Objective To explore the prevalence and related risk factors of thyroid nodule in elderly patients(age ≥ 60 years old) with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)) in Xinjiang region.Methods Two hundreds and two elderly patients with T2DM were selected,including 91 cases of thyroid nodule(thyroid nodule group) and111 cases of non-thyroid nodule (control group).The disease history,body mass index(BMI),fasting blood-glucose (FBG),2-h postprandial blood glucose(2 h PBG),glycosylated hemoglobin(HbA1c),triglyceride(TG),cholesterol(TC),high-density lipoprotein(HDL-C) and low density lipoprotein(LDL-C) were collected for statistical analysis.Results The age,gender,BMI,TC and HbA1c had statistical difference between the two groups (P<0.05);the disease course,pulse pressure,systolic pressure,abdominal perimeter,smoking history,HDL,TG,FBG and 2 h PBG had no statistical differences netween the thyroid nodule group and non-thyroid nodule group (P>0.05).The multivariable Logistic regression analysis showed that the age,gender,TC,HbA1c and BMI were the risk factors of thyroid nodule occurrence.Conclusion Conducting the thyroid nodule related imaging examination has an important clinical significance for diabetic elderly women patients with obesity and cholesterol increase.

Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway plays an important role in the initiation and progression of colorectal cancer. The key to its carcinogenicity is related to the inhibition of β-catenin degradation, and the subsequent cytoplasmic accumulation and nuclear translocation of β-catenin, which activates the transcription of downstream target genes such as coding region instability determinant-binding protein (CRD-BP). In cancercells ,the expression of CRD-BP mediates the stabilization of β-Trcp, which in normal cells regulates the degradation of β-catenin. The activation of Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, overexpression of β-catenin and CRDBP, and the upregulation of β-Trcp by CRD-BP play important roles in the initiation, progression, and metastasis of colorectal cancer.

Objective:To evaluate the prevalence of Pe in clinical samples of chronic periapical periodontitis.Methods:A total of 100 clinical samples of chronic periapical periodontitis were collected and Pe 16S rDNA was detected by using 16S rDNA gene-directed PCR.The detection rate of Pe were calculated.Results:The detection rate of Pe was 50% in the 100 clinical samples.Conclusion:The results indicate that Pe is closely associated with endodontic infections.

Objective To investigate the influence of ultrasonic cleaning time and disinfecting frequency on physical property of Ni-Ti root canal files in order to understand the safety and feasibility of ultrasonic cleaning and high temperature and high pressure disinfection for Ni-Ti root canal files.Methods The Ni-Ti root canal files used in this study were ProTaper,Mtwo and Hero642,5 files were selected from each kind.After the ultrasonic cleaning and high temperature high pressure disinfection the files underwent breaking test,the breaking time was recorded.Unclean and non-sterile Ni-Ti root canal files were set as control.Results After different time of ultrasonic cleaning,ProTaper and Mtwo showed no difference in breaking time,but the result was opposite in Hero642.After different times of disinfection,Mtwo showed no difference in breaking time,but significant difference was seen in the other two kinds.Conclusions Ultrasonic cleaning time has no significant influence on physical property of ProTaper and Mtwo Ni- Ti root canal files,but the influence was significant for Hero642.Disinfection frequency had no significant influence on physical property of ProTaper and Hero642 Ni-Ti root canal files,but the influence was significant for Mtwo Ni-Ti root canal files.

A description of the intervention measures of the reform program for integrated care and payment in pilot areas,covering such diseases as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cerbral stroke.The reform aims at exploring impacts on both medical behaviors and medical costs.Authors of the paper hold that the practice of packaged ceiling payment for a single disease is a two-edged sword for clinical pathway management,and joint efforts by the government,medical insurers,medical workers and patients at large are required to regulate medical behaviors over time.They also see the total growth of medical costs as an objective rule,and the correct way out for optimal use of medical insurance funds is to focus on makeup of such costs.

Objective:To investigate the gross motor function, manual ability and language communication of children with cerebral palsy (CP) and their correlation.Methods:A total of 318 children with CP (132 with spastic diplegia, 27 with spastic quadriplegia, 32 with spastic hemiplegia, 54 with dyskinesia, 41 with ataxia and 32 children with multiple difficulties) aged 4 to 12 years were classified according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS), the Manual Ability Classification System (MACS), and the Communication Function Classification System (CFCS). Spearman correlation coefficients were used to analyze the correlation among the three ratings.Results:Only 125 of the 318 children (39%) had the same classification level according to all three scales, showing moderate correlation and different levels for patients with different types of disability. The GMFCS and MACS levels of the subjects with spastic quadriplegia and those with dyskinesia were highly correlated. The GMFCS and CFCS levels of the hemiplegic children and those with spastic quadriplegia were also highly correlated. The MACS and CFCS levels were strongly correlated for children with spastic quadriplegia and multiple disabilities.Conclusions:The functioning of children with CP differs with their CP subtype. Correlations among the three functional assessments also differ for children with different subtypes. Combining the three classification systems provides a more comprehensive picture of the children′s ability to function in daily life.

Objective To determine the expression of glial fibrillary acidic protein(GFAP) and vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF) in the hippocampus of rats with Alzheimer's disease(AD), and to determine the effect of butylphthalide on them and its significance. Methods Sixty male adult rats were randomly divided into a model group, a Butylphthalide group, and a control group. AD models were established by injecting β-amyloid protein 1-42 into the hippocampus of rats. Sixty days later,the rats were sacrificed and both sides of the hippocampus were sectioned for immunohistochemistry. Results Positive cells of GFAP in the hippocampus of the model group increased and the expression of VEGF decreased statistically, compared with the control group(P<0.01). The positive cells of GFAP in the hippocampus of the butylphthalide group decreased and the expression of VEGF increased significantly, compared with the model group(P<0.05). Conclusion Butylphthalide may protect the neuron-vascular unit of the hippocampus of Alzheimer model rats by inhibiting the expression of GFAP and increasing the expression of VEGF.

Objective To investigate the protective effects of aspirin on hypoxic brain neural cells of rat and the effects of extracellular calcium on the neuroprotective effect of aspirin. Methods The hypoxic cell model was established by adding Na_2S_2O_4 to the calcium or calcium free medium. Cultured primary cortical neurons of rat were pretreated with ASA in vitro. The change of intracellular free calcium and neuroglobin (NGB) were observed and analyzed by laser scanning confocal microscope. Results The expression level of [Ca~(2+)] i and NGB increased significantly in the chemical hypoxia group ( P < 0. 05 ). ASA can attenuate the increase of [ Ca~(2+) ] i and NGB in the hypoxic group and calcium-free hypoxia group(P <0. 05). Conclusion Aspirin can inhibit calcium overload and the hypoxia-induced expression of NGB, so protect rat brain cells against hypoxia.

Objective To evaluate the effects of postconditioning with enalapril on myocardial injury induced by hind limb ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) in rats.Methods Thirty-six healthy male Sprague-Dawley rats,weighing 200-250 g,were randomly divided into 3 groups (n =12 each):group sham operation (group S),group I/R and group enalapril postconditioning (group EP).Limb ischemia was induced by occlusion of bilateral hind limbs for 3 h followed by 3 h reperfusion in groups I/R and EP.At 30 min before reperfusion,enalapril 0.04 mg/kg was injected via the internal jugular vein in group EP,while the equal volume of normal saline was injected in groups S and I/R.The rats were sacrificed at 3 h of repeffusion and myocardial specimens were obtained for microscopic examination of pathologic changes and for determination of cell apoptosis,Bcl-2 and Bax protein expression,superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and malondialdehyde (MDA) content in myocardial tissues.Apoptosis index was calculated.Results Compared with group S,apoptosis index and MDA content were significantly increased,Bax protein expression was up-regulated,Bcl-2 protein expression was down-regulated,and SOD activity was decreased in groups I/R and EP (P ＜ 0.05).Compared with group I/R,apoptosis index and MDA content were significantly decreased,Bax protein expression was down-regulated,Bcl-2 protein expression was up-regulated,and SOD activity was increased in group EP (P ＜ 0.05).The pathologic changes were significantly attenuated in group EP as compared with group I/R.Conclusion Enalapril postconditioning can attenuate myocardial injury induced by hind limb I/R in rats,and the mechanism may be related to reduction of apoptosis in cardiomyocytes and lipid peroxidation.

Objective To explore the feasibility of continuous sciatic nerve block via lateral poplit eal approach with single shot femoral nerve block for enhanced recovery after surgery in ankle and foot surgery.Methods Sixty adult patients scheduled for elective ankle and foot surgery were randomly assigned into 2 group (n =30 each):Group A received sciatic nerve block via lateral popliteal approach with a catheter placed and a single shot femoral nerve block under ultrasound guidance followed by patient-controlled postoperative analgesia with 0.2％ ropivacaine through the perineural catheter;Group B received the routine epidural puncture and a catheter placement at L2-3 level followed by postoperative analgesia with 0.2％ ropivacaine through the catheter.Systolic blood pressure (SBP),diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and heart beat (HR) were recorded before and after anesthesia.The block efficacy,the volume of fluid influsion during operation and the usage of ephedrine were recorded.The pain severity at rest and upon movement with a 0-10 numeric rating scale (NRS,0 =no pain and 10 =worst possible pain),the modified Bromage score of the motor block of the affected extremity,the number of effective patient-controlled bolus of ropivacaine and the number of need for opioid rescue within 48 h after surgery were assessed.The first time of leaving bed after operation,the length of hospital stay and the occurring of complication related to puncture and analgelsia were also recorded.Results SBP and DBP at each time point after anesthesia were higher in group A than those in group B (P ＜ 0.05).The volume of fluid infusion during operation and the occurence of ephedrine use were less in group A than those in group B (P ＜0.05).There was no indifference in terms of the NRS scores at rest and upon movement,the number of effective patient-controlled bolus of ropivacaine and the number of need for opioids rescue (P ＞ 0.05),but the complications such as nausea and vomiting,urinary retention occurred more in group B (P ＜0.05).The modified Bromage score of the motor block at each time point within 24 h after surgery was lower in group B than that in group B (P ＜ 0.05).The first time of leaving bed after operation and the length of hospital stay were shorter in group A than those in group B (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions Ultrasound-guided continuous sciatic nerve block via lateral popliteal approach with single shot femoral nerve block can provide exact anesthetic effect with minimal interference on haemodynamics and excelent postoperative analgesia with less influence on movement.It's helpful in the ankle and foot surgery to improve the recovery after surgery.