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Objective To study the Mandarin long-term average speech spectrum (LTASS),the effects of gender,language and region material on LTASS were explored.This research would provide reference for clinical and academic use of Mandarin LTASS.Methods One hundred and sixty subjects from eight major dialectic regions of China,aging 16~30 (average 22.3±3.3),were asked to read two materials (storybook,newspaper)in Manda-rin at a steady speed and conversational level inside a standard soundproof booth.Ten males and ten females were in each dialectic region.A microphone (B&K 4192)was used to monitor each subject's speech which was analyzed with a real-time spectrum analyzer to obtain the long-term spectrum (B&K PULSE 3560C).Results Different Man-darin LTASS spectra were obtained based on gender,material and regions.The spectra were tested with profile a-nalysis.Language material had no significant effects on the Mandarin LTASS (F =2.52,P =0.11 ).There was, however,significant gender difference (F =116.39,P =0.00).Males had spoken with intensity levels higher than females at 100 Hz to 200 Hz.There was also a dialectic difference in the Mandarin LTASS (F =1.29,P =0.02). Speakers from Guangdong had the lowest intensity levels compared to those from other regions.Conclusion Genders and regions are factors that need to be considered when LTASS is used for clinical purpose and academic study.
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Objective To study the serum levels of melatonin,tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and interferon gamma (IFN-γ) in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients and the correlation with disability.Methods Forty patients with multiple sclerosis were collected as MS group and 30 healthy participants were collected as control group.Serum levels of melatonin and cytokines,including IFN-γ and TNF-,were detected in all participants by the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method;disability status of patients with MS was evaluated by EDSS scale.The relevant analysis between serum melatonin,TNF-α,IFN-γ levels and EDSS score in patients with MS was conducted.Results The concentration of serum melatonin in MS group was significantly lower than control group (P＜0.01).TNF-α levels were higher than control group (P＜0.05) and the difference was statistically significant between MS patients and control group.Among MS group and control group,no significant correlation with the serum levels of IFN-γ was seen.The serum melatonin level was inversely correlated with EDSS score in MS patients (r =-0.76,P＜0.01),and positively correlated with TNF-α (r =0.83,P＜0.01) and as compared to IFN-γ,no significant correlation was found (r =0.17,P＞0.05).Conclusion The decrease of melatonin and increase of TNF-α can be a factor in the inflammatory reaction in patients with MS,and is closely related with dysfunction occurring in multiple sclerosis.Serum melatonin and TNF-α can be used as laboratory indicators to monitor clinical curative effect and evaluate prognosis of MS.
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Objective To compare the effects of oxycodone hydrochloride injection versus sufentanil for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) operation. Methods Sixty patients of both sexes , aged 18-65 yr , weighing 46-85 kg , scheduled for LC operation , were randomly divided into 2 groups (n = 30). Patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) pump (oxycodone hydrochloride injection 20 mg or sufentanil 100 μg with physiological saline to 100 ml ) was used for postoperative analgesia five minutes before the end of operation. The first dose and bolus dose were both 5 ml , background infusion was 2 ml/h,lockout interval was 5 minute. The NRS score of rest and during movement at 1 ,6 and 24 h after operation,total oxycodone or sufentanil consumption in 24 h, requirement for rescue analgesic, the level of patient′s satisfaction , the adverse events were recorded. Results There was no significant difference in the NRS scores at rest and during movement , total oxycodone or sufentanil consumption in 24 h and postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) between the two groups. The patient’s satisfaction were significantly higher (P < 0.05), and the incidence of dizziness were significantly lower (P = 0.026) in group Q than in group S. Both groups were no requirement for rescue analgesic , no sleepiness , no itch , no retention of urine and other adverse reaction. Conclusion PCIA with oxycodone hydrochloride injection is safe and effective in reducing pain after LC operation, however the incidence of dizziness is lower and the level of patient’s satisfaction is higher with oxycodone hydrochloride than with sufentanil.
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Objective To investigate the effects of soy bean isoflavone(SI)on the expression of VEGF,nitric oxide synthase(NOS)subtype,endothelial NOS(eNOS)and inducible NOS(iNOS)mRNA in ovaries during perimenopause period in rats.Methods A rat model of perimenopause was reproduced by enforced ageing.42 female Wistar rats of 12 months old were randomly divided into five groups:aging model group,low,middle,high doses of SI groups,and nilestriol(NI)group.10 female rats of 3 months old served as control group.The animals in low(50mg/kg),middle(158mg/kg)and high(500mg/kg)dosage of SI groups,and in NI group(0.158mg/kg)were gavaged with corresponding drugs for 8 weeks.The expressions of VEGF and NOS mRNA in ovaries were detected by RT-PCR.The total NOS activity in serum and ovaries was detected by chromatometry.Results Compared with control group,the expressions of VEGF mRNA in ovaries of perimenopause rats increased significantly(P