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Objective To investigate the association between famine exposure in different life cycles and the risk of central obesity. Methods A total of 2234 spermanent residents were recruited to participate in the China Multi-Ethnic Cohort (CMEC) Study ,they were grouped into four birth cohorts of fetal-exposed (born between January 1,1959, and December 31,1961,95 cases), childhood-exposed (born between January 11,949, and December 31,1958,533 cases), adolescence/adult-exposed (born between January 1,1931, and December 31,1948,256 cases),unexposed cohorts(born after January 1, 1975,871 cases).we used logistic regression model to assess the effect of famine exposure on central obesity in adulthood. Results After adjusting for confounding factors, females in the fetal/infant exposure group(OR=3.283,95%CI:1.472~7.321,P<0.001)、childhood- exposed group (OR=3.557,95%CI:2.374~5.313,P<0.001) and adolescence/adult-exposed group (OR=5.785,95%CI:3.536~9.492,P<0.001) had a higher risk of adult central obesity than the control group.After excluding the subjects with coronary heart disease、cancer、diabetes、stroke or obesity, sensitivity analysis was carried out. The risk of central obesity increased in the female / fetal、childhood、adolescent / adult exposure group,which was unfound in males. Conclusion Severe famine exposure in fetal/infant、childhood and adolescence/adulthood can increase the risk of central obesity in adulthood in females. Therefore, the prevention and control of central obesity in female should start from the early life.
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Objective:To investigate the effect of Zuojin Pill on the expression of hypoxia inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) and apoptosis of thyroid cells in rats with autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT). Methods:Ninetysix rats were divided into control group, model group, standarlized protocol and low, medium and high dose Zuojin Pill groups. Except the control group, the rats in other groups were produced as AIT model. After successful modeling, rats in low-, medium-, and high-dose groups were intragastrically administered with 0.63, 1.26, and 2.52 g/kg Zuojin Pill respectively, standarlized protocol was given 6.25 mg/kg Tripterygium wilfordii polyglycoside, and the control group and model group were given the same amount of normal saline. The levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-10 (IL-10), thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPOAb) and thyroglobulin antibody (TGAb) were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA); the activity of SOD and the content of MDA in thyroid tissue were detected by kit; the pathological changes of thyroid tissue were observed by HE staining; the apoptosis of thyroid cells was detected by TUNEL; the expression of HIF-1α, B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), Bcl-2-related X protein (Bax) and Cleaved caspase-3 in thyroid tissues was detected by Western blot. Results:Compared with the model group, the content of TNF-α, TPOAb and TGAb in serum of rats in the low, medium and high dose Zuojin Pill groups significantly decreased, the content of IL-10 in serum significantly increased ( P<0.05). The SOD activity significantly increased, and the MDA content significantly decreased in the low, medium and high dose Zuojin Pill groups ( P<0.05). The apoptosis rate significantly decreased in the low, medium and high dose Zuojin Pill groups ( P<0.05). The expression of HIF-1α (0.48 ± 0.05, 0.63 ± 0.06, 0.86 ± 0.06 vs. 0.33 ± 0.03), Bcl-2 (0.48 ± 0.04, 0.59 ± 0.05, 0.68 ± 0.04 vs. 0.37 ± 0.04) significantly increased, the expression of Bax (0.67 ± 0.05, 0.53 ± 0.05, 0.40 ± 0.05 vs. 0.80 ± 0.06), Cleaved caspase-3 (0.64 ± 0.06, 0.51 ± 0.03, 0.36 ± 0.03 vs. 0.77 ± 0.05) significantly decreased in the low, medium and high dose Zuojin Pill groups ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Zuojin Pill could enhance the expression of HIF-1α, regulate the secretion of inflammatory factors, reduce the level of oxidative stress and thyroid autoantibody, and inhibit the apoptosis of thyroid cells.
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Objective To evaluate video-assisted thoracoscopic sympathectomy(VTS) for the treatment of palmar hyperhidrosis(PH),and to analyze curative efficacies for surgeries on different sympathetic segments.Methods Medline search was done on PubMed and data of randomized controlled trials(RCTs) about comparisons of surgeries on different segments over the past decade were collected.According to the inclusion criterion,relevant articles were screened.Then we extracted data,assessed trail quality,and performed Meta-analysis by using RevMan 5.2 with postoperative compensatory hyperhidrosis(CH) as the main evaluation index.Results A total of 11 RCTs involving 1 413 patients were included,among which all patients underwent bilateral VTS.Ef cacious rates were similar between multiple and single ganglia sympathectomy(97.7% vs 98.8%,P <0.01).However,single-ganglia group showed a lower risk of CH compared to multiple-ganglia group.Meta-analysis suggested that,in the subgroups of the single-ganglia VTS,no significant difference was found between T2/T3 and other segments in the risk of CH [T2 segment vs other segments,RR =1.11,95 % CI(0.99,1.24) ; T3 segment vs other segments,RR =0.99,95% CI(0.89,1.11)].The risk of CH was significantly lower in T4 sympathectomy than in other segments [RR =0.67,95% CI(0.57,0.79)].By comparison of T2,T3 and T4 sympathectomy,we found that low segment had a lower risk of CH than high segment[RR =0.75,95% CI(0.68,0.84)].Conclusion Single-ganglia and low segment sympathectomy can significantly reduce the incidence of CH,and T4 is supposed to be the best segment for the treatment of PH.
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Objective To introduce iris recognition application in human assisted reproductive technology and set up an iris registration platform and an iris recognition platform for patients .Methods Every patient′s iris was used as the only code.The complicated verification of identity cards and birth permit was replaced by the digital service platform .We set up a database for basic information ,and electronic records of treatment and follow-up for centralized management .Results and Conclusion Compared to other authentication systems ,this iris digital system is easy and efficient .It can more effectively eliminate replacement and prevent medical disputes .The time taken to check the information of each patient is shortened to twenty seconds .
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Objective To identify the genetic mechanism of fetuses with short limbs deformity.Methods From Aug.2008 to Aug.2011,ten fetuses with obvious short limbs were found in ultrasound screening performed at 18-24 and (or) 30-32 gestational weeks and underwent artificial induced labor with the patient' consent.Amniotic fluid or cord blood of the fetuses was collected for karyotyping analysis and detection of mutation point of fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3)gene by polymerase chain reaction and gene sequencing.One fetus (case 3) who presented with achondrogenesis underwent sequencing of SLC26A2 and Trip11 gene meanwhile.Results Among the 10 fetuses with short limbs deformity,five cases were found during second trimester and five during third trimester.Nine cases were identified as normal karyotype and one was chimera (46,XY/45,XY,- 18).One fetus carried a rare FGFR3 mutation of c.1108G>T (G370C) and was diagnosed as thanatophoric dysplasia at 21+3 weeks.Three fetus carried c.1138G>A (G380R) mutation and were diagnosed as achondroplasia.These four families had low recurrent risk because no gene mutations were found in the parents.Three mothers of these four fetuses were pregnant again and had normal neonates now.No mutations were found in all gene sequencing in case 3.Conclusions Karyotyping analysis and sequencing of FGFR3 gene could find causative gene mutations and provide genetic counselling and prenatal diagnosis for some fetuses with short limbs deformity.In the third trimester,achondroplasia is the most possible diagnosis when short limbs fetus is found by ultrasound.
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Objective To analyse the effect of endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy of palma-plantar hyperhidrosis. Methods Between January 2006 and January 2009,77 cases with palma-plantar hyperhidrosis were operated by thoracoscope. Fifty-two cases of palma-axillary-plantar hyperhidrosis were performed sympathectomy of T2-T4 and 25 cases of palma-plantar were performed sympathectomy of T2-T3.Bilateral procedures were completed in the same position. Results After operation palmar hyperhidrosis and armpits hyperhidrosis all were cured. Of soles, 7 cases were completely dry, 34 cases nearly dry, 32 cases unchanged and 4 cases worse. There was no significant difference in the change of plantar hyperhidrosis between sympathectomy of T2-T3 and T2-T4 (P > 0.05). Conclusions Bilateral single port for endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy produces slighter trauma and patients easily accept it. Plantar sweating can be relieved or nearly relieved in partial patients after thoracic sympathectomy. There is no difference in the effect of plantar hyperhidrosis between sympathectomy of T2-T3 and T2-T4.
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Objective To investigate the effect of splenectomy on peripheral lymphocyte apoptosis and CD4+ CD25+ Treg cells in rat with heart transplantation. Methods Abdominal heterotopic heart transplantation was performed from Wistar (donors) to SD (recipients) rats. Splenectomy was done at the same time in recipients (heart graft splenectomy group), non-splenectomy recipients (heart graft group), single splenectomy in SD rats (spleneetomy group), and SD rats (no operation) were designed as the control group. The transplanted hearts and peripheral blood in each group were collected on the 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th day after operation. Histopathological and ultrastructural changes in transplanted hearts were observed by microscope and electronic microscope. Apoptosis rate of peripheral lymphocytes and CD4+ CD25+ Treg cells were measured by flow cytometry. The expression of Foxp3 mRNA in CD4+ CD25+ Treg cells was detected by RT-PCR, and survival time of the transplanted hearts was recorded. Results The survival time of the transplanted hearts in heart graft splenectomy group was 17.63±4.54 days, significantly longer than that in heart graft group (7.47±2.24 days) (P<0.05). The transplanted hearts in heart graft group were swelling, hard, dark, with interstitial edema, hemorrhage, diffuse infiltration of inflammatory cells, necrosis and cytolysis of a lot of myocardial cells, blurred cross striations; The transplanted hearts in heart graft splenectomy group were soft, red, partially gray white, with focal edema of subepicardial cells,infiltration of inflammatory cells, intact myocardial cell structure, and clear cross striations; Compared to heart graft group, the ultrastructural changes of transplanted hearts in heart graft splenectomy group were lighter significantly. On the 5th and 7th day after operation, apoptosis of peripheral lymphocytes in heart graft splenectomy group was (7.62±2.15)% and (9.41±3.82)% respectively, significantly higher than in heart graft group (both P<0.05). On the 3rd, 5 th and 7th day after operation, the number of CD4+ CD25+ Treg cells in heart graft splenectomy group was more (all P<0.01), and the expression level of Foxp3 mRNA higher than in heart graft group. Conclusion Splenectomy can increase apoptosis rate of peripheral blood lymphocytes and the number of regulatory T lymphocytes, and up-regulate the Foxp3 mRNA regulation in rats with heart transplantation, which has a negative correlation with pathological changes of transplanted hearts.
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ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of lifestyle intervention on high-risk individuals for hypertension. MethodsOne hundred and four prehypertensive adults who received physical examination during October 2005 and October 2007 and showed at least 2 hypertension risk factors were randomly assigned to the experimental or control group.A muhicomponent behavioral intervention,including health education(e.g.awareness of disease),metary gmdance,physical.exercise,and psychologtcat improvement,Was conducted for 2 years.The awareness of disease,blood pressure,bedy weight,and the change of risk factors were compared.ResultsAt 2 years,the awareness of disease in the experimental group wag significantly improved,and the blood pressure,body weight,and risk factors were obviously reduced.Although the awareness of disease and the risk factors in the control group were improved,the blood pressure and body weight were increased.The difference in average systolic blood pressure,average diastolic blood pressure,body weight,and the awareness of disease between the two groups were 13 mm Hg(1 mm Hg=0.133 kPa),7.9 nlnl Hg,3.7 kg,and 37.6%,respectively(all P<0.05).ConclusionThe lifestyle intervention among high-risk individuals for hypertension could effectively reduce blood pressure and body weight. Improved lifestyle would result in less risk factors.
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the clinic significance of screening high risk human papillona virus DNA(HR-HPV-DNA) in pregnant and postpartum women.METHODS HR-HPV-DNA screening was carried by HC-Ⅱ in 711 pregnant and postpartum women.RESULTS In 711 specimens,the infection rate of HR-HPV was 15.07%,15.92% in pregnant women,and 10.11% in postpartum ones;13.43% in the group
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Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of liver-soothing and spleen-strengthening herbal medicine for metabolic syndrome(MS).Methods Ninety-three MS patients were randomized into group A(N=51)and group B(N=42).The two groups received the basic treatment including dietary control and exercises.Group A received liver-soothing and spleen-strengthening herbal medicine(such as Radix Bupleuri,Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae,Radix Paeoniae Alba,Radix Angelicae Sinensis,Poria,Radix Rehmanniae,Radix Astragali,Rhizoma Alismatis,Semen Coicis,Cortex Moutan,Rhizoma Dioscoreae,Radix Glycyrrhizae,etc.)additionally.The treatment course lasted 3 months.After treatment,the therapeutic effect was evaluated,and the changes of blood pressure,body weight index(BWI),blood glucose(BG)and insulin levels,insulin sensitivity index(ISI),and the blood lipid levels were observed.Results After treatment,23 patients were cured,26 effective,2 ineffective,and the total effective rate was 96.08% in group A;in group B,12 were cured,21 effective,9 ineffective,and the total effective rate was 78.57%.The therapeutic effect in group A was better than that in group B(P0.05).Fasting BG,2-hour BG and BWI were decreased in the two groups(P0.05).Total cholesterol(TC)and triglyceride levels decreased,and high density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDLC)increased in the two groups(P0.05).Conclusion Liver-soothing and spleen-strengthening herbal medicine exerts an effect for metabolic syndrome,not only decreasing blood pressure,blood lipid levels and body weight,but also improving insulin resistance and increasing ISI.