A microscopic fluorescence spectrometric analysis ( MFSA) system was set in the laboratory. A novel method for in situ determination of Anthracene ( Ant) adsorbed onto root surface micro-zone of two kinks of mangrove plant, named Kandelia obovata ( K. obovata) and Avicennia marina ( A. marina) by MFSA was established. Fluorescence spectra of Ant adsorbed on root surface micro-zone were obtained by synchronous scanning mode. The signal to noise (S/N) of Ant (5. 3 pg/μm2) adsorbed on K. obovata and A. marina root surface micro-zone increased up to 5. 5 and 6. 8 while wavelength offset (△λ) both were at 60 nm, respectively. The linear dynamic ranges of established method were 5. 3-63. 2 pg/μm2 for K. obovata and 10. 5-52. 6 pg/μm2 for A. marina, with the detection limits of 1. 1 pg/μm2 and 5. 5 pg/μm2 , respectively. The relative standard deviations were both less than 12 . 5% ( n=9 ) , and the recoveries were 98 . 1% -117. 0% and 81. 2%-110. 9%, respectively. The result showed that the MFSA system had ability to obtain quantitative information of fluorescence spectra and fluorescence image of Ant adsorbed onto plant roots surface micro-zone.

Objective To explore the mediating effect of perceived social support on the relationship between perfectionism and depression. Methods 454 college students completed Almost Perfectionism Scale Revised Chinese Revised, Perceived Social Support Scale and Beck Depression Inventory. SPSS 12.0 was used for Spearman Correlation Analysis and Lisrel 8. 70 was used for Structural Equation Model Analysis. Results The model(M1) fit indexes of perceived social supports partial mediating effect on the relationship between discrepancy and depression were χ2/df = 2.15, RMSEA = 0.049, SRMR = 0.068, NNFI = 0.97, CFI = 0.98, IFI = 0.98, PNF1 =0.74, ECVI =0. 35. The model( M3) fit indexes of the relationship among high standard, discrepancy, perceived social support and depression were χ2/df = 1.77, RMSEA = 0.040, SRMR = 0.059, NNFI = 0.98, CFI = 0.98, IFI = 0.98, PNFI = 0.76, ECVI = 0.48. The two models were proved well. Conclusions Perceived social support partially mediates the relationship between the negative component of perfectionism and depression; The positive component of perfectionism moderates the relationship between the negative component of perfectionism and depression; Considering the effect of the positive component of perfectionism, perceived social support still partially mediates the relationship between the negative component of perfectionism and depression; To change the perceived social support of level may help perfectionistic individuals to decrease their depressive level.

BACKGROUND:Studies have shown that percutaneous pedicle screw internal fixation in repair of single segment of thoracolumbar fracture can overcome quadrilateral effect, get better biomechanical properties, meanwhile, it also can provide three-point fixation, reduce suspension effect, and reduce the formation of kyphosis. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the clinical efficacy and incidence of complications of the percutaneous pedicle screw internal fixation for treatment of single segment thoracolumbar fractures. METHODS:Totaly 36 patients with single segment thoracolumbar fractures treated by percutaneous pedicle screw internal fixation were enroled. A total of 36 vertebral bodies were treated: T11=5, T12=8, L1=17, L2=6. The visual analog scale scores before treatment and at 3, 6 and 12 months after treatment, the Oswestry disability indexes before treatment, at the first week and at the 12th month after treatment, the Cobb angle before treatment, the first day and at the 12th month after treatment were compared and observed. The incidence of complications was recorded. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The visual analog scale scores at 3, 6 and 12 months after treatment was significantly lower than those before treatment (P < 0.001). The Oswestry disability indexes before treatment, at the first week and at the 12th month after treatment were significantly lower those that before treatment (P < 0.001).The Cobb angle before treatment, at the first day and at the 12th month after treatment was significantly smaler than that before treatment (P < 0.001). Only three (8%) patients had complications, including pedicle screw penetrating pedicle into the spinal canal, pedicle screws loosing and the infection in puncture site. These results suggest that percutaneous pedicle screw internal fixation for treatment of single segment thoracolumbar fractures can correct kyphosis, improve the thoracolumbar motion, quickly relieve patient’s back pain, and the incidence of complications is low.

BACKGROUND: It is stil controversial about whether percutaneous vertebroplasty can be as an option for treatment of non-osteoporotic single-segmental vertebral traumatic compression fractures. OBJECTIVE: To observe the effect of percutaneous vertebroplasty in repair of non-osteoporotic single-segmental vertebral traumatic compression fractures. METHODS: Total y 20 patients who underwent percutaneous vertebroplasty in repair of non-osteoporotic single-segmental vertebral traumatic compression fractures between March 2010 and January 2013 were col ected. The variation of visual analog scale scores and the Oswestry disability index scores of patients was observed before and after the repair. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) The visual analog scale scores and the Oswestry disability index scores of patients were significantly reduced after repair compared with those before repair, moreover, the visual analog scale scores and the Oswestry disability index scores of patients at the 3, 6, 12 and 18 months after repair were similar. (2) Al patients had no adverse effects and complications. (3) These results suggest that percutaneous vertebroplasty in repair of non-osteoporotic single-segmental vertebral traumatic compression fractures quickly relieves back pain and improves the actives of thoracolumbar segments.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of low-dose and long-term clarithromycin in treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis with positive bacterial biofilms.Methods Seventy-seven patients with chronic rhinosinusitis and positive bacterial biofilms underwent functional endoscopic sinusitis surgery between January 2008 and December 2009 in department of otolaryngology of Jinhua Central Hospital.Fortytwo patients were treated with clarithromycin 250 mg/d orally for at least 3 months (trial group).At the end of 3 months patients received endoscopic examination,for patients with mucosal epithelialization the clarithromycin therapy was stopped; for those with mucosal edema,granulation or polyoid formations the clarithromycin treatment was continued,but no longer than 5 months.Thirty-five patients in control group were not given clarithromycin.All patients were assessed by visual analogue scale (VAS) and nasal endoscopic examination (Lund-kennedy score) 6 months after surgery,the results were compared between two groups.Results Two patients in the trial group did not complete the protocol.VAS score and Lundkennedy score in trial group were 8.0 ± 0.8 and 3.6 ± 1.3 at 6 month after surgery respectively,while those in the control group were 7.3 ± 0.7 and 4.5 ± 1.7,and the differences were of statistical significance (t =5.311 and-3.187,P ＜ 0.01).Conclusion Low-dose and long-term oral administration of clarithromycin has positive impact on the prognosis of bacterial biofilms positive patients with chronic rhinosinusitis.

Objective To discuss the feasibility of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for treating upper urinary calculi under local anesthesia.Methods One thousand three hundred and sixty-three patients who suffered with upper urinary calculi were treated with PCNL, the puncture and tracts were created using local anesthesia and guided through ultrasound.Of the 1363 patients, 475 patients had complicated renal caluli, 520 patients had kidney pelvic calculi and 368 had upper uretere calculi.Results All of the patients successfully received PCNL under the local anesthesia.Of the 1363 patients five tracts were used in two patients, four tracts were used in four patients, three tracts were used in nine patients, double tracts were used in 25 patents and one tract was used in the remaining patients.The stone-free rate was 96.0% in the kidney pelvic calculi patients, 100.0% in the upper uretere calculi patients, and 90.1% in the complicated renal caluli patients.90.0% patients were find well throught the operation, 10.0% patients find a little pain and solved by another more 5 - 10 ml lidocaine local injection or 50 - 75 mg pethidine hydrochloride intramuscular injection.No case stop operation because of pain or position changed.All without any severe complications such as damaged of liver, spleen, thorax and intestine.Conclusion The PCNL handled under local anesthesia was simple safe and effective, deserved clinical popularizing use.

Objective To observe the bacterial biofilm in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), and to investigate the possible relationship between biofilm and clinical factors. MethodsSixtynine patients with CRS ( study group), 15 patients with nasal septum deviation and 10 patients with nasal bone fracture (control group) were enrolled in the study. Mucosa specimens of uncinate process or ethmoid near the ostium of the maxillary sinus were obtained during endoscopic sinus surgery. The specimens were subjected to scanning electron microscopy. All patients were evaluated by questionnaire of chnical factors based on sino-nasal outcome test-20. SPSS 10. 0 was used for statistical analysis, and the relationship between bacterial biofilm and clinical factors was evaluated by Chi-square test. ResultsBacterial biofilms were found in 49 patients ( 71.0％ ) with CRS. A marked destruction of the epithelium and cilia was observed in all samples of study group. No bacterial biofilm was found in the control group, and scanning electron microscopy showed normal epithelium and cilia in those specimens. Chi-square test showed that bacterial biofilm was not associated with clinical factors (gender, staging, course, nasal obstruction, phlegm, nasal discharge with stinking smell, headache, bloody nasal discharge and olfactory degeneration) in CRS. ConclusionsBacterial biofilms and destruction of the epithelium and cilia can be obscrved in CRS patients, which may be involved in the pathogenesis of CRS, but the formation of bacterial biofilm is not correlated with the clinical factors in CRS.

Objective To explore the dilution conditions and standards in detecting the semen samples with high sperm concentration using computer-aided sperm analysis(CASA)systems.Methods CASA systems with 10 μm depth disposable counting chambers were used for the examination.The samples were divided into undiluted group(Group 1∶sperm concentration＜50×106/mL)and diluted groups(Group 2∶50×106/mL≤ sperm concentration＜100× 106/mL;Group 3∶sperm concentration≥100× 106/mL).When sperm concentration＜50×106/mL,no dilution was performed.When sperm concentration≥50× 106/mL,the samples were diluted with saline at 1∶n/(50×106)ratio(n=sperm concentration,n/[50×106]rounded down)to＜50×106/mL of sperm concentration.The sperm concentration,progressive motility(PR),non-progressive motility(NP),total motility(PR+NP)and immotile sperm percent-age(IM)were analyzed before and after dilution.The consistency of results pre-and post-dilution was compared.ROC curve was used to analyze the optimal dilution threshold.Results The differences in the parameters pre-and post-dilution gradually rosed with the increased sperm concentration.ROC curve analysis showed optimal dilution thresholds were 133.05 × 106/mL,101.75 × 106/mL,118.60×106/mL,90.90×106/mL,111.83×106/mL for the sperm concentration,PR+NP,PR,NP and IM respectively.Considering sperm concentration and NP were most affected the undiluted high concentration samples,the optimal comprehensive dilution threshold was determined as 125.08× 106/mL.Conclusion When sperm concentration exceeds 125×106/mL,it is recommended to dilute semen sample with normal saline.

Objective:To observe the rehabilitation effect of balance training relying on tilted table on diaphragmatic function of patients with prolonged disorder of consciousness (pDoC).Methods:A prospective study was performed. Thirty patients with pDoC were enrolled from Department of Hyperbaric Oxygen Medicine and Rehabilitation, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command of PLA from May to December 2023. The pateints were divided into study group ( n=15) and control group ( n=15) according to different rehabilitation. Patients from the control group received conventional rehabilitation, while those in the study group received passive balance training relying on tilted table in addition to conventional rehabilitation. Diaphragmatic ultrasound examination was performed before treatment, and 4 and 8 weeks after treatment to measure diaphragm excursion (DE), diaphragm thickening inspiration (DTei), diaphragm thickening expiration (DTee) and diaphragm thickening fraction (DTF) so as to assess the diaphragmatic functions of patients with pDoC. Results:During treatment, 2 patients dropped out from the study group resulting from the willing of the family members, ultimately including 13 and 15 patients in the study and control groups, respectively. (1) Between-group comparison: no significant difference in DE, DTei, DTee or DTF was noted between the study group and control group 4 weeks after treatment ( P>0.05). However, 8 weeks after treatment, the study group had statistically increased DE, DTei and DTF compared with the control group ([1.65±0.32] cm vs. [1.21±0.22] cm; [2.07±0.26] cm vs. [1.83±0.26] cm; and [24.39±3.19]% vs. [18.93±2.50]%). (2) Within-group comparison: both group had significantly increased DE 4 and 8 weeks after treatment compared with those before treatment ( P<0.05); in the study group, DE 8 weeks after treatment was significantly increased compared with that 4 weeks after treatment ( P<0.05). No significant difference in DTei, DTee or DTF was noted in both groups between 4 weeks after treatment and before treatment ( P>0.05). In the study group, DTei, DTee and DTF 8 weeks after treatment were significantly higher than those before treatment and 4 weeks after treatment ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Balance training relying on tilted table is feasible and effective in improving diaphragmatic function in patients with pDoC, and the effect is positively correlated with treatment time within a certain time.

PURPOSE: Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) play a key role in tissue repair and regeneration. Previous studies have shown that infusion of human umbilical cord blood-derived endothelial colony-forming cells improves outcomes in mice subjected to experimental traumatic brain injury (TBI). However, the efficiency of cell transplantation is not satisfactory. Oxidative stress plays a significant role in the survival of transplanted cells following ischemic reperfusion injury. This observational clinical study investigated the correlation between the number of circulating EPCs and plasma levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and malonyldialdehyde (MDA). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Peripheral blood samples were collected from 20 patients with mild TBI at day-1, day-2, day-3, day-4, and day-7 post TBI. The number of circulating EPCs and the plasma levels of SOD and MDA were measured. RESULTS: The average of circulating EPCs in TBI patients decreased initially, but increased thereafter, compared with healthy controls. Plasma levels of SOD in TBI patients were significantly lower than those in healthy controls at day-4 post-TBI. MDA levels showed no difference between the two groups. Furthermore, when assessed on day-7 post-TBI, the circulating EPC number were correlated with the plasma levels of SOD and MDA. CONCLUSION: These results suggest that the number of circulating EPCs is weakly to moderately correlated with plasma levels of SOD and MDA at day-7 post-TBI, which may offer a novel antioxidant strategy for EPCs transplantation after TBI.
Animals ; Brain Injuries* ; Cell Transplantation ; Clinical Study ; Endothelial Progenitor Cells* ; Humans ; Malondialdehyde ; Mice ; Oxidative Stress* ; Plasma ; Regeneration ; Reperfusion Injury ; Superoxide Dismutase ; Transplants ; Umbilical Cord