Objective To accelerate retrieve of mammogram database by using improved M-tree index. Methods M-tree index was analyzed in the reliability and effectiveness for indexing mammogram database.An algorithm called "Slim-down" was employed in design to minimize possible overlaps. Results The improved M-tree index enhanced the efficiency of retrieving mammogram database 25 times than traditional way. Conclusion The efficiency of retrieving mammogram database by using improved M-tree was accelerated remarkably.

Biomarkers, Tumor ; analysis ; Humans ; Male ; Prostate-Specific Antigen ; analysis ; Prostatic Neoplasms ; metabolism

Objective To study retrospectively the outcome and failing factors of nasopharyngeal carcinoma(NPC) treated with late-course unconventional fractionation radiotherapy(LCUCFR). Methods From January 1996 to December 2000, 133 such patients were analyzed retrospectively. All had been confirmed by histopathology as poorly differentiated squamous cell carcinoma, including 101 males and 32 females. All were treated by LCUCFR. The nasopharyngeal lesion radiation schedule was as follows; 1.An initial conventional fractionation 34.5Gy/18f for face and neck port, with 1.92Gy per daily fractionation;2.The above regimen was followed by 1.25-1.50Gy per fraction twice daily in 6-8 days for pre-auricular port;3.The above regiment was then followed by conventional boosting dose 1.90Gy and 1.30Gy(morning 1.90Gy and afternoon 1.30Gy) twice daily(with interval of 6-8 hours) in 6-8 days. The whole course was 5 fractions per week with the median of 78Gy over a median of 47days. The positive and negative lymph node in the neck were treated by conventional radiotherapy with a median of 67Gy and a dose of 50-55Gy in median interval of 43 days. Results The 5-year nasopharyngeal lesion and neck metastasis lymph node control rate was 92.9% and 96.4%, respectively. T1,T2,T3 and T4 stage local control rate was 100%,96.6%,96.6% and 78.4%,respectively. The overall 5-year survival and disease-free survival rate was 73.3% and 70.8%,respectively. The 5-year distant-free metastasis rate was 80.2%. Fourteen varietes were used to analyze the prognosis. Both univariate and multivariate analyses revealed that the distant metastasis, lower neck and superclavicle area as well as both neck lymph node metastases and local recurrence were prognostic factors for 5-year survival rate(Logrank test all P

Objective To investigate the clinical effect of ulinastatin in preventing pancreatitis after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancre-atography (ERCP).Methods The Cochrane Library,PubMed,EMBASE,CNKI,VIP,and Wanfang Data were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs)on ulinastatin for the prevention of post -ERCP pancreatitis published from 1970 to June 2016.Two researchers se-lected RCTs,extracted data,and evaluated methodological quality independently,and RevMan 5.3 software was used for the meta -analy-sis.The chi -square test was used for the heterogeneity analysis of RCTs included,and the funnel plots were used to evaluate publication bi-as.Results A total of six RCTs with 923 patients were included in this analysis.Compared with the placebo,ulinastatin had significantly better effects in preventing post -ERCP pancreatitis (OR =0.26,95%CI:0.13 -0.53,P =0.000 2),hyperamylasemia (OR =0.47, 95%CI:0.33 -0.67,P <0.001),and abdominal pain (OR =0.56,95%CI:0.34 -0.91,P =0.020).Compared with gabexate,uli-nastatin had similar effects in preventing post -ERCP pancreatitis,hyperamylasemia,and abdominal pain (P =0.52,0.13,and 0.79);low -dose ulinastatin also had similar effects as gabexate in preventing post -ERCP pancreatitis and hyperamylasemia (P =0.49 and 0.25).The funnel plots based on the effect of ulinastatin in preventing post -ERCP pancreatitis were slightly asymmetric,which suggested the presence of publication bias.Conclusion Ulinastatin (≥15 ×104 U)can effectively prevent post -ERCP pancreatitis,hyperlipi-demia,and abdominal pain in the general population and it is recommended to start using this drug before surgery.

In the clinical education of oral and maxillofacial plastic surgery,how to enhance students’study enthusiasm and interest,promote them to carry on the ponder,and sharpen their generalized analysis ability is a challenge for the OMPS(oral and maxillofacial plastic surgery) teachers.This article proposes a new teaching method:the stereo teaching method,and evaluate its effect.

Objective To compare the postoperative effect of pars plana vitrectomy,phacoemulsification and intraoeular lens (IOL)implantation with silicon oil removed,phacoemulsification and IOL implantation.Design A retrospective case-control study.Par- ticipants 91 cases(104 eyes)of proliferative diabetic retinopathy with tractive retinal detachment or vitreous hemorrhage were per- formed cataract surgery with IOL implantation.Methods All patients were followed up average 6 months,in whom 52 eyes with pars plana vitrectomy,phacoemulsification and IOL implantation(combined group),and the other 52 eyes with silicon oil removed,pha- coemulsification and IOL implantation(sequential group).The differences of the postoperative visual acuity and inflammatory reactions of the anterior chamber between the two groups were analyzed.Main outcome measures Visual acuity and inflammatory reactions of the anterior chamber.Results There were 14/52 eyes with best corrected visual acuity more than 0.1 in combined group and 8/52 eyes in the sequential group after the surgeries(X~2=-6.87,P=0.07) .Corneal edema happened in 16/52 eyes in combined group and 6/52 eyes in sequential group 1 week after the surgeries(X~2=11.53,P=0.001).Keratic precipitate happened in 20/52 eyes in combined group and 9/52 eyes in sequential group after the surgeries(X~2=5.79,P=0.019) .Conclusions The incidence of postoperative anterior chamber in- flammation is higher in Phacoemulsification combined with pars plana vitrectomy group.

Objective To explore the method of the major hospital indexes examination using clinical pathway as an opportunity.Methods Based on the material of our hospital from 2008 to 2010,reference the data of the same level hospital in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region,we set the benchmark and formulated the examination standard of three examination indexes:average length of stay (ALOS),average hospitalization expense and drug proportion.Meanwhile,we took the subentry incentives to give the corresponding reward to clinical departments according to the decreases rate compared with the benchmark monthly.Results ALOS,average hospitalization expense and drug proportion of department and the whole hospital were obviously decreased compared with the same period last year,and the differences were statistically significant (Medical system:t =27.479,14.462,11.362,all P ＜ 0.01 ; Surgical system:t =18.944,16.029,12.071,all P ＜ 0.01).Conclusion After using the examination methods and combining clinical pathway,the effects are obvious,which can effectively shorten ALOS,reduce average hospitalization expense and drug proportion,so as to relieve the patients' economic burden.

Objective To analyze the disorder status of calcium-phosphorus metablism in maintenance hemodialysis patients. Methods Serum calcium, serum phosphorus, calcium-phosphorus product and PTH were detected in 70 patients with maintenance hemodialysis ,and compared with the indicators of K/DOQI guidelines. Results There were 36 cases over 50 years age and 34 cases less than 50 years age in 70 cases, and there were no significant differences in serum calcium, serum phosphorus, calcium-phosphorus product and PTH between two groups (P ＞0.05). The longer the dialysis, the more obvious changes of serum phosphorus and PTH levels, and there were significant differences(P ＜0.05). In 70 cases ,46 cases(65. 7%) serum calcium,34 cases(48.6%) serum phosphorus ,40 cases(57. 1%) calcium and phosphorus product,28 cases(40%) PTH met the requirement of K/DOQI guidelines,only 18 cases (25.7%) of all indicators reached the K/DOQI requirements. Conclusion The calcium-phosphorus metablism in most hemodialytic patients still cannot reach the K/DOQI guidelines.

Objective To evaluate the value of volumetric brain MRI in multiple system atrophy.Methods Eleven patients diagnosed as multiple system atrophy were recruited,includin 5 parkinsonism dominant(MSA-P)and 6 cerebellar dominant(MSA-C).9 patients with parkinsonism of other types and 6 healthy persons were set as case control and healthy control,respectively.T1 weighted (T1W)sagittal and axial images and T2-weighted(T2W)axial images were obtained from all patients and controls at 3.0T scanner.Diameters of the brain structures were measured infratentorially(brainstem, middle cerebellar peduncles(MCP),dentate and red neelus)and supratentorially(globns pallidus and putamen).Results The transverse diameter of the pons was significantly smaller in MSA patients than in the case and healthy controls((27.6?2.0)mm and(30.5?0.6)mm and(29.9?1.1)mm).The significance could be seen when comparing MSA-C and MSA-P with healthy control.The anteroposterior diameter of the fourth ventricle was significantly dilated in MSA patients than in healthy control((11.9? 2.8)mm and(9.0?2.1)mm).The MRI of MSA-C showed narrower MCP((13.3?1.9)mm and (15.8?1.2)mm and larger fourth ventricle((17.3?2.1)mm and(12.6?2.7)mm)than that of MSA-P.The MRI of MSA-P showed smaller globus pallidus and red neclei.Conclusions The volumetric MRI is a useful means in evaluating the brain structure atrophy in multiple system atrophy.The transverse diameter of the pans,though objectively reflecting the atrophy of the pons,can' t be used to differentiate MSA-P from MSA-C.The atrophy of MCP and the dilated fourth ventricle are common in MSA-C,while the atrophy of red neclei is common in MSA-P.

Objective To study the association between serum prolactin(PRL)level,prolactin receptor(PRLR)expression on peripheral blood mononuclear cells and the disease activity in the patients with systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE).Methods Serum PRL level was measured by time-resolved fluoroimmunoassay(TrFIA)in113patients of SLE and in28gender-and-age matched control subjects,SLEDAI index was estimated.It was also investigated by logistic multiple regression analysis that the association between clinical manifestations,immunologic parameters,anti-dsDNA antibody titers and hyperprolactinemia in113patients of SLE.The specific binding(SB)rate of peripheral blood lymphocyte PRLR was measured by radioactive binding ligand assay(RLBA)and the mRNA expression of PRLR by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR)in24active SLE patients,22inactive SLE patients and15gender-and-age matched control subjects.Results The serum PRL levels of63active patients were much higher than those of50inactive patients and28control subjects.The serum PRL levels ranged9~51.2?g/L in79.3%of active patients.It was also found that PRL level was in positive linear correlation with the titer of anti-dsDNA antibody.The concentration of interleukin2receptors in hyperprolactinemia group was higher than that in normal group.It was shown that proteinuria,low levels of complement3and high titers of anti-dsDNA antibody were associated with hyperprolactinemia by logistic multiple regression analysis.The SB rate of PRL receptor was5.03?2.51%(x?s),the total binding rate(TB)was15.4?6.98%in24active patients with SLE.The SB rate of active patients was much higher than that of22inactive patients(SB4.18?2.26%,TB rate14.03?6.54%)and that of15gender-and-age matched control subjects(SB1.62?1.05%,TB8.19?1.47%).The mRNA expression of PRLR in active patients(x?s,0.85?0.45)was much higher than in inactive patients(0.58?0.43)and that in control subjects(0.20?0.13).Conclusion The slightly increased serum level of PRL,high expression of PRLR and the increased specific binding rate are associated with the disease activity of SLE.