Objective To evaluate the middle and long term effects of the two-stage procedures of drilling for hydroxyapatite orbital implant and inserting a motility peg, and to investigate the pathogenesis and treatment of the various complications during the procedure. Methods This retospective study included 68 patients who had underwent the drilling of the hydroxyapatite and motility peg placement for over 3 years. Mean age at operation was 30.7 years (range from 17～60 years). All patients were placed plastic peg. Information recorded included pre-and post-operative facial appearance, motility of the artificial eye, conjunctival sac discharge and other complications. Results No secondary infection occured in 36～72 months of follow up. All patients felt that there had been an improvement in the motility of their artificial eye. And their cosmetic appearance was acceptable. The most frequent complication encountered was discharge from conjunctiva sac, which occurred in 31 patients. Extrusion of the motility peg was found in 6 patients. 5 patients had exuberant granulation in conjunctiva sac. Conclusion Drilling of the hydroxyapatite implant improves both the appearance and the motility of the artificial eye. Complications are minor and can be easily prevented and treated. The vascularization of HA sphere with good motility should be drilled at relatively larger conjunctival sac in the patients who can cooperate under local anesthesia.

Objective To determine the relationship between the aggravation of CAAS and coronary atherosclerosis (CAS) ;and to summarize the pathologic character of CAAS of the patients with various coronary artery disease. Methods Review the result of coronary angiography and carotid artery ultrasonography and the related risk factors of the patients who were diagnosed as CAD through coronary angiography ( CAG). The patients were divided into the scleratheroma group and the non scleratheroma group. The patients were divided into stable angina pectoris( AP) group, unstable angina pectoris(UAP) group and acute myocardial infarction (AMI) group according to the criterion of coronary artery disease of WHO. The patients were divided into group A (coronary artery of single vessel lession) ,group B( coronary artery of double vessel lession ) , group C( coronary artery of triple vessel lession )and group D(left main vessel lession ).The aggravation of CAAS was graded. Results There were 198 patients with various CAAS among 228 patients with coronary artery disease ( 86. 8%). CAAS was much related with hypertension and non-related with age, sex, BMI, smoking, drinking, hyperlipoidemia, hyperuricosuria and diabetes mellitus. The aggravation of CAAS much graver with much graver CAS. But only the plaque number of Group A was more than Group D( P ＜0. 05). The grading integral and Crouse integral of CAAS of AP group was not remarkable less than UAP group. The grading integral of CAAS of AP group was less than AMI group and the Crouse integral of AP group was more. But there was no remarkable difference. The number of all plaque,plaque and plaque of AP group was not remarkable less than UAP group and AMI group. There was the plaque among the three group. Conclusion Carotid artery atherosclerosis (CAAS) is relative to coronary artery disease ( CAD).

Objective To evaluate the clinical effect of the procedure that involves drilling and inserting a motility peg at the time of hydroxyapatite orbital implant.Methods 89 patients who needed hydroxyapatite orbital implant were divided into groups A and B.The patients in group A were drilled and inserted a motility titanium peg when hydroxyapatite implantation.The patients in group B were drilled and inserted a motility titanium peg 6 months after hydroxyapatite implantation.Data were recorded.including the rate of postoperative pain and conjunctive edema,postoperative facial appearance,motility of the artifieial eye,the rate of hydroxyapatite exposure,excursion and extrusion of titanium peg and other complications.Results The mobility of the prosthesis was 44.97%in group A,and 45.34%in group B.There was no difference in appearance and the motility of their artificial eye between the two groups.The rate of excursion of titanium peg was 4.2% in group A and 7.3%in group B and no statistical difference was found between the two groups.There were no prosthesis exposure,extrusion of titanium peg,secondary infeetion and other complication in one-year follow-up.There were no difference in the rate of postoperative pain and eonjunctive edema in first operative stage.The postoperative reaction in group A was lighter than that in group B in secondary operanve stage.Conclusion The hydroxyapatite orbital implant primary procedure drilling is simple,safe,convenient and effective.It is worth to recommend that procedure that involves drilling and inserting a motility peg at the time of hydroxyapatite orbitaI primary implant.

Objective: To study the effect of recombinant human intestinal trefoil factor ( rhITF) on the healing of rat chronic gastric ulcer , protect gastric mucosal and mechanisms are involved. Methods: (1) Acute gastric mucosal injury was induced by ethanol, stress, aspirin and pylorusl ligation. The injury index ,MDA, GMBL,hexosamine (Hex) and acid output were measure. (2) Chronic gastric ulcer was induced in rats by application of 50% glacial acetic acid to the serosa of the glandular stomach. After injury, rats received by rhITF or vehicle orally twice daily for 11 days. On day 12, gastric mucosal blood flow(GMBF)was measured under ether anesthesia. Then the pylorus was ligated for 3 hours and each stomach removed. The gastric acid output, ulcer index, Hex and nitric oxide(NO) content in gastric mucosa, as well as iNOSmRNA in the ulcer bed were determined. Results: (1) rhITF protected gastric mucosa from the acute lesion, and increased Hex content in gastric mucosa. (2) rhITF treatment significantly decreased the ulcer index and gastric acid output, but increased the GMBF, Hex and NO content in comparison with the control groups. In addition, rhITF also stimulated iNOSmRNA expression in the ulcer bed by situ hybridization analysis. Conclusion: rhITF can protect gastric mucosa against acute lesion, and enhance the healing of chronic gastric ulcer in the rats.This action may result from the inhibition of gastric acid output, increase of GMBF.Hex and NO content and rhITF stimulated iNOSmRNA expression.

Objective To evaluate the application of the polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) artificial eye in acquired ophthalmostewesis. Methods We summarized the experience in the application of PMMA in prosthesis for 8 years. 1155 patients were involved in the artificial eye custom-made program. The artificial eye was individually prepared based on the patient's condition and characters of the healthy eye.Results PMMA artificial eye associated with hydroxyl apatite implantation gave good cosmetic results with good motility, and there was no rejective reaction. The artificial eye was almost same to the real one in color and transparency. Conclusion It is suggested that PMMA is one of the best materials for manufacture of artificial eye at present.

Objective To investigate the diagnostic value of UL-16 binding protein 2 (ULBP-2,macrophage inhibitory cytokine-1 (MIC-1) for pancreatic cancer.Methods The serum samples of 152pancreatic cancer patients,20 precursors of pancreatic cancer,91 chronic pancreatitis patients and 96 age/sexmatched healthy persons were collected.The serum ULBP-2 and MIC-1 levels were determined by using the ELISA kit and were compared with level of CA19-9.A receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was constructed to evaluate their diagnostic values for pancreatic cancer.Results The serum levels of ULBP-2 in patients with pancreatic cancer,precursors of pancreatic cancer,chronic pancreatitis and healthy persons were (219.9 ± 182.5),(62.6 ± 11.4),(68.4 ± 36.8),(76.5 ± 40.9) μg/L,the corresponding values of MIC 1 were (3521.3±3903.4),(973.6±589.0),(959.6±879.0),(427.6±317.0) μg/L,while the corresponding values of CA19-9 were (1448.8 ± 3707.0),(12.0 ± 9.3),(38.2 ± 139.0),(7.7 ± 5.0)kU/L.The parameters in pancreatic cancer patients were significantly higher than those in control group (x2 =40.628,71.662,45.505,15.827,36.433,63.494,26.264,73.427,49.088,P ＜ 0.01).The area under ROC curves(AUC) of ULBP-2,MIC-1,CA19-9 were 0.909,0.864,0.818,and ULBP-2 was superior to CA19-9 and MIC-1,however the combined measurement of three markers produced the highest diagnostic yield(AUC =0.982).For early stage pancreatic diseases (precursors to pancreatic cancer and IA stage pancreatic cancer),AUC of ULBP-2,MIC-1,CA19-9 were 0.506,0.837,0.684,MIC-1 was superior to ULBP-2 and CA19-9,however the combined measurement of MIC-1 and CA19-9 produced the highest diagnostic yield(AUC =0.897).Conclusions Serum ULBP-2,MIC-1 levels are significantly elevated in pancreatic cancer patients.The combined measurement of ULBP-2,MIC-1 and CA 19-9 can increase the diagnostic yield for pancreatic cancer.

Objective By analysing the clinical features of Indigo Naturalis-associated ischemic lesion of colon mucosa to improve the precautionary and therapeutic level of the disease.Methods Thirteen patients diagnosed as Indigo Naturalis-associated ischemic lesion of colon mucosa in Peking University Third Hospital from 2005 to 2010 were reviewed.The endoscopic and clinical features were analysed.Results The 13 patients with an average age of(60.6±14.1)years old were prescribed Chinese traditional medicine containing Indigo Naturalis for psoriasis or idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura(ITP).The ratio of males to females was 1:1.6.The typical manifestations were abdominal pain and bloody stool with watering diarrhea before bloody stool in 61.5%patients.Endoscopic and pathological characteristics were coincident with ischemic lesion and more like a chronic index.Vasodilatic medicine was effective and the average hemostatic time was(1.7±0.8)days.The prognosis was well and no recurrence was found during 3 months follow-up.Conclusions Patients having psoriasis or ITP treated with Chinese traditional medicine containing Indigo Naturalis have an inclination to colon mucosa lesions, even ischemic lesion. Careful assessment and observation before prescribing arc necessary in these patients.

Objective To investigate the effects of Taurine on the proliferation of neural stem cells(NSCs) with intrauterine growth restriction(IUGR) in fetal rats and the expressions of Ras homolog gene family member A(RhoA) and Rho-associated coiled-coil containing protein kinase (ROCK) Ⅱ in the process of proliferation.Methods IUGR fetal rats models were established with low protein diet.NSCs from subventricular zone were isolated and cultured in vitro.The NSCs were divided into 5 groups:normal control group(group Ⅰ),IUGR group(group Ⅱ),IUGR + Taurine group (group Ⅲ),IUGR + ROCK blockers group(group Ⅳ),IUGR + Taurine + ROCK blockers group(group Ⅴ).The cells were examined by immunofluorescence for counting fatty acid binding protein 7 (FABP7)-positive cells.mRNA and protein levels of RhoA and ROCK were detected by quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and Western blot,respectively.Results (1) Data of group Ⅰ were presented as standard,the number of FABP7 positive cells in group Ⅰ,group]Ⅱ,group Ⅲ,group Ⅳ,group Ⅴ was (100.0 ±1.6)％,(63.8 ±5.2)％,(82.8 ±4.3)％,(78.6 ± 2.7) ％,and (87.6 ± 3.2) ％,respectively.Compared with group Ⅰ,FABP7 positive cells in group Ⅱ decreased significantly by approximately 36％ (t =14.98,P ＜0.01).The number of FABP7 positive cells in group Ⅱ,group Ⅳ,group Ⅲ and group Ⅴ increased gradually and there were significant differences among the groups(F =66.53,P ＜0.01).(2) The levels of RhoA mRNA in group Ⅰ,group Ⅱ,group Ⅲ,group Ⅳ,group Ⅴ were 1,3.05 ± 0.36,2.15 ± 0.19,1.89 ± 0.11,and 1.66 ± 0.11 respectively;the levels of ROCK Ⅱ mRNA in group Ⅰ,group Ⅱ,group Ⅲ,group Ⅳ,group Ⅴ were 1,2.78 ± 0.27,2.12 ± 0.21,1.74 ± 0.12,and 1.65 ± 0.05,respectively.Cells of group Ⅱ showed a statistically higher level of RhoA and ROCK Ⅱ mRNA than those of control cells(t =-12.61,-14.67,all P ＜ 0.01).The levels of RhoA and ROCK Ⅱ mRNA in group Ⅱ,group Ⅲ,group Ⅳ,group Ⅴ decreased gradually,and there were significant differences among the groups(F =73.20,76.38,all P ＜ 0.01).(3)The levels of RhoA protein in group Ⅰ,group Ⅱ,group Ⅲ,group ⅢⅣ,group Ⅴ were 0.37 ± 0.03,0.87 ± 0.02,0.73 ± 0.04,0.72 ± 0.04,and 0.55 ± 0.04 respectively;the levels of ROCK Ⅱ protein in group Ⅰ,group Ⅱ,group Ⅲ,group Ⅳ,group Ⅴ were 0.46 ± 0.03,0.96 ± 0.02,0.74 ± 0.01,0.63 ± 0.02,and 0.55 ± 0.03,respectively.The levels of RhoA and ROCK Ⅱ protein were significantly higher in group Ⅱ than those in group Ⅰ (t =-27.60,-35.77,all P ＜ 0.01).The levels of ROCK Ⅱ protein in group Ⅱ,group Ⅲ,group Ⅳ,group Ⅴ reduced gradually,and there were significant differences among the groups(F =390.16,P ＜ 0.01).The levels of RhoA protein in group Ⅱ,group Ⅲ,group Ⅴ reduced gradually,and there were significant differences among the groups (F =130.51,P ＜ 0.01),but there was no significant difference between group Ⅲ and group Ⅳ (t =0.46,P ＞ 0.05).Conclusions Taurine supplementation can promote the proliferation of NSCs in IUGR fetal rats by inhibiting Rho/ROCK signaling pathway,thus to improve IUGR fetal brain development.

Objective To explore the role of pulmonary function analysis in drug efficacy evaluation of radiation-induced lung injury.Methods Totally 30 C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into 3 groups:control group, radiation group and dexamethasone group.Mice in radiation group and dexamethasone group were irradiated with 20 Gy X-ray on the whole chest.Then mice in dexamethasone group was intraperitoneally injected with dexamethasone at the dose of 4.5 mg/( kg· d) for 2 weeks and then the dose was halved up to 1 month after radiation while control group and radiation group were intraperitoneally injected with 0.9%saline.One month after irradiation, pulmonary function of all the mice was tested with EMKA system.Then mice were sacrificed and pathological changes of pulmonary tissue were observed by HE staining. Furthermore, the area of alveolar cavity was measured with the Image-pro plus software.Results One month after irradiation, the pulmonary function parameters of mice in radiation and dexamethasone groups, such as mid-expiratory flow, minute volume,tidal volume,peak inspiratory flow,and peak expiratory flow,decreased obviously compared with the control group, but those parameters of the dexamethasone group decreased much less significantly than in the radiation group.The pathological changes of pulmonary tissues showed that the area of alveolar cavity of radiation group and dexamethasone group was smaller than that of the control group, but the extent of the loss of alveolar cavity area of the dexamethasone group was less than in the radiation group.Neutrophils infiltration could be found in the radiation group and dexamethasone group, but was less serious in the dexamethasone group.The result of pulmonary function analysis was coincident with pathological changes of the lung.Conclusion Dexamethasone can alleviate radiation induced pulmonary injury.Pulmonary function analysis combined with pathological observation of pulmonary tissues can effectively evaluate the efficacy of drugs in radiation induced lung injury.

Objective To evaluate the influence of Helicobacter pylori (Hp) eradication on clinical manifestations, endoscopic features and pathological findings of chronic gastritis. Methods This was a multiple-center, prospective and randomized cohort study. Patients with non-atrophy chronic gastritis from January 2009 to December 2010 were randomized into 3 groups as Hp positive group with eradication, Hp positive group without eradication and Hp negative group. Clinical manifestations, endoscopic findings and pathologic changes of inflammation were compared before and after administration of gastric mucosal protective agent for 8 weeks. Results A total of 211 patients were recruited. Changes of symptom score, endoscopic erosion and mucosal inflammation were significantly different before and after treatment in 3 groups. The decrease in symptom scores of eradication group was ( 3.56 ± 1.37 ), which was significantly higher than that of non-eradication group (2. 80 ± 1.30, P ＜0. 01 ). The decrease of mucosal inflammation and inflammatory activity scores in eradicate group was 1.08 ± 1.34 and 1.42 ± 1.09, respectively, which were also significantly higher than those of the eradication group (0. 49 ± 1.47 and 0. 61 ± 1.34, P ＜0. 01 ). But the improvement of endoscopic erosion in 2 groups showed no significant difference. There were no significant differences in these variables between non-eradication group and Hp-negative group ( P ＞ 0. 05 ). Conclusion For chronic non-atrophic gastritis patients with positive Hp infection, combination of mucosal protective agents and Hp eradication can achieve better improvement in symptoms and gastric inflammation repair.