Objective:To investigate the application value of the maximum standardized uptake value (SUVmax) of 18F prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET/CT combined with the minimum apparent diffusion coefficient (ADCmin) of biparametric magnetic resonance imaging (bpMRI) in predicting pathological upgrading after radical prostatectomy (RP) for prostate cancer. Methods:The data of 89 patients with localized prostate cancer treated at Beijing Hospital from April 2019 to October 2023 were retrospectively analysed. The average age of patients was (68.4±7.0) years old, with prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level of 7.7 (5.4, 12.9) ng/ml, prostate volume of 34.6 (26.9, 47.1) ml, tumor diameter of 1.3 (1.0, 1.8) cm, prostate imaging reporting and data system(PI-RADS) score of 5 in 29 cases (32.6%), clinical stage ≥T 3 in 13 cases (14.6%). There were 31 cases (34.8%) in group 1 of targeted biopsy International Society of Urological Pathology (ISUP)grading groups, 36 cases (40.4%) in group 2, 11 cases (12.4%) in group 3, and 11 cases (12.4%) in group 4. All patients underwent 18F-PSMA PET/CT and bpMRI examinations before RP. The index lesion, identified as the highest Gleason score in pathological whole-mount sections, were outlined. SUVmax and ADCmin values were calculated from the images' region of interest. Pathological upgrading was defined as the post-RP grade group higher than the targeted-biopsy grade group. Clinical data of patients with and without pathological upgrading were compared. Spearman correlation coefficient analysis was used to assess the correlation between SUVmax and ADCmin. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to evaluate the factors influencing pathological upgrading. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was employed to assess the predictive value of each indicator for pathological upgrading. Results:Among the 89 cases, 31 cases (34.8%) experienced pathological upgrading. Compared with the patients without pathological upgrading, the SUVmax [11.3 (8.1, 16.4) vs. 6.7 (4.6, 9.2)], SUVmax/ADCmin ratio [3.1 (2.0, 4.6) vs. 1.4 (0.9, 2.1)], PSA [9.8 (6.3, 15.6) ng/ml vs. 7.1 (5.1, 10.5) ng/ml], PSA density [0.3 (0.2, 0.5) ng/ml 2 vs. 0.2 (0.1, 0.3) ng/ml 2], and post-RP ISUP grade group [≥3 group 17 cases (54.8%) vs. 13 cases(22.4%) ]were higher in patients with pathological upgrading, while ADCmin [3.8 (3.0, 5.3) ×10 -4 mm 2/s vs. 5.2 (3.6, 6.1)×10 -4 mm 2/s] and targeted biopsy ISUP grade group [≤2 group 27 cases(87.1%) vs. 40 cases(69.0%) ] were lower (all P<0.05). Spearman analysis showed a negative correlation between SUVmax and ADCmin ( R = -0.227, P = 0.032). Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that SUVmax ( OR = 1.108, 95% CI 1.020-1.238), ADCmin ( OR=0.607, 95% CI 0.390-0.874), and SUVmax/ADCmin ratio ( OR = 1.815, 95% CI 1.282-2.949) independently predicted pathological upgrading. The AUC of the SUVmax/ADCmin ratio for predicting pathological upgrading (AUC = 0.817) was higher than that of SUVmax (AUC = 0.774) and ADCmin (AUC=0.686), indicating a higher predictive efficiency. Conclusions:SUVmax, ADCmin, and SUVmax/ADCmin ratio can independently predict pathological upgrading in targeted biopsy of prostate cancer. The SUVmax/ADCmin ratio has a stronger predictive value for pathological upgrading.

Objective:To explore the features the gait of elderly persons with type 2 diabetes and peri-pheral neuropathy.Methods:Twenty patients no less than 60 years old with type 2 diabetes and peripheral neuropathy (DPN) formed a DPN group, while 20 counterparts with type 2 diabetes but without peripheral neuropathy composed the DM group, and another 20 healthy counterparts served as a control group. The three groups were tested using the Swedish Qualisys motion capture system and their walking speed, step length, step width, stride frequency and stride length, bipedal foot support phase time, single foot support phase time, peak plantar pressure, and regional-holding time were collected and compared.Results:The average walking speed, stride length and stepping frequency of the DPN group were all significantly lower than the other 2 groups′ averages. Their bipedal support phase was significantly longer, but their single foot support phase time was significantly shorter. And in the DPN group the average first and second peak plantar pressures and the second peak pressure time were significantly greater than the other groups′ averages.Conclusions:Elderly patients with type 2 diabetes and peripheral neuropathy have significant gait abnormalities, decreased walking stability, as well as increased plantar pressure and plantar compression time.

OBJECTIVE: To explore the characteristics of peripheral nerve injury caused by occupational acute trimethyltin chloride(TMT) poisoning. METHODS: The clinical manifestations and test data of neurotic electrophysiology, pure tone hearing threshold and acoustic immittance in 16 patients with occupational acute TMT poisoning were retrospectively analyzed. The patients were followed up after 6 months of discharge. RESULTS: Among the 16 cases of occupational acute TMT poisoning, 6, 4 and 6 cases were with mild, moderate and severe poisoning, respectively. For the firstly appeared symptoms, 7 cases had abnormal mental behavior and memory loss, 5 cases had tinnitus and hearing loss, 5 cases had decreased visual acuity, 2 cases had diplopia and 2 cases had binocular pain. The main clinical manifestations included 8 cases of disturbance of consciousness, and 6 cases of abnormal orientation and aggressive behavior. After correction of hypokalemia, 7 cases of patients had limb muscle weakness, hypomyotonia and weakened tendinous reflect, 9 cases had decreased tactile sensation below the groin in the lower limbs, and 6 cases had instability of walking. The main manifestations of neuroelectrophysiological detection were: 9 patients(accounting for 56.3%) showed abnormal neuroelectromyography, 4 cases of severe poisoning had damaged motor nerve, sensory nerve axon and myelin sheath, and the proximal nerve was also partially damaged. There were 2 cases of moderate poisoning showing abnormal symptoms, the axon and myelin sheath of sensory nerve were damaged, one common peroneal nerve was demyelinated. Three cases of mild poisoning had one common peroneal nerve axon damaged, one proximal tibial nerve damaged, and the axon and myelin sheath of sensory nerve were damaged. Brainstem auditory evoked potential I wave and visual evoked potential P100 latency prolonged and amplitude decreased in some of the patients with mild, moderate and severe poisoning. The sensorineural hearing loss occurred in 81.3% of patients. CONCLUSION: Occupational acute TMT poisoning can cause damage to motor nerve, sensory nerve axon and myelin sheath of extremities. Both distal and proximal nerves might be involved. It can also damage cochlear hair cells and optic nerve. Attention should be paid to the early treatment of peripheral nerve damage, cochlear hair cell and optic nerve damage caused by TMT.

This article analyzes the clinical manifestations and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data of 2 patients with hypoxic encephalopathy after simple asphyxia gas poisoning. Both patients were in a moderate coma after being poisoned, and the arterial blood lactic acid level and carbon dioxide partial pressure were higher than the normal range within 1 week after poisoning. Two patients were cured and discharged after being treated with oxygen therapy and glucocorticoids. The prognosis was good.

This article analyzes the clinical manifestations and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data of 2 patients with hypoxic encephalopathy after simple asphyxia gas poisoning. Both patients were in a moderate coma after being poisoned, and the arterial blood lactic acid level and carbon dioxide partial pressure were higher than the normal range within 1 week after poisoning. Two patients were cured and discharged after being treated with oxygen therapy and glucocorticoids. The prognosis was good.

Objective: Characteristics of clinical, MRI and electroencephalogram after trimethyltin chloride (TMT) poisoning. Methods: The clinical manifestations, MRI, EEG, treatment and prognosis of 16 patients with TMT poisoning were analyzed retrospectively. Results: Among the 16 cases of TMT poisoning, 6 cases were severe poisoning, 4 cases were moderate poisoning, and 6 cases were mild poisoning. All patients had dizziness, headache, general fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and other general clinical symptoms. Six patients with severe poisoning had psychobehavioral abnormalities, including 4 patients with mania, delirium, ataxia, epileptic seizures. Glasgow was 15 points in mild and moderate poisoning. Of the 6 cases of severe poisoning, 4 cases of Glasgow were 9~11 points, and 2 cases of Glasgow were 13 points. 2 patients with severe poisoning had abnormal MRI in head, and the total abnormal rate was 12.50%. Toxic encephalopathy was considered in 1 case with abnormal signal of corpus callosum pressure, and patchy ischemic foci of left cerebral foot and mild cerebral atrophy in 1 case. The total abnormal rate of EEG was 56.25%. The abnormal rate of electroencephalogram in severe poisoning was 83.33%. There were 2 cases of severe abnormal electroencephalogram, 2 cases of moderate abnormal electroencephalogram and 1 case of slight abnormal electroencephalogram. Twelve patients were recovered and discharged from hospital. 4 cases of severe poisoning are still getting better, and there are still cerebellar ataxia symptoms such as dizziness and unstable walking. Conclusion In clinical work, attention should be paid to the identification of patients with mild and moderate TMT poisoning, and attention should be paid to the patients with severe TMT poisoning manifested by disturbance of consciousness. The positive rate of MRI test in TMT poisoning is low, and the lesion is nonspecific. Electroencephalogram test has a high positive rate in TMT poisoning, which can well reflect the degree of illness. Attention should be paid to the prevention and treatment of neurodegeneration caused by TMT poisoning.

Objective: Clinical analysis of sequelae of 16 patients with trimethyltin chloride (TMT) poisoning after 2 years. Methods: Sixteen patients with TMT poisoning from a waste recycling company in Ganzhou City in August 2016 were enrolled. They were investigated by questionnaires and assessed by various scales after two years. 6 cases of severe poisoning were examined by head MRI. The scale includes Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA) , Depression Scale (HAMD) , Simple Mental State Examination Scale (MMSE) , Activity of Daily Living (ADL) , International Cooperative Ataxia Rating Scale (ICARS) . Results: 16 cases of TMT poisoning still have headache, dizziness and other symptoms. Instability of walking in 4 patients with severe poisoning, and the brain MRI manifestations included obvious atrophy of temporal lobe, hippocampus, insula lobe, cerebellum and ventricle enlargement. Two patients were rated as severe mixed anxiety and depression, one as moderate mixed anxiety and depression, and one as mild anxiety. 3 cases were diagnosed as dementia and 1 case as mild cognitive impairment. Two cases were totally dependent on living ability. ICARS scores were 66 points and 63 points respectively. Two cases were mildly dependent on living ability. ICARS scores were 28 points and 6 points respectively. There were 2 cases of mild mixed anxiety and depression in mild and moderate poisoning patients, and 1 case of mild cognitive impairment in each patient. They could live independently. ICARS scores were 0. Conclusion After 2 years of TMT poisoning, some patients still have general clinical symptoms such as dizziness, headache and so on. There are also mental and intellectual symptoms such as anxiety, depression and cognitive impairment. Some of patients with severe poisoning presented with dementia and cerebellar ataxia, and even lost independent living ability.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the clinical characteristics of acute toxic encephalopathy caused by trimethyltin chloride(TMT). METHODS: Literatures related to TMT acute poisoning accidents occurred in China from 1998 to 2018 were collected and analyzed using the CNKI, WEIPU Database and WANFANG Database. The clinical manifestations, neuroimaging images, electroencephalography(EEG), treatment and other data were collected and analyzed. RESULTS: A total of 15 literatures were included in the study. These studies involved 15 incidents with 1 339 patients with TMT acute poisoning. Among them, 325 patients(24.3%) presented toxic encephalopathy. They were moderate to severe poisoning.The clinical manifestations were headache, dizziness, limb weakness, abnormal mental behavior and memory loss. Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) and computed tomography(CT) were performed in 105 and 86 patients, respectively, with 29.5% and 26.7% of abnormal rate. There was no significant difference in the abnormal rate between the above two methods(P>0.05). 294 cases were examined by electroencephalogram. The abnormal rate was 93.9%, which was higher than that of the MRI and CT examination(P<0.05). Patients with toxic encephalopathy were treated with glucocorticoid. Some patients were treated with hyperbaric oxygen, nerve cell nutritional drugs and rehabilitation exercise after the conditions were stable. CONCLUSION: The patients with TMT toxic encephalopathy were moderately and severely poisoned by TMT. EEG examination is helpful for the diagnosis and treatment of TMT toxic encephalopathy.

Objective To investigate the current situation of disability acceptance and alexithymia among uremia patients,and to explore the effects of alexithymia on disability acceptance.Methods Totally 342 uremia patients were recruited by convenience sampling method.Patients were investigated with general information questionnaire,Acceptance of Disability Scale (ADS) and the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20).Results The mean scores of disability acceptance and alexithymia were 180.45±26.93 and 52.35±8.24,respectively.The affective disorder of recognition,affective disorder of description and extroverted thinking were significantly negatively correlated with each dimension of disability acceptance(P＜0.05).Multiple linear regression analysis showed that alexithymia,gender and course of disease were influencing factors of disability acceptance for uremia patients(P＜0.05).Conclusion The level of disability acceptance was in the medium level among uremia patients,and alexithymia,gender and course of disease were its influencing factors.Nursing staff could take effective measures to ameliorate alexithymia and to improve the level of disability acceptance for uremia patients.

Objective To compare the effects of different composite resins as core material on the degree of microleakage in post-core repairation.Methods A total of 46 recently extracted single-rooted mandibular premolars were distributed into different groups according to different core material including ParaCore,AP-X and Ceramage.Then we used direct or indirect forming method to make post-core restorations.All of the specimens were submerged in dyes.Then,they were demineralized,dehydrated and processed to be transparent.The extent of the dye leakage was examined under a stereomicroscope.Results The microleakage value was significantly higher in Group of direct-mold-cement with ParaCore (4.94± 1.71)mm than in Group of indirect-mold-secondary-cement with ParaCore (0.91 ± 0.33) mm,Group of indirect-mold-secondary-cement with AP-X (0.87 ± 0.27) mm,and Group of indirect-mold-secondary-cement with Ceramage (1.02 ± 0.34)mm.Conclusion Different methods of building and cementing FRC post-core restorations,but not different composite resins as core material,have significant effects on the extent of microleakage in post-core repair.