Objective To find out the situation of household consumption of iodized salt in Hebei province so as to provide scientific basis for prevention and control of iodine deficiency disorders(IDD). Methods According to the "national iodine deficiency disorders surveillance program (Trial)", the county (city, district) was taken as a unit, township (town) and administrative villages were selected in accordance with the principle of systematic sampling, then households were chosen by random sampling to collect their edible salt in Hebei province from 2007 to 2009. Salt iodine content was detected by direct titration method. Results A total of 48 675, 48 448 and 48 756 salt samples were collected from 2007 to 2009, respectively. The consumption rate of qualified iodized salt from 2007 to 2009 was 91.16%, 91.96% and 96.17%, respectively. There were 24.6%(41/167)and 18.0%(30/167)counties with consumption rate of qualified iodized salt under 90% in 2007 and 2008, respectively. The percentage of counties with consumption rate of qualified iodized salt above 90% was 100.0%(167/167) in 2009. In general there was a significant differences in frequency distribution of consumption rates of qualified iodized salt among the three years(H = 10.778, P ＜ 0.01 ), and the difference was found significant between 2007 and 2009 as well as between 2008 and 2009(all P ＜ 0.05), but was not significant between 2007 and 2008(P ＞ 0.05). Conclusions The consumption rate of qualified iodized salt at household level increases annually from 2007 to 2009. By 2009,the consumption rate of qualified iodized salt in each county is more than 90%, which has reached the national standard stipulated in "the evaluation programs for fulfilling the goal of eliminating IDD at county level".

Objective To investigate the reasons of higher result of CK-MB than the total CK with the immune suppression method for deteting serum CK-MB and solution methods.Methods Selected 68 cases of inpatients with myocardial infarc-tion from Department of Cardiology,32 cases of malignant tumor from Internal Medicine-Oncology,including 8 cases of liver cancer,6 cases of lung cancer,6 cases of gastric cancer,5 cases of neuroblastoma,4 cases of breast cancer and 3 cases of o-varian cancer and 16 cases of cirrhosis from Department of Gastroenterology,and at the same time,selected 100 cases of healthy persons as control group from Out-patient Health Examination Center of Shaanxi Provincial People’s Hospital.Used Roche MODUALR automatic biochemical analyzer to detected the activity of serum CK-MB with the immune suppression method and the activity of total CK with the enzyme coupling rate method.Results In 68 cases of inpatients with myocardial infarction,the activity of serum CK-MB of 2 1 cases were individually increased,the activity of total CK of 3 9 cases were in-creased,and the two indexes of 30 cases were increased in the same period.In 32 cases of inpatients with malignant tumor, the activity of serum CK-MB of 1 1 cases were individually increased,the activity of total CK of 3 cases were increased and the two indexes of 3 cases were also increased.The activity of serum CK-MB of 6 cases were individually increased in 1 6 ca-ses of cirrhosis.Conclusion The immune inhibition assay for the detection of CK-MB as the diagnosis index of myocardial infarction had certain defects,and the higher activity of CK-MB could be highly associated with some severe inflammation, malignant tumor.

Objective To observe the effect of thumb pressing at Yangming Meridian on the function rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for knee osteoarthritis (KOA).Method Sixty KOA patients after TKA were randomized into a treatment group (thumb pressing at Yangming Meridian plus conventional rehabilitation) and a control group (single conventional rehabilitation),30 cases each.The treatment group was intervened by thumb pressing and kneading manipulation at the acupoints of Foot Yangming Meridian and Foot Taiyin Meridian plus rehabilitation training of passive flexion and extension by CPM machine,while the control group was intervened by rehabilitation training of passive flexion and extension by CPM machine.The American Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) for knee joint,the American Knee Society score (KSS) and the Western Ontario and the McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) of KOA were used to evaluate the function.Result After the treatment,the HSS,KSS and WOMAC scores were changed significantly in both groups (P＜0.05).The improvements of HSS,KSS and WOMAC scores in the treatment group were superior to those in the control group,and the differences were statistically significant (P＜0.05).Conclusion The efficacy of thumb pressing at Yangming Meridian plus conventional rehabilitation for post-TKA KOA is superior to single conventional rehabilitation.

The external medicine is an indispensable treatment of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) surgery.The application of Hg is one of the characteristics of TCM surgery medicine for external use.This paper analyzes the present situation of clinical application of Hg and summarizes the common adverse reactions in the literature.The focus of the research on the development of new drugs containing Hg in traditional Chinese medicine is discussed.

Objectives To develop a mathematical algorithm and a software package for the process of electronically surveying a scanned point cloud cast. To provide a principal premise to the subsequent computer aided design and computer aided manufacture (CAD/CAM) of removable partial denture framework, and to provide a method to improve quality control in the dental laboratory. Methods Point cloud data of a partially edentulous cast, a mandibular Kennedy Class Ⅱ Modification 2 arch, was captured using an optical scanning system with projective grating and high-resolution digital camera. Using commercial CAD/CAM software system (Geomagic Studio 6), this point cloud data was processed and the 3-D digital model of partially edentulous cast was reconstructed. From a suggested surveying angle the contour points of height were identified, and then the digital surveying lines were traced using Projection and Contour Extraction software package. The depth of undercut was measured and defined to determine the clasp termination of retainer. Results Electronic surveying line of 3-D digital dentition defect model was achieved. Digital surveying line defined the cast into undercut and non-undercut areas. Different virtualized paths of insertion could be automatically suggested when the cast was surveyed and analyzed from different angles. The depth of undercut was automatically measured and the retentive clasp termination was determined. Conclusions The mathematical algorithm and the software package in this study can be used to survey and analyze 3-D digital models of dentition defects, and to identify an electronic surveying line.

Objective To observe the dynamic changes of prevalence of Keshan disease (KD) in Hebei province from 1990 to 2007, to provide scientific basis for its prevention and treatment. Methods The surveillance data of KD was analyzed according to "the National Scheme of KD Surveillance and the Surveillance of KD" (W/T 78-1996) in Hebei province from 1990 to 2007 by the Institute for Prevention of Endemic Disease in Hebei Province Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The data included physical examination, electrocardiogram (ECG), the chest X-ray film of KD patients and the suspected patients, as well as selenium contents of hair collected in 1990, 1992 and 1999. Results No new cases of acute and subacute types of KD patients were found at the surveillance sites from 1990 to 2007. Thirty-five cases of new latent KD and one case of spontaneous chronic KD were identified respectively. Prevalence of chronic and latent KD ranged from 1.12% (8/713) to 8.18% (27/330) and 2.29% (19/831) to 8.20% (45/549) in Hebei province from 1990 to 2007, respectively. The prevalence of KD in children aged 3 - 14 years old and childbearing woman aged 20 - 45 years old decreased year by year, however population over 45 years old were more likely suffering from KD. The major abnormal changes of ECG in KD) patients were complete fight bundle branch block, ST-T change frequent premature ventricular contraction, and left anterior faseicular block. The prevalence of the heart enlargement in KD patients was 47.00% (211/449) averagely, and the prevalence of heart enlargement of medium grade increased remarkably after 2005 [28.57%(8/28) - 48.39%(15/31)]. The average mortality in chronic KD patients was 18.0%(18/100) from 1990 to 2007. Conclusions The prevalence of KD decreased slowly in Hebei province. Hebei province is still the region with higher prevalence of KD around the country, and the tasks of prevention and treatment of KD is still urgent. Enhancing the surveillance of of KD and carrying out management and treatment of KD patients should be emphasized in the future.

Objective To determine mercury contents in pair in cord blood,fetal hair,placenta and maternal scalp hair,and to analyze the correlation among them and the effect of mercury exposure risk factors in the mercury contents of samples.Methods Puerperants in the hospital,who lived in the local area without history of major diseases during the whole pregnancy,were investigated by questionnaire composed to several health factors.Cord blood,fetal hair,placenta and maternal scalp hair of these puerperal and their neonates (polyembryony and birth defects excluded) were collected to determine mercury content in pairs.Results The mean mercury contents of cord blood,fetal hair,placenta and maternal scalp hair in 303 samples were 1.65 μg/kg,234.58 μg/kg,3.85 μg/kg,497.62 μg/kg,respectively.Fifty percentile of them were 1.72 μg/kg,252.24 μg/kg,3.98 μg/kg,508.88 μg/kg,respectively.There were direct correlations between mercury in cord blood and that in fetal hair,mercury in cord blood and that in placenta,mercury in cord blood and that in maternal scalp hair,mercury in fetal hair and that in placenta,mercury in fetal hair and that in maternal scalp hair,mercury in maternal scalp hair and that in placenta(all P ＜ 0.05).The mercury contents in cord blood,fetal hair and maternal scalp hair of those living nearby factories involved in mercury,higher intake fish during the pregnancy,firing coal and consumption of whiting cosmetics and smoking were determined as (2.24 ± 0.20) μg/kg,(315.65 ± 35.31) μg/kg and (663.53 ± 71.83) μg/kg.The mercury in those without the high risk factors mentioned above were(1.62 ± 0.16) μg/kg,(245.79 ± 28.21) μg/kg and (499.39 ± 47.72) μg/kg.There was a significant difference between 2 groups(all P ＜ 0.01).Conclusions In addition to control industrial pollution,pregnant women should avoid the above-mentioned high risk factors and pay more attention to health care during pregnancy.The mercury content in cord blood is highly correlated with the mercury in fetal hair,and that in placenta and in maternal scalp hair.The 2 kinds of detection both can achieve the purpose of monitoring mercury intrauterine exposure conditions.

To evaluate the safety and efficacy of transrectal high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), serial studies were conducted in 150 BPH pa- tients before and 30 min, 1, 2, 6 and 12 month(s) after Sonablate-500TM HIFU treatment. A sili- con-coated indwelling 16F latex catheter was placed during the determination of the therapy zone. Preoperative and postoperative evaluations were made by using the international prostate symptom score (IPSS), quality of life (QOL), uroflowmetric findings and transrectal ultrasound, and incidence of complications. The cystourethrography was done in 23 patients within 1 year postoperatively. The results showed that after HIFU treatment, IPSS and QOL scores were significantly decreased at 1, 2, 6 and 12 month(s) (P<0.01). Maximum urine flow rate (6.0 to 17.2 mL/s, P<0.01), PVR (75.0 to 30.3,P<0.01) and prostatic volume (65.0 to 38.1 mL, P<0.05) were significantly improved 12 months after the operation. Recurrent urinary retention (n=2) and urethrorectal fistula (n=1) occurred at the 15th postoperative day. The duration of the HIFU prostate ablation was 25-90 rain. The mean time for an indwelling catheter was 3-19 days. These data demonstrate that treatment of BPH with Sonab- late-500TM HIFU is safe and effective.

Objective To develop europium (Ⅲ) [Eu (Ⅲ)] chelated microparticles for homogeneous immunoassay.Methods Anti-human PCT antibodies were labeled with Eu (Ⅲ) chelated nanoscale microparticles as the detection antibody,and another anti-human PCT antibody was labeled with biotin as the solid-phase antibody.Magnetic microspheres labeled with streptavidin were used to separate the complexes of Eu-IgM-PCT-IgM-Biotin.Results In the homogeneous immunoassay,the standard curve fit was not linear.The quadratic curve was Y =19170.12 + 75493.74X-26.00X2(r =0.9986).According to the standard curve,the limit of detection for PCT was 0.04 ng/ml.Conclusion The homogeneous immunoassay which uses Eu (Ⅲ) chelated microparticles is highly sensitive for detection of PCT recombinant antigens and may serve as a promising method to measure serum PCT levels in the future.