Feature extraction is a very crucial step in P300-based brain-computer interface (BCI) and independent component analysis (ICA) is a suitable P300 feature extraction method. But at present the convergence performance of the general ICA iteration methods are not very satisfactory. In this paper, a method based on quantum particle swarm optimizer (QPSO) algorithm and ICA technique is put forward for P300 extraction. In this method, quantum computing is used to impel ICA iteration to globally converge faster. It achieved the purpose of extracting P300 rapidly and efficiently. The method was tested on two public datasets of BCI Competition II and III, and a simple linear classifier was employed to classify the extracted P300 features. The recognition accuracy reached 94.4% with 15 times averaged. The results showed that the proposed method could extract P300 rapidly and the extraction effect did not reduce. It provides an experimental basis for further study of real-time BCI system.
Algorithms ; Brain-Computer Interfaces ; Electroencephalography ; Event-Related Potentials, P300 ; Humans ; Principal Component Analysis ; Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted

Hepacivirus ; Hepatitis C ; genetics ; Humans ; MicroRNAs ; genetics

Objective To investigate the effects of aminolevulinic acid-based photodynamic therapy(ALA-PDT) on chicken combs, an animal model for port wine stains (PWS), and to explore the feasibility of PWS treatment with ALA-PDT. Methods A total of 80 leghorns were randomly and equally divided into 10 groups: blank control group receiving no treatment, ALA group treated with ALA alone, four single laser groups irradiated with 630-nm red laser at 75, 100, 150 and 200 J/cm2 respectively, four ALA-PDT groups pretreated with ALA followed by 630-nm red laser radiation at 75, 100, 150 and 200 J/cm2 respectively. An area sized 1 cm × 1 cm were marked at one side of combs in all these leghorns, and served as the experiment area to receive corresponding treatment, with that in the other side as the control area. Tissue specimens were obtained on the 14th and 28th days after treatment followed by the observation of morphological and histological changes, calculation of decrement rate in capillary number, and determination of apoptosis index in vascular endothelial cells (VECs) in chicken combs. Results In all the four ALA-PDT groups, the combs became lighter in color with apoptosis of some VECs as well as a decrease in capillary count and diameter in the dermis of the experiment areas. The decrement rate in capillary number was 33.53% ± 4.89%, 52.02% ± 2.77%, 67.48% ± 5.58%and 88.96% ± 2.47% respectively, and apoptosis index in VECs was 63.44 ± 1.09, 88.50 ± 6.11, 94.32 ± 3.67 and 113.76 ± 10.57 respectively, in the 75-, 100-, 150- and 200-J/cm2 ALA-PDT groups on the 14th day after treatment, and both the decrement rate and apoptosis index in each of these groups were significantly different from those in the blank control group, ALA group, single laser groups receiving red laser radiation at the corresponding dose, and the other ALA-PDT groups (all P < 0.01)separately. The apoptosis depth of VECs, defined as the vertical distance from the basal layer to the deepest level at which VEC apoptosis occurred, was 201.19 ± 0.33 μm, 266.15 ± 1.02 μm, 546.09 ± 2.45 μm and 766.37 ± 1.08 μm respectively in the 75-, 100-, 150- and 200-J/cm2 ALA-PDT groups on the 14th day, with significant differences between these four groups (all P < 0.01). Conclusions ALA-PDT can markedly damage capillaries in the animal model of port wine stains, chicken combs, with the degree and depth of capillary damage associated with red light energy density. The induction of VEC apoptosis may be an action mechanism of ALA-PDT in the treatment of PWS.

Objective To compare the early efficacy of two different ways of rehabilitation exercises in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) patients. Method From January 2011 to January 2014,136 patients having undergone TKA were randomly divided into two groups. In group A , patients exercised under the guidance with doctor. In group B, patients exercised by using continuous passive movement (CPM) machine. Compared the data from the two groups including range of motion (ROM) of the knee joint, knee function score (KFS) and circumference of the knee joint, t test of independent sample was utilized in the research. Results All patientswere followed up in 4 weeks. The ROM and KFS of Group A was significantly better than Group B (P < 0.05). The knee circumference had no statistically significant difference between two groups (P> 0.05).Conclusion Group A and B are effective methods in TKA patients in early rehabilitation training. But training under the guidance of doctor has greater advantages than CPM.

Objective]To study Xin'an physician Wang Xun diarrhea related theory of ideas in Cihangji, in order to more comprehensively understand diarrhea, to broaden the thinking, enhance the clinical curative effect. [Method] From the disease history, etiology and pathogenesis, syndrome differentiation and treatment,prescription drugs,and women,children with dysentery,make research on Wang's thought about diarrhea treatment. [Result] Wang's clinical diagnosis and treatment,well distinguished cold and heat; Not stick to the ancients,along seasons gas; Wang Xun created the prescription treatment of diarrhea for spring,summer,autumn,creation of winter season; on the pregnancy,postpartum woman and children with pox disease after the treatment of dysentery is summarized,with complete prescription. [Conclusion] Wang Xun Cihangji rich in content and syndrome differentiation of diarrhea, had experience,as today,treatment based on the thought of clinical diarrhea treatment still has important guiding significance.

Depression is a difficult problem because of its unresolved etiology , complex pathogenic factors ,and unknown path-ogenesis in the field of neuroscience .In recent years,the research of the pathogenesis in depression had made important progress at home and abroad .This article elaborates the mainstream hypothesis of depression mechanism to broaden the understanding depression in the fields of neurobiochemical study , neuroendocrine and neural plasticity studies .

The renal cell cancer stem cells determine the growth and proliferation of renal cell carcino-ma.So far some possible markers have been identified in renal cell carcinoma,including octamer binding factor 4 (Oct4),CD133,CD105,ATP-binding cassette subfamily B member 1 transporter gene (ABCB1),CXC chemokine receptor 4 (CXCR4),but these markers are still controversial.Therefore,for the more effective treatments of metastatic renal cell carcinoma,studying a generally applicable marker for renal cell carcinoma is necessary.

Studies have shown that the compliance of secondary prevention of ischemic stroke is not ideal. Among the factors that impact the compliance of secondary prevention, the correlation of the gender, age or disease severity has no clear conclusion. However, the married, the higher proportion of medical reimbursement, a better understanding of the disease, early intervention, the doctor's degree of attention, and a good doctor-patient relationship may improve the compliance of secondary prevention of ischemic stroke.

Objective To observe the clinical therapeutic effects of Yishen-Jianpi-Huoxue Decoction on the adolescent patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).Methods 42 patients diagnosed of PCOS of spleen and kidney deficiency syndrome were recruited in to traditional Chinese medicine group and treated with Yishen-Jianpi-Huoxue Decoction,and 35 patients of PCOS were recruited into control group and guided with the healthy lifestyle.The course of the treatment was 3 months.The menstrual cycle,body mass index (BMI),F-G score,GAGS score,basal body temperature (BBT),and endocrine related inspection were analyzed before and after the treatment.Results The clinical symptoms and related laboratory tests were improved in both groups after the treatment,but the effects of traditional Chinese medicine group was much better than the control group in BMI(23.11+3.64),GAGS score(7.33±7.06),FINS(14.73+8.97) mmol/L,and HOMA-IR (3.13 ±1.94),P＜0.05 or ＜0.01.Conclusion Yishen-Jianpi-Huoxue Decoction can improve the clinical symptoms and endocrine condition of edolescent PCOS patients.