Objective: To investigate the relationship between the cognition and the self-rated health in military personnel in high altitude area. Methods: 490 military personnel in high altitude area were assessed with Self-rated Health Measurement Scale and the questionnaire of cognitive appraisal to environment and service. Results: The scores of the self-rated health in military personnel in high altitude area were higher than average(6.5~7.9, full score is 10); The main factors perceived by soldiers as having negative influence on health were poor communication with outside (53.6%), lack of opportunity of contact with opposite sex(51.8%), lack of amusement(48.4%)and service of hygiene(46.2%). Correlation analysis showed the cognitive appraisal factors were correlated with the self-rated health significantly(P

Abstract: Objective　To report the clinical characteristics and genetic test results of two children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), and to provide reference for the comprehensive diagnosis-treatment and follow-up plans of NF1 patients based on the existing diagnosis and treatment progress of NF1. Methods　Two children with NF1 admitted to the Department of Children's Medicine, Haikou people's Hospital in May and June 2022 were selected to analyze the clinical data of their clinical manifestations, laboratory examination, genetic test results, diagnosis and treatment and follow-up retrospectively. Results　Two children had typical clinical manifestations, such as café-au-lait spots, axillary freckles, intraocular iris hamartoma. Venous blood was collected from case 1 and his parents for NF gene test, and a new mutation of c.4084C>T in the NF1 gene was found, and their parents did not have the pathogenic gene; the venous blood of the children in case 2 was tested for whole-exome gene analysis, and a heterozygous nonsense variant c.910C>T:p.R304 on the NF1 gene was found, , which was verified by Sanger sequencing to be inherited from his mother, his mother has café-au-lait spots and brain glioma, and has undergone surgery to remove the brain glioma, but has not undergone chemoradiotherapy or targeted therapy. No neurological malignancies were detected in either of the two children at follow-up until July 2022. Conclusions　The clinical manifestations of NF1 are relatively typical, genetic testing is conducive to determine its classification, and regular follow-up review can help to detect and treat malignant tumors early, thus improving the patient's quality of life.

Objective To investigate the expression of inhibitors of apoptosis (IAPs) in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients and its clinical significance. Methods The mRNA expression level and protein level of survivin, hIAP-1 (human IAP-1), hIAP-2 (human IAP-2), and XIAP (X chromosome-linked IAP) in 36 NSCLC patients and 36 controls were analyzed by semi-quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and Western blotting, respectively. Results High survivin mRNA expression were detected in 32 out of 36 patients, but not in controls. 26/36 NSCLC showed high XIAP mRNA expression and were significantly higher than those with benign diseases (P

Objective To evaluated the role of endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) in the diagnosis of thoracic tuberculosis.Methods The study was retrospective,from September 2009 to September 2012,38 patients who underwent EBUS-TBNA were finally diagnosed of thoracic tuberculosis,with enlarged hilar or mediastinal Iymph nodes on chest enhanced computed tomography(≥ 1.0 cm).Patients in whom EBUS TBNA was nondiagnostic subsequently underwent surgical biopsy.All the patients had a minimum of 6 months clinical and radiologic follow-up.Results EBUS-TBNA was performed on a total of 88 lymph node stations in 38 patients.Of the enlarged lymph nodes,60(68.18％) were located in the mediastinal region and the remaining 28 (31.82 ％) around the hilum or interlobar area.Of the 38 patients,EBUS-TBNA achieved definitive diagnosis in 34 patients(89.47％).EBUS was well tolerated by all of the patients with no complications.Conclusion EBUS-TBNA is a safe procedure with a high yield for the diagnoses of thoracic tuberculosis.

ABSTRACT:Objective To study the effects of propofol on the metastasis of tumor cells related PI3K/Akt signaling pathway.Methods The breast cancer model was established by transplanting human derived breast cancer cell lines into immunodeficient mice with naked gene.The mice,inoculated successfully,were randomly divided into 4 groups:control group (C group,n =6),propofol group (P group,n =6),propofol+PI3K inhibitor (BYL71 9)group (P+B group,n =6),and PI3K inhibitor group (BYL71 9)(B group,n =6).The expressions of PI3K,p-Akt and Akt were examined by Western blot at week 4 after administration;the gene levels of PI3KR1, Akt1 and Akt2 were detected by RT-PCR at week 4 after administration;the number of metastatic lung nodules from both lungs was also observed at week 4 after administration.Results Compared with those in C group,the expressions of PI3K and p-Akt were significantly higher in P group (P <0.05),the level of PI3KR1 mRNA but not Akt1 and Akt2 mRNA was significantly increased(P < 0.05 ),and metastatic lung nodules significantly decreased (P <0.05).In B group,the expressions of PI3K and p-Akt were significantly decreased (P <0.05 ),the levels of PI3KR1,Akt1 and Akt2 mRNA were not significantly increased (P >0.05),but metastatic lung nodules significantly increased (P < 0.05 ).Compared with those in B group,in P+ B group the expressions of PI3K and p-Akt were markedly higher (P <0.05),the level of PI3KR1 mRNA but not Akt1 and Akt2 mRNA was significantly increased (P <0.05),and metastatic lung nodules significantly decreased (P <0.05).Conclusion Propofol can inhibit the metastasis of tumor cells through the upregulated and activated PI3K/Akt signaling pathway.

Objective To investigate the effects of propofol on the proliferation and apoptosis of lung cancer cells as well as the related molecular mechanisms.Methods HCC827 cells were seeded in well plates with a density of 1×106 and then randomly divided into 5 groups:control group (group C),intralipid group (group E),low-dose propofol group (1.5μL/mL,group P1),medium-dose propofol group (2.2μL/mL,group P2),and high-dose propofol group (3.2μL/mL,group P3).At 6 h,24 h and 48 h after propofol treatment,the cells were collected to detect their proliferation and apoptosis.At 6h after treatment,the cells were collected for the measurement of Nrf2 mRNA and protein by RT-PCR and Western blot.Results Cell inhibition rate (IR)and apoptosis as well as Nrf2 mRNA and protein expressions in group E did not differ significantly from those in group C (P>0 .0 5 ).Compared with those in groups C and E,IR and apoptosis and Nrf2 mRNA and protein expressions were significantly increased in groups P1,P2 and P3 (P<0.05).Conclusion Propofol can inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells and promote cell apoptosis,thereby inhibiting the reoccurrence and metastasis of cancer cells probably via regulating the activation of Nrf2 expression.

OBJECTIVETo observe the effectiveness of Bushen Huoxue Decoction in improving the erectile function of male patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with stent implantation.

METHODSEighty male CHD patients after PCI with stent implantation were equally assigned to receive conventional Western medicine (control group) and combination of Western medicine with Bushen Huoxue Decoction (treatment group), both for 3 months. Then we compared the pre- and post-medication IIEF-5 scores between the two groups of patients.

RESULTSCompared with pre-medication, the total IIEF-5 score was significantly increased after 3 months both in the treatment group (8.19 ± 2.87 vs 17.83 ± 4.92, P <0.05) and in the control (7.98 ± 2.96 vs 12.18 ± 3.69, P <0.05), even higher in the former than in the latter group (P <0.05), and so were the scores on the 5 specific items (all P <0.05). The total effectiveness rate was 72.5% in the treatment group, significantly higher than 47.5% in the control (P <0.05). No obvious adverse reactions and events were observed during the treatment in either of the groups.

CONCLUSIONBushen Huoxue Decoction can obviously improve the erectile function and the quality of the sexual life of CHD patients after PCI with stent implantation.

Coronary Disease ; surgery ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; therapeutic use ; Humans ; Male ; Penile Erection ; drug effects ; physiology ; Percutaneous Coronary Intervention ; Phytotherapy ; Stents

OBJECTIVE:To describe the characteristics of existing numerical methods,conclude current mainstream bio-electromagnetism simulation softwares,focusing on their different directions,and explore the developing trends of bio-electromagnetism computing platform.DATA SOURCES:A computer-based online search of Wanfang,Sciencadirect (Elsevier),and IEEE database was performed for articles published between 1999 and 2009 with the key words "bio-electromagnetism,simulation,numerical simulation,FDTD* in Chinese and English.A total of 83 articles were collected,including 28 Chinese and 55 English.Four software introduction and user manuals were manually retrieved.DATA SELECTION:Articles were screened by reading the title and abstract,and the latest relevant research literatures in the same kinds of simulation methods were included.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:A total of 25 articles with no related content,and 27 repetitive and outdated studies were excluded.Finally,31 Chinese and English articles were included for further analysis,involving 8 reviews and comments and 23 original articles.RESULTS:Common electromagnetic field numerical calculations include time domain finite difference method,moment method,and finite element method.Currently,the bio-electromagnetism simulation softwares used in electromagnetic radiation on organism include SEMCAD-X,FEKO,XFDTD,HFSS and GEMS.CONCLUSION:Future bio-electromagnetic computing platform is expected to integrate a variety of numerical methods to meet the research needs of a variety of simulation objects.In addition,interface facilitation of simulation and flowsheet of modeling will be the focus of future improvements.

A study on the microbial transformation of glycyrrhetinic acid (GA) was conducted by a fungus, Cunninghamella blakesleeana CGMCC 3.970 systematically. After incubation with the cell cultures of C. blakesleeana CGMCC 3.970 at 25 degrees C for 7 days on a rotary shaker operating at 135 r x min(-1), GA was converted into one major product and five minor products. The products were extracted and purified by solvent extraction, macroporous adsorbent resin, silica gel column chromatography, and semi-preparative RP-HPLC chromatography. Their structures were identified as 3-oxo-15α-hydroxy-18β-glycyrrhetinic acid(1), 3-oxo-15β-hydroxy-18β-glycyrrhetinic acid (2), 7β,15α-dihydroxy-18β-glycyrrhetinic acid (3), 3-oxo-7β, 15α-dihydroxy-18β-glycyrrhetinic acid (4), 7β-hydroxy-18β-glycyrrhetinic acid(5) and 15α-hydroxy-18β-glycyrrhetinic acid(6) by the analyses of MS, 1H-NMR and 13C-NMR spectroscopic data respectively. Among them, 2 was a new compound. These results suggest that C. blakesleeana CGMCC 3.970 has the capability of selective ketonization and hydroxylation for GA. [Key words] glycyrrhetinic acid; Cunninghamella blakesleeana CGMCC 3. 970; microbial transformation
Biotransformation ; Cunninghamella ; metabolism ; Glycyrrhetinic Acid ; analogs & derivatives ; chemistry ; metabolism ; Molecular Structure ; Spectrometry, Mass, Electrospray Ionization

Objective This study assesses a feasible and safe volume threshold for chest tube removal following a VATS lobectomy.Methods The study included 168 consecutive patients who underwent VATS lobectomy or bilobectomy with two insicion between August 2012 and February 2014.Eligible patients were randomized into 3 groups:Group A (chest tube removal at the drainage volume of 150 ml/d or less.n =49) ; Group B (chest tube was removed when the drainage volume was less than 300 ml/d.n =50) ; Group C(chest tube removal when the drainage was less than 450 ml/d.n =51).And there were 18 patients who were excluded.All patients got the same postoperative care with a clinical pathway,and all patients were followedup 7 days after discharge from hospital.The time of extracting drainage tube,postoperative hospital stay,postoperative VAS values,dosage of analgesic,incidence of complications and thoracocentesis were measured.Results There were no statistically significant differences among 3 groups with general information and incidence of complication (P ＞ 0.05).And there were statistically significant differences between Group A and Group B with the time of extracting drainage tube,postoperative hospital stay,postoperative VAS values,dosage of analgesic(P ＜ 0.05).But there were no statistically significant differences between Group A and Group B with incidence of thoracocentesis(P ＞0.05).Analysis of data showed no statistically significant differences between Group B and Group C with postoperative hospital stay,postoperative VAS values and dosage of analgesic (P ＞ 0.05),but there were statistically significant differences for incidence of thoracocentesis (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion A 300 ml/d volume threshold for chest tube removoal after VATS lobectomy is feasible and safe,and it can bring more advantages than the 150 ml/d volume threshold.On the other hand,a 450 ml/d volume threshold for chest tube removoal after VATS lobectomy may increase the risk of thoracocentesis.