Objective To investigate the hemodynamics of basilar artery and its blood-supply area in patients with vertigo by 3.0 T MR.Methods Fifty patients with vertigo were selected as case group and 50 healthy volunteers were selected as control group.All subjects in the case group and in control group were examined by brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI),magnetic resonance angiography(MRA),fast cine phase contrast(Fast CINE PC) and flow-sensitive alternating inversion recovery sequence (FAIR).After image postprocessing,the velocity and the blood flow volume of basilar artery were measured and calculated.The FAIR value of bilateral occipital lobe,cerebellum,pons and medulla oblongata was measured.Statistical testing was performed.Results The average velocity,peak velocity and blood flow volume of the basilar artery in case group were significantly lower than those in the control group(the average velocity:(22.47 ±9.14) cm/s vs (31.41 ±5.97) cm/s,t =-5.79,P ＜ 0.0001 ; peak velocity:(31.60 ± 13.18) cm/s vs (44.00 ± 7.84) cm/s,t =-5.71,P ＜0.0001 ;blood flow volume:(91.14 ±43.92) ml/min vs (127.49 ± 28.33) ml/min,t =-4.92,P ＜0.0001).The perfusion of the posterior circulation in the case group was lower than that in the control group ((882.35 ±35.22) vs (906.34 ±36.82),t =-3.33,P =0.0012).The average velocity,peak velocity and blood flow volume of the basilar artery in case group whose brain parenchyma and blood vessels were normal were (26.31 ±5.16) cm/s,(36.33 ±6.60) cm/s,(95.38 ±28.16) ml/min respectively,which were all less than those in the control group (average velocity:t =-2.72,P =0.0086 ; peak velocity:t =-3.12,P =0.0027 ;blood flow volume:t =-3.53,P =0.0008).The perfusion of the basilar artery blood-supply area in case group whose brain parenchyma and blood vessels were normal was (904.00 ± 35.82),there was no difference when compared with the control group (906.00 ± 36.82,t =-0.20,P =0.8427).Conclusion Whether the brain parenchyma and blood vessels is normal or not,the velocity and blood flow volume of the basilar artery in patients with vertigo are decreased,but the perfusion of the basilar artery blood-supply area are different,it depends on whether there is ischemia.

Objective To investigate angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) gene insertion/deletion (I/D) polymorphism in patients with hypertension in the elderly and it's relation with serum ACE level among Chinese population.Methods Polymorphism of ACE gene was categorized into three genotype:two deletion alleles (genotype DD),heterozygous alleles (genotype ID),and two insertion alleles (genotype II).Polymerase chain reaction(PCR) was used to examine ACE gene polymorphism.Compared the distribution of three ACE genotypes frequencies and D allele frequency in 56 patients with hypertension in the elderly and 40 healthy subjects,whose serum ACE levels were measured.Results The frequency of D allele was higher in the hypertension group (0.61) than in healthy subjects (0.46) (P<0.05).A significant difference in serum ACE level was observed between the hypertensives and healthy (31.0±11.1) U/L and (25.1±10.0) U/L respectively,P<0.05.The highest level of serum ACE activity was in genotype DD,and the lowest level in genotype II,and intermediate in genotype ID.A significant difference in serum ACE level was observed among the genotype DD and ID,and among the genotype DD and II.Conclusion ACE gene I/D polymorphism was associated with serum ACE level.D allele might be a genetic risk factor for hypertension in the elderly.

Objective To investigate the association between the insertion/deletion(I/D) polymorphism of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) gene and the myocardial infarction (MI) among Chinese population. Methods Polymerase chain reaction(PCR) was applied to the examination of ACE gene polymorphism. A comparison was performed between 50 patients with MI and another 50 healthy subjects.Results The frequencies of DD genotype (0.38) and D allele (0.58) were both higher among the MI group than that among the control group (0.16 and 0.41 respectively,P

Objective To study possible mechanisms of oxidative damages in rat lung type Ⅱ cells induced by cooking oil fume (COF). Methods The rat type Ⅱ lung cells were pretreated with anti_oxidant N_acetylcysteine (NAC) for 30 miuntes and were exposed to COF for 12 hours. The contents of MDA and GSH were detected with thiobarbituric acid colorimetric assay and 5,5_dithiobis 2_nitrobenzoic acid colorimetric assay. Results The significant increase of the contents of MDA and significant decrease of the contents of GSH were observed in the rat lung type Ⅱ cells with the increase of exposure doses of COF and the prolongation of exposure time of COF. The pretratment of NAC could reduce the production of MDA and increase the contents of GSH of the cells. Conclusion The possible mechanisms of oxidative damages in rat lung type Ⅱ cells induced by cooking oil rume might be formation of lipid peroxidation and interference of GSH anti_oxidative systems of the cells.

Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin 9 (PCSK9) inhibitor is recently added to the list of effective lipid-lowering drugs in addition to statins, which can reduce low density lipoprotein cholesterol, treat increased low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) patients. In the past 30 years, the prevalence of dyslipidemia increased significantly. LDL-C characterized dyslipidemia is an important risk factor of ASCVD and a part of metabolic syndrome, which exists before or after or at the same time of the appearance of obesity, diabetes, and glucose intolerance, coronary heart disease and other diseases. Decreasing LDL-C level can significantly reduce the incidence and mortality risk of ASCVD. In this paper, the research on the regulation of dyslipidemia by PCSK9 inhibitors is discussed.

Objective To investigate the therapeutic efficacy of coronary heart disease intervention and effect on vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF) and C-reactive protein(CRP) levels.Methods 127 cases with angina and myocardial infarct were done PCI(PTCA/PTCA percutaneous transcoronary angioplasty+stenting),the therapeutic efficacy was observed,and perioperative VEGF and CRP levels were determined.Results 146 brackets cases were placed in 127 cases,all brackets were successfully inserted into target vascular lesion sites;2 cases with two rami pathological changes given up PTCA because guide wire couldn't pass anterior descending branch narrow part;4 cases took place no re-flow phenomenon,operation achievement ratio was 95.3%.The levels of post-operative CRP increased 142.9%,but the levels of post-operative VEGF decreased 31.9%.Conclusion The therapeutic efficacy PCI on coronary heart disease is satisfactory monitoring CRP and VEGF in blood serum could be helpful to understand the therapeutic efficacy and inflammation degree.

Objective To evaluate the clinical and imaging features of the sellar region lesions in children.Methods The clinical and imaging features of 112 cases with sellar region lesions were analyzed retrospectively,which were confirmed by pathology.Results 37 cases were craniopharyngiomas, which had two main symptoms of intracranial hypertension(57%)and diabetes insipidus(11%).On imaging it demonstrated as a calcified cystic tumor(81%).18 cases were gliomas, the main clinical feature of which was decreased visual acuity,13 of them were pilocytic astrocytoma, which manifested as a solid tumor with significantly enhancement(94%).16 cases were germ cell tumors,the main complaint was diabetes insipidus (75%),13 of them were germinoma, which showed iso-high density on CT and moderate enhancement after administration of contrast.And it showed high signal intensity on DWI.7 cases were hamartoma,86% patients of which showed gelasmus epilepsy,the imaging showed iso-signal masses with no enhacement in the hypothalamic papillary region.5 cases were LCH,80% of which had the complaint of diabetes insipidus,imaging findings manifested as thinkened pituitary stalk and loss of hyperintensity of posterior pituitary on T1WI.3 cases were pituitary tumors.23 cases were Rathke's cleft cysts,3 cases were arachnoid cyst.Most of the patients presented with headache.Conclusion The clinical and imaging features shows some specific features, which is helpful to improve the correct rate of diagnosis and provide the basis for further treatment.

Objective To explore the relationship of the level of serum selenium and infantile diarrhea,provide foundation for establishing the therapeutic criteria.Methods Seventy-eight diarrhea children was enrolled in this study,6 -24 months old.Thirty children with acute diarrhea (AD group),26 children with persistent diarrhea (PD group) and 22 children with chronic diarrhea (CD group).The level of serum selenium was measured and compared with another 30 healthy children (control group) of matched sex and age.The level of serum selenium of CD group was compared before and after the recovery.Results The level of serum selenium in AD group and PD group had no significant difference compared with control group [ (51.34 ± 4.84),(48.14 ± 3.05 ) μ g/L vs.(55.08 ± 5.59 ) μ g/L ] (P＞0.05 ).But the level of serum selenium in CD group was significantly lower than that in control group [ (42.13 ± 5.16) μ g/L vs.(55.08 ±5.59) μg/L] (P＜0.05).After treatment for 1 month,the level of serum selenium in CD group was significantly increased than before treatment [ (53.76 ± 8.38 ) μ g/L vs.(42.13 ± 5.16) μ g/L ] (P＜0.05 ).Conclusions The nosogenesis of chronic diarrhea may relate with the level of serum selenium decrease.Therapeutic selenium supplement is important in children with chronic diarrhea.

Diabetic mellitus induced erectile dysfunction (DIED) is a common complication of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), which seriously affects the physical and mental health of male T2DM patients. The occurrence of DIED involves a variety of pathophysiological changes such as vascular tissue, nerve, endocrine and so on. But the traditional treatment of erectile dysfunction is not ideal for DIED. Glucagon like peptide (GLP)- 1 receptor agonist has been widely used as a new drug for the treatment of diabetes, and the representative drugs are exenatide and liraglutide. Existing research shows that it can improve endothelial cell function, neuropathy and sex hormone secretion, reduce body weight and insulin resistance. Therefore, these drugs may be a new choice for patients with DIED.

Objective Cystatin C (CysC) is a cysteine protease inhibitor,is widely expressed in human eukaryotic cells,CysC involved in diabetic nephropathy,retinopathy,peripheral vascular disease and type 2 diabetes,insulin resistance occurs Development,as a predictor of type 2 diabetes and complications