Objective To evaluate the practical value of 99m Tc-MIBI scintimammography and breast X-ray in the detection of breast cancer. Methods 100 female patients with 106 suspected focuses of breast cancer on clinical examination underwent 99m Tc-MIBI scintimammography and breast molybdenum target X-ray, and the results were compared with the pathological diagnosis. Results Compared with the histopathologic diagnosis , the sensitivity of molybdenum target X-ray for detecting primary breast cancer was 44.6% and the positive predictability was 31.7%. The specificity of 99m Tc-MIBI was 87.8% and the positive predictability was 76.9%. Conclusions In comparison with breast X-ray, 99m Tc-MIBI scintimammography is of greater clinical value in the diagnosis of breast cancer.

Objective To prospectively study the sensitivity and specificity of 99m Tc Methoxyisobutyl Isonitrile( 99m Tc MIBI) scintimammorgaphy in the detection of both primary breast cancer and axillary lymph node metastasis. Methods Eighty four consecutive women suspicious of breast cancer under clinical examination were checked by the scintimammorgaphy of planar prone imaging in three planar views(5～8?min/view). The entire breast and ipsilateral axillary region were included in the field of view. Biopsy of resectional breast and lymph node were performed within 10 days after scintimammography. Results There were 51 primary breast cancer(7 different histologic types) and 33 benign breast lesion(4 histologic types) in this series. The sensitivity of scintimammography for detecting primary breast cancer was 90.20%(46/51) and the specificity was 93.93%(31/33). Metastatic axillary lymph nodes were seen in 25 of the 51 patients. The sensitivity of scintimammography to detect metastatic lymph node was 84.0%(21/25) and the specificlty was 88.46%(23/26). Conclusions The results of this study indicate that the scintimammography has high diagnosis rate in detecting breast cancer and axillary lymph node metastasis.

In order to study whether the endothelial cells (ECs) with lipid peroxidation induced by diamide can express and secrete macrophage inflammatory protein 1 alpha (MIP-1 alpha), the expression of MIP-1 alpha protein in the cells was detected by cell enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and that of MIP-1 alpha mRNA was determined by cell in situ hybridization and nuclease S1 protection assay after the ECs were exposed to different concentrations of diamide for 4 h. The chemotactic activity of MIP-1 alpha was tested by micropore filter method using modified Boyden chambers. Cell ELISA showed that the expression of MIP-1 alpha protein in endothelial cells exposed to 1 mumol/L, 5 mumol/L and 10 mumol/L diamide was 1.9-fold, 2.3-fold and 1.7-fold respectively as much as that in the control cells, which was statistically significant by analysis of variance. In situ hybridization revealed that the mRNA expression of ECs treated with 1 mumol/L, 5 mumol/L and 10 mumol/L diamide was 1.3-fold, 3.0-fold and 1.7-fold as much as that in the control group, which had statistical significance (F = 188.93, P < 0.01). The mRNA expression in 5 mumol/L dimide treated ECs, measured by nuclease S1 protection assay, was 3.4-fold as much as that in the control group (t = 8.70, P < 0.05). Chemotactic response(99.50 +/- 4.31 microns) to the culture medium conditioned by 5 mumol/L diamide treated ECs, which was stronger than that(66.47 +/- 3.25 microns) conditioned by the ECs (F = 404.31, P < 0.05), was significantly decreased (F = 192.25, P < 0.05) after adding MIP-1 alpha antibody. It suggests that diamide, a lipid peroxidation inducer, could stimulate ECs to produce high level of MIP-1 alpha, and might play an important role in atherogenesis by promoting the migration of peripheral blood monocytes into arterial intima.
Cells, Cultured ; Chemotaxis, Leukocyte/physiology ; Diamide/*pharmacology ; Endothelium, Vascular/cytology ; Endothelium, Vascular/*metabolism ; Lipid Peroxidation ; Macrophage Inflammatory Protein-1/*biosynthesis ; Macrophage Inflammatory Protein-1/genetics ; RNA, Messenger/biosynthesis ; RNA, Messenger/genetics ; Sulfhydryl Reagents/pharmacology ; Umbilical Veins/cytology

Objective:To study the diagnostic value of MR diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) and CT and MR perfusion imaging in patients with different degrees of liver cirrhosis.Methods:A total of 60 patients with liver cirrhosis,who were treated in Ziyang Hospital of West China Hospital of Sichuan University from August 2015 to February 2017 were selected.According to the Child-Pugh classification,32 cases of grade A were mild cirrhosis (denoted as group A),16 cases of grade B and 12 cases of grade C were moderate to severe cirrhosis (denoted as group B),30 healthy volunteers were selected as group C in the same period.All the subjects in the three groups were examined by DWI,CT and MR perfusion imaging.The ADC value,hepatic portal perfusion ratio [SSr (CT) and SSr (MR)] were compared among the three groups,and Spearman correlation analysis was used to analyze the correlation between the indexes.Results:There was no significant difference in ADC values among the three groups (P＞0.05),and the ADC values of group A and B were lower than those of group C,but the difference was not statistically significant (P＞0.05).There was no significant difference in ADC values between group A and B (P＞0.05).The levels of SSr (CT) and SSr (MR) in the three groups were compared,the difference was statistically significant (P＜0.05);the levels of SSr (CT) and SSr (MR) in group B were significantly higher than those in group A and C,the difference was statistically significant (P＜0.05).There was no significant difference in the levels of SSr (CT) and SSr (MR) in group A and C (P＞0.05).Spearman correlation analysis showed that SSr (CT) was positively correlated with SSr (MR) in the patients with liver cirrhosis (r=0.687,P=0.000).Conclusion:CT and MR perfusion imaging can reflect the lesion degree of liver cirrhosis,and diagnostic effects of the two are better than DWI imaging,which is worthy of clinical promotion.

AIM: To study the effect of effective parts of Acanthopanax senticosus on Parkinson's disease mouse model(from C_(57) BL/6 strain) concerning Gammaamino butyric acid(GABA),nigra-striatum tyrosine hydrozylase(TH) and hippocampal glial fibrillary acidic protein(GFAP). METHODS: In MPTP(1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropytidine)-induced PD mouse model(accumulative dose amounted to 150 mg/kg) pole-climbing time was determined of mice after receiving effective parts of Acanthopanax senticosus for 20 d,and GARA,TH and GFAP expression were assayed simultaneously with the help of immunohistochemical method. RESULTS: Mice's pole-climbing time was measured,GABA and TH made a significant difference between treated group and control group(P

Objective To investigate the effect of a Chinese herbs mixture(Monkshood,ginger and licorice)on blood pressure(BP)and its possible mechanism in renovascular hypertensive rats.Methods 2K1C hypertensive rats received placebo(n=8)or Sinitung(n=8)by gavage for 2 weeks.BP was measured by tail-cuff.Plasma angiotensin Ⅱ(Ang Ⅱ)and calcium gene related peptide(CGRP)were examined by histochemical assay.Results Sinitang treatment significantly decreased BP(116.2?8.3 mm Hg vs placebo:131.6?14.2 mm Hg,P

Objective To investigate the efficiency and safety of laparoscopic hepatectomy (LH) and open hepatectomy (OH) in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Methods A total of 45 HCC cases undergoing hepatectomy from January 2008 to December 2010 in our hospital were divided into LH group ( n =21 ) and OH group ( n =24 ).Their clinical efficiency and safety were compared and analyzed. Results The amount of intraoperative blood loss and blood transfusion in LH group were significantly higher than that of OH ( respectively x2 =3.973,x2 =4.862,all P ＜ 0.05 ).LH is associated with less postoperative complications and duration of hospital stay,compared with OH ( respectively x2 =4.746,t =-2.717,all P ＜0.05).Cumulative survival rates in both groups were not statistically significant ( x2 =0.172,P ＞ 0.05 ).However tumor-free survival rate in LH was significantly higher,superior to that of OH (x2 =4.543,P ＜ 0.05). Conclusions LH and OH are all safe and effective hepatectomy for HCC.LH has the advantage of less complication and shorter hospital stay.

By means of literature review,the authors initiated the behavior expression system of hospitals' social responsibilities,which is further refined and revised with questionnaires and Delphi method.13 expressions of such behavior expressions were determined,namely “providing quality of care to patients”,“undertaking rescue assignment for emergencies”,and “fulfilling government-assigned tasks”.All of the 13 expressions were supported by 75％ of the experts during the second round of experts consultation.

Objective To evaluate the effect of fentanyl on the efficacy of low-dose ropivacaine for spinal anesthesia in patients undergoing anorectal surgery.Methods Forty ASA Ⅰ or Ⅱ patients,aged 20-55 yr,with body mass index 18-28 kg/m2,scheduled for anorectal surgery,were randomly divided into 2 groups (n =20 each):0.5％ ropivacaine 7.5 mg group (group R) and 0.3％ ropivacaine 6.0 mg+ fentanyl 10 μg group (group RF).A catheter was implanted into the subarachnoid space (L3.4 interspace) and advanced caudally until lumbar region.Group R received hyperbaric 0.5％ ropivacaine 1.5 ml.Group RF received 2.0 ml mixture of hyperbaric 0.3％ ropivacaine 6.0 mg and fentanyl 10μg.The onset time of sensory and motor block,upper level of sensory block,and duration of sensory and motor block were recorded.Motor block was assessed by modified Bromage scale.Results Compared with group R,the duration of sensory and motor block was significantly shortened,and modified Bromage scores were significantly decreased in group RF (P ＜ 0.05 or 0.01),and no significant change was found in the onset time of sensory and motor block and upper level of sensory block between the two groups (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion 0.3 ％ ropivacaine 6.0 mg combined with fentanyl 10 μg provides satisfactory spinal anesthesia for anorectal surgery,with lower degree and faster recovery of motor block.

BACKGROUND: Most animal experiments of transgene are derived from mice; therefore, it is necessary to establish a focal cerebral ischemiareperfusion model and significant to prevent and cure ischemic cerebrovascular diseases.OBJECTIVE: To establish a convenient and reliable model with middle cerebral artery occlusion reperfusion (MCAO/R) in mice.DESIGN: Randomized controlled animal study.SETTING: Institute of Cerebrovascular disease, Affiliated Hospital of Medical College of Qingdao University.MATERIALS: Twenty healthy BALB/c mice, of both genders, weighing 25-30 g, of SPF grade, were divided into sham operation group (n=5), ischemia group (n=10) and 22-hour reperfusion group (n=5) on the basis of digital table. In addition, according to digital table, 130 healthy male Kunming mice were divided into sham operation group (n=10), 24-hour ischemia group (n=30), 2-hour ischemia/22-hour, 46-hour and 70-hour reperfusion groups with 30 in each group; meanwhile, 30 female mice were divided into sham operation group, 24-hour ischemia group and 2-hour ischemia/22-hour reperfusion group with 10 in each group. All Kunming mice were weighing 25-30 g and of SPF grade.METHODS: The experiment was carried out in the Institute of Cerebrovascular Disease, Affiliated Hospital of Medical College of Qingdao University from July 2005 to March 2006. The 6-0 suture with silica gel covered at an end was sent from the left external carotid artery (ECA) into internal carotid artery (ICA) till arriving at the initiation of middle cerebral artery (MCA) to block the blood stream in it, then drawing the suture from ICA 2 hours after occlusion to accomplish reperfusion. Mice were cut off their heads in sham operation group at 24 hours after operation, in ischemia group at 24 hours after blocking blood stream and in reperfusion group at 24, 48 and 72 hours after operation. Reliability of models was evaluated with neurology score and tetrazolium chloride stain. Longa standard scores: neurology score ≥ 1 point was regarded as successful models;coronal sections of brain tissue were stained with tetrazolium chloride, and the white region was regarded as infarcted volume.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Neurology score and infarcted volume after staining of triphenyltetrazolium chloride in brain tissue.RESULTS: All mice were involved in the final analysis. ① Successful rate was 20% of BALB/c mice, 66.7%-73.3% of male Kunming mice and 40%-50% of female Kunming mice. ② Brain sections of BALB/c mice in sham operation group were orange at both sides of cortex and infarction focus was not observed. A big infarcted volume was observed on brain sections of mice in ischemia group, and infarcted volume counted for 50%-70% as homonymy hemisphere on optochiasmatic coronal sections. The condition of Kunming mice was similar to that of BALB/c mice, but infarcted volume counted for 40%-65%. In addition, condition in ischemiareperfusion group was similar to that in ischemia group. A big infarcted volume was observed on brain sections, and infarcted volume counted for 50%-75% as homonymy hemisphere on optochiasmatic coronal sections.The condition of Kunming mice was similar to that of BALB/c mice, but infarcted volume counted for 40%-65%.CONCLUSION: The model with MCAO/R in mice characterizes by relatively smaller trauma, and the ischemic region is stable; therefore, it can be used to accurate timing control of ischemia/reperfusion. This model is an ideal one for researching pathophysiological changes, prognosis and therapy in cerebrovascular disease.