Objective To evaluate specific clinical and imaging features of osteogenesis imperfecta V and to improve diagnostic accuracy of this disease. Methods Data of 15 patients with osteogenesis imperfecta type V were retrospectively analyzed for their clinical and imaging features. There were 10 males and 5 females, aged from 1 year and 30 years old (median age,12.5 years ). All 15 patients had plain X-ray, and 4 of 15 had CT. All data were analyzed by 3 experienced deputy chief doctors in OI according to OI V standard. Results X-ray:calcification of the interosseous membrane between radius-ulna was detected in all patients and calcification of the interosseous membrane between tibia-fibula was detected in 2 of 15 patients. Dislocation of the radial head was seen in 13 of 15 patients,bilateral in 9 and utilateral in 4.All patients showed restriction in the pronation and supination of the forearm and restricton in the flexion and extention of the elbow joint. Patients with dislocation of raidal head were associated with large coronoid process and olecranon of the ulna. Hyperplastic callus of the extremities were detected in 7 of 15 patients (7 at femur , 3 at humerus, 1 at tibia.In early stage, hyperplastic callus showed thin cortice, and clear boundares with the diaphysis showing and low density, irregular, mesh-like lamellation inside. In the later stage, there were dense calcification inside hyperplastic callus, and no difference in density with the diaphysis. Diaphysis surrounded by hyperplastic callus had clear boundaries with the hyperplastic callus. No cortical destruction was detected. CT:there were sparse needle-dot calcification inside hyperplastic callus, with the patterns of granular, ring-and-arch,irregular streaky mineralization. The cross section of proximal femoral shaft showed irregular shape , flat square shape and tiny medullary cavity, with no calcification on the edge of hyperplastic callus. CT value:-91 HU inside hyperplastic callus; 283 HU in femoral shaft. Conclusions Interosseous membrane between radius-ulna or tibia-fibula, hyperplastic callus ,dislocation of the radial head are specific features in osteogenesis imperfecta V. X-ray can make a definitive diagnosis of osteogenesis imperfecta V. CT scan is helpful in the differential diagnosis of osteogenesis imperfecta V from osteosarcoma.

Objective To characterize the clinical manifestations, laboratory findings of patients with occult sys?temic malignant neoplasms, whose initial manifestation presented as multiple acute cerebral infarcts including coagula?tion function,radiological imaging and microembolic signals (MES) detection by transcranial Doppler sonography (TCD) and to explore the possible underlying mechanisms. Methods All clinical records, laboratory hematological tests includ?ing hypercoagulable states measured by D-dimer levels, brain MRI including DWI, and TCD monitoring MES, the treat?ment and prognosis were retrospectively reviewed in 12 patients with multiple acute cerebral infarcts as the first manifes?tation of occult systemic malignancy. Results The clinical manifestations presented as localized neurological dysfunction, e.g. hemiparesis, aphasia, hemiparesthesia, dysarthria, vertigo and seizures, etc. DWI revealed multiple disseminated acute cerebral infarcts in multiple arterial territories such as the bilateral anterior or anterior plus posterior cerebral circu?lation in all patients. Eleven of 12 patients tested had elevated D-dimer. TCD detected MES in 5 of 7 patients. There were 12 patients diagnosed with occult systemic malignancy including 5 lung cancer, 3 pancreatic cancer, 1 gastric can?cer, 1 colon cancer, 1 endometrial adenocarcinoma and 1 metastatic poorly differentiated mucinous adenocarcinoma with unknown primary. Ten patients already had remote metastasis at diagnosis. The prognosis was usually poor and there were 7 cases with ischemic stroke recurrence, 4 cases with acute myocardial infarction, 3 cases died during hospitaliza?tion. Conclusions When patients present with multiple disseminated acute cerebral infarcts involving multiple arterial territories as initial manifestation, the underlying occult systemic malignancy should be considered. Hypercoagulopathy and MES might provide the clues to the diagnosis.

A 1 270 bp full-length cDNA fragment was obtained from the Schistosoma japonicum (Chinese strain) adult cDNA library after the '3' and 5' ends of the incomplete expression sequence tag (EST) of hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase of Schistosoma japonicum (SjHGPRT) were amplified by the anchored PCR with 2 pairs of primer that were designed according to the published incomplete SjHGPRT EST and the sequence of multiclone sites of library λgt1 1 vector. Sequence analysis indicated that this fragment, with an identity of 82% to hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase ofSchistosoma mansoni (SmHGPRT), contained a complete open reading frame(ORF). The deduced amino acid sequence showed 83% identity to that of SmHGPRT. This fragment was cloned into the prokaryotic expression vector pQE30, and subsequently sequenced and expressed in Escherichia coli. SDS-PAGE revealed that M of the recombinant protein was about 28 ku. Western-blot analysis showed that the recombinant protein was recognized by the polyclonal antisera from rabbits immunized with Schistosoma japonicum adult worm antigen. Mice vaccinated with recombinant protein revealed significant worm burden, liver eggs per gram (LEPG), fecal eggs per gram (FEPG) and intrauterine eggs of the female worms reduction percentage, compared with the controls. Taken together, the SjHGPRT full-length cDNA can be cloned and expressed in E. coli as a recombinant protein that elicited immunity against the challenge infection with Schistosoma japonicum, indicating its potential as a partia1 protection vaccine candidate.

Objective To investigate the clinical value of transrectal ultrasound-guided improved 13-core prostate biopsy in the detection of prostate cancer.Methods Retrospective analysis was conducted in the clinical data of 82 clinically suspected prostate cancer patients in Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital from October 2015 to October 2016.All patients were undergone transrectal uhrasound-guided improved 13-core prostate biopsy and surgical treatment,and the prostate biopsy results were compared with the postoperative pathological results.The accuracy of the improved 13-core prostate biopsy and the standard 6-core prostate biopsy was compared.The complications of improved 13-core prostate biopsy were also discussed.Results The diagnostic results of prostate biopsy included prostate cancer in 26 patients and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in 54 patients.The diagnostic results of 80 patients are consistent with postoperative pathological examination.Two patients were diagnosed as BPH by biopsy,but confirmed to be prostate cancer by postoperative pathological examination.The accuracy of the improved 13-core prostate biopsy and the standard 6-core prostate biopsy were 97.6％ (80/82) and 84.1％ (69/82) respectively,and the difference showed statistical significance (P =0.023).No severe complications were found in patients who underwent transrectal ultrasound improved 13-core prostate biopsy.Conclusion Transrectal ultrasound guided improved 13-core prostate biopsy can increase the detection rate significantly.It is safe and efficacious,and can be widely used in clinic.

A 1 270 bp full-length cDNA fragment was obtained from the Schistosoma japonicum (Chinese strain) adult cDNA library after the 3′ and 5′ ends of the incomplete expression sequence tag (EST) of hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase of Schistosoma japonicum (SjHGPRT) were amplified by the anchored PCR with 2 pairs of primer that were designed according to the published incomplete SjHGPRT EST and the sequence of multiclone sites of library ?gt11 vector. Sequence analysis indicated that this fragment, with an identity of 82% to hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase of Schistosoma mansoni (SmHGPRT), contained a complete open reading frame(ORF). The deduced amino acid sequence showed 83% identity to that of SmHGPRT. This fragment was cloned into the prokaryotic expression vector pQE30, and subsequently sequenced and expressed in Escherichia coli. SDS-PAGE revealed that M of the recombinant protein was about 28 ku. Western-blot analysis showed that the recombinant protein was recognized by the polyclonal antisera from rabbits immunized with Schistosoma japonicum adult worm antigen. Mice vaccinated with recombinant protein revealed significant worm burden, liver eggs per gram (LEPG), fecal eggs per gram (FEPG) and intrauterine eggs of the female worms reduction percentage, compared with the controls. Taken together, the SjHGPRT full-length cDNA can be cloned and expressed in E.coli as a recombinant protein that elicited immunity against the challenge infection with Schistosoma japonicum, indicating its potential as a partial protection vaccine candidate.

Objective To explore rationale and clinical application of simplified modified radical thyroideetomy for differentiated thyroid carcinoma.Methods From Jan.2007 to Jun.2010,349 cases of differentiated thyroid carcinoma received simplified operative procedure based on standard modified radical thyroidectomy.The simplified procedure took a low small collar incision(about 10-12 cm).In separating upper and lower skin flaps,subcutaneous tissues covering posterior triangle of neck and posterior edge of sternoeleidomastoid muscle were spared to protect sensory nerves.Subtotal thyroidectomy Was performed to resect the affected lobe,isthmus,and the majority of opposite lobe without considering the size of primary tumor or whether metastasis to the neck lymph nodes happened.Soft tissues of the mainly metastatic areas(Ⅱ a、Ⅲ、Ⅳ、Ⅴb)were cleared.The accessory nerve was not exposed routinely to avoid stimulation.Lymph nodes metastasis in different areas was recorded respectively.Complications in different operative modes were compared.Results Compared with standard modified radical thyroidectomy,the simplified mode had shorter scar-and no limit of neck mobility.Because of muscles and nerves pemervation,movement dysfunction and abnormal sensation of neck and shoulder decreased obviously.The operation duration was shortened.Cervical lymph node status Was evaluated,which provided basis for prognosis judgment and comprehensive treatment.Conclusions The simplified modified radical procedure has the benefit of decreased trauma while maintains the similar recurrence rate compared to modified radical thyroidectomy.It improvs the life quality of patients.This procedure fits the principle of functional radical neck dissection better.

Objective To evaluate the safety and efficacy of telescopic intramedullary rod for treatment of femur fracture or deformity correction in children with osteogenesis imperfecta,and to analysis the result of prevention recurrent fracture as well as the complication.Methods Data of patients who were treated by telescopic intramedullary rod for recurrent femur fracture or curved femoral deformity from March 2015 to December 2015 were prospectively analyzed.There were 39 boys and 26 girls.The average age of the patients was 9 years 2 months,ranging from 3 years 5 months to 13 years 4 month.All the patients had suffered from recurrent femur fractures leading to femoral deformity.The mean angulation angle was 58° (range,30°-95°).Among 69 sides,there were 21 sides of new fracture and 48 sides of deformity.Sixty-one patients were operated at one side and the other 4 patients were treated bilaterally.According to the modified Sillence classification system,there were 5 cases of type Ⅰ,17 type Ⅲ,34 type Ⅴ,3 type Ⅴ,2 type Ⅵ and 4 type ⅩⅤ.Results All the 65 patients were followed up for a mean period of 32 months (range,15-43).The average healing time of the osteotomy site or fracture site of the femur was 8 weeks (range,7-12).The patient was encouraged to begin weight bearing and walking when the Ⅹ-ray film showed healing of the osteotomy or fracture site.By the latest follow up,80％ of the patients could stand and walk independently,The incidence of femur fracture decreased significantly to the level of 0.5±0.2/year,compared to 2.7±1.8/year before operation.All the parents of the children were satisfied with the result of deformity correction.The children's self care and motion ability improved obviously after operation.During follow up,6 patients suffered from recurrent fracture of the femur by various degree,1 of them was treated by open reduction and telescopic rodding surgery,while the other 5 patients were treated conservatively because the fracture displaced or angulated minimally and 4 patients healed uneventfully while 1 patient need plate fixation to augment the axial stability.In 3 patients (1 type Ⅳ,2 type Ⅲ) the intubator failed to elongate with the growth of the distal femoral epiphysis,and in 2 patients the obturator migrated proximally which needed to be re-fixed.Low toxic infections occurred in 2 patients (type Ⅵ) which were treated successfully by removal of the rod and antibiotics.Conclusion The telescopic intramedullary rod can maintain the correction of the femur deformity and improve the quality the bone,thus prevent the recurrent fracture of the femur in children with osteogenesis imperfecta effectively.

Objective:To analyze the predictive value of echocardiography combined with diaphragmatic ultrasound on the outcome of removing machine for patients who underwent cardiac valve replacement for mechanical ventilation.Methods:Retrospectively,a total of 57 patients who adopt mechanical ventilation after underwent cardiac valve replacement in the First People's Hospital of Yibin from January 2022 to March 2023 were selected as the study subjects.According to the results of removing machine,the patients were divided into failed group(11 cases)and successful group(46 cases).All patients underwent echocardiography combined with diaphragmatic ultrasound examination.The indicators of echocardiography,included left ventricular ejection fractions(LVEF),right ventricular fractional area change(RVFAC)and systolic myocardial velocity(Sa),between different groups were compared.The early diastolic mitral annular tissue velocity(e')was recorded to calculate the ratio of early diastolic transmitral flow velocity(E)to e'(E/e'),and the indicators of echocardiography and diaphragmatic ultrasound.Logistic regression analysis was performed to analyze the factors affecting the failure of removing machine.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was drawn to evaluate the predictive values of echocardiography and diaphragmatic ultrasound indicators for the failure of removing machine in mechanical ventilation.Results:The differences of the differences of LVEF,RVFAC and Sa between failed group and successful group were no significant(P>0.05).The E/e'value of the successful group was 10.06±1.30,which was significantly lower than 12.69±2.96 of the failed group,and the difference was statistically significant(t=2.084,P＜0.05).The diaphragm thickening fraction(DTF)and diaphragm excursion(DE)values of the successful group were respectively 41.34±10.74 and 13.04±1.18,which were significantly higher than 19.67±5.37 and 11.27±0.94 of the failed group,respectively,and the differences between the two groups were statistically significant(t=2.148,2.776,P＜0.05).The results of logistic regression analysis showed that low expression of DTF and DE,as well as high expression of E/e',were all influence factors for the failure of removing machine for patients adopted mechanical ventilation after underwent cardiac valve replacement.The ROC results showed that the best cut-off value of the prediction model was 0.0893,and the area under curve(AUC)values were 0.713(95%CI:0.646～0.758),0.710(95%CI:0.651～0.779),0.752(95%CI:0.657～0.805)and 0.886(95%CI:0.782～0.991).Conclusion:The combination of echocardiography and diaphragm ultrasound has better prediction for the outcome of removing machine,which high higher clinical application value.

Objective:To document any effect of a pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) on the regulation of neuropeptide Y (NPY) in nucleus pulposus (NP) tissue, NP cell apoptosis and matrix degradation using rats with intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD).Methods:Eighteen Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into a control group, an IDD model group (the model group), and a PEMF group. IDD was induced in both the model and PEMF groups. Right after the modeling, the PEMF group received 14 days of PEMF treatment, while the control group and model group were given no special treatment. Meanwhile, the primary rat nucleus pulposus cells (NPCs) were cultured using Dulbecco′s Modified Eagle Medium at 37℃ and 5% CO 2. When the fusion rate reached 90% after passage, the NPCs were divided into a control group, a TNF-α model group (referred to as model group) and TNF-α + PEMF group (referred to as PEMF group) and treated accordingly. Eight weeks after the modeling, safranin-o/fast green staining was used to assess any pathological morphology changes. The expression of NPY, neuropeptide Y receptor Y2 (NPY2R), bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax), B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2), collagen type II (Col-II) and matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP3) in the intervertebral disc and the cultivated nucleus pulposus cells of the 3 groups were determined. Results:The intervertebral disc cells in the model group were ruptured and folded, with significantly increased polysaccharide and protein components, and significantly increased bone fibers. In the PEMF group the cell boundaries were clearer, with less fibrin fracture and increased cartilage tissue. NPY was expressed in the fibrous annulus and the nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc in the model group. The average expression levels of NPY and NPY2R were significantly higher than in the control group and the model group. Compared with the control group, there was a significant increase in the level of Bax and a significant decrease in the expression of Bcl-2 in the model group, and there was a significant decrease in the level of Bax in the PEMF group. Compared with the control group, there was a significant decrease in the Col-II level but a significant increase in the MMP3 protein expression in the model group. The average Col-II mRNA expression was significantly higher in the PEMF group compared with the model group, but the average MMP3 protein expression was significantly less. Those results are consistent with observations in vivo.Conclusion:PEMF may reverse the imbalance of ECM metabolism and delay IDD degeneration by up-regulating the expression of NPY and Bcl-2, as well as blocking the Bax/Bcl-2 signaling pathway to inhibit apoptosis of nucleus pulposus cells.

Objective:To comprehensively evaluate the effectiveness of preventive measures for acute kidney injury (AKI) in children and identify the effective strategies.Methods:Databases were systematically searched including CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, China Biology Medicine National Knowledge Infrastructure, PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library databases, and the reference lists of relevant papers for randomized controlled trials on preventing pediatric AKI up to December 2023. Literature screening was conducted based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, followed by data extraction and quality assessment of included studies. Traditional and network meta-analyses were performed, along with trial sequential analysis (TSA).Results:A total of 21 studies involving 3 483 children were included. Traditional and network meta-analysis showed that dexmedetomidine was effective in preventing AKI in children undergoing cardiac surgery or cardiac angiography ( OR=0.26, 0.27; 95% CI 0.11-0.64, 0.13-0.58). Remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) was effective in preventing AKI in children after cardiac surgery ( OR=0.43, 0.44; 95% CI 0.24-0.79, 0.23-0.83). Traditional and network meta-analysis specific to children with sepsis or septic shock showed that balanced solution was effective in preventing pediatric AKI ( OR=0.58, 0.52; 95% CI 0.42-0.79, 0.37-0.73). TSA indicated that the total sample sizes of dexmedetomidine (348 cases) and RIPC (666 cases) both reached the required information size (320 and 534 cases); additionally, the Z-curve for balanced solution (cumulative Z=3.38) crossed the TSA monitoring boundary ( Z=3.29). Conclusion:Dexmedetomidine reduces the risk of AKI in children undergoing cardiac surgery or cardiac angiography, RIPC decreases the risk of AKI in children after cardiac surgery, and balanced solution lowers the risk of AKI in children with sepsis or septic shock.