Some cultural practices of a new hybrid yuanhu were reported. The planting deusity of thc new variety wast using small seed tubers (2.8g/Per tuber ), 50~75 tubers/m2 for reprodu ction purpose, 100 tubers/m2 for high yield. 75 tubers/m2 was a suitable density when large or middle seed tubers was used. High reproduction coefficient and yield were obtained when the planting depth was 10cm. It was necessary to irrigate the hybrid yuanhu in North China.Adopting the negative pressure valuc of soil tumidometer as the guide of beginning to irrig ate and to obtain high reproduction cocfficient and to save water, 26.7kPa would be adopted as the initial point of irrigation, excecding 40.0 kPa led to a serious reduction of yield. The difference of yield between rubber tuber irrigaticn and drip irrigation treatment was not obvious, when planting with covering straw in level bed.

As to evaluating the medical compliance of patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) and the influence factors, information of 163 patients with CHB treated with lamivudine were collected by using the self-designed questionnaire, and the medical compliance and influencing factors of the patients were acquired by the research followed, and the prognosis and allocation were also observed. The results showed the medical compliance in 77.3% of patients with CHB was good, and in 22.7% patients was poor. After following-up for 2 years, the negative rates of HBV DNA and HBeAg shown in patients with good medical compliance were 78.6% and 46.0%, respectively,showing a significantly higher rate than in those with poor medical compliance, which having the rate of 37.8% and 21.6%, respectively (P<0.01). We suggested that there should be a correlation between the medical compliance of patients with CHB and the prognosis.

BACKGROUND:Disc functional magnetic resonance imaging studies are mostly carried out under lying and a non-load state, and do not reflect the changes in morphology and function of the upright human body under disc load conditions. Therefore, we need to study characteristics of disc functional magnetic resonance imaging in the upright state. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the effect of axial load on apparent diffusion coefficient and T2 of intervertebral discs. METHODS:The study consisted of 17 patients with low back pain aged 34-65 years. Before and after axial load, T2 weighted MR imaging, T1 weighted MR imaging, diffusion tensor imaging, and T2-mapping imaging of the lumbar spine were performed. Load quality was 40%-50% body weight. At 10 minutes after axial load, another diffusion tensor imaging was performed. After 15-minute load, another T2-mapping sequence was scanned. Diffusion tensor imaging scan parameters: single echo-planar imaging, repetition time 2 500 ms, echo time 89 ms, six diffusion directions, b value of 400 s/mm2, sweep time 4:10 minutes. Raw data of diffusion tensor imaging were used to construct apparent diffusion coefficient map and b0 map. Apparent diffusion coefficient value of intervertebral discs was calculated before and after loading. T2 map was automaticaly constructed using T2-mapping sequence to measure apparent diffusion coefficient and T2 values in the whole intervertebral disc of nucleus pulposus, and the changes of them were analyzed under short-time axial load. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Pfirrmann grading results in 17 patients with 85 discs were obtained as folows: 0 in Grade I, 26 in Grade II, 19 in Grade III, 30 in Grade IV, and 10 in Grade V. Al 85 disc T2 relaxation time mapping and 84 disc apparent diffusion coefficient mapping were accepted. Under short-time axial load in 84 discs, apparent diffusion coefficient reduced in the whole disc (reduced 38×10-3 mm2/s,Z=2.567,P < 0.05) and nucleus pulposus (reduced 62×10-3mm2/s,Z=3.461,P < 0.05). Apparent diffusion coefficient changes mainly affected Grade Pfirrmann III discs (reduced 55×10-3mm2/s,Z=2.556,P < 0.05). T2 changes mainly affected normal intervertebral discs (Pfirrmann grade II). Under the load, T2 value of intervertebral discs diminished (reduced 3.17 ms,Z=2.967,P < 0.05). No significant difference in apparent diffusion coefficient and T2 value was detected under the load in other grades of the intervertebral discs (P > 0.05). These results suggest that changes in apparent diffusion coefficient and T2 values were different due to different Pfirrmann grades under short-time axial load. To evaluate magnetic resonance imaging function of intervertebral discs, we should choose different evaluation method according to different degeneration degrees.

Objective To evaluate the value of MRS in quantitative assessment of degeneration of lumbar discs.Methods Totally 82 patients with lumbago underwent lumbar MR scanning.All the discs were classified with Pfirrmann grades in the sequences of sagittal T2WI.The area under N-acetyl peak,under water peak and the ratio of N-acetyl/Water were measured by MRS.Correlation between MRS values and Pfirrmann grade,age were analyzed.Results In 82 patients,204 lumbar discs were measured by MRS.There were 89,73,39,3 discs in Pfirrmann Ⅱ,Ⅲ,Ⅳ,V respectively.The areas of N-acetyl,water peak and N-acetyl/Water ratio of nucleus region were positively correlated with Pfirrmann grading,respectively (rs =-0.460,-0.204,-0.526,all P＜0.05).There were 62,25,37,51,29 discs in patients aged ＜30,30-39,40-49,50-59,＞59 years respectively.The ares of N-acetyl peak,N-acetyl/Water ratio of nucleus region was negatively correlated with the age (rs=-0.247,-0.385,both P＜0.05).Conclusion MRS can be used for quantitative assessment of lumbar discs degeneration.

BACKGROUND:Total knee replacement is the main treatment for the end of the knee joint disease. How to choose prosthesis replacement according to the different situations of the patient is one of the focuses in the field of joint surgery.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate middle or short term effects of rotating high-flexion prosthesis for the middle-aged patients with osteoarthritis of knee in total knee replacement.
METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed 48 osteoarthritis patients (55 knees) undergoing total knee replacement with rotating high-flexion prosthesis in the Liuzhou People’s Hospital from January 2009 to January 2013.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1) Forty-eight patients were folowed up for 23-42 months, mean (24±2.7) months. (2) Knee range of motion and Hospital for Special Surgery knee score were significantly increased after implantation. The excelent and good rate of Hospital for Special Surgery knee score was 85.4%. (3) No infection, loosening or dislocation occurred in al patients. (4) These findings suggest that curative effect of rotating high-flexion prosthesis is definite. After implantation, the range of motion was high, which was accorded with movement pattern of the human body. Prosthesis has a long life, and its repair rate is low. It is an ideal method for the middle-aged patients who want to perform high-flexion activities.

Purpose To explore the application value of artificial intelligence(AI)assistant diagnosis system based on Chinese thyroid imaging reporting and data system(C-TIRADS)in the diagnosis of suspected thyroid nodules.Materials and Methods A total of 441 patients(445 nodules)with suspected thyroid nodules examined in Huadong Sanatorium from January 2018 to December 2021 were retrospectively analyzed.The low seniority group,the senior seniority group and the AI group were composed of the junior doctors,the senior doctors and the AI assistant diagnosis system,respectively.The suspicious thyroid nodules were classified according to the C-TIRADS guideline,and then the suspicious thyroid nodules were classified again by the low seniority group and the senior group combined with the AI assistant diagnosis system.Taking the pathological results as the gold standard,the diagnostic efficacy of each group was compared,and the sensitivity,specificity,accuracy,positive predictive value,negative predictive value,Jordan index and area under the curve(AUC)were further compared.Results Of the 445 thyroid nodules,there were 277 malignant nodules and 168 benign nodules.The AUCs of thyroid nodules in low seniority group,high seniority group and AI group were 0.760,0.858 and 0.849,respectively.The AUCs in high seniority group and AI group were significantly higher than that in low seniority group(both P<0.001),and the AUC in high seniority group was similar to that in AI group(P>0.05).The AUCs of thyroid nodules in low seniority group and high seniority group combined with AI assistant diagnosis system was higher than those in low seniority group and high seniority group,especially in low seniority group(0.830 vs.0.760,P<0.001).The accuracy,Jordan index and AUC were the highest when TR4C was used as the cut-off point of suspected thyroid nodules.Conclusion The AI assistant diagnosis system based on C-TIRADS has high value in the differential diagnosis of thyroid suspicious nodules,and the combined model can improve the diagnostic efficiency of different seniority doctors.The best cut-off point of different seniority doctors and combined model of AI assistant diagnosis system for differential diagnosis of thyroid suspicious nodules may be TR4C.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) gene and polypeptide expression in cultured rat osteoblast (ROB) and the role of IGF-I in mediating the cell-to-cell communication by mimicking the pharmacokinetics of parathyroid hormone (PTH).

METHODSThe ROB was cultured with three kinds of treatment: (1) Control (Ctr), the cells were cultured without PTH during the first 6 hours and the subsequent 42 hours in a 48-hour cycle; (2) Intermittent exposure to PTH (Itm), the cells were cultured with PTH during the first 6 hours, but without PTH in the subsequent 42 hours; and (3) Continuous exposure to PTH (Ctu), the cells were cultured with PTH during the first 6 hours and the subsequent 42 hours.

RESULTSThe bone-forming activities of ROB were increased in Itm and inhibited in Ctu. The IGF-I mRNA content in Itm cells was elevated only during the first 6 hours and that in Ctu cells was elevated at any time during an incubation cycle. The free IGF-I concentration in the medium of Itm cells was generally higher and that of the Ctu cells was generally lower compared with those of the Ctr cells. The IGF-I antibody significantly reduced the alkaline phosphatase activity within the cells of Ctr and Itm.

CONCLUSIONSPTH rapidly and constantly stimulates the IGF-I gene transcription of osteoblast. There was an obvious discrepancy between the IGF-I mRNA content within the osteoblast and the free IGF-I level around the osteoblast in either mode of PTH action. The IGF-I might be important for osteoblast-osteoblast communication and bone-forming activity, not only in intermittent PTH administration, but also in the physiological functioning of osteoblasts.

Animals ; Cells, Cultured ; Gene Expression ; drug effects ; Insulin-Like Growth Factor I ; genetics ; physiology ; Osteoblasts ; Parathyroid Hormone ; pharmacology ; Peptides ; genetics ; RNA, Messenger ; analysis ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Transcription, Genetic ; drug effects

OBJECTIVEThe objective of this paper is to investigate the pharmacokinetics of Chlorogenic acid (CA)and CA-Baicalin compound after intravenous injection (iv) in rabbits.

METHODTen rabbits were randomly divided into two groups. One group were administered CA (6 mg x kg(-1)) by iv, while the other were treated with CA (6 mg x kg(-1))-baicalin (90 mg x kg(-1)) compound by iv. administration. The concentration of CA in plasma was determined by HPLC. The key parameters of pharmacokinetics were calculated and analyzed by kinetic software.

RESULTBoth Concentration-time courses of CA alone and CA-Baicalin compound were consistent with a two-compartment model after administration. The key pharmacokinetic parameters of CA alone were significantly different from that of CA-Baicalin compound (P < 0.05). Compared with the group treated with CA alone, the group treated with CA-Baicalin compound had dramatic increased in AUC(0-infinity), MRT and T1/2alpha.

CONCLUSIONThere are significant difference between the pharmacokinetics of CA and CA-Baicalin compound in rabbits. Baicalin has impact on the pharmacokinetics of CA in rabbits.

Animals ; Calibration ; Chlorogenic Acid ; administration & dosage ; pharmacokinetics ; Flavonoids ; pharmacology ; Injections, Intravenous ; Linear Models ; Male ; Rabbits ; Tissue Distribution ; drug effects

OBJECTIVETo find out the distributive features of some metabolic genes polymorphisms in Han population of south area of China.

METHODSStudy population was obtained from the controls of a community based case-control study, which included 290 blood relatives (inner control) and 404 non-blood relatives (outer control).

RESULTSFrequencies of CYP1A1, GSTM1 and GSTT1 polymorphisms had no significant difference among confounding factors, such as sex, living areas, stomach cancer family history and history of tobacco smoking etc. Some controls showed significant difference in age group and alcohol drinking which would be adjusted in analysis of the relationship between polymorphisms and cancers. CYP1A1 Ile/Val and Val/Val genotypes were 33.43% and 5.62% respectively, which were similar to other results from Chinese and Japanese, but higher than those from Caucasians in American, Europe and African-Americans. GSTM1 null allele frequency was 53.48% in our population, which showed difference even among Chinese in different areas. GSTT1 null allele frequency was 45.78%, which was significantly higher than that in Caucasians and African-American.

CONCLUSIONThe frequencies of CYP1A1 Ile/Val, Val/Val and GSTT1 null in Han population in south area of China are significantly higher than those in other races, while the ethnic difference of frequency of GSTM1 null is less.

China ; Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A1 ; genetics ; DNA ; genetics ; Female ; Gene Frequency ; Genotype ; Geography ; Glutathione Transferase ; genetics ; Humans ; Male ; Polymorphism, Genetic

OBJECTIVETo study the relationship between polymorphism of inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase (iNOS) gene and the susceptibility of intestinal type stomach cancer and stomach cardia cancer in Chinese people.

METHODSA community-based case-control study was designed. Ninety-three intestinal type of stomach cancer and 50 stomach cardia cancer patients with endoscopy and pathology diagnosis were identified as cases. Two hundred and forty-six controls served as controls.

RESULTSC-->T polymorphism was found in exon 16 of iNOS gene, which changed the coding amino acid from serine to leucine, and formed a recognition site identified by Tsp 509 I restriction enzyme (we called it C-->T polymorphism). The T allele gene frequency in the control group was 13.21%. No statistically significant difference was found between C-->T polymorphism alone and the increased susceptibility to intestinal stomach cancer or stomach cardia cancer. A significant type 2 multiplicative interaction was found in increasing both the risk of intestinal stomach cancer and stomach cardia cancer when both C-->T polymorphism and tobacco smoking exposure existed. An additive interaction model, which showed statistically significant difference, was found to increase only the risk of stomach cardia cancer when CagA antibody shared negative but C-->T polymorphism occurred.

CONCLUSIONC-->T polymorphism of iNOS gene was considered as one of the possible susceptible genes, which specifically increased the risk of tobacco-related but CagA negative types of intestinal stomach cancer and stomach cardia cancer.

Antibodies, Bacterial ; blood ; Antigens, Bacterial ; immunology ; Bacterial Proteins ; immunology ; Genetic Predisposition to Disease ; Humans ; Nitric Oxide Synthase ; genetics ; Nitric Oxide Synthase Type II ; Polymorphism, Genetic ; Stomach Neoplasms ; genetics