Objective: To identify the impact of Urban Resident Basic Medical Insurance (URBMI) on medical service utilization. Methods: Based on data of China Health and Nutrition Survey, matching DID model was used to compare the changes in medical service utilization between residents participated in this system and those not participated in this system in 2009. Results:In initial stage of implementation, URBMI in a certain extent promoted medical service utilization of residents participated in the system, but the impact level was still low. The promoting effect on inpatient service utilization was significant, but very limited on outpatient service utilization. Conclusion:Promoting outpatient service utilization and increasing compensation are future priorities for improving URBMI to implement the system.

Clinical data of 27 children with renal calculi (11 cases on the right side and 16 on left)who were treated with extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) using HB-ESWL-VG lithotripter from April 2006 to October 2008 were retrospectively reviewed.The size of stones ranged from 5 mm to 17 mm in diameter (mean 11 mm).In 22 out of 27 cases (82%) stones were crushed completely after the first course.Eleven of 27 ESWL cases were stone-free in 7 days,8 patients in a month after treatment;the stonefree rate was 96% when patients were followed up for 1 year.The results suggest that ESWL is a safe and effective method for treatment of renal calculi in children.

Though achieved great success as the only curative treatment for end-stage liver diseases, liver transplantation has been severely restricted by the shortage of donors. The adoption of extended criteria donor (ECD) tackles the donor shortage problem to some extent, thus became an issue we must face in China at present stage. As the transplantation effect and recipient safety is largely decided by the quality of liver graft, ECD graft should be cautiously selected and adopted because of its inherent defects. This relies on individualized decisions made for recipients by transplant surgeons who have a good understanding of the risk factors and evaluation criteria of ECD. In this article, we investigate the risk factors, evaluation criteriaand allocation of ECD liver grafts as well as the application of mechanic perfusion, and we discuss the fundamental issues and prospects of ECD study.

OBJECTIVETo evaluate the protective effect of amlodipine against contrast agent-induced renal injury in elderly patients with coronary heart disease.

METHODSA total of 189 elderly patients (>60 years) with coronary heart disease undergoing coronary artery angiography were randomly assigned into amlodipine group and control group to receive amlodipine or placebo, respectively, before and after administration of the contrast agent. At 24 h, 48 h and 5 days after contrast agent administration, the parameters of renal function were measured including serum cystatin C, urea nitrogen, creatinine, creatinine clearance rate, urine β2-microglobulin, and urine N-acetyl-β-glucosaminidase.

RESULTSIn both groups, the contrast agents obviously affected the renal functions of the patients (P<0.05). At 24 h after contrast administration, the levels of serum cystatin C, urine β2-microglobulin and urine NAG were significantly lower in amlodipine group than in the control group, but the other functional parameters showed no significant difference. At 48 h after contrast administration, the glomerular and tubular functional parameters were all superior in amlodipine group (P<0.05). At 5 days, the two groups showed significant differences in such glomerular and tubular functional parameters as urea nitrogen, creatinine, creatinine clearance rate, urine β2-microglobulin, and urine NAG (P<0.05), but not in serum cystatin C level. The incidence of contrast agent-induced nephropathy was significantly lower in amlodipine group than in the control group (5/95 vs 10/94, P<0.05).

CONCLUSIONSAmlodipine offers protection against radiographic contrast agent-induced renal injury in elderly patients with coronary heart disease.

Aged ; Amlodipine ; pharmacology ; therapeutic use ; Contrast Media ; adverse effects ; pharmacology ; Coronary Angiography ; Coronary Disease ; diagnostic imaging ; Female ; Humans ; Kidney Diseases ; chemically induced ; drug therapy ; Kidney Function Tests ; Male ; Middle Aged

OBJECTIVETo analyze the clinical features and treatment of skull base osteosarcoma.

METHODSThe clinical data of 18 patients with skull base osteosarcoma, who were admitted to the CAMS Cancer Hospital from January 2005 to November 2013, were retrospectively analyzed. The patients were followed up by telephone, outpatient review and other means. Fifteen patients were followed up, 4 cases received surgery only, and 11 cases received surgery with adjuvant chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy. Kaplan-Meier survival curve analysis was used to analyze the clinical data and Log rank method was used for verification.

RESULTSNine patients died among the 15 patients who were followed up for 3-103 months (mean 25.0 months): seven patients died of local recurrence, and two patients died of distant metastasis, and six patients were still alive. Four patients received surgery only, with a median survival time of 25.0 months, and 11 patients received comprehensive treatment, with a median survival time of 47.0 months (P = 0.02). Five patients received sub-total resection, with a mean survival time of 47.0 months, and 10 patients received total resection, with a mean survival time of 45.0 months (P = 0.37). The 1- and 2-year recurrence rates were 46.6% and 68.9%, respectively. The overall 1-, 2-, 3- and 5-year survival rates were 82.4%, 61.8%, 36.0% and 36.0%, respectively, with a median survival time of 30.0 months.

CONCLUSIONSTo compare the long bone and head and neck osteosarcoma with skull base osteosarcoma, the skull base osteosarcoma has a lower total resection rate, a higher recurrence rate, and a poorer prognosis. Radical surgery and comprehensive treatment are appropriate for skull base osteosarcoma.

Bone Neoplasms ; diagnosis ; pathology ; therapy ; Chemotherapy, Adjuvant ; Combined Modality Therapy ; Humans ; Kaplan-Meier Estimate ; Neoplasm Recurrence, Local ; Osteosarcoma ; diagnosis ; pathology ; therapy ; Retrospective Studies ; Skull Base ; pathology ; Survival Rate

【Objective】 To investigate the influence of dyslipidemia during pregnancy on postpartum glucose and lipid metabolism in gestational diabetes mellitus(GDM) patients. 【Methods】 A total of 416 GDM women were recruited. They were followed up and completed postpartum reexamination. According to the specific normal reference value of pregnant lipid level, those GDM women were divided into two groups: normal lipid group(n = 82) and dyslipidemia group (n = 334) .The general demographic data of 4-12 weeks after delivery were collected. OGTT, insulin and lipids level were measured, and the differences of postpartum glucose and lipid metabolism parameters between the two groups were compared. 【Results】 The abnormal rate of glucose metabolism in the early postpartum period of GDM women was 38.5%, and the incidence of dyslipidemia was 34.4%. The levels of postpartum TC, TG and LDL-c in the dyslipidemia group during pregnancy were significantly higher than those in the group with normal blood lipid during pregnancy, and the proportion of postpartum dyslipidemia in patients with high TG and high LDL-c during pregnancy was significantly higher. Correlation analysis showed that TG and HDL-c during pregnancy were positively correlated and negatively correlated with postpartum fasting blood glucose and HOMA-IR, respectively. 【Conclusion】 The dyslipidemia during pregnancy in patients with GDM is related to the disorder of glucose and lipid metabolism in the early postpartum period.

The dental operative microscope has been widely employed in the field of dentistry, particularly in endodontics and operative dentistry, resulting in significant advancements in the effectiveness of root canal therapy, endodontic surgery, and dental restoration. However, the improper use of this microscope continues to be common in clinical settings, primarily due to operators' insufficient understanding and proficiency in both the features and established operating procedures of this equipment. In October 2019, Professor Jingping Liang, Vice Chairman of the Society of Cariology and Endodontology, Chinese Stomatological Association, organized a consensus meeting with Chinese experts in endodontics and operative dentistry. The objective of this meeting was to establish a standard operation procedure for the dental operative microscope. Subsequently, a consensus was reached and officially issued. Over the span of about four years, the content of this consensus has been further developed and improved through practical experience.
Humans ; Dentistry, Operative ; Consensus ; Endodontics ; Root Canal Therapy ; Dental Care