Objective To explore the levels of plasma P-selectin and serum vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)and the correlations with blood lipid and c-reative protein(CRP)in patients with subcortical arteriosclerotic encephalopathy(SAE).Methods The levels of plasam P-selectin,serum VEGF,blood glucose,blood lipid and CRP from the SAE group with 54 patients,and normal control(NC)group with 57 healthy elder were compared and correlated analyzed.Results The levels of P-selectin [(17.61?5.63)ng/ml ]and VEGF[(126.33?47.51)pg/ml] in SAE group were significantly higher than those in NC group[(14.72?3.89)ng/ml,(102.59?40.16)pg/ml](all P

Objective:The significant role of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in early diagnosis and predicting prognosis has been recognized in various cancers recently.However,the prognostic value of HOXA transcript at the distal tip (HOTTIP),a vital lncRNA in tumorigenesis,remains unclear.In this study,we evaluated its prognostic value by analyzing the correlation of HOTTIP expression with overall survival (OS),lymph node metastasis (LNM) and distant metastasis (DM) in different cancer types by meta-analysis.Methods:We performed a systematic search in PUBMED,MEDLINE,Web of Science and Cochrane Library update to November of 2016.A total of 604 patients from 6 studies were included in final analysis and went through a quantitative meta-analysis by Review manager 5.3.Results:We demonstrated that high expression of HOTTIP had a significant correlation with poor OS (hazard ratio [HR] =2.37,95％ confidence interval [CI] =1.81-3.10,p＜0.001),high LNM rate (odds ratio [OR]=2.29,95％CI=1.54-3.40,p＜0.001) as well as more DM occurrence (OR=3.30,95％CI=1.78-6.12,p＜0.001).Conclusion:Our results indicated that long non-coding RNA HOTTIP may serve as a potential prognostic biomarker in cancer progression.

Objective To discuss the resection technique for pancreatic carcinoma in patients with tumour(invasion) to the portal and/or superior mesentery vein,and the clinical significance of palliative resection of pancreatic carcinoma.Methods The clinical data of 71 cases of pancreatic carcinoma operated on within a period of 3 years were retrospectively reviewed.In patients with tumour invasion to the portal vein,a method of direc transection of pancreas was used in resection of the tumor,and was combined with local radiotherapy and chemotherapy.Results The resection rate was 57.75%.The complication rate was 22.54%.One patient died of multiple organ failure resulting from pneumonia.The survival rate at 6m,1-and 2-years was 100%,81.69%,and 40.85% respectively.Conclusions The direct transection method of pancreas(resection) is a simple and safe method to increase resection rate and prolong survival time for patients with(advanced) pancreatic carcinoma.

Objective:hIL 2/mGM CSF fusion gene was constructed and expressed in E.coli.recombinant hIL 2/mGM CSF fusion protein had both biological activity of hIL 2 and mGM CSF.Methods:The hIL 2 and mGM CSF genes were amplified by PCR (splicing by overlap extension,SOE) and ligated with two prolines linkers.Then the fusion gene was cloned into vector pLY4 and PBV220.The recombinant plasmid were transfected into E.coli and expressed.Results:The sequence of hIL 2/mGM CSF fusion gene was correct the hIL 2/mGM CSF fusion protein was highly expressed in E.coli and that comprises 20% of total bacterial protein.The results of biological activity assay showed that the expressed product possessed both of the activities of hIL 2(4.5?10 5 U/mg) and mGM CSF(3.85?10 6 U/mg).Conclusion:Have successful constructed the recombinant hIL 2/mGM CSF fusion protein which possessed bioactivities similar to that of the natural hIL 2 and mGM CSF.

Objective To evaluate the surgical outcome of cystic vestibular schwannoma patients with fluid-level imaging by MRI.Methods Forty-five patients of cystic vestibular schwannoma were enrolled and divided into fluid-level (n =24) group and non-fluid-level (n =21) group by MRI.The incidence of peritumoral adhesion,incidence of complete tumor removal and postoperative facial nerve function of the two groups were recorded.Results The incidence of peritumoral adhesion in fluid-level and non-fluid-level group were 70.8％ (17/24) and 28.6％ (6/21),and the difference was significant (x2 =8.010,P ＜ 0.05).The incidence of complete tumor removal were 45.8％ (11/24) and 76.2％ (16/21) in fluid-level and non-fluid-level group,which showed significant differences between groups (x2 =4.30 ; P ＜ 0.05).Patients of House-Brackmann grade Ⅰ-Ⅲ in fluid-level group at discharge and one year after operation,were 62.5％ (15/24) and 50.0％ (8/16),and 81.0％ (17/21) and 83.3％ (15/18) in non-fluid-level group.The was significant difference at one year after operation (P ＜ 0.05) in terms of patients of House-Brackmann grade Ⅰ-Ⅲ.Conclusion The cystic vestibular schwannoma patients with fluid level have more frequency to adhere to surrounding neurovascular structures and less favorable surgical outcome.These findings may be useful in predicting surgical outcome and making surgical strategy preoperatively.

Effect of clinical intervention on human body is multistage and multifaceted, involving physiology, psychology, social function and the surrounding resources, etc. Therefore, the range of clinical outcome assessment includes patient, his or her family and care giver. The evaluation of clinical intervention mainly focuses on its effectiveness, safety and health economics. Effects of clinical interventions are measured by comparisons of the outcome of intervention and control groups. Different effect measures come from different comparisons.

Abstract: There are two stages for selecting the clinical intervention outcome variables. One is crude collection and the other is precise collection. The selection methods include brainstorming method, Delphi method, Gordon method, systematic review, systematic analysis method, mathematic model method and so on. Each method has some advantages or disadvantages. When selecting the clinical intervention outcome variables, researchers should make sure the research aim, the representative and the sensitivity of the variables, and select all kinds of recommended methods comprehensively, then decide which method should be used.

Objective To study the relationship between the severity of Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia(MPP) and interleukin(IL)-6,IL-10,tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α level.Methods From Jan.to Jul.2012,according to clinical pulmonary infection score(CPIS),30 children with severe MPP(severe MPP group) and 32 children with mild MPP(mild MPP group) were enrolled,and 30 healthy children were enrolled as control group).Subjects of all groups were detected for the levels of IL-6,IL-10,TNF-α,IgA,IgM and IgG.Besides,children with MPP were also detected for the levels of IL-6,IL-10 and TNF-α after treatment.Results The levels of IL-6,IL-10 and TNF-α in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid(BALF) and serum in severe MPP group were higher than those in mild MPP group and control group(P<0.05).The levels of IL-6,IL-10 and TNF-α in BALF and serum were significantly higher in mild MPP group than those in control group(P<0.05).In all children,the levels of IL-6,IL-10 and TNF-α in BALF were higher than those in serum.After treatment,the levels of IL-6 and TNF-α in BALF in children with severe MPP were significantly decreased,while that of IL-10 were increased(P<0.05).Compared with control group,the IgM level in children with MPP was increased significantly,and the IgG level was decreased notablely(P<0.05).Conclusion There might be significant correlation between levels of cytokines IL-6,IL-10,TNF-α and the disease severity of MPP in children patients,which could be used as the basis for the clinical diagnosis and treatment.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the therapeutic effect of scalp expanded flap combined with JPL hair removal for large area scar on forehead.

METHODSFrom Jul. 2010 to Nov. 2012, 9 cases with large area scar on forehead received treatment of adjacent scalp expanded flap combined with JPL hair removal. One the first stage, the expander was implanted under the scalp near the forehead scar, followed hy expansion process. When the expansion was completed, the expanded flap was transferred to cover the wound after scar excision. 10 days after flap transposition, the forehead hair line was designed and extra hair on flap underwent JPL hair removal. After 3-5 treatments, the hair on flap was almost removed.

RESULTSAll the scalp flaps survived completely. JPL hair removal had exact effect. The patients were followed up for 5-11 months. The hair density on the flap decreased hy more than 90%. The flap had a good match with surrounding facial skin in color, texture and thickness. The reconstructed forehead hair line was satisfactory.

CONCLUSIONSIt is a good option to reconstruct large area scar on forehead with scalp expanded flap comhined with IPL hair removal.

Cicatrix ; surgery ; Forehead ; injuries ; surgery ; Graft Survival ; Hair Removal ; methods ; Humans ; Scalp ; Surgical Flaps ; transplantation ; Tissue Expansion ; methods ; Tissue Expansion Devices

Objective To examine the expression and analyze the significance of autophagy-related gene microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 (MAP1-LC3,LC3),p62 and lysosorne-associated membrane protein 2 (LAMP-2) in pancreatic tissues of mice with acute pancreatitis (AP).Methods Twenty mice were randomized into AP group and control group,and the number of mice was equal between two groups.AP group was intra-peritoneally injected by 20％ L-arginine solution (two injections of 4 g/kg body weight,every 1 h) in the dosage of 4 g/l kg twice every 1 hour to establish AP model,while control group was administered with equal volume of normal saline by intra-peritoneal injection.All the mice were euthanized at 24 hour after the last injection.Pancreatic histopathological changes were measured.In addition,the protein expressions of LC3,p62 and LAMP-2 were detected by Western blot.Results No obvious pathological changes were observed in control group.Pancreatic acinar edema,structure destruction,missing,the obvious widening of interlobular septum,small interlobular septum and acinar septum,and the necrosis of acinar cells at different degrees were observed in AP group.The pathological score for tissue edema,hemorrhage,necrosis and inflammation in AP group was 3.13 ± 0.50,2.83 ± 0.32,3.25 ± 0.46 and 3.16 ± 0.47,respectively,which was all 0 in control group.The differences were statistically significant between AP group and control group (P ＜ 0.01).In AP group,the ratio of LC3-Ⅱ/LC3-Ⅰ,p62 and LAMP-2 protein in pancreatic tissue were 1.16 ± 0.08,0.94 ± 0.04 and 0.35 ± 0.04,respectively,which were 0.24 ± 0.02,0.34 ± 0.03 and 0.95 ± 0.03 in control group.The ratio of LC3-Ⅱ/LC3-Ⅰ and p62 protein in pancreatic tissue in AP group were much higher than those in control group,while LAMP-2 in AP group was lower than that in control group,and there was statistically significant difference between two groups (all P ＜0.01).Conclusions Intraperitoneal injection of L-arginine could induce acute pancreatitis,and autophagy is impaired,which was associated with decreased LAMP-2 protein expression.