In the article the design and making method of improved chincap with Lengthwise hook and protraction appliances are introduced.The appliances are mainly used to treat early-stage skeletal crossbite of antCrior teeth,which can't be solved by simple intramaxillary anchorage appliances.The analysis of pre and post cephalometrics of 11 cases yields signifi- cant differences (P

Objective To discuss value of transvaginal ultrasound combined with abdominal ultrasound in the diagnosis of gynecologic acute abdomen.Methods 102 cases with gynecologic acute abdomen who were treated in our department were selected,they got through transvaginal ultrasound combined with abdominal ultrasound.The diagnosis result and pathologic diagnosis,simple ultrasound diagnosis result were compared.Results Compared with transvaginal ultrasound,abdominal ultrasound diagnosis coincidence rate obviously decreased,the difference was statistically significant (t =5.17,P <0.05 ),ultrasound combination diagnosis coincidence rate all obviously increased,the difference was statistically significant (t =11.25,P <0.01 ).The highest ultrasound combination diagnosis coincidence rate was heterotopic pregnancy (100.00%),the lowest was perforation uterus (75.00%). Average ultrasound combination diagnosis coincidence rate in this research was 86.78%,misdiagnosis rate was 1.96%,and missed diagnosis rate was 3.92%.Conclusion Accuracy rate of transvaginal ultrasound combined with abdominal ultrasound pathologic diagnosis results,have these following advantages,such as high accuracy rate,rapid diagnosis,suitable for gynecologic acute abdomen diagnosis.

Objective To investigate the expression of microRNA in plasma of gallbladder cancer and its clinical significance.Methods miRNA microarray was performed in seven gallbladder cancer tissues and seven adjacent normal gallbladder tissues to identify differentially expressed miRNA.The results were validated in plasmas of 40 gallbladder cancers and 20 health people with real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).Results Eleven gallbladder cancer-related miRNAs were identified with miRNA microarray analysis.Among them,miRNA-21,miRNA-370,miRNA-187,miRNA-122,and miRNA-202 were up-regulated,and let-7a,miRNA-200b,miRNA-143,miRNA-31,miRNA-335,and miRNA-551 were down-regulated in gallbladder cancers.Moreover,let-7a,miRNA-21,miRNA-187,miRNA-143,miRNA-202,and miRNA-335 were validated with RT-PCR,which were consistent with miRNA microarray results with significant difference between gallbladder cancers and health people (P ＜ 0.05).Furthermore,miRNA-187,miRNA-143,and miRNA-202 were related to clinical and pathological features(P ＜0.05).Conclusions These data indicate that The differentially expressed plasma miRNAs are related to gallbladder carcinogenesis and might be the novel biomarkers of gallbladder cancers.

Neurodegenerative diseases are chronic lesions caused by neuronal degeneration and secondary demyelination.Recent studies have shown that a DNA/RNA binding protein named fused in sarcoma/translocated in liposarcoma protein (FUS/TLS) is associated with neurodegenerative diseases,such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS),frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and polyglutamine diseases.Mutations or dysfunction in FUS/TLS are responsible for the abnormal processes in the related gene transcription,RNA processing,transportation and translation and are highly correlated with the development of neurodegenerative disease.Discovery and the research of FUS/TLS not only contribute to the understanding of neurodegenerative disease at RNA level,but also provide a new way for the prevention and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.

Synergistic Innovation is the developing trend and requirements of the times and society.Southern Medical University practiced joint mode among colleges and universities for excellent medical talent cultivation.Based on preponderant discipline and taking mechanism innovation as the key points,Southern Medical University actively explored the diversification mode of synergistic innovation.

This article made primary reseach on the following aspects: fetus's legal status and civil rights,applied law of compensation for damages,legal responsibility' assumed,etc.

Acquired Hyperostosis Syndrome ; therapy ; Combined Modality Therapy ; Humans ; Integrative Medicine ; Male ; Middle Aged

To investigate the relationship between the expression of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and menstrual cycle, the regulatory effects of 17-beta-estradiol (E(2)) and medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) on the expression of COX-2 in cervical cancer Hela cells were examined. Cervical cancer specimens were obtained from 47 pre-menopausal patients. The phase of menstrual cycle was determined by case history and HE staining of uterine endometrium. COX-2 was immunohistochemically stained by SABC staining and the staining intensity was determined with computerized image analysis system. Hela cells were incubated with alcohol, E(2), E(2)+MPA, MPA for 12, 24 and 48 h respectively. The expression of COX-2 in Hela cells was detected by Western blotting and reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Our results showed that the expression of COX-2 was significantly higher during proliferative phase than secretory phase (P<0.05), but there was no difference in the positive rate between proliferative phase and secretory phase (P>0.05). Incubation with E(2) could significantly enhance the expression of COX-2 continually. On the contrary, E(2)+MPA and MPA alone could decrease the expression of COX-2 as compared with the control and E(2) group (P<0.05 and P<0.01 respectively). It is concluded that the expression of COX-2 in cervical cancer of pre-menopausal patients and Hela cells was regulated by estrogen/progestogen.
Cyclooxygenase 2/genetics ; Cyclooxygenase 2/*metabolism ; Estradiol/*pharmacology ; Hela Cells ; Medroxyprogesterone Acetate/*pharmacology ; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/*enzymology

BACKGROUND:Application of mechanical valve and bioprosthetic valve replacement is an effective means for the treatment of end-stage valve disease. However, their clinical application is constrained by multiple factors. Tissue-engineered heart valves with biological activity hold the potential to overcome the defect of the mechanical valves and bioprosthetic valves. Choosing appropriate cells for cellseeding is a significant aspect for the research of tissue-engineered heart valves. A growing number of somatic cells and stem cells have been used for construction of tissue-engineered heart valves, however, not yet achieve the desired result.
OBJECTIVE:To review the studies on seed cells for tissue-engineered heart valves and the cellseeding methods in vitro on the basis of the cellular components of heart valves.
METHODS:First author searched PubMed and Wanfang database with computer for related articles published from January 2000 to December 2012. The keywords were“tissue engineering, heart valves, cel”. Preferred articles concerned seed cells of tissue-engineered heart valves with the relevance and authority. A total of 39 articles published in the prestigious journals were reviewed.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Endothelial cells and interstitial cells were mainly valvular cellular components. In the early stage, endothelial cells and fibroblasts were used to construct tissue-engineered heart valves. With deep stem cellresearch, the application of pulsatile bioreactor cultivation mesenchymal stem cells holds a great potential to produce tissue-engineered heart valves.

Objective To investigate the correlation of interleukin-1 family genotypes,including interleukin-1 (IL-1α,IL-1β) and interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1Ra),with coronary heart disease (CHD) and serum lipoprotein level in the elderly.Methods Interleukin-1 family genotypes were detected in 318 elderly controls and 329 elderly CHD patients by polymerase chain reaction and restriction fragment length polymorphisms method.Serum levels of lipoproteins were inspected simultaneously.Results The TT and Ⅰ / Ⅰ or Ⅰ/Ⅳ genotype frequency of IL-1Ra was 90.3％ in elderly CHD patients,but 82.4％ in controls.Carriers with TT,Ⅰ / Ⅰ or Ⅰ/Ⅳ genotype of IL-1Ra were at an increased risk with an odds ratio of 1.98 in elderly CHD patients as compared with controls (x2=8.55,95％ CI:1.25-3.16).The TT and Ⅰ/Ⅰ or Ⅰ/Ⅳ genotype frequency of IL-1Ra was 96.2％ in elderly CHD patients with acute coronary syndrome,but 84.8％ in elderly CHD patients with stable angina.Carriers with TT,Ⅰ / Ⅰ or Ⅰ/Ⅳ genotype of IL-1Ra were at an increased risk with an odds ratio of 4.54 in acute coronary syndrome group as compared with stable angina group (x2=12.17,95％CI:1.81-11.36).The CT or TT genotype frequency of IL-1α-889 was 22.8％ in acute coronary syndrome group,but 7.6 ％ in stable angina group.Carriers with CT or TT genotype of IL-1α-889 were at an increased risk with an odds ratio of 3.59 as compared with stable angina group (x2 =14.93,95％CI:1.82-7.03).There were no significant differences in levels of serum lipoproteins among the different genotypes (P＞0.05).Conclusions In elderly patients with coronary heart disease,IL-1α(-889) CT or TT genotype carriers are at high risk for acute coronary syndrome,but IL-1Ra CC,TC,Ⅰ / Ⅱ or Ⅱ / Ⅱ genotype carriers are at a low risk for CHD or severe CHD.