Objective To explore the relationship of adiponectin and brachial ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients combined with hypertension.Methods Fifty-six patients with diabetes mellitus,69 diabetes mellitus patients combined with hypertension and 78 healthy people were recruited in our study who visited doctors in Fenyang Hospital from March 2010 to March 2012.The levels of adiponectin,brachial ankle pulse wave velocity and other biochemical indicator were determined.Analyzed the correlation between adiponectin and baPWV among the three groups.Results The levels of adiponectin in control group,diabetes mellitus group,and diabetes mellitus combined with hypertension group were (13.9 ±4.2) mg/L,(9.1 ± 3.8) mg/L and (7.6 ± 2.4) mg/L respectively,and the difference was statistically significant (F =62.53,P ＜0.01).The levels of baPWV in control group,diabetes mellitus group and diabetes mellitus combined with hypertension group were (1 617.4 ± 198.2) cm/s,(2 010.9 ±231.7) cm/s and (2 196.1 ±218.6) cm/s respectively,and the difference was also statistically significant (F =139.41,P ＜ 0.01).The correlation between adiponectin level and baPWV among three groups were-0.629,-0.561,and-0.528,respectively (P =0.027,0.034,0.029).Conclusion The levels of adiponectin decreased in diabetes mellitus patients combined with hypertension,while the baPWV increased.There is a good correlation between adiponectin and baPWV.

Objective To determine the added clinical applications of MR virtual endoscopy (MRVE) plus MRCP in cholangiopancreatography. Methods In 14 month, 44 patients with obstructive jaundice and symptomatic bile trace were assessed by MRVE in biliary tract.The 2D data of heavily T 2 weighted images with FSE(non breath hold, respiratory trigger) and SSFSE(breath hold, multi slice single shot fast spin echo) sequence were transferred to the computer workstation. Navigator software (GEMS) was used to display intraluminal views of the pancreaticobiliary tract with a surface rendering technique. Results Patients suffered from neoplasm ( n =18), bile stone (17), postoperative complications of cholecystectomy( n =3), and other disease of biliary tract( n =6). MRVE could clearly demonstrate the anatomical structures in biliary tract, extended pancreas tract,biliary meatus narrowing and obstruction, bile duct stones, duct branches, and the inner wall of pathological obstruction.The main limitation of virtual endoscopy was inability to evaluate mucosa and lack of histological diagnosis. Sensitivity for detection of bile duct dilatation and site of obstruction was: 2D FSE 91 7%, and SSFSE 97 9%. Conclusion MRVE provided noninvasively endoscope like display of biliary tract.Its display ability was a supplement to image biliary trace. MRVE effect of multi slice SSFSE sequence was better than that of fast spin echo.

Objective To undergo T 2 *-weighted first-pass perfusion imaging after dynamic contrast-enhanced T 1-weighted imaging at the same examination in patients with breast neoplasm, and to evaluate if T 2 *-weighted imaging can provide additional diagnostic information to that obtained with T 1-weighted imaging. Methods Twenty-nine patients with breast lesions verified by pathology(benign 12, malignant 17)underwent MR imaging with dynamic contrast-enhanced T 1-weighted imaging of the entire breasts, then followed immediately with six-sections, T 2 *-weighted first-pass perfusion imaging of the lesions.The diagnostic indices were got by the 3 D T 1-weighted enhancement rate criterion and T 2 * signal intensity loss rate criterion individually.The sensitivity and specificity were calculated and the two methods were compared.Results With the dynamic contrast-enhanced T 1-weighted imaging, there was a significant differences between the benign and malignant breast lesions (t=2.563,P=0.016), but a considerable overlap of the signal intensity increase between the carcinomas and benign lesions was found, with a sensitivity of 94% and a specificity of 25%.With T 2 *-weighted first-pass perfusion imaging, there was a very significant differences between the benign and malignant breast lesions (t=4.777,P

Objective To evaluate the clinical value of computer-aided detection (CAD) system in the diagnosis of breast cancer on mammograms. Methods The mammograms of 136 pathology-proved breast cancer cases were analyzed by CAD system. The results of CAD were compared with that made by radiologists. Results The sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of CAD system to microcalcification lesions were 93.2% (41/44), 22.8%(21/92), and 45.6%(62/136), respectively. The sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of CAD system to mass lesions were 82.9%(107/129), 71.4%(5/7), and 82.4%(112/136), respectively. There was middle level agreement between the detection of CAD system and that of the radiologists (Kappa_(mass)=0.424, P_(mass)=0.000; Kappa_(cal)=0.365, P_(cal)=0.013). Conclusion CAD system has the characteristics of high sensitivity and low specificity. It could be the aid of radiologists in breast cancer detection on mammograms.

Objective To explore the optimal low-dose protocol of volumetric high-resolution CT (VHRCT) of the lung and evaluate its diagnostic value.Methods Catphan phantom were scanned using GE Lightspeed VCT with different parmeters from 120 kV,10 mAs to 120 kV,250 mAs in 10 mAs increments.Other parameters included 0.969 pitch,20 mm scan coverage,0.625 mm collimation and 30 cm display field of view and bone recon kernel.The spatial and density resolution,noise and radiation dose of each scanning were measured to determine the low-dose VHRCT protocol.In clinical study,105 patients with diffuse lung diseases underwent standard-dose VHRCT with 120 kV,250 mA according to the clinical needs.Low-dose VHRCT was performed with 120 kV,120 mAs in follow-up.Two radiologists who were unaware of the CT technique reviewed randomized images for the detail of diffuse lung diseases,including linear or reticular opacities,micro-nodules or tree-in-bud patterns,bronchiolectasis,ground-glass opacities and emphysema using a 4-point scale.Results In phantom study,the spatial-resolution maintained at 9 LP/cm from 250 mAs to 120 mAs.Below 120 mAs,the spatial-resolution and density-resolution decreased and noise increased with the decrease of tube-current.In clinical study,there were no statistical differences between standard-dose and low-dose VHRCT in demonstrating the detail of diffuse lung diseases(P ＞0.05).The CTDIvol was 23.44 mGy at 250 mAs and 11.25 mGy at 120 mAs,with 52％dose reduction by low-dose VHRCT.Conclusions Low-dose VHRCT at 120 kV,120 mAs offers maximum dose reduction without compromising spatial resolution and diagnostic value.

Objective By finding out the Chinese official pharmacy talent training and education model in Sui and Tang dynasties,we can used it in the cultivation of contemporary talents in pharmacy.Methods pharmacy education in CNKI,Sui and Tang history books,Chinese herbal medicine and legal literature were collected and categorized in training organizations,education and evaluation three aspects.Results In the Sui and Tang dynasties,pharmacy institutions included imperial pharmacies,drug possession Bureau and the Department of imperial medicine disciplines.Meanwhile,there were relevant regulations in education,teaching and quality assessment.According to the traditional theory,practice and correlation characteristics,focusing on the connection of clinical pharmacy practice courses and lessons,the government trained a large number of professional talents in pharmacy.Conclusion In the Sui and Tang dynasties,Chinese material medical attaches great importance to the comprehensive quality of talents cultivation,which is worthy for modern reference.

Objective To differentiate benign from malignant breast lesions by analyzing qualitative and quantitative MR characteristics.Methods The dynamic contrast-enhanced MR imaging of the breast was performed using a double breast coil at 1.5T.The correlation between qualitative and quantitative characteristics of lesions on MRI,the data system(BI-RADS) category scores and histology was comparatively analysed.Results Some qualitative characteristics (shape, margin type, relative T 2-weighted signal intensity, rim enhancement, the later heterogeneous enhancement, and time-signal intensity curve type) were statistically significantly correlated with malignancy, P

With modified mutual information(MI) measure,Powell search algorithm is utilized to realize mono-modality image registration.The MI's formulae are improved to reduce computation cost,and the replace of Powell's search direction is also rectified to keep the original search direction and eliminate local maxima.With rotation set in advance,local maxima can be avoided.The influence on registration velocity by Powell convergence threshold is also discussed.The results show that the modified MI measure can reach sub-pixel precision with obviously accelerated speed.It has good robustness,high speed and high precision.

AIM:To investigate the perfusion parameters using dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging ( DCE-MRI) in rectal cancer patients so as to explore its potential value in estimating the microvascular condition including perfusion and permeability .METHODS:The data of 38 rectal cancer patients examined with DCE-MRI was ret-rospectively analyzed .The perfusion parameters of carcinoma and normal rectal wall in each case were calculated , inclu-ding volume transfer constant (Ktrans), rate constant of back flux (Kep), extravascular extracellular space fractional volume (Ve) and initial area under curve (iAUC).The mean values of tumor and normal rectal wall , mucinous and nonmucinous carcinoma, poorly and moderately-to-well differentiated carcinoma , case with or without lymph node metastasis were com-pared.RESULTS:All the parameters of rectal cancer were higher than normal rectal wall (P<0.01).No significant difference was found between poorly and moderately-to-well differentiated carcinoma in terms of K trans, Kep and Ve, neither was the case with or without lymph node metastasis .The cases with lymph node metastasis had lower iAUC than those with-out (P<0.05).CONCLUSION:Quantitative perfusion DCE-MRI answered the microvascular perfusion and permeability change of rectal cancer compared with normal rectal wall , besides it could be used to distinguish between mucinous and nonmucinous carcinoma , which demonstrated its value in the evaluation of rectal cancer .However , it should not be recom-mended to predict the degrees of tumor cell differentiation and lymph node metastasis just according to the perfusion param -eters.

Objective To study the spatial variation of T2 relaxation time of cartilage of knee in healthy adults.Methods T2 values of cartilage of knee in 21 asymptomatic young male adults ( age ranged 24 to 39 years ; mean age , 30 years) were calculated by using a multiecho,spin-echo MR imaging sequence at 1.5T MR scanner on sagittal T2 maps,including the patellar,distal femoral weight and non-weight-bearing as well as proximal tibial weight-bearing cartilages,the differences in the spatial variation between them were analysed using F test.Results All 21 asymptomatic volunteers demonstrated a consistent pattern of spatial variation of T2 values cartilage of knee with longer T2 values near the subchondral bone,decreased in deep zoon and increased in articular surface , there was difference between them (F=70.892 , P＜0.05 ) . The greates spatial variation occurred in the patella.T2 value(26.56 ms±4.4 ms) in the deeper zoon of cartilage of the patella was obviously lower than that of the weight-and non-weight-bearing articular cartilage (P = 0.001 ) . Lateral femoral weight-bearing articular cartilage showed lower T2 value ( 35.2 ms ± 6.31 ms) in the outer transitional superficial zone than thatof the patella and non-weight-bearing cartilage,P=0.002,P=0.000 respectively.Lateral tibial weight-bearing articular cartilage showed showed lower T2 value(37.11 ms±6.6 ms)in the outer transitional superficial zone than that of non-weight-bearing cartilage(P=0.000). Conclusion The spatial variation of T2 relaxation time of cartilage of knee in the vivo in the asymptomatic young adults is like slightly concave curve at 1.5T MR system,that is of reference value in study of degenerative osteoarthritis.