BACKGROUND: Many animal and clinical studies have reported that the safe and effective usage of umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells (UCB-MSCs) transplantation for treatment of neurological genetic diseases.OBJECTIVE: To investigate the feasibility and effect of UCB-MSCs transplantation in the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).METHODS: A child admitted at January 2010 had been confirmed as having SMA, and drug and rehabilitation therapies were invalid. Then, the child received UCB-MSCs transplantation via the first intravenous infusion and three times of subarachnoid injection, once a week, (4-6)×107 cells once and four times as a course. Neurological physical examination, biochemical test, muscle enzymes detection, FIM scoring and electromyography (EMG) examination were conducted. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Compared with prior to transplantation, the level of muscle enzymes decreased, FIM scores were increased from 68 to 93 points, EMG results showed that the motor units with re-contraction in each 10.0 ms were increased that the motor function was improved, the lower extremity muscle strength elevated, and the self-care ability was improved in the SMA child at 6 months after transplantation. During the 10-month follow-up, the child had no adverse effects. It is indicated that UCB-MSCs transplantation is effective to treat SMA, and the neurological function has a remarkable restoration.

Objective To observe the clinical effect and safety of umbilical cord blood mesenchymal stem cell(UCB-MSC) transplantation in the treatment of diabetic foot. Methods UCB-MSC suspension (cell concentration (3 -7) × 107/L,0.3 -0.5 ml per point) was injected into multiple spots on affected lower limb with a 3 cm × 3 cm istance among each point. Demixing injection could be performed in regions with multilayer muscles. Clinical symptoms and related index were routinely observed from the first day to three months after operation. Results After three months of UCB-MSC transplantation, pain of patients was relieved, skin temperature increased, intermittent claudication ameliorated, ulcer healed, ankle-brachial index and transcutaneous partial pressure of oxygen increased. The lower extremity lesions showed an abundant collateral vessel formation after the treatment in 2 patients by angiography. Both patients had no severe complications and adverse reactions, none underwent amputation. Conclusions Umbilical cord blood mesenchymal stem cell transplantation is a safe and effective treatment of diabetic lower limb ischemic disease, which can exempt the patient from amputation and improve their quality of life.

levels are elevated in patients with NAFL and correlated with HOMA-IR, suggesting RBP4 may participate in the development of IR and NAFL.

Objective: To investigate the status of tuberculin skin test (TST) results and the influencing factors among student close contacts with pulmonary tuberculosis, so as to provide the evidence for developing prevention and control strategies for pulmonary tuberculosis among students. Methods: The students aged 15 years and above who had close contact with pulmonary tuberculosis cases in Yuecheng District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province, from October 2016 to December 2023 were recruited and investigated using questionnaires and TST to collect demographic information, contact history, and TST results. The influencing factors for TST positivity among student close contacts with pulmonary tuberculosis were analyzed using a multivariable logistic regression model. Results: A total of 5 507 student close contacts were investigated, including 2 982 males and 2 525 females, with a male-to-female ratio of 1.18∶1. The mean age was (19.10±1.71) years. Among them, 397 (7.21%) were technical secondary school students, 766 (13.91%) were senior high school students, 2 556 (46.41%) were junior college students, and 1 788 (32.47%) were college students or above. A total of 958 students tested positive for TST, with a positivity rate of 17.40%. The rates of general positivity, moderate positivity, and strong positivity were 10.53%, 4.98% and 1.89%, respectively. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that senior high school students (OR=1.473, 95%CI: 1.009-2.152) and junior college students (OR=1.467, 95%CI: 1.074-2.005), as well as those with an exposure-to-screening interval of ≥46 days (46-<61 days, OR=2.043, 95%CI: 1.478-2.826; ≥61 days, OR=1.291, 95%CI: 1.018-1.637) had a higher risk of TST positivity. Female student close contacts had a lower risk of TST positivity (OR=0.753, 95%CI: 0.649-0.873). Conclusion The TST positivity rate was relatively high, and gender, school type, and exposure-to-screening interval were influencing factors for TST positivity among student close contacts with pulmonary tuberculosis.

Objective To analyze videourodynamic characteristics of female bladder outlet obstruction (BOO). Methods Retrospective analysis of videourodynamic characteristics were performed in 42 women with BOO. On the basis of the videourodynamic findings, women with BOO were categorized into five groups: bladder neck obstruction, middle urethra (urethral sphincter) obstruction, distal urethra obstruction, external orifice of urethra obstruction, high-grade pelvic organ prolapse. Data of five groups were compared in Qmax, maximum cystometric capacity, Pdet at Qmax, residual urine, detrusor instability and hydronephrosis. Data of all patients were analyzed by SPSS13 statistical software, measurement data by t-test and enumeration data by x2-test. Results Five groups had not significant deviation in the maximum cystometric capacity. however patients with bladder neck obstruction had significant deviation with others in Pdet at Qmax (78. 0 ± 23. 6)cm H2O, residual urine (120. 6±115.2)ml, Qmax (7.0±2.3)ml/s (P<0.05). There was significant deviation between middle urethra (urethral sphincter) obstruction(76.9%)and others in detrusor instability(P<0. 05). In all patients with hydronephrosis, bladder neck obstruction(57. 1 %) had significant deviation with others (P<0. 05). Conclusions Videourodynamic tests could assess lower urinary tract function, and may guide clinic management. The bladder neck obstruction was most serious and harmful to upper urinary tract.

Objective: To observe the different effects between Mahuang (Herba Ephedra Sinicae) and Wuweizi (Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis) on the pathological changes of rats with bleomycin A(5)-induced pulmonary fibrosis. Methods: Ninety Wistar rats were randomly divided into sham operation group, model group, hydrocortisone group, Herba Ephedra Sinicae group, Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis group and Herba Ephedra Sinicae plus Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis group. There were 16 rats in each group except the sham operation group (10 rats). Pulmonary fibrosis was induced by a single intratracheal injection of bleomycin A5. Hematoxylin and eosin straining and immunohistochecical method were used after 7- and 28-day treatment to observe the pathology of lung injury, measure the inner diameter of pulmonary arterioles and the density of nuclear membrane. Results: Compared with the sham operation group at 7 and 28 d, alveolar inflammation level was significantly increased in the model group (P<0.01). Alveolar inflammation level was decreased obviously in the hydrocortisone group (P<0.05) after 7- and 28-day treatment as compared with the model group, and that in Herba Ephedra Sinicae plus Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis group was also decreased obviously (P<0.05) at 28 d. Compared with the sham operation group, nuclear density of the model group was increased, while its inner diameter was decreased (P<0.05). In the Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis group, Herba Ephedra Sinicae plus Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis group and hydrocortisone group, the nuclear density was decreased (P<0.05) as compared with the model group. Inner diameter in the Herba Ephedra Sinicae group, Herba Ephedra Sinicae plus Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis group and hydrocortisone group was higher than that in the model group (P<0.05). Microvessel density of the model group was obviously higher than that of the sham operation group (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, Herba Ephedra Sinicae plus Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis group and hydrocortisone group had lower microvessel density (P<0.05). Conclusion: Herba Ephedra Sinicae combined with Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis can restrain pulmonary artery injury. The nuclear density and microvessel density can be reduced by Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis, while Herba Ephedra Sinicae can increase the inner diameter.

Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment of slight and moderate benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH)with large doses of cemilton by urodynamie test.Methods A systematic review of using large doses of cernihon only for 80 patients with BPH with 7 grade ＜ International Prostate Symptom Score(IPSS)≤20 grade.All cases with cemilton had been administered in a dosage of 750 mg,three times a day for one year.All were respectively given IPSS,postvoiding residual urine(PVR),maximum flow rate(Qmax)and pressure-flow(A-G)test in order to assess the effectiveness at pre-treatment and 3,6,12 months after treatment.Results All patients had followed up for(1.2±1.6)years,additionally 26 of those were removed and others had received complete follow-up.Before the treatment IPSS was(20.5±4.5)grade,PVR was(42.5±8.2)ml,Qmax was(10.2±2.3)ml/s,A-G was 56.5±12.8,PQmax was (54.8±13.7)mm Hg(1 mm Hg = 0.133 kPa),and 12 months later,IPSS was(11.0±3.3)grade,PVR was (15.9±7.4)ml,Qmax was(15.7±2.5)ml/s,A-G was 49.2±13.6,PQmax was(43.6±14.9)mm Hg.There were significantly difference between pre-treatment and post-treatment data of the urodynamics(P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions The effectiveness of the treatment of slight and moderate benign prostatic hyperplasia with large doses of cemihon are relatively satisfactory.Main post-treatment urodynamic parameters obviously improves than that of the pre-treatment.

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Objective To investigate the interferences of the variations in the blood pressure and vasoreactivity to the parameters of arterial elasticity via cold pressor test(CPT) in healthy young men. Methods The wave intensities(WI) of the right common carotid artery(RCCA) in twenty-two healthy young men during CPT were measured by echo-tracking technique. The parameters of arterial elasticity, including stiffness parameter (β),pressure-strain etastic modulus(Ep), arlerial compliance(AC),augument index(AI) , pulse wave veloctiy-β (PWVβ),and pulse wave velocity_WI(PWV_WI) from WI analysis during CPT were recorded and statistically compared with the baseline data. Results During CPT, the heart rates increased slightly ( P <0. 05) and the mean arterial pressures increased obviously ( P <0. 05); As to the parameters of arterial elasticity, the Ep,AI, PWVβ,and PWV_WI increased obviously ( P <0. 05), AC decreased ( P <0. 05), while the (3 didn't change. Conclusions The β is affected little by the blood pressure and vasoreactivity, and can reflect the actual arterial elasticity; while the Ep, AC, AI, PWVβ, and PWV_WI are affected much by blood pressure and vasoreactivity. When the latter parameters are used to evaluate the arterial elasticity, the interferences of variations in blood pressure and vasoreactivity must be excluded.

Cold perfusion of liver can significantly alleviate the ischemia-reperfusion injury caused by hepatic blood flow occlusion. We have modified the technique of cold perfusion of liver and applied it to total pancreatectomy for patients with pancreatic head carcinoma complicated with metastasis to the body and tail of pancreas and with portal invasion. After skeletonization of the hepatoduodenal ligament, the amputation of the portal vein and blockage of the superior mesentoric vein were performed before portal perfusion. Meanwhile, pancreatic head resection, duodenectomy, subtotal gastrectomy and partial resection of the superior mesenteric vein and portal vein were carried out. Superior mesenteric vein and portal vein bypass grafting was achieved with artificial vessels. The digestive tract was reconstructed after it was freed of the spleen and resection of the body and tail of pancreas to the left side of superior mesenteric vein, greater omentum and intestine from the end of the colon to splenic flexure of colon. The patient was followed up for 3 months, and the general condition was good, although diarrhea frequently occurred. No tumor metastasis occurred.