The growth hormone(GH)-insulin-like growth factor(IGF)-I axis is an important modulator of growth and development.In addition to the classical role as endocrine hormones,the components also regulate a wide range of biological functions through paracrine and autocrine mechanisms.Their potent mitogenic and anti-apoptotic effects play a critical role in the regulation of rapidly renewing epithelial cell populations such as those found in the colon.Recent epidemiological evidence from acromegaly patients suggests an association between inappropriate regulation of the GH-IGF-I axis and the development of colorectal cancer.However,the molecular mechanisms and signalling pathways responsible are only beginning to be unravelled,as are the relative contributions of the endocrine and autocrine or paracrine effects.

Colorectal cancer is a very common malignant neoplasm.It is widely accepted that community screening for colorectal cancer significantly reduces mortality of this disease.Detection of neoplasm is facilitated by fecal occult blood testing(FOBT),sigmoidoscopy,colonoscopy and double contrast barium enema.Colonoscopy is currently the gold standard,however,the appropriate age to begin testing and time interval between repeat sereenings remain unclear.Screening with CT colonography(vivtul colonoscopy),fecal DNA analysis and detecting cyclooxygenase 2 messenger RNA in feces is under study.Finding the optimal screening method and increasing acceptability to both physician and patients remain to be studied further.

OBJECTIVE:To analyze the characteristics and rules of pediatric adverse drug reaction (ADR) in our hospital, and provide reference for clinical safe drug use. METHODS:Retrospective study was adopted to statistically analyze the ADR re-ports in our hospital from Mar. 2012 to Jun. 2016. RESULTS:In the 176 ADR reports,102 were male(57.95%)and 74 were fe-male (42.05%);children younger than 6 years old had the highest incidence of ADR (81.26%);intravenous administration in-duced 153 cases(86.93%),the top one was antibiotics,which involving 20 antibiotics,totally 106 cases(60.23%);skin and its appendages damage were the main manifestations, totally 127 cases (50.60%). CONCLUSIONS:Pediatric ADR monitoring should be strengthened,dinical rational drug use should be promoted by cooperation in many ways to reduce and prevent the incid-erle of pediatric ADR.

This report emphasizes on US diagnostic characteristics of partly BSTT,including OSteogenic sarcotma in 57 cases,chondrosarcoma in 25 cases, fibrosarcoma in 18 cases, synovial sarcoma in 14 cases, myelogenous neoplasm in 21 cases.metastatic bone ttmlor in 67 cases,giant cell turnor of bone in 52 cases, chordoma in 25 cases,hemangioma In 32 cases,desmoplastic fibroma in 10 cases. Pigrnenled villonodular synovius in 10 cases,and aneurysmal bone cyst in 8 cases, altogether 563 cases. The study firstly presents the application and specific menifestation of US diagnosis in BSTI. In many aspects,US is superor to X-ray, CT and MRI in diagnosing BSTT. It provides a great deal of reliable basis for clinical diagnosis and. Treatment.

Humans ; Stomach Neoplasms ; diagnosis ; therapy

Deconstruction of lignocellulosic plant cell walls to fermentable sugars by biochemical means is impeded by several poorly understood ultrastructural and chemical barriers. Pretreatment is an essential step by altering the morphological and compositional characteristics of biomass to enhance the sugar release during enzymatic hydrolysis. Therefore, getting insight into this field is necessary to improve the conversion of biomass into biofuels. In this review, we highlight our recent understanding on the impact of various promising pretreatments on biomass, with emphasis on the topochemical and ultrastructural changes of plant cell walls that are related to the reduction of recalcitrance and the consequence of saccharification. It will lend support to the scientific research and development with respect to biomass conversion.
Biofuels ; Biomass ; Carbohydrates ; chemistry ; Cell Wall ; ultrastructure ; Fermentation ; Hydrolysis ; Lignin ; chemistry ; Plant Cells ; ultrastructure

The bioactive principles contained in blueberries (Vaccinium) are various kind of anthocyanins (anthocyanidins, or phenolic aglycone, conjugated with sugar), chlorogenic acid, flavonids, alpha-linolenic acid, pterostilbene, resveratrol, and vitamins. After oral administration, anthocyanins can pass through blood-brain barrier and thus appear in various organs and brain. Improve visual function by increasing rhodopsin regeneration and ocular health is the earliest reported bioactivities of anthocyanin. Recent studies demonstrated the benefit of blueberries to prevent the age-related chronic diseases such as cancer, diabeties, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, neurodegeneration, obesity, and osteoporosis through its apoptosis, antioxidant, antiinflammation, and antiangiogenesis effects. Blueberries can eradicate microorganisms for the prevention of symptomatic urinary tract infections in women. Thus, blueberries are recognized as one of the most nutritious foods and cultivated worldwide. However, how to prolong the shelving time of fresh fruit, well utilize the leaf and stem to isolate the bioactive chemicals, improve quality consistency of juicy and dry products, all should be further concerned.

Eighty patients with T2DM hospitalized at Tongren Hospital, Beijing during June to December 2009 were chosen for survey by FFQ (food frequency questionnaire).Their daily food intake and nutrient intake were collected and percentage of energy generated from carbohydrate, protein and fat were estimated for each participant, and analyzed based on the criteria of dietary intake for T2DM, the dietary guidelines and the recommendations for dietary nutritional structure for Chinese residents.Among 80 patients with T2DM, 27 (34%) were found insufficient daily protein intake, 39 (49%) insufficient carbohydrates,40 (50%) excessive fat, and 74 (93%) insufficient dietary fiber, respectively.There was a significant gap between their daily total energy intake and that recommended for patients with T2DM ( P ＜ 0.01 or 0.05 ).No significant difference was found in daily intake of total energy, protein, fat carbohydrate and dietary fiber among T2DM patients with varied body mass index ( P ＞ 0.05 ).Dietary pattern and actions and selfmanagement in the patients with T2DM surveyed are not so reasonable.

Objective To explore the effect of treadmill running at different intensities on three-dimensional structure of rat subchondral bones.Methods A total of 24 female Wistar rats were randomly assigned into a sedentary (SED) group,a low-intensity running (LIR) group,a medium-intensity running (MIR) group,or a high-intensity running (HIR) group,each of 6.Rats in LIR,MIR and HIR groups underwent treadmill running exercises with respective protocol,while rats in SED group serve as controls.Eight weeks later,all animals were sacrificed and their proximal end of tibia was examined using Micro-CT.Results Compared with SED group,in HIR group the subchondral plate became thicker with higher BMD and lower porosity,while trabecular bone became more and denser with higher BMD and a more plate-like architecture.LIR and MIR failed to result in considerable changes in the microstructure.Conclusion Treadmill running has an intensity-dependent effect on the three-dimensional structures of subchondral bones.High-intensity running can evoke significant structural changes in subchondral bones.

Objective To evaluate economic benefits and clinical effects of internal fixation treatment of severe rib fracture so as to provide objective basis for improving medical treatment for rib fracture.Methods A retrospective review was made on clinical data of 50 patients with severe rib fracture hospitalized from January 2009 to April 2014.With varied treatment modalities,the patients were assigned to operative group (n =13) and non-operative group (n =37).Variables were recorded including length of stay,total hospital charges,length of ventilatory support,off-bed time,duration of antibiotic use and incidence of complications and used to perform cost-efficiency analysis.Results Between operative and non-operative groups,length of hospital stay was (25.9 ± 8.2) days vs (35.4 ± 7.0) days,total hospital charges were (121 676.2 ± 10 991.1) yuan vs (148 724.5 ± 21 254.3) yuan,length of ventilatory support was (7.9 ± 2.8) days vs (14.1 ± 3.3) days,off-bed time was (14.3 ± 4.9) days vs (26.1 ± 6.5) days,duration of antibiotic use was (12.4 ± 3.3) days vs (21.2 ± 6.2) days and complications occurred in 2 cases vs 13 cases respectively.The findings were length of ventilatory support,off-bed time and duration of antibiotic use differed significantly between the two groups (P ＜ 0.05).Cost-effectiveness ratios based on subjective and objective measures were superior in operative group (1 962.52 and 3 925.03) over those in non-operative group (1 931.48 and 3 718.10),suggesting operative treatment could yield higher economic returns.Conclusion Internal fixation can accelerate bone healing in patients with severer rib fracture and cut down medical expense,which should be promoted in medical treatment.