BACKGROUND:Rabbit VX2 hepatocarcinoma models are characterized by expanded and infiltrative growth, abundant blood supply, similar pathological and imaging features to human hepatocelular carcinoma, so this model is ideal for imaging experiments. OBJECTIVE: To establish rabbit VX2 hepatocarcinoma models and compare two different laparotomy methods in establishing rabbit VX2 hepatocarcinoma models. METHODS:Thirty New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into two groups: traditional laparotomy (tumor particles were directly embedded into the liver with tweezers) and improved laparotomy (tumor particles were injected into the liver through a 15G syringe needle). The growth features of the tumor established in two different ways were compared by ultrasound. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The tumor formation rate was 100% in the two groups; the single rate was respectively 50% and 90%; the ectopic implantation rate was 50% and 10%, there were significant differences between two groups (P < 0.05). The mortality rate within 2 weeks was 33% and 0 in the two groups, with significant differences (P < 0.05). The improved laparotomy method is feasible for modeling rabbit VX2 hepatocarcinoma, due to minimal injury, short operation time, high success rate and stable features.

Adult ; Female ; Gas Poisoning ; complications ; Humans ; Male ; Pulmonary Aspergillosis ; complications

Objective To economically investigate tertiary stroke rehabilitation treatment.Methods 3 tertiary rehabilitation networks were set up in Beijing.82 patients with acute cerebrovascular diseases were enrolled into the study according to standardized criteria in all centers and randomized into rehabilitation group and control group.Rehabilitation training was implemented according to standardized procedures.The patients in rehabilitation group were given rehabilitation training in acute stage for 28 days and then underwent long term rehabilitation'program for 6 months in rehabilitation centers or community rehabilitation settings.The patients in control group were only given rehabilitation training in acute stage for 28 days. Altogether 4 evaluations were conducted in one week after the onset and at the end of 1,3,6 months, respectively.Results Significant differences of motor function,ability of daily activities,quality of life evaluation and cost were found in the 1st,3rd and 6th month after the onset of diseases.The rehabilitation group surpassed the control group significantly.At the end of 6 months,the average of Barthel Index of rehabilitation group was 83.18?18.22 while that of control group was 63.69?12.73.At the end of 6 months,total cost of rehabilitation group was(56 420.0?17 831.8)Yuan and that of control group was (64 864.2?18 267.5)Yuan.The rehabilitation group had better cost/effectiveness and cost/utility.There was a significant difference of cost between two groups.The total rehabilitation cost of rehabilitation group was 4613 Yuan,accounting for 15.3%of all the cost.Conclusion The tertiary rehabilitation treatment for stroke patients has achieved better cost/effectiveness and cost/utility.In China pharmaceutical cost constitutes the major part of the stroke therapy while the rehabilitation cost only a small portion,which is significantly different from the situation in developed countries.

Adult ; Aged ; China ; epidemiology ; Female ; Gold ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Mining ; Silicosis ; mortality ; Young Adult

Objective To investigate the functional states of stroke patients using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) core sets for stroke. Methods Fifty in-patients with stroke participated in this study. Twenty-five patients less than one month after a stroke were assigned to the acute group, and another 25 patients with more than one month since their stroke were assigned to the sub-acute and chronic group. All the patients were assessed using the Glasgow coma scale, Rankin grading and the Barthel index. The ICF core set for stroke assessment was also used with both groups. The data was analyzed by using a Chi squared frequency test. Results Rankin grades and Barthel indices were significantly different between the two groups, and the functional states in the acute group were better than those in the sub-acute and chronic group. Some of the items, such as consciousness state, functions of structures adjoining the eyes, hearing, substitutive sound, accessory respiration, temperature regulation and protection function of the skin had no significant difference between the groups. The number of patients suffering from disorders of joint motion, joint stability, muscle endurance and control of voluntary movement was significantly greater in the sub-acute and chronic group than in the acute group. Both groups were influenced to different degrees by most of the environmental factors. Conclusion The ICF core sets correctly indicated joint motion, joint stability, muscle endurance and control of voluntary movement difficulties of stroke patients.

Objective To study the effects of nicotine on GDNF and dopamine content in striatum of Parkinson's disease (PD) rats.Methods 6-OHDA was stereoscopically injected to right side of the mesencephic ventral tegmental area (VTA) and substantia nigra pars compacta (SNpc). Nicotine of different dosages was intraperitoneally injected into PD rats.With biochemical,immunohistochemical techniques, we observed the changes of GDNF expression and dopamine content in striatum.Results Nicotine was intraperitoneally injected into PD rat models before or after the operation,striatum GDNF expression and DA content had significant improvement as compared with PD group (P

Objective To study the effect of the recombinant vaccinia virus expressing human interleukin 2 on MKN45 gastric cancer cells in vitro. Methods Recombinant vaccinia virus expressing hIL 2 (VMJ601hIL 2) was constructed by homologous recombination using molecular virology, and VMJ601hIL 2 was detected by DNA hybridization technique and the recombinant gene product was analyzed by SDS PAGE. In addition, MKN45 gastric cancer cells was infected by VMJ601hIL 2 and the effect of VMJ601hIL 2 on the gastric cancer cells was evaluated in vitro. Results hIL 2 protein with biological activity can be secreted by MKN45 gastric cancer cells after heavily infected by VMJ601hIL 2. Conclusions It is one of the crucial steps that VMJ601hIL 2 has been constructed and identified since it forms essential prerequisite for further in vivo gene therapy of gastric cancer.

Objective To investigate CT examination in the evaluation of the percutaneous radio frequency ablation (RFA) in the treatment of hepatic carcinoma.Methods 50 cases of hepatic carcinoma (including primary hepatic cancer 36 and hepatic metastases 14) with 76 lesions treated by RFA associated with pre and post procedure data of CT follow up were analyzed retrospectively. CT examinations including plain and contrast enhanced CT scanning were carried out at 1 week and 3 weeks after the RFA, but sometimes with furthermore intermittent scanning at 3～6 months. Results Complete ablation of the tumors occurred in 49 lesions (64.5%) of 35 cases and incomplete ablation of tumors happened in 27 lesions (35.5%) of 18 cases. Among RFA treated 76 lesions, there were 9 with internal hemorrhage, 1 with abscess formation. 3 cases showed intraperitoneal bleeding; 6 cases demonstrated reactive pleural effusion and 1 case revealed with small amount of pneumothorx.Conclusions The contrast enhanced CT scanning provides a great diagnostic value for evaluation of the efficacy of hepatic tumor treated by RFA and also the local recurrence and complications.

Objective To investigate the impact of gantry angles on the position accuracy of buildin multi-leaf collimator (MLC) during static (step & shoot) intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT).Methods The position accuracy of MillenniumTM 60 pairs multi-leaf collimator (MLC) in Varian 23EX medical linear accelerator during 10 fractions of treatments with static intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) was retrospectively analyzed by resolving dynamic therapy log files and MLC planning files.The single leaf position deviation and gap deviation of each MLC pairs were compared between expected values and actual outcomes.The impact of gantry angle on MLC position accuracy was also investigated with paired t-test between vertical and horizontal beams.Results All the MLC position deviations ranged within ± 1.0 mm,while the gap deviations were at the range of ± 1.5 mm.The statistical standard deviation of MLC position deviations among fractions was less than 0.06 mm.After all the 60 pairs of MLC leaves were taken into account,the M LC position deviation in the field of 103° was smaller than in the field of 0° (t =58.74,P ＜ 0.01),but there was no significant difference between 257° and 0°,while only the moving leaves were put into consideration,the MLC position deviation in the field of 103° was still smaller than in the field of 0°,but the MLC position deviation in the field of 257° was slightly higher than in thefield of 0° (t =41.95、-4.47,P ＜ 0.01).Conclusions The MillenniumTM 60 pairs MLC in Varian 23EX medical linear accelerator meets the mechanical quality assurance requirement during static IMRT treatments.The MLC positioning showed stable repeatability among treatment fractions.Although the MLC position accuracy is slightly affected by gravity from different gantry angles,but still meets the mechanical QA requirements for medical linear accelerator.This dynamic analysis method is expected to be a novel strategy which may improve the existing QA protocols.

Objective: To study the chemical constituents in the roots of Picrorhiza scrophulariiflora. Methods: The chemical constituents in the roots of P. scrophulariiflora were separated and purified with chromatographic methods. The structures were elucidated by spectroscopic methods and chemical analyses. Results: A new secoiridoid glycoside, picrogentioside II (1) was successfully isolated from the roots of P. scrophulariiflora. Conclusion: Compound 1 is a new secoiridoid glycoside. © 2013 Tianjin Press of Chinese Herbal Medicines.