AlM:To determine the changes of regional macular retinal thickness ( RT ) with spectral domain optical coherence tomography ( SD-OCT ) after successful pars plana vitrectomy ( PPV ) surgery with inner limiting membrane ( lLM ) peeling in patients with idiopathic macular hole.
METHODS:A non-randomized retrospective case study on 17 patients ( 17 eyes ) who were hospitalized between March 1, 2011 and June 30, 2013. All 17 eyes had been diagnosed with idiopathic macular hole and thereafter underwent 25G-PPV surgeries performed by the same surgeon with lLM peeling and short - term gas tamponade. ln the 6mo-plus follow-up after surgery, these eyes were found to have successful closure in the macular hole. The macular RT of the nine areas in the Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study was measured by SD-OCT. All patients were applied by SD-OCT with linear scan of the macular. At least four examinations on the operated eye were conducted in contrast to the other normal eye: before the surgery, 3~5wk after the surgery (stage A), 2~3mo after the surgery (stage B), and >6mo after the surgery (stage C).
RESULTS:ln stage A, the macular RT of operated eyes in the areas of C, lS, ll, lN, OS, Ol, ON (263. 00±39. 48, 313. 92±18. 35, 311. 00±18. 02, 335. 67±19. 91, 280. 83±33. 74, 269. 92 ± 23. 32, 307. 00 ± 28. 40 ) were significantly thicker than the corresponding areas of the normal fellow eyes (220. 51 ± 23. 94, 292. 08 ± 21. 93, 282. 50 ± 20. 30, 288. 33 ± 20. 76, 251. 25±17. 60, 247. 75±21. 48, 265. 17±24. 76ü m) (P<0. 01) with the exception of the lT (291. 58±18. 97, 280. 33± 20.82üm) and OT (250.83±21.21, 242.08±24.02üm) (P>0. 01). ln Stage B, the macular RT in the areas of ll, lN, OS (335.67±19.20,319.75±19.20, 273.50±16.89üm) were significantly thicker than the corresponding areas of the normal fellow eyes (286. 33±20. 46, 293. 42±17. 64, 252. 50± 16.32üm) (P<0. 01). However, the macular RT of the operated eyes in the areas of C, lS, lT, Ol and OT had no statistically significant difference compared with the corresponding areas of the normal fellow eyes (P> 0. 01). ln Stage C, the macular RT of operated eyes with the areas of lN (321. 17 ± 19. 71ü m) were significantly thicker than the corresponding areas of the normal fellow eyes (296.25±19.57üm) (P<0.01). Meanwhile the other areas of the operated eyes were not significantly different from the normal fellow eyes (P>0. 01). Moreover, the macular RT of operated eyes in the areas of ON, lT (307. 00±28. 40, 291. 58 ± 18. 97ü m ) in stage A significantly decreased compared to that of the corresponding areas in stage C (276. 08±32. 39, 278. 75±10. 19ü m) (P<0. 01).
CONCLUSlON: SD-OCT is a convenient tool for the observation of macular regional changes after macular hole surgery. Macular RT had persistent changes after vitrectomy on eyes with macular hole by SD-OCT. lLM peeling may have caused microstructural changes in wide areas of the macular region after PPV surgery. More support and evidence were provided to the further study of the long - term observation for the structural and function of macular after macular hole surgery.

Objective To explore the mechanisln of action of Jianpiyishen Decotion on renal fibrosis and provide experimental evidence for chnieal application.Methods The Wistar male rats were randomly divided into four groups.They were normal control group(N group),model group(M group),low dose treatment group(L group)and high dose treatment group(H group).AⅡanimal models were made of CRF with subtotal renal ablation except the N group.Interference began at one week after operation.After being interfered for 8 weeks,blood serunl and nephridial tissues were taken out.Serum urea nitrogen(BUN)and creatinine(Scr)and fibronectin(FN)were detected.Results In N group。There were light expression in renal tubniointerstitial substance,cellula epithelialis basal meulbnule and Vascular smooth muscle.In M group,FN was strong expressed in renal tubulointerstitial substance and renal tubde,and also in glomerular mesangium.There was significant difference between N and M group(P

Objective To detect EIA factor expression in human rectal cancer and normal tissue and to determine whether it is correlated with invasion and metastasis of human rectal cancer. Methods Real- time RT-PCR was used to detect E1AF expression in matched rectal cancers and normal tissues from g6 in- patients.Results Among the 86 rectal cancer samples tested,55 cases E1AF mRNA overexpression was ob- served. The mRNA expression of E1AF in the sample group was remarkably different from that in the control group.In carcinomas,E1AF mRNA expression correlated significantly with histological type,depth of inva- sion,lymph node and distant metastasis and advanced Duke stage.Conclusion E1AF is correlated signifi- cantly with invasion and metastasis of human rectal cancer and may be an important factor in the invasion and metastasis.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the correlation of sexual dysfunction with psychological abnormalities by analyzing the sexual function and mental state of the patients with redundant prepuce or phimosis.

METHODSThis study included 216 randomly selected patients with redundant prepuce or phimosis and 85 normal male controls. We conducted investigations among the subjects using a questionnaire on the general data of the patients, Chinese Index of Sexual Function for Premature Ejaculation (CIPE), International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF), and Symptom Checklist 90 (SCL-90). Then we assessed the status of premature ejaculation (PE) and erectile dysfunction (ED), calculated the incidence of psychological abnormalities, such as depression and anxiety, and analyzed the correlation of PE and ED with the mental state of the patients.

RESULTSThe PE and ED patients scored significantly higher than normal controls on SCL-90, somatization, compulsion, depression, anxiety and other factors (P < 0.05). CIPE scores were correlated with the scores on SCL-90, somatization, compulsion, interpersonal sensitivity, depression, anxiety and other factors, while ED-related scores showed no correlation with the scores on SCL-90 and other factors.

CONCLUSIONPatients with redundant prepuce or phimosis have poor mental health, and there is an interaction between PE and the mental state of the patient.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Case-Control Studies ; Erectile Dysfunction ; etiology ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Phimosis ; physiopathology ; psychology ; Sexual Behavior ; Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological ; physiopathology ; psychology

Objective To study the effect ofmethylprednisolone (MP) on the expression of heatshock protein 70 (HSP70) following the injury of spinal cord (SC1) in rats. Methods 125 SD rots wererandomly divided into 5 groups: the simple operation group (n=30), the MP control group (n=30), theinjury group (n=30), the MP treatment group (n=30) and the normal control group (n=5). Specimen of thespinal cord were collected at 2, 6, 12, 24, 48, 72 h after SCI, respectively. Their pathomorphology wasobserved and HSP70 expression was detected by immunohistochemistry. Results After treatment ofMP, the secondary injury was lightened, according to the HE staining of the specimen.lmmunohistochemistry revealed that there were no HSP70 expression in the normal control group and theMP control group, that there was a little HSP70 in the simple operation group, and that there was a lot ofHSP70 in the injury group 2 h after injury, and the expression peaked at 24 h and maintained to 72 h afterinjury. The expression was significantly increased and the peak of expression was in advance in the MPtreatment group as compared with injury group, and it was also found in neuropil of white substance ofspinal cord. Conclusion High-dose NIP can obviously increase the expression of HSP70 in injuredspinal cord, and has the peak time of expression in advance, and enlarge the scope of expression. It maybe one of the mechanism to protect the spinal cord that MP guide myeloid tissue to overexpress HSP70after spinal cord injury.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the types of lipid disorder and its relationship with macrovascular diseases and insulin resistance in Chinese diabetic patients.

METHODS2,430 diabetic patients finished the diabetes complications assessment and were surveyed on their blood lipids, insulin level and macrovascular diseases. The insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) was calculated based on HOMA model.

RESULTSPrevalence of lipids disorder was as high as 63.8% in this group, including 23.9% with both hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia (HY-C-T), 16.1% with hypercholesterolemia only (HY-C), 15.0% with hypertriglyceridemia only (HY-T), 5.5% with lower HDL level (L-HDL), 3.3% with hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia and lower HDL level together. Compared with the patients with normal lipid level (control group), no duration differences existed among these groups. There were more female patients in HY-C and HY-C-T groups. BMI and WHR were higher in all groups with lipid disorder except in HY-C group. Macrovascular diseases were more common in HY-C-T patients than in control group (33.6% vs 24.0%, P < 0.001). Average blood pressure and the prevalence of hypertension were significantly higher in HY-C-T, HY-C, HY-T groups than in control group (139/79, 138/76, 134/77 vs. 132/75 mmHg; 53.2%, 50.1%, 46.2% vs. 39.2%). Fasting insulin level was significantly higher in HY-C-T and HY-C-T-L-LDL groups than in controls. Insulin resistance was more severe in all patients with lipid disorder except in L-HDL group, particularly in the HY-C-T-L-HDL group.

CONCLUSIONS(1) BMI, WHR increased significantly with the severity of lipid disorder. (2) Nearly two thirds of Chinese diabetic patients have lipid disorder, which is the strong risk factor of macrovascular diseases and aggravates insulin resistance. (3) There was severe insulin resistance in patients with hypertriglyceridemia or with hypertriglyceridemia plus other lipid disorder.

Adult ; Aged ; China ; epidemiology ; Diabetes Complications ; Diabetic Nephropathies ; etiology ; Diabetic Retinopathy ; etiology ; Female ; Humans ; Hyperlipidemias ; epidemiology ; etiology ; Hypertension ; epidemiology ; etiology ; Insulin Resistance ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Prevalence

Animals ; Antigens, CD20 ; metabolism ; Brain Neoplasms ; metabolism ; pathology ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Disease Models, Animal ; Female ; Humans ; Ki-67 Antigen ; metabolism ; Leukocyte Common Antigens ; metabolism ; Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse ; immunology ; pathology ; Male ; Mice ; Mice, Inbred BALB C ; Mice, Nude ; Neoplasm Transplantation

OBJECTIVETo study the inhibitory effect of T-2 toxin on the expression of aggrecan and collagen II in chondrocytes and the protection of selenium against this effect.

METHODSHuman chondrocytes cultured in vitro were treated with T-2 toxin at different concentrations for varied time periods (1-5 days), and the cell viability was measured by MTT assay. Aggrecan expression was detected by toluidine blue staining and collagen II expression by immunostaining using monoclonal antibody of collagen. Aggrecan and collagen II mRNA expressions were measured by semiquantitative RT-PCR.

RESULTST-2 toxin dose- and time-dependently affected chondrocyte viability within the concentration range of 0.001-2 mg/L, the prolonged treatment time further enhanced the dose dependence of the inhibitory effect. T-2 toxin lowered aggrecan and collagen II synthesis in the chondrocytes and reduced their mRNA expressions. Selenium could partly attenuate the inhibitory effects of T-2 toxin on aggrecan mRNA expression, but showed no such effect against T-2-induced collagen II expression.

CONCLUSIONT-2 toxin can obviously inhibit aggrecan and collagen II synthesis in human chondrocytes, and selenium can partly antagonize the inhibitory effects of T-2 toxin on aggrecan.

Aggrecans ; biosynthesis ; genetics ; Cells, Cultured ; Chondrocytes ; cytology ; metabolism ; Collagen Type II ; biosynthesis ; genetics ; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug ; Fetus ; Humans ; Protective Agents ; pharmacology ; RNA, Messenger ; biosynthesis ; genetics ; Selenium ; pharmacology ; T-2 Toxin ; toxicity

BACKGROUNDThe ankle brachial index (ABI) is a simple, inexpensive, noninvasive tool that correlates well with angiographic disease severity and functional symptoms. The aim of this study was to identify the manifestation of lower extremity atherosclerotic lesions in patients with high ABI by retrospective clinical study.

METHODSA cohort of 184 diabetic patients, (63 +/- 14) years old, 144 males, who underwent simultaneously ABI testing and low extremity arterial duplex ultrasound within one week, were enrolled randomly into this study. According to the ABI value, they were divided into three groups: the high, normal and low ABI groups. The severity and location of atherosclerotic lesions in the lower extremity were determined based on the results of low extremity artery duplex ultrasound. The chi-square test was used to compare the atherosclerosis severity grade and lesion location across the three groups.

RESULTSThe prevalence of low extremity artery occlusion was significantly lower in the high ABI group than in the low ABI group (3.3% vs. 63.5%, P < 0.01), and the main atherosclerotic lesions were diffuse dot-like hyperechogenicity spots or small plaques (86.7%). In addition, the atherosclerotic lesions were mostly found in the distal segment of the lower extremity in patients with high ABI (46.3%).

CONCLUSIONA high ABI may be an integrative marker for intimal and medial calcification, which has a high positive predictive value for artery calcification.

Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Ankle Brachial Index ; Arterial Occlusive Diseases ; diagnosis ; Atherosclerosis ; diagnosis ; Cohort Studies ; Female ; Humans ; Lower Extremity ; pathology ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Peripheral Vascular Diseases ; diagnosis

OBJECTIVETo evaluate the clinical effect of transrectal high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) in the treatment of prostate cancer (PCa).

METHODSA total of 57 PCa patients, 27 localized and 30 advanced, underwent transrectal HIFU with the Sonab- late 500, the localized group treated by transrectal HIFU only, while the advanced group by transrectal HIFU combined with androgen ablation.

RESULTSFor the HIFU treatment, the mean operating time, hospital stay and follow-up were 111 mm (ranging from 86 to 153 mm), 3.2 days (ranging from 2 to 18 days) and 18 months (ranging from 6 to 30 months), respectively. The biochemical disease-free rates at 1, 2 and 3 years in the localized group were 86%, 81% and 79%, respectively. While in the advanced group, the serum prostate specific antigen (PSA) was < 4.0 microg/L in 26 cases ( < 0.51 microg/L in 20) and the prostate volume decreased more than 50% in 21 cases after treated for an average of 8 months (ranging from 3 to 24 months). After transrectal HIFU prostate ablation, the prostate volume reduced, serum PSA lowered, Qmax raised and IPSS improved significantly (P < 0.05). No serious complications occurred including severe urethrorectal fistula and incontinence.

CONCLUSIONTransrectal HIFU is a safe, effective and minimally invasive therapy for patients with prostate cancer.

Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Neoplasm Staging ; Prostate-Specific Antigen ; blood ; Prostatic Neoplasms ; blood ; pathology ; therapy ; Treatment Outcome ; Ultrasound, High-Intensity Focused, Transrectal