipyridamole stress (P =0.000 for SRc reserve and P =0.014 for MFR).There was no significant correlation between SRc and MBF at rest in the DM group(r =0.189,P =0.453).However,significant negative correlation existed between SRc reserve and MFR(r =-0.658,P =0.003).Conclusions Both myocardial systolic function and perfusion are impaired in DM rats.The decrease of MBF might not be the predominant determinant of myocardial systolic dysfunction at rest.However,the impairment of MFR could be an important contributor to the decrease of myocardial contractile reserve.

Objective To observe the effect of Ti-6AL-4V particles on morphological and func- tional changes of osteoclast in vitro.Methods Mature osteoclasts separated from New Zealand Rabbits were cultured on glass slices and cortical bone slices.The experimental group was stimulated by Ti-6AL- 4V particles at concentration of 0.1 mg/ml.The cells were stained with TRAP at different culture time to observe the morphological variety.The bone resorption pits on bone slices were stained by toluidine blue and the resorption areas analyzed by computer image analysis software.Results Osteoclasts phagocy- tosed the particles,with irregular shapes,deeper TRAP stain and earlier apoptosis.Stimulation by Ti- 6AL-4V particles brought about larger area of bone absorption lacuna.Conclusion Osteoclasts have the ability to phagocytose Ti-6AL-4V particles,which leads to morphological and functional changes and enhances bone resorption.

Abstract: Objective　This paper aims to explore the effect of live attenuated varicella vaccine on the sensitivity of tuberculin skin test(TST), and to provide reference for tuberculin skin test in the future. Methods　TST and emergency varicella vaccine were administered to students in grade one of a high school in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, who had both TB and varicella cases. Independent-samples t test was used to analyze the mean diameter of induration of TST in day 0, day 83 and day 195. The retrospective cohort study was used to analyze the effect of live attenuated varicella vaccine on TST. 　　Results　The mean induration diameter of 45 students who participated in three TST tests on day 0, day 83 and day 195 were analyzed by independent sample t test. On day 0, there was a difference in the mean diameter of TST induration between the unvaccinated and vaccinated groups(1.630±2.837 vs 5.818±4.530) (t=-3.692, P=0.001). On day 83, there was no difference in the mean diameter of TST induration between the two groups(0.001±0.001 vs 0.114±0.533) (t=-1.000, P=0.329). On day 195, there was a difference in the mean diameter of TST induration between the two groups(1.913±3.774 vs 5.023±5.126) (t=-2.309, P=0.026). Moreover, the retrospective cohort study showed that the mean diameter of TST induration changed more significantly after inoculation with varicella vaccine, RR=6.071, 95%CI (1.667-22.116), P<0.05; After inoculation with varicella vaccine, the mean diameter of TST test did not change significantly from day 0 to day 195 with no statistical significance RR=3.474, 95%CI (0.333-36.240), P>0.05. Conclusions　Live attenuated varicella vaccine may temporarily affect the sensitivity of tuberculin skin test.

Objective To study long-term outcome and prog nostic factors of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma patients treated by three dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3DCRT). Methods 169 patients with unresectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma treated by 3DCRT were enrolled in the study. The survival rates of 1 year, 3 years and 5 years were estimated by life-table method. Univariate prognostic factor was tested by Log-rank method. Multivariate prognostic factor was analyzed by Cox model. Results The 1 year, 3 years and 5 years survival rates were 63.2%, 34.1%and 21.3%, respectively. Univariate analyses showed that the length of tumor, the site of lesion, chemotherapy, the dose of plan gross tumor volume (PGTV) and the short-term outcomes after treatment were the important prognostic factors for the long-term survival (P< 0.05), and multivariate analyses showed that the length of tumor, chemotherapy and the short-term outcomes after treatment were the independent prognostic factors for the long-term survival (P< 0.05). Conclusions The patients with unresectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma treated by 3DCRT have a good long-term prognosis. The length of tumor, chemotherapy and the short-term outcomes after treatment are the important prognostic factors for the long-term survival of the patients. Chemotherapy can improve the long-term prognosis significantly.

Objective To explore the pain beliefs and perceptions held by patients with digestive system cancer.Methods 10 patients with digestive system cancer were interviewed for exploration of their pain beliefs and perceptions.The data were collected using in-depth interview and analyzed with category approach.Results The beliefs and perceptions held by patients with digestive system cancer were presented as:negative pain beliefs,negative emotional perceptions,view social support as important resources.Conclusions The pain beliefs and perceptions in digestive system cancer pain patients are negative.Clinical medical workers should pay attention to the role of beliefs in pain management,and help patients build positive pain beliefs through utilizing social support resources effectively.

Objective To determine the relationship between visual signal intensity and quantitative signal intensity of HCC assessed with DWI and histopathological differentiation of HCC.Methods The MR examinations including MRI plain scan,LAVA dynamic enhanced scan and DWI (1.5T,b value:0 and 600 s/mm2) of 224 patients who had surgically resected HCCs were retrospectively reviewed.Histopathological examinations revealed that there were 31 well-,169 moderately-,and 24 poorly-differentiated HCCs.The incidence of each visually evaluated signal intensity and quantitative signal intensity of HCC assessed with DWI signal intensity and the relationship between signal intensity and histopathological differentiation were assessed for each sequence.Results (1) On DWI,56.7％ of HCCs appeared as obviously hyperintense,24.1％ tumors appeared as moderate hyperintense,and 19.2％ tumors appeared as isotense or slight hyperintense to the surrounding hepatic parenchyma.There was a significant difference between isotense/slight hyperintense and obvious hyperintense and histopathological differentiation (P ＜ 0.05).There was no significant difference between isotense/slight hyperintense and moderate hyperintense and histopathological differentiation (P ＜ 0.05).There was no significant difference between moderate hyperintense and obvious hyperintense and histopathological differentiation (P ＞ 0.05).Visually evaluated signal Intensity of HCC showed an inverse correlation with histopathological differentiation (r =-0.324,P ＜ 0.05).On DWI,the tumors tended to show a brighter signal with decreasing histopathological differentiation.(2) There was a significant difference in DWI signal intensity value among the well,moderately and poorly differentiated HCCs (P ＜ 0.05).The SI value of well differentiated HCCs was lower than that of moderately differentiated HCCs and poorly differentiated HCCs (P ＜ 0.05).The SI value of moderately differentiated HCCs was lower than that of poorly differentiated HCCs.However,there was no significant difference between the SI value of the moderately and poorly differentiated HCCs (P ＞ 0.05).ROC analysis showed that the optimal cutoff point of SI value in diagnosing well differentiated HCCs was 66.5.A cutoff SI value equal to or less than 66.5 was used to differentiate well-differentiated HCC from moderately-and poorly-differentiated HCC with a sensitivity of 90.1％ and a specificity of 71.9％.Conclusions On DWI,the tumors tended to show a brighter,visually evaluated signal intensity and higher quantitative signal intensity with decreasing histopathological differentiation (P ＜ 0.05).The quantitative signal intensity of HCC assessed with DWI signal intensity could only predict well differentiated HCC.It was limited in predicting histopathological differentiation of HCC using evaluating signal intensity and quantitative signal intensity of HCC assessed with DWI.

AIM: To investigate the influence and mechanism of blue light on the proliferation of human retinal pigment epithelial cells.METHODS: Cells were divided into two groups,including blue light group and control group.The 35W white light lamp with blue filter was used to establish damaged RPE cell model in vitro.Blue ray wavelength ranged between 470nm and 520nm.And the light intensity was about 2000Lx.After exposure to blue light,we tested the proliferation of human retinal pigment epithelial cells by CCK-8 kit.And then expression of miR-103 was measured by the real-time PCR.RESULTS: Exposure to blue light inhibited the proliferation of human retinal pigment epithelial cells and increased the expression of miR-103.Moreover,up-regulation of miR-103 inhibited the proliferation of human retinal pigment epithelial cells,and down-regulates miR-103 promoted the proliferation of human retinal pigment epithelial cells.CONCLUSION: Blue light inhibits the proliferation of human retinal pigment epithelial cells by the up-regulation of miR-103.