Objective To explore the application value of high frequency probes in ultrasonic diagnosis of acute appendicitis.Methods Using high frequency probe to detect 356 patients with right lower quadrant abdominal ultrasound,and the results were analyzed.281 cases were confirmed by operation and pathology.Results 240 cases of 356 patients were detected low frequency transducer,and the detection rate was 67.4％.Application of high frequency probe were detected in 322 cases,and the detection rate was 90.4％.Pathological progress of appendicitis with appendicitis,display rates have increased,there was a significant correlation between the two.Conclusion The use of high frequency color ultrasound imaging for suspected acute appendicitis in patients has definite diagnosis and differential diagnosis.

Objective:To analyze the characteristic peaks of gypsum fibrosum from authentic product area Hubei Yingcheng via X-ray diffraction. Methods:The fingerprint and common peaks of gypsum fibrosum from different areas were analyzed via X-ray diffrac-tion, and the characteristic peaks of gypsum fibrosum from authentic product area Hubei Yingcheng were identified Results:The finger-prints of X-ray diffraction of gypsum fibrosum from different areas were obtalned. Sixteen common peaks were determined, and two characteristic peaks of gypsum fibrosum from authentic product area Yingcheng were determined via X-ray diffraction with interplanar spacing of 1. 68 and 1. 51, respectively. Conclusion:The determination of two characteristic peaks of gypsum fibrosum from authentic product area Hubei Yingcheng can distinguish gypsum fibrosum from the other areas and provide basis for the quality evaluation of gyp-sum fibrosum.

Background and purpose: MicroRNAs are 19–25-nucleotide noncoding RNA molecules that regulate gene expression at the level of transcription and translation. The study aimed to confirm whether miR-216a suppresses cell proliferation and invasion by targeting PRKCA, thus to reveal molecular mechanism that miR-216a functions as a tumor suppressor in glioma. Methods: PRKCA 3’ untranslated region (UTR)-luciferase vector was constructed and dual-luciferase reporter gene assay was employed to examine the effect of miR-216a on luciferase activity. U251 cells were transfected with miR-216a mimics, and next Western blotting was performed to detect the expression of PRKCA protein. The effects of PRKCA downregulation on cell proliferation and invasion were observed after PRKCA siRNA was transfected into U251 cells. U251 cell proliferation assays were performed when cotransfected with miR-216a mimics. Results:The result demonstrated miR-216a could bind to the 3’UTR of PRKCA and inhibited the luciferase activity by 41%. PRKCA protein expressions were significantly down-regulated when miR-216a was overexpressed in U251. siRNA-mediated downregulation of PRKCA could suppress the potentials of cell proliferation and invasion. Conclusion:miR-216a suppresses cell proliferation and invasion by targeting PRKCA in glioma.

Objective To evaluate the applicated value of color Doppler ultrasound in diagnosis for neck lymph node metastatic tumor.Methods A retrospective analysis of 53 cases with metastatic tumors in cervical lymph nodes of two-dimensional and color Doppler ultrasonography features was taken out.Results The color Doppler ultrasound on cervical lymph node metastasis tumor location,shape,size and internal structural characteristics were observed,it is found that the characteristic change,provide reliable evidence for the clinical diagnosis.Conclusion The color Doppler ultrasound to cervical lymph node metastatic tumor has a high diagnostic value,can be used as the cervical lymph node metastatic tumor imaging examination of choice.

Objective To study the clinical significance of changes of plasma nitric oxide (NO) and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) levels in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF).Methods Plasma NO and TNF in 68 CHF cases were tested.30 healthy subjects served as normal controls.Results Plasma NO and TNF levels in CHF patients were obviously higher than those in normal subjects (P

Objective To investigate the expression of nerve growth factor(NGF)in the adrenaline medullary chromaffin cells(AMCC)and the morphological and functional changes in AMCC of asthmatic rats.Methods The 32 SD rats were randomly divided into two groups:control group(n=8)and asthma group(n=8).Asthma models were established by sensitization and challenge with ovalbumin(OVA).By means of immunohistochemistry(SP)combined with the micro-image analysis to investigate the alterations of NGF immunoreactivity in asthmatic rats and by means of light microscopy and electron microscopy to investigate the ultrastructural changes in AMCC,and detect the concentration of adrenaline and noradrenaline in serum by enzyme-linked- immunosorbent assay(ELISA).Results The positive immunoreactivity was increased in asthmatic AMCC compared with the controls(P

Objective:To investigate gypsum fibrosum from different habitats by scanning electron microscopy ( SEM) . Methods:Gypsum fibrosum samples from different habitats were scanned by an electronic microscope. Results: The results of SEM showed that gypsum fibrosum (CaSO4·2H2O) from different habitats was with the crystal structure of fibrous,tabular or flaky aggregation. The sur-face amplification of gypsum fibrosum from Hubei showed obvious black spots,while that from the other habitats was without the feature. Conclusion:The method is simple and accurate, which can be used to investigate gypsum fibrosum from different habitats.

Objective To study the life quality and influencing factors for empty nester elderly in rural area in Hunan,and to provide the scientific basis for the effective interventions.Methods The two villages of Yiyang and Huaihua were randomly selected by cluster sampling from June 2011 to December 2011 in Hunan.Data of the world health organizations quality of life instrument-short version (WHOQOL-BREF) was collected by face to face interview with the empty nesters.The risk factors for the quality of life in empty nester elderly in rural area were analyzed by the multiple linear regression analysis.Results A total of 785 valid questionnaires were acquired,among which 472 cases were from empty nester elderly (60.1％,472/785),the average age of them was (69.3±7.3) years,and the male:female ratio was 1.1:1 (250:222).The literacy of 81.8％ of empty nester elderly were under junior middle school,69.7％ of them married with consorts who were still living,74.4％ of them were farmer,75.2％ of them had monthly income under 500 Yuan,56.4％ of them got the income from their own labor,69.9％ of them considered that their relationship with children were harmony.64.2 ％ of empty nester elderly in village suffered from chronic diseases and 16.7 ％ of them suffered from accidental injury within the last one year.The scores in physiological health,psychological health and quality of life were lower in empty nester elderly than in the non-empty nester elderly [(60.8±15.7) vs.(63.1±13.5),(59.0±12.1) w (64.6±17.4),(59.5±9.8) vs.(63.0 ± 10.1),t=3.18,4.43,4.91,all P＜0.05].The multiple linear regression analysis showed that the influencing factors for quality of life in empty nester elderly were education background,marital status,source of finance,relationship with children,chronic disease and accidental injury within the last one year (β=1.693,2.426,0.779,1.060,-7.007,-3.784,all P＜0.05).Conclusions The empty-nest elderly accounts for more than half of the elderly in rural area,who have the lower levels in physio-psychological health and quality of life.We should improve their awareness and knowledge of health,build their harmonious relationship with spouse and children,improve the social security and medical insurance system,actively promote the knowledge of chronic disease and accidental injury,in order to improve the quality of life in empty nester elderly and achieve the healthy aging.

egrated interventional and minimally invasive therapy could improve the life and survival and it is an effective adjunctive therapy for primary hepatocellular carcinoma with metastasis outside the liver.

Objective To evaluate CT guided 125I seeds implantation for liver metastasis of colorectal cancer. Methods The retrospective analysis was undertaken in 15 colorectal cancer patients with 33 foci of hepatic metastases from Jul 2006 to Aug 2007, receiving CT guided 125I radioactive seeds implantation according to TPS or Halarism's experience function: mCi = Da × 5, Results All the patients were followed-up by CT scan after 3 months. There were 2 of complete remission (CR) , 10 of partial remission (PR), 3 of stable disease (SD). All patients are still alive now, the lougest follow-up time is 20 months, and the shortest is 6 months, the average followed span is 12 months. Conclusion CT guided 125I seeds implantation is a safe and effective method in the treatment of liver metastasis caused by colorectal cancer.