Objective To evaluate the long- term results of intracystic corticosteroid injection for the treatment of simple bone cysts. Methods Seventy- six children with simple bone cysts treated by intracystic injection of corticosteroid from 1985 to 1995 were followed- up for an average of 8.2 years（ 5－ 13 years） . Forty- one of the cysts were situated at the proximal end of the humerus, 20 at the proximal end of the femur and 15 at other sites. The mean injection times were 4.2(2－ 13 times). Results Forty- two(55.3％ ) cysts were healed up completely, 16(21.1％ ) basically healed up, 9(11.8％ ) healed up partially and 9(11.8％ ) failures. Satisfactory and effective rate was 76.4％ and 88.2％ respectively. Conclusion Intracystic corticosteroid injection appears to be the initial choice of treatment for simple bone cysts, because it is an effective, and non－ invasive method which can be carried out easily.

Objective To evaluate the applied value of CT guiding the liver cancer ablation with cluster electrode radiofrequency hyperthermia. Methods 105 cases with local lung cancer were ablated with cluster electrode radiofrequency hyperthermia by whole body CT-ELSCINT 2400ELECT. Results Success rate of 105 cases CT guiding was 98.3% and the total remission rate was 82.8%. Conclusion It is with CT that the location of percutaneous puncture can be optimally selected, and the point view and depth of the electrode can been detected anytime; also, the internal local focus can be monitored. So, the CT guiding is the optimal method to guide cluster electrode radiofrequency hyperthermia ablation for lung cancer.

Objective To study the difference between images of DR with or without equilibrated reconstruction. Methods 200 samples undergoing DR abdominal imaging from April 2003 are chosen orderly. Results All details of different tissue can be displayed in an image by adopting Equilibrated Reconstruction, while standard DR images should adjust the width and position of the window to get the same effect. Conclusion Equilibrated Reconstruction technology could improve image quality of different tissues without loss of details of other parts, and make DR more consummate and operation more convenient. It raise the ratio of displaying lesions.

Objective: To explore the mechanisms of emodin in protecting intestinal mucosal barrier in rat with severe acute pancreatitis (SAP). Methods: Sixty SD rats were randomly divided into three groups: sham-operation group, untreated group, and emodin group. SAP in rats of the untreated group and the emodin group was induced by retrograde pumping of 3.0% sodium cholate to the common bile duct. Specimens were obtained 24 hours after the severe acute pancreatitis was induced. Serum level of leptin, serum activity of amylase and plasma content of endotoxin were measured. Ileum mucosa from ileocecal junction was observed by light microscopy and electron microscopy to measure pathological and ultrastructural changes. Apoptosis of ileum mucosal cells was detected by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick end labeling method, and expression of Bax in ileum mucosal cells was measured by immunohistochemical method. Results: Compared with the sham-operation group, there was significant increase in the levels of leptin, endotoxin, the activity of amylase, apoptosis index and Bax expression in the untreated group (P<0.01). Compared with the untreated group, the level of endotoxin, apoptotic index and Bax expression level in the emodin group were significantly reduced (P<0.01) and the leptin level was increased (P<0.05). More severe pathological changes appeared in the untreated group than in the sham-operation group under the light and electron microscopes; meanwhile less severe damage was observed in the emodin group as compared with the untreated group. Conclusion: Emodin can inhibit the apoptosis of intestinal mucosa cells and up-regulate the serum leptin content to protect the intestina1 barrier function and prevent the translocation of bacteria and endotoxin.

Objective To investigate the different distribution and expression of mammalian target of rapamycin complex (mTORC) in the kidney of diabetic nephropathy (DN) mice.Methods Fourteen eight-week-old male C57BL/6 mice were assigned to 2 groups: the control group ( n=7 ) and the streptozotocin ( STZ )-induced DN group ( n=7 ) . Blood and urinary variables including glucose , albumin, creatinine and albumin/creatinine ratio were assessed 2 weeks after STZ injection.Hematoxylin-eosin staining was performed for renal pathological analyses .The distributions of mTOR , phosph-ser2448-mTOR(p-mTOR), mTORC1(Raptor), mTORC2(Rictor) and phosph-ser240/244-S6K1 (p-S6K1) were determined by immunofluorescence.The expression levels of mTOR, p-mTOR, mTORC1(Raptor), mTORC2(Rictor), S6K1 and p-S6K1 were detected by Western blotting .Results Two weeks after STZ injection , the diabetic mice developed albuminuria (P<0.01) and renal hypertrophy (P<0.05).The immunofluorescence positive staining for mTOR , Raptor, and Rictor was distributed in the epithelial cells of proximal tubules , glomerular mesangium and capillary loops as well as the medullary collecting ducts of the control mouse kidney .These positive signals increased in the DN mouse kidney ( P<0.05).However, pS6K1 was not detected in the inner medulla of control mouse and p-mTOR was not found in the glomeruli of both control and DN mice .Conclusion mTORC is widely expessed in the mouse kidney and participates in the development of DN , whereas the 2448 serine phosphorylation of mTOR may be not implicated in the hyperglycemia mediated glomerular injury .

Objective To define the normal reference values of acetabular index and Sharp angle through 2333 standard anterior-posterior pelvic radiographs. Methods In our study, 2333 normal anteriorposterior pelvic radiograph images with standard exposure were selected. All the images were diagnozed normal by two radiologists and two pediatricians according to the criteria of T(o)nnis. All subjects were without any neuromuscular diseases and congenital defoemity. The acetabular index was measure in the subjects between age 0 to 10 years, and the groups were divided monthly within 1 year and yearly between 1 to 10years. The Sharp angle was measure in the subjects after 10 years, and the groups were divided yearly in adolescence and decadely in adults. Normal values of each age groups and the correlation charts were completed according to statistical analysis. Results The mean acetabular index was 28.39° in neonates followed by a steep decrease in the first three months after born. It decreased to 22.17°in the 1st year, 12.80°in the 10th years and then kept constant. Acetabular index of the female was generally 1°-2°larger than that of the male with statistical significance. The mean Sharp angle was 46.72°in the 10th years, which decreased to 39.10°in the 18th years and 35.69°in elderly people. Another declination was observed after age 40.Generally no gender difference was observed. Conclusion Acetabular index and Sharp angle vary with age.They reflect a dramatic morphological change in the acetabulum before adulthood and stay constant afterwards. Gender difference is obvious in many age groups but not all. Normal reference ranges of both gender at all age groups should be considered in clinical evaluation.

Objective To explore the effect of particulate matter (PM) 2.5 on the expression of pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF) protein in bronchial epithelial cells (BEAS-2B). Methods Human BEAS-2B were subcultivated, followed by low, medium and high concentrations of PM2.5 (25μg/ml, 50μg/ml, 100μg/ml) stimulation for 24 hours. The expression of PEDF protein in supernatant was ana-lyzed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and the expression in BEAS-2B cells was detected by Western blotting. Results Compared with the control group, the expression of PEDF protein in supernatant and BEAS-2B cells induced by PM2.5 (25 μg/ml) in-creased, but no significance was found (t=-0.730, t=-1.840, P>0.05), and the expression induced by PM2.5 with the concentrations of 50μg/ml and 100μg/ml significantly increased (t>5.798, P<0.05). Conclusion PM2.5 with the concentrations of 50μg/ml and 100μg/ml could increase the expression of PEDF protein in a concentration-dependent manner both in supernatant and BEAS-2B cells.

Objective To determine the incidence of lung infection and associated factors in patients with traumatic brain injury for the sake of improving the clinical outcomes.Methods A retrospective analysis was made on records of 325 patients who hospitalized between January 2014 and June 2014.There were 198 male and 127 female patients,aged 11-78 years [(38.4 ±8.3) years].A total of 172 patients were injured in traffic accidents,80 in high falls,56 in blow accidents,and 17 in others.Lung infection status was documented and related risk factors were analyzed.Results Thirty-two patients (9.8％) had lung infection.Pseudomonas aeruginosa amounting to 12 strains was the most common pathogenic bacteria.Univariate analysis showed mechanical ventilation,airway open,and aspiration were significantly related to lung infection.Logistic regression identified aspiration (OR =2.891,P ＜ 0.05) and mechanical ventilation (OR =1.323,P ＜ 0.05) as the independent risk factors for lung infection.Conclusions Lung infection is a serious complication of traumatic brain injury,affected largely by aspiration and mechanical ventilation.Active preventions,reductions of risk factors,and early treatments should be done to get the best efficacy.

Objective To explore the clinical features of diabetic macular edema (DME) with optical coherence tomography (OCT) and correlation with visual function. Methods Forty-nine eyes from 40 patients with DME (DME group) and 31 eyes from 31 patients without DME (control group) were examined with OCT,pattern reversal visual evoked potentials (P-VEP),macular perimetry. According to proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR), 49 eyes with DME were divided into group A (without PDR, 30eyes) and group B (with PDR, 19 eyes). Results The retinal macular thickness of central fovea in DME group [(299.25±63.87)μm] was more than that in contol group [(204.35 ± 37.94)μm], visual acuity and macular visual field in DME group were significantly different than those in control group, respectively (P ＜ 0.05). The retinal macular thickness of central fovea,visual acuity and visual field were no significant differences between group A and group B (P＞0.05). OCT macular thickness and visual correlation coefficient was -0.437(P＜ 0.05 ); OCT macular thickness and mean defect correlation coefficient was 0.441(P ＜ 0.05). Conclusions OCT can provide a useful tool for monitoring the occurrence and development of DME, can assess the response to treatment. With increasing of the macular retinal thickness, the visual acuity and macular visual field of visual function are more damaged.

Objective:To analyse the quality control assessment results of arsenic testing laboratories of national endemic disease prevention and control institutions from 2006 to 2020, so as to further strengthen the quality control of arsenic determination in laboratories of national endemic disease prevention and control institutions, and to ensure the accuracy and reliability of national endemic arsenic poisoning monitoring data.Methods:The water arsenic and urinary arsenic test results of arsenic quality control laboratories from 2006 to 2020 were collected and evaluated by Z-ratio scoring method(│Z│≤2 was qualified, 2 < │Z│ < 3 was basically qualified, │Z│≥3 was unqualified), and the qualification rates of water arsenic and urinary arsenic in different years and different provinces were calculated.Results:From 2006 to 2020, the number of laboratories participating in water arsenic quality control in 14 provinces has increased from 25 to 167, and the number of laboratories participating in urinary arsenic quality control increased from 22 to 90. The standard deviation of laboratory assessment samples was relatively stable, all < 0.05 mg/L. The quality control assessment results from 2006 to 2020 were calculated according to │Z│ < 3, the qualified rate of water arsenic ranged from 64.0% to 100.0%, and that in urine was 54.5% to 100.0%. The quality control assessment results from 2009 to 2020 were calculated according to │Z│≤2, the qualified rate of water arsenic was 84.6% - 100.0%, and that in urine was 83.6% - 100.0%. Among the 13 water arsenic assessment results from 2009 to 2020, according to │Z│≤2, provincial laboratories reported all qualified years for 8 times, prefecture, city and county-level laboratories reported all qualified years for 2 times; there were 8 provinces with all qualified laboratories at province level and 3 provinces with all qualified laboratories at prefecture, city and county-level. Among the 13 assessment results of urinary arsenic from 2009 to 2020, according to │Z│≤2, the provincial laboratories reported all qualified years for 6 times, and the prefecture, city and county-level laboratories all qualified for 1 times; there were 6 provinces in which all provincial laboratories were qualified, and there were 6 provinces in which all prefecture, city and county-level laboratories were qualified.Conclusions:The quality control work of laboratories is improving day by day, but there are still some problems in individual links. Laboratories at all levels should continue to strengthen the construction of laboratories and the training of relevant personnel, further improve the theoretical and technical level of inspectors, and continuously improve the detection quality, to make the analysis data more reliable and comparable, so as to ensure the quality of arsenic poisoning prevention and monitoring work.