Objective:To examine the reliability and validity of the telephone version of Information-Memory-Concentration Test (T-IMCT) in screening dementia when administered by telephone To evaluate the relation of the face-to-face and the telephonic interview for assessing the cognitive status Methods:T-IMCT was adapted from Information-Memory-Concentration test for the telephonic interview 65 subjects with dementia and 67 normal control subjects were examined by an experienced clinician, including clinical, neuropsychological and instrumental examination (CT or MRI) T-IMCT was administrated by telephone after 2 weeks, comparing the score from face-to-face interview with telephonic interview 20 subjects were administered the test twice by the same doctor to measure the test-retest reliability, and another 20 subjects were administered the test by two doctors to measure the inter-rater reliability Informants supervised the subjects to insure the authenticity of assessment administered by telephone Results:T-IMCT achieved a sensitivity of 80% and specificity of 80 6% in differentiating demented from healthy control subjects There was a high correlation between face-to-face interview and telephonic interview, Pearson’s correlation coefficient was 0 92 (P

Objective:To study the expression of Ets-1 and VEGF in breast invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) tissues,and to analyze its correlation with clinicopathologic characteristics of IDC. Methods:Forty breast IDC tissues and their adjacent normal tissue samples were obtained from clinical diagnosed breast IDC patients after surgery. Expression of Ets-1 and VEGF protein and mRNA was examined by immunohistochemistry and RT-PCR. Results:(1)Expression of Ets-1 and VEGF protein in breast IDC tissues was significantly higher than that in adjacent normal tissues (P

Objective To analyze the association HLA DQ gene polymorphism to MG susceptibility.Methods HLA DQA1 and DQB1 were genetyped using PCR RFLP Results Comparing the frequency of HLA DQA1 alleles between MG patients with hyperplasia or MG males with disease onset less than 30 years and the healthy controls It was found that the frequency of DQA1*0301 was significantly increased Furthermore,in comparison with the frequency of HLA DQB1 alleles between MG patients (included subgroups)and the healthy controls,the frequency of DQB1*0303 was significantly increased,while the frequencies of DQB1*0601 and DQB1*0602 were significantly decreased And these differences were statistically significant. Conclusions HLA DQA1*0301 contributes to the genetic susceptibility of MG with hyperplasia and MG males with disease onset ≤30 years old DQB1*0303 was susceptible to MG DQB1*0601 and DQB1*0602 were protective genes

Objective To study the relationship between spinal shifting and C5 palsy after posterior approach cervical decompression surgery (PACDS).Methods Twenty-four patients underwent PACDS were examined with MRI before and one month after operation.The spinal shifting were measured.Clinical and imaging characteristics of patients with post-operative C5 palsy were observed.Analyzed the correlation between C5 palsy and spinal shifting after operation.Results The average spinal shifting was (2.41 ± 0.46) mm.Three cases developed C5 palsy,whose spinal shifting at C5 level was significantly greatert han those without C5 palsy.Conclusion Excessive posterior spinal shifting after PACDS can drag C5 nerve root leading to C5 palsy.

Objective To investigate the effects of astragalosides(AST)on angiogenesis of myocardium in rats after myocardial infarction.Methods Myocardial infarction(MI)was induced by ligation of the proximal left anterior descending coronary artery,30 postoperative rats were randomly divided into three same-size groups,i.e,medical group A(AST 2.5 mg · kg-1 · d-1),medical group B(AST 10mg · kg-1 · d-1)and control group(physiological saline).All of three groups were treated with intraperitoneal injection of 2ml dose for 4 weeks.The pathological changes of the heart tissue were observed by H-E staining and the micro-vascular count(MVC)/micro-vascular density (MVD)were calculated by CD34-staining.Results HE staining showed cardiac fabric disarrangement,granulation tissue generation,and fibroblast proliferation;The change of medical groups was less obvious than the control group; the change of group B with higher dose was less obvious than group A.CD34 staining showed that regeneration of neovascularization at the margin of myocaardium infarction was seen in all of three groups;for the MVC/MVD,medical groups were significantly higher than the control group,while group B is significantly higher than group A (all P ＜0.01).Conclusion AST can improve myocardial ischemia of rats after myocardial infarction.AST can promote angiogenesis in ischemic myocardium of rats,and the effect is positively correlated with AST dose.

Objective:To investigate the influence of practolol oral liquid on the rat model of water load. Methods: Totally 70 qualified rats were selected and randomly divided into seven groups with 10 ones in each, and the rats were with intragastric administra-tion respectively by practolol oral liquid (20,10 and 5 ml·kg-1 , respectively diluted 20 ml, 10 ml and 5 ml to 20 ml liquid with dis-tilled water), furosemide tablets suspension (0. 033 5 mg·ml-1), Qiliqiangxin capsule suspension(0. 03 g·ml-1) and distilled wa-ter with the same voulme( model) . The rats were placed in metabolism cages. After the administration, the urine volume was recorded every 1 h for 5 hours, the total volume of urine was collected during the 5 h, and the concentration of Na+, K+ and Cl- in the urine was measured. Results:Compared with that in the blank group, the urine volume in 2 h, 3 h and 5 h after the administration in the model group was significantly increased(P<0. 01), the total urine volume was also increased significantly(P<0. 01), the K+ con-centration was significantly reduced in the urine(P<0. 05), and there was an increasing trend of Na+ and Cl- concentration in the u-rine, which indicated that the water load model was made successfully. Compared with the model group, furosemide could significantly increase the urine volume in 1 h, 2 h, 3 h, 4 h and 5 h after the administration, and the total urine volume was increased as well ( P<0. 01). Qiliqiangxin capsule group could significantly increase the K+ concentration in the urine(P<0. 05), and furosemide could significantly reduce the K+ concentration in the urine (P<0. 05). High-dose practolol oral liquid could significantly increase the urine volume in 5 h after the administration and the Na+ and Cl- concentration(P<0. 01), mid-dose practolol oral liquid could significantly increase the urine volume in 3 h and 5 h after the administration and the total urine volume (P<0. 05), and improve the Cl- concen-tration in the urine (P<0. 05), and the Na+ and Cl- concentration in low-dose practolol oral liquid group was decreased significantly (P<0. 01). Compared with Qiliqiangxin capsule group, the high, medium and low-dose practolol oral liquid showed no significant in-fluence on the urine volume(P>0. 05), high-dose practolol oral liquid could significantly increase the Na+ concentration in the urine (P<0. 01), medium and low-dose practolol oral liquid could significantly increase the Na+ concentration in the urine(P<0. 05), low-dose practolol oral liquid could significantly reduce the K+ concentration(P<0. 01), high and medium-dose practolol oral liquid could significantly increase the Cl- concentration in the urine (P<0. 01), and low-dose practolol oral liquid could significantly reduce the Cl- concentration in the urine (P<0. 01) . Compared with the high-dose practolol oral liquid group, the influences of medium and low-dose practolol oral liquid showed no significant difference in the urine volumes(P>0. 05), however, the total urine volume could significantly increase(P<0. 01), and the medium and low-dose practolol oral liquid could significantly reduce the Na+ and Cl- con-centration in the urine(P<0. 01). Conclusion:Practolol oral liquid has significant diuretic effect in a dose-dependent manner.

Objective:To observe the effect of Allicin in cardial fibroblasts (CFs) proliferation and Collagen secretion,and to explore its role on TLR4/NF-κB signal pathway.Methods:CFs of neonatal Wistar rats were isolated and cultured ,then was stimulated with AngⅡ.CFs proliferation was measured by thiazolyl blue ( MTT) assay.The expression of collagenⅠ,collagenⅢ was measured by ELISA.mRNA expression of TLR4 and NF-κB were detected by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction ,protein expression of TLR4 and NF-κB were detected with Western blot.Results: Allicin could reduced MTT value of cardial fibroblasts ( P<0.01 ) , and inhibited expression of collagenⅠ,collagenⅢ(P<0.01),which in a dose-dependent manner.Allicin could reduced mRNA expression of TLR4 and NF-κB and protein expression of TLR 4 and NF-κB in CF induced by Ang Ⅱ ( all P<0.01 ) .Conclusion: Allicin can inhibit Myocardial fibrosis ,which mechanism is possible by inhibiting TLR 4/NF-κB signal pathway.

Objective:To observe the reliability and validity of the Chinese version of Telephone In-terview for Cognitive Status-Modified (TICS-m). Methods:62 dementia patients and 63 community-dwelling healthy eldly individuals were assessed. TICS-m was examined by telephone and face-to-face. Results:The correlation between face-to-face and telephone interview was 0.79~0.97.The spearman correlation coefficient of inter-rater reliability were 0.89-0.97 and intra-rater reliability 0.91-0.98. The sensitivities of TICS-m and the memory factor score were both high. The TICS-m and three parts were all significantly correlated with MMSE and CDR. Conclusion:Face-to-face and telephone interview of TICS-m was highly correlated. In-ter-rater reliability and intra-rater reliability were good. The TICS-m is valid and reliable when used to screen dementia, especially mild dementia.

ObjectiveTo compare the outcomes and indications between exchange nailing (EN) and augmentation plating (AP) with a nail left in situ for femoral shaft hypertrophic nonunion after femoral nailing. MethodsFrom April 1998 to June 2009, 20 patients with femoral shaft hypertrophic nonunions after femoral nailing were treated with EN (11 patients) and AP (9 patients) respectively. There were no significant differences between the two groups with respect to the patient's age, gender, associated injuries, anatomical location and type of femoral fracture. Patients were evaluated by imaging and clinical function at 1, 2, 3, 4,6, and 12 months after surgery, and then every year postoperatively, to observe the callus and the recovery condition of the affected limb function. Fisher exact test and t'-test were performed to compare the outcome and complications respectively. ResultsAn unpaired t'-test showed no significant differences with respect to follow-up time, operating time, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative drainage, length of stay, time to radiographic union, time to clinical union, and AAOS score between the two groups. The cost of hospitalizations in the EN group was higher than in the AP group(t'=16.4, P=0.013). Four nonunions in the EN group failed to achieve union, which 3 patients were subsequently treated with AP and simultaneous autogenous bone grafting and 1 patient was treated with nail dynamization. All 9 hypertrophic nonunions in the AP group obtained osseous union. Fisher exact test showed a higher nonunion rate of EN compared with AP (χ2=6.01 ,P=0.008). ConclusionEN has been an excellent choice for aseptic isthmal femoral nonunion without a large bone defect subsequent to intramedullary fracture fixation, and AP can be an effective solution in cases of nonisthmal femoral nonunion and bone defect and failed exchange nailing.

Objective　To observe the changes of glucocorticoi d receptor (GR) in hepatic cytoplasm in rats after scalding-induced pathologic al stress and its regulation. Methods　The receptor binding capa city (R0) and the apparent dissociation constant (Kd) of GR in hepatic cytopla sm of normal, low-degree and heavy-degree scalded rats were measured with rad io-ligand binding assay, with ［3H］ dexamethasone as ligand. The changes of R0 and Kd of GR were regulated by injections of anti-rat TNFα, IL-1β a ntibodies, α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH), and KPV peptide( Ac- D-Lys-L-Pro-D-Val) respectively in vivo. Results　The R 0 of GR in hepatic cytoplasm in rats 12 h after heavy-degree scalding ［Mass action robust: （205.52±30.14） fmol/mg; Scatchard: （208.45±30.78） fmol/mg ］were significantly lower than that of control group ［Mass action robust:（307 .86±24.22） fmol/mg;Scatchard:（306.71±27.96） fmol/mg］(P<0.01), but no s ignificant difference was found in the R0 of GR between the control and the ra ts 12 h after low-degree scalding ［Mass action robust: （285.19±16.62） fmol/ mg ; Scatchard: （296.64±16.06） fmol/mg］. The injection of anti-rat TNFα, IL-1β antibodies, α-MSH and KVP all prevented the decline of R0 of GR in h epatic cytoplasm in rats with severe scalding. Conclusion　The injections of anti-rat TNFα, IL-1β antibodies, α-MSH or KPV can attenuate the reduction of GR in rat hepatic cytoplasm caused by severe scalding-induced pathological stress to some extent.