AIM:To observe the effect of Jingzhui Wentong (JZWT) Capsule (Ramulus Cinnamomi,Radix et Rhizoma clematidis,Radix Puerariae Lobatae,Radix Dipsaci,etc.) on somesthetic evoked potential (SEP),behavior and pathology of rat's cervical radiculitis induced by formalin. METHODS:Experiments were carried out:(1) 60 SD rats were divided randomly into 6 groups:control,model and Jingfukang groups,the high,moderate and low dose groups of JZWT Capsule. Rats of these groups were given water,Jingfukang or JZWT Capsule respectively,and SEP was tested after operation and 14 days after drugs were given to rats. At the same time,the animal behavior was observed daily. (2) 144 SD rats were divided into the same groups and given the same drugs as before. The nerve roots were taken out for pathological observation after 4,7,14,and 21 days with drug administration. RESULTS:In each drug group,the normal SEP was obviously restored,symptoms of encroached nerve were notably lightened,inflammatory reaction and proliferation tissue of mimic cervical radiculitis were more obviously alleviated than that in the model group of rat. CONCLUSION:JZWT Capsule can reduce significantly pathology change of mimic cervical radiculitis in rats,and promote the recovery of nerve function.

This paper aimed to review the recent literature on the TCM treatment for stroke sequelae. The content summarized and discussed the definition of stroke sequelae, herbalmedicine, TCM patents, acupuncture and so on. Sequelae of stroke’s pathogenesis was mainly caused by deficiency generating stasis, so the treatment principles were to tonifying Qi and blood and promote circulation and remove stasis with the common prescriptions, such asBuyang-Huanwudecoction,Xuefu-Zhuyu decoction andDihuang-Yinzi. Meanwhile, Chinese medicine patents and acupuncture treatment canimprove the brain function and ADL.

Objective To probe a simple, safe, and minimally invnsive method to treat ectopic pregnancy with preservation of the organs. Methods Superselective catheterization of uterine artery through cannulation of right femoral artery was achieved in 56 patients with ectopic pregnancy. Location of the lesions involved, feeding arteries, and active bleeding were observed on angiography. 150 mg of methylamine neopterin diluted in 100 ml of saline water was infused slowly into the target artery. Small gelatin spongy particles with size of 0.5 mm in diameter were used to embelize the uterine artery until its branches were totally obliterated. Follow-up was undertaken to observe the results of the treatment. Results Suporselective uterine arterial infusion and embolization were successfully performed in all 56 patients without any related complications. Active bleeding in the peritoneum in 33 cases ceased soon after embolization. The embryos in 13 patients were confirmed to have died by ultrasound two days after the procedure. Beta-HCG value dropped to below 5 U/L within two to twelve days. Hemorrhage in the peritoneum dissolved after seven days in all cases. Mixed mass disappeared after one month. Histerosalpingography was performed three months after the procedure in 19 patients and patent fallopians were demonstrated in 11 patients. Conclusions Superselective uterine arterial infusion and embolization is a minimally invasive procedure, which can be used to effectively treat ectopic pregnancy by disabling the ectopic embryo and embelizing leaking arteries with the advantages of preserving the fallopian tubes.

Objective: To study the effects of Lycium barbarum polysaccharides ( LBP ) on blood indexes and liver tissue morphology in rats with intrahepatic cholestasis. Methods: Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into the control group, the model group, and LBP low, medium and high dose group. The rats in the model group and LBP dose groups were given 60 mg/kg alpha-naphthylisothiocyanate ( ANIT ) by gavage every three days of the experiment, and the rats in the control group were given salad oil instead of ANIT. From the third day, the rats in each dose group were given 40, 150 and 600 mg/kg LBP, and the rats in the model group were given distilled water. After four weeks, the blood and urine indexes were measured, and the morphological changes of liver tissue were observed. Results: From the third day of the experiment, the activity of rats in the model group and LBP dose groups decreased, and the color of urine changed to dark yellow. There was no abnormality in the group. In the model group, the levels of serum total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, total bile acid ( TBA ), alkaline phosphatase ( ALP ), γ-glutamyltransferase(γ-GGT), cholesterol, alanine aminotransferase ( ALT ), aspartate aminotransferase ( AST ), white blood cell ( WBC ), percentage of granulocyte, urinary bilirubin, urinary bile acid, liver mass and liver to body ratio were higher than those in the control group, while red blood cell and percentage of lymphocyte were lower than those in the control group ( all P<0.05 ). Pathological changes of liver tissue were observed. The levels of serum TBA, ALP, γ-GGT, ALT, AST, WBC and liver to body ratio in LBP high dose group were lower than those in the model group ( all P<0.05 ). The infiltration of inflammatory cells, proliferation and expansion of bile duct, degeneration and necrosis of liver cells were alleviated. Conclusions LBP can improve the blood indexes and pathological changes of liver tissue in rats with intrahepatic cholestasis at the dosage of 600 mg/kg. Inhibition of inflammatory response and reduction of oxidative stress injury may be the mechanism for alleviating cholestatic liver injury.

The cultivation of medical students' scientific research and innovation ability is the need of our country to accelerate the construction of an innovative country. This paper starts from the significance of strengthening the cultivation of medical students' scientific research and innovation ability, emphasizes participation in teacher's scientific research in colleges and universities to strengthen the feasibility of the medical students' scientific research and innovation ability cultivation, and summarizes the practical experience of cultivating medical students' scientific research ability based on scientific research projects of teachers in colleges and universities, which can provide reference for peers.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the effect of liraglutide on the inflammatory cytokine interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and apoptotic factor caspase-3 expression in the pancreatic islets of OLETF rats with impaired glucose tolerance.

METHODSTwelve-week-old OLETF rats were randomized into 4 groups and received intraperitoneal injections of saline or liraglutide at 50, 100, or 200 µg/kg twice daily for 12 weeks. Eight LETO rats served as the normal control group and received saline injection. After the treatments, the rats were examined for fasting and 30 min plasma insulin during OGTT test, and the expression levels of IL-1β and caspase-3 mRNA and protein in the pancreatic islets were detected by real-time PCR and Western blotting, respectively.

RESULTSCompared with the saline group, liraglutide significantly decreased the expressions of IL-1β and caspase-3 mRNA and protein, and significantly improved the blood glucose, islet β function and early-phase insulin secretion index in OLETF rats.

CONCLUSIONSLiraglutide can improve islet function and glucose metabolism partially by inhibiting islet IL-1β expression to delay or prevent the development of diabetes in OLETF rats.

Animals ; Blood Glucose ; metabolism ; Caspase 3 ; metabolism ; Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental ; metabolism ; Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 ; analogs & derivatives ; pharmacology ; Insulin ; secretion ; Interleukin-1beta ; metabolism ; Islets of Langerhans ; metabolism ; Liraglutide ; Male ; Rats ; Rats, Inbred OLETF

Objective To summarize the experience of organ donation after citizen' s death during the novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) epidemic. Methods Eleven cases of potential donors of organ donation after citizen' s death during the COVID-19 epidemic were retrospectively analyzed, and the workflow and key points of infectionprevention and control were summarized. Results Among 11 cases of potential donors, 6 cases failed to implement organ donation. Five donors who were successfully performed organ donation had no respiratory symptoms before the onset of encephalopathy. CT scan of the lungs upon the onset of encephalopathy showed that one case was diagnosed with aspiration pneumonia, and the remaining four cases obtained negative results. During hospitalization, all of the 5 donors showed fever symptom and repeated chest CT scan detected lung inflammation. Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid or blood samples tested for novel coronavirus nucleic acids were all negative. No confirmed or suspected cases appeared among all staff and recipients who were in close contact with organ donors. Conclusions Targeted formulation of the workflow and prevention and control measures, in combination with selection and implementation of infection risk classification can effectivelyreduce the risk of COVID-19 infection and carry out organ donation after citizen' s death in a safe and organized manner.

OBJECTIVE: To explore the genetic basis of a fetus with enlargement and enhanced echo of the kidneys. METHODS: The imaging data of the fetus were collected, in addition with 20 mL amniotic fluid sample and 2 mL peripheral blood samples of both parents. Amniotic DNA was extracted for library construction and whole exome sequencing, and Sanger sequencing was carried out to verify candidate variant associated with the fetal phenotype. RESULTS: Prenatal ultrasound showed that the fetus had enlargement and enhanced echo of the kidneys, in addition with many small renal cysts. Whole exome sequencing showed that the fetus carried pathogenic compound heterozygous variants of the ETFDH gene, namely c.3G>C and c.1436dupA. Sanger sequencing of the family suggested that the variants were inherited from its mother and father, respectively. CONCLUSION By combining its clinical manifestations and results of whole exome sequencing, the fetus was diagnosed as glutaric acidemia type ⅡC due to the compound heterozygous variants of the ETFDH gene. Above results have provided a basis for prenatal diagnosis and genetic counseling. Fetal exome sequencing has provided an important tool for prenatal diagnosis.

Objective:To explore the value of 70 keV virtual monoenergetic images(VMI) on dual-layer spectral detector CT in improving abdominal arterial phase images quality.Methods:The arterial phase images of patients who underwent abdominal enhanced scan on the Philips IQon dual-layer spectral detector CT in Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University from January to May 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. Fifty patients (12 males, 38 females) were included with age of 26-74 （53±12） years. Objective and subjective evaluation was performed in 120 kVp polychromatic conventional images (group CI) which derived from iterative reconstruction algorithm and group 70 keV VMI which derived from spectral reconstruction algorithm. The attenuation, noise, signal to noise ratio and contrast to noise ratio of abdominal aorta, celiac trunk, superior mesenteric artery, left kidney artery, right kidney artery, liver, spleen, pancreas, left and right kidney were compared between group 70 keV VMI and CI by using paired t test. Image quality of group 70 keV VMI and CI was evaluated by two radiologists independently with a 5-point scale and compared by Wilcoxon rank test. The inter-agreement of subjective scoring between the two radiologists was evaluated by Kappa test. Results:Except for pancreas, the attenuation of abdominal arteries and solid organs in group 70 keV VMI were higher than that of group CI and the difference was statistically significant ( Pall<0.05). The attenuation of pancreas was lower than that of group CI ( t=-3.097， P=0.003). The noise of abdominal arteries and solid organs in group 70 keV VMI showed lower values compared to group CI and the difference was statistically significant ( Pall<0.001). The signal to noise ratio as well as contrast to noise ratio of abdominal arteries and solid organs in group 70 keV VMI was higher than that of group CI and the difference was statistically significant ( Pall<0.001). Subjective image quality scores in group 70 keV VMI were higher than that of group CI and scores of group 70 keV VMI and CI were 5 (4,5) and 4 (4,5), respectively. The difference was statistically significant ( Z=-4.131, P<0.001). There was a good consistency of subjective image quality scores between two radiologists, which Kappa values of group 70 keV VMI and CI were 0.79 and 0.69, respectively. Conclusions:Compared to CI, 70 keV VMI derived from dual-layer spectral detector CT can optimize abdominal arterial phase image quality by decreasing the noise, improving the signal to noise ratio and contrast to noise ratio.

China still has more than 30,000 patients of advanced schistosomiasis while new cases being reported consistently. D-dimer is a fibrin degradation product. As ascites being the dominating symptom in advanced schistosomiasis, the present study aimed to explore a prediction model of ascites with D-dimer and other clinical easy-achievable indicators. A case-control study nested in a prospective cohort was conducted in schistosomiasis-endemic area of southern China. A total of 291 patients of advanced schistosomiasis were first investigated in 2013 and further followed in 2014. Information on clinical history, physical examination, and abdominal ultrasonography, including the symptom of ascites was repeatedly collected. Result showed 44 patients having ascites. Most of the patients' ascites were confined in the kidney area with median area of 20 mm². The level of plasma D-dimer and pertinent liver function indicators were measured at the initial investigation in 2013. Compared with those without ascites, cases with ascites had significantly higher levels of D-dimer (0.71±2.44 μg/L vs 0.48±2.12 μg/L, P=0.005), as well ALB (44.5 vs 46.2, g/L) and Type IV collagen (50.04 vs 44.50 μg/L). Receiver operating characteristic curve analyses indicated a moderate predictive value of D-dimer by its own area under curve (AUC) of 0.64 (95% CI: 0.54–0.73) and the cutoff value as 0.81 μg/L. Dichotomized by the cutoff level, D-dimer along with other categorical variables generated a prediction model with AUC of 0.76 (95% CI: 0.68–0.89). Risks of patients with specific characteristics in the prediction model were summarized. Our study suggests that the plasma D-dimer level is a reliable predictor for incident ascites in advanced schistosomiasis japonica patients.
Area Under Curve ; Ascites* ; Case-Control Studies ; China ; Cohort Studies ; Collagen Type IV ; Fibrin ; Humans ; Kidney ; Liver ; Physical Examination ; Plasma* ; Prospective Studies* ; ROC Curve ; Schistosoma japonicum ; Schistosomiasis japonica* ; Schistosomiasis* ; Ultrasonography