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Objective To investigate the relationship between single b-value and multiple b-value diffusion weighted imaging (DWI)and different types of breast lesions.Methods The data of 92 cases including 8 cases of cyst,11 cases of granulomatous inflammation,33 cases of benign nodules lesions and 40 cases of malignant tumor were analyzed retrospectively,who underwent single b-value DWI and multiple b-value DWI and all patients were confirmed by pathology.The normal side of the mammary gland fiber was taken as the control group.Apparent diffusion coefficient(ADC)were obtained by the monoexponential model.Slow apparent diffusion coefficient(ADCslow),fast apparent diffusion coefficient(ADCfast),the fraction of fast ADC(ffast)were obtained by the biexponential model.ADC,ADCslow,ADCfast,ffastvalues of different breast lesions were analyzed by single factor analysis of variance.The LSD-t test was used to compare the mean values of the parameters of the breast lesions in pairs.Results The ADC and ADCslowvalue of breast lesions were decreased in the order of cyst (2.369 ± 0.380)×10-3mm2/s,(1.294 ± 0.439)×10-3mm2/s,normal gland(1.785 ± 0.298)×10-3mm2/s,(0.946 ± 0.321)×10-3mm2/s,benign tumor(1.647 ± 0.296)×10-3mm2/s,(0.944 ± 0.256)×10-3mm2/s,malignant tumor(1.146 ± 0.191)×10-3mm2/s,(0.584 ± 0.139)×10-3mm2/s and mastitis(1.062 ± 0.231)×10-3mm2/s,(0.567 ± 0.115)×10-3mm2/s.The ADCfastvalue of malignant group(4.445 ± 1.616)×10-3mm2/s was significantly higher than that of other groups,and the difference was statistically significant.The ffastvalue of malignant group 0.364 ± 0.148 was significantly lower than that of benign group,normal gland and cyst.ADCfastvalue in the inflammatory group(3.321 ± 0.660)× 10-3mm2/s was significantly lower than that in the malignant group,and the difference was statistically significant.There was no significant difference in ADC,ADCslowand ffast.Conclusion Compared with the single b-value DWI,the parameters of multiple b-value DWI reflected the pathological features of different breast lesions better.The value of ADCfasthas higher diagnostic value in the identification of mastitis and breast cancer.
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Objective To investigate the expression of HLA-G in lymphocytes,CD3+ T cells,and CD14+ monocytes from patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and their associations with disease activity,disease duration,medication used and clinical parameters.Methods We studied 68 RA patients as well as 63 healthy controls.HLA-G expression was analyzed by flow cytometry in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs).Mann Whitney U tests and Spearman rank correlation coefficient test were used for statistical analysis.Results We found that lymphocytes as well as CD3+ T cells,and CD14+ monocytes in RA patients showed a diminished expression of HLA-G compared with healthy controls [1.98％(1.17％-3.66％) vs 2.93％ (1.70％-5.40％),U=1624.5,P＜0.05; 1.35％(0.57％-2.79％) vs 2.16％(1.15％-4.45％),U=1387,P=0.000; 22.65％ (10.59％-36.81％) vs 32.76％ (20.73％-44.62％),U=1526,P＜0.01].Spearman analysis showed that the levels of HLA-G+ lymphocytes as well as CD3+ HLA-G+ T cells was negatively associated with DAS28 score(r=-0.288,P=0.017; r=-0.373,P=0.001),but no significant correlation was detected between the levels of CD14+HLA-G+monocytes and DAS 28 score (P＞0.05).In addition,the levels of expression of HLA-G was not correlated to disease duration,medication used,ESR,CRP,RF,anti-CCP and ANA (P＞0.05).Conclusion Decreased expression of HLA-G are detected in lymphocytes,CD3+ T cells,and CD14+ monocytes from pa-tients with RA,and the abnormality of HLA-G may play an important role in the development of RA.
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Objective To explore the risk factors and the recurrence of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis after taking intestinal probiotics.Methods Fifty-six patients with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis were randomly divided into control group and probiotics group,and each group were 28 cases.Patients in control group were treated by regular hepatoprotective drug,while in probiotics group were administrated with Jinshuangqi orally,every time 0.5 g × 4 tablets,2 times a day besides regular hepatoprotective drug.The course of the treatment was for 3 months.The symptoms and other risk factors,and the relief time were recorded.Results Incidence of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in probiotics group and control group were 21.4％ and46.4％ respectively(x2 =3.784,P ＜ 0.05).Rate of gastric ulcer were 17.9％ and 42.9％ respectively and the difference was significant(x2 =4.139,P ＜ 0.05).The relief time of fever in probiotics group was (2.52 ± 0.78) d,lower than that of control group ((4.21 ± 1.34) d,t =2.029,P ＜ 0.05).Meanwhile the relief time of abdominal tenderness was (4.02 ± 0.96) d in probiotics group,and (6.34 ± 1.27) d in control group (t =2.433,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Intestinal probiotics treatment can significantly reduce the recurrence rate of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis,shorten the relief time of each symptom and reduce the incidence of other risk factors.
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This study was aimed to explore the action mechanism of massage treatment in combination with small needle knife to cervical spondylotic vertebral arteriopathy (CSA). A total of 400 CSA patients were randomly divided into four groups, which included group A (medicine treatment group), group B (small needle knife therapy group), group C(massage treatment group) and group D (small needle knife combined with massage treatment group). The observation was given on the average blood flow velocity (Vm), pulsatility index (PI) and treatment efficiency of ver-tebral artery(VA) and basilar artery (BA) before and after treatment among 400 cases using transcranial doppler (TCD). The results showed that TCD detection of Vm of VA and BA in group B, C and D were obviously improved after treatment; and the PI of them was close to normal. The total effective rate of group A was 66.0%, 78.6% in group B, 80.2% in group C, and 96.0% in group D. It was concluded that the treatment by massage in combination with small needle knife therapy of vertebral artery type of cervical spondylosis had a clear effect. Its mechanism may be related to the improvement of Vm and PI of vertebral basilar artery.
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ObjectiveTo investigate the efficacy of retention enema with rhubarb for severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) with intestine paralysis.MethodsTotally 60 patients with SAP since last five years were included,and then they were randomly divided into control group and treatment group with 30 patients in each group.Patients in control group received routine treatment of SAP,including fasting,gastrointestinal decompression,antibiotics,inhibition of pancreatic secretion,inhibition of SIRS and organ support.Patients in treatment group received additional retention-enema with rhubarb (200mL soak solution by 100g rhubarb),once daily until the recovery of bowel function.The bladder pressure ( the 1,2,5 and 6 days after admission)was evaluated,and APACHE Ⅱ score was determined.The recovery of bowel function ( the bowel sounds,the flatus and defecation of intestinal tract),SIRS recovery time,hospital stay,and the mortality were observed.ResultsAt the 5 and 6 days after admission,the bladder pressure and APACHE Ⅱ score in treatment group were significantly lower than those in control group [ (21.9 ±9.0)cmH2O vs (25.3 ±9.5)cmH2O,( 16.5 ±7.5)cmH2O vs (20.6 ±7.7)cmH2O,1 cmH2O =0.098 kPa; (9.8 ±3.8) vs (12.5 ±3.6),(9.2 ±2.4)vs ( 11.2 ± 2.5 ),P ＜ 0.05 ) ].The recovery time of bowel function and SIRS recovery time,hospital stay,and the mortality in treatment group were ( 126.8 ± 28.2 ) h,( 131.2 ± 29.6) h,( 25.6 ± 6.2) d and 16.7 ％,and the recovery time of bowel function and SIRS recovery time,hospital stay were significantly lower than those in control group [ ( 169.9 ± 53.4 ) h,( 160.4 ± 30.4) h,( 33.2 ± 6.4) d,P ＜ 0.05 ).The mortality was reduced,but the difference between the two groups was not statistically significant ( 26.7％,P ＞ 0.05 ).ConclusionsThe retention-enema with rhubarb can accelerate the recovery time of bowel function of SAP patients and reduce the hospital stay.
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Objective To investigate the effect of low dose low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) on acute pancreatitis (AP). Methods 98 AP patients who were admitted in our hospital from 2002 to 2008 were randomly divided into anticoagulant therapy group (n = 40) and control group (n = 58). Anticoagulant therapy group consisted of 15 cases of severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) and 25 cases of mild acute pancreatitis (MAP) ; while there were 19 cases of SAP and 39 cases of MAP in control group. The patients of control group received conventional treatment, and conventional therapy together with 3 000 U LMWH subcutaneous injection every 12 hours were used in anticoagulant therapy group for two weeks. The changes of APACHE II score, complication rate, mortality and length of hospital stay were observed and the coagulation changes before and after anticoagulant therapy were documented. Results 7 days later, the APACHE II score, complication rate, mortality and length of hospital stay of SAP patients in the anticoagulant therapy group were 9. 9 ±4. 9, 20% , 13.3% , (20.6 ±10.4)d, respectively; while they were 12. 2 ±4.8, 42. 1%, 47.4%, (28. 2 ± 12. 5) d, respectively, in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0. 05). The corresponding values were not statistically significantly different among MAP patients in the two groups. The coagulation after treatment in anticoagulant therapy group was not statistically different with that before treatment. Conclusions Low dose LMWH could reduce the rate of complication rate, mortality and decrease the length of hospital stay, without complication of hemorrhage, which should be recommended in the early phase of SAP.
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Objective To discuss CT and MRI features of aggressive fibromatosis (AF), especially the characteristic signs of MRI, and to evaluate the value of MRI in diagnosing the disease. Methods The CT and MRI studies in 9 cases with pathologically proven AF were retrospectively analyzed. Results Among 9 cases with AF, one cases could not be discovered by CT and all cases could be discovered by MRI. Appearances of lesion were infiltrating in 7 cases and mass-like in 2 cases. All cases were without calcification and lipo-tissue in the lesion and without edema on adjacent muscle structures. A homogeneous density and high density was seen on CT plain scans and high density on contrast enhanced scans. On MRI scans, variable signal intensity was demonstrated on T 1WI, and high signal intensity on T 2WI, as well as increased signal intensity after contrast enhancement. The signal characteristics primarily reflected the underlying histologic composition of the lesions. Conclusion MRI is more excellent than CT in delineating the site, shape, and extent of these lesions. MRI is valuable in detecting and differentiating AF.
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Objective To determine the content of taurine in Mactra veneriformis by pre-column derivation HPLC.Methods Ultrasound method was used for the extraction of taurine from Mactra veneriformis.In alkaline condition,amino acids reacted with phenyl isothiocyanate and resulted in the derivatives of benzene isothiocyanate-amino acid complex.Kromasil C18 column(4.6 mm ?250 mm,5 ?m) was used and the absorbance at 254 nm was measured.The mobile phase consisted of sodium acetate solution,water and methanol.Results Corresponding chromatographic peaks of taurine were obtained in extract sample and the control.The linear range of taurine was from 10.04 ?g?mL-1 to 50.20 ?g?mL-1,and the recovery was 97.95 %(RSD=1.41%,n=9).Conclusion This method is simple,accurate and reproducible.The seasonal variation range of taurine level is from 10.56 mg/g to 20.91 mg/g,and the taurine level arrived to the peak in June.