Objective To determine the clinical efficacy of cytokeratin 8 and 18 as a novel urine marker for transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) of urinary tract. Methods Urinary concentrations of cytokeratin 8 and 18 were determined by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) in 52 cases of TCC and 86 cases of other urological conditions. Results The urinary values of cytokeratin 8 and 18 in the TCC patients (mean 34.8 ?g/l) were significantly higher than those in the patients without TCC (mean 9.4 ?g/l)(P

Objective To study the diagnostic value of single detection and combined detection of serum NSE ,CYFRA21‐1 , CA50 ,SCC and CEA in the patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma .Methods The single detection and combined detec‐tion of serum NSE ,CYFRA21‐1 ,CA50 ,SCC and CEA levels were measured in 110 cases of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and 101 health controls in our hospital from October 2013 to October 2015 .The detection results were statistically analyzed . Results The positive rate and expression levels of serum NSE ,CYFRA21‐1 ,CA50 ,SCC and CEA in the esophageal squamous cell carcinoma group were higher than those in the health control group with statistical significance(P<0 .05) .The sensitivity and diag‐nostic efficiency of combined detection of NSE ,CYFRA21‐1 ,CA50 ,SCC and CEA for diagnosing esophageal squamous cell carcino‐ma were 93 .64% and 86 .73% respectively .Conclusion The 5 tumor markers combined detection of serum NSE ,CYFRA21‐1 , CA50 ,SCC and CEA can improve the sensitivity and diagnostic efficiency for diagnosing esophageal squamous cell carcinoma .

BACKGROUND:Thoracic or lumbar spine fracture and dislocation mainly treated by internal/external fixation devices with surgical methods.Fixation methods in treating spine fracture and dislocation is an important subject for scholars.OBJECTIVE:To quantitative analyze the treatment of spinal fracture and dislocation using pedicle screw and plate fixation,and to provide mechanical parameters for clinical application.METHODS:Shimadzu electronic universal testing machine was used to simulate L_1 lumbar fracture and dislocation treated by plate fixation and pedicle screw fixations,specimens were underwent flexion,extension,compression,as well as torsion tests,with speed of 5 mm/min.The torsion test was performed on the torsion machine with speed of 0.05 (°) / s.All the experimental data were analyzed by statistical analysis and paired t test.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The results demonstrated that the outcomes of compression test had no significant differences between 2 groups (P>0.05).The left and right torsion angle of the pedicle screw fixation group was smaller than that of the plate fixation group (P<0.05),and the flexion and extension displacements was smaller in the pedicle screw fixation group than in the plate fixation group (P<0.05).It suggested that plate fixation is worse than pedicle screw fixation,while pedicle screw fixation is conductive to bone healing,thus,pedicle screw fixation is a better internal fixation device.

This article first elaborates the connotation of research integrity,and analyzes the causes of the problems,then enumerates the typical examples of research misconduct.Based on those analyses,we explored possible solutions to prevent such problems.Relevant departments should consummate relevant law and regulations to improve the system,to avoid the emergence of research integrity problems,guarantee high quality of research.

To study the expression and distribution of neuropeptide Y (NPY) and long leptin receptor (OB-Rb) in the gastrointestinal tract of giant panda, samples of three animals were collected from the key laboratory for reproduction and conservation genetics of endangered wildlife of Sichuan province, China conservation and research center for the giant panda. Paraffin sections of giant panda gastrointestinal tissue samples were observed using hematoxylin-eosin staining (HE) and strept actividin-biotin complex immunohistochemical staining (IHC). The results show that the intestinal histology of three pandas was normal and no pathological changes, and there were rich single-cell and multi-cell mucous glands, long intestinal villi and thick muscularis mucosa and muscle layer. Positive cells expressing NPY and OB-Rb were widely detected in the gastrointestinal tract by IHC methods. NPY positive nerve fibers and neuronal cell were widely distributed in submucosal plexus and myenteric plexus, especially in the former. They were arranged beaded or point-like shape. NPY positive cells were observed in the shape of ellipse and polygon and mainly located in the mucous layer and intestinal glands. OB-Rb positive cells were mainly distributed in the mucous layer and the laminae propria, especially the latter. These results confirmed that NPY and OB-Rb are widely distributed in the gut of the giant panda, which provide strong reference for the research between growth and development, digestion and absorption, and immune function.
Animals ; China ; Intestines ; metabolism ; Neuropeptide Y ; genetics ; metabolism ; Receptors, Leptin ; genetics ; metabolism ; Ursidae ; genetics ; metabolism

Objective To evaluate the clinical outcome of cervical laminoplasty using titanium miniplate ( AO arch) for the treatment of multisegmental cervical spondylotic myelopathy (MCSM).Methods 21 patients with MCSM were operated by cervical posterior unilateral open-door laminoplasty combined with titanium miniplate internal fixation.The JOA score,sagittal diameter of the spinal canal in the midline (SD) and cervical curvature index according to the measurement of Penning method before surgery and at postoperative follow-up intervals were measured and compared by one-way analysis of variance.Results All patients were followed up for 9 ～48 months.There were no severe adverse events.CT sean showed bony fusion at hinge side since six months after operation.According to the JOA score evaluation system,al final follow-up period,9 cases were excellent,7 good,3 ordinary and 2 cases bad.Recovery rate was 62.5 ％ at final follow-up interval.Cervical SD before surgery and in posloperative one month were (9.2 ± 1.1 )mm,(13.5 ± 1.4) mm,respectively.The difference was significant between them( t =3.02,P ＜ 0.01 ),but there was no improvement since one month postoperatively ( P ＞ 0.05 ).Cervical curvature index was ( 12.6 ± 14.7 ) ° preoperatively,it was ( 17.1 ± 12.4 ) ° at final follow-up interval,indicating that cervical curvature index made obvious progress at final follow-up interval ( t =8.26,P ＜ 0.01 ),but there was no significant change within six months postoperatively ( P ＞ 0.05 ).Conclusions Cervical laminoplasty combined with titanium miniplate can enlarge and maintain cervical SD,ameliorate cervical curvature and neurological function,and it is an ideal alternative treatment for MCSM.

Mini health technology assessment (Mini-HTA) was developed from traditional HTA,based on the hospital needs.It is a very important decision making method and reference tool for the hospital policy makers.Currently there is no report of using Mini-HTA ease on introducing new equipment in China.Present paper introduces the Mini-HTA to provide reference for others hospitals in China.

Objective To investigate the correlation of spinal canal stricture and intramedullary increased signal intensity (ISI) in patients with ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL). Methods 92 patients with OPLL were divided into 3 groups, those with the sagittal diameter remained ≥66.7% were as group A, 33.3%~66.7% as group B, and <33.3% as group C. The incidence of intramedullary ISI was recorded, and their neurological condition was assessed with the Japanese Orthopedics Association Assessment (JOA). Results ISI were found in 6 cases in the group A (20.7%), 17 cases in the group B (47.2%) and 19 cases in the group C (70.4%) (P<0.05). The score of JOA was (7.1±2.1) in the group A, (6.0±1.8) in the group B and (5.6±2.0) in the group C (P<0.05). Conclusion The incidence of intramedullary ISI increased with the severity of spinal canal stricture, and with more severe nerve damage in OPLL patients.

Objective: To investigate the effects of Chinese herbal drug-containing serum, prepared by administration of Chinese herbal medicine for activating blood (Xiongshao Capsule, XS) or for activating blood and detoxifying (Xiongshao Capsule plus Huanglian Capsule, XSHL) in rats, on cell viability, oxidative damage and apoptosis of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) induced by oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL). Methods: Thirty-two rats were randomly divided into 4 groups: control group, positive control group (simvastatin 1.8 mg/kg), activating blood (XS, 0.135 g/kg) group, and activating blood and detoxifying (XS Capsule 0.135 g/kg and Huanglian Capsule 0.135 g/kg, XSHL) group. Corresponding drugs were continuously administered to the rats for 7 days and then drug-containing serum was harvested 1 hour after the last administration. HUVECs isolated from newborn children by collagenase digestion were stimulated by ox-LDL (100 μg/L) and incubated with corresponding drug-containing serum for 24 hours. Untreated HUVECs were also used as a normal control. The morphology and structure of HUVECs were observed by an inverted microscope. Cell viability was measured by methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium method, and cell membrane damage was determined by lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) leakage. Activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) was examined by spectrophotometry, and content of malondialdehyde (MDA) in the cell lysate was examined by thiobarbituric acid assay. HUVECs were stained with Annexin V-fluorescein isothiocyanate and propidium iodide and analyzed on a flow cytometry to determine apoptosis. Results: Compared with the normal HUVECs, the cell viability and the activity of SOD were significantly decreased while the content of MDA and apoptosis rate were significantly increased after 24-hour ox-LDL stimulation (P<0.01, P<0.05). Simvastatin-, XS-, and XSHL-containing serum significantly promoted the ox-LDL-stimulated HUVEC viability and inhibited early apoptosis (P<0.01, P<0.05), while had no significant effect on LDH leakage. Simvastatin-containing serum and XS-containing serum also showed significant decrease in MDA content and increase in SOD activity, while XSHL-containing serum showed no significant effects. There was no significant difference between the XS-containing serum group and the XSHL-containing serum group. Conclusion: Both sera containing XSHL and XS show protective action against the oxidative damage and apoptosis of HUVECs induced by ox-LDL.

This study was designed to assess the effect of implantation site and environment on early in vivo degradation behaviors of poly(L-lactide) (PLLA) and poly(L-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) copolymer. The rods were implanted at two sites in each of 24 New Zealand White rabbits. The first site was within the suprapatellar bursa of the joint cavities (JC) and the second site was in the opposite condyles of femurs (CF). Three rabbits of each group underwent explantation of rods after 4, 8, 12, and 16 weeks. At each interval, measures were taken to evaluate the molecular weight, shear strength, weight loss and thermal properties of PLLA and PLGA. It was found that PLGA degraded slightly faster than PLLA. After 16 weeks, PLLA's initial inherent viscosity of 4.6 decreased to about 3.4 in both implantation sites while that of PLGA decreased from 4.6 to about 2.2. Both PLGA and PLLA showed enough shear strength retention in 16 weeks (> or = 53MPa) within 16 weeks. Autocatalysis mechanism was confirmed by the fact of accelerated weight loss of PLGA after 8 weeks and of PLLA after 12 weeks. The results revealed that PLGA could be a promising candidate material as a replacement of PLLA in internal fixation of bone fractures, and no significant difference of early in vivo degradation behaviors between PLLA and PLGA was observed in regard to different implantation sites in 16 weeks.
Absorbable Implants ; Animals ; Bone Nails ; Female ; Implants, Experimental ; Internal Fixators ; Lactic Acid ; chemistry ; metabolism ; Male ; Polyesters ; Polyglycolic Acid ; chemistry ; metabolism ; Polymers ; chemistry ; metabolism ; Rabbits