Objective To explore the relationship between diabetic retinopathy (DR) and intima-media thickness in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic patients. Methods A total of 1236 diabetic subjects who were diagnosed within 1 year, including 218 older patients, were enrolled in the study. Intima-media thickness of the right common carotid artery and femoral artery were determined using B mode ultrasonography. All subjects were ophthalmologically examined. Results The intima-media thickness values of the carotid artery and femoral artery[(0.83 ± 0.11)mm, (0. 80 ±0.11)mm] in elderly DR group were higher than those [(0. 78±0.12)mm, (0.75±0.13)mm] in elderly non-DR group(P＜0.05). The prevalences of DR in IMT≥0.8 mm group[20.6%: carotid artery, 18.6%: femoral artery] were higher than those in IMT＜ 0.8mm group [13.0%: carotid artery, 13.6%: femoral artery] (P＜0. 05). Logistic regression analysis also showed DR was associated with IMT. Conclusions DR is associated with IMT in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic patients, and early changes of retinopathy are associated with increased IMT.

Objective: To analyze the status of colorectal cancer screening results in Shangcheng District, Hangzhou City from 2020 to 2022, so as to provide the evidence for developing prevention and control strategies for colorectal cancer. Methods: According to Colorectal Cancer Screening Program for Zhejiang Key Populations, residents registered in Shangcheng District and at ages of 50 to 74 years were recruited and screened using Zhejiang Provincial Questionnaires for Assessment of Risk of Colorectal Cancer Screening among High-risk Populations and fecal immunochemical test (FIT). Residents positive for questionnaires or FIT, or both positive for questionnaires and FIT were served as a positive screening and colonoscopy should be underwent. The rates of positive screening, compliance of colonoscopy and different pathological diagnosis results were analyzed. Results: Totally 118 227 residents were screened in Shangcheng District from 2020 to 2022, with a positive rate of 16.00%. The positive rates of questionnaires, FIT and both questionnaires and FIT were 8.14%, 6.46% and 1.40%, respectively. Colonoscopy was performed among 6 501 cases, with a compliance rate of 34.37%. Colonoscopy detected 3 689 cases with colorectal lesions, with a detection rate of 56.75%. The detection rates of colorectal cancer, pericancer lesions and other benign lesions were 1.12%, 9.15% and 46.47%, respectively. The detection rates of positive screening, colorectal lesions and pericancer lesions were higher in men (22.16%, 61.25% and 12.45%) than those in women (11.62%, 51.98% and 5.67%; all P<0.05). The detection rates of positive screening, colorectal lesions, colorectal cancer and pericancer lesions appeared a tendency towards a rise with age (all P<0.05). The detection rates of positive screening and colorectal lesions appeared a tendency towards a decline, and the compliance rate of colonoscopy appeared a tendency towards a rise from 2020 to 2022 (all P<0.05). The detection rate of pericancer lesions was higher among questionnaire and FIT positive residents (65.37%, P<0.05). Conclusions The detection rates of colorectal cancer and pericancer lesions in Shangcheng District from 2020 to 2022 were 1.12% and 9.15%, respectively. Men, the elderly, questionnaire and FIT positive residents are key populations, and the compliance of colonoscopy for the populations should be improved.

Objective To investigat the changes of hemodynamics and arterial blood gas during the establishment of ECMO model and provide an ideal platform for the study of the mechanism of DCD protection using ECMO, a porcine model of controlled donors of cardiac death (CDCD) with extracorporeal support was established in the paper. Methods Eight domestic crossbred pigs were anes-thetized, atracurium (1mg/kg) and heparin (150~200 U/kg) was administered and the ventilator was discontinued while the animal was under deep anesthesia to kill the animal.Meanwhile, blood was drained from the left jugular vein catheter into the ECMO circuit and re-turned into the left femoral artery to establish the porcine model of CDCD with extracorporeal support . The average blood press and arterial blood gas were ministered at normal, cardiac arrest and ECMO supporting 1 h, 3 h and 5 h. Results The model of CDCD with extra-corporeal support was established successfully.Two animals restored the beating of the heart and the high doses of potassium chloride were given untill cardiac arrest during extracorporeal support.Blood gases throughout the apneic time showed a severe hypoxemia and acidosis, pH and PaO2 reduced to 7.09 ±0.24 and 5.3 ±0.93mmHg respective-ly, which can be improved during extracorporeal support.MAP and PaO2 were maintained over 300mmHg and 65mmHg respectively. Conclusion A new porcine model of controlled donors of cardiacdeath with extracorporeal support has been successfully established and showed to be feasible for related pathophysiological research work.

Objective To investigate the effects of metformin on blood glucose control and body weight management in over-weight patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).Methods A retrospective study was performed in T2DM patients who were treated with metaformin (male 38,female 23,mean age (50.8 ± 7.9) years old).Based on body mass index (BMI),all the participants were assigned to obese,over-weight and normal weight group.Analysis of variance and multivariate analysis were used to confirm the effects of metformin on blood glucose and body weight.Results Fasting blood glucose (FBG),HbA1 c and BMI were significantly reduced over 2 years.In comparison with baseline,BMI of the obesity and overweight group was significantly decreased during follow up (P ＜ 0.05),while BMI of the normal weight group increased by 0.7 kg/m2.At baseline,FBS and HbAlc of the obese group were lower than those of the normal weight group (FBS (7.3 ± 0.8) vs.(11.8 ± 4.8) mmol/L,P ＜ 0.05 ; HbA1 c (6.8 ± 1.2) ％ vs.(8.5 ±3.1)％,P ＜0.05),whereas insulin level was higher than that of the normal weight group ((2.20 ± 0.36) vs.(1.87 ± 0.29) U,P ＜ 0.05).At 2 years,HbA1 c was reduced on average by 2.5％,1.4％ and 1.9％ in the obesity,over-weight and normal weight group,respectively.Conclusions The present study demonstrates the beneficial effect of metformin on newly diagnosed diabetics,especially obese patients.

Objective To evaluate the value of endorectal ultrasound(ERUS)combined with real-time elastography in the staging of advanced rectal cancer in elderly patients.Methods A total of 50 patients with advanced rectal cancer underwent endorectal ultrasound and real-time tissue elastography imaging at our hospital from Jun.2014 to Oct.2015.Their staging results were compared with postoperative pathology.Results The accuracy,sensitivity and specificity of ERUS in the staging of advanced rectal cancer(T3)were 90％ (45/50),93.5％ (43/46)and 50％ (2/4),respectively.The accuracy,sensitivity and specificity of real-time elastography in the staging of advanced rectal cancer(T3)were 84％(42/50),89.1％(41/46)and 25％(1/4),respectively.With the combination of the two techniques,the accuracy,sensitivity and specificity in the staging of advanced recta[cancer(T3)were 96％ (48/50),97.8％ (45/46)and 75％ (3/4),respectively.There was no significant difference in accuracy and sensitivity(x2 ＝4.000 and 3.100,P＝0.373 and 0.542)between the three approaches.Kappa values between each of the three approaches and surgical pathology were 0.531,0.252 and 0.728,respectively.Conclusions Real-time tissue elastography in the diagnosis and staging of advanced rectal cancer can be enhanced when used in combination with endorectal ultrasound.

Objective To observe the clinical pathological changes lower rectal carcinoma after preoperative radiation.Methods Thirty cases of rectal carcinoma underwent preoperative radiotherapy at a dose of 30 Gy.Gross size of the tumors was measured and histological changes were analyzed before and after radiation.Results The rates of complete regression,partial regression and no response to radiation of the tumors were 23.3%.53.3%and 23.3%.Significant tumor regression RCRG Ⅲ wag seen in 6 cages (20.0%) after radiotherapy.while partially tumor regression RCRG Ⅱ was seen in 15 cases (50.0%). Conclusion Preoperative radiation at a dose of 30 Gy on lower rectal carcinoma induces degeneration and necrosis of the tumor cells with complete or partial regression in most cases.Necrosis,fibrosis and thickening of vascular intima in the rectal cancer tissue after radiotherapy is more frequent than those without radiotherapy.It may be the potential reason for increased resection rate and sphincter saving after radiotherapy. It hag a great significance for sphincter-preservation surgery in this group of rectal carcinomas.

Objective To evaluate the endothelial function in diabetic patients by high resolution sonography. Methods The intima-media thicknesses (IMT) of the bilateral carotid artery, femoral artery and the iliac artery of 22 elderly patients and 142 non-elderly patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) and 20 elderly and 20 non-elderly healthy persons were measured. The changes of the diameter of brachial artery were determined by measuring the diameter of brachial artery during reactive hyperemia and after sublingual nitroglycerin. Results The increased percentage of the brachial artery diameter under reactive hyperemia was significantly lower in elderly patients with DM (10. 03?6. 39)% than that in the elderly healthy control (15. 87?4. 79)% (P 0. 05). The IMT in elderly patients with early-stage DM incrassated significantly(P

Objective To evaluate the effect of extracorporeal membranous oxygenation (ECMO) on the small bowel preservation in a porcine model of controlled donors after cardiac death (CDCD).Method The domestic crossbred donor pigs were anesthetized and ventilated with 100％ oxyger.An intravenous cannula was placed through iliac arteries and jugular vein,and connected to ECMO system.The ECMO was performed to infuse abdominal organs when cardiac death was declared.Pathology,electron microscope,energy metabolism and cell apoptosis level of intestinal mucosa were evaluated before operation,in cardiac death and at the end of extracorporeal support,respectively.Result The normothermic extracorporeal support could quickly restore graft blood supply and oxygenation.One-h extracorporeal support could improve the energy status in intestine of donation after cardiac death (DCD).The histologic damage and apoptosis of 1-h extracorporeal support had no significant difference with those before operation and in cardiac death (P＞0.05).With the extension of extracorporeal support,the intestinal mucosa damage degree was gradually increased,and the content of adenosine triphosphate in intestinal mucosa reduced gradually.Conclusion The normothermic extracorporeal support for 1 h in DCD is beneficial for improving the viability of small bowel.However,the integrity of intestinal mucosa is destroyed gradually as extracorporeal supporting time over,which may be initiated by the activation of intestinal epithelial apoptosis.

Objective To study the effects of high glucose and the leucocyte of diabetic patients on endothelial cells. Methods The leucocyte adhesion percentage to endothelial cells and the (MMP-9) expression of co-culturing endothelial cells and leucocytes were determined under different levels of glucose and at different time. Results (1) The level of MMP-9 was much higher under high glucose culture, and it increased as culture time prolonged. (2) The percentage of leucocyte adhesion to endothelial cells under high level of glucose was increased, and it was further enhanced when (co-culture) with leucocytes of diabetic patients . (3) The level of MMP-9 in supernatant of endothelial cells and leucocytes was increased significantly after culture with leucocytes of diabetic patients. It showed leucocytes were toxic to endothelial cells. Conclusions High glucose increases the level of MMP-9 of endothelial cells and percentage of the leucocyte adhesion to endothelial cells.Leucocytes of diabetic patients are toxic for endothelial cells.

Objective To investigate the relationship between serum levels of adiponectin (APN) and retinol binding protein 4 (RBP4) in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients. Methods 95 newly diagnosed T2DM patients and 55 non-diabetic volunteers from health examination population were studied. The serum concentrations of APN and RBP4 were determined by ELISA. The levels of plasma glucose, lipid profiles and insulin were also measured in fasting samples. Insulin sensitivity was assessed by insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR). The control group and diabetic group were divided into ≥60 years subgroup and <60 years subgroup respectively. According to the guideline designed by Chinese Diabetes Society(CDS)in 2004, the control group and diabetic group were divided into different kinds of abnormal metabolism groups. Results (1)The level of APN was significantly decreased in diabetic group compared with the control group[(7.26±4.69)mg/L vs. (11.93±4.89)mg/L], while the serum level of RBP4 in diabetic group was obviously higher than that in control group[(16.48±7.82) mg/L vs. (10.91±5.26) rag/L]. (2) The prevalence of metabolic syndrome in diabetic group was higher than that in control group (46.3% vs. 7.3%). (3)APN level was decreased with the increasing number of components of MS, and RBP4 level was increased with the increasing number of components of MS. (4) In DM group, APN level was correlated negatively with MS, waist circumference and BMI, and RBP4 level was correlated positively with waist circumference, HOMA-IR, BMI and TG. Conclusions APN and RBP4 levels are significantly associated with metabolic syndrome. Hypoadiponectinemia and higher retinal binding protein 4 may play an important role in the pathogenesis of MS.