Objective To study a semi-automatic segmentation framework for children's brain MRI image ( weighted), which is capable of identifying the different structures of children's MRI images by using the histogram analysis and morphological operations. Methods The framework consisted of four-step segmentation procedures. First, the non-brain structures removal was addressed to obtain the mask of encephalon, then the brain stem and cerebellum were separated respectively from the encephalon mask, and finally, two hemispheres were separated. Results The method behaved well in the segmentation of MRI images of the brain stem, cerebel and two brain hemispheres. Conclusion The method gave the good segmentation results in the children MRI image aging from 5 to 15 years old.

The paper summarized the literature in recent 10 years about the researches on the Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis(IPF) in Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM). The paper discussed the etiology and pathogenesis of IPF, the experience of famous TCM doctorand the Chinese herbal compound prescription. The discussion could help to clearify the current situation of TCM trestment for IPF.

Objective To explore whether expertise-novice effect on representational momentum exist among athletes in the university football and volleyball team and common college students.Methods We used implied motion paradigm in experiment 1 and smooth motion paradigm in experiment 2.Results There were no significant differences on representation momentum among football players,volleyball players and college students in the implied motion paradigm.When moving to the right at a high speed,college students' displacement was larger than athletes in smooth motion paradigm,but no significant differences were found between football and volleyball players in the displacement.Conclusion The expertise-novice effect on representational momentum has been found under the condition of high speed and moving right using smooth paradigm.There is no difference between football and volleyball on representational momentum.

AIM: To explore the effects of axial stress regulation on healing of lengthened ca llus. METHODS: Tibiofibulars of 30 rabbits were lengthened 2 cm with t wice plane sreminobicular crib external fixator. Experimental group continues to lengthen 3 mm, and then were drawn and shortened 0.5mm once every 24 h separate ly for 10 days. Ten days later, tibiofibulars were axial short-stressed 1 mm wee kly with three times. Animals were killed 58 days after operation and X-ray, bon e density and histology tests were performed with lengthened bone. RESULTS: X-ray examination had no significant difference between two group animal when le ngthen ended, but X-ray showed lengthened callus was different on day 58. In con trol group, lengthened center had a serial callus and cortex had no formed, in experimental group, lengthened center had serial cortex and transfixial medullar y cavity expect serial callus. Bone density tests with two-energetic X-ray bone density measuring device showed bone density was higher in experimental group th an control group (P

The paper states the superiority of optimizing the teaching effect of clinical medicine by making use of information technology,analyzes the problems of information technology in optimizing the classroom teaching of clinical medicine,discusses the strategy of teaching with information technology in the aspect of classroom teaching structure,and thus reaches the effect of improving teaching efficiency and quality.

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One of the major responsibilities for medical students is to save lives and to popularize emergency medical treatment knowledge for the masses of society.Based on research analysis,systemic training of cardiopulmonary resuscitation program including lectures,simulation education and social practice were performed for medical students.After practice activities,these students could proficiently apply the basic knowledge and skills of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in practical work and spread what they have learned to the public.Furthermore the program could improve students' abilities in social practice and team spirit and it is of great social significance.

Objective:This study aimed to investigate the expressions of EZH2 and Ki-67 in the salivary adenoid cystic carcino-ma (SACC) of humans and their correlation. Methods:A total of 42 cases of SACC tumor tissues and 5 cases of normal tissues were considered to determine the expressions of EZH2 and Ki-67 by immunohistochemistry. The relationship and correlation of such expres-sions with the clinicopathological characteristics were also analyzed. Results:The expression of EZH2 was notably higher in SACC than in normal tissues (P<0.05). EZH2 expression was detected in 66.67%(28/42) of the tumor tissues. This expression was correlated with pathological grade and clinical stage. By contrast, EZH2 expression did not correlate with gender, age, and localization. EZH2 was not expressed in normal tissues. The incidence of EZH2 expression in the Ki-67 positive group was 75.76%(25/33) and the incidence in the Ki-67 negative group was 33.33%(3/9). The difference between the two groups was statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclu-sion:The increased expression of EZH2 in SACC was related to tumor proliferation. EZH2 may participate in tumor cell proliferation via cell cycle management.

Objective To investigate the mechanisms of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) in promoting the transplanted islets neovascularization.Methods We performed co-transplantation of allogeneic islet and MSCs into non-obese diabetic (NOD) mice and the lymphocyte chimeric rate was detected by flow cytometry.The MSCs migration,transformation and secretion of cytokines were detected by immunofluorescence.Results In mice of co-combination transplantation of islet with MSCs,donor lymphocytic chimerism in graft was increased.BM-MSCs can migrate to transplanted islet,differentiate into vascular smooth muscle cells,and also secrete vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF).Conclusions MSCs can migrate to transplanted islet and promote neovascularization.Also,it enhanced allograft immune tolerance of islet grafts via increasing donor lymphocytic chimerism.

Objective To investigate the relationship between carotid atherosclerosis(CAS)plaque and its related factors and cerebral infarction(CI).Methods The 91 patients with CI were detected by Color Doppler and the levels of plasma lipid,blood glucose(BG)and fibrinogen(Fbg)were evaluated,and compared with normal control(NC)group.Results(1)Compare with NC group,the IMT,prevalence of CAS plaque,the rates of soft plaque in CI group were significantly higher(all P