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Objective:To investigate the impact of the deep learning reconstruction algorithm TrueFidelity TM for Gemstone Spectral Imaging (TF-GSI) and the adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction algorithm (ASiR-V, hereinafter referred to as ASiR-V) based on phantom and animal models on the image quality of dual-energy CT images. Methods:GE Revolution Apex CT was used to scan the ACR 464 phantom and a mouse model of gastric cancer with lymph node metastasis ( n=16). TF-GSI and ASiR-V were separately used to reconstruct middle and high-grade images (TF-GSI-M, TF-GSI-H, ASiR-V-50%, and ASiR-V-100%) on the phantom and mouse based on virtual monoenergetic images at 70 keV. The task transfer function (TTF) of bone and acrylic, image noise power spectrum (NPS), and detectability index (d′) of the phantom images were evaluated. One-way ANOVA analysis was used to compare the image noise, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) for brain and liver on images of mice. The consistency of the two reconstruction-algorithm images (TF-GSI-H and ASiR-V100%) in the detection of small lesions by two radiologists (A and B) was evaluated using kappa test. Results:In terms of the phantom, the TF-GSI-H group had the best performance in TTF, NPS, and d′. Compared to ASiR-V-100%, the TTF50% of bone and acrylic in the TF-GSI-H group increased by 2.4% and 8.9%, respectively; the NPS peak decreased by 54.1%, compared to ASiR-V-100%; the d′ of bone and acrylic in the TF-GSI-H group relative to ASiR-V-100% increased by 52.7% and 59.5%, respectively. The TF-GSI group had reduced image noise compared to the ASiR-V group, and both SNR and CNR of the two tissues increased, but the differences between the groups were not statistically significant (all P>0.05). The two reconstruction-algorithm images showed good consistency in image evaluation by the two radiologists (A, Kappa=0.875, P<0.001; B, Kappa=0.625, P=0.012). In terms of the detection of micro-metastases in mice, the TF-GSI group outperformed the ASiR-V group (average accuracy: 83.5% vs 71.9%; average sensitivity: 77.8% vs 61.2%; average specificity: 85.7% vs 85.7%). Conclusion:Compared with iterative reconstruction algorithm, the DLIR algorithm showed improved spatial resolution, reduced image noise, and enabled detectability of micro-lesion for images from dual-energy CT.
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Objective:To investigate the value of serum miR-214-5p level in predicting acute kidney injury(AKI)after cardiac surgery in children.Methods:From January 2015 to December 2019, 102 children with congenital heart disease underwent extracorporeal circulation in Haikou Maternal and Child Health Hospital were selected.The children were divided into AKI group( n=28)and non-AKI group( n=74). The levels of serum miR-214-5p, serum creatinine(Scr), cystatin C(Cys-C)and kidney injury molecule-1(KIM-1)were measured three hours after operation in both groups.Multivariate logistic regression was used to analyze the risk factors of AKI after cardiac surgery in children.The values of miR-214-5p, Scr, Cys-C and KIM-1 levels in predicting AKI in children after cardiac surgery were analyzed by receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve. Results:The levels of serum miR-214-5p[(3.14±1.36)vs.(0.95±0.47)], Scr[(490.35±93.62)μmol/L vs.(108.26±22.40)μmol/L], Cys-C [(3.27±0.85)mg/L vs.(0.86±0.24)mg/L] and KIM-1 [(26.83±8.70)μg/L vs.(6.42±1.18)μg/L] in AKI group were significantly higher than those in non-AKI group(all P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that serum miR-214-5p, Scr, Cys-C and KIM-1 levels were independent risk factors for AKI in children after cardiac surgery( OR=2.518, P<0.001; OR=1.630, P=0.035; OR=1.974, P<0.001; OR=2.902, P<0.001). ROC curve analysis showed that the area under the curve(0.958, 95% CI: 0.905-0.996)of miR-214-5p, Scr, Cys-C and KIM-1 combined prediction of AKI were the largest, and its sensitivity and specificity were 98.5% and 86.3%, respectively. Conclusion:The level of serum miR-214-5p is significantly higher in children with AKI after cardiac surgery, which is an independent risk factor for AKI after cardiac surgery, and the combination of Scr, Cys-C and KIM-1 levels can better predict the occurrence of AKI.
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【Objective】 To investigate the expression level of liver kinase B1 (LKB1) gene in bone marrow of patients with acute non-lymphoblastic leukemia (AML) and its correlation with prognosis. 【Methods】 A total of 90 AML patients from May 2015 to January 2017 were selected as study subjects, and 30 cases of bone marrow specimens from non-malignant hematologic diseases were selected as control group. The expression of LKB1 mRNA in bone marrow was detected by real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR (qRT-PCR). The expression of LKB1 protein was detected by Western blot. The correlation between LKB1 mRNA and prognosis of AML was analyzed by Kaplan-Meier survival analysis. 【Results】 The mutation rate of LKB1 gene, the mRNA and LKB1 protein expression in bone marrow of AML patients was lower than those of control group (χ2=13.274, t=34.134, t=45.235, P<0.05). The mutation rate of LKB1 gene and the mRNA expression from high to low order is M1(81%, 17/21)>M5(78.6%, 11/14)>M6(75%, 3/4)>M2(42.4%, 14/33)>M4(41.7%, 5/12)>M3(35.3%, 6/17). Thefollow-up survival rate of patients with AML in the LKB1 high amplification group was higher than that of patients with LKB1 low amplification(χ2=8.039, P<0.05) The median survival time of the LKB1 high amplification group was higher than that of the LKB1low amplification group (27.3 months vs 19.8 months) (χ2=5.552, P<0.05). The incidence of post-chemotherapy infection, post-chemotherapy recurrence and extramedullary infiltration in the LKB1 high amplification group was lower than that in patients with LKB1 low amplification (P>0.05). 【Conclusion】 The expression level of LKB1 gene in patients with AML is low, moreover the more low expression level of LKB1 gene were, the more severe ill condition and more poor prognosis.
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Objective@#To explore the clinical therapeutic method and effect of the thumb-tack needle for subcutaneous embedding therapy on treating insomnia with insufficiency of heart and spleen among breast cancer patients.@*Methods@#Totally 80 breast cancer patients with insomnia with insufficiency of heart and spleen treated in department of oncology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi′an Jiao Tong University from March 2018 till November 2018 were selected and assigned into an experiment group and a control group by random number table, 40 cases in each one. The experiment group applied thumb-tack needle for subcutaneous embedding therapy, selecting Shenmen, Sanyinjiao, Zusanli, Anmian as major acupoint and Taibai as assistant acupoint. The control group used fake needles at the same places. After four-week treatment, we evaluated the therapeutic effect using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and observed side effects.@*Results@#Before treatment, no significantly statistical differences were observed between the two groups on global and each dimension′s PSQI scores (P>0.05). After treatment, the PSQI scores and PSQI global score of the experiment group on sleep quality, sleep latency, sleep duration, sleep efficiency, sleep disturbances, and daytime dysfunction were (1.58±0.53), (1.72±0.33), (1.57±0.64), (1.61±0.68), (1.05±0.42), (1.27±0.53), (8.91±2.73) points respectively, which were (1.86±0.71), (1.90±0.41), (1.85±0.47), (1.97±0.83), (1.42±0.91), (1.56±0.45), (10.86±4.53) points respectively in the control group. There was significant difference between the two groups on PSQI global scores (t=1.998-2.637, P<0.05). The number of patients in the experiment group assessed as clinical cure, obviously effective, effective and noneffective were 8, 13, 9, 10 respectively, which were 1, 5, 12, 22 in the control group respectively. The clinical efficacy showed significant difference between the two groups (χ2=27.68, P<0.01). No side effects, such as infection, needle drop-off and etc. were observed.@*Conclusions@#The thumb-tack needle for subcutaneous embedding therapy could improve sleep quality of breast cancer patients with insomnia with insufficiency of heart and spleen, and it′s easy to operate, safe with little side effects.
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Objective:To determine clinical curative effects of ozone therapy for pemphigus vulgaris.Methods:Ozone hydrotherapy was used as an aid treatment for 32 patients with pemphigus vulgaris.The hydropathic compression of potassium permanganate solution for 34 patients with pemphigus vulgaris served as a control.The main treatment for both groups were glucocorticoids and immune inhibitors.The lesions of patients,bacterial infection,usage of antibiotics,patient's satisfaction,and clinical curative effect were evaluated in the 2 groups.Results:There was no significant difference in the curative effect and the average length of staying at hospital between the 2 groups (P>0.05).But rate for the usage of antibiotics was significantly reduced in the group of ozone hydrotherapy (P=0.039).The patients were more satisfied in using ozone hydrotherapy than the potassium permanganate solution after 7-day therapy (P>0.05).Conclusion:Ozone hydrotherapy is a safe and effective aid method for pemphigus vulgaris.It can reduce the usage of antibiotics.
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Objective To predict the length of peripherally inserted central venous catheters(PICC) with electronic chest radiograph scale measurement techniques, and observe its clinical effect. Methods A total of 185 breast cancer patients from October 2012 to December 2013 who were treated by PICC combined with MST guided by ultrasonic technology were as control group. A total of 192 breast cancer patients from January to November 2014 were as observation group. Control group adopted from the puncture point to right sternoclavicular joints impreaaion nip down again to the third floor of PICC in vitro measurement method. Observation group used to right sternoclavicular joints from the puncture point plus right sternoclavicular joints to subcarinal 1 vertebral body length, right sternoclavicular joints to subcarinal 1 vertebral body length measurement by electronic chest radiograph scale technology directly measured from the electronic chest radiographs. The accuracy rates and complications between the two measurement methods were compared. Results The accuracy rate in observation group was 97.92%(188/192), which was higher than that in control group (68.11%,126/185 ),and there was significant differencek,χ2=60.15, P<0.01. The complication rate in observation group was 6.77%(13/192), which was lower than that in control group (20.54%, 38/185) ,and there was significant difference,χ2=9.58, P<0.01. Conclusions The electronic chest radiograph scale measurement techniques could effectively improve the accuracy of PICC catheter placed, improve the quality of venipuncture, decrease the complications .
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Objective: To establish medical equipment rental center, not only can reduce the duplication of medical equipment purchase, and can reduce equipment maintenance cost, and improve utilization and good rates of medical equipment. Methods: Emergency rescue equipment rental center is established, which is managed by the Equipment Division with responsible for managing shared management mode, and in which the equipment is leased by Clinical departments. Results: The establishment of emergency rescue equipment rental centers, on the one hand, optimized the allocation of resources hospitals, and saved investment and maintenance expenses for the hospital; on the other hand improved the utilization of medical equipment, and protected the integrity of the rate of the device, and provided the most reliable service for clinical departments. Conclusion:By establishing emergency rescue medical equipment rental centers and improving of management mode of medical devices, sharing of resources has been achieved, and the utilization of the equipment has been improved, and equipment performance has been guaranteed.
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A large real-time processing of ultrasonic signals is a very important part in the ultrasound diagnosis system,especially with digital hardware processing.A key part of the signal processing is the filter design which will affect the performance of ultrasound diagnostic equipment.In this paper,the classification of digital filters is introduced briefly,and a number of hardware implementation methods of digital filter in recent years,especially the realization of FIR filters which belongs to the classical filter based on Distributed Algorithms are discussed.Then a number of advantages and problems of digital filter in recent years are analyzed.On this basis,the paper forecasts its developing trends in the future.
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ObjectiveTo design a fast fourier transform (FFT) processor to meet the needs for high-speed and real-time signal processing. MethodsA 1 024-point, 32-bit, fixed, complex FFT processor was designed based on field programmable gate array (FPGA) by using radix-2 decimation in frequency(DIF) algorithm and pipeline structure in the butterfly module and ping-pong operation in data storage unit. ResultsWhen the primary clock was 100 MHz, 1 024-point FFT calculation took about 62.95us. The processor was fast enough for processing highspeed and real-time signals. ConclusionThe results provides reference value that theoretical study of the FFT algorithm can be applied in the adaptive dynamic filter of ultrasonic diagnostic system and ultrasonic doppler flow measurement system.
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OBJECTIVE:To provide reference for the improvement of pharmacy management in primary hospital.METHODS:Some problems about pharmacy management and its operation process in primary hospital were introduced briefly.Reasons of above problems were investigated and analyzed,and relevant countermeasures were put forward.RESULTS & CONCLUSION:Pharmacy management of primary hospital should be strengthened,standardized and improved.More efforts should be put into the pharmacy work of primary hospital in order to make primary hospital become a great contributor for primary medical care.
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Objective To study the technology for purification of total alkaloids from Rhizoma Coptidis by maeroreticular adsorbent resin.Methods LD605,D101,DA201,NKA-9,and AB-8 types of macroreticular adsorbent resins werre used to separate and purify the total alkaloid from Rhizoma Coptidis.The yields and purities of the products were compared as indexes.Results AB-8 Type macroreticular adsorbent resin had optimum adsorption and elution parameters with its dynamic saturated adsorption ratio up to 1.23 mg/g.After eluted with 2 BV of distilled water and 2 BV 40% ethanol,the yields of total alkaloid was 85%,and content was 80%.Conclusion The AB-8 type macroreticular resin showsa better comprehensive adsorption property and can be used to separate and purify the total alkaloids from Rhizoma Coptidis.