Objective To evaluate vagina reconstruction with the use of sigmoid colon. Methods 21 cases underwent vagina reconstruction with the use of sigmoid colon were reviewed of which 13 were male pseudohermaphrodism and 8 congenital devoid of vagina. Results The appearence of the reconstructed vagina has been good in all the 21 patients.15 of the 21 have been followed up for 3～24 months with no overproduction of mucus and no need of routine dilatation. Conclusions Vagina reconstruction with the use of an isolated sigmoid loop is an ideal procedure for juveniles and adults.

[Objective] To investigate the therapeutic effect of Radix Astragali on neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (NHIE) and to explore its immunoregulation.[Methods] Fifty cases of NHIE were randomized to groups A and B. Both groups were given routine treatment and group A was treated with Radix Astragali injection additionally. Symptoms and signs, scoring of neonatal behavior neurological assay (NBNA) and subtypes of peripheral blood T lymphocyte were observed before and after treatment, [Results] Time of symptom-sign disappearance was 1.4 d shorter in group A than that in group B (t = 2.06, P

For the existing measurement methods of residual voltage which can't turn the power off at peak voltage exactly and simultaneously display waveforms, a new residual voltage detection method is put forward in this paper. First, the zero point of the power supply is detected with zero cross detection circuit and is inputted to a single-chip microcomputer in the form of pulse signal. Secend, when the zero point delays to the peak voltage, the single-chip microcomputer sends control signal to power off the relay. At last, the waveform of the residual voltage is displayed on a principal computer or oscilloscope. The experimental results show that the device designed in this paper can turn the power off at peak voltage and is able to accurately display the voltage waveform immediately after power off and the standard deviation of the residual voltage is less than 0.2 V at exactly one second and later.
Electric Power Supplies ; Equipment Design ; Microcomputers ; Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted

A measurement system based on the image processing technology and developed by LabVIEW was designed to quickly obtain the range of motion (ROM) of spine. NI-Vision module was used to pre-process the original images and calculate the angles of marked needles in order to get ROM data. Six human cadaveric thoracic spine segments T7-T10 were selected to carry out 6 kinds of loads, including left/right lateral bending, flexion, extension, cis/counterclockwise torsion. The system was used to measure the ROM of segment T8-T9 under the loads from 1 Nm to 5 Nm. The experimental results showed that the system is able to measure the ROM of the spine accurately and quickly, which provides a simple and reliable tool for spine biomechanics investigators.
Biomechanical Phenomena ; Cadaver ; Humans ; Image Processing, Computer-Assisted ; Range of Motion, Articular ; Spine ; physiology

Objective:To investigate the expression level of pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2) in tissues of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients and the correlation between PKM2 expression level and radiation sensitivity. Methods:A total of 45 NSCLC pa-tients were chosen and treated with radiotherapy for two months after surgery. The patients were classified into four groups based on the curative effect. The mRNA expression levels of PKM2 in tumor and the homologous paraneoplastic tissues of NSCLC patients were de-tected prior to radiotherapy using real time-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), and the protein expressions of PKM2 in the tumor and paraneoplastic tissues of NSCLC patients were detected with Western blot analysis and immunohistochemical method. The mRNA and protein expression levels of PKM2 in the tumor tissues of different groups were detected with RT-PCR and Western blot assays. Re-sults:The effective rate of radiotherapy for 2 months is 44.8%in NSCLC patients. The expression level of PKM2 is significantly high-er in tumor tissues than in homologous paraneoplastic tissues of NSCLC patients and is negatively correlated with the curative effect of radiotherapy. Conclusion:The expression level of PKM2 is significantly higher in tumor tissues than in the paraneoplastic tissues of NSCLC patients. Patients with lower PKM2 expression level are more sensitive to radiotherapy.

Objective To explore the development of pulmonary function of normal toddlers between 1 and 3 years old.Methods Totally 115 normal toddlers were divided into 2 groups according to their age,i.e,1 ～ 2 years old,2～3 years old.The indicator of small and big airway examine respiratory system static compliance,total airway resistance and functional residual volume were observed.Results No significant difference was found between male and female toddler( P ＞0.05 ).Between the two groups,the difference of respiratory rate was not significant( 27 vs 26,t =1.512,P ＞0.05 ).The values of tidal volumes in the 2 ～ 3 years group was notably higher than in the 1 ～ 2 years group(0.123 vs 0.091,t =8.586,P ＜ 0.01 ),but the values of tidal volumes per kilogram body weight was not significantly different (0.0091 vs 0.0087,t =1.958,P ＞ 0.05 ).The peak tidal expiratory flow in the elder group was similarly distinctly higher than that in the other group.The measured tidal breathing flow volume loops were both displayed uncharacteristic ellipse.The rations of inspiratory time to total respiratory time,the volume to reach peak tidal expira-tory flow to total expiratory volume,tidal expiratory flow at 25％ remaining expiration to peak expiratory flow and mid-tidal expiratory flow to mid-tidal inspiratory flow were not significantly different between two groups (P ＞ 0.05 ).Butthe ratio of peak tidal flow to tidal volume( 1.257 vs 1.095,t =2.099,P ＜ 0.05 ) and the respiratory system resistances( 2.698 vs 2.071,t =3.762,P ＜0.01 )were evidently lower in the elder group than in the younger.The respiratory system compliances(0.353 vs 0.254,t =4.296,P ＜0.01 ) and functional residual capacities(0.272 vs 0.212,t =8.469,P ＜0.01 ) were significantly higher in the elder group than that in the younger,but the values per kilogram body weight was not significantly different( P ＞0.05 ).It was shown that the values of tidal volume,peak tidal expiratory flow,respiratory system static compliance,residual volume were significantly different(0.0198 vs 0.0198,t =0.000,P ＞0.05),between two groups.The values of each parameter mentioned above were increased with age,and were positively correlated with body weight(γ=0.457,0.849,0.572,0.319 all P＜0.01 ).Conclusion Tidal breathing flow volume loop could show functions of small and large airways and partially replace the maximum expiratory flow loop.The parameters were stable in toddlers and could be used as reasonable index to evaluate the pulmonary function changes in pulmonary diseases.The ventilatory function,residual volume,respiratory system static compliance and peak tidal flow were increased with the age,which coincides with the rule of development of toddlers.

An enrichment culture showing specific algae-lysing activity was isolated from the mixtures of different samples and Microcystis aeruginosa. The process of algal lysis was monitored by chlorophyll measurement, PCR, and denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE). The result showed that the enrichment culture had still high algicidal activity against M. aeruginosa after 1/100000 dilution. Rubritepida sp. C1, Pseudomonas sp. C2 and Sphingomonas sp. C3, as accompanying bacteria, existed in M.aeruginosa. The bacterial community in M. aeruginosa showed significant change after adding the enrichment culture, where uncultured Flavorbacterium sp. A2, Sphingomonas sp. C3 and Hydrogenophaga sp. A3 were observed, and A2 became a dominant species. The obvious correlation can be seen between change of bacterial population and extinction of M. aeruginosa. Compared identification of pure bacterium with sequencing of DGGE band, it was inferred that uncultured bacteria were probably play an important role in controlling the growth and abundance of M. aeruginosa.

A simple method for culture of human fetal adrenal medullary cells is described. Enzymatically dissociated human fetal adrenal cells were isolaled by centrifugation on Percoll in the buffer. Adrenal medullary cells with 75%-85% purity were obtained by this procedure. The medullary cells were then plated on plastic culture dishes coated with collagen. After 2-7 days medullary Cells began to flatten and extended processes. A further identification of the cells as medullary in origin was confirmed, by specific catecholamine fluorescence technique. Catecholamine content in the medium was also determined by HPLC.

OBJECTIVE: To establish xiaochuan oral oral solution quality control method.METHODS: Three kinds of main components' contents in xiaochuan oral solution were determined by HPLC.RESULTS: The prepared oral solution was brown liquid,with identification and tests all up to the standards specified in Chinese Pharmacopeia(2005 edition).The linear ranges of guaifenesin,ephedrine hydrochloride,and aminophylline(theophylline) were 7～13 ?g?mL-1(r=0.999 9),4.55～8.45 ?g?mL-1(r=0.999 8),and 10.64～19.76 ?g?mL-1(r=0.999 9),respectively,with the average recoveries at 99.35%(RSD=0.97%),100.40%(RSD=1.02%),and 100.57%(RSD=1.08%),respectively.CONCLUSION: The established quality control method could be used for quality control of it.