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Objective To evaluate the value of sperm acrosomal arginine enzyme activity in the diagnosis and treatment of male infertility by studying its relationship with sperm motility and morphology.Methods The sperm acrosomal arginine enzyme activity was detected by chemical colorimetric method,and the routine parameters of sperm and sperm morphology were detected by computer-aided analysis.Results There were significant differences on sperm concentration,motility and progressive motility between normal sperm acroso-mal arginine enzyme activity group and abnormal sperm acrosomal arginine enzyme activity group(P<0.05). The percentage of deformities in head,neck and middle segment were significant different between normal sperm acrosomal arginine enzyme activity group and abnormal sperm acrosomal arginine enzyme activity group (P<0.05).Conclusion T he activity of sperm acrosin is a very efficient marker in sperm quality,and an effec-tive indicator of the evaluation of sperm fertilization potential and the diagnosis of male infertility.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To detect FOXL2 gene mutation in a Chinese pedigree affected with blepharophimosis-ptosis-epicanthus inversus syndrome (BPES) type I, and to explore its genotype-phenotype correlation.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Peripheral blood samples were obtained from 3 patients and 19 healthy members from the pedigree for the isolation of genomic DNA. All exons and flanking sequences of the FOXL2 gene were amplified by PCR with 7 pairs of overlapping primers and sequenced.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>DNA sequencing indicated that the BPES phenotype in this pedigree was caused by a hotspot c.843_859dup17 mutation. The same mutation was not found among the healthy members of the pedigree.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The c.843_859dup17 frameshift mutation probably underlies the BPES type I in this Chinese pedigree, which may manifest as either BEPS type I or type II.</p>
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Objective To explore the effect of atorvastatin on the proliferation and apoptosis of K562 cells andto investigate its mechanisms.Methods The cells were treated by different concentrations of atorvastatin.The CCK-8 assay was employed to detect the cell proliferation.The cell apoptosis was detected by AnnexinV-FITC/PI dual staining;the flow cytometry was used to detect the cellular cycle;the activities of caspase-3,-8,-9 were detected by the colorimetric method;qRT-PCR was employed to measure the mRNA expression levels of Bcl-2 and PDCD5 in K562 cells.Results Atorvastatin could inhibit the proliferation of K562 cells in a time-and dose-dependent manner(P＜0.05);and induced the apoptosis of K562 cells,the percentage of G0/G1 phase cells was increased after atorvastatin treating k562 cells(P＜0.01),while the percentage of S phase cells was decreased(P＜0.01),moreover which showing the concentration dependence(P＜0.01);atorvastatin activated the caspase-3,-8,-9 (P＜0.01);down-regulated Bcl-2 mRNA expression and up-regulated PDCD5 mRNA expressionin a concentration dependence(P＜0.01).Conclusion Atorvastatin can inhibit the proliferation and induce apoptosis in K562 cells.
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Objective To observe the electroretinogram (ERG) photopic negative response (PhNR) of idiopathic macular hole (IMH) in stage 2 by vitrectomy with or without internal limiting membrane peeling (ILMP).Methods Twenty-three stage 2 IMH patients (23 eyes) were enrolled in this prospective study.All patients received the best corrected visual acuity (BCVA),optical coherence tomography and flash-ERG examinations.The patients were randomly divided into group A (11 eyes,vitrectomy) and B (12 eyes,vitrectomy with ILMP).There was no significant difference in BCVA (t=0.96,P=0.350),diameter of macular hole (MH) (t=3.21,P=0.580) and the PhNR amplitude (t=0.98,P=0.353) in group A and B.All patients underwent 25G vitrectomy,ILMP was carried out in group B.The follow-up time was 3 to 6 months,with the mean follow-up time of 4.3 months.BCVA,MH closure rate and PhNR amplitude in group A and B were analyzed before and after surgery.Results Three months after surgery,10 eyes (90.9％) gained MH closure but 1 eye (9.1％) failed in group A.In group B,12 eyes (100.0％) gained MH closure.There was no significant difference in MH closure rate between the two groups (P=0.462).The mean BCVA of group A and B was 0.69 ± 0.24 and 0.65 ± 0.22,there was no significant difference between the two groups (t=0.49,P=0.722).The amplitude of PhNR in group A was (36.647.4) μtV,which was lower than the pre-surgery PhNR,but the difference was not significant (t=0.73,P=0.472).The amplitude of PhNR in group B was (27.1 ± 12.4) μV,which was lower than that the presurgery PhNR,and the difference was significant (t =3.56,P =0.002).The difference of PhNR amplitude in group A and B was statistically significant (t=2.17,P=0.042).Conclusion Compared with non-ILMP,vitrectomy combined with ILMP will significantly reduce the PhNR amplitude ofIMH in stage 2.
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Objective To observe the effects of the topical benzalkonium chloride on the cornea of experi-ment animals and evaluate the safety of topical benzalkonium chloride.Methods 36 rabbits were randomly divided into two groups according to the random number table,18 rabbits(36 eyes)in each group.The benzalkonium group was assigned as preservative benzalkonium chloride(0.05%)gutta,the control group was served as blank control. Rabbits were examined by the slit lamp,non-contact corneal endothelial microscope and Ultrasonic Wave instrument for corneal endothelial cell density and corneal thickness before and the 3rd weeks,the 6th weeks after the medica-tion.In vitro cornea was stained by typan blue and alizarin red,corneal endothelial cells were observed and calculate the viability of corneal endothelial cells (CECs).Results The differences of corneal thickness at the 3rd weeks and the 6th weeks were not statistically significant between the two groups(t =1.876,1.876,all P >0.05);The differ-ences of the corneal endothelial cell density and the viability of corneal endothelial cells(CECs)between the two groups at the 3rd weeks and the 6th weeks were not statistically significant(t =0.321,1.541,all P >0.05);The tear meniscus height of the benzalkonium group were lower than the control group at the 6th weeks[(142 ±36)μm vs. (198 ±31)μm,t =2.462,P <0.05].Conclusion Benzalkonium chloride has no impact on the corneal endothelial cells in short period,but the affection on the tear is obvious.
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Objective To discuss the diagnosis and treatment of the postoperative acquired primary hyperfibrinolysis secondary to bipolar plasmakinetic transurethral resection of the prostate ( BP-TURP ) . Methods A case with benign prostatic hyperplasia was retrospectively reviewed, who was an 88-year-old patient admitted on 14th October, 2013 because of repeated urinary retention for 10 years, and catheter indwelling for 20 days.Blood pressure was 101/59 mmHg on admission (1 mmHg=0.133 kPa).Digital rectal examination showedⅡ°prostate, smooth surface, rubbery and no nodules.Routine blood showed the leucocyte 4.6 ×109/L, neutrophils 0.62, hemoglobin 108 g/L, red blood cells 3.30 ×1012/L, platelet 90 ×109/L.Preoperative coagulation function showed prothrombin time (PT) 12.8 s (10-14), activated clotting time live enzymes (APTT) 34.8 s (21 -37), fibrinogen (FiB-C) 2.38 g/L (2 -4), D-dimer 0.50 mg/L (0-0.55), fibrin degradation products (FDP) 2.0 mg/L ( <5.0).Abdominal ultrasound showed hyperplasia of prostate ( 52 mm ×46 mm ×37 mm ) , protruding into the bladder about 20 mm. Abdominal CT scanning showed bladder diverticulum and stones, hyperplasia of prostate and calcification. The operation time of BP-TURP was 90 min with no significant intraoperative bleeding, and continuous bladder irrigation drainage was clear.Results Four hours after the operation, continuous bladder irrigation drainage became bright red.Seven hours after operation, blood pressure was 83/56 mmHg, and blood routine showed white blood cells 8.1 ×109/L, neutrophils 0.92, red blood cells 2.93 ×1012/L, hemoglobin 95 g/L, platelet 67 ×109/L.Transfusion of 4.5 U red blood cell suspension was administered.The prostatic fossa hemorrhage was suspected and bleeding was not alleviated after adjusting the catheter.Prostatic fossa electro-coagulation hemostasis was performed and bladder neck obvious oozing of blood was detected intraoperatively, and no venous sinus bleeding or obvious blood clots were detected.Four hours after the secondary surgery, continuous bladder irrigation drainage became pink again, and the conservative treatment had no effect.Blood coagulation function showed PT 16.9 s, APTT 43.5 s, FiB-C 0.34 g/L, D-dimer 1.70 mg/L, FDP 57.4 mg/L.The patient was diagnosed as postoperative acquired primary hyperfibrinolysis, and repeat plasma, red blood cell suspension, and tranexamic acid transfusion was administered.Continuous bladder irrigation drainage gradually became clear.Blood coagulation function index gradually returned to normal.Routine urine test showed red blood cells ( microscopy ) 4 -5/HPF. Conclusions After BP-TURP, acquired primary hyperfibrinolysis may occur.The outcome is good after timely diagnosis and effective treatment.
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Background Optical nerve damage of glaucomatous eyes is associated with intracranial pressure.Conventional method of evaluating intracranial pressure is to measure cerebrospinal pressure by lumber puncture.However,the measurement of intraorbital optical nerve parameters,a novel method of evaluating intracranial pressure,is introduced in this field.Objective This study was to measure and analyze the intraorbital optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) and cross sectional area (ONSA) in normal population using multi-slice spiral CT.Methods This study protocol was approved by Clinical Ethic Committee of Shenzhen Chinese Traditional Medical Hospital and followed Hersinki Declaration.Informed consent was obtained from each individual prior to any medical examination.One hundred and five eyes of 105 normal persons with normal cerebral CT image were enrolled in Shenzhen Chinese Traditional Medical Hospital from January 2012 to September 2013.Cerebral volume was scanned in all the individuals by 64 slice spiral CT.The brain images were obtained for the curve planar rebuilding of intraorbital optical nerve on image post-processing workstation.The maximum and minimum of ONSD and the ONSA in axial sections at 3,6,9,12 and 15 mm far away from globe wall were measured using a standardized technique to analyze the change of optical nerve parameters at different point locations.These parameters were compared in different gender or eyes.The correlation among age and the optical nerve parameters at 3 mm far away from globe wall was evaluated by multivariate regression analysis.Results The average maximal ONSDs were (6.24±0.47), (5.56±0.44),(5.18±0.43),(4.82±0.41) and (4.69±0.41) mm;the average minimal ONSDs were (5.56±0.50),(4.97± 0.41) ,(4.55±0.35),(4.26±0.39) and (4.10±0.40) mm;the average ONSAs were (27.68±4.40),(22.02±3.35) , (18.74± 2.75) , (16.34±2.72) , (15.40±2.68) mm2 at 3,6,9,12 and 15 mm far away from posterior eyeball wall,respectively, showing significant differences in the maximal/minimal ONSDs and ONSAs among the different point locations (F =218.329,215.906,246.924, all at P =0.001).No significant differences were found in the maximal/minimal ONSDs and ONSAs between male and female or between the right eyes and left eyes (gender:t=1.805,P=0.074;t=1.930,P=0.056;t=1.329,P=0.187;eyes:t=0.724,P=0.471;t=1.562,P=0.121;t=1.424,P=0.158).No significant correlations were seen between age and maximal/minimal ONSDs or ONSAs with the coefficients of 1.873,7.415 and-0.853 correspondingly (P =0.847,0.460,0.637).Conclusions Intraorbital section of optical nerve can be rebuilt using standardized technique after scanning of 64 slice spiral CT.The cross section of intraorbital optic nerve sheath is oval in shape and the optic nerve is thinning with the increase of distance far away posterior eyeball wall in normal populatuion.
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Background Application of available technology and objective indexes are very important for the early diagnosis,monitoring and therapeutic evaluation of primary open angle glaucoma (POAG).Many studies have determined retinal damage in structure and function in POAG.However,the study on the association of structural damage and functional abnormality in early POAG is still lack.Objective This study was to evaluate the relationship between structural and functional changes of retina in early stage of POAG.Methods A prospectively pilot study was performed under the approval of Ethic Committee of Shenzhen Eye Hospital from January 2011 to June 2013.Based on Helsinki Declaration,written informed consent was obtained from subject prior to entering the cohort.Ninety-five eyes of 95 POAG patients were included as the study group,and 41 eyes of 41 non-glaucoma subjects were enrolled at the same period as controls.The structural parameters of retinas were measured using RTVue-100 OCT and Cirrus HD-OCT respectively,including macular ganglion cell complex (GCC)-Avg thickness and peripapillary retinal neural fibril layer (RNFL)-Avg thickness;and the functional parameters of retinas were obtained by Humphrey visual filed analyzer and RETI scan 3.15 system respectively,including MD of visual field and PhNR of flash electroretinogram (F-ERG).The associations between the GCC or RNFL thickness and M D or amplitude of PhNR were evaluated by linear and curvilinear regression models.Results The MD,GCC-Avg,RNFL-Avg and PhNR amplitude were (-0.68±1.72)dB,(97.17± 4.82)μm,(102.51±8.74) μm and (49.61±11.01)μV respectively in the control subjects,and those in the POAG patients were (-10.82±9.87) dB,(75.07±12.29) μm,(69.09±12.96) μm and (28.38± 11.52) μV,showing significant differences between them (t =6.549,11.118,-15.061,9.956,all at P=0.001).The curvilinear regression model appeared to better describe the relationship between GCC thickness and MD (R2 =0.595,F=97.089,P＜0.001) ;while a linear regression model seemed to be better fit for the relationship between GCC thickness and amplitude of PhNR (R2=0.437,F=103.413,P＜0.001).RNFL thickness analysis showed the similar regression models with MD and amplitude of PhNR as GCC thickness,but R2 values were higher between the RNFL thickness and MD (R2 =0.606,F =101.666,P＜0.001) or amplitude of PhNR (R2 =0.454,F=54.983,P＜0.001).Conclusions Both GCC thickness and RNFL thickness show a curvilinear relationship with MD and a linear relationship with amplitude of PhNR.Goodness-of-fit of RNFL thickness is superior to GCC thickness.
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OBJECTIVE@#To study the correlation between dosage and curative effect of blood coagulation factor VIII in the prevention and treatment of haemophilia A in children and to determine the suitable dose for prevention of hemophilia in developing countries.@*METHODS@#For different body weights of child patient, every time we used the same dosage of blood coagulation factor VIII (250 U each time, 3 times a week) and observed and recorded the number of hemorrhages in child patients. Then we compared the number of hemorrhages with children without treatment to determine the curative effect. According to the different body weights, we calculated the dosage of VIII factor of blood coagulation per kilogram (hereinafter referred to as the dose), and used Spearman correlation coefficient to study the correlation between dose and curative effect.@*RESULTS@#The number of hemorrhages in 58 child patients before the treatment was 4.36 ± 1.78, while after the treatment was 2.22 ± 1.04 (t=7.91, P<0.001). The Spearman correlation coefficient of child patients of 5-10 U/kg was -0.421 (P=0.005); the Spearman correlation coefficient of child patients of 10-15 U/kg was -0.331 (P=0.030); the Spearman correlation coefficient of child patients over 15 U/kg was -0.16 (P=0.325).@*CONCLUSION@#Prevention and treatment can significantly reduce the times of hemorrhage in hemophilia patients.
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Child , Humans , Blood Coagulation , Factor VIII , Therapeutic Uses , Hemophilia A , Therapeutics , HemorrhageABSTRACT
Shenzhen Eye Hospital took the lead to launch the time interval outpatient clinic appointment registration,for easing the difficulty of seeing doctors and shortening outpatient waiting time.With 30min as a registration interval,the hospital calls into play a variety of means to provide this service to outpatients.This service benefits the outpatients with comfortable hospital environment and promotes hospital efficiency.On this basis,the paper probed into existing problems in the appointment system and proposed improvement suggestions.
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Objective To study correlation of the retinal nerve epithelium layer thickness measured with different optical coher-ence tomography (OCT) in vivo with histological measurement. Design Experimental study. Participants 15 rabbit eyes. Methods The retina measurement position of 15 rabbit eyes were marked by laser, and then were scanned by OSE-1800 OCT and Stratus OCT. Reti-nal nerve epithelium layer thickness was measured in retinal histological shdes of rabbit eyes. The results measured with three methods were compared and linear regression analyses were done with SPSS11.5 software. Results The average retinal nerve epithelium layer thickness measured with OSE-1800 OCT, Stratus OCT and histological method were 119.5±7.4, 118.0±5.6, and 116.3±8.8μm respec-tively(P=0.292). Retinal nerve epithelium layer thickness measured with both OCT instruments had the best correlation (r=0.914, P= 0.000), and the thickness measured with Stratus OCT and histological method had the better correlation (r=0.872, P=0.001), and the thickness measured with OSE-1800 OCT and histological method had the significant correlation (r=0.833, P=0.002). Conclusions The retinal nerve epithelium layer thickness measured with different OCTs in vivo correlate well with histomorphometry, and the measure-ment of both OCT instruments are accurate. (Ophthalmol CHN, 2009, 18: 239-242)
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OBJECTIVE@#To investigate if the OTOF gene contributes to the non-syndromic hearing loss of a Chinese pedigree with dominantly inherited auditory neuropathy (AN).@*METHOD@#The subjects included were 9 live individuals in an autosomal dominant AN pedigree, 3 sporadic AN patients and 3 normal-hearing controls. Genomic DNA was isolated from the peripheral leukocytes of the subjects using the Pure gene DNA Isolation Kits. Firstly, the whole coding sequence of OTOF gene of one family patient were PCR amplified using specific primers. Each fragment was purified and subsequently analyzed by direct sequencing in an Applied Biosystems 3 730 automated DNA sequencer. The resultant sequence data were compared with the standard sequence to identify deafness-associated mutations. Other DNA samples were then screened for these mutations by PCR amplification and sequence analysis.@*RESULT@#PCR amplifications were successfully conducted in all the subjects. Comparison of the resultant OTOF sequence in one family patient with the standard sequence identified 10 nucleotide variants which do not lead to amino acid change. These mutations were also detectable in other family individuals, 3 sporadic AN patients and 3 normal-hearing controls.@*CONCLUSION@#The OTOF does not seem to contribute to the pathogenesis of this Chinese AN family, which suggest new gene(s) involvement.