Objective: To study clinical application value of 320-slice spiral computed tomography (SCTCA) for diagnosing coronary artery disease. Methods: A total of 85 patients underwent 320-slice spiral CT and selective coronary angiography (CAG). With CAG as gold standard for diagnosing coronary heart disease (CHD), sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value and accuracy were compared between 320- SCTCA and CAG. Results: Sensitivity was 95.65%, specificity was 74.36%, positive predictive value was 81.48%, negative predictive value was 93.55% and accuracy was 85.9% diagnosing coronary artery disease by 320-slice spiral CT. Conclusion: 320-slice spiral computed tomography is a simple, safe, reliable non-invasive measurement, may be used for screening coronary heart disease and reviewing after operation.

Objective To observe histologic changes of human cytomegalovirus(hCMV)-infected explants of first trimester human placenta and expression of hCMV gene in the hCMV-infected explants, and investigate the mechanism of intrauterine transmission of hCMV from mother to fetus.Methods The first trimester placenta explants cultures were carried out, and they were infected with hCMV for 10 days. The expression of hCMV immediate early protein(IEP) 72-IEP86 were determined using indirect-immuno fluorescent assay, and in situ hybridization method was used to examine the hCMV late gene (LG)mRNA. For histologic evaluation of morphological changes in villi, transmission electron microscope was used.Results (1) Typical hCMV-induced lesions bearing hCMV IEP72-IEP86 were consistently localized in the trophoblast of covering placenta villi, interstitial cell and vascular endothelia cell 12 hours after infection, and were predominant in cytotrophoblast. (2) Replication of hCMV in placenta explants culture occurred from 12 hours to 24 hours and disappeared since 48 hours after infection with different concentrations of hCMV when examined by in situ hybridization. (3) Tissue integrity and viability of first trimester placenta explants were obtained in culture for 10 days and then explants were infected with different concentrations of hCMV 100 tissue culture infectious doses(TCID_ 50 ),200 TCID_ 50 and 300 TCID_ 50 , the progression of the infection was observed in the tissue that maintained its normal cellular organization under light microscope. But typical inflammation of cellular organization was observed under transmission electron microscope. Conclusions (1) A flash replication of hCMV in placental explants culture occurs; IEP72-IEP86 may be in intrauterine infection of hCMV for a long time. (2) There are pathological ultrastructure changes in hCMV-infected explants.

Objective To evaluate the effect of dexamethasone on lumbar plexus combined sciatic nerve block (CLPSNB). Methods Sixty patients were randomly allocated into three groups with 20 cases each. Guided by a nerve stimulator,CLPSNB was performed with 0. 5% ropivacaine 45 ml plus dexametbasone 10 mg in group A,0. 5% ropivacaine 45 ml plus normal saline(NS) 2 ml and dexametbasone 10 rng Ⅳ. in group B,or 0. 5% ropivacaine 45 ml plus NS 2 ml in group C. ResultsThe durations of sensory and motor blockade in group A were [(15. 2 ± 3. 3)h and (12. 6 ± 2. 8)h], respectively, which were significantly longer than [(10. 1 ± 2. 1)h and (7. 9 ± 1.6)h]in group B and [(10. 4±2. 5)h and (7. 6±2. 3)hi in group C(P<0. 05). Conclusion Dexarnetbasone added to 0. 5% ropivacaine significantly prolonges CLPSNB.

Objective To discuss the value of CT prognosis on the Masaoka staging system of thymic epithelial tumors(TET) before surgical resection.Methods The CT images of 102 patients with TET proved by surgery and pathology were reviewed retrospectively.The TET were reclassified according to Masaoka stage system.The size,homogeneity,sharp,contour,infiltration of surrounding tissue,and metastasis on CT were analyzed with Logistic analysis.The diagnostic value was also evaluated with a ROC curve.Results Masaoka pathologic stages were stage Ⅰ for 36 (35.3 ％),stage Ⅱ for 27 (26.5 ％),stage Ⅲ for 30 (29.4 ％),and stage Ⅳ for 9 (8.8 ％).A multivariable Logistic regression model showed that TET with larger size of tumor (20/35,P =0.0371,OR =4.539),irregular or lobulated tumor contour (26/42,P =0.0230,OR =4.870),heterogeneous (21/33,P =0.0154,OR =6.020),infiltration of surrounding fat (25/32,P =0.0019,OR =14.005),and pleural seeding (11/11,P =0.0032,OR =36.153)were more likely to have stage Ⅲ or Ⅳ disease.The area under ROC curve was 0.940.Conclusions The tumor CT imaging features can differentiate between stage Ⅰ,Ⅱ and stage Ⅲ,Ⅳ disease.This helps identified patients more likely to benefit from neoadjuvant therapy.

Objective To observe the changes of body weight,fat mass and skeletal muscle mass of rats after 4 weeks of intermittent fasting,and explore relationship with autophagy in skeletal muscle,so as to provide theoretical basis for intermittent fasting.Method Twenty male Sprague Dawley rats were randomly divided into a control group (Con) and an intermittent fasting group (IF),each of 10.The rats of IF group were forbidden to eat food every Wednesday and Friday,and the body weight of both groups was recorded weekly.After 4 weeks,Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorption (DEXA) was used to analyze the body fat mass,then the bilateral soleus was separated to record the wet weight and measure the cross-sectional area of the soleus fibers by testing laminin with immunofluorescence confocal laser scanning microscope.The form of autophagic vacuole of soleus was observed using a transmission electron microscopy.The expression of autophagy-related protein LC3,p62 and regulating protein AMPK,pAMPK and ULK1 were measured using Western blotting.Result After 4 weeks of intermittent fasting,the weight and fat mass of IF were significantly lower than those of Con (P＜0.01),but there were no significant differences between them in wet weight and cross-sectional area of soleus (P＞0.05).The expressions of AMPK,p-AMPK,ULK1 in IF were significantly higher than those in Con (P＜0.01).Compared with Con,the expression of LC3-Ⅱ/LC3-Ⅰ of IF increased significantly,while the expression of p62 decreased significantly (P＜0.01).Conclusion Four weeks of intermittent fasting decreases the fat mass significantly,and control the weight efficiently.Intermittent fasting can maintain the skeletal muscle mass by promoting moderate autophagy through the AMPK-ULK1 pathway.It should be a potential lose weight method for further research.

Objective Hyperglycemic clamp technique (HGCT) was performed to evaluate the effect of short-term intensive insulin therapy on the first and second-phase (1PH and 2PH) insulin secretion and maximum insulin secretion (MIS) in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetics. Methods Twelve volunteers with normal glucose tolerance (NC group) and six newly diagnosed type 2 diabetics (DM group) were included and HGCT was performed to assess the function of pancreatic islet beta cell. Then HGCT was repeated in the 6 patients following two week intensive insulin therapy. Results The levels of secreted insulin in 1PH, 2PH and MIS were 257?36 mU/L, 63?5 mU/L and 80?5 mU/L in NC group respectively, and 95?19 mU/L, 34?9 mU/L and 39?12 mU/L in DM group respectively. 1PH insulin secretion was significantly improved in the diabetics following 2 week treatment compared with that before the treatment (135?27 mU/L vs 95?19 mU/L, P=0.01). The insulin secretions in 2PH and MIS were slightly increased (40?9 mU/L vs 34?9 mU/L, P=0.09, 46?11 mU/L vs 39?12 mU/L,P=0.08, respectively). Conclusions Short-term intensive insulin therapy can improve the insulin secretions significantly in 1PH and slightly in 2PH and MIS in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetics.

Objective To investigate Hysterothylacium aduncum (Anisakidae) infection in marine fishes from Bohai Sea and Yellow Sea. Methods Nematodes were collected from the digestive tract of fishes, fixed with hot 4% formalin and preserved in 70% ethanol for study. The specimens were cleared in lactophenol for light microscopical examination, and properly treated for scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Results Among the fishes examined, 14 out of 93 species (15.1%) were found infected by H.aduncum, with a higher prevalence in the fish of Lophius litulon(66.7%), Scomber-omorus niphonius(47.5%), and Gadus macrocephalus(33.3%). H.aduncum infection was first recorded in elasmobranch-Raja smirnovi. Morphological differences of H.aduncum were observed, including the width of lateral alae and the length of intestinal caecum. Conclusion H.aduncum in fishes of Bohai Sea and Yellow Sea in China may be a complex species, and its high prevalence in some fishes reminds the risk of anisakiasis by eating raw fishes.

[Objective]To investigate the efficacy of early Chinese biotype total hip arthroplasty(THA) in clinical application.[Methods]From October 1997 to March 2004,THA was done in 46 patients(49 hips) with early Chinese biotype.The efficacy was evaluated according to the clinical score and X-ray photographs.[Results]Forty-six patients were followed up for 5~11.5 years(average 8.5 year).The mean Harris hip score improved from 38(35~50) points preoperatively to 82(70~90) points at final follow-up.The imaging observation showed that prothesis loosening occurred in 9 cases.There were hip dislocation in 3 cases.One dislocation occurred on the way to the ward after operation,and the other 4 events occurred after the patients were discharged.Close reduction was all successful.There was 1 case of ectopic ossification,Brooker classification was GradeⅠ.One patient had hip pain and limping.The X-ray photographs showed that there was obvious osteoporosis,but no prothesis loosening occurred.No infection was found.The total good to excellent result was 73.9%.[Conclusion]The early Chinese biotype total hip arthroplasty can relieve the pain.However,the design and the moding parts of the domestic prosthesis need to be modified in order to improve the prosthetic efficacy.

Objective To investigate the expression of Skp2 and Cx43 in cervical carcinoma and to study their relationships and clinical significance. Methods The expression of Skp2 and Cx43 was examined by immunohistochemical method in 48 cases of cervical carcinoma tissue, 84 cases of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CINⅠ - Ⅱ 45 cases, CINⅢ 39 cases), 28 cases of chronic cervicitis. Results Skp2 expression in cervical carcinoma was higher than that in the CINⅠ - Ⅱ and chronic cervicitis (P <0.05), Cx43 expression was lower in cervical carcinoma than that in the CINⅢ, CINⅠ - Ⅱ and chronic cervicitis (P <0.05). The expression of Skp2 was correlated with histological differentiation and lymph node metastasis (P <0.05). The expression of Cx43 was correlated with the lymph node metastasis (P <0.05). Besides, the expression of Skp2had a negative correlation with that of Cx43. Conclusion Skp2 and Cx43 may play an important role in the genesis and development of cervical carcinoma.