Objective:To evaluate the application of chromogranin A(CgA) as a marker in the diagnosis of prostate cancer. Methods:Serum CgA and serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) were detected by immunoradiometric essay in 27 cases of prostatic carcinoma ,27 cases of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH)and 5 cases of healthy subjects. Results:Serum CgA(98.7?69.42) in patients with prostatic carcinoma was significantly higher than that in healthy subjects(32.68?26.58) and in patient with BPH(44.7?40.86)(P

Objective:To summarize the experience of retroperitoneoscopic renal pedicle lymphatic disconnection in the management of chyluria,and to investigate a new minimally invasive treatment of chyluria. Methods:9 cases of chyluria were treated by retroperitoneoscopic renal pedicle lymphatic disconnection from Jan 2005 to Dec 2008 with 7 male ones and 2 female ones. The average age was 48 years. 8 of 9 cases obtained success and 1 of 9 cases was converted to open surgery. Operation time, blooding volume, postoperative complication and hospitalization stay, and the operative effect were observed. Results:The operation time was from 65 to 105 min,with the average of 70 min. The blooding volume was from 50 to 100ml, with the average of 60ml. Chyluria disappeared immediately after operation in all patients. Postoperative stay was from 5 to 7d and no complication happened. Conclusion:Retroperitoneoscopic renal pedicle lymphatic disconnection for chyluria is a effective and efficienl method in the management of chyluria. And it is also safe , minimally invasive , with less blood loss, fewer complications , and short hospital stay .

Entry of enveloped viruses into host cells requires fusion of the viral envelope with a cellular membrane. This step is mediated by viral glycoproteins that undergo a dramatic conformational change. Recent advances in structure and function of the fusion proteins of the class Ⅱ viruses, Rhabdoviruses and Herpesviruses were described. Proteomics computational analyses to locate the functional domain of fusion protein were introduced. The fusion proteins of class Ⅱ and class Ⅰ viruses differ radically in their initial structures but refold toward similar final conformation (trimer of hairpin). The Rhabdoviruses and Herpesviruses have a novel fold combining features of fusion proteins from class Ⅰ and class Ⅱ. The fusion proteins of these viruses have a different conformation change and mediate a different fusion process, therefore, the proteins belong to a novel class of fusion proteins. The potent inhibitor of virus entry should be new strategies for developing antiviral drugs.

Objective To investigate the prevalent characteristics of children with viral pneumonia in different areas and years.Methods The viral antigen of cells of nasopharyngeal secretions was detected by the method of alkaline phosphatasea anti-alkalinephhosphatase in viral pneumonia children in different areas and years.Results Among 627cases , there were 290 positive cases and 14 cases were infected by 2 viral strains. Three hundred and four positive viral strains,71 cases (23.35%) were RS virus infection, 47 cases (15.46%) were AD virus infection, 74 cases (24.34%) were FLU-A virus infection,50 cases (16.44%) were FLU-B virus infection, 47 cases (15.46%) were PIV1,3 virus infection, and 15 cases (4.93%) were PIV2 virus infection. But in different areas, the kind of the viral strain of the highest infection rate was different. The viral detection rate in autumn and winter was the highest and in summer was the lowest. Conclusions FLU-A virus is the main etiological agent of children viral pneumonia,but the main etiological agent in different areas is different. In autumn and winter, the viral infection rate is high. The chance of viral infection of lower respiratory tract of big children is reduced.

Objective To explore the inhibitory effects of RNAi targeting survivin to suppress the expression of survivin and to induce the apoptosis of human renal cancer cell line 786-O.Methods The target gene fragments were cloned into pcDNATM 6.2-GW/EmGFPmiR vectors,and then the recombinant eukaryotic expression vectors were transfected into 786-O cells with liposomes.The expression changes in survivin mRNA and protein were detected by RT-PCR and immunohistochemical assay,and the proliferation inhibitory rate (IR) of 786-O cells was detected by M'TT assay.Results The mRNA and protein expressions of survivin in the siRNA group were significantly inhibited by the eukaryotic expression vectors,and it also inhibited significantly the growth and proliferation of 786-O cells.Conclusion Silencing survivin gene by the RNAi technique can not only effectively decrease the expressions of survivin gene and protein,but also inhibit the cell proliferation in 786-O cells.This may provide the experimental evidence for the survivin gene as a target of gene therapy in renal cancer.

Protons and heavy ion radiation therapy have proven highly effective against a wide range of cancers and in recent decades there have been rapid advances.Due to the physical characteristics of the Bragg-peak and superior biological properties,proton and heavy ion radiation is able to focus its energy on the tumor while minimizing exposure to surrounding normal tissues and organs,which is expected help enhance the tumor dose and reduce normal tissue damage.In recent years,many studies have explored the efficacy and safety of proton and heavy ion radiotherapy on various malignancies,such as head and neck cancer,lung cancer,esophageal cancer,and liver cancer.The results of these studies enable a better understanding of the characteristics and advantages of proton and heavy ion therapy.

Objective: To examine the help-seeking tendency of Chinese undergraduates in a normal university when they suffering from mental problems, and the reasons that prevented them from seeking professional help. Methods: A questionnaire was administered to 292 undergraduates. Results and Conclusions: ①The subjects preferred solving problems themselves to seeking others, and prefered to go to those who were closed to them when they had to ask for help. The professional counseling service was chosen only when the problem became severe and emotionally disturbed.②Male university students preferred to solve problems themselvesmrre than female ones, and students from the city preferred to solve problems themselves more than those from the countryside.③3 Some factors or categories were identified from the total 9 reasons that responsible for not asking for professional help, in which the more important two were "self efficacy relevant factor" and "saving face relevant factor".

An improved method for determination of the total oxalate in spinach was proposed. Oxalate in the spinach was precipitated at alkaline in CaC2O4 form. The precipitate was obtained by centrifugation and then acidified by HCIO4. KMnO4 was added and absorptivity was determined at 525 nm at a fixed time. This method was accurate and simple. Organic impurities existed in spinach could be removed by ultrviolet ray. The range of determination was 2?g/ml-35?g/ml. The recovery rate was 93-105% and the coefficient of variation was less than 5.35%.

Objective To discuss the treatment effect of locking-proximal-humerus-plate (LPHP) for three- or four-part proximal humeral fractures. Methods A retrospective study was done on 13 cases of proximal humeral fractures treated with LPHP from July 2003 to January 2005. There were six males and seven females, with age of 24-73 years (mean 49.8 years). According to Neer classification, five cases were with three-part fractures and eight with four-part fractures including six cases with osteoporosis. Reduction and fixation was done via deltopectoral-groove approach, without cutting the capsule or peeling the soft tissues of the greater and lesser tuberosity. Of all, three cases with bone defects was treated with allografts. Shoulder exercise could be performed passively three days after operation. One week after operation, passive and active shoulder exercise was done, which was gradually intensified two weeks after operation. Results A follow up for 3-20 months (average 11 months) on 12 cases showed that all fractures were healed. According the Neer shoulder score, the results was excellent in six cases, good in four and fair in two, with excellence rate of 83.3%. Conclusions The screw of LPHP can lock the plate so that the plate can firmly fixate the fractures without tightly contacting the bone, as simultaneously reaches fracture healing and function exercise and enhances the treatment effect. LPHP is a specially suitable procedure for osteoporosis and three-or four-part proximal humeral fractures.

Diabetic cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy is the most common and troublesome complication of diabetes mellitus.Diabetic cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy contributes greatly to the morbidity,mortality.Factors in the pathogenesis of these complications are altered metabolism,vascular insufficiency,loss of growth factor trophism,and autoimmune destruction of nerves in a visceral and cutaneous distribution.There are studies in progress that suggest cardiovascular autonomic nerves can be induced to regenerate,and the future for patients with diabetic cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy is brighter.