Coronary Angiography ; adverse effects ; Heart Atria ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged

Totally 1136 individuals aged over 40 underwent health check up in March to May 2009. Fasting blood glucose, 2-h post-challenge blood glucose, glycated hemoglobin A1c ( HbA1c), total cholesterol, triglyceride, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and serum uric acid were measured. The diagnosis of metabolic syndrome was based on the International Diabetes Federation Criteria. The results shows that total body fat, region body fat indices, blood pressure, blood glucose and serum uric acid levels increased with the age ( P < 0.01) . The prevalence rate of metabolic syndrome in this group of individuals were 15. 1% (171/1136) , and increased with age (P<0.01). The most common combination of metabolic syndrome was central obesity-hypertension-dyslipidemia (40. 9% , 70/171). Unconditional logistic regression revealed that waist-hip-ratio, body mass index and uric acid were the risk factors for metabolic syndrome.

A total of 1342 individuals underwent physical examinations according to the criteria of metabolic syndrome of International Diabetes Federation (IDF) in 2005.And 314 patients with metabolic disorders were screened for diabetes by standard meal and methods oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT).Newly diagnosed diabetics was 12 (4.1％ ) vs.17 (5.8％) respectively.No significant difference existed between two methods (P =0.332).Kendall's (τ)b =0.313,Kendall's (τ)c =0.208 and Gamma coefficient =0.580 (P =0.000).The mixed meal method was correlated with OGTT,Kappa =0.258 (P =0.000) and two methods were consistent.Diabetic screening should be stressed in the subjects with metabolic abnormalities.And the detecting efficiency of postprandial plasma glucose is similar to OGTT.

Objective To summarize our experience in the diagnosis and management of popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES). Methods This is a retrospective study on 10 patients (13 limbs)who were admitted for symptoms of claudication and the diagnosis of popliteal entrapment was established either with angiography,computed tomographic angiography,magnetic resonance angiogram or during the operation in recent 7 years (2002-2009).All patients were treated surgically. Results The mean age at the time of presentation was (25 ±7) years old (range,17-41 years).Claudication was the most frequent presenting symptom (12 limbs).The surgical procedures consisted of simple musculotendinous dissociation in 1 limb,thrombectomy with balloon angioplasty in 1 limb,musculotendinous dissociation plus thromboendarterectomy with autogenous saphenous vein (ASV)patch angioplasty in 2 limbs,ASV graft interposition or bypass in 6 limbs and graft interposition or bypass in 3 limbs.At a median follow-up of (35 ±27) months (range,2 months-7 years),there were no intraoperative or long-term postoperative complications and all the patients were cured. Conclusions PAES is an unusual but important cause of peripheral vascular insufficiency especially in young patients.A combined approach is necessary for diagnosis.Popliteal artery release alone or with vein bypass or reconstruction is the treatment of choice.

Objective To explore the relationship between self-control ability and physical and mental health of the elderly people in nursing home.Methods 183 elderly people from three nursing homes were investigated using self control measurement method of dual system scale and World Health Survey.The individuals were divided into high control low impulsiveness group(n=51),high control high impulsiveness group(n=36),low control low impulsiveness group(n=27) and low control impulse group(n=69).Results The total score of physical and mental health for elderly people in nursing homes was.(1.76±0.46),while the scores of body health,mental health and overall self evaluation were (1.84± 0.56),(1.66± 0.42) and (2.93±0.72).The scores of physical health and mental health for elderly people in nursing homes of impulse and control system for elderly people in nursing homes were (2.98 ± 0.63) and (3.35 ± 0.59).The scores of physical health (r=0.15),mental health (r=0.29) and overall self evaluation (r=0.31) were positively correlated with impulse system,and negatively correlated with control system (r=-0.26,-0.33,-0.34,P＜0.05).The scores of physical health,mental health and overall self evaluation in four groups were significantly different (F=12.39,33.82,21.50,P＜0.01).Conclusion The physical and mental health of the elderly people in nursing home is correlated with self-control ability.

Objective To investigate the effect of remote ischemic postconditioning on brain injury after asphyxial cardiac arrest-resuscitation in rats.Methods Sixty-nine male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into 3 groups (n =23 each) using a random number table:sham operation group (group S),asphyxial cardiac arrest-resuscitation group (group CA-CPR),and remote ischemic postconditioning group (group RIPost).The animals were anesthetized with intraperitoneal 1％ pentobarbital 40 mg/kg,intubated and mechanically ventilated.Asphyxia was induced by occlusion of the tracheal tube and resuscitation was started 8 min later.In RIPost group,RIPost was produced by 3 cycles of 15 min occlusion of the right hind femoral artery-15 min release of the right hind femoral artery after restoration of spontaneous circulation (ROSC).Neurological deficits were evaluated and scored at 24 h,72 h and 7 days after ROSC.Neuron specific enolase (NSE) concentration in serum was assessed at 48 h after ROSC by ELISA.At 3 days after ROSC,the number of viable neurons in hippocampal CA1 region was recorded (by N issl's staining).Morris water maze test was used to quantify spatial learning and memory deficits after ROSC.Results Compared with group S,the neurological deficit score at each time point and the number of viable neurons in hippocampal CA1 region were significantly decreased,the NSE concentration in serum was increased,the escape lantency was prolonged,and the target quadrant residence time percentage and distance percentage were decreased in CA-CPR and RIPost groups.Compared with group CA-CPR,the neurological deficit score at each time point and the number of viable neurons in hippocampal CA1 region were significantly increased,the NSE concentration in serum was decreased,the escape lantency was shortoned,and the target quadrant residence time percentage and distance percentage were increased in group RIPost.The damage to neurons in hippocampal CA1 region was significantly mitigated in group RIPost as compared with group CA-CPR.Conclusion Remote ischemic postconditioning can reduce brain injury after asphyxial cardiac arrest-resuscitation in rats.

The human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is a widespread herpesvirus. Virus reactivation from latency can lead to stillbirth, miscarriage, fetal anomalies, and intrauterine growth retardation. During latent infection with the HCMV, the virus can be cleared by the immune response or apoptosis of host cells. However, the HCMV has developed several strategies to manipulate expression of its genes and the microenvironment of host cells. Recent studies have shown that latent infection with the HCMV is associated with viral: regulation of early expression of genes; evasion of cell death; evasion of the immune response; regulatin of non-coding RNAs. This review summarizes recent research progress on the mechanisms underpinning latent infection with the HCMV.
Animals ; Cytomegalovirus ; genetics ; physiology ; Cytomegalovirus Infections ; immunology ; virology ; Humans ; Viral Proteins ; genetics ; metabolism ; Virus Latency

Objective To investigate the effect of globular adiponectin on the high expression of monocyte chemotactic protein-1 (MCP-1) induced by high glucose in rat renal tubular epithelial cells (NRK52E),and its relationship with adiponectin receptors and p38MAPK.Methods NRK52E cells were cultured in vitro and divided into six groups:normal glucose group (NG,5.6 mmol/L glucose),high glucose group(HG,25 mmol/L glucose),gAd groupl (HG+gAd 2 mg/L),gAd group2 (HG+gAd 5 mg/L),gAd group3 (HG+gAd 10 mg/L),p38MAPK antagonist group:(SB,HG+SB203580 10 μmol/L).The protein expression of phosphorylated p38MAPK (p-p38MAPK),total p38MAPK (t-p38MAPK),MCP-1 and AdipoR1/AdipoR2 were examined by western blotting.The mRNA expression of MCP-1 and AdipoR1/AdipoR2 were detected by RT-PCR and real-time PCR respectively.Results Compared with NG group,the mRNA and protein expression of MCP-1 increased significantly in HG group (all P＜ 0.05).The phosphorylation of p38MAPK increased (P＜ 0.05) with no change in t-p38MAPK protein.The addition of gAd or SB203580 inhibited the unregulation of MCP-1 and p-p38MAPK induced by HG.Two kinds of adipoR,adipoR1 and adipoR2,were all detectable in NG group,and mRNA and protein expression of adipoR1 was higher than that of adipoR2 (P＜ 0.01).Compared with NG group,the expression of adipoR decreased in HG group,but the difference had no statistical significance(P ＞ 0.05).Compared to HG group,the mRNA and protein expression of adipoR1 increased in gAd groups (all P ＜ 0.01).Conclusion The gAd can dose-dependently attenuate the overexpression of MCP-1 induced by high glucose,and this protective effect may be mediated by adipoR1 and p38MAPK.

Objective To investigate the effects of systemic mild hypothermia on heart. Methods Fifty-eight Wistar rats were divided randomly into three groups: control group (n=10), normal thermic group (n=24) and mild hypothermic group (n=24). After the model of middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) was made, electrocardiograph (ECG) was used to monitor the cardiac function of the animals. The changes of myocardial high-energy phosphates (ATP,ADP,AMP) and energy charge (EC) were evaluated after 12 hours of ischemia, and the myocardial ultrastructure observed. Results Compared with the control group, the ATP, ADP and EC in the normal thermic group and mild hypothermic group were lower after 12 hours of ischemia (P

AlM: To evaluate the application of phacoemulsification of different nucleus density using ozil and traditional mode.METHODS: A total of 89 eyes (72 patients ) ( visual acuity was of 0. 6 and above after 1mo follow - up) of different nucleus density level (LOCS Ⅱ criteria grade Ⅲ 46 eyes, grade Ⅳ and more 43 eyes ) were randomly assigned into 2 groups: ozil group (group A), grade Ⅲ 22 eyes (torsional energy 80% lP on);grade Ⅳ and more 17 eyes (torsional energy 100% lP on); Traditional mode group(group B), grade Ⅲ 24 eyes (energy 50% ), grade Ⅳ and more 26 eyes (energy 60% ~ 70% ) . All surgeries were performed by the same experienced surgeon,who use the chop to split the nucleus in the application of phacoemulsification. lntraoperative parameters were total equivalent pawer ( TEP ), cumulative dissipated energy ( CDE ) and effective phaco time ( EPT ) and surgical complications. The effectiveness of the two modes in dealing with hard - core cataract phacoemulsification were compared.RESULTS: GradeⅢ nucleus dealing: TEP of ozil group was significantly higher than that of the traditional mode group [(24.58±7.78)% vs (13.84±1.97) %]and EPT of ozil group was significantly lower than that of the traditional mode group (50. 59±14. 73 s vs 60. 19±9. 04 s, P<0. 05). CDE showed no difference between two groups [(13.12±6.03)% vs (13.38±2.85)]. Grade Ⅳ and more nucleus dealing: CDE [( 34. 10 ± 13. 48 )%] and EPT (104. 64±32. 4s) of the ozil group was higher than CDE [(30. 31 ± 13. 48)%] and EPT (93. 01 ± 41. 01s) of the traditional mode group, but there were no difference between two groups. Obstacles in the needle of phacoemulsification surgery: ozil group 4/17, traditional mode group 2/26 (χ2=2. 16, P=0. 14).CONCLUSlON: Bothozil and traditional mode can deal with all kinds of nucleus effectively and safely. Ozil mode is more efficacy and quick deal in gradeⅢnucleus. With the increase of nucleus hardness, the traditional mode still have the advantage of high efficiency and no obstacle to dealing patients with grade Ⅳ and more nucleus. Choose according to different nuclear hardness ultrasonic model can improve the operation efficiency and security.