Protons and heavy ion radiation therapy have proven highly effective against a wide range of cancers and in recent decades there have been rapid advances.Due to the physical characteristics of the Bragg-peak and superior biological properties,proton and heavy ion radiation is able to focus its energy on the tumor while minimizing exposure to surrounding normal tissues and organs,which is expected help enhance the tumor dose and reduce normal tissue damage.In recent years,many studies have explored the efficacy and safety of proton and heavy ion radiotherapy on various malignancies,such as head and neck cancer,lung cancer,esophageal cancer,and liver cancer.The results of these studies enable a better understanding of the characteristics and advantages of proton and heavy ion therapy.

Breast ; surgery ; Breast Neoplasms ; drug therapy ; pathology ; surgery ; Chemotherapy, Adjuvant ; Female ; Humans ; Lymph Node Excision ; Mastectomy, Segmental ; Neoplasm Recurrence, Local ; Treatment Outcome

We have conducted a tireless practice and exploration in order to establish a solid,long-term and appropriate social practice basement for medical students,which is the platform for them carrying on social practice activities.Practice has proved that early preparation for basement construction is the basis,support from local government is the key,leaders' attention 、abundant fund and multi-sectional coordination are the guarantee,and that diverse forms as well as effective social practice activities is the fundamental way to promote basement construction.

Objective To evaluate the optimal dosage of misoprostol administered in the rectum for dilation of the cervix. Methods Two hundred and forty women at 40-60 day gestational age without vaginal delivery history were randomly divided into three groups,with 80 cases in each group. Patients received 200,400 or 600μg of misoprostol rectally one hour before electrical vacuum abortions in group A,B and C,respectively. Cervical dilation,blood loss,and drug side effects in the three groups were compared. Venous blood samples were taken before vein anesthesia,and misoprostol acid concentration in the serum was tested by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. Results The analgesic rate was 100. 00%in all three dose groups, and cervical dilation rate was 23. 75%,46. 25%and 70. 00%in groups A,B and C,respectively. The severity of drug side effects such as vaginal bleeding and abdominal pain is dose-dependent. Blood concentration of misoprostal acid was(117±65),(206± 98),and(303±149)pg·mL-1 ,in groups A,B and C,respectively. Conclusion The recommended dose of misoprostol is 400 μg administered in rectum. Rectal administration of misoprostol is cheap,safe,and convenient,and therefore could be widely applied.

Objective To investigate and analyze the relationship of the level of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and carotid artery atherosclerosis with acute cerebral infarction (ACI).Methods Fifty-nine patients with ACI were assigned as experimental group and thirty healthy people as control group. The serum level of hs-CRP was measured, and the carotid plaques and the changes of carotid intimal-medial thickness (IMT) were examined by color Doppler ultrasonography.Then the relationship between the serum level of hs-CRP and the severity of disease was analyzed.Results The serum level of hs-CRP was higher in ACI group than in control group [(5.96± 1.52)mg/L vs. (1.78±1.02) mg/L, t=15.383, P＜0.01]. The detection rates of carotid plaques and the increased carotid IMT were higher in ACI group than in control group [77.97% vs. 36.67%, x2 =12.92, P＜0.01; (1.18±0.17) mm vs. (1.02±0.15) mm, t=4.544, P＜0.05]. The hs-CRP levels were higher in the severe cases [(15.68±1.45) mg/L] than in moderate cases [(4.16±1.39)mg/L] and mild cases [(1.88±0.34) mg/L, t=37. 217, 25. 243, both P＜0.01]. Conclusions The elevated levels of hs-CRP have overt clinical significances for the atherothrombotic cerebral infarction. Early determination of hs-CRP is helpful to evaluate patient's condition and prognosis.

Animals ; Hepatocytes ; transplantation ; Humans ; Liver Diseases ; genetics ; surgery ; therapy ; Liver Failure ; surgery

Adult ; Betacoronavirus ; Clinical Laboratory Techniques ; Coronavirus Infections ; diagnosis ; epidemiology ; etiology ; prevention & control ; therapy ; Diagnosis, Differential ; Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation ; Humans ; Pandemics ; prevention & control ; Pneumonia, Viral ; epidemiology ; etiology ; prevention & control ; therapy ; Practice Guidelines as Topic ; Respiration, Artificial

[Objective]To evaluate the clinical outcome of the Ribbed anatomic cementless prosthesis.[Method]A total of 1436 hips in 956 patients undergone THR with Ribbed anatomic cementless prosthesis were reviewed.Between March 1997 and September 2005,1 249 hips in 832 patients were available for clinical and radiological follow-up.The mean follow-up period was 6.7 years with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 10.5 years.The patients were evaluated with Harris Hip Score and radiographic analysis.[Result]The mean Harris Hip Score increased from 34.7 preoperatively to 91.5 postoperatively.Excellent and good functional improvement was seen in 96.3% of the operated patients.There was neither periprosthetic osteolysis nor evidence of loosening on follow-up radiographs.[Conclusion]Ribbed anatomic cementless prosthesis is found to be performing well with good clinical and radiological result.

Proximal humerus fractures are clinically common upper limb injury,accounting for about 4％ to 5％ of all human fractures.At present,displaced proximal humerus fractures are often treated by locking plate fixation,but complications may follow.Of them,a locking screw piercing the humeral head has the highest incidence and is thus the most common reason for surgery.Such a screw tends to cause claws of the glenoid cavity,leading to severe pain.Therefore,it is an unavoidable challenge how to effectively prevent postoperative screw piercing for orthopedic surgeons who use locking plating to treat proximal humerus fractures.In this paper,the progress in research will be reviewed on the causes and management of screw perforation after locking plate fixation of proximal humerus fracture.

Objective To analyze and evaluate the role of IABP in the treatment of patients with acute myocardial infarction.Methods The clinical data of all patients with acute myocardial infarction treated with IABP admitted into the Peking University First Hospital from January 1st 2000 to December 31st 2006 were collected.The treatment effects of IABP were analyzed with statistical methods.Results A total number of 48 patients with acute myocardial infarction were treated with IABP in the past 6 years and 26 of them were presented with cardiogenic shock at the time of admission.The short-term condition was stabilized in 81.3%(39/48) of the patients with IABP treatment which was demonstrated by restoration of stable heart rate and blood pressure,increase in urine volume,symptoms relief and decreasing need of vasoactive drug.The in-hospital mortality was lower in patients received revascularization therapy in additional to IABP compared with patients who had IABP support alone(37.5% vs.93.8%,P