Objective:To explore the relationship between body composition and the risk of gestational diabe-tes mellitus(GDM)in pregnant women.Methods:90 pregnant women with spontaneous pregnancy of singleton who underwent routine prenatal examination in our hospital were selected as GDM group,and 219 pregnant women with normal singleton in the same period as control group(NGT).The body composition was determined by bioimpedance method at 24-28 weeks of gestation.The relationship between body mass index(BMI),per-centage of body fat(FMP),percentage of fat-free body weight(FFMP),extracellular/intracellular fluid(ECW/ICW),body fat index(FMI)and GDM were analyzed.The levels of circulating adiponectin,fatty acid binding pro-tein 4(FABP4),leptin and fasting insulin(FINS)were measured by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)method,and their relationship with various indicators of human body composition was analyzed.Results:①Adi-ponectin in GDM group was lower than that in NGT group,while leptin was higher than that in control group(P＜0.05).②The FMP,ECW/ICW and FMI in GDM group were significantly higher than those in control group(P＜0.05).Univariate regression analysis showed that BMI,FMP,FMI and ECW/ICW before pregnancy were the risk factorsof GDM(OR＞1,P＜0.05),FFMP,MP,PP and M/F was the protective factor of GDM(OR＜1,P＜0.05).Multivariate analysis showed that only FMP was significantly correlated with the risk of GDM,which was an independent risk factor(OR＞1,P＜0.05).③In GDM group,HOMA-IR was positively correlated with FMI(r＞1,P＜0.05)and negatively correlated with PP(r＜1,P＜0.05).④The ROC curve showed that the diagnostic value of pre-pregnancy BMI、FMP、ECW/ICW and FMI in GDM was similar.There was no significant difference in pre-pregnancy BMI,FMP and FMI(P＞0.05),but they were slightly better than ECW/ICW(P＜0.001).Conclu-sions:Body composition during pregnancy is related to the risk of gestational diabetes.The increase in FMP is associated with an increased risk of developing GDM.The higher the FMP,the higher the risk of GDM.The diag nostic efficacy of BMI,FMP and FMI in GDM is Similar.

Objective:To establish a method via transfection of RNA to rescue coxsackievirus B3 B3 (CVB3).Methods:The efficiency of CVB3 genomic RNA extraction from three nucleic acid extraction reagents, Qiagen 57704, Qiagen 52904, and Trizol, and the transfection efficiency of viral RNA with two transfection reagents (Lipofectamine 2000 and Lipofectamine 3000) were compared. The efficiency of CVB3 rescue in Vero cells and HEK293T cells to determine the optimal conditions for rescuing CVB3.Results:The number of phagolysosomes for virus rescue by Qiagen 57704, Qiagen 52904, and Tizol kit extracted RNA was 13.33±1.53, 150±15.00, and 1.67±0.58, respectively, and there was a statistically significant difference in the efficiency of the three method of extracting CVB3 RNA to rescue the viral RNA ( F=268.920, P<0.001); The number of phage spots formed by Lipofectamine3000 and Lipofectamine2000 transfected RNA was 74.50±3.00 and 22.00±5.00, respectively, and the difference was statistically significant ( P<0.01); Qiagen 52904 reagent extracted CVB3 nucleic acid more efficiently than Qiagen 57704 and Trizol reagents; the transfection efficiency of transfection reagent Lipofectamine 3000 was 3 times more than than that of Lipofectamine 2000, and the efficiency of virus rescue of CVB3 in HEK293T cell culture was higher than that of HeLa and Vero cells, and the copy numbers of the three kinds of viruses rescuing the virus were 6.09×10 7±8.00×10 5, 5.18×10 3±6.17×10 2 and 0, the difference was statistically significant ( F=17 383.644, P<0.001), and it was also found that the efficiency of virus rescue could be improved by multiple elution when extracting RNA. Conclusions:In this study, we successfully established the method of transfecting RNA to rescue CVB3, which can effectively improve the efficiency of virus rescue by choosing Qiagen 52904 nucleic acid extraction kit, increasing the number of elution, using Lipofectamine 3000 transfection reagent, and transfection of HEK293T cells.

Objective To assess the epidemiology and clinical correlates of acute kidney injury(AKI)on patients in department of dermatology. Methods A total of 4710 patients hospitalized in dermatology department with at least two creatinine tests within 7 days were selected as research objects.AKI was defined and staged accord-ing to Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes criteria. Results The incidence of AKI was 6.3%. AKI inci-dences of psoriasis with systemic reaction(14.8%),erythroderma(12.8%),drug eruption(12.6%)and systemic lupus erythematosus (12.5%) were significant higher than the total incidence. In multivariate logistic regression model,these 4 skin diseases were independent risk factor of AKI incidence. The OR(95% confidencel interval) was 2.970(2.047~4.310),1.932(1.005~3.717),2.446(1.752~3.415)and 2.254(1.287~3.946). The in-hospital mortality was much higher in patients with AKI than those without(3.1% vs 0.1%,P < 0.001). And the AKI was related to in-hospital death after adjusted by age and comorbidities(Odds ratio 24.630,95%confidencel interval 7.385~82.149 ). Conclusion AKI is common in patients hospitalized in department of dermatology and is associated with patiensts′medical burden ,which shoule be noticed.

Objective To investigate the clinical application value of multi-directional liver acquisition with volume acceleration (LAVA)imaging in diagnosing adult intussusception.Methods Nine cases with adult intussusception confirmed by multi-directional LAVA imaging and operation were included in the study.The MRI manifestations were analyzed retrospectively.Results Of the 9 cases,there were 4 cases of small intestine intussusception,1 case of ileocecal intussusception,3 cases of ileocecum intussusception and 1 case of colon intussusception.MRI features showed"target"sign in 9 cases,"bowel within bowel"sign in 4 cases,"kidney-shaped"mass in 8 cases,double"target"sign in 3 cases,"8"character sign in 3 cases,mesenteric lymph node tumescence in 1 case and ileus in 1 case.Conclusion The multi-directional LAVA imaging can help to show the various features of intussusceptions.

Objective: To establish quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) method based on Taqman probe for detecting Ekpoma virus (EKV). Methods: According to the conserved region of gene in EKV genome from GenBank, primers and probe for qPCR were designed. Validity and sensitivity were evaluated in this study. Both whole blood and serum of a returnee from Angola were tested by the established EKV-1 and EKV-2 qPCR method . Results: Sensitivity of EKV-1 and EKV-2 qPCR method was respectively 41 copies/μl and 70 copies/μl. Coefficient of variance (CV) was respectively 1.27%, 0.20%, 0.82%; 2.12%, 1.74%, and 1.40%. EKV-2 gene was detected in both whole blood and serum of a returnee from Angola. Conclusions The first EKV-2 gene was confirmed in both whole blood and serum of a returnee from Angola by real-time RT-PCR..

Background and objective Background and objective Follow up by computed tomography (CT) and growth evaluation are routine methods for the differential diagnosis of indeterminate pulmonary nodules in clinical practice. Pulmonary nodules with diverse biological behaviors may show different growth patterns and velocities. The aim of this study is to identify the volume growth curve of both benign and malignant pulmonary nodules. This work also intends to determine these nodules' growth patterns and provide evidence for the establishment of a follow-up strategy. Methods The CT data of 111 pulmonary nodules (54 solid, 57 subsolid) were retrospectively evaluated using 3D volumetric software. All of these nod-ules have been followed up at least twice. Of these nodules, 35 were confirmed as lung cancers, whereas 5 were confirmed as benign by pathology or histology. Moreover, 71 nodules showed no growth in more than 2 years. Stable nodules were defined as low-risk nodules, as confirmed by reevaluation from experts. On the basis of their densities and diameters, the nodules were classified into four types: benign/low-risk solid nodules, malignant solid nodules (diameter ≤1 cm and >1 cm), benign/low-risk subsolid nodules, and malignant subsolid nodules (diameter ≤1 cm and >1 cm). The follow-up interval time (d) were plot-ted on the x-axis, and the nodules' volume (mm3) and logarithmic volume were plotted on the y-axis. Two radiologists subjec-tively determined the type of growth curve. Chi-square test was performed to compare the growth curves of benign/low-risk and malignant nodules. Results Of 18 solid cancers, 12 cases (66%) were found with steep ascendant growth curves. Those of 3 cases (16.7%) were flat ascendant, 2 cases (11.1%) slowly ascendant, and 1 (5.56%) case flat. Of 17 subsolid cancers, 8 cases (47.1%) manifested steep ascendant growth curves. Those of 4 cases (23.5%) were slowly ascendant, 3 (17.6%) flat, and 2 (11.8%) descendant–ascendant. Of 36 benign/low-risk solid nodules, 5 cases (13.9%) manifested descendant growth curves, 17 cases (47.2%) flat, 8 cases (21.6%) slowly ascendant, and 6 cases (16.7%) undulate. Of 40 benign/low-risk subsolid nod-ules, 4 cases (10%) manifested descendant growth curves, 21 cases (52.5%) flat, 9 cases (22.5%) slowly ascendant, and 6 cases (15%) undulate. The distribution of growth curve types significantly differed between benign/low-risk and malignant nodules (χ2=42.4, P<0.01). Conclusion The growth curves of lung cancers are heterogeneous. A steep ascendant curve is the main type for lung cancer, with the exception of flat, slowly ascendant, or even descendant curve. A slowly ascendant curve cannot exclude the diagnosis of lung cancer, especially for subsolid nodules.

Objective To explore the possible upstream signal transduction mechanisms responsible for the decrease of glucocorticoid receptor (GR)α/GRβ in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) in vitro. Methods The GRα/GRβ decrease cell model was established by IL-1β-induced human nasal epithelia (HNE) in vitro. Changes in the protein and mRNA expression of GRα, GRβ and the key enzymes in the p38MAPK and NF-κB pathways were measured respectively, before and after being induced with different doses of IL-1β and specific inhibitors of p38MAPK and NF-κB. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to analyze the data. Results With IL-1β-induction, the GRα/GRβ ratio declined in both a time-dependent manner and a concentration-dependent manner in HNE, which demonstrated the successful establishment of a GRα/GRβ decrease model in vitro. After cultured HNE were induced with the same set of IL-1β, the p38MAPK and NF-κB signal pathways were also activated. Either a specific inhibitor (SB203580) of the p38MAPK pathway or a specific inhibitor (PDTC) of the NF-κB pathway increased the GRα/GRβ ratio at the meantime of inhibiting their pathways. The expressions of phospho-NF-κBp50 and phospho-NF-κBp65 were significantly decreased by SB203580. PDTC had no influence on the expression of the key enzymes in the p38MAPK. Conclusion The decrease of GRα/GRβ ratio in HNE induced by IL-1β in vitro is induced through the p38MAPK/NF-κB signal pathways.

Objective To observe the expression of small ubiquitin?related modifiers(SUMO)protein in normal cultured human lens epithelial cells(SRA01/04)and discuss regulation effects of SUMO protein on oxidative stress induced by high glucose. Methods The expression and local?ization of SUMO 1,2/3,4 was detected in normal cultured SRA01/04 cells through immunocytochemistry. The mRNA expression levels of SUMO 1?4 were examined by RT?PCR after the SRA01/04 cells treated with high glucose media at different concentrations and time points. Samples were grouped by medium concentrations(glucoses 5.5 mmol/L,12.5 mmol/L,25 mmol/L,50 mmol/L respectively for 24 h)and by treatment time(0 h, 6 h,12 h and 24 h respectively). After highly efficient transfection of GFP?SUMO2 into SRA01/04 cells,the survival and apoptotic rates of transfect?ed and un?transfected cells treated with high glucose was detected by CCK8 method and AV/PI double staining flow cytometry. Results The immu?nocytochemistry results showed that SUMO1,2/3,4 proteins were mainly located in the nucleus of SRA01/04 cells and part of SUMO2/3 was in the cytoplasm. RT?PCR results showed that compared with the low?glucose group,the mRNA expression of SUMO1?4 was increased along the increas?ing glucose concentration in the high?glucose group(P<0.05). Compared with 0 h,the mRNA expression of SUMO1?4 was enhanced at 6 h,12 h and 24 h(P<0.05)in the high?glucose group treated at 50 mmol/L concentration. Compared with the un?transfected cells,the survival rate was in?creased and the apoptotic rate was decreased in GFP?SUMO2 transfected cells in oxidative stress induced by high glucose(P<0.05). Conclusion SUMO protein was positively expressed in SRA01/04 cells and the expression of SUMO mRNA was affected by oxidative stress induced by high glu?cose.

In view of risk characteristics of surgical site infection,the risk factors of the infection were graded and classified while the risk indicators system and risk assessment matrix for surgical site infection were built,based on literature analysis,integrated use of documents analysis,Delphi method and risk quantification matrix.The study indicated that surgical skills of the surgeon and surgical time length are the most important risk factors,followed by insufficient maintenance of the operating room environment and poor baseline assessment of the patient.Risk control of surgical site infection needs to focus on these key factors,optimize utilization of resources and improve the prevention and control ability of surgical site infection.

Objective To explore the upstream signal transduction mechanism responsible for the decrease of the ratio of the two glucocorticoid receptor (GR) subunits (GRα and GRβ) in nasal polyp in vitro.Methods The GRα/GRβ decrease cell model was established by lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced human nasal epithelia (HNE) of nasal polyp in vitro.Changes in the protein and mRNA expression of GRα,GRβ and the key enzymes in the p38MAPK, ERK and JNK signal pathways were measured, respectively,before and after being induced with different doses of LPS and specific inhibitors of p38MAPK, JNK and ERK.SPSS 16.0 software (Analysis of variance, ANOVA) was used to analyze the data.Results With the LPS induction, the GRα/GRβ ratio declined in both a time-dependent manner and a concentrationdependent manner in HNE, which demonstrated the successful establishment of a GRα/GRβ decrease model in vitro.After cultured HNE were induced with the same set of LPS, the p38MAPK, ERK and JNK signal pathways were also activated.The mRNA expression of p38MAPK and JNK in each LPS-induced group (17.14±1.50, 22.34±2.78, 30.12 ± 1.07;2.51 ±0.13, 3.79 ±0.67, 4.41 ±0.83;25.62 ± 1.77,31.33 ± 1.97, 37.25 ±2.46)was significantly higher than that(7.39 ±0.31,2.04 ±0.34, 2.38 ±0.35)in the control group (x2 value was 15.347, 18.331, 14.671, all P ＜0.01).Either a specific inhibitor (SB203580) of the p38MAPK pathway or a specific inhibitor (SP600125) of the JNK pathway increased the GRα/GRβ ratio at the meantime of inhibiting their pathways.SB203580 exhibited a much stronger increase effect on GRα/GRβ ratio than SP600125.The specific inhibitors (PD98059) of ERK had no influence on the expression of GR isoforms.Conclusions The above results demonstrated that the decrease of GRα/GRβ ratio in HNE induced by LPS in vitro is mediated through the p38MAPK and JNK signal pathways.It is possible to improve the treatment effect of GC resistance in nasal polyp by targeting these specific signal pathways.