Objective To study the method based on gradient vector flow (GVF) and particle swarm optimization (PSO) for realizing multimodal medical image registration and improving its accuracy. Methods In view of three major components of image registration, i.e. the feature space, the similarity metric and the search strategy, a novel method was proposed with three improvements. Firstly, the GVF field was employed as the feature space. Then three similarity metrics were proposed based on GVF field. Finally, an improved PSO combined with crossover mechanism of genetic algorithm was utilized to search for the optimal transformation of two images. Results With 54 times of experiments on both simulated and real medical images, it was demonstrated that this method accurately registered the multimodal medical images to be superior to the method based on PSO of pixels, and the Walsh transform method. Conclusion The method based on GVF and PSO is effective for multimodal medical image registration.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the action mechanisms of the FZD5 gene in prostate cancer bone metastasis and search for some new treatments for this disease.

METHODSWe determined the expression level of the FZD5 gene in prostate cancer PC3 cells and, after transfection of siRNA into the PC3 cells and silence of the FZD5 gene, observed the changes in the migration and proliferation of the cells. We established the model of prostate cancer bone metastasis by tibial injection of prostate cancer cells in the nude mice. Then we injected control siRNA and FZD5-silenced siRNA into the tibia of the mice followed by evaluation of tumor-induced bone destruction by X-ray imaging at 0, 1, and 3 weeks and by HE staining at 3 weeks after injection.

RESULTSAfter transfection of FZD5-silenced siRNA into the prostate cancer PC3 cells, the expression of the FZD5 gene was decreased about 70%. The rate of cell proliferation was significantly lower in the gene silencing group than in the control (P < 0.05), and that of cell migration dropped by 30% in the former as compared with the latter group at 48 hours after FZD5 silencing (P < 0.05). At 3 weeks after injection of control siRNA or FZD5-silenced siRNA into the tibia of the mice, osteolytic damage was observed in both groups, though less in the FZD5 silencing group, with only a few remaining bone trabeculae visible.

CONCLUSIONSilencing the FZD5 gene can reduce the migration and proliferation of prostate cancer cells, help to suppress bone metastasis and destruction, and thereby improve the survival rate and quality of life of the patients.

Animals ; Bone Neoplasms ; genetics ; prevention & control ; secondary ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Cell Movement ; genetics ; Cell Proliferation ; genetics ; Frizzled Receptors ; genetics ; physiology ; Gene Expression ; Gene Silencing ; Male ; Mice ; Mice, Nude ; Osteolysis ; Prostatic Neoplasms ; genetics ; metabolism ; pathology ; Quality of Life ; RNA, Small Interfering ; administration & dosage ; genetics ; Transfection

Objective To evaluate the long term effects of laparoscopic surgery on duodenal ulcer with acute perforation. Methods From 1995, Twenty-five patients with duodenal ulcer perforation and diffused peritonitis were diagnosed definitely by TV laparoscopic technique, and the perforations were sutured and repaired by greater omentum under laparoscopy. Six cases of them were performed parietal cell vagotomy simultaneously. After operation the drain was put into abdominal cavity and H2 receptor blocking agent, proton pump inhibitor or plus antihelicabater pylori therapy were used. Results All operations of 25 cases were accomplished under laparoscopy. Whatever operative complications had not happened. Average operation times were 55 minutes. The total hospital days were 6 in average. Postoperative follow-up ranged from 0. 5 -3 years, no duodenal ulcer recurred. Conclusion The laparoscopy adopted in treating duodenal ulcer perforation is a procedure with minimal invasion and scarceness of postoperative complication; its clinical effectiveness is as good as laparotomized operation.

Adenocarcinoma ; classification ; pathology ; surgery ; therapy ; Cardia ; Chemotherapy, Adjuvant ; Esophageal Neoplasms ; classification ; pathology ; surgery ; therapy ; Esophagectomy ; methods ; Esophagogastric Junction ; surgery ; Gastrectomy ; methods ; Humans ; Neoplasm Staging ; Radiotherapy, Adjuvant ; Stomach Neoplasms ; classification ; pathology ; surgery ; therapy

By means of correlative analysis of critical care air transportation management between China Air Force and United State Air Force,five areas of importance are discussed in this paper,such as the management model of strategies for air transportation,critical care team personnel composition,professional training mechanism,normalization and standardi-zation of operation process,and intensive application of new technology and equipment.

0.05).In 25.28% of the population in the Second Songhua River region,the hair Hg content exceeded 1 mg/kg.In 21.85% and 16.67% of the population of Wujiazhan town and Songyuan city,the hair Hg content exceeded 1 mg/kg.Conclusion In the investigated area,the level of hair mercury shows a downtrend,but there still is health risk from mercury exposure.

Objective To explore the effects of percutaneous renal biopsy(PRB) on the etiological diagnosis and therapeutic regimen of patients with acute renal failure(ARF),so as to further improve the diagnostic and therapeutic levels of ARF.Methods From Nov.1992 to Dec.2007,176 patients were admitted in the Renal Division of Nanfang Hospital.All the patients matched the diagnostic criteria and were clinically diagnosed as ARF:within 48h the serum creatinine(SCr) ascended(≥26.5?mol/L) and increased by more than 50%,and the urine volume of less than 0.5ml/kg?h persisted in 6 hours.All the patients were undergone PRB and the clinical data were analyzed retrospectively.Results The final etiological diagnosis rate elevated from 64.2%(113/176) before PRB to 96.6%(170/176) after PRB.The coincidence of etiological diagnosis before and after PRB was 95.6%(108/113).Of 176 cases,170 were finally diagnosed as ARF,and the 6 remainders who were clinically misdiagnosed as ARF were finally diagnosed as chronic renal insufficiency(CRI).The therapeutic regimen for 83 patients was supplemented and for another 10 patients was modified after PRB,the total adjusted rate was up to 52.8%(93/176).After PRB,8 patients were finally diagnosed as IgA nephropathy,of them one case was specifically diagnosed as IgA protractedly leading to CRI,6 cases were ARF complicated with IgA,and one case was crescent formation induced by IgA nephropathy that leading to ARF.Conclusion PRB is a very useful technique for the etiological diagnosis of ARF on determining the therapeutic regimen and defining the prognosis.

Objective To investigate the relationship between blood lipids levels and leukoaraiosis (LA). Methods 322 cases were designed into non-LA group (n=141) and LA group (n=181) according to MRI. LA group was further designed into mild (Fazekas Ⅰ, n=57),moderate (Fazekas Ⅱ, n=52), and severe (Fazekas Ⅲ, n=72) groups according to Fazekas classification. Their blood lipids levels were compared.Results The level of total cholesterol (TC) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) increased (P<0.05) with the level of LA,while the level of triglycerides (TG) increased in all the LA groups (P<0.05), but no significant difference among them (P>0.05). There was no significant difference among all the groups in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) (P>0.05). Conclusion TC, TG, and LDL-Cincrease in those with LA, and the TC and LDL-C increase with the severity of LA. The HDL-C do not relate with LA.

Objective　To study the efficiency of the treatment of experimental hepatocellular carcinoma in rats with arsenic trioxide and to elucidate the possible mechanism.Methods　Wistar rats were fed with diethylnitrosamine (DEN) to induce HCC, then treated with As2O3. The histological changes in liver tissue were observed under microscope, and the cellular dynamic parameters were studied by flow cytometry. Results　Treatment with As2O3 caused HCC cells death via both apoptotic and non-apoptotic mechanisms when the dose was high (5 mg/kg), the necrosis was seldom and apoptosis was common when the dose was appropriate (1 mg/kg). Proliferation index (PI) decreased sharply in high-dose (5 mg/kg) group (P＜0.01), but not in other two (1 mg/kg, 0.2 mg/jg) groups (P＞0.05). However, S phase fraction (SPF) decreased dramatically in all three groups (P＜0.01). Although apoptosis of HCC cells was common in all three groups, it reached the top only when the dose (1 mg/kg) was appropriate (P＜0.001), and it was obviously accompanied with accumulation of cells in G2/M (G2/M restriction). Conclusion　These date demonstrate that arsenic trioxide induces apoptosis of rat HCC cells, and it is closely associated with G2/M restriction when apoptosis reaches the top. The data also suggest that arsenic trioxide can inhibit cell proliferation, which is dose-dependent and time-dependent. The fact that continuous intermittent i.p. injection of arsenic trioxide can also be effective may afford a novel way to use the drug more safely.

Objective To assess the efficacy and safety of co-administration of aspirin and low-dose clopidogrel in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) after 1 year.Methods From March 2004 to September 2010,a total of 3366 patients with successful drug-eluting stents implantation after 1 year were divided into group A (aspirin combined with low-dose clopidogrel,n=1682) and group B (aspirin alone,n=1684).The average follow-up period was (29.5±16.3) months (19 months-76 months).The major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events and clinical complications were evaluated.Results Rates of cardiovascular death were 0.1 ％(2 cases) in combination group and 0.9％ (15 cases) in aspirin group,the risk ratio (HR) was 0.154 [(95％ CI:0.035 0.675),P＜0.05].Myocardial infarction occurred in 9 patients (0.5％) in group A and 27 patients (1.6％) in group B,the risk ratio (HR) was 0.036 [(95％ CI:0.153-0.741),P＜0.01].Rates of stroke were 0.4％ (7 cases) in group A and 1.6％ (27 cases) in group B,the risk ratio (HR) was 0.301 [(95％ CI:0.131 0.693),P ＜ 0.01].Recurrent ischemia with rehospitalization occurred in 152 patients (9.0％) in group A and 274 patients (16.3％) in group B,the risk ratio (HR) was0.601 [(95％ CI:0.491-0.735),P＜0.01].The cumulative survival rate in patients died of cardiac causes was significantly better in group A than in group B (P＜0.01).The cumulative incidence of major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events was significantly lower in group A than in group B (P＜0.01).There were no significant differences in total number of deaths,target vessel revascularization,stent thrombosis,incidences of severe bleeding,mild bleeding,leukopenia and thrombocytopenia between the two groups (all P＞0.05).Conclusions In patients with PCI after 1 year,the co-administration of aspirin and low-dose clopidogrel reduces the risks of major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events,and does not increase the risks of bleeding and cytopenia.