Objective To build a nomogram of normal fetal lung volumes (left,right and total)throughout gestational age estimated by 3-dimensional ultrasonography.Methods Left and right lung volumes were assessed in 324 normal and singleton fetuses of gestational age 16-37 weeks by 3-dimensional ultrasonography using the technique of virtual organ computer-aided analysis(VOCAL) at a rotational step of 30 degrees.The relationships between left,right,and total lung volumes,and gestational age were assessed by correlation and regression analysis.Results The right,left,and total lung volumes were highly correlated with gestational age (P＜0.001),and the correlation coefficient was 0.966,0.973 and 0.990respectively.The best-fit exponential curve regression equations of left lung volume was:y=0.207exp~(0.143X);right lung volume was:y=0.301 exp~(0.14X);total lung volume was:y=0.508 exp~(0.142X).Conclusions A nomogram of fetal lung volumes estimated by 3-dimensional ultrasonography from 16 to 37weeks gestation is described,and reference values may be useful for the prenatal prediction of pulmonary hypoplasia.

Objective To analyze the accuracy,repeatability and feasibility of Ultrafast Doppler for renal artery ultrasonography.Methods One hundred and one cases were selected that were suspected to have renal artery disease and were successful of conventional and Ultrafast Doppler for renal artery ultrasonography,and 101 cases were grouped by age (≤40 years old,41-60 years old,≥61 years old),body mass index (BMI) (normal 18.5-23.9 kg/m2,overweight 24.0-27.9 kg/m2,obesity ≥28.0kg/m2) and whether there were the presence of renal artery stenosis (no significant renal artery stenosis and renal artery stenosis ＞60％).Each case was respectively examined by conventional and Ultrafast Doppler for renal artery ultrasonography in a random order.The consistency of Doppler parameters was tested.The duration of each Doppler study was compared and the feasibility of Ultrafast Doppler for renal artery ultrasonography was explored.The Doppler parameters included:renal artery peak systolic velocity (PSV),resistance index (RI),renal segmental artery acceleration time (T) and time consuming (△T).The concordence and △T of two Doppler method were compared.Results ① Ultrafast Doppler had good reproducibility,intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) values were ＞ 0.6.② For renal artery ultrasonography,the successful number of cases examined by Ultrafast Doppler were more than those examined by conventional Doppler,but the difference was not statistically significant (P ＞0.05).③The Doppler parameters from all subjects and different groups showed a strong positive correlation between the two Doppler studies (P ＜0.05).④ UltraFast Doppler required a shorter time than conventional Doppler (P ＜0.05).⑤The △T of cases with different ages and with or without renal artery stenosis showed no statistically significant (P ＞0.05),however,their △T were increased with body mass index increasing (P＜0.05).Conclusions Ultrafast Doppler for renal artery ultrasonography has a high success rate,a good repeatability and consistency,and a shorter time consuming and simple operation than conventional Doppler.

Objective To evaluate the performance of virtual touch tissue quantification imaging (VTQ) for differential diagnosing in uterine hysteromyoma and adenomyoma. Methods Blood flow parameters and SWV (shear wave velocities) from 42 regular hysteromyomas,14 abnormal hysteromyomas and 25 uterine adenomyomas were compared and analyzed through color Doppler. Results The SWV of regular hysteromyomas was on average of (2.72 ± 0.31) m/s;that of abnormal hysteromyomas (1.88 ± 0.25) m/s;while the SWV of uterine adenomyomas was on average of 1.91 ± 0.27 m/s. The mean SWV in regular hysteromyomas group was significantly higher than that in abnormal hysteromyomas group and uterine adenomyomas group (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference of SWV between abnormal hysteromyomas group and uterine adenomyomas group (P > 0.05).The resistance index and SWV of uterine hysteromyomas and adenomyomas had positive correlation (r = 0.753,0.544,0.506,P < 0.05). Conclusion VTQ can quantify the stiffiness of uterine hysteromyoma and adenomyoma.

Objective:To analyze the osmotic pressure of citicoline sodium injection from different manufacturers to provide experi-mental basis for improving the national standard of the product. Methods:The cryoscopic method was used to detect the osmotic pres-sure of 479 batches of citicoline sodium injection from 45 pharmaceutical factories. Results:The osmotic pressure of citicoline sodium injection was within the range of 359-692 mOsmol · kg-1 , that of citicoline sodium for injection was within the range of 401-1408 mOsmol·kg-1 , and that of citicoline sodium chloride injection was within the range of 278-299 mOsmol·kg-1 . Conclusion:The os-motic pressure of citicoline sodium injection and citicoline sodium for injection from different manufacturers is obviously different. It is necessary to detect osmotic pressure in the quality standard in order to evaluate the quality of preparation process.

Objective:To explore the reliability and validity of Geriatric Depression Scale(GDS) when used in Chinese rural community-dwelling elderly.Methods:GDS, Social Support Rating Scale(SSRS) and Activities of Daily Living(ADL) were administrated to 412 community residents aged 60 years or more.13 of the 412 were re-tested after 20 days by telephone.Results:The result of item analysis showed that all the 30 items of GDS had met psychometric criteria.The Cronbach's ? coefficient was 0.9197, and test-retest in 20 days 0.729.GDS had acceptable discriminant validity:GDS scores negatively correlated with SSRS scores(Pearson ?=-0.459, P

Recently,researches about impulsiveness are more and more active,especially in the fields of psychology,psychiatry,behavioral medicine and psychopharmacology.But there is no widely accepted definition and measurement methods.This review briefly described the concept of impulsiveness and different methods to measure impulsiveness.We also discussed the advantages and disadvantages of each measurement method.

Comparative genomic hybridization is a techniqu e combining fluorescence in situ hybridization with subtractive hybridization in molecular-cytogenetics. The technical basic priciple, methods, quality control , advantages,disadvantages, applications and advances in the study of colorectal carcinoma are reviewed.

Objective To explore the effect and safety of rituximab (RTX) in children with frequently relapsed nephrotic syndrome.Methods Twelve children (8 male and 4 female) with frequently relapse nephrotic syndrome were treated with RTX.They all showed resistance to various immunosuppressive agents and relapsed when steroid was reduced at 1.5-2.0 mg/kg.All immunosuppressive agents were stopped.Steroid was prescribed at doses of 2 mg/(kg · d),followed by alternate-day dosing (2 mg/kg) after proteinuria was negative for 5 days,and then tapered by 5 mg every 2 weeks until to low dose (＜ 0.5 mg/kg on alternate day) or discontinued.RTX was administered at a dose of 375 mg/m2 once every week for 3 weeks.Results The patients were followed up for 4-19 months [median (7.79 ± 3.00) months].Proteinuria turned negative on 1-14 d after first RTX treatment.Mean steroid dosages were significantly reduced than before treatment [alternate-day dosing (1.83 ± 1.02) mg/kg vs alternate-day dosing (0.34 ± 0.16) mg/kg,t =3.78,P =0.002].Gingival hyperplasia and Cushing appearance were significantly improved and steroid-induced glaucoma disappeared.The height was significantly increased compared with before treatment [(2.21 ± 1.40) cm/year vs (8.27 ±2.10) cm/year].Six cases had no relapse during follow-up.Another 6 cases relapsed in 5.5-19.0 months.All patients showed CD19 + B lymphocytes depletion after RTX treatment.However,CD19 + recovery could be seen in 5.5-12.0 months.Serum immunoglobulin did not significantly change.None of the patients was found with adverse events.Conclusions RTX can significantly reduce the dosage of steroid or even stop medication in children free of immunosuppressive agents,maintain remission for (7.79 ± 3.00) months,significantly improve the adverse reaction induced by steroid and immune-suppression.Thus,for children with frequently relapsed nephritic syndrome/steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome who show resistance to immunosuppressive therapies,RTX treatment may be considered.

BACKGROUND:Orthodontic tooth movement is based on the periodontal tissue remodeling. In the exogenous factors accelerating orthodontic tooth movement, Chinese herbal medicine has become a research hotspot because of its wide resources, low cost, easy to extract, mild effect, smal toxic, less side effects and drug resistance. OBJECTIVE: To summarize the role of Chinese herbal medicine in the periodontal tissue remodeling during orthodontic tooth movement. METHODS:A computer-based retrieval of CNKI, Wanfang and PubMed databases was performed for articles related to Chinese herbal medicine for improving orthodontic tooth movement published before 2014. The keywords were “Chinese herbal medicine, orthodontic tooth movement, periodontal tissue remodeling” in Chinese and English, respectively. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Erigeron breviscapus, Salvia, teasel, Drynaria, baicalin, evening primrose oil as Chinese herbs are most widely used in the promotion of periodontal tissue remodeling, characterized as wide resources, low cost, easy to extract, mild effect, low toxicity, less drug resistance. In the clinical orthodontic treatment, it is hoped to accelerate orthodontic tooth movement and shorten the treatment time. Therefore, under the appropriate corrective force, Chinese herbs can be used properly to improve periodontal tissue repair and remodeling, which can improve the microcirculation of periodontal tissue, increase the local blood flow, promote bone formation and repress bone resorption.

AIM: To investigate the effect of antisense oligonucleotides on expression of macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) in macrophages. METHODS: MIF phosphorothioate oligonucleotides was designed and synthesized. The phosphorothioate antisense, sense and missense oligonucleotides of mouse MIF was transfected into macrophages, separately. After that, macrophages were incubated with LPS. Cell culture medium was collected for MIF protein detection by EIA. Cellular RNA was extracted and the expression of MIF mRNA was examined by RT-PCR analysis. RESULTS: LPS stimulation resulted in a specific time-dependent expression of MIF derived from macrophages. MIF mRNA and MIF protein level increased at 6 h and reached a plateau at 9-12 h after LPS stimulation. The macrophages treated with antisense oligonucleotides showed a significant decrease in MIF mRNA and MIF protein after LPS stimulation than those with LPS stimulation only and LPS plus sense or missense oligonucleotides (P