Forensic Study on Objective Evaluation of Visual Acuity of Ametropia with the Event-related Potential P3.

Objective: In this study, we aimed to assess the characteristics of the P3 component from an event-related potential (ERP) that was induced by visual acuity (VA) processing. Furthermore, we sought to provide electrophysiological evidence for the objective evaluation of VA.

Methods: We recruited 32 participants with myopia-related ametropia.

Evaluation of Visual Acuity of Ametropia with Visual Event-Related Potential Nogo-P3 Component.

Objectives: To analyze the Nogo-P3 component of event-related potential (ERP) in the process of visual acuity processing, to provide electrophysiological evidence for objective evaluation of visual acuity.

Methods: Twenty-six subjects with no other ocular diseases except for ametropia were recruited, and all subjects had uncorrected visual acuity both eyes 1/10 (evaluated using Monoyer chart). Block letter E with different visual angles and directions were used as graphic stimuli.

Comparison of ASSR, ABR and 40 Hz AERP Response Thresholds at Different Frequencies and Their Forensic Applications.

Objectives: To explore the relationship between the frequency characteristics and response threshold of auditory steady-state response (ASSR), auditory brainstem response (ABR) and 40 Hz auditory event related potential (40 Hz AERP), and their application values in forensic medicine.

Methods: Thirty volunteers with normal hearing (60 ears) were selected to perform pure tone audiometry (PTA) threshold and ASSR, ABR and 40 Hz AERP response threshold tests in the standard sound insulation shielding room, and the results were statistically analyzed by SPSS 22.0 software.

Characteristics of Pattern Visual Evoked Potential in Two Eyes with Varying Visual Acuity in One Eye and Forensic Application.

In this study, we aimed to study the pattern visual evoked potentials (P-VEPs) in two eyes with varying visual acuity in one eye and to provide an objective estimation of visual acuity by comparing P-VEPs in one and two eyes. Thirty subjects were chosen, who had one eye with an acuity of 5.0, 4.

Complete chloroplast genome sequence of TN90 (Solanaceae).

This study reported the complete nucleotide sequence of the TN90 chloroplast (cp) genome. The cpDNA was 155 992 bp in length and contained 133 individual genes (79 protein encoding genes, 30 tRNA genes and four rRNA genes). Maximum-likelihood (ML) phylogenetic tree for 17 species with , and as an outgroup resulted in a single tree with - lnL =542 222.

[Advances in Event-related Potential and Its Forensic Application Value].

The event-related potential (ERP) is considered as one of the most effective methods to study and analyze objectively human mental activity based on nerve electrophysiology. At present, ERP is not only used in the study of lie detection, but also in the clinical medicine for the cognitive assessment on patients with cerebrovascular disease, dementia or traumatic brain injury and auxiliary diagnosis of mental illness. With the further development of ERP detection technology, it would have a wider application prospect in the field of forensic medicine.

Gracilimonas mengyeensis sp. nov., a moderately halophilic bacterium isolated from a salt mine in Yunnan, south-western China.

A facultatively anaerobic, Gram-staining-negative, pale red-pigmented, non-motile, rod-shaped, moderately halophilic bacterium, designated strain YIM J14(T), was isolated from a sediment sample from a salt mine in Yunnan, south-western China. Growth occurred at NaCl concentrations of between 2 % and 15 % (w/v) and optimally with 5-9 % NaCl. The optimum temperature and pH for growth of the strain were 28 °C and pH 7.

Aliifodinibius roseus gen. nov., sp. nov., and Aliifodinibius sediminis sp. nov., two moderately halophilic bacteria isolated from salt mine samples.

Two rod-shaped, non-motile bacteria were isolated from two separate salt mines in Yunnan, south-western China. These strains, designated YIM D15(T) and YIM J21(T), were Gram-negative and moderately halophilic. The two strains required 6-10 % NaCl (w/v; optimal) for growth.

Roseivivax sediminis sp. nov., a moderately halophilic bacterium isolated from salt mine sediment.

A Gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, short rod-shaped, heterotrophic bacterium, designated strain YIM D21(T), was isolated from a salt mine in Yunnan province, south-west China. Strain YIM D21(T) formed cream-yellow colonies, was non-motile and moderately halophilic, and tolerated NaCl concentrations of 1-15% (w/v), with optimum growth at 5-10 % (w/v). Growth occurred at 15-42 °C (optimum 28 °C) and at pH 6.

[Analysis of forensic identification of traumatic macular hole in 16 cases].

Objective: To analyze and summarize the characteristics of traumatic macular hole and to discuss the key points and matters need attention in forensic identification.

Methods: Sixteen cases of traumatic macular hole were collected from Forensic Science Identification Center of China Medical University from 2004 to 2009 and analyzed.

Results: All of the 16 cases resulted from closed ocular contusion.

[Analysis of 158 forensic identification cases involved with peripheral nerve injury].

Objective: To study the characteristics of forensic identification cases involved with peripheral nerve injury, and to discuss how to apply the clinical information, forensic examination and neurophysiological testing.

Methods: One hundred and fifty-eight cases which were diagnosed peripheral nerve injury in clinic, were collected. Then the individual characteristics, injuries, identification results, exaggeration or camouflage were analysed.

Fodinibius salinus gen. nov., sp. nov., a moderately halophilic bacterium isolated from a salt mine.

A novel, moderately halophilic, rod-shaped bacterium, designated strain YIM D17(T), was isolated from a sample of sediment from a salt mine in Yunnan, south-western China. The taxonomy of strain YIM D17(T) was investigated using a polyphasic approach. Strain YIM D17(T) was Gram-stain-negative, strictly aerobic and non-motile and formed pink colonies on marine agar.

[Application of spiral CT reconstruction in the forensic identification of atlantoaxial injuries].

Objective: To evaluate diagnostic value of spiral CT reconstruction in atlantoaxial injuries.

Methods: The images of 25 cases of spiral CT reconstruction were analyzed and compared with images of CT scan and X-ray.

Results: In 7 cases of odontoid process fracture, X-ray demonstrated 4 cases and CT demonstrated 5 cases, whereas the spiral CT reconstruction diagnosed 7 cases, which could display the displacement of fracture clearly.

Amorphus orientalis sp. nov., an exopolysaccharide-producing bacterium isolated from salt mine sediment.

A Gram-negative, moderately halophilic, non-motile, aerobic bacterium, designated strain YIM D10T, was isolated from a salt mine sediment sample from Yunnan, south-west China. The strain grew optimally in the presence of 3-8% NaCl and at 28 degrees C and pH 7.5.

Salinarimonas rosea gen. nov., sp. nov., a new member of the alpha-2 subgroup of the Proteobacteria.

A Gram-negative, rod-shaped, facultatively anaerobic, halotolerant bacterial strain, designated YIM YD3(T), was isolated from a salt mine in Yunnan, south-west China. The taxonomy of strain YIM YD3(T) was investigated by a polyphasic approach. Strain YIM YD3(T) was motile, formed pink colonies and was positive for catalase and oxidase activities.

Fodinicurvata sediminis gen. nov., sp. nov. and Fodinicurvata fenggangensis sp. nov., poly-beta-hydroxybutyrate-producing bacteria in the family Rhodospirillaceae.

Two Gram-negatively stained, facultatively anaerobic, non-motile, vibrioid and rod-shaped, chemoheterotrophic bacterial strains, designated YIM D82(T) and YIM D812(T), were isolated from a salt mine in Yunnan, south-west China. DNA-DNA hybridization, genomic DNA G+C content and phylogenetic analyses based on 16S rRNA gene sequences divided the two isolates into two distinct genospecies that were also clearly differentiated by fatty acid profiles, carbon source utilization patterns, antibiotic susceptibility and biochemical characteristics. The two isolates grew in the presence of 1.

Fodinibacter luteus gen. nov., sp. nov., an actinobacterium isolated from a salt mine.

A Gram-positive-staining, aerobic, catalase- and oxidase-positive, irregular short rod-shaped actinobacterium, designated strain YIM C003T, was isolated from a salt mine in Yunnan, PR China. Phylogenetic analysis based on 16S rRNA gene sequences showed that strain YIM C003T was most closely related to strains of the genera Knoellia (94.2-96.

Sediminimonas qiaohouensis gen. nov., sp. nov., a member of the Roseobacter clade in the order Rhodobacterales.

Two aerobic bacterial strains, YIM B024(T) and YIM B025, were isolated from a salt mine in Yunnan, south-west China. Both strains showed almost the same physiological properties. Cells were Gram-negative, non-motile, non-spore-forming rods.

[Auditory P300 in the patients with traumatic brain injury].

Objective: To assess the cognitive dysfunction in patients with the traumatic brain injury (TBI) by auditory P300.

Methods: Auditory P300 was recorded in the normal subjects and patients with TBI at the active (foot pedal) and passive task.

Results: In healthy persons, N2 and P3 in active task state showed higher amplitude than that in passive task state, and no significant prolongation of the latency.

[The PRVEPs evoked by different fields stimulation].

Objective: To study the character of the PRVEPs evoked by different stimulation fields in normal-vision subjects and its value in forensic medicine.

Methods: The PRVEPs were evoked by full-field, central-field and peripheral-field respectively in 30 subjects (60 eyes) and the latency and amplitude of N1 and P1 were analyzed.

Results: There was no statistically significant difference in the latency and amplitude of PRVEPs between right and left eyes.

Psychroflexus sediminis sp. nov., a mesophilic bacterium isolated from salt lake sediment in China.

A novel Gram-negative, mesophilic, slightly halophilic, catalase- and oxidase-positive, obligately aerobic bacterium, designated strain YIM-C238(T), was isolated from a sediment sample from a salt lake in the Qaidam Basin, north-west China. Cells were non-sporulating, non-motile, straight to slightly curved rods. Coccoid bodies and filaments of varying length developed in older cultures.

[Histological observation of microscrews anchorage implant-bone interface loaded with different orthodontic condition].

Purpose: To study the stability of the microscrew implant anchorage under different loading force and different timing and observe the integration of the implant to the bone.

Methods: Thirty-six titanium alloy microscrew implants were implanted into three dogs' maxilla and mandible. The implants were divided into two groups: one with immediate implant loading and the other with delayed implant loading.

Halomonas sediminis sp. nov., a new halophilic bacterium isolated from salt-lake sediment in China.

A novel Gram-negative, slightly halophilic, catalase- and oxidase-positive, obligately aerobic bacterium, strain YIM-C248(T), was isolated from a sediment sample collected from a salt-lake in the Qaidam Basin in Qinghai, north-west China. Cells were non-sporulating short rods, occurring singly or as doublets, motile with peritrichous flagella. Growth occurred with 1-15% (w/v) NaCl [optimum 2-4% (w/v) NaCl], at pH 6.

[Electrophysiological examination of peripheral nerve injury and its significance in forensic medicine].

Assessment of peripheral nerve injury is a common task in forensic practice. As an objective assistance of inspection, electrophysiological examination is significant in the evaluation of peripheral nerve function after injury. There are currently several methods of electrophysiological examination, including I-T curve, EMG, NCV and SEP.

[Advancement in the study on electrophysiology of color vision and its applicability in forensic medicine].

Color vision is a major component of vision function. Examination of color vision mostly relies on subjectivity at present. It is important to establish an objective method of color vision examination that would have particular clinical significance and forensic medicine value.