In order to observe the effects of the supernatant of WEHI-3 cell culture which contains IL-3 (interleukin 3), we have Performed some experiments by adding WEHI-3 supernatant to murine bone marrow cells culture. Cell culture of six days shows that the supernatant of WEHI-3 can promote adherence and proliferation of the stromal cells. There are 1.334?10~6 stromal cells/L in the culture which contained 20% WEHI-3 supernatant. Four kinds of stromal cells can be identified under both light microscope and SEM. Fibroblast-like cells which tend to be spindle-shaped with many filament-like and microvilli-like dendrites on the cell surface; Riticular-like cells which are irregular with some folds on the dendrites surface occasionally; Macrophage-like cells which are round with many phagocytic granules in the cytoplasm, and are characterized by positive ANAE staining, and many lamina-like folds and long filament-like dendrites on the cell sufrace; Fat cells are few in number, the cell body is ovoid with lipid droplet, and show strong cytoplasmic staining for Sudan black B, the cell surface is smooth. At the same time we have also observed the close contact between the hematopoietic cells and the stromal cells. In the culture without WEHI-3 supernatant, we have found few small adhered cells with less cytoplasm and weak enzyme activaties under light microscope, and with atrophied cell body and flat surface under SEM. The cell count of the stromal cells in normal culture is 58.83/mm~2. The results showed that WEHI-3 supernatant can promote the growth and proliferation of the stromal cells of murine bone marrow with some histochemical changes.

Objective To investigate the possible roles of Cyclin A and P21 in the pathogenesis and development of endometriosis.Methods Twenty-five specimens of eutopic endometrium and twenty-eight specimens of ectopic endometrial tissues were obtained from 28 patients with endometriosis (observation group).Thirty-five specimens of endometrium were also obtained from women with other benign diseases (control group).Cyclin A and P21 were detected by Western blotting,RT-PCR and immunohistochemistry.Results The expression level of cyclin A mRNA in ectopic endometrium were (1.24?0.10) at the proliferative phase and (1.33?0.21) at the secretory phase,significantly higher than that in the eutopic endometrium tissues (0.72?0.26,0.42?0.22),control group (0.68?0.09,0.35?0.06) (P0.05).The expression level of P21 mRNA in control group were (0.21?0.01) at the proliferative phase and (0.54?0.35) at the secretory phase,significantly higher than that in the eutopic endometrium tissues (0.09?0.06,0.28?0.02) and in the ectopic endometrium (0.06?0.01,0.13?0.00) (P0.05).In the ectopic endometrium they had negatively spearman correlation (r=-0.738,P

Objective To investigate the expressions and significances of extracellular matrix metalloproteinase inducer (EMMPRIN),the matrix metalloproteinases-2,-9 (MMP-2,-9),and the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in endometriosis (EM). Methods The expressions of the EMMPRIN,MMP-2,MMP-9 and VEGF were detected by SABC immunohistochemistry in 57 tissue samples of ectopic endometrium and 51 samples of eutopic endometrium obtained from 57 EM patients,and in 48 normal endometrium from patients with non-endometriosis. Correlation analysis was carried out on the expressions of these proteins and pathologic staging. Results The EMMPRIN,MMP-2,MMP-9 and VEGF in ectopic endometrium were expressed at significantly higher levels (0.723?0.114,0.729?0.109,0.692?0.089,0.704?0.103,respectively) than those in eutopic endometrium group (0.396?0.097,0.365?0.023,0.349?0.030,0.370?0.129,respectively,P

Child ; China ; Humans ; Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma ; diagnosis ; therapy

BACKGROUND: The concern over the use of electroencephalogram (EEG)diagnosis and biofeedback training as a viable option for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) has grown gradually.OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic efficacy of A620 EEG system to ADHD children.DESIGN: Prospective observation and comparative study on ADHD children.SETTING: Psychological department of a municipal hospital.PARTICIPANTS: From October 2003 to May 2004, 113 outpatient children in Psychology Hyperactivity Department of the Central Hospital of Anshan City were selected. Inclusion criteria: 6 to 14-year-old outpatient children in Hyperactivity Department. Exclusion criteria: nervous system organic diseases, pervasive developmental disorder(PDD), mental retardation, epilepsy, psychotic disorder, acoustical and visual abnormalities,etc. Of all the ADHD children, 88 were male and 25 were female, with the mean age of(10 ± 3) years.METHODS: A620 EEG system was applied to examine the 113 participants. According to the Diagnostic Criteria for ADHD in Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-Fourth Edition (DSM-Ⅳ), published by American Psychiatry Association, ADHD children were diagnosed and then the EEG diagnostic accuracy and specificity were calculated. The System was also used for biofeedback treatment on 27 ADHD children. Fluctuation of EEG θ/β value was measured both before and after treatment, and the change of hyperactivity index was investigated by Conners Parent Symptom Questionnaire as well.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: EEG θ/β value, Conners index of hyperactivity (CIH).RESULTS: The diagnostic sensitivity of EEG on ADHD was 83.58%, and the specificity of it was 82.61%; EEB θ/β value of post-treatment was 8.26 ±4.05, which decreased significantly compared with pre-treatment value (12.38 ± 7.96) ( t = 2. 39, P ＜ 0.05); CIH was also dramatically declined from(24. 73 ± 10. 96) (pre-treatment) to( 12.05 ± 8.63)(post-treatment) ( t= 4.72, P ＜ 0. 01 ).CONCLUSION: EEG can be used as an accessory method in ADHD diagnosis due to its high sensitivity and specificity. Abnormalities of brainwave and hyperactivities of ADHD patients can be greatly ameliorated by EEGbiofeedback treatment.

ObjectiveTo explore the effect of cluster needing of scalp point combined with rehabilitation techniques on acute cerebral infarction patient's movement disturbance.MethodsFugl-Meyer Measure, Bathel Index, Nerve function disturbance and clinical effect assessment methods were used to assess the motion function and daily living activity of cluster needling of scalp point group, rehabilitation group and cluster needling of scalp point combined with rehabilitation group.ResultsThe motion function and daily living activity of the cluster needling of scalp point combined with rehabilitation group patients were superior to cluster needling of scalp point group patients and rehabilitation group patients (P<0.01,P<0.05). The total effective rate can reach to 97.14%. Otherwise, cluster needling of scalp point combined with rehabilitation could also prevent food drop or inversion, subluxation of acromioclavicular joint, shoulder-hand syndrome, contracture of joint, mistake-use syndrome and abnormal motor mode.ConclusionThe cluster needling of scalp point combined with rehabilitation can improve the patients' living quality effectively.

Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation in elderly patients.Methods From September 2008 to October 2011,a total of 420 consecutive patients undergoing catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) were selected.The patients were divided into 3 age groups:30 59 yr group (n=279),60-74 yr group (n=100),and 75-87 yr group (n =41).The effect of operation and complications during operative and postoperative periods were evaluated.Patients were followed up for at least 6 months,and the rate of atrial fibrillation reocurrence and life quality were recorded.Results Among 480 catheter ablation procedures,in 7 (1.5％) patients occurred main complications,while in 5 (1.0％) patients appeared other complications.The incidence of main complications in 3 groups were 1.1％ (3 patients),2.0％ (2 patients) and 4.9％ (2 patients) respectively,other complication rates in 3 groups were 0.7％ (2 patients),1.0％ (1 patient) and 4.9％ (2 patients) respectively and there were no differences between groups (all P＞0.05).During follow-up,the cases without AF relapse were 68.5％ (191 patients),66.0％ (66 patients) and 57.1％ (23 patients) respectively,and the patients with AF paroxysm were 21.1％ (59 patients),21.0％ (21 patients),29.3％ (12 patients) respectively,and there was no significant difference between groups (all P＞0.05).And no difference was found in improvement degree of life quality among three groups (P＞0.05).Conclusions Catheter ablation is safe and effective in elderly patients.For patients over 75 years with many types of cardiovascular diseases,catheter ablation is effective to control the relapse of AF,can significantly improve the quality of life,and has no increased risk of complications.

OBJECTIVETo evaluate clinical effect and safety of floating needle therapy and duloxetine in treating patients with persistent somatoform pain disorder (PSPD).

METHODSTotally 108 PSPD patients were randomly assigned to the floating needle treatment group, the duloxetine treatment group, and the placebo treatment group, 36 in each group. Patients in the floating needle treatment group received floating needle therapy and placebo. Those in the duloxetine treatment group received duloxetine and simulated floating needle therapy. Those in the placebo treatment group received the placebo and simulated floating needle therapy. All treatment lasted for six weeks. Efficacy and adverse reactions were evaluated using Simple McGill pain scale (SF-MPQ) and Treatment Emergent Symptom Scale (TESS) before treatment and immediately after treatment, as well as at the end of 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 6th week of treatment, respectively. Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD, 17 items), Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA) were assessed before treatment and at the end of 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 6th week of treatment, respectively. Patients in the floating needle treatment group and the duloxetine treatment group with the total reducing score rate of SF-MPQ in Pain Rating index (PRI) ≥ 50% after 6 weeks' treatment were involved in the follow-up study.

RESULTS(1) Compared with the same group before treatment, SF-MPQ score, HAMD score and HAMA total scores all decreased in all the three groups at the end of 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 6th week of treatment (P < 0.05, P < 0.01). Besides , each item of SF-MPQ significantly decreased immediately after treatment in the floating needle treatment group (P < 0.01). Compared with the placebo treatment group, SF-MPQ, HAMD, and HAMA total score in the floating needle treatment group significantly decreased after 1, 2, 4, and 6 weeks of treatment (P < 0.05, P < 0.01). SF-MPQ score, HAMD score and HAMA total score in the duloxetine treatment group also significantly decreased after 2, 4, and 6 weeks of treatment (P < 0.05, P < 0.01). (2) There were 3 patients (8.3%) who had adverse reactions in the floating needle treatment group, 17 (50.0%) in the duloxetine treatment group, and 7 (21.2%) in the placebo treatment group. Compared with the placebo treatment group, the incidence of adverse reaction increased in the duloxetine treatment group (χ² = 6.04, P < 0.05). Besides, it was higher in the duloxetine treatment group than in the floating needle treatment group (χ² = 14.9, P < 0.05). (3) There were 19 patients in the floating needle treatment group and 17 patients in the duloxetine treatment group involved in the follow-up study. Compared with 6 weeks after treatment, no significant difference was observed at 3 and 6 months after treatment in the score of SF-MPQ, HAMD, and HAMA in the floating needle treatment group and the duloxetine treatment group. No significant difference was observed between the two groups (P > 0.05). There were 5 patients (29.4%) who had adverse reactions in the duloxetine treatment group, and no adverse reactions were observed in the floating needle treatment group. The adverse reaction rate was significantly different between the two groups (χ² = 4.26, P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONSFloating needle therapy and duloxetine were effective in treatment of patients with PSPD. However, floating needle therapy could relieve pain more rapidly than duloxetine, with obviously less adverse reactions.

Acupuncture Therapy ; methods ; Analgesics ; therapeutic use ; Anxiety Disorders ; Duloxetine Hydrochloride ; therapeutic use ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Needles ; Pain ; Pain Management ; methods ; Pain Measurement ; Psychiatric Status Rating Scales ; Somatoform Disorders ; therapy ; Treatment Outcome

Objective To investigate the effect of 8 Hz infrasound on the expression of brain derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF)in the rat hippocampus.Methods Forty-eight Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into groups to be exposed to 90,100 and 130 dB infrasound,and a control group(n=12).All the animals in the infrasound exposure groups were exposed to 8 Hz infrasound at the planned intensity for 2 hours daily for 4 weeks.The rats of the control group were treated identically except that the infrasound amplitude was 0 dB.The animals were sacrificed and their brains were examined at the end of the 4-week infrasound exposure.Western blotting was used to detect the expression of BDNF protein,and in situ hybridization(ISH)was used to observe the distribution of BDNF mBNA in the hippocampus.Results Eight Hz infrasound induced down-regulation of BDNF protein in the hippocampus,with volume-dependent characteristics.ISH showed that BDNF mRNA was distributed widely in the hippocampus.After exposed to infrasound,BDNF mRNA in the hippocampus decreased,especially in the dental gyrus.Conclusion Eight Hz infrasound can down-regulate the expression of BDNF in the hippocampus,especially in the dental gyrus.

BACKGROUND:Oversize stress of a dental implant and its surrounding tissue is the main factor to affect the
long-term use of dental implants. So, the reasonable and precise design of implant shape is one of the important methods of prolonging the life span of dental implants.
OBJECTIVE:To make the optimal analysis and design of the diameters of connector screw and central screw of the adjustable-angle dental implant invented in the earlier stage.
METHODS: The finite element analysis model of the edentulous mandible with adjustable-angle dental implant was established by software Pro/E 5.0, Mimics 10.0 and ANSYS Workbench 14.5. The maximum equivalent
stress of dental implant-edentulous mandibular model was analyzed.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The maximum equivalent stress of dental implant-edentulous mandibular model