Objective: To explore and discuss the clinical curative effect on intermittent positive pressure breathing therapy of non - invasive ventilator in the treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) of elderly patients with complication of acute respiratory failure. Methods: 112 elderly patients who were COPD (all of patients were acute exacerbation period) with complication of acute respiratory failure were divided into control group (60 cases) and observation group (52 cases) as the random number table. A series of basic therapy including routine anti-inflammatory, relieving asthma and expectorant therapy were implemented for all of patient. And the non-invasive ventilator was used to implement non-invasive mechanical breathing therapy. In this therapy, patients of control group were implemented sustaining positive pressure breathing therapy, while patients of observation group were implement intermittent non-invasive positive pressure breathing therapy (1:1). The curative effect, pH value (at 6,24 and 72h), PaO2 (at 6,24 and 72h), PaCO2 (at 6,24 and 72h) and complications between the two methods were compared. Results: There was no significant difference in the general demographic characteristics between the two groups. For patients at 6, 24 and 72 h, the differences of the pH value, PaO2and PaCO2 between pre and post-treatment were significant in observation group (F=5.669, F=6.985, F=7.628, P<0.05) and control group (F=5.311, F=6.892, F=7.958, P<0.05) , respectively. The differences of the pH value, PaO2 and PaCO2 at 6h, 24h and 72h were significant (at 24h, F=6.776, F=7.098, F=7.673. at 72 h, F=7.883, F=6.983, F=7.335, P<0.05),respectively. For two groups, the differences of pH value, PaO2 and PaCO2 at pre-weaning, post-weaning 6h and post-weaning 12h were not significant. While the mechanical ventilation time and mechanical ventilation rate of observation group were significant lower than that of control group (t=3.591, x2=3.052, P<0.05). Besides, the incidences of complications including flatulence, trachea intubation, respiratory and relative pneumonia of observation group were significant lower than that of control group (x2=4.997, P<0.05). Conclusion: The new method can significantly shorten duration of breathing and duration of hospital stays. And its incidence of complication is lower while safety of treatment is relatively higher than that of traditional method.

Adult ; Amniotic Fluid ; physiology ; Female ; Humans ; Kidney ; abnormalities ; diagnostic imaging ; Pregnancy ; Retrospective Studies ; Ultrasonography, Prenatal

Objective To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of mechanical thrombectomy with Solitaire AB stent in the treatment of large intracranial artery occlusions.Methods The calinical data of 15 patients with acute stroke(more than 3.5 h intravenous thrombolysis time window) who were carried out arterial embolectomy with Solitaire AB stent in the No.264th Hospital of the Chinese People's Liberation Army were retrospective analyzed.There were 11 cases of middle cerebral artery(MCA),2 cases of internal carotid artery (ICA),1 case of vertebral artery(VA) pluse basilar artery(BA),and 1 case of anterior artery(AA).The recanalization occluded situation and surgical complications were analyzed,NIHSS score of preoperatively and at discharge were compared.Results In 15 cases,there were 14 cases of totally recanalization,1 case of partial recanalization.Two case with MCA stenosis and 1 case with VA stenosis after the recanalization were accepted stent angioplasty,2 csase died.NIHSS score of 13 cases survival patients increased from (22.85±4.75) scores on admission to (4.39 ±3.67) scores out of hospital,and the difference was statistically sinificant(t=2.752,P ＜0.01).Conclusion The mechanical thrombectomy with Solitaire AB stent can get high recanalization rate,fewer complications and good clinical outcome on patients with large intracranial artery occlusions.For more than venous or arterial thrombolysis time window,the mechanical thrombectomy can be considered within the 8 h after comprehensive evaluation.

Objective To investigate the technique and clinical results of total hip arthroplasty in treating post-traumatic hip fusion ankylosis secondary to operation in acetabular combined with femoral head fracture.Methods From October 2009 to January 2015,7 patients (7 hips) with post-traumatic hip fusion ankylosis underwent total hip arthroplasty.There were 6 males and 1 female with an average age of 38 years (range,25-51 years).There were 4 hips on the left side,3 hips on the right side.Open reduction and internal fixation were performed on all patients.One patient had a postoperative deep infection and 6 patients underwent implant removal.The hip bony fusion ankylosis was developed secondary to post-traumatic arthritis after the surgery of ipsilateral acetabular combined with femoral head facture.The interval between internal fixation and total hip arthroplasty was 37.6 months on average (range,21-67 months).The hip bony fusion ankylosis was relieved by wedge shape osteotomy at femoral neck level.The cemenfless prostheses were implanted in suitable places based on the accuracy position of acetabular center.One infection case was treated via surgical debridement,removal of all the screws,and antibiotic-loaded cement spacer implantation in the first stage.The cementless prostheses were implanted in the second stage.Results The average operation time and blood loss was 108 min (90-150 min) and 320 ml (280-450 ml) respectively.The internal fixation devices were explanted completely,including plate and screw in 5 cases,only screw in 1 case,intramedullary nail and screw in 1 case.The mean fallow-up period was 32.5 months (range,15-48 months).The average Harris hip score improved from 48.8±6.5 points preoperatively to 92.6±5.1 points post-operatively (t=22.82,P=0.001).Osseointegration was developed in all of the acetabular and femoral components at 3 months post-operatively.Radiograph analysis showed satisfied position of acetabular cup and no evidence of implant migration or center of rotation change.Stem subsidence (＜1.0 mm) occurred in 2 cases and heterotopic ossification in 2 cases (Brooker type Ⅰ and type Ⅱ in 1 case,respectively) at one year postoperatively.No complication occurred,such as damages of vessels and nerve,dislocation,component loosening or infection.Conclusion The wedge shape osteotomy of femoral neck is a safe and reliable method in treating hip fusion ankylosis.Total hip arthroplasty can be achieved by reconstruction of acetabular center,suitable components implanted in anatomical position and ideal reconstruction of soft tissue around hip.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the effect of miRNA-101 on the expression of the enhancer of zeste homolog 2 (EXH2) in human androgen-independent prostated cancer LNCaP cells.

METHODSWe divided LNCaP cells into a blank control, a negative control, and a miRNA-l01 transfection group, constructed the vector by transfecting synthetic miRNA-101 mimics into the LNCaP cells, and evaluated the efficiency of transfection by fluorescence microscopy. Then we determined the expression level of EZH2 mRNA by qRT-PCR in the three groups of cells and that of the EZH2 protein in the negative control and transfection groups by Western blot.

RESULTSGreen fluorescence signals were observed in over 70% of the LNCaP cells in the transfection group after 24 hours of transfection. At 72 hours, the expression of miRNA-101 was significantly upregulated in the transfected cells (P < 0.01), that of EZH2 mRNA was remarkably lower in the transfection group (0.01 ± 0.10) than in the blank control (0.95 ± 0.40) and negative control (0.86 ± 0.30) groups (both P < 0.01), and that of the EZH2 protein was increased in the negative control but decreased in the transfection group with the extension of culture time.

CONCLUSIONmiRNA-101, with its inhibitory effect on the expression of EZH2 in LNCaP cells, is a potential biotherapeutic for prostate cancer.

Androgens ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Enhancer of Zeste Homolog 2 Protein ; Genetic Vectors ; Humans ; Male ; MicroRNAs ; physiology ; Polycomb Repressive Complex 2 ; genetics ; metabolism ; Prostatic Neoplasms ; metabolism ; RNA, Messenger ; metabolism ; Transfection

Child ; Contracture ; congenital ; therapy ; Humans ; Male ; Neck Muscles ; pathology ; Torticollis ; congenital

Objective To explore the effects and mechanism of bexarotene in combination with tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) on apoptosis of leukemic cell line KG1a. Methods KG1a cells at logarithmic growth phase were obtained, and were divided into TRAIL group, bexarotene group, 300 ng/mL TRAIL in combination with bexarotene group and 2.0 μmol/L bexaroten in combination with TRAIL group. Cell apoptosis rate was detected in each group by flow cytometry. Flow cytometry was also employed to determine the apoptosis rates of KG1a cells after treatment with bexarotene and TRAIL in different sequences. The expression of Fas associated death domain-like IL-1 beta converting enzyme inhibitory protein (c-FLIP) was detected by Western blotting. Results There was no significant difference in cell apoptosis rates between TRAIL group and bexarotene group of each concentration (except for bexarotene 2.0 μmol/L) (P > 0.05). The cell apoptosis rates of 300 ng/mL TRAIL in combination with bexarotene group and 2.0 μmol/L bexaroten in combination with TRAIL group were significantly higher than those in TRAIL group and bexarotene group of each corresponding concentration (P <0.01). Sequential analysis revealed that bexarotene could reverse the resistance of KG1a cells to TRAIL (P < 0.001). Compared with single use of 2.0 μmol/L bexarotene or 300 ng/mL TRAIL, combination use could significantly down-regulated the expression of c-FLIP (P < 0.05). Conclusion Bexarotene can significantly enhance the apoptosis of KG1a cells induced by TRAIL, which may be attributed to the down-regulation of c-FLIP expression.

This paper discussed the application of designing experiments from scientific research in Micro-biology courses and its effects on the teachers and students. The problems of the application of designing experiments in Microbiology courses were analyzed. The practice of the teaching reform showed that it give great advantages for the undergraduates with the enhancement of their ability on theory application and sci-entific innovation. This teaching reform could be widely popularized.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the effect of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) treatment on the expression of nitric oxide synthase (NOS) mRNA in cortex after acute traumatic cerebral injury, and to study the mechanism of HBO on brain injury.

METHODSAcute traumatic brain injury model was established with rest received free fall injury method in SD rats. 0.25 MPa HBO treatment was used 1 h or 12 h after brain injury and the cortex was isolated 6 h or 24 h after brain injury respectively. The expression of mRNA coding for nNOS, eNOS or iNOS were assayed using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).

RESULTSThe expression of nNOS, eNOS and iNOS mRNA were significantly decreased in 0.25 MPa HBO treatment groups than those in acute cerebral injury groups (P < 0.01). The amount of nNOS, eNOS and iNOS mRNA was significantly lower in HBOT 24 h group than those in HBOT 6 h group (P < 0.05, P < 0.01). There was no significantly difference among nNOS, eNOS and iNOS mRNA in 0.25 MPa normoxic hyperbaric nitrogen groups and acute cerebral injury groups (P > 0.05).

CONCLUSIONHBO may exert significant effects on the expression of nNOS mRNA/iNOS mRNA and protect cortical neuronal from traumatic cerebral injury.

Animals ; Brain Injuries ; metabolism ; therapy ; Female ; Hyperbaric Oxygenation ; Male ; Nitric Oxide Synthase ; genetics ; metabolism ; RNA, Messenger ; genetics ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley

OBJECTIVE: Anatomic variation of renal artery existed in donor kidney, and whether the variation would affect clinical effects is unconfirmed. This paper is aimed to study the outcomes of in vitro reconstruction of malformed renal blood vessels on outcome of kidney transplantation. METHODS: Patients treated with kidney transplantation at Department of Urology, Lanzhou General Hospital of Chinese PLA were selected; including 27 cases underwent kidney transplantation with malformed blood vessels. Seventeen of them had accessory renal artery, 10 of them with two or three renal arteries. Additional 22 patients transplanted with normal kidney during the same period were selected as the control group. Bench surgery with microsurgical techniques was employed for the repair of the vessels, which included 11 cases of end to end anastomosis of arteries, 6 cases of end to side anastomosis of arteries, 6 cases of side to side conjoined anastomosis of arteries, and 4 cases of renal artery lengthening with an interposition of donor or recipient iliac artery. The hemorrhage, hypertension, renal arterial stenosis, delayed graft function, incidence rate of acute rejection, and the serum creatinine level were followed up.RESULTS: Totally 49 cases were received a mean 2-year follow-up, and no death occurred in both groups. Two cases in the experimental group, and 3 cases in the control group were suffered hypertension or hypertension aggravated, the difference had no significant (P =0.673). No arterial stenosis occurred during the follow up. In the experimental and control groups, the incidence of delayed graft function was 20% and 14%, the incidence of acute rejection was 13% and 5%, and mean serum creatinine at 2 year was (119±11) and (127±8) μmol/L, respectively, the difference was not significant between two groups (P=0.179, 0.385, 0.658).CONCLUSION: Donor kidneys with malformed vascular can be used for transplantation after bench reconstruction, which do not influence the outcome of kidney transplantation.