Objective The kinetic house tree person test has many advantages compare to traditional psychometrics,but also some limits such as scoring subjectively and ambiguous.This research attempted to develop a reliable scoring system.That can distinguish college students with emotional disorder from normal college students by employing kinetic house tree person (KHTP) drawings.Methods 143 College students were invited to partake in the research KHTP drawings,the Beck Depression Inventory Ⅱ (BDI-Ⅱ),the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) were administered to the subjects.Undergraduates with a BDI score of ≥ 14 or a BAI score of ≥8 were classified as the clinical group,while those with a BDI-Ⅱ and a BAI score are minimal were classified as the controis.The researcher and an expert studied and analyzed the KHTP drawings Manual,filtrate 35 indicators correlate to emotional disorder,and then researcher make standard for evaluation of every indicator.The standard for evaluation were then revised by the researcher and another rater then finalized by the expert.Results The results showed that 35 indicators correlate to emotional disorder were found,and there were significant differences in facial expressions (x2 =19.109,P＜0.01) and actions (x2 =13.341,P＜ 0.01) between clinical group and normal group.The Pearson coefficient of concordance showed that the inter-rater reliability and inner-rater reliability was consistent(r=0.932,r=0.913,P＜0.01).The t-test was employed to verify the discriminant validity between the clinical and control groups.The result showed that a significant discriminant validity was found with the scoring system developed in this research(t=14.890,P＜0.01).Conclusion The scoring system developed from this study has good inter-rater reliability,inner-rater reliability and discriminant validity.

Objective Toinvestigatetheimpactofthedifferentrupturepoints(sac,neck,andtop) of intraoperative aneurysm rupture (IAR)on the prognosis of patients in anterior circulation aneurysm clipping.Methods Theclinicaldataof135consecutivepatients(148aneurysms)acceptedmicrosurgical aneurysm clipping from May 2009 to March 2012 were analyzed retrospectively. The prognostic evaluation of the patients after procedure was assessed by using the Glasgow outcome scale (GOS). The different aneurysm rupture points of IAR were used as influencing factors,and the relationship between the different rupture pointsandtheprognosisofpatientswasanalyzed.Results Duringclippingof148aneurysmsin 135 patients,31 aneurysms in 30 patients had intraoperative rupture (20. 9% of the aneurysms, 22.2% of the patients). Nine rupture points occurred on the top of aneurysms,17 occurred on the sac,and 5 occurred on neck. The Glasgow outcome scale (GOS)scores 5,4,3,2 and 1 were in 17,8,2,1 and 2 patients,respectively. A total of 25 patients had good prognosis and 5 cases had poor prognosis. There were no significant differences in the impact of different rupture points of IAR on the prognosis in patients of IAR (OR,100. 00,95% confidence interval 6. 764-18. 344,P=0. 006). Of the 25 patients with aneurysm sac or top rupture,1 case had poor prognosis. Of the 5 patients with aneurysm neck rupture, 4caseshadpoorprognosis.Conclusion Inanteriorcirculationaneurysmclipping,thedifferent aneurysm rupture points may have significant impact on the prognosis of patients,the aneurysm neck rupture is a main factor for resulting in the poor prognosis of patients.

[ ABSTRACT] AIM:To explore the mechanisms of fluctuant high blood glucose-induced apoptosis of hepatocytes. METHODS:SD rats were randomly divided into normal control group ( N) , stable high blood glucose group ( S) , fluctu-ant high blood glucose group ( F) and insulin group ( I) .Diabetic rats were induced by intraperitoneal injection of strepto-zotocin (65 mg/kg) , and the fluctuant high blood glucose animal model was induced by intraperitoneal injection of ordinary insulin and glucose at different time points every day.The blood glucose fluctuation patterns of the animals in F group with-in 12 weeks were similar every day and no significant difference of the HbA1c concentration was observed compared with S group, indicating that the fluctuant hyperglycemia was successfully established in F group.The activity of superoxide dis-mutase ( SOD) and glutathione peroxidase ( GSH-Px) , and the content of malondialdehyde ( MDA) and nitric oxide ( NO) in the homogenate of the liver tissues were detected by colorimetry.The mRNA and protein levels of JNK, p-JNK, Bax and Bcl-2 were examined by RT-PCR and Western blot.RESULTS:After 12 weeks, the increases in the intakes of food and water, the urine output, and the abnormal liver function were observed in S group, I group and F group.Compared with N group, the MDA level was increased, the content of NO and the activity of SOD and GSH-Px were decreased, and up-regu-lation of JNK mRNA and p-JNK and Bax proteins, and down-regulation of Bcl-2 were also found in S group, I group and F group.The above effects were more obviously showed in F group.CONCLUSION:Oxidative stress activates JNK-MAPK signaling pathway, which is involved in fluctuant high glucose-induced apoptosis of hepatocytes.

The methylglyoxal (MGO) trapping constituents from Malus baccata L. were investigated using incubation of MGO and crude extract under physiological conditions followed by HPLC analysis. The peak areas of MGO trapping compounds decreased, and their chemical structures were identified by HPLC-ESI/MS. Sieboldin was identified as a major active molecule representing MGO-trapping activity of the crude extract. After reaction of sieboldin and MGO, remaining MGO was calculated by microplate assay method using imine (Schiff base) formation of 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine (DNPH) and aldehyde group. After 4 h incubation, sieboldin trapped over 43.8% MGO at a concentration of 0.33 mM and showed MGO scavenging activity with an RC 50 value of 0.88 mM for the incubation of 30 min under physiological conditions. It was also confirmed that sieboldin inhibited the production of advanced glycation end products (AGE) produced by bovine serum albumins (BSA)/MGO. Additionally, MGO trapping mechanism of sieboldin was more specifically identified by 1 H-, 13 C-, 2D NMR and, confirm to be attached to the position of C-3' (or 5').

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a novel lumen-apposing metal stent(LAMS) in endoscopic ultrasonography(EUS)-guided transgastric drainage of pancreatic fluid collections(PFC). Methods: A retrospective study of 46 patients was performed who underwent EUS-guided transgastric drainage of PFC with placement of LAMS from September 2015 to April 2017. Clinical data were reviewed and follow-up data were obtained by telephone and outpatient contact. Results: A total of 49 LAMS were placed in 46 patients (2 LAMS were placed in 3 patient respectively for multiport access). The operation success rate was 95.9%(47/49), complications occurred in 14 patients(31.8%), including 2 severe complications (delayed hemorrhage and peritonitis). Additional intervention was performed in 10 patients(22.7%). The mean hospital stay was 6 days (1-40 days) and patients were followed for a mean time of 18.4 months (9-28 months). Treatment success was achieved in 40 patients(90.9%). Stent removal was performed after a mean time of 59.4 days (20-142 days), and recurrence rate was 10%(4/40) during the follow-up period. Conclusion Drainage of PFC using LAMS with special design is effective and relatively safe.

Objective:To confirm the Sigma N transcription factor activity of a gene product encoded by LA2404 gene of Leptospira interrogans ( L. interrogans) and to identify the target genes of Sigma N signaling system. Methods:L. interrogans LA2404 gene and its regulated target genes were predicted using bioinformatic analysis according to the promoter sequence signature in Sigma N-regulated genes. A LA2404 gene-knockout (ΔLA2404) strain of L. interrogans was constructed based on homologous sequence recombinant of suicide plasmid. Real-time fluorescent quantitative RT-PCR (qRT-PCR) was used to detect the changes in the expression of target genes at mRNA level in the ΔLA2404 mutant. A prokaryotic expression system for LA2404 gene was established and the target recombinant protein rSigma N was extracted by Ni-NTA affinity chromatography. Gel electrophoresis mobility shift assay (EMSA) was used to screen out the target genes regulated by rSigma N. Results:Pathogenic L. interrogans serogroup Icterohaemorrhagiae serovar Lai strain Lai carried one Sigma N gene and 22 Sigma N promoter sequence-containing target genes. Qualitative examination of the ΔLA2404 mutant by microscopy revealed no defect in motility and appearance. Expression of LA1188, LA2306, LA3426, LA1968, LA1313, LA3806 and LA0773 genes at mRNA level in the ΔLA2404 mutant was significantly down-regulated ( P<0.05), but no significant changes in the expression of other target genes at mRNA level were detected. EMSA results confirmed that rSigma N could bind to the promotor sequences of the target genes mentioned above. Conclusions:Sigma N transcription factor was encoded by LA2404 gene. LA1188, LA2306, LA3426, LA1968, LA1313, LA3806 and LA0773 genes contained Sigma N promoter sequence and the expression of them was regulated by Sigma N signaling system.

As a new direction of pancreatic cancer treatment, neoadjuvant therapy for pancreatic cancer has been confirmed to be able to improve the prognosis of the patients. Under multidisciplinary treatment (MDT) mode, neoadjuvant therapy combines multidisciplinary advantages to solve patients′ problems of diagnosis and treatment, provides accurate, comprehensive and individual treatments, and maximizes the clinical benefit for patients. In this article, we summarize the present problems of neoadjuvant therapy for pancreatic cancer in patient selection, treatment regimen selection, treatment response evaluation and surgical selection, and explore the direction of clinical research and neoadjuvant therapy for pancreatic cancer under MDT mode.

Objective:To develop a grading system for necrosis of pedicled flaps in reconstruction of foot and ankle, and to verify its effectiveness and repeatability.Methods:A retrospective observational study was conducted. A total of 40 necroses of foot and ankle pedicled flaps were selected by 2 senior surgeons based on the flap surgery performed by the same surgical group in Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, the 920 Hospital of Joint Logistic Support Force of PLA from January 2010 to January 2022. A grading system for pedicled flap necrosis was proposed by a working group and the 40 necrotic flaps were graded. The coincidence rate was calculated to evaluate the effectiveness of the grading system through correlation studies between grading and clinical treatment. One photo of a typical postoperative necrotic flap was collected from each of the 40 flaps. Then 5 extramural surgeons were asked to grade the necroses shown on the photos according to the proposed grading system. Moreover, weighted Kappa analysis was performed on the results of proposed grading system and also on the standard grading currently in use, to evaluate the repeatability of the proposed grading system. Evaluated data were expressed by Mean±SD, and the coincidence rate was expressed by percentage. The reproducibility was studied by weighted Kappa analysis.Results:Of the 40 necrotic flaps, 7 flaps were classified in Grade I, 16 in Grade Ⅱ, 12 in Grade Ⅲ and 5 in Grade IV. In comparison with the actual treatment methods, the overall coincidence rate of the grading system was 92.5%. It indicated that the proposed grading system could effectively guide the selection of a treatment procedure. The average weighted Kappa coefficient of surgeons was at 0.628 with a 95% confidence interval (95%CI) between 0.460-0.796, which was strongly consistent with the standard of the grading system currently in use.Conclusion:The grading system for necrosis of pedicled flap in reconstruction of foot and ankle proposed in this study is simple and clear. It is able to effectively guide the treatment of flap necrosis. The preliminary validation shows that the classification system has good repeatability.

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【Objective】 To study the application of electronic crossmatching(E-XM) based on Rh typing aimed at reducing the production of alloantibodies in blood recipients. 【Methods】 A total of 22 528 RhD positive patients, admitted to our hospital from Jan 1, 2018 to Mar 31, 2020, required the specific transfusion of leukocyte-depleted suspension red blood cells. Among which, 21 334 reached the priority level Ⅰ and Ⅱ by E-XM and were set as the control group, and 1 194 reached the priority level Ⅲ and were set as the experimental group. ABO and Rh (D, C, c, E and e antigens) blood group systems were serologically tested both in blood recipients and donors, and Rh phenotype database was established based on the blood transfusion management system. The incidence of irregular antibodies against the exposure of new antigens involved with RBC transfusions in the control group and the experimental group was compared. 【Results】 The proportion of antigen C and e was significantly higher than that of c and E. The frequency of DCCee and DCcEe were the highest, while that of Dccee and DCCEE were extremely low. 85.2% and 9.5% of the patients reached priority level Ⅰ and Ⅱ, respectively, and only 5.3% reached priority level Ⅲ. 6 patients(less than 0.001%) in the control group (n=21 334), developed Rh system alloantibodies after blood transfusion, and 24 patients(2.01%) in the experimental group (n=1194) developed Rh alloantibodies against the exposure of antigens after blood transfusion. There were significant differences between the experimental group and the control group (P<0.01). 【Conclusion】 The application of E-XM could minimize the incidence of Rh irregular antibodies after RBC transfusion in patients, which contributes to the safety in clinical blood transfusion.