This paper introduces a statistics method for the segmentation evaluation for the head MRI. A new evaluation scheme proposed, the evaluation result is analyzed objectively by the statistic method. Genetic neural network algorithm proves with a stronger antinoise ability than other ones. The statistic method is helpful for evaluating the segmentation objectively.

Child ; Humans ; Male ; Thyroiditis, Suppurative ; pathology

Serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is composed of the PSA precursor protein (proPSA) in the absence of the leader peptide induced by human kallikrein 2 (hK2). There are many forms of PSA in the blood, including free PSA and bound PSA. Serum proPSA, as a free PSA, has many isoforms, among which, [-2]proPSA (p2PSA) cannot be activated by hK2 and therefore exists stably in the blood. Serum p2PSA is a homologous isomer of PSA. Serum prostate health index and % p2PSA, as the derivative indexes of p2PSA and molecular markers associated with the development and progression of prostate cancer, can reduce serum PSA test-induced excessive diagnosis and treatment of the malignancy and improve the accuracy of its prediction. This review summarizes recent progress in the studies of serum p2PSA and its derivative indexes in prostate cancer.
Humans ; Male ; Prostate-Specific Antigen ; blood ; Prostatic Neoplasms ; blood ; immunology ; Protein Isoforms ; blood

Acupoint,as the special body surface part where the qi of zang-fu and meridians infuses, arouses the effect of acupuncture and moxibustion. Through the exploration for the origin and the evolution of acupoint, and the integration of the related data about acupuncture-moxibustion theory and modern research, it is believed that acupoint is not fixed and it may be in a state of dynamic change. Also, it is bound up with body function. Acupoint is relatively static and the location is immobile while the body is in normal physiological status. When the body is under pathological condition,however, it is activated and the position is correspondingly changed.
Acupuncture Points ; Acupuncture Therapy ; Humans ; Meridians

Allergic airway diseases have been identified as chronic inflammatory diseases of respiratory membranes, characterized by infiltration of many inflammatory cells, especially eosinophils. The expression of CCR3 is abundant on the cell surface of eosinophils. Increased accumulation of CCR3-driven inflammatory cells is thought to favor the development of allergy. In this review, we survey the properties of CCR3 and its ligands and highlight the roles of CCR3 signaling in allergic airway diseases.
Animals ; Humans ; Hypersensitivity ; metabolism ; Receptors, CCR3 ; metabolism ; Respiratory System ; metabolism ; Signal Transduction

Inflammation plays a pivotal role in atherogenesis. In addition to being a potent predictive and prognostic marker for major cardiovascular events, recent evidence indicates that C-reactive protein (CRP) might directly promote atherogenesis by exerting direct effects on vascular cells. Thus, CRP will become important novel pharmaceutical targets for the treatment of atherosclerosis. This review presents an overview of the current knowledge about the pathological role of CRP in atherosclerosis initiation and progression.

Objective To investigate the clinical effects of surgical treatment for varied types of cicatricial blepharon deformities. Methods Eleven patients (16 eyes) suffering from cicatricial blepharon deformities underwent surgical procedures. 4 cases (7 eyes) were treated with free skin flap transfer; 1 case with free skin flap transfer and amniotic membrane grafting, 2 cases with Z plasty; 1 case with pedicled skin flap; 1 case with orbicularis oculi musculocutaneous flap; 1 case (2 eyes) with wedged tarsal excision and blepharoplasty, and 1 case with allografe of keratoconjunctiva and reconstraction of conjunctival sac. Results All of 11 cases (16 eyes) showed satisfactory appearance and eyelid function to certain extent after operations. Conclusion The repair of skin defect and conjunctival sac integrality is the key step in correction of cicatricial blepharon deformities, which may offer good eyelid position and function.

Aphasia is one of the common neurological symptoms of stroke, which can seriously affect the social skills and self-care ability of patients, therefore it imposes a heavy burden on the family and society. In recent years, drug treatment of poststroke aphasia has received extensive attention. Some drugs that can affect monoamine, cholinergic and amino acid neurotransmitters have demonstrated a certain efficacy of poststroke aphasia. This article reviews the recent progress in research on drug treatment of poststroke aphasia.

To retrospectively analyze the clinical data of 305 cases with apoplectic sequela admitted at our general geriatric nursing ward from January 2000 to December 2011.The subjects were divided into 2 groups:hypoalbuminemia and non-hypoalbuminemia.Advanced age (OR =5.624),chronic heart failure (OR =2.298),conscious disturbance (OR =1.575),dysphagia (OR =1.565),complete bedridden (OR=2.874),pneumonia (OR =3.725) and bedsore (OR =5.336) were risk factors for hypoalbuminemia in the patients with apoplectic sequela.And hyperglycemia(OR =0.066)was a protective factor for it.

Diabetic macular edema (DME) is a common ocular complication of diabetes patients.It mainly involve macular which is closely related with visual function,thus DME is one of the major reasons causing visual impairment or blindness for diabetes patients.How to reduce the visual damage of DME is always a big challenge in the ophthalmic practice.In the past three decades,there are tremendous developments in DME treatments,from laser photocoagulation,anti-inflammation drugs to anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapy.However,the mechanism of DME development is not yet completely clear; every existing treatment has its own advantages and weaknesses.Therefore DME treatment still challenges us to explore further to reduce the DME damages.