Quartz is, in most cases, the major gangue mineral found in the manganese ore. Mn iron, dissolved from the surface of ore, will determine the interfacial properties of the particles and, thus, their flotation behavior...Quartz is, in most cases, the major gangue mineral found in the manganese ore. Mn iron, dissolved from the surface of ore, will determine the interfacial properties of the particles and, thus, their flotation behavior. In this work, the effect of Mn2+ on quartz flotation was investigated through flotation tests. It was found that quartz can be depressed with Mn2+ and floated with dodecylamine in the pH region 7-8. In order to prove the validity of the findings, UV spectrophotometry, FTIR and SEM-EDS were carried out. UV spectrophotometry tests results show that Mn2+ can competitive adsorb with RNH3+ in the surface of quartz at acidic and neutral pH values. The FTIR measurements and SEM-EDS analysis indicate that Mn2+ forms precipitation and adsorbs on the negatively charged quartz surface, it induces quartz recovery dropping in alkaline pH. Furthermore, in the case of sodium hexametaphosphate(SH), sodium silicate or citric acid, the effects of Mn2+ were also studied. This depression in the given Mn2+ did not disappear. Citric acid is an appropriate modifier to separate quartz depressed by Mn2+ from other ores at pH 7.展开更多
Pseudomelanosis duodeni (PD) is a rare dark speckled appearance of the duodenum associated with gastrointestinal bleeding,hypertension,chronic heart failure,chronic renal failure and consumption of different drugs.We ...Pseudomelanosis duodeni (PD) is a rare dark speckled appearance of the duodenum associated with gastrointestinal bleeding,hypertension,chronic heart failure,chronic renal failure and consumption of different drugs.We report four cases of PD associated with chronic renal failure admitted to the gastroenterology outpatient unit due to epigastric pain,nausea,melena and progressive reduction of hemoglobin index.Gastroduodenal endoscopy revealed erosions in the esophagus and stomach,with no active bleeding at the moment.In addition,the duodenal mucosa presented marked signs of melanosis;later confirmed by histopathological study.Even though PD is usually regarded as a benign condition,its pathogenesis and clinical significance is yet to be defined.展开更多
AIM: To assess the diagnostic value of a combination of continuous intragastric pH and bilirubin monitoring in the detection of duodenogastric reflux (DGR), and the effects of diet on the bilirubin absorbance. METHODS...AIM: To assess the diagnostic value of a combination of continuous intragastric pH and bilirubin monitoring in the detection of duodenogastric reflux (DGR), and the effects of diet on the bilirubin absorbance. METHODS: 30 healthy volunteers were divided into two groups: standard diet group (Group 1) 18 cases, free diet group (Group 2)12 cases. Each subjects were subjected to simultaneous 24-hour intragastric pH and spectrophotometric bilirubin concentration monitoring (Bilitec 2000). RESULTS: There was no difference of preprandial phase bilirubin absorbance between two groups. The absorbance of postprandial phase was significantly increased in group 2 than group 1. There was no difference between preprandial phase and postprandial phase absorbance in group 1. Postprandial phase absorbance was significantly higher in group 2. In a comparison of bile reflux with intragastric pH during night time, there were 4 types of reflux: Simultaneous increase in absorbance and pH in only 19.6%, increase in bilirubin with unchanged pH 33.3%, pH increase with unchanged absorbance 36.3%, and both unchanged in 10.8%. Linear regression analysis showed no correlation between percentage total time of pH【4 and percentage total time of absorbance】0.14, r=0.068 P【0.05. CONCLUSION: Because of the dietary effect, high absorbance fluids or foods should be avoided in detection. Intragastric pH and bilirubin monitoring separately predict the presence of duodenal (and/or pancreatic) reflux and bile reflux. They can not substitute for each other. The detection of DGR is improved if the two parameters are combined simultaneously.展开更多
Carcinoid tumors have been reported in a wide range of organs but most frequently involve the gastrointestinal tract; however, duodenal carcinoid tumors are rare. We report a 50-year-old male patient complaining of mu...Carcinoid tumors have been reported in a wide range of organs but most frequently involve the gastrointestinal tract; however, duodenal carcinoid tumors are rare. We report a 50-year-old male patient complaining of multiple melenas for 3 wk. The panendoscopy and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreaticography revealed swelling accessory papilla with an ulcer. The biopsy taken showed a carcinoid tumor. The lesion was removed by wide resection. Patient was found to have an abnormal blood cell count during the follow-up period with elevated levels of hemoglobin and hematocrit of 21.2 g/dL and 63.5%,respectively, thrombocytosis of 501 000/μL, and leukocytosis of 20 410/μL. He was diagnosed as a polycythemia vera by a hematologist after further evaluation. He received periodic phlebotomy and hydroxyurea treatment. The response was good and his hematocrit was stabilized by periodic phlebotomy in the range of 44-49% during the last 2 years. The possible origin of UGI bleeding by a duodenal carcinoid tumor, although rare, should be considered. There has been one case report of a duodenal carcinoid tumor that involved accessory papilla of the pancreas divisum and one case report of metastatic carcinoid tumor associated with polycythemia vera. It is different in our patient as compared with the latter report, which mentioned a polycythemia vera patient who was found to have a metastatic carcinoid in the 17 years follow-up period. Chemotherapy had been given before the carcinoid tumor was revealed. Our patient had no previous chemotherapy for polycythemia vera before he was found to have duodenal carcinoid tumor; this excludes the possibility of chemotherapy induced carcinoid tumor, although it had been suspected in the previous report. In our patient, the existence of both diseases may be by predisposition of each other since both diseases have an increased incidence of other neoplasm, or they may be coexistent incidentally.展开更多
The effects of high hydrostatic pressure （HHP） treatment on sea cucumber qualities, such as shelf-life, autoenzyme, total volatile basic nitrogen （TVB-N）, mucopolysaccha ride and protein, were investigated experim...The effects of high hydrostatic pressure （HHP） treatment on sea cucumber qualities, such as shelf-life, autoenzyme, total volatile basic nitrogen （TVB-N）, mucopolysaccha ride and protein, were investigated experimentally. The shelf-life of sea cucumber was greatly prolonged by HHP treatment. High pressure treatment of sea cucumber significantly reduced the activity of autoenzyme at 550 MPa. The TVB-N content was 8.4 mg/100 g in the HHP-treated samples after 38 days＇ storage at 4 ~C, while it had already reached 11.2 mg/100 g in the untreated ones after 5 days＇ storage under the same condition. The relative mucopolysaccharide content of the HHP-treated samples was 94.3%, while that of the heat-treated ones was only 35.5%. The sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis （SDS-PAGE）, Differential scanning calorimetric （DSC）, ANS fluorescence probe method and fourier-transform infrared （FTIR） spectroscopy results indicated some changes in protein subunits, denaturation, surface hydrophobicity and secondary structure of sea cucumber protein. This study has provided complementary information of pressure-induced structural changes on both the molecular and the sub-molecular level of sea cucumber protein.展开更多
The effects of re-crystallization of prednisolone as a poorly water-soluble drug in aqueous surfactant solutions on its dissolution rate were investigated. A significant enhancement was observed for crystal dissolutio...The effects of re-crystallization of prednisolone as a poorly water-soluble drug in aqueous surfactant solutions on its dissolution rate were investigated. A significant enhancement was observed for crystal dissolution rate in hydrophilic surfactants such as tween 80 and sodium lauryl sulfate （SLS）. Differential scanning calorimetry （DSC） and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy （FT-IR） indicated the existence of both form Ⅰ and Ⅱ ofprednisolone in SLS treated crystals. The FT-IR results also showed that, only form Ⅱ could be detected in prednisolone crystals without surfactant and prednisolone form Ⅲ was produced in tween 80 treated crystals. These results were also confirmed by X-ray （XRD） diffraction and scanning electron microscopy （SEM）. In general, the results indicated that the presence of hydrophilic surfactants could generate forms Ⅱ and Ⅲ of the crystals. These forms would give rlse to the increase of prednisolone＇s dissolution rate owing to their physicochemical instability and more hydrophilic property in comparison with stable polymorph of form Ⅰ.展开更多
Objective To explore the clinical efficacy of muscle regions of meridians needling method for refractory facial paralysis affecting different locations.Methods A total of 110 participants were randomized into an obser...Objective To explore the clinical efficacy of muscle regions of meridians needling method for refractory facial paralysis affecting different locations.Methods A total of 110 participants were randomized into an observation group and a control group,with 55 cases in each group.The observation group was treated with muscle regions of meridians needling method,and the control group was treated with conventional facial three-line needling method.The clinical efficacy was evaluated four weeks after the treatment.And the infrared imaging spectra of the two groups were examined.Results The total effective rate of the observation group was higher than that of the control group(P<0.05),and its curative effect for refractory facial paralysis located above the geniculate ganglion was better than that of the control group(P<0.05).The color scale distribution of different disease locations in the two groups varied significantly(P<0.05),the higher the disease location,the higher the occurrence rate of cool zone and low temperature zone.After treatment,the reductions of the facial and periotic temperature difference between the healthy side and the affected side in the observation group were statistically different from those in the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion Muscle regions of meridians needling method has a better effect than facial three-line needling method for refractory facial paralysis.It can promote the microcirculation of the affected side of the face,improve the blood and oxygen supply to local tissues,and thus promote the repair of the peripheral facial nerve.展开更多
基金Projects(21176026,21176242)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘Quartz is, in most cases, the major gangue mineral found in the manganese ore. Mn iron, dissolved from the surface of ore, will determine the interfacial properties of the particles and, thus, their flotation behavior. In this work, the effect of Mn2+ on quartz flotation was investigated through flotation tests. It was found that quartz can be depressed with Mn2+ and floated with dodecylamine in the pH region 7-8. In order to prove the validity of the findings, UV spectrophotometry, FTIR and SEM-EDS were carried out. UV spectrophotometry tests results show that Mn2+ can competitive adsorb with RNH3+ in the surface of quartz at acidic and neutral pH values. The FTIR measurements and SEM-EDS analysis indicate that Mn2+ forms precipitation and adsorbs on the negatively charged quartz surface, it induces quartz recovery dropping in alkaline pH. Furthermore, in the case of sodium hexametaphosphate(SH), sodium silicate or citric acid, the effects of Mn2+ were also studied. This depression in the given Mn2+ did not disappear. Citric acid is an appropriate modifier to separate quartz depressed by Mn2+ from other ores at pH 7.
文摘Pseudomelanosis duodeni (PD) is a rare dark speckled appearance of the duodenum associated with gastrointestinal bleeding,hypertension,chronic heart failure,chronic renal failure and consumption of different drugs.We report four cases of PD associated with chronic renal failure admitted to the gastroenterology outpatient unit due to epigastric pain,nausea,melena and progressive reduction of hemoglobin index.Gastroduodenal endoscopy revealed erosions in the esophagus and stomach,with no active bleeding at the moment.In addition,the duodenal mucosa presented marked signs of melanosis;later confirmed by histopathological study.Even though PD is usually regarded as a benign condition,its pathogenesis and clinical significance is yet to be defined.
基金the Public Health Ministry Foundation of China,No.06-9602-13
文摘AIM: To assess the diagnostic value of a combination of continuous intragastric pH and bilirubin monitoring in the detection of duodenogastric reflux (DGR), and the effects of diet on the bilirubin absorbance. METHODS: 30 healthy volunteers were divided into two groups: standard diet group (Group 1) 18 cases, free diet group (Group 2)12 cases. Each subjects were subjected to simultaneous 24-hour intragastric pH and spectrophotometric bilirubin concentration monitoring (Bilitec 2000). RESULTS: There was no difference of preprandial phase bilirubin absorbance between two groups. The absorbance of postprandial phase was significantly increased in group 2 than group 1. There was no difference between preprandial phase and postprandial phase absorbance in group 1. Postprandial phase absorbance was significantly higher in group 2. In a comparison of bile reflux with intragastric pH during night time, there were 4 types of reflux: Simultaneous increase in absorbance and pH in only 19.6%, increase in bilirubin with unchanged pH 33.3%, pH increase with unchanged absorbance 36.3%, and both unchanged in 10.8%. Linear regression analysis showed no correlation between percentage total time of pH【4 and percentage total time of absorbance】0.14, r=0.068 P【0.05. CONCLUSION: Because of the dietary effect, high absorbance fluids or foods should be avoided in detection. Intragastric pH and bilirubin monitoring separately predict the presence of duodenal (and/or pancreatic) reflux and bile reflux. They can not substitute for each other. The detection of DGR is improved if the two parameters are combined simultaneously.
文摘Carcinoid tumors have been reported in a wide range of organs but most frequently involve the gastrointestinal tract; however, duodenal carcinoid tumors are rare. We report a 50-year-old male patient complaining of multiple melenas for 3 wk. The panendoscopy and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreaticography revealed swelling accessory papilla with an ulcer. The biopsy taken showed a carcinoid tumor. The lesion was removed by wide resection. Patient was found to have an abnormal blood cell count during the follow-up period with elevated levels of hemoglobin and hematocrit of 21.2 g/dL and 63.5%,respectively, thrombocytosis of 501 000/μL, and leukocytosis of 20 410/μL. He was diagnosed as a polycythemia vera by a hematologist after further evaluation. He received periodic phlebotomy and hydroxyurea treatment. The response was good and his hematocrit was stabilized by periodic phlebotomy in the range of 44-49% during the last 2 years. The possible origin of UGI bleeding by a duodenal carcinoid tumor, although rare, should be considered. There has been one case report of a duodenal carcinoid tumor that involved accessory papilla of the pancreas divisum and one case report of metastatic carcinoid tumor associated with polycythemia vera. It is different in our patient as compared with the latter report, which mentioned a polycythemia vera patient who was found to have a metastatic carcinoid in the 17 years follow-up period. Chemotherapy had been given before the carcinoid tumor was revealed. Our patient had no previous chemotherapy for polycythemia vera before he was found to have duodenal carcinoid tumor; this excludes the possibility of chemotherapy induced carcinoid tumor, although it had been suspected in the previous report. In our patient, the existence of both diseases may be by predisposition of each other since both diseases have an increased incidence of other neoplasm, or they may be coexistent incidentally.
文摘The effects of high hydrostatic pressure （HHP） treatment on sea cucumber qualities, such as shelf-life, autoenzyme, total volatile basic nitrogen （TVB-N）, mucopolysaccha ride and protein, were investigated experimentally. The shelf-life of sea cucumber was greatly prolonged by HHP treatment. High pressure treatment of sea cucumber significantly reduced the activity of autoenzyme at 550 MPa. The TVB-N content was 8.4 mg/100 g in the HHP-treated samples after 38 days＇ storage at 4 ~C, while it had already reached 11.2 mg/100 g in the untreated ones after 5 days＇ storage under the same condition. The relative mucopolysaccharide content of the HHP-treated samples was 94.3%, while that of the heat-treated ones was only 35.5%. The sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis （SDS-PAGE）, Differential scanning calorimetric （DSC）, ANS fluorescence probe method and fourier-transform infrared （FTIR） spectroscopy results indicated some changes in protein subunits, denaturation, surface hydrophobicity and secondary structure of sea cucumber protein. This study has provided complementary information of pressure-induced structural changes on both the molecular and the sub-molecular level of sea cucumber protein.
文摘The effects of re-crystallization of prednisolone as a poorly water-soluble drug in aqueous surfactant solutions on its dissolution rate were investigated. A significant enhancement was observed for crystal dissolution rate in hydrophilic surfactants such as tween 80 and sodium lauryl sulfate （SLS）. Differential scanning calorimetry （DSC） and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy （FT-IR） indicated the existence of both form Ⅰ and Ⅱ ofprednisolone in SLS treated crystals. The FT-IR results also showed that, only form Ⅱ could be detected in prednisolone crystals without surfactant and prednisolone form Ⅲ was produced in tween 80 treated crystals. These results were also confirmed by X-ray （XRD） diffraction and scanning electron microscopy （SEM）. In general, the results indicated that the presence of hydrophilic surfactants could generate forms Ⅱ and Ⅲ of the crystals. These forms would give rlse to the increase of prednisolone＇s dissolution rate owing to their physicochemical instability and more hydrophilic property in comparison with stable polymorph of form Ⅰ.
文摘Objective To explore the clinical efficacy of muscle regions of meridians needling method for refractory facial paralysis affecting different locations.Methods A total of 110 participants were randomized into an observation group and a control group,with 55 cases in each group.The observation group was treated with muscle regions of meridians needling method,and the control group was treated with conventional facial three-line needling method.The clinical efficacy was evaluated four weeks after the treatment.And the infrared imaging spectra of the two groups were examined.Results The total effective rate of the observation group was higher than that of the control group(P<0.05),and its curative effect for refractory facial paralysis located above the geniculate ganglion was better than that of the control group(P<0.05).The color scale distribution of different disease locations in the two groups varied significantly(P<0.05),the higher the disease location,the higher the occurrence rate of cool zone and low temperature zone.After treatment,the reductions of the facial and periotic temperature difference between the healthy side and the affected side in the observation group were statistically different from those in the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion Muscle regions of meridians needling method has a better effect than facial three-line needling method for refractory facial paralysis.It can promote the microcirculation of the affected side of the face,improve the blood and oxygen supply to local tissues,and thus promote the repair of the peripheral facial nerve.
