Objective: Our aim was to investigate the relationship between tumor doubling time (TD) and the prognosis of patients with lung cancer.Methods:According to the diameter of tumor or its shadow,the TD of tumor was calculated and postoperative survival time (PST) were predicted based on the Geddes' nomogram.The statistic analysis was performed after comparison with the actual survival time (AST).Results:There was no significant difference of TD among tumors of different histological types (P>0.05).The accumulated survival in patients with TD>100 days was higher than those with TD<100 days, with a significant difference (P<0.05).The AST in patients underwent surgery was markedly higher than the PST,indicating that the operation was effective.Conclusion:Tumor TD may be a valuable parameter for evaluating the prognosis and surgical treatment in patients with lung cancer.

Objective:To evaluate outcomes and differences of the equality indexes of health and health service utilization in different living standard indicators. Methods: Using multi-phase stratified random sampling to select samples of rural families in Ningxia region and collect data about sample families' income, consumption, wealth and some relevant data on family members' health status and health services utilization. Using concentration index to measure the equality of health and health services utilization with income, consumption or wealth index as living standard indicators respectively and discuss the differences of the outcomes. Results:For different living standard in-dicators, the correlation between each other was weak. The differences of concentration indexes with different living standard indicators between 0. 01 to 0. 21 , and most of whichweresignificant on the level of 0. 05. Conclusion: The impact of choice of living standard indicators on the equality index of health and health service utilization was signifi-cant. In a limited area, living standards measured by wealth index could be more accurate and objective than by in-come or consumption, but the condition of this method wasmore strict.

Objective: To study the agreement of wealth index constructed using different methods, and the comparison of living standard measurements by the wealth index and traditional indicators. Methods:The data used in the study come from Rural Household Survey in Ningxia region, and the sample of this household survey included 6612 households, 28886 people. Using different weighting methods, such as principal component analysis and equal weighting, and data coded in different ways to construct 4 wealth indexes, and analyzing the agreement of these 4 wealth indexes. Respectively comparing the wealth indexes with the living standard measurements by total, per cap-ital and per adult household consumption. Results:The wealth indexes showed strong agreement with each other, and similarly weak agreement with consumption indicators. Conclusion: the indicators of living standard measurements each had advantages and disadvantages, and there was weak agreement between these indicators. Thus, when living standard was the main study result or the social determinant of study results, the appropriate indicator in the study should be selected according to the study results by different indicators and professional knowledge and experiences.

By using digoxin labelled human papillomavirus(HPV) 6/11 and HPV16/18 probes,and hybridization in situ technique, the HPV DNA sequence in 50 cases of oral SCC was detected. The results showed that among them ,16 cases(32%) were positive for HPV16/18 DNA, none of the cases of OSCC was positive for HPV6/11 DNA. It was suggested that HPV16/18 in oral SCC was confirmed to be closely related with the cause of OSCC.

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Objective To investigate the effect on the menstrual patterns and sexual quality of life of patients with adenomyosis after treated with Mirena IUD.Methods56 patients with adenomyosis who were treated with Mirena IUD were recruited from August 2009 to December 2009.We used Menstrual blood loss chart method,Dysmenorrhea score method and Brief Index of Sexual Function for Women (BISF-W) to evaluate the menstrual pattern,the volume of uterus and sexual quality after1,3,6,9,12 months.{Results53 patients were followed up,the rate was 94.6%.The condition of 56 patients became better after treated with Mirena for 3,6,9,12 months,dysmenorrhea[Placed before:(3.15±0.91)points;After placing:(1.41±0.51)points,(0.22±0.09)points,(0.07±0.01)points,0 points]and menstrual quantity[Placed before:(12.0±57.5)points;After placing:(71±23.1)points,(29±19.4)points,(18±10.5)points,(10±4.7)points]were both reduced(P＜0.05),the symptoms were not significantly improved after 1 month(P＞0.05).D2 indicators was significantly improved after 3 months of treatment (P＜0.05),sexual function was also improved after 6 months(P＜0.05～0.01).ConclusionsMirena IUD has a good effect on the menstrual pattern and sexual function for patients with adenomyosis.

ObjectiveTo explore the relationship between ?-actinin-4 and oxidative stress in rats with Doxorubicin nephropathy,and to conjecture the mechanism of Benazepril reducing urine protein.MethodsThe model was established by a single intravenous injection of Doxorubicin(5 mg/kg).Benazepril[6 mg/(kg?d)] was orally administered to medicine-treated group.Normal control group received the same volume of 9 g/L sodium chloride solution.Maleic dialdehyde(MDA),superoxide dismutase(SOD),total antioxygen capability(T-AOC) were detected by kit.Sterptavidin biotin peroxidase complex(SABC) immunohistochemistry were used to observe the expression and distribution of ?-actinin-4 in rat glomeruli.ResultsSeven days after injection of Doxorubicin,the decrement of the activity of T-AOC,the progressive increase of expression of ?-actinin-4 whose distribution was in derangement in experimental group.During 14 to 28 days,compared with normal control group,the urine protein,MDA increased significantly,while SOD decreased in experimental group(Pa

Objective To study the antitumor activity of extract from Salvia plebeia and investigate whether the extract induce apoptosis of K562 cells. Methods The aqueous, petroleum ether, dichloromethane (CH2Cl2), ethyl acetate, and butanol extracts were prepared from the aerial parts of 5. plebeia. Taking fluorouracil as reference, the cytotoxic activities of these extracts on HeLa, A549, SGC-7901, HCT-116, K562, LoVo, DU-145, and HepG2 cells were evaluated. To clarify the apoptosis of K562 cells induced by CH2Cl2 extract, the methods of Hoechst 33258 staining, flow cytometry assay, and DNA ladder assay were investigated. Results The CH2Cl2 extract showed the most potent cytotoxic effect against K562 cells, with an IC50 < 15 μg/mL for 3 d treatment. The characteristic apoptotic symptoms such as DNA fragmentation and chromatin condensation were also observed in the K562 cells. Conclusion The CH2Cl2 extract from S. plebeia may inhibit the cancer cell proliferation by inducing cell apoptosis.

Objective:To evaluate bone formation in human extraction sockets with absorbed surrounding walls augmented with Bio-Oss(R) and Bio-Gide(R) after a 6-month healing period by histologic and histomorphometric analyses.Methods:Six fresh molar tooth extraction sockets in 6 patients who required periodontally compromised moral tooth extraction were included in this study.The six fresh extraction sockets were grafted with Bio-Oss(R) particle covered with Bio-Gide(R).The 2.8 mm × 6.0 mm cylindric bone specimens were taken from the graft sites with aid of stent 6 months after the surgery.Histologic and histomorphometric analyses were performed.Results:The histological results showed Bio-0ss(R) particles were easily distinguished from the newly formed bone,small amounts of new bone were formed among the Bio-Oss(R) particles,large amounts of connective tissue were found.Intimate contact between the newly formed bone and the small part of Bio-Oss(R) particles was present.All the biopsy cylinders measurement demonstrated a high inter-individual variability in the percentage of the bone,connective tissues and BioOss(R) particles.The new bone occupied 11.54％ (0-28.40％) of the total area;the connective tissues were 53.42％ (34.08％-74.59％) and the Bio-Oss(R) particles were 35.04％ (13.92％-50.87％).The percentage of the particles,which were in contact with bone tissues,amounted to 20.13％ (0-48.50％).Conclusion:Sites grafted with Bio-Oss(R) particles covered with Bio-Gide(R) were comprised of connective tissues and small amounts of newly formed bone surrounding the graft particles.

Objective:To compare the bone dimensional changes following tooth extraction alone with extraction plus ridge preservation ( using deproteinized boving bone mineral Bio-Oss? and bioresorbable collagen mambrane Bio-Gide?) in periodontal compromised extraction sockets .Methods: Eighteen molars of sixteen subjects requiring tooth extraction because of periodontal destruction were enrolled in this study .The subjects were assigned to the control group ( extraction alone , EXT) or to the test group ( ridge-preservation procedure with Bio-Oss? and Bio-Gide?, RP) .Parallel periapical X-rays and cone-beam computed tomography ( CBCT ) scans were taken immediately after tooth extraction alone or plus ridge-preservation ( baseline ) and 6 months later .The changes of horizontal ridge width and vertical ridge height were assessed .Results:At the central buccal aspect , the ridge height increased 2 .9 mm in RP group, and reduced 1.0 mm in EXT group.At the distal buccal aspect , the ridge height increased 1.45 mm in RP group, and reduced 1.45 mm in EXT group.The differences between the groups reached statistical significance (P<0.05).The mean ridge width increased at the 1 mm below the crest (the horizontal ridge width was measured with grafting material at three levels at 1 mm below the most coronal aspect of the crest,HW1), which amounted to 3.40 to 5.80 mm in RP group, and 1.45 to 2.90 mm in EXT group.The mean ridge increased at the 4 mm below the crest ( the horizontal ridge width was measured with grafting material at three levels at 4 mm below the most coronal aspect of the crest ,HW4 ) , which amounted to 0.40 to 3.50 mm in RP group, and reduced 0.10 to increased 0.15 mm in EXT group.The test group and the control group were not significantly different (P>0.05).Conclusion:The ridge-preservation approach using Bio-Oss? in combination with Bio-Gide? can significantly increase vertical ridge height and horizontal ridge width after tooth extraction compared with extraction alone in periodontal compromised molars .