Objective To evaluate the role of myosin light chain kinase(MLCK)in the increase in the permeability of human pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells(HPMVECs)induced by mechanical stretch.Methods HPMVECs were cultured in vitro and then randomly divided into 3 groups(n = 4 each): mechanical stretch group(group S),ML9 treatment group(group M)and control group(group C).In group S,the monolayer cells and magnetic beads coated with an RGD peptide were incubated in serum-free MCDB131 medium for 2 h,the unbound beads were washed out,and then the cells were exposed to magnetic twisting stimulation(MTS)for 2 h(frequency 3 Hz,intensity 4.2 mT).In group M,the monolayer cells and magnetic beads coated with an RGD peptide were incubated for 2 h in serum-free MCDB131 medium in which MLCK inhibitor ML9(50μmol/L)was added,and the other procedures were the same as in group S.In group C,the cells after washing as in group S were incubated for 2 h without exposing to MTS.Monolayer permeability was detected with FITC-dextran flux in transwell model.The distribution of integrin αVβ3 and actin was detected using the immunofluorescence assay.Results Compared with group C,the permeability of HPMVECs was significantly increased in group S,while no significant change was found in group M.Compared with group S,the permeability of HPMVECs was significantly decreased in group M.In addition,actin polymerized to form stress fiber,and integrin αVβ3 clustered at the end of stress fiber in group S,while actin mainly distributed in the surrounding area of the cell membrane and integrin αVβ3 evenly distributed on the cell surface in group C and M.Conclusion The mechanism by which mechanical stretch induces the increase in the permeability of HPMVECs is related to MLCK activation-mediated stress fiber formation and integrin αVβ3 clustering.

Objective To investigate the risk factors of hypoparathyroidism after total thyroidectomy and bilateral central lymph node dissection in patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma.Methods Data of patients with PTC who accepted total thyroidectomy and bilateral central lymph node dissection in the Department of Thyroid Surgery from Jan.2013 to Jun.2016 were collected and analyzed retrospectively.The patients were divided into normal group,transient hypoparathyroidism group and permanent hypoparathyroidism group according to the level of serum parathyroid hormone within 6 months after surgery.Clinical data were collected for comparison between the three groups.The risk factors of hypoparathyroidism were indentified with univariate analysis and multivariate analysis.Results A total of 468 patients,241 in the normal group and 227 in the hypoparathyroidism group (220 in the transient hypoparathyroidism group and 7 in the permanent hypoparathyroidism group),were included in the study.Univariate analysis showed that without application of carbon nanoparticles (P=0.04) and autotransplantation of more than one parathyroid gland (P＜0.001) were risk factors of hypoparathyroidism,and without application of carbon nanoparticles (P=0.047),incidental parathyroidectomy of one parathyroid gland (P=0.04),gross extrathyroidal extension (P=0.006) and c N1a were risk factors of permanent hypoparathyroidism.Multivariate analysis showed that without application of carbon nanoparticles (OR,0.437;95％ CI,0.243-0.789;P=0.006) and autotransplantation of more than one parathyroid gland (OR,3.025;95％ CI,1999-4579;,P=0.000) were independent risk fact ors of hypoparathyroidism,and without application of carbon nanoparticles (OR,0.197;95％ CI,0.039-0.982;P=0.048) and gross extrathyroidal extension (OR,12.381;95％ CI,1.432-107.036;P=0.022) were independent risk factors of permanent hypoparathyroidism.Conclusion When total thyroidectomy and bilateral central lymph nodes dissection were performed,carbon nanoparticles were routinely applied.Although autotransplantation of more than one parathyroid gland can increase the incidence of transient hypoparathyroidism,it can reduce the incidence of permanent hypoparathyroidism.If extrathyroidal extension is suspected,hypoparathyroidism should be emphasized to patient,and accurate operation should be done to reduce the incidence of hypoparathyroidism.

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Objective To assess the influence of different methods of blood sampling on the results detected by instant glucose monitor.Methods We searched the following electronic databases CNKI and VIP(from 1995 to 2007).Five quasi-RCTs involving 305 participants were included,RevMan 4.2.10 was used for statistical analysis.Results There was significance in results between instant glucose monitor and auto-analyzer by finger massage and extrusion(WMD=-1.32,95%CI:-2.05 to-0.59,WMD-2.11,95%CI:-2.95 to-1.27,respectively),but no difference by natural outflow(WMD=-0.17,95%CI:-0.53 to 0.19).Conclusion There are influence on the blood glucose results by different methods of blood sampling,the natural blood outflow of fingers is the better way.

Objective To explore advantages of combined laparoscopic surgery(CLS).Methods The clinical data of 728 cases of CLS from July 1992 to March 2006 were analyzed retrospectively,including 586 cases of laparoscopic cholecystectomy(LC) combined with fenestration drainage of hepatic cysts,80 cases of LC combined with appendectomy,46 cases of LC combined with oophorocystectomy,16 cases of LC combined with unroofing and drainage of renal cysts.Results 726 cases of CLS were successfully performed,and 2 cases were converted to open surgery for abdominal adherence,with no complications such as bile duct injury,hemorrhea,infection and death occurred.During a mean follow-up period of 16 months(range,2-60 months) in 512 cases,no biliary calculi,recurrence of liver,kidney and ovarian cysts occurred.Conclusions CLS for two kinds or more abdominal diseases in one operation is safe and effective,with advantages of minimal invasion,less pain,and quicker recovery and so on.

Objective To explore the efficacy of laparoscopy in acute abdominal pain. Methods From March 2002 to March 2007,306 patients with acute abdominal pain were explored and treated by laparoscopy in our hospital. The patients were diagnosed with acute appendicitis in 105 cases,unidentified abdominal pain in 34,acute cholecystitis complicated with cholecystolithiasis in 64,gastrointestinal tract perforation in 51,common bile duct stones complicated with acute cholangitis in 5,intestinal obstruction in 33,and severe acute pancreatitis in 5; 9 patients were confirmed as having trauma. Results All the 306 patients were unequivocally diagnosed during the operation. Laparoscopy was successfully completed in 275 cases,including 123 cases of appendectomy,57 cases of cholecystectomy,48 cases of gastrointestinal tract perforation neoplasty,13 cases of enterodialysis,4 cases of intestinal replacement combined with indirect hernia repair,4 cases of radical resection of the sigmoid colon with precolon anastomosis,1 case of small-incision segmental resection of the small bowel,3 cases of common bile duct resection and calculus removal,2 cases of neoplasty for right-lobe hepatorrhexis,3 cases of haemostasis for splenic rupture,5 cases of debridement and clysis and drainage for severe acute pancreatitis ,and 12 cases of laparoscopic abdominal exploration (2 cases of mesentery contusion and laceration,1 case of abdominal wall punctured wound with contusion of the greater omentum,8 case of primary peritonitis,and 1 case of abdomen-type allergic purpura). The remaining 31 patients were converted to open surgery because of difficulties in laparoscopy. The patients were followed up for 1 to 18 months,during which no one showed intra-or post-operative complications.Conclusions Emergency laparoscopic exploration can not only clarify a diagnosis for acute abdominal pain with unknown causes,but also treat the cases simultaneously. Moreover,it is of great help in guiding abdominal resection and making a suitable operative incision,even if the patients can not be treated by laparoscopy alone.

Objective To examine the localization of neurokinin B receptor (NK3)\|like immunoreactivity (\|LI) in the central nervous system of the mouse. Methods An immunohistochemcial staining method was used. Results NK3 receptor\|LI was localized in somatic and dendritic profiles in the most parts and in neuropil in a few regions of the mouse central nervous system. A large number of neurons with NK3\|LI was seen in the anterior olfactory nuclei, accumbens nucleus, septal area, ventral pallidum, pallidum, caudate putamen, nucleus of the stria terminalis, anterior hypothalamic area, tuber cincreum area, lateral hypothalamic area, perifornical nucleus, supraoptic nucleus, arcuate nucleus, mammillar nuclei, substatia nigra, ventral tegmental area, retrorubral area, superior and inferior colliculus, periaqueductal gray, nucleus of the solitary tract, and superficial layers of the medullary and spinal dorsal horns. The superfical layers of the cerebral cortex, piriform cortex, dorsal hippocampus, amygdal complex, reticular formation of the brainstem contained some neurons with NK3 receptor\|LI. In the ventral hippocampus, median and intralaminar nuclei of the thalamus and interpeduncular nuclei, NKR\|LI was localized in neuropil. Conclusion\ Neurons with NK3 receptor\|LI were widely distributed in the central nervous system. It may be involved in many physiological functions in the central nervous system of the mouse.\;[

BACKGROUND: The postnatal sexual health of women is crucial in reproductive health, due to lack of sexual knowledge and sexual heath care service as well as conventional idea, the medical staff and postnatal women themselves pay little attention and discussion on the sexual health after childbirth.OBJECTIVE; To investigate the prevalence and types of women's sexual problems after childbirth, identify the factors associated with dyspareunia and investigate the status quo of postnatal sexual health care service. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study and follow-up survey within six months after delivery.SETTING: Department of Reproductive Medicine, Chongqing University of Medical Sciences. PARTICIPANTS: A total of 798 primiparous women delivering a live birth in Department of Obstetrics at the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing University of Medical Sciences between November 2000 and July 2001, and 79 husbands who accompanied their wives during the follow-ups were adopted in this study.METHODS: The primiparous women after 6 months of childbirth and husbands conducted routine postnatal follow-ups and were informed of the follow-up content. The interview was used in this cross-sectional study and the questionnaires were finished under the help of health professional. And some advice, consultations and treatments can be given in time. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES; ①main change of postnatal sexual life;②postnatal sexual problems and related factors. RESULTS: Totally 460 out of 798 primiparous women in accordance with the inclusive and exclusive criterions received follow-up surveys after telephone or letter notification. ①Main change of postnatal sexual life: Of the 460 respondents, 94.74% had resumed sexual activity within six months after delivery. Compared with one year pre-pregnancy, the number of sexual activity decreased obviously within 3-6 months after delivery, and 66.0％ of postnatal women decreased the sexual desire.②Postnatal sexual problems and related factors: Sexual morbidity increased significantly after the childbirth: In the first three months after delivery, 70.6％ of women experienced sexual problem(s), declining to 55.6％ during the 4th-6th months, and reduced to 34.2％ at the 6th month, but not reaching pre-pregnancy levels of 7.17％. The sexual problems of women after delivery included dyspareunia, vaginal dryness, orgasm disorder and vaginal relaxation, etc.4. And dyspareunia was the most common type. Between the 4th and 6th month after delivery, dyspareunia was significantly associated with the effect of traditional sexual ideas, experience of dyspareunia before pregnancy and current breastfeeding (P ＜ 0.05), while the association of dyspareunia with delivery mode was not significant.③Sexual care service and sexual counseling after delivery: Only 20.8％ of women received information about sexual health from health care personnel within 42 days after delivery, and consultation rate of sexual intercourse problems was 8.0％.④Husbands' comprehension of postnatal problems in women: Only 59.2％ of partners whose wives had postnatal sexual problem(s) knew that their wives had ever experienced sexual problem(s) and 8.1％ of partners had sought medical help. CONCLUSION; Sexual health problems are very common in women after childbirth, taking up for 70.6％. And the quality of postnatal sexual health is unrelated with delivery mode, but postnatal health care service are often overlooked, additionally lack of professional counseling and treatment. The current practices of encouraging the husband's supports after the childbirth may well influence the prevention and treatment of postnatal sexual problems in women.

OBJECTIVETo compare the clinical efficacy difference between encircling needling combined with physical factor therapy and simple physical factor therapy for severe pressure sore, and to explore the optimal method for severe pressure sores.

METHODSThirty-four patients with IV-grade pressure sore were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, 17 cases in each one. Patients in the control group were treated with conventional nursing, ultrasonic wave and short-wave ultraviolet therapy; additionally, the encircling needling was applied in the observation group. All the treatment was given once a day, 5 times a week, and 4-week treatment constituted one session. Totally, two sessions of treatment were performed. Three indices, including the area of pressure sore, 24-h volume of exudates and wound-bed tissue type, were compared between the two groups before and after treatment; the clinical efficacy was evaluated in the two groups.

RESULTSAfter treatment of one session and two sessions, the area of pressure sore, 24-h volume of exudates and wound-bed tissue type were significantly reduced in the two groups (P < 0.01, P < 0.05), which was more obvious in the observation group (all P < 0.05). The total effective rate in the observation group was 76.5% (13/17) after 1 session and 94.1% (16/17) after 2 sessions, which were superior to 35.3% (6/17) after 1 session and 64.7% (11/17) after 2 sessions in the control group (both P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONEncircling needling combined with physical factor therapy can obviously reduce the pressure sore area and 24-h volume of exudates and improve wound-bed tissue type, which is superior to simple physical factor therapy.

Acupuncture Therapy ; Adult ; Aged ; Combined Modality Therapy ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Pressure Ulcer ; therapy ; Short-Wave Therapy ; Ultrasonic Therapy ; Ultrasonic Waves

Objective To investigate the clinicopathological significance of the expression of annexin A2 (ANXA2) in liver fibrosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).Methods The expression level of ANXA2 in normal liver,liver cirrhosis and HCC were examined by Western blot.The correlation between ANXA2 expression and clinicopathological parameters in liver fibrosis and HCC were analyzed by immunohistochemistry.Results Compared with the normal liver tissue,ANXA2 protein expression level increased significantly in HCC and liver cirrhosis,with the highest expression in HCC (P =0.000).There was significantly positive relationship between ANXA2 protein expression and stages for liver fibrosis (P ＜ 0.01).The expression of ANXA2 protein in HCC was closely associated with HBV infection,differentiation degree and the recurrence (P ＜ 0.05).In some cases,ANXA2-positive cancer cells were often dispersed in the periphery of cancer nodules and were adjacent to stromal cells.Conclusion Overexpression of ANXA2 may be involved in liver fibrosis and play a role in the development of HCC,indicating ANXA2 may serve as a diagnostic biomarker for liver fibrosis and tumor differentiation in HCC.