Objective To investigate the feasibility of Chelex DNA extraction from thin blood smears for genetic analysis, and to develop smear-based nested polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of the 18S RNA of Plasrnodium falciparum. Methods Chelex-100 which was chelating ion exchange resin was used to extract DNA from Giemsa-stained or unstained thin blood smears of different concentrations of Plasmodium falciparum. With the extracted DNA as the template, 18S RNA gene was amplified by nested PCR to test the susceptibility of Chelex method. Results Positive band of 205bp appeared in nested PCR with DNA extracted from Giemsa-stained or unstained thin blood smears of patient with falciparum malaria. Using the Chelex method, the detection limits of the smear-based nested PCR were 1.5 × 101 parasite/μL blood for Giemsa-stained and 1.5×10-1 parasite/μL blood for unstained thin blood smears. Conclusions Chelex DNA extraction is a simple and efficient method for extracting trace amount of DNA from thin blood smear. The smear-based nested PCR developed in this study is feasible to identify the gene from reserved thin blood smears and will provide a new approach for clinical diagnosis and study of molecular epidemiology.

OBJECTIVE:To investigate the quality differences of Betamethasone tablet from different enterprises,and provide reference for the eventual establishment of the drug relative quality evaluation system. METHODS:According to the principle and steps of the ideal point method,a mathematical model was established. And the perfect point of the 3 inspection parameters (content,content uniformity and dissolution)of Betamethasone tablet was regarded as the upper limit theoretically,and the permis-sible point as the prescribed minimum in the model. After homogenizing the initial data or ones to be quantifiable were translated in-to evaluation parameters;and the evaluation parameters were calculated by ideal point method to receive comprehensive evaluation results. RESULTS:According to variance analysis,there was no significant difference in the comprehensive evaluation results of Betamethasone tablet from different enterprises(P=0.54>0.05),indicating that the overall quality of Betamehasone tablet was good. CONCLUSIONS:The mathematical model of quality evaluation with different drug has certain feasibility and operability.

Objective To investigate the role of S100B protein in the pathogenesis of patients with Japanese encephalitis (JE).Methods A total of 45 patients were enrolled in the Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University from August 2013 to October 2013,who were diagnosed as JE on the basis of clinical features and positive IgM antibodies against JE virus measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) from the Center of Disease Control of Shijiazhuang.The JE patients were divided into initial phase group,acute phase group and convalescence group based on the course,mild JE group,moderate JE group and severe JE group based on the severity,MRI-no-lesion group and MRI lesions group based on the imaging findings of JE.Twelve cases with no evidence of infection in central nervous system in the meantime were chosen as control.The S100B protein was measured by ELISA.Results The content of S100B protein in cerebrospinal fluid was as follows:522.76 (393.35,620.37) pg/ml in mild JE group (acute phase group:609.77 (549.27,779.71) pg/ml,convalescence group:420.48 (344.36,453.19) pg/ml),792.09 (705.47,1 108.96) pg/ml in moderate JE group (acute phase group:770.19 (646.31,1 069.54) pg/ml,convalescence group:803.45 (602.90,1 396.84) pg/ml),and 1 021.94 (680.84,1 302.15) pg/ml in severe JE group (acute phase group:981.82 (680.84,1 826.28) pg/ml,convalescence group:989.00 (553.62,1 207.67) pg/ml).The S100B protein content was 561.52 (454.36,814.56) pg/ml,803.45 (602.90,1 104.01) pg/ml,762.22 (594.95,1 044.97) pg/ml,581.76 (442.51,1 069.10) pg/ml in MRI-no-lesion group,MRI lesions group,total acute phase group and total convalescence group,respectively.While in control group,the S100B protein content was 266.71 (205.72,390.05) pg/ml.The contents of S100B protein in moderate JE group,severe JE group,total acute phase group,total convalescence group,MRI-no-lesion group,MRI lesions group were higher than that in control group (H =4.864,5.497,5.075,3.918,2.971,4.981,P =0.000,0.000,0.000,0.000,0.009,0.000).The contents of S100B protein in mild JE group was lower than that in moderate JE group and severe JE group (H =-2.786,-3.514,P =0.032,0.003).Conclusions The level of S100B protein in cerebrospinal fluid is related with the severity,duration and imaging presentation of JE patients.The dynamic monitoring of S100B protein levels is of great significance for assessment of the patients' condition and curative effect.

OBJECTIVE To investigate the distribution and antibiotic resistance of isolates from hospitalized patients with hematological disease in 2005-2007.METHODS A total of 431 bacterial strains were isolated from patients with hematological disease from Jan 2005 to Dec 2007.Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was taken by micro-dilution method.RESULTS Among the 364 bacterial strains,170(39.5.7%)were Gram-positive organisms and 194(45.0%) were Gram-negatives.Among the 170 Gram-positive strains,41.2% were enterococci and 6.3% were E.faecium strains.meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA) and meticillin-resistant coagulase negative staphylococcus(MRCNS) accounted for 71.4% and 35.8%.No vancomycin resistant Staphylococcus spp and Enterococcus spp were found.The top 5 Gram-negtive species were Escherichia coli,Klebsiella pneumoniae,Pseudomonas aeruginosa,Stenotrophomonas maltophilia and Acinetobacter baumannii.Detection rates of ESBLs in E.coli and K.pneumoniae were 17.5% and 9.1%.Two pan-resistant P.aeruginosa strains were found in 2007.CONCLUSIONS Our data are important and valuable for the rational antimicrobial therapy of infections in patients with hematolagical disease.

Objective To investigate the change and clinical significance of thyroid CT value in patients with Graves disease and Hashimoto' s thyroiditis (HT).Methods One hundred and twelve Graves patients (GD group),54 HT patients (HT group) and 36 healthy people (NC group) were selected as our subjects.Computed tomography (CT) value of thyroid were measured.Results The CT value of the left thyroid gland was (70.53 ± 15.44) Hu in GD group,while (70.50 ± 16.01) Hu at the right side.In HT group,the CT value of the left thyroid gland was (53.77 ± 4.88) Hu,and (52.38 ± 6.67) Hu at the right side.The CT value of the left and right sides was (99.66 ±9.80) Hu and (100.77 ± 10.66) Hu in the NC group respectively.The CT value of GD and HT group were lower than that of the NC group (P ＜ 0.01),and the CT value of the HT group lower than that of the GD group more significant (P ＜ 0.01).Conclusion (1) The CT value of the GD group and the HT group are significantly lower than the NC group and the CT value of the HT group reduces more apparently than that of the GD group.(2) CT values can be used as an early,non-invasive diagnosis of GD and HT secondary indexes.

Objective To explore the clinical efficacy of Naikan cognitive therapy(NCT) for alcohol dependent patients.Methods 64 cases of alcohol-dependent patients were randomly assigned to the study group (32 cases) and the control group (32 cases).The study group was treated with NCT for successive 7 days on the basis of taking original drugs; and the control group was only given the original drug therapy.The obsessive compulsive drinking scale (OCDS),self-report symptom inventory(SCL-90),nurses observation scale for inpatient evaluation(NOSIE) were administered to all subjects at pre-and post-treatment.Results ①After the treatments,the scores of OCDS in study group (49.51 ± 1.63) were lower than that in control group(53.92 ± 1.82),and the statistical difference had the significance (P ＜ 0.01).②After the treatments,the total scores and some factor scores of SCL-90 in study group were lower than in control group (t =-2.413,P =0.019 ; t =-2.033,P =0.047 ; t =-2.065,P =0.044 ; t =-2.038,0.046),and the difference was statistically significant.③After the treatments,in the study group,the scores of the total estimated factor and total positive factor(187.10 ± 18.80;78.51 ±12.22) were higher than in control group (175.51 ± 11.71 ; 68.22 ± 11.87),total negative factor score (15.55 ±9.46) were lower than in control group (20.51 ± 9.33),and the difference was statistically significant.Conclusion NCT can effectively inhibit alcohol craving,and reduce the drinking wine relevant questions.It can help to improve psychological symptoms in patients with alcohol dependence,especially depression and anxious symptoms.

Objective: To investigate the current situation and influencing factors of knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of fall prevention among the elderly in Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, so as to provide the evidence for the development of fall intervention for the elderly. Methods: The permanent residents aged 60 years and over in Huzhou City were selected using multi-stratified cluster sampling method from March to April 2023. Demographic information, activity of daily living (ADL), fall risk, and KAP of fall prevention was collected using questionnaire surveys. Factors affecting KAP of fall prevention were identified using a multivariable logistic regression model. Results: Totally 2 160 questionnaires were allocated, and 2 104 valid questionnaires were recovered, with an effective recovery rate of 97.41%. There were 1 063 males (50.52%) and 1 041 females (49.48%), and 861 residents aged 60 to <70 years (40.92%). The awareness of fall prevention knowledge was 84.13%, the percentage of attitude towards fall prevention was 85.88%, and the percentage of practice of fall prevention was 14.59%. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that age, educational level, exercise duration and fall risk were associated with the awareness of fall prevention knowledge; age, educational level, marital status, exercise duration, ADL and fall risk were associated with the attitude towards fall prevention; gender, age, educational level, marital status, exercise duration, chronic diseases, ADL and fall risk were associated with the practice of fall prevention (all P<0.05). The desired access to fall prevention knowledge was mainly dominated by medical personnel, accounting for 75.51% (589/780). Conclusions The practice towards fall prevention among the elderly is relatively low in Huzhou City. The KAP of fall prevention is related to age, educational level, exercise duration and fall risk.

Objective To discuss microvessel density (MVD) and expression of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF), androgen receptor(AR) in the prostates of men who received re-operation after TURP. Methods Fifty cases were performed re-TURP (re-TURP group) and the remaining 50 cases served as controls. 150 specimens were collected. Sections were stained for CD34 and VEGF, AR by immuno-histo-chemistry(S-P). Statistical analysis of the results was performed using t-test or Pearson Chi-Square test Results The expression of VEGF, AR and MVD were significantly higher in the re-TURP group compared to controls(P<0. 05),but in re-TURP group, difference in VEGF and AR expression as well as MVD were not found to be significantly different between the first and the second TURP(P>0.05). Conclusion Over expression of VEGF and AR as well as high MVD in prostatic tissue might play an important role in the pathological process of BPH after TURP.

Background and purpose:Tumor suppressor gene P53 has long been studied in tumors, including breast cancer. More studies focused on the relationship between P53 and prognosis of breast cancer and found that P53 overexpression suggested a bad prognosis. However, the effect of P53 on early stage postmenopausal patients with ER-positive breast cancer has not been clariifed yet. This study was to investigate the role of P53 plays in aromatase inhibitor (AI) resistance among early stage postmenopausal patients with ER-positive breast cancer patients. Methods:A total number of 293 operable breast cancer patients who received surgical treatment during Jul. 2000 to Jul. 2006 in Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center were enrolled into this study. All patients received AI treatment. The SPSS 12.0 software was used to estimate the survival rate. Univariate and multivariate analysis were also performed via above software. Results:The median follow-up time is 72 months (6-140 months). The 5 year disease free survival (DFS) of P53 positive and negative were 78%and 89%. The results showed that P53 overexpression (HR=1.729, 95%CI:1.038-2.880, P=0.035), pathological stage (HR=2.270, 95%CI:1.399-3.681, P=0.001);histological grade (HR=2.328, 95%CI:1.312-4.133, P=0.004); age (HR=1.988, 95%CI:1.511-2.617, P<0.005) were still the independent risk factors of recurrence and metastasis in breast cancer patients treated with AI. Conclusion:P53 overexpression correlated strongly with AI resistance in early stage postmenopausal patients with ER-positive breast cancer patients who were treated with AI and conifrmed the relevance of previously described prognostic factors. It is reasonable to take P53 expression into account when we evaluate the risk of breast cancer patients and decide the anti-cancer treatment strategy.

Objective: To identify the special biomarkers and the differentially expressed proteins in keloid tissue and to explore the pathogenesis characteristics of familial keloid by comparing the protein expression differences among familial keloid(FK), sporadic keloid(SK), hypertrophy scar (HS), normal scar (NS). Methods: The tissue specimens of FK, SK, HS and NS(6 specimens in each group), were digested, taged and analysed using quantitative proteomic isobaric tags for relative and absolute quantitation (iTRAQ) labeling technology. A difference greater than 1.2 folds and P<0.05 were selection criteria for differencial expression proteins. Then bioinformatics analysis was applied.The expressions of 2 differential proteins were validated using Western Blot analysis. Results: A total of 2 450 differentially expressed proteins were identified. Compared with NS, 250 up-regulated and 281 down-regulated proteins were identified in FK; 281 up-regulated and 232 down-regulated proteins were identified in SK; 199 up-regulated and 233 down-regulated proteins were identified in HS.Compared with SK, 64 up-regulated and 164 down-regulated proteins were identified in FK; 79 up-regulated and 169 down-regulated proteins were identified in HS.Compared with HS, 124 up-regulated and 115 down-regulated proteins were identified in FK.These different proteins were concentrated in several vital signal pathways such as the extracellular matrix protein, cell adhesion and biological metabolism pathways. The variation trend of 2 differentially expressed proteins (P3H1 and RCN-3) were validated by Western Blot. Conclusions Proteomic analysis can identify the proteins with variance of keloid, hypertrophy scar and normal skin. Further investigations of these differential proteins may reveal the pathogenesis of keloid and provide new treatments for it.