Objective To investigate the biocompatibility and biodegradability of mini-implants of PLA-based composites in experimental animals by histomorphometry, and to study its clinical application in orthodontic treatment. Methods Six adult male Beagle dogs were randomly divided into 3 groups, a total of 72 mini-implants were implanted to the mandibular. Two Beagle dogs were sacrificed at 2 months、4 months and 6 months after surgery. Animals were intramuscularly injected with tetracycline on 14 and 4 days before sacrifice. Mandibular specimens and the surfaces of mini-implants were examined with Cone beam CT, CBCT and Scanning Electronic Microscopy and SEM respectively. Histopathologocal changes were observed with toluidine blue staining and HE staining. Results The results of CBCT assay showed that the mini-implants were gradually radiopacity with the extension of time. SEM assay showed that the morphology of mini-implants surface was significantly changed;micro-implants degradation occured gradually.New bone formation was observed around the micro-implants within 10 days.Toluidine blue staining showed the formation of new bone around the mini-implants. However, the inflamma-tion around the implants was not observed. Conclusion The biocompatibility of biodegradable mini-implant is good. This mini-implant is biodegradable in vivo and can promote the formation of the surrounding bone tissue.

Objective To isolate and purify VacA protein secreted by Helicobacter pylori or recombinant VacA , and to investigate the effect of VacA-induced cell vacuolar change and apoptosis .Methods VacA proteins were separated and pu-rified from the culture supernatant of H.pylori ( ATCC26695 ) or from the split products of genetically engineered bacteria (pQE30-VacA-E.coli M15) expressing recombinant VacA.The VacA protein obtained was acidified and then incubated with AGS cells for 24 h at different final concentrations of 5 and 10 ng/ml before the vacuolar change and apoptosis of AGS cells were detected via microscopy and flow cytometry assay , respectively .Results H.pylori-secreted VacA and recombi-nant VacA were successfully separated and purified .The H.pylori-secreted VacA significantly induced the vacuolar change and apoptosis of AGS cells (P<0.01) while the recombinant VacA did not.Conclusion H.pylori-secreted VacA protein can effectively induce cell vacuolar change and apoptosis, but recombinant VacA can not, suggesting that the purified VacA protein secreted by H.pylori can be used to explore VacA-induced pathogenesis.

Objective To investigate the correlation between Helicobacter pylori (HP) infection-associated gastritis and the ap-optotic genes in gastric mucosa .Methods Forty-five patients with chronic gastritis were registrated in our study from November 2013 to December 2014 .HP infection status in the patients was detected by using urease test and 13C-urea breath test .The degree of gastritis in the gastric mucosa with HP infection was confirmed via histopathology .qRT-PCR was used to measure the mRNA ex-pressions of Bax ,Bak and Bcl-2 in the gastric mucosa with HP infection and matched normal gastric mucosa .Person analysis was used to assess the correlation between the HP infection-associated gastritis and the mRNA expressions of Bax ,Bak and Bcl-2 in the gastric mucosa .Results Forty-five patients with HP infection in antrum and 45 patients (100% ) with chronic antrum gastritis were identified ,including 28 patients (62 .2% ) with light gastritis ,16 patients (35 .6% ) with moderate gastritis ,1 patient (2 .0% ) with severe gastritis .9 patients (20 .0% )with metaplasia ,5 patients(11 .1% ) with low grade intraepithelial neoplasms .The urease tests were negative in the gastric body of 45 patients ,6 patients (13 .3% )were mild chronic gastritis in the body ;Patient with meta-plasia and intrapithelial gastritis was not found .The Bax expression in the HP-infected gastric mucosa was markedly increased when compared with the normal gastric mucosa (P< 0 .01) ,and positively correlated with the degree of gastritis (P< 0 .01) , whereas the expressions of Bak and Bcl-2 have no significantly deferences bttween two groups(P>0 .05) .Conclusion HP infec-tion-associated gastritis positively correlated with the expressions of apoptotic genes in gastric mucosa ,suggesting that HP infection might result in increasing the Bax expression and further enhancing the cell apoptosis .

Objective To investigate the methylation status of Zonula occludens-1(ZO-1)gene promoter and discuss its role in the pathogenesis and progression of acute leukemia(AL)as a general gene marker.Methods The methylation pattern in promoter region of ZO-1 gene was detected with methylation specific PCR in AL cell lines HL60.Molt4 and NK92 as well as in 121 clinical bone marrow samples including 81 cases of AL and 40 non malignant cases.Resuits The promoter region of ZO-1 gene was completely methyrlated in HL60.Molt4 and NK92 cells:but it was unmethylated in 40 non malignant bone marrow samples.The total methylation frequency of ZO-1 gene promoter region in 81 cases of AL was 60.49%(49/81),there was significant statistic difference among the relapsed AL group(92.86%, 13/14),the newly diagnosed AL group(65.85%,27/41)and the complete remission group(34.62%, 9/26).but no difference between the cases with acute myelocytic leukemia and acute lymphocytic leukemia. Conclusion The hypermethylated status of ZO-1 gene promoter region was specifically detected in human AL,it was closely correlated with the pathogenesis and progression of the disease and will become a general clinical molecular marker of leukemia.

Objective To investigate the clinical characteristics of the human Adenovirus (HAdv) infections in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation ( allo-HSCT) patients and explore the clinical significance of HAdv monitoring .Methods A total of 845 cases underwent allo-HSCT were included retrospectively in Perking University People′s Hospital from October 2012 to August 2014.Peripheral blood HAdv load were monitored twice weekly within 100 days after allo-HSCT, or whenever necessary quantitatively by real-time PCR. Meanwhile, other clinical samples such as stool , urine, and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid ( BLAF ) were also detected qualitatively whenever necessary .The follow-up period was at least six months after allo-HSCT.All clinical data were collected and analyzed .Results The total positive rate of HAdv was 3.4% ( 29/845 ) .The incidence of HAdv infection was higher in children [3.8%(6/155), <18y] than that of adults [3.3%(23/690),≥18y].HAdv infection diagnosed within 100 days after allo-HSCT accounted for 72.4%(21/29) of the total number of positive cases .There were 19 cases detected positive in peripheral blood , 16 cases in stool , 9 cases in urine , and 1 cases in BLAF , respectively.One patient was positive in peripheral blood , stool and urine.The overall median time of HAdv was 69 (13-189) d.The median time was 56 (53 -144) d in stool ,which was earlier than that of in peripheral blood , urine and stool.Among 29 cases of HAdv positive patients , 17 patients were coinfected with Cytomegalovirus(CMV) and 11 casess with Epstein-Barr virus(EBV).Twenty-five cases of HAdv were diagnosed with acute graft-versus-host disease(aGVHD) before HAdv infection, and 4 cases were diagnosed with chronic graft-versus-host disease ( cGVHD ) . The most common clinical manifestation was HAdv enteritis (14 cases), followed by hemorrhagic cystitis (7 cases).Two cases complicated with multiple organ injury ( >2 ) clinically, 1 cases with pneumonia.There were 8 cases of death at the end of follow-up.Conclusions HAdv is an important pathogen causing infection in patients after allo-HSCT. The infenction is characterized with multiple organ involvement .CMV and EBV coinfection is common .HAdv monitoring was of great significance in allo-HSCT patients.

Objective To investigate the effect of esketamine combined with ropivacaine in patients with cesarean section undergoing patient-controlled epidural analgesia (PCEA). Methods A total of 76 full-term pregnant women who delivered cesarean section under combined lumbo-epidural anesthesia were selected, and randomly divided into group K (esketamine) and group C (control), with 38 cases in each group. Group K was given analgesic pump formula (esketamine 50 mg+ ropivacaine 200 mg), group C was given analgesic pump formula (ropivacaine 200 mg). Numerical pain scores (NRS) at rest and activity (hip flexion) were observed in two groups at 6, 12, 24, 36 and 48 h after surgery. The 40-item Recovery Quality Scale (QoR-40) scores was compared between the two groups. The occurrence of postoperative adverse reactions was compared between the two groups. Results The NRS scores of the group K were significantly lower than that of the group C at rest 24, 36 and 48 hours after operation (P < 0.05); the NRS scores of the group K were significantly lower than that of the group C at 12, 24, 36 and 48 h after operation (P < 0.05). The QoR-40 scores of the group K were significantly higher than that of the group C at 1 day and 2 days after operation (P < 0.05). The incidence of postoperative chills, nausea and vomiting in the group K was significantly lower than that in the group C (P < 0.05). Conclusion Esketamine combined with ropivacaine for PCEA after cesarean section can optimize analgesic effect, reduce adverse reactions and improve recovery quality.

Nonspecific building related illnesses (NBRI) are an array of diverse symptoms related to working in particular buildings. There are numerous contributing factors, including basic factors (temperature, humidity and ventilation) as well as chemicals, dust, microorganisms, and psychosocial factors. At the individual level, taking a careful history is the essential first step. After ruling out other diseases, clinicians can start the symptomatic treatment for NBRI. If a relationship to the building is suspected, a walk through evaluation is very helpful. At the group level, standardized questionnaires and investigations of the building environment can be applied simultaneously. If the prevalence of symptoms are greater than that of general population, appropriate interventions have to be provided for prevention and group health care. In both approaches, it is essential to periodically follow up with symptomatic patients and work environments after an intervention. For the management of NBRI, taking care of the patient's symptoms and maintaining a good indoor environment are important. To achieve this goal, cooperation among workers, building managers, employers and occupational health staff is crucial.
Air Pollution, Indoor ; Delivery of Health Care ; Dust ; Humans ; Humidity ; Occupational Health ; Prevalence ; Questionnaires ; Resin Cements

OBJECTIVES: We investigated the status of the preplacement medical examination after the revision of the industrial safety and health law on Oct. 7, 2005 by the Ministry of Labor. METHODS: Preplacement medical certificates of 6,507 recruits issued by two hospitals in Busan, Kyeongnam Province from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2006 were reviewed. Telephone interviews were performed to the recruits with disease and self-reported questionnaires were administrated to health and safety personnel from May 1 to Sep. 30, 2007. RESULTS: Interviews were conducted with 185(56.1%) recruits with disease, 51(27.4%) of whom were rejected for employment due to the preplacement medical certificate. The questionnaire survey for the health and safety personnel revealed that 39(22.9%) personnel were unaware of the annulment of the preemployment medical examination. Eighty(48.8%) of the health and safety personnel answered that they performed a preplacement medical examination after employment, and 63(37.3%) made a practical application of the workers' placement. The recruits with chronic conditions were refused employment: 20 (11.8%) due to hypertension, 21(12.4%) diabetes mellitus and 22(13.0%) hyperlipidemia. The recruits with work-related diseases were also refused employments: 76(44.4%) due to lumbar spine abnormality and 75(43.8%) hearing loss. CONCLUSIONS: Despite the annulment of the pre-employment medical examination, a preplacement medical examination was often used to discriminate among healthy and diseased recruits. Employers must respect the law for the point of time of the preplacement medical examination and the payment of cost. The government should publicize the revision of the objectives of the law. We suggest that health professionals elucidate the job fitness through the development of the assessment tools and maintain the confidentiality of recruits.
Confidentiality ; Diabetes Mellitus ; Employment ; Health Occupations ; Hearing ; Hyperlipidemias ; Hypertension ; Interviews as Topic ; Jurisprudence ; Questionnaires ; Spine

Objective:To estimate the physical dose of an over exposed person working for industrial radiography.Methods:The main exposure parameters were obtained. The exposure duration was 8 min. The exposure pattern was external exposure by isotropic point radioactive source. The radioactive activity was 2.183 TBq. In the present calculation, the Chinese reference adult voxel phantom was used, and the Monte Carlo simulation was performed using the program based on the secondary development of Geant4 to obtain the absorbed dose of each part of the victim.Results:The dose distribution in the victim′s hands was obtained. The doses to most areas of the palm were 2-10 Gy, and the doses to the fingers were 10-20 Gy. The equivalent doses to 23 tissues or organs of the exposed person were estimated to be in the range of 0.012-0.207 Gy.Conclusions:The physical dose estimation method could evaluate rapidly the local dose distribution of the victim′s key exposed body parts, and thus provide an important reference for medical treatment.

Objective To investigate the effect of remimazolam combined with esmketamine adjuvant medicines on anaesthetic effect and mental symptom in puerperae undergoing cesarean section.Methods Ninety-six full-term puerperae during cesarean section under combined spinal-epidural anesthe-sia,aged 24-38 years,BMI 24-35 kg/m2,ASA physical status Ⅰ or Ⅱ.All the puerperae were divided into three groups using random number table:remimazolam combined with esketamine group(group RK),esketamine group(group K),and control group(group C),32 puerperae in each group.After the delivery of the fetus,puerperae in group RK were given intravenous injection of remimazolam 0.1 mg/kg,and then intravenous pumping of estaketamine 0.25 mg/kg which was diluted to 20 ml with normal saline(finished in 30 minutes),puerperae in group K were given intravenous pumping of estaketamine 0.25 mg/kg which was diluted to 20 ml with normal saline(finished in 30 minutes),puerperae in group C were given the same dose of normal saline.All puerperae were given PCIA after operation.The anesthetic effect from the fetus de-livery to the end of operation were recorded(grade Ⅰ,no pain;grade Ⅱ,slight pain;grade Ⅲ,with sig-nificant pain).The adverse reactions such as hypertension,tachycardia,and mental symptoms(nystagmus,dizziness,nightmares and hallucinations)during surgery were recorded.The score of Edinburgh postpartum depression scale(EPDS)and incidence of postpartum depression(PPD)at 1 week and 4 weeks after sur-gery were recorded.Results Compared with group C,the proportion of grade Ⅰ anesthetic effect in groups,RK and K was significantly increased,and the proportion of grade Ⅲ anesthetic effect was signifi-cantly decreased(P＜0.05),the EPDS score and the incidence of PPD were significantly decreased at 1 week and 4 weeks after surgery(P＜0.05).Compared with group K,the incidence of mental symptoms during surgery in group RK was significantly decreased(P＜0.05),EPDS score was significantly decreased at 1 week and 4 weeks after surgery(P＜0.05).There were no significant differences in the in-cidences of hypertension,tachycardia between the three groups.Conclusion Remimazolam combined with esketamine for cesarean section can improve the anesthetic effect during surgery,reduce the incidence of in-traoperative mental sympton,decrease the postpartum EPDS score,optimize postpartum depression.