Objective:To study the effect of articulation disorder on psychology action of cleft palate patients after operation.Methods:65 patients were asked to answer the psychology questionnaire.Results:The patients of misarticulation all have some degree of psychological disability,and unusual psychology action would affect pronunciation treatment.Conclusion:Patients with misarticulation have psychology problems in some degree,which would affect the clinic treatment of cleft palate.

Objective:To investigate the effect of ulinastatin on liver and kidney function in the patients with traumatic hemorrhag-ic shock. Methods:Totally 110 patients with traumatic hemorrhagic shock were divided into the control group (n=55) and the obser-vation group (n=55) according to the random number table. The control group received the conventional anti-shock treatment, and the observation group received ulinastatin with intravenous injection by syringe pump additonally. The changes of heart rate, urine vol-ume, liver function, renal function and inflammatory cytokine levels in the two groups were observed before and after the operation. Results:The heart rate at the 3rd h and 6th h after the operation in the observation group was significantly lower than that before the treatment , and urine volume was aslo significantly more than that before the treatment. The postoperative AST, ALT and LDH at the 3rd h and 6th h in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group at the same period, and the difference was significant (P<0. 05). The postoperative BUN, SCr andβ2-MG on the 1st day in the observation group were significantly higher than those before the surgery, and the difference was significant (P<0. 05);the postoperative BUN, SCr andβ2-MG on the 3rd day in the observation group were significantly different from those in the control group (P<0. 05). The postoperative IL-1β level on the 1st day in the observation group was significantly higher than that before the surgery (P<0. 05);the serum IL-1βlevel on the 3rd day in the observation group showed no statistically significant difference from that before the surgery (P>0. 05);the IL-6 levels on the 1st and 3rd day in the observation group were significantly higher than those before the surgery, however, lower than those in the control group with significant differences (P<0. 05). Conclusion: Ulinastatin has protective effect on liver and kidney function in the pa-tients with traumatic hemorrhagic shock, and can improve heart rate and urine output of the patients.

OBJECTIVETo explore the rhythm regulatory mechanism of interleukin-6 (IL-6) in the process of moxibustion for rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

METHODSA total of 144 Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into a blank group, a model group, a moxibustion group, a sham operation group, an operation group, an operation+moxibustion group, 24 rats in each one. Each group was divided into 4 time points (0:00 am, 6:00' am, 12:00 am, 6:00 pm), 6 rats in each time point. The Light-Dark 12 : 12 was given in all rats for light-dark cycle. Except the blank group, rats in the remaining groups were treated with intracutaneous injection of freund's complete adjuvant at right-side foot to establish the model of RA. After the model establishment, bilateral adrenal, glands were removed in the operation group and operation + moxibustion group, while those in the sham operation group were not removed with identical operation procedure. Rats in the moxibustion group and operation + moxibustion group were treated with grain-sized moxibustion from 7:00 am to 9:00 am at "Shenshu" (BL 23) and "Zusanli" (ST 36) once everyday, 6 times were taken as one session and 3 sessions were required tatclly, while rats in the remaining groups received identical fixation without moxibustion. The general health state and foot volume of rats were measured before model establishment, after establishment and after treatment. After treatment, rats were sacrificed at each time point to collect the blood sample and measure the content of IL-6 by using enzymne-immunoassay method.

RESULTSCompared with the blank group, the foot swelling in the model group was obviously increased (P<0. 05); the IL-6 maintained circadian rhythm (P<0. 05), but the peak phase had a backward trend, famplitude had an increased trend and the median was significantly lifted (P<0. 05). Compared with model group, !the foot swelling in the moxibustion group was obviously decreased (P<0. 05); the IL-6 maintained circadian. rhythm (P<0. 05), and the peak phase had a forward trend, amplitude had a decreased trend and the median was significantly reduced (P<0. 05). Compared with the moxibustion group, the foot swelling in the operation--moxibustion group was obviously increased (P < 0.05); the IL-6 maintained circadian rhythm (P < 0.5), but the peak phase moved forwrd, and the median was significantly elevated (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONThe IL-6 in plasma maintains significant pathological circadian rhythm in RA rats; with the complete hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, moxibustion is likely to regulate the circadian rhythm of IL-6 to play an important role of anti-inflammatory effect in RA rats.

Acupuncture Points ; Animals ; Arthritis, Rheumatoid ; metabolism ; physiopathology ; therapy ; Circadian Rhythm ; Disease Models, Animal ; Female ; Humans ; Hypothalamus ; metabolism ; Interleukin-6 ; metabolism ; Male ; Moxibustion ; Pituitary-Adrenal System ; metabolism ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Time Factors

BACKGROUND: Imported self-locking brackets cost much. So it is necessary to develop low-cost and easy-to-operate domestic self-locking brackets.OBJECTIVE: To introduce a newly developed self-locking brackets, and investigate the frictional forces of the brackets. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: Biomechanical controlled analysis was performed in the Laboratory of Harbin Medical University in January 2004. MATERIALS: Self-made self-locking brackets and domestic conventional tie-wing stainless steel brackets; domestic Ni-Ti round wire, Australian stainless steel round wire, and domestic stainless steel rectangular wire. METHODS: Two kinds of brackets were combined with three kinds of arch wires. Under the drive of micromotor, pull sensor moved at 1 mm/min. An arch wire, which was ligated in the bracket, was dragged. Thus, teeth's shift was imitated.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Waveshape was observed through the use of storage oscillograph and corresponding data were recorded. Frictional force was determined and compared.RESULTS: Under the same other conditions, no matter which kind of arch wires were combined with, tie-wing brackets produced greater frictional force than self-locking brackets (P < 0.001). Under the same other conditions, no matter which kind of brackets were combined with, Ni-Ti wire produced greater frictional force than Australian stainless steel round wire and domestic stainless steel rectangular wire (P < 0.001). In addition, domestic stainless steel rectangular wires produced greater frictional force than Australian stainless steel round wires (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION: Self-locking bracket produces low frictional force, so it is fit for orthodontic doctors to use the corrective force.

Objective To discuss the anatomical and radiographic characteristics of acetabular fossa,and evaluate their value as a reference for achieving the anticipated inclination of the acetabular cup.Methods Sixteen adult normal pelvic specimens were studied.Central axis of acetabular fossa and its intersection with fossa edge and acetabular rim were marked.The radiographic appearance of the two intersections was evaluated.With radiographic templating,the relationship between the top of acetabular fossa and the central axis of acetabular cup at anticipated inclination was identified.Implantation of cementless acetabular cup was performed bilaterally on the pelvic specimens.The acetabular fossa was used as a reference for implantation on one side,and the acetabular positioning device was used on the other side.The discrepancy of acetabular inclination was recorded before and after operation in the two groups.Results Intersection of central axis of acetabular fossa with fossa top edge and acetabular rim corresponded to the most medial and lateral aspect of acetabular sourcil respectively on standard anteroposterior pelvic radiograph.There was close correlation between most medial aspect of acetabular sourcil and central axis of the acetabular cup at anticipated inclination of 40°±5°.For the group of using acetabular fossa as reference,the mean difference of inclination was 0.19°±3.14°(-6°-5°)before and after operation,and the discrepancy was 2.75°±2.89°(-2°-8°)for the control group.The difference between the two groups was statistically significant(t=-2.453,P=0.027).Conclusion In primary total hip replacement,if normal anatomy of acetabulum was found,the anticipated inclination of acetabular cup can be accurately obtained,based on the relationship between the top of acetabular fossa and anticipated inclination of acetabular cup on preoperative templating.

Objective To research the location in cerebral circulations of recurrent stroke.Methods We included patients with acute cerebral infarction from the Department of Neurology of People's Hospital of Peking University within three years.We followed up the patients by telephone and electronic medical record to determine whether they belong to recurrent group or not.We recorded the clinical and image variables of recurrent group.We classified the recurrent group by whether the loci of recurrent stroke is in the same circulation.We determined the independent risk factors of the same circulation loci by Cox regression.Results There are 106 cases of recurrent stroke.Within 5 years,46.2％ of the cases had recurrent loci in the same circulation as first stroke loci.53.8％ of the cases had recurrent loci in the different circulation from first stroke loci.According to logistic regression,whether the recurrent loci was in the same circulation was not related to age,sex,hypertension,diabetes mellitus,smoking,but related to the survival time.The shorter the survival time was the more ratio of same circulation loci happened.The longer the survival time was the more ratio of different circulation loci happened.37％ of cases with recurrent strokes happened in the first year occupied the most cases in the 5 years.Conclusions With the long time study of the location of recurrent stroke,we get the conclusion that the longer the survival time is the more ratio of different circulation stroke happen.So we emphasize the importance of medicine for the stroke in long time.At the same time we conclude the rationality of endovascular treatments within 1 year from first stroke because recurrent loci is more often in the same circulation in 1 year.

BACKGROUND:A new open“C”-shaped molar band with nanocoating (patent number:ZL201110057699.1) has been invented to overcome some weakness of traditional bands and buccal tubes, which is used for molar fixation. OBJECTIVE:Using three-dimension finite element analysis software to theoretical y prove that the new band comes up to clinic requirement. METHODS:We established a finite element model of alveolar bone-tooth-band, and node domains tensile and shear loading were given. Stress distribution of the new bands through numerical simulation was predicted and calculated. Simulation of 20 N orthodontic force was applied in medial direction, distal direction and vertical direction in the three-dimensional model of a new band buccal tube and traditional band, to analyze the stress state in different directions under the force of the binder. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:By numerical simulation of three-dimensional finite element, the stress of the new band was higher than that of the traditional band, but it could not reach the clinical cracking limit of resin reinforced glass ionomer cement. So the new band could theoretical y satisfy the clinical requirements.

Objective To compare the safety and efficacy of carotid artery stenting (CAS) and carotid endarterectomy(CEA) for the treatment of carotid stenosis. Methods The electronic databases (PubMed, EMbase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, CNKI, VIP and Wanfang) were searched in order to retrieve randomized controlled trials (RCTs) about comparing CAS and CEA for the treatment of carotid stenosis. Cochrane collaboration's RevMan 5.0.24 were used for analyzing data. Results Twelve RCTs totalling 6903 patients (3460 patients were randomized to CAS and 3443 randomized to CEA) with symptomatic or asymptomatic stenosis were included in the meta-analysis. There were significantly higher 30-day relative risks after CAS than after CEA for death or any stroke [RR=1.64, 95%CI (1.33-2.03), P＜0.00001] and for stroke [RR=1.70, 95%CI (1.34-2.14), P＜0.00001]. The relative risks of myocardial infarction [RR=0.62, 95%CI (0.39-0.97), P=0.04] and cranial neuropathy [RR=0.07, 95%CI (0.03-0.16), P＜0.00001] was significantly less after CAS than after CEA. The relative risks of death [RR=1.27, 95%CI (0.82-1.96), P=0.29] or disabling stroke within 30 days [RR=1.33, 95%CI (0.78-2.28), P=0.29] and any stroke or death at 1 year after the procedures [RR=0.96, 95%CI (0.63-1.46), P=0.84] did not differ significantly between CAS and CEA operation. Conclusions CEA remains the first choice for treatment of carotid stenosis for patients with low surgery risk. For patients with high surgery risk and unsuitable for surgery, CAS has more advantages. It is reasonable to view CAS and CEA as complementary rather than competing modes of therapy.

OBJECTIVETo explore the technique of temperature control on the abdomen in penetrating moxibustion through observing moxibustion time on the abdomen, abdominal skin temperature and effect after moxibustion so as to provide the safe, effective and easily applicable method for penetrating moxibustion.

METHODSThirty-two patients were selected in an observation group, 32 healthy persons in a control group. In the observation group, the penetrating moxibustion was applied to the corresponding acupoint locations according to different symptoms. In the control group, moxibustion was used on the abdomen around the umbilicus. The skin temperature was recorded once every minute. The skin temperature of known heat sensation, the time of known heat sensation, the known reduced temperature, the time of temperature reducing, the skin temperature difference, the duration of penetrating moxibustion and the reaction of moxibustion from participants were recorded.

RESULTSThe differences in the skin temperature of known heat sensation, the time of known heat sensation and the duration of penetrating moxibustion were significant statistically in comparison between the observation group and the control group (all P<0.01). The differences in the known reduced temperature, the time of temperature reducing and the skin tem- perature difference were not significant (all P>0.05). The differences were significant statistically in skin rashes and moxibustion reaction (gastrointestinal peristalsis, chills, ant climbing feeling and hunger, etc.) between the two groups (P<0.01). The differences were not significant statistically in flushing, sweating and blisters (all P>0.05).

CONCLUSION(1) The level of temperature sensitivity in the observation group is lower than that in the control group. During penetrating moxibustion, the sensations such as gastrointestinal peristalsis, chills, ant climbing feeling and hunger appear easily, suggesting the positive self-adjustment in the body. (2) During penetrating moxibustion, the warm feeling is penetrated not just from the epidermis to the abdominal cavity and lumbar region, but also up to thehead and down to the knee. (3) The flushing, sweating and skin rashes are the important indices for the effectiveness of penetrating moxibustion. (4) The temperature control is the core technique of penetrating moxibustion. The penetrating moxibustion in 28 min to 32 min and the temperature controlled in 43 degrees C to 45 degrees C can solve the moxibustion smoky impact to the environment, but also relieve pains of the patients.

Abdomen ; physiology ; Acupuncture Points ; Adult ; Case-Control Studies ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Moxibustion ; Skin Temperature ; Thermosensing ; Young Adult

Objective Trachoma is a preventable infective eye disease worldwide. The incidence rate of active trachoma in children can reflect the epidemical degree of trachoma in the location. This study tried to assess the prevalence and risk factors of trachoma in students at primary school in Wuqiang County, China. Methods An epidemiological survey was carried out in Wuqiang County in 2006. The investigators were from Wuqiang County Hospital and Beijing Tongren Eye Center and received special training. Primary school children aged 6- to 16-years-old were selected by a cluster sampling with the class shift as the sampling unit. Trachoma was clinically examined under the slim lamp and assessed based on the simplified classification for trachoma proposed by the World Health Organization (WHO). The C. Trachomatis inclusion body was detected from conjunctival swab of patients with trachoma using enzyme immunoassay and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The questionnaire was performed in the examinees and parents. The survey followed the Declaration of Helsinki and written informed consent was obtained from the examinees. Results A total 379 cases with trachoma were determined in 1622 primary school examinees with the prevalence 23. 4% (95% CI:25. 5% -21. 3%) .including follicular trachoma in 81% and intense trachoma in 19% . The overall prevalence of trachoma was higher in female students than male ones (25. 8% versus 20. 9%, P = 0. 020). No inclusion body of the conjunctiva was observed. Sixty-four cases (38. 1%) presented the positive response for C. Trachomatis antigen by enzyme immunoassay, and 109 cases (64. 9%) were positive response by PCR. The multiple factors logistic regression analysis showed the risk factors for active trachoma included living location, suburbs and female and age(0R =0.763, 1.299, 1. 147 respectively). Conclusion Trachoma showes a disseminating procedure among primary school children in Wuqiang County. The prevention strategy should be made for related risk factors.