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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the clinical curative effect and adverse reaction of oxaliplatin combined with paclitaxel and fluorouracil in the treatment of advanced colorectal cancer.METHODS: 189 cases with advanced colorectal cancer were randomly divided into two groups: Group A(n=94) received oxaliplatin combined with paclitaxel and fluorouracil,and Group B(n=95) to receive oxaliplatin combined with fluorouracil.Both groups were treated with 3 cycles(21 days in every cycle).RESULTS: The total effective rate in Group A was 54.3% versus 40.0% in Group B;and the toxicity in Group A was less severe than in Group B(P

Objective To investigate the multi-slice spiral computed tomography (MSCT) features of crush maxillofacial frac-tures in the massive Wenchuan earthquake. Methods MSCT data of 85 patients with crush maxillofacial fractures caused by earth-quake were retrospectively analyzed. The anatomic distribution of fractures was evaluated. Results In 85 patients, single bone frac-tures (59 patients) were more common than multiple bone fractures (26 patients) (P<0.05). The fractures involved isolated mid-face, isolated mandible, and both were found in 49 patients (57.6%), 24(28.2%), and 12(14.2%), respectively. Midface frac-tures were most frequent (P<0.05). The fractures of condyle, posterolateral and anterior wall of maxillary sinus, zygomatic arch and lateral orbital wall accounted for 47.1%(24/51) ,41.5%(22/53) , 37.7%(20/53),71.9% (23/32) and 63.2%(24/38) of the total fractures of the corresponding maxillofacial bones. Conclusion Isolated bone fracture and midface factures are the main fea-tures of crush maxillofacial fractures resulted from the massive earthquake. MSCT and three-dimensional reconstruction images can demonstrate maxillofacial fractures well.

Objective:Toprepare poly-DL-lactide-poly (PELA) microspheres encapsulating recombinant tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1) adenovirus, and to investigate their effects on the proliferation of hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2 cells. Methods: The microsphere was constructed by encapsulating recombinant adenovirus containing TIMP-1 in biodegradable PELA. The diameter of the microsphere, quantity of virus encapsulated, loading rate, and releasing kinetics were measured. HepG2 cells were infected with the microspheres; the infection efficiency was examined by fluorescent microscope; and the ultrastructure was observed by TEM. The expression of TIMP-1 mRNA in HepG2 cells was examined by semi-quantitative RT-PCR, and the proliferation of HepG2 cells was detected by MTT assay. Results: The microsphere encapsulating recombinant TIMP-1 adenovirus was successfully constructed, with its diameter, entrapment efficiency, and virus loading rate being 1.965, 60.0%, and 10.5×10~8/mg, respectively. About 60% of the viruses were released within 120 h, and the total releasing time was longer than 240 h. Infection with rAdTIMP-1 PELA microsphere efficiently induced TIMP-1 expression in HepG2 cells, and significantly inhibited the proliferation of HepG2 cells, with the inhibitory rate being 47%. Conclusion: PELA microsphere encapsulating recombinant TIMP-1 adenovirus can markedly inhibit the proliferation of HepG2 cells, which provides an experimental basis for the combining macromolecular chemistry and gene therapy for treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma.

Objective To clarify the helical CT features and anatomic distribution of recurrence and metastasis of postoperative esophageal cancer.Methods Fifty patients ( 43 men , 7 women , ages 42~76 , mean 58 years ) with postoperative esophageal cancer underwent helical CT examination.On the basis of axial CT imaging , CT features were evaluated , including types , anatomic distribution and time of recurrence in patients with postoperative esophageal cancer .Results Among 50 patients , 31 patients developed recurrence and metastasis. Of 31 patients , 12 patients had recurrence of upper gastrointestinal tract , including esophagogastric anastomoses (n = 8), esophageal stump (n =1) , and intrathoracic stomach (n=3). Lymph node metastasis were investigated in 28 cases , which included right upper paratracheal (2R, n=11), and subcarinal right(7+8, n=11) ; 13 patients possessed lymph node metastasis of two and over-two regions ; Five patients had abdominal para-aortic lymph node metastasis. Metastasis of lung, liver and pancreas were discovered in 8, 7 and 1, respectively. There were six with pleural fluid . All of recurrence and metastasis occurred in the periods from 3 months to 1 year after surgery (P

Objective We aimed to recent experience at our hospital in the diagnosis and treatment of pericardial effusion after cardiac surgery and to identify risk factors for its development.Methods We searched our hospital for patient who had cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass from January 2002 through December 2010.For patient with pericardial effusion,medical records were reviewed to evaluate its manifestations and management.To identify risk factors for effusion,patients with effusions were compared with patients without effusions.All patients had routine postoperative echocardiographic examination.Results Of 22462 patients identified,509 (2.3％) had pericardial effusion.Compared with patients without pericardial effusion,ages,sex,cardiac function and so on were no significant( P ＞ 0.05 ).Body,valve cardiac diseases,and cardiopulmonary bypass time and so on were significant ( P ＜ 0.05 ).Among 509 patients with pericardial effusion,262 patients (51.4％) of whom had specific symptoms.Clinical features of tamponade were documented in 51 patients( 10.1％ ).Pericardial effusions were evacuated by echocardilgraphy-guided pericardiocentesis ( n =27,10.3％ ) or surgical drainage ( n =15,5.7％ ).Pericardial effusion resolved after left thoracocentesis for pleural effusion in 5 patients ( 1.9％ ) ; The Other patients with pericardial effusion were treated conservatively.Indeperdent risk factors for pericardial effusion were large body,valve cardiac operations,and prolonged cardiopulmonsry bypass.Conclusion In our study,pericardial effusion occurred in 2.3％ of patients,and symptoms were nonspecific.Several factors,mainly related to preoperative characteristics and type of operation,predispose patients to effusion,echocardiography-guided pericardiocentesis is effective and safe in these patients with pericardial effusion.

The purpose of this study was to describe the 16-slice detector spiral computer tomography (SCT) technique and imaging features of aortic aneurysms. We analyzed 21 patients documented aortic aneurysms, that underwent unenhanced and contrast-enhanced spiral CT with a 16-slice scanner (Sensation 16), and three-dimensional reconstructions were performed for CT scan images. The results showed that: (1) Aortic dissection (11 cases), included the true and false lumen (11 cases, 100%), intimal flaps (11 cases, 100%), intimal tear (9 cases, 81.8%) and thrombosed false lumen (5 cases, 45.5%); (2) Intramural hematoma, unenhanced CT depicted crescent-shaped areas with high attenuation extending along the walls of the aorta, no definable intimal flap, while contrast-enhanced CT showed no enhancement of attenuation in the crescent-shaped areas; (3) True aortic aneurysms (7 cases), CT revealed the size, range, thrombosis and calcification of all aneurysms; (4) Pseudoaneurysms (2 cases), the enhanced part of the inhomogeneous masses beside the aorta connected with the aorta shown on contrast-enhanced CT. Therefore, 16-slice detector SCT axial and three-dimensional images can exactly reveal the pathological and anatomical features of aortic aneurysms, and provide detailed imaging information for clinical therapy.
Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Aneurysm, Dissecting ; diagnostic imaging ; Aortic Aneurysm ; diagnostic imaging ; Female ; Humans ; Imaging, Three-Dimensional ; methods ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Tomography, Spiral Computed ; methods ; Young Adult

OBJECTIVETo investigate the status quo and influence factors of self monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) and self-efficacy of diabetes patients' that participated in community diabetes self management group.

METHODSBeijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Jiangsu, Guangdong, and Zhejiang were selected as the study sites considering patients management experiences they had. 1 401 adult diabetes patients were recruited from communities via health records system screening, telephone notification, poster advertisement, letters invitation ways. Face to face questionnaire survey was applied to obtain patients' general information, diabetes history, diabetes knowledge awareness, SMBG, and self-efficacy information. Multiple linear regression was used to analyze the relationship between factors and self efficacy.

RESULTSThere were 519 male patients (37.0%) and 882 female patients (63.0%) with an average age of (64.9 ± 8.9) years old. Patients lived in city accounted for 48.0% (672/1 401) and rural patients accounted for 52.0% (729/1 401). Patients who conducted SMBG accounted for 79.9% (1 120/1 401) and 33.3% (446/1 401) patients conducted blood glucose monitoring 1-3 times per month. Rural patients, primary school educated, and new rural cooperative medical system (NCMS) covered patients had a higher proportion of never conducting SMBG which were 21.9% (160/729), 24.2% (160/662), and 26.3% (125/475) , respectively. Scores of self-efficacy was (69.24 ± 16.30) (hundred-mark system) with a relative lower score in monitoring of blood glucose (64.09 ± 20.08) and foot care (63.63 ± 21.40), as well as a highest score in taking medicine and insulin injections (76.10 ± 22.00). Multiple regression analysis on self-efficacy and its related factors show a negative correlation between patients' place of residence and self-efficacy (β' = -0.076) and a positive correlation between education and self-efficacy (β' = 0.114) as well as between diabetes knowledge awareness and self-efficacy (β' = 0.193)(t = -2.46, 3.71, 7.18, P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONCommunity diabetes patients had a low self-efficacy and it was even lower among low economic and education degree patients. The worst parts were SMBG and foot care. Place of residence, education, and diabetes knowledge awareness are factors that influence patients' self efficacy.

Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Blood Glucose ; Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring ; statistics & numerical data ; China ; epidemiology ; Diabetes Mellitus ; therapy ; Female ; Foot ; Humans ; Insulin ; Male ; Medication Adherence ; statistics & numerical data ; Middle Aged ; Regression Analysis ; Self Efficacy ; Surveys and Questionnaires

OBJECTIVETo study the effects and mechanisms of sinensetin on proliferation and apoptosis of human AGS gastric cancer cells.

METHODMTT assay was used to detect the growth inhibition rates of human AGS gastric cancer cells treated with sinsesectin in different concentrations and times. The cell cycle distribution was measured by flow cytometry. The apoptosis was examined by Annexin-FITC/PI staining and DNA fragment analysis. The apoptosis morphology was observed by inverted fluorescence microscope after Hoechst 33342 staining. The protein expressions of p21 and p53 were detected by western blot.

RESULTMTT assay showed that sinensetin inhibited the growth of AGS gastric cancer cells in a dose- and time-dependent manner. Sinensetin blocked AGS cells in G2/ M and increased the apoptosis rates of AGS cells in a dose-dependent manner. DNA ladder was observed in cells treated with 60 micromol x L(-1) sinensetin for 48 h. The typical apoptotic morphological changes including cell nucleus shrinkage, chromatin condensation and apoptotic bodies were observed when treated with different dose of sinensetin. Western blot showed that sinensetin increased expressions of p53 and p21 in a dose-dependent manner.

CONCLUSIONSinensetin could inhibit human AGS gastric cancer cells proliferation and induce cell cycle block in G2/M phase and apoptosis. The up regulation of p53 and p21 protein might be one of the mechanisms.

Apoptosis ; drug effects ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Cell Proliferation ; drug effects ; Cyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor p21 ; analysis ; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug ; Flavonoids ; pharmacology ; Humans ; Stomach Neoplasms ; drug therapy ; pathology ; Tumor Suppressor Protein p53 ; analysis

Objective To understand the'backward'provinces and the relatively poor work among the construction of National Demonstration Area,so as to promote communication and future visions among different regions.Methods Methods on Cluster analysis were used to compare the development of National Demonstration Area in different provinces,including the coverage of National Demonstration Area and the scores of non-communicable disease (NCDs) prevention and control work based on a standardized indicating system.Results According to the results from the construction of National Demonstration Area,all the 29 provinces and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (except Tibet and Qinghai) were classified into 6 categories:Shanghai;Beijing,Zhejiang,Chongqing;Tianjin,Shandong,Guangdong and Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps;Hebei,Fujian,Hubei,Jiangsu,Liaoning,Xinjiang,Hunan and Guangxi;Shanxi,Jilin,Henan,Hainan,Sichuan,Anhui and Jiangxi;Inner Mongolia,Shaanxi,Ningxia,Guizhou,Yunnan,Gansu and Heilongjiang.Based on the scores gathered from this study,24 items that representing the achievements from the NCDs prevention and control endeavor were classified into 4 categories:Manpower,special day on NCD,information materials development,policy/strategy support,financial support,mass media,enabled environment,community fitness campaign,health promotion for children and teenage,institutional structure and patient self-management;healthy diet,risk factors on NCDs surveillance,tobacco control and community diagnosis;intervention of high-risk groups,identification of high-risk groups,reporting system on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events,popularization of basic public health service,workplace intervention programs,construction of demonstration units and mortality surveillance;oral hygiene and tumor registration.Contents including oral hygiene,tumor registration,intervention on high-risk groups,identification of high-risk population,reporting system on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events,popularization of basic public health service,workplace intervention programs,construction of demonstration units and mortality surveillance were discerned as the relatively weak areas in the construction programs of National Demonstration Area.Conclusions Western regions,especially in some remote provinces had the poorest performance during the construction of National Demonstration Area.Programs regarding chronic disease surveillance,identification and intervention on high-risk groups showed the lowest scores and these outcome-oriented tasks should be further focused on,during the next term of review,in these areas.