and drug development; therefore, it has received wide attention in the field of life sciences.

BACKGROUND: The use of tissue engineering technology to build a functional meniscus is a new idea for repair of meniscus injury. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the research progress of seed cells and scaffold materials in tissue-engineered meniscus repair. METHODS: A computer-based search of CNKI and PubMed was performed for articles related to tissue-engineered meniscus repair published from 1996 to 2015. The keywords were meniscal repair, meniscal injury, tissue engineering, tissue-engineered meniscus, biomaterials, stem cells in Chinese and English, respectively. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Tissue-engineered meniscus reconstruction is a more viable method for repair of meniscus injury. Mesenchymal stem cells are pluripotent cells that are ideal seed cells for tissue-engineered meniscus reconstruction. Scaffolds are one of important factors for meniscus repair, and natural meniscal scaffolds play an important role. Selection and development of scaffold materials for meniscus tissue engineering have experienced a rapid development period from a single material to composite materials. Composite materials make up a lot of shortcomings and deficiencies that a single material has, and open up new ideas for developing new materials. Meniscal tissues with geometric shapes can be constructed using tissue engineering technology. However, the long-term observation of the biological properties of meniscal tissues is necessary, and from basic to clinic, there is still a lack of reliable data to prove the effect of tissue engineering technology in the meniscus repair.

BACKGROUND: Related studies have confirmed that the experimental results and short-term clinical outcomes of artificial ligaments are satisfactory that the artificial ligaments can restore the stability of knee joint as soon as possible and ensure motor function. OBJECTIVE: To summarize the basic and clinical research progress of artificial ligaments. METHODS: The articles regarding artificial ligaments in repair of knee joint cruciate ligament injury were retrieved from Wanfang database, CNKI and PubMed database during 1985 to 2015 by computer. The keywords were “cruciate ligament injuries, artificial ligament, biological materials” in Chinese and English, respectively. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Compared with autologous and al ogenic ligaments, artificial ligament has good mechanical properties, and can get sufficient tensile strength and joint stability immediately after implantation, so as to ensure the cruciate ligament reconstruction of the knee joint. Artificial ligament technology has experienced carbon fiber ligament, polyester material and stent artificial ligaments. As a new type of polyester artificial ligament, LARS artificial ligament shows a good biocompatibility, on which, cel s can adhere, proliferate and differentiate wel . However, the controversies over the use of artificial ligament stil exist, and its long-term clinical effects stil need further observation. Further researches regarding the material selection, shape bionic design, weaving and surgical techniques of artificial ligaments are stil further needed.

Objective To assess the value of high-frequency ultrasound guided venipuncture of forearm superficial veins. Methods Forty patients with failure of direct venipuncture were given high-frequency ultrasound guided venipuncture. After the direction and depth of superficial veins were identified by high-frequency ultrasonography, a re-puncture was performed. Real-time ultrasonic guidance was employed in case of necessity. Results High-frequency ultrasound identification was used in 11 patients, and real-time ultrasonic guidance was used in 29 patients. All the procedures were successfully completed on one session. Conclusions High-frequency ultrasound guided venipuncture of superficial veins is a simple method without complications, being worthy of wide clinical application.

Objective To report the modified surgical technique currently used for the construction of an orthotopic ileal neobladder.So as to improve the vesical function of urinary storage and urination after total cystectomy. Methods Radical cystectomy and ileal neobladder with double “U” shape were performed in 20 patients with transitional cell carcinoma. After the detubularized ileal segment approximately 40 cm in length was arranged in a U configuration,the two medial borders of the U-shaped open segment were oversewn with a single layer seromuscular continuous 2-0 polyglycolic acid suture.The bottom of the U was folded over between the two ends of the U.Thus a spherical pouch, the neobladder, was fashioned. During that period, the neobladder anastomosed to the urethra.The ureters were implanted according to the improved stitching method. Results The operative time to form a neobladder was (90?15)min.Follow-up turned out that no perioperative or early postoperative mortality was observed, and no severe early complications occurred. The mean postoperative follow-up time was 25 (range,6 to 48) months.All the 20 cases achieved excellent continence except for 6 cases with temporary incontinence at night.Dysuria occurred in 1 case,and hydronephrosis on the left was found in 1 case.Six months later, the mean bladder capacity was 340 ml (range,250 to 450 ml). Conclusions The construction of an ileal neobladder using a smaller part of ileum that has been completely detubularized and fashioned by double U shape is easy and agreeable to perform.This mode of operation has low complication rates, achieves adequate capacity at low pressure, and provides satisfactory continence rates.

Objective To create a stable and reliable model for cerebral ischemia.Methods (1)Distal middle cerebral artery occlusion (dMCAO) model: SD rats of 270-350 g in weight were anesthetized using isoflurane.Both common carotid arteries (CCA) were exposed and occluded for 30 min.Via a bone window between the left eye and ear, the exposed left middle cerebral artery was cauterized and cut during bilateral CCA occlusion.(2) Evaluation of the model: microPET study was performed at 10 h after surgery.microMRI scan were done at 24 h.TTC staining were done at 48 h.Behavioral tests, including vibrissaeelicited forelimb placement test, were done from day 2 to 60 after surgery.Tissue damage was evaluated using cresyl-violet staining Mortality was also observed.Results Infarction areas were 54.50% ± 3.15%(95% CI:49.49-59.51 ) using microPET scanning, 45.30% ± 2.35% (95% CI:42.94-47.86) using microMRI scanning, 43.39% ± 2.33% (95% CI:40.94-45.84)using TTC staining, and 30.10% ±2.22% (95% CI:28.05-32.15) using CV staining.The behavioral test scores were lower in the ischemic group than in the sham control group.This dMCAO model was successfully performed in all rats, and the mortality rate was 0.Conclusions Our results suggest that permanent dMCAO plus bilateral CCA occlusion for 30 min can produce a stable and reliable model suitable for research on cerebral ischemia.

Objective To explore the advantages and application of adjustable shunt valve in treatment of chil-dren with Communicating hydrocephalus. Methods Eighty six consecutive children undergoing surgery treatment for Communicating hydrocephalus from January 2006 to July 2011 were included in this retrospective study. Fifty cases re-ceived adjustable shunt valve whereas the rest received standard shunt valve. Results The success rate was 84.00% in the adjustable shunt valve group and 63.89%in the standard shunt valve group. Complication rate was 16.00%in the ad-justable shunt valve group and 36.11% in the standard shunt valve group. Inadequate and excessive shunt rate was 69.23% in the standard shunt valve group and zero% in adjustable shunt valve group. Compared with standard shunt valve group, adjustable shunt valve group had significantly higher success rate and lower complication rate (All P<0.05). Conclusions Adjustable shunt valve effectively reduce the complication rate and improve the success rate. In addition, adjustable shunt valve is superior to standard shunt valve in the treatment of children with communicating hydrocephalus because it fits for the development of children.

To enhance the level of experimental teaching,the exploring teaching method was studied. Compared to the traditional teaching method,this new method was approved by its obviously advantages. The results show that the students who were taught by exploring teaching method are more excellent in experimental operation,problem resolving capability,and report writ-ing. Also,this result induce a possibility of new method application in experimental teaching.

Objective To analyze effect of the syphilis prevention and control work among female sex workers(FSWs), and provide reference data for target intervention in Guangdong province.Methods Syphilis prevalence among FSWs from 2009 to 2013 were analyzed statistically based on the data from Guangdong Provincial high-risk groups in sexually transmit-ted infection(STI)control program.Results A total of 34 338 FSWs were detected,including 23 816(69.36%)FSWs at the high-tier venues,8 811(25.66%)middle-tier,and 1 711(4.98%)low tier.The syphilis prevalence of FSWs at high-, middle-,and low-tier venues in 2009 was 2.60%,7.36%,and 10.54% respectively,and in 2013 was 1.45%,2.75%,and 21.88% respectively.Chi-square test showed a downward trend in the prevalence of syphilis among the high and middle tier FSWs in 2009-2013(χ2 =12.807,52.333 respectively,both P <0.001),and remained high among FSWs at low-tier venues(χ2 =0.027,P =0.87).The difference in syphilis prevalence in 2013 among FSWs from different types of venues was statistically significant (χ2 =190.64,P <0.001 ).No significant difference in syphilis prevalence was found among FSWs from Pearl River Delta,eastern,western and northern Guangdong(χ2 =5.24,P =0.07).Conclusion Significant difference is found in prevalence of syphilis among FSWs from different types of settings.FSWs from low-tier settings have a relatively lower syphilis testing rate but with higher infection rate.