Objective To introduce the wavelet zero -cross stimulation algorithm and based on which to design and implement the cochlear implants. Methods Through DSP and ICETEK-VC5416, the WZS speech coding strategy was simulated, and also the presented WZS strategy was compared to CIS strategy by hardware implementation and computer simulation. Results The processed audio signals, output from eight channels, were synthesized and played through loudhailer and could be heard with high fidelity. Conclusion The wavelet zero-cross stimulation(WZS) strategy, which generates stimulating pulsatile series at zero-cross points in the domain of wavelet transform, can keep the temporal correlation and coherence of speech remained in stimulating pulsatile series and reflects the characteristic of temporal coding for cochlea.

Objective To investigation the relationship between health management and prognosis of chronic prostatitis. Methods Three hundied and forty-six cases of chronic prostatitis were divided into two groups. The control group treatment was local washing and medicine for three months. The experiment group treatment was local washing, medicine, and health management for three months. NIH-CPSI was used for the results. Results There was no significant different between the experimental group(165 cases)and the control group(154 cases)before treatment in NIH-CPSI. The effective rate of the the experimental group was 88.5%, and that of the control group was 64.9% after treatment. It is effective for cure and the prognosis of the experiment was better than the control (P<0.05). Conclusion It is suggested that it is more effective for the prognosis of chronic prostatitis after the intervention of health management.

An inflatable liquid epidural balloon was used to simulate an intracranial space-occupying lesion.Two groups of dogs with 8 in each were employed.Under different conditions and time intervals,intracranial pressure(ICP)was continuously recorded,and pressure-volume index(PVI),volume-pressure response(VPR),and cerebrospinal fluid pulse pressure(CSFPP)were measured silmutaneously.It was found that PVI was in significant negative linear correlation with ICP,while VPR and CSFPP in significant positive linear correlation with IVP(P

Objective:To study the effects of LeFort I osteotomy in the treatment of old maxillary fracture.Methods:30 patients with old maxillary fracture were treated with LeFort I osteotomy,the rehabilitation of occluding relation and masticatory function were observed after operation.Results:28 patients had well-pleasing occluding relation and masticatory function; 2 patients dissatisfied with their masticatory function, because of unbalance of nerve-muscle after their occlusal plane were rebuilt.Conclusion:LeFort I osteotomy can be a method in the treatment of old maxillary fracture.

To evaluate the influence of different brands of syringes on performance parameters and application quality of syringe pump, we carried out matching experiment of infusion/syringe pump analyzer Rigel Multi-Flo, made by ALK Co. in Sweden, for 3 different types of syringes to measure the flow rate, occlusion alarm pressure, occlusion time and bolus volume of 26 syringe pumps. Data of quality control were analyzed with statistical method. The results demonstrated that there were significant differences in the flow rate, occlusion alarm pressure, occlusion time and bolus volume (P<0. 01) between those of common syringes and original syringes. This study points out that the health care providers should select compatible syringes for syringe pumps, which provides evidence and guidance to assure the reasonable and safe application of syringe pumps in clinical practice.
Infusion Pumps ; Quality Control ; Syringes

Purpose To investigate the correlation of the expression of Cyclin D1 and BRAF ( V600E) mutation in papillary thyroid carcinoma ( PTC) and their clinical significance, and to analyze their role in the pathogenesis of PTC. Methods The expression of CK34βE12 and MC protein was detected by immunohistochemical EnVision method in 52 cases of PTC and 52 cases of thyroid benign lesions (25 cases of nodular goiters, 15 cases of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, 12 cases of follicular adenoma), and the mutation status of BRAF gene protein in above specimens were detected by polymerase chain reaction and DNA sequencing. Expression of Cyclin D1 and BRAF (V600E) mutation in papillary thyroid carcinoma and their correlation clinicopathologic features were also analyzed. Results The positive rate of Cyclin D1 in 88 cases of PTC was 84. 6%,and the immunoreactivity score (4. 6 ± 2. 4), compared with thyroid be-nign lesions (1. 3 ± 1. 6), was statistically significant difference (t=8. 525, P<0. 01). Expression of Cyclin D1 was closely related with lymph node metastasis, capsular invasion, tumor stage Ⅲ+Ⅳ and BRAF (V600E) mutation (P<0. 05), but not related with age, gender, number and diameter of tumor nodules. In 52 cases of PTC BRAF gene mutation rate was 63. 5%, but in thyroid benign lesions mutation rate was 0, with significant difference (P<0. 01). The BRAF mutation is closely related with lymph node metastasis, capsular invasion and tumor stage Ⅲ+Ⅳ(P<0. 05), but not related with age, gender, number and diameter of tumor nodules. The expression of Cyclin D1 in BRAF (V600E) mutation group was stronger, the positive expression rate was significantly higher than that of wild group (100% vs 57. 9%), and expression of the mean score was higher than that of the wild group (5. 7 ± 1. 6 vs 4. 0 ± 2. 5);the comparison between the two groups showed statistical difference (t=2. 652, P<0. 05). Conclusions The expression of Cyclin D1 and BRAF (V600E) mutation are positively related, which are also closely related with the occurrence and development of PTC, and can be used as an index to predict the invasion and metastasis in PTC.

Objective To study the effects of midazolam on expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) of gerbils following total cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury to look for an experimental basis for the rational clinical use of midazolam. Methods Seventy-two male gerbils (Mongolian gerbil) were randomly assigned into three groups (24 each): sham injury group, injury group and midazolam treatment group. Total cerebral ischemia was reproduced by blocking the bilateral carotid arteries for 10 minutes with bulldog clamps. When reperfusion began, with release of the clamps, 5mg/kg of midazolam was intraperitoneally injected to the animals in midazolam group, and 50ml/kg of normal saline was given by the same way in the gerbils in injury group. Then the parameters listed below were observed: positron emission tomography (PET) images at 6h, 1d, 3d and 7d after reperfusion, and the expression of VEGF in cerebral tissue was immunohistochemically assessed. Results No obvious abnormality was found in the cerebral tissue of sham injury group. For the animals in the injury group and midazolam treatment group, the brain reinfusion area enlarged obviously (P

AIM: The quantitative determination of N,N-dimethylf in olgosaccharide was carried out. METHODS: Gas Chromatographic was employed. RESULTS: Experimental results showed that a good separation of DMF with other contents of sample was achieved on FFAP(50 m?0.32 mm) column,and the separation degree was more than 1.5.The linear range was 3.58～0.000358 mg/mL with r=0.999 9 and the relative standard deviation was 1.52%(n=5).and the limit of detection was 1.0 mg/mL.The recovery of the method was in the range of 95.7%～98.4%. CONCLUSION: The method is simple,rapid,accurate and precise.

Objective To explore the efficacy of laparoscopic right hemicoloectomy with D3 lymph node dissection for right colon cancer based on a no-touch isolation technique.Methods A total of 87 cases was given laparoscopic right hemicoloectomy with D3 lymph node dissection from June 1996 to August 2004.The lymph nodes along the surgical trunk at the root of the superior mesenteric vessels were initially dissected.And the right transverse colon and the ascending colon were isolated.Then a transection of the bowel and an end-to-end enteroanastomosis were conducted extracorporeally. Results The operative time was 120～397 min(mean,212 min).The total number of lymph nodes harvested was 9～91(mean,35),including 0～50 (mean,17.5) paracolic and epicolic lymph nodes,0～20(mean,10.4) intermesenteric nodes,and 0～39(mean,7.5) artery root nodes.The postoperative morbidity rate was 16.1%(14/87),including incision infection in 8 cases(9.2%),ileus in 2 cases(2.3%),perianastomotic inflammation in 2 cases(2.3%),and intraabdominal abscess and fluid collection in 2 cases(2.3%).A total of 84 cases were followed for 12～113 months(mean,45 months).The survival time was over 3 years in 30 cases.Meanwhile a loss to follow-up was recorded in 36 cases.Conclusions Based on the principle of en bloc resection of tumor,a proper approach with clear access,low bleeding,and good visualization is the key to perform laparoscopic right hemicoloectomy.

Objective To design and implement the implantable part of cochlear implants, i.e. multi-channel implantable neural stimulator. Methods Based on programmable logic device (PLD), the design of hardware circuit utilized hardware description language through PDM decoding and ETC controlling precept. Results The multi-channel implantable neural stimulator could provide as more as eight outputs of the channel, and the resolution of the outputs were high. Conclusion The miniature stimulator which is portable and efficient, contains perfect error correcting system, and the stimulating waveforms produced by the stimulator accord with the charge balance, current limit and charge limit.