Objective To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of rubella outbreaks from 1998 to 2006,and to evaluate the effect of rubella control in Jinan.Methods The data from routine report system for infections disease and rubella surveillance system were collected and a descriptive epidemiological analysis were conducted.Results There were 74 rubella outbreaks with 1,212 cases|which accounted for 73.10% (1212/1658)of tolal cases from 1998 to 2006.All outbreaks occurred in native population.The age distribution was dominated by groups of 5-14,15-19,and 20-29 years old,ant they accounted for 50.50%,45.21%,and 3.80% of the total cases respectively.In all outbreak cases,only 0.49% were immunized,93.65% didn't immunized, and 5.86% were unknown.43 outbreaks occurred in middle school.Conclusion The adolescents were key population for rubella outbreak prevention.And the most effective strategy for reducing the incidence of rubella and outbreaks are to keep high quality routine coverage of rubella vaccine.

Ojective To observe the effects of lifestyle intervention associated with Metformin on the blood biochemical index,C reactive protein(CRP) and interleukin-6(IL-6) in the aged people with metabolic syndrome(MS).Mtthods Fifty-nine old patients with MS were randomly divided into lifestyle intervention group(n=29) and lifestyle intervention associated with Metformin group(n=30).The index of body mass index(BMI) and blood pressure(BP),the levels of fasting blood sugar(FBS),triacylglycerol(TG),high density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C),fasting insulin(FINS),serum C-reactive protein(CRP) and interleukin-6(IL-6) were detected before and after the treatment.Result The levels of systolic blood pressure(SBP),BMI,FBS,TG,CRP,IL-6 and the homeostasis assessment of insulin resistance(HOMA-IR) were significantly lower in the lifestyle intervention associated with Metformin group than those of the lifestyle intervention group(P

Objective To investigate the effect of cisplatin ototoxicity on apoptosis of spiral ganglion cells(SGC), and relation between signal transportation of Caspase-3 and apoptosis of SGC.Methods Forty guinea pigs were randomly divided into 4 groups, and injected cisplatin (1, 2, 4 day group and control group). ABR and AERP (40 Hz Auditory Event Related Potentials) were tested every day after the injection, to find out the threshold changes of guinea pigs. Apoptosis was detected by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase(TdT)-mediated deoxyuridine triphosphate(d-UTP) nick end labeling method (TUNEL), and immunohistochemistry method was used to detect Caspase-3 p20 segment of SCGs.Results It was observed that the more cisplatin injected, the worse hearing guinea pigs got, and the damnification of threshold on 8KHz was significantly higher than that on 1 kHz. At the same time, TUNEL staining and the expression of Caspase-3p20 segment rose up gradually, and significant difference was observed compared with control group ( P

Objective To investigate the changes of WBC count and free fatty acids (FFAs) level in diabetic patients with angiopathy, and explore the role of WBC and FFAs in the pathogenesis of diabetic angiopathy. Methods The number of WBC and the concentration of FFAs were determined in 22 diabetic patients without angiopathy, 38 diabetic patients with angiopathy and 20 healthy subjects. Results Both WBC count and FFAs concentration in the diabetic patients were obviously higher than those in healthy subjects (P

Aim To investigate the protection effect of icariin on isoproterenol induced neonatal rat cardiomyocytes injury.Methods Isolation of cardiomyocytes from Sprague-Dawley rats aging 1～3 d were performed.Cardiomyocytes were grown in DMEM culture medium containing 15% fetal bovine serum.The cell density was adjusted to 1?105～5?105 cells?L-1,and the suspension was pipetted into each well of culture plates.Cells were incubated at 37 ℃ in 5% CO_2 atmosphere for 72 h.Cultured rat cardiomyocytes were divided into different groups:control,0.5 mmol?L-1 isoproterenol(model),and therapeutic groups with 0.1,1 and 10 ?mol?L-1 icariin.Cell viability was analyzed using MTT assay.The potential of mitochondrial membrane was determined by laser scanning confocal microscope.Apoptotic cells were detected by using flow cytometric analysis.Results Compared with the control group,the cell activity was lower in model group(P

Objective To discuss the value of double stimulations and mild ovarian stimulation combined with Gn-RH-antagonist in patients with decreased ovarian reserve receiving in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer ( IVF-ET) . Methods 283 patients with decreased ovarian reserve who accepted in vitro fertilization were analyzed retro-spectively. 204 cases accepted double stimulations and 79 cases accepted mild ovarian stimulation combined with GnRH-antagonist, compared the outcomes of the two protocols. Results The average number of oocytes retrieved, viable embryos,high-quality embryos,consumption and duration of Gn,the serum progesterone( P) level on trigger day in the luteal phase were significantly higher than those in follicular phase. The serum luteinizing hormone( LH) level on trigger day was lower than that in follicular phase. The average number of oocytes retrieved,high-quality embryos,consumption and duration of gonadotropins( Gn) in mild stimulation combined with GnRH-antagonist were higher than those in follicular phase. LH level on trigger day was lower than those in follicular phase, while the numbers of viable embryos were similar. The consumption and duration of Gn in the luteal phase were higher than in stimulation combined with GnRH-antagonist, and there were no differences in the average number of oocytes re-trieved,viable embryos,high-quality embryos between the two groups. The cycle cancellation rate, available rate of oocytes and embryos were similar between the controlled ovarian hyperstimulation. The available rate of embryos in double stimulations was higher than mild ovarian stimulation combined with GnRH-antagonist,and the abortion rate was lower. Conclusion Controlled ovarian hyperstimulation during luteal phase can get better outcomes in patients with decreased ovarian reserve,double stimulations in the same menstrual cycle shortens the treatment time of IVF-ET,and it is a feasible method for patients with decreased ovarian reserve.

Objective To investigate the feasibility of acute myocardial infarction(AMI)treated with transplantation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(MSCs).Methods Fifty female Wistar rats were randomly divided into the transplant group and control group with 25 animals in each group.The AMI animal model was made by liquid nitrogen freezing.Rat MSCs cultured and induced repeatedly was prepared for transplantation and injected into the infarcted parts of the transplant group.The same volume of DMEM solution was injected into the infarcted parts of the control group.Echocardiography was applied one day preoperation,and one week and four weeks postoperation to evaluate cardiac function.The animals of the transplanted group were executed in the fourth week after operation and the tissues of transplant part were examined by BrdU immunofluorescent stain.Results Some transplant cells expressed the cardiac-specific proteins,α-actin and troponin T.The cardiac function of the transplant group had better than that of the control group(P>0.05)in the fourth week postoperation.The BrdU-labeled cells were found in the histological sections of the transplant parts.Conclusion Rat MSCs cultured generation by generation and repeatedly induced by 5-aza in vitro can differentiate into cardiomyocyte-like cells,which if transplanted into the rat infarcted cardiac muscles will survive and help to improve the host's cardiac function.

Uncoupling protein 4 (UCP4) is a member of the multigenic uncoupling proteins (UCPs), specific expressing in the cerebral cortex and hippocampus. UCP4 plays an important role in Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, stroke, brain trauma and other central nervous system diseases by uncoupling, decreasing mitochondrial membrane potential,regulating Ca2+ homeostasis and oxidative stress. This article reviews UCP4 and its roles in the central nervous system diseases in order to provide certain basis for the development of UCP4targeted medication.

Objective To summarize the sonographic characteristics of parathyroid adenomas(PAs) and investigate the diagnostic values and best diagnostic thinking for an early detection. Methods Sixteen cases finally proved with PAs were retrospectively analyzed of their clinical complaints, the department for their initial consultation,indicative ultrasound findings for neck scanning, major manifestations of PAs on a series of three-mode ultrasound imagings,association of adenoma sizes to serum parathyroid hormone(PTH) levels. Results On multimode ultrasound images, the PAs were multidisciplinary morphologic, homogenously hypoeehoic,absent of calculus and necrosis,highly vascularized with color signals,and similar to thyroid in contrast agents perfusion. Serum PTH levels were elevated in accordance with increase of adenomas' size. Among the 16 cases 12 were defined as with parathyroid incidentalomas, to which liver or/ and kidney stones were contributed as indicatives. Conclusions High frequency ultrasound with multiple imaging modes are most suitable for scanning and detection of neck PAs. For those with stones in liver and urinary tracts, unknown bone fracture etc, ultrasound scanning of the neck parathyroids used to reveal latent PAs.

Objective To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the technique of transoral Orvil EEA stapler (OrVil) for laparoscopic gastrectomy of gastric cancer in our hospital.Methods Between Sep 2012 and Aug 2013,73 patients at our department underwent open (n =36) or laparoscopic (being reconstructed by OrVil,n =37) gastrectomy.Early surgical outcomes of the two groups were compared to assess the effectiveness,security and postoperative complications of OrVil procedure.Results The two groups had similar mean numbers of dissected lymph nodes (29 ± 10 vs.31 ± 14,t =-0.697,P =0.488),lengths of postoperative hospital stay (14 ± 5 vs.12 ± 3 d,t =1.933,P =0.057) and postoperative complications (11 vs.11,P =0.939).Intraoperative blood loss was significantly less (189 ± 79 vs.343 ± 90 ml,t =-7.782,P =0.000) and time to first flatus significantly shorter (2.9 ±0.5 vs.3.5 ±0.6 d,t =-4.714,P =0.000) with the use of OrVil.Operation time of laparoscopic group was significantly longer than that of open group (266 ± 97 vs.204 ± 39 min,t =3.607,P =0.001).There was one each anastomotic leakage in both groups.Conclusions With the suitable approach and skillful technique,OrVil is a technically safe and feasible surgical procedure for the treatment of gastric cancer.