Objective To investigate the expression of an inhibitor gene of apoptosis, clusterin, in prostate cancer and its relationship with the genesis and progression of prostate cancer and with the expressions of bcl 2 and p53. Methods The expressions of clusterin, bcl 2, and p53 in 10 cases of normal prostatic tissues, 15 cases of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and 49 cases of prostate cancer were examined by immunohistochemical staining. Results The rates of strong positive or weak positive of clusterin in normal prostatic tissues, BPH, and prostate cancer were 10% (1/10), 66.6% (10/15), and 91.8% (45/49), respectively. The expression level of clusterin in prostate cancer tissues was significantly higher than that in normal prostatic tissues ( P

The article summarizes the questions of clinical teaching of advanced urologists,and find out some measures to improve the clinical teaching quality of advanced urologists.

Medical clinical education is really the beginning of clinical work,and it should be reformed accordingly based on actual changes in health care.This article discusses that the clinical medical education should be reformed to face serious medical problems.

Aged ; Endocarditis ; etiology ; therapy ; Humans ; Kidney Transplantation ; adverse effects ; Male

Total hip replacement (THR) is replacing the prosthesis stem similar to human bone that takes advantage of the material with both good mechanical properties and biocompatibility to the damaged articular surface. Thus it can not only alleviate or even eliminate the pain but also effectively maintain the joint stability and freedom and restore its normal performance. Finite element analysis was used in this study to establish a 3D model of artificial hip stem, and explore its fatigue properties of different materials to ensure the safety and reliability. The calculating obtained two results of different metal hip prosthesis, including lifetime and deformation. The minimum service life of titanium prosthesis reaches 568 million times, which satisfies ISO standards, while the stainless steel does not suit to be a prosthesis material.
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip ; Finite Element Analysis ; Hip Joint ; Hip Prosthesis ; Humans ; Materials Testing ; Models, Anatomic ; Prosthesis Failure ; Reproducibility of Results ; Stainless Steel ; Titanium

Objective To investigated the effect of somatostatin(SS)on cholecystokinin-induced alterations of exocrine function and the redistribution of the F-actin in the pancreatic acinar cells.MethodsIn vitro,isolated rat pancreatic acini were divided into 12 groups:normal control group,different concentrations ofcholecystokinin-octapeptide groups(CCK-8)of 10-12,10-11,10-10,10-9 or 10-8 mol/L,SS group(10-7mol/L),SS and different dose CCK-8 groups.The acinar cells were stimulated with different concentrations of CCK-8 for 30 min in the presence or absence of 10-7 mol/L SS.Amylase and trypsin activity were measured using corresponding assay kits,and F-actin distribution in pancreatic acinar cells were detected by laser confocal microscopy.ResultsSS stabilized the structure of cytoskeleton in acinar cells,and remarkably increased the ratio of subapical/basolateral F-actin(P

Objective To study the clinical effect and necessity of removing internal fixation after treatment of acromioclavicular dislocation (Tossy Ⅲ ) with AO clavicular hook plate. Methods From October 2001 to October 2004, 31 patients with acromioclavicular dislocation (Tossy Ⅲ ) were treated with AO clavicular hook plate and were followed up. All of their broken acromioclavicular joints were sutured and the clavicular insertions of deltoid and trapezius muscles were repaired. The coracoclavicular ligaments were sutured for only 9 patients. Their shoulder functions before and after taking out of the internal fixation were assessed by Constant and Murley evaluation and compared. Results 24 patients were followed up from 4 to 40 months after operations (averaging 22 months). There were no loosening or breakage of internal fixations. The plates were removed 12 to 27 months postoperatively (averaging 18 months) in only 9 patients. No redislocation occurred after taking out of the plates. The scores of shoulder joint function were 76.5? 8.6 and 99.5? 1.0 (P

Objective To investigate the clinical characteristics,diagnosis and treatment of invasive pituitary adenoma.Methods The clinical presentations,imaging studies and surgical outcomes in 62 patients with invasive pituitary adenomas and 78 patients with noninvasive pituitary adenomas were analyzed retrospectively.Results Invasive pituitary adenomas were more common in patients with macroadenomas than those with microadenomas(P

Objective To study the surgical repair mode of skin cancer in facies in aged patients. Methods The modes of surgical repair in 216 cases of aged patients with skin cancer in facies were analyzed. Results The special characteristics of physiology and pathology and the facies anatomy in the elderly determined the complexity of surgical repair. The surgical mode of excision and suture was the safest and the most efficacious. Skin flap transfer could mostly satisfy the function requirements of facies for the wound that was not able to be sutured after excision. Free skingrafting was applicable to the case that the deep tissue was not invaded by the tumor and the general condition of the patients was not much good. Conclusion The order of surgical repair modes for skin cancer in the facies in the elderly is excision and suture, skin flap transfer, and free skingrafting. Local skin flap must be the primary source as the selection of the skin flap is concerned. The suitable axial pattern skin flap or musculo-cutaneous flap can be selected according to the different section of the facies while there is no suitable local tissue.

Objective To investigate the clinical effect of acellular allogenic dermis combined with split-thickness autogenous skin graft for coverage of wound in extremity joint. Methods After contraction scar, giant pigmented nevus and capillary hemangioma being removed, acellular allogenic dermis with split-thickness autogenous skin graft was used to repair 25 cases of wounds of elbow, ankle, knee and wrist joints. The area of wounds was from 7cm?11cm to 12cm?19cm. Out of 25 wounds, there were 4 in wrist, 8 in elbow, 7 in ankle and 6 in knee joints. The survival rate of graft skin and improvement degree of joint function were observed. Results All grafts survived and had the smooth surface without obvious pigmentation and wound contraction. The function of joint was significantly improved after operation. Conclusion Tissue-engineered dermis with autogenous epithelium is an ideal graft for coverage of various wounds in extremity joint.