The quality of images with DR (direct radiography) is analysed. And how to obtain the best images is discussed. The problem is solved by applying posture design for X-ray radiography, setting suitable parameters of digital radiography, using image post-processing workstation, matching laser cameras, regularly maintaining devices, and creating a suitable circumstances for facilities. Also, the methods for obtaining the best images which are helpful clinically become easier and more convenient.

Objective To investigate IL-6 and CRP levels,and their relationship with airflow obstruction、frequency of exacerbation in patients with COPD.Methods From Feb.2004 to Jul.2004,sputum and serum specimens were obtained from 54 patients with stable COPD and 10 age-matched healthy controls.The concentrations of sputum IL-6 and serum IL-6 were measured by ELISA.The concentrations of sputum CRP and serum CRP were measured by transmissive heterometric titration.Results (1)Sputum IL-6 levels in COPD patients of all stages were higher than those in controls(P

Iodine is an essential trace element for growth and development of fetus. More and more surveys currently show that the urinary iodine level of pregnant women is between 100 - 149 μg/L, which is lower than the level recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). Under this level of iodine nutrition, different investigations have shown different effects on thyroid function of pregnant women, and the impact on growth and development of the fetus requires long-term objective evaluation. At present, there are three aspects: development, intelligence quotient (IQ), and psychological behavior. There are not many studies on comprehensive evaluation. This article combs the related published research to provide a reference for further clarifying the influence of iodine nutrition level during pregnancy on thyroid function of pregnant women and the growth and development of their offspring.

Objective To explore the feasibility of using unilateral continuous spinal anesthesia (CSA) in elderly patients undergoing hip replacement.Methods Forty-two ASA Ⅰ-Ⅲ patients (14 males, 28 females) aged 60-93yr were randomized to one of two groups: group 1 unilateral CSA (n = 21) and group 2 continuous epidural anesthesia (CEA,n = 21 ) . The patients in both groups were all premedicated with oral diazepam 5 mg and intramuscular scopolamine 0.3 mg. In group 1 unilateral CSA was performed at L2,3 or 3,4 interspace with the patients in the lateral position with the diseased leg upper most. The patients received a 27 gauge continuous spinal catheter, which was threaded through a 22 gauge spinal needle into subarachnoid space. Hypobaric 0-375% bupivacaine solution (0.75 % bupivacaine: sterile water = 1:1) 0.5-1.0ml was injected. If analgesia did not reach T10 after 5-10 min the same dose was repeated. In group 2 epidural catheter was placed also at L2.3or3,4. A test dose of 3 ml of 2% lidocaine was injected and then a mixture of 2% lidocaine and 0.5% bupivacaine (1:1) 8-10 ml was injected into the epidural space. The level of sensory block and degree of motor blockade were measured and recorded. The intraoperative and postoperative complications associated with spinal or epidural anesthesia were recorded. Results The demographic data, duration of operation and intraoperative blood loss were comparable between the two groups.In group 1 sensory block was confined to the diseased leg and no motor blockade of the healthy leg was observed. MAP was slightly decreased after initial dose of local anesthetics as compared to the baseline MAP in both groups. There was no significant change in SpO2 during operation in both groups. The incidences of hypotension, which needed treatment with intravenous ephedrine and shivering during operation and nausea and vomiting after operation were significantly lower in group 1 than in group 2. Conclusion Unilateral CSA produces satisfactory sensory block with stable hemodynamics and less complications and is anesthesia method of choice in elderly patients undergoing hip replacement.

Objective To establish a HPLC method to determine the content of chlorogenic acid in Fructus Chaenomelis and its wine processing products.Methods Separation column was Agilent SB-C18(4.6mm?250mm,5?m) with the column temperature of 25℃.The mobile phase composition was methonal-1%HAc (80:20). The mobile speed was 1.0ml/min.The UV detection wavelength was 326 nm. Results A good linearity was obtained in the range of 5.47～71.14?g/ml,with r=0.9999. The average recovery was 101.98%,and RSD was 2.08% (n=6). Conclusion The content of chlorogenic acid was vary with the producing area of Fructus Chaenomelis.After wine processing,the content of chlorogenic acid was raised.The method was good for determining chlorogenic acid in Fructus Chaenomelis.

Purpose:To study the characteristics of biological distribution in vivo and therapeutic efficacy of 125 I-anti-alpha-fetoprotein(AFP) antibody when administrated by the hepatic artery , and discussion of multi-modal therapy by transcatheter arterial chemoembolization(TACE) and immunization therapy. Methods:21 patients with moderately and advanced primary liver cancer (PLC) were treated by 125 I-anti -alpha-fetoprotein which was administered via hepatic artery, together with TACE and CD3AK cell by intravenous infusion to,detect the pharmacokinetic parameters and metabolism for 125 I-anti-AFP in vivo, and observe the efficacy of multi-modal treatment. Results:The radioactivity half-life time of ?phase (T 1/2 ?) and ? phase ( T 1/2 ?) for 125 I-anti-AFP antibodies was 1.85?1.79 and 156.46?65 hr,respectively; half-excretion time from urine was 94 hr, radiation intensity measured at body surface of organ suggested that the accumulated radioactivity was stronger and longer in the liver was than other organ.TPECT for tumour:liver ratio was 2.1?0.6. The efficacy for the treated group and the control group was respectively 61.9%(13/21) and 25.0%(5/20),the one-year cumulative survival rate of the treated group and the control group was also 61.9% and 25.0%.Conclusions: 125 I-anti-AFP via hepatic artery was able to concentrate electively in the tumour ,thereby bringing about a continuous internal irradiation for the tumour.This combined treatment is an effective method for PLC.

AIM:To study whether albumin overload in proximal tubular epithelial cells(PTCs)induces epithelial to myofibroblast transdifferentiation(EMT).METHODS:Rat renal proximal tubular cell line NRK52E was cultured on 6 well plates.When the cells reached 70% confluens or complete confluens,cells were serum starved for 24 h.Different concentrations of delipidated bovine serum albumin(dBSA),ranging from 0-30 g/L,were then added to the cells.The media was changed every 48 h until the end of 144 h.Cell shapes were monitored by light microscope during experiment.Cell structures were detected by electron microscopy.Epithelial cell markers:E-cadherin,?-catenin,and myofibroblast marker:?-smooth muscle actin(?-SMA)were detected by immunofluorescent microscopy and Western blotting.RESULTS:dBSA overload induced the expression of ?-SMA in sub-confluent NRK52E,and a few cells elongated,but the induced expression of ?-SMA was not in a dose dependent manner.dBSA overload did not induce the expression of ?-SMA in complete confluent NRK52E,cell shape did not change either.dBSA overload did not inhibit expression of E-cadherin or ?-catenin both in sub-confluent and complete confluent NRK52E.The electron microscope showed that these cells retained epithelial phenotype,with microvilli and tight junction.CONCLUSION:Albumin overload induces PTCs expressing myofibroblast marker ?-SMA and promotes EMT.However,complete EMT does not achieve.Complete confluens(cell-cell contacts)inhibits albumin induced ?-SMA expression in PTCs.

This study was designed to investigate whether there is an antagonistic effect of MsC—derived IL—1 and PGE2 on MsC proliferation. Experimental results showed that: (1)MsC stimulated by LPS could produce IL—1; (2) MsC stimulated by MsC—derived IL—1 could release PGE2; (3) exogenous PGE2(100ug/ml) inhibited the MsC proliferation induced by MsC—derived IL—1; (4) indomethacin(2ug/ml) which inhibited the production of endogenous PGE2, enhanced the MsC proliferation induced by MsC—derived IL—1. The results suggest that there is a self—regulation effect on MsC proliferation by MsC—derived IL—1 and PGE2. Clinically, the beneficial effect of PGE2 should be protected, so that the abuse of indomethacin in the treatment of glomerulonephritis should be avoided.

Objective To investigate the clinical features of primary Sj(o)gren syndrome (pSS) with interstitial lung disease (pSS-ILD) so as to raise the clinical diagnosis Level. Methods The clinical data were collected from 58 patients with pSS,who were admitted from March 2006 to March 2009. The patients were divided into ILD group (27 cases) and non-ILD group (31 cases). Rheumatoid factor(RF),C-reactive protein (CRP), protein electrophoresis and complement C3, C4 in serum were measured by immunoturbidimetric methods. Antinuclear antibodies (ANA) and anti-ENA antibodies were measured by indirect immunofluorescence technique and western blot. CA125 was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) was detected by WS method. Pulmonaly function tests and radiology examination were performed. Results Compared with those in non-ILD group,the percentages of dry mouth,dry eye, rampant caries and velcro crackles were significantly higher in ILD group,anti-SSA antibody, ESR,CRP, CA125 and title of γ-gloulin was significantly higher in ILD group. In ILD group,diffusion dysfunction was 18 cases (66.7%),restricted ventilation dysfunction was 14 cases (51.9%),blocked ventilation dysfunction was 6 cases (22.2%), incorporated ventilation dysfunction was 8 cases(29.6%), forced vital capacity, forced expiratory volume in one second, maximum midexpiratory flow, DLCO were significantly lower in ILD group than those in non-ILD group (P ＜ 0.01). Moreover,high resolution computerized tomography (HRCT) was more sensitive than chest X-ray in the diagnosis of pSS-ILD.Conclusions The presence of pSS-ILD highly associates with the activity of pSS. Pulmonary diffusion ventilation function and HRCT play an important role in the diagnosis of pSS-ILD.

AIM To observe the effects of Guhoukang Granules (Eucommiae Cortex,Dipsaci Radix,Corni Fructus,etc.) on bone metabolism indexes of the geriatric femoral intertrochanteric fracture.METHODS A total of eighty patients meeting the inclusion criteria,cured with fixed operation of proximal femoral anti-rotation nail and given basic care,were divided randomly and equally into two groups:experiment group (Guhoukang Granules ) and control group (calcium carbonate D3 tablets).Three months made a course.Osteocalcin (OC),calcitonin (CT),bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (BALP),total procollagen type 1 aminoterminal propeptide (tPINP),β isomer of the C-terminal telopeptide of type Ⅰ collagen (β-CTX),and intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH),were examined before and after three months,respectively.RESULTS There were no significant statistical difference in the levels of OC,CT,BALP,tPINP,β-CTX and iPTH before operation in both groups.The levels of OC,CT,BALP,tPINP in the experiment group obviously increased and the levels of β-CTX,iPTH markedly decreased after the operation,and were better than those in the experiment group pre-operation and in the control group after the operation.The control group had no improvement in bone metabolism indexes pre-and post-operation.CONCLUSION Guhoukang Granules can improve bone metabolism of the geriatric femoral intertrochanteric fracture and facilitate the recovery of the fracture.