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Objective:To explore the value of 5G-based robotic remote ultrasound diagnosis system in musculoskeletal joint injuries.Methods:From March to December 2020, 58 volunteers at a training base who felt musculoskeletal pain or paresthesia were selected and performed both robotic remote ultrasound (remote ultrasound group) and conventional ultrasound (portable ultrasound group). The two types of examinations were compared, the consistency of the two diagnosis results was analyzed by the Kappa test, and the the difference of the diagnosis results was compared by McNemar test.Results:Among the 58 volunteers, 40 cases were positive by both methods and 11 volunteers had 2-3 positive results. There were 59 positive results in the remote ultrasound group and 64 positive results in the portable ultrasound group. The positive rate of the examination sites from high to low was knee joint>foot and ankle joint >hand and wrist joint >shoulder joint>elbow joint, calf and hip. The diagnosis results of the two groups were in good consistency (Kappa=0.782, P<0.001), and there was no statistically significant difference in the diagnosis results between the two groups (χ 2=3.2, P=0.063). Five more diseases with positive results were detected in the portable ultrasound group: 1 meniscus injury, 1 medial collateral ligament injury, 1 soft tissue injury around the metatarsal, 1 biceps tendinitis with effusion and 1 cubital ulnar nerve subluxation. Conclusions:The 5G-based robotic remote ultrasound system has good consistency with conventional ultrasound in the diagnosis of musculoskeletal injures. It can be applied to the ultrasound diagnosis of musculoskeletal joint injuries in remote areas.
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【Objective】 To investigate the changes in left wrist pulse wave transit time (PTT) in patients with hypertension, as well as the effects of serological indicators and unhealthy lifestyle. 【Methods】 We recruited 321 hypertensive patients admitted to Chinese PLA General Hospital Hainan Branch from June 2020 to April 2021 and divided them into two groups according to the simple randomization method. Totally 135 patients in the control group drank 20 mL of water after getting up in the morning and 186 patients in the observation group took the nifedipine controlled release tablets on the basis of the control group. A smart watch was used to collect the PTT at 0.5 h, 4.5 h, and 8.5 h after taking the medicine (drinking water) for the two groups. Repeated measurement analysis of variance was used to observe the influences of the time, interaction effect, and medicine on PTT. The data of gender, age, height, weight, left arm circumference, left arm length, resting heart rate, smoking, and alcohol drinking were collected. Fasting blood of 4 mL was collected to detect indicators such as fasting blood glucose (FBG), total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), and uric acid (UA) to analyze possible factors affecting PTT. 【Results】 The time effect was statistically significant (F=12.065, P<0.001), while the interaction effect was not (F=0.089, P=0.915). There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups (F=2.074, P=0.155). FBG, TC, TG, resting heart rate, and limited alcohol drinking differed significantly (P<0.05). 【Conclusion】 PTT gradually shortens with time, and it has no significant relationship with antihypertensive drugs, but may be related to FBG, TC, TG, resting heart rate, alcohol drinking and other indicators.
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Objective To investigate the proliferative inhibition effect and mechanism of total saponins from marsdenia tenacissima on human liver cancer HepG2 cells. Methods Human liver cancer HpeG2 cells cultured conventionally were divided into the marsdenia tenacissima saponins A control group, the experimental group and the blank control group. The experimental group was treated with different mass concentrations of total saponins from marsdenia tenacissima (0.14, 0.29, 0.58, 1.15, 2.13 mg/ml), while the marsdenia tenacissima saponins A control group was treated with marsdenia tenacissima saponins A (1.0 mg/ml), and the blank control group was established stimultaneously. The methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) method was used to detect the effect of total saponins from marsdenia tenacissima on the activity of HepG2 cells, and the cell morphology was observed by using inverted microscopy. The cell apoptosis rate was detected by using flow cytometry from Annexin V-FITC/PI staining. The expressions of bcl-2, bax and p53 were analyzed by using Western blot after the drug effect. Results The results of cell activity test showed that total saponins from marsdenia tenacissima could inhibit the proliferation of HepG2 cells at the concentration of 0.29, 0.58, 1.15, 2.13 mg/ml, which was positively correlated with the concentration. The half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC 50) of cell growth inhibition of total saponins from marsdenia tenacissima on HepG2 cells was 0.75 mg/ml. Under inverted microscopy, the adherent cells were significantly reduced, the cells fell off into clusters and the debris was increased after the effect of total saponins from marsdenia tenacissima. Moreover, flow cytometry showed that total saponins from marsdenia tenacissima could increase the late apoptosis rate of HepG2 cells (P< 0.01). Western blot showed that the expression of bcl-2 was 0.62±0.16, 0.31±0.15, 0.84±0.09 and 1.00±0.11 respectively in the experimental group (total saponins from marsdenia tenacissima 0.58 mg/ml and 2.13 mg/ml), the marsdenia tenacissima saponins A control group and the blank control group;the expression of bax protein was 0.75±0.10, 0.83±0.12, 1.00±0.14 and 0.15±0.02, respectively in the above four groups; the expression of p53 protein was 0.63±0.08, 0.78±0.11, 1.00±0.13 and 0.18±0.02 respectively in the above four groups. The protein expression of bcl-2 was decreased and the protein expressions of bax and p53 were increased in the experiment group, and there was a statistical difference between the experiment group and the blank control group (P< 0.05). Conclusions Total saponins from marsdenia tenacissima can upregulate the expression of bax by upregulating the expression of p53 gene, and inhibit the expression of bcl-2, which would cause the cascade reaction to induce the apoptosis of HepG2 cells. Its inhibitory effect can be realized through mitochondrial pathmay to induce apoptosis.
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To study the effect of microgravity on peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO ) in rats, tail-suspended rats were applied to simulate microgravity environment. SpO and arterial oxygen saturation (SaO ) were measured by pulse oximeter and arterial blood gas analyzer (ABGA) respectively on the 14th day, 21st day and 28th day in tail-suspended group and control group. Paired -test shows that SpO was significantly lower than SaO in tail-suspended group on the 14th day ( < 0.05), the 21st day ( < 0.05) and the 28th day ( < 0.01). The ANOVA results shows that modeling time had significant effect on SpO value but no effect on SaO value in tail-suspended group. These results indicate that pulse oximeter may be not suitable for oxygen saturation test in microgravity environment.
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Objective To make clear the relationship between the genetic polymorphism of MMP-1 and implant early failure.Methods We conducted a case control study,53 cases patients (no smoking history and without periodontitis) who have underwent dental implant were divided into experimental group(with dental implant failure) and control group(with dental implant success) according to early failure of dental implant (within one month).DNA of 53 patients in Han nationality were extracted by using Chelex-100 method and polymorphisms of the mmp-1-1607 gene were detected by restriction fragment length polymorphism after polymerase chain reactions.Results Patients with MMP-1-1607(1G/2G) genotype exhibited a significantly higher occurrence of implant early failure than those with MMP-1-1607(1G/1G) gene type(P<0.05).The OR of the 1G/2G versus the 1G/1G of the MMP-1-1607 genotype was 13.894(P<0.05).Conclusion MMP-1-1607(1G/2G) genotype is associated with implant early failure.
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Objective To investigate the safety and feasibility of laparoscopic hepatectomy and cystectomy for hepatic cystic echinococcosis.Methods Between September 2015 and May 2016,patients with hepatic cystic echinococcosis indicated for surgery were evaluate.Selective hemihepatic inflow inclusion or non-selective hepatic inflow inclusion was adopted to control the bleeding.Laparoscopic multifuctional operative dissector (LPMOD) was applied for liver parenchymal transection.Laparoscopic hepatectomy and cystectomy was applied for hepatic cystic echinococcosis in eight cases,including one case of mesohepatectomy,two cases of right posterior sectionectomy,two cases of right partial hepatectomy,one case of left hepatectomy,one case of left lateral sectionectomy and one case of cystectomy in the left hepatic lobe.Results 8 patients received laparoscopic hepatectomy and cystectomy for hepatic cystic echinococcosis.Seven cases were performed totally laparoscopically and one case required a conversion.The maximum size of the lesion was 10 cm.Operating time was 150-260 min (mean,200 ± 35);Blood loss was 100-1 000 ml (313 ±290).One patient received intraoperative transfusion.Postoperative hospital stay was 6-9 days (mean,7.6 ± 1.3).One patient developed postoperative pleural effusion that resolved after medical treatment.One patient developed biliary leak in postoperative five days and recovered after drainage for twelve days.No remaining cavity infection,postoperative abdominal bleeding,liver failure occurred.No hospital death occurred.Conclusions Laparoscopic hepatectomy and cystectomy for hepatic cystic echinococcosis is technically safe and feasible.
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<p><b>BACKGROUND</b>Surgical treatment has become the standard treatment for nontraumatic diseases of the spleen. This meta-analysis compared the relative merits of laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) with open splenectomy (OS) for nontraumatic splenic diseases.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A literature search was performed to identify studies comparing perioperative outcomes in patients who underwent LS or OS for nontraumatic diseases. Pooled odds ratios (ORs) and weighted mean differences (WMD) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated using a fixed- or random-effects model.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Thirty-five studies matched the selection criteria. Of the 7 269 patients included 3 981 underwent LS and 3 288 underwent OS for nontraumatic diseases. OS was associated with shorter operation time (WMD = 42.65, 95% CI: 25.58-59.73), whereas LS was associated with reduced operative blood loss (WMD = -133.95, 95% CI: -229.02 to -38.88), need for blood transfusion requirement (OR = 0.53, 95% CI: 0.39-0.72), overall postoperative morbidity rate (OR = 0.44, 95% CI: 0.38-0.51), postoperative mortality rate (OR = 0.38, 95% CI: 0.24-0.59), and length of hospital stay (WMD = -2.73, 95% CI: -3.34 to -2.12).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>LS is superior to OS for nontraumatic diseases, with reduced operative blood loss, need for blood transfusion, postoperative morbidity and mortality rates, and length of hospital stay, although OS is associated with reduced operation time. LS may be a good alternative to OS for patients with nontraumatic splenic diseases.</p>
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Humans , Laparoscopy , Methods , Spleen , General Surgery , Splenectomy , Methods , Splenic Diseases , General SurgeryABSTRACT
<p><b>BACKGROUND</b>A new procedure of colonic anastomosis with a degradable stent has already been proven to be simple, feasible, and safe in our porcine model. In this study, we evaluated its impact on the colonic physiologic functions.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A total of 20 pigs were assigned randomly to either a stent anastomosis group (SA, n = 10) or a conventional anastomosis group (CA, n = 10). Colonic anastomosis with a degradable stent was performed in the SA group, and conventional hand-sewn anastomosis was performed in the CA group. Body weight, fecal weight, total colonic transit time, immunohistochemistry staining of interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC), plasma diamine oxidases (DAO) levels, and Western blotting analysis of occludin were evaluated before and after anastomosis.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>No obvious diarrhea or constipation was observed in all pigs. No significant difference in body weight between the groups was detected at any time. Yet, the fecal weight was less in the CA group compared with the SA group on postoperative day (POD) 7. No observable colonic paralysis or retention occurred. For total colonic transit time, there was no significant difference between the two groups at any time or among different time points in the same group. The integrated optical density of ICC showed no significant difference on either POD 14 or 30. The plasma DAO levels were remarkably elevated after surgery, and began to decrease since POD 3. However, there was no significant difference between both two groups in plasma DAO levels at any time either. For both groups, the expression of occludin was not significantly different from their pre-surgery level on either POD 14 or 30.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>According to these results, this procedure with a degradable stent was supposed to be the same as the conventional hand-sewn procedure in their impact on the colonic physiologic functions.</p>
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Animals , Anastomosis, Surgical , Methods , Colon , General Surgery , Stents , SwineABSTRACT
<p><b>BACKGROUND</b>Liver fibrosis normally progresses to cirrhosis and destroys the normal architecture of the liver, resulting in liver dysfunction and irreversible cirrhosis. The aim of this study was to investigate the anti-fibrosis effect and the possible underlying mechanisms of decorin.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The mice model of liver fibrosis was induced by intraperitoneal injection of 50% (v/v) of carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) diluted in olive oil (1 ml/kg body weight) once every 2 days for 5 weeks. Three weeks after injecting CCl4 intraperitoneally, mice were randomly divided into normal control with vehicles only (olive oil), mouse model given CCl4 only, and CCl4 plus decorin (DCN, 250 µg/kg). Two weeks later, all the mice were sacrificed and their liver tissues were analyzed for the expressions of genes related to liver fibrosis and under hematoxylin-eosin staining, Masson staining, and immunohistochemical staining of all groups. Aspartate transaminase, alanine transaminase, and total bilirubin of the serum were determined for evaluation of the liver function.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Exogenous protein decorin could reduce liver fibrosis induced by CCl4 in mice. The degree of fibrosis in the experimental group was alleviated, and the contents of collagen fibers were lower in the experimental group than those of the control group. In addition, expressions of transforming growth factor β1 and α-smooth muscle actin decreased in the experimental group.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Taking liver fibrosis model of mouse as the experimental target and by injecting exogenous protein decorin into the model, we confirmed that decorin could inhibit the expression of proteins related to fibrosis and reduce the formation of liver fibrosis in mice.</p>
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Animals , Mice , Carbon Tetrachloride , Toxicity , Decorin , Therapeutic Uses , Immunohistochemistry , Liver Cirrhosis , Transforming Growth Factor beta1 , MetabolismABSTRACT
This paper introduces the basic theory and arithmetic of Independent Component Analysis which is a novel technology developed for Blind Source Separation. The Fast ICA arithmetic is applied as an example in analysis and separation of artifacts in clinical multiple channel EEG. The experiment results testify that by using ICA method artifacts in EEG such as EOG and power line interference can be separated and removed effectively.
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Algorithms , Artifacts , Electroencephalography/methodsABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the effect of Dahuang Zhechong pills (DZ) on arterial thrombotic model in vivo.@*METHODS@#Sixty-five rabbits were randomly divided into 7 groups: normal, model (collagen encapsulated thread-drawing),model+aspirin (ASA), model+clopidogrel (CP),model+ASA+CP, model+ low dosage DZ (DZL), and model+high dosage DZ (DZH). All rabbits except the normal group were fed with the drugs repectively for 8 days,and sacrificed at 2 hours after the last feeding, obtained aortae. The pathological changes in the aortae were observed under microscope,and the level of FDP, D-dimer and tissue factor (TF) were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).@*RESULTS@#The vascular vessels were filled with thrombi in the model group and the elastic membranes of the vessel wall were seriously injured. The arterial thrombi were observed around the vascular wall in the DZL group, but some of the thrombi were dissolved. The number of thrombi was remarkably decreased in the DZH group, and most thrombi were dissolved and the vascular intimal membranes were intact. Compared with the model group, the dry and wet weight of the thrombi and the level of D-dimer, FDP, and TF in the plasma were significantly attenuated (P0.05). The pathological changes in the vascular vessel and the elevation of plasma parameters in the DZL group were similar to those in the ASA and CP groups (P>0.05). The dry and wet weight, D-dimer, FDP, and TF in the plasma in the DZH group were significantly lower than those in the DZL group (P<0.01 or P<0.05, separatively), and closed to those in the ASA+CP group.@*CONCLUSION@#Dahuang Zhechong pills are potential novel anti-thromobotic agent for arterial thrombosis.
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Animals , Male , Rabbits , Carotid Artery, Common , Metabolism , Pathology , Drugs, Chinese Herbal , Therapeutic Uses , Fibrinolytic Agents , Therapeutic Uses , Phytotherapy , Random Allocation , Thromboplastin , Metabolism , Thrombosis , Drug TherapyABSTRACT
Objective: To investigate the inhibitory effect of Dahuangzhechong pill to platelet activation.Methods: The blood platelet were incubated with the medicated blood plasma with Dahuangzhechong pill,and then activated with ADP and marked with PAC-1 monoclonal antibody.The activation rate of blood platelet was analyzed by flow cytometer.The patients with coronary heart disease or cerebral infarction took Dahuangzhechong pill,after one course of treatment,the patients,blood platelet were separated and then incubated with PAC-1 monoclonal antibody.The activation of blood platelet was detected by ? ow cytometer.Results: Compared with aspirin group(51.7%),the activation rate(20.82%) of blood platelet in Dahuangzhechong pill group decreased(P
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Objective To design and develop a kind of SpO2 detection and analysis system based on LabVIEW. Methods Pulse signal process and SpO2 calculation were achieved by designing a control system based on TI Company's MSP430FG439 MCU and using the digital signal process and graphic controls of the LabVIEW software. The design project and the realization way were given out by discussing the software of LabVIEW. Results The system could acquire, display and process pulse signal and calculate SpO2. Conclusion The system carries out a new way to design medical monitor equipment. Furthermore, it provides a shortcut for special analysis of the SpO2 and pulse signal in clinic.
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Objective To study a feasible technology plan for information communication between doctors and patients.Methods Based on three-layer B/W/S and Windows2003 Server,MS SQL Server was used for database administration.The Apache Tomcat 5.5 was adopted as Web server and Web services were realized by using JSP(Java Server Page).Results Health care information was collected and integrated in medical information platform of clinical department which was connected into Internet directly.The information platform established communication way between doctors and patients and it had functions for chief complaint,diagnosis,reservation and revisit.Conclusion Communication between doctors and patients are realized.
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Objective To develop a kind of mobile Bluetooth temperature sensor with removable measurement and wireless transmission.Methods The device was designed with technology of high precision sensor and newly developed Bluetooth base on MCU MSP430 as control unit which could apply in real time measurement,data storage,transmission and emergency alarm.Results The problem that at the scene of many cables in clinical care of the devise was resolved.Any devices with Bluetooth sensor can receive temperature data.Conclusion The traditional work mode is changed by the Bluetooth device and reduces the workload of nursing staff,which provides a new solution for integration of Bluetooth and clinic care technology.
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The main reasons to doubt the validity of serum pharmacology include:①The components of medical herbs absorbed from gastrointetinal tract enter circulating plasma,not serum in vivo.②Blood coagulation involves the activation of a series of proenzymes,and the proteases induce leukocytes to release lysosomal enzymes.These enzymes may degrade some herbal components.③Thrombin can stimulate platelets and leukocytes to secrete many biologically active substances.④Fibrinolysis,complement and kinin systems are activated during blood coagulation.⑤The processes of serum preparation and inactivation always cause lose of lots of herbal components. Recently finger printing analysis using HPLC-MS and antileukemic proliferation experiments showed that the results obtained from serum pharmacological method might be incorrect. We propose that the ex vivo experiments on multiple levels are necessary to elucidate the pharmacological actions and their mechanisms of medical herbs and believe that the pharmacological method using plasma absorbed herbal components should be better than that using serum.
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AIM:To study the effects of lipopolysaccharide(LPS), interleukin-6(IL-6)and tumor necrosis factor ? (TNF?) on tissue factor(TF) expression of astrocytes. METHODS:Astrocytes were identified with anti-glial fibrillary acidic protein antibody. The TF activity of cell lysate was measured with one stage clotting assay. RESULTS:TF activity of astrocytes of LPS,IL-6,TNF? groups were obviously higher than that of the control group( P
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Thrombin-induced aggregation between mononuclearcytes and platelets was investigated and shown to be calcium dependent. Tetrame-thylpyrazine inhibited the aggregation and a dose-effect relationship was demonstrated. Tetramethylpyrazine also prevented the decrease of blood leukocyte count induced with thrombin venous injection in mice. Angelica sinensis Diels and tanshinone did not show any obvious effects on thrombin-induced aggregation between mononuclearcytes and platelets.