Objective:To observe serum cystatin C (Cys C)level in patients before and after off-pump coronary ar-tery bypass grafting (OPCABG),and explore its relationship with coronary artery lesion.Methods:A total of 321 patients,who received OPCABG in department of heart surgery of our hospital from Aug 2013 to Nov 2013,were selected.According to number of diseased coronary vessels,they were divided into single-vessel group (n= 11), double-vessel group (n=33)and multi-vessel group (n=277).Double antibody enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)was used to measure serum Cys C level in all groups.Results:The Cys C levels in single-vessel group, double-vessel group,multi-vessel group before OPCABG were (0.732 ± 0.286)mg/L, (0.807 ± 0.265)mg/L, (0.911±0.273)mg/L respectively,there were significant difference (F=3.942,P =0.038);and after OPCABG were (0.616±0.198)mg/L,(0.607±0.201)mg/L, (0.646±0.166)mg/L respectively ,there were no signifi-cant difference (F=0.493,P =0.617),namely there was no significant relationship between coronary artery disease extent and Cys C level after OPCABG,P >0.05. Conclusion:There is no significant relationship between original coronary artery disease extent and serum cystatin C level after off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting,namely off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting is an effective therapeutic measure for patients with coronary heart disease.

OBJECTIVE To survey the distribution of the pathogenic microorganisms in biles collected from cholelithiasis patients and their susceptibility to antibiotics,to guide the selection of reasonable antibiotics.METHODS Totally 546 bile samples were cultured and tested for antibiotics susceptibility.RESULTS Bacteria were cultured from 332 samples with a positive rate of 60.81%,the first three were Escherichia coli(32.96%),Enterococcus faecalis(12.74%),and Klebsiella pneumoniae(9.97%).The pathogenic microorganisms were more sensitive to the third and fourth generation cephalosporins,antibiotic/?lactamase inhibitor combination,carbopenems and aminoglycosides antibiotics,while less sensitive to the first and second generation cephalosporins,penicillins,macrolide antibiotics and fluoroquinolones.CONCLUSIONS The pathogenic microorganisms in bile are very various,E.coli,E.faecalis and K.pneumoniae are usually cultured,fungous and anaerobic infections cannot be ignored.Doctors should pay more attention to analyze the bacterial resistance profile and use the antibiotics properly.

Antigens, Neoplasm ; metabolism ; Biomarkers, Tumor ; metabolism ; Calbindin 2 ; Cell Adhesion Molecules ; metabolism ; Claudins ; metabolism ; Diagnosis, Differential ; Epithelial Cell Adhesion Molecule ; Humans ; Matrix Metalloproteinases ; metabolism ; Mucin-1 ; metabolism ; Pleural Effusion, Malignant ; diagnosis ; metabolism ; Receptor, trkA ; metabolism ; S100 Calcium Binding Protein G ; metabolism

Objective To analyze the electrophysiological characteristics of Hirayama disease and explore their significance for its diagnosis.MethodsElectrophysiological tests were performed on 18 patients who fulfilled the clinical criteria for Hirayama disease. Sixteen were males and 2 were females. The mean age was 24.9years old ( 19-58 years), and the mean case history was 5.2 years ( 1-40 years). The Hirayama disease was clearly unilateral in 10 patients and bilateral in 3, with 5 cases suspected of being bilateral. Motor neuron conduction velocity (MCV) and sensory neuron conduction velocity (SCV) were measured in the median and ulnar nerves.Electromyograms (EMGs) of the abductor digiti minimi, abductor pollicis brevis, extensor digitorum communis,brachioradialis muscle, biceps brachii and sternocleidomastoid were recorded in all cases. The MCV and SCV of the common peroneal nerve and an EMG of the tibialis anterior muscle were examined in one leg. The MCV and SCV of the ulnar nerve and EMGs of the abductor digiti minimi, extensor digitorum communis and brachioradialis muscles were inspected on the contralateral sides of 8 cases, including the patients suspected of suffering bilateral Hirayama disease. The MCVs of the median and ulnar nerves were examined segmentally by stimulating the nerves distally as well as proximally, and recording the amplitude, duration and area of compound muscle action potentials (CMAP) and changes in wave form, then determining whether there was a nerve conduction block.Results (1) No conduction block was detected in any median nerve or ulnar nerve among the 18 cases. (2) All the SCVs and sensory nerve action potentials of the median and ulnar nerves were normal. ( 3 ) All the MCVs and SCVs of the common peroneal nerve and the EMGs of the anterior tibialis muscles were normal. (4) MCV slowing in the upper limbs accounted for 41.3％ (19/44) of the examined nerves. The rates of MCV decrease were 72.2％ (13/18)in the ulnar nerve on the affected sides, 33.3％ (6/18) in the median nerve on the affected sides and 0％ (0/8)in the ulnar nerve on the contralateral sides. (5) Amplitude reduction in the CMAP in the upper limbs accounted for 81.8％ (36/44) of the examined nerves. The rates of amplitude decrease were 100％ (18/18) in the ulnar nerves of the affected sides, 77.8％(14/18) of median nerves on the affected side and 50％(4/8) of ulnar nerves on the contralateral side. ( 6 ) Upper limb EMGs revealed a rate of neurogenic damage of 47.0％ ( 62/132). The EMGs decreased in 100％ (18/18) of the abductor digiti minimi and abductor pollicis brevis on the affected side, 88.9％ (16/18) of extensor digitorum communis on the affected side, 62.5％ (5/8) of the abductor digiti minimi on the contralateral side, 37.5％ (3/8) of the extensor digitorum communis on the contralateral side,5.6％ ( 1/18 ) of the brachioradialis and biceps brachii muscles on the affected sides. There was no neurogenic damage of the contralateral brachioradialis muscle or the sternocleidomastoid on the affected side.Conclusions The electrophysiological features of Hirayama disease include unilateral or bilateral neurogenic damage in the upper limbs. According to the abnormal EMGs, spinal anterior horn cells on the affected sides were injured at C7-T1. C6and above C6 were rarely involved. The electrophysiological characteristics of Hirayama disease could provide a clear basis for localization and differentiation in Hirayama disease diagnosis.

Amifostine ; pharmacology ; Anemia, Aplastic ; chemically induced ; pathology ; prevention & control ; Animals ; Benzene ; toxicity ; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug ; Male ; Mice

Objective To analyze the efficacy,dose and complications of total body irradiation(TBI) for patients to receive hematopoietic stem cell transplantation(HSCT) in the treatment of leukemia and malignant lymphoma.Methods From May 2002 to February 2007,78 cases with leukemia or malignant lymphoma received the TBI before HSCT in our department.All the patients were irradiated with linear accelerator in 2 consecutive days at a total dose of 7 to 11 Gy,dose rate of 4.5 to 5.0 cGy/min,once per day.Among them,55 cases received traditional high-dose chemotherapy before radiotherapy,and the other 23 cases got TBI first followed by high-dose chemotherapy.Results All the cases used TBI prior to transplantation was successful,and no serious complication such as radiation pneumonitis was observed.Conclusion Our TBI regime is a safe and effective pretreatment for HSCT.TBI used before the large doses of the chemotherapy is recommended because it is proved to be effective,without affecting the survival rate,and of lesser TBI reaction and of lesser preparation work for irradiation to radiotherapist.More attention should be paid when the linear accelerator is employed for TBI.

Objective To explore the efficacy of low dosage of olanzapine combined with fluoxetine in the treatment of depression.Methods A 8-week study was conducted in 130 patients met the diagnostic criteria for de- pression.Subjects were randomly assigned to two groups:fluoxetine(20mg/d)alone and olanzapine(2.5～5 mg/d) plus fluoxetine(20mg/d).They were evaluated with Hamilton depression scale(HAMD).Hamilton anxiety scale (HAMA)at baseline,the 1 week,2 weeks,4 weeks and 8 weeks subsequently.Results(1)There were significant differences in the total scores and reduction rates of HAMD between two groups in every interview.(2)The combi- nation group had greater reduction in depressive and anxiety symptoms than that in fluoxetine group.(3)The re- sponse rate in combination group was higher than that of fluoxetine group in 1 week,2 weeks and 4 weeks.There were no significant differences in response and remission rate between combination group and fluoxetine group.Con- clusion The combination of olanzapine with fluoxetine demonstrated a rapid,effective antidepressant action.

AIM: This study aimed at investigating the effects and mechanism of total alkaloids from Rhizoma Coptidis (TA) on ethanol-induced gastric mucosal injury in rats. METHODS: The experimental gastric damages were established by intragastric ethanol, and the protective effects of TA were evaluated by calculating lesion indices contents and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity from rat gastric mucosa were measured to explore the interrelation between therapeutic effects of TA and these factors. The expressions of neuronal nitrogen monoxide synthase (nNOS), endothelial NOS (eNOS), and inducible NOS (iNOS)from ethanol-damaged gastric mucosa in rats were analysised using immunohistochemical method. RESULTS: TA significantly inhibited the gastric injury induced by ethanol ,in dose-dependent manner,and the effect of TA was superior to that of Berberine (Ber). TA obviously antric mucosa. TA significantly suppressed ethanol-induced decreasing nNOS and eNOS expression and elevation of iNOS expression in rat gastric mucosa. CONCLUSION: Rhizoma Coptidis is a potent candidate in therapeutic drugs of human alcohol-induced gastric injury. Its anti-injury effects involve in Ber and other ingredients of TA. The protective mechanisms of TA involve in inhibiting generation of oxygen-derived free radical, accelerating scavenging of free radicals, relieving lipid peroxidation, and maintaining NO content in normal level by inhibiting decreasing of nNOS and eNOS expression and elevation of iNOS expression.

Objective To investigate the mechanism of cigarette smoke promotes non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) NCI-H520 cell line proliferation mediated by macrophages with method of blocking NFκB-p65 pathway by RNAi.Methods To co-culture NCI-H520 cells with primary macrophages or U937 cell line,the Transwell Inserts system was used in cell co-culture model.NFκB activation was confirmed by electrophoretic mobility shift assay (EMSA) and Western blot analysis.U937 cells were transfected with NFκB-p65 shRNA plasmid to abrogate the NFκB activation,by BrdU ELISA,the effect of cigarette smoke extract (CSE) promoted NCI-H520 cells proliferation were assessed,inflammatory factors TNF and IL-6 expressions were analysed by ELISA.Results Exposure of CSE enhanced NFκB-p65 nuclcus translocation and activated the NFκB pathway.CSE did not promote NCI-H520 cells proliferation alone (P ＞ 0.05),but after 4 days coincubation with macrophages,the proliferation of NCI-H520 cells was significantly increased (P ＜0.01),addition of CSE to the co-culture much more enhanced this effect (P ＜ 0.01).After NFκB-p65 was blocked by RNAi,it significantly reduced NFκB-p65 protein expression and inhibited NFκB activation in U937 p65-cells,and markedly inhibited U937 cells induced proliferation of NCI-H520 cells and IL-6,TNF secretion (P ＜ 0.01).Conclusion Cigarette smoke promotes NCI-H520 cells proliferation mediated by macrophages.Blockade of NFκB pathway with RNAi in macrophages can reduced cigarette smoke induced inflammatory factors secretion in macrophages,and significantly inhibit cigarette smoke promoted tumor proliferation.

Objective To control IDS virus (HIV)transmission through blood, provide low -risk blood donors to donate regularly, and ensure blood safety and reduce the risk of blood transfusion. Methods By analyzing HIV antibody(anti-HIV) test results, HIV infection and prevalence of blood donors from 2000 to 2009, susceptible people were identified,prevented,educated,in order to prevent the spread of HIV. Results A total of 10 years in Huainan region 361 cases of anti-HIV positive were screened out. Anti-HIV-positive of voltmtary blood donors were recognized anti-HIV positive in 4 cases ,accounting for 0.209/10 000 of the total voluntary blood donation. Epidemiological analysis in 4 cases of anti-HIV confirmed positive results: the education level of all was less than high school,75% were the local household registration ;25% were mobile population, and all were young adults, aged from 23 to 38 years;75% were workers,and 25% were temporary workers and the service sector. Conclusion By strictly blood screening to blood donation, strengthening the management, intensify propaganda against AIDS in efforts, raising people 's awareness of prevention,the spread of AIDS could be prevented and controlled.