IEEE Std 1708-2014 breaks through the traditional standards of cuff based blood pressure measuring devices and establishes a normative definition of wearable cuffless blood pressure measuring devices and the objective performance evaluation of this kind of devices. This study firstly introduces the background of the new standard. Then, the standard details will be described, and the impact of cuffless blood pressure measuring devices with the new standard on manufacturers and end users will be addressed.
Blood Pressure ; Blood Pressure Monitors ; standards ; Humans ; Reference Standards ; Telemedicine

Objective To design a microarray of ~60mer oligonucleotide for detection and sub-typing of human papillomavirus (HPV). Methods The type-specific oligonucleotide probes of 4 different types of HPV (6, 11, 16, 18) were designed by using biological software Arraydesigner 2.0, which analyzed the whole genome sequences of HPV and selected optimal probes with high specificity, identical length and similar melting temperature (Tm). These probes were synthesized and printed onto the surface of glass slides in order to prepare a low-density microarray. HPV samples were labeled with fluorescence dyes Cy3 using a method of restriction display PCR (RD-PCR). HPV plasmid DNA was restricted with Sau3AⅠ to produce multiple fragments which were ligated to adaptors subsequently and used as PCR template. PCR labeling was performed with the fluorescently labeled universal primer (Cy3-UP) whose sequence is designed according to the adaptor of the RD-PCR approaches. The labeled samples were then hybridized with the oligonucleotide microarray. Results Both single and multiple HPV DNA samples could be detected with oligonucleotides microarray, and the corresponding HPV subtypes were recognized as well. And no signals were detected in all the negative and blank control spots. Conclusion 60mer oligonucleotide microarray designed by appropriate bioinformatics software can be applied to HPV detection and genotyping on gene level.

Objective To investigate the changes of peripheral blood lymphocyte function in the children patients with acute phase of Henoch-Schonlein purpura(HSP),and to explore its significance in the diagnosis and therapy of HSP.Methods The peripheral blood lymphocytes subsets CD3+,CD4+,CD8+,CD4+/CD8+,CD19+ and NK cells(CD16++ CD56+) were detected in 51 children patients with acute phase of HSP and 40 children undergoing physical examination by flow cytometry(FCM Results Compared with the control group,the counts of peripheral blood CD4+,CD4+/ CD8+and NK cells CD16++ CD56+) in the acute stage of the HSP group were significantly decreased(P<0.01),while the proportions of CD8+ and CD19+cells were significantly increased(P<0.05,P<0.01).Conclusion The immunity dysfunction exists in the children patients with acute phase of HSP.The peripheral blood lymphocyte function detection has an important significance for the early diagnosis and treatment of HSP.

Objective To establish the resist-fatigue animal test through using Maca, in order to provide reference for the relevant departments to exploit new sports nutrition . Methods Thirty male KM mice were randomly divided into Quiet control group (A),Exhaustive group (B,high altitude),Maca exhaustive group (C), there were 10 mice in each group. Drinking water containing Maca (Maca =500 mg/L) was supplied in group C. Additional exhaustive group (D,low altitude) was set.Thirty days later, all mice were killed after one exhaustive test, then we tested the exhaustive time, the level of T-SOD and liver glycogen. Results The exhaustive time of group C was significantly longer than group B (P<0.05), the T-SOD level of group C was significantly higher than group A and group B (P<0.05), and the liver glycogen content of group C was significantly higher than group B (P<0.05) . Conclusion Maca can raise T-SOD and liver glycogen level of the mice after exhaustive swimming, and has function of resist-fatigue.

Objective To evaluate the effect of propofol on Janus kinase 2/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (JAK2/STAT3) signaling pathway in the hippocampus of rats undergoing orthotopic liver transplantation.Methods Twenty-four healthy male Sprague-Dawley rats,aged 8-10 weeks,weighing 220-250 g,were randomly divided into 3 groups (n =8 each) using a random number table:sham operation group (group S);orthotopic liver transplantation group (group O);propofol group (group P).After the rats were anesthetized with chloral hydrate,the model of orthotopic liver transplantation was established according to the method described by Nozato et al.in O and P groups.In group P,30 min infusion of propofol was started at a rate of 20 mg · kg-1 · h-1 via the right femoral vein immediately after onset of reperfusion.At 6 h of reperfusion,blood samples were collected from the infrahepatic vena cava,and then the rats were sacrificed.The hippocampi were harvested for determination of malondialdehyde (MDA)and nitric oxide (NO) contents and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity.The serum levels of S100β protein and neuron-specific enolase (NSE) were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.The expression of JAK2,STAT3 and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) mRNA was detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction.The pathological changes of hippocampal tissues were examined under the light microscope,and the cell apoptosis was measured using TUNEL.The apoptotic index was calculated.Results Compared with group S,the serum levels of S100β protein and NSE were significantly increased,the contents of MDA and NO were significantly increased,the activity of SOD was significantly decreased,the expression of JAK2,STAT3 and iNOS mRNA was significantly up-regulated,the apoptotic index was significantly increased (P＜0.05),and the pathological changes of hippocampal tissues were significantly aggravated in the other groups.Compared with group O,the serum levels of S100β protein and NSE were significantly decreased,the contents of MDA and NO were significantly decreased,the activity of SOD was significantly increased,the expression of JAK2,STAT3 and iNOS mRNA was significantly downregulated,the apoptotic index was significantly decreased (P＜0.05),and the pathological changes of hippocampal tissues were significantly reduced in P group.Conclusion Propofol reduces injury to the hippocampus through blocking JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway in the rats undergoing orthotopic liver transplantation.

Biomedical research involving human body needs to be reviewed and oversight by the Institute Review Board (IRB) is the important international rule,aimed to protect human subjects.Ethics,however,may limited the freedom and innovation of medical research.It is an important task for the medical researchers on how to make the medical research to meet the demands of ethics,to avoid the risk,and to promote the innovation for the better development of the medical research.

To obtain non-pathogenic rabies virus glycoprotein(RV-G),we expressed RV-G in Saccaromyces Cerevisiae(S.cerevisiae).In our study,tat-G fusion gene was cloned into the expression vector pYes2.0,which allows expression of a foreign gene in the yeast cells under the control of GAl1 promoter.Transforma-tion was performed by using lithium-treated yeast cells and several Ura+-tranformants were isolated.Ac-cording to the relative mobility in SDS-PAGE,we know probably two forms(designated as yGI and yGⅡ) of RV-G analogues produced in S.cerevisiae,their molecular weights were estimated as 66 kD and 56 kD,respectively.On the other hand,there was a specific band about 56 kD shown in western blot result.Com-bining precursors’ achievements,we will draw a conclusion that trans-membrane domain(TD) and cyto-plasmic domain have a negative regulation on RV-G antigen immunogenicity in S.cerevisiae.

IEEE Std 1708-2014 breaks through the traditional standards of cuff based blood pressure measuring devices and establishes a normative definition of wearable cuffless blood pressure measuring devices and the objective performance evaluation of this kind of devices. This study firstly introduces the background of the new standard. Then, the standard details wil be described, and the impact of cuffless blood pressure measuring devices with the new standard on manufacturers and end users wil be addressed.

Objective To explore the correlation of serum levels of ADAMTS-4 and aβ2-GP1 anti-body with WML in elderly patients with ACI.Methods A retrospective study was conducted on 200 elderly ACI patients admitted in Department of Neurology of from January 2022 to January 2024.Based on Fazekas scoring,they were categorized into the control group(n=32),mild group(n=96),moderate group(n=49),and severe group(n=23).Their neurological function and ser-um levels of ADAMTS-4 and aβ2-GP1 were compared among the different groups.Results The NIHSS score and serum levels of ADAMTS-4 and aβ2-GP1 were significantly higher in the severe group than the moderate group,mild group and control group in order,and statistical difference were observed among them(P＜0.05).Serum ADAMTS-4 and aβ2-GP1 levels were significantly positively correlated with the severity of WML(P＜0.05).Serum ADAMTS-4 and anti-β2-GP1 were influencing factors for the occurrence of WML in elderly ACI patients(OR=2.149,95％CI:1.375-3.360,P=0.001;OR=1.702,95％CI:1.185-2.446,P=0.004).Conclusion The levels of serum ADAMTS-4 and aβ2-GP1 are closely related to the severity of WML and nerve damage in elderly ACI patients.

Objective To compare drying methods for dental handpiece,and to provide references and guidance for choosing appropriate handpiece drying methods.Methods Four groups were established according to different methods of drying:vacuum drying,compressed air dryer drying,entire automatic hot cleaner drying,and sterilizing machine drying.Four types (with 50 in each type)of handpieces with the same brand were selected:low-speed straight (EX-6C),low-speed bender (NAC-EC),high speed turbine fast handset,and high speed turbine four hole handset.After cleaning and disinfection,each handpiece was subjected to the aforementioned four drying methods,and the mass was recorded before and after drying.SPSS software was used to calculate and compare the drying rate among these drying methods by analysis of variance.Results There were significant differences in the drying rate among four drying methods(P＜0.01).The drying efficiency with vacuum drying was higher than the other three methods.The mean drying efficiency for four types of dentistry handset with vacuum drying method were as follows:low-speed straight(EX-6C)69.93％,low-speed bender(NAC-EC)93.21％,high speed turbine fast handset 92.70％,and high speed turbine four hole handset 94.27％.Conclusion The drying efficiency of vacuum drying method for handset is superior to the other three drying methods.