PurposeSpinal cord is one of the most frequently involved sites of multiple sclerosis (MS), which seriously affects the life quality of patients. In this paper, we investigate the application value of voxel-based morphology (VBM) and resting-state magnetic resonance imaging (RS-fMRI) in multiple sclerosis patients with single spinal cord involvement (MS-SSCI).Materials and Methods Three-dimensional T1WI data and RS-fMRI data were acquired from 20 patients with MS-SSCI and 20 normal controls, grey matter volume (GMV), changes of white matter volume (WMV), total intracranial volume (TIV) and local nuclei volume were compared between the two groups using VBM, posterior cingulate cortex (PCC) was regarded as the seed point and the functional connectivity about whole brain was compared between the two groups by using resting-state functional connectivity analysis, the relationships between MS-SSCI structure, function change parameters and expanded disability states scale (EDSS) scores were further explored.Results①Compared with the control group, GMV, WMV, TIV of MS-SSCI group were not significantly reduced, only the volume of some regions (bilateral middle temporal gyrus, left inferior temporal gyrus) showed significant atrophy (P<0.01); MS-SSCI exhibited increased functional connectivity (FC) in the left medial prefrontal cortex, left inferior temporal gyrus, left caudate nucleus and right supplementary motor area (two-sample t test, after AlphaSim correction,P<0.01, voxel size >40).②There was no significant correlation (P>0.05) between MS-SSCI structure change parameters and EDSS; while a significant correlation between EDSS scores and FC was noted in the left inferior temporal gyrus (r=0.633,P<0.05).Conclusion Both structural abnormalities and altered FC with PCC can be detected in MS-SSCI, but only functional parameters are associated with clinical abnormalities, which are more sensitive than microstructural changes.

Objective To investigate the mechanism of HSP70 that inhibits myocardial cell apoptosis in sepsis.Methods Myocardial cells in primary culture were randomly divided into control group,normal serum group,sepsis serum group,transported empty vector group and transported HSP70 group.The myocardial cells in transported HSP70 group have been transported by pcDNA3.1-HSP70 for 36 hours.The myocardial cells in every group have been cultured by respective serum for 2 hours and dyed by Hoechst 33258,and then calculate the rate of myocardial cells apoptosis.Using Western-blot to investigate the effect of overexpression of HSP70 on Caspase-3,8,9's activation and Bid's cracking.Results The rate of myocardial cells apoptosis after dealing in transported HSP70 group [ ( 12.48 ± 2.39 ) ％,( 23.96 ± 3.12 ) ％,( 25.40 ± 3.96) ％ ] is lower than in sepsis serum group [ ( 28.66 ± 2.24 ) ％,( 55.76 ± 5.69 ) ％,( 46.89±8.74)％,t =5.856,5.932,6.027,P ＜0.01,n =3] and lower than in transported empty vector group [(34.25±3.42)％,(50.71±6.38)％,(47.62+5.74)％,t =5.876,5.903,6.122,P ＜0.01,n =3],is higher than in control group,and in normal serum group(3.13％ ～ 6.75％ ,t =6.324,6.578,6.137,5.987,6.032,6.871,P ＜ 0.01,n =3 ).When Caspase-3,8,9 activating,the gray-scale of P11,P20 and P10 in transported HSP70 group( 12.5276 ± 2.1247,9.3481 ± 4.5423,16.1349 ± 6.0641 ) is lighter than that in sepsis serum group ( 27.1324 ± 2.1564,25.5643 ± 4.3018,36.5647 ± 6.7135,t =5.856,5.902,5.891,P ＜ 0.01,n =3 ) and lighter than in transported empty vector group (28.0314 ±2.0367,25.6413 ±4.1356,34.5648 ±5.9473,t =3.861,3.933,4.281,P ＜0.05,n =3),is deeper than in control group(8.0324 ± 1.5234,5.1246 ± 1.3274,2.0314 ±0.6423,t =3.286,3.867,4.031,P＜0.05,n =3) and in normal serum group(8.5649 ± 1.2136,6.0324 ± 1.0214,3.2146 ±0.1325,t =5.898,5.969,6.879,P ＜0.01,n =3).The gray-scale of tBid in transported HSP70 group( 12.0316 ±2.3641 ) is lighter than in sepsis serum group(27.0536 ± 5.3214),t =3.274 ( P ＜ 0.05,n =3 ) and lighter than in transported empty vector group(27.1034 ± 3.6741,t =3.301,P ＜ 0.05,n =3 ),is deeper than in control group ( 6.0347 ± 2.1304,t =5.924,P ＜ 0.01,n =3 ) and in normal serum group ( 7.3121± 1.3021,t =5.871,P ＜ 0.01,n =3 ).Conclusions HSP70 inhibit myocardial cells apoptosis in sepsis by intervened the death receptor pathway and mitochondrial pathway.

Objective To observe the clinical effect of Chuanxiong-Chatiao San in treatment hemicrania. Methods All patients were randomly recruited into a control group (75cases) and a treatment group (78 cases). The control group was treated with Gastrodin injection, Ligustrazine injection and Mailuoning injection; on this basis, the treatment group was treated with Chuanxiong-Chatiao powder. Both groups were treated for 14 days with a 7 days interval. Results The excellent rate and effective rate were 91.03% and 96.08% in the treatment group respectively; and 70.66% and 94.67% in the control group respectively. The difference between the two groups was significant (χ2= 12.7143,P<0.01) . Conclusion Chuanxiong-Chatiao powder combined with western medicine is effective in treating hemicrania.

Objective: To provide a method of microbial limit test for Changyanning tablets and carry out the verification of the mothod.Methods: A plate method was used in the total aerobic microbial count and the concentration of the test liquid was 1∶100.A plate method was used in the total yeast and mold count while the concentration of the test liquid was 1∶10.The direct inoculation method was used for the detection of Escherichia coli,bile-tolerant gram-negative bacteria and Salmonella enterica subsp.Results: The recoveries of the five strains were from 0.5 to 2.0.Conclusion: The method is suitable for the microbial limit examination of Changyanning tablets.

The main treatment strategies for chronic pancreatitis in young patients include therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP) intervention and surgical intervention. Therapeutic ERCP intervention is performed much more extensively for its minimally invasive nature, but a part of patients are referred to surgery at last. Historical and follow-up data of 21 young patients with chronic pancreatitis undergoing duodenum-preserving total pancreatic head resection were analyzed to evaluate the outcomes of therapeutic ERCP intervention and surgical intervention in this study. The surgical complications of repeated therapeutic ERCP intervention and surgical intervention were 38% and 19% respectively. During the first therapeutic ERCP intervention to surgical intervention, 2 patients developed diabetes, 5 patients developed steatorrhea, and 5 patients developed pancreatic type B pain. During the follow-up of surgical intervention, 1 new case of diabetes occurred, 1 case of steatorrhea recovered, and 4 cases of pancreatic type B pain were completely relieved. In a part of young patients with chronic pancreatitis, surgical intervention was more effective than therapeutic ERCP intervention on delaying the progression of the disease and relieving the symptoms.

OBJECTIVETo verify the electric synchronism, mechanic synchronism and hemodynamics of selective site pacing.

METHODSPacing in the right ventricular cardiac apex (RVA), the right ventricular His bundle region (His), and the septum of right ventricular high-positioned outflow tract (RVOT), CO and CI were recorded. The electrical synchronism was assessed by observing the width and shape in a 12-lead surface ECG. The mechanical synchronism was estimated by using the VVI (vector velocity imaging) technology of the Acuson Sequia 512.

RESULTSThe results showed that CO and CI were lower while pacing in RVA, but they were not significant different (P>0.05). The QRS width: (124 +/- 5.3) ms while pacing in His, (144 +/- 7.1) ms while pacing in RVOT and (156 +/- 8.6) ms while pacing in RVA. The QRS width while pacing in His and in RVOT were narrower than in RVA and there were significant differences (P<0.01). Vector velocity imaging showed that mechanical synchronism was better while pacing in RVOT than that in RVA.

CONCLUSIONPacing in RVOT seems better than pacing in traditional RVA, and the operation was no more difficult than the traditional operation.

Adult ; Aged ; Bundle of His ; physiopathology ; Cardiac Pacing, Artificial ; methods ; Electrocardiography ; Female ; Heart Ventricles ; physiopathology ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Pacemaker, Artificial

OBJECTIVEThe purpose of this study was to evaluate a new palatoplasty with persistent elastic distraction osteogenesis.

METHODSTwenty mongrel dog aged in 6 month were divided into two groups: the control (n = 10) and the experimental group (n = 10). The cleft palate model was made surgically in experimental dogs. The hard palate clefts were repaired with persistent elastic distraction osteogenesis. Then the animals were observed for an additional 12 weeks before sacrifice. Direct measurements was taken on dry skulls of the dogs and the data were analyzed statistically.

RESULTSFor all experimental dogs, the clefts were closed after gradual distraction. No relapse and airway blocking occurred in observational period. There were no significant differences in the variables of facial length, height and width between the two groups (P > 0.05). The length of horizontal portion of hard palate in experimental group was significantly longer than that in the control (P < 0.01).

CONCLUSIONThere was no complication and disturbance on maxillofacial structure in repairing cleft palate with persistent elastic distraction osteogenesis. It is an effective and safe technique for repairing cleft palate in animal model.

Animals ; Cleft Palate ; surgery ; Dogs ; Face ; anatomy & histology ; Osteogenesis, Distraction ; methods ; Palate ; surgery

Objective To investigate the situation of chronic diseases and the effects on quality of life among different-aged elderly in community and provide evidence for targeted improvement quality of life.Methods During March to July 2015, the elderly who was aged 60 and over as respondents from two communities in Kunming were enrolled. Cross-sectional study and cluster sampling were used based on Activities of Daily Living scale (ADL) and Balthel index.questionnaire was designed and information of chronic disease in the elderly was colected.The effects on Balthel index in different chronic diseases and age groups were analysed.Results A total of 589 subjects were investigated, chronic disease prevalence was93.70％, and the highest prevalence is hypertension that was 27.50％.The quality of life was worse in the elderly who suffered from three kinds of chronic diseases and more older. The quality of life in different age groups elderly was statistically significant (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion The quality of life in the community elderly is relate with age and the type of chronic diseases.In order to improve their quality of life health guidance should be strengthened.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the effects of monofluorphosphate and alphaD3 on the bone mineral density of mandibular of ovariectomy rats.

METHODS39 female Sprague-Dawley rats about 90 days of age were randomly divided into the following treatment groups and treated for 12 weeks: SHAM group, OVX group, MFP group, MFP+alphaD3 group. Rats of MFP group received monofluorphosphate by gastric feeding. Rats of MFP+alphaD3 group received monofluorphosphate and alphatD3 by gastric feeding. The femur and the mandibles were collected for histomorphometry and bone mineral density measurement.

RESULTSThe bone area, bone thick, and bone mineral density of femur in the OVX group were significantly lower than those of other groups, while the trabecular separation of the OVX group was significantly higher than that of other groups. The bone mineral density of mandible was increased in OVX group and MFP+alphaD3 group compared with SHAM group.

CONCLUSIONMonofluorphosphate and alphaD3 can obviously increase the mass of mandible. The bone mineral density of femur decreased after ovariectomy while it increased in mandibular.

Animals ; Bone Density ; Bone and Bones ; Female ; Femur ; Humans ; Mandible ; Ovariectomy ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley