Aim Subcortical ischemic vascular demen-tia ( SIVD ) induced by chronic hypoperfusion due to small-artery disease is a common cause of vascular de-mentia ( VaD) , which is recognized as the second most prevalent type of dementia. The aim of this study was to determine whether carnosine played a protective role in cognitive impairment induced by permanent occlu-sion of the right unilateral common carotid arteries ( rUCCAO ) in SIVD. Methods Adult male mice ( C57BL/6 strain ) were subjected to rUCCAO, and treated with carnosine or saline. Locomotor test, open field test, hot plate test, freezing test and Morris water maze were performed after rUCCAO. Results There were no differences among rUCCAO group, carnosine group and sham group for total distance traveled in lo-comotor test. In the open field test, carnosine (200, 500 mg · kg-1 ) significantly revised the decrease of latency spent in the center induced by SIVD . There were no differences between rUCCAO and sham groups for the pain threshold. In freezing test, rUCCAO in-duced a significant reduction in content memory, which was completely reversed by treatment of carnosine. In Morris water maze training trials, rUCCAO-treated mice showed prolonged escape latency in acquisition phase, carnosine ( 200, 500 mg · kg-1 ) markedly shortened the escape latency. Conclusion These data suggest that carnosine has a neuroprotective effect on cognitive impairment induced by rUCCAO in mice.

Guided bone regeneration technique (GBR) is regarded as one of the most important methods to increase the bone amount of alveolar ridge, which is often recommended to be applied in the dental implantation surgery. Barrier membrane is utilized in GBR technique to cover the bone defect and create a secluded space, which prevents the connective tissue from growing into the space and facilitates the growth priority of bone tissue. In recent years, along with the emerging of different kinds of barrier membranes and bone grafting materials, the scope of clinical application of this technology is continuously expanded. This article reviews the classification and property of the membranes and the application situation of guided bone regeneration technology in the field of dental implantation.

Objective To study a rapid method for determination of trace formaldehyde in drinking water by oscilloscopic polarography.Methods In the base solution of0.01mol/L H 3 PO 4 ,the reaction product of formaldehyde and phenylhydrazine hydrochloride on the drop mercury electrode revealed a sensitive second order derivative polarographic wave at a pick electric potential-0.76V(VS?SCE).The optimum conditions and interference by other coexisting ions were analyzed.Results The de-tection limit,linear range,recovery rate,relative standard deviation(RSD)of the method were0.002mg /L,0.005-0.25mg /L,94.0%-103.0%,and0.05).Conclusion The method was simple,rapid,sensitive and highly specific.The analytical speed was about 50-60samples /h,which was suitable for the determination of trace formaldehyde in drinking water.

To investigate the correlation between the expression of vascular growth factor (VEGF) and its receptor KDR and angiogenesis in human colorectal cancer. VEGF and KDR were detected in 68 cases colorectal cancer by immunohistochemical SABC technique. Microvessel density was determined by immunostaining for factor Ⅷ related antigen. Results showed that the positive rate of VEGF was 55 9% (38/68) in 68 cases of colorectal carcer, and VEGF was mainly located at the cytoplasm or the membrane of the colorectal cancerous cell; KDR positive rate was 45 6% (31/68), and KDR was located in the vascular endothelial cell of colorectal cancer tissues and their related Peri Cancerous tissues but also in the cytoplasm or the membrane of the colorectal cancerous cell. VEGF was closely related to Dukes stage. Microvessel density (MVD) was significantly higher in VEGF positive tumor than in VEGF negative tumor ( P

BACKGROUND:Periodontal tissue engineering technology provides new ideas and new ways for periodontitis-induced bone defect repair. OBJECTIVE:To develop a culture model for the periodontal ligament cells of miniature swine, which was constructed with hydroxyapatite, to investigate the biocompatibility with hydroxyapatite. METHODS:Periodontal ligament cells from miniature swine were harvested by using tissue explant method. Immunofluorescence was used to detect the expression of stromal cel antigen 1 in the periodontal ligament cells of miniature swine. The third passage cells were co-cultured with a three-dimension hydroxyapatite scaffold, and the biological characteristics of the cells were observed under a scanning electron microscope at days 1, 3, 7 of co-culture. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The pirmary miniature swine periodontal ligament cells grew wel , and they were positive for stromal cel antigen 1. Under the scanning electron microscope, the periodontal ligament cells of miniature swine grew wel on the hydroxyapatite scaffold at days 1, 3, 7 of co-culture. These prove that the miniature swine periodontal ligament cells, which can be separated using tissue explant method and cultured successful y in vitro, can grow wel on the hydroxyapatite scaffold.

Objective To evaluate the diagnostic yield and accuracy of double balloon enteroscopy and capsule endoscopy in patients with obscure small bowel hemorrhage. Methods Twenty four patients with obscure small bowel hemorrhage were performed double balloon enteroscopy and wireless capsule endoscopy separately. The route of enteroscopy could be underwent either via mouth or via anus. Negative result of initial route was required afterwards for another via mouth or via anus examination. Capsule endoscope produced by GIVEN Imaging Company was used. The results of both methods were analyzed independently and final diagnosis of each case was compared thereafter. Results Totally 21 of 24 (87.5%) patients had positive findings with enterosocpy, while 11 of 24 (45.8%) patients had positive findings with capsule endoscopy. The etiological diagnosis of enteroscopy in all cases was confirmed by surgical exploration and pathological examination with the accuracy of 87.5% , however, the accuracy of capsule endoscopy was only 25% (6 cases). On assessment of procedure tolerance, double balloon enteroscopy under anaesthesia and capsule endoscopy were well tolerated than via mouth or anus route enteroscopy without anaesthesia. There was no severe procedure related complications. Conclusions The entire small intestine could be examined by double balloon enteroscopy with combination of mouth and anus route. Double balloon enteroscopy was superior to capsule endoscopy in etiological diagnosis of obscure small bowel bleeding. Capsule endoscopy had clinical diagnostic value in detection of multiple and long segment small bowel lesions. Double balloon enteroscopy could be served as the first option in diagnosis of obscure small bowel bleeding.

Objectives To investigate the clinical characteristics and diagnosis of Gaucher disease. Methods The clini-cal features, enzyme activities and genetypes of an infant with Gaucher disease II were analyzed. Results The main clinical manifestations of the infant included hepatosplenomegaly, ocular dyscinesia and mental retardation. Gaucher′s cells could be seen in the bone marrow aspirates. Glucocerebrosidase activity was low (0.3 nmol/g/min). Serum chitotriosidase activity was high (87317 nmol/L/min). GBA mutations were M85T (c.371T>C) and R120W (c.475C>T). Conlusions Main features of Gau-cher disease II are hepatosplenomegaly with nerve system injury. Glucocerebrosidase activity and gene analysis are important for the diagnosis of Gaucher disease.

OBJECTIVE To investigate the distribution and the drug resistance of pathogens in cerebral stroke patients with hospital infction and to provide a foundation for reasonabie application of antibacterials.METHODS Pathogenic bacteria were isolated from inpatients of burn department from 2003 to 2008,instruments assay or K-B disk diffusion method was taken to carry out the sensitive test.The drug resistance rate of the pathogenic bacteria was analyzed.RESULTS Totally 222 strains were isolated,among which 122 strains were Gram-negative bacteria,58 strains were Gram-positive ones,and 42 strains were fungi.The percentage of these three groups was 54.95%,26.13% and 18.92%,respectively.The main strains of Gram-negative bacteria were Pseudomonas aeruginosa,Escherichia coli,and Enterobacter cloacae,and that of the Gram-positive bacteria were Staphylococcus aureus,Enterococcus and S.epidermidis.The major strain of fungi was Candida albicans.The pathogenic bacteria tested showed high drug resistance.The detection rate of the meticillin-resistant S.aureus(MRSA)was 73.68%.The detection rate of the ESBLs from the K.pneumoniae and the E.coli was 60.00% and 33.33 %.CONCLUSIONS The pathogenic bacteria are multidrug-resistant.Inspecting pathogens and strengthening susceptibility tests are very important in reducing drug abuse,decreasing the resistance rate and raising the cure rate in hospital.

In healthy control group(group A),impaired fasting glucose group (group B) and diabetes group(group C),serum ferritin levels gradually raised[(170.7±91.8),(255.2±161.9) and (362.8±298.5) μmol/L].Hemoglobin Was elevated in impaired fasting glucose group,while returned to normal or even lower in diabetes group[group A(141.0±9.5),group B(148.2±11.2),group C(132.3±19.2)g/L].There was no difference in high sensitivity C-reactive protein among the groups.

ObjectiveTo explore the application value of two-dimensional ultrasonic measurement of fetal left and right lung area, left and right pulmonary longitudinal diameter, left and right lung volume and total lung volume in evaluation of fetal lung development.MethodsIn 489 cases of normal singleton pregnancy, two-dimensional ultrasound scanning were conducted at 12-40 weeks. The left and right lung area was traced in the four chamber view using Trace method. The distances of left diaphragmatic dome to left lung apex and the right diaphragmatic dome to right lung apex were measured respectively on the left and right fetal lung parasagittal planes. Then calculation of left and right lung volume and total lung volume was carried out.ResultsSpearman correlation coefficient of gestational age and left and right lung area, left and right pulmonary longitudinal diameter, left lung volume and total lung volume were 0.929, 0.923, 0.923, 0.917, 0.946, 0.943, 0.951, and a positive correlation, with statistical significance (P<0.05). At 12-40 weeks, fetal left and right lung area, left and right pulmonary longitudinal diameter, left and right lung volume and total lung volume increased with gestational age and fetal growth. Pulmonary area increased faster before 26 weeks than that after 26 weeks. Pulmonary longitudinal diameter and lung volume grew at a constant rate throughout pregnancy, but the growth rate of pulmonary longitudinal diameter was slightly faster than that of lung volume. The fifth, twenty-fifth, fiftieth, seventy-fifth, ninety-fifth percentile of fetal left and right lung volume and total lung volume at 12-40 weeks were obtained. ConclusionsFetal left and right lung area, left and right pulmonary longitudinal diameter, left and right lung volume and total lung volume were positively correlated with gestational age between 12 and 40 week. The normal values of lung volume and total lung volume provide a reference index for prenatal diagnosis of fetal pulmonary hypoplasia. The fetal four chamber view and fetal left parasagittal section was easy to obtain, and may serve as a new conventional method in evaluating fetal lung developments.