Objective A novel Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) pituitrin efficacy component content analysis method was explored, and the method is conformed to the requirements of the pharmaceutical production enterprise testing standard. Methods The reverse phase high performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) was performed on a Zorbax Eclipse XDB-C18(250mm×4.6mm, 5 μm) (P/N 993967-902/ 5063-6600) Column, the column temperature was 25℃, the wavelength of detector was set at 220 nm, flow rate was 1.2 mL/min, 50% Acetonitrile- 0.13mol/L sodium dihydrogen phosphate aqueous solution was used as mobile phase for gradient elution. 20 μL sample solution was injected in each perform. Results The content of oxytocin and vasopressin as pituitrin efficacy components were analyzed by this method with advantage of simple and easy operation, good reliability and high precision. Different biological extraction technology process A and B was used on pituitrin injection production, the content of medicinal ingredients in the product: oxytocin and vasopressin is slightly different, but concentration level is different, which process B concentration is higher than that of A. Conclusion In this study, an effective determination the levels of oxytocin and vasopressin in pituitrin API method was established for a pharmaceutical production enterprise, can provide API pituitrin purification process control. Relevant technical information can be provided in the above, which worked on the biological API pituitrin research and development.

Objective To investigate the characteristics and risk factors of central lymph node metastasis in clinically node negative (cN0) papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) (T1 or T2 stage) coexisting with Hashimoto' s thyroiditis (HT).Methods A total of 398 patients undergoing thyroidectomy with central lymph node dissection were enrolled in the study.Patients were divided into the trial group (PTC with HT)and the control group (PTC without HT).The difference of the clinicopathological characteristics between the 2 groups and risk factors for central lymph node metastasis were analyzed.Results Among the total 398 patients,98 (24.6％)had coexistent HT.Central lymph node metastasis rate was similar in the 2 groups (40.8％ vs 41.3％).The number of dissected central lymph nodes was significantly more in the trial group than in the control group (4.9 vs 2.9,P＜0.01) while the number of metastatic lymph nodes had no statistical significance between the 2 groups (1.0 vs 1.0).Univariate analysis showed that tumor size＞1 cm was significantly associated with central lymph node metastasis in the trial group (P＜0.01).Male,＜45 years,tumor size＞1 cm,and tumor located in the middle/lower third of lobe were all significantly associated with central lymph node metastasis in the control group (P＜0.01).Multivariate analysis showed that tumor size＞1 cm was independent predictor for central lymph node metastasis in the trial group,while female,＜45 years,tumor size＞1 cm,and tumor located in the middle/lower third of lobe were all independent predictors for central lymph node metastasis in the control group.Conclusions The number of central lymph nodes was larger in cN0 PTC coexisting with HT patients than that in PTC patients,but there was no statistical difference in the number of metastatic lymph nodes between cN0 PTC with and without HT.Central lymph node dissection is recommended when tumor size 1 cm in cN0 PTC coexisting with HT patients.

Objective To evaluate the diagnostic value of medical imaging for primary thyroid malignant lymphomathe(PTML). Methods The medical imaging of 45 PTML cases admitted between January 2000 and December 2014 in the First Hospital of China Medical University were ana?lyzed retrospectively. Results In ultrasound imaging,PTML exhibits a hypoechoic mass and enhancement of posterior echoes,the uninvolved thy?roid tissues also exhibit low echoes but they have clear boundaries with extremely low echo areas of PTML.CT imaging of PTML often shows homoge?neous enlargement of the lobes of the thyroid gland and isthmus with densities lower than the adjacent muscles. In contrast?enhanced CT images,le?sions are moderately enhanced,but they are obviously enhanced in the edge or internal area and the degree of enhancement remains lower than that of the adjacent muscle. Calcification is uncommon. A lesion withcold nodulecan be observed in ECT imaging. Conclusion The characteristic im?aging findings are helpful for preoperative diagnosis of PTML.

Objective To investigate meclical ethits level of first-year mecdical stuclents in Guangzhou medical college,which contributes to provide guidance of medical ethics education for interns. Methods To investigate 183 cases of first-year medical students. They were asked to deal with a case of 'a vagrant needed emergency treatment'. The statistics datum were classified according to 'norms of medical ethics and ways of implementation made by the Ministry of Health for medical staff'.Results 99.45% of them thought they should immediately save patients' live;but less than 28.96%thought of using cheap and fine medicines;only 38.80% mentioned the patients' mood. And there was no significant difference between boys and girls(P>0.05). Conclusion Medical students have already established a 'life-saving' awareness when they are freshman, but they also need to learn how to put ethics into practice.

ObjectiveTo investigate the clinical value of sonographic detection for calcification in diagnosis of thyroid carcinoma.MethodsClinical data of 3924 thyroid disease patients examined by ultrasonography and pathology at First Hospital of China Medical University were retrospectively reviewed to investigate the relationship between calcification, microcalcification, macrocalcification and peripheral calcification with thyroid carcinoma,the relationship between solitary nodule with calcification and multiple nodules with calcification with thyroid carcinoma and the relationship between calcification with thyroid carcinoma in different age groups. ResultsThe incidences of calcification,microcalcification in malignant and benign thyroid patients were 32.05％,6.50％ and 80.07％,51.53％,the incidences of calcification and microcalcification were significantly higher in malignant group than in benign group (P ＜ 0.01 ).The incidence of carcinoma in solitary nodules with calcification was 53.33％ while it was 22.2％ in multiple nodule group,the incidence of carcinoma in solitary nodules with calcification was significantly higher than that in multiple nodules (P ＜ 0.01 ).The incidence of carcinoma in solitary nodules with microcalcification was 74.1％ while in multiple nodule group it was 47.9％,the incidence of carcinoma in solitary nodules with microcalcification was significantly higher than that in multiple nodules ( P ＜ 0.01 ).The incidence of carcinoma younger than 70 years of age with caicification in different age groups was significantly different (P ＜ 0.05).In 40 and younger age group,the incidence of carcinoma with microcaicification was higher than that in over 44 years group (P ＜ 0.01 ).ConclusionsCalcification or microcalcification is considered to be a risk factor of thyroid carcinoma.Solitary nodules with calcification or microcalcification found in younger patients were more likely to coexist with thyroid carcinoma.

INTRODUCTIONThis study analyses the diagnostic value of ultrasonography (US) detection for calcification in thyroid nodules.

MATERIALS AND METHODSWe analysed the preoperative US findings and clinical characteristics of 577 malignant and 3434 benign thyroid patients who underwent surgery in our hospital.

RESULTSThe malignant rate in patients with microcalcification hyperechoic and tiny calcification foci ≤2 mm in diameter was significantly higher than the non-calcification and other calcification group (P <0.001). The malignant rate in single calcifi cation nodule was signifi cantly higher than that in multiple nodule group (P <0.01). Most of the patients (37/39) with lymph node calcification were malignant. The malignant rate of calcification and microcalcification was significantly higher in patients <45 years old than in older patients (P <0.05).

CONCLUSIONCompared with other calcifications, microcalcification should be a better predictor of thyroid carcinoma. Malignancy should be highly suspected in patients with single calcification nodule, especially with lymph node calcification. Patients younger than 45 years of age with calcification or microcalcification have a greater risk for thyroid carcinoma.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Calcinosis ; complications ; diagnostic imaging ; Child ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Retrospective Studies ; Thyroid Diseases ; complications ; diagnostic imaging ; Thyroid Nodule ; complications ; diagnostic imaging ; Ultrasonography ; Young Adult

Objective To investigate the independent factors influencing the efficacy of pre-hospital CPR effect. Method The data base with 1376 cases was set up with EpiData software by means of questionnaires and the information was provided by the survivals from cardiopulmonary arrest( CA)saved with cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR), and the data were analyzed with SPSS 13.0 software to carry out binary logistic regression. Through single factor analysis, the factors with emerged statistical significance were chosen as variances. Results With regard to the restoration of spontaneous circulation(ROSC), the rescue did by the first witness was the protective factor(PF)( OR = 2.21, P = 0.001, 95.0% CI=1.356-3.602); the male was the risk factor(RF) contrasted with the female( OR = 0. 515, P =0. 006, 95.0%0 CI = 0.320 - 0. 26) ; ages between 20 and 29 years old had higher likelihood of ROSC than group ≥81 years old( OR = 3.241, P = 0.026, 95.0%CI = 1.146 -9.138); the length of CA time before CPR was RF(OR = 0.913, P = 0.000, 95.0%CI = 0.887-0.948);ventricular fibrillation(VF) was PF compared with asystole( OR = 5.092, P = 0.000, 95.0%CI=2.927 -8.861); electric shock was PF(OR = 3.384, P = 0.000, 95.0%CI = 2.033 - 5.635); epinephrine dosage 0 - 4 mg had higher likelihood of ROSC than > 5 nag dosage( OR = 3. 255, P = 0. 001, 95.0% CI = 1. 606 -6.597). In respect of probability about victims at the tittle reached hospital alive, ages of 2- 12 and 13 - 19 years old had higher rations than ≥81 years old( OR = 12.818, P = 0.029, 95.0% CI = 1.299 - 126.508)( OR = 10.505, P = 0.036, 95.0% CI = 1.161-95.058); the length of CA time before CPR was RF(OR =0.862, P = 0.000, 95.0%CI = 0.821-0.906); VF was PF compared with asystole(OR = 7.330, P =0.000, 95.0%CI = 3.962 - 13.560). Conclusions ECG change before CPR, rescue by the first witness,electric shock, the length of CA time before CPR, epinephrine dosage, gender and age were independent influencing factors of pre-hospital CPR for the emergency of ROSC. Age, the length of CA time before CPR and ECG before CPR were influencing factors of pre-hospital CPR for patients at the time transferred to hospital alive.

Objective To investigate the clinical characteristics of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease(CMT),and conduct genetic analysis.Methods The clinical data of 2 families were retrospectively analyzed.Results The proband of family 1 had atrophy of bilateral thigh and calf muscles,serum creatine kinase(CK)was 292 U/L,and EMG examination showed peripheral nerve damage of upper and lower limbs(mainly axonal).Genetic testing revealed that the proband carried a heterozygous mutation of NEFH:NM＿02107:c.3057dupG:p.K1020Efs*43.According to American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics(ACMG),the variant of NEFH gene was interpreted as likely pathogenic(PS3＿moderate+PM2+PM4+PP1).The proband of family 2 had scoliosis,calf muscle atrophy,flat foot,blood creatine kinase 80 U/L,and EMG examination showed peripheral nerve damage in the upper and lower limbs(mainly axonal).Genetic testing revealed that the proband carried a heterozygous mutation of the MFN2:NM＿014874:c.746C＞G:p.S249C.This mutation had not been reported and included in the relevant literature,and was likely to be pathogenic according to the ACMG regulation rating(Likely Pathogenic:PM1+PM2+PM5+PP3).Conclusions The clinical manifestations of the two families are muscle weakness with muscle atrophy,normal or mild elevation of creatine kinase,disappearance of tendon reflex,arched foot,and electromyography indicating neurogenic damage.Gene testing reveals that the probands carried heterozygous mutations in the NEFH and MFN2 genes,respectively.

Objective To explore the effects of Xingnaojing injection on plasma MMP-9 and TIMP-1 levels for patients with cerebral hemorrhage. Methods A total of 60 patients with acute cerebral hemorrhage from February 2014 to May 2015 were selected as research subjects and randomly divided into the research group and the control group, with 30 patients in each group. The research group was given Xingnaojing injection on the basis of regular treatment, and the control group was given regular treatment. The plasma MMP-9 and TIMP-1 levels of the two groups of patients were compared, and the correlation between MMP-9 and TIMP-1 levels in the patients and their correlation with cere-bral edema were analyzed. Results On the fifth day of onset of the disease in the two groups of patients, MMP-9 and TIMP-1 levels were significantly increased, and the levels were reduced on the 14th day. On the fifth day and 14th day of onset of the disease in the research group, MMP-9 level was significantly lower than that in the control group, and TIMP-1 level was significantly higher than that in the control group. The differences were statistically significant (P<0.01). In 24 h, the volume of cerebral edema in the two groups was positively correlated to MMP-9 (r=0.682, P=0.761), and was significantly negatively correlated to TIMP-1(r=-0.489, P=-0.619); on the 14th day, the volume of cerebral edema was positively correlated to MMP-9 (r=0.516, P=0.835). Conclusion Xingnaojing is able to significantly reduce the increasing degree of MMP-1 in the patients with cerebral hemorrhage, enhance the increasing degree of TIMP-1, and improve patients' cerebral edema.

Objective To explore the ultrasonographic and CT imaging features of predominantly cystic thyroid carcinoma (PCTC).Methods The retrospective analysis was performed on 30 cases of thyroid carcinoma with predominantly cystic composition confirmed by pathololy in the General Surgery Department of the First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University from Jan.2011 to Dec.2016.The distribution of their solid portion's ultrasound characters including the eccentric configuration,irregular margin and increased vascularity were observed in all PCTCs.The CT images of 9 cases were analyzed,and the distribution of their solid portion's CT characters including irregular margin,uneven enhancement and papillary structure were observed in 9 PCTCs.Results In the ultrasound images of 30 PCTCs' whole shapes,26 cases (86.7％) showed oval and 24 cases (80.0％) showed smooth margin.26 cases (86.7％) showed eccentric configuration,20 cases (66.7％) showed rich blood flow and 19 cases (63.3％) showed irregular margin in the solid portion's ultrasound image.Only 7 cases(23.3％) showed microcalcification.Every ultrasound image of 30 PCTCs showed at least one or more of the three ultrasound characters,including eccentric configuration,irregular margin and increased vascularity.In the solid portion of 9 PCTCs,7 cases (77.8％) showed irregular margin,6 cases (66.7％) showed uneven enhancement and 6 cases(66.7％) showed papillary structure in the CT image,and every one of them showed at least one or more of the above 3 CT characters.Conclusion When the solid portion of predominantly cystic thyroid nodule appears to have some suspicious malignant characters in the image of ultrasound or CT,we should be vigilant that the nodule may be malignant.