The researches of making "four diagnoses of TCM" objective have been practicing for decades,and some good results have been produced during the researches;but for general viewpoints,the research results don't bring fundamental influence to diagnostic modes and means of TCM,then,the viewpoints of how in the world to regard the reseaches being done are discussed in the articles.

Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of nebulization treatment for childhood respiratory virus infection with human recombinant interferon α-1b.Methods A randomized,controlled clinical re-search was designed.375 subjects with children respiratory tract virus infection were randomly divided into the treat-ment group(250 cases) and control group(125 cases).In addition to conventional therapy,the treatment group with recombinant human interferon α-1b and the control group with ribavirin were executed by using nebulization treat-ment.Results A total of 357 subjects were statistically included in the trail.Sore throat,cough,wheezes,rale of lung disappearing time and the days of hospitalization of treatment group were significantly different(u=5.83,6.51,6.33, 7.39,5.57,6.62,all P<0.01) compared with the control group;The treatment group in the cure rate and total effec-tive rate was significantly higher(χ2 =7.85,25.71,all P<0.01),and no obvious adverse reactions were reported. Conclusion Nebulization treatment of childhood respiratory virus infection with human recombinant interferon α-1b is safe and effective.The method of operation is simple and thus its application is worth promoting in clinic.

This study was aimed to use the method of modulation transfer function (MTF) to compare image quality among three different Olympus medical rigid cystoscopes in an in vitro model. During the experimental processes, we firstly used three different types of cystoscopes (i. e. OLYMPUS cystourethroscopy with FOV of 12 degrees, OLYMPUS Germany A22003A and OLYMPUS A2013A) to collect raster images at different brightness with industrial camera and computer from the resolution target which is with different spatial frequency, and then we processed the collected images using MALAB software with the optical transfer function MTF to obtain the values of MTF at different brightness and different spatial frequency. We then did data mathematical statistics and compared imaging quality. The statistical data showed that all three MTF values were smaller than 1. MTF values with the spatial frequency gradually increasing would decrease approaching 0 at the same brightness. When the brightness enhanced in the same process at the same spatial frequency, MTF values showed a slowly increasing trend. The three endoscopes' MTF values were completely different. In some cases the MTF values had a large difference, and the maximum difference could reach 0.7. Conclusion can be derived from analysis of experimental data that three Olympus medical rigid cystoscopes have completely different imaging quality abilities. The No. 3 endoscope OLYMPUS A2013A has low resolution but high contrast. The No. 1 endoscope OLYMPUS cystourethroscopy with FOV of 12 degrees, on the contrary, had high resolution and lower contrast. The No. 2 endoscope OLYMPUS Germany A22003A had high contrast and high resolution, and its image quality was the best.
Diagnostic Imaging ; instrumentation ; Endoscopes ; Endoscopy ; instrumentation ; Software

AIM: To investigate the RNAi effect of the inhibitory member of the ASPP family (iASPP) on the apoptosis of human breast cancer cell MCF-7 which expressed the wild type p53 gene. METHODS: The recombinant plasmid pAd-iASPP-RNAi was transfected into MCF-7 cells. The expression of iASPP mRNA and protein was analyzed by RT-PCR and Western blotting, respectively. The cell apoptosis was detected by FCM, and then the MCF-7 cells were transplanted into nude mice to set up transplantation model. The expression of iASPP RNA and protein in transplanted neoplasm were determined by RT-PCR and Western blotting, the apoptosis index was detected by FCM at the same time. RESULTS: The results showed that the expression of iASPP descended in MCF-7 cells (mRNA 95.4% and protein 96.8%, respectively, P<0.01) and the apoptosis rate and necrosis rate of MCF-7 cells increased (P<0.01) after transfection. As treated with pAd-iASPP-RNAi, the expression of iASPP in transplantation tumor cells descended 87.4% (mRNA) and 89.2% (protein), respectively (P<0.01), and the apoptosis rate and necrosis rate increased accordingly (P<0.01, P<0.05). CONCLUSION: The inhibition of iASPP may resume the ability of p53 to induce apoptosis in breast cancer cells which is able to express wild type p53.

Objective To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Shuangyi Qushi Tongluo Capsules ( SQTC) in treating ankylosing spondylitis (AS), and to explore the synergistic action of SQTC combined with sulfasalazine. Methods A randomized and parallel-controlled trial was carried out in 80 AS patients. The enrolled subjects were evenly randomized into testing group and control group. Both groups were given oral use of sulfasalazine enteric-coated tablets, and the testing group was additionally given oral use of SQTC, which is mainly composed of silky ant (Formica Fusca), black-winged Termitidae, Scorpio, Radix Ginseng, Radix Astragali, Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, Radix Angelicae Sinensis, Flos Carthami, Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae, Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae, Caulis Spatholobi, Herba Epimedii, and Radix Morindae Officinalis. The treatment for the two groups covered 24 weeks. On treatment week 4, 12, 24, we recorded the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI), visual analog scale (VAS) scores of rachialgia, patients’ general assessment (PGA), VAS scores of night pain, spondylitis scores, Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index ( BASFI) , Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index ( BASMI) , scores of the quality of life ( QOL) , erythrocyte sedimentation rate ( ESR) , C-reactive protein ( CRP). Moreover, the adverse reaction of the two groups was also monitored. Results ( 1) Compared with the control group, testing group had high ASAS 20 percentage on treatment week 4, 12 and 24 (P<0.05 or P<0.01). (2) After treatment for 12, 24 weeks, the observation indexes were much improved in the testing group ( P<0.05 or P<0.01 compared with the control group). ( 3) In the control group, one case ( 2.86%) had slight abnormal hepatic function, and one case (2.63%) in the testing group had slight gastrointestinal discomfort, the difference being insignificant (P>0.05). Conclusion SQTC are effective and safe in treating AS, starting an effect shortly and having synergistic effect on salfasalazine for the treatment of AS.

Objective To observe the bioactivity of recombinant human scFv antibody against NH-lipopolysaccharide binding protein in vitro and in vivo. Methods KM mice, weighing 20-25 g, were burnt on the back to the third degree covering 20% total body surface area. The mice in only burn group were intraperitoneally injected with 1 ?g/g LPS and those in scFv-treated group with 1 ?g/g LPS and 0.5 ?g/g scFv after burn. The mice without any treatment served as controls. All mice were sacrificed in 1, 3, 6, 12, 24 h after all treatment and the whole blood, the tissues of liver, lung and kidney were collected. The serum concentration of TNF-?, IL-6 in burnt mice with endotoxemia was detected by ELISA and the pathological changes of liver, lung and kidney tissues were observed by light microscope. The inhibition of scFv antibody of different concentrations against NH-lipopolysaccharide binding protein on FITC-LPS binding with U937 cells was assayed by FCM. Results The histopathological changes of liver, lung and kidney in mice of scFv-treated group revealed that less inflammatory cell infiltration, less degenerated cells, weaker congestion in tissue as compared with control and only burnt mice. The serum concentration of TNF-? in only burnt mice increased significantly than that of the controls (P

Objective:To investigate the effects of probiotics on the stabilization of blood glucose and its mechanism in children with severe infectious pneumonia.Methods:Eighty children with severe infectious pneumonia admitted to PICU were enrolled in the clinical trial prospectively.They were divided into two groups by random.Forty patients given probiotics were regarded as treatment group,the others not given probiotics were considered to be controlled group,in addition to the regular therapy.Blood glucose,plasma H2 S,D-lactate and acetic acid,propionic acid and butyric acid concentrations in stools were measured respectively at the beginning of the treatment and on day 8 after the treatment.At the same time the changes of blood glucose,fluctuation of them and prognosis were examined.Results:There was no significance in all the parameters of the two groups at the beginning of the treatment (P ＞ 0.05).The levels of plasma H2S and acetic acid,butyric acid in the stools of the probiotics group was (24.6 ± 7.4) μmol/L,(32.8 ± 8.6) μmol/g,(15.2 ± 5.2) μmoL/g on the day 8 respectively;but the concentration of these parameters in the control group was (20.9 ± 7.4) μ mol/L,(28.6 ± 7.9) μmol/g,(12.9 ± 5.0) μmoL/g.Meanwhile the level of D-lactate in patients given probiotics (1.25 ± 0.39) μg/ ml was significantly lower than that the control group (1.45 ± 0.4) μg/ml.The blood glucose (6.1 ± 2.7) mmol/L was lower than than in the other group (7.4 ± 2.7) mmol/L on day 8.And a higher recov ery rate was found in probiotic group.Furthermore,blood glucose and H2S,acetic acid levels expressed negative correlation at 8 day;but positive correlations were found between blood glucose and D-lactate (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion:Application of probiotics to children with severe infectious pneumonia can moderate the structure of enterobacteria,reinforce the intestinal barrier and elevate the levels of plasma H2S and had positive effects on the stabilization of blood glucose and prognosis.

Objective To construct the recombinant adenovirus vector containing human survivin, and transfect it into dendritic cells. Methods Full length survivin cDNA was obtained from recombinant plasmid pCITE-survivin by PCR. The PCR product was double-digested with restriction endonucleases KpnⅠ and XholⅠ, and inserted orientationally into pAdTrack-CMV. The plasmid of pAdTrack-survivin was lined with PmeⅠ, and the fragment containing survivin was reclaimed and transfected into E. coli. BJ5183. After having been screened, the extracted plasmid of positive bacteria was transfected into HEK293 cells with liposome and was identified by the green fluorescence protein (GFP) expression and by PCR method. The virus was transfected into dentritic cells, and the expression of survivin was proved by the GFP expression and Western blot analysis. Results The recombined adenovirus-survivin was constructed successfully and the titer was about 1.65?10 8 pfu/ml. A band was observed by Western boltting and its relative molecular mass was about 16.5?10 3. Conclusion A recombinant adenovirus vector containing human survivin was constructed successfully, and the survivin protein was expressed by dendritic cells.

Objective To evaluate the diagnostic rate and treatment effect of close renal trauma.Methods The clinical data of 129 cases of close renal trauma were analyzed retrospectively. Results Lumbago or bellyache occurred in 109 cases,hematuria 113 cases,coexistent injuries of other organs 81 cases. 129 cases were examined by type B-ultrasonography, 102 cases by CT scan open operation on 17 cases and others were treated non-operatively. 118 cases have been followed up for 3 months to 56 months with normal urine routine and IVU.Conclusions Usually urine inspection and B-ultrasonography were simple,instant reliable and safe. The accurate diagnosis rate was higher with CT scanning,CT scan was helpful in detecting the degree of renal injury and any coexistent injuries,and to estimate the treatment effect. Laparotomy should undertaken for the case of severe injury or with coexistent injuries in rime.

Objective:To verify and discuss the consistency and applicability of the semi empirical formula and Monte Carlo simulation method in the radiation shielding calculation for high energy synchrotron radiation source.Methods:The semi empirical formula and Monte Carlo simulation were used to calculate the ambient dose equivalent outside of the shielding.Results:The ratio of Jenkins semi empirical formula result to Monte Carlo simulation result was 111%-153%. The ratio of Sakano semi empirical formula result to Monte Carlo simulation result was 201%.Conclusions:For a single shielding material, the semi empirical formula can be simple and conservative to complete the shielding calculation for high-energy electron accelerator. For a variety of shielding materials, Monte Carlo simulation method should be used.