Objective - （ ） To analyze the current situation of work related musculoskeletal disorders WMSDs in neck and low ， Methods back of acupuncturists and to explore its influencing factors. A total of 272 acupuncturists from 21 hospitals above grade B level in Guangdong Province were selected as study subjects using convenient sampling method. The revised Chinese ， version of Musculoskeletal Disorders Questionnaire was used to investigate the prevalence of WMSDs in the past one year and Results the influencing factors of WMSDs in the high incidence areas such as neck and low back were analyzed. The annual （ ）， （ ） prevalence of WMSDs among acupuncturists was 94.9%. The prevalence of WMSDs in the neck 81.6% low back 81.6% （ ） ， and shoulder 63.2% was the highest and the prevalence of WMSDs in both the neck and low back was 73.5%. The prevalence - - （ vs ，P ） of multi site WMSDs was higher than that of single site WMSDs 86.0% 8.8% <0.01 . Multivariate logistic regression ， - ， ， analysis showed that acupuncturists who were female long time sitting work repeated operations within one minute and work （ P ） changing every day were common risk factors for neck or low back WMSDs or both neck and low back all <0.05 . Keeping the ， ， same posture for a long time driving to work and personnel shortage were risk factors for low back WMSDs in acupuncturists （ P ） （P ）Conclusion all <0.05 . Uncomfortable working posture was a risk factor for WMSDs in both neck and low back <0.05 . - ， - Acupuncturists are the high risk population of WMSDs and the neck and low back are the high risk sites of WMSDs. The influencing factors of WMSDs in acupuncturists include individual factors and occupational factors such as poor ergonomics and work organization.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the expression of microRNA-31 and its association with clinicopathologic features in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC).

METHODSThe expression level of microRNA-31 in 62 cases of OSCC and matched non-tumor adjacent tissue specimens was examined using stem-loop real-time PCR. The relationship between the expression of microRNA-31 and its clinicopathologic features of OSCC was analyzed.

RESULTSThe expression of microRNA-31 was significantly higher in the tumor tissues than that in the adjacent tissues (P < 0.05).Up-regulated microRNA-31 expression was associated with the lymph node metastasis (P < 0.05) and cell differentiation (P < 0.05) in OSCC patients.No significant association was found between the expression of microRNA-31 and gender, age, lymph node metastasis, tumor size and location.Receiver operator characteristic curve (ROC) of microRNA-31 about cell differentiation resulted in a diagnostic sensitivity of 70.4% and specificity of 89.5%.

CONCLUSIONSThe up-regulated level of microRNA-31 expression may be related to the pathogenesis of OSCC.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell ; metabolism ; pathology ; Cell Differentiation ; Female ; Humans ; Lymphatic Metastasis ; Male ; MicroRNAs ; metabolism ; Middle Aged ; Mouth Neoplasms ; metabolism ; pathology ; Up-Regulation ; Young Adult

Objective To analyze the difference in computed tomography (CT) imaging findings between pulmonary alveolar pneumoconiosis Methods proteinosis (PAP) and occupational pneumoconiosis (hereinafter referred to as ). A total of 44 patients with PAP (PAP group) and 44 patients with pneumoconiosis (pneumoconiosis group) were selected as study subjects using Results convenient sampling method. The CT images of these two groups were comparatively analyzed. The detection rates of - - pulmonary CT pattern changes such as map like performance, ground glass opacity, paving stone sign and sphenoid wing like vs vs changes of pulmonary hilum in the PAP group were higher than those in the pneumoconiosis group (77.3% 0.0%, 75.0% vs vs P 2.3%, 56.8% 0.0%, 18.2% 0.0%, all <0.01); the detection rates of lymphadenopathy and calcification of pulmonary hilum, small pulmonary nodules, emphysema and interlobular septal thickening were lower in the PAP group than those in the vs vs vs vs P Conclusion pneumoconiosis group (34.1% 100.0%, 4.5% 100.0%, 2.3% 45.4%, 0.0% 22.7%, all <0.01). Paving - stone sign and map like performance were most commonly found in the CT imaging of patients with PAP, and it is uncommon in pneumoconiosis. These changes could be used as the CT differential diagnosis of the two diseases.

Objective To analyze the difference in computed tomography (CT) imaging findings between pulmonary alveolar pneumoconiosis Methods proteinosis (PAP) and occupational pneumoconiosis (hereinafter referred to as ). A total of 44 patients with PAP (PAP group) and 44 patients with pneumoconiosis (pneumoconiosis group) were selected as study subjects using Results convenient sampling method. The CT images of these two groups were comparatively analyzed. The detection rates of - - pulmonary CT pattern changes such as map like performance, ground glass opacity, paving stone sign and sphenoid wing like vs vs changes of pulmonary hilum in the PAP group were higher than those in the pneumoconiosis group (77.3% 0.0%, 75.0% vs vs P 2.3%, 56.8% 0.0%, 18.2% 0.0%, all <0.01); the detection rates of lymphadenopathy and calcification of pulmonary hilum, small pulmonary nodules, emphysema and interlobular septal thickening were lower in the PAP group than those in the vs vs vs vs P Conclusion pneumoconiosis group (34.1% 100.0%, 4.5% 100.0%, 2.3% 45.4%, 0.0% 22.7%, all <0.01). Paving - stone sign and map like performance were most commonly found in the CT imaging of patients with PAP, and it is uncommon in pneumoconiosis. These changes could be used as the CT differential diagnosis of the two diseases.

Objective To analyze the difference in computed tomography (CT) imaging findings between pulmonary alveolar pneumoconiosis Methods proteinosis (PAP) and occupational pneumoconiosis (hereinafter referred to as ). A total of 44 patients with PAP (PAP group) and 44 patients with pneumoconiosis (pneumoconiosis group) were selected as study subjects using Results convenient sampling method. The CT images of these two groups were comparatively analyzed. The detection rates of - - pulmonary CT pattern changes such as map like performance, ground glass opacity, paving stone sign and sphenoid wing like vs vs changes of pulmonary hilum in the PAP group were higher than those in the pneumoconiosis group (77.3% 0.0%, 75.0% vs vs P 2.3%, 56.8% 0.0%, 18.2% 0.0%, all <0.01); the detection rates of lymphadenopathy and calcification of pulmonary hilum, small pulmonary nodules, emphysema and interlobular septal thickening were lower in the PAP group than those in the vs vs vs vs P Conclusion pneumoconiosis group (34.1% 100.0%, 4.5% 100.0%, 2.3% 45.4%, 0.0% 22.7%, all <0.01). Paving - stone sign and map like performance were most commonly found in the CT imaging of patients with PAP, and it is uncommon in pneumoconiosis. These changes could be used as the CT differential diagnosis of the two diseases.

To solve the issues of costly planting of facility cultivation method and inferior efficacy than wild herbs of Dendrobium officinale, the cliff epiphytic cultivation method was studied. To research the growth, agronomic traits, yield, polysaccharide and alcohol-soluble extract contents were measured on the D. officinale from different water regulation and cliff slope gradients treatments. The results showed that D. officinale epiphytic at 85 degrees-90 degrees cliff and sprayed water 1-2 h x d(-1) at the growing season can get better growth and obtain high yield, and the morphology has no different from wild cliff D. officinale, even in the environments without shade. The contents of polysaccharide and alcohol-soluble extract are closely related to the physiological ages, but significantly higher than the facility cultivation. It is possible that environmental stresses benefit the accumulation of polysaccharides, alcohol-soluble extract and other efficient ingredients.
Agriculture ; methods ; Dendrobium ; chemistry ; growth & development ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; analysis ; Polysaccharides ; analysis ; Water ; analysis

Objective:To investigate the expression of CD64 on monocyte subset from patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and its significance and to clarify its role in the development of RA.Methods:The peripheral blood from 44 patients and 22 healthy controls (HC)were collected,the proportions of each monocyte subset and the CD64 expression on monocyte subsets were detected by flow cytometry.The proportions of each monocyte subset and the expression of TIGIT on monocyte subsets were compared between RA patients and HC.The correlations of CD64 expression on monocyte subsets with laboratory index were analyzed.The data were statistically analyzed.Results:(1)The proportion of intermediate monocytes in patients with RA was significantly higher than that in healthy volunteers (P＜0.01),while the proportion of classical and nonclassical monocytes in patients with RA was significantly lower than that in healthy volunteers (P＜0.05).(2) The expression of CD64 (MFI) on monocyte subsets were significantly elevated in RA patients compared to healthy volunteers (P＜0.05).(3)The expression of CD64 on classical monocytes and intermediate monocytes were positively correlated with DAS28 score (rs =0.308,P =0.044;rs =0.302,P =0.049).(4) The expression of CD64 (MFI) on monocyte subsets were positively correlated with ESR and CRP (rs =0.410,P=0.008;rs =0.475,P=0.003;rs =0.448,P=0.003;rs =0.473,P =0.004;rs =0.348,P =0.026;rs =0.340,P =0.042).(5) The expression of CD64 on classical monocytes and intermediate monocytes were significantly increased in patients with positive RF and ACPA respectively (P＜0.05).(6)The RA patients with high levels of CD64 on intermediate monocytes exhibited significantly higher levels of IL-6 compared with the RA patients with low levels of D64 on intermediate monocytes (P＜0.05).Conclusion:In RA,the expression of CD64.on monocyte subsets are elevated,and the expression of CD64 on classical monocytes and intermediate monocytes associated with the inflammatory markers,the production of antibodies and the disease activity.In addition,the expression of CD64 on intermediate monocytes associated with cytokine.

OBJECTIVETo compare the safe duration of apnea and intubation time between face mask ventilation with air and 100% oxygen during induction of general anesthesia.

METHODSEighty adult patients with ASA class I or II without predicted difficult airways were scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia. The patients were randomized to receive anesthesia induction with preoxygenation [Group 1, n=40, fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO)=1] or without preoxygenation (Group2, n=40, FiO=0.21). Two experienced anesthesiologists performed the mask ventilation and tracheal intubation during induction, and the assistants adjusted the oxygen concentration and recorded the pulse oxygen saturation (SpO) and other variables. The cases where SpOdecreased to below 90% before accomplishment of intubation were considered unsuccessful, and mask ventilation with 100% oxygen was given. After tracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation was not initiated until the SpOdecreased to 90%. The number of unsuccessful cases, the safe duration of apnea and intubation time were recorded in the two groups.

RESULTSThere was no unsuccessful case in either groups. The safe duration of apnea was 469.5∓143.0 s in Group 1 and 63.6∓20.0 s in Group 2, and the intubation time was 34.4∓12.6 s and 32.8∓9.6 s, respectively. The safe duration of apnea was significantly longer than the intubation time in both groups (P<0.01). The intubation time and the number of cases with SpO≥90% before completion of tracheal intubation were similar between the two groups. The safe duration of apnea was significantly shorter in Group 2 than in Group 1 (P<0.01) and was correlated with the body mass index of the patients (P<0.05).

CONCLUSIONAnesthesia induction without preoxygenation can provide sufficient time for experienced anesthesiologists to complete tracheal intubation.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the expressions of stathmin gene and its coding protein in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma, and to explore the relationship between stathmin gene and the biological behaviors of laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma for understanding the tumorigenicity and development of laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma.

METHODSLaryngeal carcinoma tissues (studying group) in the tumors center and laryngeal normal tissues (control group) parted from 1.0 cm of the safe borderline of the tumors were took from 38 patients with laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma while they were in operation. Semiquantitative method of reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) was used to analyze the expression level of stathmin mRNA, and immunohistochemical staining (frozen section) was used to detect the expressions of stathmin protein, in laryngeal carcinoma tissues and laryngeal normal tissues of 38 cases, respectively.

RESULTSmRNA of stathmin gene was all positively expressed in laryngeal carcinoma tissues and in laryngeal normal tissues of 38 cases by RT-PCR. However, stathmin mRNA was obviously overexpressed in laryngeal carcinoma tissues than that in laryngeal normal tissues (t = 9.655, P < 0.05). Immunohistochemical staining showed stathmin protein was positively expressed in laryngeal carcinoma tissues of 26 cases (26/38, 68.4%), and mild-positively expressed in laryngeal normal tissues in 13 cases (13/38, 34.2%). There was significant difference between the expression rate of stathmin protein in laryngeal carcinoma tissues and in laryngeal normal tissues (chi2 = 8.901, P < 0.05). Meanwhile, the expression level of stathmin mRNA and the positive-expressed rate of stathmin protein in laryngeal carcinoma tissues of the advanced stage patients group (III stage and IV stage) were significantly higher than these in laryngeal carcinoma tissues of I and II stage patients group (t = 6.284, chi2 = 5.810, P < 0.05), and they were also significantly higher in laryngeal carcinoma tissues of the patients group with cervical lymph node metastasis than in laryngeal carcinoma tissues of the patients group without cervical lymph node metastasis (t = 9.350, chi2 = 6.923, P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONSThe expression levels of stathmin gene and protein were significantly higher in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma than these in laryngeal normal tissues, the levels are also significantly higher in advanced stage patients group (III stage and IV stage) than in the early stage patients group (I and II), and they are also related to the cervical lymph node metastasis of carcinoma. Stathmin gene may play an important role in the pathogenesis and development of laryngeal carcinoma and may be related to its prognosis.

Adult ; Aged ; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell ; genetics ; metabolism ; pathology ; Humans ; Laryngeal Neoplasms ; genetics ; metabolism ; pathology ; Middle Aged ; RNA, Messenger ; genetics ; metabolism ; Stathmin ; genetics ; metabolism

OBJECTIVESTo evaluate the expression of synuclein-γ (SNCG) and metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) both in the invasive ductal breast cancer samples and T47D and T47D(SNCG)- cell lines, to investigate the correlation between SNCG and MMP-9.

METHODSTotally 96 invasive ductal breast cancer samples (female, mean age of (56 ± 8) years) were collected between June 2009 and June 2012. The expressions of SNCG and MMP-9 were investigated by immunohistochemistry. T47D and SNCG knock down T47D(SNCG)- cell lines were established and SNCG and MMP-9 protein expression were investigated by Western blot and gene expression by real-time PCR.

RESULTSAmong 96 samples, 26 (27.1%) of them co-expressed SNCG and MMP-9, 30(31.2%) of them expressed neither SNCG nor MMP-9. The expression of SNCG was correlated with the expression of MMP-9 (r = 0.655, P = 0.000).SNCG mRNA level of T47D cell line was 13.5 fold of T47D(SNCG)- cell line and SNCG protein expression was 2.1 fold. While MMP-9 mRNA level of T47D cell line was 7.3 fold of T47D(SNCG)- cell line and MMP-9 protien expression was 1.6 fold.When SNCG was knocked down, the expression of MMP-9 decreased.

CONCLUSIONSSNCG and MMP-9 are significantly correlated with each other in breast cancer. SNCG may promote the invasion and metastasis of breast cancer mediated by up-regulating the expression of MMP-9.

Aged ; Breast Neoplasms ; metabolism ; Female ; Gene Expression ; Humans ; Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 ; metabolism ; Middle Aged ; Neoplasm Proteins ; metabolism ; RNA, Messenger ; genetics ; Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction ; gamma-Synuclein ; metabolism