Purpose To investigate the relationship between Helicobacter pylori L-form ( Hp-L) infection and expression of XPF and p53 in gastric carcinoma. Methods XPF, p53 and Hp-L were examined in 239 cases of gastric carcinoma and healthy individuals by means of Giemsa stain and immunohistochemical staining with ABC method. Results XPF and p53 expression in gastric carcinoma was significantly higher than that of the surrounding tissue (P<0. 01). There were positive correlation between the expression of XPF and p53 (r=0. 196, P<0. 01). The expression of XPF was related to the Laurén classification (P<0. 05). The expression of p53 was associated to the depth of invasion (P<0. 05). (2) 175 (73. 22%) cases were Hp-L positive by both Giemsa and immunohisto-chemical staining. Hp-L expression in gastric carcinoma were significantly higher than that of the surrounding tissue (P<0. 01). (3) In the Hp-L positive group, XPF and p53 were significantly higher than in that of the Hp-L negative group (P<0. 01). Positive corre-lation existed between positive Hp-L staining and the expression of XPF and p53 (r=0. 32, r=0. 296, P<0. 01). (4) Univariate a-nalysis showed that depth of invasion, distant metastasis, TNM stage, XPF and p53 were related to the prognosis of gastric carcinoma ( P<0. 05). Multivariate Cox model analysis showed that XPF was an independent prognostic factor for the patients (P<0. 05). The pa-tients with positive expression of XPF had a shorter survival time. When combined with the depth of invasion and distant metastasis, the correction risk increased by 3. 791 times. Conclusion XPF, p53 and Hp-L may play very important roles in the development of gastric carcinoma. The high expression of XPF implies poorer prognosis. Hp-L infection may be related to the up-regulated expression of XPF and p53.

Objective To evaluate the value and characteristics of left ventricular global systolic strain and its relation to the left ventricular global systolic function in patients with myocardial infarction(MI) by three-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography (3D-STI).Methods In 24 patient subjects and 20 control subjects,the myocardial motion was tracking by 3D-STI,left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF),and global longitudinal peak systolic strain(LVGLS),global circular peak systolic strain(LVGCS),global radial peak systolic strain(LVGRS),global area peak systolic strain(LVGAS) were measured.The values were compared between the two groups,the correlations between LVEF and LVGLS,LVGCS,LVGRS,LVGAS were analyzed respectively.Results (1)There was significant difference of each index about LVEF and global strain between normal group and MI group (all P ＜0.05).(2)The correlations among LVEF and LVGLS,LVGCS,LVGRS,LVGAS were found (r =-0.626,-0.770,0.772,-0.748 respectively,P ＜0.01 for all).(3) Bland-Altman analysis showed there were good agreements in both patients with MI and control subjects.Conclusions 3D-STI could be applied non-invisibly and objective to assess alteration of myocardial global systolic function by accurately measuring strain.Therefore,3D-STI appears to be a reliable and useful tool to estimate the left ventricular systolic function of MI.

Objective To analyze the antibody titer value of indirect haemagglutination test(IHA)in 135 confirmed acute schistosomiasis patients,so as to provide the evidence for improving the diagnosis and treatment of acute schistosomiasis. Meth-ods A total of 135 acute schistosomiasis inpatients were selected from 2001 to 2006. They all received the IHA antibody titer de-tection,and the correlation among the age,incubation period,and hospitalization days was calculated. Results The antibody titers of IHA were higher than 1:320 in all the cases. The percentages of 1:640,1:1280,1:2560,1:5120 and 1:10240 were 1.48%,28.15%,35.56%,20.00%,and 14.81%respectively. The mean age was(47.70 ± 14.58)years,average incuba-tion period was(38.03 ± 4.59)days and mean hospital stay time was(15.08 ± 3.79)days. The antibody titer value had no corre-lation with the age distribution(r=0.109,P>0.05). There was a negatively correlation between the antibody titer value and in-cubation period,(r=-0.558,P<0.01),there was a positive correlation between the antibody titer value and hospitalization time(r=0.791,P<0.01),and there were significant differences among different groups(F=17.07,64.53,both P<0.01). Conclusions The antibody titer of acute schistosomiasis cases detected by IHA is 1:640 and above. There is no correlation be-tween the antibody titer value and age,but the antibody titer value is higher,the incubation period is shorter and hospitalization time is longer.

Objective To study the microcirculation pattern of expanded skin and its influence on skin blood supply. Methods The microvessel diameter, blood velocity and blood volume were recorded under the microcirculatory imaging system and the microvessel density was measured by enzyme histochemical staining and medical imagine analysis. Results Compared with the control group, all the recorded values rose obviously in every expanded groups ( P

Objective To investigate the angiogenic effect of leptin on grainy fat transplantation. Methods Grainy fat was obtained from the Wistar rat subcutaneous tissue in the abdomen. It was then mixed with 0.9 % NS and 20 ng/ml leptin and transplanted in the head subcutaneously. The transplanted tissue was taken out after 10, 20 and 40 days and was stained with AKP histochemistry and actin immunohistochemistry. The microvessel density was measured by medical imagine analysis system. The data were analyzed with SPSS software. Results The values of microvessel density in leptin groups were 0.12 ?0.04?m 2/?m 2 after 10 days and (6.83?1.86)?10 -2 ?m 2/?m 2 after 20 days. This was obviously high as compared with (1.49?0.88)?10 -2 ?m 2/?m 2 and (4.32?2.11)?10 -2 ?m 2/?m 2 in saline groups in the same observing periods ( P

Objective To observe the tissue displacements between the acupoints and non-acupoints using tissue Doppler imaging.Methods Acupuncture bilaterally were performed at Zusanli,Qvchi and corresponding control points 1 cm lateral to them in 30 healthy human subjects.Monitored by the dynamic system for detecting the force of acupuncture needle during the acupuncture process,tissue Doppler imaging was recorded on the condition of keeping the depth of needle insertion and the rotational torque at the same level approximately.Tissue Doppler imaging was also recorded before and after the acupuncture.Results The mean tissue displacements of the aforementioned 2 acupoints were all significantly greater than those of the corresponding non acupoints(P＜0.05).The mean tissue displacements after the acupuncture were all significantly greater than those before the acupuncture(P＜0.001).Conclusions Tissue Doppler imaging provides a new thought and method for the research of the acupoints.

Objective To obtain the shear wave velocity(SWV) in breast tumors at different probe orientations.Methods SWV was measured on 92 breast tumors in 48 female patients with the probe placed on transverse,longitudinal and 45 degree planes.Pathological test results were followed up.Results Pathological tests showed benign tumors in 48 patients (92 tumors).Of the three planes,values of the biggest and the smallest SWV showed significant difference (P ＜0.001).Conclusions SWV differs on different planes of breast tumors.So the effect in different probe orientations should be considered using SWV for the differential diagnosis of breast tumors.

Objective To describe an appreciate operation method in the treatment of deformi-ties secondary to gluteal muscles and fascia contracture. Methods 25 cases of serious secondary de-formity of gluteal muscles and fascia contracture were treated by Z-plasty. The contracted fascia and scar were loosed and the skin around the wound was rearranged. Results The following-up time was from 6 months to 3 years with an average time of 1.6 years. All cases rehabilitated to normal or nearly normal in gait. Aesthetic results were also satisfactory. No recurrence was observed. Conclusion Re-arranging the contracted fascia with Z-plasty can extend the fascia and improve the movement of the hip joint. Besides, Z-plasty treatment of skin around the scar is benefit for the aesthetic result of the deformities, Z-plasty of contracted fascia and skin is an appreciate operation method in the treatment of deformities secondary to gluteal muscles and fascia contracture.

Objective To study the protective effect of hydrogen-rich saline (HRS) on apoptosis in skin flap after ischemia/reperfusion injury.Methods Total 18 Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into three groups:a HRS treated group and two physiological saline treated groups (controls 1,2).The rats were anesthetized and an extended abdominal skin flap (6 cm × 9 cm) was elevated in each animal.Ischemia was induced by clamping the left right pedicle for 3 h,then HRS was administered intraperitoneally 10 min before reperfusion,and physiological saline was injected in control groups 1 and 2.In the control group 2,the flaps were elevated without occluding the artery and vein.Five days postoperation,apoptosis,TNF-α level in flap were measured with ELISA,NF-κB in nucleus was determined by Westernblot.Results Apoptotic rate represented (39.72±8.09) ％in HRS group and (69.43±13.27) ％ in control group 1,respectively.Treatment with HRS resulted in a marked reduction in apoptotic rate.TNF-α level was (516.408±38.674) pg/ml in the control group 1,a significant reduced TNF-α was measured in HRS group,accounting for (269.136 ±24.530) pg/ml.Moreover,NF-κB activation was significantly down-regulated by HRS.In control group 2,no significant apoptosis was observed because of non-blood occlusion,and there was no marked elevation of TNF-α and NF-κB.Conclusions HRS can protect skin from ischemia/reperfusion injury,attenuate apoptosis in flaps,which may be associated with the inhibition of TNF-α and NF-kb elevation.

Objective To evaluate the effect of schistosomiasis control in Gongan County,Hubei Province by longitudinal ob-servations so as to provide the evidence for formulating the schistosomiasis control strategy in lake and marshland regions. Meth-ods The schistosomiasis epidemic data in Gongan County from 2000-2013 were collected by the retrospective research method, and analyzed about the changing tendency of human and cattle infection rates,and Oncomelania hupensis snail situation. Re-sults The tendency of schistosomiasis epidemic situation was descended from 2000 to 2013. The human infection rate declined from 12.62%in 2000 to 0.69%in 2013. The decline scope of human infection rate was 24.1%in the first stage,64.4%in the sec-ond stage,and 73.0%in the third stage. Eight acute schistosomiasis cases were reported in the first stage,15 cases in the second stage,and none in the third stage. The cattle infection rate declined from 6.50%in 2000 to 0.30%in 2013. The rise scope of cattle infection rate was 74.2%in the first stage,but the decline scope was 75.0%in the second stage and 87.6%in the third stage. All the cattle were disposal at the end of 2013. The infection rate of snails,area with infected snails,and average density of living snails in the first stage increased by 18.1%,46.0%and 7.6%,respectively. The 3 indexes above-mentioned in the second stage de-creased by 76.8%,97.8%and 37.9%,respectively. In the third stage,the infection rate of snails and area with infected snails de-creased by both 100%,but the average density of living snails increased by 2.7%. The infected snails were found from 2000 to 2011,but none in 2012 and 2013. The infection rate of snails and area with infected snails dropped yearly,the infection rate of snails declined from 0.0007% in 2000 to 0.0002% in 2011,and the area with infected snails declined from 267.8 hm2 in 2000 to 6.37 hm2 in 2011. Conclusions After the implementation of the integrated schistosomiasis prevention and control strategy with the emphasis on infectious source control,the human and cattle schistosome infection rates decline significantly. Hereafter,it is necessary to prevent the schistosomiasis epidemic outbreak or rebound.