Carotid artery stenosis is one of the main causes of ischemic stroke. Carotid artery stenting has gradually become a mainstream treatment approach of carotid stenosis, and the in-stent restenosis is its most common late complications, which restricts the development of carotid artery stenting. This article reviews the epidemiology, imaging evaluation, pathophysiological mechanism, and prevention and treatment measures of carotid in-stent restenosis.

Objective To explore the feasibility of laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) in the management of ruptured spleen. Methods Laparoscopic splenectomy was performed in 8 cases of ruptured spleen in this hospital from August 2004 to May 2005. Results Laparoscopic splenectomy was accomplished successfully in 7 cases and a conversion to hand-assisted laparoscopic splenectomy (HALS) was needed in 1 case. The operation time was 150~200 min (mean, 180 min). The intraoperative blood loss was 600~5 500 ml (mean, 2 200 ml). There were 5 cases of type Ⅱ rupture and 3 cases of type Ⅲ rupture. The postoperative recovery was uneventful and no complications were encountered. Conclusions[WTBZ] Laparoscopic splenectomy is a safe and feasible option for the management of ruptured spleen.

Objective:To investigate the expression of transforming growth factor-?1 (TGF-?1) in mandibular condylar chondrocytes after the condylar cartilage was stimulated by compressive stress.Methods:20 condylar cartilage samples were obtained from 10 new borne SD rats and cultured for 24 h.Then,10 samples were treated by a static compressive stress with a magnitude of 10 kPa for 1 h.Another 10 samples without stress treatment were used as the controls. At end of stress stimulation, the expression of TGF-?1 in the samples of both groups was examined by immunohistochemistry and image pattern analysis.Results:The grayscale values of TGF-?1 in perichondrium lay of stress treated and control samples were 159.21?19.84 and 174.20?14.47(P

Accidents, Occupational ; statistics & numerical data ; Humans ; Poisoning ; epidemiology

Objective To establish the reference values of static balance function with Active Balancer EAB-100 in healthy Chinese adults, and to screen the valuable indices for clinical work. Methods There were 227 healthy adults measured with Active Balancer EAB-100 when standing still with eyes opened and closed. All the data recorded were analyzed with SPSS 19.0, and the weight of every parameter was obtained with principal component analysis. Results The reference values of parameters for static balance function were established in healthy Chinese adults. The loadings of whole path length, rectangle area, circumference area, effective value area, deflection center displacement X, deflection center displacement Y, rectangle area of Romberg rate and circumference area of Romberg rate were more than average. Conclusion It is need to focus on whole path length, circumference area, deflection center displacement X, deflection center displacement Y, and effective value area and circumference area of Romberg rate much more in clinical practice for the static balance assessment.

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Objective To explore the detailed underlying molecular and signaling mechanisms in the effects of icariin on bone formation by an in vitro cell model. Methods The proliferation of MC3T3-E1 osteoblast-like cells was evaluated by MTT, and gene expression of cell cycle related proteins in MC3T3-E1 cells after icariin treatment was detected by real-time PCR. The phosphorylation of MAPK signals, including ERK, P38, and JNK was determined by Western blot, and then the inhibitors of MAPK signals were used to treat cells with icariin alone or together to determine the role of MAPKs in the process of icariin treatment on MC3T3-E1 cell proliferation. Alkaline phosphatase and Alizarin red staining were used to detect the formation of mineralization nodules, and gene expressions of alkaline phosphatase, type Ⅰ collagen, and osteocalcin in osteoblasts after being treated by icariin were evaluated by real-time PCR. ICI182780, and nilutamide was used to decide the participation of estrogen and androgen receptor signals in the process of icariin treatment on the differentiation and mineralization of MC3T3-E1 cells. Results Treatment with icariin promoted MC3T3-E1 cell growth in a time- and dose-dependent manner. This treatment also revealed that icariin increased the expression of mRNAs encoding both cyclin E and PCNA, positive regulators of cell growth, but decreased levels of mRNAs encoding Cdkn2b, a negative regulator of cell cycle progression. When MC3T3-E1 cells were cultured in a differentiated condition, icariin enhanced mineralized nodule formation and increased the expression of mRNAs encoding alkaline phosphatase, type Ⅰ collagen, and osteocalcin. Treatment with icariin significantly induced phosphorylation of both ERK and JNK and this phosphorylated effect occurred very rapidly within 5 minutes and reached peak at 15 minutes. Furthermore, the stimulated effects of icariin on proliferation and gene expression of cyclin E, PCNA, and Cdkn2b in MC3T3-E1 cells were dramatically attenuated by treatment with both U0126 and SP600125, inhibitors of MAPKs. Interestingly, such stimulating effects of icariin were at least partly reduced by treatment with ICI182780, an inhibitor of estrogen receptor. Icariin induced mineralized nodule formation and gene expression of alkaline phosphatase, type Ⅰ collagen, and osteocalcin in MC3T3-E1 cells were also partly reduced when the cells were treated with ICI182780. Conclusions Our findings indicate that the anabolic effect of icariin on bone formation is, at least partly, mediated through the MAPK signaling pathway in order to modulate osteoblast proliferation and differentiation.

Objective To investigate the effect of conventional preseratives on the stability of carboxyhemoglobin(HbCO)in the stored blood samples.Methods Blood samples with 30%～40% and 60%～70% of HbCO were established,respectiviely.The samples were stored with the commomly used preseratives including formaldehyde,sodium fluoride,EDTA-Na_2,sodium nitrite,potassium oxalate,heparin sodium,sodium citrate and the mixture of sodium fluoride and sodium citrate(1:3).Saturation of HbCO in the preserved blood samples were determined at 0h,2h,8h,24h,3d,and 7d after treatment with the addictives,respectively.The data were evaluated statistically.Results The stability of HbCO was significantly affected in the formaldehyde and sodium nitrite-treated samples,but no significant effects of the other preseratives on the blood samples were detected.Conclusion The stability of HbCO in the blood samples conserved varies with the type of the preseratives used.The samples taken from cases with suspected death from carbon monoxide poisoning should be kept with proper preseratives.Blood samples preserved with formaldehyde and sodium nitrite are not suitable for HbCO determination.

Objective To assess the coordinated regulation and the molecular mechanisms of 17β-estradiol and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 [ 1,25-( OH ) 2 D3 ] on the proliferation and differentiation of osteoblastic MC3T3-E1 cells.Methods MC3T3-E1 cells were cultured in phenol-red free α-MEM medium supplemented with 10％ FBS,MTT assay was performed to determine the effects of 17β-estradiol and 1,25-( OH )2 D3 on MC3T3-E1 cells proliferation.After cells were treated with different agents,cell cycle related genes [ cyclin E,proliferation cell nuclear antigen ( PCNA ),and cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 2b ( Cdkn2b ) ] and markers of osteoblastic differentiation [ type Ⅰ collagen ( COL Ⅰ ),alkaline phosphatase ( ALP),osteopontin ( OPN ) ] were detected with SYBR green-based quantitative PCR.ALP activity was detected with BCIP/NBT method.Results 17β-estradiol could promote proliferation of MC3T3-E1 cells,which was accordant to its ability to increase cyclin E and PCNA and to inhibit Cdkn2b mRNA expression in MC3T3-E1 cells.However,1,25-( OH)2D3 had no effect on the proliferation of MC3T3-E1 cells and also did not enhance the proliferation of MC3T3-E1 cells stimulated by 17β-estradiol.On the other hand,17β-estradiol promoted the gene expression of differentiation markers Col Ⅰ,ALP,and OPN,and 1,25-(OH) 2 D3 synergistically increased the expression of these genes with 17 β-estradiol.Conclusion As two of the most important hormones which regulate bone metabolism,estrogen and vitamin D may coordinately promote osteoblast differentiation,but may not regulate osteoblasts proliferation synergistically.

Objective:To explore the effects of omeprazole combined with somatostatin on intra-abdominal pressure and intestinal mucosal barrier function of elderly patients with severe acute pancreatitis.Methods:Selected 82 cases of elderly patients with severe acute pancreatitis from our hospital.They were divided into research group (48 cases) and control group (34 cases).The control group was treated with basic therapy,and the research group was treated with omeprazole combined with somatostatin on the basis of the control group.Analyzed and compared the clinical effects,intestinal mucosal barrier function and symptom indexes of patients in the two groups.Results:①The total effective rate of the research group was significantly better than that of the control group,and the difference was statistically significant (P=0.005).②After treatment,the D-lactose and diamine oxidase (DAO) levels of both groups were significantly lower than before treatment,and the difference was statistically significant (both P＜0.001).In addition,after treatment,the D-lactose and DAO levels were significantly lower in the research group than in the control group,and the differences were statistically significant (mean P ＜ 0.001).③After treatment,patients of the research group showed better results in abdominal pain and abdominal distension relief time,bowel recovery time,hospital stay and blood amylase index than those in the control group,and the difference was statistically significant (mean P ＜ 0.001).④After treatment,the intra-abdominal hypertension of two groups was significantly lower than before treatment,with statistical difference (P ＜ 0.001).Yet it was significantly lower in the research group than in the control group,with statistical difference (P ＜ 0.001).Conclusion:The combined treatment of omeprazole and somatostatin can effectively improve the clinical efficacy of severe acute pancreatitis in elderly patients,correct intra-abdominal hypertension and improve the intestinal mucosal barrier function of patients,so it is worthy of reference and promotion.