Objective:Our purpose was to establish an ideal chronic pressure-afterload heart failure rat model which has the transition from cardiac hypertrophy to heart failure. Methods: Chronic pressure-afterload heart failure rat model was induced by gradually constricting the ascending aorta of young rats. Young rats were randomly divided into 2 groups: the constricted and sham-operated groups. Clinical manifestation, tail-cuff blood pressure, organ weight, and hemodynamic data were observed at various time after operation. Results: The overall survival rate was 87%. Tail-cuff pressure began to increase in 4 weeks after operation. Left ventricular hypertrophy appeared in 12 weeks and heart failure in 5 months. Conclusion:It's a practical and reproducible model of cardiac hypertrophy that progresses to chronic heart failure.

Objective To evaluate the cardiac function changing before and after resection of pituitary tumor in patients with pituitary adenoma complicated with dilated cardiomyopathy with retrospective analysis method.Methods The clinical data of 14 cases of patients with pituitary adenoma complicated with dilated cardiomyopathy,treated with resection of pituitary tumor,in PLA General Hospital,from 2005 to 2011,were collected and analyzed.Comparative analysis of cardiac function were made in these patients before and after the surgery,also with the postoperative recovery status,using echocardiography and other noninvasive detection means to detect the growth hormone ( GH),left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD),septal thickness (ST),left ventricular posterior wall thickness (LVPWT),left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) values.Results After the resection of pituitary tumor,the LVEDD,ST,LVPWT,LVEF levels were all significantly better than that before the surgery.Before the surgery the GH,ST,LVPWT,LVEF levels were 93.89 μg/L,11.13 mm,43.92％ and 10.53 mm,while those after the surgery were 5.16 μg/L,10.64 mm,49.28％ and 8.87 mm.The difference of the GH level before and after the surgery was correlated with the difference of ST,LVEDD and LVEF in a linear manner.Conclusions Recection of pituitary tumor can significantly improve the cardiac function in patients with pituitary adenoma complicated with dilated cardiomyopathy,and the cardiac function improving level is correlated with the difference of GH levels before and after the surgery.

The regulative role of extracellular signal-regulated kinase(ERK)signaling pathway on proliferation and apoptosis in rats' airway smooth muscle cells(ASMCs)was investigated.Primary cultures of ASMCs were established and cells between passages 4 and 7 were used for experiments.ASMCs were U-eated with ERK activator epidermal growth factor(EGF)and inhibitor PD98059.The expressions of ERK mRNA and protein were detected by RT-PCR and immunofluorescence staining.Proliferation of ASMCs were detected by MTT eolorimetric assay and [3H] thymidine incorporation.Apoptosis of ASMCs were detected by Hoechst staining and Annexin-V FITC PI donble staining.The levels of ERK1/2,phosphorylated forms of ERK1/2(p-ERK1/2) and proeaspase-3 protein were detected by Western blotting.The expressions of ERK mRNA and ERK protein were obviously observed in ASMCs. Compared with control,the absorbanee(A490) value and DNA synthesis index of PD-treated ASMCs were significantly decreased(P＜0.05).The apoptotic index and the percentage of the early apoptotic cells were significantly increased(P＜0.05).The expressions of ERK1/2 and pERK1/2 protein were significantly down-regulated.The expressions of procaspase-3 protein was significantly increased.Compared with c,ontrol,the A490 value and DNA synthesis index were significantly increased(P＜0.05)in EGF-treated cells.Apoptotic index and the percentage of the early apoptotic cells were significantly decreased(P＜0.05).The levels of ERK1/2 and pERK1/2 protein were significantly increased,and the levels of procaspase-3 protein were significantly decreased, There were no significant differences between control and P+E group(P＞0.05).ERK signaling pathway may play an important role in regulating ASMCs proliferation and apoptosis and ERK regulating the apoptosis of ASMCs possibly relates to the expressions of procaspase-3 protein. The finding will help to understand the mechanisms of asthmatic ASMCs involved in abnormal proliferation.

Objective To evaluate the effect of dexmedetomidine on noise-induced hearing loss in guinea pigs.Methods Twenty-four adult male guinea pigs,aged 3 months,weighing 400-500 g,were randomly divided into 3 groups (n =8 each) using a random number table:dexmedetomdine group (group D),noise-induced hearing loss group (group N) and dexmedetomidine + noise-induced hearing loss group (group DN).A loading dose of dexmedetomidine 5 μg/kg was infused over 5 min,followed by 135 min of infusion at a rate of 10 μg· kg-1 · h-1.The equal volume of normal saline was infused in group N.Groups N and DN were exposed to noise of 4 kHz center frequency and 118-122 dB SPL for 120 min starting from 20 min of administration.Mean arterial pressure (MAP) and cochlear blood flow (COBF) were recorded before administration and every 5 min during drug administration.The changing rate of COBF was calculated.Arterial blood samples were collected for determination of plasma concentration of noradrenaline (NE) by high performance liquid chromatography at 20 and 140 min of administration.Auditory brainstem response (ABR) threshold was recorded before administration and at 1 and 72 h and 10 days after the end of administration.Results Compared with group N,MAP was significantly decreased,the changing rate of COBF was increased at 5-10 min and 30-140 min of administration,ABR threshold was decreased at 1 and 72 h and 10 days after the end of administration,and the plasma concentration of NE was decreased at 140 min of administration in D + N group (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Dexmedetomidine can attenuate noise-induced hearing loss in guinea pigs possibly through inhibiting activation of sympathetic nerves and increasing COBF.

The vital force of Chinese medicine is rooted in the excellent clinical efficacy,however,the good efficacy,is inseparable from a profound theoretical basis,noble medical ethics,and superb medical skills;Based on these aspects,the characteristics of clinical thinking of the medical master Professor WANG Mian-zhi was analyzed preliminary.The master developed a unique clinical thinking style by integrating the ethics,principles of Chinese medicine and clinical skills,which was based on deep morality and rigorous scholarship.Professor Wang's unique style can be summed up as emphasis on syndrome differentiation,elaborate discussion on treating,fine adjusting formula and herbs according to the evidence based syndrome change;thinking carefully and harmoniously;Thought of integration and innovation,overcoming difficulties.Master Wang's thought is very valuable for the cultivation of Chinese medicine scholars and is beneficial for clinical and research personnel of Chinese Medicine,it is worth being further developed.

Objective To investigate the value of high-frequency ultrasound in diagnosis of thyroid carcinoma by comparative analysis of high-frequency ultrasound and spiral CT imaging results. Methods The imaging results of patients with thyroid carcinoma proved by postoperative pathology or biopsy results were reviewed.High-frequency ultrasound and spiral CT were used to examine the 35 patients in The Tumor Hospital of Harbin Medical University between 2007 and 2009. Results Diagnosis of thyroid carcinoma by application of Highfrequency ultrasound were 27 cases, diagnosis rate was 77.1%(27/35);by spiral CT were 25 cases, diagnosis rate was 71.4% (25/35);comparison of the two methods showed no significant difference (x2= 0.3, P ＞ 0.05). Combined application of high-frequency ultrasound and spiral CT diagnosed 33 patients with thyroid carcinoma, diagnosis rate was 94.3%(33/35), which was significantly higher than that of high-frequency ultrasound alone or that of spiral CT alone(compared with high-frequency ultrasound, x2 = 4.2, P ＜ 0.05;and spiral CT, x2 = 6.4, P ＜ 0.05). Conclusion Combined application of high-frequency ultrasound and spiral CT can improve the diagnosis rate of thyroid carcinoma.

Measurements of the magnetic properties and total contents of Cu, Cd, Pb and Fe in 30 automobile emission particulate samples indicated the presence of magnetic particles in them. The values of frequency dependent susceptibility (chi(fd)) showed the absence of superparamagnetic (SP) grains in the samples. The IRM(20 mT) (isothermal remanent magnetization at 20 mT) being linearly proportional to SIRM (saturation isothermal remanent magnetization) (R(2)=0.901), suggested that ferrimagnetic minerals were responsible for the magnetic properties of automobile emission particulates. The average contents of Cu, Cd, Pb and Fe in automobile emission particulates were 95.83, 22.14, 30.58 and 34727.31 mg/kg, respectively. Significant positive correlations exist between the magnetic parameters and the contents of Pb, Cu and Fe. The magnetic parameters of automobile emission particulates reflecting concentration of magnetic particles increased linearly with increase of Pb and Cu content, showed that the magnetic measurement could be used as a preliminary index for detection of Pb and Cu pollution.
Algorithms ; Environmental Monitoring ; methods ; Feasibility Studies ; Magnetics ; Metals, Heavy ; analysis ; chemistry ; Statistics as Topic ; Vehicle Emissions ; analysis

Objective To compare the clinical effect of off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (eft-pump CABG)and on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting(on-pump CABG).Methods The clinical dates of 152 cases with coronary artery bypass grafting(off-pump CABG group 85 cases,on-pump CABG group 67 cases)were received from June 2005 to December 2008,the preoperative dates,postoperative mortality and the rate of complication were compared between two groups.Results The preoperative dates of two groups were no significant difference(P>0.05);2 cases(2.35%)were died in off-pump CABG group and 13 cases(15.29%)had complications in off-pump CABG group;9 cases(13.43%)were died in on-pump CABG group and 25 cases(37.31%)had complications in on-pump CABG group.The mortality and the rate of complication in off-pump CABG group was significantly less than that in on-pump CABG group.it was significant difference(P<0.01).Conclusion Off-pump CABG is safe therapy of mieosurgieal operation.

Objective To investigate the dysregulation of HER-2 protein and gene in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and to identify the association between clinicopathological features,prognosis and HER-2 aberrations amongst protein and gene. Methods 140 NSCLC tissues (89 squamous cell carcinoma, 51 adenocarcinoma) with operative section and detailed case were taken from pathology department of Shanxi Cancer Hospital from Jan 2006 to Feb 2007, while 70 normal tissues were set as control group. Immunohistochemistry was applied to detect the state of HER-2 protein expression,and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) was applied to test the status of gene amplification. Results In normal and NSCLC tissues, over-expression of HER-2 was detected in 0 case and 17 (12.14 %) cases (P < 0.05), respectively. The over-expression of HER-2 was associated with the pathological type of NSCLC, which was detected more frequently in adenocarcinoma (χ2 = 4.19, P = 0.04), rather than the gender, age, smoke history, clinical stages, and lymphatic metastasis of patients. 40 (28.57 %) cases presented HER-2 gene copy number ≥3, including 6 (4.29 %) patients with HER-2 gene amplification, 34 (24.29 %) patients with HER-2 gene multicopy. HER-2 gene amplification was associated with the pathological type (P = 0.024), smoke history (P = 0.048) and age (P = 0.015), rather than lymphatic, gender, clinical stages. None clinicopathological features were presented correlation with HER-2 gene multicopy (P > 0.05). There was no significantly difference in survival between patients with and without HER-2 protein over-expression and HER-2 gene dysregulation (P > 0.05). HER-2 protein over-expression was associated with HER-2 gene amplification (P > 0.05), while no relationship between HER-2 protein overexpression and HER-2 gene multicopy (P < 0.01). Conclusions The over-expression of HER-2 is related to pathological type of NSCLC with more frequent expression in adenocarcinoma. The incidence rate of HER-2 gene amplification in patients with adenocarcinoma histology, never-smokers, and young age is high. The HER-2 protein over-expression and gene dysregulation show no relation with the prognosis of NSCLC.

0.05).Conclusion Both PTX plus DDP and NVB plus DDP are effective to advanced breast cancer.There are no significant difference between the two groups.The two regimens can be applied to the first line chemotherapy.