Objective To investigate the relationship between low serum calcium concentration and hematoma volume in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage.Methods Between January 2012 and October 2014,870 consecutive patients with intracerebral hemorrhage admitted to the Department of Neurosurgery,West China Hospital,Sichuan University were enrolled prospectively.The patients completed laboratory serum calcium concentration and head CT examinations within 24 h after attack,and the baseline data and laboratory findings were collected.According to the normal reference value of laboratory serum calcium concentration,the patients were divided into a hypocalcemia calcium group (<2.1 mmol/L;n=193) and a normal calcium group (2.1-2.7 mmol/L;n=677).Spearman correlation analysis was used to analyze the correlation between the blood serum calcium concentration and the hematoma volume on admission.Results (1) The hypocalcemia group compared with normal calcium group,the proportion of male patients was high (73.6% [n=142] vs.66.0% [n=447]),the median score for Glasgow coma scale was lower (9 vs.11),and the median hematoma volume was larger (33.86 cm3 vs.21.69 cm3).The differences were statistically significant (all P<0.05).(2) Spearman correlation analysis showed that the lower serum calcium level on admission was weakly negatively correlated with the volume of hematoma in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage (r=-0.113,P<0.01).Conclusion The study suggested that the hypocalcemia on admission was mostly males in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage,the condition was serious,the volume of hematoma was larger,and the lower serum calcium concentration was negatively correlated with the hematoma volume.

This paper analyses the data structure of DICOM standard by the applications in the Non-DICOM format fluoroscopic images converted into the DICOM format images. It puts forward a solution to integrate the Multi-Channel Electrophysiology Recorder System with the X -ray system in the cardio-catheter room.
Computer Communication Networks ; Diagnostic Imaging ; instrumentation ; methods ; Electrophysiologic Techniques, Cardiac ; instrumentation ; Fluoroscopy ; instrumentation ; Humans ; Image Processing, Computer-Assisted ; instrumentation ; methods ; standards ; Information Storage and Retrieval ; Radiology Information Systems ; standards ; Software Design ; Video Recording ; instrumentation ; methods ; standards

Objective: To investigate the relationship between P27，P53 and PCNA expression in human gastric carcinoma tissues and clinicopathological parameters. Methods: The expression of P27，P53 and PCNA in 62 human gastric carcinoma tissues was examined with immunohistochemistry SP method. Results: Positive rates of P27，P53 and PCNA expression were 37.1％, 40.4%，83.9％. P27 expression was related with Bormann type, infiltrative depth, lymph node and distant metastasis and clinical stage. P53 expression was related with sex of patients, distant metastasis and clinical stage. PCNA expression was related with age of patients and infiltrative depth of tumor. P27 positive expression group was higher than negative group as to 5-year survival. P27 expression was in reverse relation with PCNA expression. Conclusion: The expression of P27, P53 and PCNA may be regarded as an important marker in judging malignant degree of gastric carcinoma,distant metastasis and prognosis.

The dosage-efficacy/toxicity relationship of the 50% alcohol extracts of Polygonum multiflorum was comparatively investigated on either normal or CCl4-induced chronic liver injury rats, by determining the general condition, serum biochemical indices and liver histopathology, coupled with the factor analysis. The dosages were 10 and 20 g raw materials per kg body weight. Compared with the normal control group, the normal high dose group showed significant increases of the serum alanine transaminase (ALT), total bilirubin (TBIL), high mobility group box 1 (HMGB-1) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01), as well the frequent incidences of inflammatory cell infiltration, hepatic sinus enlargement and fiber stripes formation in histopathological sections. Compared with the model control group, the model low dose group showed significant declines of serum ALT, aspartate transaminase (AST) and total bile acid (TBA) (P < 0.05), as well the alleviation of vacuoles of hepatocytes, but no amelioration of the inflammatory cell infiltration and fibrous tissue hyperplasia; moreover, the model high dose group showed significant degeneration declines of serum HMGB-1, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and IL-1β (P < 0.05, P < 0.01), as well the evident alleviation of vacuoles degeneration of hepatocytes, inflammatory cells infiltration and fibrosis degree. The factor analysis showed that the low dosage treatment had almost neither injuring effect on the normal rats nor protective effect on the model rats; while the high dosage treatment showed observable injuring effect on the normal rats, expressed by the significant increases of the factor-1 (HMGB-1, TNF-α and IL-1β as the main contributors) and factor-2 (TBIL, ALT and TBA as the main contributors) relative to the normal control group. The liver protective effect of the high dosage treatment could be observed with the significant reduction of the factor-1, indicating the effective alleviation of the expression of inflammatory cytokines. In conclusion, it could illustrated the phenomenon of symptom-based prescription theory of Polygonum multiflorum on rat livers: the high dosage of the herb had either an injuring effect on normal rats, or a therapeutic effect on the rats with chronic liver injury.
Alanine Transaminase ; blood ; Animals ; Aspartate Aminotransferases ; blood ; Bile Acids and Salts ; metabolism ; Bilirubin ; blood ; Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury ; drug therapy ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; pharmacology ; Fallopia multiflora ; chemistry ; HMGB1 Protein ; metabolism ; Hepatocytes ; drug effects ; Interleukin-1beta ; metabolism ; Liver ; drug effects ; pathology ; Plant Extracts ; pharmacology ; Rats ; Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha ; metabolism

OBJECTIVETo investigate the status of Notch signaling pathway in small cell lung cancer (SCLC).

METHODSExpression plasmids of pEFBOS-NIC-MYC and pEFBOS-neo were transfected into NCI-H446 cells. Stably transfected cell lines were selected and their growth rates were examined by MTT method. Expression of downstream genes along the Notch signaling pathway were studied by RT-PCR. Protein expression of euroendocrine markers of CgA and NSE were detected by Western blot analysis and immunocytochemistry.

RESULTSThe expression of HES1 was increased in the pEFBOS-NIC-MYC group, but the expression of hASH in the pEFBOS-NIC-MYC group was decreased significantly. The transfected cells with pEFBOS-NIC-MYC plasmid showed a significantly slower growth rate compared with that of two control groups (P < 0.05, Student's t-test). Immunocytochemistry of NSE showed that PUs in the NIC transfected group, sham group and negative control group were 7.21 ± 0.59, 28.25 ± 1.46, 30.57 ± 1.31 respectively, the former one was smaller than the values of the latter two significantly (P < 0.01). Western blot analysis showed the grave scales of CgA in NIC transfected group and sham group to be 0.54 ± 0.03 and 0.99 ± 0.05 respectively (grave scales of the negative control was set as 1.00), the former one significantly smaller than that of the other two groups (P < 0.01). The grave scales of NSE in the NIC transfected group and sham group were 0.43 ± 0.02 and 1.07 ± 0.09 respectively (grave scales of the negative control was set as 1.00) and the former one was significantly smaller than the other two groups (P < 0.01).

CONCLUSIONNotch signaling pathway regulates SCLC cells through its inhibitory effect on hASH1 transcription via HES1 along with an expression inhibition of neuroendocrine markers in SCLC.

Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Transcription Factors ; metabolism ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Cell Proliferation ; Chromogranin A ; metabolism ; Homeodomain Proteins ; metabolism ; Humans ; Lung Neoplasms ; metabolism ; pathology ; Phosphopyruvate Hydratase ; metabolism ; Plasmids ; Receptor, Notch1 ; metabolism ; physiology ; Recombinant Proteins ; metabolism ; Signal Transduction ; Small Cell Lung Carcinoma ; metabolism ; pathology ; Transcription Factor HES-1 ; Transfection

OBJECTIVETo study the expression of Galectin-3 and CDC25B mRNA in gastric carcinoma and their correlation with clinical-pathological features and the survival time.

METHODSTissue microarray (TMA) technique and in situ hybridization were used to detect the expression of Galectin-3 and CDC25B mRNA in 220 gastric carcinoma specimens and 31 normal gastric mucosa samples.

RESULTSIn situ hybridization results revealed that from the 220 cases, the positive expression rate of Galectin-3 and CDC25B mRNA were 58.6% and 54.1%, respectively. There was significant relationship between the Galectin-3 mRNA expression and tumor diameter, advanced TNM stage, invasion depth, vessel invasion, lymph node and distant metastasis. There was significant relationship between CDC25B mRNA expression and tumor diameter, advanced TNM stage, vessel invasion, lymph node and distant metastasis. In addition, there was apositive relationship of Galectin-3 and CDC25B mRNA expression. Finally, the mean survival time in cases with Galectin-3 and CDC25B mRNA positive expression was significantly shorter than those without Galectin-3 and CDC25B expression.

CONCLUSIONThe expression of Galectin-3 and CDC25B mRNA appears to act as a promoting factor in the onset and development of gastric cancer. It can be used as a marker of prognosis of gastric carcinoma in clinical practice.

Female ; Galectin 3 ; genetics ; metabolism ; Gene Expression ; genetics ; Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic ; Humans ; Male ; Prognosis ; RNA, Messenger ; metabolism ; Stomach Neoplasms ; genetics ; metabolism ; pathology ; cdc25 Phosphatases ; genetics ; metabolism

OBJECTIVETo investigate the treatment of cystis vesicular seminalis induced by the obstruction of the distal end of the ejaculatory duct.

METHODSFrom November 2005 to December 2006,12 cases of cystis vesicular seminalis ( [2.3 +/- 1.1] cm) were diagnosed by semen analysis (as on the seminal volume, pH and fructose), transrectal palpation and ultrasonography. All cases were treated by transurethral incision or resection of the obstructive ejaculatory duct till milky semen discharged.

RESULTSThe cysts were significantly reduced ([1.0 +/- 0.8] cm, P < 0.05) in all the 12 cases and no complications were observed during the follow-up 1, 3 and 12 months later.

CONCLUSIONTransurethral electrotomy is a simple and effective method for the treatment of cystis vesicular seminalis induced by the obstruction of the ejaculatory duct.

Adult ; Cysts ; etiology ; surgery ; Ejaculatory Ducts ; pathology ; Follow-Up Studies ; Genital Diseases, Male ; complications ; pathology ; Humans ; Male ; Seminal Vesicles ; pathology ; surgery ; Urethra ; surgery

OBJECTIVETo assess the clinical effect and safety of the Chinese medicine Longbishu Capsule combined with mesylate doxazosin in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) of the kidney deficiency and blood stagnation type.

METHODSThis was a randomized, double-blind, double-simulation control study. We equally assigned 60 men diagnosed with BPH of the kidney deficiency and blood stagnation type to an experimental and a control group, the former treated with mesylate doxazosin plus Longbishu Capsule and the latter with mesylate doxazosin plus placebo. We compared the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), quality of life (QOL), Chinese symptom score (CSS), maximal urinary flow rate (Qmax), and prostate volume between the two groups of patients before and after 6 months of medication.

RESULTSAfter treatment, there were 5 cured cases, 13 markedly effective cases, 9 effective cases, 1 ineffective case, and 2 eliminated cases in the experimental group, as compared with 2 cured cases, 8 markedly effective cases, 10 effective cases, 7 ineffective cases, and 3 eliminated cases in the control group. The total effectiveness rate was obviously higher in the former (96.4%) than in the latter (74.1%). IPSS, Qmax, and CSS were improved in both of the groups after medication, even more significantly in the experimental than in the control group (IPSS: 15.22 ± 2.98 vs 18.15 ± 5.88, P <0.05; Qmax: [13.56 ± 2.26] ml/s vs [11.78 ± 2.97] ml/s, P <0.05; CSS: 6.18 ± 2.13 vs 9.52 ± 3.15, P <0.05). Because of the difference in the QOL score between the two groups at the baseline (P = 0.038 <0.05), no more comparison was made in this aspect after treatment.

CONCLUSIONThe combination of Longbishu Capsule with mesylate doxazosin is safe and effective for the treatment of BPH.

Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists ; therapeutic use ; Capsules ; Double-Blind Method ; Doxazosin ; therapeutic use ; Drug Therapy, Combination ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; therapeutic use ; Humans ; Male ; Prostatic Hyperplasia ; drug therapy ; physiopathology ; Quality of Life ; Treatment Outcome ; Urination

OBJECTIVETo investigate the expression of CD147 and E-cadherin in gastric carcinoma and their correlation with clinicopathological features.

METHODSThe expression of CD147 and E-cadherin in gastric cancer tissue chip (TC) was detected by in situ hybridization (ISH) and immunohistochemistry in 220 cases of gastric carcinoma and 31 cases with normal gastric mucosa.

RESULTSThe expression rates of CD147 mRNA, E-cadherin mRNA and E-cadherin protein were 50.5%, 17.7% and 15.5%, respectively. The CD147 expression was negatively correlated with E-cadherin expression. There was a significant relationship between CD147 mRNA expression and tumor diameter, TNM stage, invasion depth, vessel invasion, lymph node and distant metastasis. The E-cadherin mRNA expression was closely related with TNM stage, invasion depth and vascular invasion. There was a significant relationship between E-cadherin protein expression and tumor diameter, TNM stage and vascular invasion. The mean survival time in cases with CD147-positive expression was shorter than that in negative cases, while E-cadherin was in an opposite relationship.

CONCLUSIONIn gastric carcinoma, up-regulation of CD147 and down-regulation of E-cadherin are in a negative correlation. The examination of both these two factors together is useful for predicting the invasion and metastasis of gastric cancer, therefore, can be used as a significant marker to direct clinic therapy and estimation of prognosis.

Adenocarcinoma ; metabolism ; pathology ; Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous ; metabolism ; pathology ; Adenocarcinoma, Papillary ; metabolism ; pathology ; Basigin ; genetics ; metabolism ; Biomarkers, Tumor ; metabolism ; Cadherins ; genetics ; metabolism ; Carcinoma, Signet Ring Cell ; metabolism ; pathology ; Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic ; Humans ; Lymphatic Metastasis ; Neoplasm Invasiveness ; Neoplasm Staging ; RNA, Messenger ; metabolism ; Stomach Neoplasms ; metabolism ; pathology ; Survival Rate ; Tumor Burden

OBJECTIVETo investigate the effects of Notch1 signal activation on proliferation and neuroendocrine marker expression in small cell lung cancer cells.

METHODSThe active form of Notch1 (NIC) was over-expressed in NCI-H446 cells by constitutive transfection and a stable transfected cell line was established. Proliferation of NCI-H446 cells was analysed by MTT assay on 6 successive days. Expression of neuroendocrine markers (CgA, NSE) was observed by immunohistochemistry and Western blot analysis. Statistical analysis was conducted to compare the results in cells with NIC transfected and those in control groups.

RESULTSMTT assay showed that absorbance (A) of cells overexpressing Notch1 was significantly depressed compared with that of the control cells (P<0.05). Immunohistochemistry of CgA showed that PUs in the NIC transfected group, sham group and negative control group were 8.81 +/- 0.77, 38.10 +/- 1.55, 38.97 +/- 0.80, respectively, the former one was significantly smaller than that of the latter two (P<0.01). Immunohistochemistry of NSE showed that PUs in the NIC transfected group, sham group and negative control group were 7.21 +/- 0.59, 28.25 +/- 1.46, 30.57 +/- 1.31, respectively, the former one was significantly smaller than that in the latter two (P<0.01). Western blot analysis showed that the gray scales of CgA in the NIC transfected group and sham group were 0.54 +/- 0.03 and 0.99 +/- 0.05, respectively, (gray scale of the negative control set as 1.00), the former one was significantly smaller than that of the other two groups (P<0.01). The gray scales of NSE in the NIC transfected group and sham group were 0.43 +/- 0.02 and 1.07 +/- 0.09, respectively (gray scale of the negative control set as 1.00), the former one was significantly smaller than that of the other two groups (P<0.01).

CONCLUSIONNotch1 may behave as a tumor suppressor in small cell lung cancer. Notch1 signal activation can inhibit the proliferation and neuroendocrine marker expression in small cell lung cancer cells, suggesting that Notch1 gene could be a new target for small cell lung cancer treatment and probable relief of paraneoplastic syndrome.

Blotting, Western ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Cell Proliferation ; Chromogranin A ; metabolism ; Humans ; Immunohistochemistry ; Lung Neoplasms ; metabolism ; pathology ; Phosphopyruvate Hydratase ; metabolism ; Receptor, Notch1 ; genetics ; metabolism ; physiology ; Recombinant Proteins ; genetics ; metabolism ; Small Cell Lung Carcinoma ; metabolism ; pathology ; Transfection