Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of low molecular weight heparin calcium (LMWHC) in treating unstable angina pectoris.Methods 78 hospitalized patients of unstable angina pectoris were randomly divided into two groups:32 as control group who were treated with routine method,and 46 as treatment group who were treated with routine method plus LMWHC.Results The clinical therapeutic effect in the treatment group was 91.3%,which compared with the control group (62.5%) was obviously of great significance (P

Objective To improve the diagnostic accuracy by analyzing the CT manifestations of ovarian cystadenoma .Methods The CT images of 57 patients with 62 ovarian cystadenomas proved by surgery and pathology were studied retrospectively . Results Of 62 ovarian cystadenomas, 26 cases with 31 tumors were serous,another 31 cases were mucinous . Unilocular and multilocular forms were seen respectively in 19(61.3%)and 12(38.7% ) of 31 serous cystadenomas, and in 3(9.7%)and 28(90.3%) of 31 mucinous cystadenomas.22 (71.0%) tumors were benign, and 9(29.0%)were of borderline and/or malignant transformation in 31 serous cystadenomas.23 (74.2%) tumors were benign, and 8 (25.8%) were of borderline and/or malignant transformation in 31 cases of mucinous cystadenomas.Benign cystadenomas were frequently round or oval cysts with thin regular wall and septa.Borderline or malignant transformation cystadenomas demonstrated predominately thick irregular wall or septa with projections.The overall preoperative accuracy of characterization was 48.4% in serous and 77.4% in mucinous cystadenomas.Conclusion Multilocular cystadenomas have the typical CT manifestations and CT is a high valuable procedure for imaging them, whereas unilocular cystadenomas, having similar CT findings with some other benign cystic lesions, are lack of enough characteristic features for CT correct characterization.

Objective:To compare the clinical efficacy and safety of nalmefene hydrochloride injections and Naofukang injections in the treatment of the patients with severe head injury. Methods:Totally 60 cases of patients with severe head injury were randomly divided into the observation group and the control group. The two groups were all given the conventional therapy, such as dehydration, expansion and anti-infective therapy. On the basis of the conventional therapy, the observation group was treated with nalmefene hydro-chloride injections, 0. 4-0. 6 mg in 0. 9% sodium chloride injections, ivd, qd, while the control group was given Naofukang injections, 4-9 g in 5% or 10% glucose injections, ivd, qd. The treatment course was 2 weeks. After the 3-day treatment, the heart rhythm, the incidence of respiratory abnormalities and intracranial pressure were compared between the two groups. After the 10-day treatment, the total efficacy and complications in the two groups were also recorded and compared. Results:After the 3-day treatment, the incidence of abnormal heart rhythm and respiratory abnormalities in the observation group were significantly lower than that in the control group (P<0. 05), the intracranial pressure in the observation group was better than that in the control group (P<0. 05). After the 10-day treatment, the total effective rate of the observation group was 93. 3%, which was much higher than that in the control group ( P<0. 05). After the treatment, the incidence of respiratory infections, acid-base unbalance and upper gastrointestinal bleeding in the ob-servation group was significantly lower than that in the control group (P <0.05). Conclusion: The clinical efficacy of nalmefene hydrochloride injections in the treatment of patients with severe traumatic brain injury is significant with promising safety, which is bet-ter than that of Naofukang injections.

Objective To detect the apoptosis of femoral head cartilage cells and to observe the expression of apoptosis-related proteins in the tissues of the femoral head,as well as to explore the main pathway for regulating the apoptosis in steroid induced by juvenile rabbit models with avascular necrosis of femoral head.Methods The models with avascular necrosis of the femoral head and the control group model were made in New Zealand infancy albino rabbits induced by glucocorticoid(GC).The immunohistochemical method was used to detect the expressions of Caspase3,Caspase-8,apoptosis protease activating factor-1 (apaf-1),calpain-1 in the femoral heads.Results 1.The integrated optical density(IOD) values of Caspase-3 in GC-induced subgroup,the subgroup that was not induced by GC and control group were 25 142.72 ± 21 528.48,2 069.63 ± 1 096.96 and 301.80 ± 99.66,respectively.The IOD values of Caspase-8 in GC-induced subgroup,the subgroup respectively and the control group were 24 942.63 ± 18 942.99,2 016.31 ± 1 518.70,236.85 ±97.94,respectively.The IOD values of apaf-1 in GC-induced subgroup,the subgroup that was not induced by GC and the control group were 8 5 14.23 ± 6 384.20,1 118.49 ± 1 360.59,95.13 ± 38.05,respectively.The IOD values of calpain-1 in GC-induccd subgroup,the subgroup that was not induced by GC and control group were 9 636.71 ± 9 123.81,1 881.10 ± 3 277.86,126.71 ± 47.35,respectively.The IOD value differences of the Caspase-3 between GC-induced subgroup and the subgroup that was not induced by GC,the control group were extremely significant (H =l 1.470,23.996,P ＜ 0.01).The IOD value differences of the Caspase-8,apaf-1,calpain-1 between GC-induced subgroup and the control group were extremely significant (H =22.178,22.808,13.553,P ＜ 0.01).2.The linear regression analysis results showed that under the joint action of Caspase-8,apaf-1,calpain-1,only the Caspase-8 could significantly predict Caspase-3,and its regression equation regression got significant effect and could explain 40.3％ of the variance;while the regression effects of the apaf-1 and calpain-1 to Caspase-3 were not significant.Conclusion Death receptor pathway might play a major regulation role in the apoptotic process of avascular necrosis.

Objective To improve detectable rate of gastric schwannoma by endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS). Method Clinical data and endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) imaging features of 4 cases were retrospectively ana-lyzed which diagnosed as gastric schwannoma pathologically and immunohistochemically while diagnosed as gastric stromal tumor by EUS from May 2008 to June 2015 and reviewed the literature. Results 4 cases of gastric schwan-nomas are female and benign, all 4 lesions are solitary, 3 in gastric body, and 1 in fundus by endoscopic. By EUS, all lesions are originated from muscularis propria, hypoechoic change, even echoes and clear board without calcifica-tion or cystic changes. 2 cases have halo artifacts around the lesion. Literature review found that gastric schwannoma tended to occur in female, halo artifacts could be the feature of gastric schwannoma, calcification or cystic changes were rare in gastric schwannoma which were common in gastric stromal tumors. Conclusion It was difficult to distin-guish gastric schwannoma and gastric stromal tumors that originated from muscularis propria by EUS. For female patients with lesions originated from muscularis propria, originated from muscularis propria and occurred in gastric body, it was necessary to observe lesions whether there was being calcification or cystic and halo artifacts. Integrated all these performance, we should be in consideration of gastric stromal tumors, meanwhile, excluding the possibility of gastric schwannoma.

Objective To investigate the association of estrogen receptor-? (ER-?) and vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphisms with peak bone mass in Shanghai women. Methods The ER-? PvuⅡ and XbaⅠ genotypes and VDR ApaⅠ genotypes were determined by PCR-RFLP in 515 unrelated healthy women aged 19-40 years of Han nationality in Shanghai. Bone mineral density (BMD) was measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Results Frequencies of ER-? PvuⅡ genotype PP, Pp and pp were 13.2%, 49.3% and 37.5% respectively. Frequencies of ER-? XbaⅠ genotype XX, Xx and xx were 4.7%, 40.4% and 54.9% respectively. Frequencies of VDR ApaⅠ genotype AA, Aa and aa were 5.8%, 41.9% and 52.3% respectively. Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium was evident for both ER-? and VDR gene polymorphisms. No association was found between ER-? PvuⅡ and XbaⅠ genotypes and BMD of various sites in women. Only a significant association was found between VDR ApaⅠ genotype and BMD at L 1-4(P

OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether dynamic monitoring of citrulline (Cit) has guiding value for early enteral nutrition (EN) in patients with severe gastrointestinal injury. METHODS: A observational study was conducted. A total of 76 patients with severe gastrointestinal injury admitted to different intensive care units of Suzhou Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University from February 2021 to June 2022 were enrolled. Early EN was performed in 24-48 hours after admission as recommended by the guidelines. Those who did not terminate EN after 7 days were enrolled in the early EN success group, and those who terminated EN within 7 days due to persistent feeding intolerance or deterioration of general condition were enrolled in the early EN failure group. There was no intervention during the treatment. Serum Cit levels were measured by mass spectrometry at admission, before EN starting and EN 24 hours, respectively, and the changes in Cit within EN 24 hours (ΔCit) were calculated (ΔCit = EN 24-hour Cit-Cit before EN starting). Receiver operator characteristic curve (ROC curve) was plotted to investigate the predictive value of ΔCit for early EN failure, and the optimal predictive value was calculated. Multivariate unconditional Logistic regression was used to analyze the independent risk factors for early EN failure and death at 28 days. RESULTS: Seventy-six patients were enrolled in the final analysis, of which 40 succeeded in early EN and 36 failed. There were significant differences in age, main diagnosis, acute physiology and chronic health evaluation II (APACHE II) score at admission, blood lactic acid (Lac) before EN initiation and ΔCit between the two groups. Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that age [odds ratio (OR) = 0.929, 95% confidence interval (95%CI) was 0.874-0.988, P = 0.018], ΔCit (OR = 2.026, 95%CI was 1.322-3.114, P = 0.001) and increased feeding rate within 48 hours (OR = 13.719, 95%CI was 1.795-104.851, P = 0.012) were independent risk factors for early EN failure in patients with severe gastrointestinal injury. ROC curve analysis showed that ΔCit had a good predictive value for early EN failure in patients with severe gastrointestinal injury [area under the ROC curve (AUC) = 0.787, 95%CI was 0.686-0.887, P < 0.001], and the optimal predictive value of ΔCit was 0.74 μmol/L (sensitivity was 65.0%, specificity was 75.0%). Combined with the optimal predictive value of ΔCit, "overfeeding" was defined as ΔCit < 0.74 μmol/L and increased feeding within 48 hours. Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that age (OR = 0.825, 95%CI was 0.732-0.930, P = 0.002), APACHE II score (OR = 0.696, 95%CI was 0.518-0.936, P = 0.017) and early EN failure (OR = 181.803, 95%CI was 3.916-8 439.606, P = 0.008) were independent risk factors for 28-day death in patients with severe gastrointestinal injury. The new variable "overfeeding" was also associated with an increased risk of death at 28 days (OR = 27.816, 95%CI was 1.023-755.996, P = 0.048). CONCLUSIONS Dynamic monitoring of Cit has guiding value for early EN in patients with severe gastrointestinal injury.
Humans ; Infant, Newborn ; Enteral Nutrition ; Citrulline ; APACHE ; Abdominal Injuries ; Cognition ; Thoracic Injuries

Objective To evaluate the early stage effects of partial two?stage exchange (PTE) for infection after total hip arthroplasty (THA) in order to improve surgical treatment outcomes. Methods Twelve patients (7 males and 5 females) of infect?ed THA treated by PTE between September 2000 and February 2016 were included with an average of 59 years old (range, 40-74 years old). The femoral stem prosthesis was preserved when we ensured that it was not infected and with well fixation during opera?tion. The acetabular prosthesis was totally replaced. Furthermore, the secondary surgery was performed on patients who were free from infection for at least 3 months. At the follow?up duration, the pelvic X?ray was examined to access the presence of loosening of the prosthesis. The inflammatory index was recorded. Hip function was assessed by the Harris hip score, and the visual analogue score (VAS) and patient's subjective satisfaction were recorded by the questionnaire. Results All of the 12 patients were fol?lowed up for a mean of 33.3 months (range, 24-48 months). We achieved a 92% (11/12) success rate. One patient resuffered infec?tion, which was controlled after the second debridement. The preoperative Harris score of 12 patients was 23-57, with an average of 40.83±10.62. All patients had significant improvement in hip function after PTE. The Harris score reached 59.58±4.34 at one month after surgery, and reached 64.58±9.08 after three months and 86.75±4.58 at the last follow?up. There was significantly dif?ferent when compared with the preoperative Harris score. At the last follow?up, the length difference between the lower limbs was less than 1cm in all patients. Two patients did not complain of pain, while other 10 patients got a VAS score of less than 2 points. The patient's subjective satisfaction rating was 100%. Conclusion PTE could be a valuable alternative treatment for infection af?ter THA. The infection control rate and clinical outcomes are comparable to those of two?stage exchange.

Objective:To evaluate whether early enteral nutrition could benefit patients with different degrees of shock by dynamic changes of intestinal biomarkers intestinal fatty acid-binding protein (I-FABP) and citrulline.Methods:(1) From February 2021 to February 2023, 133 target patients in the Intensive Care Unit of Suzhou Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University were enrolled. The observation period was 7 days after admission, and intestinal biomarkers were monitored three times: 24 hours after admission (D1), the third day after admission (D3), and the seventh day after admission (D7). (2) The enrolled patients were divided into two groups according to the dose of norepinephrine received within 48 hours after admission: safe dose group [receiving norepinephrine < 0.3 μg/(kg·min)] and hazardous dose group [receiving norepinephrine ≥0.3 μg/(kg·min)]. The safe dose group was given early enteral nutrition according to the guidelines, and the dangerous dose group was randomly (random number) given early enteral nutrition (EEN) and delayed enteral nutrition (DEN).(4)The dynamic changes of intestinal fatty acid binding protein and citrulline in three groups were observed; The differences of intestinal biomarkers at different time points of dangerous dose of EEN/DEN were compared. The survival time of EEN/DEN group within 28 days was recorded, and Kaplan-Meier survival curve was drawn. Univariate and multivariate regression analyses of 28-day mortality were performed for the included population.Results:(1) The baseline data, APACHEⅡ score, arterial blood lactic acid, AGI grade, feeding interruption, total feeding time within 7 days, and 28-day survival number were statistically different between safe dose EEN group and hazardous dose EEN group ( P < 0.05). Compared the baseline data of the dangerous dose EEN group and the dangerous dose DEN group, only the number of feeding interruptions was statistically different ( P < 0.05). (2) The trend of change in the safe dose EEN group was the same as that in the dangerous dose DEN group: I-FABP decreased significantly from D3 to D7 ( P < 0.05); Citrulline decreased from D1 to D3, but increased from D3 to D7 ( P < 0.05). In dangerous dose EEN group, I-FABP had no significant change during the monitoring period ( P > 0.05). Citrulline decreased significantly from D1 to D3 ( P < 0.05). The EEN/DEN ratio at dangerous dose was significantly different only for D7-I-FABP ( P < 0.05). Compared with the survival curve of EEN/DEN at risk dose, DEN could improve the early survival rate of critically ill patients at risk dose (Breslow test P = 0.0447). (4) Age( OR=1.069,95% CI: 1.002-1.140, P=0.044) was independent risk factor for 28-day death . BMI ( OR= 0.772, 95% CI: 0.604-0.987, P=0.039), no feeding interruption ( OR=0.044,95% CI: 0.004-0.455, P=0.009), total feeding time within 7 days ( OR=0.959, 95% CI: 0.923-0.997, P=0.036) were the protective factors. Conclusions:EEN at the safe dose and DEN at the dangerous dose can effectively reverse the necrosis of enterocyte and promote the recovery of enterocyte function. EEN is not a clear risk factor for death at 28 days, but it not only increases the incidence of feeding interruption, but also do not conduct the recovery of intestinal cell function from the perspective of intestinal biomarkers.