Objective To determine whether pulmonary arterial hypertension(PAH) and pulmonary venous hypertension (PVH) can be differentiated noninvasively by echocardiography. Methods Fifty-six patients with pulmonary arterial systolic pressure(PASP) ≥40 mmHg by echocardiography were involved,and cardiac catheterization performed within 7 days of each other. Based on left ventricular end-diastolic pressure or pulmonary capillary wedge pressure(PCWP) ,30 patients were classified as PAH group and 26 patients as PVH group. The early(E) and late(A) diastolic mitral inflow velocities,E/A ratios,deceleration time(DT),early dastlic mitrial annular velocity(E') and E/E' ratios were measured by conventional and Doppler tissue imaging echocardiography in the two groups. Results Compared with PVH group,the PAH group had significantly higher A,DT,PASP and E',and significantly lower E,E/A ratio and E/E' ratio (P < 0. 01 or P <0. 001). E/E' and E/A ratio was optimal indexes for differentiation of PAH and PVH,the area under receiver operating characteristic curve was 97% and 91 %, respectively. Optimal cutoff for diagnosing PVH was E/E'>9.2 (sensitivity 95%, specificity 97%) and E/A> 1. 7 (sensitivity 75%,specificity 92%). Conclusions PAH and PVH imaging can be reliably differentiated by echocardiography.

Objective To investigate the interaction of pullulan acetate nanoparticles (PANs) and bovine serum albumin (BSA),and to provide the basis for in vivo pharmacokinetic study of PANs.Methods Mixed solutions of different concentration of PANs and BSA solution was prepared,the interaction was studied by fluorescence quenching method and circular dichroism (CD) measurement.Apparent quenching constant (Kq) between the PANs and BSA was calculated,and the anti-stress effect induced by urea and heating of PANs-BSA solution was observed.Results The fluorescence spectrum of BSA was affected by PANs on density-related manner,and Kq calculated by the modified Stern-Volmer plot increased from 2.64×104 to 3.55 ×l05 with the concentration of PANs increased from 0.015 mg/ml to 0.25 mg/ml.With the denaturation of urea or heating,the CD spectrum of PANs-BSA and free BSA had the similar variation tendency.Conclusions The fluorescence spectrum display results show that interaction between PANs and BSA exists,but the interaction does not protect the BSA from degeneration by urea and heating.

Objective To explore the fire prevention management to ensure the operating of the data room in the hospital. Methods The hidden risks in the fire prevention of the data room were pointed out in auto fire fighting system,precision air-conditioning equipment, UPS and battery pack, compatibilization and expansion, high-voltage power supply circuit, lightningproof grounding and etc.It's indicated that the maintenance staff had deficiency in mastering related knowledge on gas fire-extinguishing system.Results The maintenance had to be strengthened for the auto fire fighting system,precision air-conditioning equipment,UPS and battery pack,and the detection should be reinforced for the high-voltage power supply circuit and lightningproof grounding system. It's suggested that standardized construction be executed during data room compatibilization and expansion,corresponding management system be established,and the knowledge be mastered on the composition,operation and announcements.Conclusion The fire prevention management of the data room is enhanced in the hospital,and the hidden risks are eliminated for fire fighting.

OBJECTIVETo observe the prophylactic effects of senna extract 40 mg/kg on chemotherapy-induced constipation.

METHODSEighty-two patients suffering from constipation after chemotherapy were assigned to Group AB and Group BA. Group AB referred to patients who first took senna extract in the 1st chemotherapeutic course and the crude fiber diet in the 2nd chemotherapeutic course. But the sequence was just the opposite in Group BA. The effective rates of relieving chemotherapy-induced constipation by senna extract and by the crude fiber diet were observed. The differences of the digestive tract reaction and the hematotoxicity reaction were compared. The conditions of patients' abdominal pain and stool properties were observed after they took senna extract.

RESULTSThe effective rate of constipation by taking senna extract was 92.68% and that by the crude fiber diet was 10.93%, with statistical difference shown (P < 0.01). There was no statistic difference in adverse reaction rate such as decreased neutrophils over degree II, decreased hemoglobin, decreased platelet, nausea, vomit, etc. (P > 0.05). The occurrence rate of abdominal pain over degree II after taking senna was 8.54%. In the distribution of stool properties, the rate of loose stool was 35.53%.

CONCLUSIONSenna extract 40 mg/kg was effective and safe in treating chemotherapy-induced constipation.

Adult ; Aged ; Antineoplastic Agents ; adverse effects ; Constipation ; chemically induced ; prevention & control ; Cross-Over Studies ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; administration & dosage ; therapeutic use ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Senna Extract ; therapeutic use ; Young Adult

Bone Marrow Cells ; metabolism ; pathology ; CD28 Antigens ; blood ; metabolism ; CD4 Antigens ; blood ; metabolism ; CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes ; metabolism ; Dendritic Cells, Follicular ; metabolism ; pathology ; Humans ; Immunoblastic Lymphadenopathy ; metabolism ; pathology ; Immunophenotyping ; methods ; Lymphoma, T-Cell ; metabolism ; pathology ; Neprilysin ; blood ; metabolism ; Receptors, Complement 3d ; blood ; metabolism ; fas Receptor ; blood ; metabolism

Blood Glucose ; analysis ; Body Mass Index ; Breast Feeding ; Diabetes Mellitus ; genetics ; Female ; Humans ; Infant ; Infant, Newborn ; Infant, Small for Gestational Age ; Insulin Resistance ; Pregnancy ; blood

OBJECTIVETo establish a gas chromatography method for detecting the concentration of 1,1-dichloro-1-nitroethane in air of workplaces.

METHOD1,1-dichloro-1-nitroethane in air of workplaces was collected by activated charcoal tube, absorbed using carbon disulfide and analyzed by Gas Chromatography (FID) with FFAP capillary column.

RESULTSThe linear rang of 1,1-dichloro-1-nitroethane in this method was 4.0-858.2 microg/ml, the linear regression formula was Y = 283X-1076, the correlation coefficient was 0.9999, the lowest detection concentration was 0.4 mg/m3 (3L sampling air), the relative standard deviation (RSD) was 1.8%-4.1%, the desorption efficiency was 88.5%-90.6%, the breakthrough volume was > 0.7 mg, the sampling efficiency was 100%, the samples could be kept at ambient temperature for at least 7 days.

CONCLUSIONThe indicators of this method were conformed to the requirements of "Guide for establishing occupational health standards--Determination methods of air chemicals in workplace". This method could be used to detect 1,1-dichloro-1-nitroethane in air of workplaces.

Air Pollutants, Occupational ; analysis ; Chromatography, Gas ; methods ; Ethane ; analogs & derivatives ; analysis ; Nitroparaffins ; analysis ; Workplace

PURPOSE: The aim of this research was to assess the value of the transitional zone index (TZI) and intravesical prostatic protrusion (IPP) from transrectal ultrasonography in evaluating the severity and progression of disease by analyzing the relationship between the 2 parameters and symptoms, clinical history, and urodynamics in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) patients undergoing different treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 203 patients receiving medication and 162 patients who underwent transurethral resection of the prostate because of BPH were enrolled in this retrospective analysis. The clinical history and subjective and objective examination results of all patients were recorded and compared after being classified by TZI and IPP level. Linear regression was used to find correlations between IPP, TZI, and urodynamics. RESULTS: The 2 parameters were found to differ significantly between patients receiving medication and patients undergoing surgical therapy (p<0.05). PSA, maximum flow rate (Qmax), detrusor pressure at Qmax (PdetQmax), and the bladder outlet obstruction index (BOOI) differed according to various TZI levels (p<0.05). In addition, the voiding symptom score, Qmax, and BOOI of subgroups with various IPP levels were also significantly different (p<0.05). Both TZI and IPP had significant effects on Qmax, BOOI, and PdetQmax (p<0.05) and the incidence of acute urinary retention (p=0.000). CONCLUSIONS: The results demonstrated that both TZI and IPP had favorable value for assessing severity and progression in patients with BPH. Further studies are needed to confirm whether the two parameters have predictive value in the efficacy of BPH treatment and could be considered as factors in the selection of therapy.
Humans ; Incidence ; Indoles ; Linear Models ; Prostate ; Prostatic Hyperplasia ; Retrospective Studies ; Urinary Bladder Neck Obstruction ; Urinary Retention ; Urodynamics

Adolescent ; Adult ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 ; etiology ; Female ; Humans

OBJECTIVETo investigate the neoplastic nature of fibrous dysplasia by molecular clonality approaches.

METHODSTwenty-one cases of fibrous dysplasia were examined by clonality assays based on X-chromosomal inactivation mosiacism. Lesional and non-lesional tissues were microdissected from paraffin sections followed by DNA extraction. The DNA was predigested by HpaII or HhaI, and then amplified by nested PCR targeting phosphoglycerate kinase (PGK) and androgen receptor (AR) genes. Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) at the PGK locus was identified by incubation of the PCR products with Bst XI and agarose gel electrophoresis, and CAG repeat length polymorphism at AR locus was determined by denaturing polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and visualized by silver staining.

RESULTSMicroscopically, all 21 cases showed characteristic features of fibrous dysplasia, including spindle fibrous cell proliferation and immature bone trabeculae at various proportions. DNA polymorphisms at AR locus and SNP of PGK gene were found in 15 of 21, and 4 of 21 cases, respectively. All 19 cases were monoclonal in nature. Two cases showed no polymorphism at either AR or PGK gene locus.

CONCLUSIONSFibrous dysplasia is likely a clonal, neoplastic process. Additional studies of larger number of cases are needed for a definitive conclusion.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; Chromosomes, Human, X ; Female ; Fibrous Dysplasia of Bone ; genetics ; pathology ; Humans ; Middle Aged ; Phosphoglycerate Kinase ; genetics ; Polymorphism, Genetic ; Receptors, Androgen ; genetics ; Young Adult