Objective To observe the clinical effects of short-term intermittent ganeiclovir treatment on infants with cytomegalovirus (CMV) hepatitis. Methods The clinical data of infants with CMV hepatitis were analyzed retrospectively. The liver functions including total bilirubin (TBil), direct bilirubin (DBil), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and γ-glutamyltransferase (γ-GT) of the patients in treatment group (85 cases) and control group (37 cases) were collected before and after treatment. Meanwhile, the side effects of ganciclovir during treatment were observed. The measurement data were compared by analysis of variance and numeration data were compared by chi-square test. Results After short-term intermittent ganciclovir treatment in treatment group, TBil level was decreased from (109.1±677.8)μmol/L to (62.9±68.1)μmol/L (F=15.34,P<0.01); ALT level was decreased from (160.2±395.3) U/L to (68.1±56.0) U/L (F=4.73, P<0.05). In control group, TBil level was decreased from (94.9±647.4)μmol/L to (49.2±631.5) μmol/L (F=14.80, P<0.01) ; while ALT level was decreased from (131.6±206.2) U/L to (55.3±631.2) U/L (F=3.50, P=0.067). The readmission rate in control group was significantly higher than that in treatment group (21.6% vs 10.6%). Only one case (0.8%) received three times of intermittent ganciclovir treatment. The longest hospitalization time was six weeks. Conclusions Short-term intermittent ganciclovir treatment may be more suitable for infants with CMV hepatitis. There is no obvious side effect observed during the treatment and the hospitalization time can be shortened.

Objective To understand the endemic situation of schistosomiasis among 80 national surveillance sites for schistosomiasis in 2006,so as to provide scientific evidence for making out schistosomiasis prevention and control measures. Methods According to the national surveillance protocol, the endemic situation of schistosomiasis in residents and livestock, and the status of Oncomelania snails and other factors were investigated in the 80 national surveillance sites for schistosomiasis, and all the data were collected and analysed. Results Among the 80 national surveillance sites,the average positive rate of residents with sera examination was 13.60% and the average positive rate with stool examination was 1.59%.The average positive rate of floating population with sera examination was 5.79%. There were 143 advanced patients among the national surveillance sites, and 12 acute patients were reported in 2006, but no breaking-out epidemic reported. The proportion of domestic animals stable breeding were about 4.74% of 5 365 examined animals in 2006, and the others were not.The infection rate of domestic animals was 5.93% that declined by 34.49% compared with that in 2005 and especially for the infection rate of cattle and sheep. A total of 7 429.63 hm2 of areas were surveyed. The areas of snail habitats, infected snail habitats and the new snail habitats were 4 994.01,621.75 hm2 and 21.75 hm2,respectively. The density of living snails and infection rate of snails were 0.544 8/0.1 m2 and 0.37%, which increased compared with infection rate of 0.26% in 2005. Conclusion The endemic situation of residents, cattle and snail habitats declined in 2006 compared with those in 2005 in the national surveillance sites.

Objective To analyze comprehensively the investigation data of the national schistosomiasis surveillance sites from 2005 to 2007, in order to provide the evidence for mastering the endemic situation and pattern of schistosomiasis. Methods Eighty surveillance sites were selected, and the investigation data about schistosomiasis in residents and domestic animals and the status of Oncomelania snails in these sites were collected and analysed. Results From 2005 to 2007, the total infection rate in residents decreased by 54.90% (average decreased by 18.30% each year). The sites where the infection rate in residents was higher than 5% decreased year by year. In 2007, there was no site where the infection rate in residents was higher than 5% in all the 80 surveillance sites. All the infection rates in different age groups decreased for three years in succession, and the peak appeared at 30-50 age group in 2005, but moved to 50-60 age group in 2007. The infection rate in domestic animals decreased by 69.22%, and the infection rate in cattle and buffaloes remarkably decreased. For the three years, the areas with snails reduced by 8.84%, and the areas with infected snails reduced by 53.23%. The average densities of living snails and infected snails decreased year by year, but the infection rate of snails fluctuated during the three years. Conclusion The endemic situation of schistosomiasis in residents and cattle, and the status of snails, in general, remarkably decreased from 2005 to 2007.

Objective To survey and understand the endemic situation of schistosomiasis in China in 2007,so as to provide the evidence for decision-making of schistosomiasis control.Methods The data of investigation on schistosomiasis in residents,domestic animals,Oncomelania snails and other relative factors were collected and analysed in the 80 national surveillance sites,2007. Results In 2007,the total infection rate of the residents was 0.92%,which decreased by 42.31% compared with that in 2006. There was no site where the resident infection rate was more than 5% among all the 80 surveillance sites. The peak of the resident infection rate with different age groups appeared at the 50-60 age group. The cattle and buffalo were still the main infection targets. The infection rate of domestic animals was remarkable decreased. The density of living snails was 0.430 0/0.1 m2. The percentage of frames with living snails was 0.06%. The density of infected snails was 0.000 7/0.1 m2,and the snail infection rate was 0.16%. All of them were decreased compared with those of 2006. Conclusion The schistosomiasis endemic in the residents,cattle and snails was remarkable decresed in the national surveillance sites,2007.

Objective To explore the nechanism of the interaction between K-opioid receptor and ? adrenal receptor. Method The effects of u50 488H on L-type calcium currents in the normal and hypoxic rat ventricular myocytes were studied by using whole-cell patch clamp technique. Results The basal as well as Isoproterenol-stimulated I_ Ca,L were inhibited by U50,488H in a dose-dependent manner in normal rat ventricular myocytes. In the hypoxic rat ventricular myocytes,the inhibitory effect of U50,488H was decreased. U50,488H had no significant effect on Forkolin-stimulated I_ Ca,L . Conclusion The results indicated that the negative modulation of ?-opioid receptor on ?-adrenoceptor was attenuated in the hypoxic ventricular myocytes,and the target of U50,488H on ?-adrenergic system might be situated between ?-adrenoceptor and adenylate cyclase.

Objective To survey and understand the endemic situation of schistosomiasis among 80 national surveillance sites in China in 2008, so as to provide the evidence for decision-making of schistosomiasis control. Methods According to the National Surveillance Protocol for Schistosomiasis, the data of schistosomiasis in residents, domestic animals and Oncomelania snails and other relevant factors were collected and analyzed in the 80 national surveillance sites. Results Among the 80 national surveillance sites, the average positive rate of residents with sera examination and the average infection rate of the residents were 9.86% and 0.67% , respectively, and the infection rate of domestic animals was 1.62% , all remarkably decreased compared with the rates of 2007, but the proportion of domestic animals stable breeding was only 6.07% . The areas of infected snail habitats and the new snail habitats were 177.70 hm~2 and 7.64 hm~2, respectively. The mean density of living snails and infection rate of snails were 0.32/0.1 m~2 and 0. 15% , respectively. Conclusions The endemic situation of residents, domestic animals and snails decreased in 2008 compared with those in 2007, and domestic animals are still the main infection sources of schistosomiasis, the management of domestic animals need to be further strengthened, meanwhile the surveillance and control of snails should be focused on.

Wilms tumor(WT) is one of the most common renal malignancies in children.Although several genetic loci such as the WT1,WT2,p53 and ?-catenin genes have been considered to be associated with WT,the causes of the tumor are still unknown.Recently the US researchers have identified a new tumor suppressor gene that is mutated in WT.The biological function of the protein encoded by WTX is yet unknown,however,the gene's location in the X chromosome is of particular interest.This review highlights the current study of the gene mutated in Wilms tumor.

From the perspective of portable monitoring devices,we use an analog front-end AFE4490 design a module of Non-invasive blood oxygen measurement, used to collect human pulse wave signal and peak (valley) value detection and then use the principles of non-invasive oximetry calculated oxygen saturation (SPO2). This design of noninvasive oximetry module has the characteristics of small size, low power consumption, and the results of test show that the measurement of oxygen saturation are correct.
Heart Rate ; Humans ; Oximetry ; instrumentation ; methods ; Oxygen ; blood

Butyric acid can be used to produce cellulose butyrate fiber and ester derivatives,and to be applied in foodstuffs and perfume industries.Recent researches have found that butyric acid is a preferred carbon source for colonic epithelial cells,and can inhibit histone deacetylase,showing great anticancer potentials.With more and more functions of butyric acid being found and applied in bio-related fields,and with consumer's growing preference to bioproducts,biotechnological production of butyric acid will receive more competence than petroleum-based chemical synthesis.Low product concentration and poor selectivity are presently the main restricting factors.Workers have made considerable progress on more cheep carbon sources,optimization of fermentation process,simplifying downstream processing,and genetic engineering of producing strains.Any achievement on these aspects in the future can contribute to put fermentation of butyric acid into industry.

The leaves of Rumex dictyocarpus Boiss et Buhse are used for treatment in acute abdomen. From this plant four constituents have been isoiated and identified as emodin、chrysophanol、quercetin、quercitrin by chemical and spectroscopic methods. These constituents were known to possess antibacterial, anti-inflammatory or hemoslatic actions, it seems that the clinie effects are related to the presense of these constituents.