Objective To evaluate the non-invasive cardiac output measurements by electric impedance in critically illpatients. Methods Cardiac output measurements by impedance and Doppler ultrasonography were performed in 38 pa-tients in ICU. Results There was a significant correlation (r =0. 908 ) between impedance and ultrasonography for car-dio output measurement. Conclusion There is close agreement between electric impedance and ultrasonography in themeasurement of cardiac output in the patients. The electric impedance measurement is a noninvasive,feasible, handy, con-tinuous and cheap measurement of cardiac output.

Objective To provide basic and scientific data for diagnosis of Kashin-Beck disease (KBD) and development of children in the endemic disease region of Xinghai, Qinghai Province. Method In March 2012, the radiographs of right hand of 278 children aged 7 - 12 in KBD areas from Xinghai County, Qinghai Province were taken by X-ray, and then these phalange bones were measured with electronic digital vernier caliper. All data were analyzed with SPSS 17.0. Results The length of middle and end phalanges offingers of the forefinger, middle phalanges offinger of the middle finger and middle phalanges offinger of the pinky of girls aged 8 [(15.76 ± 1.39), (10.86 ± 1.06), (18.69 ± 1.46) and (12.26 ± 1.51) mm] were higher than those of boys [(14.71 ± 0.96), (10.24 ± 0.87), (17.76 ± 0.99) and (11.27 ± 1.42) mm], and the differences were statistically significant (t = 3.058, 2.174, 2.603, 2.346, all P< 0.05). The length of end phalanges offinger of the forefinger and middle phalanges offinger of the ring finger of girls aged 11 [(12.37 ± 0.86), (19.71 ± 1.32) mm] were higher than those of boys [(11.56 ± 1.01), (18.67 ± 2.03) mm] with significant differences (t = 2.938, 2.070, all P< 0.05). There was no significant difference of length of phalange bones between boys and girls at other age groups (all P>0.05). 7 year old age group, the width of phalange bones(proximal thumb, middle phalanges offingers of the forefinger, proximal and end phalanges offinger of the middle finger, proximal phalanges offinger of ring finger and middle phalanges offinger of the pinky) of boys was significantly thicker than girls (t = 2.291, 3.151, 3.131, 2.814, 2.235, 2.129, all P < 0.05). The 8 year old age group, the width of proximal phalanges offinger of ring finger of boys was significantly thicker than girls (t = 2.952, P< 0.05); 10 year old age group, the width of proximal phalanges offinger of the middle finger, proximal and middle phalanges offinger of ring finger of boys was significantly thicker than girls (t = 2.114, 3.829. 2.234, all P< 0.05); 11 year old age group, the width of middle phalanges offinger of forefinger and ring finger of boys was significantly thicker than girls (t = 3.219, 2.094, all P< 0.05); 12 year old age group, the width of end phalanges offinger of thumb and forefinger, proximal and end phalanges offinger of the pinky of boys was significantly thicker than girls (t=2.181, 3.973, 3.128, 2.237, all P<0.05);the rest and comparison, no statistically significant difference (P>0.05). Conclusion The development of phalange bones of children aged 7 - 12 is in accordance with the specific changes of development at different stages.

Objective: To investigate the protective effect of human lipoxin A4 (LXA4) on N2a cell damage induced by β-amyloid protein 25-35 (Aβ25-35) and the underlying mechanism. Methods: Aβ25-35 was used to treat N2a cells to establish Alzheimer's disease (AD) cell injury model. Meanwhile, LXA4 was added to the experimental group at different concentrations (50, 100 and 200 nmol·L-1 ). MTT assay was used to detect the activity of N2a cells. The apoptosis was detected by Hoechst 33258-PI staining, the expression of P62 and TRAF6 mRNA was detected by RT-PCR, and the expression of P62 and TRAF6 protein was detected by Western blot. Results: Compared with that of the model group, the cell survival rate of LXA4 protective group (50,100 and 200 nmol·L-1 ) increased (P <0. 01) and the apoptosis of N2a cells induced by Aβ25-35 was reduced by LXA4 (100 and 200 nmol·L-1 ) . Compared with that of the model group, the expression of P62-mRNA and protein-P62 of N2a cells treated with Aβ25-35 increased (P <0. 05 or P <0. 01) and the expression of TRAF6-mRNA and protein-TRAF6 of N2a cells treated with Aβ25-35 were reduced (P <0. 05 or P <0. 01). Conclusion: LXA4 has protective effect on N2a cell damage induced by Aβ25-35 , and its mechanism may be related to the up-regulation of P62 gene and down-regulation of TRAF6 gene.

Objective To explore the prevention and treament of the complications for laparoscopic cholecys- teetomy(LC).Methods Clinical datas of 600 eases undergoing LC were collected and analyzed retrospectively.Re- suits Among all the cases,249 cases were diagnosed as cholecystolithiasis,284 cases as gallbladder and 67 cases as chronic cholecystitis.The mean duration of operation was 42min.Conversions to open cholecystectomy were needed in 18 cases(3%).Complications took place in 6 cases(0.5%),involving 2 cases of abdominal bleeding and 1 case of bile leakage.There was no bile duct injury and death.Conclusion Strictly-controlled indications,skilled performance and timely open exploration are very important to prevent and reduce the complications.

Objective To elucidate the electrophysiological features of POEMS syndrome. Methods We retrospectively analyzed the electrophysiological findings of 22 patients of POEMS, and compared their results with those of 22 patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP). Results Compared with the CIDP group, the motor nerve conduction velocity was decreased in the POEMS group, but the difference was not significantstatistically (P>0.05); whereas, distal motor latency (DML) was significantly decreased (P<0.05), and terminal latency index (TLI) was significantly increased (P<0.05). The incidence rate of the nerve conduction block in the POEMS group was lower than that in the CIDP group (P<0.05). Compound muscle action potential (CMAP) of the tibial nerve was decreased significantly in the POEMS group as compared with the CIDP group (P<0.05), whereas CMAP of the median nerve was not significantly different (P>0.05). Abnormal electrophysiology was frequently observed in muscles of lower limbs in the POEMS group, and in comparison of upper limbs, the difference was not significant statistically (P<0.05).Conclusion In POEMS syndrome, slowing of nerve conduction velocity is more predominant in the intermediate segments of the peripheral nerve, and conduction block is rare. Abnormal nerve conduction may be correlated with limbs.

Objective To summarize the clinical experience of successful liver transplantation from infant donation after cardiac death (DCD) for infant with biliary astresia (BA).Methods The donor was a 16-months-old girl with a body weight of 10 kg,who died of irreversible anoxic cerebral damage after sudden asphyxiation.The recipient was a 24-months-old girl with a body weight of 12 kg,who suffered from icteric concurrent late biliary cirrhosis after the Porta-jejunum anastomosis because of congenital BA.The DCD liver was classically orthotopically transplanted into the infants recipient.The warm ischemia time was 7 min,the cold ischemia time was 360 min,and the graft volume to the standard liver volume (GV/SLV) was 1.02.After operation,the vital signs and transplanted liver function of the recipient were monitored,and the recipient was given treatments of anti-infection,anticoagulation,and improving the microcirculation.The recipient was treated with the triple immunosuppression protocol of tacrolimus,mycophenolate and prednisone to prevent rejection.Results The operating time of the recipient was 480 min,the non-liver stage was 65 min,and the blood loss was 230 mL.The endotracheal intubation was removed from the recipient at 12 h,and the recipient started to eat at 48 h aftcr operation.The recipient had a hepatic artery thrombus on the 3rd and 15th day after operation,and the hepatic artery had re-blood-supply after the hepatic artery catheterization and continuous perfusion with urokinase.The recipient was discharged on the 42nd day,and the recipient was in satisfactory condition to present.Conclusion The infant DCD liver is a better graft for infant liver transplantation for BA.The surgical complications can be reduced with matched volume of donor-recipient liver; and it can guarantee a successful operation with perfect operative technique and careful perioperative management.

Carcinoma, Squamous Cell ; pathology ; Humans ; Liver Neoplasms ; secondary ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Pancreatic Neoplasms ; pathology

OBJECTIVETo estimate the number of drug users in Hongjiang, Hunan and to develop strategy for drug reduction in the future.

METHODSTwo capture-recapture methods were used to estimate the numbers of drug addicts. Random stratified sampling survey was used to verify the optimum allocation. The first capture-recapture method (CR1) referred to the number from optimum allocation random stratified sampling survey conducted in the communities and the number from local Public Security Bureau list being the second capture. The second capture-recapture method (CR2) referred to the collection of records in the detoxification unit with an interval of 4 months. The estimated number was calculated under Seber's adjustment formula. Face to face interview was carried out during the optimum allocation random stratified sampling survey process.

RESULTSOf 1388 interviewed in the communities, 24 (1.73%) were identified as drug addicts under the optimum allocation random stratified sampling survey. When the figure 1.73% was applied to the total population (72,709) in Hongjiang, the result yielded an estimation of 1258 drug addicts. The estimated numbers of CR1 and CR2 were 904 and 1069 respectively. However, the number was 1.3 to 1.6 fold higher than the reported number (687) by local Public Security Bureau.

CONCLUSIONThe capture-recapture method seemed a better method in estimating the number of drug addicts.

China ; epidemiology ; Female ; Humans ; Incidence ; Male ; Needle Sharing ; Population Surveillance ; methods ; Substance Abuse, Intravenous ; epidemiology

Objective:To understand the situation of drinking water-borne endemic fluorosis (short for drinking water fluorosis) in Huangzhong, Ping'an and Ledu districts of Qinghai Province and operation status of water improvement projects, and to evaluate the effect of control measures.Methods:In historical drinking water fluorosis villages of Huangzhong, Ping'an and Ledu districts of Qinghai Province in 2018, the status of water improvement, the operation of water improvement projects and the content of water fluoride were investigated; the dental fluorosis of 8-12 years old children in all investigated villages was checked; 3 villages from 3 districts were selected, X-ray examination for skeletal fluorosis and urinary fluoride detection of adults over 25 years old of age were performed.Results:Eight-two historical drinking water fluorosis villages in 3 districts were investigated and all the villages had water improvement projects, in addition, the water improvement projects were operating normally, and the water fluoride content ranged from 0.10 to 0.37 mg/L, which were in line with the drinking water fluoride content standard (< 1.2 mg/L). Totally 2 503 children aged 8-12 years old were examined, the detection rate of dental fluorosis was 6.03% (151/2 503), the index of dental fluorosis was 0.13, the epidemic intensity was negative; the detection rates of dental fluorosis in 3 districts were 6.24% (129/2 068), 4.05% (7/173), 5.73% (15/262), respectively, reaching the control standard (< 30%), and the detection rate of dental fluorosis in 81 villages was less than 30%; 198 adults over 25 years old were examined, the detection rate of skeletal fluorosis was 5.05% (10/198), the geometric mean of urinary fluoride was 0.81 mg/L, and skeletal fluorosis cases were mainly in the age group over 40 years old, all of them were mild cases.Conclusions:The fluoride content in drinking water and the detection rate of children's dental fluorosis are all up to the control standard, and the condition of skeletal fluorosis is significantly reduced after the implementation of water improvement measures in Huangzhong, Ping'an and Ledu districts. It can be seen that the prevention and control of drinking water fluorosis in Huangzhong, Ping'an and Ledu districts have achieved good results, but later management and condition monitoring of water improvement projects should be strengthened to prevent the disease from rebounding.

Axial myopathy is a general term for a group of myopathy involving the axial muscles. It refers to a group of skeletal myopathy in which paraspinal muscles are individually or significantly affected, with or without the involvement of whole body skeletal muscles. Axial muscle weakness is often ignored in clinical practice. The evaluation of axial muscle is mainly the evaluation of the paraspinal muscles (erector spinae) in current literature. The clinical manifestations of paraspinal muscle weakness are dropped head syndrome and camptocormia. Physical examination and skeletal muscle magnetic resonance imaging, especially the whole body muscle magnetic resonance scan, are vital for the evaluation of axial muscle. It is of great clinical significance to increase attention to the diagnosis and differentiation of axial myopathy, which is helpful to avoid missing treatable diseases and improve the understanding and early recognition of associated myopath.