OBJECTIVE: Strengthen realization of pulmonary infection and perform follow-up plays a key role in preventing severe pulmonary infection following kidney transplantation. The aim of this study is to analyze the diagnosis and pathogens distribution in patients with pulmonary infection following kidney transplantation. METHODS: Totally 14 patients with severe pulmonary infection following kidney transplantation, who received treatment at The Department of Urology Center, Lanzhou General Hospital of Lanzhou Military Area Command of Chinese PLA, from May 2004 to September 2008, were analyzed. Including 10 males and 4 females, aged from 20 to 65 (37.3±11.4) years. Six patients suffered pulmonary infection within 3 months, 7 patients occurred pulmonary infection occurred during 3-6 months, and pulmonary infection occurred in 1 patient at 6 months after kidney transplantation. The infection rate was 93% during 6 months after kidney transplantation. The diagnosis of pulmonary infection was according to the clinical manifestation of respiratory system, and combined with specificity display of sternum, CT or detection of pathogen. Oxygen inhale and mechanical ventilation were employed for admitted patients. And electrolytes, acid-base equilibrium was daily detected. Twelve patients accepted "three-medicine" treatment and 2 cases accepted "four-medicine" treatment. The therapeutic drugs could be regulated individually. The dose of immunosuppressive agent was adjusted due to ciclosporin, CD4~+/CD8~+, and C-reactive protein levels. RESULTS: The pathogens of pulmonary infection were bacteria (5 patients), fungi (4 patients), and mixed infection (3 patients). No pathogen was found in 2 patients. Four patients died of acute respiratory distress syndrome, 1 patient died for quitting treatment. The remained 9 patients were cured. The mortality was 36%, and the recovery rate was 64%, CONCLUSION: The cure rate of patients with severe pulmonary infection following kidney transplantation can be increased by early combining antibiotics treatment, regulating immunosuppressive agents, early identifying pathogens, taking respiratory support therapy, as weii as adding nutritional supplement.

Based on the investigation of a hospital's grants during 2004-2005 and the authorized during 2002-2005 (385 in total), we tried to find the trends and bias of clinical sciences at present. We analysed on the types of grants (clinical or basic), research objects, experimental methods, discipline involved, modes of cooperation, and background of applicants. A close connection between research and clinical trial, interdisciplinary study, patient-centered practice and international competitions are becoming more and more important. To meet the needs of clinical research, policies and devotions such as technical platforms are needed.

Objective To evaluate the changes in the expression of spinal divalent metal transporter 1 (DMT1) during remifentanil-induced hyperalgesia in a rat model of incisional pain.Methods Thirtytwo male Sprague-Dawley rats,weighing 240-260 g,aged 2-3 months,were randomly divided into 4 groups (n =8 each) using a random number table:control group (group C),incisional pain group (group I),remifentanil group (group R),and incisional pain + remifentanil group (group I+R).In group C,normal saline was infused for 60 min at a rate of 0.1 ml · kg-1 · min-1.A 1-cm longitudinal incision was made through skin,fascia and muscle of the plantar aspect of the left hindpaw in sevoflurane-anesthetized rats,and normal saline was infused intravenously for 60 min at a rate of 1.0 μg · kg-1 · min-1 at the same time in group I.In group R,remifentanil was infused for 60 min at a rate of 1.0 μg · kg 1 · min-1 In group I+R,the model of incisional pain was established,and remifentanil was simultaneously infused for 60 min at a rate of 1.0 μg · kg-1 · min-1.At 24 h before normal saline or remifentanil infusion and 6,24 and 48 h after the end of infusion (T0-3),the mechanical paw withdrawal threshold (MWT) and thermal paw withdrawal latency (TWL) were measured.All the rats wcrc sacrificed after the last measurement of pain thresholds,and the spinal cord was removed for determination of DMT1 with/without iron-responsive element [DMT1 (+)IRE and DMT1 (-)IRE] expression (by Western blot analysis and immunohistochemistry).Results Compared with group C,the MWT was significantly decreased,and the TWL was significantly shortened at T1-3,and the expression of spinal DMT1 (-) IRE was significantly up-regulated in I,R and I+R groups (P＜0.05).Compared with I and R groups,the MWT was significantly decreased,and TWL was significantly shortened at T1-3,and the expression of spinal DMT1 (-) IRE was significantly upregulated in group I+R (P＜0.05).There was no significant difference in the expression of spinal DMT1 (+) IRE between the four groups (P＞ 0.05).Conclusion Spinal DMT1 (-)IRE activation may be involved in the mechanism underlying remifentanil-induced hyperalgesia in a rat model of incisional pain.

Objective To estimate the consistency between the diagnostic criteria for dermatomyositis (DM) and polymyositis (PM) developed by Bohan and Peter criteria (B/P criteria) and ENMC criteria.Methods The clinical,laboratory and pathological data from 86 patients who were initially diagnosed with idiopathic inflammatory myopathy were collected retrospectively.These patients were diagnosed according to B/P criteria and ENMC criteria,and the similarities and differences between these two criteria were compared.The data were analyzed with Mann Whitney U test and Kappa test by SPSS 13.0 software.Results Thirtyseven DM and 49 PM were diagnosed using B/P criteria.Forty-six DM and 14 PM were diagnosed using ENMC criteria,and 1 was diagnosed as eosinophilic myositis,9 were diagnosed as sporadic inclusion body myositis (sIBM),11 cases were diagnosed as limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2B,and the diagnosis of 5 patients could not be clarified.Agreement for DM between these two sets of criteria was very good by Kappa test (κ=0.79),but the corresponding between the two tests for PM was poor (κ=0.26).Conclusion Our study has demonstrated that B/P criteria may cause over-diagnosis and misdiagnosing for PM.ENMC criteria involves immunohistochemical pathology,stratified clinical and pathological exclusion criteria.The diagnostic accuracy of ENMC criteria is much improved.

OBJECTIVE: To study the forensic application of Goldeneye DNA ID 26Y Kit in the She nationality. METHODS: Through capillary electrophoresis, the genotype of 26 Y-STR loci were analyzed in 53 unrelated male individuals from Fujian She nationality. The population genetics parameters such as allele frequency and haplotype diversity were calculated. The comparisons among the She nationality and the other nationalities were analyzed. RESULTS: A total of 126 alleles were observed on the 26 Y-STR loci of 53 unrelated male individuals. The allele frequencies and GD value ranged from 0.010 1 to 0.886 8 and 0.211 2 to 0.846 2, respectively. The GD value was greater than 0.5 in the 19 loci. A total of 47 haplotypes were observed. Based on R(ST), multidimensional scaling plot indicated that the genetic relationship among Fujian She nationality and Minnan Han nationality was closest, followed by Southern China Han nationality and Northern China nationality. CONCLUSION Goldeneye™ DNA ID 26Y Kit including 26 Y-STR loci has good polymorphism in the She nationality. As an additional system, it has forensic application value in some special cases.
Asian People/genetics* ; China ; Chromosomes, Human, Y/genetics* ; Ethnicity/genetics* ; Forensic Genetics ; Genetic Markers ; Genetics, Population ; Humans ; Polymerase Chain Reaction ; Polymorphism, Genetic ; Population Groups

Small interfering RNA (siRNA) is the initiator of RNA interference and inhibits gene expression by targeted degradation of specific messenger RNA. siRNA-mediated gene regulation has high efficiency and specificity and exhibits great significance in the treatment of diseases. However, the naked or unmodified siRNA has poor stability, easy to degrade by nuclease, short half-life, and low intracellular delivery. As an emerging non-viral nucleic acid delivery system, ionizable lipid nanoparticles play an important role in improving the druggability of siRNA. At present, one siRNA drug based on ionizable lipid nanoparticles has been approved for the treatment of rare disease. This review introduces the research progress in ionizable lipid nanoparticles for siRNA delivery, focusing on the effect of each component of lipid nanoparticles on the efficiency of siRNA-mediated gene silencing, which provides new references for the studies on ionizable lipid nanocarriers for siRNA delivery.

Objective To study the prevalence and trend of tuberculosis for related policy development in Shandong.Methods The population under the current study was randomly sampled,using both stratified clustering sampling and proportional population sampling methods,following the national survey protocol.A total of 35 clusters including about 1500 subjects per cluster were established,representing a population of 9.31 million.Questionnaire interview and chest X-ray exam were applied to all inhabitants above 15 years of age.Sputum microscopy and culture were given to all suspected cases with cough longer than 2 weeks or having abnormal X-ray results.Results In total,54 279 subjects were interviewed and examined,accounting for 95.78％ of eligible population.Of them,183 active pulmonary tuberculosis cases were identified,with 60.11％ asymptomatic.Two of the 35 (5.71％) clusters had no active tuberculosis cases found,and 24(68.57％) did not show smear positive results.The standardized prevalence rates of active,smear positive and bacteriologic positive pulmonary tuberculosis cases were 270.87/105,17.45/105 and 29.57/105,with the estimated case numbers as 211 900 (170 100-253 600),13 600 (5800-21 500) and 23 100 (13 200-33 000)respectively.Compared to the survey in 2000,the rates on smear positive and bacteriologic positive tuberculosis had decreased significantly,at a rate of 81.63％,and 75.56％ respectively.The rates in urban areas and in women decreased quickly than those in rural areas and in men.People living in the rural areas,being elderly or males,had significantly higher prevalence rates of tuberculosis.Conclusion Remarkable reduction of tuberculosis prevalence had been achieved despite the fact that tuberculosis remained a major public health problem in Shandong province.Symptomatic patients should be under more serious concern in order to improve the detection of early cases.More efforts should be given to rural population,especially elderly,male population.

A method for simultaneous determination of PCDDs, dl-PCBs, BFRs and PBDD/Fs in flue gas from stationary source was developed. The sample was extracted by Soxhlet apparatus with toluene, and followed by purification through sulfuric acid partition and multi-layer silica gel column separation. The target compounds were then all separated by passing through the active carbon-dispersed silica gel column and reversal eluting. Gas chromatography coupled with a thermostable capillary column ( short length, thin stationary phase film) was operated at pulse injection mode. High resolution mass spectrometry set at low-electron-energy ionization was used for quantification. The high- and low-brominated compounds were determined simultaneously. The detection limits of this method were 0. 081-1. 2 pg for PCDD/Fs, 0. 10-0. 32 pg for dl-PCBs, 0. 14-12 pg for PBDEs, 0. 26-16 pg for new BFRs, 0. 44-3. 6 pg for tetra- to hepta-BDD/Fs and 8. 2-12 pg for OBDD/F. Recoveries ( RSDs) in spiked flue gas samples were 88%-115%(2. 9%-6. 1%) for PCDD/Fs, 84%-118% (3. 2%-10%) for dl-PCBs, 71%-135% (2. 1%-18%) for PBDEs, 71%-114% (2. 9%-7. 4%) for new BFRs, 83%-127% (5. 2%-10%) for tetra-to hepta-BDD/Fs and 52%-149% ( 23%-24%) for OBDD/F. All quality control data fell within the acceptable range specified in analysis standards for flue gas.

Objective To investigate the protective effect of dexamethasone on stress response induced by intraute-rine balloon aortic valvuloplasty (IUBAV) in a fetal lamb model. Methods Twenty-four near term twin pregnant goats were randomly assigned to control group (n=12) and dexamethasone group (intracardiac injection of dexamethasone) (n=12). Ultrasound guided IUBAV model was established. According to the combination of treatment and operation, 48 fetal lambs were divided into four groups. The following parameters were dynamically monitored by ultrasound, which were fetal and neonatal heart rate (HR), cardiac rhythm, aortic resistance index (RI) and pulsatility index (PI). On established IUBAV model, blood samples and liver tissue specimens were taken from fetal/neonatal goats for detection of blood glucose (Glu), lactate acid (LA), plasma epinephrine (E), norepinephrine (NE), cortisol (Cort), hepatic glycogen staining. Results IUBAV resulted in increased values of Glu, LA, E, NE and Cort levels, and decreased pH value, there were significant differences between pre-and 3h-post procedure (P<0.05), and significant differences were also existed in these values between pre-and 3d-post procedure (P<0.05). After administrating dexamethasone, the changes of Glu, LA, E, NE, Cort and pH levels were suppressed effectively. Fetal hepatic glycogen was consumed in large amounts due to IUBAV while recovered 3 days after IUBAV by glycogen staining. After administrating dexamethasone, hepatic glycogen consumption related to IUBAV was obviously inhibited. After IUBAV, fetal aortic RI was increased, and there was significant differences compared with pre-procedure (P<0.05). Up to 3d-post procedure, the values of RI recovered to some extent, but statistical difference was exist-ed compared with pre-procedure (P<0.05). After administrating of dexamethasone, increased aortic RI was effectively sup-pressed. Conclusions IUBAV could lead to reversible stress response and increased aortic RI in a fetal lamb model which could be alleviated by dexamethasone.

Objective: To analyze the incidence of pneumoconiosis among workers in the coal industry in the past 13 years in Chongqing, understand the different epidemiological characteristics of new pneumoconiosis among workers in the coal industry in the city, provide basic evidence for the prevention and treatment of pneumoconiosis. Methods: Collecting new cases of pneumoconiosis diagnosed in the coal industry in Chongqing in January 2006-May 2018, and analyze its epidemiological characteristics. Results: In January 2006-May 2018, 25329 cases of pneumoconiosis were added to workers in the coal industry in Chongqing, and 23, 328 cases were present, all male. Among the existing cases: coal workers' pneumoconiosis accounted for 89.30%, silicosis accounted for 10.70%; age distribution was 50-59 years old. The main, accounting for 45.19%, the average age of onset was 52.21±7.45 years; the actual dusting age was mainly 10-19 years, the average actual working age was 17.52±8.47 years; the distribution of the work was mainly by the main coal mining (53.20%) ; There are more new cases in enterprises, accounting for 88.86%; distributed in 36 districts and counties. Conclusion There was a large number of new pneumoconiosis diseases in the coal industry in Chongqing. Different measures should be taken according to the characteristics of different enterprises, and relevant enterprises should be urged to take the initiative to carry out occupational health surveillance, effectively protect the health of workers, improve the coordination mechanism, improve medical security, and gradually realize government assistance and Social care is combined.