Blood Pressure Values in Apparently Healthy Sudanese Population

Introduction: Blood pressure is one of the most often measured clinical parameters, and assessment of blood pressure has a considerable impact on diagnostic decisions. Objectives: To establish blood pressure normal reference values in Sudanese. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from September 2016 to November 2018. Eight hundred eighty-eight healthy adult Sudanese between the ages of 18 and 60 (203 men and 685 women) were randomly selected from the states of Khartoum, Northern, Gezira, Red Sea, and North Darfur. Clinical, anthropometric, and blood pressure measurement data were collected. Results: The mean for all volunteers was 113.93 ± 9.917 mmHg, systolic blood pressure (SBP) and 75.29 ± 6.79 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure (DBP). SBP in men was 118.6 + 7.642 mmHg compared to 112.53 + 9.121 mmHg in women, while DBP in men was 77.51 + 5.984 mmHg compared to 74.63 + 6.844 mmHg in women. Beside the gender variations, blood pressure values also showed geographical variability. There was a positive connection between blood pressures (SBP and DBP), BMI, and age. (P < 0.05) was used for significance. Conclusion: Blood pressure of Sudanese was found to be within the normal international range with gender and geographical variability. It showed positive correlation with age and BMI.

Study of pulp blood flow in normal adult first molars detected by laser Doppler flowmetry / 口腔疾病防治

Objective @#To explore the "clinical normal reference range" of pulpal blood flow (PBF) in the physiological state in an effort to provide a reference for clinical diagnosis and treatment.@* Methods@# According to the working principle and operational considerations of laser Doppler flowmetry (LDF), the PBF blood flow value of the first molars of the upper and lower mandibles of normal adults was detected by LDF, and the clinical reference value range under physiological conditions was analyzed and calculated. The differences in PBF values by sex, dental position and location (left and right side, upper and lower jaw) were analyzed. @*Results @#A total of 200 normal adult participants with an average age of (22.76 ± 3.26) years were included. The cohort included 95 males and 105 females, with a total of 800 first molars. Neither the PBF values of the left and right first molars nor the PBF values of the upper and lower first molars in males or females significantly differed (P>0.05). The PBF value for females was higher than that of males. Specifically, the clinical reference PBF values for males and females were (8.56 ± 3.25) PU and (9.51 ± 3.47) PU, respectively.@*Conclusion @#The PBF values of normal adult first molars in healthy subjects were higher in females than in males, and in the PBF values of first molars of the same sex did not significantly differ between the left side and right side or upper and lower jaw; these values could be used as a reference for the selection of control teeth.

Establishment of normal reference system in pediatric echocardiography based on BigData / 中华超声影像学杂志

Objective To establish a pediatric echocardiographic normal reference system based on clinical BigData and overcome limitations such as insufficient sample size and diverse in methods of normalization . Methods Measurements were extracted from total 71 831 pediatric echocardiography reports in the past 5 years by using the Natural Language Processing ( NLP) technology . Among them ,a total of 12 732 reports were labeled as normal and were used to establish the normal reference system . A local regression ( LOESS ) approach was used to optimize both the reference value and variance across 5 grow th variables ( aortic diameter ,left atrium diameter ,left ventricle end‐diastolic endocardial diameter ,left main coronary artery diameter ,and right main coronary artery diameter) . T wo Z scores adjusted for age/sex and body surface area ( BSA ) were established respectively . In addition , 4 459 echocardiography reports with BSA information were used to evaluate these two Z scores . Results T wo Z scores generated from 4 459 reports showed pretty good normal distribution . T here were close strong correlations among two Z scores with Z scores generated based on the Pediatric Heart Network ( PHN ) . T he average correlation coefficient between BSA‐adjust Z scores and PHN Z scores was 0 .954 . T he average correlation coefficient between age/sex‐adjust Z scores and PHN Z scores was 0 .895 . T he results of this project were available as Z score calculator using the following link :http ://hdb .nbscn .org/zscore . Conclusions BigData provides a more efficient and better approach to establish normal reference systems in pediatric echocardiography .

Ultrasound measurement and analysis of the hip in healthy infants:a multicenter study / 中华超声影像学杂志

Objective To analysis the change of hip joint in healthy infants by ultrasound,and establish the normal reference value of the developmental dysplasia of the hip(DDH). Methods A total of 8 000 healthy infants from 0 to 24 weeks were collected from the Multi-center study of 10 children′s medical centers. Among them,3 855 infants(2 065 females and 1 790 males) with complete data and follow-up were included in this study. All subjects were divided into 6 groups ( ＜4,4～7,8～11,12～15,16～19 and≥20 weeks group). α angle,femoral head length and width,femoral head coverage ratio by acetabulum ( FHC) were measured in the coronal view on the neutral position;distance from pubis to femoral head ( P-H) and distance from ischium to femoral head ( I-H ) were measured in the transverse view on neutral position;distance from femoral head topubis ( H-P) was measured in the posterolateraltransverse view on the flexion position. The results of each group changes with age were analysised. Results ① The α angle of healthy infants from 0 to 20 weeks were increased with age,the difference among the groups were statistically significant( P ＜0.05),but there was no significant difference between 16～19 and ≥20 weeks group( P ＞0.05). ②The femoral head length and width of all age groups were increased with age,the difference among all the groups was statistically significant( all P ＜0.05). ③ FHC from 0 to 20 weeks were increased with age,the difference among the groups were statistically significant( P ＜0.05) except between 16～19 and ≥20 weeks group( P ＞0.05). ④ The P-H and I-H in all age groups showed no statistically significant ( all P＞0.05). ⑤The H-P of all age groups were increased with age,the difference between the groups were statistically significant(all P ＜0.05).Conclusions The development of hip joints have the certain regular developmental pattern in healthy infants less than 5 months of birth and are relatively constant after birth more than 5 months. The ultrasound normal reference value of the hip joints can be used for the early diagnosis of the DDH.

Philippine Normal Reference Values for Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing

Introduction@#Performance on cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) is influenced by genetic, racial and environmental factors. It is important to establish a set of reference values for the Filipino population. This study aimed to establish the maximum working capacity, peak oxygen uptake (VO2), peak carbon dioxide output (VCO2), tidal volume (TV) for normal Filipinos during exercise; determine the median perceived rate of exertion using the Borg Scale; and derive prediction equation models for maximum working capacity, peak VO2, peak VCO2 and maximum attained TV.@*Methods@#The maximal cardiopulmonary responses were analyzed for 118 healthy sedentary adult Filipino subjects who underwent CPET using a symptom limited incremental progressive cycle ergometer driven protocol. A Vista MiniCPX Model 17670 was used. Models for predicting VO2 max, VCO2 peak, TV peak, and work max were derived with height, weight, age and sex being screened for significance as predictors. Linear and non-linear regression analyses were done.@*Results@#The maximum working capacity for males was 154.21+26.6 watts and 93.02+15.57 watts for females while the peak VO2 for males was 4.90+3.11 and 4.56 2.41 liters/ minute for females. The predictive formulae derived from this study for maximum work capacity, peak VO2, VCO2 and tidal volume had acceptable correlation coefficients and performed as well as other published predictive equations based on Caucasian and Asian populations.@*Discussion@#Differences between races as to performance in exercise testing was confirmed in this study so that it is worthwhile to utilize predictive equations specific for a certain racial population in the accurate interpretation of results. Performance in an exercise test also depends on the exercise protocol used so that the predictive equations in this study can be used only for exercise tests using a similar protocol.@*Conclusion@#Cardiopulmonary exercise testing was performed on a community based, healthy, sedentary Filipino population using a standard maximal incremental cycle ergometry protocol. Predictive equation models were derived for Maximum Working Capacity (r2=0.728), peak VO2 (r2= 0.123), peak VCO2 (r2=0.648), and TV (r2=0.579). The derived predictive formulae performed as well as other published predictive equations.

Reserch on the Tlyroid Function Reference Range of Different Pregnancy Period of Normal Pregnant Women / 现代检验医学杂志

Objective To establish the reference range of thyroid function from the normal pregnant women in different pregnant period in Hanzhong region.Methods According to the NACB inclusion criteria,collected local resident pregnant women 4 031 cases,from July 2012 to December 2015.With the combination of random sampling,stratified sampling and cluster sampling,thyroid hormone levels were measured by a fully automated chemiluminescence analyzer and its accompanying reagents.All patients were divided into three groups:998 cases in early pregnancy (T1),1 543 cases in mid-pregnancy (T2),1 490 cases in late pregnancy (T3),and 105 cases of non-pregnant women in childbearing age (T0) were selected as control group.Results The levels of thyroid hormones were different among three periods of pregnant women.TSH were 0.25～5.32,0.42～6.26 and 0.61～7.68 mIU/L respectively in the early,middle and late stages.FT3 were 3.54～6.04,3.57～5.94 and 2.93～5.40 pmol/L,respectively.FT4 was 7.11～16.88,6.78～16.94 and 6.03～16.87 pmol/L.Thyroid hormone levels in pregnant women compared with non-pregnant women,there were significant differences (TSH:x2=233.183,P＜0.05,FT4:x2 =388.12,P＜0.05 and FT3:x2 =558.795,P＜0.05).TSH were lower in early pregnant women comparing to non-pregnancy women,and higher in middle-late pregnant women.The change of FT3 and FT4 were consistent,and reduced with the extension of pregnancy comparing to non-pregnancy women.Conclusion The level of thyroid function in pregnant women were different from non-pregnant women.and the normal reference range of local pregnant specific thyroid hormone should be established.

Establishment of normal reference of radiological morphology of renal artery in mini-pigs by renal angiography

Mini-pigs have been widely employed in preclinical studies to explore new therapeutic strategies for diseases of the human urinary system; however, the normal reference of the renal artery has not been clearly investigated in the mini-pig model. Therefore, we aimed to establish a normal reference of the radiological morphology of the renal artery in mini-pigs by renal angiography via catheterization of the carotid artery. The renal angiographies obtained from 15 mini-pigs were evaluated to determine the orifice from the aorta, facing direction, size and the number of branches of renal arteries. Cranio-laterally facing renal arteries with 2 distal branches were mainly observed in the renal artery of mini-pigs. Both sides of the renal artery presented symmetrical sizes; however, the right renal artery orifice from the aorta was located more cranially than the left counterpart. The results of this study will contribute to radiological diagnosis of the renal artery as well as preclinical studies of mini-pigs.

Establishment of normal reference ranges for clinical pathology indexes of Beagle dogs in GLP system / 军事医学

Objective To establish the normal reference ranges of clinical pathology for Beagle dogs in the Good Laboratory Practice ( GLP ) system.Method Sixteen biochemical indexes , seventeen hematological indexs and three coagulation function indexes of 117 Beagle dogs were detected , and the mean value of each index and the normal reference ranges were calculated and compared .Results Only alkaline phosphatase ( ALP ) from the biochemical items was significantly different between males and females (P<0.01),which was higher among males than among females .Three in-dexes of hematology were significantly different between males and females (P<0.01),with red blood cell(RBC), hemo-globin(HGB)and hematocrit(HCT)lower among males than among females.The coagulation function items were not signif-icantly different between the two sexes .Conclusion Some indexes of clinical pathology were significantly different between males and females , which should be considered during statistic analysis on toxicity .Our study has established the normal reference range of clinical pathology for Beagle dogs in the GLP system , which provides reference for toxicity tests .

Determination of normal reference ranges for venous blood count among 526 children aging from 1year old to 12 years old in Shanghai / 国际检验医学杂志

Objective To determine normal reference ranges for venous blood count among children aging from 1 year old to 12 years old.Methods These normal reference ranges were defined in a population of 526 healthy children who had no blood system diseases,allergic diseases,respiratory system diseases,urinary system diseases,digestive system disease,rheumatoid disease,thyroid disease,parasitic infections,malignancies and genetic disease,etc.Values of white blood cell count (WBC),red blood cell count (RBC),hemoglobin (Hb)concentration,red blood cell specific volume (Hct),mean corpusular volume(MCV),mean cell hemoglo-bin (MCH),mean corpuscular hemoglobin(MCHC),platelet (PLT),percentage of neutrophil (NE%),percentage of lymphocyte (LY%),percentage of mononuclear cells (MO%),percentage of acidophilic granulocyte (EOS%).Statistical analysis was done on various parameters that we recorded,and then for every parameter,we could get the various reference ranges for different age groups.Results The subjects were divided into 4 groups based on age.Besides the parameters of WBC count and classification of WBC,the rest of parameters were proved to be of no statistical difference between 4 groups..After an integration of the values,we could get the results as follows:RBC(4.02-5.2)×10 1 2/L,HGB 108-144 g/L,Hct 35.2%-40.4%,MCV 74.6-89.9 fL,MCH 20.9-34.7 pg,MCHC 332- 340 g/L,PLT(157 - 409 )× 10 9/L.WBC count did not have statistical difference between the age group 6-<9 and 9-12,but did have between the rest groups.After an integration of the values of WBC count,it could be conclu-ded that WBC count of age group1-<3 was(4.88-13.38)×10 9/L,that of age group 3-<6 was(4.26-1 1.6)×10 9/L and that of age group 6-12 was (4.24-10.24)×10 9/L.WBC classification results were various in different age groups.The values showed as follows:age group 1-<3 NE:29%-32%,LY:58%-61%;age group 3 -<6 NE:43%-46%,LY:43%-46%;age group 6-<9NE:49%-52%,LY:38%-40%;age group 9 to 12NE:5 1% - 58%,LY:33% - 39%.Conclusion WBC classification re-sults and WBC count do have statistical difference in different age groups.Besides the parameters of WBC count and classification of WBC,the rest of parameters are proved to be of no statistically difference in different age groups.The values of WBC count decrea-ses as the age increases.From WBC classification results,the most apparent fact is that the percentage of neutrophil increases as the age increases but the percentage of lymphocyte is just the contrary.As mentioned above,we suggest that we should establish a spe-cific whole blood count normal reference range for each age group during our laboratory testing work.

Establishment of normal reference interval for four items of blood coagulation on ACL-TOP Automatic coagulation analyzer / 国际检验医学杂志

Objective To establish normal reference interval for four items of blood coagulation on ACL‐TOP Automatic coagu‐lation analyzer .Methods The fasting anti‐coagulation blood samples were collected from 1 268 inpatients and people conducted physical examination ,all subjects without liver disease ,history of blood disease and coagulation disfunction .The prothrombin time (PT) ,activated partical prothrombin time(APTT) ,thrombin time(TT) and serum levels of fibrinogen(FIB) were determined by u‐sing ACL‐TOP automatic coagulation analyzer which was producted by America IL company .And data of determination results were used to establish the normal reference intervals of indexes in this laboratory .Results The precision and accuracy of this analy‐zer was good .There were differences of normal reference intervals between which established in this laboratory and which provided by the manufacturer .Conclusion Each laboratory should establish its own normal reference interval ,not blindly refer to reference interval provided by regents manual .

Normal reference value of forced vital capacity of Chinese younger women and geographical factors / 西安交通大学学报·英文版

Objective: To supply a scientific basis for standardizing the normal reference value of forced vital capacity (FVC) of Chinese younger women. Methods: We studied the relationship between the normal reference value of 21 767 samples of FVC of younger women and eight geographical factors in 157 areas in China. Results: It was found that the correlation between geographical factors and the normal reference value of FVC of younger women was quite significant (F = 5.884, P = 0.000). By adopting the method of mathematical regression analysis, one regression equation was inferred: Y = 3.146+0.00006919X1+0.01315X4-0.006966X6+0. 09524X8±0.254. In the above equation, Y is the normal reference value of younger women' FVC (L); X1 is the altitude (m); X4 is the annual mean air temperature (°C); X6 is the annual mean relative humidity (%); X8 is the annual mean wind speed (m/s); 0.254 is the value of the residual standard deviation. Conclusion: If geographical values are obtained in a certain area, the normal reference value of FVC of younger women in this area can be obtained by using the regression equation. Furthermore, according to the geographical factors, China can be divided into eight regions: Northeast China Region, North China Region, Shanxi-Shaanxi-Inner Mongolia Region, middle and lower reaches of the Yangzte River Region, Southeast China Region, Northwest China Region, Southwest China Region, and Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Region.

Normal reference value of forced vital capacity of Chinese younger women and geographical factors / 药物分析学报

Objective To supply a scientific basis for standardizing the normal reference value of forced vital capacity (FVC) of Chinese younger women. Methods We studied the relationship between the normal reference value of 21767 samples of FVC of younger women and eight geographical factors in 157 areas in China. Results It was found that the correlation between geographical factors and the normal reference value of FVC of younger women was quite significant (F=5.884, P=0.000). By adopting the method of mathematical regression analysis, one regression equation was inferred: =3.146+0.00006919X1+0.01315X4-0.006966X6+0.09524X8±0.254. In the above equation, is the normal reference value of younger women' FVC (L); X1 is the altitude (m); X4 is the annual mean air temperature (℃); X6 is the annual mean relative humidity (%); X8 is the annual mean wind speed (m/s); 0.254 is the value of the residual standard deviation. Conclusion If geographical values are obtained in a certain area, the normal reference value of FVC of younger women in this area can be obtained by using the regression equation. Furthermore, according to the geographical factors, China can be divided into eight regions: Northeast China Region, North China Region, Shanxi-Shaanxi-Inner Mongolia Region, middle and lower reaches of the Yangzte River Region, Southeast China Region, Northwest China Region, Southwest China Region, and Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Region.

Measurement of optic disc parameter of Chinese normal people with Heideberg retina tomography Ⅱ / 眼科研究

Background Heideberg retina tomography Ⅱ(HRTⅡ) can offer the quantitative description of optic disc topography and optic nerve fiber layer thickness.The normal optic disc parameter by HRT Ⅱ from Chinese has been reported,but the comparisons between males and females or the left and right eyes are lack.ObjectiveThe goal of this study is to measure the optic disc topography of healthy people with HRT-Ⅱ.Methods Four hundreds eyes from 108 healthy male subjects and 92 healthy female subjects aged 10-72 years were measured with HRT Ⅱ in this study.The parameters of optic disc including disc area,cup area,rim area,cup/disc area ratio,rim/disc area ratio,cup volume,rim volume,cup depth,maximal cup depth,height variation,mean RNFL thickness,and RNFL cross-sectional area were analyzed and compared between the gender or left and right eyes.Oral informed consent was obtained from all of the subjects before this procedure.Results There were no significant differences in measuring parameters by HRTⅡ between female and male subjects (P＞0.05) or between right eye and left eye (P＞0.05).Conclusion The results can be used as a normal reference of optic disc parameters of HRT Ⅱ.

Reference values for areal bone mineral density among a healthy Mexican population / Valores de referencia para la densidad mineral ósea expresada en área para una población mexicana sana

OBJECTIVE: Compare the influence of ethnicity in the prevalence of osteopenia and osteoporosis in various Mexican populations using two normal dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) reference databases: manufacturer's incorporating US Hispanic population and a normal mestizo Mexican population. MATERIAL AND METHODS: MMP included 9 946 subjects participating in an ongoing long-term cohort study focusing on lifestyle and chronic diseases, of which 6 487 MMP males and females aged 7 to 80 years were the normal subjects used to determine bone density T- and Z-scores, following WHO criteria, and peak bone mass values. Abnormal bone mass density values estimated by the manufacturer's and peak bone mass reference values were compared. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: Our results show that by using the manufacturer's T-score values in the mestizo Mexican population we are underestimating the number of abnormal bone mass BMD populations.

OBJETIVO: Comparar la influencia de la etnicidad en la prevalencia de osteopenia y osteoporosis en varias poblaciones mexicanas utilizando dos bases de referencia normal de densitometría de rayos X (DXA): referencia del fabricante que incorpora hispanos en Estados Unidos y datos de una población mestiza mexicana. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Un total de 9 946 sujetos de población mestiza mexicana participantes en una cohorte de largo plazo dirigida al estudio de estilos de vida y ocurrencia de enfermedades crónicas; de los cuales 6 487 sujetos sanos de ambos sexos, con edad entre los 7 y los 80 años, fueron utilizados para determinar los valores T, Z, de acuerdo a los criterios de la OMS, así como a los valores de masa ósea pico. Se compararon los casos de densidad mineral ósea anormal de acuerdo a los valores de referencia del fabricante y los valores de masa ósea pico de la población mestiza. RESULTADOS Y CONCLUSIÓN: Las bases de referencia del fabricante subestima significativamente el número de casos con densidad mineral ósea anormal en la población mestiza mexicana.

A prospective longitudinal study of normal reference ranges for the length of fetal limb bones by ultrasound examination / 대한산부인과학회지

OBJECTIVE: To establish the reference ranges for the length of fetal limb bones (femur, tibia, fibula, humerus, ulna, radius, foot) at 12 to 38 weeks' gestation. METHODS: The candidates of this prospective longitudinal study were 43 consecutive women with uncomplicated singleton gestations who initially had antenatal care from the first trimester of pregnancy and follow-up regularly. We performed serial measurements of each limb bone and foot bone length by ultrasound examination every 4 weeks until 28 weeks, and then by 2 weeks until 36 weeks, and weekly thereafter. RESULTS: A total of 2,633 and 321 of fetal limb and foot bone lengths were measured. The reference ranges for the length of limb bones and foot length were presented as mean, 95% confidence interval of the means and in percentile. CONCLUSIONS: Our study results are represented as percentile tables for each of the limb bone length. These results can be provided as standardized data of the fetal limb bone length to distinguish from skeletal dysplasia and may well be suggested as the reference guideline for normal fetal limb bone length in Korea.

Pulsatile Ocular Blood Flow in Healthy Koreans

PURPOSE: To determine the normal reference range of pulsatile ocular blood flow (POBF) values in healthy Korean subjects and to find out the factors that may affect them. METHODS: A total of 280 eyes of 280 normal subjects were included in this study. Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), intraocular pressure (IOP), axial length, POBF, systemic blood pressure, and pulse rate were measured. The mean, standard deviation, range, and the 5th and 95th percentiles of POBF were calculated, and the influences of various parameters to POBF were determined by multiple regression analyses. RESULTS: The mean POBF value was 766.0+/-221.6 microliter/min in men and 1021.1+/-249.5 microliter/min in women. The 5th and 95th percentiles for POBF values were 486.0 microliter/min and 1140.0 microliter/min in men and 672.0 microliter/min and 1458.0 microliter/min in women. The POBF values were significantly influenced by gender, mean blood pressure, pulse rate, and axial length. CONCLUSIONS: Even though the POBF values were influenced by gender, BP, and axial length, we could define the normal reference range of POBF in healthy Koreans.

Trace element concentrations profiles in the hair of normal children living in the northern area of Seoul / 소아과

PURPOSE: The reliability of hair mineral analyses regarding nutritional status, environmental exposure or diseases is controversial. The aim of this study was to determine the normal reference range of hair mineral concentration of Korean children. METHODS: We examined hair mineral concentrations of 223 children(3-12 yrs old, 110 boys, 113 girls, mean age 8.8+/-2.2 yrs old) living in the northern area of Seoul. The trace elements including six toxic elements(Al, As, Cd, Ba, Hg, Pb) and 11 nutritional elements(Na, Mg, P, K, Ca, Cr, Mn, Fe, Cu, Zn, Se) were analyzed by inductive coupled plasma mass spectrometry(ICP-MS). RESULTS: The mean concentrations of Ca and Mg were higher in girls than in boys. The mean concentrations of Cd, Pb and Cr were higher in boys than girls. The Zn, Ca, Mg, Cu and Hg levels in hair samples were positively correlated with increasing age. The Zn levels of the Korean children's hair samples appear to be lower than that of other countries' reference values. CONCLUSION: There are considerable differences in hair mineral concentrations by age, sex and race. Additional research is needed to establish Korean reference values, and to evaluate the usefulness of hair mineral analyses as a screening tool for nutrition- and environment-related childhood diseases.

Normal Reference Values of Peripheral Blood CD4 and CD8 Lymphocytes for the Healthy Population in Tianjin / 中国慢性病预防与控制

Objective To establish the normal reference ranges of peripheral blood CD4 and CD8 lymphocytes for the healthy population in Tianjin. Methods 366 samples were recruited from among local physical examination adults and their absolute and proportional values for the ranges of CD4 and CD8 lymphocytes were detected by quantitative flow cytometry with fluorescence labeled antibodies. Results Mean absolute values were (860.27?255.15) cells/?l for CD4 T cells,(671.60?371.39) cells/?l for CD8 T cells and (1.44?0.62) for CD4/CD8 ratio; and the proportional values were (37.05?7.42)% for CD4 T cells,(28.42?7.46)% for CD8 T cells. Our results showed no differences between gender and age on CD4 T cell counts among the healthy adult population in Tianjin. Conclusions There is difference in CD4 T lymphocyte counts in different areas.

Serial studies on the human balance function. Part Ⅱ: the normal limits and influential factors of the static balance function of normal adults / 中国康复理论与实践

@#ObjectiveTo explore the normal limits and influential factors of the static balance function of normal adults.Methods445 healthy volunteers (16～74 years old, 205 of male and 240 of female) were detected by static posturography while they were respectively in seat, double feet standing with eyes opened and closed, and single foot standing only with eyes opened. The normal reference value of all indicatrix were calculated.ResultsThe normal reference value of static balance function of normal adults, male, female and all age groups were calculated.ConclusionThe detection of static posturography can evaluate human balance function objectively, quantitatively and exactly. The determination of the normal limits of balance function will conduce to evaluate balance disturbance and diagnose correlated diseases.

The Preliminary Study on the Plasma Normal Reference Value of Heart-type Fatty Acid-binding Protein / 中国医师杂志

Objective To know normal reference value of heart-type fatty acid-binding protein (H-FABP) in serum. Methods Serum H-FABP levels of 126 healthy individuals were measured by ELISA. Levels of MYO, cTnI and CK-MB were assayed in the same time as control. The normal threshold value was calculated as mean value?2s. Results The normal concentration of H-FABP in serum was 3 79?3 52?g/L and the difference in age and gender wasn’t significant. Conclusions The normal reference value of serum H-FABP is 0～10 83?g/L.