Objective To propose a novel method for image segmentation based on"catalyst" segmentation method.Methods Feeler image was imported into segmentation algorithm as the"catalyst",and whether the candidate nodes should stop segmentation or not was decided according to whether the catalyst appeared in the segmentation result.Results Image segmentation based on "catalyst" segmentation method could judge the right class number for segmented images.Conclusions Primary experiments shows that "catalyst" segmentation method is simple and useful.

Objective:Based on the technology-organization-environment model and the theory of planned behavior, to construct a theoretical model for exploring the influencing factors of the adoption intention of hepatic contrast-enhanced ultrasound by clinicians in a medical alliance.Methods:By agency of self-administered scales, a questionnaire survey was conducted among the clinicians in liver disease-related departments of four medical alliances from Fujian and Jiangxi provinces between February and August, 2019.Results:Behavioral attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, organizational atmosphere, and industry technical environment all had positive impacts on the clinicians′ intention to adopt hepatic contrast-enhanced ultrasound technology in medical alliances. The total influence of the five types of factors on the adoption intention of hepatic contrast-enhanced ultrasound was as follows: perceived behavioral control(0.779), subjective norms(0.635), industry technical environment(0.578), behavioral attitudes(0.359), and organizational atmosphere(0.218).Conclusions:It is recommended to strengthen the intention to adopt corresponding health technologies by providing adequate technical education and training, giving play to the leading role of core members, and building an organizational atmosphere of advocating technological innovation and communication.

Objective To observe hepatocellular apoptosis and inflammatory cytokines expression and their mechanisms after paraquat poisoning in rat.Methods Forty Wistar rats were divided into control group (n =8) and model group (n =32) by random number table.Rats in model group were intraperitoneally injected with 30 mg/kg 20％ paraquat concentrate,while those in control group were injected with normal saline.0.5,1,3,7 days after reproduction of the model,8 rats were sacrificed,and blood was collected from inferior vena cava and hepatic tissue was harvested.The serum levels of interleukin-1β (IL-1 β) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).The mRNA expressions of IL-1β,TNF-α,inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and p53 were determined by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).Cysteine-containing aspartate-specific proteases (caspase-3,-8,-9,-12) activity in hepatic tissue was determined on the 3rd day with chromogenic substrate method.The liver histopathological changes were observed after hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining.Results In model group,hepatic tissue showed extensive necrosis with inflammatory cell infiltration in time dependant manner.Serum IL-1β and TNF-α levels were significantly higher in model group half a day after reproduction than those in control group [IL-1β (ng/L):220.13 ± 69.74 vs.0.14 ± 0.03,TNF-α (ng/L):102.66 ± 26.43 vs.0.16 ± 0.02,P＜ 0.01 and P＜0.05],and peaked on the 3rd day and 1st day [IL-1β:(423.72 ± 153.11) ng/L,TNF-α:(690.35 ± 229.64) ng/L].They then decreased gradually,but were still significantly higher than those in control group on the 7th day [IL-1 β:(357.47 ± 87.28) ng/L,TNF-α:(12.39 ± 5.06) ng/L,both P＜0.05].The contents of IL-1β,TNF-α and iNOS mRNA expressions in hepatic tissue were significantly higher than those in control group,and the highest values were seen on the 1st day,the 1st day,and the 3rd day [IL-1β mRNA (gray value):1.569 ± 0.057 vs.0.123 ± 0.016,TNF-α mRNA (gray value):0.683 ± 0.077 vs.0.261 ± 0.025,iNOS mRNA (gray value):3.259 ± 0.135 vs.0.002 ±0.001,P＜0.05 or P＜0.01].There was no difference in p53 mRNA expression between model group and control group at early stage,and both of them showed low expression,and p53 mRNA expression was significantly higher in model group on the 7th day (gray value:2.959 ± 0.086 vs.0.263 ± 0.032,P＜0.01).In model group,caspase activity (pmol/mg) in liver tissue were significantly higher on the 3rd day than those in control group (caspase-3:857.25 ± 309.26 vs.169.73 ± 48.21,caspase-8:199.18 ± 61.41 vs.32.26 ± 11.09,caspase-9:321.62 ± 80.73 vs.90.38 ± 29.76,caspase-12:413.13 ± 89.77 vs.26.73 ± 9.86,all P＜0.01).Conclusion Paraquat can cause acute liver injury in rats,with caspase-3,-8,-9,-12 activities markedly enhanced,and liver injury may be associated with an early high expression of TNF-α,iNOS and p53 gene.

PurposeTo evaluate the feasibility and clinical values of CT scan with iterative reconstruction and low radiating dose in craniocerebral trauma.Material and Methods 120 patients suffered from craniocerebral trauma were randomly assigned. All the subjects underwent CT scan using route dose of filtered back projection (FBP) and low dose of iDose (? dose and ? dose), respectively. The quartering were used to subjectively evaluate noise of imaging, skull base artifact, contrast of gyrus-white matter and lesion display in each group. Imaging noise, signal and noise rate (SNR), contrast and noise rate (CNR) of gyrus-white matter and dose length product (DLP) were compared.Results The image quality of both? iDose and ? iDose groups were lower than that of FBP group, but still met the requirement of diagnosis. The image noise of both? iDose and ? iDose groups were higher than that of FBP group (P<0.05). The SNR and CNR of both? iDose and ? iDose groups were lower than those of FBP group (P<0.05). The DLP of both? iDose and ? iDose groups were lower than that of FBP group. There was statistical difference between iDose groups and FBP group (F=2751.46,P<0.05).Conclusion Application of iDose could effectively decrease radiation dose in craniocerebral trauma. Although iDose technique has higher noise level and lower SNR and CNR, the imaging qualities and capability of displaying abnormity meet diagnosis requirement. So that iDose has clinical significance.

Objective To study the effects of self-management of knee osteoarthritis (KOA) on the function and quality of life in old patients. Methods From October 2011 to April 2012, 100 patients with KOA from 2 communities in Tangshan, Hebei were recruited, and were as control group and intervention group based on the community. The intervention group learned a KOA self-management course, which consisted of 6 classes of 1.5 to 2 hours, once a week, taught by health professionals. The control group read the KOA self-management handbook only. They were measured with the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) and Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale 2nd version- Short Form (AIMS2- SF) before and 6 months after intervention. Results The score of WOMAC and AIMS2-SF improved more in the intervention group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion The KOA self-management program is effective on function and quality of life in old patients with KOA in community.

Multiple primary malignancies (MPMs) are two or more primary malignancies diagnosed in the same patient at the same time or at a specific time and do not represent progression, recurrence or metastasis of the first tumor.MPMs are extremely rare. In this paper, we reported a case of male patient who was diagnosed with invasive uroepithelial carcinoma, rectal adenocarcinoma, clear cell renal cell carcinoma and sarcomatoid carcinoma of the bladder, and open partial cystectomy, laparoscopic radical operation for rectal cancer, laparoscopic partial left nephrectomy, transurethral resection of bladder tumor and laparoscopic radical cystectomy with ureterostomy were performed, respectively.The patient was followed up for 16 months after the last surgery, with good general condition and no recurrence or metastasis.

Objective : To investigate the influencing factors of the diffusion and utilization of technology for liver cancer screening among clinicians based on the technology acceptance model. Methods : A multi⁃stage sampling method was applied to select the respondents. The des⁃γ⁃carboxy prothrombin ( DCP) detection technology was taken as an example to conduct a structured questionnaire survey , and structural equation modeling was used for data analysis. Results: Perceived ease of use positively affected perceived usefulness (β = 0. 899 , P < 0. 001) and usage attitude (β = 0. 223 , P < 0. 05) ; perceived usefulness positively affected usage attitude (β = 0. 652 , P <0. 001) and behavioral intentions (β = 0. 413 , P < 0. 001) ; usage attitude positively affected behavioral intentions (β = 0. 511 , P < 0. 001) ; behavioral intention positively affected the behavior of using DCP ( β = 0. 237 , P < 0. 01) . There was a partial mediating effect between perceived ease of use and usage attitude , and a partial mediating effect between perceived usefulness and behavioral intention. Conclusion Usage attitudes are important factors influencing the diffusion of DCP detection technologies , and usage attitudes are determined by both perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use. It is recommended that technology manufacture and utilization organizations should focus on technology performance , allocate technical advisers for promoting new technologies , and reduce barriers to their use.

Objective:To understand the function of diaphragm and analyze the clinical factors affecting the function of diaphragm by measuring twitch tracheal pressure (TwPtr) in patients with mechanical ventilation and in the weaning phase.Methods:Patients with more than 48 hours of invasive mechanical ventilation admitted to the department of critical care medicine of the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University from December 2015 to March 2017 were enrolled. After the patient entered the weaning stage, TwPtr of patients was monitored by two-way non repetitive automatic respiratory trigger device, the effects of duration of mechanical ventilation, severe pulmonary infection, sedative application and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on weaning were analyzed.Results:A total of 62 patients were included, of which 45 were male and 17 were female. The average age was (66.8±11.7) years old. Twenty-three cases had severe pneumonia. The absolute value of TwPtr in severe pneumonia group was lower than that in non-severe pneumonia group [cmH 2O (1 cmH 2O = 0.098 kPa): 10.40±5.81 vs. 14.35±5.22, P = 0.021]. However, there was no significant difference in the duration of mechanical ventilation between the severe pneumonia group and non-severe pneumonia group [days: 26 (17, 43) vs. 15 (11, 36), P = 0.091]. In 62 patients with mechanical ventilation, there was a negative correlation between TwPtr and duration of mechanical ventilation ( r = 0.414, P = 0.002), there was also a negative correlation between the duration of mechanical ventilation and TwPtr after the assessment of diaphragm function ( r = 0.277, P = 0.039). There was a linear relationship between TwPtr and sedatives ( r = 0.220, P = 0.040), but there was no correlation between TwPtr and COPD ( r = -0.178, P = 0.166). Conclusions:For patients in the weaning stage of mechanical ventilation, severe pulmonary infection is one of the factors that affect the diaphragm dysfunction. There is a certain correlation between the diaphragm dysfunction and the use of sedatives.

Rheumatic diseases, a typical kind of autoimmune disease, are often treated with glucocorticoids, immunosuppressants, biological agents, and small-molecule targeted drugs, which often leads to immune dysfunction in patients and increases the risk of activation of latent tuberculosis infection. To regulate the screening, diagnosis, and prophylactic treatment of latent tuberculosis infection in patients with rheumatic diseases, reduce the risk of developing active tuberculosis and improve the prognosis, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen Third People′s Hospital and Peking Union Medical College Hospital jointly organized domestic experts in the field of rheumatology and tuberculosis to establish the expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of latent tuberculosis infection in patients with rheumatic diseases. This consensus focuses on epidemiology, the importance of screening, screening methods, and prophylactic anti-tuberculosis treatment strategies for latent tuberculosis infection combined with rheumatic diseases.

Objective:To explore the influencing factors and pathways of social responsibility of public hospitals, and to provide a reference for public hospitals in China to further improve the social responsibility level.Methods:From 2019 to 2020, 22 tertiary public hospitals in a region were selected as study cases. The social responsibility score was used as the outcome variable, social benefit, appropriateness, quality, and efficiency were used as the conditional variables, and the qualitative comparative analysis was applied to investigate the combination of conditions affecting social responsibility evaluation of public hospitals.Results:The consistency of the social benefit, appropriateness, and quality was less than 0.9 and greater than 0.8, indicating that they were sufficient and non-necessary conditions for high social responsibility of public hospitals. The consistency of efficiency was 0.747, indicating that it was neither sufficient nor necessary condition. The configuration analysis showed that there were three paths for public hospitals to achieve high social responsibility: co-driven social benefit and appropriateness with high quality assistance, co-driven social benefit and efficiency with high quality assistance, and co-driven appropriateness and efficiency, with a coverage rate of 92.6%.Conclusions:Social benefit, appropriateness, quality, and efficiency can be combined in different ways to achieve high social responsibility in public hospitals. Public hospitals could develop targeted social responsibility improvement strategies according to the actual situation, and strengthen the synergy between the elements to improve the level of social responsibility in hospitals.