To determine whether glipizide has hypoglycemic effects at extrapancreatic sites, we have recently studied the effect of glipizide on hepatocyte insulin receptors of both streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats and normal rats.Results showed that after treatment with glipizide, fasting blood glucose levels were significantly decreased in both STZ rats (P

Objective To evaluate the diagnostic value of uroflowmetry of specific bladder capacity in the detection of early diabetic cystopathy (DCP). Methods One hundred and nine patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) and 48 normal control subjects (control group) were completed the uroflowmetry in bladder capacity about 300 ml. The patients with DM were divided into DM course≥10 years group and DM course<10 years group, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c)≥7%group and HbA1c<7%group according to the course and HbA1c. The volume leading to first bladder sensation, maximal flow rate (MFR) and average flow rate (AFR) of bladder capacity about 300 ml, and residual urine volume afteremptyingwere measured by uroflowmetry. Results Among the 109 patients with DM, 74 cases (DCP group) had residual urine, and the incidence of DCP was 67.89% (74/109). Thirty-five cases (no-DCP group) had no residual urine. In control group, 8 cases had residual urine. The MFR and AFR in DCP group and no-DCP group were significantly lower than those in control group: (14.44 ± 5.90) and (17.38 ± 5.93) ml/s vs. (23.73 ± 5.81) ml/s, (9.52 ± 4.97) and (10.38 ± 4.46) ml/s vs. (15.88 ± 4.95) ml/s, and the MFR and AFR in DCP group were significantly lower than those in no-DCP group;the residual urine volume in DCP group was significantly higher than that in no-DCP group and control group: 26 (15 - 40) ml vs. 0 and 0 (0 - 51) ml, and there were statistical differences (P<0.05). The MFR and AFR in DM course ≥ 10 years group (27 cases) and DM course < 10 years group (82 cases) were significantly lower than those in control group:(13.34 ± 5.48) and (16.07 ± 6.09) ml/s vs. (23.73 ± 5.81) ml/s, (8.62 ± 3.28) and (10.19 ± 4.96) ml/s vs. (15.88 ± 4.95) ml/s, and the residual urine volume was significantly higher than that in control group:18 (0-75) and 15 (0-30) ml vs. 0 (0-51) ml. The MFR in DM course ≥ 10 years group was significantly lower than that in DM course< 10 years group, and the residual urine volume was significantly higher than that in DM course < 10 years group. There were statistical differences (P<0.05). The MFR and AFR in HbA1c≥7%group (92 cases) and HbA1c<7% group (17 cases) were significantly lower than those in control group: (15.51 ± 5.98) and (15.53 ± 6.60) ml/s vs. (23.73 ± 5.81) ml/s, (9.92 ± 4.74) and (9.88 ± 4.72) ml/s vs. (15.88 ± 4.95) ml/s, and the residual urine volume was significantly higher than that in control group: 17 (0 - 35) and 0 (0 - 24) ml vs. 0 (0 - 51) ml. There were statistical differences (P<0.05). There were no statistical differences between HbA1c ≥ 7% group and HbA1c < 7% group (P>0.05). There were no statistical differences in volume leading to first bladder sensation (P>0.05). Conclusions MFR decrease detected with the technology of uroflowmetry specific bladder capacity may be widely used in screening early DCP.

Objective To explore the expression of RET in cervical squamous carcinoma tissues and evaluate its relationship with cervical squamous carcinoma clinical pathological indexes and its prognostic value. Methods The expression and distribution of RET in normal cervical tissues ,CINⅠ,CINⅡ& CINⅢ and cervical squamous carcinomas tissues were detected by immunohistochemistry in wax blocks. Clinical data and follow-up data are integrated to analyze its relationship with clinical pathological factors and prognosis value. Results The positive rate of RET protein in cervical squamous carcinomas tissues is higher than in other tissues.The positive rate was related to FIGO stage and lymph node metastasis(P<0.05),and not related with the age of patients or the degree of tumor differentiation(P>0.05). The result of survival analysis with Kaplan-Meier method showed poorer disease-free survival time in the patients with high expression of RET (P < 0.05). Prognostic analysis of patients with cervical cancer through COX proportional hazard regression model suggested that RET expression was an independent prognostic factor. Conclusions RET has been involved in the progression ,FIGO stage and metastasis of cervical squamous cell carcinomas.

Objective To investigate the effects of 17-β estradiol on hepatocyte apoptosis and the expression of Bcl-2 and Bax in hepatic tissue after reduced-size ischemia reperfusion injury and its mechanism in liver protection.Methods A rat model of reduced-size hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury was established in 75 male Sprague-Dawley rats.They were randomly allocated into three groups:Sham group,ischemia-reperfusion(IR)group,and 17-β estradiol(E2 + IR)group.Liver functions,liver histology and hepatocellular apoptosis rates were observed after reperfusion.Hepatocellular ap optosis was determined by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL)method and the expression of Bcl-2 and Bax were determined by Western blotting.Results The levels of ALT and AST were higher and peaked after 12 h of reperfusion in the IR group compared with the sham group.The histological changes in the liver of the IR group consisted of hepatocyte swelling,hepatic sinusoids narrowing,inflammatory cell infiltration and hepatocyte necrosis in some areas of the livers.The IR group also exhibited an increased rate of hepatocellular apoptosis at 12 h after reperfusion.The protein expression of Bcl-2 decreased while the expression of Bax increased.In the 17-β estradiol group,the levels of ALT and AST were lower,the pathological changes were milder and the rate of hepatocellular apoptosis was lower at 12 h in comparison to those of the IR group.The expression of Bcl-2 was higher and the expression of Bax was lower in the 17-β estradiol group in comparison to those of the IR group.Conclusions 17-β estradiol can relieve the hepatic ischemia reperfusion injury in rat livers.17-β estradiol may inhibit apoptosis in hepatic tissue by up regulating Bcl-2 and down-regulating Bax,thus producing a protective effect on hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury.

Objective To study the abnormalities of noninvasive urodynamios in early diabetes eystopathy (DCP) and provide diagnosis evidences in its early stage. Methods According to the disease course (less or more than 1 year), 85 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) were divided into new lydiagnosed diabetic group and non-newly diagnosed diabetic group. Thirty healthy cases were involved in normal control group. All of them were checked with the technology of noninvasive urodynamics to measure maximal flow rate, average flow rate, the volume leading to first bladder sensation and residual urine volume. Results As to the 32 newly diagnosed diabetic group, maximal flow rate was (18.4±6.9) ml/s, and average flow rate was (10.6 ± 5.3) ml/s, 18 cases were detected to have bladder residual urine, with the average residual urine volume of (13.2 ± 17.3) ml, and the DCP detection rate was 56.2%(18/32). As to the 53 non-newly diagnosed diabetic group, maximal flow rate was (14.7 ± 6.6) ml/s, and average flow rate was (9.5±4.7) ml/s,38 cases were detected to have bladder residual urine, with the average residual urine volume of (19.3 ± 18.4) ml, and the DCP detection rate was 71.7%(38/53). There was no residual urine detected in normal control group. Their maximal flow rate was (25.7 ± 5.9) ml/s, and average flow rate was (18.0 ± 4.9)ml/s. Compared with that in normal control group, maximal flow rate, average flow rote and residual urine volume decreased in both newly diagnosed diabetic group and non-newly diagnosed diabetic group(P< 0.01). As compared with that in newly diagnosed diabetic group, maximal flow rate in non-newly diagnosed diabetic group decreased obviously (P< 0.05). Conclusions The abnormalities of urodynamics may happen in the early stage of diabetes, and maximal flow rate may be as the most sensitive index. With the new technology of noninvasive urodynamies, we DCP can be diagnosed in early stage and evaluated the function of bladder dynamically.

Objective To carry out the quality control testing and evaluation for three digital mammography systems.Methods The performance of three digital mammography systems was assessed by applying methods recommended in the European guidelines for quality assurance in breast cancer screening and diagnosis and Chinese specification for testing of quality control in X-ray mammography.The performance of X-ray generator of three digital mammography systems were tested and evaluated.CDMAM 3.4 phantom with four different thickness(30,40,50,60 mm) were exposured in DR,PCM,and CR system,respectively.The average glandular dose (AGD) value was measured and image quality figure (IQF) analysis was performed in each thickness.Results The X-ray machine performance of DR and CR was in accordance with existing standard,however the standard was inappropriate to evaluate part of X-ray machine performance of PCM system.The AGDs for system DR were 1.20,1.42,1.75 and 2.20 mGy for 30,40,50 and 60 mm PMMA thickness,respectively.The respective AGDs for system PCM and CR were 0.82,1.19,1.33,1.70 mGy and 0.59,0.88,1.47,2.19 mGy.For the same phantom thickness sequence,the IQFs were 21.36,21.57,27.25 and 30.58 for system DR,28.02,29.10,35.90,and 41.24 for system PCM,whereas they were 39.78,39.30,43.85 and 48.08 for system CR.Conclusions The AGDs of all three systems were in accordance with the values recommended in European guideline.The AGD and IQF could provide an effective way for performance assessment and constancy checks for digital mammography systems.

OBJECTIVE:To establish a way to monitor drug-induced liver damage by using hospital centralized management system for monitoring ADR.METHODS:Using self-designed computer program,the data of inpatients with abnormal ALT,AST and TBIL,admitted in the period from Dec. 2001 to Feb. 2002,were extracted from hospital HIS system of databa_se,and ADR and irrational drug-use were retrospectively analysed.RESULTS:There were 50 ADR incidents concerned with 30 kinds of drug and 11 cases receiving irrational medication concerned 10 kinds of drug.CONCLUSION:By this way,we can timely get the information of drug-induced liver damage and set up a new way for developing centralized ADR monitoring in hospital.

Objective To discuss the preventive strategy of complications in reoperation of differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC).Method Clinical data of 114 patients with DTC who needed reoperation because of recurrence or inadequate operation were reviewed retrospectively.The reoperations included total thyroidectomy for 101 cases,lobectomy for 13 cases,central compartment neck dissection for 94 cases,and lateral neck dissec tion for 65 cases.Results 8 cases (8.77％) suffered from temporary RLN injury,one patient (0.88％) has permanent nerve palsy.Nerve dysfunction recovered after reoperation in 4 cases who had suffered from recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy in previous operations.Transient hypoparathyroidism occured in 10 patients (8.77％),and per manent hypoparathyroidism happened to 2 patients (1.75％).Conclusion For patients undergoing reoperation,detailed preoperative examination,proper operative approach,meticulous dissection on the thyroid capsule,visual identification of RLN followed anatomic landmark and intraoperative nerve monitoring (IONM) are key factors to reduce complications in reoperation of DTC.

Objective To evaluate the feasibility of T2 *mapping T2 *value combined with DWI ADC value in quantitative assessment of the activity of sacroiliitis.Methods 30 patients diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (AS)were divided into 2 groups as acute group (n=17)and chronic group (n=13)according to the BASDAI scores of the clinical severity of disease.And 20 healthy adults were recruited as control group.All groups were examined by MR with traditional sequence,T2 *mapping and DWI in the sacroiliac joint.The T2 *value and ADC value of the bone marrow edema region and normal region were measured.Furthermore,the imaging data and the clinical scores were statistical analysis and compared among three groups.Results T2 *values and ADC values in acute group of AS patients were higher than chronic group (P<0.05),as well as compared with healthy volunteers (P<0.05).There was no statistically significant difference between the chronic group of AS patients and control group (P>0.05).Positive correlation between ADC value and BASDAI was observed in patients group.Conclusion T2 *mapping combined with DWI imaging in AS is beneficial for early diagnosis and quantitative analysis of the activity of sacroiliitis.

Objective To explore the relationship between case mix index ( CMI ) and the bed allocation in clinical departments, and to evaluate the performance of bed scale of departments at tertiary hospitals based on CMI. Methods Based on the HIS system of a tertiary hospital, the authors collected the disease treatment information and bed allocation information of each clinical department in 2015. The CMI value was calculated by means of diagnosis-related group( DRG) , while the proportion of cases and average daily beds occupancy corresponding to the quartile of the CMI value of each department was also counted. Then the bed occupancy and distribution of various patients were analyzed. Results The hospital′s overall CMI value, DRG groups, DRG cases at the departments, days of stay, DRGs, CMI values and its quartiles were calculated. It was found that the medical and surgical CMIs had a linear relationship with the critical proportion (r=0. 998, 0. 996, P<0. 001). The main influencing factors of average daily bed occupancy were ranged from high to low as followed: the number of cases that were allocated in the group, employee numbers and CMI (F=87. 656, P<0. 001). Conclusions CMI is an ideal indicator for the difficulty of medical services at different departments and for evaluating the bed scale performance. Hence it can be used as an important reference for bed number adjustment in hospitals.