Objective　To study on dynamic laws of the human plague in China and America.Methods　The autoregressive models of human plague dynamics were set up.Results　Human plague were 7 923 and 398 cases in China and America between 1950 and 1998,respectively.The dynamic models ARIMA(1,2,0) of human plague in China and AR(1) in America between 1950 and 1998 were obtained,resectively.Conclusions　These general trends on the cases of human plague occurred have increased in China and relative stabilized in America between 1999 and 2001.

ObjectiveTo observe the effects of bifidobacterial sectory adhesin on NF-κB DNA binding activity,cytoplasm IκB,nuclei NF-κBp65,TNF-α,IL-1β,and IL-8 expression in intestinal epithelial cell post stress response.MethodsThe cultured intestinal epithelial cell line Lovo cells were divided into 5 groups,which included directly stimulated by lypopolysaccharide (LPS) (100 ng/ml) or H2O2 (200 μmol/L) for 3 hours groups,bifidobacterial sectory adhesin (30μg/ml) pre-incubation for 30 minutes and then treated by LPS (100 ng/ml) or H2O2 (200 μmol/L) for 3 hours groups and control group with no treatment.NF-κB DNA binding activity was evaluated by electrophoretic mobility shift assay (EMSA).The cytoplasm IκB and nuclei NF-κBp65 expression were determined by Western blot.The expressions of TNF-α,IL-1β and IL-8 at mRNA level were detected by semi-quantatitive assay of RT-PCR.ResultsThe expressions of NF-κB DNA binding activity [(6.20±0.35) times and (4.16 ± 0.52) times of that of non treated control group,respectively] and nuclei NF-κBp65 [ (0.64±0.05) and (0.67±0.06)] were higher in cells after LPS or H2()2 stimulated,however the cytoplasm IκB expression [ (0.28 ± 0.10) and (0.39 ± 0.12) respectively] was weaker.After bifidobacterial sectory adhesin pre-incubation,the expressions of NF-κB DNA binding activity and nuclei NF-κBp65decreased obviously,but cytoplasm IκB expression increased.After treated with LPS or H2O2,the mRNA expressions of TNF-α,IL-1β and IL-8 were significantly increased [LPS treated group2 (0.92±0.10)、(0.38±0.03)、(1.44±0.25),H2O2 treated group:(0.89±0.13)、(0.36±0.06)、(1.42±0.18)].After bifidobacterial sectory adhesin pre-incubation,their expressions decreased.The mRNA expressions of TNF-α,IL-1β and IL-8 have significantly positive correlation with NF-κB DNA binding activity.ConclusionsThere is a significant inhibition role of bifidobacterial sectory adhesin in LPS and H2O2 induced NF-κB DNA binding activity in intestinal epithelia cells.The activation of NFκB may associate with the regulation of TNF-α,IL-1β and IL-8 proinflammatory cytokines expression.

AlM: To observe the early tear film changes after trabeculectomy using Keratograph 5M.METHODS:Fourty-one patients (46 eyes) of glaucoma who underwent trabeculectomy were involved. First tear break up time ( FTBUT ) , average tear break up time (ATBUT), non-invasive tear meniscus height (NlTMH), lipid layer thickness and meibomian gland scores were measured at 1d preoperatively and at 1d, 1wk, 1mo postoperatively.RESULTS:At 1d, 1wk and 1mo postoperatively, FTBUT and ATBUT decreased greatly (P<0. 05), as well as lipid layer thickness (P<0. 017). NlTMH at 1d postoperatively increased significantly, but at 1wk and 1mo postoperatively decreased greatly (P<0. 05). There was no significantly difference in meibomian gland scores between preoperation and postoperation (P>0. 05). CONCLUSlON: Keratograph 5M could be used to evaluate tear film function rapidly and accurately. Trabeculectomy significantly alters tear film stability and tear secretion in the short term after operation.

Objective To evaluate tension-free repair in the management of recurrent inguinal hernia. Methods From 1/1993 to 12/2002, 163 patients with recurrent inguinal hernia underwent reoperation, clinical data were reviewed. Results The male: female ratio was 138: 25, age from 34 to 76 years. The primary surgery had been traditional hemiorrhaphy without prothesis in 142 cases (87. 1 % , including 65 cases of Bassini ,35 cases of McWay and 42 cases of Shouldice) , a tension-free procedure in 12 cases(7. 4% , including 3 cases of laparoscopic mesh repair) and unknown techniques in 9 cases(5. 5% ). The average interval from the initial surgery to recurrence was 36?14 months (range from 3 months to 10 years). Recurrent hernias were treated with a Shouldice repair in 71 cases(43. 6% ) , a tension-free repair in 92 cases(56. 4% , including a laparoscopic mesh repair in 3 cases). All these 163 cases(100% ) were followed up for 56 ?1 months (range from 30 months to 12 years) after the second surgery. It was found that after reoperation the recurrence rate of Shouldice procedure and tension-free repair was 16. 1% (11/71) and 2. 2% (2/92) respectively (x2 = 8. 327 ,P

The history and present status of phytoplasma classification are introduced briefly in this paper.The newly classification methods and rules for the description of Candidatus species are reviewed.The key problems and direction on the classification and identification of phytoplasmas in China are discussed.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of standard large trauma craniectomy to treat the patients with severe bump brain injury. Methods Thirty-two bump brain injured patients with cerebral hernia were treated with inside and outside decompression of standard large trauma craniectomy compared with 24 cases of routine temporoparietal craniectomy between Oct 2001 and Aug 2004.Results In standard large trauma craniectomy group,21 cases got good recovery(65.6%) and 5 were dead(15.6%).In routine temporoparietal craniectomy group,9 cases got good recovery(37.5%) and 10 were dead(41.7%).There was significant difference between the two groups in good recovery and mortality(P

Objective To explore the neuropsychological development in twin premature infants,and to analyze the risk factors for the retardation of development.Methods The premature infants hospitalized in the Neonatal Ward First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University from Jun.2010 to Jun.2012 were divided into study groups of twin premature infants and a control group of singleton premature infants.The neuropsychological development of 88 premature infants was evaluated at corrected gestational age of 1 year old by Bayley scales of infant development.According to normal lab findings of the Bayley scales of infant development,the premature infants were then divided into abnormal neuropsychological development group [mental development index(MDI) ≤79 scores] and normal neuropsychological development group (MDI ＞ 79 scores),and the data of 2 groups were statistically analyzed.Results The frequency distribution of MDI score in study group showed a skewed distribution,of which 59％ (27/46 cases) had abnormal neuropsychological development (MDI ≤ 79 scores); However,the frequency distribution of MDI score in control group showed an approximate normal distribution,of which only 12％ (5/42 cases) for abnormal neuropsychological development.Head circumference,body length,body weight,MDI,psycho-motor development index of twin premature infants of one-year old were lower than those of the singleton premature infants of the same age,and the differences were statistically significant (all P ＜0.05).The single factor analysis demonstrated that the risk factors for abnormal neuropsychological development (MDI ≤ 79 scores) of twin premature infants were gestational age,birth weight,mother' s gcstational age,the cultural degree of parents,mode of feeding,neonatal hyperbilirubinemia,neonatal hypoglycemia and neonatal sepsis.Multiple regression analysis showed that neonatal hyperbilirubinemia was the independent risk factor for abnormal neuropsychological development of twin premature infants.Conclusions At same gestational age,neuropsychological development of twin premature infants lagged behind singleton premature infants.Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia may be the risk factors for neuropsychological development of twin premature infants,so the earlier management of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia may be beneficial for the neuropsychological development of twin premature infants.

Objective To evaluate the therapeutic effects and to summarize the clinical experience of benign prostatic hypertrophy(BPH) with inguinal hernia in the elderly 70-89 years. Methods Clinical data of 32 patients 70-89 years old simultaneously undergone transurethral resection of prostate (TURP) and plug-mesh tension-free hernia repair from July 2000 to May 2005 were retrospectively analyzed and followed up. Results The average operating time was (85.0?12.8)minutes, the average blood loss was (90.0? 18.7 )ml. No postoperative death or life threatening complications were revealed. By 7-40 months of following up reported that there were no recurrence of hernia as well as no incontinence and urethral stenosis or other complications. IPSS,maximal flow rate and residual urine were evidently improved after operation. Conclusion Combined TURP and plug-mesh tension-free hernia repair is a safe and effective procedure for the elderly patients.

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AIM: To explore the pathological features of airway inflammation in patients with eosinophilic bronchitis(EB) and compared to those with cough variant asthma(CVA).METHODS: Flexible fibre optic bronchoscopy was performed in 11 patients with EB,10 with CVA,14 with bronchial asthma and 10 normal controls.The mean thickness of the basement membrane was measured by light microscopy.Using immunohistochemical and special staining,the localization and density of inflammatory cells(eosinophils,mast cells,T lymphocytes) were detected in bronchial submucosa in EB and CVA patients.RESULTS: The mean thickness of the basement membrane was significantly increased in the subjects with EB [2.92 ?m(2.10-6.50 ?m)],CVA [5.64 ?m(3.23-8.48 ?m)] and bronchial asthma [9.08 ?m(6.61-11.99 ?m)] rather than that in the normal controls [2.08 ?m(1.62-3.40 ?m)].There were also significant differences among the three groups.The number of mast cells and eosinophils in the bronchial submucosal from subjects with EB [75 cells/mm~2(35-112 cells/mm~2),7 cells/mm~2(0-31(cells/mm~2))] was substantially decreased than those in subjects with CVA [148 cells/mm~2(34-200 cells/mm~2),114 cells/mm~2((1-768 cells/mm~2));P