骨瓜提取物注射液对骨质疏松性椎体压缩骨折患者疼痛缓解及骨密度的影响

目的探析骨质疏松性椎体压缩骨折患者应用骨瓜提取物注射液对疼痛及骨密度的影响。方法对2017年1月~2018年12月在某院进行治疗的84例骨质疏松性椎体压缩骨折患者进行分组研究,采用抽签法分为对照组(n=42)与研究组(n=42)。对照组应用锝[99Tc]亚甲基二膦酸盐注射液治疗,在此基础上,研究组联合应用骨瓜提取物注射液治疗,对比两组临床疗效及疼痛程度、骨密度、骨钙素水平变化。结果研究组临床总有效率为95.24%,对照组为78.57%,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。研究组治疗2个月、6个月后疼痛评分均低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。研究组治疗6个月后骨密度大于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。研究组治疗6个月后骨钙素水平低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论骨质疏松性椎体压缩骨折患者应用骨瓜提取物注射液治疗,可进一步提高临床效果,缓解疼痛,增加骨密度。     

雷奈酸锶治疗骨质疏松症的疗效及安全性的Meta分析

目的系统评价雷奈酸锶治疗骨质疏松症的疗效及安全性。方法检索Cochrane的RCT中心数据库、Embase、PubMed、CNKI数据库和维普数据库中雷奈酸锶治疗骨质疏松症的临床研究,按照纳入及排除标准筛选出随机对照试验,使用"Cochrane协作网的偏倚评论指标"评估搜集的文献质量。提取有效数据,采用RevMan 5.3软件进行Meta分析。结果共纳入双盲、随机对照试验6项,结果表明,雷奈酸锶治疗12个月后,腰椎、髋部及股骨颈骨密度提升度比安慰剂对照组分别高6.72%(95%CI:6.17%~7.27%,P<0.01)、3.97%(95%CI:3.53%~4.40%,P<0.01)及3.51%(95%CI:3.21%~3.81%,P<0.01)。雷奈酸锶组的不良反应发生率、因不良反应导致的患者退出率和安慰剂组相似,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);雷奈酸锶组的皮肤和胃肠道不良反应事件发生率高于安慰剂组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论相对于安慰剂对照,雷奈酸锶可显著提高腰椎、髋部及股骨颈骨密度,两者的安全性近似。     

Serum IL‐36 cytokines levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients and their association with obesity,insulin resistance,and inflammation

BackgroundThe interleukin (IL)‐36 cytokines include IL‐36α, IL‐36β, IL‐36γ, and IL‐36Ra. Little was known about their roles in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).MethodsThe study included 40 T2DM patients and 42 healthy control subjects. The anthropometric and biochemical measurements were performed using automatic biochemical analyzer, high‐performance liquid chromatography, and electrochemiluminescence immunoassay. Circulating IL‐36α, IL‐36γ, IL‐36Ra, and IL‐17 levels were determined by enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay.ResultsSerum IL‐36α, IL‐36γ, and IL‐17 levels in T2DM patients were significantly higher than those in controls, whereas serum IL‐36Ra levels in T2DM patients were lower. Correlation analysis showed that serum IL‐36α was positively correlated with high sensitivity C‐reactive protein. Serum IL‐36α was negatively correlated with IL‐36Ra. Serum IL‐17 was negatively correlated with low‐density lipoprotein cholesterol.ConclusionsThis study demonstrated that T2DM patients displayed increased IL‐36α and IL‐36γ expression and decreased IL‐36Ra expression. Moreover, the inflammatory cytokine levels were directly proportional to the inflammation and blood lipid levels. Our results suggest that IL‐36 cytokines may be a new target for the diagnosis or treatment of T2DM.     

Comparison of seven different reagents of peroxidase method for small and dense low density lipoprotein cholesterol (sdLDL‐C) measurement

BackgroundWe validated the performance of seven different reagents of peroxidase method for sdLDL‐C in two automatic analyzers that are common in Chinese laboratories.MethodsSeven commercially available sdLDL‐C assays were analyzed with the Beckman AU5400 and Mindray BS2000 automatic analyzers. A total of 336 blood samples were collected and the reference interval was also validated in 298 apparently healthy individuals. Serum samples were used for method comparison of precision, recovery, lower limit of detection, comparison and concurrence analysis, as well as reference interval for the Mindray reagent.ResultsThe repeatability CV% of the seven sdLDL‐C assays were 0.81%~3.66% for Mindray BS2000 and 0.76%~3.91% for Beckman AU5400, while Total CVs for Mindray BS2000 sdLDL‐C assay were 1.34%~4.81%, and that of Beckman AU5400 were 2.25%~10.33%. The measured recovery rates of sdLDL‐C assays were within the allowable ±10% deviation range. There was no obvious difference between the reagents in the lower limit detection. There was a difference between the validation results of the reference range and the manufacturer''s.BSBE, Mindray, and Dongou had a high degree of association with DENKA SEIKEN on Mindray BS2000, while BSBE, Mindray, Dongou and Merit Choice had a high degree of association with DENKA SEIKEN on Beckman AU5400. Passing–Bablok regression showed excellent linear correlation between BSBE and Mindray and DENKA SEIKEN and on Beckman AU5400.ConclusionsOur results indicate that the basic performance can meet the testing requirements, but the comparability between them is still insufficient.     

Hepatocellular Carcinoma: An Update

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common malignant tumor of males in the world, with an incidence of 1,000,000 new cases a year. It is endemic in Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Risk factors include chronic infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV), Aflatoxin B1 uptake, hemochromatosis, and &#102 1-antitripsin deficiency. Epidemiological studies provide evidence for the association of HCC with HBV infection. The incidence of HCC is high in regions hyperendemic for HBV. Chronic carrier state and maternal-infant transmission are important factors in the development of HCC. Evidence of direct oncogenic effect of HBV is well established, HCCs contain viral DNA sequences integrated into hepatocyte DNA that act as random insertional mutagens, and these sites are near genes involved in the control of proliferation and differentiation. The mechanism of hepatitis C virus in hepatocarcinogenesis is still imprecise but a high percentage of cases are related to this virus. Chronic alcohol consumption and cirrhosis are cofactors that increase the development of HCC in patients with chronic viral infection. In experimental carcinogenesis a multipotential element called oval cell proliferates in the early stages. The cellular events are accompanied by increased expression of several growth factors that enhance the survival of carcinogen-activated cells by suppressing apoptosis and increasing elements entering the cell cycle. Hepatic carcinogenesis is a complex process associated with accumulation of genetic and epigenetic changes that run through steps of initiation, promotion and progression. Activation of oncogenes of the "ras" family and others has been detected during chemically-induced HCC in rodents, but there is little evidence of such activation in human tumors. The role of tumor supressor genes such as retinoblastoma (RB) and P53 genes has been documented. Aflatoxin B1 that contaminates foods in endemic areas has a clear role in hepatocarcinogenesis. Metabolites of this toxin promote apurinic sites and G to T mutations in chromosomal DNA, the third base of codon 249 of the P53 gene is preferentially targeted to form aducts with aflatoxin B1, and this mutation has been specifically identified in HBV infection. Histological and cytological criteria for the diagnosis of HCC are well established and are based in architectural and cytological changes. An important issue is the diagnosis of liver "nodules" detected by image, from which small biopsies or aspiration material is obtained. Special studies such as reticulin, CD34, cytokeratin profile, and MOC-31 can be very useful for the differential diagnosis of primary and metastatic tumors. Telomerase activity has been found in HCC and negative in pericancerous tissue. It is more pronounced in poorly differentiated tumors and correlates with factors of clinical importance, such as prognosis and recurrences. Cells of well-differentiated HCC have an ultrastructural appearance similar to normal hepatocytes. During the process of dedifferentiation, there is progressive loss of organization of intracellular organelles. The cell cohesion is lost, intercellular gaps with microvilli appear, the sinusoids become capillarized, and reparative changes are seen in the spaces of Disse. A variety of inclusions, such as Mallory bodies, granular material, secondary lysosomes, and Dubin-Johnson pigment, have been described. Fibrolamellar carcinoma has a characteristic histological picture and ultrastructurally oncocytic features. Neuroendocrine granules and combination of HCC with bile duct carcinoma are seen by electron microscopy.     

Overview Article: Ultrastructural Features of the Common Epithelial Tumors of the Ovary: Part II

The ultrastructural features of benign and malignant serous, mucinous, and endometrial variants of ovarian carcinoma are presented. Clear cell tumors and Brenner tumors are also discussed.

Where possible, specific electron microscopic features are stressed.     

Scanning and Transmission Electron Microscopy of a Craniopharyngioma: X-ray Microanalytical Study of the Intratumoral Mineralized Deposits

This paper discusser the value of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and x-ray microanalysis in the classification of craniopharyngiomas. This neoplasm shows epithelial nests, cords of cuboid cells, foci of squamous metaplasia, and microcystic degeneration. SEM reveals that the epithelial cysts are lined with elongated cells that possess numerous microvilli and blebs and that some cysts are lined with polyhedral cells. The microvilli are interpreted as characteristic of the fast growing craniopharyngiomas. A microanalytical study of the calcified areas reveals the presence of magnesium, phosphorus, and calcium.     

Surface Morphology of Superficial Cells in Irradiated Oral Mucosa: An Experimental Study in Beagle Dog

Abstract

Objectives: The aim of the present study is to investigate if radiation induces changes in the superficial cells of the oral mucosa and secondly to describe morphological characteristics of the cell surface structure by scanning electron microscopy (SEM).

Materials and methods: Ten beagle dogs aged 1–2 years were used in this study. One side of each mandible was irradiated in two sessions, each lasting 1 week. The total dosage was 40?Gy (Group A; 5 dogs) and 50?Gy (Group B; 5 dogs), in five fractions of 4?Gy. The other side of mandible (non-irradiated) served as a control. The specimen was harvested with a scalpel from the alveolar mucosa of the irradiated area 1 year after irradiation and studied with SEM.

Results: In the control side, the surface structure of the cell contains straight parallel or branched microplicae (MPL), which were equally spaced over the cell surfaces. Discontinuous and short MPL were typical cell structure of irradiated mucosa. In 50?Gy group, the surface structure of epithelial cell was pitted and the cell boundaries were thick.

Conclusions: The novelty of the present study is that radiation disrupts superficial cells of the oral mucosa. The role of the MPL structure of the superficial cells in mucositis development is discussed.     

Case 5

A 53-year-old man with a heavy exposure to asbestos 25 years earlier was admitted to the East Orange Veterans Administration Medical Center with a rapidly enlarging chest wall mass of 4-5 weeks duration.

The mass, overlying the ninth and tenth ribs in the infraaxillary area, was firm. On X-ray the ribs appeared eroded and the mass was seen to extend into the pleural space. A chest wall resection was performed, and the tumor was sharply dissected from the diaphragm to which it was firmly adherent. Grossly, it measured 7.5 X 5.0 X 3.0 cm and was yellow-tan with homogeneous and nodular areas The inferior aspect of the ninth rib was obviously involved and the tumor extended between the pleura and intercostal muscle.

The patient did not receive further therapy and was asymptomatic 7 months after surgery.