MicroRNA (miRNA) is a class of small ( about 22 nueleotides),single-stranded and noncoding RNA molecule.It is demonstrated that miRNAs participate in a wide array of physiologic processes,such as the development of early embryos and organ,cell proliferation,differentiation and apoptosis.MiRNAwhich has abnormal expression in hepatocellular carcinoma is closely related to the occurrence,developmentand metastasis of liver cancer.Liver cancer stem cells may be the root of cancer recurrence and metastasis.Researches have provided clear evidence that some kinds of miRNAs are important regulators in serf-renewal and differentiation of cancer stem cells.Therefore,regulating the expression of miRNAs in hepatoma cells and liver cancer stem cells may be a new approach to treat hepatocellular carcinoma or prevent the recurrence after treatment.

PurposeTo analyze fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET/CT images in patients with probable sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (sCJD) and the affected encephalic regions by statistical parameter mapping (SPM) so that image information can be provided for early clinical diagnosis.Materials and MethodsSeven patients with probable sCJD diagnosed according to the WHO criteria and 2009 clinical diagnosis criteria and 7 controls at the matched age were enrolled in the study. Both groups underwent FDG PET/CT scan and the images were analyzed visually and by SPM.ResultsThe visual analysis showed that the patients with probable sCJD had a hypometabolism in the wide pallium and basal ganglia region and that a portion of patients mainly had a lateral decrease. The SPM analysis exhibited that patients in sCJD group had a pattern of hypometabolism that affected bilateral parietal, frontal, occipital cortices and head of caudate (P<0.05) and indicated that the patients with lateral hypometabolism existed crossed cerebella diaschisis (P<0.05).ConclusionFDG PET/CT image features of sCJD patients present a hypometabolism in the wide pallium and basal ganglia region, which may be helpful in the diagnosis of sCJD in certain clinical situations.

Objective]The article summarizes the essentials of hyperprolactinemia infertility experience by Professor Wang Zhe. [Methods]From following Professor Wang Zhe clincial studies,summarize experience and thoughts of treating hyperprolactinemia infertility with a case. [Results]Professor Wang Zhe thinks the main reason for the occurrence of hyperprolactinemia infertility ,which is related to the dysfunction of the liver,spleen and kidney.The spleen rules transformation and transportation that like dryness and dislike dampness.The liver stores the blood and rules flowing and spreading, that is sensitive to boundaries and maintains the smoothness and harmony of movement throughout the body.The kidneys store the essence and rule birth and hiding, which is foundation of innate existence. Its main types are liver depression and deficiency of the kidney block and phlegm-dampness stagnation.Therapeutically,using Fu Qingzhu medicine for women in the study of Yangjingzhongyu Decoction and the Ye Tianshi treatment recipe for women refers to Cangfudaotan Decoction in the treatment,to achieve nourishing the liver and kidney, invigorating spleen for eliminating dampness.[Conclusion]Professor Wang has exquisite medical skills, rigorous academic attitude, and richly professional knowledge and clinical experience.She has unique insights and experience in treating hyperprolactinemia infertility.Professor Wang Zhe's experience hopes to expand ideas of the clinical diagnosis and treatment.

Objective To observe the effect of sling exercise therapy on nonspecific low back pain. Methods 35 cases with nonspecific ow back pain in community were divided into treatment group (n=18) and control group (n=17). All the cases accepted electrotherapy and hose in the treatment group accepted sling exercise in addition for 4 weeks. Before and after treatment, the cases were assessed with Numeric ain Rating Scale (NRS) and Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire. Results The scores of NRS and Oswestry Low Back ain Disability Questionnaire both improved more in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Sling exercise can elieve the pain and disability from nonspecific low back pain in community.

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Objective To observe the influence of secondary spasmodic torticollis on the balance of hemiplegic stroke survivors and to compare the effects of different treatment protocols.Methods Fifty-six secondary spasmodic torticollis patients after stroke were randomly divided into three groups based on the type of treatment.The botulinum toxin (BTX) group received BTX-A injections and common support treatment plus rehabilitation training (n =19),the medication therapy group received oral baclofen and common support treatment plus rehabilitation training (n =18),and the routine rehabilitation group received only routine rehabilitation therapy (n =19).In addition,19 stroke cases without spasmodic torticollis served as a control group.They also were treated with routine rehabilitative treatment alone.Before and after 2 months of treatment,balance was assessed using Berg's balance scale,and spasmodic torticollis was evaluated using Tsui's scale.Results Before treatment the balance of the control group members was significantly better than that of the other three groups.After 2 months of therapy,balance function had improved significantly in all four groups.The balance of the botulinum toxin group was better than that of the medication and routine rehabilitation groups.After treatment,Tsui scale scores in the medication and botulinum toxin groups were significantly lower than before treatment,and the scores in the botulinum toxin group were significantly lower than in the medication and routine rehabilitation groups.There was no significant difference in Tsui scale scores before and after treatment in the control group.Conclusions Spasmodic torticollis inflaences the recovery of balance function in hemiplegic patients after stroke.Treating the spasmodic torticollis can improve their balance.Treatment with BTX-A combined with common support treatmcnt and rehabilitation training showed significant curativeeffect.

Objective To evaluate and compare the therapeutic effect among intravenous rt2PA thrombolysis,thrombolysis plus delayed intracoronary stenting for acute ischemic stroke onset using 99mTc2ECD SPECT imaging.Methods 45 cases of acute ischemic stroke onset were divided into two groups which were the thrombolysis group( n = 23 ) ,thrombolysis plus delayed stenting group (n = 22), 99mTc2MIBI SPECT imaging was performed 3 weeks after thrombolysis therapy or 1 week after intracoronary stenting. The score of 99mTc2MIBI brain uptake were analyzed semiquantitatively and the total score of myocardial 99mTc2ECD uptake was calculated. Results The scores of the 2 groups were( 12. 4 ± 4. 6) and( 9. 7 ± 3. 8 ) respectively, Significant difference was shown in the thrombolysis plus delayed stenting group compared with the thrombolysis group (P ＜ 0. 01 ). Conclusion 99mTc2ECD SPECT imaging had been proved to be an objective parameter for evaluating the therapeutic effect of the various treatments of AMI. Thrombolysis plus delayed stenting was more effective than thrombolysis.

Objective To observe the impact of an injection of botulinum toxin type A combined with rehabilitation on the quality of life (QOL) of patients with spasmodic torticollis.Methods Thirty-eight patients with spasmodic torticollis were randomly divided into a combined treatment group and control group.Both groups were given a local muscular injection of botulinum toxin type A.One week later the combined group was given rehabilitation training.Both groups were assessed using the Toronto torticollis rating scale (TWSTRS),Tsui's scale and a health survey (SF-36) one week and eight weeks after the injection.Results Eight weeks after the injection,severity,disability,pain,physical functioning,vitality,mental health and Tsui scores had all increased significantly in the combined treatment group compared with before treatment.Physical functioning,pain,vitality,mental health and Tsui scores had also improved significantly compared with the control group.In the control group,only severity and Tsui scores were significantly improved compared with before treatment.Throughout the course of treatment there were no significant adverse reactions.Conclusions Combining botulinum toxin type A with rehabilitation has synergistic effects on spasmodic torticollis.It can significantly reduce disability scores,relieve pain and improve quality of life.

Objective To observe the influence of spasmodic torticollis on the rehabilitation prognoses of patients with neurogenic dysphagia.Methods One hundred and three dysphagic patients were recruited,of which 82 had spasmodic torticollis and 21 did not.The subjects with spasmodic torticollis were divided randomly into a medication therapy group (21 cases) which accepted medication plus swallowing training,a common therapy group (20 cases) accepting common support treatment plus swallowing training,a combined therapy group (20 cases) accepting common support treatment,medication,plus swallowing training as well,and a group of 21 cases accepting only routine rehabilitation therapy ( the routine rehabilitation group).The 21 cases without spasmodic torticollis served as a control group,and they were treated with routine rehabilitative treatment.The swallowing function of all patients was evaluated before and after therapy using videofluoroscopic swallowing study techniques.Results There was no significant difference with regard to the swallowing function among the groups before treatment except that the swallowing function of the control group (without torticollis) was significantly better than that of the other 4 groups.After treatment,swallowing function had improved significantly in all 5 groups.The average improvement in the routine rehabilitation group was,however,significantly less than in the others.After treatment there was no significant difference between the combined therapy group and the no torticollis control group with regard to swallowing function.Conclusions Spasmodic torticollis influences the recovery of swallowing function in dysphagic patients.Therapy for spasmodic torticollis can improve swallowing among dysphagic patients with spasmodic torticollis.

Objective To observe the effect of low-frequency, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation ( rTMS) at different frequencies on the cognitive function of traumatic brain injury patients with a history of epilepsy. Methods Sixty traumatic brain injury patients were randomly divided into a 0. 5 Hz group, a 1. 0 Hz group and a control group, each of 20. In addition to routine drug therapy and cognition training, the control group was given fake stimulation, the 0.5 Hz group was treated with 0.5 Hz rTMS, and the 1.0 Hz group was provided with 1.0 Hz rTMS for 4 weeks, eleven times per week. Before and after treatment, the cognitive function of all three groups was assessed using the Montreal cognitive assessment ( MOCA) , the Rivermead behavior memory test ( RBMT) and a symbol can-cellation test. The number of patients reporting headache or epilepsy during the treatment period was also counted. Results During the treatment, there was no headache case in any of the groups, and no significant difference was found in the occurrence of seizures. After the treatment, all of the measurements in all 3 groups had improved signifi-cantly. The average MOCA and RBMT scores in the 1.0 Hz group were all significantly better than those in the control group, but there was no significant difference between the 0.5 Hz group and the control group. The symbol cancella-tion test efficiency of the 1. 0 Hz group was not significantly better than that of the 0. 5 Hz and control groups. Conclusions Repeated 1.0 Hz transcranial magnetic stimulation can significantly improve cognition after traumatic brain injury among patients with a history of epilepsy without increasing the risk of seizures.