First detection of the potato cyst nematode (Globodera rostochiensis) in a major potato production region of China.

The potato cyst nematodes (PCN) Globodera rostochiensis and Globodera pallida are the very important quarantine nematode pests of potato [Stone 1973]. Both species cause serious potato tuber yield losses. These species are subjected to strict quarantine regulations in many countries (EPPO 2017).

Prior reconstruction of an isolated left vertebral artery for Stanford type A aortic dissection.

Although isolated left vertebral artery is a supra-aortic trunk variant, it is not so rare. It may pose additional difficulties during total arch replacement surgeries. The aim of this study was to present our experience with prior reconstruction of isolated left vertebral artery by isolated left vertebral artery-left common carotid artery during total arch replacement combined with stented elephant trunk implantation.

miR-21 enhances cardiac fibrotic remodeling and fibroblast proliferation via CADM1/STAT3 pathway.

Background: Cardiac fibrosis play a key role in the atrial fibrillation pathogenesis but the underlying potential molecular mechanism is still understood. However, potential mechanisms for miR-21 upregulation and its role in cardiac fibrosis remain unclear. The controls cell proliferation and processes fundamental to disease progression.

Thoracoscope-assisted Right Vertical Infra-axillary Mini-incision for Cardiac Surgery.

Background: The thoracoscope and minimally invasive techniques have been effectively used in cardiac surgery.

Methods: The study included 27 consecutive patients (aged 24.8±17.

Anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative effects of CBS3830 in arterialized vein grafts in rats.

Objective: To investigated whether CBS3830, a highly selectively inhibitor of p38MAPK, could ameliorate inflammation and intimal hyperplasia in arterialized vein grafts (AVGs).

Methods: Sixty male Sprague-Dawley rats underwent a reversed right jugular vein to common carotid artery interposition graft and were randomly treatment with vehicle (control) or single-dose (3 mg/kg, preoperative) or double-dose (3 mg/kg, preoperative and 4 d postoperative) CBS3830. Twenty rats underwent sham operation.

p38 MAPK inhibitor, CBS3830 limits vascular remodelling in arterialised vein grafts.

Objective: Following bypass surgery vein grafts undergo a remodelling process that can lead to restenosis and ultimately vein graft failure. Signalling through mitogen activated protein kinases (MAPKs) is a key mechanism involved in vein graft failure. Here, we investigated whether CBS3830 (c-a-i-r biosciences GmbH, Tübingen, Germany), a new highly selectively inhibitor of p38 MAPK, has a significant effect on inhibiting intimal, medial and adventitial hyperplasia.

Right vertical infra-axillary mini-incision for repair of simple congenital heart defects: a matched-pair analysis.

Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the right vertical infra-axillary mini-incision (RVAI) used for the repair of simple congenital heart defects.

Methods: We performed a retrospective 1:1 matched-pair analysis on the patients with simple congenital heart defects who were operated on from February 2003 to October 2010. All the recruited patients were treated through either RVAI (RVAI group) or median sternotomy incision (MSI group).

[Randomized controlled clinical study on ginger-partitioned moxibustion for patients with cold-damp stagnation type primary dysmenorrhea].

Objective: To observe the effect of ginger-partitioned moxibustion in the treatment of patients with primary dysmenorrhea (PD) of cold-damp stagnation type.

Methods: A total of 209 PD patients were randomized into moxibustion group (n=105) and control group (medication group, n=104). Patients of the former group were treated with ginger-partitioned moxibustion at Shenque (CV 8) and Guanyuan (CV 4), once daily for 3 days in the first menstrual cycle, and 3 days before menstruation and once daily for 6 days in the 2nd and 3rd menstrual cycles, and those of control group were asked to take Yueyueshu Granules (a Chinese herbal patent drug for relieving PD).

Simultaneous detection of serum immunoglobulin G antibodies to Cryptosporidium parvum by multiplex microbead immunoassay using 3 recognized specific recombinant C. parvum antigens.

Cryptosporidiosis is a significant diarrheal disease in both humans and other mammals worldwide. In the present study, we established and validated a multiplex microbead immunoassay (MIA) for surveillance of Cryptosporidium parvum infections. In the multiplex MIA, 3 specific recombinant proteins, CP23, SA35, and SA40, were used as the capture antigens simultaneously.

[Influence of ginger-partitioned moxibustion on serum NO and plasma endothelin-1 contents in patients with primary dysmenorrhea of cold-damp stagnation type].

Objective: To explore the mechanism of ginger-partitioned moxibustion in the treatment of cold-damp stagnation type primary dysmenorrhea (PD) patients.

Methods: A total of 209 PD outpatients of cold-damp stagnation type from 3 hospitals were randomized into moxibustion group (n = 105) who were treated with ginger-partitioned moxibustion, and control group (n = 104) who were asked to take Yueyue Shu Granules (an effective patent drug for PD). Ginger-partitioned moxibustion was applied to Shenque (CV 8) and Guanyuan (CV 4) from the menstrual onset on for the first course and 3 days before the onset for the second and third course, continuously for 3 days.

[Effects of substance-partitioned moxibustion on plasma beta-EP content in the patient with primary dysmenorrhea of cold-damp stagnation type in the menstrual period].

Objective: To probe into the mechanism of substance-partitioned moxibustion in treatment of primary dysmenorrhea (PD) of cold-damp stagnation type.

Methods: The treatment group (105 cases of PD) were treated with substance-partitioned moxibustion and the control group (104 cases) were treated with Chinese drug Yueyue-shu. Their therapeutic effects were observed.

[Effects of electroacupuncture of different frequencies on slimming effect in the rat of experimental obesity].

Objective: To compare the slimming effects of electroacupuncture of different frequencies.

Methods: The rats were randomly divided into a control group, a model group, an acupuncture group I (30 Hz), and an acupuncture group II (100 Hz). Acupoints selected were "Housanli" (ST 36), "Sanyinjiao" (SP 6), "Guanyuan" (CV 4), "Zhongwan" (CV 12).

Right ventricular dysfunction due to right ventricular outflow tract patch.

Doppler tissue imaging analysis was used to examine the relationship between right ventricular function and right ventricular outflow tract damage in 54 patients with repaired tetralogy of Fallot. The patients were divided into three groups: 16 in whom the right ventricular outflow tract was directly sutured (group DS), 23 who had transventricular patch repair (group TVP), and 15 who had transannular patch repair (group TAP). The control group consisted of 16 age-matched patients who underwent patch closure of a ventricular septal defect (group C).

Ventricular septal defect closure in right coronary cusp prolapse and aortic regurgitation complicating VSD in the outlet septum: which treatment is most appropriate?

Background: There is currently not a standardized technique for the sizing and shaping of surgical closure of the ventricular septal defect (VSD) patch in patients with right coronary aortic cusp prolapse and aortic regurgitation (AR) complicating VSD in the outlet septum.

Methods: Forty-six VSD patients who had aortic valve prolapse were divided into groups DC (direct closure, n=19), and SPC (small patch closure, n=27). Preoperative and postoperative echocardiography with Doppler color flow interrogation was performed on all patients.

[Clinical evaluation of the heart function early after repair of tetralogy of Fallot: follow-up of 43 patients].

Objective: To evaluate the heart function of the patients early after the repair of tetralogy of Fallot (TOF).

Methods: Forty-three patients with TOF, 25 males and 18 females, underwent operation at the age of 2.5 - 52 years (16.