Objective To detect the methylation status of CDH1 3 gene promoter in colon cancer by using methylation-specific polymerase chain reaction(MSP)technique.Method The tissue specimens from 32 cases of colon cancer(observation group),and 12 cases of normal colon tissues(control group)were examined,the methylation of CDH13 gene promoter was detected by MSP.Result The methylation of CDH13 gene promoter was detected in 19 cases(59.4％,19/32)in observation group,1 case(8.3 ％,1 / 12)in control group,there was statistical significance between two groups(P =0.002).Conclusion Frequency of the methylation of CDH13 gene promoter is apparently higher in colon cancer tissues than that in normal colon tissues,it reveals that CDH13 gene promoter may contribute significantly to the development of colon cancer.

Objective: To observe the expression of osteopontin (OPN) in the giant cell tumor of bone (GCTB) and to discuss its clinical significance. Methods: OPN expression was examined in 77 GCTB samples by En Vision™ two-step immunohistochemical method. And the expression was compared between patients with different clinical and pathological data; the implied clinical relevance was also analyzed. Results: The positive expression rate of OPN in the GCTB was 76.6%; only weak expression was noted in the normal bone tissues. The expression in the invasive GCTB was significantly higher than that in the non-invasive ones(95.5% vs 69.1%, P=0.013). The expression rate of OPN increased with the increase of Campanacci stages of GCTB, and significant difference was found between different stages(P=O.019). The recurrence status, gender, age, surgery types, duration of illness or site of tumor were not associated with the positive rate of OPN. Conclusion: OPN is highly expressed in GCTB tissues, and the expression is associated with the invasiveness and the Campanacci stages of GCTB.

Objective To evaluate the urethra lengthening technique in the management of stricture of the external orifice and navicular fossa of urethra. Methods From June 1995 to April 1999,15 cases of severe stricture of the external orifice and navicular fossa of urethra were treated by the urethra lengthening technique and the therapeutic effect was evaluated. Results The patients have been followed up for 3～36 months with a mean of 21 months.Satisfactory results with normal voiding and good apearence of the penis have been observed in all but 2.Slight stricture of the external orifice has been noted in 2 patients and has been relieved after 3～6 times of urethral sounding. Conclusions Urethra lengthening technique yields a high success rate with consistant normal voiding and is compliant with the normal anatomy and physiology of the urethra.

Objective:To explore the influence of liquid for post-operative irrigation on the effect of ESS.Method:192 cases with chronic sinusitis and/or nasal polyps of groupIIstageII who had undergone the ESS from September,1998 to June,1999 and completed a3-month follow-up were divided randomly into 3 groups to accept 3 different kinds of irrigation liquid.The evaluation of curative effect was according to the index of HaiKou ESS-97.Result:The curative effect of Herba Houttuyniae group was better than the other two.Conclusion:The post-operative care is important and the irrigation liquid can affect the effect of ESS.

Objective To establish the standard of quality control for Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride (PCRV) and to identify two kinds of PCRV which are collected in different times. Methods In this article,volatile components and flavonoid in 10 batches of samples which were collected from eight provinces were determined by GC and HPLC-DAD,respectively. Their fingerprints were handled by weighted similarity of range and by principal component analysis (PCA). Results According to the result of similarity and classification,there were obvious differences between the two kinds of PCRV.To know whether the differences have great influences on the pharmacological actions of PCRV, pharmacological studies will be needed. Weighted similarity is suitable for this system which has a high content of similar components. Conclusion These methods are effective and will help us to establish the criterion of quality control for PCRV.

Objective: To study the correlation between serum N terminal pro brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) concentration and mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mPAP) in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD). Methods: According to mPAP level, a total of 62 CHD patients undergoing transcatheter closure were divided into non- pulmonary artery hypertension （PAH）CHD group (n=26), CHD + mild PAH group (n=17), CHD + moderate PAH group (n=12) and CHD + severe PAH group (n=7). Another 20 healthy subjects in the same period were selected as healthy control group. The changes of serum NT-proBNP concentration was compared among all groups before, 24h and three months after operation. Correlation between NT-proBNP concentration and mPAP was analyzed before transcatheter closure. Results: Compared with healthy control group, there was significant rise in serum NT-proBNP level in all CHD groups before operation, and it significantly elevated along with mPAP increased [healthy control group (34.0±16.8) pg/ml vs. CHD non-PAH group (68.0±20.2) pg/ml vs. mild PAH group (116.7±43.5) pg/ml vs. moderate PAH group (273.1±64.2) pg/ml vs. severe PAH group (326.5±50.2) pg/ml, P<0.01? all]; linear correlation analysis indicated that serum NT-proBNP concentration before operation was positively correlated with mPAP in 62 CHD patients (r=0.604, P=0.002). On 24h after transcatheter closure, NT-proBNP concentration was significantly higher than before operation in all groups, but it possessed significant difference only in non-PAH CHD group [(98.9±22.1) pg/ml vs. (68.0±20.2) pg/ml, P<0.05]. NT-proBNP concentration was significantly lower than before operation in all CHD groups after three months (P<0.01? all). Conclusion: Serum NT-proBNP level rises along with pulmonary arterial pressure increased in patients with congenital heart disease, which could be used as an index judging severity of pulmonary artery hypertension and prognosis in these patients.

Objective To explore the fixation method of tibial helical plate for treatment of proximal and middle one-third of humeral fractures and evaluate the clinical outcome. Methods A review was performed on 15 patients with proximal and middle one-third of humeral fractures treated by tibial helical plate from May 2004 to February 2009. There were 10 males and five females, at age range of 19-65 years ( average 38.0 years). The surgical method was summarized and the shoulder function evaluated.Results The follow-up lasted for 7-24 months (mean 13 months) , which showed bony union in all patients, with mean union time of 4.7 months. There was no implant loosening or failure. According to Neer 's criteria, the result was excellent in seven patients and good in six, with excellence rate of 86.7%.Conclusions Open reduction and internal fixation using tibial helical plate is simple and effective for treatment of proximal and middle one-third of humeral fractures.

Objective To investigate the effects of interventions on psychological stress factors of nurses in the emergency department of general hospital. Methods Symptom checklist 90(SCL-90)was used for investigation. The corresponding interventions were conducted based on the found problems. Results The mental health of the nurses in general hospital emergency department was worse than that of the general population. Each factor score, the total average score and the number of items after intervention had significant difference than that before intervention respectively. The incidence rate of top 10 symptoms was significantly decreased after the intervention than that before. Conclusions Implementation of comprehensive intervention can significantly improve the mental health of the nurses in emergency department of general hospital.

Objective To investigate the effects of hyperbaric oxygenation(HBO)therapy on serum con- centrations of soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1(slCAM-1),soluble vascular cell adhesion molecule-1(sV- CAM-1),soluble E-selectin(sE-selectin)and matrix metalloproteinase-9(MMP-9)in patients with aeute cerebral infarction and their clinical implications.Methods One hundred and twelve cases of cerehral infarction in the ca- rotid artery system were assigned into two groups.Patients in the routine treatment group(RT group,n=62)were treated with routine clinical treatment regime,whereas those in the HBO group(n=50)were treated with H BO ther- apy in additioo to routine clinical treatment.Thirty age- and sex-matched normal subjects were recruited and served as controls.The serum concentrations of sICAM-1,sVCAM-1,sE-selectin and MMP-9 were measured hy using ELISA method before and 10 days after treatment.The assessment of neurological deficits using National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale(NIHSS)score was conducted before treatment,and at 10 and 30 days after treatment,and the therapeutic efficacy was evaluated.Results The concentrations of sICAM-1,sVCAM-1,sE-selectin and MMP-9 of the patients were significantly higher than those of the control subjects.These parameters were all decreased signifi- cantly after treatment in the two patient groups.Moreover,these parameters were lower in the HBO group than those in the RT group after treatment.The NIHSS scores of HBO group were significantly lower than that of the RT group at the 30th clay post-treatment.The effective rate of HBO group was higher than that of RT group.Conclusion HBO therapy can decrease the serum levels of sICAM-1,sVCAM-1,sE-seleetin and MMP-9,which might be one of the mechanisms of HBO in the treatment of cerebral infarction.

BACKGROUND:Nowadays,the internal fixation materials for the clinical treatment of femoral intertrochanteric fractures are broadly divided into two categories: intramedulary fixation system and extramedulary fixation system.Artificial femoral head replacement can be selected for unstable intertrochanteric fractures.However,the effects of diverse treatments usualy lack of macroscopical evaluation.OBJECTIVE:To investigate and compare the clinical effects of different surgical treatments for femoral intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly.METHODS:168 elderly patients with intertrochanteric fractures,who were treated in the Department of Orthopedics,Beijing Municipal Corps Hospital of Chinese People's Armed Police Forces from June 2005 to June 2010,were enroled in this study.They were treated by screw plate fixation system (dynamic hip screw,dynamic condylar screw),intramedulary fixation system (Gamma 3 nail,expandable intramedulary nail) and artificial femoral head replacement,including 69 males and 99 females,at the age of 75-94 years,averagely 81.4 years.According to Evans type,there were 20 cases of type Ⅰ,43 cases of type Ⅱ,57 cases of type Ⅲ,33 cases of typeⅣ and 15 cases of type Ⅴ.Operative time,blood loss,weight-bearing ambulation time,and hip function were compared and evaluated in patients of each group.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:After treatment,patients were folowed up for 14-39 months.At 12 months after treatment,Harris score was used to assess hip function in the affected side.Fracture was healed within 12 months.There was no significant difference in excelent and good rate among four groups (P＞0.05).Operative time and blood loss were significantly better in the expandable intramedulary nail group than in the other groups (P＜ 0.05).Weight-bearing ambulation time was significantly better in the artificial femoral head group than in the other groups (P＜ 0.01).Results suggest that according to fracture typing,in combination with osteoporosis in elderly patients,suitable repair method could improve therapeutic effects for femoral intertrochanteric fractures,and reduce postoperative complications.Dynamic hip screw is firstly selected for Evens types Ⅰ and Ⅱ stable intertrochanteric fractures.The intramedulary fixation system can be selected for unstable intertrochanteric fractures as Evans types Ⅲ-Ⅴ.Artificial hip arthroplasty is good for elderly patients with unstable intertrochanteric fractures as wel as severe osteoporosis.