Objective To compare the effectiveness and the influence on life quality of endovenous laser obliteration with those of traditional surgical ligation in treating varicosis of lower extremity.Methods By using numerical random grouping method,40 patients with varicosis of lower extremity were divided into traditional surgical ligation group (high ligation plus stripping,traditional group,n=20) and endovenous laser obliteration group (laser group,n=20).The curative effect and complications were compared between the two groups.According to the brief health survey (SF-36) scale,the influences of the two treatments on the life quality were evaluated.Results During the follow-up period,the differences in the curative effect and complications between two groups were not significant (P＞0.05).The life quality assessed by SF-36 scores in the laser group was better than that in the traditional group,the difference between the two groups was statistically significant (P＜0.05).Conclusion For the treatment of varicosis of lower extremity,endovenous laser obliteration is safe and effective,it carries less influence on the patient's life quality when compared with traditional surgical ligation therapy.

Objective To investigate the location,fine structure of melanocytes in human fetal scalp hair follicles.Methods The scalp with hair follicles was obtained from a dead fetus of 6 months of age,and divided into two parts.One part was embedded in paraffin,tissue sections were prepared with a width of 7 μm and stained with NKI/beteb,monoclonal antibodies to HMB-45,tyrosinase and tyrosinase-related protein 1(TRP1),respectively.The other part with hair follicles was treated with collagenase type Ⅱ 0.1 g/L and trypsin,then,cell suspension was collected and cultured.After 14-day culture,follicle melanocyte cells (FMC)were separated from keratinocytes by differential trypsinization,and fibroblasts were removed with geneticin.Following three times of pure passage,FMC were seeded and fixed on mica for scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and atomic force microscope(AFM)scanning.Results Histopathological examination showed that NKI/beteb positive cells located at the outer root sheath of human hair follicles,and these cells stained negatively for HMB-45,tyrosinase and TRP1 antibodies.However,in the hair bulb,lots of cells expressed HMB-45,tyrosinase and TRP1 antigens.After fibroblasts and keratinocytes were removed,two kinds of melanocytes remained in the culture:one was small in number and showed abundant melanin,which was lost after subsequent passage;the othgr was large in number and had no melanin initially,but proliferated very rapidly.After three passages,almost all the melanocytes were positive for NKI/beteb.As SEM and AFM showed,most cultured melanocytes appeared fusiform with two(rarely three)dendrites,and the cell body was round or oval with a few melanosomes scattered in but no clear secondary branches on the dendrites.Conclusions The melanocytes in outer root sheath of hair follicles from the fetal scalp are presumed as melanocyte stem cells or their progenies.In vitro,these cells proliferate very rapidly during early phases,but the morphology and function of them still remain immature,which is unfavorable for melanosome transport.

Objective To explore the distributions of genotypes of HPV infection in CIN and cervical carcinoma. Methods Cervical exfoliated cells were collected from 365 patients with abnormal cervical histology , and subjected to genotyping assay. Results The most prevalent HPV types were 16, 18,52, 58 and 33. The prevalence ratio of HPV 33,52,58 was signi cantly lower in squamous cell carcinoma. Multiple infections decreased from CIN II/III to cervical cancer. Conclusion Besides HPV 16/18, the 52/58/33 subtypes are also important in the development of cervical cancer.

Objective To observe the effect of transcutanous acupoint electrical stimulation(TAES)and dexmedetomidine on postoperative cogni?tive dysfunction in female patients underwent laparoscopic surgery. Methods Nighty patients scheduled for laparoscopic surgery were recruited in this study and randomly divided into control group(group C,n=30),TAES group(group T,n=30)and dexmedetomidine group(group D,n=30). In group T,patients received TAES treatment 30 min before the anesthesia until the end of the surgery at Neiguan(PC 6)and Zusanli(ST 36). The frequency was 2/100 Hz. In group D,patients were intravenously administrated with dexmedetomidine(0.5μg/kg)before the induction. All the patients were given routine general anesthesia. Drugs induced were sulfentanyl,etomidate and cisatracurium. Sevoflurane was given to main?tain the bispectral index(BIS)between 40 and 55. The time of extubation and in PACU was recorded. The serum S100βlevel was assessed at pre?operation(T0),the end of operation(T1)and 24 h after operation(T2). Mini?mental state examination(MMSE)was adopted to evaluate and re?cord the changes in cognitive function 1 day before operation and 24 h after operation. Results The incidence rate of POCD in group T and group D were lower than that in group C(all P<0.05). The level of S100βin group T and group D was lower than those in group C at T1 and T2 separately (all P<0.05). The time of extubation and time in PACU in group D were longer than those in group C and group T(all P<0.05),and the incidence of bradycadia in group D was higher than that in the other groups(all P<0.05). Conclusion TAES and dexmedetomidine reduce the incidence of cognitive dysfunction,decrease the release of S100βprotein. However,dexmedetomidine increases bradycadia,and prolongs extubation time and stay time in PACU. Hence,TAES deserve to be recommended practically.

OBJECTIVE To determine the category of gene cassettes in type 1 integrons of multi-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii from Shenyang.METHODS Fifty clinical isolates were collected from the First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University and K-B test was used to determine the susceptibility and the results were read based on Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute(CLSI) of the USA.PCR was used to detect the existance of integron,and DNA sequencing was also required.RESULTS There are thirty-two isolates positive for integron.Sequencing analysis showed the integrons carried two different known genes(arr-3 and aacA4).CONCLUSIONS The results show the potential risk of integron dissemination among different strains of A.baumannii.

Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of dexmedetomidine combined with sufentanil in the treatment of self?control intravenous an?algesia after laparoscopic surgery. Methods Sixty patients,who underwent laparoscopic sugery and general anaesthesia,American Society of Anes?thesiologistsⅠtoⅡ,were randomly divided into dexmedetomidine(DS)group and sufentanil(S)group,with thirty cases in each group. Group S received sufentanil 2μg·kg-1 and ramosetron hydrochloride 0.3 mg;group DS received sufentanil 2μg·kg-1,dexmedetomidine 200μg and ramose?tron hydrochloride 0.3 mg. Drugs of both groups were dissolved in saline 100 mL,with a loading dose of 4 mL,background infusion of 2 mL·h-1,con?trolled dose of 0.5 mL·h-1,and the lockout time was 15 min. Visual analog scale(VAS)score,Ramsay sedation scale(RSS)score,sufentanil cu?mulative consumption after surgery at 2 h,4 h,6 h,12 h,24 h were recorded,as well as the adverse reactions such as nausea,the occurrence of vomiting and chills within 24 h after surgery,and the satisfaction of patients with postoperative analgesia. Results Six hours post operation,VAS score of group DS was significantly lower than the group S(P<0.05);2 hours post operation,RSS score of group DS was significantly higher than the group S(P<0.05);the cumulative consumption within 6 hours after sufentanil was significantly lower in group DS than group S(P<0.05). The incidence of nausea,vomiting,chills and other adverse reactions were significantly higher in group S than group DS(P<0.05). Conclusion Compared with the simple application of sufentanil,dexmedetomidine combined with sufentanil for postoperative analgesia achieve better analgesic effect,reducing the amount of sufentanil,while reducing the associated sufentanil adverse reactions,improve patient comfort and satisfaction of post?operative analgesia.

With its abilities of trans-synaptic tracing and self-replication and wide host range, pseudorabies virus (PRV) has been applied in the field of neuroanatomy since the 1970s. Four decades of PRV application have made many advances in researches on neuronal tracing with PRV. Mechanism studies focused on investigating infection of primary neurons and tracing direction in secondary neurons, while application studies focused on development of new pathological strains and innovation of tracing techniques. To date, the mechanism and application of viral tracing are not completely figured out yet. Integration of molecular biology technology will improve the efficiency in related researches.
Animals ; Cell Tracking ; Herpesvirus 1, Suid ; genetics ; physiology ; Humans ; Neurons ; virology ; Pseudorabies ; virology

OBJECTIVETo analyze the electrical activity property changes in nucleus accumbens (NAc) of heroin-induced conditioned place preference (CPP) rats during different stages of heroin dependence and to explore NAc's roles in the formation of drug dependence.

METHODSRecording electrodes were bilaterally embedded into the NAcs of rats with the aid of stereotaxic apparatus, followed by establishment of heroin-dependent rat model. The NAc electrical activity during 3 different stages of heroin dependence, including heroin pre-exposure, immediate post-exposure and heroin withdrawal, were respectively recorded using EEG wireless telemetry techniques. The frequency distribution (ranging from 0.5 to 30 Hz) and the amplitude of NAc electrical activity were analyzed and measured.

RESULTSHeroin-dependent rat models were successfully established and their withdrawal symptoms were evident. All rats showed a conditioned place preference (CPP) for the white box after 5-10 days of heroin-exposure, and displayed a maximum withdrawal symptoms on 2d after heroin- withdrawal. During all statges of heroin-dependence, the NAc electrical activity contained the highest proportion of delta rhythm and the lowest proportion of alpha2 rhythm. The discharge frequence band was similar across different stages. There was a significantly increased ratio of low-frequency discharges (delta rhythm) and decreased ratio of high-frequency discharges (beta rhythm) in NAc of rats during the immediate post- heroin exposure stage when compared with that during pre-exposure and heroin withdrawal stages. During the withdrawal stage, the ratio of at rhythm was significantly lower than during pre- and post-heroin exposure stages (P < 0.01). Further, the mean discharge amplitude in NAcs during immediate post-exposure and withdrawal stages was significantly increased relative to pre-exposure stage. However, the mean discharge amplitude during heroin withdrawal stage was significantly lower than during immediate post-exposure stage.

CONCLUSIONThe electrical activity properties in rat NAcs showed a significant change during different stages of heroin-dependence, which suggested that neuronal activities in NAcs might contribute to the modulation of drug-dependence.

Animals ; Conditioning, Operant ; Heroin ; pharmacology ; Heroin Dependence ; physiopathology ; Male ; Nucleus Accumbens ; physiopathology ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Telemetry

Objective To evaluate the feasibility, therapeutic effects and normal tissue complications of three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT) for loco-regionally recurrent esophageal cancer after initial radiotherapy. Methods Between March 2001 and May 2007, 42 patients with loco-reigonal recurrent esophageal cancer after initial radiotherapy were treated with 3DCRT, including 27 male and 15 female with a median age of 67.5 years. Radiotherapy was delivered at 1.8 -2.0 Gy per fraction, 5 fractions per week, with a median total dose of 54 Gy. Treatment outcomes and normal tissue complications were assessed with WHO and RTOG/EORTC criteria. Results By December 31,2008, the follow-up rate was 100%. Twenty patients had follow-up time of 1 year and the remaining 22 had 2 years. The clinical symptom relief rate was 60%, and the response rate was 90.5% with a complete remission rate of 17% and partial remission rate of 74%. The overall 1- and 2-year survival (OS) rates were 60% and 24%. Grade 2 and grade 3 acute radiation esophagitis developed in 31% and 5% of the patients, respectively. Grade 2 and grade 3 acute radiation pneumonitis developed in 19% and 2% , respectively. Grade 2 and grade 3 acute radiation hematology toxicities developed in 5% and 2%, respectively. Conclusions For patients with loco-regional recurrences of esophageal cancer after initial radiotherapy, 3DCRT is feasible, with a good clinical symptom relief rate and immediate tumor response. However,the complication rate was high and the clinical indications should be strictly controlled.

OBJECTIVE:To study the relative bioavailability,pharmacokinetics and bioequivalence of domestic nisoldipine tablets in healthy volunteers.METHODS:A single oral dose of 10 mg test and reference nisoldipine tablets were given to 24 male healthy volunteers in an open randomized 2?2 latin square design.The plasma concentrations of nisoldipine at different time points were determined by LC-MS and the pharmacokinetic parameters of the two kinds of tablets were computed and their bioequiavailability was evaluated.RESULTS:The main pharmacokinetic parameters of the test vs.reference formulations of nisoldipine in 24 healthy volunteers were as follows:Cmax(2.94?2.78)ng?mL-1 vs.(3.22?2.16)ng?mL-1,tmax(1.70?1.00)h vs.(1.40?1.00)h,t1/2(6.81?4.11)h vs.(5.55?2.35)h,AUC0～24(10.60?7.70)ng?h?mL-1 vs.(9.90?6.76)ng?h?mL-1,AUC0～∞(11.30?7.90)ng?h?mL-1 vs.(10.20?7.00)ng?h?mL-1.The relative bioavailability of domestic nisoldipine tablets was(110.3?30.8)%.CONCLUSION:The reference preparation and the test preparation of nisoldipine tablets were proved to be bioequivalent.