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Objective To explore the effects of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) on heart and its conduction system in SARS patients. Methods Six specimens of heart tissue and one specimen of heart condunction system from patients who died from SARS were studied histologically, and by histochemical and in situ hybridization examinations. Results The pathological changes showed that a part of cardiomyocytes manifested slight vacuolar degeneration, atrophy and cytoplasmic lysis, stromal edema, mild mononuclear infiltration, and vasculitis. SARS-CoV was identified within some cardiomyocytes and specialized cardiomyocytes which belonged to the conduction system of the heart by in situ hybridization in combination with Macchiavello's viral inclusion stain. Conclusions The results showed that SARS-CoV could invade not only cardiomyocytes, but also the specialized cells of heart conduction system, thus resulting in mild viral myocarditis-like pathological changes. The results provided the evidence in explaining the clinical manifestations of cardiac dysfunction in patients with SARS.

Objective To explore the significance of cellular apoptosis induced by severe acute respiratory syndrome cronovirus (SARS-CoV) in the pathogenesis of SARS. Methods TdT-mediated biotinylated-dUTP nick end ladelling method (TUNEL), and the double immunochemical staining with cytokeratin and CD3, CD8, CD20 and CD68 monoclonal antibodies were used to study the cellular apoptosis in tissue specimens from six patients who died from SARS. Meanwhile, the expression of Fas, Fas ligand (FasL), P53 and Bcl-2 proteins was detected by immunohistochemical method. Results The number of cellular apoptosis was obviously increased in multiple organs from the six patients died from SARS. The cellular apoptosis occurred predominantly in cytokeratin-positive pneumoncytes, terminal bronchiolar epithelium, CD3 + and CD8 + lymphocytes, as well as a part of CD20 + lymphocytes and CD68 + macrophages. Fas protein was mainly expressed in the infiltrated mononuclear cells, while FasL was chiefly expressed in SARS-CoV target cells, especially in the apoptotic cells. In the lung and immune organs, down-regulation of P53 and Bcl-2 expression was found. Conclusion The occurrence of increased and rapid cell apoptosis induced by SARS-CoV might be the main cause of the injuries to the lung and immune system. That the activated lymphocytes which expressed Fas and FasL attack SARS-CoV target cells might be the underlying mechanism of cell apoptosis in SARS. Down-expression of Bcl-2 and P53 proteins might also participate in cell apoptosis induced by SARS-CoV.

Objective To compare the effect of target controlled infusion (TCI) and man controlled infusion (MCI) of propofol in pain-free endoscopic ultrasonography.Methods Sixty patients undergoing pain-free endoscopic ultrasonography were divided into TCI group and MCI group by random digits table method,each group 30 patients.Operation time,dose of propofol,time to loss consciousness and recovery time were recorded.The level of mean artery pressure (MAP) and heart rate (HR) were recorded before induction (T0),before operation (T1),5 min afteroperafion (T2) and 5 min afterawake (T3).Cases with bucking,aspiration,laryngeal spasm,pulse oxygen saturation (SpO2) lower than 0.90,MAP lower than 50 mmHg (1 mmHg =0.133 kPa) and HR lower than 50 bpm were recorded.Results Dose of propofol was higher in MCI group than that in TCI group,time to loss consciousness was shorter in MCI group than that in TCI group,recovery time was shorter in TCI group than that in MCI group,there was significant difference (P ＜ 0.01).The level of MAP and HR on T1 were significantly lower than those on T0 between two groups (P ＜ 0.05).The level of MAP and HR on T1 in TCI group were signifcantly higher than those in MCI group (P ＜ 0.05).The rate of bucking between two groups had no significant difference (x2 =0.37,P ＞ 0.05).The rate of anoxemia in TCI group was 10.0％ (3/30),in MCI group was 66.7％ (20/30),there was significant difference (x2 =20.38,P ＜ 0.01).The rate ofMAP lower than 50 mmHg in TCI group was 6.7％ (2/30),in MCI group was 30.0％ (9/30),there was significant difference (x2 =5.46,P ＜ 0.05).The rate of HR lower than 50 bpm between two groups had no significant difference (x2 =3.35,P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion Compared with MCI,patients induced by TCI mode are more stable in blood pressure,and more safe.

Objective To explore an epicanthoplasty with good effect and small scar. Methods A V shape incision was designed in medial canthus and the two lines: point A is the top point of medial canthus and point A' is the top point of new medial canthus. The length of line AA' is about 4 to 8 mm according to the medial canthus and th incision is Y shape, and then Y-V epicanthoplasty is raised and enlarged. Results From January 2005 to December 2008, 98 cases were treated with this method to eliminate the medial epicanthal fold of the upper eyelid with simple procedures. Scarring of the medial canthal area had not been a problem with this technique because we designed incisions along the eyelashes and skin-mucosal junctions. By raising the point of new medial canthus to physiological position the angle of medial canthus was enlarged to reveal a lacrimal lake. Conclusion This technique is a simple, easy procedures with no visible scar.

The body surface area of adult Chinese males was estimated by using paper cast method.56 healthy individuals, aged 18 to 45, coming from thirteen provinces mostly from Hebei and Hubei were used in this study. From the results obtained, the mean body weight, height and surface area were 59.78kg, 168.8 cm and 1.712 m2 respectively. A height-weight equation for estimating body surface area was derived accordingly, i.e. body surface area(m2)= 0.00607H(cm) + 0.0127W(kg)-0.0689. The error of the value calculated from the equation was 0.17% higher than the value actually taken on an average. The percentage of various body regions to the total body surface area was as follows: head, 6.11; trunk (including neck), 29.59; upper arms, 8.09; forearms, 6.41; hands, 4.93; thighs (including buttock), 24.63; calf, 13.29 and feet, 6.95.For convenient use a table for calculation was given.

We had previously reported the height-weight formula for the estimation of body surface area of adult Chinese males (this journal 6(2):87, 1984). In this study, by using the same paper cast method, a formula for the adult Chinese females was obtained from the data of 44 healthy subjects (age 18-45) coming from 15 provinces. The mean body weight, height and surface area measured were 52.13?6.22 kg, 159.3?5.18 cm and 1.546?0.105 m2 respectively. The formula thus derived was: body surface area (m2) = 0.00586H (cm) +0.0126W (kg)-0.0461. The value calculated from it was 0.03% less than the value actually measured on an average. The percentage of various body regions to the total body surface area was as follows: head, 6.33; trunk (including neck), 28.27; upper arms, 8.29; forearms, 6.65; hands, 4.52; thighs (including buttocks), 27.40; calves, 12.83 and feet, 6.65.

Periodontitis is a common chronic inflammatory disease. Recent studies have shown that chronic stress (CS) might modulate periodontal disease, but there are few models of CS-induced periodontitis, and the underlying mechanisms are unclear. The present study established a rat model of periodontitis associated with CS induced by nylon thread ligatures. The severity of periodontitis was evaluated in this model by radiographic and pathological examination. The inflammatory reaction indicated by the elevated serum levels of interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6 and IL-8 was assessed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Toll-like receptor-4 (TLR4) and glucocorticoid receptor-α (GR-α) expressions were detected by reverse transcriptase-PCR and western blotting. Open-field tests and serum corticosterone were used to evaluate CS. The results showed that CS induced behavioral changes and increased corticosterone levels of the animals with periodontitis. CS stimulation markedly increased alveolar bone loss, periodontal pocket depth and the number of plaques. It also enhanced the inflammatory reaction. These results suggest that CS accelerated the ligature-induced pathological changes associated with periodontitis. Further analysis of the mechanisms involved showed that GR-α expression was significantly downregulated in periodontal tissues of the animals undergoing CS. Blocking GR-α signaling in lipopolysaccharide and corticosteroid-treated human periodontal ligament fibroblast cells in vitro significantly upregulated the expression of p-Akt (protein kinase B) and TLR4, promoted nuclear factor-κB activity and increased levels of IL-1β, IL-6 and IL-8. This research suggests that CS might accelerate the pathological progression of periodontitis by a GR-α signaling-mediated inflammatory response and that this may be a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of periodontal disease, particularly in patients with CS.
Alveolar Bone Loss ; Animals ; Blotting, Western ; Corticosterone ; Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay ; Fibroblasts ; Humans ; In Vitro Techniques ; Interleukin-6 ; Interleukin-8 ; Interleukins ; Ligation ; Models, Animal ; Nylons ; Periodontal Diseases ; Periodontal Ligament ; Periodontal Pocket ; Periodontitis* ; Phosphotransferases

Immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs)have become the most widely used drugs in tumor immunotherapy, with ipilimumab and nivolumab as their representatives.However, the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors has brought about many immune-related adverse events, of which myocarditis is one of the most fatal adverse reactions.The pathogenesis of immune checkpoint inhibitor-associated myocarditis is not fully understood, mainly involving autoimmune T lymphocyte infiltration, regulatory T-cell dysfunction, cytokines, autoantibody production, genetic factors, the gut microbiome, etc.The treatment and management of immune checkpoint inhibitor-associated myocarditis require concerted efforts of multidisciplinary experts.

Objective To investigate the expression of arginase Ⅰ (.Arg Ⅰ) in peripheral superficial lymph nodes of HIV-infected individuals and to explore their correlation with HIV/AIDS disease progression.Methods All the patients were divided to two groups according to the CD4 + T cell counts in peripheral blood,immunohistochemistry was used to detect expression of Arg Ⅰ in peripheral superficial lymph node of non HIV-infected and HIV-infected individuals.The data were statistically analyzed with SPSS17.0.Results Levels of Arg Ⅰ expression in peripheral superficial lymph node of HIV-infected individuals were higher than those of non HIV-infected lymph nodes (P ＜ 0.01).The expressions of Arg Ⅰ in patients with AIDS in different CD4 + T lymphocyte counts were distinct.Levels of Arg Ⅰ expression in peripheral superficial lymph nodes of CD4 + T lymphocyte counts ≥350/ μl and 200/ μl ≤ CD4 + T lymphocyte counts ＜ 350/ μl AIDS patients had no significant difference (P ＞ 0.05),while there was significant difference between expression of Arg Ⅰ in CD4 + T lymphocyte counts ≥ 350/ μl,200/ μl ≤ CD4 + T lymphocyte counts ＜ 350/ μl and CD4 + T lymphocyte counts ＜ 200/ μl AIDS patients (P ＜ 0.05).In addition,statistical analysis of the above results showed that CD4 +T cell counts in peripheral blood were negatively correlated with expression level of Arg Ⅰ.Conclusions Levels of Arg Ⅰ expression in peripheral superficial lymph node of AIDS patients were significantly high and associated with disease progression.