OBJECTIVETo develop a method for determination of mandelic acid (MA) and phenylglyoxylic acid (PGA) in urine by reagent-free ion chromatography.

METHODSIon chromatography was performed on an AS19 column with a gradient elution solution containing 10-35 mmoL/L KOH at a flow rate of 1.00 ml/min, and MA and PGA were detected at ultraviolet wavelengths of 225 nm and 254 nm, respectively. The samples were diluted 10 times with purified water, then purified on a silver column to remove high concentrations of chloride ion, and injected after being filtered through a 0.2-µm m filter membrane.

RESULTSThe recoveries of standard addition of MA and PGA were 96.5% and 99.3%, respectively, with both relative standard deviations less than 5.0%. Good linear relationships were noted in the range of 1.0-100.0 mg/L for both MA and PGA (r >0.9995). The detection limits of MA and PGA were 0.02 mg/L and 0.05 mg/L, respectively; the minimum detectable concentrations of MA and PGA were 0.2 mg/L and 0.5 mg/L (when the sampling amount was 5.0 ml and diluted to 50.0 ml with water, and the injection volume was 300 µL).

CONCLUSIONSThis method is fast, convenient, and highly sensitive and selective. It can be used for the analysis of MA and PGA in the urine of styrene-exposed workers.

Objective　To study the analyzing method of oscillatory potentials (OPs) and its clinical application.Methods　OPs from 40 normal control eyes, 33 eyes (33 cases) with early (0～Ⅱ stage) diabetic retinopathy (DR), 9 eyes (9 cases) with central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) and 9 eyes (9 cases) with branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) were tested. In each OPs waveform, the frequency spectra from 10 to 290 Hz were derived by Fast Fourier Transform (FFT). The sum of power and the maximum power were calculated. The OPs in time domain was re-constructed by counter FFT with the components from 110 to 250 Hz in the frequency spectrum. The latencies, the amplitudes and the sum of amplitudes of wavelets in the re-constructed OPs were measured by the computer.Results　Comparing with normal control eyes, in the OPs of early DR, the mean frequency spectra from 140 to 210 Hz were reduced; the sum of power and the maximum power were reduced; the latencies of the four wavelets were prolonged; the amplitudes of the four wavelets and the sum of the amplitudes were attenuated. In the OPs of CRVO, the mean frequency spectra from 150 to 180 Hz were reduced; the sum of power and the maximum power were reduced; the latencies from the first to the third wavelets were prolonged; the amplitudes from the first to the third wavelets and the sum of amplitudes were attenuated. In the OPs of BRVO, the sum of power and the maximum power were reduced; the latencies from the second to the third wavelets were prolonged; the amplitudes from the first to the third wavelets and the sum of amplitudes were attenuated.Conclusion　The analysis of OPs in the present study can provide effective and objective indices for diagnosis of DR, CRVO and BRVO.

Objective Aortic dissection is accute in occurrence along with fast change , which is inclined to to induce psy-chotic symptoms and affect the lives of patients .The study was to investigate the effects of healthcare cooperative intervention on pa-tients with psychiatric symptoms secondary to aortic dissection . Methods We established medical cooperation organization structure to clarify the division of responsibility along with a quick assessment form , a process chart and a green channel for emergencey treat-ment.The above method was applied to intervene 32 patients with psychiatric symptoms secondary to aortic dissection and observe the diagnosis time , the time from diagnosis to surgery , the remission time of psychiatric symptoms , the incidence of adverse events and the length of stay. Results 32 patients were diagnosed within 30min followed by emergency surgery within 30min after diagnosis, which was 1-2 hours shorter than the previous diagnosis and surgery preparation time .5-21 d after surgery , psychiatric symptoms have been effectively controlled.Extubation, falling out of bed, self-injury or injury and other adverse events did not occur .No patient died, and the average length of stay was 13.5d, which was 1.75d shorter than the length of stay of previous similar patients . Conclusion The healthcare cooperation method can quickly identify patients with psychiatric symptoms secondary to aortic dissection , prevent adverse events and shorten the length of stay .

This study was aimed to evaluate effects of traditional Chinese medicine ( TCM ) five elements music therapy on the quality of life for both senior and non-senior advanced cancer patients , and improve TCM com-prehensive treatment mode . A total of 170 patients were stratified according to 70-year-old in a randomized controlled trial ( RCT ) with a parallel single-blind design . The ratio of patients among three groups was 2:2:1 . In the experimental group , TCM five elements music was given in the treatment . In the positive control group , western music was used in the treatment . And in the negative control group , no music was given in the treat-ment . The treatment was given for 30 min , 5 times per week . And the observation duration was 3 weeks . The Hospice Quality of Life Index-Revised ( HQOLI-R ) , Karnofsky Performance Scale ( KPS ) and Symptom Diary Score recorded by patients were used in the evaluation . The results showed that when comparing HQOLI-R , KPS and Symptom Diary Score before and after treatment among all advanced cancer patients in each group , there was a significant difference before and after treatment in the TCM five elements music therapy group ( P< 0 . 05 ) . But there was no significant difference before and after treatment in the western music therapy group or the negative control group ( P > 0 . 05 ) . It was concluded that TCM five elements music therapy is effective in improving quality of life and subjective symptoms for both senior and non-senior advanced cancer patients . However , the sensitivity of using the Symptom Diary Score as an evaluation index among senior patients still needs to be further proved .

Current reform of higher medical education focuses on curriculum integration and corresponding reconstruction of teaching system. Chongqing Medical University has carried out the reform of medical personnel training mode from basic to clinical, which has achieved certain results. Three aspects including teaching content, teaching methods and appraisal system of the urogenital system curriculum integration are introduced in the paper. In the teaching content, the parts related to urogenital system in basic subjects and clinical subjects are extracted and integrated. In the process of teaching implementation, a teaching team is set up across departments and multidisciplinary joint teaching is carried out. In order to arouse the enthusiasm of students, inspire and cultivate students' scientific research thinking by improving teaching methods, several teaching methods such as case introduction teaching method, question discussion and debate meeting are used. Scientific evaluation system is used to observe and record the whole process of students' learning. Meanwhile, some existing problems and solutions of curriculum integration are discussed in the paper to provide references for peers in relevant colleges and universities.

Objective To evaluate the diagnostic value and misdiagnosis cause of echocardiography (UCG) and CT in aorto-left ventricular tunnel (ALVT). Methods UCG and CT of 5 patients who were diagnosed as ALVT by surgical operation during August 2010 to October 2014 in Wuhan Asia Heart Hospital were reviewed and analyzed. Results By UCG, 4 cases were diagnosed as ALVT. The abnormal tunnel between aortic root and left ventricle could be clearly displayed with two dimensional echocardiography. On color Doppler flow image (CDFI), it could be clearly demonstrated that the blood flow went into aorta from left ventricle in systolic period via aortic valves and ALVT, and back to left ventricle in diastolic period via ALVT. Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) was found in 2 patients, and aortic valve reflux in 1 patient. According to Hovaquimian classification, 2/4 patients were diagnosed as ALVT of typeⅠ, and other 2 patients as ALVT of typeⅡ. One case was misdiagnosed as left coronary artery-left ventricle fistula. By CT, 2 cases were diagnosed as ALVT and 1 case was misdiagnosed as left coronary artery-left ventricle fistula. Conclusion The combination of UCG and CT is a reliable technique in the diagnosis of ALVT, which has significance in therapeutic strategy making and prognosis prediction.

Objective To explore the mechanism of endotoxemic injury in kidneys and protective effect of dexamethasone on renal cells.Methods Fifty-four eighteen-day Wistar rats were divided into control,endotoxemic(LPS)and dexamethasone groups randomly,18 rats in every group.Rats in control group were injected intraperitoneally with the same volume(0.1 mL)of 9 g/L sodium chloride as other two groups.All rats in LPS group were injected with a single bolus of LPS(4 mg/kg).The rats in dexamethasone group received LPS(4 mg/kg)and dexamethasone(5 mg/kg).Then they were sacrificed at 6,24 and 72 hours after injection.The ultrastructure was observed by electron microscope.Results In LPS group,glomerular basement membrane became thick and foot processes had coalescent partly,mitochondrial cristae became dissolved in proximal tubular endothelial cells and microvillus of distal tubular diminished at 6,24 hours after LPS injection.The morphological changes of apoptosis were found in the proximal tubular at 72 hours after LPS injection.These changes were in dexamethasone group.Conclusion Apoptosis participates in LPS injury of kidneys and dexamethasone have protective effect on injuried renal cells.

Objective To assess the efficacy and safety of solifenacin in patients with neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO). Methods 50 patients with NDO received solifenacin 5 mg/d. During the treatment period, the voiding diary, Patient Perception of Bladder Condition-Scale (PPBC-S) and side effects were recorded. Results 2 weeks and 12 weeks later, the volume of the catheterization every time increased from (224.2±15.7) ml at baseline to (302.6±23.3) ml and (301.3±21.1) ml (P<0.05); the volume of leakage every day decreased from (753.9±121.7) ml to (444.1±87.1) ml and (449.1±89.2) ml (P<0.05); PPBC-S score decreased from (5.12±0.072) to (4.36±0.073) and (4.36±0.068) (P<0.05). There were 3 cases (6%) with dry mouth, and no patients complained dry eyes and blurred vision. Conclusion Solifenacin is safe and effective, and can significantly improve the quality of life in patients with NDO.

Objective To investigate the dose distribution of esophageal stents carrying different diameters of radioactive 125I seeds in tumor target area. Methods A laser scanner was used to scan a piece of blank paper on which circles of 12 mm, 14 mm and 16 mm diameter and a 5 cm scale were drawn. The data were stored in JPEF format on the computer desktop. According to the circular diameter, simulations of the corresponding esophageal stents were established, which were divided into group A, group B and group C. By using image conversion program, 17 images with 5 mm slice-distance were created for each group; the images were transmitted to the computer treatment planning system (TPS) to simulate the 8 cm long esophageal stents of different diameters. TPS was used to sketch the gross tumor volume (GTV) in order to simulate the esophageal stent border that was used as the inner boundary of GTV, which was expanded 0.5 cm outward to be used as the external boundary of GTV. Beginning from the fifth level, the 4 cm-long GTV was drawn with circles. Setting the same prescription dose, from the fifth level to the thirteenth level the 125I seeds with 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8 and 0.9 mCi were successively loaded on the simulation of the esophageal stents. The distance between 125I seed layers was 1 cm; the average number of seeds distributed on each layer was 4 particles. The dose volume histogram (DVH) was obtained. The D90 (the dose received by 90% of the target) and V90 (the percentage of the GTV volume receiving 90% the prescription dose) were recorded.Result s The arithmetic mean D90 of group A, B and C was (77.24 ±19.92) Gy, (69.56 ±25.27) Gy and (56.38±20.08) Gy respectively, and no statistically significant differences existed between each other among the three groups (F=0.84,P=0.44). The V90 of group A, B and C was (77.76±30.73)%,(76.79±25.92)%and (64.10 ±32.49)% respectively, and no statistically significant differences existed between each other among the three groups (F=0.46,P=0.64). Conclusion When the diameter of radioactive esophageal stent is 12 mm, the activity of 125I seed of 0.6 mCi is recommended. When the diameter of radioactive esophageal stent is 14 mm or 16 mm, the activity of 125I seed of 0.7 mCi is recommended. Nevertheless, when the diameter of radioactive esophageal stent is 16 mm, distribution of every five 125I seeds on each layer is strongly recommended. These three kinds of esophageal stent diameter have no significant effect on the dosimetric parameters.

Objective To investigate the safety and feasibility of different puncturing approaches in the performance of CT-guided 125I seed implantation for the treatment of retroperitoneal malignant tumors. Methods The clinical data of twenty-five patients with retroperitoneal malignant tumors, who had underwent CT-guided 125I seed implantation, were retrospectively analyzed. The puncturing approaches included trans-hepatic route, trans-gastric route, trans-duodenal route, and through mesentery and through thoracolumbar iliocostalis. The malignant tumors included retroperitoneal lymph node metastases (n=21) and pancreatic cancer (n=4). Preoperative full bowel preparation was carried out in all patients, and treatment planning was formulated by using treatment planning system (TPS) before the procedure. Under CT guidance, proper puncturing approach was selected according to lesion's location. One to 3 needles were used to implant 125I seeds. Immediately after 125I seed implantation, CT scanning was performed to check the distribution of 125I seeds. Results CT-guided 125I seed implantation was successfully completed in all patients. The puncturing approaches used in this series included trans-hepatic route (n=21), trans-gastric route (n=9), trans-duodenal route (n=2), through mesentery (n=2) and through thoracolumbar iliocostalis (n=5). After the operation, no procedure-related complications such as bleeding, peritonitis, hematemesis or melena occurred in all patients. The postoperative 125I particle number, total activity and peripheral dose (D90) were not significantly different from the preoperative data. Conclusion The use of the five puncturing approaches mentioned above is clinically safe and feasible. Strict perioperative management measures should be carefully executed when through cavity organ implantation is employed.