Objective To explore the effect of E-Flow imaging on the radiotherapy of cervical lymph nodes metastasized from nasopharyngeal carcinoma.Methods A total of 52 nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients with 94 invasion neck lymph nodes were treated with conventional radiotherapy. Lymph node size, hemodynamic parameters, and blood supply were detected by E-Flow imaging and two-dimensional ultrasound before and after the radiotherapy. The relationship between those examinations and radiotherapy effect was analyzed.Results Of the 94 metastatic cervical lymph nodes from nasopharyngeal carcinoma before the radiotherapy, 40 disappeared, 52 reduced, and 2 maintained the original size after the radiotherapy. Blood flow in all residual lymph nodes decreased or disappearaed. Artery flow spectrum in the lymph node was changed from the high-speed high impedance to low-speed low resistance. The size of cervical lymph node and blood flow before the radiotherapy were associated with clinical efficacy (P<0.05). Conclusion E-Flow imaging plays an important role in assessing the efficacy of radiation therapy by changing the blood supply of cervical lymph node and its size before and after the radiotherapy.

Objective To develop a plateau emergency medical treatment system on the helicopter for firstaid of critical patients in the plateau at peace time and wartime.Method With the characteristics of M17B-7 helicopter considered,the components of the system were supposed to include a chest for pulmonary resuscitation and monitoring,a firstaid backpack,two thermal bags and four transport stretchers.Results The resuscitation and monitoring device was gifted with perfect ergonomic design,and the requirements for firstaid,resuscitation,rewarming and heat preservation were satisfied by the firstaid backpack and thermal bags.The system could be applied to emergency treatment of combined,multiple injuries,such as dressing,hemostasia and fixation,as well as keeping the respiratory tract unobstructed,efficient respiratory support,maintenance of vital signs and treatment of cold injury.Conclusion The plateau emergency medical treatment system on the helicopter behaves well in medical treatment and field survival ability,and thus can be allocated according to service requirements and troops' organizational system for searching and firstaid of the person in distress in the plateau.

Objective To study the effect of Schwann cell enclosed by antibody of neural cell adhesion molecule L1 on injured spinal cord. Methods Over 98% of the purity of Schwann cells obtained from bilateral sciatic nerves of 2 days newborn SD rats, the concentration of Schwann cells was about 2.5?104 /?l. The Schwann cells were enclosed by the antibody of neural cell adhesion molecule L1 using co-culture. The adult SD rats (weight 200-250 g) were used to establish the model of spinal cord injury by hemi-transection at the left side of T10 level. The animals were divided into three groups; the SC group was transplanted with 20 ?l suspension Schwann cells; the anti-L1 group with 20 ?l Schwann cells enclosed by antibody of neural cell adhesion molecule L1; and the control group was injected solely with normal saline to the injured cord. Eight weeks later regenerated neural axons were investigated through horseradish peroxiase HRP retrograde trace immunohistochemistry of neurofilament and Western blot. Results Few regenerated neural axons appeared in the control group; some of regenerated neural axons could be observed in anti-L1 group; plentiful and bulky regenerated neural axons were found in SC group. The group with antibody had significant less HRP positive neurons and neural axons than the group without antibody. Western blot showed that the quantity of neurofilament in the anti-L1 group was only two thirds of the SC group. Conclusion Schwann cell-derived neural cell adhesion molecule L1 is able to enhance the neural axon regeneration of injured spinal cord.

Objective To study the clinical features, treatment strategy and prognosis of children and adolescent with spinal bone tumors. Methods Forty-three patients were retrospectively investigated from January 1987 to June 2002, thirty-one of which were male, and the others were female. The age of patients ranged from 3 to 16 years with an average of 11.8 years. The pathological examination suggested that tumor-like conditions were 11 cases (25.6%), benign tumors 13 cases (30.2%), and malignant tumors 19 cases (44.2%). The cervical vertebrae tumors were 15 cases, thoracic vertebrae 16 cases, lumbar vertebrae 6 cases, and sacral vertebrae 6 cases. Treatment included: 1 case of malignant lymphoma was only subjected to chemotherapy; and the others were undertaken tumor resection and bone grafting to fusion with or without internal fixation. All patients of malignant tumors were performed adjuvant radiotherapy or chemotherapy after operation. Results The follow-up period was from 1 to 10 years with an average of 4.3 years. All patients of benign tumors obtained satisfied outcomes with local symptom and neural deficits improved, and no tumor recurrence happened. 6 cases (2 cases of primitive neural ectodermal tumor, 1 case of Ewing's sarcoma, 1 case of neuroblastoma, 1 case of plasma cell sarcoma and 1 case of chondrosarcoma) of malignant patients were died from metastasis and systemic failure, and the ratio was 14% and 31.6% of total and malignant tumor respectively. One case of bone giant cell tumor and 1 case of Schwannoma got recurrence at 2.5 years and 10 months after operation respectively. Conclusion For patients of children and adolescent with spinal bone tumors, the prognosis of the benign is better if tumors were removed radically. However, the patients with malignant tumors had worse prognosis with higher recurrent or death rate, and its prognosis is closely correlated to tumor's characters, operation strategy, and extending postoperative therapy.

Objective: To observe the synergetic effect of folic acid and genistein on apoptosis in the early stage of neuron and its possible mechanism. Methods: Cyclophosphamide was added to primary cultured neurons to induce apoptosis. Three different dosages of folic acid and genistein were used to inhibit apoptosis. The results were observed by flow cytometry and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Results: 1.Folic acid and genistein might play a role in early stages of neuron apoptosis, and the synergetic effect was demonstrated when folic acid and genistein were administered together. 2. The membrane changes in early stages of neuron apoptosis observed by scanning electron microscope were also in agreement with the flow cytometry data. Conclusion: Genistein might reinforce the protective effect of folic acid on neural tube defects by restraining the apoptosis of the early stage of neuron.

Objective To design an integrated emergency medical treatment system mounted on helicopter, which can meet the requirements of field treatment and evacuation in emergency disasters or local wars, the system has immobile form and mobile form. Methods With the characteristics of existing helicopter considered, the components of the system were supposed to include a universal stretchers, overall structure and embedded emergency devices and support transport accessories. Results The system could realize the destination of swift response and air-and ground first-aid, the new model of swift response can made the regulation and principle of first -aid more reasonable, and increases the survival rate significantly. Conclusion Critical diseases have become the latest killer in daily life. The first-aid on spot need the new model of swift response and air -and ground first -aid, the system can decrease the invalidity and mortality.

Objective To investigate the changing of endothelial progenitor cells and nitric oxide in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension secondary to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.Method Mononuclear cells from 20 healthy persons (the control group, n = 20) , COPD patients without PAH (COPD non-PAH group, n =30) and patients with PAH secondary to COPD (COPD and PAH group, n=30) were investigated. Total mononuclear cells were isolated from peripheral blood by Ficoll density gradient centrifugation. EPC number and migration were assayed by colony forming unit-EPCs (CFU-EPCs) assay and modified Boyden chamber assay , respectively. EPC adhesion assay was performed by replanting those on fibronectin-coated dishes , then adherent cells were counted. The concentration of NO was measured with method of nitrate reductase.Result The numbers of CFU and migration, adhesion activity of circulating EPCs in COPD[ (21.9±3. 9)CFU-EPC] and PAH group[ (14. 2 ±3. 5)CFU-EPC] were significantly lower than that in non-COPD group and COPD non-PAH group [ ( 24.9 ±4.1) CFU-EPC ]. It was also observed that a strong negative correlation between the levels of PAH and the numbers of CFU and adhesion, migration activity of circulating EPCs. The NO level in the PAH group [ (43. 6 ±4. 8)ng/ml] was significantly lower than that in control group [ ( 67. 17±4.9 ) ng/ml ] ( P < 0.01). The NO level was positively correlated with number and migration ability of EPCs( r =0. 77,0.71, P <0.01) , but not correlated with adhesion ability.Conclusion The number of CFU and migratory, adhesive activity of EPC in patients withPAH secondary to COPD was significantly decreased. These changes may be associated with low level of plasma NO.

Objective To evaluate the application value of the one-stepdiabetes education management system in clinic. Methods The “one-step” diabetes education management system was construct.80 newly diagnosed patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus were selected and randomly divided into the control group and the experimental group with 40 patients in each group.The patients in the experimental group received “one-step”diabetes education management system by diabetes specialist nurses,while patients in the con-trol group received routine diabetic education.The fasting blood glucose (FBG),HbAlc,medical compliance behaviors and other indices were compared between two groups. Results FBG,HbAlc and medical compliance were better,and the risk score of complications was higher in the experimental group than those of the control group,there were significant differences between them. Conclusions Application of “one-step”diabetes education management system in treatment and nursing of patients shows maneuverability and practicality.It has clinical application value and deserves to be spread.

OBJECTIVE To investigate the incidence of nosocomial infection (NI) in our hospital,analyze the related factors,and provide theoretical basis for better prevention and control of NI. METHODS A total of 19 203 inpatients from Dec 2006 to Nov 2007 were retrospectively analyzed,of which 387 inpatients suffering from NI. RESULTS The rate of NI was 2.02%,the highest infected rate was in ICU (24.32%). The main infection site was respiratory tract (57.58%). The species were predominated by Gram-negatives (52.00%). CONCLUSIONS The incidence of NI is connected with factors such as age,underlying diseases,invasive operation and the misusage of antibiotics.

Objective To introduce the therapeutic measure of preventing the first web contracture after hand crush injury in early stage. Methods Three types were divided according to the traumatic condition in 57 cases: closed injury, open injury and with blood vessel of thumb or fingers injury, and used different method such as closing injury postpone, opening the first web by kischner wire or mini-external fixation splint and covered by local or island flap to cure each type in primary and early stage, after 6 months, measured the width and angle of the first web. Results Forty-one cases were followed-up after 3 months - 2 years,abduction and opposition of the thumbs were fine, the average of width and angle of the first web were (5.89 ± 0.58)cm and (87.85 ± 6.03)°. Conclusion The key points of preventing the first web contracture after crush injury are opening the first web that being covered by local flap and to use splint in primary stage.