Short Form of Weinstein Noise Sensitivity Scale (NSS-SF): Reliability, Validity and Gender Invariance among Chinese Individuals / 生物医学与环境科学（英文）

OBJECTIVE@#Independent from noise exposure, noise sensitivity plays a pivotal role in people's noise annoyance perception and concomitant health deteriorations. The present study empirically investigated the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Weinstein Noise Sensitivity Scale-Short Form (CNSS-SF), the widely used inventory measuring individual differences in noise perception.@*METHODS@#In total, 373 Chinese participants (age = 21.41 ± 3.36) completed the online, anonymous questionnaire package. Examination of the CNSS-SF's reliability (internal consistency), factorial validity through validation and cross-validation, nomological validity and measurement invariance across gender groups were undertaken.@*RESULTS@#The Cronbach alpha coefficients and composite reliabilities indicated sufficient reliability of the CNSS-SF. Two confirmatory factor analyses (CFA), in two randomly partitioned groups of participants, substantiated the factorial validity of the scale. The nomological validity of the scale was also corroborated by the significant positive association of its score with the trait anxiety score. Measurement invariance of the CNSS-SF was also found across genders via multi-group CFA.@*CONCLUSION@#Though not without limitations, findings from the present research provide promising evidence for the utility of the scale in measuring noise sensitivity among the Chinese population. The availability of the CNSS-SF can promote research related to environmental noise and health in China, as well as facilitate cross-cultural comparisons.

Three flavonoid aglycone equivalents in fruits of Sophora japonica var. pendula Loud. and authentic Fructus sophorae: A comparative study / 第二军医大学学报

Objective: To compare the chromatographic profiles and contents of three flavonoid aglycone equivalents (quercetin, genistein, and kaempferol) in the fruits of Sophora japonica var. pendula Loud. and the authentic Fructus sophorae, so as to provide a theoretical basis for using the fruit of Sophora japonica var. pendula Loud. as a substitute for Fructus sophorae. Methods: The fruits of Sophora japonica var. pendula Loud. were collected from different areas of Shijiazhuang in Winter. The flavonoids in the fruits were extracted by successive extraction with methanol. The acidic-hydrolyzed extracts were separated on a Diamonsil C18 column (150 mmX4.6 mm, 5μm). 0.4% phosphoric acid-methanol (50 ; 50, V/V) was used as mobile phase. The flow rate of mobile phase was 1.0 ml/min and the effluents were monitored at 360 nm. Results: The chromatographic profiles of the two fruit extracts were consistent basically. The contents of quercetin, genistein, and kaempferol in the fruits of Sophora japonica var. pendula Loud. were (0.30±0.07) %, (3.04±0.27) %, and (2.74±0.30)%, respectively, which were similar to those in the authentic Fructus sophorae. Conclusion: It is found that the contents of major flavonoid aglycones in the fruit of Sophora japonica var. pendula Loud. are similar to those in the authentic Fructus sophorae, making it a potential substitute for the Fructus sophorae.

Significance of Peptide Brain Natriuretic Peptide in Children with Acute Congestive Heart Failure / 实用儿科临床杂志

Objective To detect brain natriuretic peptide(BNPs) level in serum in order to confirm its applical value.Methods Forty-eight patients with congestive heart failure(CHF) were chosen,which included 36 patients with pneumonia,12 patients with congenital heart diseases.Forty heathy children were chosen as control group.BNPs level of two groups were detected by enzyme label.Results The level of BNP in patients with CHF(that′s positive group) was obviously higher than that in control group in the stage of CHF and recoverty(t=14.30,20.38 all P0.05),this included that the cardiac function had significantly changes in the stage of CHF,at the same time,the level of BNP had negative correlation to CI and LVEF(r=-0.61,-0.79 all P

Expression of p21WAF1, p27KIP1 and cyclin E in ameloblastoma / 中华口腔医学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the expression of cyclin E mRNA, p21(WAF1) mRNA and p27(KIP1) protein in human ameloblastoma (AB), and to explore the clinical and biological characteristics of AB.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The expression of cyclin E mRNA, p21(WAF1) mRNA and p27(KIP1) protein in 54 cases of human AB were detected by in situ hybridization or immunohistochemistry (SP method).</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The positive expression rate of cyclin E mRNA in the cytoplasm or cell nucleus of AB was 66.7% (36/54). The expression of cyclin E mRNA increased with AB recurrence and malignant transformation, and the difference of expression among primary AB, recurrent AB, and malignant AB, was statistically significant. The positive expression ratio of cyclin E mRNA in OKC was 50.0% (8/16). The p21(WAF1) mRNA expression in the cytoplasm or cell nucleus of AB decreased, and the positive ratio was 22.6% (12/54) in AB, 37.5% (6/16) in OKC, respectively. The p27(KIP1) protein expression in the cell nucleus of AB was positive in a small number of cases, and the positive rate was 16.7% (9/54) in AB, 6.3% (1/16) in OKC, respectively.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>The genesis and invasion of AB is associated with the cell proliferation and differentiation, and regulated by the higher expression of cyclin E and the lower expression of p21(WAF1) and p27(KIP1).</p>

Study on revising the criteria of classification of hazard conditions of productive dust / 中华劳动卫生职业病杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To provide scientific basis data for revising the national hygiene criteria of "Classification of hazard conditions of productive dust" (GB5817-86).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The data of the retrospective study and the field survey data were analyzed with correlation and regression analysis. The product of total dust concentration of respiratory exposure (mg/m(3)), total ventilation during exposure (m(3)/d per psrson), and level of free SiO(2) in dust (%) was the respiratory exposure dose of free SiO(2) (mg per day per person) which was used as dose criteria value of classification of hazard degree of dust.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Using free SiO(2) exposure dose and the dose-effect relationship, the hazard degrees of the dust were divided into 5 grades: 0, I, II, III, IV (0 - 8.0, 8.1 - 12.0, 12.1 - 16.0, > 24.1 mg per day per person).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The exposure dose of free SiO(2) is closely related to the pathogenesis of silicosis. Using the exposure dose of free SiO(2) as the classification indicator of hazard degree of dust is reliable, simple and easy to execute.</p>

Analysis of Trace Elements in Blood of 312 Children with Rachitis in Qingdao / 实用儿科临床杂志

Objective To investigate the relationship between trace elements and rachitis in children.Methods Three hundred and twelve patients with rachitis and 297 healthy children were selected for this study.Blood zinc(Zn),iron(Fe),plasma copper(Cu),calcium(Ca),magnesium(Mg),lead(Pb) and cadmium(Cd) were assayed by atomic absorption spectrophotometer.Results The levels of Zn,Fe,Cu of rachitis in blood were significantly lower than those of healthy children,while the levels of Mg,Pb were higher.There were significant differences between 2 groups(P

Impact clinically related factors on the outcomes of ventilator-associated pneumonia / 中华流行病学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To define the influence clinically related factors in the prognosis of ventilated pneumonia (VAP).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A prospective clinical study involving 120 patients with VAP was carried ont. Etiologic diagnosis was established under quantitative culture of endotracheal aspiration, a protected specimen brush and bronchoalveolar lavage. Prognostic using a statistical software package (SPSS) factors were examined for univariate and multivariate analyses.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Case fatality directly related to the infection was 14 percent. From univariate analysis, variables that significantly associated with attributable mortality were age older than 45 years, use of corticosteroids, presence of shock, in-hospital days of VAP over as follows 9, antecedent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and a prior antibiotic use. Through step-forward logistic regression analysis, only prior antibiotic use (P < 0.000 1, OR = 9.2) was defined as a significant factor influencing the risk of death from VAP. The same result was obtained when severity was included in the model. However, prior antibiotic use entirely dropped out as a significant risk factor when the etiologic agent was included in the regression equation.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Distribution of microorganisms that responsible for VAP shown different in patients who had received prior antimicrobial therapy, and this factor caused higher mortality rate. We suggested a restrictive antibiotic use strategy among mechanically ventilated patients to reduce the risk of death from VAP.</p>

Significance of Changes of Serum Levels and Ratios of Matrix Nephritis Metalloproteinase-2,-9 and Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-1 in Children with Henoch-Schonlein Purpura Nephristis / 实用儿科临床杂志

Objective To explore the effect of levels and ratios of matrix nephritis metalloproteinase-2(MMP-2), -9 and inhibitor of metalloproeinase-1(TIMP-1) in the pathogenesis of children with Henoch-Schonlein purpura nephritis(HSPN),and the correlation between them and urinary micro albumin(MA).Methods Serum levels of MMP-2, -9 and TIMP-1 were determined by double antibody enzyme linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA),and urine MA was determined by immune rate nephelometry in 36 children with HSPN,16 children with simple purpura and 30 healthy controls.Results Levels of MMP-2, -9,TIMP-1 and ratios of MMP-2/ TIMP-1,MMP-9/TIMP-1 rose in acute phase of HSPN. The levels and ratios in HSPN group were higher than those in simple purpura group,and those in simple purpura group higher than those in controls (P