Objective To assess the clinical value of color doppler sonography in the evaluation of effects of uterine artery embolization(UAE) for the treatment of uterine fibroid.Methods Twentythree patients with symptomatic uterine fibroid were given transvaginal color Doppler sonography before and 1~7 days,1~3 months and 6~12 months after the UAE.Measurements of the uterus,myomas,and resistance index(RI) of the uterine artery were obtained. Results Out of 21 patients examined at 1~7 days after UAE,the uterus volume increased by a mean of 10% in 7 patients(4%~63%) and decreased by a mean of 21% in 14 patients(1%~67%) with the dominant myoma decreased by 24% in size(1%~56%).In 21 patients examined at 1~3 months after embolization,the uterus and dominant myoma decreased in size by 53%(24%~82%) and 47%(6%~88%),respectively.In 19 patients examined at 6~12 months,the uterus and myoma decreased in size by 66%(5%~91%) and 71%(32%~99%),respectively.Vessels inside and surrounding the myoma remarkably diminished or completely disappeared after embolization.No statistically significant changes in uterine artery RI were noted before and after UAE(F=0.47,P=0.70).Symptomatic improvements were achieved in 87% of patients(20/23) at 1 year after UAE. Conclusions UAE for the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroid is safe and effective.Color Doppler sonography can evaluate the effect of UAE by means of measuring the volume of the uterus and myoma and the hemodynamic changes of the uterine artery before and after embolization.

Objective To investigate the current situation of puncture-related pain in patients with the arteriovenous fistula undergoing maintenance hemodialysis and its correlated factors. Methods A total of 180 hemodialysis patients with the arteriovenous fistula undergoing maintenance hemodialysis were investigated with demographic data questionnaire, visual analogue scale and pain self-efficacy questionnaire. Results The effective questionnaires rate was 93.89%(169/180). The median score of puncture-related pain was 5 scores, the score of pain self-efficacy was (31.42±14.59) scores;multivariate analysis demonstrated that the puncture-related pain was positively correlated with the patient gender, using time of arteriovenous fistula and pain self-efficacy ( β=0.152,-0.017,-0.409, P<0.05), OR (95%CI)were 2.069 (1.206-3.148), 0.803(0.710-0.984), 1.004(0.886-1.431). There was negative correlation between the puncture-related pain score and pain self-efficacy in these patients, r=-0.647, P<0.01. Conclusions Puncture-related pain is common sense in patients with the arteriovenous fistula undergoing maintenance hemodialysis, some factors including the patient gender, using time of arteriovenous fistula and pain self-efficacy influence this feeling.

Objective: To investigate the effect of puncture-related pain on the quality of life in patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis through internal arteriovenous if stula. Methods: A total of 180 hemodialysis patients with the arteriovenous ifstula were surveyed by the kidney disease quality of life short form(KDQOL-SF1.3), demographic data questionnaire, visual analogue scale and pain self-effcacy questionnaire. Results: The median score of puncture-related pain was 5 and the score of pain self-efficacy was (31.42±14.59). The quality of life in the patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis is poor. KDQOL-SF1.3 was (69.45±24.19), SF-36 was (49.82±19.17) and ESRD-targeted was (55.46±18.37). Multivariate analysis demonstrated that the quality of life was positively correlated with the patient gender (β=0.152,P<0.05, OR=1.638, 95% CI 1.241–1.954), working position (β=0.307,P<0.05, OR=2.069, 95% CI 1.206–-3.148), using time of arteriovenous ifstula (β=?0.815, P<0.05, OR=0.223, 95% CI 0.095–0.741), the score of pain (β=-0.017,P<0.05, OR=1.004, 95% CI 0.886–1.431) and pain self-effcacy (β=-0.409,P<0.05, OR=0.803, 95% CI 0.710–0.984). hTere existed negative correlation between the quality of life score and the puncture-related pain score in these patients (r=-0.472,-0.465,-0.381,P<0.01), positive correlation between the quality of life score and the score of pain self-efficacy (r=0.647, 0.203, 0.518,P<0.05), and negative correlation between the puncture-related pain score and the score of pain self-effcacy(r=-0.745,P<0.01). Conclusion: Puncture-related pain is a crucial inlfuential factor on the quality of life in the patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis through internal arteriovenous ifstula.

Objective To analyze the regulation of estrogen receptor α (ERα) on truncated neurokinin-1 receptor (NK1R-Tr), and the influence of this regulation on cell proliferation in estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer cell lines. Methods The chromatin immune coprecipitation (CHIP) was used to observe the transcriptional regulation function of ERαon NK1R-Tr in breast cancer cells. Luciferase reporter gene assay was used to verify whether ERα played a positive regulatory role in the expression of NK1R-Tr. Western blot assay and real-time-PCR were used to detect the expression of ERα and NK1R-Tr in breast cancer cells, MCF-7 and T47D, as well as the expression of NK1R-Tr protein and mRNA level. NK1R-Tr levels were also detected after using estradiol (E2, ERα agonist) and small interfering RNA (knock out ERα). CCK-8 and clone formation experimen were used to detect the proliferation ability of breast cancer cells after knocking out NK1R-Tr with small interfering RNAs. Results CHIP test and Luciferase reporter gene assay proved that ERα can positively regulate the expression of NK1R-Tr via the ERα sequences in the upstream of the NK1R-Tr gene promoter. The expression of NK1R-Tr at both protein level and mRNA level dropped in the estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer cell line MCF-7 upon knocking out ERα. After knocking out NK1R-Tr, the proliferation ability of estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer cells was lower than that of the control group. Conclusion The ERα positively regulates the expression of NK1R-Tr, resulting in the increased cell proliferation in estrogen positive breast cancer cells.

Objective To compare theshort-term efficacy and safety between TP and PVB scheme chemoradiation for advanced cervical cancer. Methods Between January 2012 and January 2014, 187 Xinjiang uygur patients with advanced cervical cancer (stageⅡb to Ⅳa) who received concurrent chemoradiotherapy in Xinjiang medical university affiliated tumor hospital were analyzed. A1l cases were divided into two groups receiving radiotherapy concomitant (n = 104), PVB group (n = 83). Theshort-term efficacy and toxicity was evaluated four weeks aftertreatment. Results For squamous cell carcinomas, the response rates were 85.9% and 73.5% in TP and PVB group respectively (P > 0.05). For Non-squamous cell carcinomas (adenocarcinoma and adenosquamous), the response rates were 75.7% and 40% in TP and PVB group respectively (P < 0.05). B one marrow suppression, neurotoxicity, gastrointestinal reactionwere significant different between two groups (P <0.05). Liver and kidney functiondisorder, blood cellsreduction, and radiation damagewere not significantly different (P > 0.05). Conclusions For cervical squamous cell carcinomas, theshort-term efficacy of two chemotherapy regimens is similar while forNon-squamous cell carcinomas, TP regimengroup is superior toBone marrow suppression and neurotoxicity in TP regimengroup is significantly higher than PVB group (P < 0.05), while gastrointestinal adverse reaction lower than PVBgroup.

Objective: To analyze the relationship between inflammatory factors and relevant risk factors in patients of essential hypertension (EH) combining acute coronary syndrome (ACS) with its clinical significance. Methods: Our research included 3 groups: EH group, n=79 patients with standard criteria, EH+ACS group, n=85 and Control group, n=48 normal subjects. Blood levels of lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2), tryptase (TPS) and relevant clinical, biochemical parameters were measured; risk factors for cardiovascular disease were examined and the relationship between above parameters, risk factors and ACS occurrence in EH patients was studied by Logistic regression analysis. Results: The OR values were all greater than 1 in fibrinogen (Fbg), high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), TPS, atherosclerotic plaque, Lp-PLA2 and EH grading. Fbg was the most significant independent risk factor (OR=22.242, 95% CI 6.458-76.609, P<0.0001), the standardized partial regression coefficient b'as absolute value (b') was 1.079 which was the highestone in above 6 variables with the strongest impact for ACS occurrence in EH patients. Conclusion: Fbg, hs-CRP, TPS, atherosclerotic plaque and EH grading were the independent risk factors for ACS occurrence in EH patients; Fbg was the highest risk factor for ACS occurrence with the strongest impact, which provided a new direction for ACS prevention and treatment.

Objective To investigate the application value of multi slice spiral computed tomography(MSCT)in the diagnosis of bilateral Wilms tumor(BWT)in children.Methods The clinical and CT data of 7 children with BWT confirmed by clinical,imaging and pathology were analyzed retrospectively,and all cases underwent CT plain scanning and enhancement CT.Results Two cases were complicated with hypospadias,1 case with cryptorchidism,and 1 case with WAGR syndrome.There were 19 lesions in 14 kid-neys in 7 cases.The lesions were single in 10 kidneys and multiple in 4 kidneys on CT.CT flat scan showed that there were 3 solid lesions,16 cystic lesions,and there were different degrees of necrotic cystic changes inside,2 combined with bleeding,10 calcification,15 clear boundaries,and 4 exudation around.CT enhancement showed that the tumor body was unevenly strengthened,the necrotic cystic area was not strengthened,and the residual renal parenchyma was significantly strengthened.The typical signs were crescent signs and cuddle-ball signs,with 1 case of left renal venous thrombosis and 1 case of the invasion of renal pelvis.Conclusion MSCT can be used in the preoperative diagnosis of BWT in children,to evaluate the effect of chemotherapy and the postoperative evaluation,and to follow-up with and without recurrence and metastasis,so as to provide an important value for clinical diagnosis and treatment.

Objective: To analyze the different fabrication methods and surface structure of treated dentin matrix (TDM) and demineralized dentin matrix (DDM) and their diverse function on promoting the proliferation and osteogenic differential capability of human periodontal ligament cells (hPDLCs). This study provides a preliminary basis for the treatment of periodontal bone defects with bone substitutes from teeth. Methods: TDM was made from human dentin matrices and demineralized incompletely by soaking in different concentrations of ethylene diamine tetra-acetic while DDM was made of human dentin matrices and demineralized completely by soaking in a hydrochloric acid solution followed by observation via SEM. The liquid extracts of TDM and DDM were collected according to the protocol of the International Standardization Organization (ISO 10993). Then, hPDLCs were divided into the following three groups: the TDM group (liquid extracts of TDM), the DDM group (liquid extracts of DDM), the control group (a-modified eagle medium with 10% fetal bovine serum), hPDLCs were cultured with liquid extracts of TDM or DDM, or a-modified eagle medium with 10% FBS). hPDLC proliferation was detected by a Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8). The alkaline phosphatase (ALP) expression and calcified nodules of hPDLCs were tested. Results : TDM obtained a preferable surface structure compared to DDM due to more sufficiently exposed dentinal tubules and looser fiber bundles of the intertubular and peritubular dentin. Both TDM and DDM promoted the proliferation of hPDLCs compared with the control group, and the proliferation of hPDLCs was significantly greater in the TDM group compared to the DDM group (F = 36.480, P < 0.05). The ALP activity of hPDLCs in the TDM group was higher than the DDM group. After a 14-day osteogenic induction, Alizarin red staining mineral nodes were observed in both groups; however, the TDM group displayed more calcified nodules than the DDM group. Conclusion The advantages of TDM including the surface structure, proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of hPDLCs, are more prominent than those of DDM, suggesting that TDM is a potential promising bone graft substitute in periodontal regeneration.

Male ; Humans ; Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry ; Chromatography, Liquid ; Tandem Mass Spectrometry ; Varicocele/diagnosis* ; Biomarkers

OBJECTIVE：To study the co rrelation of the chro maticity value of Schizonepeta tenuifolia charcoal of different processing time（0-40 min，similarly herein after）with multiple indicators ，and to reveal the quality change law of S. tenuifolia charcoal during processing and confirm the terminal time. METHODS ：The contents of ethanol-soluble extracts from S. tenuifolia charcoal decoction pieces of different processing time were determined. UPLC fingerprint of S. tenuifolia decoction pieces and S. tenuifolia charcoal decoction pieces of different processing time were established ，and the similarity evaluation was also conducted. The chromatographic peaks were confirmed by comparison with substance control. The same UPLC conditions were used to determine the contents of index components （hesperidin，rosmarinic acid ，menthone）in S. tenuifolia charcoal decoction pieces of different processing time. The colorimetric method was used to measure the chromaticity value of S. tenuifolia charcoal decoction pieces of different processing time. Meanwhile ，sample of processing 0 min was used as a control to calculate the total color value （E）and the total color difference value （ΔE）. Pearson correlation analysis ，cluster analysis and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis （OPLS-DA）were performed on the ethanol-soluble extracts ，index component contents ，chromatographic peak area and chromaticity value. The terminal time of processing S. tenuifolia charcoal was conf irmed，and validation test was also conducted. RESULTS ：With the extension of processing time ， the content of ethanol-soluble extract in S. tenuifolia charcoal qq.com decoction pieces gradually decreased. A total of 17 chromato- graphic peaks were identified in 12 batches of S. tenuifolia decoction piece ，and its si milarity with the control fingerprint was greater than 0.9. 21 chromatographic peaks were identified in S. tenuifolia charcoal decoction pieces of different processing time，and its similarity with the chromatogram of sample of processing 0 min decreased with the processing time ，and the similarity after 18 min was lower than 0.9. The chromatographic peak 9 was hesperidin ，peak 10 was rosmarinic acid and peak 17 was menthone. The determination of content and chromaticity value showed that with the extension of processing time ，the contents of hesperidin ，rosmarinic acid and menthone decreased gradually ；the color L，b and E values of S. tenuifolia charcoal decoction piece powder decreased gradually ，and the a and ΔE values increased gradually. Pearson correlation analysis showed that the contents of ethanol-soluble extract ，hesperidin，rosmarinic acid and menthone ，the peak areas of 15 chromatographic peaks （peak 2，7-15，17-21）were significantly positively correlated with E value（P＜0.01）；the peak areas of 5 chromatographic peaks （peak 1，3-6）were significantly negatively correlated with E value（P＜0.01），but peak area of peak 16 was not related to E value（P＞ 0.05）. Results of cluster analysis showed that S. tenuifolia charcoal decoction pieces of different processing time were divided into 2 categories；the first category was processed for 0-16 min，and the second category was processed for 18-40 min. The results of OPLS-DA showed that the VIP values of peak 6 area（2.800 75），L value（2.327 54），peak 3 area（1.793 39），b value（1.735 78） and peak 5 area（1.244 04）were greater than 1. The final processing time of S. tenuifolia charcoal was 18 min. The results of validation experiment showed that the L，a and b values of S. tenuifolia charcoal decoction piece were 20.22-22.00，4.44-7.67， 9.78-13.00，and ΔE were 13.50-14.12，respectively. CONCLUSIONS ：The chromaticity value of S. tenuifolia charcoal decoction pieces of different processing time is closely related to the contents of ethanol-soluble extract ，hesperidin，rosmarinic acid ， menthone and the area of 20 chromatographic peaks. It is suggested that the terminal time of processing S. tenuifolia is 18 min.