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OBJECTIVE@#To study the clinical features of very preterm small-for-gestational-age infants born by cesarean section due to severe preeclampsia.@*METHODS@#Forty-two small-for-gestational-age infants who were admitted from August 2017 to July 2018 and were born due to severe preeclampsia were enrolled as the observation group. Forty very preterm infants who were born to healthy mothers since uterine contractions could not be suppressed were enrolled as the control group. Perinatal features, clinical manifestations of infection, complications, and clinical outcomes were analyzed for the two groups.@*RESULTS@#Within 6 hours and 2-3 days after birth, the observation group had significantly lower white blood cell count (WBC), absolute neutrophil count (ANC), and platelet count (PLT) than the control group (@*CONCLUSIONS@#Very preterm small-for-gestational-age infants born due to severe preeclampsia have a high incidence rate of infection and severe conditions. Early manifestations include reductions in the infection indicators WBC, ANC, and PLT, and CRP does not increase significantly in the early stage and gradually increases at 2-3 days after birth. Most of these infants require invasive ventilation after birth, with bronchopulmonary dysplasia as the main complication. Clinical changes should be closely observed and inflammatory indicators should be monitored for early identification of infection, timely diagnosis, and timely adjustment of antibiotic treatment, so as to improve the outcome.
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Femenino , Humanos , Lactante , Recién Nacido , Embarazo , Displasia Broncopulmonar , Cesárea , Edad Gestacional , Recien Nacido Extremadamente Prematuro , Enfermedades del Prematuro , Recién Nacido de muy Bajo Peso , PreeclampsiaRESUMEN
Objective To compare the clinical effect between minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF) via Quadrant minimally invasive system and open transforaminal lumbar interboday fusion(TLIF) in treating lumbar degeneration disease.Methods Clinical data of 46 patients in the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University from April 2016 to April 2017 with lumbar degenerative diseases who were given operation treatment were analyzed retrospectively.Twenty patients underwent MIS-TLIF via Quadrant minimally invasive system(MIS-TLIF group) and twenty-six patients underwent open-TLIF(open TLIF group).The blood loss,operative time,length of incision,volume of drainage after operation,time of ambulation,hospitalization time,hospitalization cost,postoperative complications,visual pain simulation (VAS) score and Oswestry disability index(ODI) at 1,3,6 and 12 months after operation were compared between the two groups.Results The blood loss,length of incision,volume of drainage after operation,time of ambulation,hospitalization time,hospitalization cost in the MIS-TLIF group were less than those in the open TLIF group (P <0.05);there was no significant difference in operative time between the two groups(P <0.05).The VAS score and ODI of the MIS-TLIF group were lower than those of the open TLIF group at 1 and 3 months after surgery (P < 0.05);there was no significant difference in the VAS score and ODI between the two groups at 6 and 12 months after surgery (P < 0.05).There was no complication such as dural and nerve injury and internal fixation rupture in the two groups.In the open TLIF group,postoperative wound healing was delayed in two cases,postoperative incision infection occurred in one cases,the incidence of postoperative complication was 11.5% (3/26).In the MIS-TLIF group no postoperative complication occurred,the incidence of postoperative complication was 0.0% (0/20);the incidence of postoperative complications was not statistically significant between the two groups (x2 =2.471,P < 0.05).Conclusion MIS-TLIF via Quadrant minimally invasive system has the advantages of less blood loss,incision and volume of drainage after operation in treating lumbar degenerative disease,and it can be used as the first choice for the treatment of lumbar degenerative disease.
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This study was conducted to do exposure assessment of the possible migration of antimony trioxide (Sb2O3) from Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) food contact materials (FCM). Consumption Factor (CF) and Food-type Distribution Factor (fT) were calculated from survey data with reference to the US FDA method. The most conservative migration conditions were obtained by testing Sb migration from PET FCM based on the Chinese national standard of GB/T 5009.101-2003[1]. Migration levels of Sb from PET FCM were tested and migration levels of Sb2O3 were obtained through molecular weight conversion between Sb and Sb2O3. Exposure assessment of Sb2O3 was undertaken. The Chinese Estimated Daily Intake (EDI) of Sb2O3 resulted from PET FCM was 90.7 ng p-1d-1.
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Humanos , Antimonio , China , Exposición a Riesgos Ambientales , Contaminación de Alimentos , Embalaje de Alimentos , Estándares de Referencia , Tereftalatos PolietilenosRESUMEN
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate the health effects of parental dietary exposure to GM rice TT51 on the male reproductive system of rat off spring.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Rice-based diets, containing 60% ordinary grocery rice, MingHui63, or TT51 by weight, were given to parental rats (15 males/30 females each group) for 70 days prior mating and throughout pregnancy and lactation. After weaning, eight male offspring rats were randomly selected at each group and fed with diets correspondent to their parents' for 70 days. The effects of exposure to TT51 on male reproductive system of offspring rats were assessed through sperm parameters, testicular function enzyme activities, serum hormones (FSH, LH, and testosterone levels), testis histopathological examination, and the relative expression levels of selected genes along the hypothalamic-pituitary- testicular (HPT) axis.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>No significant differences were observed in body weight, food intake, organ/body weights, serum hormone, sperm parameters, testis function enzyme ACP, LDH, and SDH activities, testis histopathological changes, and relative mRNA expression levels of GnRH-R, FSH-R, LH-R, and AR along the HPT axis.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The results of this study demonstrate that parental dietary exposure to TT51 reveals no significant differences on the reproductive system of male offspring rats compared with MingHui63 and control.</p>
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Animales , Femenino , Masculino , Ratas , Dieta , Genitales Masculinos , Fisiología , Oryza , Química , Plantas Modificadas Genéticamente , Química , Distribución Aleatoria , Ratas WistarRESUMEN
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>The aim of this study was to assess the effects of yttrium nitrate on neurobehavioral development in Sprague-Dawley rats.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Dams were orally exposed to 0, 5, 15, or 45 mg/kg daily of yttrium nitrate from gestation day (GD) 6 to postnatal day (PND) 21. Body weight and food consumption were monitored weekly. Neurobehavior was assessed by developmental landmarks and reflexes, motor activity, hot plate, Rota-rod and cognitive tests. Additionally, brain weights were measured on PND 21 and 70.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>No significant difference was noted among all groups for maternal body weight and food consumption. All yttrium-exposed offspring showed an increase in body weight on PND 21; however, no significant difference in body weight for exposed pups versus controls was observed 2 weeks or more after the yttrium solution was discontinued. The groups given 5 mg/kg daily decreased significantly in the duration of female forelime grip strength and ambulation on PND 13. There was no significant difference between yttrium-exposed offspring and controls with respect to other behavioral ontogeny parameters and postnatal behavioral test results.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Exposure of rats to yttrium nitrate in concentrations up to 45 mg/kg daily had no adverse effects on their neurobehavioral development.</p>
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Animales , Femenino , Masculino , Embarazo , Ratas , Relación Dosis-Respuesta a Droga , Contaminantes Ambientales , Toxicidad , Inocuidad de los Alimentos , Aprendizaje por Laberinto , Actividad Motora , Dimensión del Dolor , Efectos Tardíos de la Exposición Prenatal , Distribución Aleatoria , Ratas Sprague-Dawley , Medición de Riesgo , Prueba de Desempeño de Rotación con Aceleración Constante , Itrio , ToxicidadRESUMEN
By now, the digestive stability experiments provided by most authoritative organizations are in vitro tests. Evaluating the protein digestive stability with in vivo models should be more objective. The present study aimed to verify the in vivo digestibility of soybean β-conglycinin β-subunit in Wuzhishan (WZS) minipigs. Three minipigs were surgically fitted with O-stomach and T-ileum cannulae and fed with soybean meals. According to SDS-PAGE, the 50 kD fraction of soybean β-conglycinin β-subunit persisted in the gastric fluid until 6 h after feeding, which was detected at 3 h and clearly visible at 4-6 h in the intestinal fluid. Western blot with anti-β-conglycinin β-subunit McAb confirmed it.
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Animales , Masculino , Antígenos de Plantas , Química , Metabolismo , Digestión , Fisiología , Globulinas , Química , Metabolismo , Subunidades de Proteína , Química , Metabolismo , Proteínas de Almacenamiento de Semillas , Química , Metabolismo , Proteínas de Soja , Química , Metabolismo , Porcinos , Porcinos Enanos , FisiologíaRESUMEN
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To assess the accuracy of detection by automated breast volume scanner (ABVS) in diagnosis of high-risk and small breast lesions.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>One hundred and twelve patients with solid high-risk and small breast lesions were identified by ABVS. The patients were divided into benign lesion group and cancer group after pathological examination. The clinicopathological findings and ultrasonographic features of the lesions were compared.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Among the 112 lesions there were 49 benign and 63 malignant lesions. The mean size on ABVS and pathology were (1.59 ± 0.52) cm and (1.52 ± 0.58) cm. There was no significant difference in tumor sizes determined by ABVS and pathology (P = 0.194). The mean age of patients with benign lesions was (38.5 ± 7.4) years and that of malignant lesions was (52.4 ± 13.6) years, showing a significant difference between the two groups (P < 0.001) . The mass shape, orientation, margin, lesion boundary, echo pattern, calcification, BI-RADS category and retraction phenomenon were significantly different of the malignant and benign masses (P < 0.05). But there was no significant difference in the location of lesions and posterior acoustic features (P > 0.05) . Retraction phenomenon was significantly associated with pathological type and histologic grade of the breast cancer (P < 0.01). The specificity, sensitivity and accuracy of retraction phenomenon were 100% (46/46), 73.0% (46/63), and 84.8% (95/112), respectively.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>ABVS provides advantages of better size prediction of high-risk and small breast lesions. Furthermore, the retraction phenomenon in coronal plane shows high specificity and sensitivity in detecting breast cancer.</p>
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Adulto , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Femenino , Humanos , Persona de Mediana Edad , Adulto Joven , Factores de Edad , Neoplasias de la Mama , Diagnóstico por Imagen , Patología , Carcinoma Ductal de Mama , Diagnóstico por Imagen , Patología , Fibroadenoma , Diagnóstico por Imagen , Patología , Aumento de la Imagen , Métodos , Interpretación de Imagen Asistida por Computador , Métodos , Imagenología Tridimensional , Métodos , Estudios Retrospectivos , Sensibilidad y Especificidad , Carga Tumoral , Ultrasonografía Mamaria , MétodosRESUMEN
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>The dermal absorption of Imidacloprid was studied to understand the effects of concentrations and skin reservoir on pesticide risk assessment in in vitro absorption studies.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>By using Franz diffusion cell and the transdermal barrier of viable Wistar rat abdomen skin or frozen ones, the imidacloprid content in the receptor fluid and skin was determined by LC/MS/MS method, and the absorption effects were compared between two concentrations of Imidacloprid solutions and two types of skin, respectively.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>All percentages reported are % of applied dose. In vitro studies using viable skin, the Imidacloprid content in the receptor fluid of high and low concentration was 6.8%, 6.6% respectively; and 10.7%, 1.3% in skin, thus total absorption was 17.5% and 7.9%. And in vitro studies using both viable and frozen skin under the same concentration circumstances, the Imidacloprid content in the receptor fluid of viable and frozen skin was 6.6% and 0.7% respectively, in skin was 1.3% and 10.7%, and total absorption was 7.9% and 11.4%.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Comparison of these in vitro results showed that either concentrations or skin reservoir had an effect on the dermal absorption. During 6h exposure, the high concentration in viable skin had the maximum dermal absorption value, which was the worst-case exposure estimate, also the best single estimate for pesticide risk assessment.</p>
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Animales , Masculino , Ratas , Administración Cutánea , Imidazoles , Farmacocinética , Técnicas In Vitro , Neonicotinoides , Nitrocompuestos , Farmacocinética , Ratas Wistar , Piel , Metabolismo , Absorción CutáneaRESUMEN
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To compare the effectiveness and accuracy of the use of vacuum-assisted biopsy (VAB) versus wire localization (WL) in the diagnosis of non-palpable breast lesions (NPBL).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Ninety-seven consecutive women with NPBL were randomized into VAB group and WL group. All specimens were identified by mammography. The patients were requested to score the cosmetic appearance of their breast after operation, and a numerical rating scale was used to measure pain on the first postoperative day. Underestimation rates for atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH) and ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) were recorded if open surgical biopsy revealed DCIS and invasive cancer, respectively. Clear margins were also recorded in the two groups.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>VAB and WL located all the NPBL successfully. In the VAB group, the specimen volume was smaller than that of the WL group (2.3 cm(3) vs. 18.4 cm(3), P = 0.03). Underestimation rates of ADH and DCIS in the VAB group were 16.7% and 11.1%, respectively. The diagnostic accordance rate of VAB was 97.9%, the false negative rate was 2.1%, and there was no false positive case. The means of the numerical rating pain scale were different in both groups (1.7 for VAB vs. 2.5 for WL, P = 0.02). When cosmetic results were taken into account, 40 VAB patients had excellent outcomes and 8 good outcomes, compared with 25 excellent and 24 good for the WL group. There were better cosmetic outcomes with the VAB procedure (P < 0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>VAB is highly reliable and may avoid diagnostic open surgery in the majority of patients with benign lesions. However, because of the underestimation of histologic diagnosis and tumor margin involvement, VAB can not be used to completely substitute wire localization.</p>
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Adulto , Femenino , Humanos , Persona de Mediana Edad , Biopsia con Aguja , Métodos , Mama , Patología , Neoplasias de la Mama , Diagnóstico , Patología , Carcinoma in Situ , Diagnóstico , Patología , Carcinoma Ductal de Mama , Diagnóstico , Patología , Errores Diagnósticos , Fibroadenoma , Diagnóstico , Patología , Hiperplasia , Lesiones Precancerosas , Diagnóstico , Patología , Técnicas Estereotáxicas , VacioRESUMEN
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To establish WZS miniature swine model of beta-conglycinin (7 S) allergy for evaluating the potential allergenicity of genetically modified food.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Twelve 45-day-old WZS miniature swines from three litters were randomly divided into three groups (control group; 4% 7 S group and 8% 7 S group, n = 4), which were respectively gastric sensitized (day 0 - 10) and oral challenged (day 6 - 18, 31) to induce anaphylactic reactions. Clinical symptoms, skin prick reactions were recorded. At day 10, 19 and 32, serum IgG, IgE, histamine and cytokines levels were measured by ELISA.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Diarrhea at different degrees were observed in 4% and 8% 7 S groups. The skin erythema reactions in grade "-", "+/-", "+", "++" of control group respectively were 2/4, 2/4, 0/4, 0/4, of 4% 7 S group were 0/4, 0/4, 2/4, 2/4 and of 8% 7 S group were 0/4, 0/4, 1/4, 3/4. The serum IgE and histamine levels of day 11, 19 and 32 were all significantly and positively correlated (Pearson coefficients = 1, P = 0.000). The serum IgG, IgE and histamine levels all reached the peak after 7 S groups were oral challenged at day 19.Compared with the control group, serum IgG (lg IgG: 2.95 +/- 0.31 vs 2.29 +/- 0.25, t = 3.19, P = 0.011), IgE (lg IgE: 2.45 +/- 0.30 vs 1.77 +/- 0.23, t = 3.31, P = 0.009) and histamine levels(lg histamine:2.13 +/- 0.30 vs 1.45 +/- 0.23, t = 3.34, P = 0.009) of 4% 7 S group at day 19 were all significantly higher, while the serum IFN-gamma content [(35.78 +/- 6.42) pg/ml vs (51.10 +/- 9.67) pg/ml, t = -2.33, P = 0.045] of 4%7 S group was significantly lower.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The WZS miniature swine model orally induced by soybean beta-conglycinin is type I hypersensitivity mediated by IgE, which can be used to predict the potential allergenicity of genetically modified food.</p>
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Animales , Antígenos de Plantas , Modelos Animales de Enfermedad , Hipersensibilidad a los Alimentos , Globulinas , Proteínas de Almacenamiento de Semillas , Proteínas de Soja , Porcinos , Porcinos EnanosRESUMEN
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To establish a duplex nested PCR assay system which is capable for detecting O1 and O139 groups of Vibrio cholerae simultaneously, and is applicable to environmental specimens from routine cholera surveillance.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Based on nucleic acid sequences available in GenBank, six sets of primers were designed by PrimerSelect program of DNAStar, targeting the rfb gene that encodes the O antigens of O1 and O139 V. cholerae, respectively. The specificity of several primer combinations was tested. A duplex nested PCR assay system for simultaneously detecting O1 and O139 V. cholerae was established, subsequently, its sensitivity, specificity, reproducibility and field evaluation were tested. The sensitivity of this assay was evaluated by comparing detection limits of nested PCR and conventional PCR. Its reproducibility was tested by 32 positive samples (11 samples positive for O1, 21 samples positive for O139) from environmental surveillance. In addition, the selected amplicons from positive samples were sequenced and analyzed with relevant sequences.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>This newly-established duplex nested PCR assay might distinguish O1 V. cholerae from O139 V. cholerae, based on fragment lengths of amplicons, with reliable reproducibility, and no specific amplification was observed as compared with other vibrio species. The sensitivity of this nested PCR was (15 000) higher than conventional PCR, and there was no interference observed with multiple primers and complicated templates in the same vial. In its field evaluation, 32 positive DNA samples were detected and be further confirmed with double or triple tests, implying reliable reproducibility and consistency of this system. These results indicated that this assay had reliable reproducibility. No amplification was observed in all negative specimens and also suggested the acceptable specificity of this assay. Sequence analysis of the selected amplification products revealed 100% homogeneous with relevant genes from V.cholerae, indicating that these amplicons were originated from V. cholerae.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>This duplex nested PCR assay system should be rapid, sensitive and especially applicable to small laboratories, and be suitable for dynamic environmental surveillance.</p>
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ADN Bacteriano , Monitoreo del Ambiente , Métodos , Reacción en Cadena de la Polimerasa , Métodos , Análisis de Secuencia de ADN , Vibrio cholerae O1 , Genética , Vibrio cholerae O139 , GenéticaRESUMEN
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To study the role of PCR technique in detection of mycobacterium tuberculosis in the samples from joint tuberculosis, and to evaluate the clinical value of PCR in diagnosis of joint tuberculosis.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>From June 1993 to August 2001, PCR was used to detect DNA of mycobacterium tuberculosis, and the standard culture was applied to detect mycobacterium tuberculosis. Mycobacterium tuberculosis were respectively blindly by the two techniques in the samples obtained from 95 patients with joint tuberculosis (55 males and 40 females, the age ranging from 2 to 75 years, with an average of 34 years). The positive rate of mycobacterium tuberculosis detection was calculated.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>In the detection of mycobacterium tuberculosis, positive rate was 82% (78/95) in PCR technique, and 16% (15/95) in standard culture technique. There were statistical differences between the two groups (chi2=67, P<0.001). The whole process of PCR amplification was automatic and could be finished within several hours, and the detecting time was considerably shorter.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>PCR technique is a rapid, simple, sensitive and specific method for detection of mycobacterium tuberculosis in the samples of joint tuberculosis, showing more marked advantages than the standard culture technique. It is valuable in the early rapid diagnosis and differential diagnosis of joint tuberculosis.</p>
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Adolescente , Anciano , Niño , Preescolar , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Adulto Joven , Técnicas de Cultivo , Métodos , Mycobacterium tuberculosis , Genética , Reacción en Cadena de la Polimerasa , Métodos , Tuberculosis Osteoarticular , Diagnóstico , MicrobiologíaRESUMEN
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To observe the increasing effect of Yanglingquan (GB 34) on sprain of external ankle joint.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Seventy-nine cases of sprain of external ankle joint were semi-randomly divided into a treatment group (n = 46) and a control group (n = 33). The treatment group were treated with acupuncture at Yanglingquan (GB 34) and electro-magnetic therapy at local acupoints, and the control group with electro-magnetic therapy.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The cured rate and the total effective rate were 67.4% and 91.3% in the treatment group, and 36.4% and 69.7% in the control group, respectively, with a significant difference between the two groups (P<0.01, P<0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Acupuncture at Yanglingquan (GB 34) has a better therapeutic effect on sprain of the external ankle joint.</p>
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Humanos , Puntos de Acupuntura , Terapia por Acupuntura , Articulación del Tobillo , Esguinces y DistensionesRESUMEN
Objective To study CD64 expression in neutrophilic granulocyte and its clinical effect in neonatal infection disease. Methods CD64 was detected among 59 neonatal patients(septicemia group 34 patients, local infection group 25 patients)hospitalized in our neonatal department diagnosed as neonatal infection disease in 48 h after hospitalized,2 weeks after therapy, then the results were compared with 27 patients as non - infection disease during the same period. Results CD64 in septicemia group was (6156. 21?3643. 32) molecula per cell,in local infection group was (2176.19 ? 946. 32)molecula per cell, in non- infection group was (2176. 19 ? 946. 32) molecula per cell.There were significant differences among three groups (all P0.05). Conclusions CD64 expression increases in bacterium infection disease. It is more obvious in widespread infection desease.and it can be the mark in early diagnosis of neonatal infection disease.