Objective To assessthe association of polymorphism in angiotensin converting enzyme insertion/deletion (ACE I/D) gene with curative effect of hypotensive drugs.Methods The studies concerning association of ACE I/D with curative effect of hypotensive drugs were retrieved by searching data base,and then screened according to inclusive and exclusive criteria.Meta-analysis was performed by review manager 5.3 software.WMD and OR were used to assess difference of levels or effective rate of blood pressure degression among DD,DI and Ⅱ gcnotype.Results Totally 12 articles with 2 528 patients were included in this study.For all patients,WMD (95％ CI) with DD:Ⅱ genotype reflecting degression level of systolic pressure (SP) and diastolic pressure (DP) were respectively 5.92(4.09～7.75) and 1.70(1.03～ 2.38),and OR (95％CI) reflecting effective rate of blood pressure degression was 2.49 (1.44～ 4.31),with statistical significance (P＜ 0.05).For subgroup analysis according to hypotensive drugs,using angiotensin Ⅱ receptor blocker (ARB),WMD (95 ％CI) of SP and DP were respectively 9.16(6.51～11.82) and 1.84(0.10～3.57) in DD:Ⅱ,or 6.75(4.21～9.28) and 3.38(0.16～6.61) in DI ∶ Ⅱ genotype,all with P＜0.05.There were no statistical significance for diuretic in DD ∶ Ⅱ,DD ∶ DI and DI ∶ Ⅱ.Using angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI),OR (95％CI) were respectively 3.79(1.80～8.01) and 2.97(1.34～6.55) in DD:Ⅱ and DD:DI,with P＜0.05.Conclusion Compared with I allele in patient,ACEI and ARB were more effective for D allele,while there were no difference for curative effect of diuretic between I allele and D allele.

Objective To evaluate the association between matrix metalloproteinase‐1 (MMP‐1)‐1 607 bp 1G/2G and matrix metalloproteinase‐3(MMP‐3)‐1 171 bp 5A/6A polymorphisms in promoter regions and susceptibility to ovarian cancer by Meta‐a‐nalysis .Methods Case‐control studies with regards of relationship between MMP‐1‐1 607 bp 1G/2G ,MMP‐3‐1 171 bp 5A/6A pol‐ymorphisms in promoter regions and susceptibility to ovarian cancer were searched in electronic databases .Odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were used to evaluate the association between polymorphisms and susceptibility .RevMan5 .0 software was applied for data analysis .Results Eight studies ,containing 5 studies for MMP‐1 and 3 studies for MMP‐3 ,were selected .For MMP‐1‐1 607 bp 1G/2G ,OR(95% CI)=0 .95 (0 .74-1 .21) ,P=0 .67 under 1G/1G :1G/2G+2G/2G model ,OR(95% CI)=0 .93 (0 .70-1 .23) ,P=0 .60 under 1G/1G :2G/2G model ,OR(95% CI)=0 .99 (0 .87-1 .14) ,P=0 .91 under 1G :2G model;for MMP‐3‐1 171 bp 5A/6A ,OR(95% CI)=0 .97(0 .68-1 .38) ,P=0 .85 under 5A/5A+5A/6A :6A/6A model .Overall ,there was statisti‐cal significance .Conclusion It is still not confirmed that significant association between the MMP‐1‐1 607 bp 1G/2G and MMP‐3‐1 171 bp 5A/6A polymorphisms in promoter regions and susceptibility to ovarian cancer exists in current literature .

Objective To investigate the distribution features of upper limb involved nerves in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN).Methods The sensory nerve conduction velocity (SCV)and amplitude(SNAP),motor nerve conduction velocity(MCV)and amplitude(CAMP)of median,ulnar and radial nerves were examined in 98 DPN patients (DPN group) and 32 normal controls(NC group).The distributive ferture of involved upper limb nerves in DNP patients were analysed.Results (1) Comparing to NC group,the SCV and MCV of median,ulnar and radial nerves in DPN group were significantly slower (P

The tumor hospital has its unique resources superiority.To collect and utilize the information from tumor patients,information from their diagnosis and treatment,and biological specimens,through clinical epidemiology methods and design,would facilitate the deep development in the management and research at tumor hospitals in the new circumstances.Nantong Tumor Hospital,a first rate 3A hospital,and also one of the earliest-run specialized tumor hospitals in prefecture-level cities,possesses own basis for clinical epidemiological research,medical follow-up,and application of biobanking.In this paper we report the specific work plan and work contents,including:to establish a hospital-based cancer registry system for serving clinical epidemiology; to set up a follow-up system for clinical cases with tumor,in order to assess the effect of factors on tumor treatment and to analyse their survival rates; to build a biobank of tumor cases with perfect epidemiological information and background,fitting in with the needs of the development of translational medicine.The bottleneck problems in the work are also discussed.

Objective To identify the typical imaging features of steatocystoma multiplex on mammography.Methods Mammographic findings in 9 patients with clinical and pathological diagnosis of steatocystoma multiplex were analyzed along with a review of the current literature.Results Four of the nine patients with steatocystoma multiplex had a positive family history.Nine patients showed multiple,round,thin-walled fatty,radiolucent nodules with well-defined margin.These nodules are located in the superficial layer of the axilla bilaterally.They are also seen on the skin of breast(7 cases),the anterior chest wall (4 cases) and the upper arm (3 cases).Conclusion Recognition of the characteristic mammographic features of Steatocystoma multiplex is important in the management of these patients.

A three-dimensional (3D) transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) imaging system is presented in this paper. The 3D imaging system is used for diagnosing diseases of prostate. The 3D image is reconstructed by a series of two-dimensional image data which is obtained through rectum. It can be a guide to prostate needle biopsies. The system is built by two parts: hardware and software. In the hardware, the mechanical device, stepper motor, control circuit, B Mode TRUS and personal computer (PC) workshop are presented. The software includes the firmware of micro control unit and software of the PC workshop. In order to evaluate the performance of the 3D imaging system, we did experiments with water and agar phantoms, and the results demonstrated the system's ability of 3D imaging with high-precision.
Biopsy, Needle ; Humans ; Imaging, Three-Dimensional ; instrumentation ; Male ; Phantoms, Imaging ; Prostate ; diagnostic imaging ; Rectum ; Software ; Ultrasonography

10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2013.24.008

Objective To determine the best extraction process of ginkgo leaves with the total transfer rate of total flavonol glycosides and terpene lactones as the index.Methods The effects of ethanol concentration, solid-liquid ratio and extraction time on extraction process were investigated by orthogonal design method, and the contents of total flavonol glycosides and terpene lactones were detected by HPLC to calculate transfer rate.Results The optimum extraction conditions were as follows:85% ethanol refluxing and extracting for three times;the first time extracting with five-fold amount of solvent (V/W) for 3 hours;the last two times with three-fold solvent (V/W) for 2 hours.Conclusion This extraction process has the advantages of simplicity of operator, reason, energy conservation, high efficiency, and is suitable for industrial production.

Objective To evaluate the association of angiotensin (AGT ) gene M235T polymorphism with essential hypertension (EH) .Methods The literatures examining the association of the M 235T polymorphisms with EH were selected in electronic data-bases .Using RevMan5 .0 ,heterogeneity and pooled effect sizes were calculated .Results Totally ,29 articles ,with 5 971 cases and 6 443 controls were finally included in this study .The odds ratio (OR) value of TT+ TM∶MM genotype was 1 .13 (95% CI 1 .00-1 .25 ,P=0 .04) in worldwide populations .Subgroup analysis showed that the OR values of TT ∶MM genotype were 1 .13 (95% CI 0 .90-1 .42 ,P=0 .28) in subjects published before 2008 and 1 .29(95% CI 0 .94-1 .75 ,P=0 .11) in those after 2008(year of 2008 included) .The OR values of T ∶M in Han population was 1 .24 (95% CI 1 .01-1 .53 ,P=0 .04) .Conclusion TT+ TM genotype of the M235T polymorphisms is associated with EH in worldwide populations ,and T allele is also correlated with EH in Han popu-lation .

Objective To discuss the application value of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) in occluding procedure with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) for children muscular ventricular septal defects (mVSD).Methods Forty-nine mVSD patients for occluding procedure with CPB were performed guided and monitored by TEE,9 cases were simple mVSD,40 were mVSD combined with other cardiac malformations.The location,size,number,scope and the surrounding anatomy of mVSD were carefully observed before going into cardiac arrest,preparing the operator to choose appropriate occluder devices.The procedure was evaluated after the recovery of heart beat using TEE.Results In all of the 49 patients underwent occluding procedure,44 cases were implanted into one occluder,5 implanted into two occluders.The results of TEE after operation showed that the positions of all occluders were not shifted,2 had trace residual shunt,there were no complications worsening,such as mitral and aortic regurgitation,etc.One patient abandoned treatment for serious infection,the other patients' occluders were all in normal position followed up at 6 months to 2 years after operation,there were no tiny residual shunt and valves regurgitation except 1 patient.Conclusions The technique that TEE guiding and monitoring in occluding procedure with cardiopulmonary bypass for children muscular ventricular septal defects can shorten the time of cardiopulmonary bypass,significantly reducing complications and risks of the surgery,improving the successful rate.