Objective To investigate the changes of serum cytokines in children with mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (MPP).Methods A total of 239 children with MPP hospitalized in our department from Jan 2008 to Dec 2009 served as MPP group,which were redivided into mild MPP group (n =152) and severe MPP group ( n =87 ).Two hundred and sixty-three acute bronchopneumonia children without MPP infection served as non-MPP group.Fifty cases who would undergo hernia and phimosis elective surgery in pediatric surgery department served as control group.All children with pneumonia were detected mycoplasma pneumoniae antibodies and cytokines (TNF-α,IFN-γ,IL-1β,IL-4,IL-6) of serum in the first day of hospitalization and recovery period.Children in control group were detected the level of cytokines only once.Results Serum levels of TNF-α,IL-1β,IL-6 in MPP group and non-MPP group were higher than those in　control group ( P ＜ 0.01 ).No significant differences of IFN-γ and IL-4 levels were found among three groups ( P ＞ 0.05 ).Compared with non-MPP group,the levels of IFN-γ,IL-1β and IFN-γ/IL-4 were higher in MPP group ( P ＜ 0.01 ).The levels of TNF-α,IL- 1β,IL-6,and IFN-γ/IL-4 were significantly decreased in　the recovery period of MPP (P ＜0.001,P ＜ 0.05 ).The levels of TNF-α,IL-1β and IFN-γ/IL-4 in severe　MPP children were higher than those in mild MPP children ( P ＜ 0.01 ).Conclusion The immunologic　function of MPP children is unbalanced.The serum levels of TNF-α,IL-1β,IL-6,and IFN-γ/IL-4 are correlated with severity of MPP,which help to evaluate the state of MPP.

Feeding difficulty is a widespread problem with high incidence in the premature infant and small for gestational age. There are many factors to impact the feeding difficulty in premature and small for ges-tational age,including suffocation,primary disease,gestational age,milk time,pregnancy factors,environmental factors,hormone levels. In this paper,we summarize the feeding difficulties′ etiology,pathogenesis,treatment a-bout premature and small for gestational age,aimed at providing the basis of feeding difficulties′prevention and cure for premature and small for gestational age.

To prepare monoclonal antibodies for blocking acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis (AHC)viruses,BALB/C mice were immunized with Hela cells.The spleen of immunemouse was re-moved,and spleen cells were fused with SP2/0 cells.The antibodies against cell receptors wereselected by cell protection assay.Four cell strains secreted McAbs designated R7.R8.R16 andR24 were screened to be able to block cellular receptors and inhibit the infection of Ev70 as wellas CA24v on Hela cell.These results demonstrate that the receptors for Ev70 and CA24v are si-miliar.Indirect immunofluorescence test with the four McAbs showed definite fluorescence onliving Hela cells,which the intensity was concordance with the mean intensity resulted fromflowcytometer.Positive reaction on fixed Hela cells were only observed with R7 and R8.

Radiotherapy is one of the main treatment options for patients with advanced limited non small cell lung cancer.From the viewpoint of radiobiology,the change of fractionation schedule in radiotherapy might improve the therapeutic effect.There are many different methods of fractionated irradiation: from conventional radiation including hyperfractionated radiotherapy,accelerated radiotherapy and hypofractionated radiotherapy,etc.In this paper,we summarized the definition of the different types of fractionated irradiation, and its clinical application.

Laryngeal cartilage dysplasia,also known as congenital laryngeal cartilage softening or con-genital laryngeal stridor,a clinical common laryngeal disease in infant. It is often shown as airflow makes special sound through larynx or tracheal stenosis,also known as laryngeal stridor. Obstruction can be caused by airway lumen or external pressure. Airway obstruction position can be located in the nose,pharynx and larynx and tra-chea. Laryngeal stridor can be caused by many diseases,such as congenital laryngeal stridor,acute laryngeal,or acute laryngotracheobronchitis,respiratory tract foreign bodies,congenital laryngeal stenosis and laryngeal web, etc. The pathogenesis,pathology,clinical manifestation,diagnosis and treatment are reviewed.

Medical equipment procurement authority provides sunshine supervisory channel for hospital staff by power operation monitoring software, which could operate in the open. The exercise of purchase rights should upload the content in accordance with the provisions of "internal control point". It could strengthen the procurement process control and ensure the orderly supervision links to further regulate bidding and purchasing behavior, which can prevent the exercise of uncontrolled power.
Purchasing, Hospital ; Surgical Equipment ; economics

OBJECTIVE:To study the effect and its mechanism of carvedilol on leptin-induced activation and proliferation of LX2 human hepatic stellate cells(HSC-LX2). METHODS:HSC-LX2 with logarithmic growth periods were divided into blank con-trol group,leptin-stimulated group and carvedilol low-concentration,medium-concentration,high-concentration groups(5,10,20μmol/L). Except for the blank control group,other groups were added 0.1 g/L leptin and corresponding concentration of carvedilol. After 24 h,MTT method was used to detect the optical density(OD)value of cells and calculate the proliferation rate. Flow cytom-etry was used to detect the cell cycle and apoptosis. Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction method was used to detect the α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA),matrix metalloproteinase inhibition factor 1 (TIMP-1),leptin,leptin receptor mRNA expressions. Western blot method was used to detect phosphorylated Janus kinase 2(p-JAK2),phosphorylated signal trans-duction and transcriptional activator 3 (p-STAT3) protein expressions. RESULTS:Compared with blank control group,OD value of cell was increased in leptin-stimulated group;apoptotic rate was decreased;cells of G0/G1 were decreased;α-SMA,TIMP-1, leptin,leptin receptor mRNA expressions and p-JAK2,p-STAT3 protein expressions were increased (P<0.05). Compared with leptin-stimulated group,OD values of cells were decreased in carvedilol concentration groups;apoptotic rate was increased,and the cells were mainly blocked in G0/G1 phase;α-SMA,TIMP-1,leptin,leptin receptor mRNA expressions and p-JAK2,p-STAT3 protein expressions were decreased(P<0.05)and was concentration-depended(P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS:Carvedilol can inhibit the activation and proliferation of leptin-induced HSC-LX2,promote its apoptosis. The mechanism may associate with down-regulat-ing leptin,leptin receptor gene expression and blocking JAK2/STAT3 signal pathway activation by leptin in cells.

OBJECTIVETo study the correlation between serum insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) level and feeding difficulties in preterm infants.

METHODSA retrospective analysis was performed on 200 preterm infants born between January 2013 and January 2014. Venous blood samples were obtained within 24 hours after birth to determine the serum level of IGF-1. The correlation between IGF-1 level and feeding difficulties in preterm infants was analyzed by single-factor analysis and multivariate logistic regression analysis.

RESULTSThe serum IGF-1 level in the feeding difficulty group was significantly lower than that in the control group (28±4 ng/mL vs 63±8 ng/mL; P<0.05). Results of multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that high gestational age and birth weight were protective factors for feeding difficulties in preterm infants, whereas asphyxia, delayed initiation of feeding, use of aminophylline, perinatal infection and decreased IGF-1 level were risk factors.

CONCLUSIONSThe level of serum IGF-1 is correlated with feeding difficulties in premature infants. A reduced IGF-1 level increases the risk of feeding difficulties.

Birth Weight ; Breast Feeding ; Female ; Humans ; Infant, Newborn ; Infant, Premature ; blood ; Insulin-Like Growth Factor I ; analysis ; Logistic Models ; Male ; Retrospective Studies

Objective To compare the effect of injection with botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) before serial casting with BTX-A injection alone for the treatment of spastic equinus in children with cerebral palsy (CP).Methods Sixty patients were divided into an experimental group and a control group with 30 patients in each.Those io the experimental group received a BTX-A injection followed by serial casting,while the controls received BTX-A only.Before treatment and 1 month,3 months and 6 months after treatment,the dorsiflexion range of motion (ROM)of the ankle recorded while the knee in flexion and extension were measured,and gait was evaluated with an observational gait scale.Results Before treatment there was no significant inter-group difference in any of the 3 outcome measures.At 1 montb,3 months and 6 months after treatment,there were significant inter-group differences in all 3 measures,and also significant differences compared with before treatment in both groups.Conclusion Lower muscle tone,greater ankle mobility and better gait patterns can be promoted in CP children with spastic equinus using serial casting combined with BTX-A injection.The improvements may last longer than those after BTX-A injection alone.

As a new member of two-dimensional materials, black phosphorus has shown good application prospects in the fields of photoacoustic imaging, photothermal photodynamic therapy, and drug loading due to its excellent characteristics such as good biodegradability, biocompatibility, thickness-dependent tunable direct band-gap, and high surface-to-mass ratio. Because black phosphorus has the characteristics of easy oxidation and degradation, it is coated with relatively stable liposomes or polymeric materials to construct a black phosphorus-based drug delivery system, which shows great potential in tumor treatment and diagnosis and has become a new focus in drug delivery research. In this paper, we introduce the role of black phosphorus in tumor diagnosis and treatment in detail, and summarize the design of black phosphorus-based drug delivery system in recent years as well as its research progress in tumor diagnosis and treatment, in order to provide reference for the research and application of black phosphorus.