Objective To observe the short-term fusion rate of using osteophyte filled cage in ante-rior cervical disectomy and fusion. Methods From May 2007 to May 2009, 103 patients receiving anterior cervical disectomy, spine fusion by different surgeons were performed with cages containing exclusively au-tologous osteophyte collected from both anterior and posterior vertebral edges adjacent to the intervertebral space. There are 69 males, 34 females, from 25 to 77 years of age, average 53.6 years. 60 patients received one level fusion. 33 and 10 patients received two-level and three-level fusion respectively. Patients were re-viewed 3 months after operation and fusion was evaluated by X-ray film, reconstructive CT and MR. Results 1. Only 1.9% (2/103) of patients' X-ray films indicate non-fusion (internal fixation failure) while 31.7% (32/ 103) of patients' CT and 30.1% (31/103) of patients' MR indicate non-fusion or being confusing to make a diagnosis. 2. The diagnostic coherence between CT and MR as to evaluate fusion is good (kappa=0.686, P= 0.00). 3. The total fusion rate was 77.7%(80/103) while the highest fusion rate achieved by single surgeon was 90%(18/20). The total one level fusion rate was 80%(48/60) while the highest rate by single surgeon was 88.2%(15/17). The total two-level fusion rate was 78.6%(26/33) while the highest rate by single sur-geon was 90%(9/10). The total three-level fusion rate was 60%(60/100) while the highest rate by single surgeon was 100%(3/3). No statistic significant difference in fusion rate was found between any two of the three groups. Conclusion The method of using osteophyte filled cage can acquire ideal short-term fusion rate in one and two-level anterior cervical disectomy, fusion and plate fixation.

OBJECTIVE:To explore the teaching methods for pharmacognosy course in order to improve the quality of teach-ing. METHODS:In view of the disadvantages of the traditional teaching method,the teaching methods in pharmacognosy courses were reformed and practiced in many ways. RESULTS:Special seminar was set up,the role of teacher and student exchange was applied,traditional culture and knowledge was penetrated in class teaching,extracurricular activities were carried out and field prac-tice was added. CONCLUSIONS:Through the reform practise of the teaching method in pharmacognostic courses in pharmacy ma-jor in our university,the initiative and enthusiasm of students' learning has been improved,the ability of professional knowledge has been expanded,innovation and practical ability have been actively cultivated and good teaching effected has achieved. The quali-ty of the teaching in pharmacognosy has been greatly improved.

In order to study the rural elderly chronic patient's seeking healthcare behavior and its influencing factors, the paper uses the 2011 national baseline survey data of the “China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study ( CHARLS)” and the Multinomial Logit model to conduct an empirical analysis .The study results show that:( 1 ) The rural elderly chronic patients are more likely to choose the county-level and above hospitals and village clin-ics instead of the township health centers .(2) The obvious influencing factors in the healthcare seeking behavior in-clude age , educational background , household per capita annual income , chronic disease severity , self-rated health and region.Therefore, the present study suggests that the treatment of chronic diseases does not transfer to the town -ship health centers .The township health centers should improve their chronic medical service abilities , and actively strengthen their functions in chronic diseases prevention and treatment .

Objective To compare effects between laparoscopy and laparotomy for the treament of ovarian endometriosis cysts and to investigate the value of laparoscopy in the treatment of ovarian endometriosis cysts. Methods We retrospectively analyzed 144 cases of ovarian endometriosis cysts,92 of which underwent laparoscopic operations(Laparoscopic Group) and 52 of which received open operations(Open Group).All the cases were followed for 4 months ~ 5 years.Results The operation time,postoperative hospital stay,and intraoperative blood loss were 69?41.8 min,3.5?1.0 d,and 55?12.0 ml in the Laparoscopic Group,respectively,and 137?54.3 min,8.7?3.5 d,and 178?105.9 ml in the Open Group,respectively,with significant differences between the two groups(t=-8.402,-11.048,and-13.350;P=0.000).There was no significant difference in the rate of abdominal pain relief between the Laparoscopic Group(66.0%,35/53) and the Open Group(52.8%,19/36)(?~2=1.580,(P=0.209)).The recurrent rate was 19.6%(18/92) in the Laparoscopic Group and 19.2%(10/52) in the Open Group,without significant difference between the two groups(?~2=0.002,P=0.961). Conclusions Laparoscopic surgery gives similar efficacy to open surgery in the treatment of ovarian endometriosis cysts.Laparoscopic surgery can be used as the first choice in treating ovarian endometriosis cysts because of its minimally invasive characteristics.

Objective To compare the characteristics of respiratory distress syndrome(RDS) between early preterm infants and late preterm(LP) infants,and to investigate the high-risk factors and clinical characteristics of RDS in LP infants.Methods A total of 240 premature infants with RDS treated in our hospital from January 2014 to January 2015 were selected and divided into 2 groups according to the gestational age(GA),143 cases in early preterm group (GA <34 weeks) and 97 cases in LP group(GA 34-36 weeks).The basic situation,high risk factors in perinatal period,clinical characteristics,treatment and prognosis in RDS premature infants were retrospectively analyzed.Results The delivery mode in the LP group was mainly dominated by cesarean section,the cesarean section rate reached 83.51%,which was significantly higher than that in the early preterm group (P<0.05).The premature occurrence rate caused by cesarean section because of premonitory uterine rupture was higher (27.84%);the treatment effect of pulmonary surfactant(PS) and noninvasive assisted ventilation therapy in the LP group was inferior to that in the early premature group,moreover the mechanical ventilation rate was higher,the duration of mechanical ventilation was longer;the incidence rates of pulmonary hypertension and intrauterine infection were higher than those in the early preterm group.Conclusion LP infants with RDS are mainly dominated by cesarean section without onset of labor process,intrauterine infection may be its risk factor,PS use is effective,but its effect is more poor than that in the early preterm group,the mechanical ventilation rate in the LP group is higher,but the prognosis is good.

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AIM: Respiratory tract cilia are difficult to harvest and observe due to weak transparence, which results from their location in thick mucosa, so people always try to obtain ciliated cells with many methods. This study was designed to apply manual microdissection to isolate ciliated cells from guinea pig's nasal epithelium and offer pure cells to further research. METHODS: The experiment was carried out at the Institute of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery in Chinese PLA General Hospital from March of November in 2007. Twenty healthy white guinea pigs were recruited in this study. The ciliated cells layer was isolated from submucous layer by instruments for microsurgery under the light microscope. The isolated mucosa and untreated mucosa layer were stained with hematoxylin-eosin in order to verify the isolated layer is mucous ciliated cells layer. The protease-treated ciliated cells layer was viewed under low magnification microscope, to count number of single ciliated cells and impure cells, as well as size of ciliated cells group. The morphology of ciliated cells was observed under high magnification microscope. RESULTS: Result of hematoxylin-eosin stain confirmed that the cell layer by manual microdissection was ciliated cells and basal cell layer, which were thin without submucous layer. Under low magnification microscope after manual microdissection, the density of isolated ciliated cells was larger, number of single ciliated cells was more and size of ciliated cells group was smaller. There were about 7 ciliated cells in a cell group, and no other cells were observed. Under high magnification microscope, the isolated ciliated cells by manual microdissection were smooth, good in light refraction, and active for cilia beat. The survival time was prolonged obviously, still 50% cells were alive 24 hours later. Compared with conventional isolation technique, manual microdissection was significantly predominant in the purity and activity of cells (P

Objective To investigate the effects of glutamine(Gln) and epidermal growth factor(EGF) on small intestinal repair in neonatal rats with necrotizing enterocolitis(NEC).Methods Forty neonatal rats of NEC model were divided into 5 groups:group A(control group),group B(NEC model),group C(NEC+Gln),group D(NEC+EGF+Gln).After NEC model of neonatal rats,all the neonatal rats were returned to their mothers.In the 4~(th) day,all the subjects were put to the death.Intestinal tissue located at the boundary of ileum and cecum was obtained to observe histological changes.Morphological changes were measured under a light microscope,and expression of proliferating cell nuclear antigen(PCNA) as an index of cell proliferation was observed using immunohistochemical staining and image analysis,expression of apoptosis was observed by TUNEL staining and image analysis.Results In group B,the histological lesions ranged was different,and was graded 3 score.In group C,D,the histological lesions ranged was graded 1 score.The number of(PCNA) in group B was lower than that in group A(P

Objective: To investigate the technology for the separation and purification of extract in Dracocephalum moldevica (EDM) by macroporous resin. Methods: Static and dynamic adsorption-desorption were used to select the best one from seven different type macroporous resins; With the content of total flavonoids, tilianin, luteolin-7-O-β-D-glucuronide, and rosmarinic acid as indexes, the purification technology parameters of EDM were optimized. Results: HPD600 resin showed the best purifying profile, its optimum technology conditions were as follows: The optimum concentration of the sample liquid was 0.08 g/mL equivalent to raw material, the resin column diameter-height ratio was 1:9, the amount of used adsorption was 0.32 g dried medicinal herb/mL resin, sample flow rate was 1.5 BV/h, and adsorption time was 12 h. In the course of elution, the resin column chromatography was eluted with 6 BV of 70% ethanol after removing impurities with 4 BV of water by flow rate of 1.5 BV/h. The contents of total flavonoids, tilianin, luteolin-7-O-β-D-glucuronide, and rosmarinic acid were more than 53%, 5.5%, 4.7%, and 2.5%. Conclusion: Macroporous resin HPD600 is suitable to separate and purify EDM.

Alkaline Phosphatase ; blood ; Biomarkers ; blood ; Child, Preschool ; Female ; Humans ; Infant ; Isoenzymes ; blood ; Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders ; blood ; diagnosis ; Risk Factors