Objective To study the electrolyte disturbances in the sufferers during the Wen-chuan earthquake in China,and investigate their possible pathomechanism. Methods Serum concentra-tions of potassium (K), sodium (Na), chlorine (Cl), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg) and inorganic phosphate (P) were determined in four hundred sufferers. Their values were analyzed via statistical method. Results Significant differences of all determined six electrolytes were observed among various groups. Pearson correlation analysis showed that correlative changes among electrolytes were similar in various groups except the correlation coefficients of Na-Mg in dialysis group (r= 0.066, P = 0.546) and non-dialysis group (r=-0.433, P= 0.044). Multivariate logistic analysis revealed the highest risk factor was K+,which led to crush injury (OR= 28.037, P= 0.000) and crush syndrome (OR=6.434,P=0.000). The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve revealed that K+ was the most specific (specificity: 98.5%; cutoff value: 5.8 mmol/L),Ca2+ was the most sensitive (sensitivity: 81.1%; cutoff value: 1.75 mmol/L) for crush injury diagnosis. The specificity of serum K+ , Mg2+ amd P was comparative in diagnosis of crush syndrome. The sensitivity of Ca2+ was the highest,ac-counting for 75.3%. Conclusion Electrolyte disturbances of suffers occur during a natural disaster; serum electrolyte measurement contributes to correct diagnosis and severity assessment.

To investigate the curative effect of Medtronic merocel packing after endoscopic sinus surgery,76 patients underwent endoscopic sinus surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology,Xiangfan Hospital,Tongji Medical College,Huazhong University of Science and Technology from June to December in 2004,were adopted in this study and randomly divided into two groups:36 cases in observation group were packed with Medtronic merocel sponge,40 cases in control group with Vaseline gauze,the nasal pain and haemostasis effect after the package removal were observed.The result showed that,the incidence rate of nasal pain and haemostasis in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group(P

The subjective reasons for which the medical graduates have increasing difficulty finding a job are as follows:old-fashioned notions of employment,absence of trustworthiness and poor employment capability. To walk out of the difficulty of finding a job,the medical graduates must adjust psychology and have reasonable orientation,be honest and enhance their qualities,seize the opportu-nity and make appropriate choice.

DNA methylation is a common process of epigenetics,and also is the third mechanism of tumor related gene inactivation.It plays an important role in the development of cervical cancer.Studies show that methylation of p16,FHIT,IGSF and DAPK1 have relationship with cervical cancer,thus they may be a biomarker for the early diagnosis of cervical cancer.Meanwhile,advanced study of cervical cancer related gene methylation provides a new target point for treatment.

As an independent subject, TCM psychology appeared in 1980s, but it could be traced back to the book, the Inner Canon of Huangdi (Huangdineijing) formed in Qin and Han Dynasties. Physicians in the later generations developed TCM psychology based on that occurred in the Inner Canon of Huangdi, which made it became mature gradually, and Sun Simiao was one representative figure among them. The fundamental features of TCM psychological theory of Sun Simiao are summarized here.

Objective To explore surgical technique and clinical outcome of transabdominal preperitoneal hernia repair(TAPP)and totally extraperitoneal hernia repair(TEP)in inguinal hernia repair.MethodsThe clinical data of 23 patients underwent laparoscopic herniorrhaphy were retrospectively analyzed.Nine patients were underwent TAPP,and 14 patients underwent TEP.ResultsNone of patients was changed to open operation.Only one patient of TEP was changed to TAPP.Average operative time was(82.1?40.6)min.Blood loss was(5.7?3.0)ml.Disruption of peritoneum happened to 2 patients underwent TEP.The rate of postoperative complications was 21.7%(5/23),which included serum swelling(1 case),scrotal emphysema(2 cases),transient neurapraxia in the area of repair(1 case)and urinary retention(1 case).No chronic pain,foreign body sensation and infection were found.Average hospitalization after operation was(4.3?0.9)d.No recurrence was observed during a follow-up period of 1-15 months.ConclusionLaparoscope herniorrhaphy is safe due to lower recurrence and complications.It also has the advantages of slight pain and rapid recovery.

【Objective】 To clone the squalene synthase gene of Artemisia annua L. for improving the quality and production of Artemisia annua L. by genetic engineering. 【Methods】 PCR amplification, RT-PCR amplification, ligation of the target fragment with a T-vector and sequence analysis of the interested gene were performed. 【Results】 An expected 3590 bp fragment was amplified by PCR and an expected 1257 bp fragment was amplified by RT-PCR. The two cloned fragments were identified by PCR and restriction enzyme digestion respectively. The preliminary sequence data indicated that the results obtained were similar to that from GenBank, and the difference was only found in several base pairs. 【Conclusion】 The squalene synthase gene and cDNA of Artemisia annua L. were successfully cloned and sequenced.

Animals ; Communicable Diseases ; epidemiology ; Disasters ; Earthquakes ; Humans ; Risk Assessment

Thyroid carcinoma is the most common endocrine maligancy, and the worldwide incidence has been rising in recent years. Differentiated thyroid carcinoma is the most common thyroid malignancy, which include thyroid papillary carcinoma and follicular thyroid carcinoma, accounting for about 90 percent of thyroid carcinoma incidence. Currently, surgical treatment, iodine radiotherapy and TSH suppressive therapy are the commonly accepted effective treatments for differentiated thyroid carcinoma, and most patients can be cured. But there are still some patients not sensitive to the general treatments, who have lost the treatment of opportunity. Molecular targeted therapy is an agonistic or suppressive treatment for molecular biology targets of malignant tumor, and currently is a frontier research in the field of malignancy treatment. By retrieving and analyzing the related literature of molecular targeted therapy of thyroid carcinoma through PUBMED in the past 5 years, the article introduced the current status of molecular targeted therapy of thyroid carcinoma.
Adenocarcinoma, Follicular ; drug therapy ; Carcinoma ; drug therapy ; Carcinoma, Papillary ; Humans ; Molecular Targeted Therapy ; Thyroid Cancer, Papillary ; Thyroid Neoplasms ; drug therapy

Objective To investigate the mechanism of electroacupuncture in the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD).Methods Thirty-three male SD rats were randomized into 2 groups:normal control group(n=11,fed with normal food)and experimental rats(n=23,fed with high-fat food).Eight weeks later,3 rats were randomly selected from the 2 groups respectively and killed to undergo pathological examination of the liver.When the establishment of experimental rats was confirmed,the remaining 20 experimental rats were divided into 2 equal subgroups:NAFLD group(fed continuously with high-fat food)and electroacupuncture treatment group(fed continuously with high-fat food and received the treatment 15 min per day,once a day for 4 weeks).Then all rats were killed to detect the serum levels of fasting blood glucose(FBG),fasting insulin(FINS)and free fatty acids(FFA),liver contents of malondialdehyde(MDA),glycerin tripalmitate(TG)and total cholesterol(TC),and the activities of liver superoxide dismutase(SOD)and glutathione(GSH).Liver pathological changes was examined.Results Compared with NAFLD group,electroacupuncture reduced the serum levels of FBG,FINS and FFA(P