[Objective]To evaluate the effect of transepicondylar axis of different position on volume rendering technique measuring the humeral head retroversion angle with multi slice spiral CT.[Method]Fifty-one dry humerus specimens were scanned with 16 slice spiral CT scanner,At top view the three-group humeral head retroversion angle decided by the transepicondylar axis of different position were measured by volume rendering technique,As to two-dimension CT method,the distal reference axis of the humeral head retroversion angle was defined by three sections of different levels,the total six-group data on humeral head retroversion angle were analyzed by Statistics.[Result]The humeral head retroversion angle ranged from 4? to 59.8?,the humeral head retroversion angle of six groups were(25.5?10.2)?,(25.0?10.8)?,(25.7?10.8)?,(27.3?10.3)?,(26.3?10.2)?,(25.8?10.4)? respectively.The Statistics showed that the results have no significant difference among them.The more distal the humerus was,the smaller humeral head retroversion angle defined by a line between the epicondyles on two-dimension CT method was.[Conclusion]The humeral head retroversion angle is markedly variable,the humeral head retroversion angle of shoulder joint prosthetic design should be individual.The transepicondylar axis of different position has no effect on volume rendering technique measuring the humeral head retroversion angle with multi slice spiral CT.The top view at which lateral epicondyle of the humerus showing mini-triangulum and the anterior surface of the distal humerus articulation with the forearm being shaded is more simple,faster and precise for the volume rendering technique measuring the humeral head retroversion angle with multi slice spiral CT.

Objective To investigate method of in vitro measurement of adult Chinese scapula glenoid version angle with MSCT postprocessing technique. Methods Fifty dry scapula specimens and 50 wet anticorrosive shoulder specimens of adult Chinese were scanned with Siemens Somatom Sensation 16 scanner. The scapula glenoid version angle was measured with postprocessing technique of thick or thin multiplanner reformation (MPR), and the data were analyzed statistically. Results The scapula glenoid version angle of dry scapula specimens and wet anticorrosive shoulder specimens was (-0.40±4.10)°, (-3.00±4.49)° with thick MPR, and (-0.34±4.21)°, (-2.70±4.54)° measured with thin MPR, respectively. There was significant difference of the scapula glenoid version angles between the dry scapula specimens and wet anticorrosive shoulder specimens (P<0.05), but not between thick or thin MPR measurement(P>0.05). Conclusion Measuring the scapula glenoid version angle with thick MPR of MSCT is simple and fast. The scapula glenoid version angle is markedly variable between the dry scapula specimens and wet anticorrosive shoulder specimens. The retroversion angle of scapula glenoid is about 3°, which should be considered in the design of shoulder prosthesis.

BACKGROUND:With the development of technology,electromagnetic irradiation has been applied in many fields;meanwhile,health of people could be threatened by electromagnetic exposure.Reproductive system of males is the major target of electromagnetic irradiation.But under the condition of electromagnetic exposure,the change of testosterone and its mechanism remain unknown. OBJECTIVE:To study the effect of electromagnetic irradiation on steroidogenic acute regulatory protein(StAR) and cytochrome P450 cholesterol side-chain cleavage(P450scc) in the tissues of the testis of the adult rats,and to preliminarily reveal the molecular mechanism of electromagnetic radiation that affects the synthesis of testosterone. DESIGN:A randomized controlled study. SETTING:Department of Nuclear Medicine and Staff Room of Labour Hygiene, Institute of Field Surgery,Daping Hospital of the Third Military Medical University of Chinese PLA. PARTICIPANTS:The study was completed in the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Staff Room of Labour Hygiene, Institute of Field Surgery,Daping Hospital of the Third Military Medical University of Chinese PLA from June 2003 to May 2004.A total of 75 male Wistar rats of clean degree II,weighing 180 to 220 g,were randomly divided into 5 groups:control group,and groups of 3,6,24,72 hours after electromagnetic irradiation with 15 rats in each group. INTERVENTIONS:The rats were exposed to microwave with the peak power of 90 W/cm2 for 15 minutes successively,and all the rats survived the irradiation.The serum contents of testosterone of rats in the groups of 3,6,24,72 hours after electromagnetic irradiation and control group were measured by using radioimmunoassay(RIA) respectively;meanwhile the levels of the StAR and P450scc mRNA in testis tissue were also determined with RT-PCR. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:Serum contents of testosterone in the groups of 3,6,24,72 hours after electromagnetic irradiation and control group;the expression levels of the StAR and P450scc mRNA in testis tissues. RESULTS:The serum contents of testosterone,the StAR and P450scc mRNA levels at the point of 3 hours after electromagnetic irradiation were significantly lower than those in the control group,and they were decreased by 83.1% ,57.3% and 53.6% respectively(P< 0.01).At the point of 6 hours, although those were increased a little, but were still obviously lower than those of the control group, and they were decreased by 52.6%, 17.9% and 29.2% respectively(P< 0.01,0.05) compared with the control group, and were recovered to the normal level at the point of 24 hours, but the contents of testosterone, the StAR and P450scc mRNA levels were significantly reduced again after 72 hours, and they were decreased by 57.6% , 39.5% , 53.5% respectively compared with those in the control group(P< 0.01). CONCLUSION:Electromagnetic irradiation can affect the expression of StAR and P450scc mRNA in the Leydig's cells of the adult rats, thereby decreasing the synthesis of testosterone.

Objective To investigate the expressions of EphA2 and EphrinA1 in bladder carcinomas and their clinical significance. Method The expressions of EphA2 and EphrinA1 were detected on bladder carcinomas (75 cases ) by immunohistochemistry S-P method. Results ( 1 ) The positive rates of expression of EphA2 and EphrinA1 were 61.3%(46/75) and 46.7%(35/75) respectively. (2) The expression of EphA2 was related to tumor size, lymphatic metastasis and TNM staging(P＜ 0.05),but not to gender,age and pathology type (P ＞ 0.05 ). ( 3 )The expression of EphrinA1 was related to tumor size and lymphatic metastasis (P ＜ 0.05 ), but not to gender, age, pathology type and TNM staging (P ＞ 0.05 ). (4)There was significantly positive correlation between the expression of EphA2 and EphrinA1 (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions EphA2 and EphrinA1 are related to the occurrence and development of bladder carcinoma.The combined detection of EphA2 and EphrinA1 can help to predict the clinical and pathologic characteristics of bladder carcinoma. It is an important index to assist treatment, they are predictive factors for bladder carcinoma.

BACKGROUND: Titanium alloy implant has been widely used in the clinic. But there are few reports addressing on corrosion performance of medical titanium alloy dental implant, in particular in different physiological electrolytes. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the corrosion behaviors of medical titanium alloys in physiological saline, simulated saliva, and simulated body fluid. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: A randomized grouping, controlled observation was performed at the School of Stomatology, Lanzhou University and State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubdcation, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences between November 2008 and March 2009. MATERIALS: Medical titanium alloys (Ti-6Al-4V) were cut into 10 mm×10 min×1 mm sheets and were randomly divided into 3 groups, with 10 sheets in each group. METHODS: Corrosion performance of titanium alloys in physiological saline, simulated saliva, and simulated body fluid was investigated using electrochemical measurements. Following electrochemical corrosion, surface morphologies and wettability of samples were also observed using scanning electron microscope and CA-A type contact angle tester. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Tafel curve, surface morphology, and contact angle of medical titanium alloys in three physiological electrolytes after 4 days of electrochemical corrosion. RESULTS: The corrosion of titanium alloys was most severe in simulated saliva, followed by simulated body fluid, and mildest in physiological saline. Scanning electron microscope results demonstrated that medical titanium alloy surface exhibited many holes after corrosion by physiological saline, showed rough surface with a slightly changed number of holes after corrosion by simulated body fluid, and presented with an increased number of holes, with aperture greatly increased in some holes after corrosion by simulated saliva. The contact angles of titanium alloys were all reduced after corrosion of three electrolytes. CONCLUSION: The corrosion of titanium alloy was most serious in simulated saliva. Thus, corresponding protection measures should be given in clinical application.

Objective To evaluate double microcatheter technique for detachable coil treatment of wide-necked intracranial aneurysms. Methods Routine endovascular coil occlusion was not achieved in 6 cases of wide-necked intracranial aneurysms. A second femoral arterial sheath was inserted on the opposite side . A second microcatheter was positioned within the aneurysm. The detachable coils were introduced via double microcatheter simultaneously or successively till the aneurysm were compactly embolized. The coils were detached after satisfactorily positioned. Results Total 6 cases of wide-necked aneurysms were successfully embolized with detachable coil. Aneurysmal sacs were 100% embolized in 2 cases, over 90% in 4 cases. 1 case suffered moderate disablement as a result of complication of. Angiographic follow-up in 5 cases revealed no recurrent or rerupture.Conclusions The double microcathter technique may be an optional method during embolization of some complicated wide-necked aneurysms.

Objective To understand the syphilis infection status of high-risk population in Yangdu district of Yancheng city so as to provide a scientific basis for preventive and intervention measures.Methods Serum anti-TP antibody was detected by the en-zyme-linked immunosorbent assays(ELISA).Treponema pallidum particle agglutination(TPPA)assay was carried out on the posi-tive samples of anti-TP antibody,then rapid plasma regain(RPR)was conducted on the positive ones.Results The syphilis antibody positive rate of high-risk population was 14.30%,among them the positive rate of RPR in the syphilis infected persons was 58.18%;the positive rate of syphilis had statistically significant difference between genders in different crowds and different age groups(P <0.05).Conclusion The syphilis infection rate of high-risk population in Yandu district is high.The infection rates of STD clinic clients and the people subjected to reeducation were higher than those of the person accepting voluntary counseling and testing(VCT);the infection rate of 21-40 years old females is significantly higher than that of males.The high-risk population mo-nitoring should be strengthened and the publicity and education and behavior intervention should be carried out to effectively re-strain the spread of syphilis in crowds.

Objective: To study the feasibility of evaluating the adequacy of hemodialysis using neural calculating method. Methods: The adequacy of hemodialysis patients were evaluated using Daugirdas, TACurea and neural calculating method respectively, the results of the 3 method; were compared with the clinical assessment of the patients. Results: The coincidence rate among the 3 methods was 84.6%, coincidence rate between neural calculating method and the clinical outcome of the patients was 92.3%, which was significantly higher than that of Daugirdas method (76.9%) and of TACurea (80.8%). Conclusion: Neural calculating method has higher accuracy in assessing the adequacy of hemodialysis patients and is clinically practical.

Objective: To explore the impact of body mass index (BMI) on long-term prognosis in patients of acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Methods: A total of 1435 consecutive STEMI patients received PCI in our hospital from 2013-01 to 2013-12 were enrolled. Based BMI (kg/m2), the patients were divided into 3 groups: Normal weight group, the patients with 18.5≤BMI<24.0, n=365, Overweight group, 24.0≤BMI<28.0, n=718 and Obese group, BMI≥28.0, n=352. The impact of BMI on major adverse cardiovascular and cerebral events (MACCE) was observed; weather BMI had predictive value for all-cause mortality and cardiac death was analyzed. Results: All-cause mortality in Obese group was lower than Normal weight group (0.6% vs 3.0%), P=0.027; while the incidences of bleeding, stroke, in-stent thrombosis, blood revascularization, re-myocardial infarction and cardiac death were similar among 3 groups. Multivariate analysis revealed that obesity was an independent predictor for all-cause death (HR=0.201, 95% CI 0.043-0.943, P=0.042), BMI was not the independent predictor for cardiac death. Conclusion: For STEMI patients after PCI treatment, the individuals with obesity had the better prognosis than those with normal weight and overweight. Obesity was an independent predictor for all-cause death and obesity paradox was applicable in such population.

Objective To investigate the clinical features,karyotype,and the prenatal diagnosis for his sibling of a Chinese patient with rare ring chromosome 20 syndrome induced intractable epilepsy.Methods The clinical data of the patient diagnosed in Peking University People's Hospital were collected.The clinical manifestations,chromosome karyotype were summarized.Results The proband,a boy,started to show intermittent tonic seizures or atypical absence seizures and psychomotor retardation from the age of 11 months.Several anti-epilepsy drugs and globulin had been tried without effect.Common karyotype analysis and epilepsy-related genes analysis revealed no abnormality.However,abnormal karyotype 46,XY,r(20)(p13q13.3) in his peripheral blood lymphocytes was found by high resolution chromosome karyotype analysis with 550 G-banding,and the diagnosis of ring chromosome 20 syndrome,type Ⅱ was confirmed.The mother of the patient underwent amniocentesis at the midterm of the second pregnancy.The cultured amniocytes karyotypes were normal.The second child(a boy) of the family was 1 year old without epilepsy and the psychomotor development was normal.Conclusions Ring chromosome 20 syndrome is a rare human chromosome abnormality.The syndrome is associated with epileptic seizures,behavior disorders and mental retardation.Since karyotype testing is not a routine investigation for the patient with epilepsy,the diagnosis of ring chromosome 20 syndrome is usually delayed or misdiagnosed.The karyotype analysis should be considered for the etiological study of the patients with intractable epilepsy with unknown origin.