Objective To study the effect of sevoflurane or propofol/remifentanil general anesthesia undergoing gynecological surgery.Methods A total of 80 patients scheduled for selected gynecological surgery were divided into sevoflurane group or propofol/remifentanil group by random digits table method and 40 cases in each group.The induction of anesthesia was conducted with midazolam,propofol,sulfentanil,and rocuronium.After tracheal intubation,anesthesia was maintained with sevoflurane in sevoflurane group,and with propofol/remifentanyl target-controlled infusion in propofol/remifentanil group.Bispectral index was monitored in each group,and which was maintained 40-60.Blood pressure and heart rate was observed.At the end of operation,all anesthetics were discontinued,and the time of consciousness recovery,tracheal extubation,orientation was recorded.The incidence of agitation,nausea and vomiting within 24 h after surgery and the use of rescue drugs such as epinephrine,atropine or urapidil was recorded.Results No statistically significant difference was observed with respect to the time of consciousness recovery,tracheal extubation,orientation between two groups (P ＞ 0.05).The use of atropine and epinephrine in sevoflurane group was lower than that in propofol/remifentanil group [7.5％(3/40) vs.22.5％(9/40),20.0％(8/40) vs.32.5％(13/40)],and there was significant difference(P ＜ 0.05),and the use of urapidil in sevoflurane group was higher than that in pmpofol/remifentanil group [22.5％ (9/40) vs.2.5％ (1/40)],and there was significant difference (P ＜ 0.01).There was no statistically significant differences with respect to the incidence of agitation,nausea and vomiting within 24 h after surgery between two groups (P ＞0.05).Conclusion Propofol/remifcntanil and sevoflurane both provide satisfactory anesthesia for gynecological surgery.

Maxillary first molar with twin-root canal in palatal side is rare. This article described two cases of maxillary first molar with twin-root canal. A properly designed and prepared access of the cavity is helpful for the diagnosis and negotiation of the root canal morphology.
Dental Pulp Cavity ; Humans ; Maxilla ; Molar ; Root Canal Therapy

Objective To evaluate the protective effect of curcumin against reperfusion injury of mouse renaltubular epithelial cells in vitro and the related mechanisms. Methods The renal tubular epithelial cells(TECs)were isolated by an improved Percoll density gradient centrifugation method. The cultured TECs were divided into blank group, hypoxia reperfusion group, low-concentration curcumin (5μmol/L) and high? Concentration curcumin (25μmol/L) groups. Apoptoticrate of TECs was examined with FACS, and them RNA and protein levels of TLR4 were detected with RT-PCR and Westernblotting analysis, respectively. Meanwhile, expression of IL-6, IL-1ß, TNF-α and MCP-1 mRNA in TECs was examined by RT-PCR, and their contents in the supernatants of TECs were measured by ELISA. Results The purity of the isolated TECs washigher than 95%, and the cell viability was higher than 93%. Compared with hypoxia reperfusion group, the two curcumin groups exhibited significantly lower apoptotic rates (P<0.01) and lower levels of TLR 4m RNA and protein (P<0.01), inhibited P65 phosphorylation, and significantly decreased levels of IL-6, IL-1ß, TNF-α and MCP-1 in the TECs (at both mRNA and protein levels) and their supernatant (P<0.05orP<0.01). Conclusion Curcumin can protect TECs from reperfusion injury in vitro, which might be associated with the inhibition of TLR4 expression and the consequent attenuation of TLR4- triggered inflammatory damages.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of O-carboxymethyl chitosan (O-CMC) multi-hemostatic sponge on the immobilization of thrombin. METHODS: The formulation of O-CMC multi-hemostatic sponge was optimized by using central composite design-response surface methodology (CCD-RSM), in which the O-CMC, glutaraldehyde and thrombin were used as enzyme immobilization carrier, crosslink agent and coagulant, respectively. The crosslinked conditions of thrombin were studied by determining the enzymatic activity yield. RESULTS: The optimized concentrations of O-CMC, thrombin and glutaraldehyde were 2.49%, 49.87 U · mL-1, 0.49%, respectively. CONCLUSION: O-CMC multi-hemostatic sponge has the positive immobilization effect on thrombin.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the characteristics and influence factors of sensitization hy allergens in patients with allergic rhinitis in the junction of Guangdong and Guangxi provinces. METHOD: One thousand one hundred and twenty-four patients who were diagnosed with allergic rhinitis hy clinical history and symptoms underwent a skin prick test. The percent of allergens with positive skin response and Multiple Allergens Positive Scores were recorded, and their influence factors, included age, gender and test period were evaluated. RESULT: The percent of top three inhalant allergens with positive skin tests were as follow: dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (77.0%) ,dermatophagoides farina (77.1%), blattella germanica (42.3%); the percent of top three ingested allergens with loositive skintests were as follow: crab ( 39.5%), shrimp (31.1%), ribbonfish (10.8%). The average Multiple Allergens Positive Score was (3.6 +/- 2.7). The percent of allergens with positive skin response and Multiple Allergens Positive Score of different allergens changed as age, gender and text period changed, and the changing trend of them was accordant. The percent inhalant allergens with positive skin tests in dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, dermatophagoides farinae and cat fur in different gender showed a significant difference. CONCLUSION Acarine allergens were the most common allergens in patients with allergic rhinitis in the junction of Guangdong and Guangxi provinces. The percent of allergens with positive skin response and the severity of multiple allergy were influenced by age, gender and text period. The severity of multiple allergy can be measured by Multiple Allergens Positive Score.
Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Allergens ; analysis ; immunology ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; China ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Rhinitis, Allergic ; diagnosis ; immunology ; Skin Tests ; Young Adult

Objective To evaluate the prognostic value of plasma D dimer level in cancer thrombosis and vascular invasion assessment and to analyze the correlation between plasma D dimer level and the Pittsburgh modified TNM staging in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma for orthotopic liver transplantation. Methods The plasma D dimer level was quantitated using Golden method in 120 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma for orthotopic liver transplantation. Cancer thrombosis in trunk vein and microvascular invasion was diagnosed by pathology. The relationship between plasma D dimer level in different Child pugh’s classification patients and vascular invasion as well as the Pittsburgh modified TNM staging was analyzed with ? 2 test, factorial analysis of variance and q test by microsoft SPSS 9.0.Results In Child Pugh’s A, B and C patients, the difference of plasma D dimer level between patients with trunk vein cancer thrombosis and patients without vascular invasion was significant ( P 0.05). The differences of plasma D dimer level between patients with the Pittsburgh modified TNM Ⅰand Ⅱ tumor and patients with TNM Ⅲ tumor, and between patients with the Pittsburgh modified TNM Ⅰand Ⅱ tumor and patients with TNM Ⅳ tumor were significant ( P 0.05). Conclusion Plasma D dimer level, which increasing as upgrade of the Pittsburgh TNM staging, is useful in the vascular invasion and cancer thrombosis assessment in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma for liver transplantation, and the correlation was more significant as progression of vascular invasion and upgrade of Child pugh’s classification.

Objective To learn the gene mutation type and prevalence of thalassemia in the Taishan area and to provide basis for the prevention and treatment of local thalassemia .Methods 1 383 patients who visited the hospital for thalassemia genetic test from January to December 2014 were enrolled for this study .α‐andβ‐genes were determined by using PCR and membrane hybridization methods .Results Of the 1 383 patients ,595 were diagnosed with thalassemia (positive rate was 43 .02% ) ,including 386 cases (27 .91% ) of α‐thalassemia ,183 cases(13 .23% ) of β‐thalassemia and 26 cases(1 .88% ) of αβ‐thalassemia .- -SEA/αα(accounted for 64 .25% ) was the major genotype of α‐thalassemia ,the major genotype of β‐thalassemia wasβ41 -42/β(accounted for 28 .42% ) , and - -SEA/αα,β41 -42/βwas the major genotype of αβ‐thalassemia (accounted for 19 .23% ) .Conclusion Taishan is located in a high risk area of thalassemia ,it is of great significance to perform genetic diagnosis of thalassemia among reproductive population so as to reduce the birth rate of children with thalassemia in the area .

Microcalcifications are among the most common imaging findings of breast cancer. This article reviews the recent liter-ature regarding the foci of microcalcifications in breast cancer. In particular, we summarize the composition, formation mechanism, and biopsy method of the microcalcifications;the relationship between the foci and clinicopathologic indicators;and the influence of neoad-juvant chemotherapy on the foci.

OBJECTIVE To ensure safe operation of medical equipment through raising procurement staffs′ awareness of safety and quality control in the process of purchasing medical equipment and exerting fine control of safety and quality throughout procurement. METHODS To sum up regulations,rules and ways on the safety and quality control at all links in the process of purchasing.RESULTS The acceptance rate of quality inspection of introduced medical equipment was 100% and the operating rate of equipment for the annual working hours was 95%.In 2002,our work together with other departments work in our hospital passed the proof of ISO9000. CONCLUSIONS They can not keep hidden safety perils of medical equipment outside the gate of the purchasing and can not ensure the safe operation of medical equipment and its vital role in every medical activity,unless purchasing staffs observe all purchasing regulations and rules and exert fine control of safety and quality of the purchasing.

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the prevention of antibiotic-associated diarrhea(AAD) in surgical critical illness patients and strengthen the usage of antibacterials to AAD in hospital.METHODS Using prediction and retrospection to analyze the factors of AAD.RESULTS The main factors for AAD are changing antibiotics frequently,the age of patient,complicated disease of patient.CONCLUSIONS Rational use and rigorous control of antibiotics are the keys to prevent AAD in hospital.