Objective:To investigate the short-term efficacy and safety of cardiac contractility modulation (CCM) in patients with heart failure.Methods:This was a cross-sectional study of patients with heart failure who underwent CCM placement at the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University from February to June 2022. With a follow-up of 3 months, CCM sensation, impedance, percent output, and work time were monitored, and patients were compared with pre-and 3-month postoperative left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) values, and 6-minute walk test distance and New York Heart Association (NYHA) cardiac function classification, and the occurrence of complications was recorded.Results:CCM was successfully implanted in all 9 patients. Seven(7/9) of them were male, aged (56±14) years, 3 patients had ischaemic cardiomyopathy and 6 patients had dilated cardiomyopathy. At 3-month postoperative follow-up, threshold was stable, sense was significantly lower at follow-up than before (right ventricle: (16.3±7.0) mV vs. (8.2±1.1) mV, P<0.05; local sense: (15.7±4.9) mV vs. (6.7±2.5) mV, P<0.05), and impedance was significantly lower at follow-up than before (right ventricle (846±179) Ω vs. (470±65) Ω, P<0.05, local sense: (832±246) Ω vs. (464±63) Ω, P<0.05). The CCM output percentage was (86.9±10.7) %, the output amplitude was (6.7±0.4) V, and the daily operating time was (8.6±1.0) h. LVEF was elevated compared to preoperative ((29.4±5.2) % vs. (38.3±4.3) %, P<0.05), the 6-minute walk test was significantly longer than before ((96.8±66.7)m vs. (289.3±121.7)m, P<0.05). No significant increase in the number of NYHA Class Ⅲ-Ⅳ patients was seen (7/9 vs. 2/9, P>0.05). The patient was not re-hospitalised for worsening heart failure symptoms, had no malignant arrhythmic events and experienced significant relief of symptoms such as chest tightness and shortness of breath. No postoperative complications related to pocket hematoma, pocket infection and rupture, electrode detachment, valve function impairment, pericardial effusion, or cardiac perforation were found. Conclusions:CCM has better short-term safety and efficacy in patients with heart failure.

OBJECTIVE To study the toxic mechanism of Mahuang xixin fuzi decoction （MXF） on normal mice. METHODS Totally 48 SPF grade BABL/C mice were randomly divided into blank group， MXF low-dose， medium-dose and high-dose groups， with 12 mice in each group. MXF low-dose， medium-dose and high-dose groups were given drug intragastrically at the dose of 11.262， 33.786， 45.050 g/kg， respectively. Blank group was administered with equal volume of normal saline， once a day， for consecutive 7 d. The body weight， anal temperature and survival rate were recorded， organ index and serum biochemical factors were detected. After the last administration， fecal samples of mice were collected and detected by UHPLC-QE/MS. RESULTS Compared with blank group， the body weight was decreased significantly from the 3rd to the 5th day after administration in MXF medium-dose group， and from the 2nd to the 7th day after administration in MXF high-dose group significantly （P＜0.05）. There was no significant difference in anal temperature among the treatment groups； the average survival rates of MXF medium-dose and high-dose groups were 58.33% and 50.00%， respectively. Compared with blank group， there were significant difference in the indexes of spleen， lung， thymus， adrenal gland and creatine kinase in MXF low-dose， medium-dose and high-dose groups， the testis index in MXF low-dose and high-dose groups， the creatine kinase isoenzyme/creatine kinase ratio in MXF low-dose group， the α-hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase， lactate dehydrogenase and alkaline phosphatase in MXF medium-dose group， the urine and cystatin C in MXF medium-dose and high-dose groups （P＜0.05）. The fecal metabonomic analysis showed that 19 biomarkers such as phenylpyruvate， L-tyrosine， phosphatidylcholine， glycerol 3-phosphate in MXF low-dose， medium-dose and high-dose groups were significantly different from those in the blank group. CONCLUSIONS When MXF reaches a certain dose， it will have adverse effects on the body weight， multiple organs and serum biochemical indicators of mice， thus showing a certain toxic effect. Its mechanism may be related to disrupting the intestinal flora metabolism， causing inflammatory reaction and immune disorders.

Objective:To identify and screen the differential methylation genes in patients with cholangiocarcinoma and to predict the prognosis of patients with CCA.Methods:Cholangiocarcinoma tissues and paracancerous tissues of 8 patients with cholangiocarcinoma in Fujian Provincial Hospital from October 2019 to May 2020 were selected for 850K methylation sequencing analysis to obtain differentially methylated genes. The 2018 genome-wide methylation data and clinical information of 36 patients with cholangiocarcinoma were download from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database, the 2012 cholangiocarcinoma methylation data (GSE32879) were download from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database, and the 2018 TCGA database differential survival genomic data of overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) of cholangiocarcinoma were download from the GEPIA2 database. The differentially methylated positions (DMP) and differentially methylated regions (DMR) results of 850K methylation sequencing analysis of submitted samples, methylated genes in TCGA and GEO databases, and cholangiocarcinoma survival genes of samples were jointly submitted for testing, multi-data set analysis was performed by the Sangerbox VENN tool, and common differentially methylated genes were obtained by intersection screening. The minimum P value method was used to determine the cut-off value of gene expression in Sangerbox, and the patients were divided into high and low expression groups of differentially methylated genes. The OS, DFS, disease-specific survival (DSS), disease-free interval (DFI) and progression-free interval (PFI) of cholangiocarcinoma patients were compared between the two groups. Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analyses were performed. Results:A total of 121 954 DMP were identified by 850K methylation sequencing of cholangiocarcinoma tissues and paracancerous tissues of 8 patients; a total of 1 399 differentially methylated genes were identified in DMR, and the common prognosis related genes glucosaminyl (N-acetyl) transferase 1 (GCNT1) and neurotrophic receptor tyrosine kinase 3 (NTRK3) were identified by intersection identification. The expression of GCNT1 in the cholangiocarcinoma tissues was higher than that in the paracancerous tissues, and the difference was statistically significant ( P = 0.040). The expression of NTRK3 in cholangiocarcinoma tissues was higher than that in the paracancerous tissues, but the difference was not statistically significant ( P = 0.790). The minimum P value method was used to predict the prognosis of patients with cholangiocarcinoma based on the combined expression of GCNT1 and NTRK3, and the order was based on the sum of the expression levels of the two genes. When 30% of the ranking was taken as the cut-off value, the difference in DFS between the high expression group and the low expression group in cholangiocarcinoma was the most significant ( P < 0.001); there was no significant difference in OS between the two groups ( P = 0.065). The results of GO functional analysis showed that GCNT1 was involved in protein glycosylation, macromolecule glycosylation, glycosylation, glycoprotein biosynthetic process, glycoprotein metabolic process, transferase activity and transferring glycosyl groups, protein O-linked glycosylation, O-glycan processing, etc., and NTRK3 was involved in neurotrophin signaling pathway, Ras signaling pathway, EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor resistance, ErbB signaling pathway, phospholipase D signaling pathway, central carbon metabolism in cancer, natural killer cell mediated cytotoxicity, etc. The results of KEGG analysis showed that GCNT1 was mainly associated with system functions such as mucin-type O-glycan biosynthesis and metabolic pathways, and NTRK3 was mainly associated with cell surface receptor pathways, intracellular signal transduction, positive regulation of stimulatory responses, transmembrane receptor protein tyrosine kinase signaling pathway, enzyme-linked receptor protein signaling pathway, MAPK signaling pathway cascade and regulation, protein phosphorylation signal transduction and other system functions. Conclusions:The expressions of differentially methylated genes GCTNT1 and NTRK3 in cholangiocarcinoma have certain predictive effects on the prognosis of patients with cholangiocarcinoma.

Under the background of technological assistance to prepare for the Beijing Winter Olympics in China, the biomechanical research highlights and the latest achievements related to competitive performance of alpine skiers in recent years were systematically analyzed in this paper, so as to determine biomechanical factors affecting competitive performance of alpine skiers, including aerodynamic drag, frictional forces, ground reaction force (GRF), energy dissipation, turn radius, trajectory of the skis and/or center of mass (COM). In addition, biomechanical differences in turn techniques, multiple turns connections and abilities of individuals were also considered as important factors affecting the alpine skiing performance. In the case of slalom and giant slalom events, the earlier initiation of turns, longer path length and trajectory, earlier and smoother application of GRF, and carbene technique carving to reduce the ski-snow friction and thereby dissipate energy should be used to improve sports performance. During speed skiing, minimizing the exposed frontal area and positioning the arms close to the body can reduce the energy loss caused by aerodynamic drag, thereby improving sports performance. Top-level alpine skiers will always perform well on different courses, terrains and snow conditions during the race. Excellent alpine ski performance from a biomechanical perspective includes the efficient use of potential energy, minimizing ski-snow friction and aerodynamic drag, choosing optimal trajectory and maintaining high-speed skiing. Individual tactics and techniques should be valued in training and competition. For better results, the same performance on multiple sections and on different terrains is more important than excellence in individual sections and specific conditions.

OpenSim musculoskeletal modelling has developed rapidly and been widely utilized due to its open-source. Apart from calculation of the basic kinematic and kinetic data, subject-specific OpenSim model could reveal information of neuromuscular control, muscle forces and geometry, and contact forces. Image-based model-ling of the neuromuscular control in pathological gait and ergonomic evaluation of the prostheses confirmed the reliability and feasibility, but limitations in time-consumption and foot-ankle modelling also existed. The subject-specific modelling of pathological gait could improve the accuracy and diversity of clinical biomechanics and medical engineering research. It could also reveal the pathological features, and provide scientific evidence to design specific and accurate protocols of motor function diagnosis and rehabilitation, health monitoring and evaluation, and ergonomic customization and assessment of devices, as well as future directions and implications in the research field.

Objective:To explore the effect of laparoscopic minimally invasive on anorectal dynamics and serum carcino-embryonic antigen (CEA) and carbohydrate antigen 724 (CA724) in patients with rectal cancer.Methods:38 cases of rectal cancer patients were selected as the research group from March 2014 to March 2016 and 40 cases of non neoplastic intestinal polyps as control group,Preoperative anorectal dynamics index (anal resting pressure (ARP),rectal resting pressure (RRP)and anal maximal contraction pressure (MSP),rectal maximum tolerated volume (MTV) of two groups were compared,Preoperative and 3 d,1,2 weeks after operation of serum CEA and CA724 levels were detected in the research group and the clinical curative effect was observed.Results:There was no significant difference of ARP,RRP,MSP,MTV before operation in research group compared with the control group(P＞0.05),and was significantly reduced 2,4 weeks after operation(P＜0.05),then gradually restored,and basically recovered to the preoperative level 12 weeks after operation.There was no significant difference of serum CEA and CA724 levels 3 d after operation compared with preoperative in research group (P＞0.05),and were significantly lower 1,2 weeks after operation compared with preoperative (P＜0.05).The clinical effective rate was 65.8％.Conclusion:Efficacy of laparoscopic minimally invasive in treatment of rectal cancer is effective,can effectively reduce the levels of tumor markers,although there are some influence on anorectal dynamics,but it can be returned to normal in the short term.

Objective:To investigate the status of the vestibular function of the patients with chronic positional symptoms after peripheral acute vestibular syndrome (AVS) and the curative effect of the vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT). Method:Using caloric test (CT), head shaking nystagmus test (HST), cervical vestibular evoked myogenic potentials as well as ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potentials to estimate the function of semicircular canal and otolith organs. The patients with normal VEMPs are divided as Group A. Otherwise are as Group B. Both groups are treated with VRT. The curative effect is estimated by vestibular symptom index (VSI) and Berg balance scale (BBS). Result:Thirty-three of 37 patients (86.5%) had an abnormal result of CT and HST, with 23 of these patients (65.7%) had an abnormal of both test. Twenty-two patients (59.5%) were in Group A and 15 (40.5%) in Group B. Before the therapy, Group B had a higher score of the balance and dizziness symptoms of VSI (P<0.05), and Group A had a higher score of the BBS (P<0.05). After the therapy, the VSI scores of both groups dropped and scores of the BBS raised. Conclusion:Patients with chronic positional symptoms after peripheral AVS have dynamic vestibular lesions to different extents. Those with otolith organs lesions tend to have a worse function of balance. Nevertheless, patients have a better off after VRT.

Objective To test and estim ate the forensic application of G oldeneyeTM DNA ID 25A K it. Methods The kit was validated by a series of tests for accuracy, sensitivity, consistency, peak height balance, stability, and m ixed sam ples through m easured blood sam ples and other sam ples in routine casework. Results The peak height balance of the different loci was ≥42% . The genotyping results of the positive control DNA was accurate. The com plete STR genotyping result could be obtained from 0.125 ng positive control DNA . Conclusion G oldeneyeTM DNA ID 25A K it is suitable for crim inal cases and DNA database in forensic practice.

Objective: To explore the relationship between atrial MMP-9 with its inhibitor (TIMP-1), anti-apoptosis gene (BCL-2) with apoptosis gene (BAX) and the aging with atrial remodeling in experimental dog model during atrial ifbrillation (AF), in order to better deal with the aging caused AF.
Methods: The experimental dogs were divided into 4 groups: ①Adult with sinus rhythm (ASR) group, ②Elder with sinus rhythm (ESR) group and③Adult with AF (AAF) group,④Elder with AF (EAF) group. n=7 in each group. Chronic AF model was induced by rapid and persistent atrial pacing. The mRNA and protein expressions of MMP-9, TIMP-1 and BCL-2, BAX were measured by real time quantitative RT-PCR and Western blot analysis. The cellular ultra structural remodeling was examined by optical/electron microscopy, and the apoptosis index was determined by TUNEL method,
Results: Compared with adult dogs, the elder dogs showed obviously increased expressions of MMP-9, BAX, and decreased expressions of TIMP-1, BCL-2, all P<0.05. Compared with SR gods, the AF dogs presented up-regulated expressions
of MMP-9, BAX, all P<0.05, and down-regulated expressions of TIMP-1, BCL-2, all P<0.05, such changes were most obvious in elder AF dogs. Accompanying with the aging and AF, the degree of atrial ifbrosis, cellular ultra structure and the apoptosis index were changed with the statistic meaning.
Conclusion: The abnormal expressions of MMP-9/TIMP-1 and BCL-2/BAX might be one of the molecular mechanisms for aging caused AF in experimental dog model.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the clinical features in cochlear otosclerosis. METHOD: Three cases with cochlear otosclerosis in our hospital from March 2007 to October 2008 were reported and the relevant literatures were reviewed. All the cases were confirmed the diagnose by temporal bone high-resolution CT scan (HRCT). RESULT: The chief complaint when visited was recurrent episodic vertigo or equilibrium disturbance with progressing hearing loss in all cases. Two ears in 2 cases were simple sensorineural deafness and considered the pure cochlear otosclerosis. Others were mixed deafness with the descent of bone conduction in different extent. The characters in HRCT: the low density area could be seen in different areas of the otic capsule, the pericochlear lucency or double-ring effect were the typical signs. CONCLUSION The diagnosis of cochlear otosclerosis is considered in the insoluble sensorineural deafness and the mixed deafness with vestibular symptoms and chronic hearing loss history. Temporal bone HRCT plays an important role in the clinical diagnosis of cochlear otosclerosis.
Adult ; Aged, 80 and over ; Cochlea ; diagnostic imaging ; Female ; Humans ; Middle Aged ; Otosclerosis ; diagnosis ; diagnostic imaging ; Temporal Bone ; diagnostic imaging ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed