To provide a scientific basis for determining the health surveillance period of dust-exposed workers, data of a retrospective cohort study was re-analyzed with emphasis on natural course of silicosis. 33640 workers exposed to silica dust who were employed for at least 1 year from 1972 to 1974 in twenty Chinese mines or pottery factories were included as subjects, and were followed up till December 31, 1994. The cohort included subjects from 8 tungsten mines, 4 tin mines and 8 pottery factories. Our results showed that the mean latency of silicosis, for all the cases of the cohorts, was 22.9 +/- 9.8 y. 52.2 % of silicosis was diagnosed approximately 9.1 +/- 5.7 y after the dust exposure had ceased. The progression rates of silicosis from stage I to II and from stage II to III were 48.2 % and 18.5 %, and the duration was 4.1 +/- 0.2 and 6.8 +/- 0.2 y, respectively. The survival times of silicosis stage I , II and III, from the year of diagnosis to death, were 21.5, 15.8 and 6.8 years, respectively. There was 25 % of the silicosis patients whose survival time was beyond 33 y. The mean death age of all silicosis cases was 56.0 y. The death age increased to 65.6 y in the middle of 1990s. Among dust-exposed workers, subjects who became suspected case (0+ ) accounted for 15.0 %. 48.7 % of the suspected silicosis cases developed to silicosis, and the average year from the time of being suspected of the disease to the first stage of silicosis was 5.1 y. The natural characteristics, as mentioned above, varied with different mines and factories. We are led to conclude that silicosis is chronic in nature, but progress quickly. As a serious occupational disease it significantly reduces the life span of exposed workers. The study of its natural history is of importance for the development of health surveillance criteria for dust-exposed workers.

Objective To obtain a clear and qualified compound glycyrrhiza oral solution by using NaSO3 and EDTA as stabi-lizers and Tween80 as solubilizer so as to solve the problem of morphine content instability. Methods NaSO34g and EDTA 0.6 g as stabilizers,and Tween803 g as solubilizer were added in the traditional method. The pH of the solution was adjusted to 8.0. Then the solution was obtained and filled in the brown polyester bottle. Results The preparation was clear,qualified and the content of mor-phine was steady. Conclusion The improved method is feasible,simple,stabilized and suitable for manufacturing.

Objective To observe the protection effect of ischemic preconditioning to small intestines injury after limbs ischemia reperfusion ,and investigate the role of nitrogen monoxidum in the process .Methods 52 male Wistar rats were randomly divided in-to Sham group ,limbs ischemia-reperfusion (IR) group ,IPC + IR group and Nω-nitro-L-arginine methylester (L-NAME) group . The value of diamine oxidase (DAO) and nitrogen monoxidum (NO) in plasma and gut tissue ,the content of fluorescein isothiocya-nate lipopolysaccharide (FITC-LPS) in plasma ,and the value of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) and malondialehyde (MDA) in gut tissue were measured ,respectively .The expression of P-selection and Caspase-3 were measured by immunohisto-chemistry .The apoptosis of intestinal cells was detected by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase -mediated dUTP nick end labe-ling (TUNEL) and the results were analysed quantitatively by automatic image analytical system .Results Compared with the LIR group ,the values of DAO and FITC-LPS in plasma decreased obviously in the IPC group ,and the level of NO in plasma increased obviously (P<0 .01) .The values of DAO ,NO and cGMP in gut tissue increased obviously ,the level of MDA and the expression of Caspase-3 and the apoptosis index (AI) were significantly decreased in IPC group (P<0 .01) .Compared with the IPC group ,the value of DAO and FITC-LPS were higher and the level of NO was lower in plasma of the L-NAME group (P<0 .01) .The values of DAO ,NO and cGM P in gut tissue obviously decreased ,the level of MDA significantly increased ,and the expression of Caspase-3 and the AI significantly upregulated in L-NAME group than those in IPC group (P<0 .01) .Conclusion IPC can improve the small intestine injury and the apoptosis following hind limbs ischemia reperfusion which may correlated with the increase in the level of NO .

Objective To explore the correlation between glycosylated hemoglobin(HbA1c) level and hemoglobin(Hb),fasting blood glucose (FBG),two-hour postmeal blood glucose (PBG2h) levels in type 2 diabetic patients on plateau.To evaluate influencing factors of HbA1c and effects of Hb level on HbA1c and blood glucose levels.Methods A total of 101 type 2 diabetic patients with no change antidiabetic treatment above 3 months and living in Lijiang city(at altitude 2420 m) above 5 years were investigated.The mean value of FBG,PBG2h,HbA1c and Hb were determined.The correlation between HbA1c and Hb,FBG,PBG2h were studied by scatter diagram,Pearson correlation analysis and the regression analysis.HbA1c,FBG,PBG2h levels were compared between high hemoglobin group and normal hemoglobin group.Results The HbA1c level was positively correlated with the FBG (r =0.82,P ＜ 0.001) and the PBG2h (r =0.29,P =0.003) levels.The regression equation between HbA1c and FBG,PBG2h was Y =2.674 + 0.52X1 + 0.018X2.There was no correlation in HbA1c and Hb level(r =-0.06,P =0.551).There was no difference on HbA1c,FBG,PBG2h levels between high hemoglobin group and normal hemoglobin group (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion The major influencing factors of HbAlc are FBG and PBG2h.The hemoglobin level has no obvious effects on HbA1c and blood glucose levels.

The cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases have become a main category of disease which affects human health today.It is helpful to search for its causes and main risk factors for scientific prevention and control of these diseases.Now,we have already paid close attention to effect of the airborne contaminant and meteorological factors on the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.Some reports about solo affect of two types factors have given a clear results;however,a little of unification evidences have been provided.This article reviews the solo and unification effects of pollutants and meteorological factors in the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of superparamagnetic chitosan FGF-2 gelatin microspheres (SPCFGM) on the proliferation and differentiation of mouse mesenchymal stem cells. The superparamagnetic iron oxide chitosan nanoparticles (SPIOCNs) were synthesized by means of chemical co-precipitation, combined with FGF-2. Then The SPCFGM and superparamagnetic chitosan gelatin microspheres (SPCGM) were prepared by means of crosslinking-emulsion. The properties of SPCFGM and SPIONs were measured by laser diffraction particle size analyser and transmisson electron microscopy. The SPCFGM were measured for drug loading capacity, encapsulation efficiency and release pharmaceutical properties in vitro. The C3H10 cells were grouped according to the different ingredients being added to the culture medium: SPCFGM group, SPCGM group and DMEM as control group. Cell apoptosis was analyzed by DAPI staining. The protein expression level of FGF-2 was determined by Western blot. The proliferation activity and cell cycle phase of C3H10 were examined by CCK8 and flow cytometry. The results demonstrated that both of the SPIOCNs and SPCFGM were exhibited structure of spherical crystallization with a diameter of (25 ± 9) nm and (140 ± 12) μm, respectively. There were no apoptosis cells in the three group cells. Both the protein expression level of FGF-2 and cell proliferation activity increased significantly in the SPCFGM group cells (P < 0.05). The SPCFGM is successfully constructed and it can controlled-release FGF-2, remained the biological activity of FGF-2, which can promote proliferation activity of C3H10 cells, and are non-toxic to the cell.
Animals ; Cell Differentiation ; Cell Line ; Cell Proliferation ; Chitosan ; Fibroblast Growth Factor 2 ; pharmacology ; Gelatin ; Magnetite Nanoparticles ; Mesenchymal Stromal Cells ; drug effects ; Mice ; Microspheres ; Plasmids

Objective To investigate the effects of altitude,race,gender and age on blood glucose and glycosylated hemoglobin(HbA1 c) of type 2 diabetes.Methods A total of 410 patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) who resided at different altitudes in Jinghong,Kunming and Lijiang city for over 5 years and received antidiabetic treatment without adjustments for over 3 months were enrolled.To compare blood glucose,hemoglobin (Hb) and HbA1 c levels of T2DM among different altitudes,different races,different genders and different ages,The correlation between races and HbA1c was evaluated with Pearson's correlation analysis.Results No significant differences were observed in fasting blood glucose (FBG) (P =0.49,P =0.1,P =0.09,P =0.3),2 h postprandial blood glucose (2 h PBG) (P =0.33,P =0.4,P =0.7,P =0.1),and HbA1 c (P =0.47,P =0.28,P =0.2,P =0.07) levels between patients at different altitudes,different races,different genders and different ages.However,there were significant differences in Hb (P ＜0.01).There was no significant correlation between races and HbA1c levels(r =0.003,P =0.6).Conclusions There were effects of altitude,race,gender and age on hemoglobin of type 2 diabetes,but no effects on glycosylated hemoglobin.

Objective To complete an information chain to support stomatological materials purchase and providing manage-ment.MethodsThe main problems of the materials management information chain were analyzed.The system construction,technical architecture and function design were designed based on B/S and C/S structure.Results The vendor cloud platform completed the information chain for purchase and distribution of stomatological materials,and provided technical support to hospital consumables management.Conclusion The system normalizes stomatological materials management,guarantees the safety,timeliness and accuracy of materials supply,and thus is worthy applying practically.

Objective: To analyze the etiological characteristics of an outbreak of Campylobacter foodborne disease in a middle school in Suzhou City, so as to provide insights into the identification of pathogenic factors of Campylobacter foodborne disease outbreaks. Methods: Eighteen anal swabs from patients, 10 anal swabs from canteen workers, 43 food samples, 2 drinking water samples, 2 food original material samples and 31 environmental samples were collected, and the pathogens were rapidly screened using the gastrointestinal infection detection strip. The pathogens were isolated and cultured using the double-pore filtration membrane method, and cluster analysis of bacterial isolates was performed using pulsed field gel electrophoresis ( PFGE ). In addition, the susceptibility of Campylobacter isolates to antibiotics was tested using the Campylobacter agar dilution method. Results: A total of 63 cases with Campylobacter infections were reported, and the major clinical symptoms included diarrhea ( 51 cases, 80.95% ) and fever ( 39 cases, 61.90% ), while no inpatients or deaths were found. Twelve Campylobacter-positive samples were detected, including 11 anal swabs sampled from patients and one food original material sample. Among the 11 positive anal swabs, there were 10 samples positive for Campylobacter jejuni and one sample positive for C. coli, and of the one positive food original material, C. coli was identified. PFGE analysis showed that 10 C. jejuni isolates of had 100.0% homology, and these 10 isolates were 100.0% resistant to naphthyridic acid, ciprofloxacin and tetracycline, appearing multidrug resistance. Conclusions This is an outbreak of foodborne disease caused by C. jejuni infections. Gastrointestinal infection detection strips, double-pore filtration membrane and PFGE typing are rapid and accurate to identify pathogenic factors.

To provide a scientific basis for determining the health surveillance period of dust-exposed workers, data of a retrospective cohort study was re-analyzed with emphasis on natural course of silicosis. 33640 workers exposed to silica dust who were employed for at least 1 year from 1972 to 1974 in twenty Chinese mines or pottery factories were included as subjects, and were followed up till December 31, 1994. The cohort included subjects from 8 tungsten mines, 4 tin mines and 8 pottery factories. Our results showed that the mean latency of silicosis, for all the cases of the cohorts, was 22.9±9.8 y. 52.2 % of silicosis was diagnosed approximately 9. 1±5.7 y after the dust exposure had ceased. The progression rates of silicosis from stage Ⅰ to Ⅱ and from stage Ⅱ to Ⅲ were 48.2% and 18.5 %, and the duration was 4.1±0.2 and 6.8±0.2 y,respectively.The survival times of silicosis stage Ⅰ , Ⅱ and Ⅲ , from the year of diagnosis to death, were 21.5,15.8 and 6.8 years, respectively. There was 25 % of the silicosis patients whose survival time was beyond 33 y. The mean death age of all silicosis cases was 56.0 y. The death age increased to 65.6y in the middle of 1990s. Among dust-exposed workers,subjects who became suspected case (0+)accounted for 15.0%. 48.7% of the suspected silicosis cases developed to silicosis, and the aver age year from the time of being suspected of the disease to the first stage of silicosis was 5.1 y. The natural characteristics, as mentioned above, varied with different mines and factories. We are led to conclude that silicosis is chronic in nature, but progress quickly. As a serious occupational disease it significantly reduces the life span of exposed workers. The study of its natural history is of importance for the development of health surveillance criteria for dust-exposed workers.