Breast Neoplasms ; therapy ; Humans ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; Yin Deficiency

OBJECTIVE To identify the possible risk factors for the development of surgical site infection (SSI). METHODS A total of 218 consecutive patients who received open cholecystectomy due to gallbladder disease and stone of common bile duct during from the Jun to Dec in 2007 were included in the study. The potential risk factors including clinical features,biochemical data,operative types and incision types were analyzed by univariate analysis. RESULTS The overall incidence of SSI was 5.04%.The incidence of SSI in cholecystectomy alone group was lower than in cholecystectomy with exploration of common bile duct group (10.9% vs 3.1%,P=0.022).The incidence of SSI in emergency group was higher than that in selective operation group (12.5% vs 3.8%,P=0.037). The incidence of SSI among patients with white blood cell count more than 10.0?109 befove surgery was higher (12.2% vs 3.0%,P=0.025). The incidence was 1.5%,6.1% and 26.3%,respectively,for patients with Ⅱ,Ⅲ and Ⅳ types incision (P=0.000). CONCLUSIONS These findings indicate that risk factors for the development of SSI after open cholecystectomy include operation manner,operation type,incision type and preoperative leucocyte count.

Objective: To study and explore the distribution characteristics of rs10975521A/T and rs1929992A/G polymorphism of the IL-33 gene in Chinese Guangxi population. To compare the frequency distribution differences of allele and genotype of two sites among different ethnic. Methods:The polymorphism of rs10975521A/T and rs1929992A/G of IL-33 gene in 283 subjects were analyzed with the methods of Single base extension (PCR-SEB) and DNA sequencing,and the distribution frequency and the differences between groups of that were analyzed statisticaly. Results:Three genotypes of AA,AT and TT were found in rs10975521A/T with the frequency distribution of 12. 7%,53. 0% and 34. 3% respectively and there was no significant difference between sexes of each genotype and allele frequency in the Guangxi population ( P>0. 05 ) . There were significant differences of the allele frequency of rs10975521A/T in the Guangxi population compared with that in the European (P< 0. 05), han Chinese in Bejing (P< 0. 05) and Japanese people (P< 0. 01). Three genotypes of AA,AG and GG were found in rs1929992A/G with the frequency distribution of 23. 9%,53. 7% and 13. 4% respectively and there was no significant difference between sexes of each genotype and allele frequency in the Guangxi population(P> 0. 05),but the differences of genotype frequency of rs1929992A/G was statistically significant compared with that in the European,han Chinese in Bejing and Japanese people ( P< 0. 05 ) . There were significant differences of the allele frequency between Guangxi population and European (P< 0. 01),han Chinese in Bejing(P< 0. 05). Conclusion: There are different degrees of discrepancy of rs10975521A/T and rs1929992A/G polymorphism of IL-33 gene among different race and region.

Objective To investigate the incidence of needle stick injuries of nursing students in different stages of clinical practice and occupational protective education to provide evidence for developing education strategies. Methods One hundred and forty-one nursing students were surveyed retrospectively by a self-designed questionnaire. Results A total of 75.9%(107/141) nursing students had been injured in clinical practice. The incidence of needle stick injuries varied in different stages of clinical practice. Compared with the middle and late stage of clinical practice, the incidence of needle stick injuries was highest in the early stage of clinical practice:53.9%(76/141) vs. 38.3%(54/141),7.8%(11/141),and there was significant difference, χ2=216.14, P<0.05.About 64.2%(88/141)-78.0%(110/141) nursing students had not received protective education on the needle stick injuries. Only 48.9%(69/141)-55.3%(78/141) of nursing students were given protective training on needle stick injuries in their practice hospitals. Before clinical practice, 63.1%(89/141) nursing students had not been vaccinated to prevent infective diseases. Conclusions To reduce the incidence of needle stick injuries and related potential risks of infection caused by injuries, it is necessary to strengthen pre-practice education on occupational protection among nursing students. Perfect supervision system should also be established in practice hospitals and clinic wards.

Objective To investigate the effect of electroacupuncture on serum insulin (INS) levels and gastric antral cholecystokinin (CCK) content in rats with diabetic gastroparesis (DGP).Methods Sixty SD rats were randomized into groups A, B, C, D and E, 12 rats each. Group A is a normal control. A DGP model was made by an intraperitoneal injection of 2% streptozocin (STZ) plus an irregular high sugar and fat diet in groups B, C, D and E. group B is a model one and did not receive treatment. Group C received electroacupuncture at points Zusanli, Sanyinjiao and Liangmen; group D, electroacupuncture at the control points of Zusanli, Sanyinjiao and Liangmen. Group C, an oral gavage of metoclopramide tablet solution. Blood sugar and urine sugar were determined using a OneTouch lood glucose meter and Tes-Tape, respectively. The gastric emptying rate and the intestinal migration rate were measured by an oral gavage of phenol red. Serum INS levels and gastric antral CCK content were measured by ELISA in every group of rats before and after treatment.Results There were statistically significant differences in blood and urine sugar values between group B, C, D or E rats and group A (P<0.01) and between group C rats and group B or E (P<0.05). There was a statistically significant difference in the gastric emptying rate between group B, C, D or E rats and group A (P<0.01) and between group C rats and group B or D (P<0.01,P<0.05). There was a statistically significant difference in the intestinal migration rate between group B or D rats and group A (P<0.01) and between group C rats and group B or D (P<0.01). There were statistically significant differences in serum INS levels and gastric antral CCK content between groups B and A rats (P<0.05,P<0.01). There was a statistically significant difference in gastric antral CCK content between groups D and A rats (P<0.01). There were statistically significant differences in serum INS levels and gastric antral CCK content between groups C or E rats and group B (P<0.05,P<0.01). There was a statistically significant difference in gastric antral CCK content between groups C and D rats (P<0.05).Conclusions Electroacupuncture can markedly improve gastrointestinal functions and promote gastric emptying in DGP rats. Its therapeutic effect may be related to electroacupuncture raising serum INS levels and reducing gastric antral CCK content.

Objective To construct a plasmid DNA encoding G glycoprotein of respiratory syncytial virus(RSV) and investigate the protective immune response against RSV infection. Methods Recombinant plasmid DNA of pcDNA3.1~G was constructed by standard RT-PCR based cloning procedure. The immunogenicity of recombinant G protein transiently expressed in HEK293 cells was detected by Western blot. BABL/c mice were intramuscularly immunized with pcDNA3.1~G. Samples of lung, sera, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid(BALF) were collected before and after RSV challenge; virus titer in lung was detected by viral titration; sections of paraffin embedding lung tissues were stained by haematoxylin and eosin(HE) for histological analyses; sera anti-RSV IgG levels were examined by ELISA; Th1/Th2 cytokine were detected by ELISA kit, the T lymphocyte subsets of BALF was determined by immunefluorescence staining followed by flow cytometry. Results Plasmid DNA of pcDNA3.1~G was successfully constructed. The expressed target protein possesses immunogenicity. After challenge, pcDNA3.1~G immunized mice presented relieved pathological changes in lung as well as reduced lung viral titers. The RSV specific IgG was detected in sera of immunized mice. There was significantly increased number of CD25~+CD4~+ T cells in mice BALF. Conclusion We constructed a pcDNA3.1~G plasmid DNA vaccination which can induce evident protective cellular immunity against RSV infection in mice with the increased number of CD25~+CD4~+ T cell subpopulation.

ObjectiveTo observe the change of blood phosphorus and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide(NT-proBNP) in patients with severe acute organophosphorus pesticide poisoning (AOPP)and explore their clinical significance.MethodsSeventy-eight severe AOPP patients were selected and divided into dead group (54 cases) and survival group (24 cases).NT-proBNP and blood phosphorus were examined when the patients were just hospitalized,and after 1,2,4 d and when they were turn out from ICU or before the patients dead.ResultsComparing with survival group,blood phosphorus and NT-proBNP of dead group had no significant difference when the patients were just hospitalized(P＞ 0.05 ).After 1,2 and 4d NT-proBNP of dead group [ ( 1986.5 ± 24.9),(3568.2 ± 56.9),(7829.0 ± 64.3 ) ng/L ]was higher than that of survival group [ ( 1068.4 ± 20.2),(986.6 ± 16.4),(943.7 ± 14.6) ng/L,P ＜ 0.05 or ＜ 0.01 ],while blood phosphorus was significant lower than that in survival group [ ( 1.22 ± 0.13 ),(0.81 ± 0.10),(0.58 ±0.07 ) mmol/L vs.( 1.53 ± 0.16),( 1.48 ± 0.13 ),( 1.46 ± 0.14 ) mmol/L,P ＜ 0.05 or ＜ 0.01 ].NT-proBNP of dead group increased and blood phosphorusreduced gradually by time extending (P ＜ 0.05).NT-proBNP was lower when patients were turn out from ICU than that when the patients were just hospitalized [ (327.5 ±12.3) ng/L vs. (1023.3 ± 18.8) ng/L,P ＜ 0.05].Blood phosphorus had no difference at all time points in survival group (P ＞ 0.05 ).NT-proBNP was higher [ ( 31 486.5 ± 120.7) ng/L vs.(327.5 ± 12.3) ng/L,P ＜0.01 ]and blood phosphorus was lower [ (0.24 ± 0.03 ) mmol/L vs.( 1.57 ± 0.15 ) mmol/L,P ＜ 0.01 ]before death in dead group compared with those at the time turning out from ICU in survival group.Conclusions The value of NT-proBNP increased and blood phosphorus reduced gradually with disease progression.NT-proBNP and blood phosphorus were important factors reflecting the prognosis of blood AOPP patients.

Objective To investigate the relationship of compression area, time and weight as risky factors with local injury and systemic pathophysiological responses in rats so as to establish repeatable experimental model of crush syndrome. Methods A total of 144 male SD rats were divided into two groups, ie, mortality investigation group and biochemical indicator investigation group. Every group included the same 18 subgroups based on 18 kinds of combination with different levels of compression area (the right or both hind limbs), time (4, 6, 8 hours) and weight (2, 3, 4 kg). The circumference of the compressed hind limbs of all rats were measured and serum potassium (K+), serum creatine phosphokinase (CK), creatinine and carbamide were measured too before compression and three hours after decompression. Incidence of myoglobinuria of all rats was recorded. Muscles and kidneys were evaluated morphologically. Results The compressed hind limbs of all rats swelled significantly after three hours of reperfusion (P ＜ 0. 05). All serum K + , CK, CR and BUN were increased significantly with the increase and prolongation of the compression area, time and weight (P ＜ 0.05). Signs of direct cellular damage and ischemia-reperfusion injury were found in histology specimens of local compressed muscle.Hyperemia of glomeruli and renal tubule was found in the kidneys. Renal tubular necrosis and renal tubular cast were observed in group with compression weight ≥3 kg and compression duration ≥6 hours.Conclusions Increase and prolongation of the compression area, time and weight can aggravate the severity of crush injury. Compression area is more risky factor of severe crush injury. Both hind limbs ascompression area, compression weight ≥ 3 kg and compression duration ≥ 6 hours can be the effective experimental conditions for establishment of crush syndrome model in rats.

BACKGROUND:Normal stem cells and tumor stem cells have differences in cellsignaling pathway of gene expression and dependence. How to find a therapeutic method of selectively kil ing tumor stem cells is a topic that should be studied greatly. OBJECTIVE:To isolate human liver cancer stem cells MHCC97 and to investigate the biological characteristics of them. METHODS:Tumor stem cells were selected from highly metastatic human hepatoma cellline MHCC97 by flow cytometry. CD133-CD34-MHCC97 from normal human liver stem cells and CD133+CD34+MHCC97 from tumor stem cells were isolated. Their phenotypes, growth curve, cellcycle and multi-lineage differentiation were measured. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Phenotypes of CD133+CD34+MHCC97 cancer stem cells were CD133+and CD34+and they had the same growth curve and cellcycle with the liver stem cells CD133-CD34-MHCC97, besides, they had the differential ability to epithelial cells and endothelial cells that proved to be stem cells. These results indicated that human cancer stem cells CD133+CD34+MHCC97 had the specific characteristics of tumor stem cells, could differentiate into epithelial cells and endothelial cells, had the biological property of tumor stem cells, was an origin of tumor relapse and metastasis, and a target of clinical therapy.

Objective To explore the ultrasonographic appearance of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans. Methods Clinical data, sonographic features and color Doppler flow imaging characteristics of 12 patients surgically and pathologically confirmed dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans were retrospectively analyzed.Results Single mass was detected in 11 patients (11/12, 91.67%) with the diameter ranged 0.9-8.0 cm. The tumors distributed in the trunk (8/12, 66.67%), proximal limbs (2/12, 16.67%) or face and neck (2/12, 16.67%). Most of the tumors (10/12, 83.33%) developed from skin and subcutaneous fat layer of the trunk and limbs and were hypoechoic and heterogeneous (11/12, 91.67%), some (8/12,66.67%) with distinct boundary and regular shape without liquification, calcification nor regional lymph node metastasis. Affluent color Doppler flow signals of tumor were found in 11 patients (91.67%).Conclusion Ultrasonographic characteristics of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans include distinct boundary, regular shape, heterogeneous hypoechogenicity and rich color Doppler flow signals without regional lymph node metastasis.