Objective To improve our understanding concerning radiographic manifestations of cryptogenic organizing pneumonia(COP).Methods The diagnosis of cryptogenie organizing pneumonia was made based on clinical and radiological features,and was verified with lung biopsy and pathological examination in 23 eases.All data were analyzed and relevant literatures were reviewed.Results CT scans revealed multi-patch shadows,patchy air-space consolidations in 15 cases,often located in predominantly subpleural and(or)both inferior lungs,with or ground-glass opacities,bronehieetasis,and cords.Lesion sites changed over time in some patients.Cortieosteroid treatment led to significant improvement in most cases.Conclusions The diagnosis of cryptogenic organizing pneumonia required the converging evidence from clinical and radilogieal manifestations as well as pathologies.It is important to appreciate CT manifestations of COP.

Objective To investigate the processing characteristics of locative prepositions in patients with Chinese aphasia,and to provide the theoretical evidence for the rehabilitation of aphasia.Methods Twenty aphasic patients caused by left-hemisphere stroke and twenty matched normal controls were studied.Using the locative prepo- sition repeating task(single words,locative preposition phrases and words in sentences),the comprehension task, filling-gap task,the visual-spatial function task and the short-term memory task,we compared the performance be- tween these two groups.Results The aphasic patients had more difficulty in repeating locative prepositions in sen- tences,in comprehension task and filling-gap task,their short term memory was impaired.Both groups did well in re- peating single words and phrases.Conclusion The processing of locative prepositions was impaired in Chinese aphasics.The repetition of locative prepositions was more difficult than that of phrases and single words.The preposi- tions were often omitted.It might be due to the impairment of their short-term memory,or it might have something to do with role they played in the syntactic structure.The latter might also impact the comprehension and filling-gap score.We should make plans before rehabilitation therapy.

Objective To identify novel proteins of human adipocytes by proteomic study,and analyze their strueture and function.Methods The expressed proteins of human adipocytes were identified by 2-D electrophoresis and mass spectrometry,and the structure and function of the novel proteins were predicated via bioinforrnatics.Results My027 is a novel protein of human adipocytes identified by 2-D electrophoresis and mass spectrometry.This protein was confirmed by RT-PCR,sequencing,and prokaryotic expression.My027 protein is located in the cytoplasm and has highly conserved structure,indicating that it is an important functional protein. This protein is highly homologous to glyoxalase superfamily with a whole domain of glyoxalase.It shares 96.7% homologous to glycoxalase between 141-253 amino acids and 95.7% homologous to glycoxalaseⅠbetween 144-244 amino acids.Conclusion The results show that protein My027 appears to have the same function as glyoxalaseⅠ.

OBJECTIVEThe study aims to find out the fluctuating curve of the intra-articular pressure in temporomandibular joint with sudden-onset, persistent, severe closed lock and discuss the mechanism of its formation. We also investigate the effects of the arthrocentesis.

METHODS20 affected sides in 16 patients were collected. A No. 8 syringe needle was used to pierce into the upper compartment of TMJ. The pre-arthrocentesis intra-articular pressure was measured by the pressure transducer via the flexural rigid tubing at open and close bite. The curve and mean value were documented during the operation.

RESULTSThe patients with sudden-onset, persistent, severe closed lock had significantly low negative intra-articular pressure in their affected temporomandible joints. The average pressures was (-9.947 +/- 8.854) kPa at open bite and (-6.475 +/- 4.147) kPa at close bite.

CONCLUSIONThe TMJs with sudden-onset, persistene, severe closed lock has particular characters on etiology and clinical behavior. Arthrocentesis is one of the effective treatments to the diseases.

Adult ; Dental Occlusion ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Paracentesis ; Range of Motion, Articular ; Temporomandibular Joint ; Temporomandibular Joint Disorders ; Treatment Outcome

Objective: To evaluate the therapeutic effect of cystic de compression (CD) operation autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease(APKD) based on clinical material, experience and related theory. Methods: Thirty-nine APKD received CD operation(unilateral 31 cases, bilateral 8 cas e s) in our hospital from 1985 to 1995. Four main parameters, cystic renal enlargi ng rate(CRER)，lumbar pain recurring rate(LPRR)，blood pressure elevating rate(B PER) and renal function abnormal rate(RFAR), were observed 3, 6, 12, 36 and 60 months after CD operation. And the changes were analyzed based on related theory . Results: The changes of 4 main parameters on 5 different time points post operation in unilateral 31 cases were:（1）CRER 19.4%,38.7%,61.3%,1 0 0% and 100%; （2）LPRR 12.9%,48.4%,71.0%,100% and 100%; （3）BPER 6.5%,22.6%,4 1.9%,71.0% and 96.8%;（4） RFAR 3.2%, 12.9%,22.6%,74.2% and 96.8% respectively. Conclusion: During a short period, CD operation can relieve th e lumbar pain, but it is not certain for improving CRER,BPER and RFAR. in the lo ng run, the therapeutic effect is not sure.

Objective: To develop an internet-based expert diagnostic system for common respiratory diseases .Methods: SaaS system was used to build architecture;pattern of forward reasoning was applied for inference engine design;ASP.NET with C# from the tool pack of Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 was used for website-interview medical expert system .The database of the system was constructed with Microsoft SQL Server 2005 .Results: The developed expert system contained large data memory and high efficient function of data interview and data analysis for diagnosis of various diseases .The users were able to perform this system to obtain diagnosis for common respiratory diseases via internet .Conclusion: The developed expert system may be used for internet-based diagnosis of various respiratory diseases , particularly in telemedicine setting .

OBJECTIVE: To establish standardized methods and parameters of the isolated heart coronary angiography through the experiment of in vitro porcine heart by MSCT. METHODS: Based on different perfusion volume (50, 60 and 70 mL) and different perfusion-imaging time (5, 10 and 20 min), the in vitro porcine coronary artery was injected liposoluble and water-soluble contrast agents using remodel angiography equipment and scanned by MSCT. And the 3D image results were compared. The images were recorded and evaluated by 2 radiologists and analyzed by statistical software. RESULTS: Liposoluble contrast agent affected the images by damaging and infiltrating the fats around the coronary artery, while the water-soluble contrast agent didn't affect the images. The groups with 60 mL or 70 mL perfusion and 5 min perfusion-imaging time had the best images. CONCLUSION The suitable parameters of the angiography lay the foundation of postmortem coronary angiography.
Animals ; Coronary Angiography/veterinary* ; Coronary Vessels/diagnostic imaging* ; Heart ; Imaging, Three-Dimensional/methods* ; In Vitro Techniques ; Multidetector Computed Tomography/veterinary* ; Predictive Value of Tests ; Sensitivity and Specificity ; Software ; Software Validation ; Swine

To study and analyze prevalence condition of hypertension and complicated cardiovascular risk factors in north Fujian rural area .Methods : By cluster sampling , an epidemiological questionnaire and physical ex‐amination were performed among 1784 residents using standardized survey method , who were ≥35 years from six towns and eight villages in north Fujian rural area from Jun 2013 to Mar 2014. Hypertension was diagnosed accord‐ing to The 2010 Chinese Guideline for the Prevention and Treatment of Hypertension , multivariate Logistic regres‐sion was used to analyze independent risk factors for hypertension in these subjects .Results : Prevalence rate of hy‐ pertension was 17.43% (31／1784 ) in north Fujian rural area .After population standardization , it＇s 23. 21%(18.66% in men and 16. 13% in women) , there was no significant difference in prevalence rate of hypertension be‐tween men and women in any age layer , P＞0. 05 all.Multivariate Logistic regression analysis indicated that age , overweight (BMI≥24 kg／m2 ) , high triglyceride and fasting blood glucose were independent risk factors for hyper‐tension in north Fujian rural area (OR＝1.107－2.096 , P＜0. 05 or ＜0. 01).Conclusion : Prevalence rate of hyper‐tension is high in north Fujian rural area , age , overweight , smoking , high triglyceride and fasting blood glucose are the main risk factors .

This present paper introduces the advancement in the researches on modern pharmacy and pharmacology of moxibustion and proposes a new idea of comparative studies on pharmacologic action of different moxibustion materials, systematically analyzes the chemical compositions and the heat value of combustion of the argyi leaf of different strains, places of produce, cultivation ways or gathering times by the modern pharmaceutical research methods, and sums up that moxibustion has the functions of antisepticise, antivirus and regulating immune function by the modern pharmacological research methods. The authors think that the aforesaid comparative studies will establish the scientific foundation for determination of the best strain and primal chemical compositions of the argyi leaf for clinical efficacy, improvement of the moxibustion mode and enhancement of the therapeutic effect.
Humans ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; Moxibustion ; Pharmacology ; Pharmacy

OBJECTIVETo compare the values of multi-slice spiral CT (MSCT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in evaluating the un-resectability of blood vessels in pancreatic tumor.

METHODSImages obtained from MSCT and MRI of pancreas in 14 patients with pancreatic cancer were retrospectively reviewed. MSCT scanning included arterial phase, pancreatic-portal phase, and delay-phase. MRI scanning included fat-suppressed T2WI, dual-echo T1WI, and fat-suppressed T1WI before and after injection of contrast (arterial phase, pancreatic-portal phase, delay-phase, and late delay phase). Seven patients received operations within two weeks after the examinations. The staging of peripancreatic blood vessels in MSCT and MRI images was evaluated and compared. The veracity of MSCT and MRI in assessing the un-resectability of peripancreatic blood vessels was calculated and compared according to the findings in operation.

RESULTSAll the tumors were observed in MSCT and MRI images. Statistical difference existed in staging of peripancreatic blood vessels and in evaluating their un-resectability between MSCT and MR (P < 0.05). The sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value of the un-resectability assessed by MSCT were 77.8%, 95%, 91.8%, 77.8%, and 95%, respectively, and those assessed by MR were 66.7%, 90%, 85.7%, 60%, and 92.3%, respectively.

CONCLUSIONDynamic MSCT is better than dynamic MR to some extent in evaluating the un-resectability of peripancreatic blood vessels in pancreatic tumor.

Aged ; Cholangiopancreatography, Magnetic Resonance ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Pancreatic Neoplasms ; blood supply ; diagnostic imaging ; surgery ; Sensitivity and Specificity ; Tomography, Spiral Computed