Objective:To explore the time interval of using electric toothbrush after the adhesion of zinc polycarboxylate cement (ZPC) and PanaviaTM F(PF) respectively.Methods:The facial surfaces of 60 premolars were exposed and embedded in self-curing resin with custom made cylinder-shaped molds.Then the facial surfaces were cut with a diamond saw and polished with waterproof polishing papers to create standardized dentin surfaces.30 co-cr ally test-pieces and 30 zirconia ceramic test-pieces (4.0 mm in diameter and 2.0 mm in height) were adhered on 30 dentin surfaces respectively with ZPC and PF.The samples of each kind were divided into 5 groups (n =6) and brushed with an electronic toothbrush for 30 seconds immedietly (group 1),12 h (group 2),24 h (group 3)and 48 h(group 4) after adhesion,respectively.The samples in group 5 without brush were the controls.Shear bond strength of the samples was measured and the fracture patterns were observed under steriomicroscope.Results:In the ZPC adhered samples the bond strength of group 1,2,3 was lower than that of group 4 and 5 (P ＜ 0.05),group 4 vs group 5,P ＞ 0.05.In the PF adhered simples the bond strenth of group 1 and 2 was lower than that of group 3,4 and 5 (P ＜ 0.05),group 3 or 4 vs group 5,P ＞ 0.05.The fracture patterns were mostly cement cohesive failure.Conclusion:The time intervals of using electric toothbrush after the adhesion of ZPC and PF are 48 h and 24 h respectively

Colorectal cancer is a malignancy with poor prognosis and high mortality and is caused by multiple factors. Colonoscopy,flexible sigmoidoscopy,guaiac-based fecal occult blood test,immunochemical fecal occult blood test,fecal DNA test,CT colonoscopy and serum carcinoembryonic antigen test are the methods frequently used for screening of colorectal cancer,but they all have certain limitations. Elevation of methylation of SEPT9 is associated with the pathogenesis of colorectal cancer,and detection of the level of methylation of SEPT9 in peripheral blood can be used for screening of colorectal cancer in susceptible population. This article reviewed the application of peripheral blood SEPT9 DNA methylation assay for screening of colorectal cancer.

Objective To analyze the risk factors of root caries.Methods With randomly stratified cluster sampling method,we selected 600 elderly in Tangshan city and performed oral examination.Data was analyzed by Logistic regression analysis.Results Gingival recession,age,oral calculus index,false tooth restoration were the risk factors of root caries.The vertical brushing tooth method and using fluoride toothpaste were the protective factors.Conclusion Gingival recession,age,oral calculus index(CI-S),false tooth restoration were the major risk factors of root caries.

Objective To evaluate the clinical effect of light cure Dyractflow (LCDF) in pit and fissure enamel-plasty sealant technique (EST). Methods A total of 400 first permanent molars in 200 patients aged from 6 to 10 years were treated with LCDF in occlusal pit and fissure enamel-plasty sealant technique. The opposite permanent teeth treated with LCDF in occlusal pit and fissure conventional sealant technique (CST) were employed as the controls. The patients were followed up for 3 years. Results Follow-up for 3 years showed that there was no significant difference in preservation rate between the EST and the CST groups in the first year, but in 2-3 years, there was significant difference in preservation rate (P

Objective: To explore the therapeutic effect of dexamethasone on proliferative retinopathy in different stages and its interaction with the vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF).Methods: Models of oxygen-induced retinopathy(OIR) were established.Twenty C57BL/6J mice pups(7 days after birth) were randomized into 4 groups: normal control,pure OIR,early-treatment and late-treatment.Dexamethasone was administered at the dose of 0.5 mg/kg?d-1by subcutaneous injection to the early-treatment group from postnatal day 7 and to the late-treatment group from day 12,both for 5 days.Common pathological sections were made from both eyeballs of the C57BL/6J mice and detected by immunohistochemistry to count the nuclei of proliferative retinal vessel cells and investigate the expression of VEGF in the retina.Results: The nuclei of proliferative retinal vessel cells and the expressions of VEGF significantly increased in the pure OIR group as compared with the normal control(P

Objective To investigate the effect of xuebijing injection applied after abdominal operation on the inflammatory reaction,infection rate,length of stay and hepatorenal function. Methods Sixty patients received abdominal operations were randomly divided into therapeutic group (30 cases) and control group (30 cases). The inflammatory reaction indexes (temperature,heart rate,leucocyte) and hepatorenal function indexes(aminopherase, total bilirubin, creatinine, blood urea nitrogen) were observed in both groups before operation and after operation 3,7 days respectively. The infection rate and length of stay were compared in two groups. Results Temperature and leucocyte post operative 3 days [temperature:(37.0 ± 0.2) ℃ vs. (37.9 ± 0.4) ℃ ;leucocyte: (8.8 ± 1.1 ) × 109/L vs. ( 10.3 ± 1.7) × 109/L, P＜ 0.05] and length of stay in therapeutic group was obviously better than that in control group[ (8.7 ± 1.9 ) d vs. ( 10.9±1.6) d, P ＜ 0.05 ]. The hepatorenal function indexes and infection rate in both groups had no significant difference(P ＞ 0.05). Conclusion Xuebijing injection could significantly palliate the inflammatory reaction after abdominal operation, shorten the length of stay and has no hepatorenal toxicity in short term.

Objective To study the antibacterial constituents of Senecio cannabifolius.Methods The antibacterial effect of all the extracts was tested in vitro with Staphylococcus aureus,Bacillus subtilis(Gram-positive bacilli),and Escherichia coli(Gram-negative bacillus).Chemical constituents were isolated by chromatography.Physicochemical characters and spectroscopic analyses were employed for their structural identification.Results Five compounds were isolated and their structures were elucidated by chemical and spectral methods as follows: methyl-5-hydroxy-2-pyridinecarboxylate(E-13),6-hydroxy-7,7a-dihydro-2(6H)-benzofuranone(E-14),2-(1,4-dihydroxycyclohexanyl)-acetic acid(E-16),3-hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid(E-17),and 4-hydroxy benzaldehyde(B-14).Conclusion All of them are isolated from the plants of Senecio L.for the first time.

Objective To investigate effects of hormone replacement therapy with conjugated equine estrogen (CEE) in different doses combined with medroxyprogesterone acetate ( MPA) on mammographic density among postmenopausal women and its clinical significance. Methods Ninety eligible postmenopausal women were randomized into three groups with varied treatment continuously for one year, Croup A receiving 0.3 mg CEE with 2 mg MPA and caltrate 600 mg and vitamin D 125 U daily; Group B receiving 0. 625 mg CEE combined with 2 mg MPA and caltrate 600 mg with vitamin D 125 U daily; and Group C receiving caltrate 600 mg and vitamin D 125 U daily. Mammographic density was analyzed using Wolfe and semi-quantitative methods for all of them and compared each other one year after treatment, as well as mammographic density before and after treatment in Groups A and B. Results One year after treatment, mammogrphic density reached the highest in postmenopausal woman of Group B and the lowest in those of Group C, with significant difference among the three groups (P ＜ 0. 01) and between Groups A and C (P ＜ 0. 01) and between Groups B and C ( P ＜ 0. 05 ). Mammogrphic density with semi-quantitative method increased significantly in Group A ( P ＜ 0. 05 ) and Group B ( P ＜ 0. 01 ), respectively, after treatment as compared with that before it. Change in mammografic density before and after treatment was greater in Group B than that in Group A, but not reaching statistically significant level (P ＞ 0. 05). Conclusions Hormone replacement therapy can cause the increase of mammographic density in postmenopausal women, possibly in a dose-dependent pattern, which suggest that HRT has side effect on breast tissue and the lowest effective dose of estrogen should be selected in HRT. Mammographic density can be used as an indicator to monitor side effect of HRT on breast.

Background and purpose:Gastric cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death throughout the world.When compared with optimal supportive care alone,combination chemotherapy yields a significant advantage in the management of advanced gastric cancer.However,no single regimen has emerged or been accepted as being clearly superior over another.Here we investigated the efficacy and safety of "docetaxel+ cisplatin + fluorouracil" 5-day combination chemotherapy as treatment in patients with advanced gastric cancer.Methods:Between 2004 January and 2005 July,we enrolled 30 patients [males 22,median age 53 years(range 28-72)] with advanced gastric cancer.The regimen consisted of docetaxel 75 mg/m~(2) on day 1,cisplatin 15 mg/ m~(2) on days 1-5,and fluorouracil 500 mg/ m~(2) on days 1-5,every 3 weeks.All patients received over two cycles of this regimen.Results:A total of 99 cycles were administered.Mean cycle number per patient was 3.3.The administered dose intensity of docetaxel was 23.5 mg/m~(2)/week,fluorouracil 735 mg/ m~(2)/week and cisplatin 14.7 mg/ m~(2)/week,which corresponded to 94%,97.5% and 92.3% of planned doses.Of these patients,16(53.3%) achieved a partial response,8(26.6%) stable disease,and 6 patients(20%) showed progressive disease.The median time to progression was 5.1 months.(95% CI 4.1-6.0 months).Median overall survival was 9.9 months.(95% CI 8.1-11.6 months).Leukopenia occurred during 36.7% of cycles(36 of 99 cycles);18.2% grade Ⅰ,10.1% grade Ⅱ,5.0% grade Ⅲ and 3.0% grade Ⅳ.Anemia occurred in 12.1%(12 of 99 cycles);7.1% grade Ⅰ and 5.0% grade Ⅱ.Thrombocytopenia was 15.2%(15 of 99 cycles) and all were grade Ⅰ or Ⅱ.Diarrhea,stomatitis and hypersensitivity occurred in 16.7%(5 out of 30 patients),respectively.Neutropenic fever occurred in two patients(6.7%) and myalgia in nine(30%).Conclusions:Docetaxel combined with fluorouracil and cisplatin is an active and tolerable regimen for the treatment of patients with advanced gastric cancer.