Objective To verify the performance of the ADVIA Centaur XP automatic chemiluminescence analyzer produced by the Siemens company in quantitative detection of serum insulin (IRI) and C‐peptide(CpS) .Methods The blood samples from 40 in‐dividuals undergoing the physical examination were detected for calculating the imprecision and bias of IRI and CpS .The linear range of IRI was verified .The reference range of IRI and CpS was verified .Results The intra‐batch variable of coefficient of IRI and CpS was less than 6 .25% ,the inter‐batch imprecision were less than 8 .33% ;the bias of IRI and CpS detection was less than 12 .5% ;the linear range of IRI was 0 .50 - 307 .76 mIU /L ;the detection results of 40 serum samples showed that all IRS were with‐in the reference range provided by manufacturer ,the results in 2 cases of CpS was out of the reference range provided by manufac‐turer ,indicating that it conformed to the relevant requirements .Conclusion The main performance of the ADVIA Centaur XP auto ‐matic chemiluminescence analyzer for detecting IRS and CpS meets the requirements ,which could be used for clinical detection .

Objective To investigate the effects of ketamine on the effector functions (phagocytosis, respiratory burst and release of proteolytic enzymes) of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) stimulated human neutrophils in vitro. Methods Blood samples were collected from healthy volunteers. The study was divided into four groups: LPS group and three ketamine groups (K1, K2 and K3). The final concentration of ketamine in each group was 0, 3, 30 and 300 ?g/ml respectively. Phagocytosis was assessed in whole blood by NBT phagocytosis test (n=8) and respiratory burst by flow cytometry (with dihydrorhodamine 123 as fluorescent marker, n=5). The release of three proteolytic enzymes was measured with isolated polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs) by turbidimetry (lysozyme) and chromatometry (elastase and ? glucurolidase) methods (n=9).Results Ketamine dose dependently inhibited phagocytosis, respiratory burst and proteolytic enzyme releasing of LPS stimulated human neutrophils in vitro. Higher concentrations of ketamine were required to suppress respiratory burst as compared with the concentrations needed to suppress phagocytosis and proteolytic enzyme releasing.Conclusions The inhibitory effects of ketamine on the effector functions of LPS stimulated human neutrophils may contribute to the attenuation of neutrophil mediated inflammatory injuries.

Objective To find out through case studies about the current situation of resident training in hospitals unaffiliated to medical colleges so as to provide departments of health administration with basis for perfecting resident training contents and methods. Methods Interviews were conducted with the administrative staff and questionnaire surveys were undertaken on the department heads and residents in three hospitas, and then a statistical analysis was made of the results. Results Preliminary conditions for resident training were in place in some departments of the three hospitals and the department heads and residents were aware of the importance of resident training. Conclusion Preliminary conditions for resident training are in place in some departments of the second-tier hospitals and above that are unaffiliated to medical colleges and some achievements have been made in previous resident training. However, there are still some problems.

Objective To develop a new method with using surgical procedures for multiple correction of nasal deformity with cleft lip and palate.Methods Our operation procedures included elevation of the nasal floor depression in cleft side with the transplantation of autogenous cancellous bone, frustration and elevation of the nasal bone and part of the frontal process of maxilla, and replacement of septum between alar cartilages.Through these procedures, the nasal deformity could be multiply corrected.Results Postoperative follow up for 1～8years in 45 patients demonstrated satisfactory results. Conclusion Multiple correction is a new method of treatment for nasal deformity with cleft lip and palate.

Objective To compare the result of T2/T3 transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) of the urinary bladder after segmental cystectomy, treated by postoperative radiation plus intravesical chemotherapy and postoperative intravesical chemotherapy alone.Methods From 1985 to Dec.1995 patients with T2/T3 TCC bladder cancer who had been treated by segmental cystectomy were eligible for this retrospective analysis. Fifty-eight patients received postoperative radiotherapy plus intravesical chemotherapy (RT+IVC) and 35 patients were given postoperative intravesical chemotherapy (IVC) with thio-TEPA or calmette-Gue'rin bacilli (BCG). For radiation,8 or 18 ?MV X-ray was given with total dose of 50-60 ?Gy. Vesicoclysis was performed on 50-60 mg thio-TEPA twice per week and 0.5 mg BCG per week.Results The 3-year local control rates of RT+IVC and IVC groups were 68.6% and 48.2% showing a difference statistically significant (? 2=4.08,P=0.044).The 3- and 5-year survival rates of RT+IVC and IVC groups were 70.7%,49.5% and 59.9%,35.7% ,showing no significant difference (? 2=1.77,P=0.184). Among the 5 year survivors of the RT+IVC patients, 78.6% had their bladder preserved. Though untoward radiation reactions were severer, they were tolerated well.Conclusions Combined radiation therapy plus intravesical chemotherapy is indicated for T2/T3 bladder cancer after segmental cystectomy. Multimodality therapy is more favored to improve both the local control and the possibility of preserving the bladder.

Objectives: To study the clinical meaning of condyle-form asymmetry and its osseous changes shown on TMJ images of lateral oblique transcranial projection and lateral tomography. Methods: 113 patients with partial posterior teeth lose were enroled in the study.Among them 25 were with temporomandibular disorder (TMD group),39 with slight TMD sings (sub-TMD group) and 45 without TMD(TMD-free group). Radiographs were taken and studied for each patient. Results: It was found that the condyle form asymmetry and osseous changes were not significantly different among the three groups. Osseous change was related to the number of teeth-lose (P0.05). The symptoms and signs of TMD had close relationship with occlusal interferences. Conclusions: The changes shown on TMJ images do not show close relationship with TMD symptoms and signs. Occlusal interferences resulted from teeth-lose are related to the clinical symptoms and signs of TMD.

Objective: To observe the effects and immunological mechanism of continuous blood(purification)(CBP) in treatment of children with infectious shock.Methods: Twelve children with infectious shock treated with continuous veno-venus hemofiltration(CVVH) in intensive care unit(ICU) from June 2002 to October 2005 were selected as CBP treatment group,and 20 children with infectious shock without the(treatment) were selected as controls at the same time.The levels of pH,oxygenation index,HCO~-_3,base(excess(BE)),blood urea nitrogen(BUN),serum creatinine(SCr),blood pressure and acute physiology and chronic health evaluation Ⅱ(APACHEⅡ) were examined before and 24,48 hours after treatment dynamically,while the levels of tumor necrosis factor?(TNF?),interleukin1(IL1),IL6 and IL8 were detected and analyzed by SPSS 10.0 software.Results: Among the 12 patients,8 cases survived,4 cases died and the mortality rate was 33.3%.In CBP treatment group,APACHE Ⅱdecreased after treatment,and other biochemical parameters were all improved,plasma concentrations of TNF?,IL1 and IL8 decreased(P

Objective To explore the effectiveness of a new kind of embolization agent-sodium alginate(KMG), and to evaluate the clinical value of 2D color Dopper ultrasound in assessing the therapeutic effect of uterin arterial embolization (UAE) in leiomyomas. Methods Forty nine patients with symptomatic leiomyomas were undertaken UAE with KMG for the treatment. Sonography was performed at 3 ～ 7 days before and,1,3,6 months after UAE with 2D color Doppler for evaluating the 2D echograms and hemodymamics. Results Forty nine leiomyomas were studied after UAE,showing a marked reduction in the size(35% - 90%). No blood flow was demonstrated in the leiomyomas either 3 - 7 days or 1 month or 3 months after the procedurc. The reappearance of blood flow could be seen in only one case. Conclusion KMG is an efficient embolization agent for the treatment of symptomatic leiomyomas with UAE,and ultrasonography is a useful tool to assess the effectiveness. (J Intervent Radiol, 2006, 15: 469-471)

OBJECTIVE:To study the preparative methods of the long-circulating solid lipid nanoparticles(LSLN)carrying ginkgolides A and B(GAB)and to study the physicochemical characteristics of the GAB-LSLN.METHODS:GAB-LSLN was prepared by ultrasonication or high pressure homogenization.Transmission electron microscopy was employed to study its shape.Particle size,zeta potential,and entrapment efficiency of GAB-LSLN were determined,and its stability after storage under room temperature for 4 weeks was determined as well.RESULTS:The GAB-LSLN prepared by ultrasonication was platelet-shaped and irregular,and that prepared by high pressure homogenization was spherical and regular in shape.The particle diameters of GAB-L SLN prepared by ultrasonication and high pressure homogenization were(219.6?14.3)nm and(173.9?10.4)nm respectively(P0.05).CONCLUSION:High pressure homogenization is superior to ultrasonication in that the prepared GAB-LSLN has small particle size,high stability and high entrapment efficiency.

Objective To discuss the influence of comprehensive rehabilitative nursing by traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)the neural function impairment, activity of daily living(ADL)and accompanying complications of patients in acute phase of cerebral apoplexy. Methods 238 patients from 3 cooperative hospitals from September in 2004 to September in 2006 were randomly chosen and divided into the test group(117 cases)and the control group(121 cases).The medication treatment in the two groups were basically the same. The comprehensive rehabilitative nursing with traditional Chinese medicine was adopted in the test group and the control group received routine nursing intervention. The clinical nerve function limitation score(CNS)and the ADL were evaluated within the first week and the 4th week after intervention. The incidence rate of complications was also determined. Results The CNS and ADL results in the observation group were better than those in the control group(P＜0.01).The incidence rate was lower than that in the observation group. Conclusion The comprehensive rehabilitative nursing by TCM could facilitate the functional recovery of limbs and improve activity of daily living.This intervention could be applied in clinic, family and community because of its characteristics such as simplicity, feasibility and little adverse effect.