Air Pollutants, Occupational ; analysis ; Naphthols ; analysis ; Spectrophotometry ; methods ; Workplace

Objective To study the conventional MRI and dittusion weighted imaging(DWI) features of Japanese encephalitis(JE)in children.Methods Sixteen patients with JE were included. Conventional MRI and DWI sequences were performed in all patients.Seven patients received MRI within 10 days of onset and 9 after 10 days.The appearances on DWI and T_2 WI were recorded.The ADC values of lesions were calculated,and then were correlated with the corresponding time interval between onset of neurological symptoms and MRI scanning.Results The lesions of JE mainly showed long T_1 and long T_2 signal intensity on MRI.The thalami were the most frequently involved areas,and 15 out of 16 showed thalamic involvement and 6 patients only showed thalamic abnormalities without other lesions.Seven patients within 10 days of onset showed lesions with high signal intensity on both DWI and T_2WI,but whole or partial lesions showed clearer on DWI than on T_2WI,and 2 patients showed extra lesions that were invisible on T_2WI.As for the other 9 patients after 10 days of onset,the lesions showed clearer on T_2WI than on DWI. There was a direct correlations between thalamic ADC values and the disease duration (r=0.84,P

Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of volume therapy guided by the response of CVP and global end-diastolic volume index (GEDVI) in septic shock patients.Methods Twenty-three patients of both sexes aged 18-64 yr who had been in septic shock for ＜ 6 h were randomly divided into 2 groups:control group (group Ⅰ,n =12) and study group (group Ⅱ,n =11 ).Tracheal intubation was performed and the patients were mechanically ventilated in both groups.Right internal jugular vein or subclavian vein was cannulated for CVP monitoring and fluid administration.PiCCO catheter was inserted into femoral artery.Normal saline,6％ hydroxyethyl starch 200/0.5,albumin and plasma were infused via CVP line.CVP was maintained ≥8 mm Hg in both groups while in Ⅱ group GEDVI was maintained at 600-750 ml/m2 during resuscitation.Blood samples were taken from artery and CVP line before (baseline) and at 6 h of volume therapy (T2) for determination of blood lactate concentration and central venous oxygen saturation ( ScVO2 ).The changing rate of lactate ( (baseline lactate concentration-lactate concentration at 6 h of volume therapy) ÷ baseline value × 100％ ) and ScvO2 ( ( ScvO2 at 6 h of volume therapy - baseline ScvO2 ) ÷ baseline value × 100％ ) ) was calculated.Results The changing rate of lactate was significantly higher in Ⅱ group than in Ⅰ group.There was no significant difference in the changing rate of ScvO2 between the 2 groups.Conclusion Volume therapy guided by CVP and GEDVI can provide better tissue perfusion than by CVP alone in septic shock patients.

OBJECTIVETo study the selective dilatation effects of iptakalim (Ipt) on basilar and pulmonary arterioles, and endothelial cell function of these arterioles in hypoxic rats.

METHODSSD male rats were divided into 2 groups:control and hypoxic group fed in normobaric hypoxic environment (O2 7.8%, 8 h). Arteriole rings about (204 + 5) pm were isolated and the tension of hypoxic arterioles pre-contracted by 6 nmol/L endothelin-1 (ET-1) was observed with wire myograph system model (DMT 610 m). The relaxing response of hypoxic arterioles induced by different concentration of Ipt were detected and endothelial activity was also tested by acetylcholine.

RESULTS10(5) mol/L acetylcholine (ACh)-mediated vasodilatation of basilar and pulmonary arterioles was greatly reduced in the hypoxic group than those in control group (P < 0.05). Compared with normal group, a novel ATP-sensitive potassium channel opener Ipt at the concentration ranging from 10(-11) mol/L to 10(3) mol/L, caused stronger dose dependent vasodilatation on hypoxic pulmonary arterioles, and there was no significant difference between control and hypoxic basilar arterioles.

CONCLUSIONThe endothelial function of basilar and pulmonary arterioles was damaged under hypoxic state, and Ipt selectively increased dilatation effects on hypoxic pulmonary arterioles, but not on hypoxic basilar arterioles which could improve high altitude pulmonary edema pathological state and be the novel drug in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension.

Acetylcholine ; pharmacology ; Altitude ; Altitude Sickness ; physiopathology ; Animals ; Arterioles ; drug effects ; Dilatation ; Endothelin-1 ; pharmacology ; Hypoxia ; KATP Channels ; drug effects ; Male ; Propylamines ; pharmacology ; Rats ; Vasodilation ; Vasodilator Agents ; pharmacology

Objective To compare the effect of different positive end-expiratory pressures (PEEPs) on the efficacy of volume therapy guided by global end-diastolic volume index (GEDVI) and central venous pressure (CVP) in patients with septic shock.Methods Twenty-five patients with septic shock complicated with respiratory failure,of both sexes,aged 18-64 yr,were enrolled in the study.Their APACHE [[scores were 13-31.The patients were endotracheally intubated and underwent volume-controlled ventilation,PEEP was 5-15 cmH2O,and pulse oxygen saturation was maintained ＞ 90 ％.The patients were divided into low PEEP (5-10 cmH2 O) group and high PEEP (11-15 cmH2 O) group depending on the different PEEP levels.6 ％ hydroxyethyl starch (200/0.5)6 ml/kg was infused over 30 min for volume therapy.Right internal jugular vein or subclavian vein was cannulated for CVP monitoring,and GEDVI was continuously monitored by pulse indicator continuous output monitoring (PiCCO) technology.CVP and GEDVI were recorded before and after volume therapy and the changing rate was calculated.Results Compared with CVP and GEDVI before volume therapy,CVP and GEDVI were significantly increased after volume therapy in low PEEP group (P ＜ 0.05),and GEDVI was increased after volume therapy (P ＜ 0.05) and no significant change was found in CVP after volume therapy in high PEEP group (P ＞ 0.05).Compared with low PEEP group,the changing rate of CVP was significantly decreased (P ＜ 0.05),and no significant change was found in the changing rate of GEDVI in high PEEP group (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion High PEEP can decrease the efficacy of volume therapy guided by CVP,while exerts no effect on the efficacy of volume therapy guided by GEDVI in patients with septic shock.

The mRNA levels of adiponectin in adipose tissue and adiponectin receptor R1 in skeletal muscle of type 2 diabetic rats were examined by semi-quatitative RT-PCR.The expression of adiponectin receptor R1 was not altered in the skeletal muscle of type 2 diabetic rats as compared with normal rats.The serum adiponectin level was decreased in diabetic rats due to the decline of adiponectin mRNA level in adipose tissue and rosiglitazone improved the adiponectin deficiency.

Objective To evaluate the effects of regular follow-up and systematic management in premature infants on early discovering of cerebral palsy and intervention efficacy in early phase. Methods Fifty premature infants with cerebral palsy recruited from early children development outpatient service, were classified as treatment group; 40 premature infants with cerebral palsy recruited from general outpatient service, were classified as control group. The infants of treatment group received systematic follow-up and intervention. while the infants of control group received no systematic management. Age and therapeutic efficacy were compared between the two groups. ResultsThe average age in the treatment group ( [4. 0 ± 1.2] months) was significantly younger than that of the control group ( [7.0 ± 1.4] months) ( P ＜ 0. 05 ). The mental development index ( MDI )and physical development index (PDI) in the treatment group was 91.8 ± 10. 2 and 90. 2 ± 11.2,respectively,which were significantly higher than that of the control group(80. 2 ± 11.7 for MDI and 79. 3 ± 10. 2 for PDI)( P ＜ 0. 05 ) . Conclusion Systematic management could help discover cerebral palsy in premature infants in time and could improve physical and mental development of these infants.

Bone Neoplasms ; metabolism ; pathology ; surgery ; Diagnosis, Differential ; Female ; Humans ; Immunohistochemistry ; Langerhans Cell Sarcoma ; metabolism ; pathology ; surgery ; Middle Aged ; S100 Proteins ; metabolism ; Talus ; Vimentin ; metabolism

To investigate the mechanism of agarwood formation in Aquilaria sinensis induced by Lasiodiplodia theobromae, the fermentation liquor of L. theobromae was analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). JAs were detected in the fermentation liquor. The effect of the fermentation liquor on the abundance of sesquiterpenes in the callus of A. sinensis was analyzed by solid phase microextraction-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (SPME-GC-MS). And the fermentation liquor stimulated alpha-guaiene, alpha-humulene and delta-guaiene biosynthesis in calli. It was inferred that L. theobromae produced JAs, which resulted in a significant increase of sesquiterpenes in A. sinensis.
Ascomycota ; physiology ; Fermentation ; Sesquiterpenes ; metabolism ; Thymelaeaceae ; metabolism ; microbiology

OBJECTIVETo study the clinical features, diagnosis and therapy of thyroid neoplasm in children.

METHODSA retrospective study was performed on 32 children with thyroid nodular who were underwent operation in Xiangya Hospital between January 2002 and December 2010.

RESULTSOf the 32 cases, there were 23 girls and 9 boys. Six cases were diagnosed as nodular Goiter adenoma and 26 cases were diagnosed as thyroid papillary carcinoma. B-ultrasonic examination showed a 100% accurate rate for the diagnosis of thyroid carcinoma. Fourteen children (44%) were proven to have concurrent Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Twenty-two (69%) children with thyroid carcinoma were found to have lymph metastasis in the lateral neck. The children younger than 10 years showed a high rate of metastasis than those older one (94% vs 56%, P<0.05). All 32 children received a surgical therapy. Subtotal thyroidectomy was performed on the 6 children with nodular Goiter adenoma. Total thyroidectomy (17 cases) or ipsilateral thyroidectomy (9 cases) was performed according to the stage of thyroid carcinoma. The surgical outcomes were followed up for 3 months to 9 years and no recurrence or death occurred. The development and growth were normal in the children.

CONCLUSIONSChildhood thyroid nodular attacks girls more than boys, and the frequency of malignancy is high. Hashimoto's thyroiditis is a common concurrent disease. The incidence of local lymph metastasis is high in those younger than 10 years. The surgical therapy for thyroid neoplasm may lead satisfactory outcomes in children.

Adolescent ; Child ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Male ; Retrospective Studies ; Thyroid Neoplasms ; diagnosis ; pathology ; surgery