COMBINATION OF COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHIC IMAGING CHARACTERISTICS OF MEDIAL RETROPHARYNGEAL LYMPH NODES AND NASAL PASSAGES AIDS DISCRIMINATION BETWEEN RHINITIS AND NEOPLASIA IN CATS

Feline nasal diseases are a diagnostic challenge. The objective of this retrospective, cross‐sectional study was to determine whether computed tomography (CT) imaging characteristics of the medial retropharyngeal lymph nodes (MRPLN), alone or in combination with CT imaging characteristics of the nasal passages, could aid in differentiation between rhinitis and nasal neoplasia. Cats were recruited from record archives at two veterinary facilities during the period of 2008–2012. Selection criteria were presentation for chronic nasal discharge, contrast‐enhanced CT of the head that included the MRPLN, and rhinoscopic nasal biopsy resulting in diagnosis of rhinitis or neoplasia. For each CT scan, two board‐certified veterinary radiologists recorded MRPLN size, attenuation, heterogeneity, contrast‐medium enhancement, margination, shape, presence of a lymph node hilus, perinodal fat, turbinate lysis, paranasal bone lysis, and nasal mass. Both readers were unaware of patient information at the time of CT interpretation. Thirty‐four cats with rhinitis and 22 cats with neoplasia were included. Computed tomographic characteristics significantly associated with neoplasia included abnormal MRPLN hilus (OR 5.1), paranasal bone lysis (OR 5.6), turbinate lysis (5.6), mass (OR 26.1), MRPLN height asymmetry (OR 4.5), and decreased MRPLN precontrast heterogeneity (OR 7.0). The combined features predictive of neoplasia were a nasal mass with abnormal hilus (OR 47.7); lysis of turbinates/paranasal bones with abnormal MRPLN hilus (OR 16.2). Findings supported the hypothesis that combining CT features of the nasal passages and MRPLN aided in differentiating rhinitis from neoplasia in cats.     

电刺激与化学刺激大鼠腹内侧前额叶对胃运动的影响

[目的]探究大鼠腹内侧前额叶与胃功能活动（主要指胃运动）之间是否存在功能上的联系。[方法]采用胃内放置水囊法记录大鼠胃运动曲线,分别电刺激和化学刺激大鼠左侧腹内侧前额叶皮层（PL和IL）,观察胃运动的频率、平均时程、平均幅度和胃运动指数在刺激前后的变化。[结果]分别电刺激PL和IL两个区域,在刺激持续的5 m in内,大鼠胃运动各项指标与刺激前相比虽有变化但无统计学意义;向PL和IL两个区域内分别注射0.1 mol/L L-G lu 200 nl后,大鼠胃运动各项指标与注射前相比也没有显著性差异。[结论]正常生理状态下,大鼠腹内侧前额叶不参与对胃运动的调节,推测和胃的机能活动之间应该不存在直接的功能联系。     

Treatment of subchondral cystic lesions of the medial femoral condyle of mature horses with growth factor enhanced chondrocyte grafts: a retrospective study of 49 cases

Reasons for performing study: To evaluate the long‐term clinical outcome after allogeneic chondrocyte and insulin‐like growth factor‐I (IGF‐I) grafting of subchondral cystic lesions (SCLs) of the femoral condyle in horses. Objective: To test the hypothesis that chondrocyte and IGF‐I grafts will improve the long‐term clinical outcome in arthroscopically debrided SCLs. Methods: Medical records of 49 horses with SCLs of the femoral condyle treated by debridement and implantation of chondrocytes and IGF‐I were reviewed. Preoperative radiographs were obtained, and caudocranial radiographic projections were used to establish a ratio between cyst and femoral condyle size. Arthroscopic cyst debridement followed by filling of the bone void with autologous cancellous bone (45 horses) or tricalcium phosphate granules (4 horses) was performed. A paired syringe containing a fibrinogen and chondrocyte mixture in one syringe and calcium‐activated bovine thrombin with IGF‐I in the other was used to cover the surface. A successful outcome was defined as a horse that performed to its intended use without lameness. Results: A successful outcome was achieved in 36 of 49 horses (74%). Preoperative radiography was performed in all horses, with 33 horses having unilateral SCLs of the medial femoral condyle, 15 horses having bilateral SCLs of the medial femoral condyle, and one horse having bilateral SCLs of the lateral femoral condyle. Median age of the horses was 3.3 years. Fifteen horses had preoperative radiographic and arthroscopic evidence of osteoarthritis (OA). A successful outcome was not influenced by age of horse, presence of pre‐existing osteoarthritis or preoperative size of the subchondral cyst. Grafting resulted in success for 80% of horses >3 years old, and in 80% of horses with OA. Conclusions: Implantation of allogeneic chondrocytes supplemented with IGF‐I is an effective treatment for horses with SCLs of the femoral condyle, and particularly for older horses and horses with pre‐existing osteoarthritis. Potential relevance: Chondrocyte implantation may offer a greater chance of long‐term success in older horses and horses with osteoarthritis than has been previously reported with cyst debridement alone.     

6个一品红品种对60Coγ辐照敏感性研究

采用10、20、30、40 Gy的60Co γ射线辐照6个一品红品种的扦插苗,观测各处理植株的成活率及植株生长情况,并进行回归模型分析。结果表明：辐照使一品红植株的生长受到抑制,并且剂量越高抑制效应越明显;植株的存活率、株高、叶长、叶宽、叶面积均与辐照剂量呈显著负相关;不同一品红品种的辐照敏感性存在差异,其半致死剂量为21.94 ~ 28.71 Gy。     

桥梁施工控制网精度的确定方法

在桥梁工程施工中 ,要使桥址地区在勘测阶段的控制测量从精度、点的密度和保存等方面满足施工的要求 ,必须建立桥梁施工控制网 ,其作用是用于桥墩放样和主梁架设。     

不同地理种源小桐子种子对~(60)Co γ射线照射的敏感性研究

研究了10个不同地理种源的小桐子种子对60Coγ射线照射的敏感性。结果表明,辐射剂量与出苗率呈负相关,且不同剂量处理间的相对出苗率差异达显著或极显著水平,线性回归方程的相关系数为-0.89～-0.96,其半致死剂量为127～184Gy。根据半致死剂量可将10个不同地理种源的小桐子划分为辐射敏感型、辐射中间型和辐射迟钝型,其中贵州贞丰鲁容种源(141Gy)和海南乐东莺歌海种源(127Gy)为辐射迟钝型;云南元江种源(184 Gy)为辐射敏感型;其余7个种源为辐射中间型。本研究可为创制小桐子新种质提供重要试验基础。     

Prevalence of radiographic changes in yearling and 2-year-old Quarter Horses intended for cutting

Reasons for performing study: There have been many studies that document radiographic findings in young Thoroughbred and Standardbred horses. No such studies have been performed in Quarter Horses. Objective: To describe the prevalence of radiographic changes in the stifles, tarsi, carpi and fetlocks of young Quarter Horses intended for cutting. Methods: Radiographs of yearling and 2‐year‐old Quarter Horses were obtained from a radiograph repository and a private farm. The carpi, tarsi, fetlocks and stifles were evaluated and radiographic changes categorised by type and location. The frequency of changes was calculated and comparisons were made between the 2 age groups. Results: Of 458 included horses, 408 (89.1%) had radiographic changes, most of which were in the tarsi (304, 69.4%) followed by the stifles (202, 44.5%), hind fetlocks (155 of 355, 43.7%), fore fetlocks (131 of 361, 36.3%) and carpi (27 of 342, 7.9%). Of the horses with stifle changes, 188 (93.1%) were in the medial femoral condyle (MFC). There was a significant difference between the age groups for changes on the distal intermediate ridge of the tibia (DIRT), hindlimb middle phalanx (P2) osteophytes and proximal tibial osteophytes. Conclusions: There is a high prevalence of radiographic changes in presale survey radiographs, especially in the stifles and tarsi, of young Quarter Horses intended for cutting. Potential relevance: Veterinarians examining presale radiographs at cutting horse sales should expect a high prevalence of radiographic changes in this population of horses. Work to determine the clinical relevance of these radiographic changes is currently ongoing.