BACKGROUND:Computer-assisted navigation technique has been widely applied in spinal surgery, but there is stil lack of systematic reviews on this technique in lumbar pedicle screw fixation.
OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the application of computer-assisted navigation technique in lumbar pedicle screw fixation.
METHODS:Databases such as PubMed, Embase and China journal ful-text database CNKI were searched for articles about computer-assisted navigation in lumbar pedicle screw fixation, and related studies and literatures were hand-searched as wel , and then insertion accuracy, intraoperative blood loss, operative time consumption and rate of insertion-related complications between computer-assisted navigation technique group and conservative technique group were compared.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Final y 7 studies which met the inclusion criteria were included with 784 patients and 4 101 lumbar pedicle screws in total. Meta-analysis indicated that malposition rate [relative risk (RR)=0.44, 95%confidence interval (CI):(0.27, 0.69), P=0.000 4] and intraoperative blood loss [weighted mean difference (WMD)=-172.40, 95%CI:(-246.26,-98.53), P<0.000 01] had statistical y significant differences between computer-assisted navigation technique group and conservative insertion group. However, operative time consumption [WMD=-31.45, 95%CI:(-85.56, 22.66), P=0.25] and incidence of complications [RR=0.41, 95%CI:(0.12, 1.41), P=0.16] did not show significant differences between groups. Application of computer-assisted navigation technique in lumbar pedicle screw fixation would improve insertion accuracy. However, further study is stil needed to make clear whether this technique can improve final outcome in post-operative patients.

This paper analyzed the present status of the statistical teaching in medical sciences university and indicated that statistical teaching plays an important role in improving the students' Scientific Research Practice Ability.

Objective To establish osteosarcoma vaccine by the LM9 osteosarcoma derived from C3h mice hybridized with activated B lymphocytes and study its biological behavior and the antitumor efficacy. Methods The LM9 osteosarcoma derived from C3h mice was fused with LPS activated B lymphocytes by using 50%PEG. The fused cells was selected by HAT medium and cultured in vitro, and the biocharacter and efficacy of the fusion vaccine were investigated. Results In contrast to LM8, the fused cells grew significantly slowly in vitro. All the mice under the protection of fused vaccine survived without tumor (8/8), while all the mice in the control group succumbed to the tumor with no survival (8/8), 75%of the mice inoculated subcutaneously with cell fusion vaccine survived without tumor burden after implantation of LM8 cells subcutaneously. The mice in the control group developed tumors and died within 45 days without any exception. Conclusion It is possible that the LM9 osteosarcoma biology characteristics change after fused with LPS activated B lymphocytes. Cell fusion osteosarcoma vaccine could produce prophylactic and therapeutic effects in mice.

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AIM: To investigate the effects of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) on experimental osteoarthritis in rats. METHODS: Forty rats were randomly divided into four groups. Group A is normal control group. Osteoarthritic models of rats were established by intraarticular injections of papain into the right knee joints of groups B, C and D. Then the right knee joints of rats in groups C and D, respectively, received 150 ?l intraarticular injections of DHEA at a concentration of 50 ?mol?L~(-1) and 100 ?mol?L~(-1), and the right knee joints of rats in groups A and B both received 150 ?l physiological saline, twice weekly for five weeks. Six weeks later, all rats were sacrificed, and the articular cartilage was assessed by gross morphologic, histologic, biochemical and immunohistochemical methods. RESULTS: The cartilage damage in groups C and D was much less than that in group B through observation under a surgical microscope. The Mankin's score, nitric oxide (NO) in the douche of articular cavity, malondialdehyde (MDA) in synovium, the expression of matrix metalloproteinase-1 and 9 in articular cartilage in groups C and D decreased in comparison with group B, and the foregoing indexes in group D decreased significantly compared with group C. However, the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD) in the douche of articular cavity and blood serum in groups C and D increased in comparison with group B, and the foregoing indexes in group D increased significantly compared with group C. CONCLUSIONS:DHEA shows a cartilage-protecting effect which is in a dosage-dependent manner. The mechanism probably is to inhibit the expression of matrix metalloproteinases and to decrease the release of (NO and enhance the antioxidation.

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Objective To investigate the effects of mitochondrial division inhibitor 1 (mdivi-1) in rats after cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and its mechanism.Methods Fifty Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly (random number table) divided into sham group (n =8),cardiac arrest (CA) model group (n =14),dimethyl sulfoxide post-treatment control group (DMSO group,n =14),and mdivi-1 post-treatment group (mdivi-1 group,n =14).Asphyxial CA was reproduced in animals,and they were resuscitated by CPR.In the mdivi-1 group or DMSO group,the animals were given mdivi-1 (1.2 mg/kg) or DMSO (0.1％) intravenously after restoration of spontaneous circulation (ROSC).The neurological functions were assessed using neurological deficit score (NDS) determined at 24,48 and 72 hours after CPR.The brain tissues were harvested at 72 hours after CPR.The histopathologic changes were assessed by hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining,and the normal neuron was counted.The neuronal apoptosis was assessed with terminal dexynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) staining,and the expressions of cytochrome C (Cyt-C) protein in mitochondria and cytoplasm from hippocampus were determined by Western Blot.Results NDS in all experiment groups was gradually increased after CPR,and they were significantly lower than thoseo.f the sham group at 24,48,and 72 hours (51.5±3.7 vs.80.0±0.0,59.3±3.6 vs.80.0±0.0,66.7±2.6 vs.80.0±0.0,all P ＜ 0.05).The number of normal pyramidal neurons in the hippocampal CA1 region was markedly reduced (cells/HP:4.4± 1.1 vs.23.1 ± 4.0,P ＜ 0,05),the apoptotic index was significantly increased [(86.9 ± 6.9)％ vs.(3.4 ± 0.8)％,P ＜ 0.05],the expressions of Cyt-C in mitochondria were significantly decreased (A value:0.46±0.18 vs.1.00±0.00,P ＜ 0.05),and the expressions of Cyt-C in cytoplasm were significantly up-regulated (A value:6.65±0.21 vs.1.00±0.00,P ＜ 0.05).Compared with the CA group,NDS at 24 hours and 48 hours in mdivi-1 group was slightly increased (55.2 ± 3.3 vs.51.5 ± 3.7,64.7 ± 2.4 vs.59.3 ± 3.6,both P ＞ 0.05),and it was significantly increased at 72 hours (74.5±2.3 vs.66.7 ± 2.6,P ＜ 0.05),the number of normal pyramidal neurons in the hippocampal CA1 region was markedly increased (cells/HP:16.2±2.4 vs.4.4± 1.1,P ＜ 0.05),the apoptotic index was dramatically reduced [(42.3 ± 3.9)％ vs.(86.9 ± 6.9)％,P ＜ 0.05],the expressions of Cyt-C in mitochondria were significantly increased (A value:0.83 ± 0.22 vs.0.46 ± 0.18,P ＜ 0.05),and the expressions of Cyt-C in cytoplasm were significantly decreased (A value:3.84±0.47 vs.6.65±0.21,P ＜ 0.05).There was no statistically significant difference in above indexes between CA group and DMSO group.Conclusion By inhibiting mitochondrial Cyt-C apoptotic pathway to reduce neuronal apoptosis in rats after CA-CPR,mdivi-1 can improve brain function after CPR.

Objective To explore the therapeutic effect of irbesartan treatment on left ventricular remodeing after acute myocardial infarction by 2D Doppler technique.Methods 85 patients with AMI were selected into the study.42 patients were randomized to conventional treatment group,43 patients to irbesartan treatment group.At first week and 26 week after AMI,the left ventricular myocardium weight(LVMW) and diastolic volume(LVDV) were measured by echocardiogram,and the parameters of left ventricular systolic and diastolic function were measured by echocardiogram.Results (1)At 26 week,LVDV and LVMW in irbesartan treatment groups were significantly decreased as compared with conventional treatment group,left ventricular eiection fraction(LVEF) in irbesartan group was increased.(2)PE(peak E-wave velocity) and PFR(peak filling rate) in irbesartan group were increased as compared with conventional group.Conclusion Irbesaratan might significantly reduce myocardial dilatation of left ventricle,decrease LVMW after AMI and improve left ventricle function.