Objective: We examined the cause、level of pathology、onset of symptoms、time taken to treatment and outcome of 14 patients with cauda equina syndrome(CES) to determine how these factors influenced the eventual outcome.Methods:14 patients with CES treated at our hospital between 1991 and 1997 underwent laminectomy followed by bilateral decompression.The mean time of followup was 35 months(range 22～48months).Logistical regression analysis was used to manage the data.Results:Out of 14 patients,11 had satisfactory recovery at 2 years postdecompression;3 patients were left with some residual dysfunction.Conclusion:There was a clear correlation between delayed decompression and the poor overall outcome,as well as the presence of perineal anaesthesia and significant sphicter dysfuncation.

Point-of-care pulmonary ultrasound is a widely used tool for rapid diagnosis and monitoring treatment in emergency departments and intensive care units.Pulmonary ultrasound has high sensitivity,specificity and diagnostic accuracy in identification of pneumonia,pneumothorax,pulmonary-embolism,pleural effusion,alveolar interstitial syndrome,etc.Besides,it can assess the lung aeration from interstitial syndrome to lung consolidation.Additionally,it provides real-time information of treatment response.Lung ulrasound applications in pulmonary disease were reviewed in this article.

Objective To analyze the clinicopathologic characteristics,treatment and prognostic factors in malignant transformation of mature cystic teratoma(MCT)of ovary.Methods The clinical data of 44 patients with MCT from January 1961 to June 2009 were reviewed.Results The median age of the 44 patients was 48 years(range,16-84 years).Mean tumor size was(16 ±6)cm.Thirty-two cases were diagnosed squamous cell carcinoma(73％,32/44),and 5 of them with the elevated level of serumal squamous cell antigen(SCC-Ag).Three of 37 cases(8％,3/37)were identified with malignant transformation in image examinations.Rapid frozen section examination and multiple-location biopsy were performed in 8 cases,and 5 of them were detected with malignant diseases.Twenty-two patients with disease confined within the unilateral ovary(10 with intact capsule,and 12 with ruptured capsule).Diseases extended extra ovaries in the others 22 patients.The median cumulative overall survivals were 126 and 10 months,respectively.The difference between the two groups was significant(P ＜ 0.01).Twenty-seven patients had no residual tumor after primary surgery.The median cumulative overall survivals between the patients with and without residual tumor were 10 and 84 months respectively,and there were significant difference between two groups(P ＜ 0.01).Seven selected patients with malignant disease confined within unilateral ovary underwent fertility-sparing surgery,and 2 cases of them had successful pregnancies and delivery,while other 4 cases with ruptured capsule recurred.Conclusions The most common pathology type of malignant transformation in mature cystic teratoma of the ovary is squamous cell carcinoma.Comprehensive pre-operation image examination and tumor marker level detection might be of great help in diagnosis.Tumor extension extraovary and residual tumor after surgery are the most significant poor prognostic factors.Early stage patient with ruptured capsule should be very discreet to choose fertility-sparing surgery.

Objective To study the effect of abnormal left ventricular diastolic function(LVDF)on the onset and severity of atrial or ventricular arrhythmia in elderly essential hypertensive patients.Methods The 210 elderly essential hypertensive patients were enrolled in this study. Their arrhythmias were monitored by 24-hour ambulatory electrocardiogram. The essential hypertensive patients were referred for Doppler echocardiography to evaluate left ventricular function, while patients with abnormal systolic function were excluded, and then the patients were classified as normal LVDF and abnormal LVDF including, impaired relaxation, pseudonormal, and restrictivelike filling patterns. Results In 210 elderly essential hypertensive patients, 147 (70%) cases were diagnosed as atrial arrhythmia and 102 (49%) cases as ventricular arrhythmia (χ2 = 19. 975, P ＜ 0.05 ).Morbidities of atrial (89%) or complex atrial arrhythmia (49%) as well as ventricular (63%) orcomplex ventricular arrhythmia (30%) were significantly higher in abnormal LVDN group than in normal LVDN group (40%, 13%, 26% and 7%, χ2 = 56. 723 、 28. 359 、 28. 076、15. 9102 , all P＜0. 05). The morbidities of arrhythmias were higher in hypertensive patients with pseudonormal and restrictiveike filling patterns than in other groups 93.6% and 96. 4%. Conclusions Abnormal left ventricular diastolic function affects on the onset and severity of atrial or ventricular arrhythmia in elderly essential hypertensive patients, and complex atrial or ventricular arrhythmia is easier found in hypertensive patients with pseudonormal and restrictivelike filling patterns.

A derivatization method for the determination of oligosaccharides with high sensitivity by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-time of flight-mass spectrometry(MALDI-TOF-MS) based on a labeling regent 1-(4-Cyanophenyl)-4-piperidinecarbohydrazide(CPH) was proposed. The hydrazones were generated by the reaction of the reducing ends of oligosaccharides and the hydrazide of CPH. The derivatives were directly analyzed by MALDI-TOF-MS. Reaction conditions such as reaction temperature, concentration of acetic acid and excess ratio of CPH regent were optimized. When the oligosaccharides reacted with 100 time excess of CPH at 100 ℃ and in 0.125% acetic acid (V/V), the yield was highest. The results showed the derivatization with CPH increased the sensitivity of MS detection and this method was suitable for the analysis of oligosaccharides′ compositions.

Objective To study the expression and significance of Ezrin in triple negative breast cancer tissues .Methods We selected 102 cases ,including 24 ones of triple negative breast cancer ,58 ones of non‐triple negative breast cancer ,and 20 of benign breast disease .The expression of Ezrin in all the specimens was detected by SP immunohistochemistry .We observed whether there was any difference between the positive expression rates of Ezrin in the three groups . We also analyzed the correlation between Ezrin expression and clinicopathologic parameters of triple negative breast cancer .Results The positive expression rate of Ezrin in groups of triple negative breast cancer , non‐triple negative breast cancer , and benign breast disease was 15 .00% ,48 .28% and 75 .00% ,respectively . The difference between the three groups differed significantly ( P < 0 .01 ) . The high expression of Ezrin in triple negative breast cancer had relationship with histological grading and clinical TNM staging (P< 0 .05 ) , but not with patients' age , tumor size , or axillary lymph node metastasis ( P > 0 .05 ) . Conclusion Ezrin is highly expressed in triple negative breast cancer tissues ;therefore , it can be used as an important indicator of poor prognosis of triple negative breast cancer .

Objective: To investigate the factors affecting HIV testing among male college students with sexual behaviors, so as to provide the evidence for improving the detection of HIV testing among young college students. Methods: Four undergraduate universities and one junior college were randomly sampled from Hangzhou City using a purposive sampling method during the period between September and November, 2021, and male students with self-reported sexual behaviors were recruited as study students. Participants' demographics, AIDS-related knowledge, sexual behaviors and HIV testing were collected using questionnaires, and factors affecting HIV testing using a multivariable logistic regression model. Results: A total of 720 male college students with sexual behaviors were enrolled, including 180 freshmen (25.00%), 178 sophomores (24.72%), 163 juniors (22.64%), 50 seniors (6.94%) and 149 postgraduates (20.69%), and 94 students received HIV testing (13.06%), including 57.45% receiving self-testing. Multivariable logistic regression analysis identified postgraduates (OR=0.302, 95%CI: 0.127-0.719), sexual orientation (homosexual, OR=0.090, 95%CI: 0.028-0.294; bisexual/uncertain, OR=0.181, 95%CI: 0.066-0.495), awareness of HIV testing (low awareness, OR=0.411, 95%CI: 0.176-0.957; moderate awareness, OR=0.305, 95%CI: 0.123-0.757; high awareness, OR=0.087, 95%CI: 0.032-0.235) as factors affecting HIV testing among male college students with sexual behaviors. Conclusions The prevalence of HIV testing correlates with awareness of HIV testing among male college students with sexual behaviors. Improvements in health education of HIV testing and accessibility of HIV testing services are recommended.

Objective : To investigate the factors affecting multiple sexual partner behaviors among men who have sex with men (MSM) at ages of 16 to 24 years in Zhejiang Province, so as to provide the evidence for formulating the integrated interventions for HIV/AIDS among adolescents. Methods : The demographic features, sexual behaviors and HIV testing were collected from MSM at ages of 16 to 24 years in Zhejiang Province through the Management Information System of China AIDS Fund for Non-governmental Organizations (CAFNGO) in 2021. The factors affecting multiple sexual partner behaviors were identified among MSM at ages of 16 to 24 years using a multivariable logistic regression model. Results : A total of 1 253 participants were enrolled, with a mean age of (21.16±2.06) years. There were 1 219 unmarried respondents (97.29%), 807 (64.61%) with diploma and above, 250 (19.95%) with multiple sexual partners during the past 3 months, 344 (27.45%) with unprotected sexual behaviors in the past 3 months, 71 (5.67%) that had used rush or new drugs, 511 (40.78%) that were unaware of their sexual partners' HIV infections, 28 (2.23%) with symptoms or diagnosis of sexually transmitted diseases, and 35 (2.79%) with positive HIV testing. Multivariable logistic regression analysis identified age (19 years-, OR=2.563, 95%CI: 1.404-4.679; 22 to 24 years, OR=2.149, 95%CI: 1.180-3.913), having unprotected sexual behaviors in the past 3 months (OR=5.338, 95%CI: 3.938-7.237), having used rush or new drugs in the past 3 months (OR=3.669, 95%CI: 2.142-6.286), unaware of sexual partners' HIV infections(OR=1.402, 95%CI: 1.032-1.903), and positive HIV tests (OR=2.763, 95%CI: 1.298-5.880) as factors affecting multiple sexual behaviors among MSM at ages of 16 to 24 years. Conclusions The multiple sexual behaviors correlate with age, unprotected sexual behaviors, use of rush or new drugs and unawareness of sexual partners' HIV infections among MSM at ages of 16 to 24 years.

Objective: To investigate the characteristics of temporary heterosexual behaviors among male college students through Internet dating, so as to provide insights into HIV/AIDS control among young college students. Methods: A total of 15 universities/colleges were sampled from Zhejiang Province using a stratified cluster sampling method, and 3 schools/departments were sampled from each university/college. Male college students with temporary heterosexual behaviors during the past year were recruited. Participants' demographics, AIDS-related knowledge, compliance to HIV/AIDS interventions, Internet dating and sexual behaviors were collected, and the characteristics of male college students with Internet dating were analyzed. Results : A total of 326 students were enrolled, including 202 participants from regular institutions of higher education (61.96%) and 124 students from higher vocational colleges (38.04%). There were 79 freshmen (24.23%), 99 sophomores (30.37%), 104 juniors (31.90%) and 44 seniors (13.50%), and there were 100 participants (30.67%) with temporary heterosexual behaviors through Internet dating during the past year. Among the 100 participants, there were 75.00% of participants knowing “man who have sex with man is the main transmission pattern of AIDS among young students in China”, 93.00% knowing “insisting on accurate use of condoms may reduce the risk of HIV infections and transmission” and 93.00% knowing “seeking HIV testing and counseling actively following high-risk behaviors”. There were 77 participants (77.00%) with students as their temporary heterosexual partners, 17 participants (17.00%) that had received HIV self-testing and 17 participants (17.00%) that had received HIV testing in medical institutions, 22 participants (22.00%) that had never used condoms during temporary heterosexual behaviors during the past year, and 29 participants (29.00%) with commercial sexual behaviors during the past year. In addition, male college students with temporary heterosexual behaviors through Internet dating were more unlikely to use condoms and more likely to have commercial sexual behaviors than those with dating through other ways (P<0.05). Conclusions Male college students with temporary heterosexual behaviors through Internet dating are more likely to have high-risk sexual behaviors than those with dating through other ways. Internet-based mobile sexual education and HIV/AIDS health education are recommended.

Objective To explore the influence of lack of parental accompaniment, physical abuse and neglect in childhood on the psychological distress of college entrant students. Methods In a comprehensive university in Sichuan Province, 8367 freshmen were surveyed using the 6-item Kessler psychological distress (K6) scale and a questionnaire for lack of parental accompany, physical abuse and neglect in childhood. The students were divided into rural group and urban group for data analysis. Results The months of lack of maternal and/or paternal accompaniment were more in rural group than that in urban group (P<0.05). In rural group, female (standardizedβ’=0.139, P<0.001), neglect (standardizedβ’=0.237, P<0.001) and physical abuse (standardized β’=0.076, P<0.001) were associated with K6 scale. In urban group, female (standardizedβ’=0.091, P<0.001), lack of paternal accompaniment (standardizedβ’=0.050, P<0.001), ne? glect (standardized β’=0.169, P<0.001) and physical abuse (standardized β’=0.095, P<0.001) related with K6 scale. Conclusions Neglect and physical abuse are independent risk factors to freshmen both from rural and urban areas. Lack of paternal accompaniment in childhood is a risk factor only in urban freshmen. Further research should select more rep?resentative samples and also include more factors which may interact with the loss of parental accompaniment such as pa?rental divorce and conditions regarding so calledleft-behindchildren in rural area.