Objective:To observe the clinical effect of Desensitizer Oravive combined Er:YAG laser irradiation on dentin hypersen-sitivity.Methods:240 molars in 86 patients with dentin hypersensitivity were divided into 2 groups(n =1 20).In control group De-sensitizer Oravive was applied to the teeth surface for 30 s;in combination group the teeth surfaces were treated by Er:YAG laser irra-diation for 60 s,and then by Desensitizer oravive for 30 s.Each tooth was treated only once.Pain and pain relief were evaluated by VAS before treatment and immediately,4,8 and 1 2 weeks after treatment.Data were statistically analyzed.Results:Before treat-ment,VAS showed no significant difference between the groups(P >0.05).Both groups exhibited lower VAS after treatment(P <0. 05),VAS values were lower(P <0.05)and the effective rate was higher in the combination group than those in the control group at each treatment stage(P <0.05).Conclusion:Desensitizer Oravive combined with Er:YAG laser is more effective than Desensitizer Oravive in the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity.

Objective To investigate the longitudinal systolic ventricular function of children with single ventricle, and to appraise the feasibility and clinical value of velocity vector imaging (VVI) on assessing it. Methods The study group consisted of 30 patients with functional single ventricle. The control group consisted of 30 age- and gender-matched normal children. Using Sequoia C512 echocardiography machine,the peak velocity(V),peak displacement(D) ,strain(S) ,and strain rate(SR) were measured. Results Basel and median velocities,as well as basel and median displacements of rudimentary chamber side(RCS), were lower than those of septum[Basel velocity (1. 93 ± 0. 71)cm/s vs (3. 53 ± 1. 07)cm/s;Median velocity (1.19±0. 57)cm/s vs (2. 03 ± 0. 90) cm/s; Basel displacement (2. 53 ± 1.65) mm vs (6.21 ± 2. 12)mm;Median displacement(1. 26 ± 1. 06)mm vs (3. 21 ± 1.37)mm]. The values of strain of all the six segments of single ventricle were significantly lower than Corresponding segments of the control group [ basel nonrudimentary chamber side(NRCS) ( - 16. 17 ± 4. 37) % vs ( - 19. 66 ± 3. 47) % ; Median NRCS ( - 15. 23 +4.36)% vs (-19.64± 4. 75)%; Apical NRCS (-13.84 ± 5.79)% vs ( - 16. 7 ± 4. 15)%; Basel RCS(-10. 54±5.35)% vs (-19.49±3. 74)%;Median RCS ( - 10. 16 ± 5. 26)% vs ( -20. 83 ± 3. 82)% ;Apical RCS ( - 10. 97 ± 5. 22) % vs C - 18. 11 ± 4.43) %]. Aside from basel strain rates of NRCS, strain rates of all the other five segments of single ventricle were significantly lower than Corresponding segments of the control group [Median NRCS ( - 1. 21 ± 0. 42)s-1 vs (- 1.49 ± 0. 24)s-1 ;Apical NRCS ( - 1.10 ±0.41)s-1 vs (-1.47 ± 0.24)s-1;Basel RCS ( - 1.07 ± 0. 35) s-1 vs (- 1. 49 ± 0. 22) s-1; Median RCS (-0.97± 0.34)s-1 vs ( -1.48 ± 0. 20)s-1 (Apical RCS ( - 0. 93 ± 0. 39)s-1 vs ( - 1. 48 ± 0. 22)s-1]. Conclusions Longitudinal systolic ventricular function is impaired in children with functionally single ventricle. VVI can be used to asses ventricular systolic performance in children with functionally single ventricular.

Child, Preschool ; Humans ; Infant ; Mitral Valve ; abnormalities ; pathology ; Mitral Valve Insufficiency ; pathology

Objective To evaluate the accuracy and value of ventricular function in conotruncal defects(CTD)by three-dimensional echocardiography(3DE).Methods Fifty-two children with CTD and forty-three children with normal hearts were examined by 3DE.The measurements of left ventricular volume and wall mass were outlined and calculated.The measurements of left ventricular volume and wall mass of 3DE in preoperative CTD were compared with those of 2D biplane Simpson-method in preoperative CTD,3DE in control group and 2D biplane Simpson-method in control group.The results of 3DE and 2DE preoperative measurements were also compared with their postoperative clinical cardiac conditions.Results From the findings of analysis of variance and Student-Newman-Keuls(SNK)test,there was no significant difference between 3DE and 2DE measurements of left ventricular function in normal children,but there was significant difference between 3DE and 2DE measurements of left ventricular function in children with CTD.2DE measurements of left ventricular volume and wall mass in the CTD group were significant underestimated and less correlated with their postoperative clinical cardiac conditions(r=0.20,P=0.2086)than 3DE measurements(r=0.39,P=0.0090).Furthermore,left ventricular function in the CTD group was poorer than that in the control group.Stroke volume and effective function were reduced due to increasing end-systolic volume.while left ventricular wall mass was increased due to the possible compensation of its ventricular muscle.With the lower end-diastolic volume,stroke volume and effective function,patients were more likely to have the occurrence of postoperative low cardiac output.Conclusions By making a precise quantitative assessment,3DE is very useful in providing more information for preoperative diagnosis in CTD and predicting such postoperative prognoses as the occurrence of postoperative low cardiac output.

Objective To research the functions and design methods of data center for regional collaborative healthcare.Methods Combined with the informatization of regional collaborative healthcare,the necessary for constructing the regional medical data center was analyzed,with its task and implementation discussed.Results A set of solution to data storage,service and coding in the data center for regional collaborative healthcare was put forward.Conclusion The data center promotes the informatization of regional collaborative healthcare.

OBJECTIVE To find out the clinical character and pathogen of intravascular catheter-related bloodstream infection(CRBSI),and analyze the related risk factors and provide prevention measures.METHODS Totally 44 patients who had the definite diagnosis of CRBSI were investigated retrospectively.RESULTS The distribution of CRBSI was higher in ICU.Gram-positive cocci were the main pathogens.The risk factors included: severe underlying diseases,weak immunity,unsuitable use of anitibiotic and so on.CONCLUSIONS Be strickly abide by the principle of sterilization technology,take good care of the catheleter and reduce the time of indwelling time are the effective measures for preventing CRBSI.

This article introduces the functions and characters of a new administration system for routine pursuits in ultrasonography department. Using the framework of SAN,the system realizes equipment share and selection of storage networks according to different application condition. With powerful function and board coverage area,the administration system will positively affect the digital construction of hospitals and their departments

Objective To evaluate the effects of curcumin pretreatment on the expression of Nrf2 protein during ventilator-induced lung injury in rabbits.Methods Twenty-four healthy male New Zealand white rabbits,aged 3-6 months,weighing 2.5-3.0 kg,were randomized into 3 groups (n =8 each) using a random number table:two-lung ventilation (TLV) group; one-lung ventilation (OLV) group; and curcumin pretreatment group (group Cur).In group Cur,curcumin 40 mg/kg (dissolved in 2 ml of 1％ sodium carboxymethylcellulose) was given via a gastric tube into the stomach twice a day for 7 consecutive days starting from 7 days before ventilation,while the equal volume of sodium carboxymethylcellulose was given via a gastric tube instead of curcumin in TLV and OLV groups.All the rabbits were tracheostomized,and a tracheal tube was inserted to perform TLV in TLV group,and a tracheal tube was inserted into the right bronchus to establish OLV in OLV and Cur groups.Volumecontrolled ventilation was used in the three groups and the ventilatory parameters were regulated to maintain SpO2 ＞ 90 ％.Immediately before beginning of ventilation (T0) and at 1,2 and 3 h of ventilation (T1-3),arterial blood samples were obtained for blood gas analysis and determination of PaO2.The oxygenation index was calculated.At the end of ventilation,the rabbits were sacrificed and right lungs were removed for determination of wet/dry lung weight ratio (W/D ratio).The right lower lobe was isolated and puhmonary specimens were obtained for determination of malondialdehyde (MDA) content and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity (using colorimetric method) and the expression of Nrf2 and HO-1 protein (by Western blot) in lung tissues and for microscopic examination of pathological changes of the lung which were scored.Results Compared with group TLV,the W/D ratio,pathological scores,MDA content,and expression of Nrf2 and HO-1 were significantly increased,and the SOD activity and oxygenation index at T2,3 were decreased in OLV and Cur groups (P ＜ 0.05).Compared with group OLV,the W/D ratio,pathological scores,and MDA content were significantly decreased,and the SOD activity,oxygenation index at T3,and expression of Nrf2 and HO-1 were increased in group Cur (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Curcumin pretreatment reduces ventilator-induced lung injury through promoting the expression of Nrf2 protein in lung tissues in rabbits.

Objective To evaluate the importance of factors affecting efficiency of image display quality of realtime three-dimensional echocardiography (RT-3DE) and establish an optimized method for RT-3DE examination and image processing in children. Methods Based on corresponding cardiac acoustic characteristics in children, 87 healthy children (46 boys, 41 girls, mean 36.2 ± 44.2 months) were selected. Three aspects of seven factors were selected, including acquisition windows, gain, compress, post process, smoothing, frequency fusion and 3D vision for RT-3DE examination and analysis using orthogonal test design method. The principal effectiveness analysis of orthngonal test design method and its table L_(18)3~7 were used. The efficiency rate of 3D image display quality was used as the inspection index for orthogonal test. Results According to the average deviation orders of the seven factors, the maximal average deviation was gain. The aspects with maximal average deviation of each factor were at via-subcostal and via-apical acoustic windows, 90 of gain, 60 of compress, E of post process, 5 of smoothing, F3 of frequency fusion and A to B of 3D vision, respectively. Conclusions The optimized method for RT-3DE examination and image processing could be achieved by setting acquisition windows, gain, compress, post process, etc. It is helpful to promote clinical application of RT-3DE and benefits the design of multi-parameter presetting of ultrasound system to optimize RT-3DE examination in children.

Objective To investigate temperature changes in prefrontal cortex and hippocampus of heroin addicts with magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS).Methods 18 heroin addicts in the withdrawal state and 18 healthy volunteers (control group) were performed with MRS scan.First, resting-state MRS scan was performed on all subjects, and then did MRS scan again under visual stimulation while subjects were asked to carefully watch the heroin-related cue images.Measurements of NAA of the identified regions (the prefrontal cortex, bilateral hippocampus) were obtained from all subjects.Brain temperatures were calculated by the modified brain temperature-chemical shift equation.Results In resting state, the temperature of prefrontal cortex in heroin addicts group was higher than the control group, the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05),and the brain temperature was positively correlated with total dose of heroin (P<0.05).The prefrontal cortex/hippocampus temperature of heroin addicts group did not showed statistical significance between resting state and visual stimulation state (P>0.05).Conclusion MRS can be used to measure brain temperature noninvasively.Temperature change of brain may be helpful for exploring the mechanism of drug addiction and craving.