Accurate pre-operative evaluation of characteristics and various pathological subtypes of renal parenchymal tumors has important value for the choice of operation design as well as the assessment of prognosis.The advances of CT,MR and contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CUES) in diagnosis of renal parenchymal tumors were reviewed in this article.

Objective To investigate the scavenging effect of Baoyuan anticancer oral solution on superoxide anion (O-2 ) and 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl hydrate(DPPH) free radicals. Methods O-2 and DPPH were examined with the ESR (electron spin resonance) spin trapping method. Results The scavenging effect of Baoyuan anticancer oral solution diluted to 50 fold, on O-2 and DPPH free radicals was 81. 32% and 98. 47% , respectively. Conclusion Baoyuan anticancer oral solu-tion has a dose-related effect on free radical elimination.

Objective To explore the effect of human umbilical cord blood cells (HUCBCs) transplantation to treat cerebral ischemia of rats and the status of transplanted HUCBCs in the ischemic brain tissue of these rats. Methods The mononuclearcells abstracted from 60～100 ml of cord blood of full-term babies were cultured in vitro and marked with 5-bromodeoxyuridine (Brdu)(5 ?mol/L) for 2 days. The middle cerebral artery occlusion rat models were made and the HUCBCs (3?106) were transplanted into the lateral ventricular 1 day later. Neurological severity scores (NSS) tests were undertaken at different time point after transplantation, and iimmunohistochemistry method was used to check the migration and differentiation of HUCBCs. Results The HUCBCs had the capacity of proliferation in vitro and were induced to differentiate into astrocytes, oligodendrocytes and neurons in vivo. 3 weeks later, the neurological function of rats that received transplantation recovered much better than the rats without transplantation, as evidenced by NSS (all P

OBJECTIVE:To study the inhibition effects of tranilast on hypertrophic scar tissue of rabbits and its mechanism. METHODS:Rabbits were selected to induce hypertrophic scar(HS)model,the HS model rats were randomly divided into model control group (normal saline),tranilast low-dose,medium-dose,high-dose groups (0.3,0.5,0.7 mg/kg),6 rabbits in each group,local intradermaly injected corresponding drugs. Scar thickness 1 h before injection and the first,third,fifth week after in-jection in each group were measured,pathological changes of scar(fifth week after injection)were observed,transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1),α-smooth muscle actin(α-SMA)mRNA and protein expression were detected. RESULTS:Compared with 1 h before injection,scar thickness of rabbits in other groups were decreased after injection except for model control group. In fifth week after injection,compared with model control group,scar thickness of rabbits in other groups were decreased,pathological changes were improved;TGF-β1,α-SMA mRNA and protein expression were decreased (P<0.05),showing positive correlation with tranilast dose. CONCLUSIONS:Tranilast can inhibit the formation of hypertrophic scar,and the mechanism may be related to inhibiting the TGF-β1,α-SMA mRNA and protein expression.

Objective To determine the effect of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) for cervix cancer on cell proliferation and apoptosis. Methods A total of 24 patients with squamous carcinoma of the cervix (SCC) were treated with one cycle of cisplatin combined with hydroxycamptothecine, bleomycin regimen. The expression of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) and apoptosis index (AI) were detected before and after NAC with flow cytometry and TUNEL. Results Clinical response was 58.3% (14/24). Before and after NAC, the expression of PCNA were (0.386?0.078) and (0.125?0.040) respectively and AI were (0.052?0.027) and (0.248?0.078). Significant difference of PCNA and AI could be observed before and after NAC (t=22.859, t=16.06, P

Objective To explore the origin of fluoride in the coal-combustion endemic fluorosis areas in the middle part of Hunan Province and to provide basic data for making preventive measure in the regions. Methods In November, 2006, the prevalence rate of dental fluorosis of children aged 10-12 years were examined, the villages were divided into three groups based on the prevalence rate of dental fluorosis. The fluoride content in the drinking water, coal, briquettes, briquette ash, clay and indoor air was determined by fluoride ion selective electrode. The quantity of fluoride release was calculated. Results There was no significant difference in the concentration of fluoride in water among the three groups, and it was below 1.0 mg/L in fluorosis and non-fluorosis areas. The fluoride levels in the coal, briquette ash and indoor air showed no statistical difference among groups. The fluoride levels of briquettes, clay and the quantity of fluorine release showed significant difference (P

Objective To explore the adverse effect of endemic fluorosis caused by fluoride from coal burning on the intelligence of children. Methods Four primary schools were selected respectively from slight, moderate, severe endemic fluorosis areas and the control area in Xinhua county of Hu'nan Province, and twenty children of grade 5 were randomly chosen in each school. The seriousness of dental fluorosis was examined by Dean's method and intelligence level was evaluated by CRT-RC. The morning urine was collected and the fluoride content in urine was measured by fluoride ion selection electrode method. Results The dental fluorosis was positively related to the fluoride content in urine (P0.05), but the difference was significant in the abilities of comparative inference, serial relationship and abstract inference (P

Objective To evaluate color Doppler sonography in the diagnosis of local recurrence in patients undergoing Miles procedure for rectal carcinoma.[WT5”HZ] Methods Transperineal and transsacral color Doppler blood flow sonography was performed on 51 patients presenting presacral masses after Miles procedure for rectal carcinoma. Blood flow richness and the blood flow dynamics indexes e.g. peak systolic velocity (PSV), diastolic velocity (EDV),resistive index (RI), and pulsatility indexs (PI) were recorded and analyzed. Results Blood flow signals in the recurrent masses were mainly Ⅱ-Ⅲ amounting to 81 82% (27/33), and that of benign masses were mainly 0-Ⅰ,Ⅱ-Ⅲ amounting to 27 78% (5/18). Both were significantly different (? 2=14 55, P

Objective:To screen the optimal base of compound titanium dioxide cream. Methods:Phenyl salicylate and titanium dioxide were respectively combined with 5 kinds of matrices to prepare compound titanium dioxide cream. The properties and stability of compound titanium dioxide cream were studied. Results:The 5 kinds of anionic emulsifiers all could be used to prepare compound titanium dioxide cream. The cream prepared with formula A was thick,and the cream prepared with formula B, C,D and E were delicate,luster and easy to smear. After the centrifugal test and low temperature test,the cream had no obvious changes. After the high temperature test,the cream prepared with formula A and B was dry and rough,the cream prepared with formula D had no significant changes when compared with that stored under room temperature,and the cream prepared with C and E was attenuated and changed into solution. Stored under the room temperature for 12 months,the cream prepared with formula D had no changes in the content and properties. Conclusion:Compound titanium dioxide cream prepared formula D is delicate and easy to smear with good stability,which shows good clinical application value.