Objective To discuss the clinical and X-ray representations and to improve the knowledge of primary alveolar sarcoma of the bone . Methods The manifestaion of 4 patients with primary alveolar sarcoma of the bone comfirmed by operation and pathology were analyzed retrospectively and relevant literature were reviewed.Results The tumors often located in the long tubular bone and most of them were occurred at the lower limb, The main X-ray features were osteolytic and expansive bone destruction, periosteal reaction was usually absent but soft tissue mass commonly occurred. Pathological characteristics were of typical tumor cell of the aggregating to form solid hest-like or alveolar structure. Conclusion The tumors is rare, this neoplasm is lack of characteristic X-ray features and the finial diagnosis depends on pathology.

Objective To study the clinical and X-ray findings of primary reticulocytic sarcoma of bone in order to improve its diagnosis and differential diagnosis.Methods X-ray representations of primary reticulocytic sarcoma of bone in 11 cases proved by operations and pathologies in combination with clinical manifestations were analyzed.Results The tumors located in tubular bone were 5 cases(45%),in vertebra,in costa and pelvis were 2 cases respectively.The main X-ray sign was osteolytic lesion.The soft tissue masses were seen in 7 cases and pathologic fracture in 1 case,only 2 cases appeared lightly periosteal reaction.Conclusion When the osteolytic lesions in company with soft tissue mass are showed on X-ray films,but the clinical symptoms of the disease are not as serious as those of other malignant bone tumors,the bone reticulocytic sarcoma should be considered,and the final diagnosis of the disease desponds on pathologic result.

OBJECTIVETo study the chemical constituents of the rhizomes of Smilax ferox which was widely used in the folk.

METHODThe constituents of the rhizomes of S. ferox were isolated and purified by repeated silica gel column, MCI column, Sephadex LH-20 column and RP C18 column chromatography, and their structures were elueidated on the basis of spectral analysis.

RESULTSix compounds were identified as dihydrokaempferol (1), kaempferol (2), astilbin (3), engeletin (4), resveratrol (5), beta-sitosterol (6), respectively.

CONCLUSIONAll compounds were obtained from this plant for the first time.

Plant Extracts ; analysis ; isolation & purification ; Rhizome ; chemistry ; Smilax ; chemistry

OBJECTIVES: This study is conducted to estimate the cost paid by the public suffering from disease possibly caused by chemical and to examine the effect on public health. METHODS: Cost-benefit analysis is an important factor in analysis and decision-making and is an important policy decision tool in many countries. Cost-of-illness (COI), a kind of scale-based analysis method, estimates the potential value lost as a result of illness as a monetary unit and calculates the cost in terms of direct, indirect and psychological costs. This study estimates direct medical costs, transportation fees for hospitalization and outpatient treatment, and nursing fees through a number of patients suffering from disease caused by chemicals in order to analyze COI, taking into account the cost of productivity loss as an indirect cost. RESULTS: The total yearly cost of the diseases studied in 2012 is calculated as 77 million Korean won (KRW) per person. The direct and indirect costs being 52 million KRW and 23 million KRW, respectively. Within the total cost of illness, mental and behavioral disability costs amounted to 16 million KRW, relevant blood immunological parameters costs were 7.4 million KRW, and disease of the nervous system costs were 6.7 million KRW. CONCLUSIONS: This study reports on a survey conducted by experts regarding diseases possibly caused by chemicals and estimates the cost for the general public. The results can be used to formulate a basic report for a social-economic evaluation of the permitted use of chemicals and limits of usage.
Cost of Illness ; Cost-Benefit Analysis ; Efficiency ; Fees and Charges ; Hospitalization ; Humans ; Nervous System ; Nursing ; Outpatients ; Public Health ; Transportation

Purpose/Significance To investigate the effectiveness of experiential teaching in perinatal healthcare management contin-uing education.Method/Process The perinatal healthcare team of Peking Union Medical College Hospital holds a four-day experiential learning program for 30 maternity-related medical staffs from China.Through the self-administered experiential teaching questionnaire(ETQ)and satisfaction questionnaire,the researchers analyze the participants'post-teaching skill acquisition,clinical application abil-ity and educational needs,as well as their satisfaction with course content,course duration,teaching design,classroom atmosphere,and teaching format,which are quantified with Likert scale.Result/Conclusion The experiential teaching mode shows good teaching effects in perinatal healthcare management continuing education,and has higher application value.In the future,the researchers should combine it with theoretical teaching and carry out more comprehensive and structured periodic learning classes throughout the country,so as to im-prove both the theoretical foundation and practical ability of healthcare workers for better healthcare services for pregnant women.