Heart Defects, Congenital ; diagnostic imaging ; Humans ; Organ Size ; Radiography, Thoracic ; Syndrome

This study was conducted to investigate the physicochemical properties of Polyporus umbellatus sclerotial exudate. Morphological characteristics of the sclerotia and its exudate were observed during different stages of sclerotial formation. The pH of the exudate was detected at different time during cultivation. A phenol-sulfuric acid method was employed to determine the polysaccharide content of P. umbellatus sclerotial exudate during cultivating time. Additionally, the protein content was measured by means of BCA protein assay. Furthermore, CAT content was detected using ultraviolet absorption method. That the protein content of the exudate and CAT specific activity rose gradually during the passage of the cultivating time indicated a high level of oxidative stress during P. umbellatus sclerotial exudate formation. The results showed that the pH of the exudate increased gradually and then dropped down during sclerotial formation. That the pH of the exudate maintained the acidity state during the cultivation indirectly indicated that acidic environment would help sclerotial formation. The exudate produced gradually and was absorbed by the sclerotia itself.
Culture Media ; chemistry ; metabolism ; Fungal Proteins ; chemistry ; metabolism ; Fungi ; chemistry ; metabolism ; Hydrogen-Ion Concentration ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; methods ; Oxidative Stress ; Polyporus ; chemistry ; metabolism ; Polysaccharides ; chemistry ; metabolism

By direct communication between clinicians and laboratorians, obstacles between clinical work and laboratory diagnosis were unequivocally found at an academic conference. Many clinical physicians feel disappointed and frustrated at the laboratory diagnosis by semen analysis and frankly express their expectations, as to recognize the role and significance of laboratory diagnosis, understand the value of routine semen analysis, work out the puzzles in the analysis of sperm morphology, fulfil the requirements for the identification of cells in semen, and obtain responses from and initiate discussions among laboratorians about the relevant questions. Both laboratorians and clinicians are appealing for strengthened management and earlier establishment of national standards and operating specifications for laboratory diagnosis by semen analysis.
Clinical Laboratory Techniques ; Communication ; Humans ; Interprofessional Relations ; Male ; Physicians ; Semen ; Semen Analysis

Hoxa gene plays an essential role in the generation and development of the human female reproductive system. This gene is expressed in the Mullerian duct and the adult female reproductive system. Expression of Hoxa10 dramatically increased during the midsecretory phase of the menstrual cycle, corresponding to the time of implantation. Female mice lacking Hoxa10 have a uterine factor defect that results in death of the preimplantation embryo and failure of implantation. These results suggest Hoxa10 may have an important function in implantation. Hoxa10 - deficient males exhibit cryptorchidism that lead to male infertility.

Objective To study the expression of HOXA10 gene in the endometrium of normal fertile women and patients with unexplained infertility during different phases of menstrual cycle. Methods Endometrium samples were obtained by curettage in 52 normal fertile women and 38 patients with unexplained infertility during different phases of menstrual cycle, HOXA10 mRNA expression were detected by in situ hybridization and reverse polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Results (1) HOXA10 mRNA were detected in the glandular and stromal cells of endometrium of fertile women during the menstrual cycle. By in situ hybridization (positive unite, PU), HOXA10 mRNA levels were significantly higher in the mid-secretory phase [glandular cells (G) 5.69?0.57,stromal cells (S) 7.48?0.67] and late-secretory phase(G 5.99?0.40,S 7.98?1.08) than those in late proliferative phase (G 3.35?0.20,S 3.20?0.37) and early secretory phase (G 3.07?0.26,S 3.18?0.27)(P

Objective·To investigate the incidence, risk factors and treatment of the catheter-related thrombosis (CRT) in breast cancer patients after implantation of totally implantable venous access port (TIVAP) in chemotherapy. Methods·A total of 190 cases after implantation of TIVAP were investigated. Color Doppler ultrasound was used to monitor the neck blood vessels to find whether there was CRT before chemotherapy and before taking out the port. The incidence of CRT, occurrence time, risk factors and treatment efficacy were observed. Results·There were 112 (58.9%) cases with CRT and 108 (56.8%) patients with asymptomatic thrombosis, and only 4 cases had symptomatic thrombosis, the incidence of which was 2.1%. Most thrombosis developed on the 21th day after catheterization, and the patients over the age of 60, with clinical stage Ⅲ - Ⅳ and chemotherapy regimens TEC (docetaxel combined pirubicin and cyclophosphamide) were the risk factors for thrombosis. All the patients with asymptomatic thrombosis accepted anticoagulant treatment with low molecular heparin, earthworms enzyme or aspirin, respectively, but there was no significant difference in efficacy in the three groups (P=0.743). Conclusion·Port catheter related symptomatic thrombosis incidence is low but the incidence of symptomatic thrombosis is high in the breast cancer patients after chemotherapy. Age, tumor stage and TEC chemotherapy regimens are the risk factors for catheter-related thrombosis.

Objective To investigate the nursing care in ultra-high pressure balloon dilatation for treating in patients with hemodialysis patients.Methods The patients with arteriovenous fistula were treated with ultra-high pressure balloon dilatation.Under fluoroscopy guidance the ultra high pressure balloon was used to dilate the stenosis.Preoperative preparation included psychological and routine care.Results Blood flow in all the 14 patients with hemodialysis was ≥ 250 ml/min,mean (270.00±27.33) ml / min.All patients were successfully completed the treatment,there were no angiorrhexis,bleeding,infection and embolism.Conclusion Careful nursing can promote the rehabilitation of patients,improve the effect of postoperative treatment.

This paper introduced the position setup and initial recruitment initiated in publicfunded institutions in Beijing, i.e. Beijing Stomatological Hospital. It stated that position setup should fit actual needs and recruitment standards should comply with long-term development strategy. In addition, the paper highlighted such principles as transparency and all-staff involvement, along with the supervising function of departments and experts of the hospital. Thus, position setup and initial recruitment can be smoothly accomplished, forming a long-standing incentive for medical staff.

Objective: To investigate the effect of human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) on the gene expression of migration inhibitory factor (MIF) in human peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC). Methods: The healthy human PBMC was cultured with hCG at 37 ℃, 5%CO_2 for 2 hours. The mRNA of harvested cells was isolated. The MIF mRNA was detected by real-time RT-PCR. Results: In a certain range of doses, the mRNA expression of MIF significantly increased following the increase of hCG in a dose depandent manner, and it reached to a peak 1-2 hours after culture, then returned to the minimum level after 8 hours. Conclusion: In a certain range of doses, hCG can increase the mRNA expression of MIF. This effect is correlated with reacting time. It is suggested that hCG may involve in immune response by up-regulating the production of cytokines by PBMC.

Objective To analyze the serious complications of percutaneous balloon mitral valvuloplasty (PBMV). Methods Between October , 1986,and November, 2000, 1200 patients with rheumatic mitral stenosis age 9-66 older underwent PBMV by Inoue Way. 98% of the balloon catheters were self-made and single balloon catheters.Results Operative successful rate was 98.82% . Serious complications occurred in 51 patients or (4.4%), including 4 cases of death (0.33%), 5 acute serious mitral regurgitation (0.42%), 8 acute cardiac tamponade (0.66%), 28 severe arrhythmia (2.3%), 4 acute left ventricular failure and acute pulmonary edema (0.33%), and 8 systemic thromboembolis. The four cases of death included 1 with acute pulmonary edema, 1 with cardiac arrest, and 2 with acute left ventricular failure with low cardiac output. Conclusion The results demonstrate that PBMV is an efifective and reliable procedure in the treatment of rheumatic mitral stenosis, but a marked decreasement in complication rates is attributable to refinement of patient selection criterion, technical advance in procedure, and strictly management of patients.